Latest Episode:
Q & A with Jed – why I write fantasy, why did I self-publish, and the state of the fantasy genre
I was recently interviewed by Lavender Lass Books about Across the Broken Stars – my entry into this year’s Self-Published Fantasy Book-Off, run by Mark Lawrence. This episode is the audio version of that interview. Enjoy!
Twitter: @JedHerne
Email: jed(at)jedherne.com
54. [Interview] Gabriel Bergmoser talks about The Hunted, adapting his book into a major movie, and how to write gripping stories
Gabriel Bergmoser and I sat down to discuss The Hunted (his latest thriller novel) in depth. This is the third time I’ve interviewed him, and somehow he keeps getting better. The Hunted is my favourite book of his and it was enthralling to dive into the mind of its creator. This episode is available in podcast and video form. Enjoy!
Podcast:
Introducing: Wizards, Warriors, & Words – my new fantasy writing advice podcast! – The Novel Analyst Podcast: Creative Writing Advice & Author Interviews
Video (Split into 2 Parts):
Show Notes:
Buy The Hunted here: https://www.gabrielbergmoser.com/novels.html
@gobergmoser
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And if you’d like to try my own books, check out Fires of the Dead – a fast-paced fantasy novella, perfect for fans of The Hunted: https://jedherne.com/firesofthedead/
Q & A with Jed Herne – My favourite character, the books that inspired me to start writing, and more
I recently did a live video in the Grimdark Fantasy Readers & Writers group, answering Qs about my writing. It was a lot of fun! Here’s the replay – enjoy!
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Or watch the video below:
And if you have any other questions, I love talking with my listeners – email me at:
jed(at)jedherne.com
53. [Interview] Rob J. Hayes – Writing a Fantasy Trilogy, Overcoming Doubts, and The War Eternal
I chat with Rob for the second time to discuss his latest grimdark fantasy trilogy, The War Eternal. The trilogy follows Eska, a young magician struggling to reconcile her urges for revenge with her longing for human connection. The books include:
We also talk about overcoming doubts, Rob’s techniques for building captivating fantasy worlds, and which of his characters he’d share isolation with. Enjoy!
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Show Notes:
My BookNest review of The Lessons Never Learned: https://bit.ly/jedreviews
Rob’s twitter: @RoboftheHayes
Rob’s facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHeresyWithin
Rob’s blog: http://www.robjhayes.co.uk/
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My twitter: @JedHerne
52. [Interview] S. Andrew Swann – Writing The Sword of the Slayer & lessons learned from publishing 26 fantasy and sci-fi books
S. Andrew Swann is the pen name of Steven Swiniarski. He has published over 26 novels since 1993. His recent works include Sword of the Slayer – an interactive fiction story from Choice of Games.
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Show Notes:
Steven’s website: sandrewswann.com
Twitter: @SAndrewSwann
Facebook: facebook.com/sandrewswann
Sword of the Slayer: choiceofgames.com/sword-of-the-slayer
Steven’s favorite books:
– American Gods
– Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files
– Peter F. Hamilton’s books
– Hyperion
– The Fireman by Joe Hill
51. Red Country by Joe Abercrombie – Concrete and Specific Setting Descriptions
Red Country by Joe Abercrombie is an innovative and captivating work, merging the fantasy and western genres into something new and fresh. A big part of its success are Abercrombie’s vivid and immersive descriptive language. This episode dissects how to write setting descriptions that make readers feel like they’re part of your story’s world.
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Show Notes:
My fantasy book, Across the Broken Stars, is free on Amazon until 01/05/2020! Get it here: https://amzn.to/2Ya3WEf
Previous episodes on Joe Abercrombie’s books:
Episode 50: Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie – A Simple Way to Craft Compelling Characters
Episode 7: The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie – Exploring Theme
Episode 2: The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie – Characterisation through Contradiction
50. Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie – A Simple Way to Craft Compelling Characters
Use this technique to generate compelling, flawed, three-dimensional characters.
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Show Notes:
Fires of the Dead – available in audiobook, ebook, & paperback.
Link to all formats here: jedherne.com/firesofthedead
Link to the audiobook deal: bit.ly/FOTDchirp
Episode 2 – The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie – Characterisation through Contradiction: bit.ly/bladeitselfNA
7 – The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie – Exploring Theme: bit.ly/theheroesNA
49. [Interview] Kate Heartfield – Interactive Fiction and The Magician's Workshop
What does it take to write stories where readers’ decisions affect the outcome? Kate Heartfield is an author of several historical fantasy and interactive fiction stories, including The Road to Canterbury, and The Magician’s Workshop, published by Choice of Games. Her fiction has won or been shortlisted for the Nebula, Locus, Aurora and Crawford awards.
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Twitter: @kateheartfield
Website: heartfieldfiction.com
Show Notes:
The Magician’s Workshop – her interactive fiction story set in Renaissance Florence.
Jed’s twitter: @jedherne
Jed’s email: jed.herne1(at)gmail.com
48. The Magician’s Workshop by Kate Heartfield – Lessons from Interactive Fiction
I normally analyse novels. On this episode, I’m pulling lessons from another storytelling form to see how it can improve our writing. Enjoy!
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Show Notes:
My email – send me your comments/questions/queries – I respond to every message -> jed.herne1(at)gmail.com
Twitter: @jedherne
Fires of the Dead – just $0.99 on Amazon for a limited time: https://amzn.to/39W9Xaq
The Magician’s Workshop: https://www.choiceofgames.com/magicians-workshop/
Sky Pirates of Actorious: https://www.choiceofgames.com/sky-pirates-of-actorius/
The Novel Analyst Podcast by Jed Herne 