The Grendhill Chronicles Podcast

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qlZFaBhV_M I'm presenting this today at Metrotham Con in Dalton, GA. Come see and ask me questions at 5pm!—Join epic fantasy author T.S. Pedramon for a behind-the-scenes look at how to create everything yourself—writing and editing epic fantasy, building your world and maps, commissioning cover art, producing a podcast, and even recording your own audiobook. This … Continue reading S4E13:  Build-it-Yourself Fantasy with Author T.S. Pedramon The post S4E13: Build-it-Yourself Fantasy with Author T.S. Pedramon first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Recorded on April 15th, the conversation delves into the concept of Nobledark Fantasy, a sub-genre characterized by morally gray characters navigating a dark world while striving to do the right thing, comparing it to other subgenres like Noblebright and Grimdark.

Today I bring you an interview with Speculative Fiction author Alyssa Hazel. We talk about our insecurities as authors! You can connect with Alyssa here: Remember, the eBook for Nightshade Unicorn Forerunner is FREE until, well, today's the last day. Go grab it on Amazon, or anywhere else! ============================================== ➤Weekly Book Giveaway: ➤Stay Connected: ============================ … Continue reading S4E9: Author Insecurities with Author Alyssa Hazel The post S4E9: Author Insecurities with Author Alyssa Hazel first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Today I bring you an interview with Science Fiction author Pat Hauldren, in which we explore how to write hard Sci-Fi, and the different factors involved. You can connect with Pat here:https://www.amazon.com/stores/Pat%20Hauldren/author/B06Y4H8RJ1https://x.com/SyFyExaminer Also, hey! It's my birthday this week! To celebrate, discounts all around! Check it out on Amazon or on my direct sales page … Continue reading S4E8: Writing Beyond Reality Realistically with Author Pat Hauldren The post S4E8: Writing Beyond Reality Realistically with Author Pat Hauldren first appeared on Grendhill Media.

It's another solo episode today, with the weekly book giveaway, announcements, and a little bit of 3D prints show-and-tell. After recording an interview for a future episode relevant to tabletop games, the new giveaway contest Question of the Week is also in that realm! Here are some of the answers from last week's question, “What's … Continue reading S4E7 – 3D Prints and Miscellaneous The post S4E7 – 3D Prints and Miscellaneous first appeared on Grendhill Media.

It's a solo episode today, with the weekly book giveaway, announcements, and a quick message: be careful out there in Internet-land! I worked as a Cyberspace Operations Officer in the US Marine Corps. Cyber defense, while distinct from Cybersecurity in the US military, falls among what the civilian sector considers as Cybersecurity. In short, I … Continue reading S4E6 – Don't Get Phished, with Don Bishop The post S4E6 – Don't Get Phished, with Don Bishop first appeared on Grendhill Media.

I had more questions for Blake and Raven Penn, so they're back this week! Let's dive in as they answer the questions: ➤Connect with Blake and Raven Penn: ➤Weekly Book Giveaway: ➤Kickstarter Update: The final promised song for Don's Nightshade Unicorn Kickstarter is delayed until mid-March due to travel and unforeseen events. ➤Stay Connected: ============================ … Continue reading S4E5: Lightning Round With Authors Blake and Raven Penn The post S4E5: Lightning Round With Authors Blake and Raven Penn first appeared on Grendhill Media.

In this high-energy episode of the Grendhill Chronicles, I sit down with Blake and Raven Penn, co-authors of The Skystone Chronicles. They delve into their Epic Fantasy series, the collaborative writing process, and how screenwriting and illustration play integral roles in their storytelling. ➤Episode Highlights: ➤Fun Behind-the-Scenes Tidbits: ➤Connect with Blake and Raven Penn: ➤Next … Continue reading S4E4: Dragons and Art With Authors Blake and Raven Penn The post S4E4: Dragons and Art With Authors Blake and Raven Penn first appeared on Grendhill Media.

This week on the Grendhill Chronicles Podcast, I'm giving away a free book—again! I'm thrilled to bring you Season 4, Episode 3 of the Grendhill Chronicles Podcast! This week, I'm joined by Cameron Sutter, author and creator of the writing tool Plottr, to discuss how he bridges the gap between storytelling and technology. Plottr is … Continue reading S4E3: Plottr with Author and Inventor Cameron Sutter The post S4E3: Plottr with Author and Inventor Cameron Sutter first appeared on Grendhill Media.

