Worlds Asunder
Worlds Asunder
Podcast Description
By authors for authors...and for anyone else who wants to hear how the sausage- ahem- I mean the books are made. Join 'Shady' David Shadoin and H.Y. Gregor and their many awesome friends and cohorts and learn how to world build like a pro. There's even some good life advice and, of course, plenty of laughs to be had. Come help us tear the Worlds Asunder!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as world-building, writing techniques, and life advice for authors. Episodes may cover topics like the intricacies of creating immersive fictional settings, tips on character development, and discussions on the publishing industry. Specific examples include episodes dedicated to crafting believable magic systems and balancing humor in serious narratives.
By authors for authors…and for anyone else who wants to hear how the sausage- ahem- I mean the books are made. Join ‘Shady’ David Shadoin and H.Y. Gregor and their many awesome friends and cohorts and learn how to world build like a pro. There’s even some good life advice and, of course, plenty of laughs to be had. Come help us tear the Worlds Asunder!
Every hero needs a quest. Whether the stakes are saving the world, killing the monster, or rescuing a princess, the best stories throw our heroes into adversity, challenging them and making them become better versions of themselves before they’re worthy and powerful enough to take on their next adventure (whether that’s an exam or a fire-breathing dragon). Watching characters get stronger is one of the best parts, but just how do you measure their leveling up?
LitRPG and Progression Fantasy novels are taking the world of genre readers by storm. It’s not just fantasy and science fiction, it’s the thrill of leveling up, and following stats, character, and power growth. Enter John and Shami Stovall, who join us today to help dial in the genre tropes, write characters that punch above their weight class (literally), and talk about the intricacies of worldbuilding and plot development in these niche genres that have such a huge appeal to so many readers.
In Part Three, We Discuss:
Levels of progression and threats to characters and the world
Understanding the Bad Guy
An unexpected vendetta against Assassin’s Creed
“Male coding” in LitRPG and managing reader expectations
Female vs male romance expectations
Handling criticism and angry internet hordes
Resources and Guest Links:
Shami’s Site: https://sastovallauthor.com/
John’s Site:https://john-stovall-author.com/
Check out some of the Stovalls latest and greatest!
Words of Power by Shami Stovall
The Chronos Chronicles by Shami Stovall
The Cerberus Cards by John Stovall
John and Shami are a power couple in more ways than one, and we loved talking with them! We’re so grateful they carved some time out of their writing schedules to join us and talk powering up, monster fights, and breaking down the tricky tropes and subgenres in LitRPG.
Host Links:
H.Y. Gregor: https://hygregor.com/
David Shadoin: https://www.davidshadoin.com/
Credits: (all assets licensed through the sites listed)
Intro: Music- Cinematic Epic Trailer by PaulYudin on Pixabay
Animation and Image- From Vecteezy user- kazim hussian; from pixabay users-davidfoxx, DavidGallie, olenchic, stefaniejockschat, AiVreaSaStii, RuneSnow, duyen-nguyen, EnchantedStudios,
Outro: Music- Good Night by FASSounds on Pixabay
Animation and Image- From Vecteezy user-onlydesignz; from pixabay users-olenchic, Placidplace, Evgeniy_Z, Dantegrafico, Shayea_Kim
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