Episode 270- Spoiler Sessions: Michael Chatfield

Webmaster — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:59:15 +0000

Michael Chatfield joins me and special co-host Jess from In Other Worlds Podcast for a deep dive into Restarting the Apocalypse, Ten Realms, and Emerilia. We talk about the original version of RTA, where Len and Rick were first meant to build up a refuge in Eskon City before the apocalypse, how the series is evolving as characters begin to feel like legends in their own worlds, and how long Michael thinks the series might ultimately run as Book 4 releases May 4th. We also get into Ten Realms ahead of Book 1 hitting bookstores and the May 19 book tour, including the lingering fan curiosity around Kun Lun’s granddaughter and one of those smaller healing-related threads readers still remember. And for Emerilia, Michael shares how Dave was originally just supposed to be the guy who wanted to build a home, drink beer, and have a good time, before the series expanded into something much bigger, plus how he decided where to draw the line so it wouldn’t lose the fantasy, party-based feel that made readers fall in love with it in the first place.

https://michaelchatfield.com/pages/book-tour

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Episode 269- Spoiler Sessions: JD Glasscock

Webmaster — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:48:57 +0000

JD Glasscock stopped by to talk about some of the most emotionally charged parts of his work, including why Shira’s “The Leap” from Nocturne remains the single best scene he feels he’s ever written and why Jebediah’s PTSD was such an essential part of shaping Warborn. We also got into what trauma, sacrifice, and survival mean across his stories, while special guest Michael Norman Johnson, narrator of Warborn (alongside Sarah Puckett), joined the conversation to bring in the audiobook side of things. To top it off, JD also shared updates on the multiple music albums he has coming out over the next few months and teased a brand-new Wonderland-inspired Steampunk Grimdark LitRPG project currently in the works.

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Episode 268- Spoiler Sessions: JL Mullins

Webmaster — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:25:57 +0000

In this episode, we sit down with J.L. Mullins to dig into both Millennial Mage and Choose Your Apocalypse, starting with a fan theory that might sound wild but raises real questions about the deeper structure of his world—is Millennial Mage secretly compatible with something like Warhammer 40k? From there, we get into the future of the series, what almost happened behind the scenes with characters who were originally meant to die, and one of the biggest questions readers have right now: what actually happened to Kit during the Reforging. We also shift over to Choose Your Apocalypse to talk about the intent behind the “Apology Tutorial,” what it says about the System itself, and whether romance is even on the table for Alex. It’s a mix of theory, author insight, and just enough behind-the-scenes detail to give longtime readers something new to chew on.

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Episode 267- Spoiler Sessions: Casualfarmer

Webmaster — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:09:42 +0000

In this episode, Casualfarmer joins The Longwinded One and guest host Samantha Boyd for a deep dive into the lore and development of Beware of Chicken. The conversation explores the origins of Xiulan’s character, as well as the mysterious backstory of her mother and the circumstances that brought her to Azure Hills. We also unpack the controversial betrayal of the Verdant Blade Sect, discuss how power actually works among cultivation sects in the series, and explore some of the deeper political and historical layers shaping the world of Beware of Chicken. It’s a fun mix of behind-the-scenes writing insight and cultivation lore for fans of the series.

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Episode 266- Spoiler Sessions: Aaron Michael Ritchey

Webmaster — Mon, 09 Mar 2026 16:54:53 +0000

In this episode, I’m joined by author Aaron Michael Ritchey, creator of Shadowcroft Academy for Dungeons and the Dungeon Accountant series, to talk about the strange and hilarious worlds of LitRPG authors. We dig into fan questions about why Logan begins Shadowcroft as a fungaloid, the chaos of Marko the goatman, and how something as bizarre as a professor specializing in silverware studies became part of the academy’s lore. We also explore the wider universe that links Shadowcroft and Dungeon Accountant, including themed worlds like the infamous puppy planet plus, and a visit from the narrator, Henry Kramer, that adds a little extra chaos to the episode (in the best possible way).

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Episode 265- Spoiler Sessions: AlwaysRollsAOne

Webmaster — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:51:37 +0000

In this episode, I’m joined by Royal Road author AlwaysRollsAOne, along with special guest Camadt (aka Alex Hancock), to dig into the deeper layers of his universe, including the worlds of A Soldier’s Life and A Gladiator’s Life. We talk about what older societies like the elves might really know about the demon war, whether cyclical threats like the shadow clouds are meant to return, and how long-running plot threads evolve over nearly a decade of storytelling. We also discuss how POV chapters come together and how perspective shapes what readers see versus what stays behind the scenes, and take questions from the fans in chat.

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Episode 264- Spoiler Sessions: Troy Osgood

Webmaster — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:54:19 +0000

In this episode, I take a deep dive into the worlds of Troy Osgood with special guest Richey Stephens of Richey’s Players Guild, exploring the ideas and creative decisions that shaped some of his biggest series. We discuss the original direction of Tales of a Far Rider, the ambitious 20+ book concept behind Sky Realms Online, and how the time jumps in The Connected System help tell a larger story of survival and civilization-building. We also talk about living and writing in New England, the collaborative process behind co-authored projects like the Jeff the Gamemaster series, and the community that makes LitRPG Con such a blast.

