Rock, Paper, Swords!

By: Matthew Harffy & Steven A. McKay
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  • The Historical Action and Adventure Podcast - making history come alive! Bestselling authors Matthew Harffy and Steven A. McKay chat about writing action and adventure stories, diving into some of the more quirky and unusual aspects of history, with a detour through music and its role in their process. Each episode covers different exciting themes, often with brilliant guests who help shed light on what Matthew and Steven have decided to talk about that week.
    Matthew Harffy & Steven A. McKay
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  • Donovan Cook - WODEN'S SPEAR! Vikings, Norse mythology and more...

    Donovan Cook - WODEN'S SPEAR! Vikings, Norse mythology and more...
    Mar 28 2025

    Support us on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast⁠

    You can buy us a beer and get a shoutout too, by heading to ⁠buymeacoffee.com/rockpaperswords

    Donovan Cook is the author of the Ormstunga Saga series set in the Viking world and inspired by his interest in Norse Mythology. His second series, The Charlemagne's Cross Series, is published by Boldwood Books.

    Donovan was born in South Africa but raised in England, where his fascination with Medieval History, especially the Vikings and Norse Mythology, took root. His newest book is Woden’s Spear, the beginning of a new exciting series called The First Kingdom.

    Welcome to RPS, Donovan!

    https://www.donovancook.net/

    Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast and X https://twitter.com/rock_swords

    "You can actually buy a version of Gungnir on ebay although it looks more like a fantasy weapon than historical LINK or this one which is more realistic but just the head £155."
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    1 hr
  • Book cover design! Oliver Bennett from MORE VISUAL joins us to discuss current and future trends and the threat (or otherwise) of AI to creatives.

    Book cover design! Oliver Bennett from MORE VISUAL joins us to discuss current and future trends and the threat (or otherwise) of AI to creatives.
    Apr 11 2025

    Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/RockPaperSwords

    Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast

    Buy us a beer and get a shoutout by heading to buymeacoffee.com/rockpaperswords Our guest today has designed countless book covers, including all of Steven’s independently published books! Oliver Bennett is a graphic designer and co-founder of MoreVisual, a graphic design and digital media company based in Leicester, England.

    Founded in 2013, More Visual specialises in a wide range of graphic design services such as website design, logo design, and corporate identity design. You can find everything a writer might need on More Visual’s author portal: https://bookartwork.com/

    Welcome to RPS, Oliver Bennett!
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Edoardo Albert - History, archaeology, Warhammer, swords, writing & more!

    Edoardo Albert - History, archaeology, Warhammer, swords, writing & more!
    Mar 14 2025

    Support us on Patreon from as little as £1 per month: https://www.patreon.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast Today’s guest is Edoardo Albert. Edoardo is a British writer of Italian and Sri Lankan descent. He writes about Britain in the early medieval period (between the Romans leaving and the Normans arriving), the 40th millennium in the Warhammer universe, and lots of other things besides. He has written several novels and also his fair share of non-fiction, so there is a lot for us to talk about.

    Welcome to RPS, Edoardo!

    https://edoardoalbert.com/


    Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockPaperSwordsPodcast and X https://twitter.com/rock_swords

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    1 hr and 1 min
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It’s like hanging out with two great authors.

Imagine walking into a pub, waving to your two friends you were to met up with. Now these friends aren’t just ordinary people, nope Steven and Matthew are fantastic minds as well as best sellers of historical fiction. So sitting and chatting it up with them you not only get educated but feel awe inspired in their presence. Well I’d probably be nervous which in turn makes me overly chatty, to the extent one of the guys would be saying can I talk now please. I’m a big fan of them both and a horrible geek of history in general. So this podcast is on my follow list. Cheers to you both on your podcast long may it reign!

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Really interesting interview!

This was a really great podcast. Matthew and Steven asked great questions and received great answers from Jason Kingsley. All three have extensive backgrounds in Medieval History. As well as 2000 AD, British Comics and games. Will need to listen again to be sure I heard it all. Will also enjoy it a second time.

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