1 MAY 2021 · In this amazing two-part interview, V. S. Holmes spoke with fantasy author Sebastien de Castell about the different ways we connect with readers, how we picture ourselves in others' shoes, and how existentialism impacts our careers and sense of self. Tune in next week for Part Two! https://www.decastell.com @decastell https://Facebook.com/SebastienDeCastell

13 APR 2021 · V speaks with some of the incredible people behind the SNARC comic: Dr. Bruce Olav Solhiem and Gary and Laura Dumm. The team discusses their history in comics, the process behind creating SNARC and what drew each of them to the naive alien who comes to Earth as a vanguard of an invasion. https://www.bruceolavsolheim.com/snarc.html https://www.dummart.com/ https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=fTFKsFSuNfE

19 MAR 2021 · V jumps back on the podcast with Olivia and Nonir, the two halves of O. E. Tearmann to chat about what it's like to write dystopian fiction while living in one, the amount of research that goes into creating a near-future world. They also share what's next for the Ace High Jokers Wild series and how they tackle such a diverse array of characters! https://www.oetearmann.com/ https://books2read.com/handsweregiven

5 MAR 2021 · V sits down with famed musician Melanie--of global Met and Woodstock fame--to talk about how creative industries have changed in the face of capitalism and the horrifying realization about her rights and royalties that came with her husband's death. https://www.melaniesafka.com/ https://twitter.com/melaniesafka https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRk3uJG-FRzn-sasozxx0kA https://www.facebook.com/melanie.safka.5

20 FEB 2021 · V and Urban Fantasy author Kieva Mclaughlin explore the alternate afterlives in her book TORPOR, how the pandemic inspired her to take the writing plunge, and how to balance marketing strategies. www.kievamclaughlin.com @kievamclaughlin

24 JAN 2021 · V and horror author Jennifer Anne Gordon explore the honestly of self we experience while grieving, and how she showcases this altered reality through the language in her novels. Plus, they touch on the dichotomy of being cheerfully death-obsessed and how she showcases mistakes on her own podcast. http://www.JenniferAnneGordon.com Facebook Author Page - https://www.facebook.com/JenniferAnneGordonAuthor/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jennifergenevievegordon/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/JenniferAnneGo5 Book Bub - https://www.bookbub.com/profile/jennifer-anne-gordon Goodreads -https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20063036.Jennifer_Gordon

13 JAN 2021 · Urban fantasy and horror author Mark Leslie joins V on the podcast to discuss how he turns the alpha wolf trope on its head, the science behind his pack dynamics, and the bone-chilling story that made a horror writer sleep with the lights on! www.markleslie.ca

9 DEC 2020 · Historic fantasy author Marie Powell joins V to discuss how fiction can provide new theories on historic peoples' lives and explore the early colonization of the Welsh--and how a question about her own ancestor began the adventure of a lifetime! Website: www.mariepowell.ca Twitter @mepowell https://twitter.com/mepowell Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariepowellauthor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariepowellauthor/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/mariepowell Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00E62LD5E

25 NOV 2020 · V and Liz Butcher discuss why so many are gravitating toward horror during fearful times, some fears we face as creatives, and the ghosts many face during social isolation. Plus, Liz shares why her newest novel, LaRoux Manor, encapsulates these times. Website: https://lizbutcherauthor.com.au Twitter: https://twitter.com/lunaloveliz Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lunaloveliz/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Liz-Butcher-1394868604152823/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/13845425.Liz_Butcher

4 NOV 2020 · V and speculative fiction author Marc Watson discuss the conversations that shape worlds--both our own, and the fictional ones to which we escape. Plus, they dive into the reality of being a modern author and what to do with those pesky day jobs. www.marcwatson.ca www.Twitter.com/writewatson www.facebook.com/marcwroteabook