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Writers Cantina Roundup Jul 28, 2026 3574 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/hXkRNM8

MILSFPODS4E07 Release Day: UNLAWFUL ORDERS Jul 16, 2026 3806 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. https://www.amazon.com/Unlawful-Orders-Military-Adventure-Renegades-ebook/dp/B0GXGGR1NN #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcp

MILSFPODS4E06 Author interview: Kevin Ikenberry Jul 13, 2026 3443 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Kevin's Books https://www.amazon.com/stores/Kevin-Ikenberry/author/B00ASFBXT4 Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz Jame

MILSFPODS4E05 Unlimited Worldbuilding Jul 5, 2026 3498 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/hXkRNM8ypx Tell

MILSFPODS4E04 Starship Technology Jun 24, 2026 3733 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/hXkRNM8

MILSFPODS4E03 Recruiting in the Future Jun 20, 2026 3841 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Jeff and Rick discuss what recruitment might look like in a sci-fi future. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S.

MILSFPODS4E02 Doomsday Weapons Jun 10, 2026 3771 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/hXkRNM8

MILSFPODS4E01 2026 How are we doing? 6-month update May 26, 2026 3756 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Welcome to Season 4! Today we discuss how we're doing this year versus how we thought we would be doing. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: htt

MILSFPODS3E29 Hobbies and why they’re important May 20, 2026 4315 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Today we talk about why it's important to do something other than writing every once in a while. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amz

MILSFPODS3E28 Rookie mistakes we all make and how to avoid them May 14, 2026 3719 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. This week the boys talk about the mistakes we made as new writers and how you can avoid them! Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.t

MILSFPODS3E27 Release Day: The Longest Battle May 6, 2026 3855 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/hXkRNM8

MILSFPODS3E26 Realistic Expectations of Publishing Apr 26, 2026 3487 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. This week were talking about why you aren't getting a movie deal, and what you can really expect. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://am

MILSFPODS3E25 Routines Apr 12, 2026 3588 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. This week we talk about the routines we use to keep writing. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https:

S3E24 More Questions! Mar 18, 2026 3107 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/hXkRNM8

S3E23 Alternate History Military Science Fiction Mar 13, 2026 3107 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/hXkRNM8

S3E22 The Cost of Being an Author Feb 23, 2026 3107 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/hXkRNM8

MILSFPODS3E21 The Games We Play Feb 7, 2026 3107 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. This week James and Jeff talk about the games we play when we're not writing. Published weekly. Our recommended games: Menace https://store.steampowered.com/app/2432860/MENACE/ Mass Effect https://store.steampowered.com/app/1328670/Mass_Effect_Legendary_Edition/ Aliens: Dar

MSFPODS3E20 The story that may never be Feb 4, 2026 3519 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/hXkRNM8

MSFPODS3E19 No Plan Survives First Contact With the Enemy Jan 25, 2026 3599 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Today the boys talk about the plans that didn't work and how they pivot when it happens. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdc

MILSFPODS3EP18 Publishing Plans for 2026 Jan 15, 2026 3985 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/hXkRNM8

MILSFPODS3EP17 What to expect when publishing Jan 7, 2026 3485 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/hXkRNM8

MILSFPODS3EP16 Release Day: Accidental Astronaut Dec 18, 2025 3098 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Rick Partlow's new release, a love letter to Flash Gordon and the golden age of space opera. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to

Future Propaganda Dec 10, 2025 4145 Rick and James go off the deep end on how information operations could work in the future. __ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amz

Crossover between MILSF and Thrillers Dec 3, 2025 4146 Josh and James discuss the overlap in storytelling between MILSF and thrillers. __ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz

MILSFPODS3EP13 Writing through adversity Nov 27, 2025 3726 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/hXkRNM8

MILSFPODS3EP12 URBAN WARFARE Nov 5, 2025 3399 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/hXkRNM8y

Book Review - Connected Soldiers by John Spencer Oct 20, 2025 1750 A review of Connected Soldiers by John Spencer. A military history/personal memoir that spans the author's experience as a Ranger, platoon leader, company commander in Iraq, and then as the stay at home dad when his wife deploys in 2017. Recommended for any new company level leader. For military science fiction readers as a view into the different phases of the Iraq War and its effect on lead

