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Drinking With Authors | Featuring PC Nottingham Fuel up and prepare for launch—Nick Savage welcomes PC Nottingham to Drinking With Authors for a conversation that spans galaxies, battlefields, and even squirrel kingdoms. PC Nottingham is a science fiction and fantasy author from the Great Lakes region whose love of sci-fi began with Star Wars and the Animorphs series. Inspired by the sweeping ideas of classic visionaries like Asimov and Le Guin, PC blends near-future science with bold imagination—crafting stories that explore what’s just beyond the technological horizon. In this episode, Nick and PC dive into space opera scale storytelling, anthropomorphic ninja squirrels, balancing science with wonder, and how friendly scientists and documentaries help shape believable speculative worlds. Expect nerdy joy, thoughtful craft talk, and a little chaos along the way. About Your Host – Nick Savage Nick Savage is an award-winning and best-selling author of Modern Romance and Contemporary Fantasy. When he’s not writing, he’s sketching, gaming, or exploring stories across genres. As host of Drinking With Authors, Nick brings humor, warmth, and a genuine love of storytelling to every conversation. Author of: The Fairlane Series & The West Haven Undead Series Website: www.theauthornicksavage.com Follow: @theauthornicksavage About PC Nottingham PC Nottingham writes across epic space opera and imaginative YA fantasy, bringing heart, science, and adventure into every world he builds. A NaNoWriMo winner and active member of the Scribophile critique community, PC is dedicated to sharpening his craft while dreaming big. When he’s not writing, he’s spending time with his daughters at the zoo or enjoying sushi and taco dates with his wife. Series Include: • Earthquake War Series – Adult Sci-Fi Space Opera • Gnaverworld: Ghost and Iron – YA anthropomorphic squirrel ninja adventure • Gnaverworld: Grove Guardians – YA fantasy following squirrel brothers caught in a kingdom-spanning conflict Website: authorpcnottingham.com Follow: @pc_nottingham Join us for a conversation about space battles, ninja squirrels, scientific curiosity, and the joy of building worlds that feel both impossible and real. www.4horsemenpublications.com
Drinking With Authors | PC Nottingham
Drinking With Authors | Featuring Lou Kemp Pour a drink, dim the lights, and lean into the strange—Nick Savage welcomes Lou Kemp to Drinking With Authors for a conversation steeped in atmosphere, immortality, and storytelling without a map. Lou Kemp’s early work explored horror and suspense, eventually evolving into a rich blend of magical realism, mystery, and adventure, layered with horror when the story demands it. A self-described “seat-of-the-pants” writer, Lou writes without outlines, trusting instinct, mood, and music to guide the way—often with “Black” by Pearl Jam setting the tone. In this episode, Nick and Lou dive into unplanned storytelling, writing into corners, and the enduring appeal of immortal characters—especially Celwyn, the magician who has anchored Lou’s long-running and beloved series. Expect a thoughtful, literary conversation about craft, atmosphere, and the strange magic that happens when writers surrender control and follow the story where it leads. About Your Host – Nick Savage Nick Savage is an award-winning and best-selling author of Modern Romance and Contemporary Fantasy. When he’s not writing, he’s sketching, gaming, or exploring the stories that linger in the dark corners of imagination. As host of Drinking With Authors, Nick brings warmth, curiosity, and a deep respect for the creative process to every episode. Author of: The Fairlane Series & The West Haven Undead Series Website: www.theauthornicksavage.com Follow: @theauthornicksavage About Lou Kemp Lou Kemp is the author of the Celwyn series, a body of work shaped by decades of publication across prestigious anthologies and presses. Her fiction is known for its immersive atmosphere, immortal magicians, and a seamless blend of mystery, magic, and menace. Explore Lou’s work: www.loukemp.com Follow: Instagram @ccloukemp Join us for a richly layered conversation about immortality, music-driven writing, and the magic that emerges when a writer lets go of the outline and trusts the dark. www.4horsemenpublications.com
Drinking With Authors | Lou Kemp
