Authors’ Alcove: Writers Helping Writers Agnes Wolfe

US Army veteran and author Eric Johnson Eric Johnson. He writes military science fiction, such as his series 2-4 Calvary Series, steampunk, and now has a fantasy series called the Tales of Boromir. The first in the series is the Trials of Boromir. Today we will talking about his transition from science fiction to fantasy, discuss elements of fantasy such as worldbuilding and mythical creatures, as well as where we find inspiration. If you are interested in purchasing their books, you can do so here

If you would like to purchase his book Trials of Boromir You can here: https://amzn.to/3vrSkin

If you woud like to go to his website, check it out here: https://linktr.ee/ericj562

If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy my interview with science fiction writer Richard Friesen author of Wetware Wizards - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5K14zOxvWUYhFPrHc8AkBW?si=6781adb1ef8d4deb or my interview with fantasy author LC Conn author of Realm of Dragons - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0CkkI6dt49FccvDatetuwm?si=2870534122a34a41

If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://www.authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest

You can also follow me on:  

Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa

YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg

(possible affiliate links above)


---

Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/authorsalcove/message

Coming of age author Andy N, talks about writing, poetry and podcasting. He is a poet, author, musician, and fellow podcaster. His entire life he has been writing poetry, and has published many full-length poetry books throughout his career. Very recently, he published his debut novel, Birth. Birth" tells a story where a young writer's world is full of feeling - joy, sorrow, humor, and even darkness in its cornes. We not only talk about the book, but about writing a coming-of-age story, the choice of setting, and why he shifted into writing novels instead of books.

You can visit his website: https://onewriterandhispc.blogspot.com/2023/09/birth-blurb-for-my-debut-novel.html
Or his podcast Spoken Label: https://youtu.be/ouHEhf5lAo0?si=K6QHuIp8YZoxWfMG
If you are interested in purchasing his book https://amzn.to/48FL4hq

If this podcast resonated with you, you may enjoy my episode where I chat with fellow poet Justin Wesenberg.

If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest

You can also follow me on:
Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg
(possible affiliate links above)


---

Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/authorsalcove/message

Andre Jones, talks about epic and urban fantasy writing, as well as how he mixes science fiction in his work, shares about his new book City of Bridges and his series The Death Wave Chronicles both in the fantasy genre. He is a Royal eighteen years he was a Royal Australian Navy Veteran and served for 18 years. He recently published his book City of Bridges, which will soon be out in audiobook and published the third book in his Death Wave Chronicles. We talked about the writing process, how to plan for a series, and where he draws inspiration from. 



If you would like to follow him, you can check out his website ⁠https://andrejonesauthor.site/⁠

If you would like to purchase his book City of Bridges https://amzn.to/48t8PJs and Death Wave Chronicles ⁠https://amzn.to/3twr6qh⁠

If you enjoyed listening to this episode, you may enjoy listening to: 

Writing Science Fiction with Richard Friesen: AI Takeovers and WetWare Wizards - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5K14zOxvWUYhFPrHc8AkBW?si=b2b6dd2f43084a7c

Writing Fantasy with LC Conn: Realm of Dragons - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0CkkI6dt49FccvDatetuwm?si=mmpNpmTZRmKvEmXeKY8-Bg



If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: ⁠http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest⁠

You can also follow me on:  

You can also follow me on:  

⁠Facebook⁠: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove

⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/⁠

⁠Linked In⁠: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/⁠

⁠Spotify⁠: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa⁠

⁠YouTube⁠:  ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg⁠

(possible affiliate links above) 


---

Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/authorsalcove/message

Today's Christian YA fantasy author interview with Glen Gabel was very interesting. He is a screenwriter and author who recently published his debut YA fantasy novel, The Soothsayer. Although his work is not strictly Christian, it does have elements from the Bible and Gaelic Mythology. He graduated from the University of Southern California, worked as a production assistant under Joss Whedon at Mutant Enemy/ Fox, and later worked as a professional copyeditor. Today, we are talking about the differences between being a screenwriter and a novelist and world-building when pulling inspiration from things like the Bible and Gaelic folklore.



