Workshop Episode 78 (Guest Host: Justin Landon)
This week, Justin Landon - host of "RocketTalk", co-editor of the "Speculative Fiction 2012: The Year's Best Online Reviews, Essays and Commentary" compilation, and once-and-future king of the "Staffer's Book Review" blog, strides in boldly and resumes his seat in the Big chair to apply his potent storytelling mojo to a brainstorm of epic proportions. The story is offered up by Guest Writer Luke Koster, a YA tale of two paladins serving their god in very different - and dangerous - ways. Ancient relics, divine agendas, and the struggle for acceptance all serve as the leaping point for a legendary story workshop. With Katharina Bordet returning as co-host, we caffeinate ourselves AND the story, delving into the nature of a good protagonist, a bit of divine mythology, literary narrative forms, and more. Literary Gold is the goal and it is achieved, baby! And there's plenty to go around... just a click of the "PLAY" button away (and if you missed it, definitely make the time to listen to Justin's insightful Showcase Episode) PROMO: “The Black: A Deep Sea Thriller” by Paul Elard Cooley Workshop Episode 78 (Guest Host: Justin Landon) [caution: mature language - listener discretion is advised] Share your comments to this (or any) episode over at the RTP Forum! Check out this and all our episodes on iTunes and on Stitcher Radio! New developments for Justin... Justin was selected to be a commissioning editor at Tor for their new "Imprint" line of books! His first novella is Daniel Polansky's "The Builders" (discussed on this episode of RocketTalk) As always, Justin shares his insights with his guests and readers at Tor.com, (including the fabulous "RocketTalk" podcast)! You can follow him on Facebook and on Twitter. Katharina is making some storytelling magic of her own... // Katharina Bordet She's in the last edits for her latest work "Danube Waves" (sequel to The Coffee Legacy) projected to release this summer! She also has a web site dedicated to her book series "Weiner Blut"! Check out her web site and her Amazon page. Her "Every Photo Tells" podcast (with Mick Bordet) just had it's 5th Anniversary! ...and you can always follower her on Facebook and on Twitter! //