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Guest on…Dragon Con Urban Fantasy: A Reginald the Vampire Fan Discussion Panel

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I had a great time being a panelist on another Dragon Con Urban Fantasy panel! This time, we talked about the SyFy series Reginald the Vampire. I regret not watching this series sooner…it was soooo good!

We discussed both seasons of the show, shared our favorite characters, speculated on what we would’ve liked to see in a potential third season, explored the differences from the books, and more.

Guest on… Dragon Con Urban Fantasy

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I had the honor to be interviewed on the Dragon Con Urban Fantasy YouTube channel! I talk about the upcoming anthologies and lots of other fun projects.

Enchanted Tales & Twisted Lore: Fairy Tales, Folklore, and Fables Reimagined – Volume 1 https://books2read.com/enchantedtales

Once Upon a Twisted Time: Fairy Tales, Folklore, and Fables Reimagined – Volume 2 https://books2read.com/atwistedtime

GenreTalk – Cobra Kai Never Dies… But Does It Entertain?

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Join us for another GenreTalk as we review the first 10 episodes of Cobra Kai Season 6, right before the final episodes air on Netflix. We start with a spoiler-free review before diving into detailed spoilers and giving our final ratings. We talk about the show’s evolution from a YouTube Red original to a Netflix hit, its character arcs, drama, and martial arts action. We also compare it to other revivals like the new Star Wars trilogy and Star Trek: Picard, and give our thoughts on the series as a whole.

Guest on… FreeWheeling Friday!

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I had the pleasure of being a guest on a brand new YouTube show, at least for me, FreeWheeling Fridays! Thanks Ryan for having me on the show. We discuss my career as an author and filmmaker.

I talk about our new anthologies:

Enchanted Tales & Twisted Lore: Fairy Tales, Folklore, and Fables Reimagined – Volume 1 https://books2read.com/enchantedtales

Once Upon a Twisted Time: Fairy Tales, Folklore, and Fables Reimagined – Volume 2 https://books2read.com/atwistedtime

We also chat pop culture and more!

GenreTainment – Monster Expert Dr. Emily Zarka

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Join Marx and Julie on GenreTainment for a fun discussion about monsters, folklore, and horror with Dr. Emily Zarka, also known as Dr. Z! With a PhD in literature and a specialty in gothic and horror studies, Dr. Zarka shares her expertise and passion for all things monstrous, including her acclaimed PBS Digital Studios series, Monstrum.

In this episode, we’ll uncover the creative process behind Monstrum, explore the cultural significance of monsters, and learn about emerging trends in digital folklore. From classic myths to modern fears, Dr. Z provides expert insights into why monsters captivate us and what they reveal about humanity. Plus, she offers valuable advice for aspiring YouTubers and creators!

GenreTainment is where Marx & Julie talk about what is happening in the world of books, film, TV, web series, and games. We give you interviews with writers, game designers, directors, producers and actors in both independent and not-so-independent creations.

Links:

• Storied: https://www.youtube.com/@pbsstoried
• Dr. Emily Zarka’s website: https://www.dremilyzarka.com
• Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cabbitcrossing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Dragons of a Different Tail: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://books2read.com/dragonstail⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• Tales of Monstrosity: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://books2read.com/talesofmonstrosity⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠GenreTainment on Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.facebook.com/genretainment)
• Marx on Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@MrMarx⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://x.com/MrMarx)
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠McCardy Music⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmByV3iAOxwSQeiqQC4O5rg/featured)

Art of the Game – How to Handle Player Character Deaths as a Game Master

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In this episode of Art of the Game, the three Game Masters tackle a pivotal topic: Dungeon Masters balancing danger and drama in tabletop RPGs, whether it’s D&D, DC20, Daggerheart, Powered by the Apocalypse, BRP, Mythras, or anything else. They explore the art of managing player character deaths, from philosophical considerations to practical strategies, and discuss how to challenge players effectively without derailing the story. Learn about approaches to raising stakes, implementing homebrew rules, and maintaining narrative tension across different game systems—all while keeping the experience exciting and rewarding for your players.