Podcast appearances and mentions of brian mcclellan

Brandon Sanderson and special guest Brian McClellan chat about the world of game design, there favorite video games in general, and how the gaming industry seems to be headed. Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/You can also follow me on:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorbrandonsandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandSandersonTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrandSandersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/?hl=enTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mistbornbrandonFrequently asked questions: https://faq.brandonsanderson 

Brandon Sanderson and special guest Brian McClellan talk all things Halloween, from childhood stories, to favorite candy they get when they are celebrating the holiday!Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/You can also follow me on:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorbrandonsandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandSandersonTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrandSandersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/?hl=enTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mistbornbrandonFrequently asked questions: https://faq.brandonsanderson 

Its my please to welcome Epic Fantasy author Brian McClellan to the program. Author of the Powder Mage Trilogy and my first experience reading Flintlock fantasy. Plenty of surprises in store including writing classes with Brandon Sanderson. Enjoy! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support

Brandon Sanderson and special guest Brian McClellan sit down to talk about the Intentionally Blank Guide to Steak. Want to know the cut of meat you should go for? What cook temp you need? Well, we sure have some thoughts on how it should be done...well done...Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/You can also follow me on:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorbrandonsandersonFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandSandersonTwitter: https://twitter.com/BrandSandersonInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/?hl=enTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mistbornbrandonFrequently asked questions: https://faq.brandonsanderson.com/

In this autumnal episode of Friends Talking Fantasy, Charles and Dylan dive into the perfect books to get you into those fall vibes. From spooky horrors to cozy fantasies, they explore the themes, settings, and characters that best capture the essence of the season. Whether you're looking for eerie tales like Christopher Buehlman's The Black Tongue Thief, a chilling Dracula retelling in A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson, or heartwarming reads like A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers, this episode has a recommendation for every fall mood. Tune in for a celebration of all things fall, with fantasy books that pair perfectly with the crisp air and changing leaves.   Visit out website: https://www.theftfpodcast.com/    Books mentioned in this episode: 1. World War Z by Max Brooks 2. The Black Tongue Thief by Christopher Buehlman 3. Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman 4. A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson 5. Evocation by S.T. Gibson 6. Fairytale by Stephen King 7. Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir 8. Monstrous by Marjorie Liu (illustrated by Sana Takeda) 9. The Bone Roots by Gabriela Houston 10. The Witcher series by Andrzej Sapkowski 11. Fury of the Gods by John Gwynne 12. The Shadow of the Gods by John Gwynne 13. The Autumn Republic by Brian McClellan 14. The Fall of Dragons by Miles Cameron 15. The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 16. Babel by R.F. Kuang 17. The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang 18. The Magicians by Lev Grossman 19. A Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers 20. Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree 21. The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman 22. Tigana by Guy Gavriel Kay  

Gear up for the explosive finale as The Friends delve into "The Autumn Republic" by Brian McClellan, the thrilling conclusion of The Powder Mage Trilogy. In this epic book discussion, The Friends dissect the intricate plots, intense battles, and character arcs that culminate in the final installment of McClellan's action-packed series. Warning: Spoilers abound! If you haven't finished "The Autumn Republic," grab your copy, read it cover to cover, and join the Friends for a deep dive into the world of powder mages, political intrigue, and magic-infused warfare. From the fate of beloved characters to the resolution of long-standing conflicts, the Friends leave no stone unturned in this comprehensive discussion. Discover their thoughts on the conclusion of the trilogy, the evolution of the world, and whether the series wraps up in a satisfying manner. Visit our website at https://www.theftfpodcast.com/ for more Friends Talking Fantasy content, including previous book discussions and fantasy recommendations. Get ready for a thrilling and in-depth exploration of "The Autumn Republic" as the Friends bid farewell to The Powder Mage Trilogy in this exciting episode!

Hold onto your powder horns and join The Friends as they immerse themselves in the explosive sequel, "The Crimson Campaign" by Brian McClellan. In this riveting book discussion, The Friends dissect the second installment of The Powder Mage Trilogy, exploring the continued adventures, political machinations, and magical mayhem that define McClellan's captivating world. Spoiler alert: The Friends delve deep into the events of "The Crimson Campaign," so make sure you've finished the book before tuning in! From battlefield strategies to character developments, they leave no stone unturned in their quest to uncover the secrets and surprises that await readers in this action-packed fantasy. Discover if the series maintains its momentum and hear The Friends share their insights into the intricate plot twists and new challenges faced by our favorite characters. Whether you're a seasoned Powder Mage fan or a newcomer to this explosive series, this episode promises an engaging discussion that will leave you eagerly reaching for the next chapter. Visit our website at https://www.theftfpodcast.com/ for more Friends Talking Fantasy content, including additional book recommendations and discussions. Get ready for a powder-fueled adventure as the Friends unpack "The Crimson Campaign" and explore the ever-expanding universe of The Powder Mage Trilogy!

Join The Friends as they dive into the explosive world of "Promise of Blood" by Brian McClellan, the first installment of The Powder Mage Trilogy. In this episode (first part spoiler free), the Friends unravel the intricate threads of this captivating fantasy tale, exploring the magic, politics, and characters that make McClellan's world truly unique. Discover whether this fantasy gem lives up to the acclaim, as The Friends share their thoughts on the debut work from student of Branden Sanderson, Brian McClellan. From epic battles to political intrigue, The Friends delve into the elements that make "Promise of Blood" a standout in the fantasy genre. Brandon Sanderson once hailed it as “Just plain awesome.” But do The Friends agree? Tune in to this engaging book discussion to find out! Visit our website at https://www.theftfpodcast.com/

While Charlie frolics through England, author James L. Sutter (Co-creator of Pathfinder) hops on the podcast to talk about his new novel, DARK HEARTS. On the way, he and Caitlyn talk about queer identity, querying (no pun intended), adequacy, and more.Secret: James wrote the podcast jingle for Brian McClellan's Page Break ;)If you would like to donate to Your Mom Writes Books, please go to charlienholmberg.com/podcast (or check out the link in our Instagram bio @yourmomwritesbooks).

Thank you Brian for coming on!Check out Brian's website here:https://www.brianmcclellan.com/⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯⎯Private Book & Movie Club! Join/Support:https://www.patreon.com/2torambleOur social media:https://linktr.ee/2ToRambleCheck out how our Rambler Rating System works!https://rating.twotoramble.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The Pages of Light Podcast is your destination for discussions of popular fantasy and science fiction novels from a Christian worldview! In this episode, we finish the Powder Mage Trilogy by Brian McClellan talking about chapters 28 to the epilogue of The Autumn Republic. It's great to finish our first series on the podcast. Thanks for joining us! Buy the Books! (Affiliate Links) Support Pages of Light and your local bookstores. Promise of Blood - https://bookshop.org/a/90867/9780316219044 The Crimson Campaign - https://bookshop.org/a/90867/9780316219075 The Autumn Republic - https://bookshop.org/a/90867/9780316219112 Other Episodes Mentioned Promise of Blood (Part 1) - https://youtu.be/qjfvPNheK9o The Crimson Campaign (Part 1) - https://youtu.be/hT-I_lflfuc Dune (Part 2) - https://youtu.be/hC4v5YsizGM Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 4:47 - Favorite Quote 13:35 - Book Discussion 15:57 - Tamas and Kez War 27:27 - Nila and Olem 43:10 - Taniel and Vlora 52:55 - Adamat's Investigations 1:06:28 - The Last Chapters in Adopest 1:48:42 - Final Thoughts 1:56:43 - Outro Music Used (Affiliate) - https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dqbtfv Connect with Tyler Twitter - https://twitter.com/veruminlibris Gettr - https://gettr.com/user/iamtylerthomas Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/iamtylerthomas Connect on Social Media Website | https://www.pagesoflight.com YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@pagesoflight Twitter | https://twitter.com/paginaelucis Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/pagesoflight Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/pagesoflight Connect on Alt Tech Rumble | https://rumble.com/c/pagesoflight Gettr | https://gettr.com/user/pagesoflight MeWe | https://mewe.com/p/pagesoflight --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pagesoflight/message

