Space Opera and Fantasy from Down Under - Mythmakers

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In today's podcast, Julia Golding is in conversation with Australian writer, Michelle Diener https://www.michellediener.com. Michelle tells her story of starting out as a historical novelist and now writing sci-fi and fantasy. They discuss her early influences and get some book recommendations and then go on to debate the place of music in our culture and the threat posed by AI. Michelle has some great tips for worldbuilding and other craft tips. Finally, they debate where in all the fantasy worlds is the best place to be a sentient droid. The answers should please some big fandoms! Visit http://oxfordcentreforfantasy.org for great gift items, event information, and sign up for our newsletter for super surprises!

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Mythmakers UAE Soham Manmohan and Sarah Decker Mythmakers UAE is the first Dungeons & Dragons podcast from Dubai, hosted by Dungeon Master, Soham Manmohan, and perpetual player, sometime DM, Sarah Decker. We explore the craft of role play, building homebrews, and drawing out character arcs, while sharing the joy of collaborative storytelling. From world-building tips to tales from our own tables, we connect with players from around the globe to show how dice, imagination, and community create unforgettable adventures.

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How long is this episode of Mythmakers?

This episode is 41 minutes long.

When was this Mythmakers episode published?

This episode was published on June 23, 2022.

What is this episode about?

In today's podcast, Julia Golding is in conversation with Australian writer, Michelle Diener https://www.michellediener.com. Michelle tells her story of starting out as a historical novelist and now writing sci-fi and fantasy. They discuss her early...

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