Podcasts about greatcoats

The purpose of the show is to transform your business and life with education and inspiration. I introduce busy people to trends in writing ideas, and improving your life by highlighting people you should know.First ParagraphHave you ever felt like you're meant to do something more with your life, but you're not quite sure what that is? Sebastien de Castell, author of the acclaimed swashbuckling fantasy series The Greatcoats and the YA fantasy series Spellslinger, has certainly had his fair share of career changes. From archaeology to music, ombudsman to fight choreographer, Sebastien's path to becoming a writer was anything but traditional. But what drives someone to pursue so many different passions, and how do they all come together in his writing?Second ParagraphWith a background in archaeology and a degree in hand, Sebastien de Castell might have seemed destined for a life of dusty digs and ancient artifacts. But after just four hours on his first dig, he realized that archaeology wasn't for him. Instead, he went on to pursue a wide range of careers, from music to interaction design, fight choreography to product strategy. And yet, despite his many talents and accomplishments, Sebastien's writing is what has brought him the most recognition and acclaim. His series, The Greatcoats and Spellslinger, have been shortlisted for numerous awards and have been translated into over a dozen languages. Sebastien de Castell is the author of The Greatcoats and Spellslinger.EpisodeDuring this episode, we'll do a deep dive into the changes and hot topics of visionary writing & the biggest challenges. I will leverage the expertise of my guest and how to navigate the unique dynamics of the field. CTABy the end of this episode, you will be better equipped to know what to do, & I encourage you to contact my guest, Sebastien de Castell is the author of The Greatcoats and Spellslinger.The Idea to Author Coach! https://www.facebook.com/groups/ideatoauthorcommunityHi there! Welcome to my page, where I help aspiring writers achieve their dreams of becoming published authors. My name is Mick, known online as The Doctor of Digital, and I'm thrilled to share my story with you.Growing up in a working-class family, I was surrounded by people who worked hard to provide for their families. My father was a factory worker, and my grandfather was a truck driver. Before that, our family had a long history of farming. But despite our humble beginnings, my parents were determined to break the cycle of poverty and create a better life for themselves and their children.My parents were the first in their respective families to graduate from high school, let alone college. In fact, other than a half-uncle, I was the first in my family to even attend college. And I was considered "not college material" by my teachers. But my parents instilled in me a love for reading, learning, and a strong work ethic, which helped me overcome the odds and achieve my academic goals.Throughout my academic journey, I wrote over 85 academic papers, earned three advanced degrees, including a PhD, and earned nine certificates in executive management, and educational technology. Not surprisingly, I became a professor, teaching 35 college-level courses. I even held leadership positions such as Campus Dean, Vice President, and Executive Director. But despite my many accomplishments, I never lost sight of my passion for writing.After years of writing and teaching, I decided to pursue my dream of becoming a published author. And when my first book was published as a novel, I followed that with a screenplay. Since then, I've written a non-fiction book, and I'm currently working on three more book proposals, on history, a book on music, and work-life balance, respectively. I am also active on three podcasts, have a voice talent, and am a favored speaker at conferences, sharing my expertise on educational technology. Regardless of your writing interests I can help.But my journey didn't come without its challenges. I faced many obstacles, including self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the pressure to conform to societal expectations. However, I refused to let these challenges hold me back. Instead, I used them as opportunities to learn and grow, and to develop a growth mindset that has served me well throughout my career.As a book coach, I've had the privilege of working with many aspiring writers who are struggling to overcome their own challenges. And I've seen firsthand the transformative power of writing and storytelling. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, I believe that everyone has a story to tell, and that writing can be a powerful tool for personal growth and transformation.So, if you're ready to take your writing to the next level and achieve your publishing dreams, I invite you to join me on this journey. Let's work together to overcome your challenges, develop your writing skills, and bring your stories to life.Thank you for watching, and I look forward to working with you! Book a complimentary call now on my Calendy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-doctor-of-digital-gmick-smith-phd--1279468/support.

