Craig welcomes Vaishnavi Patel, author of Kaikeyi, for this edition of the Author's Shelf. Vaishnavi has selected The Palace of Illusions, by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni. It's Craig's first foray into the Mahabharata (in this case a modern retelling), and Vaishnavi is the perfect guide. Check out Vaishanvi's work, including Kaikeyi, here: https://vaishnavipatel.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the ...
May 16, 2023•53 min•Ep. 425
Craig, Ryan, Megan, and Stephanie sit down to discuss their experience with Brandon Sanderson's first "secret project" of 2023, Tress of the Emerald Sea. They also take your comments and questions. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https://twitter.com/LegendariumPod...
May 08, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 424
Craig and Todd (who is legally required to be on any episode involving D&D) welcome Brandon from Dirt Cheap Dungeons to talk Dungeons & Dragons. They spend a few minutes talking about the new Chris Pine movie, but the rest of the episode is devoted to why D&D is so popular, beloved, and useful after all these years. Check out Dirt Cheap Dungeons here: https://dirtcheapdungeons.com/ Here's the GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/507f0d15 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/le...
Apr 25, 2023•51 min•Ep. 423
We made it! It's the final episode in our First Law series, and we've got some thoughts. Craig, Ryan, and Kenn sit down to hash out how they feel about the series now that they've completed it. Did Kenn love the punchin'? (Just kidding, stupid question.) Did Craig change his mind at all? Does Ryan hate all good and decent things now, loving only evil and despair? Only one way to find out! Here's the GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/507f0d15 Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legenda...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 422
Returning guest Veronica Roth and newcomer Amy Lukavics join Craig to talk about a day in the life of an author--or, at least, how a typical day goes for *these* two authors. Plus, they give us the details on their latest projects, linked below. Check out Arch-Conspirator by Veronica Roth: https://veronicarothbooks.com/books/arch-conspirator/ Check out Cold Water Veins by Amy Lukavics: https://www.audible.com/pd/Cold-Water-Veins-Audiobook/B09CFKMND4 Veronica's site: https://veronicarothbooks.com...
Apr 11, 2023•45 min•Ep. 421
Author, artist, and filmmaker Leopoldo Gout comes by the podcast to talk with Craig about his experience as a writer, and how he weaves history, myth, and culture into his stories. Check out Piñata: https://www.amazon.com/Pi%C3%B1ata-Novel-Leopoldo-Gout/dp/1250781175 And visit Leopoldo's website: http://www.leopoldogout.net/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/in...
Apr 04, 2023•55 min•Ep. 420
Author Randee Dawn's new book, Tune In Tomorrow, has received some favorable comparisons to the like of Terry Pratchett and Douglas Adams. So who better to join Craig in an Author's Shelf episode, talking about Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy? No one, that's who. Check out Randee's stuff here: https://randeedawn.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/Fn...
Mar 29, 2023•50 min•Ep. 419
Craig, Ryan, and Kenn are together again for the final book of Joe Abercrombie's First Law trilogy. Ryan is already won over to the series, but what about Craig and Kenn? Has the journey been worth what destinations we've had so far? Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https://twitter.com/LegendariumPod...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 418
T. Kingfisher (aka Ursula Vernon) stops by the show to talk to Craig about a favorite childhood book of hers: Tailchaser's Song by Tad Williams. Check out Ursula's stuff here: https://www.redwombatstudio.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https://twitter.com/LegendariumPod...
Mar 13, 2023•49 min•Ep. 417
Craig chats with guest Adam Ross of First Fantasy Books to talk about his quest to improve child literacy through fun, simple worldbuilding. Check out First Fantasy Books here . Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https://twitter.com/LegendariumPod...
Mar 06, 2023•32 min•Ep. 416
Craig sits down for a fun, free-ranging discussion with one of the most interesting people ever to appear on the show. SL Huang is a Hugo-winning and Amazon-bestselling writer. The author of the Cas Russell series from Tor, starting with Zero Sum Game, and the fantasies Burning Roses and The Water Outlaws, Huang is also an MIT graduate, stunt person, and firearms expert. Follow SL Huang online at https://www.slhuang.com/ or @sl_huang. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendar...
Feb 28, 2023•38 min•Ep. 415
James Kennedy returns! This time, he joins Craig and Drew McCaffrey to discuss G.K. Chesterton's The Man Who Was Thursday, a truly bizarre and classic detective story. For those who think Craig talks too much...you're in luck! Because he knows just how out of his depth he is here and lets the smart people do more of the talking. Check out James's stuff here: https://jameskennedy.com/ And of course, listen to Inking Out Loud: https://iolpodcast.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreo...
Feb 21, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 414
Todd, Kenn, and Stephanie sit down for yet another discussion of James SA Corey's The Expanse. This time they finish up Tiamat's Wrath, the eighth book in the series. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https://twitter.com/LegendariumPod...
Feb 07, 2023•52 min•Ep. 413
Craig, Ryan, and Kenn sit down to discuss the second half of Before They Are Hanged, the second book in Joe Abercrombie's First Law trilogy. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https://twitter.com/LegendariumPod...
Jan 30, 2023•49 min•Ep. 412
Kent Lester joins Craig to talk about his journey from writing non-fiction to writing sci-fi thrillers like The Seventh Sun. A quick warning: We struggled with some tech stuff during this recording, so if it sounds like the ending is a bit abrupt...well, that's only because it was. Check out Kent's stuff here Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twi...
