John Richardson
@richardsonsrubicon.com
Richardson’s Rubicon explores the craft of speculative fiction and the ideas that shape imagined worlds. Speculative worlds. Real conversations. https://richardsonsrubicon.com
Burning Man world rules: gifting + participation. Turns out culture can behave like a magic system, just with more dust and fewer fireballs. 😄 https://rubipod.link/PlayaDust
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Sarah Marshall, Playa Dust in My Soul | Worldbuilding Burning Man
Author Sarah Marshall shares insights on crafting her book "Playa Dust in My Soul," exploring Burning Man's deep sense of belonging and unique community.
rubipod.link
January 28, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Burning Man world rules: gifting + participation. Turns out culture can behave like a magic system, just with more dust and fewer fireballs. 😄 https://rubipod.link/PlayaDust
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting
Craft move I loved: 7 POV characters arriving at different stages so the world unfolds as the city forms. No encyclopaedia, just lived experience. https://rubipod.link/PlayaDust
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting
Sarah Marshall, Playa Dust in My Soul | Worldbuilding Burning Man
Author Sarah Marshall shares insights on crafting her book "Playa Dust in My Soul," exploring Burning Man's deep sense of belonging and unique community.
rubipod.link
January 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Craft move I loved: 7 POV characters arriving at different stages so the world unfolds as the city forms. No encyclopaedia, just lived experience. https://rubipod.link/PlayaDust
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting
America. You are in the midst of a fascist takeover. The Trump Administration are taking the majority of you for fools. Billionaires bankroll GOP, like they bankroll other "right wing" parties because they can hit that emotional button you all respond to. Hate of "the other". #minneapolis
January 26, 2026 at 6:34 PM
America. You are in the midst of a fascist takeover. The Trump Administration are taking the majority of you for fools. Billionaires bankroll GOP, like they bankroll other "right wing" parties because they can hit that emotional button you all respond to. Hate of "the other". #minneapolis
Momoko has just booked a Fireside Chat with me to be on a future podcast episode. If you write speculative fiction in the sci-fi/fantasy/horror genres and can talk about worldbuilding, you can book in too. Just visit the site, Richardson's Rubicon. #amwritingfantasy #amwritingscifi
January 25, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Momoko has just booked a Fireside Chat with me to be on a future podcast episode. If you write speculative fiction in the sci-fi/fantasy/horror genres and can talk about worldbuilding, you can book in too. Just visit the site, Richardson's Rubicon. #amwritingfantasy #amwritingscifi
New ep: Sarah Marshall on Playa Dust in My Soul and “worldbuilding” Burning Man. A city built from nothing, then disappears again. https://rubipod.link/PlayaDust
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting
Sarah Marshall, Playa Dust in My Soul | Worldbuilding Burning Man
Author Sarah Marshall shares insights on crafting her book "Playa Dust in My Soul," exploring Burning Man's deep sense of belonging and unique community.
rubipod.link
January 25, 2026 at 10:31 AM
New ep: Sarah Marshall on Playa Dust in My Soul and “worldbuilding” Burning Man. A city built from nothing, then disappears again. https://rubipod.link/PlayaDust
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting
Richard has just booked a Fireside Chat with me to be on a future podcast episode. If you write speculative fiction in the sci-fi/fantasy/horror genres and can talk about worldbuilding, you can book in too. Just visit the site, Richardson's Rubicon. #amwritingfantasy #amwritingscifi
January 23, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Richard has just booked a Fireside Chat with me to be on a future podcast episode. If you write speculative fiction in the sci-fi/fantasy/horror genres and can talk about worldbuilding, you can book in too. Just visit the site, Richardson's Rubicon. #amwritingfantasy #amwritingscifi
Live now: Diana Colleen on building characters who won’t stay cardboard villains, in a near-future climate “what if” that bites back.
Audio/video/written: https://rubipod.link/theycouldbesaviors
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #podmatch #scifipodcast #theycouldbesaviors
Audio/video/written: https://rubipod.link/theycouldbesaviors
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #podmatch #scifipodcast #theycouldbesaviors
Save The World, Break The Rules
Canadian author Diana Colleen shares insights into her speculative fiction book on billionaires, psychedelic therapy, climate change, and ethical dilemmas.
rubipod.link
January 23, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Live now: Diana Colleen on building characters who won’t stay cardboard villains, in a near-future climate “what if” that bites back.
