Magic Systems & High Fantasy with J.G. Gardner
Quill & Query by Brandon Hall
S3 · E13
Jan 16, 2026
01:29:31
Episode notes
In this episode we talk with fantasy author J.G. Gardner about high vs low fantasy, hard and soft magic systems, and much more.
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