The Truth About Storytelling

The Truth About Storytelling

by Tyrean Martinson

Books Entrepreneurship

Season 1

Episode #141: The Sound and Silence of Poetry

In this episode, I reflect on sound and silence in poetry — how rhythm, repetition, and even quiet shape meaning on the page and in the voice. From consonance and cadence to visual spacing and the experience of listening differently, I explore how poems can be heard, seen, and felt in more than one way. This is a gentle invitation to notice sound as part of poetic practice, whether you read aloud, write visually, or linger in the spaces between words. Links: Tyrean's Tales Website Dark Blade Forged ebook for 99cents Speculative Fiction Bookfunnel Christian Fiction Bookfunnel

Episode #140: How I Choose What to Work on Each Month, Each Week, and Each Day

How do you choose what to work on when you have more ideas than time? In this behind-the-scenes episode, I share how I plan my creative work month by month, week by week, and day by day—honoring my strengths while staying grounded in reality and season of life. Tyrean's Tales Website Dark Blade Forged ebook for 99cents Speculative Fiction Bookfunnel Christian Fiction Bookfunnel Space Napped Bookfunnel - I have the only no-spice book in there

Episode #139: Reading Dark Blade Forged, Chapters 15 Through 19

In this episode, I continue reading my novel Dark Blade Forged, chapters 15 through 19. This epic fantasy novel is out now, in its original format. For more information about this book and all of my others, please head to my website: tyreanstales.com

Episode #138: Consider Poetry - an invitation

In this episode I reflect on poetry as an open page — a place of possibility, curiosity, and invitation. I explore how poems invite us into moments of wonder, how they hold meaning in small spaces, and how they often begin before the words ever arrive. From the space between seasons to the way language carries emotion, this episode is an invitation to slow down, listen, and consider how poetry meets us exactly where we are. Tyrean's Tales Light Reflections

Episode #137: New Year, Word of the Year: Thrive

This New Year’s episode focuses on choosing Thrive as a word for the year and setting goals that support growth. I share what I’m excited about creatively in 2026 and how I’m holding space for possibility alongside commitment. Join me for a reflective, encouraging start to the year. Tyrean's Tales

Episode #136: Year's End 2025: a Gentle, Pause, a Grateful Year, and What Comes Next

In this brief update, I share why this week’s Dark Blade Forged reading is on pause (hello, sore throat), reflect on a full and meaningful year of writing, travel, faith, and family, and look ahead to what’s coming in 2026—including To Speak and The Dark Blade Trilogy. A gentle check-in about creativity, calling, and giving ourselves grace. Tyrean's Tales Website Light Reflections The Dark Blade Trilogy Kickstarter

Episode #135: Writing the Pacific Northwest: Place, Weather, and Community with Susanne Bacon

Winter in the Pacific Northwest carries its own storytelling language—salt air and tide lines, ferry crossings, evergreen rain, storm winds, and the cozy glow of small-town community. In this episode of The Truth About Storytelling, host Tyrean Martinson talks with Susanne Bacon, author of the Wycliffe novels, about writing sense of place so vividly readers feel like they can visit tomorrow. Susanne shares how she builds her fictional Puget Sound town of Wycliffe (between Olympia and Seattle) using real regional textures—Olympic Mountain views, island silhouettes, waterfront parks, ferry terminals, and the changing smell of high tide vs. low tide. We also dig into how her journalism background shaped her as an observer of people and community, and how listening to real stories helps her craft believable characters without writing one-to-one from life. This episode also arrives in the tender beauty of Christmas—Tyrean reflects on Christmas Eve worship, carols, and singing “Silent Night” by candlelight, remembering that Jesus is the Light of the World—our Emmanuel—God’s light shining in the darkness. Find Susanne Bacon HERE Tyrean's Tales

Episode #134: Seven Worldbuilding Writing Prompts Inspired by Damien Larkin

In this solo episode, Tyrean Martinson shares seven fiction and reflection writing prompts inspired by the worldbuilding philosophy of Irish science fiction and fantasy author Damien Larkin. Drawing on themes of layered realism, military-influenced settings, terrain-driven storytelling, and organic world growth, these prompts invite writers to create believable, lived-in speculative worlds. Released during Christmas week, the episode also reflects on Immanuel—God with us—and the quiet presence of hope in the creative process. Find the prompts from this episode at Tyrean's Tales

Episode #133: Layered Worlds & Gritty Realism with Damien Larkin

Irish author Damien Larkin joins me to discuss gritty worldbuilding, military-influenced science fiction and fantasy, and writing stories that grow organically over time. From dinosaurs instead of dragons to societies shaped by centuries of war, this conversation explores realism, layered storytelling, and the craft of building believable worlds. Damien Larkin's Website Dancing Lemur Press for Damien Tyrean's Tales

#132 Reading Dark Blade Forged Chapters 12 through 14

In this episode of The Truth About Storytelling, I share a cozy fireside reading from my epic fantasy novel Dark Blade Forged. Dark Blade Forged follows a young swordsman whose encounter with a cursed blade sets him on a path of sacrifice, justice, and difficult choices—where light must be chosen again and again. These readings are part of a limited series of podcast episodes featuring chapters from Dark Blade Forged, Book One of The Dark Blade Trilogy. The ebook is currently available for 99 cents, with the full trilogy launching on Kickstarter in March 2026. Tyrean also shares updates on her upcoming poetry releases, including a second edition of Light Reflections and her new poetry collection To Speak, releasing in January 2026. Perfect for fans of epic fantasy, Christian fantasy, reflective storytelling, and listeners who enjoy stories told by the firelight during the Christmas season and New Year. Tyrean's Website 99 cent Dark Blade Forged ebook The Dark Blade Trilogy Prelaunch Page on Kickstarter

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