The CKP Future Books Podcast

CKP fan favorites Kacey Ezell and Melissa Olthoff join the show for a wide-ranging discussion on all things worldbuilding, characters, and three hot new March releases.

Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases.

CKP News Segment:

·         FALLOUT ON DARSAANA by Melissa Olthoff (Salvage Title)

·         COMPANION IN CHAINS by Melissa Olthoff (4HU)

·         MOTHER EARTH by William S. Frisbee (The Last Marines)

·         THE QUEEN’S FIXER by Kacey Ezell (Ashes of Entecea)

·         HOLY war BY Paul Piatt (Abner Fortis ISMC)

Interview Segment: Kacey Ezell and Melissa Olthoff

·         Channeling space opera stories of old with The Queen’s Fixer.

·         Playing with Medieval themes in science fiction.

·         Magic vs. Religion in story.

·         What happens when technology becomes a source of power?

·         When tech becomes a character in the Salvage Title Universe.

·         Return of the chipmunks in the 4HU.

·         From practical jokers to brothers and sisters in arms… and writing.

Visit kaceyezell.net or melissaolthoff.net to learn more about Kacy, Melissa, and their books. You can also follow both authors on Facebook and X.

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Longtime CKP author Brisco Woods joins the show to discuss his new Fallen World novel, TRUTH AND CONSEQUENCES.

Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases.

CKP News Segment:

·         WOLF LEGION by William Frisbee (The Last Marines)

·         TRUTH AND CONSEQUENCES by Brisco Woods (Fallen World)

·         RETALIATION by James Fox (Sol Saga)

Chris also discusses his latest collaboration with David Weber, TO CHALLENGE HEAVEN, and his new project with JN Chaney, SYMBIOTE WARS.

Interview Segment: Brisco Woods

·         Brisco’s origins as a writer.

·         A tale of family and how the Fallen World fell.

·         A deep dive into the technical weeds of the Fallen world Universe.

·         Brisco’s work in the Salvage title Universe.

·         Brisco’s love of Louis L'Amour and the Western genre.

·         Brisco’s upcoming projects.

Visit briscowoodsauthor.com to learn more about Brisco and his books. You can also follow him on Facebook.

Five-star reviews on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc. are much appreciated, as are show likes and channel subscriptions on the CKP YouTube Channel.

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CKP newcomer James Fox discusses his new book, REVOLUTION, and gives fans a taste of what’s to come in this exciting new scifi-thriller series from CKP. James also discusses his career as a screenwriter, and how that craft has informed his role as a novelist.

Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases.

CKP News Segment:

·         WORLDBUILDING FOR NOVICES by Jon R. Osborne (non-fiction)

·         PRINCE CONQUEROR by Fred Hughes (Prince of Brittania)

·         REVOLUTION by James Fox (Sol Saga)

·         FOILED AMBITIONS by John Olsen (4HU)

·         R.A.E. STOLEN DREAMS by Dennis M. Myers (Rise of the Automated Empire)

Chris also looks ahead to many book deals, events, and new releases that fans can expect in 2024!

Interview Segment: James Fox

·         “If Tom Clancy dipped his toe into science fiction.” — Randy Willis on REVOLUTION

·         From screenwriting to novel writing.

·         Writing relatable characters.

·         Birth of a new trilogy.

·         The drivers of war regardless of era.

·         From Firefly to Wheel of Time: Influences abound in REVOLUTION.

·         Eliciting a visceral response from readers.

Visit thejamesfox.com to learn more about James and his books. You can also follow him on Instagram and Facebook.

Five-star reviews on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc. are much appreciated, as are show likes and channel subscriptions on the CKP YouTube Channel.

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CKP newcomer Michael Morton drops by the show to discuss his new 4HU novel, THICKER THAN WATER.

Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases.

CKP News Segment:

·         TENTACLES OF DOMINION by D.T. Read (The Sergey Chronicles)

·         APHRODITE OF LUNA by John E. Siers (Lunar Free State)

·         THICKER THAN WATER by Michael Morton (4HU)

·         BROKEN TRUST by Dennis Myers (Rise of the Automated Empire)

·         WOLF EMPEROR by William Frisbee (The Last Marines)

Chris also discusses the future of FactoryCon and the sweeping changes that are coming to the CKP website which will offer readers tons of new features!

