Myth and Magic

Folklore and fantasy themes aimed at creative writers: to start writing stories and challenge your brain with exciting ideas, dip into this kitbag. Learn how fantasy worlds draw on real world history, mythology, and folklore. And there's weekly news from the world of fantasy fiction too, plus fabulous creatures, studies on folk tales, nature fables and lots more mythical, magical fun.

Myth & Magic Episode 113 01/19/2022

Myth & Magic Episode 113 My guest on the show is an author who has written half a million words! He is writing an organic epic… but what is an organic epic? Vance Neudorf is an award-winning author & podcaster, and creator of a 3-volume series of fantasy / science fiction audiobooks for young adults titled the Cor Series /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/21825833

Myth & Magic Episode 112 01/12/2022

Myth & Magic Episode 112 This week I'm chatting with published author Melissa Sercia, who delivers racy and hot paranormal fantasies! We talked about writing a gripping romance, living in an urban fantasy world, and her popular Immortal Billionaire series of novels. /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/21729332

Myth & Magic Episode 111 01/05/2022

Myth & Magic Episode 111 Who put the elf into Twelfth Night? Plus, what is the difference between propensity and plasticity in a character? /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/21681791

Myth & Magic Episode 110 12/20/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 110 Many felicitations fort the season... but who was Felicity? Also, in this episode, what is an epiphany? What are the pre-epiphany conditions? And five helpful & personal epiphanies that all authors should be ready for! /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/21544052

Myth & Magic Episode 109 12/16/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 109 Here are 28 things readers don't want to see! Things that infuriate the reader. What we can learn from the best-selling authors of 2021 /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/21504656

Myth & Magic Episode 108 12/08/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 108 A spirited interview with super talented authors Marie Sinadjan + Meri Benson who collaborated to write Hotel Fen, a dark fantasy, that has loads of Norse mythology. We chat about the handcraft + ingenuity that goes into authoring as these two outstanding writers explain that they are composing music for the book, creating story-inspired treats, and designing artwork to accompany the project. /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/21420227

Myth & Magic Episode 107 11/17/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 107 In the second half of the NaNoWriMo month, we chatted with teen fantasy author Sarah Humpherys about taking the 50k challenge and landing an agent & publishing deal at the tender age of sixteen. Sarah also talks about world-building and the craft of authorship.Her new novel, titled Stone Cold, presents themes on overcoming loss by making new relationships. /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/21198758

Myth & Magic Episode 106 10/28/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 106 An interview with the New Mexico based fantasy author Cassie Sanchez. Cassie chats about writing love-scenes, creating tension and researching magic for her new novel, Chasing the Darkness, which features the angel of death. /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/20968424

Myth & Magic Episode 105 10/27/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 105 This week I talk with award-winning English author Claire Buss. She chats about spice ghosts, the Gaia hypothesis, the golden squirrel awards, the rapid release strategy, author Wilbur Smith, and being the deputy editor of the Write On! magazine /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/20955782

Myth & Magic Episode 104 10/20/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 104 An engaging interview with the editor of the latest Australian speculative fiction magazine — Etherea, for science fiction and fantasy fans /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/20878013

Myth & Magic Episode 103 10/13/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 103 12 ways to flip classic fantasy tropes on their head, plus what is a story frame? /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/20800970

Episode 102 09/30/2021

Episode 102 An interview with paranormal investigator Dr. Kristy Sumner. She is a founding member of Soul Sisters Paranormal. Her team investigate paranormal activity using scientific methods. If you are writing about the spirit world, hauntings, ghosts, or poltergeists, you will want to listen to this informative and exciting show! /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/20657774

Myth & Magic 09/28/2021

Myth & Magic Paranormal: Why are ghosts found in haunted places? Plus, get creative — three easy ways to generate unique words for your fiction /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/20633795

Myth & Magic Episode 100 09/22/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 100 Celebrating the 100th episode of the Myth & Magic podcast with the ten most popular shows so far. Also, break the yoke on your talent to take charge of your creativity! /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/20561009

Myth & Magic Episode 99 09/15/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 99 What is the infinite transition process? How does it affect authorship (and the reality of a writer?) Also, what authors can learn from famous discoverers. And nine ways to be an adventurous writer /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/20481227

Myth & Magic Episode 98 09/08/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 98 How Göbekli Tepe gives us clues about how civilization begins. Are you brave enough to set your fantasy in 10,000 BC? Also, how to explore your para-other: three ways to change your regular line of thinking and become more creative. /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/20404958

Myth & Magic Episode 97 09/01/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 97 The English fairy-tale landscape and how it inspires myth and magic. News about King Arthur's Stone. And why should you try to be an irresponsible artist — goof things up a little! Think like a monkey! /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/20333267

Myth & Magic Episode 96 08/25/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 96 This week: understanding creative brain activity. Also, what we learn from J. R. R. Tolkien about writing epic fantasy, And the mysterious magic of the corn doll (also known as the corn mother) /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/20257346

Myth & Magic Episode 95 08/18/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 95 Time to find the inner writer: where is your why? How do you fit into the creative puzzle we call authorship? Here's a little quiz to help you find a reason to write! Eight simple questions to find the human who sits behind the words... /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/20182199

Myth & Magic Episode 94 08/11/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 94 What makes a dynamic sliver-screen character? Why do fantasy movies lead to the biggest breakthroughs in movie history? And, how can an author write a fantasy for the cinema? All these views, and more, discussed with film director Ali Kamseh /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/20103671

Myth & Magic Episode 93 08/04/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 93 Talking about a new generation of horror with the talented storyteller, the 'Warning Woods' podcaster Miles Tritle. What makes a story scary? What are the essential ingredients of horror? /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/20030378

Myth & Magic Episode 92 07/28/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 92 What is human chauvinism? Are you guilty of writing chauvinistic fantasy? Also, entering the flow state: do you enter the flow when you write (and what happens if you don't?) Plus, it's summer, but what are dog days? /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/19945964

Myth & Magic Episode 91 07/21/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 91 What is audio drama? How does it differ from audio-books and podcasting? In my interview with English author Bibi Berki, we discuss audio storytelling and Bibi provides tips & ideas on how to prepare your fiction for audio /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/19880867

Myth & Magic Episode 90 07/14/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 90 Interview with Generation Z poet & writer Rha Arayal, who talks about her encapsulated emotions and provides guidance on how to write intangible concepts /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/19805480

Myth & Magic Episode 89 07/07/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 89 A useful definition of storytelling. Also, Project Cassandra, can fiction writers predict the future? Who was Cassandra? What is Kenning? Who were the filí? /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/19731692

Myth & Magic Episode 88 06/30/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 88 Fantasy author Birdy Rivers lives with two baby dragons (listen to the podcast for more!) Birdy offers some helpful advice on world-building and suggests the best way to modernize a classic fairy tale... /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/19655978

Myth & Magic Episode 87 06/23/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 87 This week the show is about the great problem of magic — it cannot heal nature. Magic has limits. But I think I found a solution... /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/19579913

Myth & Magic Episode 86 06/16/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 86 How big was Gollum? How we can learn from Tolkien's ability to create monsters? Also, this is Litha's time. And what is a bugbear? /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/19496426

Myth & Magic Episode 85 06/09/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 85 How to install a 4-part scare plan into your novel to make the story really terrifying! Plus, how to make your book pleasurable to read: Here's a helpful list of joyfulation ingredients /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/19412150

Myth & Magic Episode 84 06/02/2021

Myth & Magic Episode 84 What is reality? Can we transcend reality? /episode/index/show/mythandmagic/id/19325456

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