Elves, Space Pirates and Lollipops
42 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -This is a podcast about the weird and wonderful mind of Jess Mountifield. Each week she'll talk about the scifi and fantasy books she writes, read a chapter from one of them, and answer your questions. There will also be talk about Lollipops.
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Episodes
Thank you for helping me face a fear
January 15, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 3.28 MBIn this episode Jess talks about her health, how that's changing her capacity going forward and says a huge thank you to everyone who has been listening to her podcast and encouraging her along this journey. If you want to come hang out with her you can do so on her discord, her facebook group, or join her playing, puzzle pirates. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/JessMountifield)
Audiblegate + Chp 41 of The Fire of Winter
January 08, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBThis week Jess reads Chapter 41 of The Fire of Winter and talks about audiblegate and how Amazon isn't paying authors and narrators for returns properly. Or even reporting them fully. You can join the facebook group trying to fight for authors and narrators here, or read more about what's going on here, here and here. Jess also mentions that Dragon of shadow and Air 3 came out recently, here. You can also pre-order 4, here. If you want to come hang out with her you can do so on her disc...
2021 plans + Chp 40 of The Fire of Winter
January 01, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBThis week Jess talks about her plans for 2021, both with books and other fun stuff, reads chapter 40 of The Fire of Winter and taste tests another lollipop. She also mentions that Dragon of Shadow and Air 3 was out only a few days ago. You can buy book 1 here, and book 2 here, and 3 here. You can also pre-order 4 here. If you want to come hang out with her you can do so on her discord, her facebook group, or join her playing, puzzle pirates. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/JessM...
Christmas Special - Santa's Little Space Pirate
December 25, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBThis week is the Christmas Special where Jess reads her Christmas short Santa's Little Space Pirate. She also mentions that Dragon of Shadow and Air 3 is out in only a few days, you can buy book 1 here, and book 2 here, and you can pre-order 3 here. If you want to come hang out with her you can do so on her discord, her facebook group, or join her playing, puzzle pirates. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/JessMountifield)
20 books in 2020 + Chp 39 of The Fire of Winter
December 18, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBThis week Jess talks about her goal of publishing 20 books in 2020 and how it has gone. She also Reads Chapter 39 of The Fire of Winter and taste tests another Lollipop. She also mentions the books in her new Urban Fantasy series, Dragon of Shadow and Air, you can buy book 1 here, and book 2 here, and you can pre-order 3 here. You can also get the first book in the Trail of Stars series, Hunted, here. If you want to come hang out with her you can do so on her discord, her facebook group, o...
Ten years of Writing + Chp38 of The Fire of Winter
December 11, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBThis week jess talks about how NaNoWriMo went and reads Chapter 38 of The Fire of Winter. She also talks about having been published for ten years and taste tests another lollipop. Finally, she mentions the books in her new Urban Fantasy series, Dragon of Shadow and Air, you can buy book 1 here, and book 2 here, and you can pre-order 3 here. You can also get the first book in the Trail of Stars series and Jess' authorversary release, Hunted, here. If you want to come hang out with her you...
NaNo update 2020 + Chp37 of The Fire of Winter
November 27, 2020 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBThis time Jess taks about how the NaNoWriMo competition is going this year and upsides to working on 3 projects at once. She also reads Chapter 37 of The Fire of Winter. Finally, she mentions the books in her new Urban Fantasy series, Dragon of Shadow and Air, you can buy book 1 here, and book 2 here. You can also get the first book in the Trail of Stars series and Jess' authorversary release, Hunted, here. If you want to come hang out with her you can do so on her discord, her facebook g...
