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This week we adventure into the bowels of the earth and talk about what our worlds would look like if our main characters and societies lived underground.
Last of the Breed - Louis L'amour - Highly recommended story of a Sioux/Cheyenne Cold War-era American fighter pilot shot down over Soviet Russia and his struggle to follow the ancient migration path of the Native Americans to get home. 10/10 - Derrick
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.

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What If: South is Up?

What If: Archeological Anthropology

What If: South is Up?

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What If: The Value of Story 36:56

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Send us a text What if stories were used as currency? This is our question of the week, as we also discuss pushing through writer's block and creatively named foods. Derrick's new series of writing guides is here! Ebooks are available now, and paperbacks are available via Amazon ! Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, which includes The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website, www.DerrickHallAuthor.com . Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel, 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com .…

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What If: Cognitive Recalibration 34:48

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Send us a text What if dreams were the only way to remember? It's not good, but we talk about it anyway. Derrick's new series of writing guides is here! Ebooks are available now, and paperbacks are available via Amazon ! Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, which includes The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website, www.DerrickHallAuthor.com . Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com .…

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What If: Stab Them with Style 45:07

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Send us a text What if enchanted weapons had personalities and were sentient? We discuss that, imagine anime girls, and much more! Derrick's new series of writing guides is here! Ebooks are available now, and paperbacks are available via Amazon ! Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, which includes The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website, www.DerrickHallAuthor.com . Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com .…

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What If: Reality Check 31:48

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Send us a text What if the laws of reality were rewritten every decade? That is our question, along with a bad movie review and Derrick's most hated character. Derrick's new series of writing guides is here! Ebooks are available now, and paperbacks are available via Amazon ! Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus , Berylis , Qetran Odyssey , and Qetran Revival . He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com . Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com .…

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What If: Ripples in the World 29:00

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Send us a text Editor's Note: Apologies for the delay between episodes. We are working to remedy the situation and return to our regular schedule, but for now, life has other plans. Until then, we will upload as often as possible. What if water led to different dimensions? That is our question this week. We also discuss how different people build their worlds and bringing peace to chaos. Derrick's new non-fiction books in The Writer's Workshop series , are here! Ebooks are available now, and paperbacks are available via Amazon ! (Oh, and it is a series. Check out all of them here .) ! Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus , Berylis , Qetran Odyssey , and Qetran Revival . He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com . Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com .…

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What If: The Mind of a Shadow 29:59

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Send us a text What If shadows were sentient? That is our question, along with a crash course on organizing your world, and Derrick's fizzy pink cocktail. Derrick's new non-fiction books, The Elements of Creation: World-Building for a Fantasy Setting & Unforgettable: Creating Characters that Live Beyond the Page, are here! Ebooks are available now, and a paperback is available via Amazon ! (Oh, and it's the first in a series. Check out the others here .) Book 3 drops on 3/7! Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus , Berylis , Qetran Odyssey , and Qetran Revival . He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com . Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com .…

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What If: Future Past 34:48

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Send us a text What If time worked differently in various regions, causing age regression and forgotten futures? That is our question, along with a crash course on Adulting and Xtina's new World Wiki! Derrick's new non-fiction books, The Elements of Creation: World-Building for a Fantasy Setting & Unforgettable: Creating Characters that Live Beyond the Page, are here! Ebooks are available now, and a paperback is available via Amazon ! (Oh, and it's the first in a series. Check out the others here .) Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus , Berylis , Qetran Odyssey , and Qetran Revival . He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com . Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com .…

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What If: Home Free 36:16

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Send us a text What If cities were sentient and adapted to the needs of their inhabitants? That is our question, along with a crash course on Scotch tasting, Derrick's crazy voices, and an exciting announcement! Derrick's new non-fiction book, The Elements of Creation: World-Building for a Fantasy Setting, is here! Ebooks are available now, and a paperback is available via Amazon ! (Oh, and it's the first in a series. Check out the others here .) Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus , Berylis , Qetran Odyssey , and Qetran Revival . He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com . Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com .…

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What If: Mythomorphosis 41:11

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Send us a text What If mythical creatures were real, but their appearance changed based on the beliefs of the people viewing them? That is our question, along with a lengthy aside on the importance of setting, Derrick's crazy voices, and an exciting announcement! Derrick's new non-fiction book, The Elements of Creation: World-Building for a Fantasy Setting, is coming January 10, 2025. Preorders are available now, and a paperback will be available via Amazon on release day! (Oh, and it's the first in a series.) Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus , Berylis , Qetran Odyssey , and Qetran Revival . He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com . Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com .…

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What If: Elements of Creation 39:33

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Send us a text What is World Building? This week we take a slight detour and reorient the show toward world-building - What parts of writing do we consider world-building, and how do we implement them? M.J. Lindsey is a published author of novellas, and shorts, and has just released her debut novel A Distortion of Fate . She can be found at threebugspublishing.com . Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus , Berylis , Qetran Odyssey , and Qetran Revival . He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com . Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com .…

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What If: One of These is a Walrus 30:11

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Send us a text What if elemental beings controlled the elements? Also, Walruses (Walri?). M.J. Lindsey is a published author of novellas, and shorts, and has just released her debut novel A Distortion of Fate . She can be found at threebugspublishing.com . Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus , Berylis , Qetran Odyssey , and Qetran Revival . He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com . Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com .…

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What If: Storms of the Past (Featuring Cindy L. Sell) 41:40

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Send us a text What if Sentient storms existed that could be harnessed and used? That is the question this week, along with a discussion of when to write that nagging scene. Cindy L. Sell joins us this week to talk about her debut novel and writing process and play a quick game with us. She is a fantastic author and friend of the podcast having appeared on several episodes in the past. Her debut novel, Remnants of a Scarlet Flame is available now! She (and some free goodies) can be found at www.TheLastDraegion.com . M.J. Lindsey is a published author of novellas, and shorts, and is planning to release Tapestry soon. She can be found at threebugspublishing.com and if you would like to ARC read her debut novel, you can sign up here . Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus , Berylis , Qetran Odyssey , and Qetran Revival . He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com . Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com .…

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What If: To Dance with Penguins 47:56

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Send us a text What if people could explore hidden dimensions in art? That is the question this week, along with a ramble on POV and children's innermost thoughts. Cindy L. Sell is a fantastic author and friend of the podcast having appeared on several episodes in the past. Her debut novel, Remnants of a Scarlet Flame is available now! She can be found at www.TheLastDraegion.com . M.J. Lindsey is a published author of novellas, shorts, and is planning to release Tapestry in the near future. She can be found at threebugspublishing.com and if you would like to ARC read her debut novel, you can sign up here . Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus , Berylis , Qetran Odyssey , and Qetran Revival . He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com . Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com .…

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What If: Toxic Shock 28:44

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Send us a text What if mundane natural phenomena were toxic? That is the question this week, along with a new addition to the team. M.J. Lindsey is a published author of novellas, shorts, and is planning to release Tapestry in the near future. She can be found at threebugspublishing.com . Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus , Berylis , Qetran Odyssey , and Qetran Revival . He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com . Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com .…

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Throwback: Chasing Squirrels 1:01:35

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