Page Break Podcast Episode 39 : Brian Staveley
The thirty-ninth episode of my new podcast Page Break is now out! In this episode, my guest is epic fantasy author Brian Staveley.
Brian is known for his award-winning Chronicles of the Unhewn Throne, the first book of which was The Emperor’s Blades, which came out in 2014.
Brian and I talk about the solitary life of a writer, coming up with book titles, living in the countryside, and the challenges presented by different books in a series. We get into Brian’s past life as a poet and teacher, and his love of writing characters who are constantly bettering themselves. We also discuss our doppelganger careers, from sharing an agency to winning or being nominated for all the same awards.
Page Break with Brian McClellan is a collection of casual conversations between me and fellow creative professionals—like two friends sitting down over lunch to discuss career, craft, family, and hobbies.
Authorhood is a quiet sort of minor fame where the person behind the words is often obscured by the works they’ve created. I aim to use this podcast to find out more about my friends and colleagues.
Look forward to weekly conversations with creators like TV writer/producer Joseph Mallozzi, epic fantasy author Robin Hobb, science fiction author Pierce Brown, Twitch streamer Mark Hulmes, and many more!