The purpose of the show is to transform your business and life with education and inspiration. I introduce busy people to trends in writing ideas, and improving your life by highlighting people you should know.First ParagraphHave you ever felt like you're meant to do something more with your life, but you're not quite sure what that is? Sebastien de Castell, author of the acclaimed swashbuckling fantasy series The Greatcoats and the YA fantasy series Spellslinger, has certainly had his fair share of career changes. From archaeology to music, ombudsman to fight choreographer, Sebastien's path to becoming a writer was anything but traditional. But what drives someone to pursue so many different passions, and how do they all come together in his writing?Second ParagraphWith a background in archaeology and a degree in hand, Sebastien de Castell might have seemed destined for a life of dusty digs and ancient artifacts. But after just four hours on his first dig, he realized that archaeology wasn't for him. Instead, he went on to pursue a wide range of careers, from music to interaction design, fight choreography to product strategy. And yet, despite his many talents and accomplishments, Sebastien's writing is what has brought him the most recognition and acclaim. His series, The Greatcoats and Spellslinger, have been shortlisted for numerous awards and have been translated into over a dozen languages. Sebastien de Castell is the author of The Greatcoats and Spellslinger.EpisodeDuring this episode, we'll do a deep dive into the changes and hot topics of visionary writing & the biggest challenges. I will leverage the expertise of my guest and how to navigate the unique dynamics of the field. CTABy the end of this episode, you will be better equipped to know what to do, & I encourage you to contact my guest, Sebastien de Castell is the author of The Greatcoats and Spellslinger.The Idea to Author Coach! https://www.facebook.com/groups/ideatoauthorcommunityHi there! Welcome to my page, where I help aspiring writers achieve their dreams of becoming published authors. My name is Mick, known online as The Doctor of Digital, and I'm thrilled to share my story with you.Growing up in a working-class family, I was surrounded by people who worked hard to provide for their families. My father was a factory worker, and my grandfather was a truck driver. Before that, our family had a long history of farming. But despite our humble beginnings, my parents were determined to break the cycle of poverty and create a better life for themselves and their children.My parents were the first in their respective families to graduate from high school, let alone college. In fact, other than a half-uncle, I was the first in my family to even attend college. And I was considered "not college material" by my teachers. But my parents instilled in me a love for reading, learning, and a strong work ethic, which helped me overcome the odds and achieve my academic goals.Throughout my academic journey, I wrote over 85 academic papers, earned three advanced degrees, including a PhD, and earned nine certificates in executive management, and educational technology. Not surprisingly, I became a professor, teaching 35 college-level courses. I even held leadership positions such as Campus Dean, Vice President, and Executive Director. But despite my many accomplishments, I never lost sight of my passion for writing.After years of writing and teaching, I decided to pursue my dream of becoming a published author. And when my first book was published as a novel, I followed that with a screenplay. Since then, I've written a non-fiction book, and I'm currently working on three more book proposals, on history, a book on music, and work-life balance, respectively. I am also active on three podcasts, have a voice talent, and am a favored speaker at conferences, sharing my expertise on educational technology. Regardless of your writing interests I can help.But my journey didn't come without its challenges. I faced many obstacles, including self-doubt, imposter syndrome, and the pressure to conform to societal expectations. However, I refused to let these challenges hold me back. Instead, I used them as opportunities to learn and grow, and to develop a growth mindset that has served me well throughout my career.As a book coach, I've had the privilege of working with many aspiring writers who are struggling to overcome their own challenges. And I've seen firsthand the transformative power of writing and storytelling. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, I believe that everyone has a story to tell, and that writing can be a powerful tool for personal growth and transformation.So, if you're ready to take your writing to the next level and achieve your publishing dreams, I invite you to join me on this journey. Let's work together to overcome your challenges, develop your writing skills, and bring your stories to life.Thank you for watching, and I look forward to working with you! Book a complimentary call now on my Calendy.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-doctor-of-digital-gmick-smith-phd--1279468/support.

