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Derrick Hall & Xtina
Hello, and Welcome to the What If: South is Up? Podcast where we invite you along with us as we learn to wing it like an author. We are Derrick Hall and Xtina - Two new-to-the-game fantasy authors taking our first steps into the great unknown of creating worlds from scratch.Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.Uniquely Xtina is an assemblage artist and aspiring author currently writing her first novel (which shall remain nameless) and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
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Derrick's newnovel, The Heart of Death, is now available for preorder and will be released on 12/12/25
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Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, which includes The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Nambra, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found as @DHallAuthor (@Author_Derrick_Hall on IG and Threads) just about anywhere.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author, currently writing her first novel, and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com or @UniquelyXtina on most social media platforms.
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Derrick's new novella is ready for you!! Nambra is available now!
Find all of Derrick's books HERE
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, which includes The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Nambra, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found as @DHallAuthor (@Author_Derrick_Hall on IG and Threads) just about anywhere.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author, currently writing her first novel, and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com or @UniquelyXtina on most social media platforms.
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What if consciousness could travel faster than light, but the body couldn't?
Derrick's new novella is ready for you!! Nambra is available now!
Find all of Derrick's books HERE
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, which includes The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Nambra, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found as @DHallAuthor (@Author_Derrick_Hall on IG and Threads) just about anywhere.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author, currently writing her first novel, and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com or @UniquelyXtina on most social media platforms.
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What if the dead walked the earth for one day every hundred years?
Derrick's new novella is ready for you!! Nambra is available now!
Find all of Derrick's books HERE
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, which includes The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Nambra, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found as @DHallAuthor (@Author_Derrick_Hall on IG and Threads) just about anywhere.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author, currently writing her first novel, and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com or @UniquelyXtina on most social media platforms.
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What if books had a shelf life and gradually faded away?
Derrick's new novella is ready for you!! Nambra is available now, and you can get The Trials of Tiarsus, Qetran Odyssey, or Ten Levels Down for just $0.99 through 9.1.2025! Find all of Derrick's books HERE
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, which includes The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found as @DHallAuthor (@Author_Derrick_Hall on IG and Threads) just about anywhere.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author, currently writing her first novel, and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com or @UniquelyXtina on most social media platforms.
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What if plants were sentient and had rights?
Derrick's new novella is ready for you!! Nambra is available now, and you can get The Trials of Tiarsus, Qetran Odyssey, or Ten Levels Down for just $0.99 through 9.1.2025! Find all of Derrick's books HERE
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, which includes The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found as @DHallAuthor (@Author_Derrick_Hall on IG and Threads) just about anywhere.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author, currently writing her first novel, and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com or @UniquelyXtina on most social media platforms.
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This week, we are joined by award-winning author Cindy L. Sell to talk about her second novel, Embers Rising, and a foray into the spicy with Tales from Dessos.
Cindy is a fantastic author and friend of the podcast, having appeared on several episodes in the past. Her debut novel, Remnants of a Scarlet Flamewill be $0.99 beginning 8/5/25. She can be found at www.TheLastDraegion.com.
- Derrick has a new novella ready for preorder! Nambra releases on August 1st, 2025!
- His other books - The Trials of Tiarsus, Ten Levels Down, and book one of Crimson Prophecy, Qetran Odyssey, will all be available for $0.99 beginning 8/1/25 for a limited time.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, which includes The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found as @DHallAuthor just about anywhere.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel, 'Cogs & Claws', and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com or @UniquelyXtina on most socials.
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What if magical islands appeared in conjunction with celestial events?
Derrick has a new novella ready for preorder! Nambra releases on August 1st, 2025!
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, which includes The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found as @DHallAuthor just about anywhere.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel, 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com or @UniquelyXtina on most socials.
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What if people could change into animals, but only the mundane ones? This is our question of the week.
Derrick has a new novella ready for preorder! Nambra releases on August 1st, 2025!
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, which includes The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website, www.DerrickHallAuthor.com or @DHallAuthor just about anywhere.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel, 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com or @UniquelyXtina on most socials.
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What if stories were used as currency? This is our question of the week, as we also discuss pushing through writer's block and creatively named foods.
Derrick's new series of writing guidesis here! Ebooks are available now, and paperbacks are available via Amazon!
