The Grim Tidings Podcast

Rob and Phil announce the retirement of The Grim Tidings Podcast! Follow our Facebook Group Grimdark Fiction Readers & Writers Follow GTP at our Facebook Page Follow GTP on Instagram

We’re back with an epic interview with a truly epic guest! Rob and Phil chat with author, narrator, and podcaster Emma Newman! Emma is the author of THE SPLIT WORLDS urban fantasy series, the PLANETFALL science fiction series, and the gaslight fantasy INDUSTRIAL MAGIC series. When not writing or narrating books, she hosts the Hugo Award winning TEA & JEOPARDY podcast with husband Peter Newman, and also indulges in some in depth live action role playing, or LARP! Find Emma on Twitter @EmApocalyptic, or online at enewman.co.uk! Buy Emma’s books on Amazon! The Tea & Jeopardy Podcast Empire LRP Special thanks to this week's show sponsor: Dark Touch: Book One of the Glass Star Trilogy by Elle Lewis The Paternus Trilogy by Dyrk Ashton - available now on eBook, paperback, or audio! Past episodes you'll want to check out: Interview with Peter Newman The Ladies of Grimdark ~~~ Support GTP on Patreon Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean Online at TheGrimTidingsPodcast.com On Facebook Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcast On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction Instagram @GrimdarkFiction Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com Music by Michael R. Fletcher

We’re joined by James Downe, author and winner of the first ever GRIMDARK SHORT STORY BATTLE ROYALE! We hosted a fun little writing contest in our Facebook group Grimdark Fiction Readers & Writers a few months, with first place going to the short story “From Parts Unknown”! Read the complete short story here! Find James online at Legacy of Ash, and on Amazon! ~~~ This episode is brought to you by The Woven Ring by MD Presley ~~~ Past episodes you'll want to check out: The Writer's Pit - Ben Galley ~~~ Support GTP on Patreon Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean Online at TheGrimTidingsPodcast.com On Facebook Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcast On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction Instagram @GrimdarkFiction Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com Music by Michael R. Fletcher

We’re back with a new episode! This time we’re joined by the international best-selling author of The Demon Cycle Series, Peter V. Brett! Pete drops by the show to chat about his latest novella BARREN, the fifth and final short story set in the series! We’ll take a look at the foundation of Pete’s wildly popular fantasy series, we discuss the growing popularity of novellas in fantasy fiction, what it’s like to be BFF with author Myke Cole, and more! Find Pete online at PeterVBrett.com, or on Twitter @PVBrett! Buy BARREN on Amazon! ~~~ Special thanks to this week's show sponsor: FISH WIELDER by J.R.R.R. Hardison, epically funny epic fantasy of epic proportions! ~~~ Support GTP on Patreon Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean Online at TheGrimTidingsPodcast.com On Facebook Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcast On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction Instagram @GrimdarkFiction Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com Music by Michael R. Fletcher

We’re back from a brief hiatus with award winning author Fonda Lee! Fonda is the author of the new epic fantasy Green Bone Saga, and she drops by the podcast to talk about Book 1 in the series, JADE CITY! (Now available in paperback!) Find Fonda online at FondaLee.com, or on Twitter @FondaJLee! Buy JADE CITY (Book 1 of The Green Bone Saga) on Amazon Special thanks to this week's show sponsor: The Dark Crusade Podcast, dedicated to the literature of Karl Edward Wagner ~~~ Support GTP on Patreon Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean Online at TheGrimTidingsPodcast.com On Facebook Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcast On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction Instagram @GrimdarkFiction Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Introducing THE GRIM 6! Bringing you the latest fantasy, science fiction and Grimdark news – in just about six minutes! In this first edition we bring you the latest SPFBO news, we find out what book series Amazon wants to bring to the small screen, find out the big winners of this year’s Locus Awards, and the Ladies of Grimdark have arrived. Rob J. Hayes WHERE LOYALTIES LIE - SPFBO 3 Winner Rob’s past appearance on the podcast Follow SPFBO at Mark Lawrence’s Blog Locus Award Winners for 2018 Grim Panel: The Ladies of Grimdark ~~~ Support GTP on Patreon Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean Online at TheGrimTidingsPodcast.com On Facebook Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcast On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction On Instagram @GrimdarkFiction Music by Michael R. Fletcher

