📸 Storytelling Through the Lens — Interview with Photographer Jessica Parry | The Grendhill Chronicles Podcast 📸

How do you tell a story without words? In this episode, we sit down with photographer Jessica Parry to explore the art of storytelling through photography. Whether you’re a visual artist, a writer seeking new perspective, or simply fascinated by the creative process, you won’t want to miss this conversation as Jessica Parry shares her creative process and how photography intersects with imagination and emotion.

✨ Bonus: my daughter and I talk about fantasy worldbuilding, crafting your own scroll maps, and prepping for CRRL-Con, a free local Comic-Con-style event. Come join us–meet the authors, join the cosplay contest, get signed books, and more!

🧵 What you’ll find in this episode:

• Jessica’s approach to storytelling through photography
• How to photograph emotion and theme, not just subjects
• Behind-the-scenes of Jessica’s favorite shoots
• DIY fantasy map scrolls & creative projects
• Preparing for CRRL Con and building a creative community

📍 Come say hi to me in person at CRRL-Con!
🗓️ Date: April 12th, noon-4pm
📍 Location: Howell Branch Library, 806 Lyons Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA 22406
🦄 Don’t miss the art show, cosplay contest, and signed books!
🔔 Subscribe for more creative interviews!

💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments — what’s your favorite photo by Jessica Parry? See her work at:
➡Instagram: @jessicaparryphoto
➡https://www.jessicaparryphoto.com/
➡https://jessicaparryphoto.pixieset.com/

Last week’s contest winner: Congratulations to GreenHilde, and congrats for being the first to win the 2-book power-up!

The new Questions of the Week:

💥 What’s your favorite photo by Jessica Parry, and why? 💥

Let me know, and enter the book giveaway contest by guessing a number (1–1,000). Add a letter for a chance to win two books!

The best place to participate is in my Discord server, but I’m now accepting email, tweet, etc.–but make sure you @ me and I react, so you know I got your entry.

Drop the link to your favorite Jessica Parry photo in the comments! 📸📸📸

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➤ Win Free Books: See the menu and how it works at https://www.grendhill.media/prizes/

➤ Authors, join the giveaway: If you’re an author and you’d like to participate, I’ll buy your book when a contest winner chooses it. Please fill out my Google Form ( https://forms.gle/XKTy7Sg8H9pENm8p7 ) and I’ll consider your book for the “menu.”

➤The Grendhill Chronicles Podcast is brought to you by my YA Epic Fantasy series “Nightshade Unicorn,” written under the pen name T.S. Pedramon. You can purchase it on Amazon or elsewhere, or directly from me at https://www.grendhill.media/ (and get it signed, too). And you can really help out by leaving a comment on Amazon or on Goodreads. It helps other people find my books and join the journey!

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Buy the Nightshade Unicorn saga:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVW6L8VT
Direct: https://www.grendhill.media/

Find me online:
Author Page: https://www.pedramon.com/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GrendhillChron/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grendhillchronicles/
Discord: https://discord.gg/HvQZeG2AWu

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🔥 Military Thrillers, Heists, & Writing with Author Dan Kemp 🔥

Join me as I sit down with Dan Kemp, author of the Athenaeum series (Door Number 3, Doubling Down), to talk military thrillers, heist stories, and the business of writing! We dive into his wild publishing journey, the real-world military experience behind his books, and the challenge of keeping readers hooked in a fast-paced genre.

💥 What You’ll Get in This Episode:
✅ First up–the weekly book giveaway!
✅ The unexpected way Dan got published
✅ How military service shaped his writing
✅ The secret to writing high-stakes thrillers
✅ Why genre fiction is like a Chinese buffet
✅ And… A sword-wielding raccoon? 🤯

🚀 If you love military fiction, thrillers, or just a great storytelling deep dive, this episode is for you!

📚 Find Dan Kemp’s books here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BCX1SLDW/allbooks
🔗 Follow Dan Kemp: https://x.com/WiseguyThreeOne

🎙 Subscribe to my channel for more author interviews & writing insights!

🔥 Got a favorite military thriller? Drop it in the comments!