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Episode 263- Spoiler Sessions: Hunter Mythos

Webmaster — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:11:01 +0000

In this episode, we sit down with #litrpg author Hunter Mythos to explore the surprising connections between his series and the characters that define them. From apocalypse survival and overpowered mastery to violence-driven progression and dungeon conquest, Hunter breaks down how each of his main characters represents a different path to strength and how they all trace back to his very first protagonist. We also dive into the possibility of a future regressor story, the chances of one of his works becoming a Webtoon, and the ultimate showdown question: in a fair fight, who wins between Joey Eclipse, Jay Luckrun, Arden the Nomad, and Zarian Darkrun? Joining the conversation is special guest Daryl Mayfield, narrator of Path of the Slayer.

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Episode 262- Spoiler Sessions: Shami Stovall

Webmaster — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:28:14 +0000

In this episode, we sit down with fantasy author Shami Stovall for a deep dive into the worlds behind her stories — from the creatures that never made it into The Frith Chronicles to hidden secrets in Words of Power, including the mystery surrounding the Warden and some of the most popular fan theories about their identity. We also shine a spotlight on beloved side characters like Fain, Adelgis, Karna, and Sorin, exploring why they’ve resonated so strongly with readers. Joining the conversation is special guest Erebus Espirit, narrator of The Crown Tournament (co-written by Shami Stovall and Ryan Tang), for a behind-the-scenes look at bringing these characters to life in audio.

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Episode 261- Spoiler Sessions: Plum Parrot

Webmaster — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 14:38:59 +0000

In this episode, Plum Parrot is joined by special guest Robb Moreira for a wide-ranging conversation driven by reader questions and behind-the-scenes craft talk. We tackle the long-running fan question of when Hector might finally become a berserking werewolf, dig into what “end game” really means for Victor as Victor of Tucson pushes deeper into its later stages, and explore whether there’s any universe overlap between Plum Parrot’s different series beyond the known Victor / Falling with Folded Wings connection. The discussion also covers Plum Parrot’s approach to worldbuilding, character creation, and outlining when launching a brand-new series, with Robb adding perspective from his own work on Victor of Tucson, Vainglory, and Neon Dust.

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Episode 260- Spoiler Sessions: David North

Webmaster — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:20:16 +0000

In this episode, I sit down with LitRPG author David North to dig deep into the world behind Guardian of Aster Fall, River of Fate, and Wild Era. We talk about what Sam is really doing after the end of Aster Fall, why a 5,000-year time jump in Wild Era isn’t as long as it sounds, and the role of Astral Titans and Sovereigns. Joining us is author Aaron Renfroe, who tells us why David “saved his life,” and lets us in on his own spoiler- an upcoming collaboration with David!

Guardian of Aster Fall 1-2: Deluxe Edition Hardcovers:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/139503319

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Episode 259- Spoiler Sessions: JJ Thorn

Webmaster — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:03:05 +0000

In this episode of Spoiler Sessions, I sit down with LitRPG author J.J. Thorn to dig into unused and abandoned lore from The Weight of It All. Thorn also shares what System Orphans: Claire was originally meant to become, why Claire wasn’t intended to be the only orphan, plus we get into a fan theory about a key character in the series. We also chat about his book club, the behind-the-scenes numbers and logistics of the annual massive LitRPG summer sale (including the traffic it pulls), and his webcomic Don’t Combust. We round things out with a look at audiobook adaptations and working with narrator Gabriel Vaughan.

Next Release:
Reaper’s Madness Pre-Order: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FSYXKFV2

Books on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/J.J.-Thorn/author/B08RSMG2Z1

Website:
https://www.jjthornbooks.com

Webcomic:
Webtoon Canvas Link: https://www.webtoons.com/en/canvas/dont-combust/list?title_no=1110445
Tapas Link: https://tapas.io/episode/3762308
Globalcomix: https://globalcomix.com/c/don-t-combust

Socials: @jjthornbooks

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Episode 258- Spoiler Sessions: Erin Ampersand

Webmaster — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:43:33 +0000

In this episode, Erin Ampersand joins me to talk about Apocalypse Parenting and the ideas driving the series, including why she chose to center the story on parents and kids and how community becomes the real survival mechanic. We touch on the shared universe between Apocalypse Parenting and Engineer’s Odyssey, explore reader interest in what comes after the series, and dig into characters like Pointy and Fluffy. The conversation turned a bit to Erin’s new book, Measureless Magic, and we got a special guest in the form of Laurie Catherine Winkel, narrator extraordinaire.

