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Author Fonda Lee joins Ardo and Yash to discuss her critically acclaimed and award-winning series, the Green Bone Saga, which consists of the novels Jade City, Jade War, and Jade Legacy. The also chat about what it takes to worldbuild, the process of creating the audiobooks and an update on the TV show adaptation. This is a SPOILER interview. All three books in the Green Bone Saga are discussed including spoilers. Go, get copies of these books, read them, obsess over them and then return to this episode. The logo was designed by Nick Hanover. The theme song and break music is from Haris Qureshi's song Give AF. You can find his album here. Everything mentioned in the episode can be found on Goodreads. You can also find the podcast on Instagram at @PutABlurbOnIt.
Jade Legacy by Fonda Lee Andy and Dani finish the series. How did Andy make the right predictions? Can the last book in a trilogy ever be the best? These character arcs are NEXT level, ummm this Tar guy is killing it… literally, missed opportunities, and please don't give either of us jade.
When you've put your heart, soul, blood, sweat, and tears into building a world -- what happens when you then have to leave it behind? Most SFF authors will, at some point, close up their work in one world and start building a new one, but that comes with its own set of challenges! You know the old world so well; it's become comfy and familiar. The new world still has all its work yet to be done, and while it has the shiny lure of new discoveries, it also may seem daunting to start the process of figuring out how a world works all over again. In this episode, Fonda Lee and Melissa Caruso re-join us to discuss shifting focus from one world to another! Where do you start? How different do you need the world to be? We also chat about not just the mental challenges of clearing out one world to make room for the new one, but the emotional challenge of pulling yourself away from a place you love and know so well! Our Guests: Melissa Caruso writes books of murder, magic, and mayhem. Her published fantasy novels include the Swords & Fire trilogy (THE TETHERED MAGE, THE DEFIANT HEIR, THE UNBOUND EMPIRE) and the Rooks & Ruin trilogy (THE OBSIDIAN TOWER, THE QUICKSILVER COURT, THE IVORY TOMB), all from Orbit Books. Her debut novel was shortlisted for the Gemmell Morningstar Award in 2017, and her books have received starred reviews and made countless Best Of lists. Melissa is a tea drinker, larper, and mom, and lives in Massachusetts with her video game designer husband, two superlative daughters, and assorted pets. Fonda Lee is the author of the epic fantasy Green Bone Saga, consisting of the novels Jade City, Jade War, and Jade Legacy, along with a prequel novella The Jade Setter of Janloon and a short story collection, Jade Shards. She is also the author of the science fiction novels Zeroboxer, Exo and Cross Fire. Her most recent work is the fantasy novella, Untethered Sky. Fonda is a winner of the World Fantasy Award, the Locus Award, and a five-time winner of the Aurora Award (Canada's national science fiction and fantasy award), as well as a multiple finalist for the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award, and the Oregon Book Award. Her novels have garnered multiple starred reviews and appeared on Best of Year lists from NPR, Barnes & Noble, Syfy Wire, and others. Jade City has been translated in a dozen languages, named to TIME Magazine's Top 100 Fantasy Books of All Time, and optioned for television development. She has also written acclaimed short fiction and been an instructor at writing workshops including Clarion West, Viable Paradise, and Aspen Words. Fonda is a former corporate strategist and black belt martial artist who loves action movies and Eggs Benedict. Born and raised in Canada, she currently resides in the Pacific Northwest.
