Ep 459 | Neuromancers, Floating Cities, D&D, and the Sanderson Iceberg

Drinking With Authors | Featuring J.R. Traas Guest: J.R. Trass speaks three languages (but can curse in a few more), has lived on three continents, and went to high school for only 14 days (in Hong Kong) Author of The Aelfraver Trilogy  Drink of Choice: Irish Cream Martini (Irish cream = whiskey, cream, vanilla; add to that vodka and ice; shake and strain into glass) J.R. Traas is an author, editor, and tutor who has published over twenty books, as well as various short stories and poems. In addition to reading, writing, and teaching, he thoroughly enjoys video games, anime, and tabletop roleplaying games. He draws inspiration from everything and everyone he encounters.  With nearly two decades of teaching experience, he has been privileged to instruct dozens upon dozens of young people in a plethora of subjects. Some of his students have won awards and scholarships for their writing. One of them calls him “Gandalf” — the highest compliment he has ever received. Tidewater Comic Con, Virginia Beach, May 16 and 17, 2026 He lives near Atlanta with his wife and their animal friends. Join Nick Savage, award-winning author and host of Drinking With Authors, for a fireside-style conversation with J.R. Traas  To keep up:  https://blankbooklibrary.com/  [email protected]  Facebook: @JulianRTraas  Instagram: @j.r.traas  Threads: @j.r.traas  BlueSky: @jrtraas Subscribe and join us live for a brilliant blend of drinks, banter, and darker discussions! www.4horsemenpublications.com 📱 Facebook: @drinkingwithauthors 📷 Instagram: @drinkingwithauthors 💫 Threads: @drinkingwithauthors 🌐 Bluesky: @drinkingwauthors.bsky.social 👯 TikTok: @drinkingwithauthors 📌 Pintererst:@drinkingwithauthorspodcast 🎥 YouTube: Drinking With Authors The Podcast🔊 Spotify: Drinking with Authors🛒 Amazon Music: Drinking-with-authors🍏 Apple Podcasts: drinking-with-authors 🎤 Amazon Podcasts: Drinking with Authors  #DrinkingWithAuthors #NickSavage #JRTraas #TheAelfraverTrilogy #Gamer #Polyglot #TidewaterComicCon #Podcast #AuthorInterview  About Your Host – Nick Savage Nick Savage is an award-winning and best-selling author of Modern Romance and Contemporary Fantasy. As the newest host of Drinking With Authors, he brings humor, curiosity, and a love of storytelling to each episode. Author of: The Fairlane Series & The West Haven Undead Series Website: www.theauthornicksavage.com Follow: @theauthornicksavage 📱 Facebook: @theauthornicksavage  📷 Instagram: @theauthornicksavage 💫 Threads: @theauthornicksavbge 🌐 Bluesky: @thenicksavage.bsky.social 👯 TikTok: @theauthornicksavage 🎥 YouTube: @theauthorNickSavage2 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/drinking-with-authors/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy