The Blasters and Blades Podcast

• Episode 673: The Destiny Cycle Series by James Raquepau

  The Blasters & Blades PodcastToday we’re sitting down with James Raquepau to talk about his Destiny Cycle Series set in the middle of the wilds of ancient Celtic mythology. It was a fun interview for the history nerd in all of us. And for those who don’t like history, you’ll dig the magic and mythology! Seriously, this was a fun interview! Go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorLayla! by A.M. Stevens: https://www.amazon.com/Layla-M-Stevens-ebook/dp/B0FQX5XVKT Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% off The Destiny Cycle Series by James Raquepau: https://www.amazon.com/Destiny-Cycle-Trilogy-Blades-Stone-ebook/dp/B0FQ15JKDH/ https://www.destinycycle.com/book/destiny-cycle-one https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CVLLT819 https://books.apple.com/us/book/lann-d%C3%A0n-blades-of-destiny-revised-edition-ii/id6478124123 https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/lann-dan-blades-of-destiny https://draft2digital.com/book/1347510 https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/lann-dan-blades-of-destiny-revised-edition-iii-james-raquepau/1148014235;jsessionid=867BADD0D011D7AD6095E4B23793370A.prodny_store02-atgap04?ean=2940186150220 Follow James Raquepau on social mediaJames’ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/James-Raquepau/author/B0CYNV6L61 James’ Website: http://www.destinycycle.com/ James’ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/james.raquepau/ James’ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564762572960 James’ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@james.raquepau James’ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DestinyCycleBooks James’ LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/authorjamesraquepau Bard’s of Destiny: https://www.destinycycle.com/destiny-cycle-music Follow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JW Jana’s Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jana’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/janasbrownwrites Jana’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompress Follow Jena Rey on social mediaJena’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jena-Rey/author/B08XSCHXYX #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #TheDestinyCycleSeries #JamesRaquepau #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #GreatWormOfIreland #JRRTolkien #Tolkien #LotR #LordOfTheRing #DavidWeber #HonorHarringtonSeries #DragonRidersOfPern #Pern #AnneMcCaffrey #BrandonSanderson #StormlightSeries #Ireland #Scotland #Celtic #Scottish #Irish #TheTroubles #NorthernIreland #CelticMythology #TheLakesDistrict #kilt #bagpipes #bagpipe #Lugh #TheMorrigan #Brigid #TheTuathaDéDanann

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• Episode 672: Kitemaster by Jim C. Hines

  The Blasters & Blades PodcastAnother day, another awesome interview! This time we are on with Jim C. Hines, and we talked about his book Kitemaster. I’d be remiss if I didn’t remind you to check out the sale Jim has going on for signed copies! But we talked about his nerdy origin story, then we moved on to the book itself. Boy, what a ride that was to listen to. I had fun, Jana had fun and you will too! Seriously, go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorFlame by Katie Cross: https://katiecrossbooks.com/products/flame Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% off Kitemaster by Jim C. Hines: https://www.amazon.com/Kitemaster-Jim-C-Hines-ebook/dp/B0DVRCVKC2/ https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/kitemaster-jim-c-hines/1146172212?ean=9781647101596 Follow Jim C. Hines on social mediaJim’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jim-C.-Hines/author/B001JS6LMS Jim’s Website: https://www.jimchines.com/ Jim’s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jimchines.com Jim’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jimhines Jim’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jchines/ Jim’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jchines Jim’s Tumblr: https://jimhines.tumblr.com/ Jim’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/172490.Jim_C_Hines Jim’s Bookstore: https://payhip.com/jchines Jim’s Bookstore 10% Discount Code: OMG2025WTF Follow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JW Jana’s Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jana’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/janastocks Jana’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/janasbrownwrites Jana’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janasbrownwrites/ Jana’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompress Follow Jena Rey on social mediaJena’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jena-Rey/author/B08XSCHXYX Jena’s Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jena’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/jenarey Bookshop Website: https://bookshop.org/ #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #JimCHines #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #FlameByKatieCross #KatieCross #LordOfTheRings #LotR #JRRTolkien #Trex #TyrannosaurusRexs #MurderChickens

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• Episode 671: The Stone And Sky Anthology by Opal Kingdom Press

  The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe gathered a merry band of pirates to dive into the wild world of gargoyles. We talked about our favorite mythical creatures and holiday traditions. Then we dove into this collection of kick butt stories! We had J.T. Evans, Jana S Brown (Jena Rey), Melissa McShane, Michael Craig and Roger Alix-Gaudre on to talk nerdy with us. I think this will be a fun episode, so give it a whirl! Seriously, go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorThe Stone And Sky Anthology by Opal Kingdom Press: https://books2read.com/stoneandskyanthology Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb 10% Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Follow J.T. Evans on social mediaJ.T.’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00AG3TR6O J.T.’s Website: https://jtevans.net/ J.T.’s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/jtevans.bsky.social J.T.’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jtevans.author/ J.T.’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/jtevanswriter J.T.’s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jtevans Follow Jana S Brown on social mediaJana’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jana-S.-Brown/author/B015VJV7JW Jana’s Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Jana’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/janastocks Jana’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/janasbrownwrites Jana’s LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/opalkingdompress Follow Jena Rey on social mediaJena’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jena-Rey/author/B08XSCHXYX Jena’s Website: www.opalkingdompress.com Follow Melissa McShane on social mediaMelissa’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Melissa-McShane/author/B00TON8E1Q Melissa’s Website: www.melissamcshanewrites.com Melissa’s Twitter: www.twitter.com/melissamcshanewrites Melissa’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/melissamcshanewrites Follow Michael Craig on social mediaMichael’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Michael-Craig/author/B0CDSL1413Michael’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085469991964Follow Roger Alix-Gaudre on social mediaRoger’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Roger-Alix-Gaudreau/author/B0FRYM4RZJRoger’s Website: https://www.rogeralixgaudreau.comRoger’s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/ragwriter.bsky.socialRoger’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rag_writer Roger’s Medium: https://medium.com/@roger.alixgaudreau#scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JanaSBrown #JenaRey #OpalKingdomPress #TheStoneAndSkyAnthology #ExtraOrdinaryBeasts #MelissaMcShane #WarMaster #WarMistress #LetiaMichelleAmes #CarolineFurlong #JTEvans #MichaelCraig #RogerAlixGaudreau #CarolHightshoe #MedronPryde #JuliaWest #IrishFeardubh #Blackman #BlackDog #Hellhound #Cereberus #SnarlyYowl #selkie #gargoyle #Barghest #Santa #Thanksgiving #Halloween #PeppermintMocha #spicedapplejuice #mulledapplejuice #Christmas #applecider #ChaiTea #PumpkinSpiceLatte

