worldfantasy2008's Podcast
Thu, 6 November 2008  October 5, 2008Episode 34 - Leo and Diane Dillion and Patricia McKillip 00:00 - Opening 00:41 - Intro * Welcome from Ryah * This episode: * Inteviews with the World Fantasy 2008 Lifetime Achievment Award winners, Leo and Diane Dillon and Patricia McKillip 01:09 - Leo & Diane Dillon (Recorded August 30, 2008) 18:40 - Patricia McKillip (Recorded August 30, 2008) Related Links J.K. Rowling Writers Digest Magazine The Grateful Dead Enya Annbjorg 35:15 - Thanks To: * Leo & Diane Dillon * Patricial McKillip Next cast, after World Fantasy 2008 e-mail us On MySpace Total Show Time - 38:15 Comments[8] |
Sun, 19 October 2008  October 19, 2008Episode 35 - The Plaid Tongued Devils 00:00 - Opening 00:40 - Intro * Welcome from Ryah and John * This episode: * Interview with Ty Semaka of The Plaid Tongued Devils 01:52 - News • We apologize programming is late, circumstances beyond our control have contributed to this, we will have it up as soon as possible. • If you are attending the Wednesday Night social with The Plaid Tongued Devils, don’t forget to enter for a prize pack at Hades Publications. Thanks to Hades Publications for sponsoring this event. • Don’t forget to check out the con-suite and the party room beside it during the convention. We have several book launches and parties scheduled including: The Seattle World Con Bid, on Thursday; SF Canada, Friends of Merril and ASFA will be hosting a party on Friday night, and Tor Books on Saturday Night are just a taste of what you will find. 2:40 Promo - Crescent Station 04:30 - The Plaid Tounged Devils (Recorded October 7, 2008) Related Links Ivo Papasov Neil Young Spirit of the West Blue Rodeo Foo Fighters Van Halen Tom Waits Elvis Costello Muse In Klezskavania Closure Hades Publications Gogol Bordello Madonna The Tiger Lillies 21:59- Promo - Chasing the Bard 23:53 - Thanks To: * Ty Semaka of the Plaid Tounged Devils e-mail us On MySpace Total Show Time - 26:33 Comments[2] |
Sun, 5 October 2008  October 5, 2008Episode 34 - Matthew Peterson 00:00 - Opening 00:40 - Intro * Welcome from Ryah and Kurt * This episode: * Brian Hades of Hades Publications 00:56 - News • Only a few weeks left until the convention. We will also only have two more podcasts until then. The next cast will be the Plaid Tongued Devils. Then, just before the convention, our podcast will feature two interviews, one with each of the lifetime achievement award winners. Leo and Diane Dillon, and Patricia McKillip. We will then take a short hiatus for the convention, then come back with sights and sounds of the World Fantasy 2008 • By the time this goes out, pre-registration and banquet selection will be closed. Registration will now only be available at the door. This will be for $180. Thanks to all who are coming, we look forward to seeing you at the convention. • If you will be attending the art show and plan to bid on any of the artwork or purchase anything from the printshop, our bidding information and art show rules and regulations can be found in the art show in the details section of our website • For those who will be at the convention early, we will be having an Early-Bird Social on the evening of Wednesday October 29th. This event will feature the band The Plaid Tongued Devils. We want to make sure everybody is aware this event is sponsored by Hades Publications. Please check our website for their official invitation to the event as well as a schedule of when you can meet some of their authors at the convention. Hades Publications will also be giving away a prize pack at this event. If you will be attending on Wednesday and wish to have your name entered in their draw, please send an e-mail to Hades Publications. Once again, thanks to Hades Publications for sponsoring this event. 2:44 Promo - Edge/Dragonmoon 04:03 - Brian Hades of Hades Publications - Recorded September 6, 2008 Related Links Marie Jokober Red Deer Press Lynda Williams Tor Books 39:52 - Promo - Spherical Tomi by Jack Mangan 41:10 - Thanks To: * Brian Hades of Hades Publications Next cast, Ty Semeka of The Plaid Tongued Devils e-mail us On MySpace Total Show Time - 42:00 Comments[4] |
