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Michael R. Mennenga

Beyond the Deepwoods: The Edge Chronicles Book 1

Cover to Cover #198: Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell

December 26, 2005 by Michael R. Mennenga

This week, things change a bit. Michael, Evo & Summer start out talking about The Last Harbinger. A radio drama put out by Crazy Dog Audio Theater. Check them out if you are looking for something a little different to listen to.

Next, Michael and Summer call arcoss the pond and talk with Paul Stewart and Chris Riddell. A couple of guys doing some amazing things in Young-Adult fantasy. Their books, The Edge Chronicles, are making quite a stir.

Old Twentieth by Joe Haldeman

Cover to Cover #197: Joe Haldeman / Kit Reed

December 19, 2005 by Michael R. Mennenga 1 Comment

This week we talk to Joe Haldeman his book Old Twentieth. A book that tells us that living forever is a bit boring. Immortals casting themselves off into space for a 1000 year journey. Fun stuff.

Next up, We talk to Kit Reed about Dogs of Truth. A good collection of stories that you may enjoy.

Writers of the Future Vol XXI

Cover to Cover #196: Writers of the Future 2005

December 12, 2005 by Michael R. Mennenga 3 Comments

This week we talk to three authors whose work is featured in the new book L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future, Vol. 21. A book that is the 21st volume in the anthology series sponsored by Hubbard’s Writers of the Future program.

Promise of the Witch King

Cover to Cover #195: Tracy Hickman / R. A. Salvatore

December 5, 2005 by Michael R. Mennenga 9 Comments

This week we talk to Tracy Hickman about his new book Mystic Quest. A book that he worked on with his wife Laura. It is Book 2 of “The Bronze Canticles” series.

Next up, We talk to Bob Salvatore about his next Dark Elf book Promise of the Witch King.

Woken Furies by Richard K. Morgan

Cover to Cover #194: Richard K. Morgan / Alison Baird

November 28, 2005 by Michael R. Mennenga 1 Comment

In the past, Richard K. Morgan has joined us to talk about every book he has written. So when his new book Woken Furies was released, we had to get him on to talk about it as well.

Next, Alison Baird joins us to talk about The Archons of the Stars, part of the “Dragon Throne” series. Fantasy, dragons, and a good story. What else could you want?

In the Ruins by Kate Elliott

Cover to Cover #193: Kate Elliott / Elaine Isaak

November 21, 2005 by Michael R. Mennenga

First up is Kate Elliott talking about her new book In the Ruins, Book 6 in “The Crown of Stars” series. Check it out.

Next, Elaine Isaak tells us about The Singer’s Crown. This book makes Michael uncomfortable. Tune in and find out why.

Mindscan by Robert J. Sawyer

Cover to Cover #192: Robert J. Sawyer / Kevin J. Anderson

November 14, 2005 by Michael R. Mennenga 4 Comments

Robert J. Sawyer was in town for a local convention and we got him in studio to talk about his new book Mindscan. Rob also talks to us about science and science fiction writing.

Next, Kevin J. Anderson joins us to talk about The Road To Dune. Kevin originally talked to us in our room at Dragon*Con, but Kevin and Michael found a bar later and that interview disappeared. Kevin was good enough to redo the interview from a convention in Portland.

Circle of the Moon

Cover to Cover #191: Barbara Hambly / Michelle Welch

November 7, 2005 by Michael R. Mennenga

Barbara Hambly’s book Circle of the Moon is our first topic of discussion this week. An interesting tale of a world where magic has transfered from men, to women. Talk about a shift in power.

Then Michelle Welch joins us in studio to talk about Chasing Fire.

A Feast for Crows by George R. R. Martin

Cover to Cover #190: George R. R. Martin / Terence West

October 31, 2005 by Michael R. Mennenga 12 Comments

You’ve asked for it, we have been promising it, now we finally deliver! The amazing George R. R. Martin is our guest this week and he tells us about his long awaited book A Feast For Crows. He tells us what took so long, and gives us insight into the next book coming out soon.

Next up Terence West joins us to talk about Fallen Angels. A book about Area 51, alien abduction, and lots of government intrige.

Knife of Dreams by Robert Jordan

Cover to Cover #189: Robert Jordan / Sheri L. McGathy

October 24, 2005 by Michael R. Mennenga 2 Comments

This week we have the one and only Robert Jordan on the show. Talking about his long awaited book Knife Of Dreams. It is the 11th in the “Wheel Of Time” series, and we hear that the next book will be the last. (In this series anyway.) If your a fan, this is a ‘don’t-miss’ episode.

Next up Sheri L. McGathy is telling us about The Ancient One. This E/Audio book is about gods and how they came to be.

Curse the Dark by Laura Anne Gilman

Cover to Cover #188: Greg Keyes / Laura Anne Gilman

October 17, 2005 by Michael R. Mennenga 3 Comments

We love getting guests in the studio, and we especially love it when they are authors of Greg Keyes’ caliber. Greg stops in to talk to us about his upcoming book The Blood Knight. It is not out in stores yet, but we get an inside scoop on what to expect. And we get to talk about some of the authors more interesting hobbies.

Next up, Laura Anne Gilman tells us about Curse The Dark. This book is Book 2 of “The Retrievers” series.

Urban Shaman by C. E. Murphy

Cover to Cover #187: David Eddings / C. E. Murphy

October 10, 2005 by Michael R. Mennenga 14 Comments

Bending to the requests of our listeners, we finally bring you an interview with David Eddings telling us about his new book Crystal Gorge. David Writes with his wife Lee and we get to talk about the dynamic of authors living and working in the same house.

Next up is C. E. Murphy, telling us about Urban Shaman, a book that Summer read and enjoyed.

A Breath of Snow and Ashes

Cover to Cover #186: Diana Gabaldon / Anna Tambour

October 3, 2005 by Michael R. Mennenga

We love our local Authors. First this week Diana Gabaldon drops by the studio to tell us about her book A Breath of Snow and Ashes.

Next up is Anna Tambour, telling us about Spotted Lily, and Monterra’s Deliciosa & Other Tales, a collection of short fiction that our own Summer enjoyed.

Grave Intent

Cover to Cover #185: Deborah LeBlanc / Holly Lisle

September 26, 2005 by Michael R. Mennenga 3 Comments

First up this week we talk with Deborah LeBlanc about her book Grave Intent. Deborah is a great guest with a slightly twisted view on life.

We then talk to Holly Lisle about Talyn. Holly’s book is about two civilizations battling for dominance Technology vs. Religion. It makes for an interesting ride.

Darkwitch Rising

Cover to Cover #184: Sara Douglass / Maureen F. McHugh

September 19, 2005 by Michael R. Mennenga 4 Comments

First up is Sara Douglass telling us about Darkwitch Rising and the “Troy Game” series from her home in Australia. Listen to a top-selling fantasy writer delve into the realms she’s created.

We then talk to Maureen F. McHugh about her short story collection Mothers and Other Monsters, and her desire to jumpstart a new subclass of family-themed and mother-focused science fiction.

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