WorldCraft Club 68 - Boronian Out of Water - Interview with Ross Buzzell
Oct 9, 2023
Ross Bezell, an accomplished author known for his speculative fiction series, delves into his latest book, Birthright. He explores the compelling 'Fish Out of Water' trope, shedding light on how an alien prince navigates Earth's cultural landscape. Ross discusses extensive worldbuilding, revealing the rich lore of his fictional universe, Boron, shaped over decades. Listeners will enjoy anecdotes about bizarre encounters, unique social customs, and the intertwining of Baronian history with human myths, all revealing deeper cultural nuances.
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Reverse Fish-Out-Of-Water Reveals Culture
- A Fish Out Of Water can reveal a home culture by contrast rather than direct exposition.
- Ross Bezell uses an alien on Earth to teach readers about Boron through dramatic irony and character growth.
Two Decades Of Worldbuilding
- Ross built Boron since age 14 and tied its lore into human history as a seed-of-humanity concept.
- He made Baronians humanoid with one key ability and used a plague to send survivors to Earth.
Dragons, Teleporters, No Cars
- The protagonist grew up riding dragons and using teleporters, so cars on Earth are alien to him.
- Ross likened Boron's tech and culture to scenes like Krypton: ships and winged creatures replace cars.