Grab the nearest delicious baked good and join us for a chat about our cosy October book club read. Find out whether the stakes were too low for Jen this time, and why this podcast will now be called Chaos & Cappuccinos.Books Mentioned:Legends & Lattes by Travis BaldreeNone Of This Is True by Lisa JewellThe Third Wife by Lisa JewellThe Family Upstairs by Lisa JewellGoblins & Greatcoats by Travis BaldreeThe Martian by Andy WeirReferences:Our Legends & Lattes episode from last yearWhere to find us: Join the Scientists Who Read book club & community Follow Scientists Who Read on Instagram & TikTok Follow Jen on Instagram Find all of our other links, such as our merch shop here Support us & get exclusive bonus content on Patreon

The Three Musketeers meets Joe Abercrombie via Mark Lawrence: 'Guaranteed to increase household swashbuckling by 100%,' says Library Journal The Greatcoats are travelling magistrates bringing justice to all . . . or at least they were, before they watched the Dukes impale their King's head on a spike. Now the land's heroes are reviled as traitors, their Greatcoats in tatters.Facio, Kest and Brasti have been reduced to working as mercenaries, but when they find their employer dead - and are forced to watch as the killer plants evidence framing them for the murder - they realise things are about to get even worse.

It is my pleasure to welcome fantasy author Sebastien de Castell to the program to discuss his Greatcoat series. Think The Three Musketeers meets Game of Thrones. I read this series a decade ago and it still has stayed with me to this very day. Enjoy!!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support

Sebastien de Castell had just finished a degree in Archaeology when he started work on his first dig. Four hours later he realized how much he actually hated archaeology and left to pursue a very focused career as a musician, ombudsman, interaction designer, fight choreographer, teacher, project manager, actor, and product strategist. His only defence against the charge of unbridled dilettantism is that he genuinely likes doing these things and that, in one way or another, each of these fields plays a role in his writing. He sternly resists the accusation of being a Renaissance Man in the hopes that more people will label him that way. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-lucas66/message

Sebastien de Castell had just finished a degree in Archaeology when he started work on his first dig. Four hours later he realized how much he actually hated archaeology and left to pursue a very focused career as a musician, ombudsman, interaction designer, fight choreographer, teacher, project manager, actor, and product strategist. In one way or another, each of these fields plays a role in his writing. He sternly resists the accusation of being a Renaissance Man in the hopes that more people will label him that way. Sebastien's acclaimed swashbuckling fantasy series, The Greatcoats. was shortlisted for both the 2014 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Fantasy. the Gemmell Morningstar Award for Best Debut, the Prix Imaginales for Best Foreign Work, and the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. His YA fantasy series, Spellslinger, was nominated for the Carnegie Medal and is published in more than a dozen languages. Sebastien lives in Vancouver, Canada with his lovely wife and two belligerent cats. You can reach him at www.decastell.com

SPOILER FREE! Join the Friends Talking Fantasy for an exciting exploration of "Traitor's Blade" by Sebastien de Castell in this engaging and spoiler-free episode. Charles and Dylan delve into the world of Falcio val Mond, the protagonist of this swashbuckling fantasy adventure, as they discuss the captivating story, characters, and themes that define this gripping novel. In this episode, the Friends share their enthusiastic recommendation for "Traitor's Blade," highlighting its rich world-building, compelling characters, and thrilling swordplay. From the camaraderie of the Greatcoats to the daring escapades across a treacherous kingdom, discover why this book is a must-read for fantasy enthusiasts. Whether you're drawn to tales of honor, betrayal, and redemption or simply looking for your next captivating read, "Traitor's Blade" promises to deliver an unforgettable journey. Visit our website at https://www.theftfpodcast.com/ for more Friends Talking Fantasy content and to join the discussion on Sebastien de Castell's compelling fantasy series. Prepare to be swept away by the adventures of Falcio val Mond and the Greatcoats in "Traitor's Blade," recommended by the Friends Talking Fantasy!

