48:42

S02:E24 Jul 23, 2025

Liberty Con 2025 Recap

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 someone about the podcast or do pushups.

1:05:42

S02:E23 Jul 23, 2025

Talking with Jonathan Yanez

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 someone about the podcast or do pushups.

1:03:12

S02:E22 Jul 23, 2025

Combat in Extreme Environments

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1:04:41

S02:E21 Jul 23, 2025

Logistics of 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://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Discord Group: https://discord.gg/hXkRNM8ypx Tell someone about the podcast or do pushups.

50:07

S02:E20 Jul 23, 2025

Near Future vs Far Future Stories

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: 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 someone about the podcast or do pushups.

41:39

S02:E19 Jun 11, 2025

On Being a "Professional" Author

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/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 someone about the podcast or do pushups.

56:14

S02:E18 May 8, 2025

Announcing a new series by Rick Partlow - Archangel: Fallen

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: https://amzn.to/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa https://discord.gg/wcE8xKX2 Join the Facebook Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/milsfpod Tell someone about the podcast or do pushups.

48:24

S02:E17 May 1, 2025

MILSFPODS2E17 LL Richman author of Battlefield Diplomacy

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/3W74AzL Josh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Facebook Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/milsfpod Tell someone about the podcast or do pushups.

57:09

S02:E16 May 1, 2025

MILSFPODS2E17 Aliens in MILSF

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 James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Facebook Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/milsfpod Tell someone about the podcast or do pushups.

57:37

S02:E15 Apr 16, 2025

MILSFPODS2EP15 Movie Review: Serenity. Leaf on the Wind edition.

The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron.Published weekly.#amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifiOur Books:Jeffery H. Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZRick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzLJosh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3WdcpmzJames S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBaJoin the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/milsfpodTell someone about the podcast or do pushups.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeDmt3oivO0

59:31

S02:E14 Apr 10, 2025

MILSFPODS2EP14 The Importance of Endings

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: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Facebook Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/milsfpod Tell someone about the podcast or do pushups.

53:46

S02:E13 Apr 5, 2025

MILSFPOD S2E13 Why We Love Military Science Fiction

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/milsfpod Tell someone about the podcast or do pushups.

53:51

S02:E13 Mar 25, 2025

S2E013 Our Favorite Military SF Books

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 Hayes: https://amzn.to/3Wdcpmz James S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBa Join the Facebook Group:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/milsfpod   Mentioned in this episode: David Weber – Honor Harrington Series (Books 1-6)     •    Series Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074C161MH Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle – Footfall     •    Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0345323440 Walter Jon Williams – Voice of the Whirlwind     •    Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1597800872 John Steakley – Armor     •    Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0886773687 Mark Greaney – Midnight Black     •    Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593548183 Glen Cook – Passage at Arms     •    Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1597801194 David Gerrold – Voyage of the Star Wolf     •    Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1932100075 Joe Haldeman – The Forever War     •    Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0312536631 Orson Scott Card – Ender’s Game     •    Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0812550706 Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle – The Mote in God’s Eye     •    Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671741926 Arik Kershenbaum – The Zoologist’s Guide to the Galaxy     •    Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1984881965 John Ringo – A Hymn Before Battle     •    Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0671318411 David Drake – Hammer’s Slammers     •    Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0441315933 Lois McMaster Bujold – Vorkosigan Saga     •    Series Link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07W9LXSYG

1:01:59

S02:E11 Mar 17, 2025

MILSFPOD S2E011 - Starship Troopers Review: Things Get Heated and it isn't Dizzy Flores

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/milsfpod Tell someone about the podcast or do pushups.

56:30

S02:E10 Mar 12, 2025

MILSFPODS2EP10 Building a realistic military of the of the future.

The Military Science Fiction Podcast, with Rick Partlow, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron.Published weekly.#amwriting, #militarysciencefiction, #scifiBooks we mention this week:No Room for Error (Air Force Combat Controllers)https://www.amazon.com/No-Room-Error-Operations-Afghanistan/dp/0345453336/Our Books:Jeffery H.Haskell: https://amzn.to/3Yaq6VZRick Partlow: https://amzn.to/3W74AzLJosh Hayes: https://amzn.to/3WdcpmzJames S. Aaron: https://amzn.to/4eTVDBaJoin the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/milsfpodhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-t9IxR8q-D4Ruu_HcxdD4g4bM-7Ib6v6Notebook LMhttps://notebooklm.google.com/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEcaFQIVDYE

57:18

S02:E09 Mar 6, 2025

MILSFPODS2E09 - High Concepts and Plotting, Continued

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 weekly. This week's guest https://aethonbooks.com/ #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/milsfpod Tell someone about the podcast or do pushups.

1:10:10

S02:E08 Mar 6, 2025

MILSFPODS2E08 - The Future of MILSF with Aethon Books

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://aethonbooks.com/ #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/milsfpod Tell someone about the podcast or do pushups.

49:36

S02:E07 Mar 6, 2025

MILSFPODS2E07 - Great Covers and Niche Characters

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, #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/milsfpod Tell someone about the podcast or do pushups.

55:49

S02:E06 Feb 13, 2025

MILSFPODS2E06 Plotting - From Concept to Summary

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 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/milsfpod Tell someone about the podcast or do pushups.

1:04:21

S02:E05 Feb 7, 2025

MILSFPOD S2E05 A Universe of Names

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://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/milsfpod Tell someone about the podcast or do pushups.

52:52

S02:E04 Jan 27, 2025

MILSFPOD S2E04 Co-Writing in MILSF

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: 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/milsfpod Tell someone about the podcast or do pushups.

1:04:05

S02:E03 Jan 21, 2025

MILSFPOD S2E03 Tech Advancement in MILSF

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 Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron.  Published weekly. 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/milsfpod Tell someone about the podcast or do pushups.

1:02:58

S02:E02 Jan 10, 2025

MILSFPOD S2E02 Writing Great Villains

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 as a villain. Come hang out with us as we discuss some of our favorite villains, the difference between an obstacle and a villain, and how to make sure the reader understands that the author and their villains don't share the same values, morals, or political leanings. Let us know what you'd like to see in the comments! _______________ 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 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/milsfpod Tell someone about the podcast or do pushups.

46:16

S02:E01 Jan 2, 2025

MILSFPOD S2E01 2025 Plans for Ourselves and the Podcast

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, Josh Hayes, Jeffery H. Haskell and James S. Aaron.  Published weekly. 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/milsfpod Tell someone about the podcast or do pushups.