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, which includes The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website, www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel, 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
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What if dreams were the only way to remember? It's not good, but we talk about it anyway.
Derrick's new series of writing guidesis here! Ebooks are available now, and paperbacks are available via Amazon!
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, which includes The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website, www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
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What if enchanted weapons had personalities and were sentient? We discuss that, imagine anime girls, and much more!
Derrick's new series of writing guidesis here! Ebooks are available now, and paperbacks are available via Amazon!
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, which includes The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website, www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
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What if the laws of reality were rewritten every decade? That is our question, along with a bad movie review and Derrick's most hated character.
Derrick's new series of writing guidesis here! Ebooks are available now, and paperbacks are available via Amazon!
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
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Editor's Note: Apologies for the delay between episodes. We are working to remedy the situation and return to our regular schedule, but for now, life has other plans. Until then, we will upload as often as possible.
What if water led to different dimensions? That is our question this week. We also discuss how different people build their worlds and bringing peace to chaos.
Derrick's new non-fiction books in The Writer's Workshop series, are here! Ebooks are available now, and paperbacks are available via Amazon! (Oh, and it is a series. Check out all of them here.) !
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
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What If shadows were sentient? That is our question, along with a crash course on organizing your world, and Derrick's fizzy pink cocktail.
Derrick's new non-fiction books, The Elements of Creation: World-Building for a Fantasy Setting & Unforgettable: Creating Characters that Live Beyond the Page, are here! Ebooks are available now, and a paperback is available via Amazon! (Oh, and it's the first in a series. Check out the others here.) Book 3 drops on 3/7!
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
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What If time worked differently in various regions, causing age regression and forgotten futures? That is our question, along with a crash course on Adulting and Xtina's new World Wiki!
Derrick's new non-fiction books, The Elements of Creation: World-Building for a Fantasy Setting & Unforgettable: Creating Characters that Live Beyond the Page, are here! Ebooks are available now, and a paperback is available via Amazon! (Oh, and it's the first in a series. Check out the others here.)
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
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What If cities were sentient and adapted to the needs of their inhabitants? That is our question, along with a crash course on Scotch tasting, Derrick's crazy voices, and an exciting announcement!
Derrick's new non-fiction book, The Elements of Creation: World-Building for a Fantasy Setting, is here! Ebooks are available now, and a paperback is available via Amazon! (Oh, and it's the first in a series. Check out the others here.)
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
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What If mythical creatures were real, but their appearance changed based on the beliefs of the people viewing them? That is our question, along with a lengthy aside on the importance of setting, Derrick's crazy voices, and an exciting announcement!
Derrick's new non-fiction book, The Elements of Creation: World-Building for a Fantasy Setting, is coming January 10, 2025. Preorders are available now, and a paperback will be available via Amazon on release day! (Oh, and it's the first in a series.)
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
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What is World Building? This week we take a slight detour and reorient the show toward world-building - What parts of writing do we consider world-building, and how do we implement them?
M.J. Lindsey is a published author of novellas, and shorts, and has just released her debut novel A Distortion of Fate. She can be found at threebugspublishing.com.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
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What if elemental beings controlled the elements? Also, Walruses (Walri?).
M.J. Lindsey is a published author of novellas, and shorts, and has just released her debut novel A Distortion of Fate. She can be found at threebugspublishing.com.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
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What if Sentient storms existed that could be harnessed and used? That is the question this week, along with a discussion of when to write that nagging scene.
Cindy L. Sell joins us this week to talk about her debut novel and writing process and play a quick game with us. She is a fantastic author and friend of the podcast having appeared on several episodes in the past. Her debut novel, Remnants of a Scarlet Flameis available now! She (and some free goodies) can be found at www.TheLastDraegion.com.
M.J. Lindsey is a published author of novellas, and shorts, and is planning to release Tapestry soon. She can be found at threebugspublishing.com and if you would like to ARC read her debut novel, you can sign up here.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
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What if people could explore hidden dimensions in art? That is the question this week, along with a ramble on POV and children's innermost thoughts.
Cindy L. Sell is a fantastic author and friend of the podcast having appeared on several episodes in the past. Her debut novel, Remnants of a Scarlet Flameis available now! She can be found at www.TheLastDraegion.com.
