Episodes

Wednesday May 15, 2024
Release the Chickens! Part 2 of 4
Wednesday May 15, 2024
Wednesday May 15, 2024
In the second part of this episode, Bruce and Sharon talk about book awards and their relevancy. They talk about how different awards are decided, based on their structure. They also talk about the blurring lines of category and genre.
Things that get mentioned:
https://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecott
https://www.thehugoawards.org
https://www.otherscribbles.com
https://andyweirauthor.com
https://natalielloyd.com
This episode was recorded August 25, 2022.
Join authors Sharon Skinner and Bruce Davis as they record the next episode of their Brick Cave Podcast. Covering a wide gamut of literary topics, you are sure to find the listen an engaging and entertaining event.
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®
The Brick Cave Podcast is ©2024 Brick Cave Media LLC., all rights reserved. for more information on Brick Cave Media, visit the organization's website at https://brickcave.media. The Brick Cave Membership Community is called the BC Book Club, and you can join at http://bcbookclub.com.
Wanna Hear Their Thoughts on YOUR first Page?
First Words is the segment of the show where Bruce and Sharon each select the first page of someone’s work, read it on air, and discuss it with feedback.
You can submit your first manuscript page to have them read it during the show, learn more here:
https://brickcave.media/index.php/brick-cave-podcast/about-the-podcast

Saturday May 11, 2024
Release the Chickens! Part 1 of 4
Saturday May 11, 2024
Saturday May 11, 2024
In this episode, Bruce and Sharon talk about getting back to events and Bruce shares some of the panels he will be facilitating at an upcoming convention. Sharon talks about attending the Roadside Book Festival.
Things that get mentioned:
https://www.greatspiritanimalsanctuary.org/
https://roadsidebookfestival.com
This episode was recorded August 25, 2022.
Join authors Sharon Skinner and Bruce Davis as they record the next episode of their Brick Cave Podcast. Covering a wide gamut of literary topics, you are sure to find the listen an engaging and entertaining event.
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®
The Brick Cave Podcast is ©2024 Brick Cave Media® LLC., all rights reserved. for more information on Brick Cave Media, visit the organization's website at https://brickcave.media. The Brick Cave Membership Community is called the BC Book Club, and you can join at http://bcbookclub.com.
Wanna Hear Their Thoughts on YOUR first Page?
First Words is the segment of the show where Bruce and Sharon each select the first page of someone’s work, read it on air, and discuss it with feedback.
You can submit your first manuscript page to have them read it during the show, learn more here:
https://brickcave.media/index.php/brick-cave-podcast/about-the-podcast

Monday Nov 07, 2022
Someone Let Bruce and Sharon Out In the Wild 3 of 5
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Monday Nov 07, 2022
Sharon Kicks off sharing her thoughts on Bacchanal and Heretics Anonymous as what she had been reading. They both gush over Sandman Slim, and talk about the antihero. Bruce talks about how post apocalyptic has been played out in the literary world, mentioning David Brin's Postman as an example of how post apocalyptic politics would more seemingly play out.
About Sharon Skinner
Sharon Skinner is the author of 9 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://brkcv.com/3vgxIHG
About Bruce Davis
Bruce Davis is the author of 7 books and several short pieces of fiction. He writes science fiction, fantasy and non fiction. His most recent title, Gold Magic, is currently available from Brick Cave Media. He is online at https://brkcv.com/3588TTR.
About Brick Cave Media™
The Brick Cave Podcast is ©2021 Brick Cave Media LLC., all rights reserved. for more information on Brick Cave Media, visit the organization's website at https://brickcave.media. The Brick Cave Membership Community is called the BC Book Club, and you can join at https://brkcv.com/3shtc9Y.
Wanna Hear Their Thoughts on YOUR first Page?
First Words is the segment of the show where Bruce and Sharon each select the first page of someone’s work, read it on air, and discuss it with feedback.
You can submit your first manuscript page to have them read it during the show, learn more here:
https://brickcave.media/index.php/brick-cave-podcast/about-the-podcast