The Pages of Light Podcast is your destination for discussions of popular fantasy and science fiction novels from a Christian worldview! In this episode, we start the beginning of the end of the Powder Mage Trilogy by Brian McClellan with The Autumn Republic going through chapters 1 to 27. Buy the Books! (Affiliate Links) Support Pages of Light and your local bookstore. Promise of Blood - https://bookshop.org/a/90867/9780316219044 The Crimson Campaign - https://bookshop.org/a/90867/9780316219075 The Autumn Republic - https://bookshop.org/a/90867/9780316219112 Other Episodes Mentioned Promise of Blood - https://youtu.be/qjfvPNheK9o The Crimson Campaign - https://youtu.be/hT-I_lflfuc The Wheel of Time - https://youtu.be/9zRqpaG5ybE Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 5:00 - Favorite Quote 9:51 - Book Discussion 1:26:10 - Ending Predictions 1:30:28 - Major Themes 1:37:28 - Outro Music Used - https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dqbtfv Connect with Tyler Twitter - https://twitter.com/veruminlibris Gettr - https://gettr.com/user/iamtylerthomas Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/iamtylerthomas Connect on Social Media Website | https://www.pagesoflight.com YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@pagesoflight Twitter | https://twitter.com/paginaelucis Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/pagesoflight Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/pagesoflight Connect on Alt Tech Rumble | https://rumble.com/c/pagesoflight Gettr | https://gettr.com/user/pagesoflight MeWe | https://mewe.com/p/pagesoflight --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pagesoflight/message

In questa puntata andremo a parlare di due delusioni letterarie lette quest'anno, partendo dal new weird "L'uomo delle ombre" di Jeff Noon, primo libro della Nyquist misteries series passando al flintlock fantasy "Promessa di sangue", primo libro della trilogia dei pulvimanti. L'uomo delle ombre: https://www.amazon.it/Titolo-da-definire/dp/8834920090/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_it_IT=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=IOIKM5GHY22I&keywords=l%27uomo+delle+ombre&qid=1670053165&sprefix=l+uomo+delle+ombre%2Caps%2C127&sr=8-1 Promessa di sangue: https://www.amazon.it/Promessa-sangue-Brian-McClellan/dp/8804741384/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2UOZB8VFY1411&keywords=promessa+di+sangue&qid=1670053109&sprefix=promessa+di+%2Caps%2C259&sr=8-1 Pagina Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bla.blafantasy/ Pagina Facebook https://www.facebook.com/blablafantasy/ Youtube: https://youtu.be/btiiR1HJY_c Un ringraziamento a Riccardo per la traccia musicale in sottofondo https://campsite.bio/spinaaqm https://www.fiverr.com/riccardos17?source=gig_cards&referrer_gig_slug=do-an-amazing-and-chill-lo-fi-soundtrack-for-your-video&ref_ctx_id=6ed784fb0bae92f95938a321774d6e9d --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blablafantasy/message

The Pages of Light Podcast is your destination for discussions of popular fantasy and science fiction novels from a Christian worldview! In this episode, we finish our discussion on The Crimson Campaign, book two of the Powder Mage Trilogy by Brian McClellan. Remember to keep reading and share the Gospel with someone this week! Checkout our discussion of Powder Mage! Promise of Blood (Part 1) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjfvPNheK9o Promise of Blood (Part 2) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CthlpkKS9qw The Crimson Campaign (Part 1) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT-I_lflfuc Buy the Books! Promise of Blood - https://www.amazon.com/Promise-Blood-Powder-Mage-Trilogy/dp/0316219045/ The Crimson Campaign - https://www.amazon.com/Crimson-Campaign-Powder-Mage-Trilogy/dp/031621907X/ The Autumn Republic - https://www.amazon.com/Autumn-Republic-Powder-Mage-Trilogy/dp/0316219118/ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 8:52 - Favorite Quote 10:24 - Book Discussion 10:51 - Adamat 41:45 - Taniel 1:12:32 - Tamas 1:42:18 - Final Thoughts and Book 3 Predictions 1:47:48 - Outro Music Used - https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dqbtfv Connect with Tyler Twitter - https://twitter.com/veruminlibris Gettr - https://gettr.com/user/iamtylerthomas Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/iamtylerthomas Connect on Social Media Website | https://www.pagesoflight.com YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@pagesoflight Twitter | https://twitter.com/paginaelucis Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/pagesoflight Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/pagesoflight Connect on Alt Tech Rumble | https://rumble.com/c/pagesoflight Gettr | https://gettr.com/user/pagesoflight MeWe | https://mewe.com/p/pagesoflight --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pagesoflight/message

The Pages of Light Podcast is your destination for discussions of popular fantasy and science fiction novels from a Christian worldview! In this episode, we start discussion of book two of the Powder Mage Trilogy, The Crimson Campaign, by Brian McClellan going through chapters 1 to 21. Remember to keep reading and share the Gospel with someone this week! Checkout our discussion of Promise of Blood! Part 1 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjfvPNheK9o Part 2 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CthlpkKS9qw Buy the Books! Promise of Blood - https://www.amazon.com/Promise-Blood-Powder-Mage-Trilogy/dp/0316219045/ The Crimson Campaign - https://www.amazon.com/Crimson-Campaign-Powder-Mage-Trilogy/dp/031621907X/ The Autumn Republic - https://www.amazon.com/Autumn-Republic-Powder-Mage-Trilogy/dp/0316219118/ Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 4:18 - Favorite Quote 15:00 - Book Discussion 26:52 - Adamat 45:07 - Tamas 1:05:26 - Taniel 1:34:43 - Ending Predictions 1:37:09 - Outro Music Used - https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dqbtfv Connect with Tyler Twitter - https://twitter.com/veruminlibris Gettr - https://gettr.com/user/iamtylerthomas Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/iamtylerthomas Connect on Social Media Website | https://www.pagesoflight.com YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@pagesoflight Twitter | https://twitter.com/paginaelucis Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/pagesoflight Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/pagesoflight Connect on Alt Tech Rumble | https://rumble.com/c/pagesoflight Gettr | https://gettr.com/user/pagesoflight MeWe | https://mewe.com/p/pagesoflight --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/pagesoflight/message

This week Brian McClellan joins us to talk about his new book, IN THE SHADOW OF LIGHTNING, which is "heartily recommended" by Brandon Sanderson! Find out more at https://www.brianmcclellan.com/ and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BrianTMcClellan and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/brian.mcclellan. Thank you to all of our incredible listeners for supporting us over the years, including our patrons over at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't miss out on exclusive Beyond The Trope gear over at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: Powder Mage Trilogy by Brian McClellan PROMISE OF BLOOD by Brian McClellan Eric Flint Django Wexler X-Men (Comic Series) Brandon Sanderson Page Break Podcast Glass Imortals (Book Series) by Brian McClellan

Travis interviews fantasy author Brian McClellan about In The Shadow Of Lightning, the first book of his new epic fantasy series from Tor Books. From the author of the acclaimed Powder Mage series comes an epic fantasy where magic is a finite resource—and it's running out. This episode is spoiler free! Brian and Travis discuss the business lessons he learned through self-publishing, the sheer work that goes into complex epic fantasy, and how incredibly cool we both were in high school marching band. Want your message featured on the podcast? Find out more here. About Brian McClellan: Brian McClellan is an American epic fantasy author from Cleveland, Ohio. He is known for his acclaimed Powder Mage Universe and essays on the life and business of being a writer. Brian now lives on the side of a mountain in Utah with his wife, Michele, where he writes books and nurses a crippling video game addiction. Brian's novels include the Powder Mage Trilogy (Promise of Blood, The Crimson Campaign, and The Autumn Republic), Gods of Blood and Powder (Sins of Empire, Wrath of Empire, and Blood of Empire), and the Valkyrie Collections (Uncanny Collateral and Blood Tally). Things Mentioned: Page Break Podcast by Brian McClellan Valheim Game Find Us Online: Blog Discord Twitter Instagram Support Us: Become a Patron Buy Us a Coffee Music: Intro: "The Legend of Iya" courtesy of https://philter.no Outro: "A Quest Unfolds" courtesy of https://philter.no This episode of The Fantasy Inn podcast was recorded in the unceded territory of the S'atsoyaha (Yuchi) and ᏣᎳᎫᏪᏘᏱ Tsalaguwetiyi (Eastern Cherokee Band) peoples. Some of the links included in these show notes are affiliate links and support the podcast at no additional cost to you. If it's an option for you, we encourage you to support your local bookstores! The blog post accompanying this episode can be found at https://thefantasyinn.com, along with fantasy book reviews, author interviews, and more fantasy content.