I'm back today with a brand-new Grendhill Chronicles Podcast episode—this time featuring author and ancient-language professor Justin Germain, who writes as Demitrios Lopez. Justin and I chat about his ‘Σ'/“Sigma” series (search for book 1, Thumos Rising), which blends epic fantasy, sci-fi, and a hearty nod to He-Man (though it's totally not He-Man!). We also … Continue reading S4E2: Ancient Greek and Latin Influence in Fantasy with Author Demetrios Lopez The post S4E2: Ancient Greek and Latin Influence in Fantasy with Author Demetrios Lopez first appeared on Grendhill Media.

After celebrating the dawn of 2025, it's time for a brand-new Grendhill Chronicles Podcast episode, kicking off season 4 of the podcast. I'm kicking off the year with a giveaway! Listen in to learn how to win a signed copy of book 1 (and possibly book 2) in the Nightshade Unicorn series. Also, let's talk … Continue reading S4E1: New Year Goals in Development The post S4E1: New Year Goals in Development first appeared on Grendhill Media.

After a mere 5-month delay between recording and publishing, today we escape the cold and go back to June, and go LARPing with Muninn Myst! LARP, or Live Action Role Play, is where people get together in costume to act out scenarios. Amtgard is an organization that coordinates medieval and fantasy LARPing around the world, … Continue reading S3E37: LARPing with Muninn Myst of Amtgard The post S3E37: LARPing with Muninn Myst of Amtgard first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Today's episode is a recorded beta reader debrief with Julianne Roan. I had several such conversations before publishing Forerunner, but you get to watch this one. Beta reading is where an author lets several readers read a book ahead of its publication, so feedback can be gaged and wrinkles can be ironed out. You'll get … Continue reading S3E36: Beta Reader Debriefing with Julianne Roan The post S3E36: Beta Reader Debriefing with Julianne Roan first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Today's episode brings you an interview with Epic Fantasy author S.H. Blodgett! Blodgett is the author of the Ruined Destiny and Legacy of the Dragon series, Epic Fantasy with an added flavor of Eastern culture influenced by anime such as Naruto. She also hosts her own community–which you can jump on into–on Patreon and in … Continue reading S3E35: Anime Influence on Fantasy and Hosting a Reader Community with Author S.H. Blodgett The post S3E35: Anime Influence on Fantasy and Hosting a Reader Community with Author S.H. Blodgett first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Today's episode brings you an interview with Science Fiction author Lee Schneider! His Utopia Engine trilogy certainly sounds interesting, but check out his website at futurex.studio and you'll see he does a lot more than that, including multiple podcasts of his own. Today, Lee shares his journey as a writer, starting with short stories and … Continue reading S3E34: AI Overlords and Climate Change with Author Lee Schneider The post S3E34: AI Overlords and Climate Change with Author Lee Schneider first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Today's episode brings you an interview with Fantasy author Karyne Norton! Karyne's Epic Fantasy series, The Half-Light Chronicles, started off with Blood of the Stars in March of this year and will continue with Salt in the Seas next spring. She is currently–but not for much longer!–running a Kickstarter campaign for that book. Judging by … Continue reading S3E33: “Salt in the Seas” on Kickstarter with Author Karyne Norton The post S3E33: “Salt in the Seas” on Kickstarter with Author Karyne Norton first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Updates: I need beta readers and ARC readers. Read Guardian for free by clicking one of these two links:–>Beta reader call! – https://www.nightshadeunicorn.com/guardian-beta-read/–>ARC reader call! – https://www.nightshadeunicorn.com/arc-nu2-guardian/ Also: dictation is a great tool that helps me write faster! ============================ Check out Guardian on the eBook pre-order page on Amazon at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFFZFZDZ and bask in its … Continue reading S3E30: Dictating My Book! The post S3E30: Dictating My Book! first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Now presenting the author of the Fantasy novel Guardian – wait, is that correct? Hey, author Kate Korsak has an upcoming book with the same title! She makes fantasy maps, too, which is way rad. We discuss our upcoming novels, digging into her other books as well. You will love this interview. Make sure you … Continue reading S3E30: Fantasy Cartographer and Author Kate Korsak The post S3E30: Fantasy Cartographer and Author Kate Korsak first appeared on Grendhill Media.

I know, I know, this still isn't the LARPing episode I promised. That will happen, but it will require a bit more editing than most interviews and I'm swamped. But seriously, watch/listen to this episode and you'll love it. I had a lot of fun with this interview. William Galaini is a very interesting character … Continue reading S3E30: Sci-Fi Author and Tabletop Game Writer William Galaini The post S3E30: Sci-Fi Author and Tabletop Game Writer William Galaini first appeared on Grendhill Media.