Audio/video/written: https://rubipod.link/theycouldbesaviors
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #podmatch #scifipodcast #theycouldbesaviors
Audio/video/written: https://rubipod.link/theycouldbesaviors
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #podmatch #scifipodcast #theycouldbesaviors
Dr. Larry has just booked a Fireside Chat with me to be on a future podcast episode. If you write speculative fiction in the sci-fi/fantasy/horror genres and can talk about worldbuilding, you can book in too. Just visit the site, Richardson's Rubicon. #amwritingfantasy #amwritingscifi
January 22, 2026 at 10:09 PM
Dr. Larry has just booked a Fireside Chat with me to be on a future podcast episode. If you write speculative fiction in the sci-fi/fantasy/horror genres and can talk about worldbuilding, you can book in too. Just visit the site, Richardson's Rubicon. #amwritingfantasy #amwritingscifi
J.F. has just booked a Fireside Chat with me to be on a future podcast episode. If you write speculative fiction in the sci-fi/fantasy/horror genres and can talk about worldbuilding, you can book in too. Just visit the site, Richardson's Rubicon. #amwritingfantasy #amwritingscifi
January 22, 2026 at 2:49 PM
J.F. has just booked a Fireside Chat with me to be on a future podcast episode. If you write speculative fiction in the sci-fi/fantasy/horror genres and can talk about worldbuilding, you can book in too. Just visit the site, Richardson's Rubicon. #amwritingfantasy #amwritingscifi
Heads up! There's a new episode of the show out, right now! Visit Richardson's Rubicon to subscribe via your favourite podcatching service. #subscribesubscribe" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://richardsonsrubicon.com/#subscribe #amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy
January 21, 2026 at 9:27 PM
Heads up! There's a new episode of the show out, right now! Visit Richardson's Rubicon to subscribe via your favourite podcatching service. #subscribesubscribe" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://richardsonsrubicon.com/#subscribe #amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy
Episode’s up: moral worldbuilding + forced collaboration, centred on “does the end justify the means?”
Audio, video, written: https://rubipod.link/theycouldbesaviors
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #podmatch #scifipodcast #theycouldbesaviors
Audio, video, written: https://rubipod.link/theycouldbesaviors
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #podmatch #scifipodcast #theycouldbesaviors
Save The World, Break The Rules
Canadian author Diana Colleen shares insights into her speculative fiction book on billionaires, psychedelic therapy, climate change, and ethical dilemmas.
rubipod.link
January 21, 2026 at 12:01 PM
Episode’s up: moral worldbuilding + forced collaboration, centred on “does the end justify the means?”
Audio, video, written: https://rubipod.link/theycouldbesaviors
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #podmatch #scifipodcast #theycouldbesaviors
Audio, video, written: https://rubipod.link/theycouldbesaviors
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #podmatch #scifipodcast #theycouldbesaviors
New ep out: “sci-fi light” worldbuilding. Add tech only where you must, keep the rest near-future believable.
Audio/video/written: https://rubipod.link/theycouldbesaviors
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #podmatch #scifipodcast #theycouldbesaviors
Audio/video/written: https://rubipod.link/theycouldbesaviors
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #podmatch #scifipodcast #theycouldbesaviors
Save The World, Break The Rules
Canadian author Diana Colleen shares insights into her speculative fiction book on billionaires, psychedelic therapy, climate change, and ethical dilemmas.
rubipod.link
January 20, 2026 at 7:30 PM
New ep out: “sci-fi light” worldbuilding. Add tech only where you must, keep the rest near-future believable.
Audio/video/written: https://rubipod.link/theycouldbesaviors
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #podmatch #scifipodcast #theycouldbesaviors
Audio/video/written: https://rubipod.link/theycouldbesaviors
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #podmatch #scifipodcast #theycouldbesaviors
Episode live: Diana Colleen on They Could Be Saviours. Premise: save the planet by kidnapping the billionaires ruining it. 😅
Audio, video, written: https://rubipod.link/theycouldbesaviors
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #podmatch #scifipodcast #theycouldbesaviors
Audio, video, written: https://rubipod.link/theycouldbesaviors
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #podmatch #scifipodcast #theycouldbesaviors
Save The World, Break The Rules
Canadian author Diana Colleen shares insights into her speculative fiction book on billionaires, psychedelic therapy, climate change, and ethical dilemmas.
rubipod.link
January 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Episode live: Diana Colleen on They Could Be Saviours. Premise: save the planet by kidnapping the billionaires ruining it. 😅
Audio, video, written: https://rubipod.link/theycouldbesaviors
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #podmatch #scifipodcast #theycouldbesaviors
Audio, video, written: https://rubipod.link/theycouldbesaviors
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #podmatch #scifipodcast #theycouldbesaviors
Use AI to sweep away obvious logic holes but you still decide what matters, what stays, what goes.