You read that right, book nerds! We're joined this week by acclaimed fantasy novelist, Brian McClellan! He sits down with Alex to talk about the writing process, being a career author, inspiration for stories, and what's next for his hit Glass Immortals series! Join the madness on our Discord! Become part of the crew by joining our Patreon! Theme song "Deez Notes" by D.T. Carel and Brian Lovett.

You read that right, book nerds! We're joined this week by acclaimed fantasy novelist, Brian McClellan! He sits down with Alex to talk about the writing process, being a career author, inspiration for stories, and what's next for his hit Glass Immortals series! Join the madness on our Discord! Become part of the crew by joining our Patreon! Theme song "Deez Notes" by D.T. Carel and Brian Lovett.

Which filmmaker is worse: Michael Bay or Zack Snyder?! We answer this very important question, and we provide empirical evidence! EMPIRICAL! We also discuss a new fantasy novel series from Brian McClellan, and we answer why Lando is wearing Han's clothes at the end of Empire Strikes Back! Send in YOUR questions at spacecastlepodcast@gmail.com, @spacecastlepod on Twitter and Instagram, or fulfill Alex's only birthday wish by leaving a text or voicemail at 1-970-591-3577! Join the madness on our Discord! Become part of the crew by joining our Patreon! Theme song "Deez Notes" by D.T. Carel and Brian Lovett. Indie Podcast spotlight: Doom Generation! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Which filmmaker is worse: Michael Bay or Zack Snyder?! We answer this very important question, and we provide empirical evidence! EMPIRICAL! We also discuss a new fantasy novel series from Brian McClellan, and we answer why Lando is wearing Han's clothes at the end of Empire Strikes Back! Send in YOUR questions at spacecastlepodcast@gmail.com, @spacecastlepod on Twitter and Instagram! Join the madness on our Discord! Become part of the crew by joining our Patreon! Theme song "Deez Notes" by D.T. Carel and Brian Lovett. Indie Podcast spotlight: Doom Generation!

Today's author interview guest is Brian McClellan, author of In The Shadow Of Lightning: Glass Immortals, Book...

Guest host Dan Wells jumps in to make this week's episode all about Brian to celebrate the launch of his new book!Brian is best known for his Powder Mage Universe that spans six novels as well as numerous novellas and short stories. He's also written the ongoing Valkyrie Collections urban fantasy, and is normally the host of this podcast, Page Break with Brian McClellan. And as he's been beating you dear listeners over the head with these past few weeks, he's got a new book out this week! In the Shadow of Lightning is the first entry into a brand new epic fantasy universe, Glass Immortals.Dan and Brian talk extensively about Glass Immortals, including the evolution of the magic system and the various characters from early draft to what we now see on the page. They also talk about what becoming a published author did for Brian's self-confidence, the writerly skillsets he tried to expand for the new series, and the future of his novella-length spin-offs. Enjoy Dan's conversation with Brian!Find Brian McClellan at his website, on Twitter and Instagram, or find his books on Amazon, direct from his bookstore, or wherever books are sold!Don't forget to support the show on Patreon, or pick up some swag on Redbubble. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Craig and Ryan are joined by Brian McClellan for this entry to our Author’s Shelf series. Today we discuss The Black Count, by Tom Reiss. The Black Count is a biography of Alexandre Dumas Sr., the father of the French Novelist, who inspired many of the stories and scenes in his sons book. Support the […]

Craig and Ryan are joined by Brian McClellan for this entry to our Author's Shelf series. Today we discuss The Black Count, by Tom Reiss. The Black Count is a biography of Alexandre Dumas Sr., the father of the French Novelist, who inspired many of the stories and scenes in his sons book.   Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Check out the archives at https://www.thelegendarium.com/ Join the Discord community: https://discord.com/invite/FnCSsxx Twitter: https://twitter.com/LegendariumPod 

Brian McClellan joins Stephen and Josh to talk about his exciting new release, In the Shadow of Lightning! Buy the book! https://www.brianmcclellan.com/bookstore/in-the-shadow-of-lightning Next Up: Leviathan Wakes by James S.A. Corey Check us out on YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/FantologyPodcast Chat with us more and support in the links below https://www.fantologybooks.com https://discordapp.com/invite/k5efNbG https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books http://www.audibletrial.com/Fantology https://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shop Music Credit: Nathan Towns, see more at https://nathantownscomposer.com/

Brian McClellan is an American epic fantasy author from Cleveland, Ohio. He is known for his acclaimed Powder Mage Universe and essays on the life and business of being a writer. Brian now lives on the side of a mountain in Utah with his wife, Michele, where he writes books and nurses a crippling video game addiction. Brian's novels include the Powder Mage Trilogy (Promise of Blood, The Crimson Campaign, and The Autumn Republic), Gods of Blood and Powder (Sins of Empire, Wrath of Empire, and Blood of Empire), and the Valkyrie Collections (Uncanny Collateral and Blood Tally). From Brian McClellan, author of The Powder Mage trilogy, comes the first novel in the Glass Immortals series, In the Shadow of Lightning, an epic fantasy where magic is a finite resource—and it's running out. "Excellent worldbuilding and a truly epic narrative combine into Brian's finest work to date. Heartily recommended to anyone who wants a new favorite fantasy series to read."—Brandon Sanderson Demir Grappo is an outcast—he fled a life of wealth and power, abandoning his responsibilities as a general, a governor, and a son. Now he will live out his days as a grifter, rootless, and alone. But when his mother is brutally murdered, Demir must return from exile to claim his seat at the head of the family and uncover the truth that got her killed: the very power that keeps civilization turning, godglass, is running out. Now, Demir must find allies, old friends and rivals alike, confront the powerful guild-families who are only interested in making the most of the scraps left at the table and uncover the invisible hand that threatens the Empire. A war is coming, a war unlike any other. And Demir and his ragtag group of outcasts are the only thing that stands in the way of the end of life as the world knows it. "Powerful rival families, murderous conspiracies, epic battles, larger-than-life characters, and magic."—Fonda Lee, author of The Green Bone Saga "Engaging, fast-paced and epic."—James Islington, author of In The Shadow of What Was Lost "Clever, fun, and by turns beautifully bloody, In the Shadow of Lightning hits like a bolt through a stained glass window."—Megan E. O'Keefe, author of Chaos Vector

Brian McClellan is an American epic fantasy author from Cleveland, Ohio. He is known for his acclaimed Powder Mage Universe and essays on the life and business of being a writer. Brian now lives on the side of a mountain in Utah with his wife, Michele, where he writes books and nurses a crippling video game addiction. Brian's novels include the Powder Mage Trilogy (Promise of Blood, The Crimson Campaign, and The Autumn Republic), Gods of Blood and Powder (Sins of Empire, Wrath of Empire, and Blood of Empire), and the Valkyrie Collections (Uncanny Collateral and Blood Tally). From Brian McClellan, author of The Powder Mage trilogy, comes the first novel in the Glass Immortals series, In the Shadow of Lightning, an epic fantasy where magic is a finite resource—and it's running out. "Excellent worldbuilding and a truly epic narrative combine into Brian's finest work to date. Heartily recommended to anyone who wants a new favorite fantasy series to read."—Brandon Sanderson Demir Grappo is an outcast—he fled a life of wealth and power, abandoning his responsibilities as a general, a governor, and a son. Now he will live out his days as a grifter, rootless, and alone. But when his mother is brutally murdered, Demir must return from exile to claim his seat at the head of the family and uncover the truth that got her killed: the very power that keeps civilization turning, godglass, is running out. Now, Demir must find allies, old friends and rivals alike, confront the powerful guild-families who are only interested in making the most of the scraps left at the table and uncover the invisible hand that threatens the Empire. A war is coming, a war unlike any other. And Demir and his ragtag group of outcasts are the only thing that stands in the way of the end of life as the world knows it. "Powerful rival families, murderous conspiracies, epic battles, larger-than-life characters, and magic."—Fonda Lee, author of The Green Bone Saga "Engaging, fast-paced and epic."—James Islington, author of In The Shadow of What Was Lost "Clever, fun, and by turns beautifully bloody, In the Shadow of Lightning hits like a bolt through a stained glass window."—Megan E. O'Keefe, author of Chaos Vector

Join the Dungeon Crawlers team as they speak with Brian McClellan, author of The Powder Mage, comes In the Shadow of Lightning, a brand-new epic fantasy where magic is a finite resource—and it's running out. Join us as we learn more about this epic new series.