Swordplay, magic, intrigue and friendships stronger than iron: the first volume in the new swashbuckling fantasy series by the best-selling author of The Greatcoats. Damelas Shademantaigne picked a poor night to flee a judicial duel.  He has precious little hope of escaping the wrath of the Vixen, the most feared duellist in the entire city, until he stumbles through the stage doors of the magnificent Operato Belleza and tricks his way into the company of actors. An archaic law provides a temporary respite from his troubles - until one night a ghostly voice in his head causes Damelas to fumble his lines, inadvertently blurting out a dreadful truth: the city's most legendary hero may actually be a traitor and a brutal murderer. With only the help of his boisterous and lusty friend Bereto, a beautiful assassin whose target may well be Damelas himself, and a company of misfit actors who'd just as soon see him dead, this failed son of two Greatcoats must somehow find within himself the courage to dig up long-buried truths before a ruthless band of bravos known as the Iron Orchids come for his head. Oh, and there's still that matter of the Vixen waiting to duel him.... --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-lucas66/message

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Swashbuckling Fantasy with author Sebastien de Castell. During the episode, Sebastien plays the daring hero by laying out the essentials of swashbuckling, including how he defines it, famous examples of swashbuckling (like The Three Musketeers and The Princess Bride), the interaction between swordplay, action and stakes, how to pace a swashbuckling story, applying humor to swashbuckling, heroes, villains, contrast and more. NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Sebastien. Click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ to check out part one. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks and more) - Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FanFiAddict YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video - Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sffaddictspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Sebastien de Castell is the author of the Greatcoats series, the Spellslinger series, The Malevolent Seven and more. His latest book is Play of Shadows, the first book in The Court of Shadows series. Purchase it ⁠here⁠. Find Sebastien on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Amazon⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠his personal website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ABOUT OUR HOSTS: Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is available now to purchase on ⁠Amazon⁠ in paperback, eBook and hardcover. Find Adrian on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠Amazon⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠his personal website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. M.J. Kuhn is the author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Among Thieves⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, her debut novel, and its sequel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thick as Thieves⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find M.J. on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠her personal website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FanFiAddict Book Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC: Intro: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Into The Grid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by MellauSFX Outro: “⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Galactic Synthwave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠” by Divion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sff-addicts/message

A chat with award-winning fantasy author Sebastien de Castell about Play of Shadows, Book 1 of Court of Shadows, set in the world of his popular Greatcoats series. Websitedecastell.com X@decastell Facebook@decastell Sebastien de Castell's Amazon Page Amazon Links for Play of ShadowsAmazon.comAmazon.ca About the Book Swordplay, magic, intrigue and friendships stronger than iron: the first … Continue reading "Episode 163: Sebastien de Castell – Play of Shadows" Source

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with author Sebastien de Castell about his new novel Play of Shadows, his career trajectory and being a bard, channeling your experiences into writing, traveling, culture and language, writing witty dialogue and banter, found family, worldbuilding approaches, shared worlds and much more. NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Sebastien. Stayed tuned next week for his mini-masterclass on Swashbuckling Fantasy. OUR SPONSOR: Novelo is a collaborative storytelling platform for writers where they can self-publish stories with ease, all while maintaining full creative control over their work. Publish and monetize your stories, collaborate with other authors, and interact with readers. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.novelo.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ today to sign up for FREE. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks and more) - Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FanFiAddict YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or check us out on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video - Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠sffaddictspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ABOUT OUR GUEST: Sebastien de Castell is the author of the Greatcoats series, the Spellslinger series, The Malevolent Seven and more. His latest book is Play of Shadows, the first book in The Court of Shadows series. Purchase it here. Find Sebastien on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter, Amazon or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠his personal website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. ABOUT OUR HOSTS: Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is available now to purchase on Amazon in paperback, eBook and hardcover. Find Adrian on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Amazon or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠his personal website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. M.J. Kuhn is the author of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Among Thieves⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, her debut novel, and its sequel ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Thick as Thieves⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Find M.J. on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠her personal website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠FanFiAddict Book Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC: Intro: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Into The Grid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by MellauSFX Novelo Ad: "⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Crescendo⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠" by Astronoz Outro: “⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Galactic Synthwave⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠” by Divion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sff-addicts/message