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Episode 257- Spoiler Sessions: Tommy Kerper and Jay Krauss

Webmaster — Fri, 16 Jan 2026 16:23:24 +0000

On this episode of Spoiler Sessions, Jared hangs out with LitRPG authors J. Krauss (Will of the Immortals, The Immortals Mask, and the new VRMMO Lighting the Forge) and Tommy Kerper aka Sourpatch Hero (I’m Not the Hero) for a conversation about the stuff readers actually obsess over: side characters, cut lore, and the worldbuilding that never makes it on-page. They talk about Tommy’s unused locations like Veskar (and why authors suffer when their characters refuse to go where you want them to), the “dragon arc”, and Jay’s new VRMMO setting, complete with Jade, an AI who’s basically the game’s goddess. If you love craft talk, fan theories, and the behind-the-scenes decisions that shape a series, you’re going to love this one!

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Episode 256- Spoiler Sessions: Sean Oswald

Webmaster — Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:30:24 +0000

In this episode, we sit down with Sean Oswald to dig into the craft and business of writing LitRPG at scale. We talk about writing to audio and why audiobooks make up such a significant portion of his readership, the future of Life in Exile as it heads toward book seven, and how four of his series coexist within a shared multiverse while still standing on their own. Peter Berkrot, narrator of Life in Exile, joined us for this candid, behind-the-scenes conversation about storytelling.

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Episode 255- Spoiler Sessions: Tao Wong

Webmaster — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:17:26 +0000

This week on the show, I’m joined by Tao Wong, author of The System Apocalypse and A Thousand Li. We dig into both series, including unused scenes, unwritten lore, and choices that shaped their endings—like new material added to the print editions of A Thousand Li and the never-written “Book 5.5” of The System Apocalypse. We also tackle long-running fan questions: Master Cheng’s fate, and what ultimately happened to Ali and Mikito. It’s a spoiler-aware conversation about progression fantasy, wuxia, xianxia, and why not every story is meant to close every door.

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Episode 254- Spoiler Sessions: Dawn Chapman

Webmaster — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 17:13:45 +0000

This week on Spoiler Sessions, I’m joined by sci-fi and LitRPG author Dawn Chapman to talk about her interconnected universe spanning Razor’s Edge and Through Steel and Stars. We dig into Pops’ origin story and the creation of the Razor’s Edge. Dawn shares insight into unwritten lore, character dynamics (including the much-talked-about Mal and Rus pairing). We are joined by Dawn’s long-time friend and litRPG narrator, Wayne Mitchell. If you’re interested in how progression sci-fi is built from the ground up—both technically and emotionally—this is a conversation you don’t want to miss.

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Episode 253- Spoiler Sessions: J.D. Mullenary Sr.

Webmaster — Mon, 29 Dec 2025 04:20:28 +0000

JD Mullenary Sr. joins the show to talk about QuestWright and the Symphony series (formerly Creation), including how he builds his systems from scratch and what drives his worldbuilding approach. We get into Gatekeeper Jim’s unwritten backstory, Johnny’s role in Cassio’s arc, and how “negative space” can make a world feel bigger without overexplaining.

Partway through the conversation, Johnathan McClain, narrator of the Symphony audiobooks, joins in to talk about performing the series, working with dense lore, and why characters like Dionysus are such a blast to voice.

The episode stays spoiler-aware while still digging into craft, planning, and what’s coming next for both universes.

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Episode 252- Spoiler Sessions: TJ Lombardi

Webmaster — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 04:20:16 +0000

In this episode of Spoiler Sessions, I sit down with TJ Lombardi, author of Golem Master, for a deep-dive conversation that goes well beyond surface-level book talk. We focus on two things fans rarely get to hear about: unused scenes and side characters.

Along the way, the episode turns into a full community hangout, with surprise appearances from Eric Ugland, Bosloe, Jess from the In Other Worlds Podcast, and Jay Beraz (some of whom appear in both the books and in real life).

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Episode 251- Spoiler Sessions: Ryan Maxwell

Webmaster — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:54:14 +0000

In the Season Six premiere of Spoiler Sessions, we kick things off with LitRPG standout Ryan Maxwell, author of the Grand System Vending series. In this post-apocalyptic, system-integration survival story, the world ends, and the System arrives.

Ryan (dog lover, father of three, Texan, and EdTech/IT professional) joins us to dig into: How Grand System Vending works under the hood: magic rules, spell creation, and the role of patrons, gods, deities, and fan theories about the mysterious dragon teased in book three.

We’re also joined by surprise guest Steve Campbell, the narrator behind GSV, who talks about what makes Tom, Derrick, and James’ banter and loyalty hit so hard—both in combat and when the emotional bottom drops out.

This episode was recorded live with an audience and plenty of chaos—exactly what Season Six is all about.

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Episode 250- Jared and Chris Introduce Part 1

Webmaster — Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:17:20 +0000

In this episode, Jared (the author) and Chris (the narrator) of Children of the Cold Moon talk about the story and the process of making the book. They introduce the last four chapters of Part 1 of the book. You get to listen to chapter 2. We hope you enjoy.

