The Pack Podcast
The Pack Podcast
Podcast Description
The Pack Podcast is the official companion show to the Mercy Thompson and Alpha & Omega novels by bestselling author Patricia Briggs. Hosted by passionate fans and insiders, each episode dives deep into the world of the Tri-Cities werewolves, unpacking the characters, lore, and thrilling storylines that make the series unforgettable. With exclusive interviews, fan theories, and behind-the-scenes insights, The Pack Podcast is your front-row seat to the supernatural universe of Patricia Briggs.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
This podcast focuses on deep dives into the world of Tri-Cities werewolves, including character explorations, story arcs, and connections within the supernatural universe. Episodes may cover topics such as Patty’s creative process, fan theories, and upcoming releases, exemplified by discussions on the characters in Alpha and Omega #7 and the anticipation of Blind Date with a Werewolf.
The Pack Podcast is the official companion show to the Mercy Thompson and Alpha & Omega novels by bestselling author Patricia Briggs. Hosted by passionate fans and insiders, each episode dives deep into the world of the Tri-Cities werewolves, unpacking the characters, lore, and thrilling storylines that make the series unforgettable. With exclusive interviews, fan theories, and behind-the-scenes insights, The Pack Podcast is your front-row seat to the supernatural universe of Patricia Briggs.
In this episode, we chat with renowned book cover artist Dan DeSantos about his work on the Mercy series, the art of cover design, and the creative process behind iconic book covers. Discover how his art influences genre marketing and the stories behind his most famous pieces.
key topics
Dan DeSantos’ background in illustration and cover art
The process of designing book covers for the Mercy series
The importance of genre markers and visual storytelling in covers
Evolution of cover art over 20 years and maintaining consistency
Behind-the-scenes of creating Marvel and Magic: The Gathering artwork
The significance of tattoos and symbolism in cover design
Fan interactions and cosplay inspired by cover art
Upcoming projects and appearances at DragonCon
LINKS:
https://patreon.com/DandosSantos/
https://www.patriciabriggs.com/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and guest introduction
02:11 Dan DeSantos’ background and early work
07:57 Designing covers for the Mercy series
15:06 The role of tattoos and symbolism in covers
21:59 Creating iconic and marketable genre covers
28:01 Fan interactions and cosplay
32:04 Upcoming projects and conventions
34:00 Closing remarks and thank you
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