In Other Worlds
Every other week, I will be sitting down with the authors and audiobooks narrators that bring the litrpg, gamelit, and fantasy genre to life. We will be doing a deep dive into the inspirations for their stories, their introductions to the genre, and a little bit of eveything else.
A pangolin and a desert druid with Joedan Worley
I sat down to talk with debut LitRPG author Joedan Worley about Wayspring Wanderer, a desert survival story where a wounded Marine becomes a druid whose greatest power is finding water. Craft, worldbuilding, grief, and a pangolin named Penny collide in a conversation about purpose, progression, and ...
Troll Armies, Virtual Reality, and the Backrooms - Now With Meat Ice Cream
A Marine reborn as a Witcher-style hunter. A hedge mage who becomes a dungeon troll and teaches NPCs to wake up. A virtual reality MMO where there are real stakes and consequences once the real world ends. A hungover everyman who turns the Backrooms into a lifeline with a map, a store, and a mimic d...
From Dungeon Cores to Tennis Courts
Ever wondered what happens when you blend dungeon cores, tennis matches, wild west gunslingers, and competitive Magic: The Gathering into one creative mind? Journey with us as we sit down with Ryn, writing as Jonathan Smidt, the versatile author behind multiple LitRPG series including Elemental Dung...
Dragons, Decks, and Deadlines: Inside Timothy McGowen's Creative Process
Timothy McGowen doesn't just write books – he crafts entire universes. Dragonstone Academy represents McGowan's unique approach to worldbuilding through its innovative card-based magic system. Rather than conveniently giving his protagonist the perfect ability for each situation, McGowan created act...
Crafting Cozy Fantasy with SL Rowland
Step into the magical worlds of SL Rowland as we explore the heartwarming charm of cozy fantasy and the exciting realms of LitRPG. From halfling vineyards to blood mages struggling with chronic pain, Rowland crafts stories that feel like coming home—even when dragons and adventure lurk around the co...