The Truth About Storytelling

Rest Is Part of the Trellis Growing the Gifts We've Been Given – Part 2

Is rest the opposite of growth—or could it actually be part of the support that helps us flourish?

In this episode of The Truth About Storytelling, I continue the Growing the Gifts We've Been Given series by exploring how walking, reading, prayer, birding, and other forms of intentional rest help cultivate creativity, faith, and resilience.

After the reflection, I continue reading from my epic fantasy novel, Dark Blade Forged.

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Strengths need support just as surely as grapevines need trellises. In this episode, I explore how understanding our natural gifts can help us grow with purpose instead of striving against the way we're designed. Plus, I continue my reading of Dark Blade Forged.

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In this episode of The Truth About Storytelling, I reflect on a joyful backyard movie night, the unexpected emotional morning that followed, and a walk that became a reminder to notice the stories unfolding all around us. From friendship and laughter to faith, nature, awkward conversations, and the writing life, this episode explores how paying attention—to people, creation, and our own hearts—can bring peace, hope, and inspiration for both living and storytelling.

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Writers can get caught up in the details of publishing and forget to lift our heads and look around. From discovering the worldwide publishing community to noticing a mother deer and her fawns, this episode explores how looking beyond our own creative bubble can inspire us—without overwhelming us—and help us return to our own stories with fresh wonder. Also, I read from chapters 49-51 of Dark Blade Forged.

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Returning home from Realm Makers, I reflect on what I learned about storytelling, the publishing industry, and finding a creative rhythm again. Plus, an update on my revisions to Dark Blade Unchained and a reading from Dark Blade Forged, chapters 46 and 47.

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In this episode of The Truth About Storytelling, I talk about mythic heroes, cozy storytelling, and why stories like The Mandalorian and Grogu resonate so deeply with audiences and families. I also explore expansive worldbuilding, different types of heroes, and the importance of relational storytelling in epic worlds. Plus, I read Chapters 46 and 47 of Dark Blade Forged as relationships and tensions continue to grow.

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In this episode of The Truth About Storytelling, I reflect on “A Purple Martin Morning” — an imperfect but meaningful day of walking, noticing, and unexpected grace. I also share thoughts on accessibility, tools, creativity, and caregiving before reading Chapters 43 and 44 of Dark Blade Forged, which move the story forward relationally.

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Thank you for your listenership! This episode is a celebration of all my listeners and what I have learned about the potential of audience reach as an author and podcaster. Plus, I continue reading Dark Blade Forged with chapters 41 and 42.

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In this episode, I discuss long term writing growth, and then read aloud Chapters 39 and 40 from Dark Blade Forged.

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In this episode of The Truth About Storytelling, Tyrean Martinson discusses her love of films and live storied events, then reads Chapters 37 and 38 of Dark Blade Forged. As tensions rise and danger closes in, Dan and his allies face difficult choices, growing conflict, and the weight of justice, faith, and sacrifice in the world of Aramatir.

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