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I’m back today with a brand-new Grendhill Chronicles Podcast episode—this time featuring author and ancient-language professor Justin Germain, who writes as Demitrios Lopez. Justin and I chat about his ‘Σ’/“Sigma” series (search for book 1, Thumos Rising), which blends epic fantasy, sci-fi, and a hearty nod to He-Man (though it’s totally not He-Man!). We also delve into how ancient Greek and Latin can reshape a writer’s mind and spark fresh ideas for worldbuilding.

Along the way, I continue my new weekly book giveaways, telling you how to win Nightshade Unicorn novels—or even another author’s book. Justin talks about stepping out of his comfort zone on social media to promote Thumos Rising and offers a window into the big influences driving his epic fantasy world. If you love mythology, worldbuilding, or just need inspiration for your own creative pursuits, you won’t want to miss this episode!

Enjoy our conversation—and don’t forget to hop into my Discord to answer the Question of the Week so you can win your own signed book!

Find Justin Germain/Demitrios Lopez on the web:
➤ Search “Thumos Rising” on Amazon or Google
➤ Author page: https://www.demitrioslopez.com/
➤ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/demitrios_lopez
➤ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@demetrios.lopez

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Announcements:

➤Giveaway: Drop into my my Discord server to answer the question of the week and win a free book, and for the most up-to-date news: https://discord.gg/GDQVVjQF

➤In-Person Events in 2025:
➤➤I’ll be at MarsCon Virginia Beach next weekend, starting January 17th!
➤➤Jump into my Discord server and see the Announcements channel for other upcoming events.

➤Upcoming Podcast Guests: I’ll be chatting with authors James Figueroa, Blake & Raven Penn, and Jonathan Pezza, and with Plottr inventor Cameron Sutter. Subscribe so you don’t miss out on these deep dives into writing, creativity, and fantasy worlds.

➤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/GDQVVjQF

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After celebrating the dawn of 2025, it’s time for a brand-new Grendhill Chronicles Podcast episode, kicking off season 4 of the podcast. I’m kicking off the year with a giveaway! Listen in to learn how to win a signed copy of book 1 (and possibly book 2) in the Nightshade Unicorn series. Also, let’s talk about setting SMART goals, staying motivated, and juggling everything from Kickstarter fulfillments to family life.

I talk about my health, the challenges of finishing up my 2024 Kickstarter campaign (yes, there’s still a song to record!), and how I plan to organize and streamline my creative process in the coming months. Plus, I’m excited to announce my upcoming podcast interviews, my February convention, and the direction I’m heading with future stories and short fiction.

Enjoy my reflections on goal-setting and the concept that “every day can be January 1st.” If you’re serious about achieving your own resolutions—or just want free signed books—this episode is for you!

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Announcements:

➤Giveaway: Listen to the podcast to learn how to win!

➤Drop into my Discord server for the most up-to-date news: https://discord.gg/GDQVVjQF

➤February Con in 2025: I’m booked for a con next month—details to come! Stay tuned in Discord or become a Ko‑Fi backer for early announcements.

➤Upcoming Podcast Guests: I’ll be chatting with authors Justin Germain, Blake & Raven Penn, and Jonathan Pezza. Subscribe so you don’t miss out on these deep dives into writing, creativity, and fantasy worlds.

➤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/GDQVVjQF

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After a mere 5-month delay between recording and publishing, today we escape the cold and go back to June, and go LARPing with Muninn Myst!

LARP, or Live Action Role Play, is where people get together in costume to act out scenarios. Amtgard is an organization that coordinates medieval and fantasy LARPing around the world, and Muninn Myst is the chapter nearest me in northern Virginia.

Muninn Myst was very open and welcoming, and allowed me and my daughter to join them for their activities. Rose created her own in-world character and designed her own costume, and really got into the fun of it all. Unfortunately I was under a book crunch at the time, so while I wasn’t recording the clips you see here, I was writing.

Enjoy this interview, and check out Amtgard in your area! For more information, you can reach out to muninnmyst@gmail.com.

Amtgard home: https://www.amtgard.com/
Muninn Myst: https://wiki.amtgard.com/Muninn_Myst and https://www.facebook.com/groups/MuninnMyst

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Announcements:

➤As discussed in today’s episode, drop into my Discord server for the most up-to-date news: https://discord.gg/GDQVVjQF

➤I’m going to a con in February! Other cons are in the works for 2025, but one is signed up, approved, and I’ve paid for my table. I’ll share more details as the event comes closer, but if you want to know when and where as soon as possible, jump into my Discord.

➤Get 25% off my books, only at www.grendhill.media, by using code “endofyear” – and you guessed it, it expires on Dec 31, 2024. Applies to eBooks and print, and shipping is free! (But I’m only set up to ship within the US right now.) Yes, it’s too late for me to ship books to you in time for Christmas, but you can buy eBooks or see me in person if you must get a copy in the next few days.

➤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!

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/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/grendhillchronicles/

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