🔧 Think of it like having a writing partner who never gets tired! Listen/watch/read now!
#amwriting #amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy
https://rubipod.link/breakingscripts
🔧 Think of it like having a writing partner who never gets tired! Listen/watch/read now!
#amwriting #amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy
https://rubipod.link/breakingscripts
Breaking Scripts, Building Worlds
Learn strategies for world building, character development, and overcoming dyslexia’s challenges in writing, featuring insights from Russell Van Brocklen.
rubipod.link
January 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Use AI to sweep away obvious logic holes but you still decide what matters, what stays, what goes.
🔧 Think of it like having a writing partner who never gets tired! Listen/watch/read now!
#amwriting #amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy
https://rubipod.link/breakingscripts
🔧 Think of it like having a writing partner who never gets tired! Listen/watch/read now!
#amwriting #amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy
https://rubipod.link/breakingscripts
Diana Colleen’s They Could Be Saviours is #1 in Canadian Literature and has a Kirkus “Get It” plus a BlueInk Notable Book Award.
Interview in audio, video, written: https://rubipod.link/theycouldbesaviors
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #podmatch #scifipodcast #theycouldbesaviors
Interview in audio, video, written: https://rubipod.link/theycouldbesaviors
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #podmatch #scifipodcast #theycouldbesaviors
Save The World, Break The Rules
Canadian author Diana Colleen shares insights into her speculative fiction book on billionaires, psychedelic therapy, climate change, and ethical dilemmas.
rubipod.link
January 15, 2026 at 9:55 PM
Diana Colleen’s They Could Be Saviours is #1 in Canadian Literature and has a Kirkus “Get It” plus a BlueInk Notable Book Award.
Interview in audio, video, written: https://rubipod.link/theycouldbesaviors
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #podmatch #scifipodcast #theycouldbesaviors
Interview in audio, video, written: https://rubipod.link/theycouldbesaviors
#amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy #amwriting #podmatch #scifipodcast #theycouldbesaviors
Heads up! There's a new episode of the show out, right now! Visit Richardson's Rubicon to subscribe via your favourite podcatching service. #subscribesubscribe" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://richardsonsrubicon.com/#subscribe #amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy
January 15, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Heads up! There's a new episode of the show out, right now! Visit Richardson's Rubicon to subscribe via your favourite podcatching service. #subscribesubscribe" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://richardsonsrubicon.com/#subscribe #amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy
Just finished recording an interview with Diana Colleen. Episode out soon. 😄
If you want it first, follow/subscribe to Richardson’s Rubicon.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Just finished recording an interview with Diana Colleen. Episode out soon. 😄
If you want it first, follow/subscribe to Richardson’s Rubicon.
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If you want it first, follow/subscribe to Richardson’s Rubicon.
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Sarah has just booked a Fireside Chat with me to be on a future podcast episode. If you write speculative fiction in the sci-fi/fantasy/horror genres and can talk about worldbuilding, you can book in too. Just visit the site, Richardson's Rubicon. #amwritingfantasy #amwritingscifi
January 15, 2026 at 4:14 AM
Sarah has just booked a Fireside Chat with me to be on a future podcast episode. If you write speculative fiction in the sci-fi/fantasy/horror genres and can talk about worldbuilding, you can book in too. Just visit the site, Richardson's Rubicon. #amwritingfantasy #amwritingscifi
Sarah has just booked a Fireside Chat with me to be on a future podcast episode. If you write speculative fiction in the sci-fi/fantasy/horror genres and can talk about worldbuilding, you can book in too. Just visit the site, Richardson's Rubicon. #amwritingfantasy #amwritingscifi
January 15, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Sarah has just booked a Fireside Chat with me to be on a future podcast episode. If you write speculative fiction in the sci-fi/fantasy/horror genres and can talk about worldbuilding, you can book in too. Just visit the site, Richardson's Rubicon. #amwritingfantasy #amwritingscifi
We’re booked a few episodes ahead now, and PodMatch has been a big part of that.
If you want to guest on shows or find guests, here’s my referral link (helps the podcast, no extra cost): https://rubipod.link/podmatch
If you Google it instead… I’ll survive. But I'll sulk. 👿
#podmatch
If you want to guest on shows or find guests, here’s my referral link (helps the podcast, no extra cost): https://rubipod.link/podmatch
If you Google it instead… I’ll survive. But I'll sulk. 👿
#podmatch
Join PodMatch
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January 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM
We’re booked a few episodes ahead now, and PodMatch has been a big part of that.
