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Ongoing actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game based on the books by James S.A. Corey. Follow the crew of the Sin Claire as the future history of humanity unfolds around them in the Solar System and beyond. Game Master John Bultena weaves tales of the folk on periphery of the major powers work their machinations on the fate of humankind. Join cast members Donna Prior, Scott Mitchell, Michael Hsiung, and Claire Lewis on their adventures in this hard science fiction setting using the AGE ...
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This is Prose & Cons - a podcast for emerging writers, by emerging writers. Because sometimes we feel like pros, and sometimes we feel like cons. Brought to you by Precipice Fiction: Six Writers. Six Worlds. Alexandria Burnham, Paddy Boylan, Alex Eldridge, Matan Elul, Phoenix Raig and James Healy. https://linktr.ee/precipicefiction Our first anthology is available now! "The New Mythic: A Sci-Fi & Fantasy Collection". Find it in ebook or paperback: https://mybook.to/TheNewMythic Reach out to ...
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The Adrian Rogers is prepped, now time to bring it down to the surface. Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs live on Wednesdays at 6pm PST on twitch.tv/onlyplaywizards Get more Abraxas' Precipice: linktr.ee/abraxasprecipic Abraxas' Precipice …
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Come one! Come all! Join the Zoom call! Today we dive deeply into the Matan-verse – the lore and backstory of our local English teacher and student. With James as your guide, you’ll get a good look at what he’s writing, the arc of his life and writing career, and his experience writing in his second language. STEPHEN KING REFERENCE COUNTER: 0 TODAY…
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After disaster strikes the recovery efforts of the Adrian Rogers, the crew leaps into action to rescue the salvage team. Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs live on Wednesdays at 6pm PST on twitch.tv/onlyplaywizards Get more Abraxas' Precipi…
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Morally ascending, morally descending; are these star sign terms? No – we’ll go ahead and answer that really quickly for you. But they are two archetypal character arcs, among many others, for you to add to your toolbox. Join Paddy, Matan, and Alex as they talk all about the ups, downs, and little side-to-side motions of characters in stories. Thin…
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Inspecting and prepping the Adrian Rogers for its final descent, the crew finds some fickle history of the ship that may be worrisome for the safety of all involved in the operation to salvage it. Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs live on …
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(Spoiler warning for No Country for Old Men, from about 25:30 to 43:00.) This is not a regular episode. This is an arena. A battleground. A place for scores to be settled; for arguments old and deep to come to a head; for James and Paddy's unreconcilable feelings about the film No Country For Old Men to finally be aired. In this bonus episode, Jame…
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The crew is back on board the Sin Claire, readying to bring the Adrian Rogers out of orbit. But with extra crew on board, tensions about past events run high. Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs live on Wednesdays at 6pm PST on twitch.tv/onl…
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In an attempt to settle the debate of the fate of the Adrian Rogers, Wyatt and Waxor go out on patrol with the leader of New Birmingham contingent. Discussions of the future, survival, and faith are had. Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs l…
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What is the *perfect* job for a writer? You know - other than being a New York Times bestseller. Is it something like, say, copywriting? Or is it something with no relation to writing at all - say, a Zookeeper? Today, Matan, Alex, Ally and James discuss the complicated relationship between work (the 9-5) and writing (what we really want to be doing…
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The last of the crew awakens, finding that a long time has passed. But threat of war beyond the ring threatens to enter the system. What steps will the crew take to secure all they have worked and fought for? Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It a…
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What do passing notes while the teacher isn’t looking, drinking a big mug of coffee just before a run, and writing a novel-length work in the second person have in common? They’re RISKS, baby! Join Matan, James, and Ally as they talk through the industry and art of risk-taking in the literary world. Some things to expect: Risks in content vs. risks…
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One by one, the crew awakens but shared dreams haunt them. What could it all mean? Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs live on Wednesdays at 6pm PST on twitch.tv/onlyplaywizards Get more Abraxas' Precipice: linktr.ee/abraxasprecipic Abraxas'…
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Hello all! In order to allow us to keep producing this podcast that we love—in a meaningful way—while still attending to our other projects and things, we've decided to switch from a weekly release schedule to a release every other week. Thank you to everyone who has been listening up until now. We're excited to keep going : ) Send us a message! Co…
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Today is a bit of a grab bag of an episode about characters and what makes them interesting to us, interesting enough to write about. James, Paddy and Phoenix go over a number of topics including paleo art, the importance of not overpopulating your worlds with vapid characters, writing characters within the context of their relationships and, of co…
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The crew of the Sin Claire has been found, but not returned whole. Wyatt is the first to wake...eight months after his mission. Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs live on Wednesdays at 6pm PST on twitch.tv/onlyplaywizards Get more Abraxas' …
