I didn't plan on marrying a fake Navy SEAL but I did. After 2 years of marriage & a 5.5 year relationship, I uncovered his fraud. He'd been posing as a fake Navy vet for close to 30 years & had conned me, his first wife, his children, & had even infiltrated the local American Legion as Commander of the local Post. This podcast is to expose the epidemic of military imposters trolling online dating sites & social media so you won't be their next victim. They're not all easy to spot, but if you ...
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Hello, and Welcome to the What If: South is Up? Podcast where we invite you along with us as we learn to wing it like an author. We are Derrick, Xtina, and Meg. Three new-to-the-game fantasy authors taking our first steps into the great unknown of creating worlds from scratch. Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series. He can be found at his website www.DerrickHallAuthor.com. Christina 'Xtina' Lefebvre is an assemblage artist and aspiring author currently wr ...
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The inspiring stories behind Miami's most influential businesses, individuals, entrepreneurs and more.
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As two Peruvian adoptees who grew up in different parts of the country (USA), we come together to explore our identities. Follow our journey of adoption through our South American Apparel line, Supay, and our stories as we try to make sense of our past to shape our future. We hope our thoughts provide new perspectives on your path of discovering yourself. It’s never too late to be who you might have been. View our podcast on Youtube: https://bit.ly/2ZKkLEV Supay: https://lovesupay.com Instag ...
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Send us a Text Message. What if mundane natural phenomena were toxic? That is the question this week, along with a new addition to the team. M.J. Lindsey is a published author of novellas, shorts, and is planning to release Tapestry in the near future. She can be found at threebugspublishing.com. Derrick is a working photographer and author of the …
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Throwback: Chasing Squirrels
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Send us a Text Message. Due to life and the July 4th Holiday, we offer a well-preserved throwback rather than a fresh episode. Learn more about Derrick and Xtina as we interview each other and - as always - chase a few squirrels. Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Beryli…
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Send us a Text Message. What if the light of the stars held memories? That is the question this week, along with how writer's block can actually be productive and weird movies. Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can be foun…
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What If: When Myth Becomes Fantasy
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Send us a Text Message. What if Hercules appeared in your fantasy world? That is the question this week, along with Mark Twain, military history, and the importance of POV to a story. Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. He can …
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Send us a Text Message. What if an underground city full of advanced technology were discovered? That is the question this week, along with info dumps, beer choices, and the finer points of whisky. Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Re…
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Send us a Text Message. What if the moon had a profound influence on magic? That is the question this week, along with color theory, problems inherent with translations, and creative Jenga. Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, and Qetran Revival. H…
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Send us a Text Message. What a magical artifact appeared in our world that could change the nature of magic? That is the question this week, along with the nature of beer, and how we've been growing as writers. Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey, …
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Send us a Text Message. What if our characters found themselves in the Star Wars universe? This week, that is the question at hand as we discuss the expanded universe, the merits of alpha and beta readers, and interesting cans. Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis,…
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What If: No Power in the 'Verse
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Send us a Text Message. This week we take our exercise in theoretical world-building to new heights by discussing the world surrounding Joss Whedon's Firefly, and what would happen if everyone's favorite tight-pantsed captain and crew couldn't lie. Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials…
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Send us a Text Message. What if a Jack the Ripper-style serial killer began plaguing our fictional worlds? That is the question this week as we ponder healthcare, un-healthcare, and the motives of serial killers. Derrick is a working photographer and author of the Crimson Prophecy series, consisting of The Trials of Tiarsus, Berylis, Qetran Odyssey…
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What If: Walk off the Earth
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Send us a Text Message. Derrick here - This episode was plagued with issues and the recording is cut a little bit short. I apologize for the issues and hope to have things back to normal next time. For now, thank you for your patience and thank you for listening. This week we learn that technology isn't everything, that the world spins on, and that…
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What If: Meep! - Featuring E.R. Donaldson
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Send us a Text Message. We journey across a sea of nightmares populated by fuzzy puppets as we cast our books with characters from the oft-beloved - or despised - muppet universe. Joining us this week is fantasy author E. R. Donaldson. He talks about his work and the violence intrinsic to parenthood. He can be found at his website www.mythicnorthpr…
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What If: Archeological Anthropology
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Send us a Text Message. This week we adventure into the bowels of the earth and talk about what our worlds would look like if our main characters and societies lived underground. Last of the Breed - Louis L'amour - Highly recommended story of a Sioux/Cheyenne Cold War-era American fighter pilot shot down over Soviet Russia and his struggle to follo…
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What If: Contextual Resolutions with Meg Lindsey and Cindy L. Sell
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Send us a Text Message. A new year has begun, and we have not one, but two very special guests on this episode! Meg Lindsey returns to grace us with her presence, and Cindy L. Sell joins us for the very first time! With our motley crew of authors assembled, we talk about media - books and movies - from 2023 that taught us something about writing. H…
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What If: Enter the Underworld
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Send us a Text Message. This week, Derrick and Xtina discuss underground civilizations and confess their derivative work. Derrick's Top Secret Project #1 has been revealed! Ten Levels Down is part of the 2023 Inkfort Press Publishing Derby. A list of this year's published titles can be found here. This sarcastic, nerdtastic, GameLIT novella can be …
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What If: Virtue or Villainy - Interview with J.T. Chugg
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Send us a Text Message. This week, Derrick and Xtina are joined by author J.T. Chugg as they discuss the implications that their main character could be the villain. J.T. Chugg's debut novel, The Song of the Forest, is scheduled for release on December 8th, and all the latest updates can be found on facebook! Derrick's Top Secret Project #1 has bee…
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What If: Prehistoric Geography
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Send us a Text Message. This week, Derrick and Xtina discuss dinosaurs and digress into a brief study of US geography. Derrick's Top Secret Project #1 has been revealed! Ten Levels Down is part of the 2023 Inkfort Press Publishing Derby. A list of this year's published titles can be found here. This sarcastic, nerdtastic, GameLIT novella can be fou…
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What If: A Death in the Family
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Send us a Text Message. This week, Derrick and Xtina take on the question of how the death of a close friend would affect their main characters. We are also hosting a giveaway! For a chance at your very own set of dice and some other goodies, visit our Facebook Page, leave a like or follow, and comment on the first pinned post before October 31st, …
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What If: Here's your sign...