Monday Oct 31, 2022
Someone Let Bruce and Sharon Out In the Wild 2 of5
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Monday Oct 31, 2022
Bruce and Sharon talk forward to LA Times Festival of Books. They also talk about the value of referring authors to each other to find the best book for their reading style. They also cover updates on their current readings, including a deep dive on John Adams nobody knew they needed.
About Sharon Skinner
Sharon Skinner is the author of 9 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://brkcv.com/3vgxIHG
About Bruce Davis
Bruce Davis is the author of 7 books and several short pieces of fiction. He writes science fiction, fantasy and non fiction. His most recent title, Gold Magic, is currently available from Brick Cave Media. He is online at https://brkcv.com/3588TTR.
About Brick Cave Media™
The Brick Cave Podcast is ©2021 Brick Cave Media LLC., all rights reserved. for more information on Brick Cave Media, visit the organization's website at https://brickcave.media. The Brick Cave Membership Community is called the BC Book Club, and you can join at https://brkcv.com/3shtc9Y.
Wanna Hear Their Thoughts on YOUR first Page?
First Words is the segment of the show where Bruce and Sharon each select the first page of someone’s work, read it on air, and discuss it with feedback.
You can submit your first manuscript page to have them read it during the show, learn more here:
https://brickcave.media/index.php/brick-cave-podcast/about-the-podcast

Monday Oct 24, 2022
Someone Let Bruce and Sharon Out In the Wild 1 of 5
Monday Oct 24, 2022
Monday Oct 24, 2022
This was Part 1 of 5. Bruce and Sharon recap the 2022 Tucson Festival of Books, including people's feedback and discussion. They talk about their fellow authors and their experiences.
About Sharon Skinner
Sharon Skinner is the author of 9 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://brkcv.com/3vgxIHG
About Bruce Davis
Bruce Davis is the author of 7 books and several short pieces of fiction. He writes science fiction, fantasy and non fiction. His most recent title, Gold Magic, is currently available from Brick Cave Media. He is online at https://brkcv.com/3588TTR.
About Brick Cave Media™
The Brick Cave Podcast is ©2021 Brick Cave Media LLC., all rights reserved. for more information on Brick Cave Media, visit the organization's website at https://brickcave.media. The Brick Cave Membership Community is called the BC Book Club, and you can join at https://brkcv.com/3shtc9Y.
Wanna Hear Their Thoughts on YOUR first Page?
First Words is the segment of the show where Bruce and Sharon each select the first page of someone’s work, read it on air, and discuss it with feedback.
You can submit your first manuscript page to have them read it during the show, learn more here:
https://brickcave.media/index.php/brick-cave-podcast/about-the-podcast

Sunday Mar 13, 2022
Sharon & Bruce 2021 Year End Wrap Up, Part 3 of 4
Sunday Mar 13, 2022
Sunday Mar 13, 2022
Bruce and Sharon talk about their favorite books read in 2021.
There's more to this podcast! Members of the BC Book Club have exclusive access to even more of this episode. Learn how you can get access to the rest of this recording here: https://brkcv.com/3IiWE56
About Sharon Skinner
Sharon Skinner is the author of 9 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://brkcv.com/3vgxIHG
About Bruce Davis
Bruce Davis is the author of 7 books and several short pieces of fiction. He writes science fiction, fantasy and non fiction. His most recent title, Gold Magic, is currently available from Brick Cave Media. He is online at https://brkcv.com/3588TTR.
About Brick Cave Media™
The Brick Cave Podcast is ©2021 Brick Cave Media LLC., all rights reserved. for more information on Brick Cave Media, visit the organization's website at https://brickcave.media. The Brick Cave Membership Community is called the BC Book Club, and you can join at https://brkcv.com/3shtc9Y.
Wanna Hear Their Thoughts on YOUR first Page?
First Words is the segment of the show where Bruce and Sharon each select the first page of someone’s work, read it on air, and discuss it with feedback.
You can submit your first manuscript page to have them read it during the show, learn more here:
https://brickcave.media/index.php/brick-cave-podcast/about-the-podcast

Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Sharon & Bruce 2021 Year End Wrap Up, Part 2 of 4
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Thursday Mar 10, 2022
Sharon kicks off her current reads in the second segment of the podcast. They also update on their writing projects, including Bruce's next project after Silver Magic.
There's more to this podcast! Members of the BC Book Club have exclusive access to even more of this episode. Learn how you can get access to the rest of this recording here: https://brkcv.com/3IiWE56
About Sharon Skinner
Sharon Skinner is the author of 9 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://brkcv.com/3vgxIHG
About Bruce Davis
Bruce Davis is the author of 7 books and several short pieces of fiction. He writes science fiction, fantasy and non fiction. His most recent title, Gold Magic, is currently available from Brick Cave Media. He is online at https://brkcv.com/3588TTR.
About Brick Cave Media™
The Brick Cave Podcast is ©2021 Brick Cave Media LLC., all rights reserved. for more information on Brick Cave Media, visit the organization's website at https://brickcave.media. The Brick Cave Membership Community is called the BC Book Club, and you can join at https://brkcv.com/3shtc9Y.
Wanna Hear Their Thoughts on YOUR first Page?
First Words is the segment of the show where Bruce and Sharon each select the first page of someone’s work, read it on air, and discuss it with feedback.
You can submit your first manuscript page to have them read it during the show, learn more here:
https://brickcave.media/index.php/brick-cave-podcast/about-the-podcast

Monday Mar 07, 2022
Sharon & Bruce 2021 Year End Wrap Up, Part 1 of 4
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Monday Mar 07, 2022
Bruce and Sharon review their year of 2021. They talk about their upcoming events in 2022. They talk about the Y/E COVID impact. Bruce covers hi current reads.
There's more to this podcast! Members of the BC Book Club have exclusive access to even more of this episode. Learn how you can get access to the rest of this recording here: https://brkcv.com/3IiWE56
About Sharon Skinner
Sharon Skinner is the author of 9 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://brkcv.com/3vgxIHG
About Bruce Davis
Bruce Davis is the author of 7 books and several short pieces of fiction. He writes science fiction, fantasy and non fiction. His most recent title, Gold Magic, is currently available from Brick Cave Media. He is online at https://brkcv.com/3588TTR.
About Brick Cave Media™
The Brick Cave Podcast is ©2021 Brick Cave Media LLC., all rights reserved. for more information on Brick Cave Media, visit the organization's website at https://brickcave.media. The Brick Cave Membership Community is called the BC Book Club, and you can join at https://brkcv.com/3shtc9Y.
Wanna Hear Their Thoughts on YOUR first Page?
First Words is the segment of the show where Bruce and Sharon each select the first page of someone’s work, read it on air, and discuss it with feedback.
You can submit your first manuscript page to have them read it during the show, learn more here:
https://brickcave.media/index.php/brick-cave-podcast/about-the-podcast

Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Bruce & Sharon The Talk of the Book World 2021 Edition, part 3 of 4
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
Sunday Feb 06, 2022
The discussion goes to, name an author that is not with us today, and if they were not an author, what would their job be? Sharon adds the caveat of what would they be doing in the present day. We'd guess you would not make the same author choices they did.
About Sharon Skinner
Sharon Skinner is the author of 9 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
About Bruce Davis
Bruce Davis is the author of 7 books and several short pieces of fiction. He writes science fiction, fantasy and non fiction. His most recent title, Gold Magic, is currently available from Brick Cave Media. He is online at https://brucecdavis.com.
About Brick Cave Media™
The Brick Cave Podcast is ©2021 Brick Cave Media LLC., all rights reserved. for more information on Brick Cave Media, visit the organization's website at https://brickcave.media. The Brick Cave Membership Community is called the BC Book Club, and you can join at https://brkcv.com/AboutBCBookClub.
There's more to this podcast! Members of the BC Book Club have exclusive access to even more of this episode. Learn how you can get access to the rest of this recording here: https://bcbookclub.com/index.php/be-a-member

Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Bruce & Sharon The Talk of the Book World 2021 Edition, part 2 of 4
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Thursday Feb 03, 2022
Sharon and Bruce dive right in to their recent readings with mentions of Deathless Divide, Bacchanal, and others.
About Sharon Skinner
Sharon Skinner is the author of 9 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
About Bruce Davis
Bruce Davis is the author of 7 books and several short pieces of fiction. He writes science fiction, fantasy and non fiction. His most recent title, Gold Magic, is currently available from Brick Cave Media. He is online at https://brucecdavis.com.
About Brick Cave Media™
The Brick Cave Podcast is ©2021 Brick Cave Media LLC., all rights reserved. for more information on Brick Cave Media, visit the organization's website at https://brickcave.media. The Brick Cave Membership Community is called the BC Book Club, and you can join at https://brkcv.com/AboutBCBookClub.
There's more to this podcast! Members of the BC Book Club have exclusive access to even more of this episode. Learn how you can get access to the rest of this recording here: https://bcbookclub.com/index.php/be-a-member