In this episode, I discuss the way character is revealed through setting, and how setting can be a source of obstacles our characters face, especially in the area of travel in fantasy, science fiction, thrillers, and contemporary fiction.

In this episode, I mentioned or made reference to: The Martian by Andy Weir, The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, No Bed of Roses by Jemi Fraser, and my book Champion in Flight.

I also mentioned: Cutter's Point Coffee

Noble Bright Fantasy and Scifi Book Funnel - free books!

My Links:

Tyrean's Tales https://tyreanstales.com/

In this writing episode, I introduce why I believe understanding setting and world-building details is important for us as authors, where I begin with setting and world-building, and briefly mention methods we can use to dive into our setting and world-building. I will be speaking more on this topic in coming episodes.

In addition to that topic, I mentioned the Insecure Writer's Support Group and the optional question for the July post, which is: What are your favorite writing processing (e.g. Word, Scrivener, yWriter, Dabble), writing apps, software, and tools?

My answers were Word, Google Docs, Atticus, Canva, and Book Funnel. I also use RSS Feeds and Substack for this podcast.

Other mentions:

Chrys Fey, Editor and Author

Carrie Butler, Formatter and Cover Designer

Liftoff, the first book in The Rayatana Series

The A to Z Blogging Challenge

My links:

NobleBright Scifi and Fantasy Book Funnel - 37 Free Books, including Champion in the Darkness

Tyrean's Tales

Tyrean's Writing Spot Blog

Substack

In this episode, I talk about three different reactions I get when I tell people I am an author, how I handle those interactions - sometimes well and sometimes awkwardly, and why I tell people if it's not always easy.

Links to Current Book Funnels for July:

Author Help Books - 10 Books for Authors! https://books.bookfunnel.com/authorhelp/1yr6dhtndq

Fierce Fantasy Books - 140 Books! https://books.bookfunnel.com/fiercefantasy-jun/n0uhy094vu

Links to my usual places:

Tyrean's Tales https://tyreanstales.com/

My Substack/Newsletter https://tyrean.substack.com/

In this episode, I read aloud Chapter 15 from Champion in the Darkness, my overtly Christian Fantasy novel I wrote over a decade ago, and I discuss what went into this chapter and the scenes within it, as well as how it relates to my prequel trilogy, The Dark Blade Trilogy.

Links:

Champion in the Darkness https://books2read.com/u/bW8kJ0

Tyrean's Tales https://tyreanstales.com/

In this episode, I give a brief discussion on Achievable Goals and Habits as an author.

Show Links:

Clear, James. “Forget About Setting Goals. Focus on This Instead.” Accessed 6/18/2024. https://jamesclear.com/goals-systems

Clear, James. Atomic Habits. https://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Habits-Proven-Build-Break-ebook/dp/B07D23CFGR/

eSoft Skills Team. “Sustainable Goal Setting for Personal and Professional Growth.“ESS Global Training Solutions. Accessed 6/18/2024. https://esoftskills.com/sustainable-goal-setting-for-personal-and-professional-growth/

Fox, Chris. Lifelong Writing Habit. https://www.amazon.com/Lifelong-Writing-Habit-Secret-Smarter/dp/1548183288

Forbes Coaches Council. “ 12 Creative Ways To Sustain The Energy You Need To Reach Your Goals.” July 16, 2021. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2021/07/16/12-creative-ways-to-sustain-the-energy-you-need-to-reach-your-goals/

Garcy, Pamela D., PhD. “How to Set and Accomplish Your Goal: 11 Steps To Success!” Psychology Today. Posted May 11, 2019. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/fearless-you/201905/how-set-and-accomplish-your-goal-11-steps-success

Kang, Shimi. “How to Set, Achieve, and Sustain Goals.” December 27, 2016. Psychology Today. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-dolphin-way/201612/how-set-achieve-and-sustain-goals

Smithsonian. The Historical Legacy of Juneteenth. National Museum of African American History and Culture. Accessed 6/19/2024.

https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth

As always

Tyrean's Tales https://tyreanstales.com/

In this episode, I share a few events going on this week, read chapters 12-14 of Champion in the Darkness, and discuss the enjoyment of giving my characters troubles, and staying away from info dumps.

Links for this episode:

Mysteries, Monsters, and Mayhem Podcast where I'll be a guest on June 15th.

Fierce Fantasy Book Funnel - over 140 books!

Author Help Books - 10 books for authors by authors

Poetry Marathon Event

Champion in the Darkness

In this episode, I discuss the need for sustainable goals in my writing life, and how rewards (planned or happenstance) motivate and inspire me to keep going.

Mini Points in this episode

Introduction (0:00)

Example of a goal from my past and a question of sustainability (1:00)

Rewriting Goals and Problems with a Perfectionist Attitude (2:32)

SMART Goal (4:02)

My reason for focusing on sustainability (4:24)

Sustainable and Realistic Goals (6:57)

The reason for this subject today, my goals for the summer, and The Rayatana Series (7:40)

Brief mention of pitching at Realm Makers (a Christian Speculative Fiction Writing Conference in St. Louis) (10:10)

Revisions for Dark Blade: Forged (11:30) as one of the goals

Writing is Work (13:20)

Marketing Plans and Goals (14:30)

Celebrations in Writing and Life (16:05)

Happenstance Celebrations and a Mention of Village Books in Bellingham, WA (16:55)

Going to the movies as a storytelling celebration (21:30)

Specific celebrations for books (23:50)

A simple act of celebration (29:00)

Events and Promotions

Mysteries, Monsters, & Mayhem - episode 169: The Unexplainable will air on June 15th.

Realm Makers - July Event

Fierce Fantasy Book Funnel - 140+ books of fantasy!

Author Help Books - 10 Books by Author for Authors

Buckle up! These chapters come with a minor content warning. These chapters contain some of the most open faith-based fiction I have ever written, so if you're worldview is not the same, please prepare yourself. And if your faith worldview is similar to mine, please take a breath, and consider this is a fictional world. It's hard to juggle faith in a fictional setting, especially a fantasy fictional setting, so note that I tried to stick to basic truths about faith in a way that's true to the characters I am writing about in this fantasy world.

Plus, I share a bit about how stories change, and how one of these chapters started as a short story that eventually became this novel.