The Pages of Light Podcast is your destination for discussions of popular fantasy and science fiction novels from a Christian worldview! In this episode, we finish our discussion of Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan. We finished going through Tamas's, Adamat's, and Taniel's story, give our final thoughts on the book and chat about what could be happening in book two, The Crimson Campaign. Enjoy! Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 3:05 - Favorite Quotes 10:43 - Tamas's Story 1:09:40 - Adamat's Story 1:22:03 - Taniel's Story 1:33:50 - Final Thoughts 1:40:00 - Book 2 Predictions 1:45:50 - Outro Link to buy Promise of Blood - https://www.amazon.com/Promise-Blood-Powder-Mage-Trilogy/dp/0316219045/ Follow Gabriel - "Quarantine Quartermaster" Business - https://www.neighborhoodnerdservices.com Follow Tyler - "Verum" Parler - https://parler.com/#/user/iamtylerthomas Gettr - https://gettr.com/user/iamtylerthomas Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/iamtylerthomas Music Used - https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dqbtfv Connect on Social Media! Website | https://www.pagesoflight.com MeWe | https://mewe.com/p/pagesoflight Rumble | https://rumble.com/c/pagesoflight Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/pagesoflight Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/pagesoflight

The Pages of Light Podcast is your destination for discussions of popular fantasy and science fiction novels from a Christian worldview! In this episode, begin our discussion of Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan which is book one of the Powder Mage Trilogy. We chat about the worldbuilding, magic system, and get through about half of the story. Enjoy! Timestamps 0:00 - Intro 5:30 - Favorite Quotes 9:10 - Book Premise 12:43 - Worldbuilding & Magic System 22:25 - Tamas's Story 51:24 - Adamat's Story 57:26 - Side Quest: Book Notetaking 1:02:07 - Adamat's Story Continued 1:10:24 - Taniel's Story 1:32:49 - Outro Link to buy Promise of Blood - https://www.amazon.com/Promise-Blood-Powder-Mage-Trilogy/dp/0316219045/ Follow Gabriel - "Quarantine Quartermaster" Business - https://www.neighborhoodnerdservices.com Follow Tyler - "Verum" Parler - https://parler.com/#/user/iamtylerthomas Gettr - https://gettr.com/user/iamtylerthomas Goodreads - https://www.goodreads.com/iamtylerthomas Music Used - https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/dqbtfv Connect on Social Media! Website | https://www.pagesoflight.com MeWe | https://mewe.com/p/pagesoflight Rumble | https://rumble.com/c/pagesoflight Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/pagesoflight Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/pagesoflight

Brockway challenges Seanbaby and fantasy author Brian McClellan to roleplay the 1987 fantasy movie, The Barbarians! What, you need further explanation? Game mechanics? Worldbuilding? Basic insturctions? That's not very barbarian of you - you FAIL the Barbarian Test! But do Brian and Seanbaby pass...?

Brian McClellan is an American epic fantasy author from Cleveland, Ohio. He is known for his acclaimed Powder Mage Universe, a series of flintlock epic fantasy novels set in an industrializing magical world. Brian now lives on the side of a mountain in Utah with his wife, Michele, where he writes books and nurses a crippling video game addiction. Brian's novels include the Powder Mage Trilogy (Promise of Blood, The Crimson Campaign, and The Autumn Republic), Gods of Blood and Powder (Sins of Empire, Wrath of Empire, and Blood of Empire), and the Valkyrie Collections (Uncanny Collateral and Blood Tally).Follow Brian and Buy his Books!https://www.amazon.com/Brian-McClellan/e/B009IA053A/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1TwitterInstagramFacebookMusic by Jam HansleyFollow us and Buy our BooksWebsite: https://www.4horsemenpublications.comEverywhere: @DrinkingWithAuthors

Brian McClellan is an American epic fantasy author from Cleveland, Ohio. He is known for his acclaimed Powder Mage Universe, a series of flintlock epic fantasy novels set in an industrializing magical world. Brian now lives on the side of a mountain in Utah with his wife, Michele, where he writes books and nurses a crippling video game addiction. Brian's novels include the Powder Mage Trilogy (Promise of Blood, The Crimson Campaign, and The Autumn Republic), Gods of Blood and Powder (Sins of Empire, Wrath of Empire, and Blood of Empire), and the Valkyrie Collections (Uncanny Collateral and Blood Tally).Follow Brian and Buy his Books!https://www.amazon.com/Brian-McClellan/e/B009IA053A/ref=dp_byline_cont_pop_ebooks_1TwitterInstagramFacebookMusic by Jam HansleyFollow us and Buy our BooksWebsite: https://www.4horsemenpublications.comEverywhere: @DrinkingWithAuthors

We set out to make an episode about classic video games that deserve an HD remake. And we got pretty far into that plan, before the topic unavoidably shifted to Star Wars and... nipples. We also talk about Brian McClellan's podcast Page Break, and we settle which of us would survive a three-way battle to the death. Send us YOUR questions at spacecastlepodcast@gmail.com, @spacecastlepod on Twitter or Instagram, or give us a call at 970-591-3577! Become a Galactonaut and choose a future topic! https://www.patreon.com/SpaceCastlePod Join the madness on our Discord! https://discord.gg/PyZ8DWzFU4 Theme song "Deez Notes" by D.T. Carel and Brian Lovett. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

We set out to make an episode about classic video games that deserve an HD remake. And we got pretty far into that plan, before the topic unavoidably shifted to Star Wars and... nipples. We also talk about Brian McClellan's podcast Page Break, and we settle which of us would survive a three-way battle to the death. Send us YOUR questions at spacecastlepodcast@gmail.com, @spacecastlepod on Twitter or Instagram, or give us a call at 970-591-3577! Become a Galactonaut and choose a future topic! https://www.patreon.com/SpaceCastlePod Join the madness on our Discord! https://discord.gg/PyZ8DWzFU4 Theme song "Deez Notes" by D.T. Carel and Brian Lovett.

A discussion of the writer Brian McClellan. A look at Brian McClellan, author of The Powder Mage trilogy. This talk is presented by Katherine Olley, JRF at Oxford.

The time has finally come to talk about some uncomfortable elephants in the room. In this episode we discuss the weird "romantic" choices that the book makes, And of course, we reach the exciting conclusion to this chapter in the Powder Mage Trilogy. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WABPod)

Ben and Nate continue their exploration of Brian McClellan's gunpowder infused epic. With the mystery of Kresimir revealed, and the Kez army on the borders of Adopest there's only one thing left for Tamas to do...go on the annual St. Adom's Day hunt! Will Tamas's hound catch the fox first? Will Mihali finish his roast in time?! Oh...and to a lesser extent...will Taniel be able to hold the only fortress standing between Adopest and total obliteration?Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WABPod)

Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan Promise of Blood is the first book of the Powder Mage Trilogy, a work of Gunpowder fantasy where guns coexist with magic. The story follows the events which occur immediately after a successful coup by the military leader Tamas. The book is an amalgam of mystery, adventure, and political … Continue reading Ep068 Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan →

It's the 4th of July. We find ourselves in America, a nation with little tolerance for kings. A masculine, manly, musk arises from our hosts as they slave over a hot grill. The smell of gunpowder lingers fresh in the air. There could be no better time or place to immerse one's self in Brian McClellan's Powder Mage trilogy. Journey with Ben and Nate into  a world not unlike our own, except here you can snort gunpowder for super powers and the Secretary of the Treasury approves of unions. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/WABPod)

Fantasy author Brian McClellan is launching a podcast! Join him June 22nd, 2021 as he begins a series of casual conversations between himself and fellow creative professionals. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Josh & Stephen wrap up our read of Brian McClellan's Powder Mage trilogy with the explosive final entry, The Autumn Republic! This series revolves around a set of fantastic characters - as a fan of the genre you NEED to meet Taniel, Tamas, Adamant, Ka-Poel & more. Plus, tier list reviews are coming...once we figure out what the letters actually mean. Next Up: Side Jobs by Jim Butcher Followed By: Lord of Chaos by Robert Jordan Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Our Discord community is full of full-time fantasy nerds - join in on the conversation here: https://discord.gg/9AMJqj2 Support the show on Patreon and access additional perks! Every dollar goes back into improving the show and keeping content coming out quickly: https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books Enjoy a free Audible audiobook on us! http://www.audibletrial.com/Fantology Check out our exclusive Merch! We have several unique designs, covering several different series & fandoms: https://www.redbubble.com/people/fantology/shop Music: Superepic by Alexander Nakarada (www.serpentsoundstudios.com) Licensed under Creative Commons BY Attribution 4.0 License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/fantology/support

