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Episode 66 — An Interview w/ Rhiannon Frater (a.k.a. the TexMex Zombie Slayer)

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http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShow5.3–AnInterviewWRhiannonFrater/Sandf–Episode5.3–InterviewWRhiannonFrater.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSWell, it was about time someone with zombies on the brain (ha!) made their way (once more) onto this show.  And you know what?  We kind of like it.  Except for the cranium bites, these zombie lovers are a wonderful bunch.  Just make sure to get your shots! In all seriousness, our interview with Rhiannon Frater is a fantastic exploration of her zombie novels, the nature of zombies, why Texas just might survive the zombocalypse, and other fun things like that.  Trust me:  it’s worth listening to. So scroll down, click “listen” or download the mp3 and enjoy! Note:  If you have iTunes and like this show, please give us a review on our iTunes page, or feel free to email us with your thoughts about the show! Here’s the episode (show notes are below): Episode 66 — Download (MP3) Intro and Interview w/ Rhiannon Frater (0:00 – 52:33) Rhiannon’s Website Rhiannon’s Blog The First Days (get it!) Our new intro music is “Time Flux” by Revolution Void (CC BY 3.0). That’s all, folks!  Thanks for listening.  See you next week.

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Episode 65 — An Interview with Nick Mamatas (a.k.a. Master Splinter)

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http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShow5.1–AnInterviewWNickMamatasa.k.a.Master/Sandf–Episode5.2–InterviewWNickMamatas.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSYou read that right.  Nick Mamatas, author of the recently released Sensation and The Damned Highway (w/ Brian Keene) and editor for Haikasoru, joins us to discuss Japanese science fiction and fantasy fiction, parasitic organisms and our innate fears, and much more!  Plus, there’s an amusing story involve green tea buried in there somewhere… Tune in and enjoy below! Note:  If you have iTunes and like this show, please give us a review on our iTunes page, or feel free to email us with your thoughts about the show! Here’s the episode (show notes are below): Episode 65 — Download (MP3)   Intro and Interview w/ Nick Mamatas (0:00 – 43:26) Nick’s Livejournal Nick’s Website Haikasoru (Japanese SF/F!) Don’t forget to check out Sensation and The Damned Highway (and all the awesome work Nick edits at Haikasoru). Our new intro music is “Time Flux” by Revolution Void (CC BY 3.0). That’s all, folks!  Thanks for listening.  See you next week.

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Check it Out! Competition to win Celine Kiernan's Into the Grey

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One of our favoritest authors in the whole wide world, Celine Kiernan, has a new novel coming out this month!  Which means we’re going to have to interview her again soon (*hinthint* Celine). Into the Grey is a YA novel about a boy who is losing his twin brother to a ghost: ‘The scream was awful – a horrible desolate cry…the child led my unresisting brother up the path and further into the tangled garden. Out of my sight’. My name is Patrick Finnerty. I am fifteen and I’m losing my brother. A ghost is stealing him away. I know how crazy that sounds. But my brother, my twin, is going to die; I’m watching him die. No one else can see what’s happening. What can I do? The answers seem to lie within the memory of a dream – between this world and the next. Within The Grey. But I don’t want to go into The Grey. I don’t want to. I’ve seen what it’s like! In honor of the upcoming release, Celine is hosting a competition to win a copy of the book!  You should head over to her blog and check things out.  All she is asking for is a simple, up to 200 word, description of what it would be like to be a ghost!  Sounds positively spooky. So go to it!  For a recap of how much we love Celine and how wonderful she is, please feel free to check out our Interviews with her over here: The Skiffy and Fanty Show #28a: An Interview w/ Celine Kiernan The Skiffy and Fanty Show #28b — An Interview w/ Celine Kiernan (part two)

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Episode 63 — An Interview w/ Erin Hoffman (The McGryphon Sandwich)

