The Truth About Storytelling

In this episode, I discuss lessons I learned at the Realm Makers Expo this year. This Friday, I'll have an extra episode about To Speak and Kickstarter. Tyrean's Tales To Speak Kickstarter

Friends, the launch button has been pushed and To Speak: Poems of Inspired Courage, Wild Grace, and Sacred Ordinary is officially soaring on Kickstarter! Check it out!

In this episode, I discuss how words dance in poetic shapes, share my poem "Words Dance," and how understanding my strengths is helping me as a poet and writer. I also invite listeners to write poetry and discover their own strengths. Links: Tyrean's Tales To Speak Kickstarter Page

In this episode, I discuss my vision and goals for the rest of 2025, my Kickstarter campaign, including a few tips I've learned so far, and read my Peace With the Wild poem from my poetry collection "To Speak: Poems of Inspired Courage, Wild Grace, and Sacred Ordinary. To Speak Kickstarter Link Bookfunnel for 25 Impossible Tales

In this episode, I discuss a couple of walks that took me from scarcity to abundance mindset, share some thoughts on poetry and gardens, Kickstarter campaigns, special edition books, and the Mongolia mission trip. Links: Get 25 Impossible Tales of Survivors, Flawed Heroes, and Annoyed Villains with The Weird, The Strange, The Uncanny Book Funnel. Tyrean's Tales

In this episode, I discuss my goals, Kickstarter, my upcoming trip to Mongolia, landscapes, and expanding our horizons, and how that affects our writing. Tyrean's Tales, my Website (find my newsletter sign up on the front page) The Emotional Craft of Fiction: How to Write the Story Beneath the Surface by Donald Maass (I mentioned this book, but couldn't remember the title while recording) Patreon

In this mashup/mosaic episode, I discuss a leap I'm taking into an adventurous mission trip, a bit about a poetry collection, and weapons from around the world for fantasy fiction writing. BookFunnel good through June 15th! Tyrean's Tales - My Website

In this episode, I discuss legendary swords and objects that have become a part of our shared imagination, and how they came to do so. Links: Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy Bookfunnel - 67 books! Tyrean's Tales Patreon Page - getting prepped for Mongolia and More

In this episode, I discuss the foundation of my imagination and how certain circumstances have caused me to wonder if I will always write what I write today. Links: 25 Impossible Tales of Survivors, Flawed Heroes, and Annoyed Villains Free Adventures in Scifi and Fantasy for MAY - only good for a few more days! Chrisitan Authors Scifi and Fantasy through July 15th!

Swords are wildly impractical. And yet… we love them in stories. Here’s why they still cut deep. Plus, links: FREE Adventures in Sci-fi & Fantasy - May Christian Authors SF&F Notes at Perplexity AI on Sword Fighting Tyrean's Tale s

In this episode, I discuss the need for refilling the well with rest, 5 Ways to Encourage Readers, a book review of Salt in the Seas by Karyne Norton, and more! Links: Get Dark Secrets and other books FREE! Get Champion in the Darkness and other books FREE! Karyne Norton Salt in the Seas Tyrean's Tales Website

In this episode, I get into how simplicity can help us be creative. Links and references: Free Adventures in Scifi and Fantasy in May Christian Scifi and Fantasy for May

In this episode, I discuss goals and in-person events. Links and references: DL Fowler/Larry the Lincoln Guy Tyrean's Tales April BookFunnel MAY Free Adventures in Scifi and Fantasy MAY Christian Authors SF and Fantasy

In this episode, I discuss special events, poetry, goals, and staying creative through unexpected events. Check out these links: Free Adventures in SciFi and Fantasy for April Tyrean's Tales Fourthwall Store

In this episode, I discuss my goals, inspirations from Val Kilmer's films, friendship in fantasy fiction, and industry shifts. Links: Colleen M. Story "What Val Kilmer Taught Me About Writing What Matters" Free Adventures in Scifi and Fantasy Tyrean's Tales

In this episode, I discuss writing news and legendary objects. References and Links: NaNoWriMo NaNoWriMo Closure News Atlantic Libgen Article Tyrean's Tales Additional Article on Legendary Objects

In this episode, I ask and answer a fun question, then ask a serious question, and mention a book deal for April. Links and Mentions: Free Scifi and Fantasy for April IWSG - Tyrean's Tales

This episode explores the ups and downs of creative goals, the deeper meaning behind political intrigue in fantasy, and how legendary objects reflect a society’s ethics and beliefs. Join me as I navigate setbacks, world-building revelations, and the adventure of storytelling! Links: Free Adventures in Scifi and Fantasy for March Exclusive Scfi and Fantasy Deals for March Blog Article: What Purpose...

In this episode, I discuss the creative inspiration of the spring season, and how I am springing into creativity with fantasy, poetry, and big dreams with an upcoming Kickstarter project. Here are the Book Funnel Links: FREE Adventures in Sci-fi & Fantasy - March Exclusive Scfi and Fantasy Deals Tyrean's Tales Website

In this episode, I share a bit about my podcasting and writing goals, and how to start a podcast as an extra authentic peek behind the scenes, and in relation to my guest post at the Insecure Writer's Support Group this week. Links: Insecure Writer's Support Group Article on Podcastin g Free Adventures in SciFi And Fantasy in March Exclusive Scifi & Fantasy Deals in March I also made a brief m...

In this episode, I discuss ways to refill our creative wells, and when we need to take breaks to renew our creativity. In this episode, I mentioned Julia Cameron's book, The Artist's Way, and Self-Publishing with Alli - a podcast for independent authors. Links: Free Adventures in SciFi And Fantasy in March Exclusive Scifi & Fantasy Deals in March Tyrean's Tales - my website

Recorded on February 24, then delayed due to a power and internet outage, this week's episode is finally here! I'm discussing how to create and protect time blocks for authors. I mentioned: Deep Work by Cal Newport in this episode. Links: https://tyreanstales.com/ No Spice Fantasy through February 28 Patreon Post on Guarding Your Time

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.