What If: South is Up?

Jul 03 2024

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Hello, and Welcome to the What If: South is Up? Podcast where we invite you along with us as we learn to wing it like an author. We are Derrick Hall and Xtina - Two new-to-the-game fantasy authors taking our first steps into the great unknown of creating worlds from scratch.Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com.Christina 'Xtina' Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and aspiring author currently writing her first novel (tentatively titled "Cogs & Arrows") and can be found at www.UniquelyXtina.com.

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Throwback: Chasing Squirrels

Jul 03 2024 61 mins

Send us a Text Message.Due to life and the July 4th Holiday, we offer a well-preserved throwback rather than a fresh episode. Learn more about Derrick and Xtina as we interview each other and - as always - chase a few squirrels.Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Reviva

What If: Seeing Stars

Jun 19 2024 24 mins

Send us a Text Message.What if the light of the stars held memories? That is the question this week, along with how writer's block can actually be productive and weird movies.Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuth

What If: When Myth Becomes Fantasy

Jun 05 2024 28 mins

Send us a Text Message.What if Hercules appeared in your fantasy world? That is the question this week, along with Mark Twain, military history, and the importance of POV to a story.Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.DerrickH

What If: City of Secrets

May 22 2024 40 mins

Send us a Text Message.What if an underground city full of advanced technology were discovered? That is the question this week, along with info dumps, beer choices, and the finer points of whisky.Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his websit

What If: To the Moon

May 01 2024 33 mins

Send us a Text Message.What if the moon had a profound influence on magic? That is the question this week, along with color theory, problems inherent with translations, and creative Jenga.Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found at his website www.De

What If: Counterpoint

Apr 17 2024 35 mins

Send us a Text Message.What a magical artifact appeared in our world that could change the nature of magic? That is the question this week, along with the nature of beer, and how we've been growing as writers.Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be found

What If: Use the Force

Mar 27 2024 56 mins

Send us a Text Message.What if our characters found themselves in the Star Wars universe? This week, that is the question at hand as we discuss the expanded universe, the merits of alpha and beta readers, and interesting cans.Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival.

What If: No Power in the 'Verse

Mar 13 2024 26 mins

Send us a Text Message.This week we take our exercise in theoretical world-building to new heights by discussing the world surrounding Joss Whedon's Firefly, and what would happen if everyone's favorite tight-pantsed captain and crew couldn't lie.Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey

What If: Jack the Ripoff

Feb 28 2024 33 mins

Send us a Text Message.What if a Jack the Ripper-style serial killer began plaguing our fictional worlds? That is the question this week as we ponder healthcare, un-healthcare, and the motives of serial killers.Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be foun

What If: Walk off the Earth

Feb 14 2024 36 mins

Send us a Text Message.Derrick here - This episode was plagued with issues and the recording is cut a little bit short. I apologize for the issues and hope to have things back to normal next time. For now, thank you for your patience and thank you for listening.This week we learn that technology isn't everything, that the world spins on, and that Derrick can apply Star Wars theory