The Metamor City Podcast

Janus is visited by the first of the three spirits: a Lightbringer from the ancient past. Buy “A Lightbringer Carol” on Smashwords and Amazon Buy “Urban Legends” on Amazon Signed Metamor City paperbacks, on sale now! — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review […]

On the night of the Winter Solstice, Janus Starson is haunted by the spirit of his father. Stave 1 of a 5-stave carol, in prose. With affection and gratitude to Charles Dickens, whose classic Christmas ghost story has happily haunted my dreams for years. — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group […]

This Week’s Story: “Make Believe,” Part 3 (END) Artax faces down the rogue wizard Parker … and learns some unsettling truths from an old friend. Buy “Urban Legends” on Amazon Signed Metamor City paperbacks, on sale now! — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a […]

This Week’s Story: “Make Believe,” Part 2 Artax’s class is interrupted by a civil defense alarm: Metamor City is under attack. Artax cancels the class to go see if he can be of help — which brings him into conflict with one of his students. Signed Metamor City paperbacks, on sale now! — Chris Lester […]

This Week’s Story: “Make Believe,” by Bryan Watson A look at Metamor City through the eyes of the wizard Artax. Follow the old man of Spells 4 U as he begins his annual public service project: helping to rehabilitate a group of young people who used their magic illegally. — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans […]

n this panel from Balticon 51, Nutty Nuchtchas (of Nutty Bites), Nobilis Reed (of Nobilis Erotica) and I discuss how to make your podcast pay — and what to avoid along the way. — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes

Abbey puts her plan into action to save St. Theresa’s from the Nightmare. Buy “Urban Legends” on Amazon Buy “Troubled Minds” on Amazon and Smashwords — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes

Abbey gets some advice from Mother Anna, comes up with a new plan, and tries to convince Jenna to go along with it. Buy “Urban Legends” on Amazon Buy “Troubled Minds” on Amazon and Smashwords — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes

Abbey continues her investigations into the deaths at St. Theresa’s … and finds more than she bargained for. Mentioned on the podcast:  The Magic Spreadsheet Pomodoro Technique “Bright” – Movie Trailer Parsec Awardx – 2017 Finalists Buy “Urban Legends” on Amazon Buy “Troubled Minds” on Amazon and Smashwords — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB […]

Students are dying at St. Theresa’s, a school and halfway house for wayward girls on the Street of Metamor City. Abbey Preston is visiting the school, seeking relief from the terrifying visions that have been plaguing her. Is something supernatural at work, or is it all in Abbey’s head? Buy “Urban Legends” on Amazon Buy […]

At Balticon 51 I sat down with author and podcaster P.C. Haring to talk about Slipspace: Harbinger, the first book in Haring’s new science fiction trilogy. Along the way we discuss a variety of aspects of the business and craft of writing, including the lessons we’ve learned since those first heady years of podcast fiction. […]

Will and Callie seek out the help of the wizard Artax, whom Callie hopes can conceal the icon of Saint Merai from detection. But will that be enough to stop the Street mage Trajan from hunting them down? Buy “Urban Legends” on Amazon Buy “The Muse” in e-book from Smashwords or Kindle Store — Chris Lester on Facebook […]

Will and Callie get a brief respite from danger. Will struggles with his principles and desires. Callie reveals some awkward secrets about her past. Buy “Urban Legends” on Amazon Buy “The Muse” in e-book from Smashwords or Kindle Store — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review […]

In Part 2 of “The Muse,” Will and Callie retrieve the icon from Callie’s hiding spot — and very quickly find themselves in more trouble. Buy “Urban Legends” on Amazon Buy “The Muse” in e-book from Smashwords or Kindle Store — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a […]

In this week’s episode we meet J. William Kerenson, an earnest university student with dreams of becoming a great writer. Frustrated by a lack of inspiration, Will is looking for fresh experiences to lure his muse back to him—but when he meets Callie, a Street-side operative on the run from a dangerous gang, he might […]

In this week’s episode I sat down with Nathan Lowell, the author of The Golden Age of the Solar Clipper series. I talked with him about his unusual approach to science fiction, right and wrong ways to use social media as a writer, promoting the work of authors you love, and how he made the transition from […]

In this panel from Balticon 51, I lead a discussion with Melissa Hayden, Erin Kazmark, A. F. Grappin and Veronica Giguere about audio book narrators. Why should you have someone narrate your book? How does the process work? How do you find someone who will do the job well? There’s a lot of great advice […]

This Week’s Story: “The Sentinel” Janus is the regional field commander of the Lothanasi Order, an elite international law-enforcement unit tasked with protecting mortals from supernatural creatures. In the line of duty he has slain demons, faeries, and monsters of every description—but when the search for a missing girl leads him to the lair of […]

Kate pays a visit to her sick partner, David Silverleaf, and discusses life, God, and the shortage of quality men in her world. Buy Urban Legends on Amazon — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes

In the conclusion to “Huntress,” Morgan meets the girl she rescued — and gets more than she bargained for. Featured Music: “Carried Away,” by Hungry Lucy (CC BY SA 3.0) Buy Huntress or Urban Legends on Amazon Visit Hungry Lucy’s website — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on […]