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Brick Cave Media publishes and promotes sci-fi, fantasy and poetry. This is our story as told by some of our Authors.
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Thursday Apr 23, 2026
Thursday Apr 23, 2026
Welcome to The Brick Cave Podcast! In this episode, Sharon Skinner, author of Blood from a Rose, is joined by Bruce Davis, author of Illumina Magic, for a lively discussion from the Brick Cave studio in Mesa. Fresh from her whirlwind trip to New York, Sharon Skinner shares stories about navigating winter weather, exploring the historic New York Public Library, and attending the SCBWI conference, featuring insights from acclaimed authors and panels on book banning.
The conversation shifts to upcoming literary events, with Bruce Davis preparing for a workshop on point of view and both speakers discussing their participation in the Tucson Festival of Books and the Arizona Renaissance Festival. Alongside event previews, the episode delves into their recent reading adventures—from the joys and pitfalls of detective fiction to a deep dive into Roman history and the impact of silver on the rise and fall of empires.
Join Sharon Skinner and Bruce Davis as they blend personal anecdotes, bookish wisdom, and a glimpse into life as Brick Cave authors.
About Sharon Skinner
Sharon Skinner is the author of numerous books and a number of short stories, including the Tavara Tinker Series. Her most recent title, The Exile's Gift, is available now from Brick Cave Media. She is online at https://sharonskinner.com or https://bookcoachingbysharon.com
About Bruce Davis
Bruce Davis is the author of many books and several short pieces of fiction. He writes science fiction, fantasy and non fiction. His most recent title, Silver Magic, is currently available from Brick Cave Media. He is online at https://brucecdavis.com
About Brick Cave Media®
Brick Cave Media is a 21st century book publisher blending traditional publishing acumen with tried and true relationship building to create books that are professionally crafted, fun to read, and impactful to our communities.
Books and stories are available online at https://brickcave.media
The Brick Cave Membership Community is called the BC Book Club, and you can join at http://bcbookclub.com.
Promotional Links
Links to books referenced in the Podcast may provide commissions to Brick Cave Media. So if you hear about a book, and want to support the podcast, buy it via the enclosed links.
Sunday Nov 30, 2025
Sunday Nov 30, 2025
Segment 3 of this episode starts with Bruce and Sharon talking about character, and how effective character writing can help make stories strong. Schedule recaps and an examination of theories of extraterrestrial life dominate the discussion in this part of the episode.
About Sharon Skinner
Sharon Skinner is the author of numerous books and a number of short stories, including the Tavara Tinker Series. Her most recent title, The Exile's Gift, is available now from Brick Cave Media. She is online at https://sharonskinner.com or https://bookcoachingbysharon.com
About Bruce Davis
Bruce Davis is the author of many books and several short pieces of fiction. He writes science fiction, fantasy and non fiction. His most recent title, Silver Magic, is currently available from Brick Cave Media. He is online at https://brucecdavis.com
About Brick Cave Media®
Brick Cave Media is a 21st century book publisher blending traditional publishing acumen with tried and true relationship building to create books that are professionally crafted, fun to read, and impactful to our communities.
Books and stories are available online at https://brickcave.media
The Brick Cave Membership Community is called the BC Book Club, and you can join at http://bcbookclub.com.
Promotional Links
Links to books referenced in the Podcast may provide commissions to Brick Cave Media. So if you hear about a book, and want to support the podcast, buy it via the enclosed links.
Sunday Nov 23, 2025
Sunday Nov 23, 2025
This segment of the episode kicks off with Sharon's recently read list. Bruce dives into and tries to read the Three Body Problem and talks about his struggles with the read.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law Mary Roach
Gulp: Adventures of the Alimentary Canal by Mary Roach
The Body: A Guide for Occupants by Bill Bryson
On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky by Kwame Mbalia
The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson
American Nations by Colin Woodard
The Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu
About Sharon Skinner
Sharon Skinner is the author of numerous books and a number of short stories, including the Tavara Tinker Series. Her most recent title, The Exile's Gift, is available now from Brick Cave Media. She is online at https://sharonskinner.com or https://bookcoachingbysharon.com
About Bruce Davis
Bruce Davis is the author of many books and several short pieces of fiction. He writes science fiction, fantasy and non fiction. His most recent title, Silver Magic, is currently available from Brick Cave Media. He is online at https://brucecdavis.com
About Brick Cave Media®
Brick Cave Media is a 21st century book publisher blending traditional publishing acumen with tried and true relationship building to create books that are professionally crafted, fun to read, and impactful to our communities.
Books and stories are available online at https://brickcave.media
The Brick Cave Membership Community is called the BC Book Club, and you can join at http://bcbookclub.com.
Promotional Links
Links to books referenced in the Podcast may provide commissions to Brick Cave Media. So if you hear about a book, and want to support the podcast, buy it via the enclosed links.
Sunday Nov 16, 2025
Sunday Nov 16, 2025
This July 2024 episode starts with Bruce and Sharon examining Bruce's writing streak, including Profit and Loss, Profit Motives and Aluminum Magic. Both Bruce and Sharon deep dive of their writing updates.
