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The Fantasy Inn Podcast

The Fantasy Inn

A podcast about fantasy, science fiction, and the broader speculative fiction industry. Episodes air twice a month and include discussions about trending topics in the industry; interviews with authors, editors, podcasters, and more; and the occasional raving about the books we love. Past episodes and other articles can be found at thefantasyinn.com.

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84: Tasha Suri Interview

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2021/06/08

Travis interviews author Tasha Suri about The Jasmine Throne, the first book in her now Burning Kingdoms trilogy from Orbit Books. This epic fantasy features a vengeful princess seeking to depose her brother from his throne and a priestess searching for her family. Together, they will change the fate of an empire. Tasha and Travis discuss what makes a compelling romance, drawing widely on history and mythology, and taking the leap into writing an epic fantasy trilogy. Meet Our Sponsors: Shadowed

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83: Fifty Shades of Grey Morality

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2021/05/25

We like to discuss morally grey characters all the time, but all have a slightly different definition for what "morally grey" even means. So what exactly does it mean? And what are some examples of grey morality done well? Want us to read your message on the podcast? Find out more here. Things Mentioned: Sistersong by Lucy Holland The Traitor Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson My Unce Napoleon by Iraj Pezeshkzad Iron Widow by Xiran Jay Zhao She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan The Mask of

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82: Suyi Davies Okungbowa Interview

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2021/05/11

Travis interviews author Suyi Davies Okungbowa about Son of the Storm, the first book in his new Nameless Republic trilogy from Orbit Books. This epic fantasy is a sweeping tale of violent conquest and forgotten magic set in a world inspired by the pre-colonial empires of West Africa. Suyi and Travis discuss how writers can apply strategic project culture to their work, how distinct story engines power our favorite stories, and researching 15th century African empires. This episode was sponsored by

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81: Victoria Aveyard Interview

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2021/04/27

Travis interviews author Victoria Aveyard about Realm Breaker, the first book in her new series from HarperTeen. This epic fantasy begins where hope is lost and asks: When the heroes have fallen, who will take up the sword? Victoria and Travis discuss how she builds new worlds, ways to apply screenwriting techniques to writing novels, and the pressure of following up the massively successful Red Queen series with something new. Want us to read your message on the podcast? Find out more here. About

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80: Gabriela Houston Interview

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2021/04/13

Travis interviews author Gabriela Houston about her debut novel, The Second Bell. This standalone fantasy novel from Angry Robot follows a young striga fighting to harness the power of her second heart, while her mother sacrifices everything to stop her. Gabriela and Travis discuss Slavic folklore, the portrayal of women in fantasy, and how to make time for writing when time for yourself is hard to come by. Want us to read your message on the podcast? Find out more here. About Gabriela

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Announcement: Release Schedule

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2021/04/06

I (Travis) am going to be a dad in September and have been thinking on how to restructure the podcast given my soon-to-be nonexistent free time. With that in mind, the podcast will be moving back to our original bi-weekly schedule, with new episodes releasing every other Tuesday. We're also restructuring our Patreon tiers and goals. The podcast has been a great distraction from the pandemic and my enthusiasm for it has led to us already achieving several of our audio quality goals, so we are

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00:36:36

79: All About Book Promotion

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2021/03/30

We love talking about books, and it makes our week to hear someone picked up a book based on us promoting it. So how do we promote books? Which methods and mediums are the most effective? The Inn attempts to lay out their thoughts on promoting books. Interested in sponsoring a podcast episode or purchasing an ad? Find out more here. What We're Reading: Sara: The Unbroken by C.L. Clark The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune Tam: Rhythm of War by Brandon

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78: (Patreon Bonus #2) Memorable Conventions

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2021/03/25

It's time for our second bonus episode! This time, we asked authors to share some of their favorite stories from conventions they've attended. There's everything from meeting your heroes to accidentally taking part in a very different sort of con. Thank you so much to all of our Patrons, who make running this podcast possible. In addition to this bonus episode, we'll now be hosting quarterly book giveaways on social media, so keep an eye on our Twitter for some free books! Interested in sponsoring a

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77: Elizabeth Knox Interview

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2021/03/23

Travis interviews author Elizabeth Knox about their latest fantasy novel, The Absolute Book. This bewitching epic fantasy from Penguin Michael Joseph is about a revenge killing, a mysterious scroll box that has survived centuries of fires, and the book that changed everything. Elizabeth and Travis discuss the unlikely origin story for the Absolute Book, her contribution to the mythology of Purgatory, and the future of The Vintner's Luck series. Interested in sponsoring a podcast episode or

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76: C. L. Clark Interview

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2021/03/16

Travis interviews author C. L. Clark about their debut fantasy novel, The Unbroken. In this epic fantasy from Orbit Books, two women clash in a world full of rebellion, espionage, and military might on the far outreaches of a crumbling desert empire. Cherae and Travis discuss post-colonial war narratives, editing audio short stories for PodCastle, and of course, the secret behind Touraine's killer biceps. Interested in sponsoring a podcast episode or purchasing an ad? Find out more here. About C. L

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75: E. J. Beaton Interview

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2021/03/09

Travis interviews author E. J. Beaton about her debut fantasy novel, The Councillor. This Machiavellian fantasy from DAW Books follows a scholar’s quest to choose the next ruler of her nation amidst lies, conspiracy, and assassination. E. J. and Travis discuss building character through fight scenes, the difficulty in removing the patriarchal elements of society, and that amazing yet underrepresented fantasy creature: the chimera. Interested in sponsoring a podcast episode or purchasing an ad? Find

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74: Podcast Critics Roundtable w/ Elena Fernández...