This week, we walk through final bets, and discuss our favorite parts of Fonda Lee's magnificent saga, as well as the experience of covering the book Words and Whiskey style. Next week, we're taking a week off, mostly! After that, SOA 3 is coming at you + Light Bringer! You might see something fun coming down the pipe... ;) Beyond that, please be sure to follow us or subscribe on your podcatcher of choice, and leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever. It goes a long way to helping the podcast grow. You can also check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/Wordsandwhiskey Check it out! Another way you could help us out? Refer us to your friends. We love a good referral, don't we folks? Send us ANY questions to our twitter account, Instagram, or to our email. See you next week! Link: https://wordsandwhiskey.show/episode/168-jade-legacy-wrap-up
Hannah and Laura are trying to mend their broken hearts, and they don't know where to start. Jade Legacy has wrecked them, but they try to work through all their feelings in this discussion of the book, its characters, and themes. Also, Laura read a very anticipated book that really made her think a lot about internet presence and critiquing books/media. Hannah was recently on vacation which allowed her more time to read some books she had started but not finished, and also reveals that she is an expert in a very specific topic....the movie Anastasia.Discussion of Jade Legacy begins at 22m36s. CW for this section of the episode: death; racism; violence; guns; drug use; abuse; pregnancy; sexual abuse; blood; suicide; domestic abuse; medicine/medical issues; chronic illness; kidnapping; bombingMedia Mentions:Jade City by Fonda LeeJade War by Fonda LeeJade City by Fonda LeeUntethered Sky by Fonda LeeChildren of Ruin by Adrian TchiakovskyYellowface by R.F. KuangSpy x Family Vol. 3 & 4 by Tatsuya EndoWitch Hat Atelier by Kamome ShirahamaSomething Wilder by Christina LaurenThistlefoot by GennaRose NethercottAnastasia---Disney+Fraiser---HuluThe Poet X by Elizabeth AcevedoClap When You Land by Elizabeth AcevedoWith The Fire On High by Elizabeth AcevedoTomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinStory Darlings podcastThe Assassin of Grins and Secrets by K.E. AndrewsBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsTwitter: @myyypodHive: @myyypod
This week, it's all over. It has been KILLER to have Ben, Erin, and Thomas along with us on this incredible journey through The Green Bone Saga. Next week, we've got our series wrap-up for a final discussion! Beyond that, please be sure to follow us or subscribe on your podcatcher of choice, and leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever. It goes a long way to helping the podcast grow. You can also check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/Wordsandwhiskey Check it out! Another way you could help us out? Refer us to your friends. We love a good referral, don't we folks? Send us ANY questions to our twitter account, Instagram, or to our email. See you next week! Link: https://wordsandwhiskey.show/episode/167-jade-legacy-episode-9-chapter-58-the-end
Hannah and Laura have been personally victimized by Fonda Lee's book Jade Legacy. It's made them cry so many tears, especially during this final section of the plot. They also chat about a reality tv show that is baffling Laura, a book club book that Hannah found extremely frustrating, and there's also lots of period talk.Plot section begins at 46m50sec.CW for the plot section: sexual content; abuse; violence; guns; bombings; blood; drug use; racism; death; tortureMedia Mentions:Jade City by Fonda LeeJade War by Fonda LeeJade Legacy by Fonda LeeUntethered Sky by Fonda LeeSpy Family Vol. 2 by Tatsuyo EndoWitch Hat Atelier by Kamome ShirahamaSNL---PeacockClaim to Fame---HuluThe Country Bears---Disney+Doctor Who---BritBoxA Very Typical Family by Sierra GodfreyJesse Crosson @second_chancer on TikTokThe Rosie Project by Graeme SimsionWinter Counts by David Heska Wanbli WeidenWhite Horse by Erika T. WurthShiny, Happy People---Amazon Prime VideoThe Assassin of Grins and Secrets by KE AndrewsStory Darlings podcastTomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsTwitter: @myyypodHive: @myyypod
In this episode, I chat with Fonda Lee about what prompted her decision to become a serious writer, her innate love and respect for animals, her novella Untethered Sky, and her path from her first finished manuscript to finding an agent and publishing deal.Fonda Lee is the author of the epic fantasy Green Bone Saga, beginning with Jade City,continuing in Jade War, and concluding with Jade Legacy. She is also the author of the science fiction novels Zeroboxer, Exo, and Cross Fire, and two novellas, the Green Bone Saga prequel The Jade Setter of Janloon, and the upcoming Untethered Sky. Fonda is a winner of the World Fantasy Award, the Locus Award, and a four-time winner of the Aurora Award (Canada's national science fiction and fantasy award), as well as a multiple finalist for the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award, and the Oregon Book Award. Her novels have garnered multiple starred reviews and appeared on Best of Year lists from NPR, Barnes & Noble, Syfy Wire, and others. Jade City has been translated into a dozen languages, named to TIME Magazine's Top 100 Fantasy Books of All Time, and optioned for television development. She has also written acclaimed short fiction and been an instructor at writing workshops including Viable Paradise and Clarion West. Fonda is a former corporate strategist and black belt martial artist who loves action movies and Eggs Benedict. Born and raised in Canada, she currently resides in the Pacific Northwest.Fonda LeeUntethered Sky, Fonda LeeIn The Lives Of Puppets, TJ KluneTOR.COMSupport the showThe Bookshop PodcastMandy Jackson-BeverlySocial Media Links