Sun, 21 September 2008  September 21, 2008Episode 33 - Matthew Peterson 00:00 - Opening 00:32 - Intro * Welcome from Ryah and * This episode: * Interview with Matthew Peterson followed by the prologue to his audio book 00:38 - News • A reminder that pre-registration for the convention closes October 5th (which is in two weeks) • Also, if you’ve purchased a banquet ticked and you DON’T want chicken, make sure to let us know what you do want. • For our artists – we have control and bid sheets on our website. We also have the border services letter on our website. Please include it with any artist or dealer room shipments 1:37 Promo - Edge/Dragonmoon 02:53 - Interview with Matthew Peterson - Recorded September 1, 2008 Related Links ParaWorld Audio Book Podiobooks Audible Books on Board Florida Tri-County Comic Con Sony Reader 25:10 - Thanks To: * Matthew Peterson Next cast, Brian Hades of Hades Publications e-mail us On MySpace 25:52 Prologue to Paraworld Zero Total Show Time - 35:54 Comments[4] |
Mon, 8 September 2008 September 8, 2008 Episode 32 - David Hartwell 00:00 - Opening 00:32 - Intro * Welcome from Ryah and Cliff * This episode: * Reading and Interview with David Hartwell * Podcastle miniature The Desire of Houses by Haddayr Copley-Woods 00:38 - News • We are changing our schedule slightly. The podcast will be coming out every other week leading up to the convention instead of every three weeks. • PR 4 has been finalized and is being sent out as we speak. It will be on our website soon, we just want to put in weblinks for as many items as possible • Our banquet has been finalized. The choices are (Herb) Roasted Pork Paisano Chicken Brochette Cracked Pepper Coated Escalope of Salmon w/mango citrus salsa. The default meal will be the chicken, so let us know if you want that changed. Kosher, Halal or vegetarian meals are available by special request. 1:43 Promo - Max Quick 03:10 - Interview with David Hartwell - Recorded August 9, 2008 Related Links Tor Books World Fantasy LunaCon Jack Chalker Fritz Leiber Hugo Nebula Awards International Fantasy Award 18:53 - Promo - Sojourn 19:44 - Thanks To: * David Hartwell . Cliff Samuels . Rachel Swirsky and Steve Eley of Podcastle and Escape Artists Next cast, Matthew Peterson e-mail us On MySpace 20:29 - Podcastle miniature The Desire of Houses by Haddayr Copley-Woods Total Show Time - 27:48 Comments[2] |
Sun, 24 August 2008  August 23, 2008Episode 31 - K.A. Bedford 00:00 - Opening 00:32 - Intro * Welcome from Ryah and Kurt * This episode: * Reading and Interview with K.A. Bedford 00:37 - News • First, we want to congratulate all of this year’s World Fantasy Award nominees. Please check out the World Fantasy website for a list of these nominees.. * The Art Show has put up a special letter for US artist who will be crossing the border. Please refer to the “Art Show” in the “Details” section of our website for this letter. It will make sending your artwork across the border a lot easier. * Last chance for anybody who wants to be part of programming to send in their request and any program ideas they may have. Please send us an e-mail if you are interested (and have not already done so). * Also, last chance for our shirts. For those attending the convention – we are selling denim shirts with our logo stitched on them. Please check out our website for details * Last change to be in our progam book * Last chance for dealers' room 02:07 - Reading with K.A. Bedford - Recorded August 14, 2008 Related Links Bruce Sterling Swancon 42:52 - Promo - Edge/Dragon Moon Press 44:00 - interview with K.A. Bedford Related Links World Con Charles Stross William Gibson Connie Willis Stephen Baxter Arthur C. Clarke Robert Heinlein Tom Swift E.E. Doc Smith Detroit Red Wings Con-Version 24:58 - Thanks To: * Adrian Bedford Next cast, David Hartwell e-mail us On MySpace Total Show Time - 56:06 Comments[4] |