MILSFPODS3EP11 Movie review: Soldier, Kill them all Edition Oct 16, 2025 2898 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. James and Josh review a fan favorite mil sci-fi movie. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn

MILSFPODS3EP10 Starting a New Series Oct 1, 2025 3141 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/hXkRNM8

There was a firefight! (Writing realistic gunfights) Sep 27, 2025 3604 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Discord: https://discord.gg/hXkRNM8

DragonCon 2025 Recap Sep 27, 2025 2834 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Josh talks about his time at DragonCon and we talk about the con in general. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James

Building the Blueprint of Your Book Sep 27, 2025 3638 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Josh is still recovering from DragonCon so Rick, James, and Jeff talk about outlining and how to use it to achieve success. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74A

Character Layers Sep 9, 2025 3627 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. The boys go on a rant about military covers... and then talk about layering characters for deeper meaning. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn

Relationships in MILSF (not all the romantic kind) Sep 9, 2025 3260 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. The boys talk about relationships in Military Scifi, from romantic to family. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaro

MILSFPODS3EP06 Character Layers Sep 2, 2025 3627 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. The boys go on a rant about military covers... and then talk about layering characters for deeper meaning. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: h

MILSFPODS3EP05 Relationships in Milscifi (Not romantimilsf) Aug 17, 2025 3260 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. The boys talk about relationships in Military Scifi, from romantic to family. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James

Writer's Cantina 2025 in Salt Lake City Roundup and Thoughts Aug 16, 2025 3040 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Hats by https://flamesmith.com/ Thank you Brent for the hats! Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVD

MILSFPODS3EP04 Writer’s Cantina Roundup Aug 6, 2025 3040 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Hats by https://flamesmith.com/ Thank you Brent for the hats! Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: http

Mechs and MILSF with Blaine Pardoe Aug 5, 2025 3704 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. The boys interview the legend, Blaine Pardoe! Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Faceb

MILSFPODS3EP03 Author Interview: Blaine L. Pardoe Jul 30, 2025 3704 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. The boys interview the legend, Blaine Pardoe! Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eT

Future Infantry Weapons Jul 30, 2025 3327 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Discord Group: https://discord.gg/hXkRNM8ypx Tell s

Blowing Stuff Up! Jul 23, 2025 3475 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Discord Group: https://discord.gg/hXkRNM8ypx Tell

Liberty Con 2025 Recap Jul 23, 2025 2922 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Discord Group: https://discord.gg/hXkRNM8ypx Tell s

Talking with Jonathan Yanez Jul 23, 2025 3942 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Discord Group: https://discord.gg/hXkRNM8ypx Tell s

Combat in Extreme Environments Jul 23, 2025 3792 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Discord Group: https://discord.gg/hXkRNM8ypx Tell s

Logistics of the Future Jul 23, 2025 3881 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Discord Group: https://discord.gg/hXkRNM8ypx Tell s

Near Future vs Far Future Stories Jul 23, 2025 3007 What kind of stories do we like best, near future or far future? Imagining these worlds can be wildly different, and each brings its own challenges and fun. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow:

MILSFPODS3EP02 Future Infantry Weapons Jul 23, 2025 3327 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Rick and Jeff talk the future of infantry weapons. We're trying out a new format. Tell us what you think in the comments. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74A

MILSFPODS3EP01 1-year Anniversary Retrospective Jul 16, 2025 3308 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. This week we talk about the things we liked over the last year. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: htt

MILSFPODS2EP25 Blowing Stuff Up! Jul 9, 2025 3475 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Rick, James, and Josh talk about EOD and what it would be like in the future. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James

On Being a "Professional" Author Jun 11, 2025 2499 James and Jeff talk about what has really moved the needle for their careers when it comes to networking, meeting fans, and navigating being online. It's a tough world out there. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3

Announcing a new series by Rick Partlow - Archangel: Fallen May 8, 2025 3374 Rick launches his 17th !! new series with Archangel: Fallen. We talk about this exciting new story, and the challenges and rewards of creating something new. ++ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow:

MILSFPODS2E17 LL Richman author of Battlefield Diplomacy May 1, 2025 2904 Today we talk with author LL Richman about her new series Battlefield Diplomacy and getting the science right while keeping it awesome. ++ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74Az

