The Metamor City Podcast

This week I’m bringing you the live Metamor City audio drama that we performed for Balticon 50: RAFAK ALIRI AND THE GHOSTLY BRIDE! Aliri is a lutin private investigator struggling to keep the lights on in his Street-level office. But when a wealthy young nobleman offers triple his fee to solve his fiancee’s murder, the green-skinned […]

Jon makes a discovery that proves key to the troubled relationship between Artax and Esme. — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes

Esme explains her problem, and Artax and Jon try to help her solve it. Plus, awkward family conversations at the dinner table. — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes

Jon Tunstall, apprentice to the wizard Artax, has seen his fair share of strange customers over the years. But nothing prepared him for the arrival of a beautiful redhead from his master’s past… This story contains spoilers for: Make Believe, Part 1 and Part 2 Things Unseen — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City […]

I interview SF erotica master Nobilis Reed about his new novel, The Monster Whisperer, which is on sale now in e-book and paperback! Along the way we go down a number of fascinating rabbit holes, including the trouble with writing endings, questions of consent in erotic fiction, the difference between SF with sex and SF about sex, and […]

In the wake of Septimus’s lesson, Hallie has a number of important revelations, both personal and professional. Buy DIVINE INTERVENTION in paperback Event Page: Chris interviews Jared Axelrod, January 21st Event Page: Chris interviews Philippa Ballantine, March 4th — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave […]

Hallie has a revelation. Septimus finishes a lesson. Sophie has some concerns. Referenced in this episode: Buy DIVINE INTERVENTION in paperback Blog Post: 2016 in Review — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes

Hallie has her meeting with Septimus, who poses some uncomfortable questions and leaves her with a perilous gift. — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes

Hallie investigates the problem of flying griffins, and has a second meeting with the man in the green suit. — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes

In this Metamor City novella, we travel far south to the great city of Pyralis. There we meet Halcyone Karmenos, a brilliant young theoretical physicist who is about to shake up her field with an astonishing new model of reality — one with implications for history, manology, philosophy and religion. There’s gonna be a lot of […]

This week I interview A. F. Grappin about their new novel, Luc Bertrand: Assassin’s Victim. We also discuss gender identity and writing queer characters. Plus, feedback on Things Unseen! DIVINE INTERVENTION Promotional Giveaway — this is the last week for the contest, so make a new pledge now to be automatically enrolled in the drawing! — Chris Lester […]

Kate works with the Lightbringers to get the Rift Spirits home, but she faces consequences of her own upon returning to Metamor. — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes

Our heroes face questions at the Nexus — and a new complication. DIVINE INTERVENTION Promotional Giveaway — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes

Our heroes mount a brave defense of the Nexus. DIVINE INTERVENTION Promotional Giveaway — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes  

 I sat down in the virtual studio with NYT Bestselling Author Gail Carriger to discuss her new novella, Romancing the Inventor, and the lessons she has learned about the business and craft of being a writer. Join Gail’s Mailing List The Parasol Protectorate Group on Facebook — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City […]

Morgan is reunited with Kate and David, but she soon discovers an unwelcome guest. — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes

Kate, David and the Lightbringers face opposition in their attempt to reach the Nexus. WARNING: This episode contains explicit language and graphic violence. Listener discretion is advised. Mentioned in the after-show: Interview with Gail Carriger on YouTube — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a […]

Fourteen flash-fiction stories about the gods of the world of Metamor. Plus, listener feedback and your Weekly Writing Report! — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes

Malcolm makes a decision. Kate and David finally learn the truth about the Rift. Promo: Extreme Science Fiction StoryBundle — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes

Sephie is questioned by Fisher — and by his unseen partner, who is somehow even worse. WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of violence that many will find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. — Chris Lester on Facebook Fans of Metamor City FB Group Support the show on Patreon Leave a review on iTunes