Join authors David Wragg, Sebastien de Castell, J.S. Dewes, Marina Lostetter and Julia Vee for another FanFiAddict author roundtable! During the discussion, these five talented authors share their takes on CHARACTER THROUGH DIALOGUE, unpacking the ways in which dialogue and character are intertwined, how to best convey a character through the words they speak, what goes said versus unsaid, making dialogue sound unique to each character and more. This is the seventh edition of our monthly AUTHOR ROUNDTABLE series, where we bring a handful of authors together to discuss a topic related to SF/F/H, writing craft, publishing and more. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - ⁠⁠Merch shop⁠⁠ (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks and more) - Subscribe to the ⁠⁠FanFiAddict YouTube channel⁠⁠, where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video - Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: ⁠⁠sffaddictspod@gmail.com⁠⁠ ABOUT THE PANELISTS: David Wragg is the author of The Blackhawks, The Righteous and the newly released The Hunters. Find David on ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠his personal website.⁠⁠⁠ Sebastien de Castell is the multi-award nominated author of The Greatcoats, The Court of Shadows and Spellslinger fantasy series and more. Find Sebastien on ⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠his personal website⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠ J.S. Dewes is the author of The Last Watch, The Exiled Fleet and her newest release Rubicon. She is also a writer at the video game studio Humanoid Games. Find Jenny on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠her personal website⁠⁠. Marina J. Lostetter is the author of Noumenon, Infinity, Noumenon Ultra and The Helm of Midnight, as well as tie-in materials for Star Citizen and the Aliens franchise. Find Marina on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠ and her personal website.⁠⁠⁠ Julia Vee is the author of the Seattle Slayers series, as well as the co-author of the newly released Ebony Gate, which she wrote with Ken Bebelle. Find Julia on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠her personal website⁠.⁠⁠⁠ FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS: ⁠⁠FanFiAddict Book Blog⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ MUSIC: Intro: "⁠⁠Into The Grid⁠⁠" by MellauSFX Outro: “⁠⁠Galactic Synthwave⁠⁠” by Divion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sff-addicts/message

Every week, we are highlighting a panel from TBRCon2023, looking back on the amazing variety of panels that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator/author Andrea Stewart and authors Kevin Hearne, Rebecca Roanhorse, Sebastien de Castell, Alexander Darwin and Moses Ose Utomi for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "Querying, Agents & Traditional Publishing." SUPPORT THE SHOW: - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - ⁠⁠⁠⁠Merch shop⁠⁠⁠⁠ (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks and more) - Subscribe to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠FanFiAddict YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠, where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video - Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠sffaddictspod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ ABOUT THE PANELISTS: Andrea Stewart is the author of The Bone Shard Daughter, The Bone Shard Emperor and The Bone Shard War. Find Andrea on ⁠⁠Twitter⁠, ⁠Amazon⁠⁠ and ⁠her personal website⁠. Rebecca Roanhorse is the award-winning author of Black Sun and its sequel Fevered Star, as well as Tread of Angels, Trail of Lightning and more. Find Rebecca on Twitter or her personal website. Kevin Hearne is the New York Times bestseller author of The Iron Druid Chronicles series, the 2015 Star Wars novel Heir to the Empire and more. Find Kevin on Twitter, Amazon and his personal website. Sebastien de Castell is the author of The Greatcoats series, the Spellslinger series, The Court of Shadows series and more. Find Sebastien on Twitter, Amazon and his personal website. Alexander Darwin is the author of The Combat Codes, his debut novel. Find Alexander on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website. Moses Ose Utomi is a Nigerian-American fantasy writer. Daughters of Oduma and The Lies of the Ajungo are his debut books. Find Moses on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website. FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠FanFiAddict Book Blog⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ MUSIC: Intro: "⁠⁠⁠⁠Into The Grid⁠⁠⁠⁠" by MellauSFX Outro: “⁠⁠⁠⁠Galactic Synthwave⁠⁠⁠⁠” by Divion --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sff-addicts/message

little red book hosts the Soulution and Cesky while interviewing Sebastian De Castell, author of the Greatcoats and Spellslinger series. Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle Punks Considering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/legendarium⁠ Reddit: ⁠https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/⁠ Discord: ⁠https://discord.gg/FNcpuuA⁠ Twitter: ⁠@GreenteamPod⁠

Cesky, Red and Soulution dive into the fourth and final book in the Greatcoats series. Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle Punks Considering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/ Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuA Twitter: @GreenteamPod