We bring you LADIES OF GRIMDARK, a special panel episode featuring some of the most prominent female voices from the Grimdark subgenre. Guests include Anna Stephens, Deborah A. Wolf, Anna Smith-Spark, and Sarah Chorn. During our conversation we attempt to establish a definition of Grimdark, we examine misconceptions of the subgenre, we take a look at gender issues that persist within publishing and online communities, the best way readers can support female authors, and more! Anna Stephens Website / Amazon / Past Appearance Deborah A. Wolf Website / Amazon / Past Appearance Anna Smith-Spark Website / Amazon / Past Appearance Sarah Chorn Website ~~~ Special thanks to this week's show sponsors: Melokai by Rosalyn Kelly - Must read adult Grimdark fantasy - get your copy on Amazon today! ~~~ Support GTP on Patreon Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean Online at TheGrimTidingsPodcast.com On Facebook Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcast On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction NOW ON INSTAGRAM @GrimdarkFiction Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com Music by Michael R. Fletcher

It's a new episode of GTP! We're joined by Tina LeCount Myers, author of THE SONG OF ALL! Tina drops by to discuss her new book and the hectic schedule of being a debut novelist! We talk cover art, the need for maps and glossaries in novels, the use of language and religion in the novel, agents, marketng, and much more. Be sure to stick around at the conclusion of the podcast for a reading by Tina from THE SONG OF ALL! Find Tina online at TinaLecountMyers.com! Buy THE SONG OF ALL on Amazon! Special thanks to this week's show sponsors: LIGHT DAWNING by Ty Arthur - Get your Grimdark fix. Read for free on Kindle Unlimited! Archivos Story App Software - Writing groups get a %50 disocunt! Online at Archivos.Digital! Past episodes you'll want to check out: Interview with Anna Stephens Interview with Josiah Bancroft ~~~ Support GTP on Patreon Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean Online at TheGrimTidingsPodcast.com On Facebook Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcast On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction NOW ON INSTAGRAM @GrimdarkFiction Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com Music by Michael R. Fletcher

In this episode host Rob Matheny drops by Wizard World Comic Con in Portland, Oregon to chat with cool authors and publishers about their books! Guests include J.R.R.R. Hardison, L.M. Pierce, Felipe Cagno, Annie Bellet, Kristopher Jerome, and J.S. Fields! Wizard World has tour dates across North America all summer long, find a city near you at WizardWorld.com! J.R.R.R. Hardison Author L.M. Pierce Ninestar Press The Few and Cursed Kickstarter – Felipe Cagno Annie Bellet - Author, Gamer, Nerd Dark Tidings Press – Kristopher Jerome J.S. Fields - Author & Scientist Reddit r/Fantasy ~~~ Special thanks to this week's sponsor: THE STRANGEFUL THINGS PODCAST - A horrifying and hilarous podcast! ~~~ Past episodes you'll want to check out: Dark Poetry Special - The Crimson Circle Talking Funny Fantasy with J.R.R.R. Hardison ~~~ Support GTP on Patreon Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean Online at TheGrimTidingsPodcast.com On Facebook Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcast On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction NOW ON INSTAGRAM @GrimdarkFiction Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com Music by Michael R. Fletcher