M.J. Lindsey is a published author of novellas, shorts, and is planning to release Tapestry in the near future. She can be found at threebugspublishing.com and if you would like to ARC read her debut novel, you can sign up here.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
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What if mundane natural phenomena were toxic? That is the question this week, along with a new addition to the team.
M.J. Lindsey is a published author of novellas, shorts, and is planning to release Tapestry in the near future. She can be found at threebugspublishing.com.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
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Due to life and the July 4th Holiday, we offer a well-preserved throwback rather than a fresh episode. Learn more about Derrick and Xtina as we interview each other and - as always - chase a few squirrels.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
What if the light of the stars held memories? That is the question this week, along with how writer's block can actually be productive and weird movies.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
What if Hercules appeared in your fantasy world? That is the question this week, along with Mark Twain, military history, and the importance of POV to a story.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
What if an underground city full of advanced technology were discovered? That is the question this week, along with info dumps, beer choices, and the finer points of whisky.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
What if the moon had a profound influence on magic? That is the question this week, along with color theory, problems inherent with translations, and creative Jenga.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
What a magical artifact appeared in our world that could change the nature of magic? That is the question this week, along with the nature of beer, and how we've been growing as writers.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
What if our characters found themselves in the Star Wars universe? This week, that is the question at hand as we discuss the expanded universe, the merits of alpha and beta readers, and interesting cans.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
This week we take our exercise in theoretical world-building to new heights by discussing the world surrounding Joss Whedon's Firefly, and what would happen if everyone's favorite tight-pantsed captain and crew couldn't lie.Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
What if a Jack the Ripper-style serial killer began plaguing our fictional worlds? That is the question this week as we ponder healthcare, un-healthcare, and the motives of serial killers.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
Derrick here - This episode was plagued with issues and the recording is cut a little bit short. I apologize for the issues and hope to have things back to normal next time. For now, thank you for your patience and thank you for listening.
This week we learn that technology isn't everything, that the world spins on, and that Derrick can apply Star Wars theory to anything as we discuss what would happen if our main characters fell off the face of the world.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
We journey across a sea of nightmares populated by fuzzy puppets as we cast our books with characters from the oft-beloved - or despised - muppet universe.
Joining us this week is fantasy author E. R. Donaldson. He talks about his work and the violence intrinsic to parenthood. He can be found at his website www.mythicnorthpress.com
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
This week we adventure into the bowels of the earth and talk about what our worlds would look like if our main characters and societies lived underground.
Last of the Breed - Louis L'amour - Highly recommended story of a Sioux/Cheyenne Cold War-era American fighter pilot shot down over Soviet Russia and his struggle to follow the ancient migration path of the Native Americans to get home. 10/10 - Derrick
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
A new year has begun, and we have not one, but two very special guests on this episode! Meg Lindsey returns to grace us with her presence, and Cindy L. Sell joins us for the very first time!
With our motley crew of authors assembled, we talk about media - books and movies - from 2023 that taught us something about writing.
Hooked: Write Fiction That Grabs Readers at Page One & Never Lets Them Go - Les Edgerton
How the King of Elfhame came to Hate Stories - Holly Black
Waybound - Will Wight
Story Genius: How to Use Brain Science to Go Beyond Outlining and Write a Riveting Novel (Before You Waste Three Years Writing 327 Pages That Go Nowhere) - Lisa Cron
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
This week, Derrick and Xtina discuss underground civilizations and confess their derivative work.
Derrick's Top Secret Project #1 has been revealed! Ten Levels Down is part of the 2023 Inkfort Press Publishing Derby. A list of this year's published titles can be found here. This sarcastic, nerdtastic, GameLIT novella can be found on Amazon or elsewhere!
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
This week, Derrick and Xtina are joined by author J.T. Chugg as they discuss the implications that their main character could be the villain.
J.T. Chugg's debut novel, The Song of the Forest, is scheduled for release on December 8th, and all the latest updates can be found on facebook!
Derrick's Top Secret Project #1 has been revealed! Ten Levels Down is part of the 2023 Inkfort Press Publishing Derby. A list of this year's published titles can be found here. This sarcastic, nerdtastic, GameLIT novella can be found on Amazon or elsewhere!
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
This week, Derrick and Xtina discuss dinosaurs and digress into a brief study of US geography.
Derrick's Top Secret Project #1 has been revealed! Ten Levels Down is part of the 2023 Inkfort Press Publishing Derby. A list of this year's published titles can be found here. This sarcastic, nerdtastic, GameLIT novella can be found on Amazon or elsewhere!