Drinking With Authors | Featuring Lucas LaMont Pour yourself a drink and settle in—Nick Savage welcomes Lucas LaMont to Drinking With Authors for a heartfelt, imaginative, and delightfully candid conversation. Lucas LaMont lives near the mountains of Colorado and has been a storyteller since childhood. His writing journey spans fiction, poetry, and a deep love of gay fiction, with a recent and passionate dive into the Omegaverse genre. He’s the author of The Chronicles of Fate, a male/male Omegaverse series centered on connection, destiny, and the powerful bonds forged through love and choice. In this episode, Nick and Lucas talk about discovering genre obsessions, the influence of beloved series like The Adrien English Mysteries, and how relationships—romantic, emotional, and chosen—remain at the heart of every story Lucas tells. They’ll also dive into Lucas’s newest creative venture: Boy Love Visual Novels, beginning with Fated: Type 6, and how interactive storytelling opens new doors for emotional connection. Expect thoughtful conversation, creative enthusiasm, and a peek behind the curtain of a storyteller who believes the journey matters just as much as the ending. About Your Host – Nick Savage Nick Savage is an award-winning and best-selling author of Modern Romance and Contemporary Fantasy. When he’s not writing, he’s sketching, gaming, or chasing the stories that refuse to leave him alone. As host of Drinking With Authors, Nick brings warmth, curiosity, and a genuine love of craft to every episode. Author of: The Fairlane Series & The West Haven Undead Series Website: www.theauthornicksavage.com Follow: @theauthornicksavage About Lucas LaMont Lucas LaMont is an author whose work focuses on the emotional power of relationships and the journeys they take. When he’s not writing, he can be found traveling to Las Vegas to gamble or escaping to the rustic lakes of Minnesota to fish. His current creative focus blends prose and visual storytelling as he expands into Boy Love visual novels alongside his fiction. Author of: The Chronicles of Fate Website: www.lucasmikaellamont.wixsite.com/website Follow: Instagram @newwolflamont | Facebook Author Lucas M Lamont Join us for a conversation about love, genre discovery, storytelling evolution, and the creative pull of fate itself. www.4horsemenpublications.com
Drinking With Authors | Lucas Lamont
Drinking With Authors Featuring CK Westbrook Guest: CK Westbrook – environmentalist, world-traveler, news junkie, and author of The Impact Series Drink of Choice: Pinot Noir Join Nick Savage, award-winning author and host of Drinking With Authors, for a fireside-style conversation with CK Westbrook, the brilliant mind behind The Impact Series—a gripping sci-fi saga that blends environmental catastrophe, gun violence, space debris, and real-world politics into page-turning speculative fiction. In this episode, Nick and CK explore: • How bleak news headlines inspired landscapes of global catastrophe and unlikely heroism • Deep-dive research into pollution, gun violence, and space junk—and the powerful feminist threads woven through the story • CK’s adventures on all seven continents and how travel fuels her imagination • What’s coming next: the 2025 prequel revealing the political choices that led to The Shooting Expect candid banter, sharp insights, storytelling wisdom—and plenty of Pinot Noir along the way. About Your Host – Nick Savage Nick Savage is an award-winning and best-selling author of Modern Romance and Contemporary Fantasy. As the newest host of Drinking With Authors, he brings humor, curiosity, and a love of storytelling to each episode. Author of: The Fairlane Series & The West Haven Undead Series Website: www.theauthornicksavage.com Follow: @theauthornicksavage Read CK’s Work: Explore The Shooting, The Collision, The Judgment, and The Aftermath at: ckwestbrook.com 4horsemenpublications.com Follow CK: Twitter/X: @WestbrookCK Facebook • Instagram • TikTok: CKWestbrook.Author Like, Subscribe & Comment: What real-world issue should CK tackle next in her sci-fi universe? Tell us in the comments! Hit the bell so you don’t miss future episodes of Drinking With Authors hosted by Nick Savage! #DrinkingWithAuthors #NickSavage #CKWestbrook #SciFi #EnvironmentalFiction #PoliticalSciFi #PinotNoir #AuthorInterviews #4HorsemenPublications
Drinking With Authors | CK Westbrook