If you haven't been listening to the podcast from the beginning, this episode might be a good starting point to get to know me. In correspondence with kid lit author and poet Stephanie Jackson to arrange an interview with her at a later date, she had some questions about my journey. So we decided to … Continue reading S3E29: Author Stephanie Jackson Interviews Me! The post S3E29: Author Stephanie Jackson Interviews Me! first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Kick back and enjoy this nature walk with me. I'm on the road, so this episode is a simple one. ============================ The Grendhill Chronicles Podcast is brought to you by my YA Epic Fantasy novel, “Nightshade Unicorn: Forerunner,” written under the pen name T.S. Pedramon. You can purchase it on Amazon or elsewhere, or directly … Continue reading S3E28: Nature Walk The post S3E28: Nature Walk first appeared on Grendhill Media.

How does cultural experience inform how we write? -Publishing this one on July 4th, so: Happy Independence Day!- Today's episode is a conversation with Sci-Fi author Anthony Doyle about how culture affects what winds up in the fiction we write. There was a lot to explore here, especially because Anthony is an Irishman who has … Continue reading S3E27: How Cultural Experience Informs Writing with Author Anthony Doyle The post S3E27: How Cultural Experience Informs Writing with Author Anthony Doyle first appeared on Grendhill Media.

How do you make a buck as an indie author? Today I discuss marketing methods and make hard observations (with actual numbers) about my recent experience employing some of them. I sell on Amazon via their Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP) portal, I get it into stores via Draft2Digital, and I also list my books through … Continue reading S3E25: How to Make a Buck as an Indie Author – Solo Episode The post S3E25: How to Make a Buck as an Indie Author – Solo Episode first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Michael Buchsbaum is the author of the Sci-Fi novel “Break the Moon,” but he's also in the process of writing Fantasy. Today we discuss how to present your world building without info dumping, how to push each character's individual arc forward, all along with pushing the overall story's plot forward. Do you think our insights … Continue reading S3E25: Balancing World Building Against Character & Plot with Author Michael Buchsbaum The post S3E25: Balancing World Building Against Character & Plot with Author Michael Buchsbaum first appeared on Grendhill Media.

In 2012 I checked into the Marine Detachment, Naval School of Music, as Private First Class Bishop. I reported to the MarDet's Commanding Officer, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Jacob, who is now my guest on today's show. CWO5 Robert Jacob (Ret., USMC) has long been actively involved in living history portrayals, including the French and … Continue reading S3E24: Pirates! With Author and Retired Marine Musician Robert Jacob The post S3E24: Pirates! With Author and Retired Marine Musician Robert Jacob first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Having appeared on the Grendhill Chronicles Podcast twice before, Noah Healy is a recreational mathematician and a market system theorist who likes to discuss his ideas on podcast “The 4th Age – the AI Revolution.” You can view his show here: https://www.youtube.com/@the4thage We're discussing how technology is and will push the limits into what has … Continue reading S3E23: Blurring Sci-Fi and Reality with Noah Healy (Part 3: Biology) The post S3E23: Blurring Sci-Fi and Reality with Noah Healy (Part 3: Biology) first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Having appeared on the Grendhill Chronicles Podcast before, Noah Healy is a recreational mathematician and a market system theorist who likes to discuss his ideas on podcast “The 4th Age – the AI Revolution.” You can view his show here: https://www.youtube.com/@the4thage We discuss how technology is and will push the limits into what has so … Continue reading S3E22: Blurring Sci-Fi and Reality with Noah Healy (Part 2) The post S3E22: Blurring Sci-Fi and Reality with Noah Healy (Part 2) first appeared on Grendhill Media.

How do you write villains in fiction? Author Marla Himeda came on the show previously to discuss music in fantasy, along with her Master of Music series. Today she and I explore the different aspects of forming villains in our stories. Unfortunately her recording got cut off due to tech issues while we conversed, but … Continue reading S3E21: Writing Villains with Author Marla Himeda The post S3E21: Writing Villains with Author Marla Himeda first appeared on Grendhill Media.

