S&L Podcast - #114 - World-builder porn

It's a fun show this time.  No, seriously, you should try to listen. We talk with Dave GrossLead Writer at Overhaul Games, and James L. Sutter a co-creator of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game and the Fiction Editor for Paizo Publishing. They share some great insights on the relationship of role-playing games to fantasy novels as well as just about the craft of writing itself. Also Veronica peer pressures Tom into drinking.



WHAT ARE WE DRINKING?
Tom: Racer 5 IPA 
Veronica: 2009 Pirie South Tasmania Pinot Noir
 
QUICK BURNS
How to Get Signed and Personalized Scalzi Books for the Holidays, 2012

Who would win in a fight between Tolkien characters and Game of Thrones characters? George R.R. Martin weighs in

Fake William Gibson novels, tweeted

Philip Pullman's Grimm's Fairytales 

BARE YOUR SWORD
Is this indicative of Tad Williams' work?
 
CALENDAR
 
INTERVIEW
Dave GrossLead Writer at Overhaul Games, developers of Baldur’s Gate: Enhanced Edition. and James L. Sutter a co-creator of the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game and the Fiction Editor for Paizo Publishing.

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S&L Podcast - #114 - World-builder porn

S&L November Book Club: 'The Dirty Streets of Heaven' Kick-Off

It's November, and while its not quite time for turkey, it is time for us to kick-off our book for the month, Tad Williams' The Dirty Streets of Heaven! Enjoy!

More about our November pick, The Dirty Streets of Heaven:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/13542846-the-dirty-streets-of-heaven

Discussion Threads:
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1061532-nanowrimo-2012
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1058463-cover-art-is-it-just-me

3D S&L Pub by Roel: https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-yzpUYg23bao/UH86Oifb0MI/AAAAAAAABSA/j-wE6G...

S&L Video - #14B - Cloud Atlas Wrap-Up & Your Feedback!

Before you head to the theatres to see the film adaptation of Mitchell's Cloud Atlas, join us in the space pub as we wrap-up our October pick and check in with everyone on GoodReads! 

More about our October pick, Cloud Atlas:
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49628.Cloud_Atlas

More on the Cloud Atlas film adaptation: 
http://www.cloudatlasmovie.com
http://www.facebook.com/cloudatlas
Trailer: http://youtu.be/ByehYal_cCs

Discussion Threads: 
http://www.goodreads.com/group/bookshelf/4170-the-sword-and-laser
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1036631-neurotagging
http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/983371-ai-taking-over-the-world

Orbital Resonance review by Aaron: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Rl3-u4VXSo