MILSFPODS2E17 Aliens in MILSF May 1, 2025 3429 Aliens are hard. Developing aliens that enhance a Military SF story is its own unique challenge. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz Jam

MILSFPODS2EP14 The Importance of Endings Apr 9, 2025 3571 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. We finish out our deep dive on plotting and planning with a discussion of what makes a great ending. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron

MILSFPOD S2E13 Why We Love Military Science Fiction Apr 4, 2025 3226 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/m

S2E013 Our Favorite Military SF Books Mar 24, 2025 3231 We share some our favorite military science fiction books. Some you know, and some are off the beaten path. What's your favorite? The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh

MILSFPOD S2E011 - Starship Troopers Review: Things Get Heated and it isn't Dizzy Flores Mar 17, 2025 3719 The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mi

MILSFPODS2E09 - High Concepts and Plotting, Continued Mar 5, 2025 3438 The team continues our discussion of how to develop a military science story from concept to outline and now chapters that fit into common story structures. Why follow structure at all, Drill Sergeant? Because it's what the readers expect, private. Now beat your face. ___ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekl

MILSFPODS2E08 - The Future of MILSF with Aethon Books Mar 5, 2025 4210 The team invites Steve Beaulieu, author (as Jaime Castle) and co-owner of Athon Books on the show to talk about the publishing side of military science fiction, what the future of the genre holds and what excites him about the coming years. ___ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. This week's guest https://ae

MILSFPODS2E07 - Great Covers and Niche Characters Mar 5, 2025 2976 James and Jeff discuss what makes a great military science fiction cover (or any genre fiction) as well as what makes a great side character in MILSF, and why we don't see more novels about heroic cooks. ___ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. This week's guest https://aethonbooks.com/ #amwriting, #militarys

MILSFPODS2E06 Plotting - From Concept to Summary Feb 12, 2025 3349 In this episode we start a multi-episode conversation that gets very in the weeds on how to take a series from conception to summary, plot, chapter outline and even deeper. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Ri

MILSFPOD S2E05 A Universe of Names Feb 7, 2025 3861 Josh and Rick talk about how they name ships, vehicles and weapons in their stories, how names can have meaning and dropships probably don't need a name. The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. #amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifi Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Rick Partlow: https:/

MILSFPOD S2E04 Co-Writing in MILSF Jan 27, 2025 3172 Jeff and James talk about their new co-writing project in the Grimm's War universe, and a bit more about how to approach a project like this, how to find new stories in an existing world. Jeff also compliments Rick extensively. _______________ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell:

MILSFPOD S2E03 Tech Advancement in MILSF Jan 21, 2025 3845 Technology continues to advance and its impacts on military operations can change everything... and sometimes War, War never changes. In this episode we talk about crafting stories that include changes in technology, how they can be explored in a convincing but also fun way, and why MILSF readers love their gun porn. _______________ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Ha

MILSFPOD S2E02 Writing Great Villains Jan 9, 2025 3778 Military Science Fiction presents some unique opportunities to explore villains. The same rules of great villains apply, but in MILSF you get to play with rank, weapon systems, politics, aliens, a whole gamut of special jerks that the civilian world doesn't get to experience. Motivations can be personal, cultural, or purely professional, but on the whole nobody is satisfied by an incompetent jerk

MILSFPOD S2E01 2025 Plans for Ourselves and the Podcast Jan 1, 2025 2776 On the first day of 2025, we round the corner into Season 2 of the podcast! Today we're talking about plans for the new year, for ourselves and for the show. When you look forward, you can't help looking back a bit, so there's also some review of 2024 and how things went. Let us know what you'd like to see in the comments! _______________ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, J

MILSFPOD S01E25 What Keeps Us Writing Dec 23, 2024 3836 It's one thing to love Military Science Fiction, another thing to have written a MILSF book, and yet another to keep doing it, even when sales might be down or a story's reception different than you hoped (sometimes in a great way!) In today's episode we talk about what kept us writing and what keeps us going, even when the going gets tough. (In Rick Partlow's case, on to 75+ novels!) ___________