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2021/03/02

This week we're joined by podcasters Elena Fernández Collins and Wil Williams. Between the two of them, they wear the hats of podcast critic, host, line editor, voice actor, sound designer, and more. They've helped shape the state of modern podcasting and are continuing to shape its future. They share their thoughts on the current state of fiction podcasting, the direction in which its heading, and the important conversations we all should be having about this developing medium. Interested in

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73: Sarah Gailey Interview

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2021/02/23

Travis interviews author Sarah Gailey about their latest book, The Echo Wife. This standalone thriller from Tor Books features a brilliant scientist who catches her husband having an affair with her clone after stealing her research. Sarah and Travis discuss the wonders of vine ripened tomatoes, pushing back against narrative ableism, and how our identities are defined by the people around us. This episode was sponsored by SYGNYL. The varied texts of SYGNYL have at times been lost, found,

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72: T. Frohock Interview

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2021/02/16

Travis interviews author T. Frohock about her latest book from Harper Voyager, A Song With Teeth. It's the third novel in the Los Nefilim series, which follows the half-angel Nefilim through the political strife of the Spanish Civil War and World War 2. Teresa and Travis discuss the women spies of World War 2, the Nazi attempt to create super soldiers with methamphetamine, and the struggle to research historical fascism in a world that uncomfortably mirrors the past. About T. Frohock: T. Frohock has

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71: The Order of the Pure Moon Reflected in Water:...

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2021/02/10

Dan and Luke from the Don't Call it a Book Club podcast join Travis to discuss Zen Cho's novella, The Order of the Pure Moon Reflected in Water. We'd love to say we had a deeply intellectual conversation, but then again, that's why we don't call it a book club. Interested in sponsoring a podcast episode or purchasing an ad? Find out more here. Find Don't Call it a Book Club Online: Website Twitter Reddit Facebook Find Us Online: Blog Discord Twitter Instagram Support Us: Become a Patron Buy Us

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70: Let's Talk About Legend (A Fictional Conversation...

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2021/02/02

This week the hosts of A Fictional Conversation join Travis to discuss the 1985 film Legend. This episode covers full spoilers! We also discuss the original Dune film over on A Fictional Conversation. Check out that episode here! Interested in sponsoring a podcast episode or purchasing an ad? Find out more here. Find Bobby Online: Twitter Find Daniel Greene Online: YouTube Channel Twitter Discord Server Find Us Online: Blog Discord Twitter Instagram Support Us: Become a Patron Buy Us a

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69: Editor Roundtable w/ Diana Pho and Nivia Evans

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2021/01/26

Editors play a crucial role in creating the books we love. They acquire books for publishers and help authors polish their manuscripts into the wonderful stories we pick off the shelves. And that's far from all they do. Joining us this week are Diana Pho (Story Producer at SerialBox) and Nivia Evans (editor at Orbit Books). They explain the ins and outs of editing, offer advice to writers, and predict where the future of the speculative industry is heading. Find Diana Pho

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68: Mike Chen Interview

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2021/01/19

Travis interviews science fiction author Mike Chen about his latest book from MIRA books, We Could Be Heroes. It's a standalone story where a superhero and supervillain accidentally meet in the same support group and decide to become friends, and it's every bit as lovely as that sounds. Mike and Travis discuss how to make the most of the Save the Cat plotting method, tricks to writing compelling and natural dialogue, and the thrill of writing an official Star Wars story. Listen to the audio trailer

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67: M.A. Carrick Interview

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2021/01/12

Travis interviews authors Marie Brennan and Alyc Helms about their latest book from Orbit Books, The Mask of Mirrors. Marie and Alyc are writing the Rook & Rose trilogy under the joint name M.A. Carrick, and their masterful worldbuilding shines through in this story of con artists, nobles, and vigilantes. The discussion takes a deep dive into worldbuilding, touches on tabletop games that spiral out of control, and just might feature some truly terrible accents. Things Mentioned: A Beginner's

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66: Our Most Anticipated Books of 2021

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2021/01/05

After at least a decade, 2020 is over! With a little luck, 2021 will be a better and brighter year for all of us. If nothing else, there are certainly a lot of great books to look forward to! The Inn attempts to narrow down the dozens of books they're excited about for 2021, as well as set some reading goals for the upcoming year. What We're Reading: Sara: Squire Archie's Rectory Christmas by Harper Fox Jenia: Strange Beasts of China by Yan Ge Kop: Vaseline Buddha by Jung Young Moon, translated by

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