Fear can either be a handicap or a springboard--you choose which it will be for you! Join the Giant and the Gnome with guest adventurer J.M. Butler as we discuss how she turned her fears into stepping-stones to epic experiences...
Afrofuturism is a cultural genre or style, a re-imagining of African tradition that projects techno-futuristic possibilities. Join The Giant and The Gnome with guest adventurer Colby Rice as we discuss the thrilling past, present, and future of Afro-centric, non-Western fiction...
They say, "Write what you know." Even if you don't know a great deal about life in medieval and fantasy worlds, you can still use real life experience to craft amazing stories. Join The Giant and The Gnome with guest adventurer Susan Faw as we discuss translating modern life into fascinating fiction!
Villains are made, not born. Every child is born innocent, but their environment, society, and the people in their lives affect them for good or evil. Join The Giant and The Gnome with guest adventurer Tom Fallwell as we discuss the factors that shape a villain...
For many, freedom is an "unalienable right"! But what about those in the world for whom freedom is only a dream? Not only in modern times, but in historical as well. Join The Giant and The Gnome with guest adventurer CJ Perry as we discuss the instinctive desire for freedom that makes us all human.
The vast majority of fantasy novels take place in a sort of British, French, Germanic, or Norse setting. But life has existed OUTSIDE Europe for thousands of years--time to tap into that to write breathtaking new and original stories!
Criminals running a crew, detectives leading a police raid, kings defending their nation. What do they all have in common? The ability to lead!
Join The Giant and The Gnome with guest adventurer Josh Rutherford as we discuss the MANY ways leadership subtly becomes one of the most common themes in fantasy...
So many medieval-era fantasy worlds revolve around male, Caucasian, Christian-esque, and heterosexual characters. Join The Giant and The Gnome with guest adventurer Nicholas Eames as we discuss why adding sexual, racial, gender, and religious diversity into fantasy can significantly enrich the stories...
Disabilities come in all shapes and sizes: PTSD, paralyzing grief or heartbreak, physical limitations, psychological disorders, depression, OCD--the list goes on. But it's possible to learn to not only live with these disabilities but actually use them to help propel you forward! Join The Giant and The Gnome with guest adventurer Alycia Christine Sears as we discuss turning disabilities into abilities...
Religion: it's so important to more than 5 BILLION people around the world. The religions introduced in fantasy can enrich the lives of those who read it, but in a way that is subtler and easier to receive than a sermon or lecture. Join The Giant and The Gnome with guest adventurer Brandon Barr as we discuss the God/s Factor of fantasy...
