The Truth About Storytelling

In this episode, Author Jemi Fraser joins Tyrean Martinson for a craft-focused conversation on small-town storytelling and sense of place. Jemi shares how her fictional towns Fail and Blue Moose evolved into central story elements, how she maintains continuity across interconnected series, and how to introduce realistic suspense without losing a cozy tone. The episode also covers writing habits, research, recurring character Easter eggs, and Jemi’s latest series, Pick Your Spot, set on an apple farm and rooted in themes of community, stewardship, and belonging.

Jemi Fraser

In this episode of The Truth About Storytelling, I read Chapters 8-11 of Dark Blade Forged, and give some author notes at the end about the characters and about sword-fighting experience as a one-time collegiate fencer.

99cent ebook of Dark Blade Forged

The Dark Blade Trilogy Kickstarter prelaunch page

Tyrean's Tales my website

Writing thrives in conversation.

In this episode of The Truth About Storytelling, I share five original writing prompts inspired by the creative encouragement, mindset wisdom, and storytelling conversations offered by five podcasters and creators I deeply respect.

Drawing on themes like curiosity, sustainability, discipline, gentleness, play, and permission, these prompts are designed to help fiction writers re-enter their stories with fresh energy—whether you’re writing fantasy, romance, thrillers, or speculative fiction.

You’ll find prompts inspired by:

* Joanna Penn – creative legacy, curiosity, and the long view

* Craig Martelle – clarity, m...

In this episode of The Truth About Storytelling, I’m sharing five podcasters and YouTubers whose voices have consistently shaped my thinking about writing, creativity, publishing, and mindset.

From industry expertise and indie publishing strategy to creativity, productivity, and encouragement, these creators offer insights that help writers build sustainable, joyful writing lives.

You’ll hear why I recommend:

Quick note: I’m skipping an interv...

In this episode, I give a little intro and read chapters three through seven of Dark Blade Forged. After, I give some brief notes of thoughts I had on marking time in fantasy worlds and the dangers of using consonance in prose.

Links:

99cent original ebook edition of Dark Blade Forged

The Dark Blade Trilogy Kickstarter Prelaunch Page

In this episode, I talk about how much I love the conversational interviews I'm doing with authors on Monday, share two writing prompts about time and place, and reflect on reframing goals for the end of the year and in to the new year.

Links:

Tyrean's Tales

The Dark Blade Trilogy Kickstarter

99cent Dark Blade Forged original ebook

In this episode of The Truth About Storytelling, Tyrean Martinson reflects on Advent and speaks with award-winning children’s and middle-grade author Sherry Ellis about writing adventurous stories rooted in real places, history, and culture.

Sherry shares how her experiences as a musician and scuba diving instructor shape the way she builds authentic settings for her stories—especially in her Bubba and Squirt sibling adventure series, where each book unfolds within a 12-hour window in a different country. The conversation explores blending folklore and mythology with modern storytelling, using sensory detail to immerse young readers, and creating clas...

In this episode, I share some thoughts about Thanksgiving and Black Friday, a writing prompt, and a reading from Dark Blade Forged, Volume 1 of The Dark Blade Trilogy.

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The Dark Blade Kickstarter

Original ebook edition of Dark Blade Forged for 99 cents!

In this episode, I share some thoughts on storytelling in books and movies, share a few writing prompts, and give thanks.

Yes, it's eclectic, but I look forward to coming back to these ideas in the future.

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Links:

Tara Tyler Talks (her website)

Tara Tyler on Amazon

Tyrean's Tales (my website)

The Dark Blade Kickstarter

Notes: In this episode of The Truth About Storytelling, author and educator Tara Tyler joins the show for a lively conversation about imagination, craft, and creating worlds that feel both inventive and relatable. From futuristic teleportation hubs to fantasy communities filled with goblins, ogres, pixies, and centaurs, Tara shares how she builds settings rooted in real emotions, lived experiences, and thoughtful world structure.

The discussion explores:

worldbuilding...

In this episode, I talk about having courage, why I write about swords, and how courage affects our writing.

Links:

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Kickstarter

In this episode, I discuss how real landscapes shape fiction and share a writing prompt.

Links:

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Kickstarter

In this episode, I discuss a few writing fears and how I combat them, plus share a writing prompt and an update for my Kickstarter.

Links:

My Website

The Dark Blade Trilogy

In this episode, I share some thoughts on character perspectives and how they shape our writing.

Links:

From Archeology to Authorship Podcast Episode

Tyrean's Tales Website

This eclectic episode is a recap episode, inviting listeners to the interview with Sean McLachlan I had on Monday and the interview of Donn King on the Creative Penn podcast by Joanna Penn. It also discusses the way authors might know each other for years online and how meeting people is wonderful, but also challenging.

Links:

Sean McLachlan on The Truth About Storytelling

Donn King on the Creative Penn podcast

www.tyreanstales.com

The Dark Blade Prelaunch

In this episode, author and adventurer Sean McLachlan joins me to explore how travel, research, and history shape authentic storytelling, from Cairo’s streets to the world's wide horizons.

Links:

Sean McLachlan

The Berlin Murders by Sean McLachlan

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The Dark Blade Trilogy Kickstarter Prelaunch

In this episode, I discuss the Grimm's Fairy Tale Hansel and Gretal, writing ideas, a bit about Kickstarter, and Author Nation.

The Dark Blade Trilogy Kickstarter

Today, I'm sharing The Fisherman and His Wife fairy tale, seeking information about the lesser known fairy tale "She Wants Things," some costume ideas, and a writing prompt.

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In this episode, I discuss why I commissioned Annika Crum as my map-maker, what went into the process, and why I love the map she created. I also offer up a costume and a writing prompt idea.

In this episode, I discuss what I love about October and Halloween, plus share a writing prompt about holidays.

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In this episode, I discuss preparing imagery for Kickstarter and book covers, maps and how they can be useful for writers, and attending Author Nation.

Author Nation

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This episode is a "Between Episode" between banked and scheduled episodes in which I share what's coming next, what I'm excited about, my "October mood," and a writing prompt.

https://tyreanstales.com/

Have you ever given one of your characters a quirky, unexpected talent? Could it help them in the story in a key moment, or provide levity?

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Why are hidden strengths important in fiction and life?

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In this episode, I talk about how I rediscovered creativity through a tough time, and ideas for how to do that - not prescriptions or "musts" but ideas.

If you like this episode, please subscribe for more content.

Visit me at tyreanstales.com

How prepared are your characters for contingencies, a quest, a trip to the coffee shop, or the zombie apocalypse?

In this episode, I invite you to consider your characters and how they prepare for life, and how that might be a source of conflict for several characters with different styles.

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In this episode, I share a writing prompt: From Exhaustion to Joy.

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In this episode, I describe some changes in life and writing I experienced after my trip to Mongolia, and how I held on when times got tough. Plus, I share a few writing prompts.

I invite you to delve into writing with all five senses in this episode, or even take a small moment to celebrate one of the five senses in a short writing moment.

Enjoy!

Today, I invite you to celebrate an accomplishment, a win, a milestone, a step, and write about it! :)

In this episode, I explore how you can view the difficulties and the joys of travel through a faith and writing lens. And, I share some writing prompts.

Find more thoughts about these types of things here: Tyrean's Tales

In Mongolia, horses and herds aren't fenced, houses and yards are fenced. This is the opposite of how we fence things off in America, and it made me wonder, how far-reaching does this difference in mindset and language go? And could there be story fodder there?

In this episode, I discuss food facts, Chingiss Kahn facts, and camel facts from Mongolia.

Check out photos from my trip at my Instagram page and some on my website.

Instagram

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This episode was inspired by my trip to Mongolia, but it delves into why language matters in fiction writing and how we might use it.

Why do I say "ger" and not "yurt"? Find out here.

My Mongolia trip was a journey of faith in more ways than one. Listen to hear why and also to hear a humorous story about getting pulled over by police in a country in which you don't speak the language.

Why do decision points matter in fiction writing? Where do you make them? Where do your characters need to decide to continue the journey?

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Fast and fun facts about Mongolia and how these might change your writing.

Mongolia Reflections: First Days is part one of a four part series for September.

For my first days in Mongolia, I grappled with jet lag, but was amazed by the faith and joy I found in my team and in fellow believers. I discuss this, sprinkle in an in-flight movie review, and add a few notes on mission work in today's world while celebrating culture and language.

In this episode, I reflect on my mission in Mongolia, but also reflect on writing fantasy as a Christian. In the midst of this "extra" episode, I share my faith, and talk about what's coming next on this podcast and in my writing.

In this episode, I talk about returning home from Mongolia and other words for home.

In this episode, I share more fun facts about Mongolia and some writing prompts.

In this episode, I discuss some fun facts about Mongolia and share some writing prompts.