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
This week, Derrick and Xtina take on the question of how the death of a close friend would affect their main characters.
We are also hosting a giveaway!
For a chance at your very own set of dice and some other goodies, visit our Facebook Page, leave a like or follow, and comment on the first pinned post before October 31st, letting us know what your favorite episode so far has been and why! A winner will be chosen from the qualified entrants and announced on November 8th!
Derrick's Top Secret Project #1 has been revealed! Ten Levels Down is part of the 2023 Inkfort Press Publishing Derby. A list of this year's published titles can be found here. This sarcastic, nerdtastic, GameLIT novella can be found on Amazon or elsewhere!
Meg Lindsey's new book, The Unfortunate Legacy of Mr. Hyde is available on Amazon.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
This week, Derrick and Xtina take on the question of whether astrology would change our worlds.
We are also hosting a giveaway!
For a chance at your very own set of dice and some other goodies, visit our Facebook Page, leave a like or follow, and comment on the first pinned post before October 31st, letting us know what your favorite episode so far has been and why! A winner will be chosen from the qualified entrants and announced on November 8th!
Derrick's Top Secret Project #1 is part of the 2023 Inkfort Press Publishing Derby. A list of this year's published titles can be found here.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
This episode marks one year of the What If: South is Up? Podcast and to celebrate, we take a look at the questions from the last year and talk about some of the lessons we have learned.
We are also hosting a giveaway!
For a chance at your very own set of dice and some other goodies, visit our Facebook Page, leave a like or follow, and comment on the first pinned post letting us know what your favorite episode so far has been and why! A winner will be chosen from the qualified entrants and announced on November 8th!
Derrick's Top Secret Project #1 is part of the 2023 Inkfort Press Publishing Derby. A list of this year's published titles can be found here.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
"What we have here...."
We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick doesn't like his new job, and Xtina reflects on...something.
In our game of What if? we ask 'What if suddenly no one could speak?"--a question that has us at a loss for words.
Derrick's Top Secret Project #1 is part of the 2023 Inkfort Press Publishing Derby. A list of this year's published titles can be found here.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
...or not.
We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick describes a character describing herself (very meta), and Xtina shows her worth.
In our game of What if? we ask 'What if there were mass transit?"--a question that has us discussing the reasons behind having mass transit at all, and talking about Avatar: The Last Airbender.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
...And not a drop to drink.
We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick has regrets, and Xtina reaches the peak of description.
In our game of What if? we ask 'What if there were a catastrophic earthquake or flood?"--a question that almost got skipped until we managed to find words.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
Apologies in advance, dear listener, for the quality of the audio in this episode. Injuries were sustained, crutches were required, and equipment was forgotten at the bottom of the stairs. Things should return to normal next episode. - The Editor.
Seriously, how would you enforce that?
We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick describes someone, and Xtina has 35% of a moment.
In our game of What if? we ask 'What if music was banned?"--a question which spins off into descriptions of food. Somehow.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
We're not saying it's aliens, but...
We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick gets defines capitalism, and Xtina cheats.
In our game of What if? we ask 'What if aliens landed in your main character's yard?"--a question which spins off into outer space.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Claws' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
Let's talk about the froze and cons.
We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick gets weird, and Xtina describes some stuff.
In our game of What if? we ask 'What if there were no season?"--a question which leads us to discuss turnip prices and, as always, make bad Star Wars jokes.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Arrows' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
I'm a god, looky what I can do!
We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick chewed on this for a while, and Xtina introduces her Gandalf.
In our game of What if? we ask 'What if a stranger appeared in your world claiming to be a god?"--a question which leads us to discuss personal bias in fiction and, once again, Star Wars.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival (Available May 25th!). He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and aspiring author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Arrows' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
Don't laugh. Unless you're as immature as we are.
We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick didn't ask, and it's curtains for Xtina.
In our game of What if? we ask a question inspired by Will Wight's Cradle series of fantasy books - 'What if your main character learned that their world was an experiment slated for destruction?"
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival (Available May 25th!). He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and aspiring author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Arrows' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
Editor's Note: We at What If: South is Up? would like to apologize in advance for the abrupt ending to this episode. The technomancers were not on our side this week, and we had some difficulties that ended our recording prematurely. Thank you for understanding.
