The CKP Future Books Podcast

Host Randell Willis sits down with bestselling author Kevin Ikenberry to discuss the latter’s upcoming relaunch of his critically acclaimed Protocol War series as well as his new book THE CROSSING, which is available now from Baen Books.

Randy also chats with “Factory Boss” Chris Kennedy about the August slate of new CKP releases.

CKP News Segment:

• The Lyons’ Pride by Chris Kennedy and Marisa Wolf (4HU)
• Embers and Ash by Marie Whitaker (Eldros Legacy)
• The Council by Kayla Krantz
• Cause and Effect by Briscoe Woods (Fallen World)
• Sleeper Protocol by Kevin Ikenberry (Protocol War)
• Darkness Rising by William Frisbee (The Last Marine)

Interview Segment: Kevin Ikenberry

• Return of the Protocol War series + a new book coming this fall.
• SLEEPER PROTOCOL arrives through CKP on Aug. 16.
• Story origins of THE CROSSING.
• Kevin’s foray into non-fiction.
• Kevin’s process for story outlining and structure.
• Stepping outside of a writer’s genre comfort zone.
• Kevin’s crazy 2022 project schedule.
• Remembering Eric Flint, friend and mentor.

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We speak with Chris on the April releases and his recent trip to Fantasci.  We also have an in depth interview with author Jason Cordova about his new nove The Executioners.  

This month we feature Jo Boone with her first novel The Magnetar. A wonderful new series in the  tradition of Lois Bujold and Anne McAffrey.  We also talk to Chris Kennedy about the new releases for January.

This month we talk with Chris Kennedy about the books releasing in December and look back at 2021. 

Our author interview is with Todd Fahnestock about his new book in The Eldros Legacy series Khyven the Unkillable.  This is the first novel in a highly complex fantasy series written by multiple authors.  This is one you don't want to miss.

This month is special.  Our guest is Chris Kennedy our beloved Owner and Publisher.  If you ever wanted to hear some history about CKP or want to know where the company is going this is your podcast.  This is a great episode and we go over the releases for the month of November.

This month we look at the 8 new releases coming from CKP in the month of October and we have a great interview with Paul Piatt about his new Abner Fortis ISMC book Fresh Fruit and Ammo.  

This month we talk about the September releases from CKP and have a great conversation with Jamie Ibson about his new series Myrmidons Inc.

This month we talk to Chris about the August releases.  We talk about the big CKP Factory get together and how you can attend.  We most importantly talk about DINLI.  David Halquist also spend time with us and tells us about his new release Cherubim.

This month we talk to Chris about the July releases at CKP.  We also have a conversation with author Alex Rath discussing his upcoming book Shedding the Past and new Salvage Title book.  

Chris also tells us about our new imprint CKPI. CKP goes international.

This month we have an AAR from Fantasci, changes at CKP, and June releases from Chris Kennedy.  We also have an in depth interview with Rob Howell the new head of New Mythology Press about his new book in the 4HU The Ravening of Wolves.

This month we talk with Chris about the May releases to the CKP book lineup.  We also have a wonderful interview with new CKP author John Siers about his new books in the Hitworld Series and his new Series Luna Free State.

This month we interview Chris Kennedy about the April releases of CKP and have an in depth interview with Kevin Ikenberry and his new book in the Murphy's Lawless Universe.

We discuss the March releases at CKP and have an in depth interview with pilot and author Kacey Ezell.

This month we talk about revamping the CKP website. We go over the publishing schedule for the month of February and we have a great interview with Tim C. Taylor about his new series The Chimera Company and the first book in the series The Fall of Rho-Torkis

Interview with William Alan Webb about his new novel The Trashman in the new series Hitworld and an interview with Chris Kennedy about the new releases and the new year at CKP

This month we discuss the December releases from CKP and have an in depth interview with Kevin Ikenberry, author of Dereliction of Duty. 

This month we discuss upcoming November releases of CKP and have a great conversation with new author Casey Moores about his first novel These Things We Do.

This month we discuss October's releases, the Publisher's party and the surprise news . . . the Salvage Title Universe is going to the movies.

This month I have a conversation with Chris Kennedy providing an overview of the September releases and we also have a great conversation with William Alan Webb author of High Mountain Hunters and new 4HU novel to be released on September 14.

Gurkas in Space need I say more.

This month we talk to publisher Chris Kennedy about the August releases, the month of Kennedy and the upcoming Dragon Awards. We also have a conversation with author Mark Wandrey one of the originators of the 4 Horsemen Universe.

With the upcoming release of Gale Force we find the universe shifting under the feet of the 4 Horsemen as humanity's friends may have ulterior motives  and our enemies could be the friends we really need. So we chat with the author to see if he will give us a peek into the future.  This is a must read for any 4 Horseman fan because after this book nothing will be the same.

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