Andrew LiVecchi is a writer of epic fantasy.

Since childhood, he has been obsessed with all things ancient and medieval, starting with Ivanhoe, Robin Hood, and Greek myth and culminating in an English PhD from Western University. In his fiction, he attempts to capture some of what he has found so endlessly fascinating about his favourite stories, drawing inspiration from classical mythology, medieval romance, and modern fantasy.

Andrew lives in Cambridge, Ontario and works as a literature and humanities professor. In his free time, he enjoys Brazilian jiu-jitsu, playing piano, and gaming.

Andrew's website: https://andrewlivecchi.com/

Substack: https://andrewlivecchi.substack.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/andrewlivecchiauthor/

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/andrewlivecchi.bsky.social

JasonShannon is an indie Canadian author of science fiction and more. Hisseventh novel, Tiger Blues, is available now: “A plucky crew ofmercenaries must keep a doomsday weapon from the Maoists inalt-history 1948 Tibet.”

Tamingthe Laser Leopard Coming soon

Upcomingevents:

FlamboroughBook Fair at the West Avenue Cider House July 26

BlueberryBlast Festival in Nipigon August 14, 15, 16

Cogsand Clockwork Steampunk Festival in Fergus, Ontario September 12/13

Can*Con,October 16-18

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TatianaObey is a Locus award-nominated author who writes badass charactersslaying dragons. She enjoys combining action with character-drivenstories that feature diverse heroes and heroines. She is the authorof Bonesto the Wind,a 2022 BBA Award Winner, and SistahSamurai: A Champloo Novella,a 2023 Indie Ink Award Winner. She has published short stories invarious anthologies, including FIYAHLiterary Magazine and BestAmerican Science Fiction and Fantasy 2025.She was also a contributing editor for Magicin the Melanin: A Black Fantasy Anthology.She taught English in South Korea, studied abroad in Japan, and spenther debut year traveling the world. Learn more about herat www.tatianaobey.com.

Website: https://www.tatianaobey.com/

Instagram- https://www.instagram.com/obeytheauthor/

Threads- https://www.threads.com/@obeytheauthor

Bluesky- https://bsky.app/profile/obeytheauthor.bsky.social

Newsletter: https://www.tatianaobey.com/mailing-list

Store: https://www.tatianaobey.com/shop

JasonShannon is an indie Canadian author of science fiction and more. Hisseventh novel, Tiger Blues, is available now: “A plucky crew ofmercenaries must keep a doomsday weapon from the Maoists inalt-history 1948 Tibet.”

Tamingthe Laser Leopard Coming soon

Upcomingevents:

ManitoulinIsland Comiccon June 13

EspanolaComiccon June 14

PictonComiccon June 28

SaultCon

FridayJuly 10, 3pm-8pm

SaturdayJuly 11, 11am-8pm

Sunday,July 12, 11am-4pm

FlamboroughBook Fair at the West Avenue Cider House July 26

BlueberryBlast Festival in Nipigon August 14, 15, 16

Cogsand Clockwork Steampunk Festival in Fergus, Ontario September 12/13

Can*Con,October 16-18

Followmy social media @harujinshounds

Daryl J Ball is an indie fantasyauthor. He has written The Name of the Bear, the Tannis Project, andthe now complete, seven book series The Barrier of Mibekel. TheBarrier of Mibekel follows half-human, half-elf Karantu, known asKar, as he journeys to find his human father. Daryl and I talk abouthis process, themes, and what it’s like now that he’s finishedthis epic series. Daryl and I do a reading from Book 1 of the Barrierof Mibekel, Son of No One, at timestamp 59 mins

WhoKiller Arnold Muller:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/254527019-who-killed-arnold-m-ller?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=SnH6hhqsEq&rank=2

ACrimson Void: www.davidmkelly.com

JasonShannon is an indie Canadian author of science fiction and more. Hisseventh novel, Tiger Blues, is available now: “A plucky crew ofmercenaries must keep a doomsday weapon from the Maoists inalt-history 1948 Tibet.”

