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Today's Reader is not the person who was reading 10 years ago so don't write your book as if it were. Byrd and Miles tells you what will make your book a DNF (Did Not Finish) and what compels us to continue turning the page (or sliding the eboo
I'm re-vamping Book Wordy to become a more personal podcast detailing my own journey as a published fantasy writer. This episode discusses the creative writing process, the start of my reading obsession, and how criticism and stress can destroy
Season 3 we discuss the land of faerie and the creatures of myth and folklore. Each episode will examine an aspect of fairy.If you hear mysterious bells and come upon a group of strange people dancing in a ring of mushrooms in the woods, should
What if a woman, who has always seen herself as meek and mild, and squeamish about blood, needs to become her own heroine? We also discuss what fuels creativity - coffee, coffee shops, and notebooks!Author interview with Candy Glynn Wilder.We a
Would you like to live in a coffee shop that travels seven different dimensions? What if you could never leave that coffee shop? Jinn Nelson discusses her book The Traveler, as well as her love for coffee and the backstory of shapeshifters.Seas
High Fantasy, what is it, and how to build a world. Discussion of books by Douglas S. Pierce. Great fun talking to Doug about the big, big books that weigh 2 pounds.Season 2, Episode 3---Find the shownotes here:https://byrdnash.com/2019/10/09/d
What attracts women to horror stories? Reading and writing them? Charlotte Zang discusses how Neil Gaiman inspired her to make her nightmare come true. She is the indie author of several horror books, including Blooding and Consuming Beauty and
Author K.A. Miltimore joins us on Book Wordy today to discuss the paranormal characters that inhabit the quirky town of Enumclaw, Washington, created in her book series Burned to a Crisp and In the Teeth of It.Season 2, Episode 1(includes langu
Unmask the granny character in Granny Starseed and once that secret is revealed all the magic is explained. What are some components of Magical Realism and how does it differ from contemporary fantasy? And more about the narrative style that de
The original Goldilocks and Three Bears had no golden-haired child but a cantankerous old woman. Besides is Goldilocks even a fairytale? Tolkien didn't think so.Themes discussed carry over from the short story Granny Starseed from the book The
Unreliable Narrators can be wicked or naive, innocent or liars. How they are used in stories to mislead the reader or to provide a unique perspective. Discussion of their use in popular literature as well as in the short story The Society of He
Why King's issue challenges, and while some women complete them other princesses bash the heads in on frogs.Discussions about the short story The Prince Learns a Lesson, from the book The Wicked Wolves of Windsor and other Fairytales.Season 1,
Queen Elaine has no magical powers yet her story in The Queen's Favorite proves to be one of the most popular. Why is that?Developing characters using foils and mirrors. Why Beta readers and their feedback can improve your story yet remain true
Why do scary stories always isolate the main characters? To build tension of course! The role of War, the Black Death, the Pandemic Influenza, and World War 1 in advancing the role of women. The last of three episodes examining the historical a
SPOILERS. Who is Herne and what are the legends of the Wild Hunt around Windsor, England? Some readings from The Wicked Wolves of Windsor with in-depth discussions of the wolf and father characters from this short story fairytale.This is the se
Meeting the Wild Hunt at night could cause you to be kidnapped by the fairies or cursed forever. Learn about the ancient legends about The Wild Hunt and the Fairy Ride which is a large part of The Wicked Wolves of Windsor short story. Part one
Episode 3 of Book Wordy discusses the trope of the Warrior Woman fantasy character who kills without remorse, as well as werewolves that are jerks and their need for condoms. And did you know the type of wood in Gandalf's staff? If not, we do.T
Have you helped a disguised witch or fairy recently? Wondering what to do with your snuffbox or invisibility cloak? We explore common themes found in fairytales around the world and the real reason why guys end up getting distracted on fairytal
Our first, introductory podcast with Byrd Nash and partner, Miles, discussing fantasy and science fiction books, authors and writing.Discussion of a few of our favorite writers and what they do best. Why shapeshifting wolves are really just jer
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