Chris A. Jackson Interview 2026 Return

Fantasy author Chris A. Jackson returns to Epic Realms to discuss his newest Pathfinder novel, Operation Hellmouth, the revival of the Pathfinder Tales series, and his long history writing fantasy, nautical adventures, and tie-in fiction. Chris and Nick dive into the creative process behind the new novel, including writing Valeros, revisiting beloved pirate characters, crafting infernal battles, and balancing action, humor, and emotional storytelling. Chris also shares behind-the-scenes insight into working with Paizo, writing for shared worlds like Shadowrun and Arkham Horror, and collaborating within long-running projects like Tales of Basil & Mobius. The episode also explores Chris’ real-life sailing adventures across the Caribbean, memorable experiences in Belize, gaming, publishing, fantasy worldbuilding, and several upcoming projects currently in development. Filled with laughs, storytelling insight, and plenty of behind-the-scenes discussion, this is a fantastic episode for fantasy readers, tabletop RPG fans, Pathfinder enthusiasts, and aspiring writers alike. Check out Jaxbooks.com His Books on Amazon - https://amzn.to/4wp1kjo