It's creamy, yet boring.
We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick shops for pants, and Xtina has layers.
In our game of What if? we ask the question 'What if plants could communicate?" and struggle with technology.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival (Available May 25th!). He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and aspiring author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Arrows' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
In honor of the release of Derrick's newest book, we have for you today a sneak peek of Qetran Revival read by the author.
We hope you enjoy listening to chapter 4, What is Past, and if you would like to pick up a copy of the book it is available in multiple formats here. To see all of Derrick's books set in the world of Qetra, the Crimson Prophecy series, including two companion novellas, is listed here.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Dr. Pepper slushies (adult style), The Terminator, Star Wars, and so much more.
We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick stops to smell the roses, and Xtina has created a snob.
In our game of What if? we ask the question 'What if a major leader in your world were assassinated or killed?" and proceed to discuss everything but.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival (Available May 25th!). He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and aspiring author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Arrows' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
Hello, and Welcome to the What If: South is Up? The podcast where we invite you along with us as we learn to wing it like an author. We are Derrick Hall and C. X. Lefebvre - Two new-to-the-game fantasy authors taking our first steps into the great unknown of creating worlds from scratch.
In place of our usual game of What if? we choose instead to delve into the world of critique groups. Are they worth the effort, and do you really need one?
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus (Available now!) and Qetran Odyssey (Available Now!). He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Arrows' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
Spoiler Warning for The Mandalorian [S03 - E07] Minor spoilers pertaining to actor cameos.
This week we drink a little too much (again), fumble around right from the beginning, and get a little political.
We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick insults the wrong person, and Xtina has questions about ghosts.
In our game of What if? we ask the question 'What if there was an outbreak of infectious disease?" and proceed to discuss fantasy medical infrastructure.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus (Available now!) and Qetran Odyssey (Available Now!). He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and aspiring author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Arrows' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
This week we chat with author E.G. Creel on the fickle reality of writing.
We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick describes speaks on the nature of grief, Eva has murderous chocolate, and Xtina needs to stay warm.
In our game of What if? we ask the question 'What if people could speak to any dead person they choose?' and end up with more books to write.
A storyteller at heart, E.G. Creel is a dark fantasy author who has also written several children's books. Her work can be found on Amazon, and her social links can be found on Link Tree.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus (Available now!) Berylis (Now Available!)and Qetran Odyssey (Available Now!). He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and aspiring author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Arrows' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
Due to some poorly-timed illness among our staff, there will be no regular episode this week, but rather than leave you out to dry, we would like to offer you an excerpt from Derrick Hall's upcoming novella Berylis, which is set to release on April 10th.
Berylis is a short but dense story that was inspired by a single line in Qetran Revival and centers around the exploits of Berylis some twenty-plus years before the events of Qetran Odyssey. There are other familiar faces along as well, so don't forget to watch for them as you read!
Preorders are open now for Berylis and for Qetran Revival, and all of Derrick's books can be found on Amazon.com
Additionally, autographed copies of The Trials of Tiarsus and Qetran Odyssey can be purchased on his website.
This week we drink a little too much and change the rules.
We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written, but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick describes minor nobility, and Xtina is on fire.
In our game of What if? we ask two questions 'What if men were not allowed to choose who they marry?' (until it backfires) and "What if your main population was not from this world?".
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus (Available now!) and Qetran Odyssey (Available Now!). He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and aspiring author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Arrows' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
This week we drink french toast and mankinis, talk about art and--as always--digress.
We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written, but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick has to wait, and Xtina deals with mornings.
In our game of What if? we ask 'What if the arts were just as important to the economy as any other craft?' only to end up talking about whale balls and t-shirts.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus (Available now!) and Qetran Odyssey (Available Now!). He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and aspiring author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Arrows' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
Meg Lindsey, author of the tarot-inspired science fantasy novella Six of Cups, reads her submission to our Continental Drift flash fiction contest.
**On December 7th, 2022, in Episode 5: Continental Drift, we discussed the idea of the continents or other inhabited landmasses being atop the backs of giant creatures.
This concept is creatively fascinating to us, so we decided to issue a call for flash fiction submissions centered on the theme of Continental Drift.