In this episode, I share a Kickstarter Update, give two book reviews, talk about my Mongolia trip, and talk about the importance of claiming your stories and creativity.

Link:

To Speak Kickstarter

Two fresh poems—one from the treeline, one from the shore—plus a candid Kickstarter update, a goofy packing story, and a promise: the book is still coming.

Kickstarter Link

In this episode, I discuss how alliteration bridges poetry and prose with example readings of "Winter's End" and the first sentence of Dark Blade Forged.

To Speak Kickstarter Page

In this episode, I discuss lessons I learned at the Realm Makers Expo this year. This Friday, I'll have an extra episode about To Speak and Kickstarter.

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To Speak Kickstarter

Friends, the launch button has been pushed and To Speak: Poems of Inspired Courage, Wild Grace, and Sacred Ordinary is officially soaring on Kickstarter!

Check it out!

In this episode, I discuss how words dance in poetic shapes, share my poem "Words Dance," and how understanding my strengths is helping me as a poet and writer. I also invite listeners to write poetry and discover their own strengths.

Links: Tyrean's Tales

To Speak Kickstarter Page

In this episode, I discuss my vision and goals for the rest of 2025, my Kickstarter campaign, including a few tips I've learned so far, and read my Peace With the Wild poem from my poetry collection "To Speak: Poems of Inspired Courage, Wild Grace, and Sacred Ordinary.

To Speak Kickstarter Link

Bookfunnel for 25 Impossible Tales

In this episode, I discuss a couple of walks that took me from scarcity to abundance mindset, share some thoughts on poetry and gardens, Kickstarter campaigns, special edition books, and the Mongolia mission trip.

Links:

Get 25 Impossible Tales of Survivors, Flawed Heroes, and Annoyed Villains with The Weird, The Strange, The Uncanny Book Funnel.

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In this episode, I discuss my goals, Kickstarter, my upcoming trip to Mongolia, landscapes, and expanding our horizons, and how that affects our writing.

Tyrean's Tales, my Website (find my newsletter sign up on the front page)

The Emotional Craft of Fiction: How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface by Donald Maass (I mentioned this book, but couldn't remember the title while recording)

Patreon

In this mashup/mosaic episode, I discuss a leap I'm taking into an adventurous mission trip, a bit about a poetry collection, and weapons from around the world for fantasy fiction writing.

BookFunnel good through June 15th!

Tyrean's Tales - My Website

In this episode, I discuss legendary swords and objects that have become a part of our shared imagination, and how they came to do so.

Links:

Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy Bookfunnel - 67 books!

Tyrean's Tales

Patreon Page - getting prepped for Mongolia and More

In this episode, I discuss the foundation of my imagination and how certain circumstances have caused me to wonder if I will always write what I write today.

Links: 25 Impossible Tales of Survivors, Flawed Heroes, and Annoyed Villains

Free Adventures in Scifi and Fantasy for MAY - only good for a few more days!

Chrisitan Authors Scifi and Fantasy through July 15th!

Swords are wildly impractical. And yet… we love them in stories. Here’s why they still cut deep.

Plus, links:

FREE Adventures in Sci-fi & Fantasy - May

Christian Authors SF&F

Notes at Perplexity AI on Sword Fighting

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In this episode, I discuss the need for refilling the well with rest, 5 Ways to Encourage Readers, a book review of Salt in the Seas by Karyne Norton, and more!

Links:

Get Dark Secrets and other books FREE!

Get Champion in the Darkness and other books FREE!

Karyne Norton Salt in the Seas

Tyrean's Tales Website

In this episode, I get into how simplicity can help us be creative.

Links and references:

Free Adventures in Scifi and Fantasy in May

Christian Scifi and Fantasy for May

In this episode, I discuss goals and in-person events.

Links and references:

DL Fowler/Larry the Lincoln Guy

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April BookFunnel

MAY Free Adventures in Scifi and Fantasy

MAY Christian Authors SF and Fantasy

In this episode, I discuss special events, poetry, goals, and staying creative through unexpected events.

Check out these links:

Free Adventures in SciFi and Fantasy for April

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Fourthwall Store

In this episode, I discuss my goals, inspirations from Val Kilmer's films, friendship in fantasy fiction, and industry shifts.

Links: Colleen M. Story "What Val Kilmer Taught Me About Writing What Matters"

Free Adventures in Scifi and Fantasy

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In this episode, I discuss writing news and legendary objects.

