CritRPG - A Podcast about LitRPG, Progression Fantasy, and their authors

Hey hey everyone!If you don't know who Shami Stovall is, you're a bit late to the Party.Shami has been writing LitRPG for a long time now, and she's bloody good at it. Her latest book, Time marked Warlock, I have enjoyed a crapton, not to mention her earlier work, Half-Life Empire!She was great to talk to, and we spent a lot of time talking about how Romance is formulaic, but also why there aren't more female readers and writers of LitRPG. Seriously, I think this has been one of the most insightful episodes yet.-----------------------------------------We have our own website now! It has all the info you need, a merch store, and more!https://critrpgpodcast.com/If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least ONE HOUR of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, consider subscribing to our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/critrpgpodcastFind my own books and other links here:https://linktr.ee/madix3I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss LitRPG and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)Shami's Books!https://amzn.to/3NFXuNGIsland of the Blue Dolphins - Scott O’Dellhttps://amzn.to/4eQJ5Kx-------------------------------------------Why and how this book? 6:49Best Advice you ever got as a writer? 53:01One thing you would do differently in a new story? 55:35One book that you love, and why is it awesome? 59:07Shoutouts 1:03:16

Hey hey, everyone!This week, we got one of the OGs! Joining me is C.W. Mantis, author of The Path of Ascension!It's been a while since I had so many epiphanies in one Episode, and I think you're going to love it as well.-----------------------------------------We have our own website now! It has all the info you need, a merch store, and more!https://critrpgpodcast.com/If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least ONE HOUR of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, consider subscribing to our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/critrpgpodcastFind my own books and other links here:https://linktr.ee/madix3I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss LitRPG and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)Path of Ascensionhttps://amzn.to/4eQNdtRThe Martianhttps://amzn.to/3NwajtJ-------------------------------------------Why and how this book? 2:09Best Advice you ever got as a writer? 36:02One thing you would do differently in a new story? 39:21One book that you love, and why is it awesome? 1:07:12Shoutouts 1:13:25

Hey hey, everyone!Gosh, but it was fun to talk to JM. He writes Mark of the Fool, a wonderful story about a guy cursed with basically magic anxiety.It's one of the few books I know where the protagonist actually goes and has therapy! 🙂-----------------------------------------We have our own website now! It has all the info you need, a merch store, and more!https://critrpgpodcast.com/If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least ONE HOUR of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, consider subscribing to our Patreon!  / critrpgpodcast  Find my own books and other links here:https://linktr.ee/madix3I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss LitRPG and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)Mark of the Foolhttps://amzn.to/3YmMfQmGotrek & Felix Serieshttps://amzn.to/3NoivMF-------------------------------------------Why and how this book? 3:01Best Advice you ever got as a writer? 14:22One thing you would do differently in a new story? 34:39One book that you love, and why is it awesome? 50:28Shoutouts 1:01:53

J. Zach Pike, author of the hilarious Dark Prophet Saga and the economic satire 'Orconomics,' joins the discussion to explore blending fantasy and economics. He shares insights on the unique world-building behind his stories and how personal experiences shaped his writing. Zach also reflects on the challenges of plotting versus pantsing in fantasy narratives and the evolving role of technology, including AI, in creative writing. Laugh along as he uncovers the intersection of humor and modern capitalism through the lens of dwarven adventures!

Hey hey, everyone!It's been a long while since I did an interview so focused on craft as I did with JP. That's not to say that we didn't have fun! If you haven't read the Broken Trilogy (which has 4 books) or the fantastic Stargazer's War, you should definitely try it out!-----------------------------------------We have our own website now! It has all the info you need, a merch store, and more!https://critrpgpodcast.com/If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least ONE HOUR of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, consider subscribing to our Patreon!  / critrpgpodcast  Find my own books and other links here:https://linktr.ee/madix3I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss LitRPG and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)JP's Amazon Pagehttps://amzn.to/3ZI4WPGJP's Patreon  / nixia_writes  Worth the Candlehttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/942...-------------------------------------------Why and how this book? 2:59Best Advice you ever got as a writer? 34:46One thing you would do differently in a new story? 39:31One book that you love, and why is it awesome? 48:00Shoutouts 1:01:28