This week we have two recommends, Sisters by Daisy Johnson and Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan. We then discuss some new books we're excited about and then conclude with an off the rails conversation about our ideal book store. Topics include, genius grants, trains, bouncers, saloon doors, shot in the dark, stained glass windows, and more! Books mentioned: Sisters by Daisy Johnson Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan Desert Notebooks by Ben Ehrenreich Piranesi by Susanna Clarke Instagram: @therewillbbooks Email: willbebooks@gmail.com Goodreads: ThereWillBeBooks

Wherein the host Bethany is joined by Liene from the YouTube channel Liene's Library to discuss dark and grimdark fantasy books, morally gray characters, why we love a villain, why we love the fact that YA and children's literature are starting to include some darker themes and morally complex characters, and the need for female characters outside of the saint/sinner dichotomy. Looking for a book mentioned in the episode? Check here! *Note that all links are affiliate links from which we earn a commission to support the podcast Books from On My Radar segment: Romance * Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade: https://amzn.to/2S3vLtv * A Princess by Christmas by Julia London: https://amzn.to/2GeD1Ac * In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren: https://amzn.to/3mYnTry Speculative * Hollow Places by T. Fisher: https://amzn.to/3i4gwLj * The Invisible Life of Addie Larue by V.E. Schwab: https://amzn.to/2GcsyoL * The Once and Future Witches by Alix E. Harrow: https://amzn.to/3kRmcKp * Ring Shout by P. Djeli Clark: https://amzn.to/369PUGA * Beyond the Ruby Veil by Mara Fitzgerald: https://amzn.to/3kKEkps * Black Sun by Rebecca Roanhorse: https://amzn.to/36cleVe * The Devil and the Dark Water by Stuart Turton: https://amzn.to/36d2G72   Other Books Mentioned * The Blade Itself by Joe Abercrombie: https://amzn.to/2HrUghR * Half a King by Joe Abercrombie: https://amzn.to/36c1IYT * The Poppy War by R.F. Kuang: https://amzn.to/342IyCa * Blackwing by Ed Mcdonald: https://amzn.to/3j9V9K6 * Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao: https://amzn.to/3jmptRX * Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake: https://amzn.to/3kLYAXE * Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan: https://amzn.to/2SaFw97 * The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien: https://amzn.to/3j86f2h * Coraline by Neil Gaiman: https://amzn.to/2Shnlit * The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman: https://amzn.to/3i83w7D * Damsel by Elana K. Arnold: https://amzn.to/3i8bDkG * Furyborn by Claire Legrand: https://amzn.to/30eUY8J * Nevernight by Jay Kristoff: https://amzn.to/3cDTc5W * To Sleep in a Sea of Stars by Christopher Paolini: https://amzn.to/2S3u8Mj   Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @Chapter3Podcast and you can also find Bethany talking about books on YouTube @BeautifullyBookishBethany. Interested in early access to episodes, private Discord channels and other perks? Consider joining the Chapter 3 Patreon! Or join our public Discord. A new episode will be available to download in two weeks!  This episode was recorded using a Blue Yeti USB condenser microphone kit: https://amzn.to/342dnqx

#EFTV this week, goes in on the craziness with OnlyFans, Ubisoft's fist situation in 'Tom Clancy: Elite Squad' AND, we also try and unravel what's happening in California and Zimbabwe, as both are dealing with reparations. PLUS, it was time to catch up with Issa Rae to see how things are at 'We Got Y'all', the fallout from the breakup and new adventures with Molly and the rest of the crew, in season 2 of HBO's 'Insecure'. AND, our Audible of the week is from Brian McClellan, but has nothing to do with Powder Mage's. This time, we step into the world of debt collector Alek Fitz, with 'Uncanny Collateral'. This week: - Netflix give Harry Sussex and Meghan Markle to a first look deal, huh!?! - OnlyFans policy change ruffles gartor belts - California looking into reparations for African Americans and desendants of slavery! - Zimbabwe giving back farmland to displaced foreign farmers - Ubisoft get into trouble for fist action - Snakes crash through man's ceiling - Chin check REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS - TV: Insecure - S2 - thoughts AUDIBLE - Uncanny Collateral by Brian McClellan *(Music) 'The Suburbs' by Arcade Fire - 2010

The Crimson Campaign is Brian McClellan's brilliant follow-up to our entry into his Powdermage universe. We loved the action, which picks up immediately and never slows down, and the fantastic characters that drive the plot along. This series has a perfect blend of other popular authors like Sanderson, Abercrombie, Martin etc. but also creates its own flavor that is equally memorable! Also, someone please tell Stephen to stop making comparisons to Deadhouse Gates! Next Up: The Fires of Heaven by Robert Jordan Followed By: Small Favor by Jim Butcher Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Discord: https://discord.gg/9AMJqj2 Support the show on Patreon and access additional perks: https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books Enjoy a free Audible audiobook on us! http://www.audibletrial.com/Fantology Check out our exclusive Merch in our Spreadshirt shop: https://shop.spreadshirt.com/fantology/ Music: "New Dawn" by Terry Devine-King

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Welcome to Jon's author diary for the week ending June 21, 2020. After the intensity of last week getting Cleric of the Wasteland ready for the editor, I decided to take this week off. That lasted about two days before I started getting twitchy! So, I started work on The Moon (episode 18 of The Ravenglass Chronicles). I’m five chapters in and I’m using a different method to write than usual. Instead of working from an outline, I thought I’d try writing on the seat of my pants. It’s scary, as I’ve honed my method over the past decade of writing. But it’s an experiment to see whether I can do it. I’m not sure if it will work. I may end up halfway through, realise it sucks, and go back to my old way of doing things. As a process, it feels weirdly liberating. I’m letting Kat and the tarot cards guide the story. I’m little more than a stenographer along for the ride at this point. Let’s see how it goes… The Star is now live! Episode 17 of The Ravenglass Chronicles is now available on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited. Click HERE to grab your copy. This means we’re closing in on the final leg of the story. Based on my current trajectory, I’m hoping to have The World (episode 21) out by autumn. I’ll then turn my attention to writing you a free novella called Dawn of Assassins, which will be a prequel to my next series in the Ravenglass Universe. I’m thinking of my next series as the midpoint between Robin Hobb, Scott Lynch, and Brent Weeks. Imagine roguish thieves turned reluctant assassins…with wyverns—can’t forget the wyverns. Sins of Empire I read Brian McClellan’s book Sins of Empire this week, which I highly recommend. It’s a regency-era epic fantasy with guns, gods, and great characters. It’s the second trilogy in his Powder Mage series (which is up there as one of my all-time favourites). Because of the lockdown, I’ve not been in the right headspace to read fiction, so it’s been wonderful to enjoy a good story well told. What are you reading at the moment? Can you recommend any fantasy series set in the 18thor 19th centuries? Take care, Jon

The debut Powdermage book is by all accounts an impressive start for Brian McClellan. Josh & Stephen loved the characters & magic system while being fully immersed in a unique setting with non-stop action. Tune in to for our takes on the plot beats and let us know what your favorite moments were! Plus, how does the magic in Promise of Blood connect to Elon Musk's latest idea? We'll let you know.Next Up: Dead Beat by Jim ButcherFollowed By: The Heroes by Joe Abercrombie Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Discord: https://discord.gg/9AMJqj2 Support the show on Patreon and access additional perks: https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books Music: "New Dawn" by Terry Devine-King

Blood of Empire concludes the second of Brian McClellan's two Powder Mage trilogies. Stephen and Ryan recap the first two Gods of Blood and Powder books before breaking down the exciting conclusion. If you're looking for a nice combination of military fantasy, political machinations and well defined magic all wrapped around a layer of frontier flintlock fantasy, then this is the series for you! Plus, it's usually a good thing when a book reminds you of Brent Weeks' Lightbringer series...right? Next Up: Blood Rites by Jim Butcher Followed By: His Dark Materials Season 1 from HBO Chat with us more! Tell us why we're wrong! Discord: https://discord.gg/9AMJqj2 Support the show on Patreon and access additional perks: https://www.patreon.com/fantology_books Music: "New Dawn" by Terry Devine-King