Interview Segment: Michael Morton

·         Michael’s CKP connection through Kevin Ikenberry

·         From Falling Empires to the 4HU

·         A new mercenary family takes flight

·         Crafting three-dimensional supporting cast of characters

·         Moving from merc wars to “car wars”

·         Once a spaceman, always a spaceman

Visit chriskennedypublishong.com to learn more about Michael and his books. You can also follow him on Facebook and Instagram.

Five-star reviews on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc. are much appreciated, as are show likes and channel subscriptions on the CKP YouTube Channel.

Bestselling CKP author and 4HU co-founder Mark Wandrey stops by the show to discuss his new novel, WINGED HUSSARS: ANDROMEDA. Mark also discusses the upcoming 4HU role playing game and what’s next on his writing schedule.

Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases.

NOTE: This episode was recorded before the start of FactoryCon 2023 in Coinjock, NC. Be sure to check out Chris Kennedy’s Facebook page for loads of great photos from the event!

CKP News Segment:

·         FAREWELL MY UGLY by Rob Howell (Edward Sagas)

·         WINGED HUSSARS: ANDROMEDA by Mark Wandrey (4HU)

·         RAE PRECIPICE by Dennis M. Myers (Rise of the Automated Empire)

·         SON OF THE WOLF by William Frisbee (The Last Marines)

Randy also runs down the month’s audiobook releases from CKP.

Interview Segment: Mark Wandrey

·         Alexis Cromwell returns to the forefront

·         Hussars family ties and traits

·         4HU secrets revealed and new directions

·         Sato returns

·         A massive story with massive revelations

·         The legacy of the 4HU six years and 90 books later

·         The upcoming 4HU role playing game

·         What’s next for Mark Wandrey

Visit worldmaker.us to learn more about Mark and his books. You can also follow him on Facebook and Instagram.

Five-star reviews on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc. are much appreciated, as are show likes and channel subscriptions on the CKP YouTube Channel.

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CKP newcomer Carolyn Kay discusses her new 4HU novel — GUNPOWDER GEISHAS — and it’s myriad influences ranging from classic military sci-fi to Japanese anime culture.

Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases.

CKP News Segment:

·         WHERE NOW THE RIDER by Rob Howell (Firehall Sagas)

·         GUNPOWDER GEISHAS by Carolyn Kay (4HU)

·         FINAL ASSEMBLY by Dennis M. Myers (Rise of the Automated Empire)

·         ECHOES OF ISSEL by D.T. Read (The Sergey Chronicles)

·         SALVAGE SEARCH by David Alan Jones  (Salvage Title)

Chris also runs down the month’s audiobook releases from CKP.

Interview Segment: Carolyn Kay

·         Carolyn’s first foray into military science fiction

·         Writing an all-female cast with depth

·         A dash of cyberpunk and anime

·         4HU fans meet “hard suits”

·         Carolyn’s writing credits beyond Mil SF

Visit carolynkayauthor.com to learn more about Carolyn and her books. You can also follow her on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and Instagram.

Five-star reviews on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, 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.

CKP scifi author D.T. Read discusses GANWOLD’S CHILD, the first novel in her newly relaunched “The Sergey Chronicles” series.

Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases.

CKP News Segment:

·         PEACE DIVIDEND by P.A. Piatt (Abner Fortis ISMC)

·         TEMPERED BY BLOOD by Nic Plume (Shadows of Peace)

·         VOLUNTEER FURY by Kevin Ikenberry (The Guardian Covenant)

·         GANWOLD’S CHILD by D.T. Read (The Sergey Chronicles)

·         TAILS OF REVENGE by Alex Rath (Salvage Title)

Chris also gives an update on the upcoming CKP audio releases as well as the final open slots for FactoryCon 2023, happening Oct. 20-22 in Coinjock, North Carolina.

Interview Segment: D.T. Read

·         Origins of the Seventh Shaman series

·         Molding Native American themes into military science fantasy

·         Awards and recognitions

·         The “what if?” journey of  crafting GANWOLD’S CHILD

·         Words of wisdom from Orson Scott Card

·         Writing space fantasy vs. space thrillers

To learn more about D.T. Read and her books, please visit her website. You can also follow her on Facebook and Patreon.

