Quantum Froth Dispatches

In which I talk about how to achieve Deep Immersion storytelling and tools for Distraction-free writing, like the Alphasmart Neo and Astrohaus Freewrite. Link to Sprinter so you can see what it is l…

What if I told you the Matrix 4, was created to be a divisive disappointment. Here I explore some of the film's themes and how its failed execution may have been an intentional act of rebellion again…

In which I plug a new Baen anthology called "Gunfight on Europa Station" featuring my short story, "The Penultimate Stand of Pina Gracchi".

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What happens when a good idea is milked dry and repurposed? As a creative or a corporation, can you risk alienating the original audience in favor of changing the thing they love, while still needing…

This is a "knocking the rust off" episode so I didn't want to cover anything "heavy". So I'm going to talk about why the 1990 movie "Total Recall" is all in Quaid's head and why the line "...blue sky…

In which I reminisce about the Mass Effect Trilogy, talk about the pending Mass Effect Legendary Edition, the differences between a "bad" ending and just an ending you don't like, and how fumbling an…

Just in time for Halloween, I bring you part 2 of a harrowing tale of bloodcurdling horror and the macabre in the Lovecraftian tradition.

This is the conclusion of Operation Eidolon - The first of ma…

Just in time for Halloween, I bring you part 1 of a harrowing tale of bloodcurdling horror and the macabre in the Lovecraftian tradition.

Operation Eidolon - One of the first of many UMBRA Case Files…

I respond to numerous requests on how to get started writing fiction. Here's some shownotes links: https://www.thecreativepenn.com/

KDP University on Youtube: https://bit.ly/3kSoNoq

Brandon Sanderson…

Another super early morning recording, in which I reminisce about the 1983 cult-classic fantasy adventure "Krull".

With The FAT RAT's Monody featuring Laura Brehm

In which I speak about Prometheus, character-driven vs. Plot-driven storytelling. Actual Machines vs Freakin' Magic, and my headcanon involving Special Order 937. This episode is disjointed because …

In which I speak about how to use Tabletop Games and tools to help your writing. This episode was an experiment recorded on an Apple Watch while driving.

Steve Jackson Games = http://www.sjgames.com/

In which I speak with debut fantasy author Andrew Haines about his novel, THE SEEDS OF EVERMORE. We talk about the genre of Isekai, the differences between LitRPG and GameLit, and touch on PTSD and s…

In which I speak of my observations and theories of the film and the so-called "controversy" surrounding it.  I can't stop thinking about it, so figured you might as well suffer too.

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In which I speak of whether or not The Matrix is still relevant 20 years later, Red Pilling, Nick Bostrom's simulation theory, and the "firewall" theory.

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In this episode of QFD, I interview Daniel Swenson author of A DRAGON's FATE and host of Dungeon Crawler's Radio!

You can find A DRAGON's FATE Here: https://amzn.to/31NRpWt

You can find A SHADOW ABOV…

In which I speak of the Villains panel at Denver Pop Culture convention and try and recreate some of the topics covered there. Topics involve, What is the difference between and Antagonist, a Contago…

Greetings Programs! In this episode, I talk about Tron, Tron: Legacy, and the Matrix (although most of that is edited out because I will talk about it in a future podcast).

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In which we speak of things that go bump in the night, the scary darkness of weird cabinets, and Shirley Jackson.  You can find LUMP: A Collection of Short Stories here: https://amzn.to/2QAbZEl

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