The big thing this week, people need to get a grip and I think #EFTV shone the light on that! BUT, also had a nice story about reconnecting. PLUS, 'Hollywood' is a popular new Netflix series, so we took a gander. AND, our Audible book of the week is book one of Brian McClellan's new 'Gods of Blood and Powder' trilogy, 'Sins of Empire'. This week: - Coronavirus idiocy - Vol.12! - Could Rogan's Spotify deal bring about YouTube change? - Roman, Teigen, Kondo, get a GRIP!!! - Haye talking trash AND Joshua running! - 32 years later, stolen child reunited with parents! - Chin check REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS - TV: Hollywood - S1 - thoughts AUDIBLE - Sins of Empire by Brian McClellan *(Music) 'This Changes Everything' (instrumental) by Robert Glasper - 2020

#EFTV is BACK on schedule!!! Obviously we drop a lil #COVID19, but we also talk smack on other ish too! THEN we jump into 'I Am Not Okay with This', which just came with season one on Netflix and killed it! PLUS this week's Audible book is 'Promise of Blood' by Brian McClellan. Book one in his first 'Powder Mage' trilogy. This week: - Coronavirus idiocy - Vol.3! - Japan adamant Olympics will happen - Farmer accussing Tyson Fury of cheating! - Vanessa Hudgens had nothing to apologies for! - Visit to a comedy course taster session! - Chin Check REVIEWS & RECOMMENDATIONS - TV: I Am Not Okay with This: Season 1 - thoughts AUDIBLE - Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan *(Music) 'Think Its A Game' (feat. Freeway, Jay-Z ,YOUNG Chris) by Beanie Sigel - 2001

We return with our first episode of the New Year! Kicking off Geek Out James gives a glowing review of The Powder Mage Trilogy by Brian McClellan. He then dives into everything Star Wars related he's experienced in the past couple of months: from playing Jedi:Fallen Order to watching The Rise of Skywalker & The Mandalorian. Next Bryan describes a reality-bending campaign of D&D he's been taking part in and how much he's enjoyed Magic the Gathering: Arena. Mike shares how he's begun keeping a journal for when he reads historical fencing manuals and how much his family has enjoyed the board games Ex Libris and the TIME Stories expansion Lumen Fidei. The guys then discuss the final film of the Animated Film Club, the 2018 modern hit Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse!

Calvin dives right in with his week in review on this pod, starting with THE HALF KILLED by Quenby Olson. It's a wonderful paranormal fantasy read set in Victorian England. From there he talks about the other book he finished this week (yes! he's back to actually reading and finishing books!), A SHATTERING OF GLASS by Deck Matthews. After trying to convince you once again to give Deck's novels a try, he goes over the two books he's planning to read in the upcoming week, THE HANGED MAN by K.D. Edwards and UNCANNY COLLATERAL by Brian McClellan. Then Calvin talks about one of his most anticipated releases of the year, THE BURNING WHITE by Brent Weeks. He finishes up the podcast by teasing two interview episodes that will be dropping over the next two weeks.

Worldbuilding Magic and Technology can be tough, but award-winning epic fantasy author Brian McClellan has some incredible advice! ******* Find Brian at www.BrianMcClellan.com Catch up with him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BrianTMcClellan And of course, go buy his books! You can get signed copies of the Powder Mage trilogy right here: https://www.brianmcclellan.com/bookstore/t4xrbrxs7ffw3chbge0cv40l857gct Brian is also a Dungeons and Dragons player over at TypeCastRPG! Check our their Twitch channel for live shows: https://www.twitch.tv/typecastrpg Or get caught up right here on their YT channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL8h81zei8rlLQr_GaSgiPQ ****** Janet Forbes (pen-name J.D. Blythe) from World Anvil is a fantasy author, Game Master, professional D&D Streamer, opera singer, purveyor of worldbuilding advice and also the co-founder of World Anvil, the ultimate worldbuilding platform for writers and tabletop gamers!  Follow her on Twitter to keep up with her latest content, advice and publications: https://www.twitter.com/JD_Blythe 

Worldbuilding Magic and Technology can be tough, but award-winning epic fantasy author Brian McClellan has some incredible advice! ******* Find Brian at www.BrianMcClellan.com Catch up with him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BrianTMcClellan And of course, go buy his books! You can get signed copies of the Powder Mage trilogy right here: https://www.brianmcclellan.com/bookstore/t4xrbrxs7ffw3chbge0cv40l857gct Brian is also a Dungeons and Dragons player over at TypeCastRPG! Check our their Twitch channel for live shows: https://www.twitch.tv/typecastrpg Or get caught up right here on their YT channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL8h81zei8rlLQr_GaSgiPQ ****** Janet Forbes (pen-name J.D. Blythe) from World Anvil is a fantasy author, Game Master, professional D&D Streamer, opera singer, purveyor of worldbuilding advice and also the co-founder of World Anvil, the ultimate worldbuilding platform for writers and tabletop gamers!  Follow her on Twitter to keep up with her latest content, advice and publications: https://www.twitter.com/JD_Blythe 

Worldbuilding Magic and Technology can be tough, but award-winning epic fantasy author Brian McClellan has some incredible advice! ******* Find Brian at www.BrianMcClellan.com Catch up with him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BrianTMcClellan And of course, go buy his books! You can get signed copies of the Powder Mage trilogy right here: https://www.brianmcclellan.com/bookstore/t4xrbrxs7ffw3chbge0cv40l857gct Brian is also a Dungeons and Dragons player over at TypeCastRPG! Check our their Twitch channel for live shows: https://www.twitch.tv/typecastrpg Or get caught up right here on their YT channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL8h81zei8rlLQr_GaSgiPQ ****** Janet Forbes (pen-name J.D. Blythe) from World Anvil is a fantasy author, Game Master, professional D&D Streamer, opera singer, purveyor of worldbuilding advice and also the co-founder of World Anvil, the ultimate worldbuilding platform for writers and tabletop gamers!  Follow her on Twitter to keep up with her latest content, advice and publications: https://www.twitter.com/JD_Blythe 

Worldbuilding Magic and Technology can be tough, but award-winning epic fantasy author Brian McClellan has some incredible advice! ******* Find Brian at www.BrianMcClellan.com Catch up with him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BrianTMcClellan And of course, go buy his books! You can get signed copies of the Powder Mage trilogy right here: https://www.brianmcclellan.com/bookstore/t4xrbrxs7ffw3chbge0cv40l857gct Brian is also a Dungeons and Dragons player over at TypeCastRPG! Check our their Twitch channel for live shows: https://www.twitch.tv/typecastrpg Or get caught up right here on their YT channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL8h81zei8rlLQr_GaSgiPQ ****** Janet Forbes (pen-name J.D. Blythe) from World Anvil is a fantasy author, Game Master, professional D&D Streamer, opera singer, purveyor of worldbuilding advice and also the co-founder of World Anvil, the ultimate worldbuilding platform for writers and tabletop gamers!  Follow her on Twitter to keep up with her latest content, advice and publications: https://www.twitter.com/JD_Blythe 

Brian's most recent book, Uncanny Collateral, is described (on Brian's Twitter) as "Harry Dresden meets Dog the Bounty Hunter in a fast-paced urban fantasy about a collection agent who works for the supernatural."

Do you have a story to tell, but struggle writing that traditional novel, comic, or screenplay? Modern media presents you with extraordinary new options to tell your tale and win an audience. Whether it's a podcast, video series, webcomic, RPG, chat & text story, indie game, serialized mobile fiction, mystery box subscription, or something completely new, your potential fans are waiting! Fictitious host Adron Buske moderates this panel of writers about the evolving world of multimedia entertainment – and how you can break in with your own stories. Featuring David Accampo, writer of the comics Lost Angels and The Margins; Gwenda Bond, author of Stranger Things: Suspicious Minds; Rob Hart, author of the Ash McKenna series; and Brian McClellan, author of the Powder Mage trilogy. Recorded live at Emerald City Comic Con in Seattle, Washington, on March 14th, 2019.

