Looking for creatives to come on our podcast to talk about their journey to becoming a creator. Episodes are about 1/2 hour. Reply if interested. Cosplayers, fabricators, artists, con organizers, etc wanted

P.A Cornell stopped by to catch us up on what’s happened since she was on our show in February of 2023. She is an award-winning, Chilean-Canadian, speculative fiction author. Her latest novella SHOESHINE BOY & CIGARETTE GIRL is now out. @cornellwriter.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xm0h...

Looking for creatives to be on our podcast The Halfling and The Spaceman. Cosplayers, fabricators. Artists, comic artists, etc. Message here if interested!

New business cards for The Halfling’s Book Nook!

We met A.M. Giddings at Ret-Con. You should too, and buy books! www.youtube.com/shorts/QtZ_L...

Had a great conversation with G. Scott Huggins. He is the author of several short stories in various sci/fi and fantasy anthologies, as well as several books of his own. His latest book Through the Spyglass Darkly is the first of The Adventures of Jehanne Dark. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ziq...

We’re at Ret-Con! Come join us!

@servantand.bsky.social We will be at Ret-con. We don’t have a panel until 6 this evening, but a good deal of free time Saturday. Maybe we could do a catching up with you episode. We’ll be around with gear tomorrow and Sunday

The Spaceman catches up with Avery Wild, the organizer and convention chair for Ret-Con. Re-Con will be held this weekend from March 6th-8th. We'll be there! www.youtube.com/watch?v=50Mp... @retconnc.bsky.social

We were joined by author James Young. He and his wife are friends of the show and were first on our show in January 2023. He’s an alternate history writer and stopped by to catch us up on what’s new with him. He talked about a new anthology, among other things. www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VAb...

We were happy to have guest Stanley Wheeler. Stanley is the author of several self-published books spanning many genres. His most recent book, Accidental Pirates,was released in November of 2025. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4Bd...

We got to chat with Alexander Verbeek-van den Toren! Alexander is an author who writes and reads in English and Dutch. In the English language, his debut novel, Corruption was released January 13, 2026! www.youtube.com/watch?v=KcO8... @spacewizardxci.bsky.social

The Spaceman chatted with and got to know a little about Bob Brinkman! Bob is a role-playing game designer and freelance author for Goodman Games, Shields of Faith Games, among others. www.youtube.com/watch?v=uqIL... Bob Brinkman @goodman games

The Halfling and The Spaceman have cancelled their appearance at MystiCon this weekend. The winter weather has turned into more of an ice event in our area. As much as we love MystiCon and were really looking forward to it, we just can't chance it. Y'all be safe!

A little late posting, but definitely worth the wait! We were excited to talk with Griffin Barber. Griffin has written stories across the SF&F field. He’s now producer of the Baen Hour podcast and editor of Baen Books! www.youtube.com/watch?v=igoA... @baenbooks.bsky.social

After our winter break, we’re excited to announce season 8 of The Halfling and The Spaceman podcast! Our first episode is with Griffin Barber of Baen Books! Check it out this coming Sunday!

We had the great opportunity to talk with E. J. Isaacs. E.J. is a tea vendor-turned writer. His first novel, A New Beginning - Book 1 of the Unforgiving Stars, is a military space opera, released in October of 2025. www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5yR... @ej-isaacs.bsky.social Happy Holidays!

Finished our final podcast for the year yesterday on a high note! We talked with Griffin Barber of Baen Books. It might not be up until after Christmas but it’s a good one!

Marisa Wolf is the author of books, collaborations, and short stories in anthologies. She’s written the gambit of sci/fi and fantasy. Her latest book, A Plague of Magic, was released in September of 2025! www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Eq4... @marisawolf.bsky.social

A new author intro from Multiverse is up at The Halfling's Book Nook! Meet Jessica Nettles! www.youtube.com/shorts/BExwv... @steampunkenglish.bsky.social

We were excited to talk with Cedar Sanderson. She is a fiction writer, including the Underhill series and The Groundkeeper series. She’s been featured in different anthologies. In addition, she is also a graphic designer and artist www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwta...

A new author intro is up at The Halfling's Book Nook! Meet Vincent E.M. Thorne! www.youtube.com/shorts/KDCbn...

Two new author intros up at The Halfling's Book Nook! Meet Nikki Nelson Hicks and Milton Davis! www.youtube.com/shorts/1LYQU... www.youtube.com/shorts/Abx7C...

