The CKP Future Books Podcast
42 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 days ago -The CKP Future Books is a podcast highlighting the Chris Kennedy Publishing (CKP) pantheon of books. Each month we will reveal the upcoming releases from CKP and have an interview with one of their authors.
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S4 Ep9: Bill Fawcett
April 01, 2024 13:12 - 58 minutes - 61.4 MBLongtime writer and gaming expert Bill Fawcett joins the show to discuss his new military sci-fi novel, NEVER AGAIN, which is set in the near-future Blood and Armor Universe from CKP. Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: · REVELATION by James Fox (Sol Saga) · PRINCE DOMINATOR by Fred Hughes (Prince of Brittania) · PALADINS OF VALOR (FantaSci anthology) · NEVER AGAIN by...
S4 Ep 8: Kacey Ezell and Melissa Olthoff
March 05, 2024 15:08 - 46 minutes - 49.1 MBCKP fan favorites Kacey Ezell and Melissa Olthoff join the show for a wide-ranging discussion on all things worldbuilding, characters, and three hot new March releases. Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: · FALLOUT ON DARSAANA by Melissa Olthoff (Salvage Title) · COMPANION IN CHAINS by Melissa Olthoff (4HU) · MOTHER EARTH by William S. Frisbee (The Last Marines) · THE...
S4 Ep 7: Brisco Woods
February 07, 2024 01:40 - 38 minutes - 41.8 MBLongtime CKP author Brisco Woods joins the show to discuss his new Fallen World novel, TRUTH AND CONSEQUENCES. Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: · WOLF LEGION by William Frisbee (The Last Marines) · TRUTH AND CONSEQUENCES by Brisco Woods (Fallen World) · RETALIATION by James Fox (Sol Saga) Chris also discusses his latest collaboration with David Weber, TO CHALLENGE HEAVEN, a...
S4 Ep6: James Fox
January 01, 2024 15:02 - 46 minutes - 51.1 MBCKP newcomer James Fox discusses his new book, REVOLUTION, and gives fans a taste of what’s to come in this exciting new scifi-thriller series from CKP. James also discusses his career as a screenwriter, and how that craft has informed his role as a novelist. Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: · WORLDBUILDING FOR NOVICES by Jon R. Osborne (non-fiction) · PRINCE CONQUEROR by Fred Hughes (P...
S4 /eo5: Michael Morton
November 30, 2023 20:53 - 42 minutes - 42.4 MBCKP newcomer Michael Morton drops by the show to discuss his new 4HU novel, THICKER THAN WATER. Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: · TENTACLES OF DOMINION by D.T. Read (The Sergey Chronicles) · APHRODITE OF LUNA by John E. Siers (Lunar Free State) · THICKER THAN WATER by Michael Morton (4HU) · BROKEN TRUST by Dennis Myers (Rise of the Automated Empire) · W...
S4 Ep 4: Mark Wandrey
November 01, 2023 12:51 - 43 minutes - 47.6 MBBestselling CKP author and 4HU co-founder Mark Wandrey stops by the show to discuss his new novel, WINGED HUSSARS: ANDROMEDA. Mark also discusses the upcoming 4HU role playing game and what’s next on his writing schedule. Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases. NOTE: This episode was recorded before the start of FactoryCon 2023 in Coinjock, NC. Be sure to check out Chris Kennedy’s Facebook page for loads of great photos from the eve...
S4 Ep 2: Carolyn Kay
October 02, 2023 22:27 - 50 minutes - 55.6 MBCKP newcomer Carolyn Kay discusses her new 4HU novel — GUNPOWDER GEISHAS — and it’s myriad influences ranging from classic military sci-fi to Japanese anime culture. Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: · WHERE NOW THE RIDER by Rob Howell (Firehall Sagas) · GUNPOWDER GEISHAS by Carolyn Kay (4HU) · FINAL ASSEMBLY by Dennis M. Myers (Rise of the Automated Empire) · ECHOE...
S4 Ep1: D.T. Read
September 07, 2023 20:30 - 52 minutes - 56.8 MBCKP scifi author D.T. Read discusses GANWOLD’S CHILD, the first novel in her newly relaunched “The Sergey Chronicles” series. Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: · PEACE DIVIDEND by P.A. Piatt (Abner Fortis ISMC) · TEMPERED BY BLOOD by Nic Plume (Shadows of Peace) · VOLUNTEER FURY by Kevin Ikenberry (The Guardian Covenant) · GANWOLD’S CHILD by D.T. Read (The Sergey Ch...