I talk about Tyrant's Throne the 4th and final book in the Greatcoats series by Sebastien De Castell Thanks to David Hilowitz for the intro/outro music. If you have any questions or comments send them to LibromancyPod@gmail.com.  Please Like and Subscribe wherever you get your podcast from. https://www.patreon.com/Libromancy https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30317594-tyrant-s-throne

I talk about Saint's Blood the 3rd book in the Greatcoats series by Sebastien De Castell Thanks to David Hilowitz for the intro/outro music. If you have any questions or comments send them to LibromancyPod@gmail.com.  Please Like and Subscribe wherever you get your podcast from. https://www.patreon.com/Libromancy https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23899193-saint-s-blood

I talk about Knight's Shadow the 2nd book in the Greatcoats series by Sebastien De Castell. Thanks to David Hilowitz for the intro/outro music. If you have any questions or comments send them to LibromancyPod@gmail.com.  Please Like and Subscribe wherever you get your podcast from. https://www.patreon.com/Libromancy https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23547364-knight-s-shadow

I talk about Traitor's Blade the 1st book in the Great Coats series by Sebastien De Castell. Thanks to David Hilowitz for the intro/outro music. If you have any questions or comments send them to LibromancyPod@gmail.com.  Please Like and Subscribe wherever you get your podcast from. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20887238-traitor-s-blade    

Cesky, little red book, and Soulution talk about the 3rd book in the Greatcoats series by Sebastien De Castell. Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle Punks Considering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/ Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuA Twitter: @GreenteamPod

Soulution talks Cesky and little red book through Knight's Shadow the 2nd book of the Greatcoats Series by Sebastion De Castell. Considering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/ Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuA Twitter: @GreenteamPod

Cesky, Red and Soulution talk about the 1st book in the Greatcoats Series. Spoiler Alert: We love it Music: Galactic Damages by Jingle Punks Considering supporting The Legendarium on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/legendarium Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/ Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuA Twitter: @GreenteamPod

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Join host Adrian M. Gibson and FanFiAddict's David Walters as they delve into music in SFF with authors Sebastien de Castell, Anthony Ryan and Juliet Marillier. During the panel they discuss their personal histories with music, the rhythm of writing, how music plays into combat and action scenes, the musical aspects of worldbuilding and much more. About the Authors: Sebastien de Castell is the multi-award nominated author of The Greatcoats and Spellslinger fantasy series. His new series, The Court of Shadows, is set to launch in March 2022. Find Sebastien on Instagram, Twitter, Amazon and his personal website. Anthony Ryan is the New York Times bestselling author of the Raven's Shadow trilogy, the Draconis Memoria trilogy and more. His latest book, The Pariah, was released last August. Find Anthony on Instagram, Twitter, Amazon and his personal website. Juliet Marillier is the award winning author of twenty-one historical fantasy novels for adults and young adults, as well as a book of short fiction, including Blackthorn & Grim, the Bridei Chronicles, the Warrior Bards series and more. Her latest release, A Song of Flight, book three of the Warrior Bards series, was released in September. Find Juliet on Instagram, Amazon and her personal website. Find Us Online: FanFiAddict Blog Discord Twitter Instagram Music: Intro: "FanFiAddict Theme (Short Version)" by Astronoz Interlude 1: "The Wind" by Astronoz The Broken Binding Ad & Interlude 2: “Crescendo” by Astronoz Outro: “Cloudy Sunset” by Astronoz SFF Addicts is part of FanFiAddict, so check us out at https://fanfiaddict.com for the latest in book reviews, essays and all things sci-fi and fantasy, as well as the full episode archive for the podcast and the blog post accompanying this episode. Follow us on Instagram or Twitter @SFFAddictsPod. You can also email us directly at sffaddictspod@gmail.com with queries, comments or whatever comes to mind. Also, please subscribe, rate and review us on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends. It helps a lot, and we greatly appreciate it.

