Sam Sykes - author of the Aeon's Gate series and the newly released "The City Stained Red" - is a distinctive and articulate voice in the Spec Fic community. His sense of humor is boundless (just follow his Twitter feed), but beneath the wit and surreal banter is a perceptive and inspired creative spirit infusing the world with startling and exuberant tales. // Amazon.com Widgets In our 20-ish minutes of writerly discourse, we explore a wide range of Sam's craft, including preparing and developing a story idea, defining when a story is "done", and the fundamental reason why he writes. There's a wealth of writerly goodness to be had, poised behind the "PLAY" button. Click that sucker and enjoy!  (and if that's not enough, then check out Sam's Workshop Episode!). PROMO:  "A Broken Magic" by Justin Macumber Showcase Episode: 20 Minutes with Sam Sykes [caution: mature language - listener discretion is advised] We have a NEW FORUM! Share your comments to this (or any) episode over at the RTP Forum! Check out this and all our episodes on iTunes and on Stitcher Radio! Keeping track of the Trickster God named Sam Sykes... Sam's website is most assuredly the best place to stay on top of the last doings. Peruse his canon of work on his Amazon Page (including the remarkable "The City Stained Red") Follow him on Twitter and on Facebook!