The Grendhill Chronicles Podcast

Noah Healy is a recreational mathematician and a market system theorist who likes to discuss his ideas on podcast “The 4th Age – the AI Revolution.” You can view his show here: https://www.youtube.com/@the4thage We discuss how technology is and will push the limits into what has so far only been Science Fiction. Today’s discussion deals … Continue reading S3:E19 – Blurring Sci-Fi and Reality with Noah Healy (Part 1) The post S3:E19 – Blurring Sci-Fi and Reality with Noah Healy (Part 1) first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Today I talk music and Fantasy with author-composer Marla Himeda. She not only wrote an original book series, but it is centered around a bardic culture which, in her stories, left Ireland and emigrated just over the horizon to the west, to a group of islands she calls the Bardic Isles. There, music itself carries … Continue reading S3E18: Music in Fantasy with Author-Composer Marla Himeda The post S3E18: Music in Fantasy with Author-Composer Marla Himeda first appeared on Grendhill Media.

This week’s episode is a continuation of last week’s interview with author Herman P. Hunter. We had a conversation about how an author might prepare for a book signing or convention, and halfway through we found ourselves wandering into various other details involved in independent publishing. Thus, today’s episode. You can find his works at … Continue reading S3E17: The Minutiae of Independent Publishing with Author Herman P. Hunter The post S3E17: The Minutiae of Independent Publishing with Author Herman P. Hunter first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Today I discuss with author Herman P. Hunter how to prepare for and what to bring to in-person events as an author. This conversation came as a result of me looking for help to get ready for my first events, and he supplied exactly that help. Herman already had a short video sharing his convention … Continue reading S3E16: Event Set-up with Author Herman P. Hunter The post S3E16: Event Set-up with Author Herman P. Hunter first appeared on Grendhill Media.

@AllysaMatesic said: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLxUTsYHsBE&t=80s This is my response: don’t take no for an answer*. And to finish a thought I started in the video – I told about how I didn’t join band in 6th grade, but then I did in 7th grade. This had a huge impact on my life, since I went on to … Continue reading S3E15: Don’t Take No for an Answer The post S3E15: Don’t Take No for an Answer first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Jessica Flory is the author of “Oceans of Sand” and “The God Heist.” Today we discuss clean Fantasy – what it is, the appeal, and the demand for it. You can find her on the web at: https://www.jessicaflory.com/ The Grendhill Chronicles Podcast is supported by “Nightshade Unicorn: Forerunner” by T.S. Pedramon. Find it in eBook … Continue reading S3E14: Clean Fantasy with Author Jessica Flory The post S3E14: Clean Fantasy with Author Jessica Flory first appeared on Grendhill Media.

As mentioned during the episode, you can purchase Nightshade Unicorn: Forerunner here, and elsewhere: Amazon (eBook, paperback, hardcover)https://www.amazon.com/Forerunner-Nightshade-Unicorn-T-S-Pedramon/dp/1963322053/ Google Play (eBook)https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=2jn3EAAAQBAJ Also, you can stay up-to-date by subscribing to the free newsletter at:https://www.thorn.link/Grendhill/newsletter/ Catch us next week for part 2 of the interview with author and librarian Jared Anjwierden. Enjoy the rain. The post S3E11: Rainfall first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Nightshade Unicorn: Forerunner is live! You can pick it up in eBook, paperback, or hardcover on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVW6CBV9/ (Tell your friends.) Other distributors are on the way; you’ll be able to find those links at nightshadeunicorn.com. We’ll see you next week! The post S3E10: “Forerunner” is Here! first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Today I’m talking to public Librarian Jared Anjwierden. He works in the Salt Lake County library system, which is considerably large with 20 branches. While managing the Teen collection, he gleaned some insights into what books people are checking out again and again. Sit back, maybe take some notes, and then join us again in … Continue reading S3E9: Statistical Insights from a Librarian with Jared Anjwierden The post S3E9: Statistical Insights from a Librarian with Jared Anjwierden first appeared on Grendhill Media.

