Pete Kramer's Latest Novel Is Equal Parts Magic and Horror | The Dream Factory episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 8, 2026 · 12 MIN

Pete Kramer's Latest Novel Is Equal Parts Magic and Horror | The Dream Factory

from Fantasy for the Ages · host Jim Scriven

What happens when you mix the magic of Disneyland, the whimsy of classic cartoon characters, the wonder of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, the absurd fun of Space Jam, and then add science fiction, horror, mystery, and a healthy dose of indie creativity?You get The Dream Factory by Pete Kramer.In this spoiler-lite review, I share why Pete Kramer continues to impress me as one of today’s most creative indie authors, why I flew through this novel in just over a day, who I think will absolutely love this story, and who may want to steer clear. If you’re looking for imaginative genre-bending fiction that’s equal parts nostalgic, mysterious, creepy, and wildly inventive, this may be exactly the book you’ve been waiting for.In this video:* A spoiler-lite overview of The Dream Factory* Why I picked up Pete Kramer’s newest novel* Nine reasons you may love this book* Three reasons it may not be for you* My final thoughts and rating of this unforgettable reading experienceHave you read The Dream Factory? I’d love to hear your thoughts—but please keep the comments spoiler-free so everyone can enjoy discovering the story for themselves!If you enjoy fantasy, science fiction, horror, book reviews, author spotlights, and discovering outstanding indie fiction, be sure to subscribe to Fantasy for the Ages for multiple new videos every week.👍 Like the video if you enjoyed it.💬 Leave a comment with your thoughts.🔔 Subscribe so you never miss a future review!Thank you, as always, to our amazing Patreon supporters for helping make Fantasy for the Ages possible!: patreon.com/FantasyForTheAges#KateDaniels #IlonaAndrews #MagicBites #UrbanFantasy #FantasyBooks #BookReview #FantasyForTheAges #BookTube #FantasySeries #SpoilerFreeReviewWant to purchase books/media mentioned in this episode?The Dream Factory: https://t.ly/VZVKAHere’s Jim’s Reviews of Pete Kramer’s First Two Books:Chesapeake Bay Monsters: https://youtu.be/cex-kZd7SnAThe Skyman’s Legacy: https://youtu.be/2Zohgo8m5nk Ways to connect with us:Follow Jim/Father on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/13848336-jim-scriven Join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/jMWyVJ6qKk Follow us on "X": @Fantasy4theAges Follow us on Blue Sky: @fantasy4theages.bsky.socialFollow us on Instagram: fantasy_for_the_ages Follow us on Mastodon: @[email protected] Email us: [email protected] Check out our merch: https://www.newcreationsbyjen.com/collections/fantasyfortheagesJim’s Microphone: Blue Yeti https://tinyurl.com/3shpvhb4 Jim’s Camera: Razer Kito Pro https://tinyurl.com/c873tc2n 0:00 - Opening1:43 - Book Details2:26 - Why Jim Read This3:58 - Spoiler-Lite Summary5:38 - Nine Reasons This Book May Be Just Your Thing8:39 - Three Reasons You May Not Enjoy This9:34 - Jim’s Final Thoughts12:20 - Closing & Wrap-Up————————————————————————————Music and video elements licensed under Envato Elements:https://elements.envato.com/

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Jul 8, 2026

Embed this episode

NOW PLAYING

Pete Kramer's Latest Novel Is Equal Parts Magic and Horror | The Dream Factory

0:00 12:59

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Fantasy for the Ages?

This episode is 12 minutes long.

When was this Fantasy for the Ages episode published?

This episode was published on July 8, 2026.

Can I download this Fantasy for the Ages episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!