References and Links:

NaNoWriMo

NaNoWriMo Closure News

Atlantic Libgen Article

Tyrean's Tales Additional Article on Legendary Objects

In this episode, I ask and answer a fun question, then ask a serious question, and mention a book deal for April.

Links and Mentions:

Free Scifi and Fantasy for April

IWSG -

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This episode explores the ups and downs of creative goals, the deeper meaning behind political intrigue in fantasy, and how legendary objects reflect a society’s ethics and beliefs. Join me as I navigate setbacks, world-building revelations, and the adventure of storytelling!

Links: Free Adventures in Scifi and Fantasy for March

Exclusive Scfi and Fantasy Deals for March

Blog Article: What Purpose Does Political Intrigue Serve in a Fantasy Novel?

In this episode, I discuss the creative inspiration of the spring season, and how I am springing into creativity with fantasy, poetry, and big dreams with an upcoming Kickstarter project.

Here are the Book Funnel Links:

FREE Adventures in Sci-fi & Fantasy - March

Exclusive Scfi and Fantasy Deals

Tyrean's Tales Website

In this episode, I share a bit about my podcasting and writing goals, and how to start a podcast as an extra authentic peek behind the scenes, and in relation to my guest post at the Insecure Writer's Support Group this week.

Links:

Insecure Writer's Support Group Article on Podcasting

Free Adventures in SciFi And Fantasy in March

Exclusive Scifi & Fantasy Deals in March

I also made a brief mention of The Creative Penn Podcast by Joanna Penn.

In this episode, I discuss ways to refill our creative wells, and when we need to take breaks to renew our creativity.

In this episode, I mentioned Julia Cameron's book, The Artist's Way,

and Self-Publishing with Alli - a podcast for independent authors.

Links:

Free Adventures in SciFi And Fantasy in March

Exclusive Scifi & Fantasy Deals in March

Tyrean's Tales - my website

Recorded on February 24, then delayed due to a power and internet outage, this week's episode is finally here! I'm discussing how to create and protect time blocks for authors.

I mentioned: Deep Work by Cal Newport in this episode.

Links: https://tyreanstales.com/

No Spice Fantasy through February 28

Patreon Post on Guarding Your Time

Hey, in today's episode, I discuss skill building for authors, and how we build our skills much like an athlete, or someone going through physical therapy, one moment at a time.

In addition to this podcast, I have delved into this same subject in a slightly different way on my website in an article entitled: How to Train Like a Pro and Level Up Your Writing.

Links: No Spice Fantasy in February

In this episode, recorded on February 11, 2025, I discuss my new camera set up, some industry news, some ideas about getting up, or getting going again, and leaning into our strengths.

Links I mentioned:

Author Nation

Copyright Law

No Spice Fantasy Book Sales Funnel

Tyrean Tales

In this episode, I talk about the kind of curveballs that you can't walk off, and what to do about them when you want to keep some kind of writing momentum.

In this episode, I discuss something I rediscovered today - sometimes, I need to walk off the messy, muddy moments in creativity when things just don't seem right. Fresh air and movement can be the cure when we hit a creative wall, or get stuck in a muddy spot.

Links:

Free Adventures in SciFi and Fantasy through January 31, 2025.

The Creative Penn Podcast Episode with Kevin J. Anderson

Tyrean Tales - website Shopify (under construction)

Tyrean Tales Patreon (under construction)

Youtube Rumble IG

Dark Blade And...

In this episode, I discuss some of my writing goals at work, but mainly focus on physical writing spaces and how they can help us go after our goals as writers.

Links I mention:

How to Be a Voice Actor (In 5 Simple Steps) by Jake Phillips

FREE Adventures in Sci-fi & Fantasy - January 2025

TC Marti's Spirit Summoner

My Website

In this episode, I talk about why I create vision boards, how they can help with achieving our goals, courage, and a tiny bit about faith at the very, very end.

I also mention a Book Funnel Link:

FREE Adventures in Sci-fi & Fantasy - January

Here's my website (currently going through revision): Tyrean's Tales

I paraphrased wildly two quotes:

“If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; there is where they should be. Now put foundations under them” is attributed to Henry David Thor...

In this episode, I discuss my goals for 2025 and the Why of creating writing habits, and what I mean by starting a writing habit (hint: it's not about massive word counts or three pages every day).

Links:

FREE Adventures in Sci-fi & Fantasy

Tyrean's Tales Website

Rumble Channel

The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

5000 Words a Day by Chris Fox

In this episode, I discuss the need for celebration to create momentum for our goals, how I celebrated and am celebrating them for 2024, and how I am creating my 2025 Goals and Vision board.