I spoke previously with author Herman P. Hunter about how an author might prepare for a book signing or convention, and various other details involved in independent publishing. Today we dive into his writing in Christian Fantasy. You can find his works at https://www.hphunterwriter.com/ and his YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@hermanphunter_theloreforge. Check them out today! This … Continue reading S3E20: Christian Fantasy with Author Herman P. Hunter The post S3E20: Christian Fantasy with Author Herman P. Hunter first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Noah Healy is a recreational mathematician and a market system theorist who likes to discuss his ideas on podcast “The 4th Age – the AI Revolution.” You can view his show here: https://www.youtube.com/@the4thage We discuss how technology is and will push the limits into what has so far only been Science Fiction. Today's discussion deals … Continue reading S3E19: Blurring Sci-Fi and Reality with Noah Healy (Part 1) The post S3E19: Blurring Sci-Fi and Reality with Noah Healy (Part 1) first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Today I talk music and Fantasy with author-composer Marla Himeda. She not only wrote an original book series, but it is centered around a bardic culture which, in her stories, left Ireland and emigrated just over the horizon to the west, to a group of islands she calls the Bardic Isles. There, music itself carries … Continue reading S3E18: Music in Fantasy with Author-Composer Marla Himeda The post S3E18: Music in Fantasy with Author-Composer Marla Himeda first appeared on Grendhill Media.

This week's episode is a continuation of last week's interview with author Herman P. Hunter. We had a conversation about how an author might prepare for a book signing or convention, and halfway through we found ourselves wandering into various other details involved in independent publishing. Thus, today's episode. You can find his works at … Continue reading S3E17: The Minutiae of Independent Publishing with Author Herman P. Hunter The post S3E17: The Minutiae of Independent Publishing with Author Herman P. Hunter first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Today I discuss with author Herman P. Hunter how to prepare for and what to bring to in-person events as an author. This conversation came as a result of me looking for help to get ready for my first events, and he supplied exactly that help. Herman already had a short video sharing his convention … Continue reading S3E16: Event Set-up with Author Herman P. Hunter The post S3E16: Event Set-up with Author Herman P. Hunter first appeared on Grendhill Media.

@AllysaMatesic said: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLxUTsYHsBE&t=80s This is my response: don't take no for an answer*. And to finish a thought I started in the video – I told about how I didn't join band in 6th grade, but then I did in 7th grade. This had a huge impact on my life, since I went on to … Continue reading S3E15: Don't Take No for an Answer The post S3E15: Don't Take No for an Answer first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Jessica Flory is the author of “Oceans of Sand” and “The God Heist.” Today we discuss clean Fantasy – what it is, the appeal, and the demand for it. You can find her on the web at: https://www.jessicaflory.com/ The Grendhill Chronicles Podcast is supported by “Nightshade Unicorn: Forerunner” by T.S. Pedramon. Find it in eBook … Continue reading S3E14: Clean Fantasy with Author Jessica Flory The post S3E14: Clean Fantasy with Author Jessica Flory first appeared on Grendhill Media.

As mentioned during the episode, you can purchase Nightshade Unicorn: Forerunner here, and elsewhere: Amazon (eBook, paperback, hardcover)https://www.amazon.com/Forerunner-Nightshade-Unicorn-T-S-Pedramon/dp/1963322053/ Google Play (eBook)https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=2jn3EAAAQBAJ Also, you can stay up-to-date by subscribing to the free newsletter at:https://www.thorn.link/Grendhill/newsletter/ Catch us next week for part 2 of the interview with author and librarian Jared Anjwierden. Enjoy the rain. The post S3E11: Rainfall first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Nightshade Unicorn: Forerunner is live! You can pick it up in eBook, paperback, or hardcover on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVW6CBV9/ (Tell your friends.) Other distributors are on the way; you'll be able to find those links at nightshadeunicorn.com. We'll see you next week! The post S3E10: “Forerunner” is Here! first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Today I'm talking to public Librarian Jared Anjwierden. He works in the Salt Lake County library system, which is considerably large with 20 branches. While managing the Teen collection, he gleaned some insights into what books people are checking out again and again. Sit back, maybe take some notes, and then join us again in … Continue reading S3E9: Statistical Insights from a Librarian with Jared Anjwierden The post S3E9: Statistical Insights from a Librarian with Jared Anjwierden first appeared on Grendhill Media.