This has been a common theme in the folklore of several cultures and pop culture with the idea being used in Nickelodeon’s Avatar the Last Airbender*, its sequel series* The Legend of Korra*, and more recently, Disney’s* Strange World****.
Today, I would like to invite you to join me as the first of two winners, Meg Lindsey, joins me to read her submission The Beasts of Kepa'nua and I hope that you enjoy it as much as we did.
We would like to thank Meg Lindsey once again for her wonderful submission.
If you would like to learn more about Meg and her work, she is featured in Episode 10: Paper Dragons*, and more information, including social network links, can be found on her website,* www.meglindseywrites.com**.
This week we welcome a friend of the podcast! Meg Lindsey is a sci-fi, fantasy, and occasional comedy writer. We speak briefly on her upcoming release, touch on her novella, and talk beer.
Meg was also selected as a winner of our Continental Drift flash fiction contest. Her winning entry is featured in the accompanying bonus episode which can be found here.
We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written, but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick talks of executions, Xtina builds a world in one line, and Meg says it like it is.
In our game of What if? we ask 'What if all books simultaneously and mysteriously disappeared?' and digress mightily.
Meg Lindsey can be found at www.MegLindseyWrites.com and her tarot-inspired novella, Six of Cups is available on Amazon.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus (Available now!) and Qetran Odyssey (Available Now!). He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and aspiring author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Arrows' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
Hello, and Welcome to the What If: South is Up? The podcast where we invite you along with us as we learn to wing it like an author. We are Derrick Hall and C. X. Lefebvre - Two new-to-the-game fantasy authors taking our first steps into the great unknown of creating worlds from scratch.
This week we welcome our first guest to the show! Joshua Silverman is a programmer by day and writer by night and is currently working on an epic fantasy novel inspired by Jewish folklore entitled The Grafter. Early in the show, we take time to get to know him, and his inspirations and learn a little about the project.
We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written, but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick explains words, Xtina hints at something big, and Joshua shares the opening line of his book.
In our game of What if? we ask 'What if dragons were the size of house cats and just as common?' and digress mightily.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus (Available now!) and Qetran Odyssey (Available Now!). He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and aspiring author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Arrows' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
Hello, and Welcome to the What If: South is Up? The podcast where we invite you along with us as we learn to wing it like an author. We are Derrick Hall and C. X. Lefebvre - Two new-to-the-game fantasy authors taking our first steps into the great unknown of creating worlds from scratch.
We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written, but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick chooses out-of-context humor, and Xtina's darling is officially declared dead.
In our game of What if? we ask 'What if there were no planets?' and take a crack at the flat earth theory.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus (Available now!) and Qetran Odyssey (Available Now!). He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and aspiring author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Arrows' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
Hello, and Welcome to the What If: South is Up? The podcast where we invite you along with us as we learn to wing it like an author. We are Derrick Hall and C. X. Lefebvre - Two new-to-the-game fantasy authors taking our first steps into the great unknown of creating worlds from scratch.
We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written, but are allowed no explanation or context. Is Derrick's playful YA fantasy actually darker than he thought? Maybe. Can Xtina's darling totally stall out the podcast due to inane laughter? Definitely.
In our game of What if? we ask 'What if modern or futuristic technologies were suddenly introduced to your world?' -- A scenario that quickly spins out of control.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus (Available now!) and Qetran Odyssey (Available Now!). He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and aspiring author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Arrows' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
Hello, and Welcome to the What If: South is Up? The podcast where we invite you along with us as we learn to wing it like an author. We are Derrick Hall and C. X. Lefebvre - Two new-to-the-game fantasy authors taking our first steps into the great unknown of creating worlds from scratch.
We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written, but are allowed no explanation or context.
In our game of What if? we ask 'What if magic suddenly appeared in a world without it?' -- A scenario that spawns talk of rabbits, supervillains, and religious cults.
Entries are still open for our flash fiction contest from the last episode. Write a piece of flash fiction (1000 words or less) related to the question What If the continents rode on the backs of giant creatures? and send it to us. We'll pick a winner from the submissions to invite on the show where you can read your submission and share your projects with the world and join us in playing What If?.