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With the crew of the Sin Claire and the security team from Star's Edge lost, the two colonies of Mundos attempt to reconciled over science and survival. But tensions die hard. Special guest players Marcy Brown (she/her) as Lani Valizla myceliumyouthnetwork.org; April Hill (she/her) as Kyne Kobb linktr.ee/stilettodm; Simriya Sandhu (she/her) as Mede…
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"If a story is in you, it has to come out." So says William Faulker, and it may well be true. But where does the inspiration for these stories come from? What sparks our creativity and where do we find the impetus to write? On today's episode, Alex, James, Phoenix and Matan sit down to talk about the origin of inspiration in writing: both from thei…
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Today we’ve got some book recommendations for you. Join James and Phoenix as they delve into the writing styles of Dan “the man” Simmons (Phoenix added “the man,” so don’t worry if Dan doesn’t respond to that if you call out to him). We’ll get into his mastery of genre, the scope of his voice, and the interesting author lineage of influence behind …
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As two of the resident horror writers of the group, Alex and James get together to discuss all parts of the genre: what makes it tick, how to structure it and how masters of the genre do what they do. And you better believe we reference Stephen King! STEPHEN KING REFERENCE COUNTER: 6 TODAY, 96 TOTAL Send us a message! Contact us at: precipicefictio…
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“The Spider hears everything through all its jangling threads.” Sarah dropped her rolled, diluted tobacco ration to the ground and pressed it into the soil with the ball of her foot, as though the ever-watching Omni-Mayor were right there under her shoe. “That’s no reason to give up hope,” I said, not even believing my own words. “Who said anything…
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The timer set, the nuclear device primed, the crew is working against the clock to exist the alien ruins. Special guest player Josh Simons as Kase Marek: joshuamsimons.com/links Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs live on Wednesdays at 6pm P…
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Some lovely new discussions are on the horizon as the team has been quite busy off in the writing world. In the time being, Phoenix has selected one of his favourite episodes; if you're in the early drafting stages or the developmental stage of your manuscript, this is definitely worth a listen. Why can't we just give our character a magic wand and…
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We're back with another Absolute Prose classic episode: Ally's sensational "All Storytelling is Wrestling" ep! WrestleMania 39 was on the horizon, and the producers here at Precipice Fiction Inc. felt it was time to unleash Ally's true form on the world. A writer behind the keyboard, a slayer in the analysis of storytelling tools used in the WWE, A…
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Thousands of kilometers beneath the surface of Mundos, the crew and Lt. Col. Kase Marek uncover more mysteries of the builders' work. Special guest player Josh Simons as Kase Marek: joshuamsimons.com/links Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs…
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James, Matan and Alex sit down to answer the the question what are their favourite techniques - both to read and to write. Send us a message! Contact us at: precipicefiction.com/contactpage/ ============================================= This is Prose & Cons - a podcast for emerging writers, by emerging writers. Because sometimes we feel like pros, …
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The danger escalates in the ancient alien ruins with mysteries abound. Special guest player Josh Simons as Kase Marek: joshuamsimons.com/links Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs live on Wednesdays at 6pm PST on twitch.tv/onlyplaywizards Get…
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The crew delves into the spire at the center of Mundos' jungle, but alien architecture and methods lurk. Special guest player Josh Simons as Kase Marek: joshuamsimons.com/links Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs live on Wednesdays at 6pm PS…
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Hot take time! Get ready for your exclusive guided tour through Ally’s career as a writer, what got her started, what she’s up to, and what’s coming next. For anyone pursuing a career in film or finding an identity as a multi-media writer, you’re sure to find some excellent nuggets in this one. STEPHEN KING REFERENCE COUNTER: 0 TODAY, 90 TOTAL Send…
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The coordinated mission between Mason's Haven and Star's Edge commences, but will everyone be ready for the eldritch elements of the Mundos' Jungle? Special guest player Josh Simons as Kase Marek: joshuamsimons.com/links Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A.…
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Have you ever read a book that completely rocked the axis on which you read and consider literature? Well, here's four of them! Today, Alex, Paddy, James and Matan recount four books that have changed them as readers and writers. Please be aware there are significant spoilers for the following books: Never Let Me Go - Kasuo Ishagura The Girl With A…
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Counterintuitive as it may seem, sometimes our protagonists need to fall flat on their face and fail. After all, what's an epic journey without setbacks? In today's episode, Matan, Ally and James examine character failure and why it's often so necessary for an effective story. Join us as we explore the why's and how's of failures, what makes a stor…
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Follow the white rabbit. To where is it hippity hoppiting? Through the mono-myth we go, Where all threads are spun. Sorry, I don’t know what came over me just then. Anyway, welcome to Prose & Cons! On today’s episode, Paddy takes James, Alex, and Ally through the Hero’s Journey (name used in a gender-neutral context), the map over which it’s said t…
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Plans form in conjunction with Star's Edge to solve the possible spread of Protomolecule in the jungle of Mundos. Whether it succeeds is to be seen. Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs live on Wednesdays at 6pm PST on twitch.tv/onlyplaywizar…
