Doc Spears's guest appearances

Doc Spears

Civilian Carry Radio

Keystroke Medium

Blasters and Blades Podcast

Craig Martelle

Eric Flint

Kacey Ezell

Scott Moon

Ian J Malone

Ben Stevens

Andy Peloquin

Marc Alan Edelheit

Walt Robillard

Larry Correia

Jason Kiefer

Drew Avera

Chris Kennedy

Josh Hayes

Rick Partlow

OwlTail

The Blasters &amp; Blades Podcast Just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction &amp; Fantasy.  Co-Hosts: Doc Cisca (Uber Book Fan) (Army Medic) JR Handley (Author) (Grunt) Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt)  We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!  Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our Website: https://anchor.fm/blasters-and-blades Our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/blastersandbladespodcast Our Twitter: https://twitter.com/SF_Fantasy_Show   Follow Doc Spears on the internet: Doc’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/john.spears.3994 Doc’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/john_spears7/ Forge Tactical Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Forgetacticalllc Forge Tactical Website: https://forgetactical.com/ Dark Operators Series: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Operator/dp/B089M5PJ1X Galaxy’s Edge Website: https://galaxysedge.us/ Galaxy’s Edge Fan Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/GalaxysEdgeFanClub Galaxy’s Edge Discord: https://discord.gg/galaxys-edge Dragon Con Award Nominations: https://www.dragoncon.org/awards/   #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #greenberet #snakeeater #docspears  ---   Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blasters-and-blades/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blasters-and-blades/support

The Blasters &amp; Blades Podcast Just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction &amp; Fantasy. Co-Hosts: Doc Cisca (Uber Book Fan) (Army Medic) JR Handley (Author) (Grunt) Nick Garber (Comic Book Artist) (Super Grunt) We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling! Support the Show: <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley</a> Our Website: <a href="https://anchor.fm/blasters-and-blades" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/blasters-and-blades</a> Our Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/blastersandbladespodcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/blastersandbladespodcast</a> Our Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/SF_Fantasy_Show" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/SF_Fantasy_Show</a> Follow Doc Spears on the internet: Doc’s Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/john.spears.3994" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/john.spears.3994</a> Doc’s Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/john_spears7/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/john_spears7/</a> Forge Tactical Facebook Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Forgetacticalllc" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/Forgetacticalllc</a> Forge Tactical Website: <a href="https://forgetactical.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://forgetactical.com/</a> Dark Operators Series: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Operator/dp/B089M5PJ1X" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Operator/dp/B089M5PJ1X</a> Galaxy’s Edge Website: <a href="https://galaxysedge.us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://galaxysedge.us/</a> Galaxy’s Edge Fan Club: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/GalaxysEdgeFanClub" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/GalaxysEdgeFanClub</a> Galaxy’s Edge Discord: <a href="https://discord.gg/galaxys-edge" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://discord.gg/galaxys-edge</a> Dragon Con Award Nominations: <a href="https://www.dragoncon.org/awards/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.dragoncon.org/awards/</a> #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #greenberet #snakeeater #docspears --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://anchor.fm/blasters-and-blades/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/blasters-and-blades/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/blasters-and-blades/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://anchor.fm/blasters-and-blades/support</a>

Episode 5: Doc Spears, Celebrity Snake Eater

Josh, Chuck, and Lauren sit down to talk with the author of DARK OPERATOR the latest Galaxy's Edge tie-in novel by Doc Spears. *** Hosts: Josh Hayes, C. Stephen Manley, Lauren Moore [00:00] Opening remarks [05:33] Weekly update, Coyote Roundup Edition Lauren: Researching Black Gun, Silver Star: The Life and Legend of Frontier Marshal Bass Reeves (Race and Ethnicity in the American West) by Art T. Burton Started editing a military science fiction. Chuck: More Family Time™, working on Jack Dark #2 and other projects. Doc: Giving training for security/police forces. Josh: Vacation Time™ and attempted to water ski with some success but after effects were not good. [10:33] Main Event: LIVE! With Doc Spears! -The motivation behind writing Dark Operator and history with the Galaxy’s Edge creators Nick Cole and Jason Anspach. -In the fever of food poisoning, pitched writing a dark ops novel. -Ended up pitching a series. -The concept of special operations in the world of military structure in the fictional world. -You don’t have to know or have personal knowledge of a subject as long as you do the research. Example: Tom Clancy Example: Michael Connelly’s Bosch series Example: Jay Posey’s Outrider series -A relatable story that resonates with readers is important. [34:45] Sponsor: Doc Spears’ Dark Operator: A Military Science Fiction Special Forces Thriller [38:51] Main Event: LIVE! With Doc Spears, Continued! -Build the world first—political, military, culture, etc. that defines why the character is even there in the first place. -Special Operations are political instruments. Example: David Drake’s Republic of Cinnabar series -Common mistakes in military science fiction according to Doc: Be a student of military history If you can’t form a basis for something that’s happened factually, then you will have trouble drawing in a reader or make a believable world. -Plotter vs. Panster? Plotter 100%; first three novels outlined within a day. -Every writer teaches himself how to write. Example: Jim Harrison’s Legends of the Fall -Know the beginning and the end and figuring out the middle. -Chuck’s is more like an island chain. There are some points that he can work toward and still do some discovery writing. -A ‘throwaway’ character who becomes a major character. -Know when your story is over vs. writers who don’t know how to end a series. [1:03:43] Closing remarks Coffee and Concepts Writer’s Journey Storytelling   Become a Medium today! https://keystrokemedium.com/mediums/ Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and get involved with the mayhem and shenanigans in the live chat! http://www.youtube.com/c/keystrokemedium If you have any thoughts or ideas for show topics or if you have authors you'd like to see on the show, let us know. Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeystrokeMedium For all the latest and greatest KSM Gear, check out our store at: https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/ Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com Keystroke Medium Anthologies Kingdoms of Iron and Stone - https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I  Horizons Beyond - https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX Farthest Reach – https://amzn.to/2UZINeo The Writing Dream – and How to Make it to Happily Ever After – Keystroke Medium’s first non-fiction book. https://amzn.to/2UZINeo If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review and rate the show on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or wherever else you found us!