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http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShowEpisode5.0–AnInterviewWErinHoffman/Sandf–Episode5.0–InterviewWErinHoffman.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSThe lovely Erin Hoffman joins us to talk about her debut novel, Sword of Fire and Sea, video games, and much more.  Plus, Jen and I begin our campaign for gryphon rights.  Because obviously they need someone to stand up for them… Note:  If you have iTunes and like this show, please give us a review on our iTunes page, or feel free to email us with your thoughts about the show! Note 2:  Some of the audio is a little subpar.  We apologize for that.  We cut and cleaned it up as best as we could. Here’s the episode (show notes are below): Episode 63 — Download (MP3) Intro and Interview w/ Erin Hoffman (0:00 – 38:10) Erin Hoffman’s Website Shaun’s Review of Sword of Fire and Sea Our new intro music is “Time Flux” by Revolution Void (CC BY 3.0). That’s all, folks!  Thanks for listening.  See you next week.

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Episode 62 — An Interview w/ Daniel Polansky (the Literary Numismatist)

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http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShow4.9–AnInterviewWDanielPolansky/Sandf–Episode4.9–InterviewWDanielPolansky.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSDaniel Polansky, author of Low Town, joins us for a riveting interview about his life in the Reformed Farm Animal Circus, in which he was known as the Great Fiddlestick. Okay, so that’s not really true.  Rather, in this episode, Daniel talks to us about his debut novel, a dark genre-bending noir monstrosity we could best describe as awesome, and other fun things, such as how his book can save the World Economy.  If you haven’t read Low Town, we highly recommend it.  It’s noir.  It’s New Weirdy.  It’s dark.  And it’s amazing. (Plus:  Daniel is a hoot.) Note:  If you have iTunes and like this show, please give us a review on our iTunes page, or feel free to email us with your thoughts about the show! Here’s the episode (show notes are below): Episode 62 — Download (MP3) Intro and Interview w/ Daniel Polansky (0:00 – 58:02) Daniel’s Website (Because websites are cool…) Daniel’s Twitter (And so are Tweets…) Our new intro music is “Time Flux” by Revolution Void (CC BY 3.0).  (We also borrowed a clip from the Ghostbusters Theme by Ray Parker, Jr.) That’s all, folks!  Thanks for listening.  See you next week.

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Episode 61 — An Interview w/ Philippa Ballantine (the Geistbuster)

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http://media.blubrry.com/skiffyandfanty/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/www.archive.org/download/TheSkiffyAndFantyShow4.8–AnInterviewWPhilippaBallantine/Sandf–Episode4.8–InterviewWPhilippaBallantine.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Android | iHeartRadio | Podchaser | Podcast Index | Email | TuneIn | Deezer | RSSPhilippa Ballantine, author of Geist, Spectyr, and many other fun novels, joins us to discuss her Books of the Order series, the Internet, podcasting, urban fantasy, religion, and much more.  We had a blast talking to her and hope you enjoy the interview. Note:  If you have iTunes and like this show, please give us a review on our iTunes page, or feel free to email us with your thoughts about the show! Note #2:  There’s something very special about episode 4.8.  It may involve singing.  It may involve a classic SF/F movie from the 80s.  It most definitely will be funny. Here’s the episode (show notes are below): Episode 61 — Download (MP3) Intro and Interview w/ Philippa Ballantine (0:00 – 58:02) Philippa’s Website (which links you to everything she’s done and is still doing) Philippa’s Twitter (follow her or her geist will get you) Oh, and don’t forget to check out her books, like the one above (Geist) and the one below (Spectyr). You should also check out our friends at Adventures in Scifi Publishing.  The end of episode 4.6 has the new promo for their show, which you should listen to! Our new intro music is “Time Flux” by Revolution Void (CC BY 3.0).  (We also borrowed a clip from the Ghostbusters Theme by Ray Parker, Jr.) That’s all, folks!  Thanks for listening.  See you next week.

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