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Send us a Text Message. This week, Derrick and Xtina take on the question of whether astrology would change our worlds. We are also hosting a giveaway! For a chance at your very own set of dice and some other goodies, visit our Facebook Page, leave a like or follow, and comment on the first pinned post before October 31st, letting us know what your…
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Lessons Learned - One Year Special
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Send us a Text Message. This episode marks one year of the What If: South is Up? Podcast and to celebrate, we take a look at the questions from the last year and talk about some of the lessons we have learned. We are also hosting a giveaway! For a chance at your very own set of dice and some other goodies, visit our Facebook Page, leave a like or f…
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What If: Failure to Communicate
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Send us a Text Message. "What we have here...." We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick doesn't like his new job, and Xtina reflects on...something. In our game of What if? we ask 'What if suddenly no one could speak?"--a question that …
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Send us a Text Message. ...or not. We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick describes a character describing herself (very meta), and Xtina shows her worth. In our game of What if? we ask 'What if there were mass transit?"--a question th…
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61 - Adoption Behavioral Issues
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We talk about our own experiences with violent tantrums, sensory issues, and oppositional behaviors growing up as two adoptees.โดย Supay
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What If: Water Water Everywhere...
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Send us a Text Message. ...And not a drop to drink. We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick has regrets, and Xtina reaches the peak of description. In our game of What if? we ask 'What if there were a catastrophic earthquake or flood?"-…
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60 - Girls VS Boys: Difference in Adoption?
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Are there notable differences between growing up as a girl VS a boy adoptee? Is the difference based on who raised us?โดย Supay
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What If: The Sound of Silence
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Send us a Text Message. Apologies in advance, dear listener, for the quality of the audio in this episode. Injuries were sustained, crutches were required, and equipment was forgotten at the bottom of the stairs. Things should return to normal next episode. - The Editor. Seriously, how would you enforce that? We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Ali…
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59 - Sam: Adoptive Family Deep Dive (interviewed by Lillian Wolfe)
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A deep dive into Sam’s mind when it comes to adoption. How it’s changed his outlook on other adoptees, how it’s impacted big events in his life, and most importantly how it's helped him as continues parenting.โดย Supay
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58 - Meg: Adoptive Family Deep Dive (interviewed by Lillian Wolfe)
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A deep dive into Meg’s adoptive family, finding her identity, learning how to express emotions in productive ways, and newfound confidence.โดย Supay
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Send us a Text Message. We're not saying it's aliens, but... We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick gets defines capitalism, and Xtina cheats. In our game of What if? we ask 'What if aliens landed in your main character's yard?"--a que…
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57 - Stanford TRA Interviews Supay
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We had the honor of sitting down and chatting with Lillian Wolfe, a PhD student at Stanford University, who also happens to be a transracial Chinese adoptee! She is researching adoptees and how family support influences how they form their racial-ethnic identities. This is our chance as adoptees to talk about our adoptive families - positive or neg…
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What If: A Momentary Lapse of Season
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Send us a Text Message. Let's talk about the froze and cons. We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick gets weird, and Xtina describes some stuff. In our game of What if? we ask 'What if there were no season?"--a question which leads us t…
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Send us a Text Message. I'm a god, looky what I can do! We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick chewed on this for a while, and Xtina introduces her Gandalf. In our game of What if? we ask 'What if a stranger appeared in your world clai…
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Send us a Text Message. Don't laugh. Unless you're as immature as we are. We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick didn't ask, and it's curtains for Xtina. In our game of What if? we ask a question inspired by Will Wight's Cradle series …
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Send us a Text Message. Editor's Note: We at What If: South is Up? would like to apologize in advance for the abrupt ending to this episode. The technomancers were not on our side this week, and we had some difficulties that ended our recording prematurely. Thank you for understanding. It's creamy, yet boring. We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Al…
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Author Reading - Qetran Revival: Crimson Prophecy Book 2