Hello, welcome to my author update the weekend. In April 14, 2019.  I've had a very busy week. Admittedly, most of it’s been spent playing with my son who is on his Easter holiday. We’ve been enjoying the sunshine, wrestling on his trampoline, and bingeing on David Attenborough programs. We watched the whole series of Frozen Planet and Galapagos. We also watched the movie Wreck-it Ralph, which I've never seen before. It's a kid’s movie a bit like e Shrek or Toy Story where there's a lot in there for grown-ups to enjoy. It’s basically a story about the bad guy in a 1980s videogame who wants a better life. I would recommend it.   Writing news In terms of actual writing. I did manage to get some stuff done. I got feedback for Strenfth (book 8 of The Ravenglass Chronicles) from my alpha readers, so I’ve been go through those. I made a few structural changes to the story, just to get the pacing better. There were one or two scenes where I'd indulge to be on the world-building and nothing really happened. So I’ve meshed a few scenes together. So, even though you’re getting the cool world-building details, stuff is happening and the story is moving. Final draft complete, I've now got Strength ready for the editor. I'm hoping it will be out early May.   The Ravenglass update I’m  in the process of rejigging The Ravenglass Chronicles books. I’ve put The Fool and The Magician together as one title, The Magician, and resubmitted the series to Amazon. What I’ve realised is I’ve still got a lot to do in terms of actually getting everything right with this, so I need to update my website and social media links   Black Death update On last week’s Author Diary podcast, I mentioned that the third collaborator on the post-apocalyptic Black Death trilogy lost his contribution to the second novel and had not written his contribution to the third book (the other collaborator and I had written our parts over a year ago), so we are parting ways with the other collaborator. Lynn Sheridan and I will now focus on getting the book finished over the coming months. There will be a bit of extra work to do in order to bring the wordcount back up to reasonable length. I’m looking forward to getting this things finished. The new covers have been ordered and I’ve already put together the first book.   Reading I have been reading the Prince by Machiavelli this week. This is a non-fiction book about the intricacies of ruling and leadership. There’s some stuff in there that I will no doubt inspire things in my fantasy series. I've also been reading The Dragonbone Chair by Tad Williams. I’m about halfway through, and to be honest, it's a bit of a slog. It feels a little overwritten. The story is definitely there, but I think it could have been told in a much tighter way. So, I know this is just a style thing. I prefer some of the more recent authors like Brian McClellan, Scott Lynch, and Brandon Sanderson—their writing is much tighter and pacier.   Reviewers wanted I’m looking for advance reviewers for my Ravenglass Chronicle series. Because I removed The Fool from Amazon, a lot of my initial reviews have gone. At the moment, The Magician has only eight reviews—I want to get that to at least twenty. If you're interested, email me at jon@joncronshaw.com and I will send you a review copy of The Magician and then if you like it I'd appreciate you leaving a review on Amazon.   Questions I’ve had no questions this week, but if you have a question, please do email me at jon@joncronshaw.com

The team have found a chained spectre in the Night Eye they're not sure they can trust! Thanks to our one-time sponsor (and good friend) Brian McClellan! Grab his newest book - Uncanny Collateral - here: http://bit.ly/uncannycollateralhighrollerspodcast. Use the code HRDND for 10% off the Hardcover or HRDNDE for 25% off the e-book. That's just $3! Thanks to our sponsors D&D Beyond and Displate! Displate offer durable, steel, high quality canvases with a huge choice of artwork from a wide selection of artists! The High Rollers have a collection that you can view here: http://bit.ly/displatehighrollers D&D Beyond is the official digital toolset for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. Create your FREE account now and start digitising your campaigns here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/ Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound

Another floor to the Night Eye brings further puzzles and traps for the adventurers to overcome! Thanks to our one-time sponsor (and good friend) Brian McClellan! Grab his newest book - Uncanny Collateral - here: http://bit.ly/uncannycollateralhighrollerspodcast. Use the code HRDND for 10% off the Hardcover or HRDNDE for 25% off the e-book. That's just $3! Thanks to our sponsors D&D Beyond and Displate! Displate offer durable, steel, high quality canvases with a huge choice of artwork from a wide selection of artists! The High Rollers have a collection that you can view here: http://bit.ly/displatehighrollers D&D Beyond is the official digital toolset for Dungeons & Dragons 5th Edition. Create your FREE account now and start digitising your campaigns here: https://www.dndbeyond.com/ Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound

In our first episode of 2019, James and Nate discuss two books that they recommended to each other:  Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan and Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames.  Before that, there's a brief discussion about Guild Wars 2, which Nate is definitely playing again only because James made him. Yup. Follow us on Twitter at RocketPunchRDO.  We love to hear your feedback and thoughts on our episodes. James’ 3rd book, Hallows of Decay, is now available for purchase or on Kindle Unlimited! Check it out on Amazon. Also, check out  his website,  www.jpatrickallen.net. Our logo was designed by our very own Jay. Please take a look at his portfolio at http://oddiovisuals.wix.com/portfolio for additional examples of his work. You can also check out his Etsy store at IntelliGentUnlimited. The Giant Robot of Rocket Punch Radio can only be fueled by the ratings and subscriptions of faithful listeners like yourself. Hit us up on iTunes and Tunein and keep the fight going! Join in on the conversation on the official Rocket Punch community on Facebook, Grown-Ass Geeks.

Amanda and Jenn answer holiday gift requests in this week's episode of Get Booked! This episode is sponsored by Penguin Random House Audio and Book Riot Insiders.   Questions   1. Hello, I’m looking for a book recommendation for my friend. She has been going through complicated, heartbreaking separation and has had a tough few years. She’s always been an avid reader and recently mentioned to me that she thinks she’d like to read a sweet, hopeful love story. I really want to find her something like this for Christmas. Originally I suggested When Dimple Met Rishi and the Kiss Quotient to her, but she’s older than I am and I don’t know how much she would enjoy YA, and I don’t think she’d go for a true romance novel. One of her favourite books is Practical Magic, she also loves Kate Morton books, historical fiction and classics. Please could you suggest a heartwarming love story for my friend, bonus points for historical fiction or witches. Thanks --Emily   2. Hi! I absolutely love your podcast, as well as all the other Bookriot podcasts! For holiday presents this year I am gifting basically everyone in my family with books, as we are a family of avid readers. I'm pretty good with picking out books for everyone, except my brother. Lately we have also gotten in some heated debates regarding feminism. I was hoping you could give some suggestions for a non fiction book that addresses feminism and is backed by lots of cold hard facts, in a not too aggressive way if possible. I am hoping a book will get him to open his mind more to the struggles still facing women. Any feedback is appreciated, thanks again! --Liza   3. I'm planning a trip to Egypt this Christmas (2018) to get my fill of the sites there. Can you recommend some books, both fiction and non, that will help whet my appetite for my trips? I'm open to all stages of Egyptian history. I have already read the whole Elizabeth Peters 'Amelia Peabody' mysteries a couple of times and loved them. I would prefer to avoid dry boring histories and accounts for something a bit engaging especially as I tend to read to relax and don't want to have to think too much. Bonus points for anything easily available by ebook or audiobook as I live in a country where libraries and bookstores with English books are limited in selection. --Beth   4. Dear Amanda and Jenn I heard your nudge on your last episode to get Christmas recommendations in ASAP and I was spurred into action, especially as I have a two-fer if possible. The first is for a friend of mine. He asked me to find some book ideas to give to his sister for Christmas. She likes ‘books where women move to Cornwall or wherever and open a bakery or something and maybe fall in love’. She has read everything by: Lucy diamond, Jenny Colgan and Cathy Bramley He wants to find her something new, possibly someone with a big catalogue of books for her to keep reading if she likes it. The second is for me. Last year you recommended ‘Pride and Prejudice and Mistletoe’, I think in your Jane Austen episode, and it was the last book I read in 2017. I LOVED it and it was the perfect light end-of-Christmas read. It was my first Christmas contemporary romance and I’m hoping you can find me another. Jane Austen connection welcome but not necessary. I normally read regency romances so that’s fine too, just something light and Christmassy to close off my year. Just FYI I hated Austenland. I’m in England so UK availability is a must for both. Thanks so much! --Kim   5. Hi! in Ep. 147 you recommended "River of Teeth" by Sarah Gailey which I bought for my boyfriend-- immediately-- like as I was listening to the show because he loves Hippos. Idk, it's a childhood thing that has morphed into an adult thing. Anyhow, he's obsessed with the book, he's almost finished. I actually bought "American Hippo", so he could read the whole series & stories. He can't stop talking about it! This makes me so happy! For Christmas, we are getting each other a book and chocolate instead of traditional gifts. I'm nervous because I hit it so out of the park on this book that any other book may be a let down. Can you help recommend another fun, romp of a book? It doesn't have to have hippos, lol. He's into Thrillers, Adventures, Fantasy (but while he watches High Fantasy, I've never seen him read it), Sci-fi. He loves Neil Gaiman and Murakami. He mainly gravitates towards shorter books & graphic novels. If you could recommend by early December that would be great! I really appreciate it. PS. Also, I LOVE your show because I always find the best recs for me/friends/family. In a sidebar, I sent my bff "The Book of the Unnamed Midwife" because she's a Doula and she is obsessed. --Kate   6. Hey there! I love your show and look forward to it every week! Ever since I started listening I can hardly keep up with my TBR list, my library holds list has gotten bonkers and I couldn't be happier! So thank you :) I am writing because I need some help getting a book for my husband for Christmas. We are both avid readers and started a new tradition last year that on Christmas Eve we give each other a book and spend the night reading and eating chocolate. He loves high fantasy and grim dark stories which are a bit out of my wheelhouse (I don't tend to like to go as dark as he does). He loves Brandon Sanderson's The Stormlight Archive and has read absolutely everything by Brian McClellan and Mark Lawrence. He also recently read Patrick Rothfuss (Kingkiller Chronicles) and loved it too. He also has really enjoyed The Magicians Trilogy by Lev Grossman and loved Ready Player One (neither of which are grim dark obviously). I'd like to get him something that he maybe hasn't heard of that will really knock his socks off! Looking forward to your suggestions! --MJ   7. My husband told me that for Christmas this year, he wants books (yay!). He specifically asked for a series that has at least 3 books already published, the longer the better. He doesn't read as often as I do, but when he does, he can tear through books/series very quickly, so when I say long, I mean loooooong. He's really into "high fantasy," especially Brandon Sanderson, Robert Jordan, and Terry Goodkind. He also likes sci-fi and other types of fantasy, and sometimes reads big-name thriller writers like Stephen King and James Patterson. A while ago, I bought him the A Darker Shade of Magic series, which he devoured, and for Christmas this year I would like to introduce him to a new (to him) author/series that is somewhat in his wheelhouse, but maybe expand his horizons a little bit (ideally something not written by a white man and with main characters who are not white men). Thanks for your help, --Rebekah   Books Discussed How Long 'til Black Future Month? by N.K. Jemisin The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer, Annie Barrows The Witches of New York by Ami McKay (tw: violence against women) Life’s Work by Dr. Willie Parker A Brief History of Misogyny by Jack Holland The Memoirs of Cleopatra by Margaret George The Map of Love by Ahdaf Soueif If the Fates Allow, edited by Annie Harper Bring on the Blessings by Beverly Jenkins Boneshaker by Cherie Priest All Systems Red (The Murderbot Diaries) by Martha Wells Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia The Traitor Baru Cormorant by Seth Dickinson (tw: institutionalized homophobia, torture, assault, etc) The Poppy War by RF Kuang (tw: assault, rape, genocide) Grace of Kings by Ken Liu The Broken Earth Trilogy by NK Jemisin The Acacia series by David Anthony Durham