Five-star reviews on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc. are much appreciated, as are show likes and channel subscriptions on the CKP YouTube Channel.

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CKP scifi author Tim C. Taylor discusses THE LAST REDOUBT, the final stanza in his wildly popular Chimera Company series.

Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases.

CKP News Segment:

·         Stand on Xanadu by John. E. Siers (Free Lunar State)

·         The Last Redoubt by Tim C. Taylor (Chimera Company)

·         Brass Inc. by William S. Frisbee (4HU)

·         Eyes of a Doll by Rob Howell (Firehall Saga)

Chris also gives a brief “After Action Report” on LibertyCon 2023 and unveils plans for a CKP author tour of the UK in summer of 2024.

Interview Segment: Tim C. Taylor

·         Lowering the curtain on the Chimera Company

·         Telling a complete story

·         Crafting “unlikely associate” characters and relationships

·         Tim’s love of Jim Butcher

·         Tim’s other projects in the 4HU and other universes

Visit timctaylor.wordpress.com to learn more about Tim and his books. You can also follow him on Facebook and Twitter.

Five-star reviews on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc. are much appreciated, as are show likes and channel subscriptions on the CKP YouTube Channel.

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CKP bestselling author and head of New Mythology Press Rob Howell discusses his forthcoming novel relaunch for A LAKE MOST DEEP as well as all the amazing happenings in the world of fantasy publishing.

Host Randall Willis also chats with Mark Stallings, filling in for Chris Kennedy, about this month’s slate of CKP new releases.

CKP News Segment:

·         Harvest by P.A. Piatt (Abner Fortis ISMC)

·         A Hope in Hell by Christopher Nuttall (Heirs to Cataclysm)

·         An Isolation of Purpose by C.S. Ferguson (The Trans-Human War)

·         Privateers and Pandemonium by Nick Steverson and Melissa Olthoff (Salvage Title)

·         A Lake Most Deep by Rob Howell (Fire Hall Saga)

·         Tinaree: Forged by Crucible by Nic Plume (Shadows of Peace)

Interview Segment: Rob Howell

·         Rob’s move to small-town Kansas

·         Opening a brick and mortar bookstore

·         Relaunching the Fire Hall fantasy Series

·         “Harry Bosch meets Tolkien”

·         Exciting things happening with great authors at New Mythology Press

·         Expansion of The Milesian Accords by Jon Osborne

·         New Mythology is seeking authors for Valor anthologies

·         Tales from LibertyCon 2023

Visit robhowell.org to learn more about Rob and his books or follow him on Twitter, Facebook, and Discord. Rob also offers a Patreon account featuring exclusive content for readers.

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Host Randall Wills chats with one of CKP’s up and coming authors, Nic Plume, about her new military scifi novel, TRIAL BY INFERNO, and the inspirations behind her forthcoming trilogy.

Randy also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases.

CKP News Segment:

·         Pirates and Payback by Nick Steverson and Melissa Olthoff (Salvage Title)

·         New Horizons by Chris Kennedy (author anthology)

·         The Phoenix Initiative by Chris Kennedy and Mark Wandrey (4HU anthology)

·         Shadow Ash and Prophecy by Trisha Woolrich (27 Kingdoms)

·         Trial by Inferno by Nic Plume (new series)

·         Prince Liberator by Fred Hughes (Prince of Britania)

Audio Releases

·         Prince Awakens by Fred Hughes (Prince of Britania)

·         Revenant by J.P. Chandler (Fallen World)

·         It Takes All Kinds edited by Kevin Steverson (Salvage Title anthology)

·         On a Cloudy Day by Kevin Ikenberry and Jason Cordova (4HU)

·         Misfits by Kevin Ikenberry and Jason Cordova (4HU)

·         Hunters and Hijinks by Nick Steverson and Melissa Olthoff (Salvage Title)

Interview Segment: Nic Plume

·         The themes of Trial by Inferno

·         Military scifi with characters first

·         The relationship between mother and son in the story

·         Different cultures for a different time and place

·         Nic’s future projects

Visit nicplume.com to learn more about Nic’s work. You can also follow her on Facebook and Instagram.

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CKP author Casey Moores discusses his new 4HU novel, COMPANION TO DARKNESS, and its many influences ranging from Japanese “slasher fiction” to teenaged angst in classic rock music.

Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases.

CKP News Segment:

·         COMPANION TO DARKNESS by Casey Moores (4HU)

·         WE DARE: OLD AGE AND TREACHERY edited by Jamie Ibson (anthology)

·         THE PROVINCE OF DANGER by C.S. Ferguson (The Transhuman War)

Interview Segment: Casey Moores

·         Casey’s love of Japanese culture and Samurai lore.

·         The fusion of Japanese slasher fiction with rebellious teenaged angst.

·         Blackheart’s story mirrors that of the depick.

·         Blackheart in future stories.

·         Casey’s upcoming projects.

Visit caseymoores.net to learn more about Casey’s books. You can also follow him on Facebook and Instagram.

Five-star reviews on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc. are much appreciated, as are show likes and channel subscriptions on the CKP YouTube Channel.

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CKP authors Melissa Olthoff and Nick Steverson join host Randall Willis to discuss their new Salvage Title Universe series which begins this month with their forthcoming collaboration, HUNTERS AND HIJINKS.

Randy also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases.

CKP News Segment:

·         Knightfall Under Keros by Melissa Olthoff (Salvage Title)

·         Children of the Fall by J.P. Chandler (Fallen World)

·         Defender’s Rise by Mike Jack Stoumbos (4HU)

·         The Backbone of Surprise by C.S. Ferguson

·         Hunters and Hijinks by Melissa Olthoff and Nick Steverson (Salvage Title)

Interview Segment: Melissa Olthoff and Nick Steverson

·         Office Space goes scifi

·         Writing relatable characters

·         Laughs abound in Hunters and Hijinks

·         Tackling tough life situations in fiction

·         The evolution of Melissa and Nick as collaborative partners

·         Nick and Melissa future projects

Five-star reviews on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc. are much appreciated, as are show likes and channel subscriptions on the CKP YouTube Channel.

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Where to Listen:

Future Books producer Ian J. Malone commandeers the show for a quick “bonus episode” update on his brand new Salvage Title novel, THE LAST ARGONAUT. Ian also preview his upcoming appearance on CKP Live, happening Saturday, March 18, at 7 pm ET on the CKP YouTube channel.

Grab The Last Argonaut on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYHP4RX2

Description:

“Great moments are born from great opportunity.” — Herb Brooks, head coach, 1980 U.S. Men’s Olympic hockey team.

Zack Monahan had it all ten years ago. A “rags to riches” story as anointed by the Sol system press, the human quarterback from the slums of Tretra took college warball by storm, smashing every record on the way to being the projected top pick in the next First Interstellar Warball Association amateur draft.

Then came the hit that shattered everything.

Deek Xatori never had a chance. An undersized player on the heels of his fifth roster cut in four seasons, the reeoli journeyman was headed home, hoping for one last shot at professional glory.

Neither being had much to offer to a cellar-dweller franchise on a backwater world, still reeling from the worst natural disaster in planetary history.

Welcome to the world of high-stakes interstellar warball, where craniums collide on the field, secrets lurk off it, and the fates of civilizations rise or fall on a single play. It’s also where a ragtag club of misfits, backed by a city of outcasts, just might find their opportunity for redemption.

Special thanks to bestselling author Kacey Ezell for hosting Ian on her show, the Kacey Zell Writer Life!

“Fun, 80’s-style sports adventure mixes with a poignant look at the power a community can wield when they believe in something together. Ian absolutely charged into the end zone with this one. Do you believe in miracles? Believe in The Last Argonaut!” — Kacey Ezell, author of The Psyche of War series

Bestselling scifi author Jason Cordova sits down with Randy Willis to discuss his role in crafting the 4HU mega-hit, THE MISFITS, with Kevin Ikenberry.

Randy also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases.

CKP News Segment:

·         THE MISFITS by Kevin Ikenberry and Jason Cordova (4HU)

·         THE LAST ARGONAUT by Ian J. Malone (Salvage Title)

·         PRINCE RENEGADE by Fred Hughes (The Prince of Britannia)

·         Knightfall Under Keros by Melissa Olthoff (Salvage Title)

Interview Segment: Jason Cordova

·         Closing out major 4HU storylines.

·         Character arcs and psychologies.

·         What’s next for the 4HU?

