

The Greatest Podcast in the Multiverse
Herman Steuernagel
Want to be a successful fantasy or sci-fi writer? You've found yourself in the right dimension. Writing Advice. Book Deep Dives. Infinite Possibilities.
Welcome to The Greatest Podcast in the Multiverse. Each week, we sit down with leading and emerging science fiction & fantasy authors, diving into their unique perspectives, creative processes, and the captivating universes they've constructed -- and most importantly, what they've done to find success in their work.
Tune in weekly and join us as we explore the infinite possibilities of storytelling together.
Welcome to The Greatest Podcast in the Multiverse. Each week, we sit down with leading and emerging science fiction & fantasy authors, diving into their unique perspectives, creative processes, and the captivating universes they've constructed -- and most importantly, what they've done to find success in their work.
Tune in weekly and join us as we explore the infinite possibilities of storytelling together.
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Feb 27, 2024 • 47min
Ep 22 - Kaden Love - The Marathon of Writing
Writing a novel can be like running a marathon. Just ask this week’s guest, Kaden Love. A runner of marathons, Kaden recently completed and released his first novel, Elegy of a Fragmented Vineyard, and he knows that the skills he developed training for a big race, translate into building an epic story.
Stick around and discover the fascinating magic system Kaden came up with, alond with the inspirations behind his work. It’s a great conversation and I invite you to join us.
Be sure to grab Kaden’s book - Elegy of a Fragmented Vineyard
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Check out his website - https://www.kadenrlove.com
Find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kadenloveauthor/
And Twitter: https://twitter.com/Kadenloveauthor
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You can check out this episode on all major streaming platforms & YouTube - https://linktr.ee/greatestinthemultiverse
NEW - Check out my kickstarter for my upcoming title - The Bartender Between Worlds
Support me on Patreon for as little as $5 per month to receive early access to episodes and more. https://www.patreon.com/thegreatestpodcastinthemultiverse
Join me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse or my Facebook community: https:www.facebook.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse
Also, be sure to check out my Science Fiction books, Eclipse, https://books2read.com/eclipse-podcast
Chimera - https://books2read.com/chimera-fractured-orbit
And Resurgence - https://books2read.com/resurgence-fractured-orbit
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Feb 20, 2024 • 40min
Ep 21 - Ericka Evren — Building New Worlds
Do you have what it takes to build new worlds?
Ericka Evren is looking to inspire hope, which is something you don’t always get in science fiction.
Today I talk to Ericka about what drove her to write her first novel, Mission of the Ro’arck over COVID lockdown, how things changed as she wrote her second novel, Echoes of Destiny, and how she sought to inspire her readers through the journey of her main character.
Ericka and I had a great conversation. I hope you’ll join us as we talk about building new worlds.
Find Her debut novel Mission of the Ro’arck
And Echoes of Destiny, which releases February 29.
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Check out her website - https://erickaevren.com/
Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erickaevrenauthor/
And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erickaevrenauthor
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**This show uses affiliate links
You can check out this episode on all major streaming platforms & YouTube - https://linktr.ee/greatestinthemultiverse
Support me on Patreon for as little as $5 per month to receive early access to episodes and more. https://www.patreon.com/thegreatestpodcastinthemultiverse
Join me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse or my Facebook community: https:www.facebook.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse
Also, be sure to check out my Science Fiction book, Eclipse, https://books2read.com/eclipse-podcast
And my new releases Chimera - https://books2read.com/chimera-fractured-orbit
And Resurgence - https://books2read.com/resurgence-fractured-orbit
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Feb 12, 2024 • 1h 11min
Ep 20 — Christopher Ruocchio — Building an Empire
What does it take to build an empire?
Christopher Ruocchio has been working on his for his entire life—both his literal writing empire, and the Sollan Empire, which is featured in his Sun Eater series.
I am so honored to have Christopher featured on the show today. We of course chat about his books, his writing journey until this point, what has influenced his worlds, and we have a bit of fun chatting about the Roman Empire and smattering of world history.
I loved chatting with Christopher, and I hope this will be the first of many episodes where I have him as a guest.
Join us as we explore his empire.
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Check out his website - https://www.sollanempire.com/
Find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_ruocchio/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRuocchio
And YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SunEaterBooks
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**This show uses affiliate links
You can check out this episode on all major streaming platforms & YouTube - https://linktr.ee/greatestinthemultiverse
Support me on Patreon for as little as $5 per month to receive early access to episodes and more. https://www.patreon.com/thegreatestpodcastinthemultiverse
Join me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse or my Facebook community: https:www.facebook.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse
Also, be sure to check out my Science Fiction book, Eclipse, https://books2read.com/eclipse-podcast
And my new releases Chimera - https://books2read.com/chimera-fractured-orbit
And Resurgence - https://books2read.com/resurgence-fractured-orbit
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Feb 6, 2024 • 1h 5min
Ep 19 - ZS Diamanti - Buidling an Author Legacy
Have you ever wondered how to go about creating an Author Legacy?
