Scott Rogers is a legendary game designer and author of over 50 AAA titles, including God of War and Pac-Man World, with sales topping 50 million copies. A former Disney Imagineer, he created innovative park experiences and authored the bestselling Level Up! and Your Turn! He has also been nominated for many of his tabletop board games, and he shares his expertise through teaching at USC and the Masters of Game Design series. He joins us to talk about how D&D and Comics built his life for both Video Game Design and Board Game Design! The Episode is filled with great tale and stories.

Join us in this exciting episode of Epic Realms as we welcome award-winning author Jennifer Brozek! Known for her incredible work in tie-in fiction for popular franchises like Arkham Horror, Battletech, and Shadowrun, Jennifer shares her journey from gamer to writer and editor. In this episode, we dive into her experiences in the world of tabletop role-playing games, her unique approach to storytelling, and the challenges she has faced as a writer with dyslexia and autism. Jennifer also discusses her latest projects, including the upcoming Augment magazine for Shadowrun, which features in-world confessions and missions, and the anthology "Shadowrun Through the Decades" celebrating 35 years of the franchise. Discover how Jennifer balances her roles as an author and editor, her thoughts on themes in anthologies, and her creative process for developing stories in shared universes. Plus, get a sneak peek into her future works and her upcoming appearances at conventions! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more episodes featuring amazing authors and their stories! Follow Jennifer Brozek: Website: jenniferbrozek.com BlueSky: @jenniferbrozek Facebook: facebook.com/jennifer.brozek Instagram: @jennifer_brozek Augment Magazine for Shadowrun - https://pulsepublishingsubmissions.moksha.io/publication/augment-the-shadowrun-magazine/

In this episode we are joined by Pathfinder Author Liane Merciel.

Leanne discusses her background, writing career, and work on various fantasy franchises including Pathfinder and Dragon Age. She talks about growing up in a military family and how those experiences influenced her writing. Leanne describes her process for writing tie-in fiction and working within established game worlds. She discusses her Pathfinder novels set in Nidal and Cheliax, as well as her work on sourcebooks. Leanne also talks about writing a Dragon Age novel and a recent Warhammer Age of Sigmar book. The interview concludes with discussion of her newest Pathfinder novel 'Godsrain', which ties into upcoming storylines about gods dying in the game world. Throughout, Leanne provides insights into her writing process, inspirations, and experiences working on different fantasy properties.