The Novel Analyst Podcast: Creative Writing Advice & Author Interviews

Hey there! I'm stoked to finally reveal my latest podcast: Wizards, Warriors, & Words. Jointly hosted by myself, Michael R. Fletcher, Dyrk Ashton, and Rob J. Hayes, each episode we explore an element of writing, editing, publishing, and marketing, with a focus on fantasy stories. Between us, we've published around 25 books - in both the traditional and self-published worlds. The first 3rd episodes are available to listen to for FREE right now. New episodes every week.

In this particular Novel Analyst episode, I share episode 1 of the WWW podcast, where we discuss our best tips for writing great characters. Enjoy!

Subscribe to the Wizards, Warriors, & Words podcast now:

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My in-depth thoughts on Shadows of Self (Mistborn, #5) by Brandon Sanderson.

Email: [email protected]

Booknest Reviews: https://booknest.eu/review-2/jed

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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

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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. Enjoy!   

Buy The Hunted here:  https://www.gabrielbergmoser.com/novels.html  

@gobergmoser 

www.gabrielbergmoser.com  

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Let me know what you thought on twitter: 

@jedherne  

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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/

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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 audio replay - enjoy!

novelanalyst.com

And if you have any other questions, I love talking with you listeners - email me at:

jed(at)jedherne.com

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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:

1. Along the Razor’s Edge
2. The Lessons Never Learned
3. From Cold Ashes Risen

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!

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

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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.   

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

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Red Country 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. 

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

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Use this technique to generate compelling, flawed, three-dimensional characters. 

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

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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.

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

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