Jade Legacy has broken Laura and it's made Hannah care about characters she never thought she would. They cover the second third of Jade Legacy's plot and have an entire range of emotions. They also chat about using the dark side of the force, crying while listening to awesome YA audiobooks, some of their reading habits and pet peeves, and distracting celebrity audiobook narrators.Plot section begins at 36: 30TW for the plot section of the episode: violence; suicide; sexual abuse; death; drug use; racism; pregnancy; blood; murder; cursing; gun violence; grief; torture; medical intervention; mass shootings; explosions/bombingsApologies for the technical difficulties throughout the episode.Media Mentions:Jade City by Fonda LeeJade War by Fonda LeeJade Legacy by Fonda LeeUntethered Sky by Fonda LeeThe Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan and Brandon SandersonA Sign of Affection, Vol. 1 by Suu Morishita, Christine Dashiell (Translator)Witch Hat Atelier, Vol. 1-6, by Kamome Shirahama, Stephen Kohler (Translator)Monstress by Marjorie Liu and Sana TakedaThe Sandman by Neil GaimanThe Verifiers by Jane PekBetween the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi CoatesThe Water Dancer by Ta-Nehisi CoatesCamp by Lev A.C. RosenTomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinThe Bechdel Cast podcastThe Dutch House by Ann PatchettFrozen---Disney+Crazy Ex-Girlfriend---NetflixThe Assassin of Grins and Secrets by K.E. AndrewsBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsTwitter: @myyypodHive: @myyypod
This week, in our penultimate episode we pull down a helicopter. Next week, we read discuss Chapters 58 - The End Beyond that, please be sure to follow us or subscribe on your podcatcher of choice, and leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever. It goes a long way to helping the podcast grow. You can also check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/Wordsandwhiskey Check it out! Another way you could help us out? Refer us to your friends. We love a good referral, don't we folks? Send us ANY questions to our twitter account, Instagram, or to our email. See you next week! Link: https://wordsandwhiskey.show/episode/165-jade-legacy-episode-8-chapter-51-57
Hannah is unwell. Laura is crushed. You guessed it! They're reading Jade Legacy by Fonda Lee! This week they cover the first third of the plot and groan a lot over a certain character's love life. They also chat about some sci-fi/manga that Laura has been reading, bookstagram darlings, and a psychological book that Hannah loved!TW for the plot section of the episode: violence; sexual assault; racism; war; drug useApologies for some breaks in sound on Laura's end. Rural internet access is not great...**Note** We stand in solidarity with the WGA and SAG-AFTRA. We will not be discussing TV/Movie related content in the beginning portion of our episodes until a fair agreement is reached.Media Mentions:Before the Shattered Gates of Heaven, Vol. 1 by Bryan S. GlosemeyerThe Handmaid's Tale by Margaret AtwoodMad Max Fury Road---Amazon Prime VideoSpy x Family by Tatsuya Endo and Nathalia FerreraAttack on Titan---HuluFiction Fans podcast@jonesandthebooks on InstagramOn a Sunbeam by Tillie WaldenTask Master---YouTubeLessons in Chemistry by Bonnie GarmusWhite Oleander by Janet FitchAugust Blue by Deborah LevyI Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca MakkaiLegends & Lattes by Travis BaldreeTomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle ZevinFourth Wing by Rebecca YarrosCarry On by Rainbow RowellWitch King by Martha WellsYellowface by R.F. KuangAssassin of Grins and Secrets by K.E. AndrewsMiss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of British Dragons by Quenby OlsonThe Marked Princess by E.P. StavsBe sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsTwitter: @myyypodHive: @myyypod
This week, we lose someone dear. Next week, we read discuss Chapters 51 - 57 Beyond that, please be sure to follow us or subscribe on your podcatcher of choice, and leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever. It goes a long way to helping the podcast grow. You can also check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/Wordsandwhiskey Check it out! Another way you could help us out? Refer us to your friends. We love a good referral, don't we folks? Send us ANY questions to our twitter account, Instagram, or to our email. See you next week! Link: https://wordsandwhiskey.show/episode/164-jade-legacy-episode-7-chapter-46-3rd-interlude