Welcome to The Greatest Podcast in the Multiverse. This week’s guest is ZS Diamanti - the always delightful fantasy author who’s books Stone and Sky, and the newly released Stone and Tide which have taken social media by storm.
We chat about how ZS set himself up for success, his writing and marketing processes, and of course, his Stone and Sky series.
Join us as we explore his fun and adventurous fantasy worlds.
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Check out his website - https://zsdiamanti.com/
Find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zsdiamanti/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ZSDiamantiAuthor
And Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zsdiamanti
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**This show uses affiliate links
You can check out this episode on all major streaming platforms & YouTube - https://linktr.ee/greatestinthemultiverse
Support me on Patreon for as little as $5 per month to receive early access to episodes and more. https://www.patreon.com/thegreatestpodcastinthemultiverse
Join me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse or my Facebook community: https:www.facebook.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse
Also, be sure to check out my Science Fiction book, Eclipse, https://books2read.com/eclipse-podcast
And my new releases Chimera - https://books2read.com/chimera-fractured-orbit
And Resurgence - https://books2read.com/resurgence-fractured-orbit
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Nov 28, 2023 • 52min
Ep 18 — MK Williams and Writing the Multiverse — The Infinite Possibilities of Science Fiction
My most meta episode yet! Welcome to the first multiverse episode of The
Greatest Podcast in the Multiverse
I am so excited today to chat with M.K. Williams about her book The
Infinite Infinite and the role the trope of the multiverse plays in
science fiction writing.
We chat about what inspired her to write about the multiverse, some of
our favourite multiverse books and shows, and of course what choice she
made that would have changed her reality.
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Check out her YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1MKWilliams
Find her books : https://1mkwilliams.com/catalog/
Check out her website - https://1mkwilliams.com
Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1mkwilliams/
And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1mkwilliams
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**This show uses affiliate links
You can check out this episode on all major streaming platforms &
YouTube - https://linktr.ee/greatestinthemultiverse
Support me on Patreon for as little as $5 per month to receive early
access to episodes and more.
https://www.patreon.com/thegreatestpodcastinthemultiverse
Join me on Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse or my Facebook
community: https:www.facebook.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse
Also, be sure to check out my Science Fiction book, Eclipse,
https://books2read.com/eclipse-podcast
And my new releases Chimera -
https://books2read.com/chimera-fractured-orbit
And Resurgence - https://books2read.com/resurgence-fractured-orbit
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premium recordings. - https://www.riverside.fm/?via=herman-steuernagel

Nov 21, 2023 • 37min
Ep 17 - Liz Delton - Kickstarting Your Novel - Writing Cozy Fantasy & Steampunk
Join Liz Delton, author of cozy fantasy and steampunk novels, as she shares her journey from stage management to storytelling. She dives into the enchanting blend of cozy fantasy and steampunk, emphasizing its warm, community-driven themes. Discover the ins and outs of launching a Kickstarter campaign for her unique book projects, including collaborations and design insights. Liz also discusses balancing genre expectations and her transition to new fantasy ventures, making for a delightful exploration of creativity and community in literature.

Nov 14, 2023 • 56min
Ep 16 - Marian L. Thorpe - Fantasy Without Magic?
Can you have a Fantasy story without magic?
Welcome to The Greatest Podcast in the Multiverse. This week I chat with Marian L. Thorpe about her Empire’s Legacy series. A historical fiction series that’s set in a world other than our own.
We chat about the world she’s created, the real-world history that’s inspired her, and what it means to have a fantasy series without any magic or dragons. If you like the political structuring and cultural ingenuity of books like Game of Thrones this might be a series for you!
Join us as we travel back in time, to a different world.
