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A podcast highlighting independent Science Fiction and Fantasy authors. Hosted by Brandon Duke.
Karkata Media hosts The Droid & Dragon Cantina, a arts show with 17 episodes published.
J.S. Gold is the author of The Sandhedrin Chronicles. In this episode, we talked about the intersection of religion and mysticism along with how storytelling shape our identities. Author Website: Jsgoldauthor.com Social
L.R. Maley is the author of The Chronicles of The Manaar. In this episode we talks about the world of Indie publishing and the finer points of writing fantasy books. Author Website: https://www.lrmaleynovels.com/ Social
JORDAN LOYAL SHORT, an author who has written the Dragon’s Reich series and the Dreadbound Ode book’s. In this episode we talked about various tropes in science fiction and fantasy and the importance of writing fiction i
Cyndi Brec is author who has written The Theran: Secrets Beneath Scars. In this episode we talked about using urban lore and history as inspiration along with using other perspectives to improve one’s writing. Author Web
Eric Malikyte is an author, illustrator, science communicator, and video editor who has written the OEI Files, The Sulinar’s Enigma Books, The Mind’s Horizon, Cthulu Grimoire, Echoes of Olympus Mons, and many many more.
Bria Rose is the author of Her Dark Promise. In this episode we talked about what inspired her unusual retelling of the Beauty and The Beast Story and the spicier side of writing dark fantasy. And due to some technical i
Cal Logan is the author of Shadow Bane. In this episode we talked about how his experience in martial arts informs his work and about using the mythology of Japan as inspiration for his book. Author Website: https://call
Kay Marrie is a mother of three, who has authored such books as the Adventure series, the City of the Damned series, and A Court of Blood and Sacrifice. In this episode talked about using religion as inspiration and how
Jason Degray is the author of Those Left Behind. In this episode we talked about some of the big ideas behind science fiction and the rise of artificial intelligence in real life. Social Media LInks: Facebook: https://ww
Barbara J. Gilbert is the author of The Future Apocalypse series along with The Year of Reckoning. In this episode, we talked about some of Barbara’s many eclectic hobbies and the subject of time travel. Author Website:
R.D. MORENO is the author of “Zada 5: Path of The One”. We talked about how he got into writing after years in the telecommunications industry and art and history of science fiction. Author website: https://www.rdmorenoa
M.A. Wall is an author working out of Texas who has authored the Shattered Hollows series. We had a rollicking conversation about being in the military, world building, and the idea of tyranny in fiction. Author Website:
V.E. Huntley is the author of the Bloodstone Legacy Series. In this episode we talked about how her fear of Dracula inspired a life-long fascination with vampires, and how she came to writing novels after years in the fi
Ben Shenkman is the author of The Devil You Know series. In this episode we talked about religion in pop culture and writing urban fantasy in New Haven, Connecticut. Author Website: https://benschenkman.com/ Social Media
Lisa Amowitz is a graphic designer and teacher turned novelist, who has written the Lost Garden Series, Breaking Glass and Until Beth. We talked about her journey into the world of fantasy writing with the city of New Yo
Our guest this week is Costi Gurgu, he’s a Romanian born author who moved to Canada to begin his writing career. We talked about his two post-apocalyptic novels from The Corrosion Trilogy, along with his dystopian book,
The Droid and Dragon Cantina is a podcast that highlights independent science fiction and fantasy authors. Starting May 6th, watch the interviews on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts! Artwork by Jon Stubbi
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