This week, we commit war crimes. Next week, we read discuss chapters 46 - 3rd Interlude. Beyond that, please be sure to follow us or subscribe on your podcatcher of choice, and leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever. It goes a long way to helping the podcast grow. You can also check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/Wordsandwhiskey Check it out! Another way you could help us out? Refer us to your friends. We love a good referral, don't we folks? Send us ANY questions to our twitter account, Instagram, or to our email. See you next week! Link: https://wordsandwhiskey.show/episode/163-jade-legacy-episode-6-chapter-36-45
This week, we resolve some long tension, and witness some wicked branding. Next week, we read discuss chapters 36 - 45! Beyond that, please be sure to follow us or subscribe on your podcatcher of choice, and leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever. It goes a long way to helping the podcast grow. You can also check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/Wordsandwhiskey Check it out! Another way you could help us out? Refer us to your friends. We love a good referral, don't we folks? Send us ANY questions to our twitter account, Instagram, or to our email. See you next week! Link: https://wordsandwhiskey.show/episode/162-jade-legacy-episode-5-chapter-29-35
This week, we continue our journey through Jade's legacy, as we witness a monumental and explosive event between two green bone clans. Next week, we read discuss chapters 29 - 35! Beyond that, please be sure to follow us or subscribe on your podcatcher of choice, and leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever. It goes a long way to helping the podcast grow. You can also check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/Wordsandwhiskey Check it out! Another way you could help us out? Refer us to your friends. We love a good referral, don't we folks? Send us ANY questions to our twitter account, Instagram, or to our email. See you next week! Link: https://wordsandwhiskey.show/episode/161-jade-legacy-episode-4-chapter-21-28
This week, Kross returns like a long forgotten son, we skip forward 5-6 years, and Anden's back in the game in more ways than one. Next week, we read discuss chapters 21 - 28! Beyond that, please be sure to follow us or subscribe on your podcatcher of choice, and leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever. It goes a long way to helping the podcast grow. You can also check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/Wordsandwhiskey Check it out! Another way you could help us out? Refer us to your friends. We love a good referral, don't we folks? Send us ANY questions to our twitter account, Instagram, or to our email. See you next week! Link: https://wordsandwhiskey.show/episode/160-jade-legacy-episode-3-first-interlude-through-chapter-20
This week, Ben leads the podcast as we discuss the changes in the Maik family, and Nico finally learning the truth. Next week, we read discuss chapters First Interlude through 20. Beyond that, please be sure to follow us or subscribe on your podcatcher of choice, and leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever. It goes a long way to helping the podcast grow. You can also check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/Wordsandwhiskey Check it out! Another way you could help us out? Refer us to your friends. We love a good referral, don't we folks? Send us ANY questions to our twitter account, Instagram, or to our email. See you next week! Link: https://wordsandwhiskey.show/episode/159-jade-legacy-episode-2-chapter-9-14
This week, we open Jade Legacy, and begin the end of our journey through the green bone saga. We discuss Wen's recovery, Hilo's quiet anger at his family, and Anden's healing path. Next week, we read discuss chapters 9 - 14 Beyond that, please be sure to follow us or subscribe on your podcatcher of choice, and leave a review on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever. It goes a long way to helping the podcast grow. You can also check out our Patreon at Patreon.com/Wordsandwhiskey Check it out! Another way you could help us out? Refer us to your friends. We love a good referral, don't we folks? Send us ANY questions to our twitter account, Instagram, or to our email. See you next week! Link: https://wordsandwhiskey.show/episode/158-jade-legacy-episode-1-chapter-1-8
