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Fantasy Q&A: Alisha Howard (Two Worlds)
Books, Witches Chris Well 9/7/20 Books, Witches Chris Well 9/7/20

Fantasy Q&A: Alisha Howard (Two Worlds)

The fantasy author explains the origins of her magical Two Worlds books, reveals the essential qualities of fantasy characters, and offers a peak at the end of the series.

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Zombie Q&A—Jonathan Maberry: “Zombie Stories Are Not About Zombies”
Zombies, Books, Interview Chris Well 9/6/20 Zombies, Books, Interview Chris Well 9/6/20

Zombie Q&A—Jonathan Maberry: “Zombie Stories Are Not About Zombies”

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If You Like Neil Gaiman: 25 More Authors
Books, Magic Chris Well 9/5/20 Books, Magic Chris Well 9/5/20

If You Like Neil Gaiman: 25 More Authors

Wanting someone to replace Neil Gaiman on your bookshelf? Want to find some more authors who write fantasy stories that occupy the same genre territory? Check out our list…

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[VIDEO] Nalo Hopkinson: Why it’s Radical For Black People to Imagine the Future
Books Chris Well 9/4/20 Books Chris Well 9/4/20

[VIDEO] Nalo Hopkinson: Why it’s Radical For Black People to Imagine the Future

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The X-Files Novels in Order
Books, TV Chris Well 9/2/20 Books, TV Chris Well 9/2/20

The X-Files Novels in Order

The TV show about FBI agents investigating inexplicable cases has also inspired several works of fiction—including adaptions and original novels.

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Ep 08: N.E. Conneely | Procedurals in a World of Magic
Interview, Books, Show, Urban Fantasy Chris Well 8/28/20 Interview, Books, Show, Urban Fantasy Chris Well 8/28/20

Ep 08: N.E. Conneely | Procedurals in a World of Magic

Conneely writes three series combining magic with procedural stories. We discuss that intersection between magic and the everyday world, what her different series have in common, and why she began writing magic procedurals in the first place.

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[Video] Black Panther: Long Live the King (Book Review) by Nnedi Okorafor
Books, Comics Chris Well 8/28/20 Books, Comics Chris Well 8/28/20

[Video] Black Panther: Long Live the King (Book Review) by Nnedi Okorafor

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[VIDEO] Perspective On Afro-Futurism With Maurice Broaddus
Books, Urban Fantasy Chris Well 8/21/20 Books, Urban Fantasy Chris Well 8/21/20

[VIDEO] Perspective On Afro-Futurism With Maurice Broaddus

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Ep 07: Matt Cardin | The Fine Line Between Horror and Religion
Interview, Books, Show Chris Well 8/20/20 Interview, Books, Show Chris Well 8/20/20

Ep 07: Matt Cardin | The Fine Line Between Horror and Religion

Cardin focuses frequently on the intersection of religion, horror, art, and creativity. Matt and I discuss the difference between horror authors who use religious elements intentionally as opposed to those who just use them as window dressing.

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[VIDEO] Book Review: Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler
Books Chris Well 8/14/20 Books Chris Well 8/14/20

[VIDEO] Book Review: Parable of the Sower by Octavia Butler

The Nebula Award–winning author of Kindred presents a “gripping” dystopian novel about a woman fleeing Los Angeles as America spirals into chaos (The New York Times Book Review).

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Horror Fiction Event Buzz Book Expo Online Aug 22-23
Books Chris Well 8/13/20 Books Chris Well 8/13/20

Horror Fiction Event Buzz Book Expo Online Aug 22-23

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Ep 06: Jessica Cage | Bringing Diversity to Diverse Genres
Interview, Books, Show Chris Well 8/10/20 Interview, Books, Show Chris Well 8/10/20

Ep 06: Jessica Cage | Bringing Diversity to Diverse Genres

An author and producer of multiple dark fantasy series, Jessica Cage shares the childhood questions that inspired some of her series, explains how she portrays diversity in her fiction, and reveals which series her mom complains about.