In the epic conclusion of our first-time-ever-on-a-podcast interview with international bestselling author Mark Lawrence, we attempt to define Grimdark by finding the common link between the top MOST GRIMDARK novels as voted by Mark blog readers; we look at the big picture of Grimdark and whether it’s a viable commercial market or just a collective of passionate enthusiasts; we talk about the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off and how Mark got interested in assisting authors with getting their books into the hands of more readers; tips for SPFBO success, writerly advice, what’s next for Mark and more! Buy RED SISTER on Amazon! ~~~ Special thanks to our show sponsors: THIS IS HORROR Podcast - Conversations with some of the biggest authors in horror, online at www.thisishorror.com SIGIL INDEPENDENT - Serious self published fantasy, for serious fantasy fans. Get a free eBook sampler! ARCHIVOS Story Development Software, online at Archivos.Digital The Heart of Stone by Ben Galley - "Grimdark with heart and soul." Read on Amazon! Wizard World Comic Con - Coming to Portland April 13-15!Get a 20% discount with promo code GRIM20 ~~~ Past episodes you'll want to check out: Insterview with Anna Smith Spark Interview with Deborah Wolf ~~~ Support GTP on Patreon Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean Online at TheGrimTidingsPodcast.com On Facebook Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcast On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction NOW ON INSTAGRAM @GrimdarkFiction Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com Music by Michael R. Fletcher

We catch up with authors Michael R. Fletcher and Anna Smith-Spark (at the same time)! Writing the concluding novel in a fantasy trilogy is tough, Mike and Anna discuss the shared struggles of writing the perfect ending. We get a preview of their short stories both appearing in the Art of War anthology. We’ll get a final update on the Landfall Kickstarter project from last summer. We find out if there’s any “grief with Grimdark” and what troubles come from being an author trying to make a name in the subgenre. We dish on noblebright, readers hating on Grimdark at face value, and much more! Be advised, this episode contains explicit language (well because Michael R. Fletcher and Anna Smith-Spark are on it), *as well as some Game of Thrones spoilers*. You can vote for Anna’s book THE COURT OF BROKEN KNIVES now at GemmellAwards.com! Find Michael online at MichaelRFletcher.com, and find Anna online at CourtOfBrokenKnives.org. Grimdark Fiction Readers & Writers Facebook Group This episode is sponsored by: Wizard World Comic Con - Coming to Portland April 13-15!Get a 20% discount with promo code GRIM20 ARCHIVOS Story Development Software, online at Archivos.Digital Past epsiodes you'll want to check out: Our two-part interview with Anna Smith Spark Our first interview with Michael R. Fletcher ~~~ Support GTP on Patreon Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean Online at TheGrimTidingsPodcast.com On Facebook Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcast On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter Music by Michael R. Fletcher

For the first time ever on a podcast, we bring you part one of our interview with Mark Lawrence! Mark drops by to discuss the inspiration and path to publication for his wildly popular Broken Empire trilogy. We talk a bit about some of the controversy surrounding the series’ lead character Jorg Ancrath; we discuss the transition into the Red Queen’s War and the challenge of carrying readers along with a new series; we preview the new series Book of the Ancestor and what readers can expect from Mark’s newest story world, and more! Find Mark's website here, Mark's blog here, and his awesome fan website here! Find Mark on Twitter @Mark__Lawrence! Buy RED SISTER on Amazon! This episode is sponsored by: GHOSTS OF TOMORROW - The dystopian cyberpunk thriller from author Michael R. Fletcher ARCHIVOS Story Development Software, online at Archivos.Digital The Nerd Book Review Podcast - Subscribe on Podbean or iTunes NeoStock - Cinematic stock photography for genre writers. Tell your story with NeoStock. COVEN QUEEN by Jeramy Goble - Standalone dark fantasy, read free now on Kindle Unlimited! Past episodes you'll want to check out: Interview with Joe Abercrombie Interview with Steven Erikson ~~~ Support GTP on Patreon Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean Online at TheGrimTidingsPodcast.com On Facebook Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcast On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter Music by Michael R. Fletcher

It’s a special panel episode of GTP! Cover art has been a rather hot topic as of late, and we recently had the chance to chat with an author and two top fantasy cover artists to discuss the ins and outs of commissioning a popping book cover! Past guest Peter Fugazzotto recently commissioned Shawn T. King and John Anthony Di Giovanni to compose the cover for his new grimdark fantasy novel THE RISE OF THE FALLEN, and we talked with all three about the collaboration process, how much an author can expect to budget if they want a high quality cover, some tips for eye-catching cover art, and much more! Find Peter online at PeterFugazzotto.com! Buy THE RISE OF THE FALLEN on Amazon! Visit Shawn T. Kings Website - STK Creations Visit John Anthony Di Giovannai's Website - JAD Illustrated Special thanks to this week's sponsor: THE DEAD GOD'S DUE by Matt Gilbert - Read for Free on Kindle Unlimited! Past episodes you'll want to check out: Our first chat with author Peter Fugazzotto SPFBO 2016 Panel Episode with Dyrk Ashton & More ~~~ Support GTP on Patreon Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean Online at TheGrimTidingsPodcast.com On Facebook Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcast On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter Music by Michael R. Fletcher