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You can order Empires Daughter on your favorite platform : https://books2read.com/u/4XEaK9
Or on the Scarlett Ferret - https://scarletferret.com/books/empires-daughter
Check out her website - https://marianlthorpe.com/
Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marianlthorpewriter/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/marianlthorpe
Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/marianlthorpe.bsky.social
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**This show uses affiliate links
You can check out this episode on all major streaming platforms & YouTube - https://linktr.ee/greatestinthemultiverse
Support me on Patreon for as little as $5 per month to receive early access to episodes and more. https://www.patreon.com/thegreatestpodcastinthemultiverse
Join me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse or my Facebook community: https:www.facebook.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse
Also, be sure to check out my Science Fiction book, Eclipse, https://books2read.com/eclipse-podcast
And my new release Chimera - https://books2read.com/chimera-fractured-orbit
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Oct 31, 2023 • 40min
Ep 15 - Zamil Akhtar - Horror in Fantasy - Writing Dark Fantasy
Welcome to "The Greatest Podcast in the Multiverse." In this episode, we're joined by Zamil Akhtar, the talented author behind the dark fantasy novel, "Gunmetal Gods." Zamil will delve deep into the horror elements that pervade his work, drawing parallels with the master of cosmic horror, H.P. Lovecraft. Additionally, having lived in both Dubai and America, Zamil offers a unique perspective on storytelling, shedding light on how his bicultural experiences have shaped his nuanced approach to understanding and presenting multiple sides of a narrative. Join us as we traverse the shadowy realms of dark fantasy and the intricate tapestries of cross-cultural narratives.
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You can order Gunmetal Gods on Amazon : https://books2read.com/u/mKV1ZB https://books2read.com/u/mKV1ZB
Check out his website - https://zamilakhtar.com/
Find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zamilakhtarauthor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/zamakhtar
And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zamakhtar1
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**This show uses affiliate links
You can check out this episode on all major streaming platforms & YouTube - https://linktr.ee/greatestinthemultiverse
Support me on Patreon for as little as $5 per month to receive early access to episodes and more. https://www.patreon.com/thegreatestpodcastinthemultiverse
or my Facebook community: https:www.facebook.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse
Also, be sure to check out my Science Fiction book, Eclipse, https://books2read.com/eclipse-podcast
And my new release Chimera - https://books2read.com/chimera-fractured-orbit
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Oct 24, 2023 • 52min
Ep 14 - Liz Shipton — Dystopia At Sea — Writing & Living a Pirate’s Life
Part-time writer, full-time pirate. Today’s guest is the super talented Liz Shipton, who decided to bring her sea adventures to life in the form of her dystopian books.
Her debut novel Salt, is the first book of her Thlassic series, and her upcoming release Paz is the fourth book in her ever growing series.
We talk about life at sea, writing two different versions of the same series, as well as Liz’s recent success on TikTok as well as tips for her fellow authors.
Set sail for a fun conversation! 🏴☠️
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You can order Salt (🌶️version) on Amazon : https://books2read.com/u/4Xeyoa
Or the YA version on her website: https://lizshipton.com/
Preorder Paz : https://books2read.com/u/3yQ8Zv
Check out herwebsite - https://lizshipton.com/
Find her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizshiptonauthor
And TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@lizshiptonauthor
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**This show uses affiliate links
You can check out this episode on all major streaming platforms & YouTube - https://linktr.ee/greatestinthemultiverse
Support me on Patreon for as little as $5 per month to receive early access to episodes and more. https://www.patreon.com/thegreatestpodcastinthemultiverse
Join me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse or my Facebook community: https:www.facebook.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse
Also, be sure to check out my Science Fiction book, Eclipse, https://books2read.com/eclipse-podcast
And my new release Chimera -
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Oct 17, 2023 • 1h 7min
Ep 13 - James Dulin — Shades of Darkness — Exploring the Depths of Dark Fantasy
Welcome to today's episode, where we're exploring the captivating world of dark fantasy with the talented author, James Dulin. Many of you will know him from his riveting debut novel, "No Heart for A Thief."
Today, James will share with us his unique writing journey and give us a tantalizing glimpse into his upcoming sequel, "No Safe Haven," set to hit the shelves later this month. We'll also journey through the intricacies of dark fantasy, discussing its nuances and the spectrum of expectations readers hold for the genre.
We'll touch on the challenges and advantages dark fantasy offers in the realm of book marketing. Whether you're a seasoned fan of the subgenre or a newcomer eager to explore, this conversation promises to be a treat.
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You can order No Heart for A Thief on Amazon : https://books2read.com/u/4jB6Xk
And Preorder No Safe Haven : https://books2read.com/u/mgRapX
Check out his website - https://www.jamesldulin.com/
Find him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameslloyd27/
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**This show uses affiliate links
You can check out this episode on all major streaming platforms & YouTube - https://linktr.ee/greatestinthemultiverse
Support me on Patreon for as little as $5 per month to receive early access to episodes and more. https://www.patreon.com/thegreatestpodcastinthemultiverse
Join me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse or my Facebook community: https:www.facebook.com/greatestpodcastinthemultiverse
Also, be sure to check out my Science Fiction book, Eclipse, https://books2read.com/eclipse-podcast
And my new release Chimera - https://books2read.com/chimera-fractured-orbit
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