Email submissions to: whysouthisup@gmail.com
Our fellow author mentioned in this episode is Meg Lindsey - she can be found at www.meglindseywrites.com and her novelette Six of Cups is available through Amazon.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus (Available now!) and Qetran Odyssey (Available Now!). He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and aspiring author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Arrows' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
Hello, and Welcome to the What If: South is Up? The podcast where we invite you along with us as we learn to wing it like an author. We are Derrick Hall and C. X. Lefebvre - Two new-to-the-game fantasy authors taking our first steps into the great unknown of creating worlds from scratch.
We add a new segment this week entitled 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written, but are allowed no explanation or context.
In our game of What if? we ask 'What if the continents were actually the exposed backs of giant creatures?' -- A scenario that raises more questions than it answers.
Special for this episode, we are holding a flash fiction contest. Write a piece of flash fiction (1000 words or less) related to this week's What If? topic and send it to us. We'll pick a winner from the submissions to invite on the show where you can read your submission and share your projects with the world as well as join us in playing What If?.
Email submissions to: whysouthisup@gmail.com
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus (Available now!) and Qetran Odyssey (Available Now!). He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and aspiring author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Arrows' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
This week on What If: South is Up? we depart from tradition and forego the usual game of what if? in favor of a round of 20 questions.
That's right, Christina and Derrick interview each other, in an effort to help you, the listener, get to know a bit more about them and their work.
The book that Xtina mentions is Sidewinder by David Faux.
Derrick's full-length debut novel, Qetran Odyssey, is available now on Amazon!
Hello!
Thank you for joining me for this special bonus episode in which I, Derrick Hall, have the pleasure of reading an excerpt from my new book Qetran Odyssey - Crimson Prophecy Book I.
I'm excited to have finally made it to the much-anticipated launch of my first full-length novel, and in celebration of the day, have read a portion of the book for your listening pleasure.
Qetran Odyssey is finally here! This book has been nearly two years in the making, and I sincerely hope that you enjoy reading it as much as I have enjoyed creating it.
The book is available here in Kindle, Hardback, and Paperback editions and includes a custom map of the continent of Qetra, drawn by the author himself!
Thank you for listening, and What If: South is Up? will return to the usual format on November 23rd.
Hello, and Welcome to the What If: South is Up? The podcast where we invite you along with us as we learn to wing it like an author. We are Derrick Hall and Xtina Lefebvre - Two new-to-the-game fantasy authors taking our first steps into the great unknown of creating worlds from scratch.
This week, in our game of What if? we ask 'What if your dominant race was not at the top of the food chain?' -- A question that leads us deep into the cultural and economic impact of a new apex predator.
After that, we discuss our internet search history and all the odd -- and sometimes illegal -- things that writers occasionally have to look up.
The Ancient Library book-nook created by the YouTube channel Nerdforge can be found here.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus (Available now!) and Qetran Odyssey (Available November 10, 2022). He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and aspiring author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Arrows' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
Hello, and Welcome to the What If: South is Up? Podcast where we invite you along with us as we learn to wing it like an author. We are Derrick Hall and Xtina - Two new-to-the-game fantasy authors taking our first steps into the great unknown of creating worlds from scratch.
This week, in our game of What if? we ask 'What if anyone can learn to fly?' -- A question that nearly stumps our very own Xtina!
After that, we discuss our internet search history and all the odd -- and sometimes illegal -- things that writers occasionally have to look up.
For anyone interested, here is the cover for The Wings of a Falcon - the book Derrick nearly left to obscurity as a DNF and now holds as his favorite book of all time.
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Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus (Available now!) and Qetran Odyssey (Available November 10, 2022). He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Christina "Xtina" Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and aspiring author currently writing her first novel 'Cogs & Arrows' and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.
Hello, and Welcome to the What If: South is Up? Podcast where we invite you along with us as we learn to wing it like an author. We are Derrick Hall and Xtina - Two new-to-the-game fantasy authors taking our first steps into the great unknown of creating worlds from scratch.
This week, we take some time to help you get to know us by playing a game of What if? centering on the question 'What if your world had no form of currency?' -- A question that leads our discussion down many differing paths involving economics and what it really means to be a community.
After that, we discuss our internet search history and all the odd -- and sometimes illegal -- things that writers sometimes have to look up.
Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus (Available now!) and Qetran Odyssey (Available November 10, 2022). He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.
Uniquely Xtina is an assemblage artist and aspiring author currently writing her first novel (which shall remain nameless) and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.