The Survival Guide to Writing Fantasy

In one week, Dragon*Con 2007 is going to happen. This is my Super Bowl of cons. Every Labor Day weekend, gamers, costumers, media fans, authors, and (now) podcasters claim Atlanta for their own. To prepare some of you Survivalists for your first Dragon*Con, hurtle yourself through the vastness of time and space (with Dr. Floyd, [...]

Wait-wait-wait a second — when did The Sarge suddenly turn The Survival Guide… into a review show?
No need to panic. This is a Special Edition (not to mention a touch of foreshadowing for the next Survival Guide) where Tee steps away from the writing and promotion, cracks two with Dr. John CMAAAAARRR, and settles in [...]

With Billibub Baddings and The Case of The Singing Sword behind him, The Sarge looks back on the experience, compares it to the time he went “all in” back in January 2005, and gives a few answers as to why he did this with Billi and is about to do it again with Rafe & [...]

It happens tomorrow, but J.C. Hutchins‘ conclusion to the nail-biting, bone-chilling, heart-pounding, pants-wetting, brain-scrambling thriller 7th Son begins!
Recorded at Balticon 41 from Dirty-15, Hutch and Tee take to the mics and talk about the amazing ride Hutch has experienced (and is still enjoying) since the launch of Book One: Descent.
And yes, troops, as you [...]

There is another Survival Guide #30 out there, but that episode is shelved until further notice. Some bad juju and unabashed venting might not be the right approach for this show…
So how does The Sarge make it up to the troops for keeping you in wait? He brings into the trenches Nebula-winning author James Patrick [...]

A REALLY FUN Interviewwith BATTLESTAR GALACTICA’s Richard Hatch

When you think of his name, writing may not come to mind; but never count out a Colonial when in doubt. Richard Hatch has quite a few bylines to his credit, including a collaboration with The Sarge on Ben Bella Books’ So Say We All. He sat [...]

Another special edition?!
You bet! Fresh from RavenCon, Hugo and Nebula Winner Robert J. Sawyer sits down with me and the upgraded podcasting rig and we talk about his books, ill-chosen words from SFWA, the importance of authors understanding the business aspect of writing, and great SciFi films.
The April edition of Survival Guide coming soon…
Special [...]

It’s the trendiest, gaudiest, scariest, and down-right silliest thing to hit the Internet, and 3 out of every 4 people in America has one! It’s a MySpace Account; and while it can be a great marketing tool, MySpace can also be a HUGE waste of time. Is there really a method to the MySpace?
The Sarge [...]

Attention, Troops!
Today is “Monday, Bloody Monday” (Betcha didn’t know that!) and The Sarge is bringing to you an exclusive sneak peek at one of his favorite books, Ancestor.
Now, troops, let’s make something clear: this book…

is not for the faint of heart.
is not for the sensitive stomachs.
is not for anyone who can’t handle R-rated films.
is one [...]

If you’re wondering what I’m doing during my break from The Survival Guide, take a listen to this.
And if you’ve got a podcast, feel free to put it into your rotation (until December’s end) and circulate to other podcasters. Let’s spread the word…
Teaser: Billibub Baddings
Running Time - 1:44
Welcome to the front lines…