The CKP Future Books Podcast

What happens when mankind must turn to celebrity athletes as its last line of defense in an unforeseen war among the stars? CKP newcomer Michael LaVoice discusses his new military sci-fi novel, “Any Given Doomsday” + Chris Kennedy updates readers on this month’s slate of CKP new releases. CKP New Release Segment: ·         Interstellar Pawn by Dawn Chapman (Through Steel and Stars) ·         The Feasting of Vengeance by Rob Howell (4HU) ·         Any Given Doomsday by Michael LaVoice (The Gladius Leagues) ·         Reunion by Chris Kennedy (Kingdom Lost) Interview Segment: Michael LaVoice ·         From the U.S. Army to writing. ·         A childhood love of noir, sci-fi, and fantasy. ·         William Alan Webb = CKP author matchmaker. ·         A world without war turns to celebrity athletes as its last line of defense. ·          Blending elements of profession wrestling and sports into military sci-fi. ·         Mike’s upcoming projects. Visit michaellavoice.com [https://michaellavoice.com/] to learn more about Mike and his books. You can also follow him on Facebook and X. 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/].

Bestselling fantasy author Jon R. Osborne discusses his new book, “House of Owls,” and the many exciting things happening around the world of the Milesian Accords. Chris Kennedy also stops by the show to discuss this months’ slate of CKP new releases along with his upcoming appearances at MarsCon (Virginia Beach), MidSouthCon (Memphis), and the Superstars writing conference (Colorado Springs). CKP New Release Segment: ·         Hero’s Shadow by Fred Hughs (Heroes of Brittania) ·         Blood of Her Father by Kacey Ezell and Marrisa Wolf (Ashes of Entecea)  ·         Disloyal Opposition by Jon Siers (Lunar Free State) ·         New Empires by William S. Frisbee (The Conglomerate) ·         House of Owls by Jon R. Osborne (Milesian Accords) ·         Opening Moves by Chris Kennedy (Symbiote Wars) Interview Segment: Jon Osborne ·         Introducing the House of Owls ·         Infusing Celtic mythology into the Milesian Acords ·         Writing ancient mythology characters into a modern society setting ·         Giving obscure Celtic characters their time to shine on the page ·         Writing by the seat of the pants… with a plan ·         More Milesian books on the way ·         Jon’s Berserkers return to the 4HU Visit jonrosborne.com [https://jonrosborne.com/] to learn more about Jon 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/].

Chris Kennedy reflects on the many successes of #CKPBooks in 2024 and looks ahead to the company’s 2025 horizon. Chris also previews his upcoming relaunch of the “Symbiote Wars” series with an exclusive reading from book one. CKP New Release Segment: ·         The Darkness by William S. Frisbee Jr. (The Conglomerate) ·         Symbiote Wars by Chris Kennedy (Symbiote Wars) ·         Chernobog's Wrath by H.Y. Gregor (The Milesian Accords) Interview Segment: Chris Kennedy ·         The return of Symbiote Wars ·         New covers and new adventures ·         Chris’s “Kingdom Lost” series to debut in 2025 ·         What readers want, readers get 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/].

Bestselling author and publisher Chris Kennedy — aka “the Factory Boss” — pulls double duty on this month’s show to discuss the exciting new CKP assault anthology, EXPRESS ELEVATOR TO HELL, which he co-edited with April Jones. Chris also chats up this month’s slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: ·         SHADOW WIRED: ALLIANCE by Gustavo Bondi (Shadow Wired) ·         SALVAGE HARBINGER by Nick Steverson and Jason Cordova (Salvage Title) ·         TANGLED WEBS by Mark Wandrey (4HU) ·         TUGARIN’S REVENGE by H.Y. Gregor (Milesian Accords) ·         EXPRESS ELEVATOR TO HELL edited by Chris Kennedy and April Jones (CKP anthology) Interview Segment: Chris Kennedy ·         An anthology about assaults. ·         … it started at LibertyCon. ·         An all-star lineup of authors. ·         A solid foundation for future stories. ·         Chris’s two rules for writing at CKP. ·         Chris reads an excerpt from story one. 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/].

New Mythology Press lead editor Rob Howell discusses the many exciting things happening at CKP’s fantasy imprint and what readers can expect. He also talks upcoming conventions, the world of small press authors, and the journey of opening his own bookstore in Anthony, Kansas. Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases. PRODUCER’S NOTE: As discussed during this month’s news segment, a Go Fund Me campaign has been established to help CKP author Jason Cordova in his fight against cancer. All donations are greatly appreciated at https://bit.ly/47IMV5K [https://bit.ly/47IMV5K] CKP News Segment: ·         SALVAGE PURGATORY by Nick Steverson, Jason Cordova, and Kevin Steverson (Salvage Title) ·         SHADOW WIRED: DOOMSDAY by Gustavo Bondoni (Shadow Wired) ·         REKA’S GRASP by H.Y. Gregor (The Milesian Accords) ·         THE RETURN by William Frisbee (The Conglomerate) Interview Segment: Rob Howell ·         Rob’s new bookstore in Anthony, Kansas. ·         New Mythology Press ramps up with new releases from G. Scott Huggins, H.Y. Gregor and others. ·         Meshing multicultural mythologies into fantasy worlds. ·         Rob’s upcoming works in the 4HU and others. ·         New Mythology Press launches its own mailing list for fantasy readers. Visit chriskennedypublishing.com/fantasy [https://chriskennedypublishing.com/new-mythology-press/] to learn more about New Mythology Press or sign up for their mailing list. You can also visit robhowell.org [https://firehallsagas.com/tiki-index.php] to learn more about Rob or follow him on X, Facebook, 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/].