CultureScape with Peter Pischke

Interview with No Game For Knights book author Kacey Ezell. What does Disney get wrong and Paramount now get right? What do the success of the Mandalorian and the failure of the Sequel Trilogy tell us? What does it take to be a successful sci-fi author today? How do you balance your passion for writing with the demands of the market and the expectations of the fans? How do you stay true to your vision while respecting the genre's legacy? We explore these questions in this episode of CultureScape, where we sit down with rising sci-fi star Kacey Ezell. Kacey is a two-time Dragon Award finalist and a military sci-fi author who has written for popular series such as Black Tide Rising, Four Horsemen, and Murphy’s Lawless. She is also a huge fan of Star Wars and Star Trek, and she shares her insights on why these franchises have such a loyal and passionate fanbase. She also reveals why fans are always right and why creators should listen to and put them first when creating content. Kacey also talks about her love of fantasy and sci-fi and how she was inspired by Anne McCaffrey’s Dragon Riders of Pern series. She tells us how she got involved with the writing community and learned from mentors like Larry Correia and John Ringo. She also gives us some tips on how to be a modern author who can do a bit of everything, from writing to marketing to networking. If you are a sci-fi or fantasy fan or an aspiring writer who wants to learn from a successful and talented author, you don’t want to miss this episode. Watch it now and let us know what you think in the comments below. And don’t forget to subscribe to CultureScape for more interviews with amazing creators and influencers. Kacey's Twitter: https://twitter.com/KaceyEzell1 CultureScape YouTube: https://youtu.be/NPnzfigIqzM --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sponsored by Baen Books & Young Voices. Music by FAAS Sounds, Song: Best Time https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFB6-... Art by Peter Pischke Video Editing by Chris Holowickit: https://t.co/QUmAfUohFQ Interviews scheduled with the help of Sean Korsgaard