Tamingthe Laser Leopard Coming soon

Upcomingevents:

SaultCon

FridayJuly 10, 3pm-8pm

SaturdayJuly 11, 11am-8pm

Sunday,July 12, 11am-4pm

FlamboroughBook Fair at the West Avenue Cider House July 26

BlueberryBlast Festival in Nipigon August 14, 15, 16

Cogsand Clockwork Steampunk Festival in Fergus, Ontario September 12/13

Can*Con,October 16-18

Followmy social media @harujinshounds

StephanieR Lowell is an author of numerous paranormal themed books, includingher Moonstone Trilogy, Caught by a Lycan series, and Lovers of Loreseries, which vary from steamy paranormal romance to new adult softromance apocalyptic stuff. Today we are mostly discussing The Druid'sDescendant, which is book 1 of her Moonstone Trilogy. In the Druid'sDescendant, her narrator, Selene Stone, is able to see demons andother malevolent entities. Initially hospitalized and put onanti-psychotics, the story begins with her release as a young woman,trying to navigate the world, while realizing it might all have beenreal. As Stephanie explains, some of this was inspired by her ownunexplained experiences.

Stephanie's website: stephanierlowell.com

IG:

https://www.instagram.com/author_stephanierlowell?igsh=MWhxZG9rdXg1N2dtaA==

FB: https://www.facebook.com/share/1Eh1T5HNfX/

JasonShannon is an indie Canadian author of science fiction and more. Hisseventh novel, Tiger Blues, is available now: “A plucky crew ofmercenaries must keep a doomsday weapon from the Maoists inalt-history 1948 Tibet.”

Tamingthe Laser Leopard Coming soon

Upcomingevents:

SaultCon

FridayJuly 10, 3pm-8pm

SaturdayJuly 11, 11am-8pm

Sunday,July 12, 11am-4pm

FlamboroughBook Fair at the West Avenue Cider House July 26

BlueberryBlast Festival in Nipigon August 14, 15, 16

Cogsand Clockwork Steampunk Festival in Fergus, Ontario September 12/13

Can*Con,October 16-18

Followmy social media @harujinshounds

WhenDavid Blackmore was just a child, he took an inflatable raft out ontoLake Ontario. The wind and the current took him away from shore, andhe soon found himself unable to get back, and the sun was setting.Many years later, he recounted this experience, and his rescue by aship captain, in the true account The Captain and the Kid. David andI discuss his story, how harrowing it was, and how he researched thedetails not known to him so many years later.

David does a readingfrom The Captain and the Kid at timestamp 56:15

David's website: https://www.davidblackmore.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572247148181

JasonShannon is an indie Canadian author of science fiction and more. Hisseventh novel, Tiger Blues, is available now: “A plucky crew ofmercenaries must keep a doomsday weapon from the Maoists inalt-history 1948 Tibet.”

Tamingthe Laser Leopard Coming soon

Upcomingevents:

PictonComiccon June 28

SaultCon

FridayJuly 10, 3pm-8pm

SaturdayJuly 11, 11am-8pm

Sunday,July 12, 11am-4pm

FlamboroughBook Fair at the West Avenue Cider House July 26

BlueberryBlast Festival in Nipigon August 14, 15, 16

Cogsand Clockwork Steampunk Festival in Fergus, Ontario September 12/13

Can*Con,October 16-18

Followmy social media @harujinshounds

Alex Tilley writes fiction that wanders the borderlands between folk horror, magical realism, dark fantasy, and the psychological. His books include Meshkwadoon Books 1 and 2, the novella Mr. Strong, and the forthcoming Sefira’s Gloom. Before self-publishing, he spent years devouring everything from The Lord of the Rings to Shakespeare, Anne Rice, poetry, and Jane Austen. He was in the Canadian Armed Forces for five years, where he earned a humanities degree while working full-time in his trade. He wrote as a hobby when he was in my teens, but the belief that he could write a full book didn't come to him until 2019. When he’s not writing, he’s usually buried in research on mythology, religion, occult traditions, and the supernatural.

Today we are mostly discussing Meskkwadoon, Book 1, which I had the opportunity to read in audiobook, available on Audible.

Spoiler discussion begins at timestamp 1:05:45

Jason Shannon is an indie Canadian author of science fiction and more. His seventh novel, Tiger Blues, is available now: “A plucky crew of mercenaries must keep a doomsday weapon from the Maoists in alt-history 1948 Tibet.”

Taming the Laser Leopard Coming soon

Upcoming events:

Manitoulin Island Comiccon June 13

Espanola Comiccon June 14

Picton Comiccon June 28

SaultCon

Friday July 10, 3pm-8pm

Saturday July 11, 11am-8pm

Sunday, July 12, 11am-4pm

Flamborough Book Fair at the West Avenue Cider House July 26

Blueberry Blast Festival in Nipigon August 14, 15, 16

Cogs and Clockwork Steampunk Festival in Fergus, Ontario September 12/13

Can*Con, October 16-18

Follow my social media @harujinshounds