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Send us a Text Message. In honor of the release of Derrick's newest book, we have for you today a sneak peek of Qetran Revival read by the author. We hope you enjoy listening to chapter 4, What is Past, and if you would like to pick up a copy of the book it is available in multiple formats here. To see all of Derrick's books set in the world of Qet…
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What If: Live Long & May the Force be Prosperous
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Send us a Text Message. Dr. Pepper slushies (adult style), The Terminator, Star Wars, and so much more. We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick stops to smell the roses, and Xtina has created a snob. In our game of What if? we ask the q…
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Send us a Text Message. Hello, and Welcome to the What If: South is Up? The podcast where we invite you along with us as we learn to wing it like an author. We are Derrick Hall and C. X. Lefebvre - Two new-to-the-game fantasy authors taking our first steps into the great unknown of creating worlds from scratch. In place of our usual game of What if…
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What If: Potions & Poultices
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Send us a Text Message. Spoiler Warning for The Mandalorian [S03 - E07] Minor spoilers pertaining to actor cameos. This week we drink a little too much (again), fumble around right from the beginning, and get a little political. We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no…
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What If: I Hear Dead People - Featuring E.G. Creel
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Send us a Text Message. This week we chat with author E.G. Creel on the fickle reality of writing. We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick describes speaks on the nature of grief, Eva has murderous chocolate, and Xtina needs to stay war…
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Author Reading - Berylis: A Crimson Prophecy Novella
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Send us a Text Message. Due to some poorly-timed illness among our staff, there will be no regular episode this week, but rather than leave you out to dry, we would like to offer you an excerpt from Derrick Hall's upcoming novella Berylis, which is set to release on April 10th. Berylis is a short but dense story that was inspired by a single line i…
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Send us a Text Message. This week we drink a little too much and change the rules. We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written, but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick describes minor nobility, and Xtina is on fire. In our game of What if? we ask two questions 'What if men were n…
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What If: Drawing Conclusions
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Send us a Text Message. This week we drink french toast and mankinis, talk about art and--as always--digress. We continue with 'Darlings: Dead or Alive' in which we each share a favorite line that we have written, but are allowed no explanation or context. Derrick has to wait, and Xtina deals with mornings. In our game of What if? we ask 'What if t…
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56 - Life / Love / Stress & Setbacks
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Today's podcast is about life, love, stress, & setbacks - what's going on and how to cope moving forward. Life - what's new Love - thoughts after attending Jay Shetty's 'Love Rules' event Stress - new ways to focus before a panic attack Setbacks - a new approach to balancing life with Ayurvedaโดย Supay
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Pain, embarrassment, shame, and fear followed us for the first week. The mental toll was something neither of us was ready for. It was sure a valentine’s day we’d never forget!โดย Supay
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What If: Paper Dragons - Featuring Meg Lindsey
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Send us a Text Message. This week we welcome a friend of the podcast! Meg Lindsey is a sci-fi, fantasy, and occasional comedy writer. We speak briefly on her upcoming release, touch on her novella, and talk beer. Meg was also selected as a winner of our Continental Drift flash fiction contest. Her winning entry is featured in the accompanying bonus…
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Send us a Text Message. Meg Lindsey, author of the tarot-inspired science fantasy novella Six of Cups, reads her submission to our Continental Drift flash fiction contest. On December 7th, 2022, in Episode 5: Continental Drift, we discussed the idea of the continents or other inhabited landmasses being atop the backs of giant creatures. This concep…
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54 - Maya's 8th Birthday Nerves
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Maya's 8th birthday party and all the nerves during her big day...not for her but for us!!โดย Supay
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What If: Herding Cats - Featuring Joshua Silverman
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Send us a Text Message. Hello, and Welcome to the What If: South is Up? The podcast where we invite you along with us as we learn to wing it like an author. We are Derrick Hall and C. X. Lefebvre - Two new-to-the-game fantasy authors taking our first steps into the great unknown of creating worlds from scratch. This week we welcome our first guest …
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A day late and a buck short - BUT HEY, we’re still here getting our voice out into the world wide webs. :) Sam is a champ for handling Meg’s family in MN and Meg talks about why she wakes up at 4am every morning.โดย Supay
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52 - Fear of Being Judged
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Living in NYC has been detrimental to how people judge Sam. He questions if it’s in his mind or if it’s truly his skin color that limits his ability to be himself.โดย Supay
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