It’s a new episode of GTP, and we’re joined by Myke Cole, author of the new Grimdark novella THE ARMORED SAINT! Myke is well known for his military fantasy Shadow Ops series, as well as for having an epic beard and being rather jacked. We talk about the new Sacred Throne series (spoiler-free) and how Myke got hooked up with TOR.com publishing. We chat about tackling the novella story length and how writing the main character of the new trilogy was so significant for Myke. Of course we dive into the finer points of the Grimdark subgenre and why he decided to take the plunge into darker fantasy, we nerd out on Myke’s extensive tabletop gaming background, and chat a bit about the role of physical fitness in the life of a writer and tips for finding a good balance for staying healthy (we mentioned Myke is jacked). And be sure to stay tuned for the end of the episode for another exciting (and jarring) round of the 30 Second Geek-Out! You can find Myke Cole online at MykeCole.com, or on Twitter @MykeCole! Buy THE ARMORED SAINT on Amazon! This episode is sponsored by: DARK VISIONS - The gothic art coloring books for kids, availble for pre-order now only on Kickstarter! Past episodes you'll want to check out: Geeking Out with Delilah S. Dawson Geeking Out with Michael R. Underwood ~~~ Support GTP on Patreon Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean Online at TheGrimTidingsPodcast.com On Facebook Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcast On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter Music by Michael R. Fletcher

We’re back with a new episode, and this time author Daniel Polansky drops by! Daniel is the author of the Hugo nominated novella The Builders, in addition to Low Town, Those Above, A City Dreaming, and more. During our chat we discuss the ups and downs of Daniel’s publishing experience since his debut in 2011, including his favorite and least favorite book releases. We take a look into Daniel’s writing process, and even get some solid advice including how to read like a writer. Find Daniel online at DanielPolansky.com, or on Twitter @DanielPolansky. Buy Daniel's books on Amazon! Thanks to this week's sponsor: COVEN QUEEN by Jeramy Goble - Standalone dark fantasy, read free now on Kindle Unlimited! Past episodes you'll want to check out: Interview with Anna Stephens Interview with Seth Dickinson ~~~ Support GTP on Patreon Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean Online at TheGrimTidingsPodcast.com On Facebook Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcast On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter Theme Music by Michael R. Fletcher

In the latest episode of GTP, Rob and Phil chat with Django Wexler! Django is the author of The Shadow Campaigns series of flintlock fantasy novels, including the latest concluding volume in the series THE INFERNAL BATTALION! During our chat we discuss the foundations of Django’s writing career, finding an agent and publication, Django’s thoughts on Grimdark, branching out into other genres and publishing models, his top two favorite anime selections, we discuss cool authors names, board games, cats, #horseproblems, what's coming up next, and more! Find Django online at http://djangowexler.com, or Twitter @DjangoWexler. Buy THE INFERNAL BATTALION on Amazon! Thanks to this week's sponsors: HEALER'S RUIN - Unique and exhilarating fantasy by author Chris O'Mara The Book Geeks Uncrompromised Podcast - Book reviews and bookish news! Past episodes you'll want to check out: The Dark Side of Alex Marshall / Jess Bullington Interview with Cat Rambo ~~~ Support GTP on Patreon Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean Online at TheGrimTidingsPodcast.com On Facebook Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcast On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter Music by Michael R. Fletcher