Josh, Chuck, and Lauren sit down to talk with the author of DARK OPERATOR the latest Galaxy's Edge tie-in novel by Doc Spears. *** Hosts: Josh Hayes, C. Stephen Manley, Lauren Moore [00:00] Opening remarks [05:33] Weekly update, Coyote Roundup Edition Lauren: Researching Black Gun, Silver Star: The Life and Legend of Frontier Marshal Bass Reeves (Race and Ethnicity in the American West) by Art T. Burton Started editing a military science fiction. Chuck: More Family Time™, working on Jack Dark #2 and other projects. Doc: Giving training for security/police forces. Josh: Vacation Time™ and attempted to water ski with some success but after effects were not good. [10:33] Main Event: LIVE! With Doc Spears! -The motivation behind writing Dark Operator and history with the Galaxy’s Edge creators Nick Cole and Jason Anspach. -In the fever of food poisoning, pitched writing a dark ops novel. -Ended up pitching a series. -The concept of special operations in the world of military structure in the fictional world. -You don’t have to know or have personal knowledge of a subject as long as you do the research. Example: Tom Clancy Example: Michael Connelly’s Bosch series Example: Jay Posey’s Outrider series -A relatable story that resonates with readers is important. [34:45] Sponsor: Doc Spears’ <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B089CZVT76/ref=as_li_ss_tl?notRedirectToSDP=1&amp;ref_=dbs_mng_calw_0&amp;storeType=ebooks&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=keystrokeme0b-20&amp;linkId=98862cb4c0ff2c1c0e4100cff830ab6c&amp;language=en_US" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dark Operator: A Military Science Fiction Special Forces Thriller</a> [38:51] Main Event: LIVE! With Doc Spears, Continued! -Build the world first—political, military, culture, etc. that defines why the character is even there in the first place. -Special Operations are political instruments. Example: David Drake’s Republic of Cinnabar series -Common mistakes in military science fiction according to Doc: <ol><li>Be a student of military history</li> <li>If you can’t form a basis for something that’s happened factually, then you will have trouble drawing in a reader or make a believable world.</li> </ol>-Plotter vs. Panster? Plotter 100%; first three novels outlined within a day. -Every writer teaches himself how to write. Example: Jim Harrison’s Legends of the Fall -Know the beginning and the end and figuring out the middle. -Chuck’s is more like an island chain. There are some points that he can work toward and still do some discovery writing. -A ‘throwaway’ character who becomes a major character. -Know when your story is over vs. writers who don’t know how to end a series. [1:03:43] Closing remarks <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Coffee and Concepts</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydLaFFntB4Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Writer’s Journey</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRzwuQeK9Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Storytelling</a> Become a Medium today! <a href="https://keystrokemedium.com/mediums/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://keystrokemedium.com/mediums/</a> Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and get involved with the mayhem and shenanigans in the live chat! <a href="http://www.youtube.com/c/keystrokemedium" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/c/keystrokemedium</a> If you have any thoughts or ideas for show topics or if you have authors you'd like to see on the show, let us know. Visit our Facebook page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/KeystrokeMedium" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/KeystrokeMedium</a> For all the latest and greatest KSM Gear, check out our store at: <a href="https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/</a> Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: <a href="http://www.scifiexplorations.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.scifiexplorations.com</a> Keystroke Medium Anthologies Kingdoms of Iron and Stone - <a href="https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I</a> Horizons Beyond - <a href="https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX?fbclid=IwAR2jXLL2j_Z1AEOnZjSaqR5rPkFkqbkXtUt8iBwJxyi_JR_8hRDZ2t5sLRo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX</a> Farthest Reach – <a href="https://amzn.to/2UZINeo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2UZINeo</a> The Writing Dream – and How to Make it to Happily Ever After – Keystroke Medium’s first non-fiction book. <a href="https://amzn.to/2UZINeo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2UZINeo</a> If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review and rate the show on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or wherever else you found us!

Ep 5.23 - LIVE! with Doc Spears

John Doc Spears

This podcast focuses on the importance of the 2nd amendment, firearms safety, education, training and mindset. Our mission statement: Gun ownership is YOUR RIGHT, Safety and Education are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY I’m your host Baraka Ulrich James, along with my  co-host Allen Sams You the viewers make this program possible. You can contribute to the show …  Civilian Carry Radio 096 – John Doc Spears, US Army 18 Delta SO Medic, sniper, SF 7th Group, Airborne VET DIR of Forge Tactical Read More »

This podcast focuses on the importance of the 2nd amendment, firearms safety, education, training and mindset. Our mission statement: Gun ownership is YOUR RIGHT, Safety and Education are YOUR RESPONSIBILITY I’m your host Baraka Ulrich James, along with my  co-host Allen Sams You the viewers make this program possible. You can contribute to the show … <a href="https://firearmsradio.net/civilian-carry-radio-096-john-doc-spears-us-army-18-delta-so-medic-sniper-sf-7th-group-airborne-vet-dir-of-forge-tactical/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Civilian Carry Radio 096 – John Doc Spears, US Army 18 Delta SO Medic, sniper, SF 7th Group, Airborne VET DIR of Forge Tactical Read More »</a>

Civilian Carry Radio 096 – John Doc Spears, US Army 18 Delta SO Medic, sniper, SF 7th Group, Airborne VET DIR of Forge Tactical