The Fantasy Inn Podcast

A podcast about fantasy, science fiction, and the broader speculative fiction industry. Episodes air twice a month and include discussions about trending topics in the industry; interviews with authors, editors, podcasters, and more; and the occasional raving about the books we love.

Past episodes and other articles can be found at thefantasyinn.com.


All Episodes

14: What Makes a Favorite?

To close out the year, the Fantasy Inn dives into what exactly makes a favorite book stand out among the many stories we read. Why do some books leave...

13: Timandra Whitecastle Interview

Travis interviews fantasy author Timandra Whitecastle about her new novel, Queens of the Wyrd. They talk about how to grow an audience as a self-published author, Norse mythology, and...

12: The Last Sun by K.D. Edwards

Kristen from the Superstardrifter blog joins Travis and Sara to squee about The Last Sun by K.D. Edwards. It’s a high-magic urban fantasy mystery taking place in New Atlantis,...

11: Orphan Black Interview

Travis interviews writers Heli Kennedy and Eugene (E.C. Myers) about their role in Orphan Black: The Next Chapter, a serialized science fiction story from Serial Box. Orphan Black: The...

10: Hugos & Other Awards

If you’re a fan of speculative fiction you might recognize certain awards like the Hugo, Nebula, or Locus. But how are winning books determined? And what other awards are...

9: Laura Hughes Interview

Travis interviews fantasy author Laura Hughes (aka Demi Harper) about her debut LitRPG novel, God of Gnomes. They talk about games, books, blogging, and their dark fantasy secrets. Read...

8: Reading Challenges

As if reading wasn’t chaotic enough, this week we talk about reading challenges. What are they, which ones do we participate in, and what books are we planning to...

7: Jonathan French Interview

Travis interviews fantasy author Jonathan French about his new book, The True Bastards. They take you behind the scenes on what it’s like to transition from self-publishing to traditional...

6: Books on a Budget

The Inn discusses how to read without completely breaking the bank. We cover libraries, audiobooks, secondhand stores and more, all with a global audience in mind. Music: Intro: “The...

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