HTP Episode 020 – Mur Lafferty

Mur Lafferty is an author and podcasting pioneer. Having released her first book, Playing for Keeps, free as an audio podcast, she helped pave the way for e-books and audio distribution as we know it today. Authoring the novelization of the Solo movie, this brings her into the Star Wars universe, and with her latest book, “Minecraft: The Lost Journals,” she brings life to the amazing video game franchise. Currently, she continues to connect with her fans via her podcasts “I Should Be Writing”, “Ditch Diggers” and “Escape Pod”. In this episode, we discuss how the digital landscape has changed since she got her start, what it’s like to be an established writer, and how to keep up your motivation to be creative.

Here’s where you can check out Mur’s Universe:

Twitter, Murverse (Official Site)

Geek Resource: Manuscript Wishlist – The big site for getting to know what the writing market is hungry for!

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HTP Episode 008 – Christen Stovall

Christen Stovall is the author of the Song of Souls trilogy of novels. We cover a lot of ground about fiction, reality, life, death, and eating giant turkey legs at the Renaissance Fair. During the discussion, she mentions that the third book, Boundless, in the series is done, and that the Kindle Version of the second book, Soulfire, is on sale.

Here’s where you can keep tabs on Christen and her work:

Facebook, Twitter,Instagram, Official Website

Geek Resources:

Sci Fi Film Fiesta – SFFF compiles recommendations for offbeat and semi-obscure vintage sci-fi movies, often complete with YouTube links. Great for finding a Saturday Afternoon Movie in a hurry.

5D – This combination blog and podcast features articles and interviews about lots of genre movies, from The Man Who Killed Hitler and Then Bigfoot to Trouble is My Business. You can follow their podcast on YouTube or in Audio format.

Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/5Dblog, Twitter, Instagram

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HTP Episode 007 – Rick Sloane

Rick Sloane is the filmmaker behind such movies as Blood Theatre, Hobgoblins (and likewise the MST3K episode featuring it) , and the Vice Academy series. In this discussion, we get into the challenges of filmmaking with few resources, as well as the differences between film school and the real world.

Here’s where you can keep tabs on Rick and his work:

Facebook, RiffTrax, RickSloane.com (an unofficial site, but a very good one)

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HTP Episode 006 – Nana Visitor

Nana Visitor is best known for her portrayal of Kira Nerys on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. In more recent years, she has spoken about her love of gourmet cooking and has written a cookbook, titled In My Kitchen.

Here’s where you can keep tabs on Nana and her adventures:

Facebook, Twitter, UN PETIT MORCEAU

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HTP Episode 005 – Toy and Action Figure Museum with Kevin Stark

Kevin Stark is the curator of the Toy and Action Figure Museum in Pauls Valley, OK. Since 2005, the museum has served as a beacon for toy fanatics and a wealth of knowledge for people unfamiliar with the hobby. Staffed with friendly, passionate fans, the museum has detailed exhibits for the diehard collector, fun displays for the curious tourist, and a play area for the kids. Because, after all, toys are MADE for them, first and foremost!

Here’s where you can keep tabs on all the fun stuff going on at the museum:

Facebook, Twitter, Museum Website

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HTP Episode 004 – Jackey Raye Neyman Jones

Jackey Raye Neyman Jones portrayed Debbie, the young girl in Manos: The Hands of Fate, a film known to history as one of the worst movies ever made and a cornerstone of Mystery Science Theater 3000 lore. In recent years, Jackey has done an amazing job telling the story of the movie’s bizarre production with her book, Growing Up with Manos, as well as describing the challenges in her personal life through her art and blogs. In May of 2019, she announced her new web series, Manos: The Debbie Chronicles.

Be sure to follow Jackey at the following sites:

Facebook (Jackey Raye Neyman Jones), Facebook (Manos: The Debbie Chronicles), Twitter, Jackey’s Arts

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HTP Episode 002 – Klingon Pop Warrior

Jenbom, the Klingon Pop Warrior, is a YouTube artist and favorite in the Star Trek fan community. In this episode, we discuss her character, the history of the Klingon Pop Warrior project, and how she’s turned a quick gag on the Improvised Star Trek Podcast into a way to raise money for the charity Extra Life.

Be sure to follow Jen at the following sites:
Facebook, Twitter, Bandcamp, klingonpopwarrior.com, and Extra Life

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