Off the Shelf
By Gabrielle Riel
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Podcast Description
Kghia Gherardi and Simeon Beresford interview literary stars in the virtual world of Second Life
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Off the Shelf - Season 04 - Episode 07 - Teresa Edgerton | In the final episode of 2011, Simeon and Kghia speak to author Teresa Edgerton. Teresa has written eleven books and nine short stories in the high fantasy and/or steampunk genres. Si and K also take the opportunity to review and discuss the many guests wi | 1/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Off the Shelf - Season 04 - Episode 06 - Kathryn Rusch | Kathryn Rusch visits with Kghia and Simeon in Episode 6 of this season's Off the Shelf. Kathryn is an award-winning writer of multiple genres. In addition to writing, she has also served as an editor and a publisher, and is the only person in the history | 12/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Off the Shelf - Season 04 - Episode 05 - RJ Sawyer | In episode 5 of this season of Off the Shelf, Simeon and Kghia had the great pleasure of speaking with Science Fiction Writer Robert J. Sawyer. Robert has the distinct honor of having won all three of the world's top science-fiction awards for Best Novel | 11/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Off the Shelf - Season 04 - Episode 04 - Barbara Hambly | This week Kghia and Simeon have the pleasure of interviewing Barbara Hambly, the award-winning author and screenwriter. Barbara has written within many genres, including science fiction, historical fiction, mystery and fantasy. You can listen to Off | 11/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Off the Shelf - Season 04 - Episode 03 - LC Tyler | In Episode 3 of Off the Shelf, Simeon and Kghia speak with LC Tyler, British writer of comic crime fiction. They discuss his Elsie and Ethelred mystery series, two of which were nominated for Edgar awards. You can listen to Off the Shelf via any of the fo | 10/16/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Off the Shelf - Season 04 - Episode 02 - Geraldine Evans | In the second episode of the season for Off the Shelf, Simeon and Kghia speak with British crime novelist Geraldine Evans. Geraldine, the author of the Rafferty & Llewellyn series, has embraced the publishing opportunity of eBooks and discusses that i | 10/2/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Off the Shelf - Season 04 - Episode 01 - Seanan McGuire | Welcome to Season 4 of Off the Shelf! This season brings some changes that we hope you will like as we strive to improve Off the Shelf for your enjoyment. Simeon and Kghia kick off the season with an interview with Seanan McGuire, the author of the Octobe | 9/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Off the Shelf - Season 03 - Episode 11 - Jane Nissen | Summer is coming and that means that Off the Shelf will be on hiatus until the Fall after this episode. Simeon and Kghia wrap up the season in grand fashion with a wonderful interview with Jane Nissen. The books we read as children…and those that were r | 5/26/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Off the Shelf - Season 03 - Episode 10 - Mike Stackpole | Michael A. Stackpole has conquered galaxies both near and far, writing such notable books as I, Jedi; Talion: Revenant, and the Battletech novel Assumption of Risk. One of Mike’s latest works, In Hero Years…I’m Dead, plays with genres with entertain | 5/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Off the Shelf - Season 03 - Episode 09 - MK Hobson | In the 9th episode for this season of Off the Shelf, Kghia and Simeon will interview fantasy author, MK Hobson. Her "bustlepunk" novels include The Native Star and the about-to-be-released The Hidden Goddess. Curious about what bustlepunk is? K and Si are | 4/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Off the Shelf - Season 03 - Episode 06 - Donna Fletcher Crow | In this episode of Off the Shelf, Kghia and Simeon speak to Donna Fletcher Crow, author of many series' of books, including: the historic mystery series The Monastery Murders, The Cambridge Chronicles, Daughters of Courage, and the Lord Danvers Mysteries. | 3/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Off the Shelf - Season 03 - Episode 08 - Gail Carriger | In Episode 8, Kghia and Simeon interview Gail Carriger, the author of Soulless, Changeless, and Blameless. Gail combines urban fantasy, or rather urbane fantasy, with Steampunk and a generous dose of humor to create the world of The Parasol Protectorate. | 3/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Off the Shelf - Season 03 - Episode 07 - Janny Wurts | This week Kghia and Simeon speak with Janny Wurts, author of The War of Light and Shadow series, The Cycle of Fire Trilogy, and co-author with Raymond E. Fiest of The Empire Trilogy. Wurts has written more than twenty novels, using fantasy backdrops to ex | 2/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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. You can listen to Off the Shelf via any of the followin | 12/5/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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. You can l | 11/7/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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 t | 10/17/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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 Sta | 10/10/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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 rea | 9/19/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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 pa | 6/6/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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, jus | 5/23/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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 | 5/9/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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 T | 4/25/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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 co | 4/11/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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! | 3/28/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
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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 | 3/14/10 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 25 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Great Podcast for SL'ers, writers, and readers alike!
Whether you are on Second Life, wanting to join, or just like podcasts about books and writing, Off the Shelf is an excellent show to listen to. Each guest has a very different take and is interesting to hear. Once you listen, you'll want to join and be a part of Sim & K's Bookstacks group on Second Life. ~Emerian Rich (SL: Emz Mazie)
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