A podcast for writers, readers, and creatives. On Wednesdays, host Tyrean Martinson will share insights into writing, sharing work, the hard work of repeating those actions, and seeking joy during all. On Fridays, Tyrean will share some of her own written work.
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 STARSHIPS & CYBERPUNKS: Must Read Science Fiction - September Edition Free Books With Fall Fantasy and Sci-fi Escapes
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!
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: Dark Blade Forged Street Team/Launch Team Sign up Form Dark Blade Forged pre-order at Amazon Christian Reads Book Funnel Until August 31st, I am giving away a few more free copies of a book here.
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, .Book Review for The Immortal Abyss by Katherine Briggs: In this stunning conclusion to The Threshold Duology, we journey with Tol into the heart of the fire-wielding empire, a place that is at odds with those that wield the light in Laijon. Tol’s integrity and courage buoy her through her struggles to accept her true purpose, control her power, and discover a way to bring life back to her home in a world filled with strange allies, unexpected enemies, and fire-breathing dragons. In this novel, I found echoes of the prophecies of Isaiah and the redemption of Christ subtly woven into a modern YA novel that stands with The Defiance Trilogy by C.J. Redwine, Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton, and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. I cried, I smiled, and I gripped this page-turner until I reached the beautiful resolution. Thanks for listening! I am working on different microphone setups and appreciate your patience with this process.