Episode 61 - Subverting Expectations (Guest: Jamie Wahls)

Guest Jamie Wahls, Nebula nominated author, discusses subverting expectations in storytelling, emphasizing the importance of engaging twists and intriguing character developments. The conversation explores balancing genre conventions with creative freedom, the value of endings in books, and the challenges of integrating sci-fi and fantasy elements. Examples of subverted storytelling tropes, unexpected character deaths, and blending genres are highlighted throughout.