If you would like to follow him, you can check out his website https://glengabel.com/

If you would like to purchase his book City of Bridges https://amzn.to/48t8PJs and Death Wave Chronicles https://amzn.to/47dQpLI



ACR Services Mentioned in this episode include:

Voracious Readers Only https://voraciousreadersonly.com/

Book Sirens https://booksirens.com/

Hidden Gems Books https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/



If you enjoyed listening to this episode, you may enjoy listening to Writing Fantasy with Chelle Cypress: Unmasking the Curse - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2egh5gNfVw3GsQfIVsw0Dt?si=07b574a8fb7b4409



If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest



You can also follow me on:

Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg

(possible affiliate links above)


---

Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/authorsalcove/message

My author interview with Fantasy Writer Rebecca Maeve Hartwell, editor and author with a profound passion for storytelling. Today, we delve into her captivating Unlocked series, exploring the intricate themes of trauma, healing, and resilience woven into her work.

Main Themes:

Inspiration Behind the Unlocked Series: Rebecca Maeve Hartwell shares the unique blend of influences that gave birth to the Unlocked series, from her love for “Once Upon a Time” to the deeply personal experiences that shape her storytelling.

Exploring Trauma through Fantasy: The series introduces us to a world where magic is born from trauma, set against an alternate reality of an Italian fascism-led new Roman Empire.

Characters at the Heart of Healing: Meet Angie and Daniel, the central characters of the Unlocked series, whose stories of overcoming trauma and emotional barriers are at the core of the narrative. Hartwell highlights the importance of representing complex, underrepresented experiences through her characters, such as Angie’s portrayal of autism.

Themes of Ancient Curses and Global Collapse: Hartwell gives us a glimpse into the broader themes of the series, including ancient curses, immortality, and the consequences of a fallen shadow oligarchy within the magical community.

Advice for Unpublished Authors: Drawing from her dual expertise as an author and editor, Hartwell offers invaluable advice to unpublished authors on navigating feedback and staying true to their story’s essence.

Hartbound Editing: Through her editing services at Hartbound Editing, she helps fantasy, romance, and historical fiction authors ensure their stories shine in their truest form.

You can visit her website at: https://www.rebeccamaevehartwell.com
You can purchase her book here: https://a.co/d/cJRxRQl

If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy my interview with her where she shares about her work as a developmental editor: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5BVagBN3Ef60Zp0MNRvdWQ?si=25127eabcf494b37 You may also enjoy my interview with Chelle Cypress who also writes spicy romantasy: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2egh5gNfVw3GsQfIVsw0Dt?si=e2bb547a2ce64869

If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest

You can also follow me on:
Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/
Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg
[possible affiliate links above]

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Authors’ Alcove

00:24 Meet Rebecca Hartwell

02:00 The Unlocked Series

03:06 Inspiration and Themes

04:05 From Fan Fiction to Original Work

05:00 Character Dynamics

06:25 Magic and Worldbuilding


09:47 Character Exploration: Angie and Daniel

13:32 Future of the Series

15:19 Literary Inspirations


---

Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/authorsalcove/message

I loved my book editor interview with Ashleigh McLean. This was the second time we chatted, the first being about her book. Ashleigh is a writer, proofreader, ghostwriter and editor, who offers her proofreading and editing services with her company Daughter Dog Proofreading and Editing Services. We talked about the different type of editors and what the purpose of each kind is. We discussed such things as making a character sheet in order to catch mistakes and inconsistencies in your book as well as how to work with a ghostwriter!



If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, like, and subscribe.



If you are interested in being a guest, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest



You can work with her by visiting her site: https://daughterdogsproofreadingandeditingservices.com/



If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest



You can also follow me on:

Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg

(possible affiliate links above)


---

Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/authorsalcove/message