Host Randell Willis sits down with bestselling author Kevin Ikenberry to discuss the latter’s upcoming relaunch of his critically acclaimed Protocol War series as well as his new book THE CROSSING, which is available now from Baen Books.

Randy also chats with “Factory Boss” Chris Kennedy about the August slate of new CKP releases.

CKP News Segment:

• The Lyons’ Pride by Chris Kennedy and Marisa Wolf (4HU)
• Embers and Ash by Marie Whitaker (Eldros Legacy)
• The Council by Kayla Krantz
• Cause and Effect by Briscoe Woods (Fallen World)
• Sleeper Protocol by Kevin Ikenberry (Protocol War)
• Darkness Rising by William Frisbee (The Last Marine)

Interview Segment: Kevin Ikenberry

• Return of the Protocol War series + a new book coming this fall.
• SLEEPER PROTOCOL arrives through CKP on Aug. 16.
• Story origins of THE CROSSING.
• Kevin’s foray into non-fiction.
• Kevin’s process for story outlining and structure.
• Stepping outside of a writer’s genre comfort zone.
• Kevin’s crazy 2022 project schedule.
• Remembering Eric Flint, friend and mentor.

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