Brief update + Chp36 of The Fire of Winter
November 13, 2020 09:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBThis time Jess talks about all the chaotic stuff going on. Let's people know that Dragon of Shadow and Air 1 - Air-Bound is finally here and taste tests another lollipop. She also read another chapter of The fire of Winter for you! If you want to come hang out with her you can do so on her discord, her facebook group, or join her playing, puzzle pirates. You can also check out her NaNoWriMo streaming on Twitch. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/JessMountifield)
Ethanar's Creation Myth + Chp35 of The Fire of Winter
October 30, 2020 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.9 MBThis time Jess talks about Tanayth the god of Ethanar and the creation myth behind the universe in the Winter series and she reads another chapter from the first book in the main series. She also mentions her streaming schedule for NaNoWriMo which you can check out here. Jess also mentions that you can now get Guild 2, Protector's Secret, here. And preorder Guild 3, Healer's Oath here. Near the end Jess briefly mentions the new podcast she's involved in, Two Men and a Dragon which you can...
NaNoWriMo + Chp 34 of The Fire of Winter
October 16, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBThis time Jess talks about NaNoWriMo, letting you know what it is, why it's been good for her writing and what she plans to do for it this year. She also reads Chapter 34 of The Fire of Winter and taste tests another lollipop. Jess also mentions that you can now get Guild 2, Protector's Secret, here. And preorder Guild 3, Healer's Oath here. Jess also briefly mentions the new podcast she's involved in, Two Men and a Dragon which you can check out here. As well as her guest appearance on t...
Dragons + Chp33 of The Fire of Winter
October 02, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19 MBThis week Jess talks about Dragons and why she loves them so much as well as reads chapter 33 of The Fire of Winter and taste tests another lollipop. Along the way she mentioned her free dragon based short story, Wandering to Belong, which you can grab on amazon, here (should be free). You can also get Guild 2, Protector's Secret, here. Dragons of Shadow and Air 1 is now officially titled Air-Bound and is on the way. We're still aiming for October and it being out soon but bear with us, we...
Pirates + Chp32 of The Fire of Winter
September 18, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this podcast Jess talked about what she's up to in life at the moment, taste tests another lollipop and reads Chapter 32 of The Fire of Winter. Jess also briefly mentions the new podcast she's involved in, Two Men and a Dragon which you can check out here. If you want to come hang out with her you can do so on her discord, her facebook group, or join her playing, puzzle pirates. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/JessMountifield)
Immortality in literature + Chp31 of The Fire of Winter
September 04, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this podcast Jess talks about what she's up to and reads Chapter 31 of The Fire of Winter. After that, she talks about immortality and the fascination in literature with immortal people and creatures. Jess also briefly mentions the new podcast she's involved in, Two Men and a Dragon which you can check out here. If you want to come hang out with her you can do so on her discord, her facebook group, or join her playing, puzzle pirates. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/JessMoun...
Inspiration + Chp 30 of The Fire Of Winter
August 21, 2020 08:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBThis week Jess talks about everything inspiration and what inspired her to write her Mycroft Holmes series. She then reads Chapter 30 of The Fire of Winter and tries another interesting lollipop. Fringe Colonies 5 is now out, which you can get here. Jess also briefly mentions the new podcast she's involved in, Two Men and a Dragon which you can check out here. If you want to come hang out with her you can do so on her discord, her facebook group, or join her playing, puzzle pirates. S...
Book Hangovers + Chp29 of The Fire of Winter
August 07, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBThis week Jess reads the next chapter of The Fire of Winter and tries yet another brand of strawberry lollipop. She also talks about what she's been up to. That ESPL will be dropping down to once every two weeks and then everything endings. How they feel, what it's like to end a series as a writer and as a reader. Jess also briefly mentions the new podcast she's involved in, Two Men and a Dragon which you can check out here. If you want to come hang out with her you can do so on her disco...
Fantasy Rebrand + Chp28 of The Fire of Winter
July 31, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBThis week Jess talks about her rebranding going on, and how that changes book stuff. Then she read Chpater 28 of the Fire of Winter. After that she tries another lollipop and talks briefly about novel apps. She also briefly mentions the new podcast she's involved in, Two Men and a Dragon which you can check out here. If you want to come hang out with her you can do so on her discord, her facebook group, or join her playing, puzzle pirates. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Je...
