Mentions and Links:

The Ranger’s Apprentice by John Flanagan

Writing the Shadow: Turn Your Inner Darkness Into Words by Joanna Penn

Dark Blade Forged Launch Team

Bookfunnels

If you like sci-fi, check out the Starships and Cyberpunks Book Funnel!

Spectacular September Book Sale for Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and other Speculative Fiction!

Book Funnels

Spectacular September Book Sale for Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and other Speculative Fiction!

STARSHIPS & CYBERPUNKS: Must Read Science Fiction - September Edition

In this episode, I read Chapter 22 of Champion in the Darkness. Plus, I discuss some pesky logistics of podcasting along with some things I've learned since I wrote this book over thirteen years ago. I also mention three upcoming book releases: Dark Blade: Forged, Resonance (Date to be determined yet), and one under a pen name.

I have a busy fall ahead. If you would like to make this more of a conversation or offer to help with my book launch for Dark Blade: Forged, please comment or send me an email.

Links:

Dark Blade Forged Street Team/Launch Team Sign up Form

Dark Blade Forged pre-order at Amazon

Christian Reads Book Funnel

Until August 31st, I am giving away a few more free copies of a book here.

In this episode, I discuss the nuances of including small details like licensing in world-building for contemporary, fantasy, and science fiction. I also give a book review for The Immortal Abyss by Katherine Briggs.

Links:

The Immortal Abyss by Katherine Briggs

Dark Blade: Forged by Tyrean Martinson

Dark Blade Launch Team

Books mentioned: The Giver by Lois Lowry, Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, 1984 by George Orwell, Matched by Ally Condie, Dragon Slippers by Jessica Day George, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by JK Rowling,

.Book Review for The Immortal Abyss by Katherine Briggs:

In this stunning conclusion to The Threshold Duology, we journey with Tol into the heart of the fire-wielding empire, a place that is at odds with those that wield the light in Laijon. Tol’s integrity and courage buoy her through her struggles to accept her true purpose, control her power, and discover a way to bring life back to her home in a world filled with strange allies, unexpected enemies, and fire-breathing dragons. In this novel, I found echoes of the prophecies of Isaiah and the redemption of Christ subtly woven into a modern YA novel that stands with The Defiance Trilogy by C.J. Redwine, Rebel of the Sands by Alwyn Hamilton, and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. I cried, I smiled, and I gripped this page-turner until I reached the beautiful resolution.

Thanks for listening! I am working on different microphone setups and appreciate your patience with this process.

In this episode, I read Champion in the Darkness, Chapter 21, share a book review, and a giveaway.

Links for this Show:

Find Bloodstone here.

Meet H.R. Sinclair Here.

I'm giving away up to 53 copies of 25 Impossible Tales of Survivors, Flawed Heroes, and Annoyed Villains! Go to this Book Funnel Link for a Free copy, available while those copies last until August 31st.

I've also reduced the price of 25 Impossible Tales of Survivors, Flawed Heroes, and Annoyed Villains until August 31st.

Champion in the Darkness

StoryWars Cleveland

Author Nation

Bloodstone Review:

In this intriguing paranormal fantasy, hidden magics are unveiled as Katelyn unexpectedly discovers she’s inherited an estate, a place in a family lineage, and possibly some kind of treasure. While she thinks she’s having some kind of panic attack induced visions, the truth is far stranger as she unpacks her bags and cleans out musty corners in her Aunt’s house. With new friends, unexpected enemies, and a strange affinity for her new house, Katelyn has a short time to figure out where she fits. This paranormal fantasy has all the elements of a cozy mystery mixed with urban paranormal fantasy with attempted murders, magical objects, and an interesting community. This book contains some fun twists and excellent worldbuilding.

Find Bloodstone here.

Meet H.R. Sinclair Here.

Thanks for joining me!

Hello and welcome! In today's episode, I discuss communication in world-building, both the practical aspects based on time in history, fantasy, contemporary or futuristic fiction, as well as the aspect of expectations and access to communication. I'm also sharing a bit of book news.

I'm giving away up to 53 copies of 25 Impossible Tales of Survivors, Flawed Heroes, and Annoyed Villains for my 53rd birthday! Go to this Book Funnel Link for a Free copy, available while those copies last until August 31st.

I've also reduced the price of 25 Impossible Tales of Survivors, Flawed Heroes, and Annoyed Villains until August 31st.

For Book Funnels:

Blaster Cannons, Aliens, Space Opera, and Really Big Ships ends on August 22nd.

Mentioned on this podcast:

Enhanced and Hybrid in The Hybrid Series by Candace Kade - great examples of how to use instantaneous communication in fiction in a way that feels seamless.

Lord of the Rings by Tolkien

Thanks for joining me!

In this episode, I am reading out loud Chapters 19 and 20 from Champion in the Darkness. In addition to that, I want to wish everyone with August birthdays a very happy birthday!

I read Sean McLachlan's newsletter today and he is offering up a free book to celebrate his birthday, and I thought, what a great idea! So, I am doing the same, but only offering up 53 copies for my 53rd birthday.

25 Impossible Tales of Survivors, Flawed Heroes, and Annoyed Villains - only 53 copies available for free between now and August 31st for my birthday.

The Case of the Dastardly Djinn by Sean McLachlan - free on Amazon through the 18th for his birthday.

I also recommend listening to The Creative Penn with Joanna Penn.

Current Book Funnels:

Noblebright SciFi and Fantasy Book Funnel only through August 20th.

Blaster Cannons, Aliens, Space Opera, and Really Big Ships through August 22nd.

In this one-off episode, I discuss reasons authors might want to pivot in their author business or writing, what some pros and cons are with pivoting, and questions to use when considering pivoting. I also discuss the reason for this episode - my own pivot for Dark Blade Forged's release in October.

Next week, I will be back on Wednesday for more Worldbuilding.

Links:

Street Team Google Sign-up

My Substack

Summer Fantasy Adventures Newsletter Builder

https://books.bookfunnel.com/summerfantasyadventures/ib03gh7jsv

Noblebright Scifi And Fantasy

https://books.bookfunnel.com/noblebrightreviews/rvxhp305iy

Blaster Cannons, Aliens, Space Opera, and Really Big Ships

https://books.bookfunnel.com/newscifilaunch/bwhohxyobi