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With the bio-survey team under attack by an unknown force, the Sin Claire rushes across the planet to provide support. Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs live on Wednesdays at 6pm PST on twitch.tv/onlyplaywizards Get more Abraxas' Precipice…
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Part two of our vaunted Mailbag episode! This part definitely occurred on a different day and we're certainly not all delerious from three hours of podcasting. So enjoy this entirely hinged and sane second part of our mailbag episode! STEPHEN KING REFERENCE COUNTER: 1 TODAY, 90 TOTAL Send us a message! Contact us at: precipicefiction.com/contactpag…
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And like Christmas, it's finally here! The long-awaited Precipice Listener Questions episode, where we huddle around the ol' Precipice mailbag and draw out your letters, answering questions on writing, editing, publishing, collaboration and more. We had so many that we've decided to make this a two-parter, so stay tuned for Mail Time pt. 2! Got a q…
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The crew heads to the bright side of Mundos to setup the solar array for the colony while at the same time the bio-survey team excavates a go-yote den, trying to figure out what might be preying on the local creatures. Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. C…
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Netflix's live-action reimagining of the beloved series Avatar: The Last Airbender is fresh out of the stables, which leads us to the question: how well does the new version hold up? Today we examine this adaptation of a classic series: narrative, character, translation of setting, the nature and purpose of action scenes - nothing will go unexamine…
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After a successful mission to Eos and test results from samples waiting, the crew ponders what to undertake next to ensure the survival of the colonies on Mundos. Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based on the novels by James S.A. Corey. It airs live on Wednesdays at 6pm PST on twitch.tv…
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And then James said, “I think that’s it.” And we all said our goodbyes. But for this to make sense, let’s go back a bit, back to the beginning. In this episode of Prose and Cons, James, Alex, and Phoenix talk about non-linear storytelling—stories where the end is the beginning or sometimes there are new beginnings that come in the middle. They'll t…
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This marks the 6th and final episode of our Absolute Prose run. This final highlight selection was made by – last but not least – Phoenix. Imposter syndrome is something that has plagued more or less everybody at some point in their lives in some form or another. If you've not felt it, that's fantastic – keep doing what you're doing. If you have fe…
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With the resources of Eos now know, the trick is getting them off world. The crew debates various solutions all the while distrust of members of Star's Edge run rampant. Special guest player Simriya Sandhu as Medea Holtz: twitter.com/kairosclersis Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. based …
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The Precipice crew -- and nearly a full house too -- get back to basics, talking about the specifics of how we use language to convey meaning in our work. I'm talking all the hits: metaphor, simile, alliteration, personification. How can you make the most of the basic building blocks of text to the greatest effect in your work? Stick around and you…
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Charity one-shot benefitting World Central Kitchen, donate here: bit.ly/adapasfateii The future of the Belt does not come lightly. Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse RPG by Green Ronin Publishing. It airs live on Wednesdays at 6pm PST on https://www.twitch.tv/onlyplaywizards Support the stream: https://www.patreon.com/abraxasprecip…
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Here's we revisit an old episode where we take a look at some classics of writing advice and really break them down. If you're new to writing and just getting back some advice for the first time, it's a great place to start. Enjoy! Send us a message! Contact us at: precipicefiction.com/contactpage/ ============================================= This…
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With the second atmospheric probe still needing retrieval, the crew is figuring out who all should be on the away team. But Medea wants to keep a recent discovery hidden from a member of Star's Edge's science team and asks the crew of the Sin Claire for help. Special guest player Simriya Sandhu as Medea Holtz: twitter.com/kairosclersis Abraxas' Pre…
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Three authors walk into a podcast... BA DOOM TING! That's right today we're talking about comedy and where to find it's beats. What makes something funny? Is it the straight man and the wildcard? Is it finding humour in the mundane? Is it simple contrast? ...Yes! Send us a message! Contact us at: precipicefiction.com/contactpage/ ==================…
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Today's classic episode is our deep dive into all things VILLANOUS! A great villain is a wonderful thing, and some of the most classic, memorable characters in fiction have been baddies. But what makes a villain tick? What makes a villain effective as a character? And why did Alex think he could nominate a hotel as one of his picks in the Great Pre…
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Ever written a story that feels flat? Or maybe doesn't quite feel like it's going anywhere? Ever struggled with a story's end or big climax? Today on the pod we have a pair of excellent techniques to help you build tension, work towards the climax, and keep your story moving in an exciting direction. Special thanks to Chuck Palahniuk for the inspir…
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A lake of methane rises into the air after the exploratory detonation on the surface of Eos. Will the crew be able to get the vital samples they need from beneath the ice? Special guest player Simriya Sandhu as Medea Holtz: twitter.com/kairosclersis Abraxas' Precipice is an actual play of The Expanse Roleplaying Game by Green Ronin Publishing. base…
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