Matt Witten joins Richardson’s Rubicon to discuss 51%, a speculative thriller set in a privatised near-future America where corporations own everything, including people, and even murder investigations have to be crowdfunded.

Sarah A. Freites shares insights on world-building in her YA vampire fantasy series, discussing lore, character dynamics, and creative process.

Explore Nathan Ogloff’s post-apocalyptic world building, featuring complex systems, character dynamics, and the protagonist’s moral struggles.

Explore world building with Melinda Kucsera, author of “Cursebreaker Enchanted,” as she delves into her fantasy world, magic, and character creation.

Explore Jack Callaghan’s “Wyrd Water” set in 1979, featuring a mysterious Lake District town, rune magic, and eerie supernatural creatures.

Explore imaginative sci-fi world-building with Bob Freeman’s H2 Lift Ships, featuring solar sails, unique crews, and grounded scientific elements.

Mave Hathaway explores world building in her fantasy series The Dodsfell Chapter, with rich magic systems, gods, and a complex medieval-inspired society.

Evan Kidwell shares the story behind his debut fantasy novel, explores worldbuilding, trials, and social hierarchies, offering insights for speculative fiction fans.

Aurora Winter shares insights on crafting young adult fantasy, exploring worldbuilding, free speech themes, and multidimensional characters in her trilogy.

Author Mike Oppenheim dives into the creation of his novel “The Curse of Cortez,” exploring worldbuilding, moral dilemmas, and the power of a cursed talisman.