Link for the FREE books in the Book Funnel: Tales of Fellowship: Amazing Friendships & Found Family in Fantasy and Science Fiction

I also mentioned Habitica and Author Nation.

I am preparing for Christmas by taking a week off from podcasting, but I hope you are all had a Merry Christmas and have a Happy New Year!

In this episode, I give a brief history of when and why I wrote "Footprints in the Snow," and then read the narrative story poem, finishing with more reflection on what I find fascinating about the Wenceslas story, and a note about what's coming next.

In the show I mentioned: Write Edit Publish, a Writing Challenge Online

Also, this month, I am taking part in this Book Funnel with a Free book: Tales of Fellowship: Amazing Friendships & Found Family in Fantasy and Science Fiction

Merry Christmas!

In this episode, I share my struggle with perfectionism and how that impacted today's holiday fantasy story which I wrote this fall, "The Light We Keep." In the midst of my seeking perfection, I lost my main computer to a meltdown, but I pivoted and found a new way to record.

So, without further ado - Enjoy! I hope you have a wonderful, light-filled Christmas season!

Links:

Tales of Fellowship: Amazing Friendships & Found Family in Fantasy and Science Fiction

Tyrean's Tales

The Light We Keep Ebook

In this episode, I read the last five chapters of Champion in the Darkness, the original edition.

Thank you for all of your encouragement and support! Merry Christmas!

Link for the December Book Funnel for FREE books: Tales of Fellowship: Amazing Friendships & Found Family in Fantasy and Science Fiction

In this episode, I discuss the main themes of Christmas stories and why I believe they are so beloved for the winter season and beyond.

As I mentioned in the episode, I am taking part in the Tales of Fellowship: Amazing Friendships & Found Family in Fantasy and Science Fiction (Dec) Book Funnel. Please click the link for more than 80 free books.

In this episode, I discuss that feeling when we have "so many ideas, and so little time," a journey of how I've realized I need to create better boundaries for my time and energy (specifically in the area of consulting), how I hope to renew my energy, and what my goals loosely are for 2025.

Link for Book Funnel (FREE books): Tales of Fellowship: Amazing Friendships & Found Family in Fantasy and Science Fiction (Dec)

In this episode, I read Chapters 32-35 from Champion in the Darkness, my first published novel.

Thanks for listening!

In this episode, I discuss how we can create fun fiction with holiday-themed stories, specifically focusing on lesser known holidays and how they can be enjoyed through different genres. I give specific tips, ask questions, and hopefully, will stir your imagination.

Thanks for joining me during this busy time.

I hope you are having a warm, wonderful, and encouraging holiday season this year.

You can find free books (including one of mine) with the Tales of Fellowship Book Funnel all through December!

Happy Holidays!

Hello! I hope you enjoy hearing this section of chapters from my first ever published novel! I will be finishing the book in the next two episodes and then sharing a few holiday-themed fiction episodes.

Welcome to The Truth About Storytelling! Today I am sharing four more Action Items (Tips) from Author Nation and some thanksgiving.

If you haven't yet, be sure to download a free copy of Dark Secrets: A Prequel to Dark Blade Forged through the November Fantasy and Scifi Freebies Bookfunnel

Thank you for joining me and being a part of the conversation!

Welcome! In today's episode, I am sharing a reading from Champion in the Darkness.

If you would like to read it as an ebook, I am giving away free ebook copies with a newsletter sign up through the November Fantasy and Scifi Book Funnel.

In this episode, I rave about Author Nation, share three action items (almost writing tips) out of seven that I plan to work on for next year, and discuss what's coming next in future episodes.

Links: Tyrean at Substack IG

My Three Action Items/Tips I'm sharing:

Welcome! I'll be adding the show links first with brief notes about sections after the links.

Author Nation - Rave - Dark Blade Forged's First Review - Dark Blade Forged Universal Link

Jemi Fraser - Joanna Penn - The Creative Penn Podcast

Bookfunnels: Scifi, Alien Contact & Space Opera

Free Fantastic Realms - updated to have new version of Champion in the Darkness

In this episode, I discuss Author Nation, Rave, the first review of Dark Blade Forged, the importance of book reviews, new book covers, and more.

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In this episode, I read out loud Chapters 23 and 24 of Champion in the Darkness, discuss how the book lines up with my new book Dark Blade Forged, and point out three areas I noticed while reading it out loud. Please note, in the second section, I do talk about my faith, and then at the end, I round up with some book news.