Mentioned in this Episode:
Profit and Loss by Bruce Davis: https://brickcaveclick.com/36oov1d
Profit Motives by Bruce Davis: https://brickcaveclick.com/pzxiqgn
Aluminum Magic by Bruce Davis: https://brickcaveclick.com/pxsdufg
Among Thieves by M.J. Kuhne
About Sharon Skinner
Sharon Skinner is the author of numerous books and a number of short stories, including the Tavara Tinker Series. Her most recent title, The Exile's Gift, is available now from Brick Cave Media. She is online at https://sharonskinner.com or https://bookcoachingbysharon.com
About Bruce Davis
Bruce Davis is the author of many books and several short pieces of fiction. He writes science fiction, fantasy and non fiction. His most recent title, Silver Magic, is currently available from Brick Cave Media. He is online at https://brucecdavis.com
About Brick Cave Media®
Brick Cave Media is a 21st century book publisher blending traditional publishing acumen with tried and true relationship building to create books that are professionally crafted, fun to read, and impactful to our communities.
Books and stories are available online at https://brickcave.media
The Brick Cave Membership Community is called the BC Book Club, and you can join at http://bcbookclub.com.
Promotional Links
Links to books referenced in the Podcast may provide commissions to Brick Cave Media. So if you hear about a book, and want to support the podcast, buy it via the enclosed links.
Sunday Nov 09, 2025
Sunday Nov 09, 2025
Bruce and Sharon roll onward with their recent reads. They then dive into writing updates. This is where Bruce brings updates on Aluminum Magic. Sharon updates on Dating and Demons. They dive into some viewing, mentioning Fallout and the Three Body Problem.
Mentioned in this Episode:
The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers
The Lives of Puppets by TJ Klune
About Sharon Skinner
Sharon Skinner is the author of numerous books and a number of short stories, including the Tavara Tinker Series. Her most recent title, The Exile's Gift, is available now from Brick Cave Media. She is online at https://sharonskinner.com or https://bookcoachingbysharon.com
About Bruce Davis
Bruce Davis is the author of many books and several short pieces of fiction. He writes science fiction, fantasy and non fiction. His most recent title, Silver Magic, is currently available from Brick Cave Media. He is online at https://brucecdavis.com
About Brick Cave Media®
Brick Cave Media is a 21st century book publisher blending traditional publishing acumen with tried and true relationship building to create books that are professionally crafted, fun to read, and impactful to our communities.
Books and stories are available online at https://brickcave.media
The Brick Cave Membership Community is called the BC Book Club, and you can join at http://bcbookclub.com.
Promotional Links
Links to books referenced in the Podcast may provide commissions to Brick Cave Media. So if you hear about a book, and want to support the podcast, buy it via the enclosed links.
Sunday Nov 02, 2025
Sunday Nov 02, 2025
Bruce and Sharon convene in this April 2024 episode, and do what all Arizonan's do, talk about the heat. They then talk about the Mesa Book Festival and its future. They then cover the schedule (2024 edition).
Mentioned in this Episode:
Mesa Book Festival: http://mesabookfestival.com
Jeff Shaara- The Old Lion
P.T. Deutermann- Iso, 26 Charlie
Will Thomas- Some Danger Involved
The Scapegracers- H.A. Clark
A Taste of Gold and Iron- Alexander Roland
The Year of the Witching- Alexis Henderson
About Sharon Skinner
Sharon Skinner is the author of numerous books and a number of short stories, including the Tavara Tinker Series. Her most recent title, The Exile's Gift, is available now from Brick Cave Media. She is online at https://sharonskinner.com or https://bookcoachingbysharon.com
About Bruce Davis
Bruce Davis is the author of many books and several short pieces of fiction. He writes science fiction, fantasy and non fiction. His most recent title, Silver Magic, is currently available from Brick Cave Media. He is online at https://brucecdavis.com
About Brick Cave Media®
Brick Cave Media is a 21st century book publisher blending traditional publishing acumen with tried and true relationship building to create books that are professionally crafted, fun to read, and impactful to our communities.
Books and stories are available online at https://brickcave.media
The Brick Cave Membership Community is called the BC Book Club, and you can join at http://bcbookclub.com.
Promotional Links
Links to books referenced in the Podcast may provide commissions to Brick Cave Media. So if you hear about a book, and want to support the podcast, buy it via the enclosed links.
Friday Aug 08, 2025
Friday Aug 08, 2025
Bruce kicks this segment off with a description of one of his latest stories. Bruce talks about writing science fiction against a Civil War background. They talk about working to stay focused on the current writing projects when new writing projects start pinging trying to intrude. They talk about being at TusCon Science Fiction Convention. They dive into world building and to do it right.
