Terry Talks Fiction

You can get a copy of 'The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue' right here: DEFINITELY a story that's worth your time.

And once you've done that, why not head over to the Talking Fiction Discord group? We chat about the things we've read and watched, as well as writing and editing.

Talk soon!

If you liked the sound of the Rarkyn's Familiar, don't miss out! You can grab a copy here.

And check out Nikky Lee's website for updates on Book Two of the Rarkyn series, as well as the other upcoming projects mentioned in the podcast!

And while you're at it, why not check out the Talking Fiction Discord group? We chat about the things we've read and watched, as well as writing and editing.

Talk soon!

Thor is back! He's gadding about the galaxy (for a hot second)! He's riding a pair of screaming goats (under-utilised)! He's having weird feelings around his ex while his axe is having weird feelings about his old weapon hanging around, being all sultry-like!
This is a very serious and normal movie!
So was Zeus correct? Is Love and Thunder simply a pale imitation following the lightning of Thor: Ragnorok? Or does it step up to the orgy and become MIGHTY? And just how many Marvel women with space boyfriends are going to wind up getting cancer? (should someone warn Mary-Jane?)

We want to hear what YOU think! Drop in on the Talking Fiction discord server, or reach out on Twitter. 

Talk soon!

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And once you've listened to what I have to say, grab your own copy of 'The Rarkyn's Familiar' and continue the conversation on the Talking Fiction Discord server! 

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If you missed the previous discussion with Anthony O'Connor regarding his book Straya, you can find it here.

And you can find my review of the book here.

But most importantly, if you haven't yet read this fantastic, lyrical tale, you can grab your own copy right here!

Then hop along to the Talking Fiction Discord Server and tell us how excited you are about what's next for Straya.

Talk soon!

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And once you've listened to what I have to say, continue the conversation on Discord! https://discord.gg/vzCGm5a

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Murder; intergalactic super spies; space station crime syndicates; military coups; an apocalyptic global pandemic and a sweet little old lady you DON'T want to cross - John Appel's debut sci-fi novel has it all. Can the book juggle all these elements and more, or is it just too much to keep in the air? Find out in my review of 'Assassin's Orbit'.

And once you've listened to what I have to say, continue the conversation on Discord! https://discord.gg/vzCGm5a 

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Terry's talking is only the beginning of the conversation! Continue it over at the Talking Fiction Discord Server (https://discord.gg/MkmgZGx)

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Sliding in much later than this was recorded because my time scheduling is GARBAGE while lockdown is on - today we're talking about one of my favourite books of the year: 'The 22 Murders of Madison May' by Max Barry!
In this very special episode of Terry Talks Fiction, I'm joined by my regular partner-in-crime on my other podcast (The Science, Sex and Sorcery [S3] podcast), the inimitable Belinda Missen.

If you're the multidimensional variant of yourself that's itching to read this incredible book you can get a copy here - trust me, you won't regret it.

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I did a review of the book in a previous podcast (TTF38), and you can grab your own copy of 'Straya' here or here. For more great content from Anthony, including live readings of the novel itself (once you hear the Noble and Poetic 'Strayan' language spoken, you'll never go back) you can check out his website and Facebook Page.

And once you've checked that out, you can continue the conversation over on the Talking Fiction Discord Server! I'll be on there a bit over the coming weeks as I finish pulling together the final edits for my second Short Story Collection, Tales of Magic and Miasma, and very keen to have a chat about Straya, the 22 Murders of Madison May, or anything that you're watching/reading/gaming at the moment!

Talk soon,

Terry.

But this is just the start of the conversation - you can reach out to me on Twitter, Facebook or Discord and get chatting about the series and what you hope to see next for Jardir, Leesha, Renna and their kids.

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If you're looking to snatch a copy of this paperyback, you can find it in all good digital bookshops. Like this one! Or this one! And once you've read it, hop along to the Talking Fiction Discord Server and tell us what you thought.

Talk soon!

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Once you've heard what I have to say on it, hop along to the Talking Fiction Discord server to have your say too! I'd love to continue the conversation with you :-)

And if you'd like to hear the chat I had about this book with Harper Collins (HQ) romance novelist Belinda Missen, you can find the 'Science, Sex and Sorcery' (S3) podcast here. We take it in turns each episode to recommend an SFF or Romance book to each other, then read and review it. We also tend to have some WILDLY diverging opinions on our books, so it's always a fun time! The Gilded Ones episode should be out in about a week from TTF37's release date :-)

Talk soon!

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Hop on over to the Talking Fiction Discord server and continue the conversation!