MILSFPOD S01E24 Edge of Tomorrow Review Dec 13, 2024 3269 The 2014 film Edge of Tomorrow, starring Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt and Bill Paxton, has all the fixin's of an excellent milsf story, with the added twist of time travel (or is it multiverse?), showcasing a soldier who experiences a riveting journey from coward to hardened veteran. Do we have to say we like this movie? It's great, and if you haven't seen it, stop reading this and seek it out. Sure, w

MILSFPOD S01E23 Future Battles Using Military History Dec 6, 2024 3750 We came to Military Science Fiction from a love of military history, lessons learned, mistakes made, and the hard decisions made by real people in the past. Today we talk about how we love to see history used in stories, and what works and what doesn't. _______________ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. Our

MILSFPOD S01E22 Ink, Sweat and Tears - What No One Tells New Authors Dec 2, 2024 3333 Finishing a book, selling books and building audience are all different skills, and today we talk about some of the industry advice that gets left out of new author pep talks. We're nice, we promise. _______________ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. Our Books: Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZ Ric

MILSFPOD S01E21 What MILSF Authors Get Wrong Nov 22, 2024 3565 From Clip vs Magazine to Unit Details to calling NCOs sir, Military Science Fiction might have more pitfalls than any other genre. Readers have expectations in a great story, military action dictates certain responses, and relying on historical examples doesn't always make sense... Today we talk about some of the mistakes Military Science Fiction authors make in their stories and characters and h

MILSFPOD S01E20 - The Future of Military Science Fiction Nov 13, 2024 3279 Despite being science fiction, periods in Military SF are often defined by the conflicts readers are most familiar with. From World War II to Vietnam to Iraq and Afghanistan, the types of conflicts characters face, weapons systems and politics are often reflections of current times. As we move away from the last twenty years of conflict, what can we expect to see in future military science fiction

MILSFPOD S01E19 Invading a Hostile Planet Part 2 Nov 7, 2024 3153 A second in-depth discussion of story-building around invading a hostile planet. What are some analogs with history? What makes this sort of story better? Hang out with us while we point out what Avatar 2 does wrong, among other things. _______________ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Published weekly. Our Books: Jeffery H

MILSFPOD S01E18 - Interacting with Fans Nov 3, 2024 2671 Today we answer some viewer questions about interacting with fans and how to respond to reviews. A good discussion on dealing with criticism in general, and how Military Science Fiction can appeal to anyone who loves great stories. Check out Burn Enough's channel! https://www.youtube.com/@BurnEnough _______________ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Has

MILSFPOD S01E17 Verisimilitude in MilSF with Richard Fox Oct 23, 2024 3647 Today we host our first interview with Science Fiction author Richard Fox. Richard is the accomplished military science fiction author of the Ember War Series, Terran Armor Corps, Ascent to Empire with David Weber, Hell’s Horizon with Jonathan Brazee, as well as Terra Nova with our own Josh Hayes. Richard’s latest book is Men of Bretton, out November 5th from Baen Books. Find it here: https://a

MILSFPD S01E16 - Training in Military Science Fiction Oct 18, 2024 3873 It's Aaaaaaarmy training, sir! Today we talk about ways to use training in MilSF. From Basic Training to rehearsals to hip-pocket training to fill hours of hurryupandwait, training is a major part of the military experience and can do a lot of work in a MilSF story. _______________ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Publishe

MILSFPOD S1E15 Humanitarian Missions Oct 11, 2024 3227 Considering the missions being carried out by the U.S. military to support victims of the natural disasters in North Carolina and Florida, we figured this would be a good time to talk about humanitarian missions and the roles they can play in great military science fiction stories. Notes from this episode: Learn about Jake McNiece: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jake_McNiece _______________ The Mil

MILSFPOD S01E14 From the Military to Writing MILSF Oct 4, 2024 2832 A member of the Discord asked how we transitioned from the military to writing Military Science Fiction. We tackle the question and talk about some of the challenges of writing while serving and working later jobs that might not take kindly to "writers." Thanks for hanging out with us! _______________ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James

MILSFPOD S01E13 Drone Warfare Sep 26, 2024 2995 Drone technology is advancing so quickly in the present day that it can be difficult to imagine how it will affect future combat. Do drones make for interesting stories? We talk about how great military science fiction uses drones, and their impact on future warfare. _______________ The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron. Every W