Mythmakers

Helen Glynn Jones and The Last Raven: Vampires, Humans and Other Monsters


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What would it be like to be the only human in a family of vampires? This is the dilemma that Helen Glynn Jones' character faces in the first part of her Ravens series: The Last Raven.

Helen joins Julia Golding in today’s episode of Mythmakers to discuss the tradition of vampire myths around the world in the places she's lived, and in her own version as she imagines that being human is what makes you the monster. They go on to discuss betrayal as a plotline, coming of age, as well as the experience of being edited. Stay tuned to find out their picks for the best place to be turned into a vampire.

To purchase your own copy of The Last Raven visit: https://harpercollins.co.uk/products/the-last-raven-the-ravens-book-1-helen-glynn-jones?variant=40805269798990


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0:10 Introduction to Mythmakers

3:32 Journey Through Fantasy Literature

4:20 Exploring Vampire Myths Worldwide

6:37 The Last Raven: Story Insights

12:26 Love, Betrayal, and Vampire Romance

15:06 Age Ranges and Young Adult Fiction

17:47 Coming of Age in Fantasy Stories

21:33 The Impact of Betrayal in Plot

25:51 The Editing Process Uncovered

30:53 Thoughts on Blogging and Writing

34:00 Choosing the Best Fantasy World

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