Resident Gamemaster Philip Overby kicks off the new year highlighting the tactical RPG for PC known as BATTLE BROTHERS! Joining us is Jan Taaks from Overhype Studios, the independent game developer based out of Hamburg, Germany. During our chat we find out what inspired the creepy Germanic folklore setting, we examine the Grimdark elements that make the bloody and brutal game stand out, we get some inside tips on game strategy for early success, and much more. Download Battle Brothers for PC on Steam, visit Overhype Studios on Twitter, or log on to BattleBrothersGame.com. Thanks to this week's sponsors: HECKPOINT - hack n' slash / side scrolling shoot 'em up! Download now on Steam! ARCHIVOS Story App, online at Archivos.Digital Past episodes you'll want to check out: Grimdark Gaming - Darkest Dungeon ~~~ Support GTP on Patreon Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean Online at TheGrimTidingsPodcast.com On Facebook Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcast On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter Music by Michael R. Fletcher

The British Invasion comes to an epic conclusion as we’re joined by R.J. Barker! During our expletive laden (not really) and completely serious (also not really) interview, we talk all about R.J.’s epic fantasy debut from Orbit Books titled AGE OF ASSASSINS! We discuss the appeal of assassins, what inspired R.J. to give the lead character a disability, musical influences in writing, antlers, taxidermy, badgers, and much, much … much more. We’ve also included a super cool reading from AGE OF ASSASSINS at the conclusion of the podcast as well! Find R.J. Barker online at rjbarkerblog.wordpress.com, or on Twitter @dedbutdrmng! Buy AGE OF ASSASSINS on Amazon! Thanks to this week's sponsors: Different, Not Damaged: The Short Story Collection by Andy Peloquin The Book Geeks Uncomprimised Podcast Helen's Daimones by S.E. Lindberg Past episodes you'll want to check out: Interview with Anna Smith Spark Interview with Ed McDonald Interview with Anna Stephens ~~~ Support GTP on Patreon Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean Online at TheGrimTidingsPodcast.com On Facebook Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcast On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter Music by Michael R. Fletcher

It’s a new episode of GTP! The British Invasion continues as we highlight some of the coolest debut authors emerging from the UK! Today Rob and Phil are joined by Anna Stephens, author of the Gridmark fantasy debut novel GODBLIND! During our lively chat we discuss Anna’s ten plus year to publication, we’ll chat about mythology and religion, what aspects make her fantasy debut Grimdark, how Anna got an agent and her transition into full-time writing, and more! Find Anna online at Anna-Stephens.com! Buy GODBLIND by Anna Stephens on Amazon! Thanks to this week's sponsors: THE WOVEN RING by MD Presley PATERNUS by Dyrk Ashton HEART OF STONE by Ben Galley Past episodes you'll want to check out: Interview with Ed McDonald Interview with Anna Smith Spark ~~~ Support GTP on Patreon Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean Online at TheGrimTidingsPodcast.com On Facebook Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcast On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter Music by Michael R. Fletcher

It’s Halloween and host Rob Matheny spooks it up with author, editor, and publisher Ross E. Lockhart to talk about the latest Word Horde anthology TALES FROM A TALKING BOARD. We’ll chat about what inspired the horror anthology, we’ll talk about the foundations of the small California-based press, the appeal of creating a well composed anthology, some of Ross's favorite anthologies, the impact of publishing award winning fiction like the Bram Stoker Award-winning Mr. Suicide and The Fisherman, as well as a preview of forthcoming titles. It’s a great conversation with a small press publisher doing big things in the industry. Find Word Horde online at WordHorde.com, or follow Ross on Twitter @LossRockhart! Buy TALES FROM A TALKING BOARD at WordHorde.com! Thanks to this week's sponsors: LILITH'S PUPPET by Richard Le Tourneau A WIZARDS' FORGE by A.M. Justice ARMCAST Dead Sexy Horror Podcast Past episodes you'll want to check out: Dark Poetry Special: The Crimson Circle Editor Ellen Datlow ~~~ Support GTP on Patreon Download on iTunes, Stitcher, or Podbean Online at TheGrimTidingsPodcast.com On Facebook Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcast On Twitter @GrimdarkFiction Rob Matheny on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram Philip Overby online at PhilipOverby.com, or on Twitter Music by Michael R. Fletcher