Jan 24, 2023•32 min•Ep. 411
Craig, Ryan, and Kenn sit down to discuss the first half of Before They Are Hanged, the second book in Joe Abercrombie's First Law trilogy. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https://twitter.com/LegendariumPod...
Jan 09, 2023•56 min•Ep. 410
Mary Rickert (aka M. Rickert) stops by to chat with Craig about the art of the short story. What are the strengths and weaknesses of short fiction? Why did Mary get drawn to this particular form? What can readers gain by digging into short stories? And where should they start? Check out M. Rickert's newest (short) book, Lucky Girl Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord....
Jan 02, 2023•45 min•Ep. 409
Author Brian Evenson stops by to talk with Craig about The Fifth Head of Cerberus, the second novel by Gene Wolfe. And what a novel it is! Without spoiling any of the surprises, the two dig into what makes Gene Wolfe special, and why Brian wanted to write the introduction for a new edition of the book. Grab a copy of Cerberus here Check out Brian's other work here Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the D...
Dec 19, 2022•47 min•Ep. 408
Freya Marske is here to pull Craig--and by extension, us all--into the world of SFF romance! They talk about the definition of romance, why it appeals generally, and why it appeals to her specifically as both a reader and a writer. Toward the end, Freya also gives a sizeable list of recommendations for those wanting to dip their own toes into more romantic waters. (Listen for the recs, or follow us on Twitter (below) to get the links. Check out Freya Marske's work here: https://freyamarske.com/ ...
Dec 12, 2022•44 min•Ep. 407
The gang is back together! The OG Mistborn crew (Craig, Ryan, Kenn, and Todd) discuss The Lost Metal, the final entry in Era 2 of Brandon Sanderson's Mistborn series. So how does the book do? Does the plot hold up? Was there TOO much cosmere stuff in there? Does the emotional ending resonate? Only one way to find out. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/Fn...
Dec 06, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 406
Blue Team is back! Todd, Kenn, and now-resigned Stephanie gather to discuss Tiamat's Wrath, the eighth book in James S.A. Corey's series, The Expanse. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https://twitter.com/LegendariumPod...
Nov 23, 2022•56 min•Ep. 404
Blue Team is back! Todd, Kenn, and somewhat reluctant Stephanie gather to discuss Persepolis Rising, the seventh book in James S.A. Corey's series, The Expanse. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https://twitter.com/LegendariumPod...
Nov 23, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 405
Craig, Ryan, and Kenn talk about the second half of Joe Abercrombie's The Blade Itself. Is this really the first book in a series, or do we need a different way to think of this one? What's the most "grimdark" line in the book? And are any of these characters worth rooting for? Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https://twitter.com/Legend...
Nov 10, 2022•54 min•Ep. 402
Happy Halloween! For this years spooky episode, Craig welcomes Rita Woods to the Author's Shelf series. From her shelf, Rita selected The Good House, by Tananarive Due, a modern-day gothic horror novel. What is the scariest thing about a book like this? Listen on and find out! Check out Rita's latest, The Last Skinwalker, here Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/...
Oct 31, 2022•58 min•Ep. 401
Surprise! It's a weekend episode featuring Craig being interviewed by Jack Butler for Jack's Young Americans podcast. The two of them break down their thoughts on the entirety of season 1 of The Rings of Power, especially how it all wrapped up in the end. Was the show ultimately worth making? Or watching? Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter...
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 400
This is one of those books whose title tells you quite a bit. The book is Origins of The Wheel of Time: The Legends and Mythologies that Inspired Robert Jordan, and it's about...well, that! Craig sits down with the author, Michael Livingston, to scratch the surface of what's in the book, and eventually they take off their official interview hats to get down and nerdy about how much they love The Wheel of Time. Pre-order (or order!) the book here Find more of Michael's stuff Support the show on P...
Oct 24, 2022•50 min•Ep. 399
How do they do it? We'll never know. Todd and Kenn have convinced Stephanie to come in and discuss another Expanse novel. This time, it's Persepolis Rising, the 7th book in James S.A. Corey's epic sci-fi series, The Expanse. This discussion covers roughly the first half of the book. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https://twitter.com/L...
Oct 17, 2022•49 min•Ep. 398
Craig, Ryan, and Kenn talk about the first half of Joe Abercrombie's "The Blade Itself," book one in the First Law trilogy. Does it live up to expectations? Should we even *have* expectations? There's humor, there's prose, and there's character work to talk about, not to mention your own questions for us, so plenty to dive into. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.co...
Oct 10, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 397
Craig and Ryan welcome Seanan McGuire to the Author's Shelf! From her shelf, Seanan chose The Last Unicorn, by Peter S. Beagle, a '60s classic fairy tale about a unicorn in search of her kin. They also talk a bit about her upcoming book, Into the Windwracked Wilds (as A. Deborah Baker). Check out A. Deborah Baker's (Seanan's) Amazon page Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://d...
Oct 03, 2022•52 min•Ep. 396
Craig and Ryan welcome Mary Robinette Kowal to the Author's Shelf. She asked the guys to read The Dispossessed, the award winning 1974 novel by Ursula K. Le Guin. There were some hiccups with the audio that had to be edited around, but the conversation was good enough that we were going to bring it to you regardless. Enjoy! Get a sneak peek of The Spare Man Check out Mary Robinette's work here Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www....
Sep 26, 2022•55 min•Ep. 395