Sat, 2 August 2008  August 2, 2008Episode 30 - Tee Morris 00:00 - Opening 00:43 - Intro * Welcome from Ryah and Kurt * This episode: * Interview with Tee Morris 00:20 - News • If you have mobility problems, World Fantasy has access to scooters. These are supplied by Scoot Around and cost $190 CDN. This price includes delivery to the hotel and pick up afterwards. Please check out their website for contact information. • Our convention hotel is over 90% full and is completely filled for Wednesday. Our secondary hotel has started to get some bookings. So remember, book soon 1:02 - Promo - Tee Morris - The Case of the Pitcher's Pendant/Phillipa Ballentine - Digital Magic 03:46 - Interview with Tee Morris - Recorded July 12, 2008 Related Links Morevi - Remastered Phillipa Ballentine The Case of the Singing Sword podcast Dragon Moon Press Gwen Gades JR Blackwell Dragon Con Kim Harrison Scott Sigler Seth Harwood J.C. Hutchins Edge WesterCon CopperCon Terry Brooks Rob Sawyer Toronto Trek Survival Guide to Writing Fantasy Man Vs. Wild Man vs. Child Man Vs. Child 2 Stone Brewery 41:46 - Promo - K.A. Bedford & Edge Publications 42:56 - Thanks To: * Tee Morris Next cast, author K.A. Bedford e-mail us On MySpace Total Show Time - 43:52 Comments[3] |
Sun, 27 July 2008 To promote the upcoming release of The Case of the Pitchers Pendant; A Billibub Baddings Mystery, Tee Morris has released the novel in PDF format.Don't forget to order you print version from Amazon on August 8th. Enjoy! Direct download: Tee_Morris_-_Case_of_the_Pitchers_Pendant.pdf Category: podcasts -- posted at: 3:29 PM Comments[2] |
Sun, 13 July 2008  July 12, 2008Episode 29 - Tanya Huff 00:00 - Opening 00:43 - Intro * Welcome from Ryah and Kurt * This episode: * Interview with Tanya Huff * Podcastle flash fiction piece Directions by Caleb Wilson 00:51 - News • Don't forget For those attending the convention – we will be selling a black denim shirt with our logo on it. This is available by pre-order only. So check out our website to see a picture of the shirt as well as for pricing and order information. All orders will be given out at the convention when you pick up your membership package. • Don’t forget check out our website for a list of confirmed dealers . If you are a potential dealer (or artist for that matter), register soon. • We are still accepting content for our program book and are hoping to start preliminary layout in July. Please send us an e-mail if you want to place an ad. Information on rates, etc. can be found in the details section of our website 1:32 - Promo - Tee Morris - The Case of the Pitcher's Pendandt/Phillipa Ballentine - Digital Magic 04:27 - Interview with Tanya Huff Related Links Daw Katie Face Productions Blood Ties 22:20 - Promo - K.A. Bedford & Edge Publications 23:28 - Thanks To: * Tanya Huff * Cliff Samuels * Rachel Swirsky of Podcastle * Steve Ely of Escape Artists Next cast, author Tee Morris e-mail us call our voice mail 206-350-1932 On MySpace 24:16 - Podcastle flash fiction piece Directions by Caleb Wilson Total Show Time - 32:19 Comments[2] |
Mon, 23 June 2008  June 21, 2008Episode 28 - Hayden Trenholm 00:00 - Opening 00:38 - Intro * Welcome from Ryah and Kurt * This episode: * Reading with Hayden Trenholm * Podcastle flash fiction piece Hippocampus by M. K. Hobson 01:02 - News • If you are eligible to vote, ballots for the World Fantasy nominations must be in by the end of this month (June). • Our convention hotel is over 80% full and our secondary hotel has started to get some bookings. So remember, book soon • For those attending the convention – we will be selling a black denim shirt with our logo on it. This is available by pre-order only. So check out our website to see a picture of the shirt as well as for pricing and order information. All orders will be given out at the convention when you pick up your membership package. • Don’t forget check out our website for a list of confirmed dealers. If you are a potential dealer (or artist for that matter), register soon. • We are accepting content for our program book and are hoping to start preliminary layout in July. Please send us an e-mail if you want to place an ad. Information on rates, etc. can be found in the details section of our website • The Sunburst Awards are looking for donations for their silent auction that will be held at the convention. The Sunburst Award for Canadian Literature of the Fantastic is a juried award based on excellence of writing in two categories: adult and young adult. These awards are presented annually to Canadian writers of speculative fiction. All donations help to pay for these awards. Please visit our website for more info 03:00 - Promo - Phillipa Ballentine - Chasing the Bard 05:19 - Reading and Q & A with Hayden Trenholm Related Links IFWA Calgary 34:57 - Jana Oliver - Sojourn 35:48 - Thanks To: * Hayden Trenholm * Randy McCharles * Rachel Swirsky of Podcastle * Steve Ely of Escape Artists Next cast, author Tanya Huff recorded at Keycon e-mail us call our voice mail 206-350-1932 On MySpace 36:59 - Podcastle flash fiction piece Hippocampus by M. K. Hobson Total Show Time - 41:00 Comments[2] |