About Sharon Skinner
Sharon Skinner is the author of numerous books and a number of short stories, including the Tavara Tinker Series. Her most recent title, The Exile's Gift, is available now from Brick Cave Media. She is online at https://sharonskinner.com or https://bookcoachingbysharon.com
About Bruce Davis
Bruce Davis is the author of many books and several short pieces of fiction. He writes science fiction, fantasy and non fiction. His most recent title, Silver Magic, is currently available from Brick Cave Media. He is online at https://brucecdavis.com
About Brick Cave Media®
Brick Cave Media is a 21st century book publisher blending traditional publishing acumen with tried and true relationship building to create books that are professionally crafted, fun to read, and impactful to our communities.
Books and stories are available online at https://brickcave.media
The Brick Cave Membership Community is called the BC Book Club, and you can join at http://bcbookclub.com.
Promotional Links
Links to books referenced in the Podcast may provide commissions to Brick Cave Media. So if you hear about a book, and want to support the podcast, buy it via the enclosed links.
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
Wednesday Aug 06, 2025
Bruce continues the conversation around Perfidia. He also finished Big Ship at the Edge of the Universe (Alex White), Dial A for Aunties (Jesse Q Sutanto), Legends and Lattes (Travis Baldee) and Red Unicorn: A Supernatural Thriller (Weston Ochse).
Sharon talked about a mini writing retreat she recently was on as well as some of the short story work she is doing. Bruce talked about grinding on the latest Profit Logbook (Profit Motives).
About Sharon Skinner
Sharon Skinner is the author of numerous books and a number of short stories, including the Tavara Tinker Series. Her most recent title, The Exile's Gift, is available now from Brick Cave Media. She is online at https://sharonskinner.com or https://bookcoachingbysharon.com
About Bruce Davis
Bruce Davis is the author of many books and several short pieces of fiction. He writes science fiction, fantasy and non fiction. His most recent title, Silver Magic, is currently available from Brick Cave Media. He is online at https://brucecdavis.com
About Brick Cave Media®
Brick Cave Media is a 21st century book publisher blending traditional publishing acumen with tried and true relationship building to create books that are professionally crafted, fun to read, and impactful to our communities.
Books and stories are available online at https://brickcave.media
The Brick Cave Membership Community is called the BC Book Club, and you can join at http://bcbookclub.com.
Promotional Links
Links to books referenced in the Podcast may provide commissions to Brick Cave Media. So if you hear about a book, and want to support the podcast, buy it via the enclosed links.
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Monday Aug 04, 2025
Sharon and Bruce kickThis episode kicks off with another plea for reviews and suggestions to help your favorite authors get traction. Bob intervenes with a mention of new reviews at Frigid Reads:
https://www.patreon.com/c/frigidreads/posts
Sharon talks about reading Titanium Noir (Nick Harkway), Remarkably Bright Creatures (Shelby Van Pelt) and Murderbot (Martha Wells) and Yellowface (R.F. Kuang). Bruce mentions Perfidia (James Ellroy)
About Sharon Skinner
Sharon Skinner is the author of numerous books and a number of short stories, including the Tavara Tinker Series. Her most recent title, The Exile's Gift, is available now from Brick Cave Media. She is online at https://sharonskinner.com or https://bookcoachingbysharon.com
About Bruce Davis
Bruce Davis is the author of many books and several short pieces of fiction. He writes science fiction, fantasy and non fiction. His most recent title, Silver Magic, is currently available from Brick Cave Media. He is online at https://brucecdavis.com
About Brick Cave Media®
Brick Cave Media is a 21st century book publisher blending traditional publishing acumen with tried and true relationship building to create books that are professionally crafted, fun to read, and impactful to our communities.
Books and stories are available online at https://brickcave.media
The Brick Cave Membership Community is called the BC Book Club, and you can join at http://bcbookclub.com.
Promotional Links
Links to books referenced in the Podcast may provide commissions to Brick Cave Media. So if you hear about a book, and want to support the podcast, buy it via the enclosed links.
Friday Jul 11, 2025
Friday Jul 11, 2025
The censorship discussion carries forward. Sharon also mentions Freewater (Amina Luqman-Dawson). Bruce discusses Shiloh (James Reasoner). Bruce then shares his current novel progress (Profit Motives). The discussion shifts to video content where Bruce shares about the writing of the 1923 series on Amazon Prime.
About Sharon Skinner
Sharon Skinner is the author of numerous books and a number of short stories, including the Tavara Tinker Series. Her most recent title, The Exile's Gift, is available now from Brick Cave Media. She is online at https://sharonskinner.com or https://bookcoachingbysharon.com
About Bruce Davis
Bruce Davis is the author of many books and several short pieces of fiction. He writes science fiction, fantasy and non fiction. His most recent title, Silver Magic, is currently available from Brick Cave Media. He is online at https://brucecdavis.com
About Brick Cave Media®
Brick Cave Media is a 21st century book publisher blending traditional publishing acumen with tried and true relationship building to create books that are professionally crafted, fun to read, and impactful to our communities.
Books and stories are available online at https://brickcave.media
The Brick Cave Membership Community is called the BC Book Club, and you can join at http://bcbookclub.com.
Promotional Links
Links to books referenced in the Podcast may provide commissions to Brick Cave Media. So if you hear about a book, and want to support the podcast, buy it via the enclosed links.