The CKP Future Books Podcast

Bestselling author and CKP fan favorite Marisa Wolf returns to discuss SHADES OF THE PAST, the brand-new novel from the 4HU and the first installment in the long-awaited “Exodus” series, which she co-wrote with Chris Kennedy. Chris also updates readers on this month’s slate of CKP new releases. CKP New Release Segment: ·         Hero’s Return by Fred Hughes (Heroes of Brittania) ·         Four Horsemen Tales (4HU 14-book box set) ·         Shades of the Past by Chris Kennedy and Marisa Wolf (4HU) Interview Segment: Marisa Wolf ·         “The horrors persist but so do we” approach to writing Shades of the Past. ·         The challenges of crafting a story in a universe with 99 books of backstory. ·         “Having a plan to deviate from the plan.” ·         Old 4HU faces return as major secrets are revealed. ·         The 4HU’s past and present collide as a war for the ages threatens its future. ·         Marisa’s upcoming projects including a trip to the Honorverse. Visit marisawolf.com [https://www.marisawolf.com/] to learn more about Marisa’s books. You can also follow her on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Five-star reviews on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc. are much appreciated, as are show likes and channel subscriptions on the CKP YouTube Channel. To learn more about CKP and its books, visit chriskennedypublishing.com [https://chriskennedypublishing.com/].

Longtime CKP fan favorite William “Bill” Frisbee joins the show to discuss his new military scifi novel, OPERATION SERAPHIM, the latest entry in the Last Marines series. Chris Kennedy also updates readers on this month’s slate of CKP new releases. CKP New Release Segment: ·         Assault by Chris Kennedy (The Symbiote Wars) ·         Kosche’s Madness by H.Y. Gregor (Milesian Accords) ·         Snake by Alex Rath and Fred Hughes (The Chronicles of Brittania) ·         Operation Seraphim by William S. Frisbee (The Last Marines) ·         This I swear by Robert Hampson and Sandra Medlock (4HU) Interview Segment: William S. Frisbee ·         The road so far for the Last Marines entering Book 11 ·         Crafting nuanced stories in multiple arcs ·         How today’s world influences tomorrow’s reality for The Last Marines ·         Expanding The Last Marines universe to Book 14 and beyond ·         Bill’s other upcoming projects Visit williamsfrisbee.com [https://williamsfrisbee.com/] to learn more about Bill and his books. You can also follow him on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Five-star reviews on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc. are much appreciated, as are show likes and channel subscriptions on the CKP YouTube Channel. To learn more about CKP and its books, visit chriskennedypublishing.com [https://chriskennedypublishing.com/].

Longtime CKP fan favorite Jon R. Osborne joins the show to discuss his new 4HU collaboration with Mark Wandrey — “Caveat Emptor.”  Chris Kennedy also updates readers on this month’s slate of CKP new releases. CKP New Release Segment: ·         Interstellar Endgame by Dawn Chapman (Through Steel and Stars) ·         Fortunes of War by Michael LaVoice (The Gladius Leagues) ·         Caveat Emptor by Jon R. Osborne and Mark Wandrey (4HU) ·         Reclamation by Chris Kennedy (Kingdom Lost) ·         Daughter of Shippo by Melissa Olthoff (Salvage Bunny/Salvage Title) Interview Segment: Jon Osborne ·         Writing a fun story first. ·         Tying into the 4HU Kickstarter RPG. ·         Moving into the endgame for the 4HU. ·         Rebirth of the 4HU. ·         Crafting characters who are humorous, not comical. ·         Jon’s upcoming projects. Visit jonrosborne.com [https://jonrosborne.com/] to learn more about Jon and his books. You can also follow him on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Five-star reviews on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc. are much appreciated, as are show likes and channel subscriptions on the CKP YouTube Channel. To learn more about CKP and its books, visit chriskennedypublishing.com [https://chriskennedypublishing.com/].

CKP mainstay John E. Seirs returns to the show to discuss “Shadow on the Moon,” the latest entry in his wildly popular “Lunar Free State” series.  Chris Kennedy also updates readers on this month’s slate of CKP new releases and previews a wild new series collaboration with Fred Hughes coming later this year! CKP New Release Segment: ·         Hero’s Destiny by Fred Hughes (Heroes of Brittania) ·         Reversal by Chris Kennedy (Kingdom Lost) ·         Shadow on the Moon by John E. Siers (Lunar Free State) ·         Recon by Fire by Chris Kennedy (Symbiote Wars) Interview Segment: John Siers ·         Early origins of the Lunar Free State ·         Writing complex characters and multi-arc stories ·         Putting the wraps on a 12-book “trilogy” ·         What’s next for the Lunar Free State? ·         John’s choices for other authors who could write in the Lunar Free State universe Visit lunarfreestate.com [https://lunarfreestate.com/] to learn more about John and his books. You can also follow him on Facebook. Five-star reviews on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc. are much appreciated, as are show likes and channel subscriptions on the CKP YouTube Channel. To learn more about CKP and its books, visit chriskennedypublishing.com [https://chriskennedypublishing.com/].

CKP author Dawn Chapman discusses her new Lit RPG series, “Through Steel and Stars” + Chris Kennedy updates readers on this month’s slate of CKP new releases.  CKP New Release Segment: ·         Gaining the Edge by Chris Kennedy (Symbiote Wars) ·         Interstellar Gambit by Dawn Chapman (Through Steel and Stars) ·         Bound and Determined by Michael LaVoice (The Gladius Leagues) Interview Segment: Dawn Chapman ·         Planning stories in a Lit RPG setting ·         Dawn’s introduction to C KP ·         Transitioning from screenwriting to novels ·         A love of audio Visit dawnchapmanauthor.com [https://www.dawnchapmanauthor.com/] to learn more about Dawn and her books. You can also follow her on Facebook, X, and Discord. Five-star reviews on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, etc. are much appreciated, as are show likes and channel subscriptions on the CKP YouTube Channel. To learn more about CKP and its books, visit chriskennedypublishing.com [https://chriskennedypublishing.com/].