We had Devon Eriksen on the show on November 9, 2023, just prior to the launch of his book, “Theft of Fire.” Now we discuss with his wife Christine, about all the support she provided to make it happen – coordinating beta readers, printers, publicizing on Twitter/X and on podcasts, and much more. The book … Continue reading S3E7: How to Launch a Book with Author Spouse and Indie Publisher Christine Eriksen The post S3E7: How to Launch a Book with Author Spouse and Indie Publisher Christine Eriksen first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Today I talk with Epic Fantasy author Todd Fahnestock about writing with a carefully planned story, “plotting,” vs flying by the seat of one’s pants, “pantsing,” also called discovery writing. While I’m more of a plotter, Todd favors largely pantsing it. You can find his exciting books at https://toddfahnestock.com/ . By the way, he has … Continue reading S3E6: Plotting vs Pantsing in Epic Fantasy with Author Todd Fahnestock The post S3E6: Plotting vs Pantsing in Epic Fantasy with Author Todd Fahnestock first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Solo episode: I discuss what beta reading is, as a concept on its own, and in context with my imminent novel, Nightshade Unicorn: Forerunner. By the way, the Kickstarter campaign ends in just a few days! You can support the effort on Kickstarter. The post S3E5: What is a Beta Read? With Author T.S. Pedramon first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Today’s episode is an conversation with author and Magic Engineer Clark “C.R.” Rowenson. It’s a terribly interesting conversation if I say so myself, because we dig into some factors that an author may consider when building a world and magic system. Clark Rowenson has his own YouTube channel, and you can also find him at … Continue reading S3E4: Exploring Magic Systems with Clark Rowenson, the Magic Engineer The post S3E4: Exploring Magic Systems with Clark Rowenson, the Magic Engineer first appeared on Grendhill Media.

In this conversation with book editor Kara Espy, we talk about…the humanity and future of AI??? Well, sure! It was a great discussion. We get hypothetical and even philosophical. Jump in with us. You can look Kara up for help bringing your book into the work at https://www.midwrite.com/. This is the second episode of a … Continue reading S3E3: The Humanity and Future of AI with Editor Kara Espy The post S3E3: The Humanity and Future of AI with Editor Kara Espy first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Happy New Year! Let’s take a quick (and very disorganized!) look back at 2023, then look forward to see what we’re doing in 2024. Today we mentioned our friend Richard Williams – composer, arranger, conductor, performer. Check him out at https://www.richardmusic.com/ today! Also, support the Kickstarter campaign for Nightshade Unicorn: Forerunner! If you aren’t viewing … Continue reading S3E1: Happy New Year! The post S3E1: Happy New Year! first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Editor Kara Espy talks about the editing process. You can look her up for help bringing your book into the work at https://www.midwrite.com/. This is one of a two-part interview; check back in on January 18th to hear us get philosophical about AI. Also, the Kickstarter campaign for Nightshade Unicorn: Forerunner launches on Monday, January … Continue reading S2E24: The Editing Process with Editor Kara Espy The post S2E24: The Editing Process with Editor Kara Espy first appeared on Grendhill Media.

This episode features a conversation with Thomas K. Carpenter, author of the Hundred Halls universe. He writes multiple series under this umbrella, each with its own characters and challenges. I enjoyed talking with him and we had an engaging conversation that was unfortunately cut off by an internet service interruption at my end. Find his … Continue reading S2E22: Benefits and Challenges of Writing a Large Universe of Books – Author Thomas K. Carpenter The post S2E22: Benefits and Challenges of Writing a Large Universe of Books – Author Thomas K. Carpenter first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Today’s episode continues last week’s interview with Historical Fiction Adventure Author J. Clifton Slater, who has a well-established career of “making ancient Rome readable!” He builds on historical events and writes into the space that history doesn’t cover. This episode picks up right where we left off last time, and we talk about different things … Continue reading GCP S2:E20 – Author Business Methods with J. Clifton Slater The post GCP S2:E20 – Author Business Methods with J. Clifton Slater first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Today’s episode features an interview with Historical Fiction Author J. Clifton Slater, who has a well-established career of “making ancient Rome readable!” He builds on historical events and writes into the space that history doesn’t cover. Our discussion went long and began to cover topics dealing with the work-life balance, so check back on Monday, … Continue reading GCP S2:E20 – Historical Fiction Adventure with Author J. Clifton Slater The post GCP S2:E20 – Historical Fiction Adventure with Author J. Clifton Slater first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Welcome to the Grendhill Chronicles Podcast. I am your host, Don Bishop, and I write as T.S. Pedramon. It’s late for me, I’m tired, and I have to get up early, so you get no visual on today’s episode. In this episode I will read to you the third, and final free installment, of Nightshade … Continue reading GCP S2:E19 – Nightshade Unicorn: Forerunner, Chapter 3 The post GCP S2:E19 – Nightshade Unicorn: Forerunner, Chapter 3 first appeared on Grendhill Media.