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Once you've heard what the podcast has to say, you can continue the conversation on the Talking Fiction Discord Server or Twitter!

Talk soon.

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If you're a fan of Hollow Knight or Metroidvanias in general, then hit us up on the Discord server and we can talk about the knight, contextual exploration of a ruined kingdom, whether the Radiance could technically count as The Mummy's Curse, and we can all whinge together about the wait for Silksong. And if you've never tried one, like I hadn't, then let us know if this has excited you to try it out! (after all, it's free to play if you have XBox GamePass)

And if you get a moment to leave a rating/comment for the podcast on iTunes, then that would also be appreciated! Every little bit helps!!

Talk soon.

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If you're as rearing to talk about the series, then hit us up on the Discord server and we can talk about how EXtRA Zemo is, how unsurprising and very comic-book Sharon ended up being, and Sam's Speech (you know the one). I can't wait to chat!

And if you get a moment to rate/comment on iTunes, then that would also be appreciated! Every little bit helps!!

Talk soon.

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This is one that I REALLY want to sink into spoilers on, so if you're into that then hit us up on the Discord server and we can go into it AT LENGTH, lol. Especially that ending. Holy gee, that ending.

And if you get a moment to rate/comment on iTunes, then that would also be appreciated! Every little bit helps!!

Talk soon.

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*Sanderson commonly refers to his books as 'puppy-' or 'chihuahua-killers' because he recognises his books are SO DAMN BIG** that you definitely wouldn't want to accidentally drop one on a small dog...

**In one of his podcasts, he also mentioned the only reason the Stormlight Archive book 'Oathbringer' was edited down to the final length it was, was because if it had any more pages then the machines at the printers would have been physically incapable of actually producing it, so this is definitely a pattern of behaviour, seriously, please, Brandon, I have other things I need to do.

You've heard us talking it up, now see what all the fuss was about! You can grab your copy of 'Fractured', here.

And you can find Shay and all of her relevant links at www.shaysiegel.com

And while you're in a clicking mood, head on over to Terry Talks Fiction and continue the conversation on the Discord Server and the Facebook Page!

Talk again soon :-)

But if you want to chat about it, you can hit up the Talking Fiction Discord Server, or head over to the Terry Talks Fiction Facebook Page! 

And if you're interested in signing up to the email list (it's free, by the way), you can get a copy of this story sent to you in PDF and ePub format, along with the reflection on how the story was built (and the problems I ran into while making it - not all solved, as you might have noticed).

And finally, if you liked the story (or the podcast in general) please consider leaving a rating and review on iTunes so the podcast audience can continue to grow! Appreciate it heaps :-)

Talk soon.

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What do you get when you have a bunch of GenreCon Presenters clustered at a table in fancy dress? An incredible anthology of fifteen mesmerising, spooky stories! Here's what I thought of 'Lighthouse: An Anthology'

And what a bunch of talent was involved in bringing the anthology together! Besides Bianca Millroy, the editor, contributors included Kat Carr, Carleton Chinner, Jo Edgar-Baker, Sophia Evans, Kylie Fennell, Chris Foley, Kelly Lyonns, Alyssa MacKay, Brooke Maggs, Anna McEvoy, Bianca Millroy, Lea Scott, Sharyn Swanepoel, Lane Thornton and Jodie Woodward.

Which is your favourite story of the collection (yes, you can answer this if you're one of the authors ;-P)? Let me know over on the Discord server, Facebook Page, Twitter or by email (terrytalksfiction[at]gmail.com). And if you want to get some free stories of your own, check out the Terry Talks Fiction Website or sign up to the mailing list to get new stories emailed to you every month (and the entire back catalogue for the year, to boot!)

Lastly, if you enjoyed the podcast please consider rating/reviewing it on iTunes or wherever you rate your podcasts: every bit of feedback helps the show's visibility and means the world to me.

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What do you think is next for Wanda Maximoff and The Vision? Will they both be back at the movies, or is one of them forever doomed to only appear in TV spinoffs? Continue the conversation over on the Talking Fiction Discord Server, the Facebook Page, or Twitter. Or even manifest an email to terrytalksfiction[at]gmail.com! Honestly, I could have talked about this show for hours, and can't wait to get into the weeds with you all!

