I wanted to do something special as we approach the launch of my first book in two weeks. So today we bring you a special podcast episode – I bring my father and sister on the show to geek out and talk about this or that, related to Fantasy and Science Fiction. Enjoy the conversation!
Category: Newsletter
S3E7: How to Launch a Book with Author Spouse and Indie Publisher Christine Eriksen
We had Devon Eriksen on the show on November 9, 2023, just prior to the launch of his book, “Theft of Fire.” Now we discuss with his wife Christine, about all the support she provided to make it happen – coordinating beta readers, printers, publicizing on Twitter/X and on podcasts, and much more. The book appears to be doing well, currently having 264 ratings on Amazon, so I’d say her work produced good results. (The book’s average rating is 4.7 stars, so it seems that Devon’s work in writing it also produced good results!)
My previous interview with Devon Eriksen:
https://www.thorn.link/Grendhill/gcp-s2e14-fantasy-vs-sci-fi-with-author-devon-eriksen/
Books: https://devoneriksen.com/
S3E6: Plotting vs Pantsing in Epic Fantasy with Author Todd Fahnestock
Today I talk with Epic Fantasy author Todd Fahnestock about writing with a carefully planned story, “plotting,” vs flying by the seat of one’s pants, “pantsing,” also called discovery writing. While I’m more of a plotter, Todd favors largely pantsing it.
You can find his exciting books at https://toddfahnestock.com/ . By the way, he has a new book coming out next Wednesday, February 6, 2024! It’s called Slayter and the Dragon. It centers around Slayter, a mage who is a genius but lacks normal levels of social awareness. I’m actually reading it right now as an advance reader. I kind of identify with Slayter with his awkwardness. It’s engaging and interesting. I can’t wait to see how it turns out, so check it out!