S3 Ep 13: Tim C. Taylor
August 02, 2023 20:36 - 46 minutes - 48.6 MBCKP scifi author Tim C. Taylor discusses THE LAST REDOUBT, the final stanza in his wildly popular Chimera Company series. Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: · Stand on Xanadu by John. E. Siers (Free Lunar State) · The Last Redoubt by Tim C. Taylor (Chimera Company) · Brass Inc. by William S. Frisbee (4HU) · Eyes of a Doll by Rob Howell (Firehall Saga) Chris also gi...
S3 Ep12: Rob Howell talks new novel, New Mythology Press
July 04, 2023 15:39 - 1 hour - 68.6 MBCKP bestselling author and head of New Mythology Press Rob Howell discusses his forthcoming novel relaunch for A LAKE MOST DEEP as well as all the amazing happenings in the world of fantasy publishing. Host Randall Willis also chats with Mark Stallings, filling in for Chris Kennedy, about this month’s slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: · Harvest by P.A. Piatt (Abner Fortis ISMC) · A Hope in Hell by Christopher Nuttall (Heirs to Cataclysm) · An I...
S3 Ep11: Nic Plume talks 'Trial by Inferno'
June 07, 2023 13:45 - 54 minutes - 52.4 MBHost Randall Wills chats with one of CKP’s up and coming authors, Nic Plume, about her new military scifi novel, TRIAL BY INFERNO, and the inspirations behind her forthcoming trilogy. Randy also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: · Pirates and Payback by Nick Steverson and Melissa Olthoff (Salvage Title) · New Horizons by Chris Kennedy (author anthology) · The Phoenix Initiative by Chris Kennedy and Ma...
S3 Ep 10: Casey Moores talks Samurais, teenaged angst, and depick adventures.
April 30, 2023 21:34 - 37 minutes - 44.9 MBCKP author Casey Moores discusses his new 4HU novel, COMPANION TO DARKNESS, and its many influences ranging from Japanese “slasher fiction” to teenaged angst in classic rock music. Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: · COMPANION TO DARKNESS by Casey Moores (4HU) · WE DARE: OLD AGE AND TREACHERY edited by Jamie Ibson (anthology) · THE PROVINCE OF DANGER by C.S. Ferguson (The Tran...
S3 Ep 9: Melissa Olthoff and Nick Steverson discuss their new Salvage Title series
April 03, 2023 17:15 - 45 minutes - 49.5 MBCKP authors Melissa Olthoff and Nick Steverson join host Randall Willis to discuss their new Salvage Title Universe series which begins this month with their forthcoming collaboration, HUNTERS AND HIJINKS. Randy also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: · Knightfall Under Keros by Melissa Olthoff (Salvage Title) · Children of the Fall by J.P. Chandler (Fallen World) · Defender’s Rise by Mike Jack Stoumbo...
BONUS: Ian J. Malone and The Last Argonaut
March 17, 2023 20:03 - 5 minutes - 6.97 MBFuture Books producer Ian J. Malone commandeers the show for a quick “bonus episode” update on his brand new Salvage Title novel, THE LAST ARGONAUT. Ian also preview his upcoming appearance on CKP Live, happening Saturday, March 18, at 7 pm ET on the CKP YouTube channel. Grab The Last Argonaut on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BYHP4RX2 Description: “Great moments are born from great opportunity.” — Herb Brooks, head coach, 1980 U.S. Men’s Olympic hockey team. Zack Monahan had it...
S3 Ep 8: Meeting the Misfits with Jason Cordova
March 14, 2023 21:26 - 41 minutes - 45.1 MBBestselling scifi author Jason Cordova sits down with Randy Willis to discuss his role in crafting the 4HU mega-hit, THE MISFITS, with Kevin Ikenberry. Randy also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: · THE MISFITS by Kevin Ikenberry and Jason Cordova (4HU) · THE LAST ARGONAUT by Ian J. Malone (Salvage Title) · PRINCE RENEGADE by Fred Hughes (The Prince of Britannia) · Knightfall Under Keros by...
S3 Ep 7: To the Moon and back with John Siers
February 04, 2023 16:54 - 41 minutes - 45 MBBestselling scifi author John Siers, author of the wildly popular LUNAR FREE STATE series, drops by the podcast to discuss his new novel — THE NEVER EVER WAR — and the genesis of the LFS universe. Host Randall Willis also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: PRINCE PEACEMAKER by Fred Hughes (Prince of Britannia) APPRENTICE OF THE GODS D.T. Read (The Seventh Shaman) THE NEVER EVER WAR by John Siers (Lunar Free State) VALHALLA AWAI...