·         Jason’s collaborations with Kevin Ikenberry, Larry Correia, and others.

·         Jason’s roles at CKP and Baen Books.

·         Choosing the right title for the right book.

·         Jason’s upcoming projects.

Visit jasoncordova.com to learn more about Jason and his books. You can also follow him on Twitter (@WarpCordova).

Five-star reviews on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc. are much appreciated, as are show likes and channel subscriptions on the CKP YouTube Channel.

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Bestselling scifi author John Siers, author of the wildly popular LUNAR FREE STATE series, drops by the podcast to discuss his new novel — THE NEVER EVER WAR — and the genesis of the LFS universe.

Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases.

CKP News Segment:

• PRINCE PEACEMAKER by Fred Hughes (Prince of Britannia)
• APPRENTICE OF THE GODS D.T. Read (The Seventh Shaman)
• THE NEVER EVER WAR by John Siers (Lunar Free State)
• VALHALLA AWAITS by William Frisbee (The Last Marines)
• Hunting the Heart by Jon Osborne (The Milesian Accords)

Interview Segment: John Siers

• John’s background as a writer and the comparisons of his style by fans to Robert Heinlein.
• The origins of the Lunar Free State and its move to CKP.
• LFS goes YA? Other stories on the horizon.
• Possible anthology on the horizon.

Visit lunarfreestate.com to learn more about John and his work. You can also follow him on Facebook.

Five-star reviews on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, 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.

In our first new episode to ring in the new year, host Randy Willis sits down with CKP author Fred Hughes to discuss the latter’s wildly successful PRINCE OF BRITANNIA military scifi series.

Randy also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases.

CKP News Segment:

• PRINCE WAR LEADER by Fred Hughes (Prince of Britannia)
• GENOCIDE OF MANKIND by William S. Frisbee (The Last Marine)
• POINT BREAK by Chris Kennedy (THE GUARDIAN COVENANT)
• ON A CLOUDY DAY by Kevin Ikenberry and Jason Cordova (4HU)

Interview Segment: Casey Moores

• Fred’s career in the military and beyond.
• Out of the pandemic comes a writer.
• A brief history of the Britannia Empire.
• The value of three-dimensional characters to a good story.
• Character deaths: to kill or not to kill?
• Fan orders to “write more!”
• From indie author to CKP.
• The power of a writing community.

Visit fredhughespublishing.com to learn more about Fred and his work. You can also follow him on Facebook.

caseymoores.net to learn more about Casey’s work. You can also follow his author page on Facebook.

Five-star reviews on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, 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.

In the final 2022 episode of the CKP Future Books Podcast, Randy Willis sits down with veteran 4HU author Casey Moores to discuss the latter’s foray into the Fallen World Universe — THE GUILTED CCAGE — which releases on Dec. 23.

Randy also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases.

CKP News Segment:

• REVOLUTION CALLING by William S. Frisbee (The Last Marine)
• VORTEX STINGRAY by Kevin Ikenberry (THE GUARDIAN COVENANT)
• TO HAVE AND TO HOLD by Zene Voss
• THE GUILTED CAGE by Casey Moores (Fallen World)
• CRUCIBLE OF THE GODS by D.T. Read (Seventh Shaman)

Interview Segment: Casey Moores

• Writing a standalone Fallen World story.
• Writing familiar territory with story setting.
• Creating three-dimensional characters across the board in a story.
• Creating a motorcycle club “in this Fallen World.”
• Casey’s other work in the 4HU.
• The challenges of writing short stories vs. novels.
• Casey has lots of irons in the fire for future projects.

Visit caseymoores.net to learn more about Casey’s work. You can also follow his author page on Facebook.

Five-star reviews on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc. are much appreciated, as are show likes and channel subscriptions on the CKP YouTube Channel.

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In this month’s episode of the CKP Future Books Podcast, Randy Willis sits down with Four Horsemen Universe (4HU) creator and Dragon Award finalist Mark Wandrey to discuss the latter’s new novel, BLOOD IN THE WATER. 

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Randy also chats with Kevin Ikenberry about this month’s slate of CKP new releases.