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Episode 249- Chapter 1

Webmaster — Sat, 02 Nov 2024 02:02:24 +0000

We hope you enjoy chapter one of our audiobook. Meet Bren and Tathan/Morias.

Read more on Royal Road:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/88011/children-of-the-cold-moon-the-four-treasures-saga⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Reader Compendium:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.longwinded.one/season-5-the-children-of-the-cold-moon/⁠

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Episode 248- Chosen of the Endless One

Webmaster — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 17:10:57 +0000

Book1:
Amos got in a car accident, and he didn’t get isekaied, reincarnated or transmigrated! That happened five years later when his transplanted heart failed. But why would the Endless One grab an artist and animator to run a barony? What would the knowledge of thousands of hours of watching YouTube videos do to help a struggling barony prosper? Could it help shield the barony from the coming civil war of the kingdom of Falmoren?

Chosen of the Endless One
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/70775/chosen-of-the-endless-one-kingdom-building

Ben Kramer
https://benkramervo.com

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Episode 247- Interview with Mr. Carson

Webmaster — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 17:09:06 +0000

Carson Spencer, author of Chosen of the Endless One, reflects on his progression from avid reader to Isekai writer. Growing up in the Chicago suburbs, Carson was drawn to the imagination of books and video games. Inspired by Russian litRPG classics like Way of the Shaman and the kingdom-building elements of Destiny’s Crucible, Carson shares how he created his unique world. This interview captures the essence of creativity and community within the Royal Road platform and the broader progression fantasy genre.

Survival Quest: Way of the Shaman
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01CRD2FXM

All the Skills
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BM51RQR8
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/55687/all-the-skills-a-deckbuilding-litrpg

Chosen of the Endless One
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/70775/chosen-of-the-endless-one-kingdom-building

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Episode 246- Interview with Ryan Rimmel and Johnathan McClain

Webmaster — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:01:59 +0000

Join us as we talk to the author/narrator team of the Noobtown and Fifth Era Apocalypse series. We cover topics from the pop culture references in Noobtown to what the working title of book eight is. We even play a little game about the characters of Noobtown to see if the dynamic duo view the characters in the same light. Lastly, we learn about why there was a slight delay in Ryan’s prolific publication schedule AND about Johnathan’s new projects.

Note:
Since the recording of this podcast, ⁠our prediction about LitRPG has come true⁠.

Links:
⁠https://www.facebook.com/RyanTRimmel/⁠
⁠https://www.patreon.com/Noobtown⁠
⁠https://www.johnathanmcclain.com⁠
⁠https://www.meetyourmaker.world

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Episode 245- Newly Broke Heroine

Webmaster — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:24:49 +0000

Fiona Swiftheart was the hero of Fiefdala. She banished the evil dragon lord to the swampy wastelands, and returned to the capital of the kingdom she saved–and then got taxed for the loot she took from the oversized lizard?! Too bad that no one told her the King went on a long-term vacation, before she got back. He put his scummy son on the throne, who decided cuteness and heroics weren’t cool! Faced with either jail or paying up, Fiona traded in huge swords, armor, and the adventuring life to don a business suit and opened a merchant store, to try to sell off stuff that no one could possibly afford to buy! Except when she got her merchant license, she signed up for more than she bargained for! At least her business degree from her previous life wouldn’t be wasted. Join Fiona as she pursues a smaller life, builds hobbies, and makes friends who aren’t dead set on fighting the next great villain at the drop of a hat! And pays taxes. She hates taxes. More than lawyers or lawmen.

Newly Broke Heroine!
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/95161/newly-broke-heroine-slice-of-life-fantasy-adventure

Gwen Leitner
https://gwenleitner.com

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Episode 244- Interview with Magius Swiftscale

Webmaster — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 12:22:53 +0000

Magius Swiftscale, author of The Newly Broke Heroine, shares how his love for reading Michael Crichton and Dragonlance novels shaped his passion for storytelling. A lifelong reader turned engineer, Magius reveals how modern technology helped him balance writing with his busy life. He discusses his journey into the litRPG space through Royal Road and emphasizes the importance of character-driven narratives in creating compelling stories. This interview highlights the blend of nostalgia and innovation in Magius’s work.

Newly Broke Heroine!
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/95161/newly-broke-heroine-slice-of-life-fantasy-adventure

Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/Magius_Swiftscale

Bluesky
https://bsky.app/profile/magius-swiftscale.bsky.social

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Episode 243- The Book of Avalon Eternal

Webmaster — Fri, 20 Sep 2024 11:56:16 +0000

What happens when King Arthur is gone, and Camelot has an empty throne?

The answer: When legends die, new legends must be born.

Gawain, Knight of the Round Table, and the powerful witch Nimue, successor of Merlin, are faced with a kingdom in chaos after King Arthur’s apparent death. In response, they form an alliance to take the throne of Camelot and restore the peace that King Arthur brought. But standing in their way are rebel factions, contenders and pretenders for the throne, enemy mages, and mysterious forces that seem to come from a Darkness beyond this world. So in order to bring peace, Gawain draws his sword, Nimue unleashes her magic, and together they prepare for…The War of Camelot.