Brea and Mallory talk about military fiction and interview author Brian McClellan. Use the hashtag #ReadingGlassesPodcast to participate in online discussion! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!   Reading Glasses Merch Sponsor -   Care.com/glasses Links - Reading Glasses Transcriptions on Gretta Reading Glasses Facebook Group   Reading Glasses Goodreads Group   Apex Magazine Page Advice Article Amazon Wish List   Brian McClellan   https://twitter.com/BrianTMcClellan Wrath of Empire by Brian McClellan Sins of Empire by Brian McClellan (ON SALE!!)     War Cry by Brian McClellan - PRE-ORDER!   We Have Always Fought by Kameron Hurley   Books Mentioned -   Nigerians in Space by Deji Bryce Olukotun   Tomorrow Will Be Different by Sarah McBride Old Man’s War by John Scalzi All You Need Is Kill by Hiroshi Sakurazaka Generation Kill by Evan Wright Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut Girl at War by Sara Novic 1453 by Roger Crowley The Thousand Names by Django Wexler Waterloo by Bernard Cornwell   The Black Count by Tom Reiss Quote at the end from White Teeth by Zadie Smith    

Brian McClellan joins us to talk about his latest book, Wrath of Empire (second book in the Gods of Blood and Powder series). Plus we find out why he may not want to time travel, and what his writing kryptonite is!

Brian McClellan joined us to field questions about writing novels and series. Here are the questions: How do you write an ending that is open for sequels, but isn't a cliffhanger? Is it a good idea to take a large novel, and release it instead as serial novellas? Can you debut with a series, or should you establish yourself with standalone novels first? How do you keep readers coming back for each new novel when there's a long time between them? Should you have more than just one book done before querying agents? What do you do if your novel turns out to be too short to be a novel? Is it possible to write a series as a discovery writer? How do you foreshadow big things that are a long way out?

This week, we chatted with epic fantasy author Brian McClellan about the success he’s had by following the traditional route. He’s also dabbled in self-publishing some novellas in his Powder Mage universe. We talked about what publishers are looking for when it comes to epic fantasy, how he got his agent, how his first book went to auction, and what

Your Hosts: Brandon, Piper, Dan, and Howard Brian McClellan joins us for a discussion on fulfilling the promises we make to our readers—specifically the genre-specific promises made by the simple fact of where the book is shelved. Credits: this episode was recorded in Cosmere House Studios by Dan Dan the Audioman Thompson, and mastered by Alex Jackson

Tracy and Holly were joined by authors Bryan Young, E.B. Wheeler and Brian McClellan during Salt lake Comic Con for a talk about how authors weave real-life events and historical inspiration into their work. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

While at Salt Lake Comic Con 2016 the Dungeon Crawlers team took some time while enjoying the convention to interview authors Brian McClellan, Paul Genesse, Alyson Peterson, Adrienne Monson and Artist Kaitlund Zupanic about the fantastic novels they’ve written and artwork they’ve created. Listen to the show to learn more the authors and their novels and works. Remember if you haven’t already to like us on Facebook or tweet us on Twitter. Join the conversation as we want to hear from you as we value our listener’s opinions and if your download our show on iTunes, please give us a review.

Seems like many of our willing appraisers are coming out of Florida.  Brian has only been a business owner 3 days when this was recorded and he is on fire!

                          Welcome to Episode 127 of Speculate! The Podcast for Writers, Readers and Fans. In this episode, we talk fantasy, military, and writing business with authors (and former Speculate guests) Brian McClellan and Myke Cole as we look at writing trilogies, what a civilian […]

When you rule the world of powder mages you can do what you want. Brian McClellan wields his powder for good. In addition to delivering us the complete Powder Mage trilogy with the third book Autumn Republic, Brian is going to bring us a second trilogy in the same universe, all while growing his own spaghetti sauce and keeping bees. Impressive. Most impressive.

We break down our June book pick, Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan, and find out why it's actually four or five books and its gods are not what they seem. Also we set up our July pick from Octavia Butler and decide whether warp speed is actually coming or not.

Would you like to be in a George R. R. Martin Book? Got $20K? Don't mind being killed? Good. You can help wolves. Also we give our first impressions of Brian McClellan's The Promise of Blood and talk Geekomancy with Michael Underwood.

We had a lovely time chatting with Brian McClellan, author of the Powder Mage trilogy. He answers a lot of questions about including history in novels, snorting gunpowder, smoking old-timey pipes while listening to flute music, and making cakes for Sam Sykes.

Getting ready for a large series? A timeline might be a good start!Promos for John Mierau's Walk The Fire II Kickstarter and The Adventures of Thunder Crester. Our Audible picks for this month are: Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan Heir of Novron by Michael J. Sullivan

Welcome to Episode 73 of Speculate! The Podcast for Writers, Readers and Fans.  In this episode we talk to author Brian McClellan about his debut epic fantasy series The Powder Mage Trilogy from Orbit Books, starting with Promise of Blood.  We talk about his writing process, his inspiration for the series, and how he grew […]

This month we talk to special guest Brian McClellan. His new book, Promise of Blood, comes out on the 16th in eBook, Hardcover and audiobook formats! We had a great talk about the book and the process of getting that book to what you'll see (or hear) on the 16th! Promos from Andrew Mayne's Knight School and The Roundtable Podcast. This month's Audible picks: The Ghost Brigades by John Scalzi Midnight Rising: John Brown and the Raid That Sparked the Civil War by Tony Horwitz