Off the Shelf - Season 03 - Episode 05 - Nancy Holzer

In Episode 5, Kghia and Simeon interview author Nancy Holzner, who is the author of Deadtown and Hellforged, urban fantasies that feature the only professional demon slayer in Boston, Victory Vaughn.

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Off the Shelf - Season 03 - Episode 04 - Marjorie M. Liu

This week, Simeon and Kghia interview Marjorie M. Liu, author of both urban fantasy and comic books.  Marjorie talks about her past work as well as her newest Dirk & Steele novel, In the Dark of Dreams, which comes out this month. 

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Off the Shelf - Season 03 - Episode 03 - Samantha Thompson, Rhonda Trueman and Bill Sowers

Kghia and Simeon interview Samantha Thompson, Rhonda Trueman and Bill Sowers of the Community Virtual Library on Off the Shelf at 1 pm PDT on Sunday, October 17.

A Second Life resource since 2003, the Library has continued to evolve to meet the needs of the residents of Second Life. These virtual librarians talk about the rewards and the challenges of working in a digital environment.

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Off the Shelf - Season 03 - Episode 02 - Daniel Wallace

On today's show, Kghia and Simeon interview Daniel Wallace, the New York Times bestselling author of Star Wars: The New Essential Guide to Characters, as well as a dozen more books that explore the underpinnings of the STAR WARS™ universe, including Star Wars: The Essential Atlas and The Complete Star Wars Encyclopedia.

He is a regular contributor to Star Wars Insider magazine and assembled the questions used in the Star Wars Trivial Pursuit game. In addition to making many contributions to the galaxy far, far away, he has written for universes including Indiana Jones, Smallville, Supernatural, DC Comics, and Marvel Comics.

His newest project, THE JEDI PATH: A MANUAL FOR STUDENTS OF THE FORCE, marks the first time Lucasfilm™ has authorized a book that comes from INSIDE the STAR WARS galaxy. This is the “last surviving copy” of a famous Jedi textbook that was all but eliminated following the Clone Wars.

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Off the Shelf - Season 03 - Episode 01 - Adele Ward and Mike Fortune-Wood

We're back!  It's Season Three of "Off the Shelf"!

In our season-opener, Simeon Beresford and Kghia Gherardi interview Adele Ward and Mike Fortune-Wood, the forces behind Ward Wood Publishing.  Ward Wood's goal is "to provide innovative good reads of a high literary standard in a variety of forms while also encouraging aspiring authors to work towards publication."

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Off the Shelf - Season 02 - Episode 11 - Rae Lori

In Episode 11 of this second season, Kghia and Simeon interview author Rae Lori. Rae is a prolific writer in several genres. She has written books, novellas and short stories that run the gamut of science fiction, fantasy, short roman noir, romance and paranormal under various pen names. Her manuscript, Hotel Sunset, won an Honorable Mention award in the 73rd Annual Writer's Digest Writing Competition. Rae is also very active in Second Life, teaching writing classes at "The Written Word" and participating in roleplaying communities.

Our musical selection today is "Clockwork Dream" by the Deadly Nightshade Botanical Society, from their album "Clockwork Dreams".

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Off the Shelf - Season 02 - Episode 10 - Viv Trafalgar

In our 10th episode, Kghia and Simeon interview Viv Trafalgar, Second Life Steamlands resident.  Viv is involved in several virtual world projects, such as Rezzable's Heritage Key, the New Babbage Aether Salon and a Second Life clothing business, just to name a few!

Our music selection for today's show is "Something Doing" by Magnatune Artist Professor Armchair from his album "Too Much Mustard".

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Off the Shelf - Season 2, Episode 09 - Cassandra Curtis

On Episode 9, in this second season, of Off the Shelf, Simeon and Kghia speak to writer Cassandra Curtis, who focuses on paranormal and erotic fiction.  In addition to being a writer, Cassandra has been a journalist, fine artist, teacher, film critic and a buyer for a clothing and jewelry store.  Cassandra won the 2006 Amber Quill Press Heat Wave Contest with her novella, Cup of Fate. In 2007, she was a finalist in the EPPIES (EPIC Awards) with her novella I Put A Spell On You.

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Off the Shelf - Season 2, Episode 08 - Robert Vardeman

In Episode 8, Kghia and Simeon speak to venerable author Robert E. Vardeman.  Robert has over 200 published novels, with a focus in science fiction and fantasy.  He also has multiple series of westerns and brought Tom Swift back to life in the Third Series (1980-1984).  We hope you enjoy this excellent discussion about Robert's past and future in writing!

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Off the Shelf - Season 2, Episode 07 - Crap Mariner

On lucky episode number seven, Kghia interviews one of Second Life’s most iconic personalities — Crap Mariner. Podcaster, live music enthusiast, and author, Crap is one of the most recognized robots on the grid.  In spite of Crap's crappy internet connection, and multiple crashes during the live broadcast, Kghia speaks to him about his 100 word stories, Second Life musicians, Linden Lab and the kitchen sink.

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Off the Shelf - Season 2, Episode 06 - Mitch Wagner

On the sixth episode of Off the Shelf, Kghia interviews Mitch Wagner, actual life journalist.  In his spare time, he hosts one of Second Life's most popular podcasts, Copper Robot.  We hope you enjoy this unique conversation between podcasters!

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Off the Shelf - Season 2, Episode 05 - Mark Eller

In honor of "Horror Fest III: Tales of Terror", Simeon and Kghia talk with Mark Eller on this installment of "Off the Shelf".  Mark is an accomplished Author and Podcaster who is involved in a variety of projects.  You can learn more about Mark on his website at: http://www.markseller.com/ .  The featured song in this episode is "Wicked" by Scream Machine.

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Off the Shelf - Season 02 - Episode 04 - Peter May

On Episode 4 of the second season of "Off the Shelf", Simeon and Kghia speak to Peter May, author of The China Thrillers and The Enzo Files.  In addition to his award winning novels, Peter discusses his newest novel, Virtually Dead, which is set in Second Life.

To research his new novel, Peter created an avatar (Flick Faulds) in Second Life and spent a year running a detective agency in the virtual world. From his experiences, he has spun a tale tying real life, the metaverse, and murder together.

You can find more information about Peter May on his website. Flick Faulds also has a website with a sample chapters of the new novel.

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Off the Shelf - Season 2, Episode 03 - Sharon Lee and Steve Miller

This week, Simeon Beresford and Kghia Gherardi interview science fiction authors Sharon Lee and Steve Miller. Best known for their novels and short stories set in the Liaden Universe*, Sharon and Steve have been involved in most aspects of the industry, not just as authors but as publishers (both traditional and electronic), Bookshop owners and of course active members of the science fiction community. Their latest novel "Saltation" will be published In April by Baen Books.

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Off the Shelf - Season 2, Episode 02 - BookemJackson Streeter

On Episode 2 of "Off the Shelf", Simeon and Kghia interview actual world and Second Life bookseller BookemJackson Streeter.

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Off the Shelf - Season 2, Episode 01 - Vicki Pettersson

Radio Riel is pleased to welcome you to the second Season of its longest running podcast, "Off the Shelf", the podcast about books and the people who love them in Second Life!

Kghia Gherardi and Simeon Beresford return to interview dark urban fantasy author, Vicki Pettersson. Kghia discovered Vicki’s “The Signs of the Zodiac” series last summer, and both Kghia and Simeon were thrilled to talk with her. If you like Vegas, superheroes, comic books, or just a good read featuring good vs. evil, you will enjoy Vicki and her work.

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