GameLit, LitRPG and DnD fantasy + Chp27 of The Fire of Winter
July 24, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBThis week Jess talks about the genre of books that class as GameLit, LitRPG and her DnD based Fantasy After reading Chapter 27 of The Fire of Winter she also taste tests another lollipop. She also briefly mentions the new podcast she's involved in, Two Men and a Dragon which you can check out here. If you want to come hang out with her you can do so on her discord, her facebook group, or join her playing, puzzle pirates. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/JessMountifield)
Shiny New podcast + Chp26 of The Fire of Winter
July 17, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBThis week Jess talks about everything going on. How she's feeling and reads another chapter of The Fire of Winter. She then talks about the new podcast she's involved in, Two Men and a Dragon which you can check out here. If you want to come hang out with her you can do so on her discord, her facebook group, or join her playing, puzzle pirates. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/JessMountifield)
The Evil Step-Mother Trope + Chp25 of The Fire of Winter
July 10, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBThis week Jess talks about what's going on in her life, the events that led to a revelation about the Evil Step-Mother trope and this post she made on facebook. She also reads Chapter 25 of the Fire of Winter and tries another lollipop. If you want to come hang out with her you can do so on her discord, her facebook group, or join her playing, puzzle pirates. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/JessMountifield)
When hope is lost + Chp24 of The Fire of Winter
July 03, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MBThis week Jess talked about what's going on, finally taking a break, and upcoming birthday celebrations. She also reads chapter 24 of The Fire of Winter and talks about the point in every story where all hope is lost and everything is blackest. If you want to come hang out with her you can do so on her discord, her facebook group, or join her playing, puzzle pirates. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/JessMountifield)
Character Diversity + Chp23 of The Fire of Winter
June 26, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBThis week Jess talks about what's going on in the world, what she's up to and makes a few apologies. She then reads Chapter 23 of The Fire of Winter, and talks about the diversity in her characters and the desire to do better in the future at representing all sorts of amazing people and cultures. If you want to come hang out with her you can do so on her discord, her facebook group, or join her playing, puzzle pirates. You can also join her facebook birthday event here. Support the show (...
Animal Companions + Chp22 of The Fire of Winter
June 19, 2020 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this week's podcast Jess talks about life during COVID-19, what she's up to, which books are finished and what is going to be out next. She then reads Chapter 22 of The Fire of Winter and talks about all the different animal companions in her stories. Finally she tries another strange lollipop. Jess also mentions her birthday facebook event. You can find that here. And if you want to come hang out with her you can do so on her discord, her facebook group, or join her playing, puzzle pi...
scifi beginnings + Chp 21 of The Fire of Winter
June 12, 2020 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBThis week Jess talks about all the wonderful stuff she's up to, including beginning dictation to rest her swollen fingers. Book 3 in the Fringe Colonies series, Rebellion, is out June 6th (not 5th as Jess thought in the podcast), Rebirth (book 4) is up for preorder for July 6th and Protector's Secret is up for pre-order (book 2 in the Guild of the Eternal Flame series). She also reads the next chapter of The Fire of Winter, and tries another lollipop. If you want to come hang out with her ...
The Guild's Inspiration + Chp19&20 of The Fire of Winter
June 05, 2020 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21.4 MBThis week Jess talks a bit about what she's up to, the books she's writing, the books soon to be out in the Guild of the Eternal Flame series, Wayfarer's Sanctuary, and it's sequel up for pre-order, Protector's Sanctuary. Then Jess reads Chapter 19 and 20 of The Fire of Winter. After that she talks about where the idea for the Guild series came from and how playing DnD is a lot like being a storyteller. Finally she tries another new lollipop. If you want to join Jess in some of her other ...