Drinking With Authors is back this Thursday with an electrifying conversation featuring CK Westbrook! Aliens. Gun control. Political tension. High-stakes sci-fi. Nothing is off the table when Nick Savage is hosting! CK Westbrook dives deep into the bold, timely, and thought-provoking themes behind her work—including extraterrestrial contact, weapons regulation, and the terrifying fragility of human nature under pressure. This is one episode you won’t want to miss. Join us Tomorrow — Thursday, 12/4/25 at 7PM EST Watch on our YouTube channels! https://youtu.be/PVbcTuxa0Ww https://youtu.be/dQDbBEgNUzk Follow CK Westbrook: @ckwestbrook.author Follow your host Nick Savage: @theauthornicksavage #DrinkingWithAuthors #AuthorInterviews #SciFiBooks #AlienFiction #GunControlDebate #PoliticalSciFi #BookLovers #CKWestbrook #NickSavage #4HorsemenPublications
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Drinking With Authors | Featuring Ann Shepphird Mystery lovers, rom-com readers, and travel buffs—this episode is for you! This week, host Nick Savage sits down with the talented Ann Shepphird, author of The University Chronicles and the Destination Murder Mysteries. Ann’s career has spanned journalism, editing, advertising for animal rescue groups, and now fiction that blends wit, romance, travel, and just the right amount of sleuthing. Her rom-coms are inspired by her time teaching college communications, while her cozy mysteries pull from her love of travel—and her brief but unforgettable stint working for a private investigator. Get ready for a charming, insightful conversation filled with travel tales, academic antics, and behind-the-scenes insight into mystery plotting—all with a drink in hand. About Your Host – Nick Savage Nick Savage is an award-winning and best-selling author of Modern Romance and Contemporary Fantasy. When he’s not writing, he’s sketching, gaming, or diving into stories across every genre. As the new host of Drinking With Authors, Nick brings humor, warmth, and genuine curiosity to every interview—making each episode feel like a conversation between creative friends. Author of: The Fairlane Series & The West Haven Undead Series Website: www.theauthornicksavage.com Follow: Facebook @savagewritings | Instagram @theauthornicksavage About the Guest – Ann Shepphird With over 20 years in writing and editing, Ann has covered everything from sports and food to travel and design. Today, she blends that experience into fiction with heart, humor, and an irresistible sense of adventure. Highlights: 20+ years as a writer and editor Writes ad copy for California-based animal rescue groups Lifelong fan of Nancy Drew & Sue Grafton The University Chronicles – flirty, fun rom-coms set on a college campus Destination Murder Mysteries – travel-inspired cozy mysteries full of charm & clever twists Based in Santa Monica with her partner Jeff and their two furry co-stars, Melody & Winnie When she’s not writing, you’ll find her on the tennis court, in her garden, or plotting her next fictional crime scene Find Ann Shepphird Online: Website: www.annshepphird.com Socials: @ashepphird on Facebook, X (Twitter), & Instagram Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! Tell us your favorite fictional sleuth—or your dream travel destination for a mystery adventure! #DrinkingWithAuthors #NickSavage #AnnShepphird #DestinationMurderMysteries #UniversityChronicles #CozyMystery #RomComReads #NancyDrewGrownUp #TravelMystery #AuthorInterview #BooksAndBooze #4HorsemenPublications
Drinking With Authors | Ann Shepphird
Drinking With Authors | Featuring Chelsea Burton Dunn Tonight the tables turn as Chelsea Burton Dunn—multi-genre storyteller, community builder, and creator of some compelling supernatural worlds—joins Nick Savage on Drinking With Authors! Chelsea is the author of The Dead Man’s Hand, By Moonlight, and Dolce Obsurità, weaving together paranormal horror, urban fantasy, dark romance, and emotional depth. Her stories explore the boundaries between humanity and monstrosity, love and danger, fate and choice—all brought to life through unforgettable characters and immersive worldbuilding. About the Guest: Kansas City native (yes, the Missouri side—because it matters!) Author of By Moonlight and Dead Man’s Hand—genre-bending stories that blend fantasy with deep emotional arcs Upcoming: Dolce Obsuritá – a fiery, family-fueled mafia romance set in KC’s criminal underworld - UNSPOKEN DEVOTION RELEASES 12/17/25 Former opera kid turned author—don’t be surprised if there’s a soundtrack behind every scene A creative force at 4 