Writing Excuses

19.26: Bringing Falconry into Writing

Jun 30, 2024

Falconer Krista Hong Edwards discusses falcons, literature, and the connection between falconry and writing. Topics include bird acquisition, incorporating husbandry in fiction, and falcon enrichment. Recommended reading: 'The Goshawk,' 'H is for Hawk,' and 'Untethered Sky.'

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Falconry can inspire literature and writing creativity, offering unique perspectives and opportunities for storytelling.

Engaging with local falconry clubs can provide hands-on experiences with falcons, enriching knowledge and research for writing.

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Exploring the Connection Between Characters and Animals in Writing

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Intro

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Exploring the Connection Between Falconry and Writing

2min

Exploring the process of becoming a falconer and the influence of books in falconry journeys

6min

Bird Acquisition in Falconry and Product Recommendations

9min

Incorporating Husbandry in Fiction Writing for Realistic Animal Characters

12min

Exploring Falcon Enrichment Activities and Homework Assignment for Writing about Animal Characters

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Today we are joined by the incredible falconer Krista Hong Edwards. Krista was kind enough to take our hosts out with her falcons, and we had the most amazing time! Krista sat down with us to talk about falcons, literature, and much more. Check out our liner notes (below) for all of the texts we reference!

Thing of the Week: Cher Ami and Major Whittlesey: A Novel Book by Kathleen Rooney

Homework: Look up your local falconry club and see if you can attend their next event!

Liner Notes:

See more of Krista, her falcons, and her mission on Instagram at @kristafeather and @feathersforthought

My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George

“The Goshawk” by T.H. White

“H is for Hawk” by Helen McDonald

“Untethered Sky” by Fonda Lee

To find Krista’s Articles: Hawkchawk Magazine & Pursuit Falconry

Close Reading Series: Texts & Timeline

Next up is Character! Starting July 7, we’ll be diving into three short stories by C.L. Clark. These are all available for free through Uncanny Magazine.

Character: “You Perfect, Broken Thing,” “The Cook,” and “Your Eyes, My Beacon: Being an Account of Several Misadventures and How I Found My Way Home” by CL Clark (starting July 7)

And a sneak peak on the rest of the year…

Tension: Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark (starting September 1)

Structure: The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin (starting October 13)

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Credits: Your hosts for this episode were Krista Edwards, Mary Robinette Kowal, DongWon Song, and Erin Roberts. Our guest was Arkady Martine. It was produced by Emma Reynolds, recorded by Marshall Carr, Jr., and mastered by Alex Jackson.

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