➤Weekly Book Giveaway:

• Last week’s winner: Actually, it was Dan Kemp himself! Congratulations, and your book will be on its way soon.
• The new Questions of the Week:
  • 💥 If you could assemble a team for the ultimate high-stakes heist, which three fictional characters would you choose—and what are you trying to steal? 💥
• Enter the contest by guessing a number (1–1,000). Add a letter for a chance to win two books!
• The best place to participate is in my Discord server, but I’m now accepting email, tweet, etc.–but make sure you @ me and I react, so you know I got your entry.

Drop your dream team in the comments! Are you going full military ops, sneaky spy squad, or pure chaotic genius? And we love Fantasy, so magic is on the table, too. Let’s see who builds the most unstoppable crew! 🚀💰🔥

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Announcements:

➤ Win Free Books: See the menu and how it works at https://www.grendhill.media/prizes/

➤ Authors, join the giveaway: If you’re an author and you’d like to participate, I’ll buy your book when a contest winner chooses it. Please fill out my Google Form ( https://forms.gle/XKTy7Sg8H9pENm8p7 ) and I’ll consider your book for the “menu.”

➤The Grendhill Chronicles Podcast is brought to you by my YA Epic Fantasy series “Nightshade Unicorn,” written under the pen name T.S. Pedramon. You can purchase it on Amazon or elsewhere, or directly from me at https://www.grendhill.media/ (and get it signed, too). And you can really help out by leaving a comment on Amazon or on Goodreads. It helps other people find my books and join the journey!

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Buy the Nightshade Unicorn saga:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVW6L8VT
Direct: https://www.grendhill.media/

Find me online:
Author Page: https://www.pedramon.com/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GrendhillChron/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grendhillchronicles/
Discord: https://discord.gg/HvQZeG2AWu

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Today I bring you an interview with Speculative Fiction author Alyssa Hazel. We talk about our insecurities as authors!

You can connect with Alyssa here:

• https://authoralyssahazel.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/authoralyssahazel/
• https://www.instagram.com/authoralyssahazel/
• https://x.com/alysssahazel

Remember, the eBook for Nightshade Unicorn Forerunner is FREE until, well, today’s the last day. Go grab it on Amazon, or anywhere else!

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➤Weekly Book Giveaway:

• Last week’s winner: Debbie (again!). (See my Discord server.) Congratulations, and your book will be on its way soon!
• The new Questions of the Week:
  • —Your choice: teleportation or magical plant growth? How would you use this power?
• Enter the contest by guessing a number (1–1,000). Add a letter for a chance to win two books!
• The best place to participate is in my Discord server, but I’m now accepting email, tweet, etc.–but make sure you @ me and I react, so you know I got your entry!

➤Stay Connected:

• Discord Server: Join the conversation, answer the question of the week, and enter the giveaway.
• Support the Podcast: Ko-fi Supporters gain exclusive perks like early announcements and behind-the-scenes updates.

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Announcements:

➤ Win Free Books: Head to my Discord server ( https://discord.gg/HvQZeG2AWu ), answer the “Question of the Week,” and guess a number between 1 and 1,000. For a bonus prize, guess a letter of the alphabet for a chance to win two signed books instead of one! See the full “menu” here, but check back again later—it’s growing: https://www.grendhill.media/prizes/

➤ Authors, join the giveaway: If you’re an author and you’d like to reach more readers, I’m willing to buy your book when a contest winner chooses it. Please fill out my Google Form ( https://forms.gle/XKTy7Sg8H9pENm8p7 ) to have your book considered for the “menu.”

➤The Grendhill Chronicles Podcast is brought to you by my YA Epic Fantasy series “Nightshade Unicorn,” written under the pen name T.S. Pedramon. You can purchase it on Amazon or elsewhere, or directly from me at https://www.grendhill.media/ (and get it signed, too). And you can really help out by leaving a comment on Amazon or on Goodreads. It helps other people find my books and join the journey!

➤My Nightshade Unicorn books (1 & 2) are available on Amazon, or you can grab signed copies directly from me at www.grendhill.media.

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Book 1, Forerunner:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVW6CBV9/
Direct: https://www.grendhill.media/
Purchase links everywhere else: https://books2read.com/NightshadeUnicorn-1

Book 2, Guardian:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFFZFZDZ
Direct: https://www.grendhill.media/
Purchase links everywhere else: https://books2read.com/NU2

Find me online:
Author Page: https://www.pedramon.com/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GrendhillChron/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grendhillchronicles/
Discord: https://discord.gg/HvQZeG2AWu

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