Dec 29, 2017
In this week's installment, we're talking a little about sailing, a little about wilderness survival, and a little about the end of the world. Join us as Scott Williams tells us how he transitioned from writing survival manuals to engaging and entertaining novels and how he went from working with a traditional...
Dec 22, 2017
Putting a paranormal slant on post-apocalyptic fiction isn't necessarily new but it isn't all that commonplace. This week, Jim chats with Acacia Parker, whose book RECESS has an interesting combination of a journey through a ravaged world with decidedly paranormal elements. For the weekly survival tip, we're talking...
Dec 15, 2017
This time around, we're talking about the theme of isolation in post-apocalyptic fiction. Many stories and movies revolve around the "last man on earth" scenario. Jim interviews Andrew Barker, a British filmmaker whose film A RECKONING is a brilliant portrayal of solitude. And, of course, the weekly Three Minute...
Dec 8, 2017
PANDEMIC by Yvonne Ventresca is one of Jim's favorite disaster books. While geared toward the Young Adult crowd, it isn't filled with fluff, rainbows, and unicorns. Instead, we have the Blue Flu, a virus that leaves infected patients gasping for air. This week, Jim sits down with Yvonne to talk about the book,...
Dec 1, 2017
In this installment, Jim talks a bit about the different sorts of time frames or settings for post-apocalyptic fiction. He then chats at length with Sean Ellis, author of CAMP ZERO. They talk about that book, action stories in general, and playing in other creators' sandboxes. And, of course the weekly Three Minute...