Worlds That Work

Worldbuilding Meteor Impacts and an Invasive Lifeform | Ryan McGinnis, Terrestrial

Ryan McGinnis delves into “Terrestrial”, exploring world building, catastrophic events, and the clash of human and alien forces through character-driven narratives.

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Worldbuilding Distant Prisons and Brutality | Travis Kuffel, Unleashed

Exploring Travis Kuffel’s Unleashed: worldbuilding in Ganden, Hadrek magic, relic-driven pursuit, and the gritty tension between mercy and judgement in a brutal, lawless realm.

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Dystopian Compliance, Choice, and Control | Dr. Larry Smith

Dr. Larry Smith explores the dystopian future of addiction recovery in 2084, tackling themes of control, morality, and resistance to corporate power.

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Cultures, Clans, and Fantasy Worldbuilding | B Marcus Walker

Author Brian Walker shares insights into creating diverse fantasy worlds, exploring magic systems, cultural dynamics, and challenges in world-building.

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Sci-Fi Worldbuilding and Moral Pressure | Diana Colleen

I sat down with Diana Colleen for a proper deep dive into her award-winning novel They Could Be Saviors, a near-future speculative story that does not play it safe. The premise is as simple as it is provocative: what if the only way to address the climate crisis is to kidnap the billionaires helping to…

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Historical Fantasy and Undead Chaos | Richard H. Moon, To Conquer Death

In this episode, I chat with Richard H. Moon about his book To Conquer Death, blending historical fantasy with undead chaos, world-building challenges, and writing tips.

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