The Sword Guy Podcast episode 66 Sebastien de Castell lives a life of music, adventure and swordplay. He is the author of the Greatcoats series, which is full of sword action, and the Spellslinger series, which features magic finger guns! For all Sebastien's books, see here: https://decastell.com/all-books/ In this episode we talk about how to write a great sword fight for stage, screen and literature, including these two classic scenes: Inigo and Westley in The Princess Bride The first duel in The Duellists Sebastien's ulterior motive for coming on the podcast was to ask Guy's opinion on how a rapier might be modified to contain a pistol. Have a listen and see if you agree or have a better idea of how it could be done.   For more information about the host Guy Windsor and his work, as well as transcriptions of all the episodes, check out his website at https://guywindsor.net/ And to support the show, come join the Patrons at  https://www.patreon.com/theswordguy  

A primeira review do #mythosummer é a Saga The Greatcoats do Sebastien de Castell, é fantasia épica com muito humor e ironia pelo meio :) e um sistema mágico inspirado nas civilizações antigas. Se quiserem participar usem a #mythosummer @sofareader

This week Sebastien de Castell joins us to tell us about his fantasy novel, WAY OF THE ARGOSI. Find out more at https://decastell.com and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/decastell and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/SebastienDeCastell. Thank you to all of our amazing listeners, including our Patrons at https://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope. Don't forget you can grab awesome exclusive Beyond The Trope Summer gear at https://BeyondTheTrope.Redbubble.com. Mentioned in this episode: The Greatcoats book series by Sebastien de Castell THE THREE MUSKETEERS by Alexandre Dumas The Horatio Hornblower book series by C. S. Forester THE PRINCESS BRIDE by William Goldman The Spellslinger book series by Sebastien de Castell Harry Potter book series by J. K. Rowling Stephen King Britney Spears LeAnn Rimes Stephanie Meyers Veronica Roth Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Dave Duncan

Sebastien is a serial entrepreneur. When I asked Sebastien about a fun fact about him. He told me that he is taking VR classes, which I think that is very cool. Therefore, Sebastien has achieved alot in his career choices. Sebastien feels that writing is important because it gives him the satisfaction that he accomplished another stepping stone in his life. ALL ABOUT SEBASTIEN: Sebastien de Castell had just finished a degree in Archaeology when he started work on his first dig. Four hours later he realized how much he actually hated archaeology and left to pursue a very focused career as a musician, ombudsman, interaction designer, fight choreographer, teacher, project manager, actor, and product strategist. His only defence against the charge of unbridled dilettantism is that he genuinely likes doing these things and that, in one way or another, each of these fields plays a role in his writing. He sternly resists the accusation of being a Renaissance Man in the hopes that more people will label him that way. Sebastien's acclaimed swashbuckling fantasy series, The Greatcoats, was shortlisted for both the 2014 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Fantasy. The Gemmell Morningstar Award for Best Debut, the Prix Imaginales for Best Foreign Work, and the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. His YA fantasy series, Spellslinger, was nominated for the Carnegie Medal and is published in more than a dozen languages. Sebastien lives in Vancouver, Canada with his lovely wife and two belligerent cats. ALL ABOUT THE NOVEL: WAY OF THE ARGOSI - THE ALCHEMIST meets THE THREE MUSKETEERS- with card tricks. A brilliant origin story of adventure, wit and philosophy to enrapture devotees as well as newcomers to the SPELLSLINGER series. Perfect for fans of The Dark Tower, Firefly, Terry Pratchett, Ben Aaronovitch and Jim Butcher. Published by Hot Key Books, this YA Fantasy is available in in all formats on Amazon in the U.K. Way Of The Argosi ISBN: 978-1471405525 Amazon U.K: Way of the Argosi (Spellslinger): Amazon.co.uk: de Castell, Sebastien: Books A merciless band of mages murdered her parents, massacred her tribe and branded her with mystical sigils that left her a reviled outcast. They should have killed her instead. Stealing, swindling, and gambling with her own life just to survive, Ferius will risk anything to avenge herself on the zealous young mage who haunts her every waking hour. But then she meets the incomparable Durral Brown, a wandering philosopher gifted in the arts of violence who instead overcomes his opponents with shrewdness and compassion. Does this charismatic and infuriating man hold the key to defeating her enemies, or will he lead her down a path that will destroy her very soul? Through this outstanding tale of swashbuckling action, magical intrigue and dazzling wit, follow Ferius along the Way of the Argosi and enter a world of magic and mystery unlike any other. Sebastien also written SHAWDOWBLACK, CHARMCASTER, SOULBINDER, QUEENSLAYER & CROWNBREAKER. You can reach Sebastien at www.decastell.com or Sebastien is available for interviews, media appearances, speaking engagements, and/or book review requests - please contact mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com