We had Devon Eriksen on the show on November 9, 2023, just prior to the launch of his book, “Theft of Fire.” Now we discuss with his wife Christine, about all the support she provided to make it happen – coordinating beta readers, printers, publicizing on Twitter/X and on podcasts, and much more. The book … Continue reading S3E7: How to Launch a Book with Author Spouse and Indie Publisher Christine Eriksen The post S3E7: How to Launch a Book with Author Spouse and Indie Publisher Christine Eriksen first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Today I talk with Epic Fantasy author Todd Fahnestock about writing with a carefully planned story, “plotting,” vs flying by the seat of one's pants, “pantsing,” also called discovery writing. While I'm more of a plotter, Todd favors largely pantsing it. You can find his exciting books at https://toddfahnestock.com/ . By the way, he has … Continue reading S3E6: Plotting vs Pantsing in Epic Fantasy with Author Todd Fahnestock The post S3E6: Plotting vs Pantsing in Epic Fantasy with Author Todd Fahnestock first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Solo episode: I discuss what beta reading is, as a concept on its own, and in context with my imminent novel, Nightshade Unicorn: Forerunner. By the way, the Kickstarter campaign ends in just a few days! You can support the effort on Kickstarter. The post S3E5: What is a Beta Read? With Author T.S. Pedramon first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Today's episode is an conversation with author and Magic Engineer Clark “C.R.” Rowenson. It's a terribly interesting conversation if I say so myself, because we dig into some factors that an author may consider when building a world and magic system. Clark Rowenson has his own YouTube channel, and you can also find him at … Continue reading S3E4: Exploring Magic Systems with Clark Rowenson, the Magic Engineer The post S3E4: Exploring Magic Systems with Clark Rowenson, the Magic Engineer first appeared on Grendhill Media.

In this conversation with book editor Kara Espy, we talk about…the humanity and future of AI??? Well, sure! It was a great discussion. We get hypothetical and even philosophical. Jump in with us. You can look Kara up for help bringing your book into the work at https://www.midwrite.com/. This is the second episode of a … Continue reading S3E3: The Humanity and Future of AI with Editor Kara Espy The post S3E3: The Humanity and Future of AI with Editor Kara Espy first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Happy New Year! Let's take a quick (and very disorganized!) look back at 2023, then look forward to see what we're doing in 2024. Today we mentioned our friend Richard Williams – composer, arranger, conductor, performer. Check him out at https://www.richardmusic.com/ today! Also, support the Kickstarter campaign for Nightshade Unicorn: Forerunner! If you aren't viewing … Continue reading S3E1: Happy New Year! The post S3E1: Happy New Year! first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Editor Kara Espy talks about the editing process. You can look her up for help bringing your book into the work at https://www.midwrite.com/. This is one of a two-part interview; check back in on January 18th to hear us get philosophical about AI. Also, the Kickstarter campaign for Nightshade Unicorn: Forerunner launches on Monday, January … Continue reading S2E24: The Editing Process with Editor Kara Espy The post S2E24: The Editing Process with Editor Kara Espy first appeared on Grendhill Media.

This episode features a conversation with Thomas K. Carpenter, author of the Hundred Halls universe. He writes multiple series under this umbrella, each with its own characters and challenges. I enjoyed talking with him and we had an engaging conversation that was unfortunately cut off by an internet service interruption at my end. Find his … Continue reading S2E22: Benefits and Challenges of Writing a Large Universe of Books – Author Thomas K. Carpenter The post S2E22: Benefits and Challenges of Writing a Large Universe of Books – Author Thomas K. Carpenter first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Today's episode continues last week's interview with Historical Fiction Adventure Author J. Clifton Slater, who has a well-established career of “making ancient Rome readable!” He builds on historical events and writes into the space that history doesn't cover. This episode picks up right where we left off last time, and we talk about different things … Continue reading GCP S2:E20 – Author Business Methods with J. Clifton Slater The post GCP S2:E20 – Author Business Methods with J. Clifton Slater first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Today's episode features an interview with Historical Fiction Author J. Clifton Slater, who has a well-established career of “making ancient Rome readable!” He builds on historical events and writes into the space that history doesn't cover. Our discussion went long and began to cover topics dealing with the work-life balance, so check back on Monday, … Continue reading GCP S2:E20 – Historical Fiction Adventure with Author J. Clifton Slater The post GCP S2:E20 – Historical Fiction Adventure with Author J. Clifton Slater first appeared on Grendhill Media.

Welcome to the Grendhill Chronicles Podcast. I am your host, Don Bishop, and I write as T.S. Pedramon. It's late for me, I'm tired, and I have to get up early, so you get no visual on today's episode. In this episode I will read to you the third, and final free installment, of Nightshade … Continue reading GCP S2:E19 – Nightshade Unicorn: Forerunner, Chapter 3 The post GCP S2:E19 – Nightshade Unicorn: Forerunner, Chapter 3 first appeared on Grendhill Media.