S.M. Stirling writes in multiple genres and has over 10 NYT bestsellers. In this interview, we discuss writing alternate history, the need for research, and how to do this research.

His latest novel, "To Turn the Tide" addresses the last successful period of the Roman Empire before the Germanic tribes invaded and sacked it.

We discuss Type A invention and Type B invention which plays a key part of the novel.

We also discuss two of L. Ron Hubbard's favorite books, "Typewriter in the Sky" and "Slaves of Sleep."

Learn more at smstirling.com/books/to-turn-the-tide/

294 S.M. Stirling Researching Time Travel Alternate History

The Outer Realm welcomes Author, Paranormal Researcher Todd Clements
Date: October 2nd, 2024
Episode: 480
Discussion: Todd will be discussing his personal paranormal experiences, which led to a journey of research/ Todd is the Author of "Haunts of Mackinac", and Director the popular Haunts of Mackinac Walking Tour.
He talks about mysterious lights, Fairies, UFO sightings, Folklore, Serpentine creatures (2) sighting in Lake Superior, and more



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About. Our Guest: 

A journey that started over 30 years ago, when Todd was a child visiting Mackinac Island, he saw something that stayed with him all his life. He could not explain what he saw, but could only label it as a ghost. This one event sparked the curiosity of a young man and with a simple tape recorder and a set of dowsing rods, Todd began seeking out the unknown. 

He has researched fields including U.F.O.s, Cryptids, Ghosts, and other unexplained phenomena. However, he has always returned to the place he had his first sighting, Mackinac Island, Michigan. 

After high School, Todd pursued a degree in Psychology from the University of Michigan, which helped him better understand how the human mind works. Not long after graduation he began research for his first book Haunts of Mackinac. 

Once published, Haunts of Mackinac found great success and continues to be a best seller today. Due to public demand the book was followed up with a guided walking tour of Mackinac Island’s strange, tragic, and paranormal history. With what seems to be an insatiable thirst, many wanted more from Todd, and Haunts of Mackinac: The Next Chapter was published.

Considered to be the go to person on all things strange on Mackinac Island, Todd has in-depth knowledge of the island’s history, legends, ghosts, and strange occurrences. Which has led to appearances on several documentaries, SyFy Channel’s Ghost Hunters, Discovery Channel’s Expedition X, and other national and local media outlets.


About The Book: ( Borrowed From Amazon)
Mackinac Island (Michigan), famous for it s fudge, history, and natural beauty, has attracted visitors for generations. The lure of the Island has made it the top tourist attraction in the state of Michigan. However, Mackinac Island holds many secrets. These secrets come in many forms, some from beyond the grave others passed down for hundreds of years. If you ve been to Mackinac Island many times before, or you have not yet visited this gem of the Great Lakes, the stories in this book will both inform and entertain you. Inside this book you will not only find many of Mackinac Island s ghost stories, legends, and tragic tales, but also a brief history describing each location. In addition, stories of the Straits of Mackinac, including deadly shipwrecks, ghost ships, and other tragedies, are included. Also included, for those unfamiliar with ghostly phenomena, is a chapter with a crash course into the who, what, when, why, and where of ghostly activity.


Where to Buy the book:
https://a.co/d/2tr6yJN


WEBSITE: 
Www.hauntsofmackinac.com

The Outer Realm - Todd Clements - Haunts Of Mackinac

Angelique Fawns has published multiple short stories in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine and DreamForge Anvil. She has also published several dark fantasy compendiums titled MYTHICAL MONSTERS. 

I read several of her short stories in BOOK 3 OF THE HORROR LIGHT SERIES and found them perfect for entertaining Halloween reads.

She also compiled a publication listing all short story markets titled THE GUIDE OF ALL GUIDES, which we will discuss.

Learn more at www.Fawns.ca

300. Angelique Fawns Spooky tales for all ages plus a book of all short story markets

Dennys Ilic is a genuinely beautiful person who has, for the past 18 years, pursued his passion as a professional photographer. He is also a celebrated Leica photographer.

He has become internationally renowned as an editorial portrait photographer, best known for his edgy and soulful images. 