You can also sign up to get my original stories direct to your inbox each month, too :-)

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Until then, you can join the conversation over on the Talking Fiction Discord Server, Facebook Group, Twitter or just plain old email to: terrytalksfiction@gmail.com

You can also sign up to get my original stories direct to your inbox each month, too :-)

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If you've got something to say about this week's story, or have been watching WandaVision and keen to get chatting about that too, join the conversation over on the Talking Fiction Discord Server, Facebook Group, Twitter or just plain old email to: terrytalksfiction@gmail.com

This story first appeared on the Terry Talks Fiction Website in February 2021 - but Subscribers also got it on release day in pdf and ePub format for easy reading on devices! You can sign up to get stories like this one direct to your inbox each month, too :-)

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Want to continue the conversation? About Time! Head on over to the Talking Fiction Discord Server, or the TTF Facebook Page and Twitter account. Which of your fellow listener's suggestions sounded like your next read?

And speaking of next reads, my newest short story is available to read at www.terrytalksfiction.com! 'Falling' is a story about a wild weekend gone wrong - and a terrible time to wear a kilt. Check it out on the website, or sign up to have it emailed directly to you in PDF and ePub!

Intro/outro music for this episode is 'Elevators Need Rock Too' by Spence, courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library.

Want to continue the conversation? Head on over to the Talking Fiction Discord Server, or the TTF Facebook Page and Twitter account. Which of your fellow listener's suggestions sounded like your next read?

And speaking of next reads, my newest short story is available to read at www.terrytalksfiction.com! 'Falling' is a story about a wild weekend gone wrong - and a terrible time to wear a kilt. Check it out on the website, or sign up to have it emailed directly to you in PDF and ePub!

Intro/outro music for this episode is 'Elevators Need Rock Too' by Spence, courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library.

You can get your own copy of 'Blood State' by Raluca Balasa here! 

And when you're done reading that, check out www.terrytalksfiction.com for free short stories, more podcasts and reviews! Even better, why not sign up to the TTF mailing list and get it all sent directly to you? Win-win!

Want to continue the conversation? Head on over to the Terry Talks Fiction Facebook Page or the Talking Fiction Discord Server — I can't wait to hear your favourite fiction of last year!

Intro/outro music for this episode is 'Elevators Need Rock Too' by Spence, courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library.

Don't forget you can read my free monthly stories at www.terrytalksfiction.com! Or you can sign up to my mailing list and have them sent to you directly in handy pdf and epub files so you can read them anytime, anywhere, always free!

And you can also check out my other podcast: 'Science, Sex and Sorcery' (S3) with co-host and Harper Collins UK author Belinda Missen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, or anywhere else you get your podcasts. We've got some really interesting reviews of a wide variety of science fiction, fantasy and romance books over there, so you're certain to find something that grabs you! We've just put out our very own 'best books of 2020' list, and will be back on a monthly schedule this year :-)

Why not continue the conversation? Head on over to the Terry Talks Fiction Facebook Page or the Talking Fiction Discord Server — I can't wait to hear your favourite reads of the year!

Intro/outro music for this episode is 'Elevators Need Rock Too' by Spence, courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library.

Don't forget you can read my free monthly stories at www.terrytalksfiction.com! Or you can sign up to my mailing list and have them sent to you directly in handy pdf and epub files so you can read them anytime, anywhere, always free!

And you can also check out my other podcast: 'Science, Sex and Sorcery' (S3) with co-host and Harper Collins UK author Belinda Missen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, or anywhere else you get your podcasts. We've got some really interesting reviews of a wide variety of science fiction, fantasy and romance books over there, so you're certain to find something that grabs you! We've just put out our very own 'best books of 2020' list, and will be back on a monthly schedule this year starting from late Jan :-)

Why not continue the conversation? Head on over to the Terry Talks Fiction Facebook Page or the Talking Fiction Discord Server — I can't wait to hear your favourite reads of the year!

Intro/outro music for this episode is 'Elevators Need Rock Too' by Spence, courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library.

Don't forget you can read my free monthly stories at www.terrytalksfiction.com! Or you can sign up to my mailing list and have them sent to you directly in handy pdf and epub files so you can read them anytime, anywhere, always free!

And you can also check out my other podcast: 'Science, Sex and Sorcery' (S3) with co-host and Harper Collins UK author Belinda Missen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, or anywhere else you get your podcasts. We've got some really interesting reviews of a wide variety of science fiction, fantasy and romance books over there, so you're certain to find something that grabs you! And with the S3 'best of 2020' episode about to drop, there's never been a better time to jump on board!

And speaking of podcasts, if you love webcomics as much as I do, you absolutely need to check out the Digital Strips podcast - it's a fantastic resource for discovering your next great obsession.

Why not continue the conversation? Head on over to the Terry Talks Fiction Facebook Page or the Talking Fiction Discord Server — I can't wait to hear your favourite reads of the year!

