In which I reminisce about the Mass Effect Trilogy, talk about the pending Mass Effect Legendary Edition, the differences between a "bad" ending and just an ending you don't like, and how fumbling an ending can deal a mortal blow to a franchise. Featuring "Reignite" by Malukah, with permission.

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QFD Episode 47 - Mass Effect Retrospective - N7 Day Special

Just in time for Halloween, I bring you part 2 of a harrowing tale of bloodcurdling horror and the macabre in the Lovecraftian tradition. This is the conclusion of Operation Eidolon - The first of many UMBRA Case Files. Ft. The FAT RAT's Monody featuring Laura Brehm

QFD Episode 47 - Fiction - Operation Eidolon Part 2

Just in time for Halloween, I bring you part 1 of a harrowing tale of bloodcurdling horror and the macabre in the Lovecraftian tradition. Operation Eidolon - One of the first of many UMBRA Case Files. Ft. The FAT RAT's "Monody" featuring Laura Brehm

QFD Episode 46 - Fiction - Operation Eidolon Part 1

I respond to numerous requests on how to get started writing fiction. Here's some shownotes links: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/ KDP University on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3kSoNoq Brandon Sanderson BYU Fiction Course: https://bit.ly/3kMsko6 Stealing Hollywood by A. Sokoloff: https://amzn.to/2E43r6X Linda Rohrbaugh's 3 Logline Pitch: https://bit.ly/3g6LdyH Reedsy.com & Writersdigest.com & Coloradowritingworkshop.com Ft. The FAT RAT's Monody featuring Laura Brehm

QFD Episode 45 - Writing a Book is Secretly Easy

Another super early morning recording, in which I reminisce about the 1983 cult-classic fantasy adventure "Krull". With The FAT RAT's Monody featuring Laura Brehm

Krull - 37th Anniversary Revisit.

In which I speak about Prometheus, character-driven vs. Plot-driven storytelling. Actual Machines vs Freakin' Magic, and my headcanon involving Special Order 937. This episode is disjointed because I recorded it at 4:30am... and no, I didn't get up at that time. With The FAT RAT's Monody featuring Laura Brehm

Special Order 937: Promethius, Aliens, and Head Canon

In which I speak about how to use Tabletop Games and tools to help your writing. This episode was an experiment recorded on an Apple Watch while driving. Steve Jackson Games = http://www.sjgames.com/ GURPS Lite = http://www.sjgames.com/gurps/lite/ GURPS Bibliography = http://www.sjgames.com/gurps/biblios.html FATE Accelerated = https://fate-srd.com/fate-accelerated/get-started  Rory's Story Cubes = https://www.storycubes.com/en/ Runes for Writers = https://www.marc-graham.com/runes Storyforge Cards = http://www.storyforgecards.com/Intro.html Other games cited in this episdoe: DIXIT, UNTOLD, 99 Chances, Pitchstorm, Extraordinary Adventures of Baron Munchausen With The FAT RAT's Monody featuring Laura Brehm

Using Tabletop Games To Help Your Writing Experiment

In which I speak with debut fantasy author Andrew Haines about his novel, THE SEEDS OF EVERMORE. We talk about the genre of Isekai, the differences between LitRPG and GameLit, and touch on PTSD and some more serious subjects. You can find his book in paperback and kindle here:  https://amzn.to/38Wini2 ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u

Interview with Andrew Haines

In which I speak with Rob Milligan and Zackery Barker about their new style of RPG called "Legacy Fables" If you're in the Provo, UT area check out their venue and play (443 N. University Avenue, Provo, UT).  www.legacyfables.com Twitter & FB: @LegacyFables ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u

Legacy Fables

In which I speak of my observations and theories of the film and the so-called "controversy" surrounding it.  I can't stop thinking about it, so figured you might as well suffer too. ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u

Joker-Thoughts and Observations

In which I speak of whether or not The Matrix is still relevant 20 years later, Red Pilling, Nick Bostrom's simulation theory, and the "firewall" theory. ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u

Matrix Panel recap from Denver PopCon

In this episode of QFD, I interview Daniel Swenson author of A DRAGON's FATE and host of Dungeon Crawler's Radio! You can find A DRAGON's FATE Here: https://amzn.to/31NRpWt You can find A SHADOW ABOVE THE FLAMES Here: https://amzn.to/2IDzABI Dungeon Crawlers Radio Podcast here: http://www.dungeoncrawlersradio.com/ Website: http://www.dragonsfate.com Twitter: @DanielSwenson77 Facebook:@AuthorDanielSwenson ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u_tnk

Interview with Daniel Swenson

In which I speak of the Villains panel at Denver Pop Culture convention and try and recreate some of the topics covered there. Topics involve, What is the difference between and Antagonist, a Contagonist, an Anti-Hero, and a Villain. With examples. ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u_tnk

R-A: Villains Panel recap from Denver PopCon

Greetings Programs! In this episode, I talk about Tron, Tron: Legacy, and the Matrix (although most of that is edited out because I will talk about it in a future podcast). ► If you would like to support the podcast, find out how by following this link: https://www.patreon.com/QFD ► Music and cues, used with permission, by: TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm) https://youtu.be/B7xai5u_tnk

TRON -- Do You Believe In The Users?

In which we speak of things that go bump in the night, the scary darkness of weird cabinets, and Shirley Jackson.  You can find LUMP: A Collection of Short Stories here: https://amzn.to/2QAbZEl Pre-order BLOOD OF SEVEN here: https://bit.ly/2VZIL2Y Comes out on the 21st. Book release on the 29th at 3-5pm at the BookBar in Denver. FB & Twitter: @clairelfishback Instagram: @mrsfish2009 YOU'VE GOT A BOOK IN YOU is by Elizabeth Sims      

Interview with Claire L. Fishback

Join host Michael Haspil as he talks about stories, writing craft, and storytelling. The podcast ranges over a broad swath of subjects, from history to conspiracy theories, to pop-culture, and games and how they create and tell great stories. Music and cues, used with permission, by TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm). You can listen to the full song at the links below: Youtube: https://youtu.be/B7xai5u_tnk Spotify:http://goo.gl/SEjtWi

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