Horsemen Publications, developing shows, coordinating events, curating marketing and community engagement, and still manages to craft entire fictional ecosystems fueled by grit, imagination, and just a touch of chaos. Tonight, Nick dives into Chelsea’s writing rituals, her passion for all things supernatural and shadow-kissed, the sparks behind characters like Ace, Nero, Vee, and Six, and the creative storm that keeps her building worlds before the sun even rises. And of course… they’ll be sharing what they’re drinking. About Your Host – Nick Savage Nick Savage is an author of modern romance and contemporary fantasy. When not writing, he’s sketching, gaming, or diving deep into the stories that shape us all. As the new host of Drinking With Authors, Nick brings warmth, humor, and genuine curiosity to every conversation. Author of: The Fairlane Series & The West Haven Undead Series Website: www.theauthornicksavage.com Follow: @theauthornicksavage About Chelsea Burton Dunn Chelsea Burton Dunn writes paranormal, urban fantasy, horror, and romance that blend dark atmosphere, sharp emotion, and unforgettable characters. Her worlds explore supernatural danger, forbidden desire, and the thin line between salvation and ruin. Author of: The Dead Man’s Hand • By Moonlight • Dolce Obsurità Website: www.chelseaburtondunn.com Follow: @chelseaburtondunnauthor Raise a glass and join us for an episode filled with monsters, magic, mafia families, moonlit tension, and the creative fire that fuels Chelsea’s storytelling. www.4horsemenpublications.com Hit that like, drop a comment, and don’t forget to subscribe! Let us know your favorite supernatural trope or dark romance disaster—we’re all monsters here. #DrinkingWithAuthors #ChelseaBurtonDunn #DolceObsurita #MafiaRomance #DarkRomance #ParanormalFiction #FantasyWithFeelings #WeirdIsGood #BooksAndBooze #AuthorInterview #ByMoonlight #DeadMansHand #KansasCityWriters
Drinking With Authors - Featuring Chelsea Burton Dunn
Drinking With Authors | Featuring Joseph Asphahani Sharpen your claws and pour a drink—Joseph Asphahani joins Nick Savage on Drinking With Authors! Joseph is the author of the Animal in Man series and The White Shadow, a gripping blend of myth, moral conflict, and primal transformation. His stories dive deep into the savage nature of humanity, exploring what happens when instinct takes over intellect and beasts wear human faces. Through vivid worldbuilding and psychological depth, he blurs the line between man and monster in unforgettable fashion. Tonight, he and Nick are talking all things creativity, the duality of human nature, and the power of storytelling that bites back. Expect bold ideas, introspection, and a few surprises along the way—all paired with good drinks and better conversation. About Your Host – Nick Savage Nick Savage is an award-winning and best-selling author of Modern Romance and Contemporary Fantasy. When he’s not writing, he’s sketching, gaming, or exploring new creative worlds. As the new host of Drinking With Authors, Nick brings charm, curiosity, and humor to every conversation, inviting guests to share their stories one sip at a time. Author of: The Fairlane Series & The West Haven Undead Series Website: www.theauthornicksavage.com Follow: Facebook @savagewritings | Instagram @theauthornicksavage About Joseph Asphahani Joseph Asphahani writes thrilling, character-driven fiction that explores identity, instinct, and the darker corners of human emotion. His acclaimed Animal in Man series examines the beast within us all—through layered storytelling and cinematic action that captures both brutality and beauty. His standalone work, The White Shadow, continues his exploration of power, consequence, and survival against impossible odds. Author of: The Animal in Man Series & The White Shadow Learn more: www.josephasphahaniwrites.com Follow: @bullettime000 Join us for a raw, thought-provoking chat about transformation, storytelling, and what it truly means to be human. www.4horsemenpublications.com #DrinkingWithAuthors #NickSavage #JosephAsphahani #AnimalInManSeries #TheWhiteShadow #4HorsemenPublications #HorrorFiction #FantasyThriller #AuthorInterview #WritingCommunity #DarkFiction #MonsterWithin 🎙️ New to streaming or looking to level up? Check out StreamYard and get $10 discount! 😍 https://streamyard.com/pal/d/4980351267504128
Drinking With Authors - Joseph Asphahani
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