The Book of Avalon Eternal
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/93279/the-book-of-avalon-eternal

X/Twitter
https://x.com/AustenKeats

John Kennard
https://voiceactor.com/site/johnkennard
https://x.com/JK__VA

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Episode 242- Interview with Max and Dakota

Webmaster — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:42:32 +0000

In this episode we talked with two podcasters: Max Heiliger of the CritRPG Podcast and Dakota VanLinden of the UpperPen Podcast. These two were inspiration to me, as I began season 5 and decided to switch to LitRPG authors and narrators. Come and listen as we talk about our favorite genres, and the secrets of what goes on behind the scene of a podcast.

Links:
⁠https://linktr.ee/madix3⁠
⁠https://upperpen.com/

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Episode 241- Interview with AustenKeats

Webmaster — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 11:47:57 +0000

In this interview, Austen Keats, author of The Book of Avalon Eternal, shares his deep love for Arthurian legend, tracing his inspirations back to classic fantasy works like The Chronicles of Narnia and The Lord of the Rings. He discusses the impact of Sir Thomas Malory’s Le Morte d’Arthur on his storytelling and reveals how speculative fiction shaped his writing journey. Austen also dives into his fascination with tabletop-inspired epics, such as the Malazan Book of the Fallen, which expanded his creative horizons. Fans of literary lore and Arthurian tales will find this conversation enchanting and insightful.

The Book of Avalon Eternal
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/93279/the-book-of-avalon-eternal

X/Twitter
https://x.com/AustenKeats

Malazan Encyclopedia – An online resource for The Malazan Book of the Fallen series.
https://malazan.fandom.com/wiki/Malazan_Wiki

YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/@AustenKeats

Royal Road Profile – Austen Keats’ work on Royal Road.
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/93279/the-book-of-avalon-eternal

Le Morte d’Arthur – By Sir Thomas Malory.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/672875.Le_Morte_d_Arthur?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=6nb4wAiIN5&rank=1

The Once and Future King – By T.H. White (and its subset The Sword in the Stone and The Book of Merlin).
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/43545.The_Once_and_Future_King?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=zTnMj8AMnK&rank=1

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/48044.The_Book_of_Merlyn?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=XmGx9PKnYO&rank=3

The Book of the New Sun – By Gene Wolfe.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/968868.The_Book_of_the_New_Sun?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=2gCQXJT4cA&rank=3

The Malazan Book of the Fallen – By Steven Erikson and Ian C. Esselmont.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20345548-the-complete-malazan-book-of-the-fallen?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=NPTdF8ZELC&rank=11

On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft – By Stephen King.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/10569.On_Writing?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_16

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Episode 239- Interview with Hugo Huesca and Jeff Hays

Webmaster — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 11:00:28 +0000

Dungeon Lord is coming back on August 28, 2024! In this interview we get to talk with the creator, Hugo Huesca, and the narrator, Jeff Hays (of Soundbooth Theater fame). We talk about where Hugo has been the last five years, we learn that both of these creators are also into MMA, and we learn that Soundbooth Theater will be hosting their own conference next summer!

Links:
https://hugohuesca.com
https://soundbooththeater.com
https://litrpgcon.com

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Episode 237- Enigmatic Bard’s Journey

Webmaster — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 12:00:06 +0000

In a High Fantasy world where Kings and crime lords run rampant due to a miscalculation made by the Adventurer’s Guild long ago, Karsten falls head-first into a fantastically strange forest with only the clothes on his person to his name. He is saved by the Ranger, Medoly, who shows him to the Adventurer’s Guild – unintentionally setting her new friend upon a path of harsh realities, full of fighting, fleeing and navigating his way through the power plays of people far above him. In this world, Karsten meets the cold reality of the inherent chaos of a continent at war, the push-back of the greedy aristocracy and the violent nature of the way-too-organized crime syndicates – all while leveling up in dungeons that seem hell-bent on killing him and his friends with the never-before-seen Abnormals. Even in the midsts of all this chaos, Karsten has one core goal: Getting back to his homeworld. Follow Karsten on his journey to become the most OP Bard this world has ever seen!

EBJ:
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/73069/enigmatic-bards-journey

Jenna Rose
http://www.jrosereads.com

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Episode 236- Interview with B3am

Webmaster — Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:12:38 +0000

Julie, writing under the pen name B3AM, joins the podcast to discuss her writing journey, from dabbling in light novels to exploring the vibrant Royal Road community. Author of An Enigmatic Bard’s Journey, Julie describes how she transitioned from being a manga fan to a litRPG enthusiast. With her signature humor and down-to-earth approach, she talks about embracing her creative side, building connections within the writing community, and navigating her inspirations, including popular titles like He Who Fights With Monsters and Heretical Fishing.

