Episode Description
Welcome to the very first episode of Beyond the Page, the Page Chewing interview series where we sit down with authors, creators, and storytellers to explore the ideas and passions behind their work.
For our inaugural episode, Steve is joined by fantasy author T.J. Cooper, author of A Shadows Vendetta: A Bond of Silver Book One.
Together they discuss:
- Writing classic epic fantasy in today's publishing landscape
- The inspiration behind A Shadows Vendetta
- Tolkien, Joe Abercrombie, Ray Bradbury, and other literary influences
- The realities of self-publishing and creating a professional book
- Worldbuilding, character creation, and pacing
- Favorite comics, the Absolute Universe, and indie recommendations
- The creative process behind planning an entire fantasy series
The conversation wraps up with a few fun rapid-fire questions about favorite family recipes, zombie survival, first jobs, and more.
Whether you're a fantasy reader, an aspiring author, or simply enjoy hearing creators talk about their craft, this is a great place to begin the Beyond the Page journey.
Guest: T.J. Cooper