Sebastien de Castell's acclaimed swashbuckling fantasy series, The Greatcoats. was shortlisted for both the 2014 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Fantasy. the Gemmell Morningstar Award for Best Debut, the Prix Imaginales for Best Foreign Work, and the John W. Campbell Award for Best New Writer. His YA fantasy series, Spellslinger, was nominated for the Carnegie Medal and is published in more than a dozen languages. Sebastien lives in Vancouver, Canada with his lovely wife and two belligerent cats. You can reach him at www.decastell.com And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!

We are coming to you from Molly's closet to chat about Greatcoats, War and Peace, and The Pelican Brief. We learn a secret from Molly's past, encounter Olive Santa and debate Bear vs Cyclops. Note: this episode has so much and yet so little about olives.   Chicken Marbella

Hey there word nerds! Today I am delighted to have Sebastien de Castell on the show! Sebastien is the author of the four part Greatcoats series which includes Traitor's Blade, Knight's Shadow, Saint's Blood, and most recently Tyrant's Throne. Before coming to writing Sebastien bounced around from careers as diverse as archaeologist and fight choreographer, and with the Greatcoats series completed can now add author of swashbuckling saga to his list. Listen in as we discuss how to craft a series from beginning to end and how to use dramatic tension between characters to build a more entertaining world. In this episode Sebastien and I discuss how to: Tap into your writing flow and find the method that works for you. Write a true “swashbuckling” story. Build a world that feels real and forms organically on the page. Craft a series by building on what’s happened in previous books through dramatic tension between characters. Create plot twists that work, and how to know when they’re not working. Plus Sebastien's #1 tip for writers. For more info and show notes: DIYMFA.com/162

Sebastien de Castell, author of the Greatcoats fantasy series, joins us in this episode. We talk about how his love of fantasy started with CS Lewis' The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and the importance of the story to him at a time when he was dealing with one of the toughest experiences a child can face. As well, he shares his thoughts about fantasy's role in highlighting the wonder of the real world, rather than just being a means of escape.   Sebastien then discusses how a rainy camping trip with a copy of Keith Taylor's Bard ultimately inspired his career path: music, swordplay, and storytelling. We explore how his writing has been shaped by what he's learned as a musician. As someone who's coordinated sword fighting scenes for stage productions, he also talks about how technique with a blade is often less important to writing a fight scene than the other experiences one has during a duel.   He explains the benefits of having a good working relationship with his editor, and having beta readers who will help him hash-out a story. Sebastien also talks about the challenges of transitioning from writing one book to another, and of shifting gears when he has multiple stories on the go at once (at the time of our conversation, he was working on three books simultaneously: the upcoming Greatcoats instalment Tyrant's Throne, the also soon-to-be-released Spellslinger, and a third book that's in development).     We talk about the problems that arise when people try impose a personal frame on art. This leads to a discussion about the 2016 Hugo Awards controversy.   Our interview took place in June 2016 at Sebastien's home in Vancouver, BC.   Find out more about Sebastien de Castell and his works at: decastell.com   Visit iTunes to subscribe to Invaders From Planet 3 and download episodes, and be sure to rate the show while you're there!        

This week on The Book Rogues, host Peter Darbyshire chats with Sebastien de Castell, author of the highly acclaimed Greatcoats series of fantasy novels.

Episode 25: Greatcoats and Great TV This week, Luke and Shiri wander through the worlds of heroes and superheroes. First off, The Traitor's Blade, takes us to world of swords, sorcery, and coats. Then, we get lost in the noise of Fall TV, again. Covering, Constantine, Arrow, Flash and more on Gotham. We skip writing subjects, but end, as always, with The Grrr and The Arrrgh.