We had a fun chat with J Kenton Pierce. His stories have been featured in many anthologies of various genres. His first novel, A Kiss for Damocles, the first book of the series Tales from the Long Night, was released in June of 2025. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1S3f...

We were excited to talk with Marc Gunn! Marc is a Celtic folk musician who was raised on science fiction and fantasy. He decided to celebrate his differences. Now he calls his music Sci F'Irish. www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8nK...

We were pleased to have Rick Culter on! He’s written several short stories for various anthologies. He’s debut book is scheduled for release in April of 2026 www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fR8...

We were so excited to have with us Melissa Olthoff. She’s written several series in different genres, as well as being featured in anthologies. Her latest in the Griffin Corps books, Rise from the Ruins, is now available in audio format www.youtube.com/watch?v=dR1u...

www.youtube.com/shorts/8YDRI... Second author introduction with author Wayland Smith! On the Halfling's Book Nook!

Janet Carden, our first Author Intro for The Halfling's Book Nook with author Glenn Parris www.youtube.com/@thehalfling... Look under shorts!!!

We were excited to talk with our friend Syrinx Starr! He is the Head of Station Partnership Content and Development at OutWorld Fleet Radio and its On-Air Talent/Mixshow DJ find out what all that means! www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcJt... @thetemplesofsyrinx.com

Our place for breakfast!

Day 1 of Multiverse. Let’s see what happens!

Headed to Multiverse in Atlanta! We’re honored to be guests this year! Anyone in the area, look us up!

We were super excited to chat with Kacey Ezell! She’s written several books and is featured in several anthologies. Her book Magelight has recently been released on audio, which we know because we enjoyed listening to it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZXgJ...

Seeking geeky creatives to come on our podcast! Come talk to us about your creative journey!

We had a blast talking with Jennifer McCollom!! She is a professional film makeup artist and teacher. She’s worked on films you probably know. If it requires professional makeup or styling, she’s done it! www.youtube.com/watch?v=8rsf...

John Van Stry is the author of several military sci/fi series and other genres. His latest book, “End Game, Wolfhounds - Book 06 “was recently released. He’s also released a book in another series, ”Sometimes in the Fall”, which is Book Two of The Seasons. www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5rK...

I’m working on my 5th script for The Halfling’s Book Nook! Going to Mechanicsville to meet a costumer who will design and make my Halfling costume! I’m a little excited!

In our latest episode, we welcomed Nick Nethery! He’s written several short stories for various anthologies of various genres. His debut novel, Relics of the Fallen, was just released in August of 2025. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXo2...

Enjoy our episode with J.M. Beal, author of series: Tales of a Watch Cat and the Guardian’s Circle series. We talk plotting to publishing! @bookwrm7.bsky.social www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyF8...

We had the privilege of talking with Becky-Lee Evans. She is a costumer, artist, seamstress, and maker. She’s also the founder of Going Ape Costume. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tuha... @going ape costume

Today we are pleased to talk with Vinnie Sirna of @sirnacosplay.bsky.social ! Vinnie Sirna is a cosplayer in the mid-Atlantic region of the US specializing in villains! (Oh My!) He frequents the conventions in the Del-Mar-Va area (Delaware, Maryland, and Virginia) .

We’re excited that with Fall will come the launch of The Halfling’s Book Nook! www.youtube.com/@thehalfling...

We were excited to have back with us Jonathan Bartholomew. He is one half of the podcast team behind Strange Stories with the Seeker and the Skeptic. He has recently published his first novel, Weird Scenes Inside the Gold Mine. www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR8E...

CrashCity Con was cancelled by the hotel. We were told at 9pm Friday night. We decided drive home. Got home about midnight. Contract dispute evidently

CrashCity Con was cancelled by the hotel. We were told at 9pm that the hotel had shut down the convention. There’s a contract dispute. We decided to make the drive home. Got home about midnight

The Halfling and The Spaceman are headed to Roanoke, VA this weekend for CrashCity Con. Should be a fun weekend of panels and gaming!

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We were excited to have Dave Butler on our show! Dave is a speculative fiction writer, whose novel Witchy Kingdom won the Dragon Award for Best Alternate History Novel in 2020! He’s also written many novels in different genres www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIYe...