So I'm Writing a Novel...
The show where you join me, Oliver Brackenbury, on the journey of writing my next novel, from first ideas all the way to publication & promotion. In this unique, one-man-reality show I'll share you with you my ever evolving thoughts and feelings on how I write, being a writer, and everything that entails at each stage of the process. I'll also answer listener questions and, sometimes, interview people who write fiction.
If you're the kind of person who likes to learn how things are made, and get to know the people making them, then this is the show for you.
Latest episodes
Oct 26, 2024 • 1h 1min
NESS Book Club #2 – The Fortress Unvanquishable, Save for Sacnoth
We discussed 'The Fortress Unvanquishable, Save for Sacnoth' by Lord Dunsany, a proto-Sword & Sorcery tale.
You can read it for free here: https://sacred-texts.com/neu/dun/swos/swos10.htm
Free Audiobook: https://ia802904.us.archive.org/17/items/sword_of_welleran_1409_librivox/swordofwelleran_10_dunsany_128kb.mp3
Panelists:
Jay Wolf - https://linktr.ee/mdanielmcdowell
Luana Saitta - https://bsky.app/profile/minillajovov...
Steve Westenra - https://stevewestenra.com
Brent Lambert - https://www.brentclambert.com
June Orchid Parker - https://breadsonja.wordpress.com
A.P. Thayer - https://www.apthayer.com
Oct 5, 2024 • 1h 11min
Ep 75 – Double-Edged Short Story Panel Discussion
Join us for a discussion of short stories by Bryn Hammond and Dariel R.A Quiogue!
These stories are connected to the novella in our Double-Edged Sword & Sorcery book, crowdfunding now! Follow the link for crowdfund exclusive perks and add-ons: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/brackenbooks/double-edge-sword-sorcery
Sep 28, 2024 • 1h 2min
Ep 74 – Double-Edged Interview with Dariel R.A. Quiogue
Please enjoy this audio from a recent livestream interview with author Bryn Hammond, done as part of the Double-Edged Sword & Sorcery crowdfund that is running until noon EST, Oct 19th!
Our Double-Edged Sword & Sorcery book is inspired by the old ACE Doubles. Two novellas back-to-back: WASTE FLOWERS is by Bryn Hammond, cover art by Goran Gligović. Flip the book over for WALLS OF SHIRA YULUN by Dariel Quiogue, cover art by Artyom Trakhanov.
Follow the link for more details and exclusive perks: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/brackenbooks/double-edge-sword-sorcery?ref=SIWAN
Sep 28, 2024 • 1h 7min
Ep 73 – Double-Edged Interview with Bryn Hammond
(AUDIO FROM THE FOLLOWING LIVESTREAM)
Our Double-Edged Sword & Sorcery book is inspired by the old ACE Doubles. Two novellas back-to-back: WASTE FLOWERS is by Bryn Hammond, cover art by Goran Gligović. Flip the book over for WALLS OF SHIRA YULUN by Dariel Quiogue, cover art by Artyom Trakhanov.
Follow the link for more details and exclusive perks: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/brackenbooks/double-edge-sword-sorcery?ref=SIWAN
Sep 28, 2024 • 1h 6min
NESS Book Club #1 - The Tower of the Elephant
CHECK OUT DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD & SORCERY BEFORE OCT 19TH: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/brackenbooks/double-edge-sword-sorcery?ref=SIWAN
Join Timeaus Bloom, Valerie Valdes, Jeremy Pak Nelson and Kirk Johnson for a discussion of Robert E. Howard's 'The Tower of the Elephant' for Cimmerian September! As Short Story Chats cover contemporary S&S, so the Book Club will cover classic S&S with an extra helping of participation from the chat.
You can read Tower for free here: https://gutenberg.net.au/ebooks06/060... and join in with the discussion by posting comments and questions - see you there!
Aug 5, 2024 • 1h 1min
Ep 72 – Oliver & Jay Discuss Editing
Oliver Brackenbury and the editor of Beating Hearts & Battle-Axes, Jay Wolf, discuss the art of editing short fiction. This was originally a livestream as part of the crowdfund for Beating Hearts!
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Jul 8, 2024 • 1h 11min
Ep 71 – Interview with Matt Holder
Oliver sits down with Matt Holder, author of the first book in the Keen Blades line - "HURLED HEADLONG FLAMING or, the Bishop's Tale".
PATREON: www.patreon.com/soimwritinganovel
BUY OLIVER'S BOOKS: https://www.oliverbrackenbury.com/store
SO I'M WRITING A NOVEL... TWITTER: https://twitter.com/so_writing
OLIVER'S TWITTER: https://twitter.com/obrackenbury
Oliver's Link Tree (For everything else): https://linktr.ee/obrackenbury
Jun 26, 2024 • 1h 21min
Ep 70 – Crossover Episode: Two Books, Two Bros
Please enjoy this dual interview by a pair of pals, each with new books to share!
Oliver's Book: THE BEATING HEARTS & BATTLE-AXES CROWDFUND IS LIVE NOW!
Matt's Book: TO WALK ON WORLDS - Oliver designed the cover!
Mar 26, 2024 • 1h 1min
Ep 69 – The Return of Jirel! An interview with Molly Tanzer
As part of the successful New Edge Sword & Sorcery 2024 crowdfund, Oliver sat down with Molly Tanzer in a livestream interview focused on C.L. Moore's most famous creation, Jirel of Joiry!
Mar 11, 2024 • 1h 13min
Short Story Chat #7 – "Cock and Bull" by Kirk A. Johnson
Recorded Feb 27, 2024 New Edge Sword and Sorcery Editor Oliver Brackenbury is joined by NESS Copy Editor Valerie Valdes, Editor Jay Wolf, and special guests to discuss "Cock and Bull" by Kirk A. Johnson.
This was part of the ongoing crowdfund for issues #3&4 of NESS, which ends at 8am EST, on March 16th: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/brackenbooks/new-edge-sword-sorcery-2024?ref=SIWANkirk