Hey hey, everyone!An anonymous man, writing about Orphans wielding two handed swords... just what I was looking for!Guy Incognito writes Orphan, a story about, well, an Orphan with tremendous growth potential. It's got stakes, it's got action, it's got dual-wielding two handed swords, it's got everything! You should give it a go!https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/90224/orphan-litrpg-adventure-----------------------------------------We have our own website now! It has all the info you need, a merch store, and more!https://critrpgpodcast.com/If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least ONE HOUR of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, consider subscribing to our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/critrpgpodcastFind my own books and other links here:https://linktr.ee/madix3I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss LitRPG and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)Orphanhttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/90224/orphan-litrpg-adventure100th Runhttps://amzn.to/3zlJNjy-------------------------------------------Why and how this book? 2:02Best Advice you ever got as a writer? 29:34One thing you would do differently in a new story? 53:06One book that you love, and why is it awesome? 1:07:36Shoutouts 1:21:01

Hey hey, everyone!Did you ever think you needed to read about a soccer fan getting a litRPG system?No? Me neither, and then I read Player Manager by Ted Steel.Hot damn, but that is a good book!-----------------------------------------We have our own website now! It has all the info you need, a merch store, and more!https://critrpgpodcast.com/If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least ONE HOUR of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, consider subscribing to our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/critrpgpodcastFind my own books and other links here:https://linktr.ee/madix3I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss LitRPG and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)Player Managerhttps://amzn.to/4dSk3u9-------------------------------------------Why and how this book? 2:38Best Advice you ever got as a writer? 23:47One thing you would do differently in a new story? 38:18One book that you love, and why is it awesome? 53:46Shoutouts 56:45

Hey hey, everyone!Well, if there's anyone who can write the Count of Monte Christo, but with a swarm of Rats, it's this guy!Seersucker writes amazing stuff, and you owe it to yourself to check him out!https://www.royalroad.com/profile/228839/fictionsP.S. I'm at DragonCon and down with Covid right now, so there won't be a fancy cover this week. I'm sorry Q_Q-----------------------------------------We have our own website now! It has all the info you need, a merch store, and more!https://critrpgpodcast.com/If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least ONE HOUR of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, consider subscribing to our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/critrpgpodcastFind my own books and other links here:https://linktr.ee/madix3I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss LitRPG and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)SeerSucker's Amazon Pagehttps://amzn.to/4dQ8IdVForeigner series by C. J. Cherryhttps://amzn.to/475jFG5-------------------------------------------Why and how this book? 4:58Best Advice you ever got as a writer? 26:06One thing you would do differently in a new story? 43:30One book that you love, and why is it awesome? 54:29Shoutouts 1:03:12

Hey hey everyone,Erin Ampersand is the author of Apocalypse Parenting, and she taught me so friggin much about writing children, I can't even start to explain it!You can find much more of her insight here:https://erinampersand.com/-----------------------------------------We have our own website now! It has all the info you need, a merch store, and more!https://critrpgpodcast.com/If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least ONE HOUR of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, consider subscribing to our Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/critrpgpodcastFind my own books and other links here:https://linktr.ee/madix3I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss LitRPG and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)Apocalypse Parentinghttps://amzn.to/4e0bInRThe Last Unicornhttps://amzn.to/4dAw0UR-------------------------------------------Why and how this book? 3:32Best Advice you ever got as a writer? 22:01One thing you would do differently in a new story? 33:05One book that you love, and why is it awesome? 57:11Shoutouts 1:05:29

Hey hey everyone,My next guest needs no introduction.If you haven't read Beware of Chicken, you deserve to. It's a treat, and you should absolutely check it out!Believe it or not, Casual is actually one of the few interviews I was really nervous about, but maybe that's just ebcause his avatar war staring directly into my soul! :D-----------------------------------------We have our own website now! It has all the info you need, a merch store, and more!https://critrpgpodcast.com/If you want to listen to the entire podcast without ads, PLUS at least ONE HOUR of additional content for EVERY EPISODE, consider subscribing to our Patreon!  / critrpgpodcast  Find my own books and other links here:https://linktr.ee/madix3I am active in these Discords and Groups! Check them out if you want to discuss LitRPG and progression Fantasy novels! https://linktr.ee/critrpglinksFor business inquiries: critrpgpodcast.social@gmail.com-------------------------------------------Books mentioned in this episode: (Some links are affiliate links, and help the show!)Beware of Chickenhttps://amzn.to/46YB431The Edge Chronicleshttps://amzn.to/4crokmx-------------------------------------------Why and how this book? 2:03Best Advice you ever got as a writer? 14:11One thing you would do differently in a new story? 34:00One book that you love, and why is it awesome? 52:46Shoutouts 57:20