This week on the CritRPG podcast we sit down with SerasStreams to talk about the Progression Fantasy market and the value of anonymity as a successful writer. Watch out for a very hot Brandon Sanderson take! -------------------------------------------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-------------------------------------------SerasStreams’ Series:Ruinous ReturnDark Matter AscensionLast Lord of the FaeOther books mentioned in this episode:Second SummonsRiftwalkerThousand Tongue MageStormstriderUltimate Level 1Battle Through the Nine RealmsDawn of the Last Dragon RiderKrondor the BetrayalMagician ApprenticeMagician MasterSherlock HolmesMy Hero AcademiaJourney to the WestTorchbearerParadise LostMistbornStormlight ArchivesStargazer’s WarChronicles of Twilight DragonTwilight of Autumn DragonsShades of PerceptionNova RomaVirtuous SonsGodcladsThe Starlit Night-------------------------------------------Why and how this book? 2:25Best Advice you ever got as a writer? 42:45One thing you would do differently in a new story? 59:56One book that you love, and why is it awesome? 1:05:34Shoutouts 1:08:03Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

This week on the CritRPG Podcast, we got lucky sevens! Fittingly, we're talking with Cultivating Chai author Daoist Enigma about cozy fantasy, the value of reaching out to those who came before you, and of course, chai! :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!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-------------------------------------------Enigma’s Series:Cultivating ChaiThe Legendary FoolBorn for the ApocalypseModern PatriarchOther books mentioned in this episode:Mark of the FoolTatermandQuest AcademyMother of LearningReturn of the Runebound ProfessorRise of the Living ForgeBog Standard Isekai Corruption WielderDemonic DevourerBeware of ChickenHeretical Fishing-------------------------------------------Why and how this book? 1:41Best Advice you ever got as a writer? 15:58One thing you would do differently in a new story? 23:50One book that you love, and why is it awesome? 36:35Shoutouts 40:30Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

This week on the CritRPG Podcast I talk to MG Driver about the differences between Western and Eastern progression fantasy, and how Driver’s experiences travelling have shaped his worlds. -------------------------------------------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-------------------------------------------Driver’s Series: Black MarketOther books mentioned in this episode:Dungeon Crawler CarlDefiance After the FallBeware of ChickenRed RisingStargazer's WallWorth the CandlePrimal HunterBetter Through the AgesHeretical FishingTorchbearerPerfect RunJourney of Black and Red40 Millenniums of CultivationHalf Life EmpireDemon Card EnforcerUltimate Level OneNine LivesCity of Thorns-------------------------------------------Why and how this book? 1:14Best Advice you ever got as a writer? 22:21One thing you would do differently in a new story? 33:19One book that you love, and why is it awesome? 49:57Shoutouts 1:04:07Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

This week on the CritRPG Podcast I sit down with DrDoritosMD to discuss his series and the influence of Stargate and Gate in his work!-------------------------------------------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-------------------------------------------DrDorito’s Books:Summoning AmericaManifest FantasyArcane ExfilOther Series mentioned in this episode: Gate: War of Two Worlds by PWOFalconInto the Rift by Renegade RusskiyPhysics of the Future by Michio KakuNexus by Yuval Noah HarariSapiens by Yuval Noah HarariHomo Deus by Yuval Noah Harari21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari-------------------------------------------Why and how this book? 2:15Best Advice you ever got as a writer? 28:47One thing you would do differently in a new story? 38:55One book that you love, and why is it awesome? 50:08Shoutouts 1:06:10Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

