Thomas Fawkes

Sn3 Ep3 – Talking shop with Gama Ray Martinez

Originally posted on Four Seasons of Fantasy:
In this episode, we have special guest Gama Ray Martinez talk about his experiences with self and traditional publishing. He shares some excellent insight as to why maybe you shouldn’t “Write every day.” Tune in to learn why! https://soundcloud.com/4seasonsofepicfantasy/sn3-ep3-talking-shop-with-gama-ray-martinez Backup Link: https://soundcloud.com/4seasonsofepicfantasy/sn3-ep3-talking-shop-with-gama-ray-martinez

S3 Ep2 – Self Publishing Stories

Originally posted on Four Seasons of Fantasy:
In today’s episode we discuss some of our adventures in publishing! Leah gives some good advice on hiring cover artists, Thomas says a couple of bad words, and Jeremy offers a well-deserved sassy retort! https://soundcloud.com/4seasonsofepicfantasy/s3-ep2-self-publishing-stories Backup link: https://soundcloud.com/4seasonsofepicfantasy/s3-ep2-self-publishing-stories

Why we’re wrong about everything – Just Another Nobody Ep4

You are wrong about everything and so am I! This episode is much less about fiction and much more on human psychology. Why are we wrong? Why do we want to be right? How can we cope with the vast incomprehensibility of the universe? And why are political parties SUCH A JOKE?

S3 Ep1 – War And REVOLUTION!!!

Originally posted on Four Seasons of Fantasy:
In today’s episode, we talk about war and REVOLUTION!!!!!!!! Good reasons wars happen, bad reasons, and a complex tale of some humans, some dwarves, two dragons, a whole lotta gold and a whole lotta death. https://soundcloud.com/4seasonsofepicfantasy/s3-ep1-war-and-revolution Backup link: https://soundcloud.com/4seasonsofepicfantasy/s3-ep1-war-and-revolution

Sn2.Ep5 – Food and Genetic Manipulation

Originally posted on Four Seasons of Fantasy:
https://soundcloud.com/4seasonsofepicfantasy/sn2-ep5-food-and-genetic-manipulation In this episode, we start out talking about food as a key element of fantasy and scifi, then delve into genetic manipulation and cannibalism. So… it’s gonna be a crazy ride! Welcome to crazy town. Backup Link: https://soundcloud.com/4seasonsofepicfantasy/sn2-ep5-food-and-genetic-manipulation

Sn2 Ep4 – Music As Writing Inspiration

Originally posted on Four Seasons of Fantasy:
https://soundcloud.com/4seasonsofepicfantasy/sn2-ep4-music-as-writing-inspiration In this episode, we discuss using music as inspiration while writing. And when not to! Joined again by the fabulous David. Check him out at @crestsphinx (twitter) and his comic club podcast at comictradesmonthly.libsyn.com/ Backup Link: https://soundcloud.com/4seasonsofepicfantasy/sn2-ep4-music-as-writing-inspiration

When the movie is better than the book?!

Sometimes, the movie is better than the book! Often, it has nothing to do with how “faithfully” they adapted the source material. It more often has to do with just solid screenwriting principles.

Just Another Nobody Ep2

https://youtu.be/83E5F73sWt0 In this episode, I talk about spoilers as a concept. Do they really ruin the experience? Most of the time…YES. Research referenced: https://scholarworks.uark.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1009&context=psycuht Fictional Works Referenced: Gilmore GirlsWheel of TimeMerlin BBCEnder’s Shadow Music Used: Mythology by MusicbyAden https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/_mythologyMusic promoted by AudioContinueContinue reading “Just Another Nobody Ep2”

Book Review: The Magicians by Lev Grossman, 4.9 Stars

This story beautifully captured two things for me: depression and dissatisfaction with the futility of life. The main character, Quentin Coldwater, lives a lifestyle that he thinks will make him happy, but doesn’t. Drugs and sleeping around don’t bring him fulfillment, they only make him more miserable. One scene perfectly encapsulates this realization that hisContinueContinue reading “Book Review: The Magicians by Lev Grossman, 4.9 Stars”

Book Review: Stranger of Tempest by Tom Lloyd 4.5 Stars

2 words: MAGE GUNS Stranger of Tempest is an epic fantasy with a heavy dose of… modernish warfare? (due to guns). The mage-guns use element-based ammo forged by mages, who have been coerced into service by various religious military orders (think Knights Templars or other crusade-era religious armies). The protagonist, a middle-aged war veteran, isContinueContinue reading “Book Review: Stranger of Tempest by Tom Lloyd 4.5 Stars”