EBJ:
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/73069/enigmatic-bards-journey

Blaire The Human:
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/98047/blaire-the-human

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Episode 235: Dark Matter Ascension

Webmaster — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 12:29:36 +0000

Dark Matter Ascension is a litRPG novel centered around Jace Seren, a character navigating the complexities of a world undergoing a cosmic event known as cosmogenic merging. Jace faces a critical choice: to remain a civilian or take the risk of becoming an aspirant, a path with a low chance of survival but the promise of immense cosmic power. The story blends elements of fantasy and science fiction to create a science-fantasy setting. During Jace’s aspirant trial, he performs an extraordinary feat that catches the attention of an influential figure, resulting in him being granted access to a rare and powerful ability—control over dark matter. The narrative follows his journey across different worlds, tackling unique challenges and confronting powerful factions such as the Star Council, Black Hole Conclave, and Nebula Alliance. The story features evolving skills, classes, and equipment but maintains a focus on character-driven storytelling rather than intricate statistical details.

Linktree
https://linktr.ee/serasstreams

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Episode 234- Interview with SerasStreams

Webmaster — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:51:33 +0000

In this episode, we interview Alex Econome, known by his pen name SerasStreams, who is an author and high school English teacher. Alex shares his journey from a childhood filled with reading and fantasy influences to becoming an active member and mentor in the Royal Road writing community. He discusses how influential authors like Raymond E. Feist and Tolkien shaped his storytelling, and explains his involvement in LitRPG and GameLit genres, highlighting his upcoming work “Dark Matter Ascension.” Alex also delves into the process of writing for web serials, offering advice for aspiring authors, and explains the importance of platforms like Patreon and Royal Road for new writers seeking growth and recognition.

Linktree
https://linktr.ee/serasstreams

Mentor Program
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s42g0g4QHIWp3O_U6ZJWleivNA3Q8dDHd1YwVnA-QUg/edit?usp=sharing

Echo’s Evolution on Royal Road
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/82445/echos-evolution-grimdark-isekai-litrpg-stub

Ruinous Return
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/89228/ruinous-return-fantasy-drama-isekai

Versewalker
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/84435/versewalker-multiverse-litrpg

How to Self Publish (by MelasDelta)
https://www.reddit.com/r/ProgressionFantasy/comments/1cdejeu/how_to_selfpublish_101_publishing_an_ebook_in_5/

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Episode 233- Mantle of the Gods

Webmaster — Fri, 12 Jul 2024 12:23:05 +0000

Atlas Zeb has lived his entire life in poverty. It’s hard for an orphan to make ends meet, but his one out is the Mantle Trial where he could be bestowed with the power to become an Adventurer and fight the monsters in the dungeon instead of just picking up the crystals left behind for others. But the world of Adventurers is not the easy life that he’d thought it was. Can he navigate this new world or will he be another casualty for history to forget?

Royal Road
https://www.royalroad.com/profile/398754/fictions

Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/c/EarthsExiles

Steve French
https://www.stevefrenchvo.com/about

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Episode 232- Interview with Camadt

Webmaster — Fri, 05 Jul 2024 11:59:31 +0000

Camadt, whose real name is Ben, shared his journey into writing, particularly in the LitRPG genre. Although he comes from a background in mathematics, Ben transitioned into writing through a mix of personal inspiration and experiences. His writing career began when he and his brother brainstormed a story concept during a long drive, which later became his first work, Trishon. He delved into LitRPG after his sister challenged him to write a book, leading to Into the Game, which he completed in just a week and published on Amazon. Camadt’s entry into reading fantasy began in college with The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher and the Kate Daniels Saga by Ilona Andrews. He became immersed in LitRPG after reading Bruce Centaur’s Dungeon Diving, which inspired him to explore the genre further. His flagship series, Mantle of the Gods, originated as a project to entertain his brother.

Royal Road
https://www.royalroad.com/profile/398754/fictions

Patreon
https://www.patreon.com/c/EarthsExiles

Jim Butcher
https://www.jim-butcher.com/books/dresden

Ilona Andrews
https://ilona-andrews.com/katie-daniels-books/

Bruce Sentar (NSFW)
https://brucesentar.com/pages/dungeon-diving-series

Reddit
https://www.reddit.com/u/Camadt/s/yReH1ojgee

Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/camadts.corner/

Triftion
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/77957/triftion-saga

Mantle or the Gods
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/76987/mantle-of-the-gods

Into the Game
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/89382/into-the-game

Sineater
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/85405/sineater

Ascended
https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/77025/ascended

42 Looper
https://www.patreon.com/collection/809805?view=expanded

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Episode 231- Interview with RavensDagger

Webmaster — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 12:13:16 +0000

Join us in this episode as we get a chance to talk to RavensDagger, the prolific writer known for: Cinnamon Bun, Stray Cat Strut, Fluff, Dead Tired, Lever Action, Heart of Dorkness, and Love Crafted. He talks to us about his 2024 Stray Cat Strut Fanfiction Contest!

