The Truth About Storytelling

Hey, in today's episode, I discuss skill building for authors, and how we build our skills much like an athlete, or someone going through physical therapy, one moment at a time. In addition to this podcast, I have delved into this same subject in a slightly different way on my website in an article entitled: How to Train Like a Pro and Level Up Your Writing. Links: No Spice Fantasy in February

In this episode, recorded on February 11, 2025, I discuss my new camera set up, some industry news, some ideas about getting up, or getting going again, and leaning into our strengths. Links I mentioned: Author Nation Copyright Law No Spice Fantasy Book Sales Funnel Tyrean Tales

In this episode, I talk about the kind of curveballs that you can't walk off, and what to do about them when you want to keep some kind of writing momentum.

In this episode, I discuss something I rediscovered today - sometimes, I need to walk off the messy, muddy moments in creativity when things just don't seem right. Fresh air and movement can be the cure when we hit a creative wall, or get stuck in a muddy spot. Links: Free Adventures in SciFi and Fantasy through January 31, 2025. The Creative Penn Podcast Episode with Kevin J. Anderson Tyrean Tale...

In this episode, I discuss some of my writing goals at work, but mainly focus on physical writing spaces and how they can help us go after our goals as writers. Links I mention: How to Be a Voice Actor (In 5 Simple Steps) by Jake Phillips FREE Adventures in Sci-fi & Fantasy - January 2025 TC Marti's Spirit Summoner My Website

In this episode, I talk about why I create vision boards, how they can help with achieving our goals, courage, and a tiny bit about faith at the very, very end. I also mention a Book Funnel Link: FREE Adventures in Sci-fi & Fantasy - January Here's my website (currently going through revision): Tyrean's Tales I paraphrased wildly two quotes: “If you have built castles in the air, your work nee...

In this episode, I discuss my goals for 2025 and the Why of creating writing habits, and what I mean by starting a writing habit (hint: it's not about massive word counts or three pages every day). Links: FREE Adventures in Sci-fi & Fantasy Tyrean's Tales Website Rumble Channel The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron 5000 Words a Day by Chris Fox

In this episode, I discuss the need for celebration to create momentum for our goals, how I celebrated and am celebrating them for 2024, and how I am creating my 2025 Goals and Vision board. Link for the FREE books in the Book Funnel: Tales of Fellowship: Amazing Friendships & Found Family in Fantasy and Science Fiction I also mentioned Habitica and Author Nation . I am preparing for Christmas...

In this episode, I give a brief history of when and why I wrote "Footprints in the Snow," and then read the narrative story poem, finishing with more reflection on what I find fascinating about the Wenceslas story, and a note about what's coming next. In the show I mentioned: Write Edit Publish, a Writing Challenge Online Also, this month, I am taking part in this Book Funnel with a Free book: Tal...

In this episode, I share my struggle with perfectionism and how that impacted today's holiday fantasy story which I wrote this fall, "The Light We Keep." In the midst of my seeking perfection, I lost my main computer to a meltdown, but I pivoted and found a new way to record. So, without further ado - Enjoy! I hope you have a wonderful, light-filled Christmas season! Links: Tales of Fellowship: Am...

In this episode, I read the last five chapters of Champion in the Darkness, the original edition. Thank you for all of your encouragement and support! Merry Christmas! Link for the December Book Funnel for FREE books: Tales of Fellowship: Amazing Friendships & Found Family in Fantasy and Science Fiction

In this episode, I discuss the main themes of Christmas stories and why I believe they are so beloved for the winter season and beyond. As I mentioned in the episode, I am taking part in the Tales of Fellowship: Amazing Friendships & Found Family in Fantasy and Science Fiction (Dec) Book Funnel. Please click the link for more than 80 free books.

In this episode, I read Chapters 32-35 from Champion in the Darkness, my first published novel. Thanks for listening!

In this episode, I discuss how we can create fun fiction with holiday-themed stories, specifically focusing on lesser known holidays and how they can be enjoyed through different genres. I give specific tips, ask questions, and hopefully, will stir your imagination. Thanks for joining me during this busy time. I hope you are having a warm, wonderful, and encouraging holiday season this year. You c...

Hello! I hope you enjoy hearing this section of chapters from my first ever published novel! I will be finishing the book in the next two episodes and then sharing a few holiday-themed fiction episodes.

Welcome to The Truth About Storytelling! Today I am sharing four more Action Items (Tips) from Author Nation and some thanksgiving. If you haven't yet, be sure to download a free copy of Dark Secrets: A Prequel to Dark Blade Forged through the November Fantasy and Scifi Freebies Bookfunnel Thank you for joining me and being a part of the conversation!

Welcome! In today's episode, I am sharing a reading from Champion in the Darkness. If you would like to read it as an ebook, I am giving away free ebook copies with a newsletter sign up through the November Fantasy and Scifi Book Funnel .

In this episode, I rave about Author Nation, share three action items (almost writing tips) out of seven that I plan to work on for next year, and discuss what's coming next in future episodes. Links: Tyrean at Substack IG My Three Action Items/Tips I'm sharing: Author Authenticity in the age of AI Celebrating Our Unique Voices Author Artisan ApproachReferences: Johnny B. Truant, Katherine D. Grah...

Welcome! I'll be adding the show links first with brief notes about sections after the links. Author Nation - Rave - Dark Blade Forged's First Review - Dark Blade Forged Universal Link Jemi Fraser - Joanna Penn - The Creative Penn Podcast Bookfunnels: Scifi, Alien Contact & Space Opera Free Fantastic Realms - updated to have new version of Champion in the Darkness In this episode, I discuss Au...

In this episode, I read out loud Chapters 23 and 24 of Champion in the Darkness, discuss how the book lines up with my new book Dark Blade Forged, and point out three areas I noticed while reading it out loud. Please note, in the second section, I do talk about my faith, and then at the end, I round up with some book news. Dark Blade Buy Links: Books2Read Universal Link Amazon Universal Link with...

Show Notes: Celebrations are important! Do you celebrate your wins? Show Links: Dark Blade Buy Links: Books2Read Universal Link Amazon Universal Link with Books 2 Read Sherry Ellis IWSG Book Funnels This Month Scifi and Alien Contact Fantastic Realms Free Fantasy Reads

In this episode, I continue my discussion about "work" in world-building and setting. Before I get to the questions I am considering for today's episode, I want to mention I have a book coming out next week! Dark Blade Forged is prepped and ready to go worldwide on Tuesday, October 1st! Go here for a Universal Link to the book . Book Funnels I'm in this month: Spectacular September Book Sale for S...

Hello and welcome to the Truth About Storytelling! Today's episode is all about "work" in the fictional worlds we create. At what age are your characters in your world/settings/culture expected to work? What does that look like? What does rest look like? References: Life Below Zero on National Geographic; The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien; Steal Fire from the Gods by Clint Hal...

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