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Godzilla Novels by Marc Cerasini
Giant Monsters, Books Chris Well 8/9/20 Giant Monsters, Books Chris Well 8/9/20

Godzilla Novels by Marc Cerasini

While Toho Studios’ giant monster Godzilla has primarily been a movie star, he has also starred in other media. In this article, we’re taking a look at a specific series of novels written by Mark Cerasini.

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Vampire Q&A: Kenesha Williams (Blood Debt)
Vampires, Books, Urban Fantasy Chris Well 8/6/20 Vampires, Books, Urban Fantasy Chris Well 8/6/20

Vampire Q&A: Kenesha Williams (Blood Debt)

“There’s a cost with each transaction.” The author on her unique spin on vampires, her favorite vampire movies and TV series, and what’s wrong when vampires aren’t scary.

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Ep 04: Women’s Work and Paranormal Fiction: Author Dana Fredsti (Lilith Series)
Interview, Books, Urban Fantasy, Show Chris Well 8/3/20 Interview, Books, Urban Fantasy, Show Chris Well 8/3/20

Ep 04: Women’s Work and Paranormal Fiction: Author Dana Fredsti (Lilith Series)

The Lilith series stars a stuntwoman and struggling actress who works with and deals with the monsters that secretly run Hollywood. The author takes us behind the scenes, shares some real-life experiences behind her character’s day job, and reveals the abandoned original idea for her series.

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Ep 03: Poetic Voices of Horror: Award Winning Poet Linda D. Addison
Interview, Books, Show Chris Well 8/3/20 Interview, Books, Show Chris Well 8/3/20

Ep 03: Poetic Voices of Horror: Award Winning Poet Linda D. Addison

An award-winning poet and writer of horror, fantasy, and science fiction, Linda D. Addison and I talk about some starting points to find great speculative and horror poetry, the state of diversity in horror publishing, and her advice for poets hoping to break in.

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Ep 02: The Legacy of SUPERNATURAL: Dr. Lynn S. Zubernis
Interview, Books, Show Chris Well 8/3/20 Interview, Books, Show Chris Well 8/3/20

Ep 02: The Legacy of SUPERNATURAL: Dr. Lynn S. Zubernis

Psychologist, university professor and a passionate SUPERNATURAL fangirl, Dr. Lynn S. Zubernis tells me how an academic got pulled into that world, what makes this show stand out, and the pros and the cons of being an academic who is also a fan.

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Ep 01: Killing Vampires and The Beast Within: Author Faith Hunter (Jane Yellowrock)
Interview, Books, Urban Fantasy, Show Chris Well 8/3/20 Interview, Books, Urban Fantasy, Show Chris Well 8/3/20

Ep 01: Killing Vampires and The Beast Within: Author Faith Hunter (Jane Yellowrock)

The author of the Jane Yellowrock urban fantasy books, Faith Hunter shares how Yellowrock has grown as a character over the series, explains why she doesn’t write sex scenes, and reveals how she’ll know when it’s time to end the series.

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2020 Hugo Awards: Arkady Martine, N.K. Jemisin, S.L. Huang, Nnedi Okorafor, Ray Bradbury, More
Books Chris Well 8/2/20 Books Chris Well 8/2/20

2020 Hugo Awards: Arkady Martine, N.K. Jemisin, S.L. Huang, Nnedi Okorafor, Ray Bradbury, More

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Complete Scorned by the Gods series by Jessica Cage
Urban Fantasy, Magic, Books Chris Well 7/30/20 Urban Fantasy, Magic, Books Chris Well 7/30/20

Complete Scorned by the Gods series by Jessica Cage

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Chris Well celebrates stories about monsters and the people who hunt them and/or love them. Over the years (please don’t ask how many), Chris has worked in different kinds of media as a writer, producer, performer, broadcaster, and/or college instructor. Now he hosts the website Monster Complex. Find out more about Chris at StudioWell.com.

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