Links:
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/profile/147338⁠
⁠https://www.patreon.com/RavensDagger

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Episode 230- Interview with Seth McDuffee and Johnathan McClain

Webmaster — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:03:55 +0000

Join Seth and Johnathan as we discuss their book Big Sneaky Barbarian and play “Guess that Review.” We also get to hear an original song inspired by their work called “Dragons in the Sky,” performed by Anaria. In addition, we talk about their new joint writing venture called “Meet your Maker.” It will be available for preorder from Amazon on Oct. 14, 2024.

Links:
https://linktr.ee/serhmy
https://www.johnathanmcclain.com
https://meetyourmaker.world
https://anariamusic.com

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Episode 229: Jank by Jack Pembroke

Webmaster — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:05:50 +0000

Jank, is about a game tester who plans on getting revenge against “Con Man Claude”, who ruined a potentially amazing VRMMO in an effort to scam money out of the users. The ending is completely satisfying.

Author Jack Pembroke:
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/32291/jank⁠

Narrator Henry Kramer:
⁠https://henrywkramer.com⁠
@hwkramervo

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Episode 228: Interview with Jack Pembroke

Webmaster — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 12:04:07 +0000

Jack is another Massachusetts author! Listen in as he talks about his experiences selecting a publishing company (he ultimately chose Podium Audio). This interview was especially interesting, as Jack regaled us with his much researched advice on how to build a following on Royalroad.

Jack’s Website:
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/profile/164532⁠

Shoutout Generator Thread:
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/forums/thread/129635

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Episode 227- Beauty in Simplicity

Webmaster — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:57:35 +0000

Art is subjective. Yet some forms of art can be spread over a much larger group of people. Some people enjoy paintings, others prefer art showcased in statues. So when Aeric comes to a different world and needs to adapt to it. When he needs to find a place he fits in with his pacifist tendencies. He chooses his own form of Art, possibly the most widespread form of all. The art of the Tailor.

Author Link:
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/52862/beauty-in-simplicity⁠

Narrator Link:
⁠https://www.jennacainevo.com⁠
⁠https://www.instagram.com/itsjennacaine⁠
⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@jennacainevo⁠
⁠https://twitter.com/JennaCaine⁠
⁠https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12713469/⁠
⁠https://www.facebook.com/ItsJennaCaine/

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Episode 226- Interview with The Irregular

Webmaster — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:55:33 +0000

This season has something for everyone. Sayl joins us from the Netherlands and tells us about his story, Beauty in Simplicity. If you like Travis Baldree’s Legends and Lattes, you will recognize the “simplicity” in Sayl’s story- the story of a main character who finds beauty in becoming a tailor.

Links:
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/profile/66840⁠

Misc. Links:
⁠https://blaise-corvin.com⁠
⁠https://bonnielprice.com⁠
⁠https://www.writerswrite.co.za/cheat-sheets-for-writing-body-language⁠
Discord sayl1993

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Episode 225- Fantasia by Unice5656

Webmaster — Fri, 31 May 2024 13:44:55 +0000

Arwyn has just bought Fantasia, the first fantasy-based VRMMORPG, with 99% realism that you can play while you sleep. In the game, she becomes Fey, a moon elf starting in the magical Elvenwood. Join her (and her snarky narrator who likes to interject sarcastic comments in parentheses) on her exciting, often hilarious adventures inside this magical world full of every fantasy creature you’ve ever encountered in books, games, and movies, and a few that you haven’t.

Author Unice5656:
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/98/fantasia⁠

Narrator Tabitha Garland:
⁠https://www.tabithagarlandvo.com⁠
⁠https://www.youtube.com/@alttabhorror⁠
⁠https://www.instagram.com/alttabvo/

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Episode 224- Interview with Unice5656

Webmaster — Fri, 31 May 2024 13:42:54 +0000

Not only was Unice among the first to publish her work on Royalroad over ten years ago, but she has continued writing her initial story, Fantasia (which has almost 2 million views). Join her as she offers very sound advice to new writers and talks about her unique blend of comedy and romance in litrpg.

Links:
1/2 Prince translation by Yu Wo:
⁠https://www.princerevolution.org/halfprince-main⁠

Legendary Moonlight Sculptor epubs:
⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/noveltranslations/comments/hww6iz/the_legendary_moonlight_sculptor_revised_epubs⁠

Fantasia on Royal Road:
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/98/fantasia⁠

Fantasia on ScribbleHub:
⁠https://www.scribblehub.com/series/15439/fantasia⁠

Eterna’s Source on Royal Road:
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/2635/eternas-source⁠

Lonely Light on Royal Road:
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/3569/lonely-light-complete⁠

A Wild Fey Has Appeared! on Audible:
⁠https://www.audible.com/pd/A-Wild-Fey-Has-Appeared-A-Slice-of-Life-LitRPG-Audiobook/B0C415LPZM⁠

A Wild Fey Has Appeared! on Amazon:
⁠https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Fey-Appeared-Slice-Life-ebook/dp/B0C44SGHXW/⁠

Patreon:
⁠https://www.patreon.com/unice5656⁠

Join the Fantasian Discord Server!
⁠https://discord.gg/YszTEAJSbt

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Episode 223- Apocalypse: Reborn as a Monster

Webmaster — Fri, 24 May 2024 11:33:46 +0000

In a world corrupted by treachery and ambition, Thorian Steelblade was a fearsome leader, on the brink of conquering the capital and etching his family’s name into history. But betrayal came from within, leaving him broken and defeated. In his final moment, Thorian unleashed a devastating self-destruction spell to ensure his enemies shared his fate.

