Keywords

fantasy, authors, writing process, character relationships, indie author, marketing, book recommendations, urban fantasy, brotherhood, storytelling

Summary

In this engaging conversation, Stacey Wright interviews Irene, a passionate fantasy author, about her journey into writing, the influences of classic authors, and the unique character dynamics in her work. They discuss the importance of brotherhood over romance in storytelling, the challenges of marketing as an indie author, and the intricacies of the writing process. Irene shares insights into her daily writing routine, the significance of outlining, and the excitement surrounding her upcoming book. The conversation wraps up with a fun literary 'this or that' segment and a heartfelt promotion of Irene's work.

Takeaways

Irene's favorite fantasy authors include Catherine Kurtz and C.S. Friedman.
George Orwell's '1984' sparked Irene's love for reading.
The relationship between Alex and Elias is inspired by close familial bonds.
Irene prefers exploring male friendships over traditional romance in her writing.
The break in Alex and Elias's relationship is critical to the story's development.
Irene has always wanted to be an author and has written blogs and fan fiction.
She initially wrote without an outline but found it necessary to outline later.
Marketing is a crucial aspect that indie authors should start early.
Irene dedicates significant time to writing, treating it like a full-time job.
She aims for happy endings in her stories, providing an escape for readers.

Chapters

00:00 The Journey into Fantasy Literature
02:53 Character Relationships and Inspirations
05:31 The Creative Process of Writing
08:19 Marketing and Publishing Insights
11:12 Writing Routine and Time Management
14:11 Editing and Content Decisions
20:32 Crafting the Next Fantasy Adventure
23:24 Literary Preferences and Writing Habits
27:46 Character-Driven Narratives and Reader Expectations
31:17 Navigating Writer's Block and Originality in Writing
32:14 Promoting the New Book and Author's Journey

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