Hosted by Jose Salinas · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 82 episodes
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After years of building a subscriber base in Youtube, I started making connections with very interesting people in the fantasy genre, from dedicated readers to book editors, indie authors and World Fantasy Award winning authors. Here’s my journey of discovery and the wonderful conversations I had along the way. Join my journey of discovery!
Jose Salinas hosts Fantasy Talks Live, a arts show with 82 episodes published.
In this episode, we put the band back together as we go on a mission from Glod to find out were Death has disappeared to and what is the mistery behind this new music With Rocks In. #discworld #terrypratchett #soulmusic
In this episode I am joined by author Sam Larson to talk about his new novel, Born of Broken Chains, and how his job as a school psychologist has shaped his view of the adolescent mind and what is it that makes YA resona
In this episode I talk to author David Deane Haskell about his new Sci-Fi novel, The Solarian Deep, his writing process, his novel and how Sci-Fi helped him heal through a process of addiction and recovery. You can find
In this episode, Varsha hosts as usual and we take our monthly (more or less!) deep dive into the murky waters of the Ankh, this time for Men at Arms, the 15th novel in the wonderful Discworld Series. If you would like t
In this episode, I am disavowed of my notions of plot vs character by the great Fantasy Thinker and Hollywood scholar Carl D'Albert. We discuss what makes a good character, a good plot, and what can we live with, good ch
We continue our journey on the back of four elephants who themselves stand on the back of Great A'Tuin towards the Big Bang. In this episode, Varsha, Alex and I discuss the joys of Lords and Ladies and end up falling dow
The wonderful Mr Akers is back for a second round of Fantasy Talks Live, sharing some of the behind the scenes harsh realities of being a traditionally published author and why he has had to turn some of his attention to
In this episode I talk to author Zara Marielle about her upocoming book, The Cafe of Inifinite Doors, what empowering women means and how people can relate and find inspiration in shared stories. You cand find out more a
In this episode I am joined by industry expert and author D. A. Murray to talk about AI, the Sci-fi genre and the first book in her sci-fi trilogy Dominion - Ascension. You can find out more about Ms Murray over at: http
In this episode, Varsha hosts as we continue our deep dive into the Discworld series. Today we are lucky to have someone brand new to the Discworld to analyse this book with, the ever great The Fantasy Thinker, bringing
In this episode I am joined by Jeremy Szal, author of The Common sci-fi series to discuss his journey to becoming a published author, we discuss what works can be classified as sci-fi and the inspirations behind his The
In this episode I am joined by internationally acclaimed writer J. D. Barker, author of the 4MK series, The Fourth Monkey, The Fifth to Die and The Sixth Wicked Child. We talk about his beginnings as a writer, his advice
In this episode I am joined by Ukranian author Anton Zvolinskyi to talk about his new book, the dark fantasy Blades of Demon. In this book, Anton opens up about the reality of the Ukrainian war and how the deep themes th
Once again, Varsha leads Alex and I as we carry on our journey through the Discworld novels. In here, we follow the witches coven as they take on a satirical take on all classic fairy tales on a rollercoaster ride of gre
In this episode, we take a deep dive into Reaper Man, one of the most powerful and philosophical novels in Terry Pratchett’s Discworld. We explore how Pratchett uses humour, cosmic absurdity, and the character of Death t
Join me for a special YouTube Live featuring the amazing The Fantasy Thinker, where we dive deep into one of the most debated topics in the bookish community: ¿is it better to read alone or to participate in read alongs?
Join us for a livestream chat with Riley S. Quinn, a talented artist and author whose work blends visual storytelling, emotion, and imagination. We’ll explore her creative journey, the inspirations behind her art and wri
Join us for a special livestream with Kelly O’Hearn, author and tarot reader, as we dive into the connections between creative writing, spirituality, and tarot symbolism. We’ll talk about how tarot can inspire storytelli
In this episode, Varsha, Alex and I take a deep dive into Moving Pictures, the 10th novel in Terry Pratchett’s Discworld series. We explore how Pratchett transforms the birth of cinema into a hilarious and biting satire
Join us for a special live conversation with bestselling author Larry Correia, creator of the hit series Monster Hunter International and The Saga of the Forgotten Warrior. In this livestream, we’ll dive into Larry’s app
Jeremy Szal
author of The Common Trilogy
1 appearance on this show
Bruce Brown
winner of the Boston Marathon in the 70-74 age category · St. Mary's Hospital
1 appearance on this show
Justin Rose
President, Worldwide Agriculture & Turf, Small Agriculture and Turf Care, Europe, Africa, and Asia, Deere & Company · John Deere
1 appearance on this show
Christopher Ruocchio
author · BAEN books
2 appearances on this show
Sam Beck
writer and artist of Verse and artist of Loving, Ohio
1 appearance on this show
Tim Powers
Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data · Idaho Hospital Association
1 appearance on this show
Sandy Petersen
Petersen Games
1 appearance on this show
Ian
BNB Books
3 appearances on this show
Susana
Den of the Wyrd
1 appearance on this show
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