The Truth About Storytelling

In this episode, I read out loud chapter six from Champion in the Darkness. After that, I discuss what went into the chapter, including both interior and exterior conflict in each scene, and how I feel writing is a progressive skill we learn over time. I also mention two promotional offers for the month of May 2024. With Magic and Mayhem , you can receive a free e-copy of Champion in the Darkness...

In this episode, I discuss the main definition of literature as all written work, the trouble with separating out specific works as "literary," and writing what we love. References: Brittanica on Literature Scott Reintgen - an author I consider to be a master craftsman My website where you can find my work: Tyrean's Tales Go to these two links for free or discounted books with BookFunnel, includin...

In this episode, I read Champion in the Darkness, Chapter 5, and then discuss what went into creating the battle scene, plus why I write multiple characters and how I write them. Find out what I learned while writing this chapter, what I have learned since, and what I think of the book ten years later. Champion in the Darkness Universal Link Promotional links mentioned in this episode, good for Ma...

In this episode, I discuss theme. What is it? How can we discover it? How do genres work with theme? And, how can we use it to drive our stories forward and market our books? A few websites I used to firm up my thoughts on theme are (please check these out for more theme examples): https://writers.com/common-themes-in-literature https://prowritingaid.com/themes-in-literature

In this episode, I read Chapter 4 of Champion in the Darkness and discuss how I named Kalidess and some of what went into building up her character in the novel. If you are interested in receiving a free ebook copy of Champion in the Darkness , it is currently a part of the Magic and Mayhem Newsletter Builder, while Book 2: Champion in Flight is part of the Clean Scifi and Fantasy KU promotion. Th...

In this episode, I discuss what it takes to create healthy writing habits and routines through the key elements of trigger, routine, and reward. During this episode, I reference two writing books: Lifelong Writing Habit: The Secret to Writing Every Day by Chris Fox and Letters to New Authors: 29 Encouraging Letters by Rachael Herron If you would like to know more about me and my work, please check...

In this episode, I read chapter three from Champion in the Darkness and then discuss some of the world-building that went into the novel.

In this episode, I discuss how I deal with distractions through mindset and affirmation work, as well as color and visual cues. I also discuss an online writer’s group I have been a part of for over 12 years (IWSG), Pivots, and Promo Groups I have found particularly helpful in my writing career this year. References (there are many this month): The Insecure Writer’s Support Group (IWSG) Alex J. Ca...

Welcome to Fiction Friday again. Today, I will be reading Chapter 2 from Champion in the Darkness, a Christian Fantasy novel I wrote long ago. I wrote the first draft of this book in 2009, wrote the second draft in 2011 with NaNoWriMo, and I wrote a total of seven drafts before it came out in 2013/2014. I ended up having to revise it again in 2014, but I still stand by the story itself. It’s a dec...

In this episode I discuss why we might want to share our work, places to do so, and the benefits of it. I mentioned two books briefly in this episode: Show Your Work by Austin Kleon And The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron .

Welcome to The Truth About Storytelling, episode 1: Tackling the Blank Page and Beginnings. Brief Show Notes (Not a transcript) with Books and Shows I mentioned at the end in a casual reference section. Introductory Topics Tackling a Blank Page Tackling Writer’s Block What does it mean to begin? How do we get past the sticky stuck point? Each of us has different strengths as writers. Tackling the...

Thanks for tuning into this Fiction Friday podcast of Champion in the Darkness, Chapter One: Visions with some end notes about the chapter. I am not a professional audio book narrator, but I hope by sharing my work and by sharing some of what went into it at the end of each episode, readers will find some entertainment, and writers will find courage to share their work.

Welcome to the Truth About Storytelling. This is a brief introduction episode covering who, what, why, how, when, and where.