He has worked with clients including A-list actors Daniel Radcliffe, Jason Momoa, Halle Berry, Charlie Hunnam, Viola Davis, Keanu Reeves, Glenn Close, Ryan Reynolds, Cindy Crawford, Sandra Bullock, Melissa McCarthy, Karl Urban, Edward James Olmos, Rosario Dawson, Lawrence Fishburne, Mary McDonnell, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin Hart, Lou Diamond Philips, as well as Joel Silver, David S. Goyer, and Peter Jackson, to name a few. 

Dennys has been instrumental in publishing five successful hard-cover photographic art books and is in preparation for creating the Star Trek Discovery Coffee-Table Book. Today, we will talk about MEN OF SCIENCE FICTION.

See his work at https://leicagalleryla.com/gallery-view/dennys-ilic/

301. Dennys Ilic World Class Celebrity Photographer Creating Photographic Art Books

Sean is the President of Dreamscape Media.

He is also the President of the Audio Publishers Association.

We met in Frankfurt recently at the Book Fair and finalized this interview.

Audiobook growth kept the publishing industry growing during the pandemic, so I am very excited to speak with Sean about the growth of audiobooks as an industry. We also discuss the growth of AI generated audiobooks in the industry as a viable solution for books that would not otherwise ever be made as an audiobook.

305. Sean McManus President of Dreamscape on Growth of Audiobooks

Myke was a Writers of the Future Contest winner in volume 19 with his story “Blood and Horses.” 

He is an American author of fantasy, science fiction, and nonfiction. His series includes the Shadow Ops, Reawakening, and Sacred Throne. His career also involves television, and he has appeared on the CBS reality show Hunted and the Discovery Channel series Contact.

Myke Cole is a fire/rescue responder in New York’s Hudson Valley. He has spent a long career in the military, intelligence, and law enforcement.

When I reached out to him, he told me he was more about writing nonfiction these days. So today, we discuss his most recent publication, “Steel Lobsters: Crown, Commonwealth, and the Last Knights in England.”

Steel Lobsters covers the complete history of England’s last knights, from the seeds of their creation in Hesilrige’s experience as a young cavalry officer to their final defeat at Roundway Down in July 1643.

306. Myke Cole Discusses Writing Historical Fiction vs Non-Fiction

David Hankins was a “Writers of the Future Volume 39” winner in 2023 with his short story “Death and the Taxman.” In this interview, we discuss science fiction comedy vs. satire and its value to the overall genre.

He has since gone on to create a series based on his short story. The first was appropriately titled “Death and the Taxman,” and the second, now releasing, “Death and the Dragon.” 

He was a guest earlier as a winner and you can hear him in episodes 238 and 239 with fellow winners following the awards gala.

Learn more about David at davidhankins.com/

312. David Hankins on Writing SF Humor and “Death and the Dragon”

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Today’s guest is Edward Ashton, author of "Mickey 7" along with his most recent title "The Fourth Consort."

His novel, "Mickey 7" has been made into the just released movie "Mickey 17."

When Edward is not writing his international bestselling novels, he enjoys cancer research, teaching quantum physics to sullen graduate students, and whittling.

https://www.edwardashton.com/

319. Edward Ashton and the Making of the Movie Mickey 17

Robert Hatch has over thirty years experience as a director/producer/writer of dramatic films, documentaries, and television series, and his films have received over three hundred awards and honors from film festivals in the U.S. and internationally.

He stated that he is always on the lookout for new material to turn into movies.

323. Robert Hatch: How Does a Writer Go About Getting A Book Made Into a Movie

Jeffrey Morris is a writer, director, and founder of FutureDude Entertainment, a production company that blends dazzling creativity with innovative storytelling. His goal … rekindling the human spirit through science fiction.
He has produced an amazing documentary entitled THE EAGLE OBSESSION and is here in our Hollywood office as part of his screening tour. We discuss the purpose of the documentary: Reinspire that future that didn’t happen, addressing modern dystopia as a loss of hope after the Apollo program was halted once we walked on the moon.
https://eagledocumentary.com/

351. Jeffrey Morris: Reinspiring the Future That Didn't Happen

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