If you want to guest on shows or find guests, here’s my referral link (helps the podcast, no extra cost): https://rubipod.link/podmatch
If you Google it instead… I’ll survive. But I'll sulk. 👿
#podmatch
If you want to guest on shows or find guests, here’s my referral link (helps the podcast, no extra cost): https://rubipod.link/podmatch
If you Google it instead… I’ll survive. But I'll sulk. 👿
#podmatch
AI is not the enemy, unless you let go of your responsibilities as a writer.
Learn more in the latest episode with audio/video/text with to suit any learning style, with Professor Russell Von Brocklen!
#amwriting #amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy
https://rubipod.link/breakingscripts
Learn more in the latest episode with audio/video/text with to suit any learning style, with Professor Russell Von Brocklen!
#amwriting #amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy
https://rubipod.link/breakingscripts
Breaking Scripts, Building Worlds
Learn strategies for world building, character development, and overcoming dyslexia’s challenges in writing, featuring insights from Russell Van Brocklen.
rubipod.link
January 14, 2026 at 12:01 PM
AI is not the enemy, unless you let go of your responsibilities as a writer.
Learn more in the latest episode with audio/video/text with to suit any learning style, with Professor Russell Von Brocklen!
#amwriting #amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy
https://rubipod.link/breakingscripts
Learn more in the latest episode with audio/video/text with to suit any learning style, with Professor Russell Von Brocklen!
#amwriting #amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy
https://rubipod.link/breakingscripts
Find out how to use AI in writing and be the creative brain in charge!
Latest episode with audio/video/text with to suit any learning style, with Professor Russell Von Brocklen!
#amwriting #amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy
https://rubipod.link/breakingscripts
Latest episode with audio/video/text with to suit any learning style, with Professor Russell Von Brocklen!
#amwriting #amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy
https://rubipod.link/breakingscripts
Breaking Scripts, Building Worlds
Learn strategies for world building, character development, and overcoming dyslexia’s challenges in writing, featuring insights from Russell Van Brocklen.
rubipod.link
January 13, 2026 at 7:31 PM
Find out how to use AI in writing and be the creative brain in charge!
Latest episode with audio/video/text with to suit any learning style, with Professor Russell Von Brocklen!
#amwriting #amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy
https://rubipod.link/breakingscripts
Latest episode with audio/video/text with to suit any learning style, with Professor Russell Von Brocklen!
#amwriting #amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy
https://rubipod.link/breakingscripts
Veronica has just booked a Fireside Chat with me to be on a future podcast episode. If you write speculative fiction in the sci-fi/fantasy/horror genres and can talk about worldbuilding, you can book in too. Just visit the site, Richardson's Rubicon. #amwritingfantasy #amwritingscifi
January 12, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Veronica has just booked a Fireside Chat with me to be on a future podcast episode. If you write speculative fiction in the sci-fi/fantasy/horror genres and can talk about worldbuilding, you can book in too. Just visit the site, Richardson's Rubicon. #amwritingfantasy #amwritingscifi
Find out how to fix plot holes before you even spot them!
Latest episode with audio/video/text with to suit any learning style, with Professor Russell Von Brocklen!
#amwriting #amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy
https://rubipod.link/breakingscripts
Latest episode with audio/video/text with to suit any learning style, with Professor Russell Von Brocklen!
#amwriting #amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy
https://rubipod.link/breakingscripts
Breaking Scripts, Building Worlds
Learn strategies for world building, character development, and overcoming dyslexia’s challenges in writing, featuring insights from Russell Van Brocklen.
rubipod.link
January 11, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Find out how to fix plot holes before you even spot them!
Latest episode with audio/video/text with to suit any learning style, with Professor Russell Von Brocklen!
#amwriting #amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy
https://rubipod.link/breakingscripts
Latest episode with audio/video/text with to suit any learning style, with Professor Russell Von Brocklen!
#amwriting #amwritingscifi #amwritingfantasy
https://rubipod.link/breakingscripts
William has just booked a Fireside Chat with me to be on a future podcast episode. If you write speculative fiction in the sci-fi/fantasy/horror genres and can talk about worldbuilding, you can book in too. Just visit the site, Richardson's Rubicon. #amwritingfantasy #amwritingscifi
January 10, 2026 at 10:28 PM
William has just booked a Fireside Chat with me to be on a future podcast episode. If you write speculative fiction in the sci-fi/fantasy/horror genres and can talk about worldbuilding, you can book in too. Just visit the site, Richardson's Rubicon. #amwritingfantasy #amwritingscifi