Sat, 31 May 2008  May 31, 2008Episode 27 - Lee Danielle Hubbard 00:00 - Opening 00:33 - Intro * Welcome from Ryah and Kurt * This episode: * Reading and Interview with Lee Danielle Hubbard 00:39 - News • PR 3 is now complete and all members from the last couple of years as well as current members should be receiving it soon. I also recommend checking out our on-line version of PR 3. We’ve hyper-linked just about everything. It can be found in the “publication” section of our website. • Remember that registration prices are now $150 US. • While there is still room during the convention itself, the Hyatt is pretty much book pre and post convention. Our overflow hotel is The International. Check our website for details. • For our US dealers and artists, we have customs information and documentation on our website. These can be found in the “details” section. • Our Guest Author, David Morrell, will be conducting a workshop on Wednesday, October 29th, the topic of which will be “Lessons From a Lifetime of Writing” This workshop is done in conjunction with the Calgary Regional Consortium. While mainly aimed at educators, registration is open to all who wish to attend, however availability is limited and on a first come, first serve basis. Cost for this all-day workshop is $85 CDN. Please check out our website for more details. 02:12 - Promo - parsec awards 02:54 - Reading & Q & A with Lee Danielle Hubbard Related Links Keycon 33:23 - Promo - Edge/Dragonmoon Press 34:40 - Interview with Danielle Hubbard Related Links: The Sentry Box 42:19 - Promo - Max Quick 43:34 - Thanks To: * Lee Danielle Hubbard * Brian Hades and Justyn Perry of Hades Publications e-mail us call our voice mail 206-350-1932 On MySpace Total Show Time - 45:00 Comments[4] |
Sat, 10 May 2008  May 10, 2008Episode 26 - Guy Gavriel Kay 00:00 - Opening 02:34 - Intro Welcome from Ryah and Kurt This episode: * The piece of music you just heard, and are hearing in the background is called Awakening. It is a piece of music inspired by Guy Kay’s Ysabel, done by Canadian artist and musician Martin Springett. * Interview with Guy Gavriel Kay 03:04 - News * Membership rates are now $150 US. We do have a membership cap and if this is reached there will be no at door sales. * Also, World Fantasy does not sell day passes. The only way to see us is through full memberships. * We now have customs information on our website for dealers and artists wishing to cross the border 03:39 - Promo - The ScapeCast 04:52 - Interview with Guy Gavriel Kay (recorded April 20, 2008) Related Links Joseph Campbell Robert Graves World Fantasy 2007 Guy Kay's banquet speech 24:44 - Promo - PseudoPod 26:05 - Thanks To: * Guy Gavriel Kay * Martin Springett. e-mail us visit our forums call our voice mail 206-350-1932 On MySpace 27:00 - Shirin’s Dance by Martin Springett. Inspired by Guy Kay's Lions of Al Rassan Total Show Time - 29:17 Comments[3] |
Sat, 19 April 2008  April 20, 2008Episode 24 - Interview with PodCastle's Rachel Swirsky 00:00 - Opening 00:35 - Intro * Welcome from Ryah and Kurt * This episode: * Interview with PodCastle's Rachel Swirsky * PodCastle flash fiction piece Giant by Stephanie Burgis 00:41 - News • Membership rates go up at the end of April. Currently $125 US will be going up to $150 US. There is a membership cap and if we reach it, we will NOT be selling any at the door, so purchase now. • Check our membership on line. We want to make sure a) your name is spelt correctly and b) you weren’t accidentally missed altogether. Human error does happen. • Remember to book your hotel as soon as possible. See our website for hotel booking info. • We are putting PR 3 together and it should go out and on line about this time next month. 01:45 - Promo - Edge/DragonMoon Press 02:59 - Interview with PodCastle's Rachel Swirsky (recorded April 17, 2008) 14:47 - Promo - Dragon Page Cover to Cover 15:47 - Promo - Max Quick 17:12 - Thanks To: * Rachel Swirsky of PodCastle * Steve Ely of Escape Pod and Pseudopod and Podcastle e-mail us visit our forums call our voice mail 206-350-1932 On MySpace 18:00 PodCastle flash fiction piece Giant by Stephanie Burgis Total Show Time - 24:39 Comments[4] |
