This Fantasy World is Based on ACTING?! 🎭 (with Shannon J. Spann) 📚 [EP#39]
Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish PodcastShow Notes
We have the AMAZING debut author Shannon J Spann on the pod today! We chat about her process writing the incredibly unique fantasy standalone A Stage Set for Villains, her love for theatre, and more.
Shannon's socials: https://www.instagram.com/shannonjspann
Books Discussed: A Stage Set for Villains - Shannon J Spann One Dark Window - Rachel Gillig Daughters of the Sun and Moon - Lisa See Two Can Play - Ali Hazelwood
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(00:00) intro & current reads (03:18) why we love theatre (05:28) life as a debut author (06:34) from publishing to being an author (09:50) about a stage set for villains (10:28) the inspiration that started it all (12:44) the writing process (16:53) how to start a fantasy book (18:56) all about BANTER and chemistry (22:29) evolution of the protagonist (24:36) creating a unique magic system (27:13) the power of mirrors (29:03) will we see more in this world? (32:45) what's next? (34:41) adapting to film! (35:40) our dream casts (41:03) listener questions (41:11) was the book always split into acts? (42:32) what inspired Riven as a character? (47:05) did you write with a mood board? (49:00) what role did your faith play into writing? (55:30) this or that
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