Myth and Magic

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The Myth and Magic podcast cultivates a community of passionate creatives dedicated to artistic growth and intellectual pursuits within the fantasy realm. This podcast is a vital destination for anyone with an interest in fantasy literature, fantasy drama, and fantasy art. Neil Mach's podcast, a celebrated success, boasts over 125 episodes spanning five years. Experience the Magic and Myth now…

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Interview with B. Marcus Walker

    I chat with Rhode Island based author B. Marcus Walker. Brian is the author of Spirit of the Plain: The Unnamed - a fantasy about battles and magical  discoveries that readers have described as a story of "action and intrigue". We discuss how a writer can allow his characters some degree of free-will, developing a convincing system of magic, and how Brian's own experiences  helped him develop his themes.

    22 min

  2. 16 JAN

    Interview with Christopher Kaufman

    Author Christopher Kaufman has created not just a series of fantasy books but an entire multi-media experience with his Tales of the Ocean City Tales of the Ocean City is a multimedia extravaganza that skilfully combines magnificent episodic storylines with Kaufman's award-winning music and stunning artwork... to deliver a uniquely performative adventure chronicle. I chatted with the New York based father, composer, presenter, teacher, and creative dynamo... about creating his tales for an audience, about how fantasy meets symphony in his storytelling... and about his journey into fantasy production.

    20 min

  3. 8 JAN

    Interview with Christian Hurst

    Sci-Fi author Christian Hurst, the creator of the best-selling space opera series 'Lily Starling' chats with me about emotional exploration and using metaphor in 'Fantastic' science fiction writing. He discusses Ursula K. Le Guin's work, mentions 'Arrival' (the 2016 American science fiction drama starring Amy Adams), and together we think about time loops, communicating with extra terrestrials, the definition of courage, and even the world of Horton Hears a Who!

    24 min

  4. 8 JAN

    Interview with Richard H Moon

    Author Richard H. Moon, based in Southern California, is an award-winning screenwriter, producer, and (like me) a self-described history buff. His latest book, "To Conquer Death," is set in Ancient Egypt and has the grandeur of an epic historical fantasy adventure. Richard chats with me about the Bronze Age collapse, which occurred in around the 12th century BCE and brought an end to all civilizations worldwide, with the possible exception of the Egyptian Empire, which survived but became severely weakened. The Bronze Age collapse serves as the historical backdrop for his book "To Conquer Death," and there are unsettling parallels between the fall of the Bronze Age and the decline of contemporary society in our own age. We discuss writing historical fantasy fiction, the differences between screenwriting and novel-writing, and about bringing characters to life.

    45 min

  5. 26/06/2025

    R E Holding Guilds and Magic

    Author R E HOLDING, who was born in Iowa and now resides in the Missouri Hills with her husband. She has a passion for storytelling across various media, with a special interest in horror.  The American Sci-Fi / Mystery author Christopher Pike is a strong influence on her work. By day, R E HOLDING is a scientist... but by night, she is a horror-fantasy writer.  Her recent novel "Reaper's Gamble," features some excellent world-building and a believable magic system that's rooted in crafts and guilds.  So I wanted to talk with her about writing plausible magic and describing realistic worlds. This new interview covers the author's world-building tips, insights into what she describes as 'world-building sickness', her magic system development, and her editing techniques.

    25 min

  6. 29/10/2022

    Interview with author Bradley Charbonneau

    Which, if any, of your published works do you think was your worst book? Have you yet produced your worst book?  You should listen to this inspirational conversation with personal development author & paranormal thriller writer Bradley Charbonneau if you want to overcome your writing-related fears and learn to laugh at your mistakes.  The self-described 'recovering perfectionist' has learned how to unleash his own creativity and has produced 33 books as he maintained a 2,808-day creative streak (over 7 years of writing every day.) Do you feel like you're being beaten in the game of failure simply because you've never dared address the true nature of success? For example, what does success look like to you? This interview is for you if you have no idea what any of this means or how it relates to your writing, but nevertheless you feel trapped in a creative rut and can't come up with the right words to write!  On Myth & Magic we talk about how to write your worst book ever and why it's crucial to approach the idea of creation with a sense of inadequacy and incapacity. Failure will help you in the long term, and during this interview Bradley explains the hows and whys!

    31 min

  7. 28/10/2022

    Interview with Beyond the Pen creator Maccabee Griffin

    This week I chat with the Beyond the Pen podcast creator Maccabee Griffin.  Each week Maccabee sits down with a new author to discover the real story behind their tale! But what is his own story? Find out here! Beyond the Pen is a podcast show that gives newly published and unknown authors a platform to tell the world about their projects — so today's interview is essential listening for anyone who is starting out on an adventure into authoring and anyone preparing for NaNoWriMo2022!

    34 min

  8. 17/06/2022

    Interview with author Mark Bradford

    Mark Bradford is the Wisconsin based author of The Sword and the Sunflower. Mark is also a work-life & work-relationship coach, a podcaster, a public speaker, and a UAV pilot! His recent post-dystopian fiction title explores the aftermath of a catastrophe. It has been described by readers as "complex and interesting..." Find out more about this 'complex and interesting' author here on Myth and Magic!

    51 min
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The Myth and Magic podcast cultivates a community of passionate creatives dedicated to artistic growth and intellectual pursuits within the fantasy realm. This podcast is a vital destination for anyone with an interest in fantasy literature, fantasy drama, and fantasy art. Neil Mach's podcast, a celebrated success, boasts over 125 episodes spanning five years. Experience the Magic and Myth now…

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  • Creator
    Neil Mach
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    133
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Neil Mach www.neilmach.me
  • Show Website
    Myth and Magic