This week on the CritRPG podcast I talk to Alexander Wales, author of Worth the Candle, This Used to Be About Dungeons, Thresholder and Millennial Scarlet about new webcomic adaptation of Worth the Candle, and about the inspirations behind each of his series! Worth the Candle webcomichttps://www.webtoons.com/en/action/worth-the-candle/episode-1/viewer?title_no=7061&episode_no=1Alexander’s SeriesWorth the Candle This Used to be About DungeonsThresholderMillennial Scarlet-----------------------------------------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: Final Boss Best Friends by rachasuddThe Emperor's Soul by Brandon SandersonThe Daily Grind: A Slice-Of-Life LitRPG by ArgusPlayer Manager by Ted SteelThe Magicians by Lev GrossmanBright Sword by Lev GrossmanFine Structure by qntmRa by qntmThe Antimemetic Sequence by qntm-------------------------------------------Why and how this book? 6:38Best Advice you ever got as a writer? 58:41One thing you would do differently in a new story? 1:03:35One book that you love, and why is it awesome? 1:11:47Shoutouts 1:17:39Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

This week on the CritRPG Podcast I talk with Lunadea, author of Syl, about their love of monster MCs and the value of pantsing while firing from the hip on Royal Road! -----------------------------------------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: Lunadea's Series: Syl [A Slime Monster Evolution LitRPG] So I’m a Spider, So What by Okina BabaThat Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime by FuseSalvos by MelasDeltaChrysalis by RinoZBeneath the Dragoneye Moons by SelkieThe Name of the Wind by Patrick RothfussAscendance of a Bookworm by Miya KazukiWheel of Time by Robert JordanLove Crafted by RavensDaggerAve Xia Rem Y by Mat HazHe Who Fights with Monsters by ShirtaloonDreamer’s Throne by Seth RingThe Runic Artist by EllakeRuinous Return by SerasStreamsDear Spellbook by Peter LeeA Dream of Wings and Flame by CocoClaws Out by Sean OswaldUndersea Reincarnation by CalcroissantThe Dragon Heir by MangowoReborn as a Demon Hat by IronLungSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

This week on the CritRPG Podcast I chat with Bacon Macleod, author of Runeblade, about all sorts of things, from nefarious marketing schemes to the influence of Michael Bay in Bacon’s work. This is a shoutouts heavy episode, so check below for links! ----------------------Why and how this book? 18:52Best Advice you ever got as a writer? 32:53One thing you would do differently in a new story? 44:12One book that you love, and why is it awesome? 59:17Shoutouts 1:05:18----------------------Bacon’s book!Runeblade: A Delving LitRPG Survival Adventure - https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/94966/runeblade-a-delving-litrpg-survival-adventureBooks Mentioned:Mother of Learning - nobody103https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B09M2R6QLF?tag=madix3-20Legendary Moonlight Sculptorhttps://www.amazon.com/Legendary-Moonlight-Sculptor-vol-ebook/dp/B09QC3VRX2?tag=madix3-20Mark of Time by KrazeKodehttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/51870/mark-of-time-a-litrpg-timeloopTwelve Miles Below by Mark Arrowshttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BWKDF1C7?tag=madix3-20The Lone Wanderer by Path of Pen https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/95097/the-lone-wanderer-fantasy-litrpgSpire’s Spite by Octophobiahttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/80196/spires-spiteThe Homunculus Knight by jayfiction99https://www.royalroad.com/fiction/48770/the-homunculus-knightDie, Respawn, Repeat by SilverLiningshttps://www.amazon.com/Die-Respawn-Repeat-LitRPG-Adventure-ebook/dp/B0D9WKQRWF?tag=madix3-20The Daily Grind by Argushttps://www.amazon.com/Daily-Grind-Slice-Life-LitRPG-ebook/dp/B0C1DMBNRD?tag=madix3-20Ar'Kendrithyst by Arcshttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/26727/arkendrithystAdamant Blood by Arcshttps://www.royalroad.com/fiction/87695/adamant-bloodSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

John Stovall, author of Demon Card Enforcer, dives deep into the fascinating intersection of storytelling and game mechanics in LitRPG. He discusses the innovative collectible card game system tied to his noir urban fantasy novel. Stovall also explores the creative challenges of rewriting, balancing personal standards with reader expectations, and shares insights on character development. Plus, he celebrates overlooked authors while encouraging support for small creators in the writing community, all wrapped in playful anecdotes about his journey.

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 1:03:16Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations

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 1:13:25Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/critrpg-a-podcast-about-litrpg-progression-fantasy-and-their/donations