Intro/outro music for this episode is 'Elevators Need Rock Too' by Spence, courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library.

Don't forget you can read my free monthly stories at www.terrytalksfiction.com! Or you can sign up to my mailing list and have them sent to you directly in handy pdf and epub files so you can read them anytime, anywhere, always free!

And you can also check out my other podcast: 'Science, Sex and Sorcery' (S3) with co-host and Harper Collins UK author Belinda Missen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Anchor, or anywhere else you get your podcasts. We've got some really interesting reviews of a wide variety of science fiction, fantasy and romance books over there, so you're certain to find something that grabs you! And with the S3 'best of 2020' episode about to drop, there's never been a better time to jump on board!

Why not continue the conversation? Head on over to the Terry Talks Fiction Facebook Page or the Talking Fiction Discord Server — I can't wait to hear your favourite reads of the year!

Intro/outro music for this episode is 'Elevators Need Rock Too' by Spence, courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library.

Don't forget you can read my free monthly stories at www.terrytalksfiction.com! Or you can sign up to my mailing list and have them sent to you directly in handy pdf and epub files so you can read them anytime, anywhere, always free!

And to continue the conversation, head on over to the Terry Talks Fiction Facebook Page or the Talking Fiction Discord Server. Can't wait to hear your favourite reads of the year!

Intro/outro music for this episode is 'Elevators Need Rock Too' by Spence, courtesy of the YouTube Audio Library.

Interested in the book? You can get a copy through this link.

You can also find more audio content, original fiction, and book reviews at www.terrytalksfiction.com!

Special thanks to Matt Biscombe for composing and providing the Terry Talks Fiction theme music.

And thanks are also due to 'Magic in the Other' for their creative commons composition 'Cruiser' which was used at the end of this episode.

If you want to find some of E. J. Dawson's work, including her upcoming novel 'Behind The Veil', you can click through this link!

Keep the conversation going! There's short fiction, reviews and more podcasts at www.terrytalksfiction.com!

Did you know Terry has a book out? You can find 'Tales of Sorcery and Silicone' right here.

Special thanks to Matt Biscombe for composing and providing the Terry Talks Fiction theme music.

And thanks are also due to 'Magic in the Other' for their creative commons composition 'Cruiser' which was used at the end of this episode.

Don't miss the latest story at Terry Talks Fiction! You can also subscribe to the free mailing list here for access to device-readable versions of the story, and the full backlog of short fiction published to the site through 2019.

You can find Jennifer on Twitter, can get a copy of her current releases on Channillo here, and can stay updated with all her news and publications through her website.

thanks again to Matthew Biscombe, who provided the Terry Talks Fiction theme music.

You can find my review of the book mentioned at the start of the episode on the Terry Talks Fiction Reviews page, and can get a copy of the novel here.

A big thanks to Chris Rosser for appearing on the show! You can find his information on his website, and can get copies of his novels 'Cadoc's Contract' and 'The Weaver's Boy' from these links :-)

Intro music provided by Matt Biscombe

Thanks for listening! To read some of that fiction I'm talking about in this episode, head on over to www.terrytalksfiction.com! :-)

Thanks for listening! You can find links to Thomas' work on his website (https://www.naeisus.com/) or can buy directly from Amazon here.

For more great content such as author interviews, short stories and reviews, visit www.terrytalksfiction.com.

Like free stuff? The why not sign up for a free Premium membership to Terry Talks Fiction and be sent new stories every month you can read directly in your ereader of choice!

This is an interview episode, where I chat with Belinda Missen - Harper Collins author of 'A Recipe for Disaster', 'An Impossible Thing Called Love' and her newest book — just released last week — 'Lessons in Love'

You can get a copy of these books by following the links above, or through your local bookstore!

Talk soon,

Terry.

'The Red Viking' first appeared on the Terry Talks Fiction website, premiering as the free short story for the month of May.

This is the Standard Version of the podcast. Whilst this recording contains the entire story of 'The Red Viking', the author's reflection - which goes into further detail regarding the building of this world and how the concept of Archaeology became such an integral part of the story - is only available to Premium Subscribers. Good news - subscription is FREE (and it always will be) and you can sign up today by visiting the sign up page here.

Music for this episode was composed by Matt Biscombe, who also provided the audio mixing for the podcast. You can find more of Matt's work through his Instagram Page.

Special thanks to Dr. Alice Gorman, who appeared as a cameo in this story. You can follow her Twitter account here, and you can get a copy of her book on the field of Space Archaeology, Dr Space Junk VS The Universe here.