S3 Ep 6: Fred Hughes talks writing, publishing, and his Prince series
January 03, 2023 22:44 - 1 hour - 68.1 MBIn our first new episode to ring in the new year, host Randy Willis sits down with CKP author Fred Hughes to discuss the latter’s wildly successful PRINCE OF BRITANNIA military scifi series. Randy also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: PRINCE WAR LEADER by Fred Hughes (Prince of Britannia) GENOCIDE OF MANKIND by William S. Frisbee (The Last Marine) POINT BREAK by Chris Kennedy (THE GUARDIAN COVENANT) ON A CLOUDY DAY by Kevin I...
S3 Ep 5: Casey Moores returns to ‘this Fallen World’ with new novel
November 30, 2022 23:10 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBIn the final 2022 episode of the CKP Future Books Podcast, Randy Willis sits down with veteran 4HU author Casey Moores to discuss the latter’s foray into the Fallen World Universe — THE GUILTED CCAGE — which releases on Dec. 23. Randy also chats with Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: REVOLUTION CALLING by William S. Frisbee (The Last Marine) VORTEX STINGRAY by Kevin Ikenberry (THE GUARDIAN COVENANT) TO HAVE AND TO HOLD by Zene Voss THE G...
S3 Ep 4: Mark Wandrey talks BLOOD IN THE WATER
November 11, 2022 19:20 - 56 minutes - 70.6 MBIn this month’s episode of the CKP Future Books Podcast, Randy Willis sits down with Four Horsemen Universe (4HU) creator and Dragon Award finalist Mark Wandrey to discuss the latter’s new novel, BLOOD IN THE WATER. Amazon: https://amzn.to/3hqUacs Randy also chats with Kevin Ikenberry about this month’s slate of CKP new releases. CKP News Segment: BLOOD IN THE WATER by Mark Wandrey (4HU) EMINENCE PROTOCOL by Kevin Ikenberry (Protocol War) MOUNTAIN OF THE GODS by D.T. Reid RESPONS...
S3 Ep 3: Kevin Ikenberry and Chris Kennedy discuss THE LAST STAND
October 04, 2022 12:22 - 40 minutes - 47.8 MBIn this month’s episode of the CKP Future Books Podcast, host Randy Willis sits down with two members of the “CKP Triumvirate,” Chris Kennedy and Kevin Ikenberry, to discuss the duo’s forthcoming novel, THE LAST STAND, which sets the table for an exciting new CKP series. Hint: Giant Monsters vs. Giant Robots… oh yes. It’s happening. Randy also chats with Chris bout this month’s slate of new CKP releases. CKP News Segment: HEARTS, WINGS, FIRE by Trisha Wooldridge (The 27 Kingdoms) RU...
S3 Ep2: Marisa Wolf talks Valkyries, Lyons, and writing with CKP
September 01, 2022 23:11 - 50 minutes - 57 MBHost Randell Willis chats with CKP fan favorite and bestselling author Marisa Wolf about the latter’s new foray into the wildly popular Hit World Universe with the new anthology, THE VALKYRIES INITIATIVE. Marisa also discusses her new 4HU collaboration with Chris Kennedy, THE LYONS’ PRIDE, and dishes on what’s in store for her writing schedule moving forward. Randy also chats with “Factory Boss” Chris Kennedy about this month’s slate of new CKP releases. CKP News Segment: The Ghosts of...
S3 Ep 1: Kevin Ikenberry chats Sleeper Protocol, The Crossing, Eric Flint, and more.
August 03, 2022 22:05 - 58 minutes - 68 MBHost Randell Willis sits down with bestselling author Kevin Ikenberry to discuss the latter’s upcoming relaunch of his critically acclaimed Protocol War series as well as his new book THE CROSSING, which is available now from Baen Books. Randy also chats with “Factory Boss” Chris Kennedy about the August slate of new CKP releases. CKP News Segment: The Lyons’ Pride by Chris Kennedy and Marisa Wolf (4HU) Embers and Ash by Marie Whitaker (Eldros Legacy) The Council by Kayla Krantz C...
Future Books S02E08 with Jason Cordova
April 04, 2022 01:27 - 31 minutes - 22.7 MBWe speak with Chris on the April releases and his recent trip to Fantasci. We also have an in depth interview with author Jason Cordova about his new nove The Executioners.
Future Books S02 E07 with Jo Boone
January 16, 2022 02:10 - 34 minutes - 25.4 MBThis month we feature Jo Boone with her first novel The Magnetar. A wonderful new series in the tradition of Lois Bujold and Anne McAffrey. We also talk to Chris Kennedy about the new releases for January.
Future Books S02E06 with Todd Fahnestock
December 09, 2021 17:16 - 50 minutes - 33.9 MBThis month we talk with Chris Kennedy about the books releasing in December and look back at 2021. Our author interview is with Todd Fahnestock about his new book in The Eldros Legacy series Khyven the Unkillable. This is the first novel in a highly complex fantasy series written by multiple authors. This is one you don't want to miss.