Special episode - Nobody Tosses the Dwarf
May 26, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this special episode, Jess Mountifield reads the story she wrote to fundraise for the TRC on the 25th May 2020. Listen in to find out how Thorgrim, Meera, Sahria, Andorn, Ulfur and Yarlihn fare when their usual employer tasks them with clearing out a nearby abandoned village. You can check out the charity being fundraised for here. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/JessMountifield)
Spaceship! + Chp18 of The Fire of Winter
May 22, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBThis week Jess talks about what she's up to. Beginning a new Urban Fantasy series, surviving isolation, and reads chapter 18 of The Fire of Winter. She also talks about Wayfarer's Sanctuary being out very soon and up for pre-order (Out May 23rd). After that she talks about the ships in the Fringe Colonies series (starts with Alliance). She mentions how the science was decided and how that impacts ship battles, and she talks about all the different size ships there never was. Support the s...
Dialogue + Chp 17 of The Fire of Winter
May 15, 2020 08:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBThis week Jess talks about how dialogue both is and isn't realistic, and what you leave out. She also talks about what she's been up to, where things are at with the Fringe Colonies series (you can get Alliance and Haven, and preorder Rebellion). I also talk about playing Puzzle Pirates to stay sane, eat another lollipop and read another chapter of The Fire of Winter. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/JessMountifield)
Good anatagonists + chp16 of the Fire of Winter
May 08, 2020 08:00 - 27 minutes - 19.3 MBThis week Jess talks about what she has been up to. What new books are out (Alliance and Haven are out, and Rebellion is up for pre-order). She then reads Chapter 16 of The Fire of Winter, eats a lollipop from a brand new brand and talks all things antagonists. You can also come hang out and listen to her podcasts a week early on her discord, or come play puzzle pirates with her on steam. She's Jesst on the Cerulean ocean, and you can definitely find her at 8pm (GMT or BST depending on the ...
Creating a Character + Chp14&15 of the Fire of Winter
May 01, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBThis week Jess is talking about what she's up to, how things are going with self isolation, playing puzzle pirates and surviving. She also reads two chapters of Fire of Winter. Then she talks about creating a character using Matilda/Mattie from her Adamanta series. Finally she tried another lollipop. Also Alliance is out here, and Haven is up for pre-order here. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/JessMountifield)
Realism + Chp13 of The Fire Of Winter
April 24, 2020 08:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBThis week I talk about what I'm up to, how it's going in isolation and how things are going with the new publisher. Alliance is finally out here! I then read Chapter 13 of the Fire of Winter and talk about how I make a story feel realistic even in a fantasy setting. Finally I try another lollipop! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/JessMountifield)
Choosing Ideas +Chp12 of The Fire of Winter
April 16, 2020 23:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this weeks episode I talk about what I've been up to, what's happening with Alliance. You can get the book here. And the craziness of being self isolated for three weeks so far. I also read Chapter 12 of The Fire of Winter, doing my best to remember everyone's voices. There's also another lovely lollipop and some talk on how I choose my ideas. Thanks for listening folks! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/JessMountifield)
Plotting + Chp 11 of The Fire of Winter
April 10, 2020 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBThis week I talk about all the crazy stuff going on, my publisher dissolving just thirteen days before a release and the work I'm up to. I also read chapter 11 of Fire of Winter. Finally, I eat another lollipop. Book release updates: Alliance will be coming out in the next 7-10 days with Haven a week later. In the meantime, The Initiate is out and only 99c/99p. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/JessMountifield)
Choosing names + Chp 10 of The Fire of Winter
April 03, 2020 08:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBThis week I'm talking about what I've been up to, I'm reading Chapter 10 of the Fire of Winter, and then talking about how I choose the names within my Fringe Colonies series. I also taste test another lollipop and talk about the launch party for Alliance - Fringe Colonies 1 EDIT: The book's publisher dissolved so the book is no longer out, but the launch party is going ahead anyway! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/JessMountifield)
ALL the genres. And pen names + Chp9 of The Fire of Winter
March 27, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this episode I talk about what I'm up to this week, then read chapter 9 of the Fire of Winter. I also talk a little bit about the Alliance launch party on April 5th 2020 - Fb event with details here. EDIT: The publisher behind Alliance has dissolved since recording this! It will no longer be out on the 5th. Head to the event for more details on what's happening and when. I also talk about the many genres I write, the pen names I write under, and which books you might like. Finally, I ta...