Sat, 29 March 2008  March 29, 2008Episode 23 - Interview with Scott Sigler 00:00 - Opening 00:45 - Intro * Welcome from Ryah and Kurt * This episode: * Interview with Scott Sigler * Pseudopod Flash Fiction Piece Closets by Barton Paul Levenson 01:05 - News * Judges have been announced for the World Fantasy awards. Go to our website for more info and how to have your work considered. * Reminder, membership prices go up end of April so purchase one soon * For those wishing to come in earlier than Thursday or plan on staying later than the Sunday our block booking at our hotel has been filled for those nights. However, we have worked out a deal with some of the other local hotels. The International is about three blocks away and is offing a rate of $165 per night plus taxes. * Podcast committee will be putting out a call at the convention for people to record panels and readings (with author’s permission). You can let us know if you are able and willing closer to the convention. If you have own recorder (i-river etc.) even better (thanks to Summer Brooks of Dragon Page Cover to Cover for bringing that to our attention) * Dealers Room has put a layout of their room on the website. Tables will be 8' 02:50 - Promo - Spherica Tomi by Jack Mangan 04:10 - Interview with Scott Sigler (recorded March 15, 2008) (Related links) Crown Publishers Scott Sigler Wiki Rogue Pictures Simon and Schuster Publishing St. Martin's Press J.C. Hutchins Seth Harwood 28:00 - Promo - Infected by Scott Sigler 28:40 - Thanks To: * Scott Sigler * Steve Ely of Escape Pod and Pseudopod and Podcastle e-mail us visit our forums call our voice mail 206-350-1932 On MySpace 29:25 Pseudopod Flash Fiction Piece Closets by Barton Paul Levenson Total Show Time - 34:35 Comments[3] |
Fri, 28 March 2008 In anticipation of the hardcover release of his new novel "Infected" Scott has released a PDF version of this novel for all his fans. Don't forget to listen to his interview with us on Sunday March 30th. Kurt & Ryah Comments[0] |
Sun, 9 March 2008  March 9, 2008Episode 23 - Interview with George R. R. Martin 00:00 - Opening 00:36 - Intro * Welcome from Ryah and Kurt * This episode: • Interview with George R. R. Martin 00:41 - News • Our progress report is finished and has been mailed out to members of the last two World Fantasy’s, as well as to current members. It can also be found in the publications section of our website. • This PR contains the World Fantasy 2008 nomination ballots. However must either be a current member or member in the last two years to be eligible to vote. • On our hotel. Our block booking for Wednesday night is filled, however there are a limited number of rooms still available in the hotel at a higher rate of $239. We still have rooms available in our block booking for Thursday through to Sunday, though. • Programming has done a rough timetable and this can be found in the details section of our website. This timetable is subject to change, however. • While there is a small section about Calgary in our PR an expanded version can be found in the details section of our website 01:56 - Promo - Edge Publications/Dragon Moon Press 03:14 - Interview with George R.R. Martin (recorded Feb. 26, 2008) (Related links) VISTA The Twilight Zone TV series Beauty and the Beast TV Series Gardner Dozois Daniel Abraham Lisa Tuttle Jack Vance 21:26 - Promo - Infected by Scott Sigler 25:13 - Thanks To: * George R.R. Martin e-mail us visit our forums call our voice mail 206-350-1932 And now on MySpace Total Show Time - 26:24 Comments[1] |
Sun, 17 February 2008  February 16, 2008Episode 22 - Escape Pod Flash Fiction Piece Paul Bunyan and the Photocopier by Larry Hammer 00:00 - Opening 00:30 - Intro * Welcome from Ryah 00:46 - News • Kurt not here and we have a short episode as it is a holiday weekend here in Alberta. * No interview but will have one with George R. R. Martin for next cast * We have our latest progress report on our website . This includes the World Fantasy nomination ballots for those who are eligible to vote. * Our next meeting is on February 20th so we should have more updates after that. 01:32 - Promo - Edge Publications/Dragon Moon Press 2:12 - Thanks To: * Steve Eley of Escape Pod and Pseudopod and Podcastle e-mail us visit our forums call our voice mail 206-350-1932 2:46 - Escape Pod Flash Fiction Piece Paul Bunyan and the Photocopier by Larry Hammer Total Show Time - 13:41 Comments[0] |
Sun, 27 January 2008  January 28, 2008Episode 21 - Interview with World Fantasy 2008 Author Guest David Morrell Pseudopod Flash Fiction Piece I am Nature by J. M. McDermott 00:00 - Opening 00:30 - Intro * Welcome from Ryah and Kurt * This episode: • Interview with World Fantasy 2008 Author Guest David Morrell • PseudoPod flash fiction piece I am Nature by J.M. McDermott 00:35 - News • We are currently working on the finishing touches on our progress report should have it on our site the first week of February. • Our hotel is filling up fast. We had to arrange to get our booking increased. Book Early! Wednesday and Sunday night is 40% filled, over all we are 30%. Rate is $165 (plus applicable taxes). Rooms have either one King size bed or two Doubles. A link for the World Fantasy booking is on our web page. • A brief reminder, for US residents, you need proof of residence when you return to the States. Regardless of your mode of travel (driving or flying). Make sure you have a passport. 01:45 - Promo - Edge Publications/Dragon Moon Press 02:30 - Interview with David Morrell (recorded Jan. 27, 2008) (Related links) Stirling Silliphant Stephen King Thomas Tryon Horror Writers Association International Thriller Writers Gayle Lynds Crypt of Civilization Jack Finney Richard Matheson Inkpot Award Captain America- The Chosen Mitch Breitweiser 40:02 - Promo - Ancestor by Scott Sigler 41:10 - Thanks To: * David Morrell * Steve Eley of Escape Pod and Pseudopod and Podcastle e-mail us visit our forums call our voice mail 206-350-1932 29:50 - Pseudopod Flash Fiction Piece I am Nature by J. M. McDermott Total Show Time - 52:46 Comments[2] |
Mon, 7 January 2008 January 6, 2008Episode 20 - Edge Publications release party 00:04 - Opening (welcome from Brian Hades of Edge) Music by Tom Doyle 03:19 - Intro * Welcome from Ryah and Kurt * This episode: Slightly different. No news. All sights and sounds from Edge Publications release party on November 30th 03:52 - Promo - Edge Publications 04:31 - Randy McCharles - Reading from his story in Tesseracts 11 13:18 - Susan J. Forrest - Reading from her story in Tesseracts 11 23:13 - Jennifer Rahn - Reading from her book The Longevity Thesis 34:42 - Promo - Podio Books.Com 36:54 - Thanks To: * Brian Hades of Edge Publications * Justyn Perry - Marketing in Edge Publications * Randy McCharles * Susan J. Forrest * Jennifer Rahn * Tom Doyle No story this cast e-mail us visit our forums call our voice mail 206-350-1932 Total Show Time - 48:11 Comments[0] |
Mon, 24 December 2007  No Show notes. Special episode for Christmas.Enjoy Ryah & Kurt Comments[2] |
Sun, 16 December 2007 December 16, 2007Episode 19 - Up and comer - Amy Bowen Pseudopod Flash Fiction Piece Why I Hate Cake by Paul Mannering 00:00 - Opening 00:25 - Intro * Welcome from Ryah and Kurt 00:37 - News * Not much to report. Busy getting ready for Christmas * PR 2 will be released in late January. 01:03 - Promo - Edge Publications 01:32 - Interview with Amy Bowen (recorded Dec. 8, 2007) (Related links) Pickle Tales Jack Mangan's Dead Pan NaNoWriMo Script Frenzy Mur Lafferty - I Should Be Writing PodioBook.com 13:50 - Promo - Morevi by Tee Morris 15:33 - Reading by Amy Bowen 28.17 - Promo - Sojourn by Jana Oliver 29:04 - Thanks To: * Amy Bowen * Steve Eley of Escape Pod and Pseudopod and Podcastle e-mail us visit our forums call our voice mail 206-350-1932 29:50 - Pseudopod Flash Fiction Piece Why I Hate Cake by Paul Mannering Total Show Time - 34:11 Comments[2] |