However, Thorian awakens to find himself alive, but far from victorious. Transformed into a weak, white-furred creature called a White Kobold, he is lost and alone in an unfamiliar land. Stripped of his power and his kingdom, Thorian must navigate through a world where humans and monsters vie for supremacy. Can the fallen lion rise up from the dredges of being reincarnated as a mere dog, grasping back his former glory? Or will he fall to the depths of despair and the treacherous darkness of this world?

Author Link:
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/66453/apocalypse-reborn-as-a-monster-a-kingdom-building⁠

Narrator Link:
⁠https://bdcookvo.com

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Episode 222- Interview with DreamTickler

Webmaster — Fri, 24 May 2024 11:32:16 +0000

In this episode we talk to Omar from Morocco. His kingdom building, “system apocalypse” webnovel, called Apocalypse: Reborn as a Monster” is hugely popular. And with a background in data analytics, Omar is able to tell us about how to “min/max” our way into the good graces of Royal Road.

Links:
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/profile/159371⁠
⁠https://www.patreon.com/DreamTickler⁠

Misc Links:
⁠First Western System Apocalypse I’ve read/seen⁠
⁠Monsoon (Inspiration)⁠
⁠Puddles⁠
⁠Flossindune (suggested I add in the first chapter)⁠
⁠Doomsday Lord (Inspiration for the Territory System)⁠

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Episode 221- The Power of Ten

Webmaster — Fri, 17 May 2024 11:11:04 +0000

Some time ago, a planes-traveling archmage made up a video game to train some people on the planet Earth for the catastrophe he knew was coming.

That game was the Power of Ten.

The gods seized this opportunity to take the templates of some of those characters, and even their souls, for use in other worlds, and other realms.

Sama Rantha is one of those characters, and is going to find out that being a Hagchild and having to survive after your Hag Curse fails to murder you at birth is much, much less fun than setting it as your Race at level One on a gamescreen.

Join Sama Rantha on her Road to Ten, and letting her Hagmother know exactly what she thinks of her…

Author Link:
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/29996/the-power-of-ten-book-one-sama-rantha-and-book⁠

Narrator Link:
⁠https://rjbayley.com

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Episode 220- Interview with RE Druin

Webmaster — Fri, 17 May 2024 11:09:17 +0000

On this episode, RED tells to us about his time on Webnovel and on Royal Road. On Royal Road his Power of Ten has over 7 million views. RED talks to us about his main character, Sama Rantha, and how the chapter he shared (for podcast episode 21) is a fan favorite. Enjoy!

Links:
⁠https://www.royalroad.com/profile/151859⁠
⁠https://www.patreon.com/ThePowerofTen⁠

Book References:

The Book of Twelve Swords by Fred Saberhagen is available on Amazon, as are the original Riftwar books by Feist.

The original Tom Swift books, and Rip Foster’s Ride the Gray Planet, are something you’ll have to scrounge up on Ebay or something, they are long out of print. Again, I read them in grade school, so very friendly to younger readers.

Honorable mentions: The entire line of Conan Books, Tarzan Books, and original Sherlock Holmes books were favorites growing up, along with John Carter, Warlord of Mars. Conan is basically the model for all original D&D adventurers and warriors!

Jules Vernes’ various stories are excellent starting points to get kids interested in outlandish science fiction.

Naturally I also read all the original Star Trek and Star Wars novels, and stayed up VERY late to catch late night episodes of Star Trek, which only came on at midnight.

Among more recent series, the Warhammer 40k line of Gaunt’s Ghosts by Dan Abner is one of the consistently good lines of stories coming out of them. Necropolis of that line is a great sci-fi/fantasy military novel I’ve read at least a half-dozen times.

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Episode 219- Interview with Eric Ugland and Neil Hellegers

Webmaster — Fri, 10 May 2024 12:39:19 +0000

I can’t tell you the last time I’ve had this much fun during an interview! In this interview, we do a deep dive into the world of Valdrani. We discuss the Good Guys, the Bad Guys, The Grim Guys, and the upcoming Ugly Guys series. The writer/narrator pair discuss their favorite parts of the series and we even get a unique look behind the screen into Glaton, the Gods, and a special ability of the kobolds.

Links:
⁠http://www.ericugland.com⁠
⁠https://neilhellegers.com

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