In this week’s episode I interview author and podcaster Paul E. Cooley about his new science fiction/horror series, DERELICT! Buy DERELICT: Marines on Amazon Shadow Publications (Paul’s Website) Support Paul on Patreon — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes
Greetings, Metamorphs! To celebrate the completion of 100 episodes in two years of podcasting The Raven & the Writing Desk, I’m excited to bring you this preview of THE LOST AND THE LEAST. In Chapter Seven of the forthcoming novel, Callie Linder takes her boyfriend Will to meet her old mentor, Silas Kenning, who has someContinue reading →
In this week’s episode I interview author Lauren Harris about her new book, UNLEASH. Preorder your copy today! — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes
Liam and his fellow wizards launch a risky gambit to save their airship fleet. — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes
In which Liam has a strange encounter while attempting a divination. — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes
In the year 1833 CR, a young wizard takes part in a daring airship raid into the heart of enemy territory. Too bad it’s probably a suicide mission… Buy your copy of Tales of a Tesla Ranger — all proceeds go to the P.G. Holyfield Children’s Trust. — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor CityContinue reading →
In this week’s interview I talk to award-winning fantasy author Philippa Ballantine about her new novel, IMMORTAL PROGENY. Buy your copy today! — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes
While brooding in his tower, the Master of the City receives some unexpected news about his longtime rival. A tribute story in memory of P. G. Holyfield. Buy your copy of Tales of a Tesla Ranger — all proceeds go to the P.G. Holyfield Children’s Trust. The Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation funds research for a cure to P.G.Continue reading →
Cindy’s strange pregnancy reaches its fulfillment — but what will that mean for her relationship with Jon? Warning: This story contains sex, violence, and disturbing imagery. It is not appropriate for children. — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes
Cindy is a recent transplant to San Francisco who’s searching for Mr. Right — a process made significantly more complicated by her advanced state of pregnancy. In Jonathan she seems to have found a likely prospect, but Cindy’s unusual religious beliefs may pose a challenge to their new relationship. Warning: This story contains sex, violence,Continue reading →
Note: At the time this podcast was recorded, Jadzia Axelrod was still going by the name Jared Axelrod. As such, the recorded episode refers to her by that name. In today’s episode I interview Jadzia Axelrod about the amazing serial podcast The Voice of Free Planet X. We discuss working with voice actors, writing naturalistic dialogue, blurringContinue reading →
This week I’m bringing you the live Metamor City audio drama that we performed for Balticon 50: RAFAK ALIRI AND THE GHOSTLY BRIDE! Aliri is a lutin private investigator struggling to keep the lights on in his Street-level office. But when a wealthy young nobleman offers triple his fee to solve his fiancee’s murder, the green-skinnedContinue reading →
Jon makes a discovery that proves key to the troubled relationship between Artax and Esme. — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes
Esme explains her problem, and Artax and Jon try to help her solve it. Plus, awkward family conversations at the dinner table. — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes
Jon Tunstall, apprentice to the wizard Artax, has seen his fair share of strange customers over the years. But nothing prepared him for the arrival of a beautiful redhead from his master’s past… This story contains spoilers for: Make Believe, Part 1 and Part 2 Things Unseen — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor CityContinue reading →
I interview SF erotica master Nobilis Reed about his new novel, The Monster Whisperer, which is on sale now in e-book and paperback! Along the way we go down a number of fascinating rabbit holes, including the trouble with writing endings, questions of consent in erotic fiction, the difference between SF with sex and SF about sex, andContinue reading →
In the wake of Septimus’s lesson, Hallie has a number of important revelations, both personal and professional. Buy DIVINE INTERVENTION in paperback Event Page: Chris interviews Jared Axelrod, January 21st Event Page: Chris interviews Philippa Ballantine, March 4th — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon LeaveContinue reading →
Hallie has a revelation. Septimus finishes a lesson. Sophie has some concerns. Referenced in this episode: Buy DIVINE INTERVENTION in paperback Blog Post: 2016 in Review — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes
Hallie has her meeting with Septimus, who poses some uncomfortable questions and leaves her with a perilous gift. — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes
Hallie investigates the problem of flying griffins, and has a second meeting with the man in the green suit. — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes
In this Metamor City novella, we travel far south to the great city of Pyralis. There we meet Halcyone Karmenos, a brilliant young theoretical physicist who is about to shake up her field with an astonishing new model of reality — one with implications for history, manology, philosophy and religion. There’s gonna be a lot ofContinue reading →
This week I interview A. F. Grappin about their new novel, Luc Bertrand: Assassin’s Victim. We also discuss gender identity and writing queer characters. Plus, feedback on Things Unseen! DIVINE INTERVENTION Promotional Giveaway — this is the last week for the contest, so make a new pledge now to be automatically enrolled in the drawing! — Chris LesterContinue reading →
Kate works with the Lightbringers to get the Rift Spirits home, but she faces consequences of her own upon returning to Metamor. — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes
Our heroes face questions at the Nexus — and a new complication. DIVINE INTERVENTION Promotional Giveaway — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes
Our heroes mount a brave defense of the Nexus. DIVINE INTERVENTION Promotional Giveaway — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes
I sat down in the virtual studio with NYT Bestselling Author Gail Carriger to discuss her new novella, Romancing the Inventor, and the lessons she has learned about the business and craft of being a writer. Join Gail’s Mailing List The Parasol Protectorate Group on Facebook — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor CityContinue reading →
Morgan is reunited with Kate and David, but she soon discovers an unwelcome guest. — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes
Kate, David and the Lightbringers face opposition in their attempt to reach the Nexus. WARNING: This episode contains explicit language and graphic violence. Listener discretion is advised. Mentioned in the after-show: Interview with Gail Carriger on YouTube — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave aContinue reading →
Fourteen flash-fiction stories about the gods of the world of Metamor. Plus, listener feedback and your Weekly Writing Report! — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes
Malcolm makes a decision. Kate and David finally learn the truth about the Rift. Promo: Extreme Science Fiction StoryBundle — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes
