On this episode of the St. Andrews Jezebel podcast, local author Ian J. Malone discusses his latest release, The Last Argonaut, a standalone sci-fi sports novel set in the Salvage Title Universe. Malone, a former sports writer, delves into the creation of the story's main sport, War ball, which is described as a combination of football, rugby, hockey, and MMA. He discusses the rules, the field, and even the special gear worn by some of the alien species that play the game. Malone also shares his love of music and sci-fi, including John Williams' score for Star Wars and Hans Zimmer's work on the Christopher Nolan Batman Trilogy. Additionally, he talks about character development, his process for creating complex and multi-dimensional characters, and how his background in sports journalism informs his approach to crafting stories and characters in the genre.Main Takeaways:

• The Last Argonaut is a sci-fi sports novel that features War ball, a high-contact sport that combines elements of football, rugby, hockey, and MMA
• Malone discusses his love of music and sci-fi, including John Williams' score for Star Wars and Hans Zimmer's work on the Christopher Nolan Batman Trilogy.
• Malone's approach to character development involves letting the characters' personalities evolve as the story unfolds, and he explains how his background in sports journalism informs his approach to crafting stories and characters in the genre

If you're a fan of sci-fi, sports, or just great storytelling, be sure to check out Ian J. Malone's latest release, The Last Argonaut. You can purchase it on Amazon here And if you're interested in learning more about Malone's writing process or his love of music and sci-fi, be sure to check out his podcast, Dudes in Hyperspace, which is available on all major platforms.

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