Writing through Grief + Chp8 of The Fire of Winter
March 20, 2020 09:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn episode 8 I talk about writing through the grief of losing an important family member, and how that feels, the virtual launch party for Alliance which you can find more details about here. And then I read chapter 8 of the Fire of Winter. I also try another lollipop and talk about the longevitiy that is last week's! If you have any questions, feedback, or want to reach out to me in any way feel free to email me via books(at)jessmountifield(dot)co(dot)uk Support the show (https://www.patr...
Where to begin a book + Chp7 of FoW
March 13, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBIn episode 7 I talk about what I'm up to this week and read chapter 7 of the Fire of Winter. I then answer the reader question asking me why I begin my books where I do, using three different books as examples. I also talk a little bit more about what inspired my Holly Lujah penname book, the Initiate, which is up for pre-order already here. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/JessMountifield)
Writing like an athelete and Chapter 6 of The Fire of Winter
March 06, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBIn Episode 6 Jess discusses what she's up to, getting to the current writing pace, and read Chapter 6 of the Fire of Winter. Also mentioned are the pre-orders for Alliance (book 1 in the Fringe Colonies series) here, and then for Wayfarers Sanctuary here. If you have any other questions about the books Jess writes, or part of her process, email her via books(at)jessmountifield(dot)co(dot)uk Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/JessMountifield)
The beginning of Winter & FoW chp5
February 28, 2020 09:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBIn this extra special and longer episode I talk about all the books I'm working on, announce the title for the Guild book 1, Read Chapter 5 of the Fire of Winter, and then talk about the beginnings of the ideas that inspired the Fire of Winter, as the book is out February 29th 2020. If you want to get the book, you can find it on amazon as an ebook or paperback: https://smarturl.it/winter1 You can also pre-order Guild 1 (Out May 23rd 2020) here: https://smarturl.it/gotef1 Support the show ...
Fringe Colonies, scifi, and my first MMO + FoW Chp4
February 21, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBIn episode 4 of my podcast I talk more about my Fringe Colonies scifi series and how the very first MMO I played inspired some of the characters and story. I also read Chapter 4 of the Fire of Winter and talk about another Lollipop. If you have any questions, title suggestions for Guild 1, Lollipop recommendations, or want to get in contact for some other reason you can email me - books(at)jessmountifield(dot)co(dot)uk Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/JessMountifield)
The Title process + chp3 Fire of Winter
February 14, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBEpisode 3 of the Elves, Space Pirates, and Lollipops podcast in which I talk about what I'm up to, which books I've been writing, read chapter 3 of the Fire of Winter, and then go through the process I use to title a book, using The Guild of the Eternal Flame 1 as an example. We also get a visit from my cat, and I tell you about another lollipop. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/JessMountifield)
Everything Winter + Chp2 Fire of Winter
February 07, 2020 09:00 - 26 minutes - 18.6 MBEpisode 2 of Elves, Space Pirates, and Lollipops where I talk about the Winter series, Tanwen, the main character, and the books I'm writing. After reading chapter 2 of the Fire of Winter I also tell you about my favourite lollipop and why I loved it as a kid. If you have any questions about my books, how I write, what I write, why I write, or anything else I mention. Or some suggestions of lollipops to try, please get in touch. You can also get the next episode a week early by subscribing...
Introduction & Fow Chp1
January 31, 2020 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBThis is the podcast where I introduce myself, some of my books, waffle a bit because I'm terrified, and read the first chapter of the Fire of Winter, a fantasy epic out February 29th 2020. You can pre-order (or buy if you're coming to the show from the future) the ebook here - https://smarturl.it/winter1 And if you want to be lovely and supportive or want access to the Fire of Winter right now, you can join my Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/JessMountifield the $3 and upp tiers get...