She Wore Black
E102: Travis Baldree and BOOKSHOPS AND BONEDUST
Nov 4, 2023
Travis Baldree, author of cozy fantasy novels, discusses his new book 'Bookshops and Bonedust' in which a young Viv recovers from a battle wound in a seaside town with skeletons, goblins, and a bookstore. They explore topics like writing, character development, and the significance of experiences and failures. The challenges of abandoning or continuing writing projects are also discussed along with the importance of including best ideas in current works. The origins and background of the character Zelia Great Stryder are explored, and advice for writers is shared.
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- Bookshops and Bone Dust explores the importance of early life experiences and the power of books in connecting people.
- Author Travis Baldry emphasizes the need to recognize when a story is not working and salvaging ideas and characters for future use.
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Bookshops and Bone Dust: A Prequel to Legends and Lattes
Bookshops and Bone Dust is a prequel to the popular cozy hit Legends and Lattes. The book follows the young protagonist Viv, who is still deeply involved in the adventuring lifestyle. After being wounded during a mission, she is left to recover in a beachside town and befriends the owner of a failing local bookshop. The story explores the importance of early life experiences and how they shape our paths later on. It also highlights the power of books and storytelling in connecting people. Alongside the charming characters and delightful romance, the book incorporates elements of mystery and features a range of unique and vividly portrayed characters.
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