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• Episode 670: Wayfarer's Rift by Robert Tillsley

  The Blasters & Blades PodcastToday we have our favorite Aussie, all the way from the future! We have none other than author Robert Tillsley, fresh from the wars against the dreaded Drop Bear Incursions and the Emu Invasions. When he’s not wrasslin mother nature, Robert talks nerdy with us and writes imaginative speculative fiction. This time we’re discussing his book Wayfarer’s Rift, which sounds like an awesome romp through hellscapes of his mind! This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorGenesis: A LitRPG Fantasy Adventure by Jonathan Yanez & Ross Buzzell: https://www.amazon.com/Genesis-LitRPG-Journey-Legends-Online-ebook/dp/B07S9HTZ67/ Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% offWayfarer’s Rift by Robert Tillsley: https://www.amazon.com/Wayfarers-Rift-Wayfarer-Chronicles-Book-ebook/dp/B0FR46WXJV https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/wayfarers-rift-robert-tillsley/1148305840 Follow Robert Tillsley on social mediaRobert’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Robert-Tillsley/author/B0BTX67KRW Robert’s Website: https://tillsley.com Robert’s Twitter: https://x.com/rmaxtillsley Robert’s BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/tillsley.bsky.social Robert’s Facebook: https://facebook.com/rmaxtillsley Robert’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rmaxtillsley Robert’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/26212818.Robert_Tillsley Autographed copies in Australia: https://tillsley.com/store Robert’s Publisher: https://www.blackskybooks.com/ Mentioned In The ShowEverywhere All At Once Show: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Everything_Everywhere_All_at_Once Otherworld Show: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Otherworld_(TV_series) #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #WayfarersRift #RobertTillsley #TheLibrarians #TheSpiderwickChronicles #TheShannaraChronicles #TerryBrooks #Warehouse13 #Eureka #FallingSkies #AmandaTapping #alieninvasion #Sliders #platypus #redpanadas #tiger #bear #koala #murderkitty #polarbear #rum #Bunderberg #AliceInWonderland #PortalFiction #Isekai #Stargate #StargateSG1 #StargateAtlantis #StargateUniverse #DrWho #Sliders #Tardis #DungeonsAndDragonsCartoon #Dungeons&DragonsCartoon #Otherworld #TheLionTheWitchAndTheWardrobe #QuantumLeap #DrStrange #MirrorDimensions #Fringe #Tron ##TronAres #Cinema #TronLegacy #MultiverseOfMadness #Labyrinth #EverywhereAllAtOnce #Valhalla #Airship #Blackbird #RoboCop #ED209 #EnforcementDroidSeries209 #RogerZelazny #TheChroniclesOfAmber #NinePrincessInAmber #StephenRDonaldson #TheMirrorOfHerDreams #ForestWhitaker #Divergent #TheGoodiesTVShow #TheGoodies

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• Episode 669: The Vanished Series by Jay Barnson

  The Blasters & Blades PodcastWe had a friend of our Chief Shenanigator, Jana S Brown (Jena Rey), on to chat about his GameLit books, The Vanished Series. That’s right, we had Jay Barnson on the show and got nerdy with him about his nerdy origin story. Then we talked about the evolution of portal fiction, and morphed into discussing his books. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!! Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)Madam Stabby Stab (Uber Fan) (Horror Nerd)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorThe Warmaster Series by Melissa McShane: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CLKW4P4B Coffee Brand Coffee Affiliate Support the Show: https://coffeebrandcoffee.com/?ref=y4GWASiVorJZDb Discount Code: PodcastGrunts Coupon Code Gets you 10% offThe Vanished Series by Jay Barnson: https://us.amazon.com/dp/B0BNZ3T1RN Follow Jay Barnson on social mediaJay’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jay-Barnson/author/B00TQOCLKI Jay’s Website: https://jaybarnson.com/ Jay’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/RampantCoyote Jay’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorJayBarnson Jay’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaybarnson/Jay’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8194589.Jay_Barnson The Vanished Prequel Story: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/xnq4kbhj5o #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #JayBarnson #TheVanishedSeries #starwars #jedi #georgelucas #lucasfilms #startrek #trekkie #firefly #serenity #browncoat #wheeloftime #wot #robertjordan #brandonsanderson #gameofthrones #got #grrm #georgerrmartin #ChroniclesofNarnia #CSLewis #GameLit #LitRPG #Inklings #PortalFantasy #Tolkien #JRRTolkien #Stegasaurus #WWI #SomersetLightInfantry #Thagomizer #Monster #ZipFiz #energydrink #BuckRodgers #FlashGordon #LandOfTheLost #Utah #KFC #KentuckyFriedChicken #Popeyes #chicken #EdgarRiceBurroughs #Barsoom #JohnCarterOfMars

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