Future Books S02E5 with Chris Kennedy
November 04, 2021 14:03 - 38 minutes - 25.9 MBThis month is special. Our guest is Chris Kennedy our beloved Owner and Publisher. If you ever wanted to hear some history about CKP or want to know where the company is going this is your podcast. This is a great episode and we go over the releases for the month of November.
Future Books S02E4 with Paul Piatt
October 08, 2021 16:30 - 43 minutes - 26.7 MBThis month we look at the 8 new releases coming from CKP in the month of October and we have a great interview with Paul Piatt about his new Abner Fortis ISMC book Fresh Fruit and Ammo.
Future Books S02E03 with Jamie Ibson
August 28, 2021 20:55 - 44 minutes - 25.7 MBThis month we talk about the September releases from CKP and have a great conversation with Jamie Ibson about his new series Myrmidons Inc.
Future Books S02E02 with David Halquist
August 08, 2021 00:46 - 33 minutes - 18.9 MBThis month we talk to Chris about the August releases. We talk about the big CKP Factory get together and how you can attend. We most importantly talk about DINLI. David Halquist also spend time with us and tells us about his new release Cherubim.
Future Books S02E01 with Alex Rath
July 07, 2021 20:17 - 40 minutes - 27.1 MBThis month we talk to Chris about the July releases at CKP. We also have a conversation with author Alex Rath discussing his upcoming book Shedding the Past and new Salvage Title book. Chris also tells us about our new imprint CKPI. CKP goes international.
Future Books S01E12 with Rob Howell
June 05, 2021 14:19 - 50 minutes - 32.6 MBThis month we have an AAR from Fantasci, changes at CKP, and June releases from Chris Kennedy. We also have an in depth interview with Rob Howell the new head of New Mythology Press about his new book in the 4HU The Ravening of Wolves.
Future Books S01E11 with John Siers
May 05, 2021 23:04 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBThis month we talk with Chris about the May releases to the CKP book lineup. We also have a wonderful interview with new CKP author John Siers about his new books in the Hitworld Series and his new Series Luna Free State.
Future Books S01E10 with Kevin Ikenberry
April 07, 2021 21:08 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBThis month we interview Chris Kennedy about the April releases of CKP and have an in depth interview with Kevin Ikenberry and his new book in the Murphy's Lawless Universe.
Future Books S01E09 with Kacey Ezell
March 03, 2021 15:32 - 49 minutes - 33.3 MBWe discuss the March releases at CKP and have an in depth interview with pilot and author Kacey Ezell.
Future Books S01E08 with Tim C. Taylor
February 01, 2021 01:09 - 31 minutes - 22.4 MBThis month we talk about revamping the CKP website. We go over the publishing schedule for the month of February and we have a great interview with Tim C. Taylor about his new series The Chimera Company and the first book in the series The Fall of Rho-Torkis
Future Books S01E07
January 12, 2021 00:40 - 44 minutes - 27.8 MBInterview with William Alan Webb about his new novel The Trashman in the new series Hitworld and an interview with Chris Kennedy about the new releases and the new year at CKP
Future Books S01 E06
December 01, 2020 02:23 - 33 minutes - 23.4 MBThis month we discuss the December releases from CKP and have an in depth interview with Kevin Ikenberry, author of Dereliction of Duty.
Future Books S01E5
October 31, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 19 MBThis month we discuss upcoming November releases of CKP and have a great conversation with new author Casey Moores about his first novel These Things We Do.
Future Books S1 E4
October 01, 2020 22:20 - 34 minutes - 22.7 MBThis month we discuss October's releases, the Publisher's party and the surprise news . . . the Salvage Title Universe is going to the movies.
Season 1 Episode 3
August 29, 2020 23:11 - 39 minutes - 30.9 MBThis month I have a conversation with Chris Kennedy providing an overview of the September releases and we also have a great conversation with William Alan Webb author of High Mountain Hunters and new 4HU novel to be released on September 14. Gurkas in Space need I say more.
Future Books Podcast Eps. 2 with Mark Wandrey
July 27, 2020 20:29 - 25 minutes - 16.2 MBThis month we talk to publisher Chris Kennedy about the August releases, the month of Kennedy and the upcoming Dragon Awards. We also have a conversation with author Mark Wandrey one of the originators of the 4 Horsemen Universe. With the upcoming release of Gale Force we find the universe shifting under the feet of the 4 Horsemen as humanity's friends may have ulterior motives and our enemies could be the friends we really need. So we chat with the author to see if he will give us a peek...
Future Books Ep. 1 with Ian Malone
June 27, 2020 22:05 - 37 minutes - 22 MBThis episode we look at June's releases and have a great conversation with Ian J. Malone author of the Mako saga.