https://www.karkatamedia.com/droid-dragon-cantinaHosted by Brandon Duke.]]>enBooksKarkata Media LLChttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/a85cdb01cdfc42fd2187bdcad5d8e2d2.jpghttps://www.karkatamedia.com/droid-dragon-cantinaTue, 05 Aug 2025 04:01:31 +0000Karkata MediaKarkata Media LLCkarkatamedia@gmail.comA podcast highlighting independent Science Fiction and Fantasy authors.  Hosted by Brandon Duke.Hosted by Brandon Duke.]]>yesepisodichttps://www.karkatamedia.com/droid-dragon-cantina
Author Website: Jsgoldauthor.com

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Substack: https://jsgold.substack.com/ 

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Author Website: Jsgoldauthor.com

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Author Website: https://www.lrmaleynovels.com/

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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60792671-immersion
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Copyright 2025 Karkata Media LLC]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67002185Tue, 29 Jul 2025 04:00:08 +0000Karkata MediaL.R. Maley is the author of The Chronicles of The Manaar. In this episode we talks about the world of Indie publishing and the finer points of writing fantasy books. Author Website: https://www.lrmaleynovels.com/ Social Media LInks: Facebook:...
Author Website: https://www.lrmaleynovels.com/

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Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60792671-immersion
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/l.rmaleynovels/

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Author Website: https://jordanloyalshort.com


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BlueSky:  https://bsky.app/profile/jordanloyalshort.bsky.socialr
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Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/jordan-loyal-short
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Jordan-Loyal-Short/e/B07KCYGPFC
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Author Website: https://jordanloyalshort.com


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Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/jordan-loyal-short
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Jordan-Loyal-Short/e/B07KCYGPFC
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18602359.Jordan_Loyal_Short

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Author Website: www.cyndibrec.com

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Copyright 2025 Karkata Media LLC]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66884268Tue, 15 Jul 2025 04:00:07 +0000Karkata MediaCyndi Brec is author who has written The Theran: Secrets Beneath Scars. In this episode we talked about using urban lore and history as inspiration along with using other perspectives to improve one’s writing. Author Website: www.cyndibrec.com...
Author Website: www.cyndibrec.com

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Author Website: https://ericmalikyte.com

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Instagram: https://instagram.com/ericmalikyte
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@storyrant
Bluesky: https://ericmalikyte.bsky.social
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Copyright 2025 Karkata Media LLC]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66884246Tue, 08 Jul 2025 04:00:09 +0000Karkata MediaEric Malikyte is an author, illustrator, science communicator, and video editor who has written the OEI Files, The Sulinar’s Enigma Books, The Mind’s Horizon, Cthulu Grimoire, Echoes of Olympus Mons, and many many more. In this episode we talked about...
Author Website: https://ericmalikyte.com

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Author Website: authorbriarose.com

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TikTok: Tiktok.com/@authorbriarose
Instagram: Instagram.com/authorbriarose
Facebook: Facebook.com/authorbriarose

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Copyright 2025 Karkata Media LLC]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66809618Thu, 03 Jul 2025 04:00:09 +0000Karkata MediaBria Rose is the author of Her Dark Promise. In this episode we talked about what inspired her unusual retelling of the Beauty and The Beast Story and the spicier side of writing dark fantasy. And due to some technical issues with video in this...
Author Website: authorbriarose.com

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Author Website: https://callogan.com/

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X: https://x.com/calplogan 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalPLogan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cal_logan_author/


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Author Website: https://callogan.com/

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Author Website: https://kaymarrie.com/

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Copyright 2025 Karkata Media LLC]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66282090Tue, 24 Jun 2025 04:00:07 +0000Karkata MediaKay Marrie is a mother of three, who has authored such books as the Adventure series, the City of the Damned series, and A Court of Blood and Sacrifice. In this episode talked about using religion as inspiration and how Kay hones her creative process....
Author Website: https://kaymarrie.com/

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasondegrayauthor
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4858497.
Jason_DeGray Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weirdworldsjd
Substack: https://leftysinister.substack.com/