CKP News Segment:

• BLOOD IN THE WATER by Mark Wandrey (4HU)
• EMINENCE PROTOCOL by Kevin Ikenberry (Protocol War)
• MOUNTAIN OF THE GODS by D.T. Reid
• RESPONSIBILITY OF THE THRONE by G. Scott Huggins (Endless Ocean)
• ACT OF AGGRESSION by Alex Rath (Terran Space Project)
• PRINCE COMMANDER by Fred Hughes

Kevin also recaps the events of this year’s CKP FactoryCon in Coinjock, North Carolina.

Interview Segment: Mark Wandrey

• The origins of Caretaker.
• The role of morality among SIs.
• Telling YA stories with gritty reality and weight.
• The role of leadership vs. the collective in YA, the 4HU.
• Mark’s upcoming projects.
• Mark’s intro to Chris Kennedy and the birth of the 4HU.
• The joys of attending LibertyCon and FantaSci.
• Storytellers vs. Writers.
• Mark’s advice for young writers: “pay attention in grammar class.”

Visit Mark’s website at worldmarker.us to learn more about  his work. You can also follow him on social media and support him on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/MarkHWandrey

Five-star reviews on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc. are much appreciated, as are show likes and channel subscriptions on the CKP YouTube Channel.

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In this month’s episode of the CKP Future Books Podcast, host Randy Willis sits down with two members of the “CKP Triumvirate,” Chris Kennedy and Kevin Ikenberry, to discuss the duo’s forthcoming novel, THE LAST STAND, which sets the table for an exciting new CKP series.

Hint: Giant Monsters vs. Giant Robots… oh yes. It’s happening.

Randy also chats with Chris bout this month’s slate of new CKP releases.

CKP News Segment:

• HEARTS, WINGS, FIRE by Trisha Wooldridge (The 27 Kingdoms)
• RUNNING FROM THE GODS by D.T. Reid (The Seventh Shaman)
• A MURDER WOLF by Jamie Ibson (Eldros Legacy)
• GATES OF HELL by William Frisbee (The Last Marine)
• THE SAGE by Kayla Krantz (The Witch's Ambitions)
• THE LAST STAND by Chris Kennedy and Kevin Ikenberry (new series)
• THE PRINCE AWAKENS by Fred Hughes (new series)
• THE IMPOSSIBLE MOON by Mike Jack Stoumbos (This Fine Crew)

Interview Segment: Chris Kennedy and Kevin Ikenberry

• What readers can expect from THE LAST STAND and the series moving forward.
• Kevin’s love of franchises like PACIFIC RIM and ROBOTECH that feature giant robots versus giant monsters.
• “Aviator Chris” and “Tank Guy Kevin” swap areas of expertise.
• Upcoming materials from the 4HU.
• More coming from Uplink Squadron.

Five-star reviews on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc. are much appreciated, as are show likes and channel subscriptions on the CKP YouTube Channel.

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Host Randell Willis chats with CKP fan favorite and bestselling author Marisa Wolf about the latter’s new foray into the wildly popular Hit World Universe with the new anthology, THE VALKYRIES INITIATIVE. Marisa also discusses  her new 4HU collaboration with Chris Kennedy, THE LYONS’ PRIDE, and dishes on what’s in store for her writing schedule moving forward.

Randy also chats with “Factory Boss” Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of new CKP releases.

CKP News Segment:

• The Ghosts of Xicotepec by James Tarr (Echoes of Pangea)
• The Elemental Coven by Kayla Krantz (The Coven)
• The Futility of Intent by Mike Wyant Jr. (The Anisian Convergence)
• The Pain Bearer by Kendra Merritt (Eldros Legacy)
• Hit World: The Valkyries Initiative edited by Marisa Wolf (Hit World Anthology)
• Chimera Coup by Chris Nuttall (Heirs of Cataclysm)
• World Enders by Chris Kennedy and Marisa Wolf (4HU)
• Vendetta Protocol by Kevin Ikenberry (Protocol War)

Interview Segment: Marisa Wolf

• Marisa’s introduction to CKP and her collaborations with Kacey Ezell
• Marisa’s two-book team-up with Chris Kennedy
• The Lyon’s Pride vs. World Enders
• Marisa’s recruitment into the Hit World series
• The genesis of the Valkyrie Initiative and its themes
• Marisa’s upcoming projects including standalone novels

Five-star reviews on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc. are much appreciated.

To learn more about CKP and its books, visit chriskennedypublishing.com.