Dark Blade Buy Links: Books2Read Universal Link

Amazon Universal Link with Books 2 Read

Book Funnels This Month

Scifi and Alien Contact

Fantastic Realms Free Fantasy...

Show Notes:

Celebrations are important! Do you celebrate your wins?

Show Links:

Dark Blade Buy Links: Books2Read Universal Link

Amazon Universal Link with Books 2 Read

Sherry Ellis

IWSG

Book Funnels This Month

Scifi and Alien Contact

Fantastic Realms Free Fantasy Reads

In this episode, I continue my discussion about "work" in world-building and setting.

Before I get to the questions I am considering for today's episode, I want to mention I have a book coming out next week! Dark Blade Forged is prepped and ready to go worldwide on Tuesday, October 1st! Go here for a Universal Link to the book.

Book Funnels I'm in this month:

Spectacular September Book Sale for Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and other Speculative Fiction

STARSHIPS & CYBERPUNKS: Must Read Science Fiction - September Edition

Free Books With...

Hello and welcome to the Truth About Storytelling! Today's episode is all about "work" in the fictional worlds we create. At what age are your characters in your world/settings/culture expected to work? What does that look like? What does rest look like?

References:

Life Below Zero on National Geographic; The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien;

Steal Fire from the Gods by Clint Hall; Cinderella

Book Funnel Links:

Spectacular September Book Sale for Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and other Speculative Fiction

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Mentions and Links:

The Ranger’s Apprentice by John Flanagan

Writing the Shadow: Turn Your Inner Darkness Into Words by Joanna Penn

Dark Blade Forged Launch Team

Bookfunnels

If you like sci-fi, check out the Starships and Cyberpunks Book Funnel!

Spectacular September Book Sale for Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and other Speculative Fiction!

Book Funnels

Spectacular September Book Sale for Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and other Speculative Fiction!

STARSHIPS & CYBERPUNKS: Must Read Science Fiction - September Edition

In this episode, I read Chapter 22 of Champion in the Darkness. Plus, I discuss some pesky logistics of podcasting along with some things I've learned since I wrote this book over thirteen years ago. I also mention three upcoming book releases: Dark Blade: Forged, Resonance (Date to be determined yet), and one under a pen name.

I have a busy fall ahead. If you would like to make this more of a conversation or offer to help with my book launch for Dark Blade: Forged, please comment or send me an email.

Links:

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In this episode, I discuss the nuances of including small details like licensing in world-building for contemporary, fantasy, and science fiction. I also give a book review for The Immortal Abyss by Katherine Briggs.

Links:

The Immortal Abyss by Katherine Briggs

Dark Blade: Forged by Tyrean Martinson

Dark Blade Launch Team

Books mentioned: The Giver by Lois Lowry, Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, 1984 by George Orwell, Matched by Ally Condie, Dragon Slippers by Jessica Day George, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling,

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In this episode, I read Champion in the Darkness, Chapter 21, share a book review, and a giveaway.

Links for this Show:

Find Bloodstone here.

Meet H.R. Sinclair Here.

I'm giving away up to 53 copies of 25 Impossible Tales of Survivors, Flawed Heroes, and Annoyed Villains! Go to this Book Funnel Link for a Free copy, available while those copies last until August 31st.

I've also reduced the price of 25 Impossible Tales of Survivors, Flawed Heroes, and Annoyed Villains until August 31st.

Champion in the Darkness

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Hello and welcome! In today's episode, I discuss communication in world-building, both the practical aspects based on time in history, fantasy, contemporary or futuristic fiction, as well as the aspect of expectations and access to communication. I'm also sharing a bit of book news.

I'm giving away up to 53 copies of 25 Impossible Tales of Survivors, Flawed Heroes, and Annoyed Villains for my 53rd birthday! Go to this Book Funnel Link for a Free copy, available while those copies last until August 31st.

I've also reduced the price of 25 Impossible Tales of Survivors, Flawed Heroes, and...

In this episode, I am reading out loud Chapters 19 and 20 from Champion in the Darkness. In addition to that, I want to wish everyone with August birthdays a very happy birthday!

I read Sean McLachlan's newsletter today and he is offering up a free book to celebrate his birthday, and I thought, what a great idea! So, I am doing the same, but only offering up 53 copies for my 53rd birthday.

25 Impossible Tales of Survivors, Flawed Heroes, and Annoyed Villains - only 53 copies available for free between now and August 31st for my birthday.