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Copyright 2025 Karkata Media LLC]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66282070Tue, 17 Jun 2025 04:00:09 +0000Karkata MediaJason Degray is the author of Those Left Behind. In this episode we talked about some of the big ideas behind science fiction and the rise of artificial intelligence in real life. Social Media LInks:  Facebook:...
Social Media LInks: 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasondegrayauthor
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/4858497.
Jason_DeGray Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weirdworldsjd
Substack: https://leftysinister.substack.com/


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Author Website: https://www.barbarajgilbert.com/

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Copyright 2025 Karkata Media LLC]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66282036Tue, 10 Jun 2025 04:00:08 +0000Karkata MediaBarbara J. Gilbert is the author of The Future Apocalypse series along with The Year of Reckoning. In this episode, we talked about some of Barbara’s many eclectic hobbies and the subject of time travel. Author Website:...
Author Website: https://www.barbarajgilbert.com/

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Author website: https://www.rdmorenoauthor.com

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TikTok: tiktok.com/@rdmorenoauthor
Instagram: instragram.com/@rdmorenoauthor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559290987788

Amazon page: https://a.co/d/1Miws2H

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Copyright 2025 Karkata Media LLC]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66101596Tue, 03 Jun 2025 04:00:10 +0000Karkata MediaR.D. MORENO is the author of “Zada 5: Path of The One”. We talked about how he got into writing after years in the telecommunications industry and art and history of science fiction. Author website: https://www.rdmorenoauthor.com Social Media LInks:...
Author website: https://www.rdmorenoauthor.com

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TikTok: tiktok.com/@rdmorenoauthor
Instagram: instragram.com/@rdmorenoauthor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559290987788

Amazon page: https://a.co/d/1Miws2H

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TacticalNightmare
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/16RxpobrDF/?mibextid=wwXIfr Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/whenwallswander?igsh=MWtpaTkxdmgzZ3lpNw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@TacticalNightmare
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Author Website: https://vehuntley.com/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vehuntley/
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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vehuntley
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Copyright 2025 Karkata Media LLC]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66044767Thu, 22 May 2025 04:00:08 +0000Karkata MediaV.E. Huntley is the author of the Bloodstone Legacy Series. In this episode we talked about how her fear of Dracula inspired a life-long fascination with vampires, and how she came to writing novels after years in the film & television industry....
Author Website: https://vehuntley.com/

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vehuntley
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Author Website: https://benschenkman.com/

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ben.schenkman.author
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070644815479#
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Copyright 2025 Karkata Media LLC]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66018862Tue, 20 May 2025 04:00:08 +0000Karkata MediaBen Shenkman is the author of The Devil You Know series. In this episode we talked about religion in pop culture and writing urban fantasy in New Haven, Connecticut.  Author Website: https://benschenkman.com/ Social Media LInks: TikTok:...
Author Website: https://benschenkman.com/

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TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ben.schenkman.author
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070644815479#
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Author Website: https://www.lisaamowitz.com/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_amowitz/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisaamowitz_author
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Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lisa_amowitz

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Copyright 2025 Karkata Media LLC]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66005406Tue, 13 May 2025 04:00:07 +0000Karkata MediaLisa Amowitz is a graphic designer and  teacher turned novelist, who has written the Lost Garden Series, Breaking Glass and Until Beth. We talked about her journey into the world of fantasy writing with the city of New York humming in the background....
Author Website: https://www.lisaamowitz.com/

Social Media Links:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisa.amowitz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisa_amowitz/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lisaamowitz_author
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/lisaamowitz.bsky.social
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lisa_amowitz

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Author Website: https://costigurgu.com/

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Copyright 2025 Karkata Media LLC]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65861659Tue, 06 May 2025 04:00:08 +0000Karkata MediaOur guest this week is Costi Gurgu, he’s a Romanian born author who moved to Canada to begin his writing career. We talked about his two post-apocalyptic novels from The Corrosion Trilogy, along with his dystopian book, Servitude and  his award...
Author Website: https://costigurgu.com/

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Starting May 6th, watch the interviews on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts!

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Copyright 2025 Karkata Media LLC]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65859870Fri, 02 May 2025 18:40:27 +0000Karkata MediaThe Droid and Dragon Cantina is a podcast that highlights independent science fiction and fantasy authors.  Starting May 6th, watch the interviews on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts! Artwork by Jon Stubbington Theme Music by Brandon...
Starting May 6th, watch the interviews on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts!

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