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Morally Gray Characters with award-winning SFF author Fonda Lee. During the episode, Fonda shares her "problematic faves" and untangles the moral complexity that we often find in fictional stories, including what draws us to morally gray characters, what compels authors to write them, stories that lend themselves well to moral grayness, the fine line between morally gray and evil, incorporating moral frameworks into worldbuilding and more. NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Fonda. 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, 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: Fonda Lee is the award-winning author of The Green Bone Saga, including Jade City, Jade War and Jade Legacy, as well as Untethered Sky, Zeroboxer and the Exo series. Find Fonda on Twitter, Amazon, Patreon and her personal website. ABOUT OUR HOSTS: Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator, and is currently working on his debut novel. Find Adrian on Twitter, Instagram or his personal website. M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves, her debut novel. 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
Jake and Ron are honored and thrilled to have author Fonda Lee on the podcast! Fonda Lee is the World Fantasy Award-winning author of the epic fantasy Green Bone Saga, consisting of Jade City, Jade War, and Jade Legacy. She is also the author of the acclaimed young adult science fiction novels Zeroboxer, Exo and Cross Fire. Fonda is a winner of the Locus Award, a four-time winner of the Aurora Award, and a finalist for the Nebula Award and Hugo Award. The Green Bone Saga has been translated into a dozen languages and named to TIME Magazine's Top 100 Fantasy Books of All Time.Fonda's latest, the novella Untethered Sky (Tordotcom) is an epic fantasy fable about the pursuit of obsession at all costs. Jake and Ron chatted with Fonda about her creative process for Untethered Sky, her illustrious career and what drives her to keep writing at her level. Oh, she also talks about why birds are scary! :)Fonda LeeWeb site: https://www.fondalee.com/Instagram: fonda.leeUntethered Sky by Fonda Lee (Tordotcom)https://publishing.tor.com/untetheredsky-fondalee/9781250842466/The Wrath of the iOtiansEmail: thewrathoftheiotians@gmail.comInstagram: thewrathoftheiotiansTwitter: @OfiOtiansWebsite: https://thewrathoftheiotians.buzzsprout.com/MusicLand Of The Me-me by Aleksandar Dimitrijevic (TONO)Licensed under the NEO Sounds Music License Agreement
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with award-winning SFF author Fonda Lee about her new novella Untethered Sky, her series The Green Bone Saga, writing both sci-fi and fantasy, TV adaptations, the corporate vs. publishing worlds, falconry, manticores, worldbuilding and much more. NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Fonda. Stayed tuned next week for her mini-masterclass on Morally Gray Characters. 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 OUR GUEST: Fonda Lee is the award-winning author of The Green Bone Saga, including Jade City, Jade War and Jade Legacy, as well as Untethered Sky, Zeroboxer and the Exo series. Find Fonda on Twitter, Amazon, Patreon and her personal website. ABOUT OUR HOSTS: Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator, and is currently working on his debut novel. Find Adrian on Twitter, Instagram or his personal website. M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves, her debut novel. 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
Fonda Lee is the author of the epic fantasy Green Bone Saga, beginning with Jade City, continuing in Jade War, and concluding in Jade Legacy. She is also the author of the science fiction novels Zeroboxer, Exo and Cross Fire, and two novellas, the Green Bone Saga prequel The Jade Setter of Janloon, and the upcoming Untethered Sky. She has also written acclaimed short fiction and been an instructor at writing workshops including Viable Paradise and Clarion West. Visit Fonda's website fondalee.comFollow Fonda on Twitter here. You can also find more Tales From The Bridge on Apple Podcasts or our website, and you can also find us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook to see what is happening on The Bridge.Check out our many links:Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tales-from-the-bridge-all-things-sci-fi/id1570902818Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MQuEYGQ3HD2xTewRag8KGTwitter: @BridgeTalesInstagram: @talesfromthebridgeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/talesfromthebridge/Good Reads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list/141864356-talesfrom-thebridge?shelf=readIMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17354590/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Website: https://talesfromthebridge.buzzsprout.com/Email: talesfromthebridgepodcast@gmail.com
Fonda Lee is the World Fantasy Award-winning author of the modern epic fantasy Green Bone Saga, consisting of Jade City, Jade War, and Jade Legacy. She is also the author of the acclaimed young adult science fiction novels Zeroboxer, Exo and Cross Fire. Fonda is a winner of the Locus Award, a four-time winner of the Aurora Award, and a finalist for the Nebula Award and Hugo Award. The Green Bone Saga has been translated into a dozen languages and named to TIME Magazine's Top 100 Fantasy Books of All Time. A black belt martial artist and former corporate strategist, she resides in the Pacific Northwest. Her next book, Untethered Sky, a fantasy novella, releases on April 11th. Fonda's Book ChoicesThe Godfather by Mario PuzoThe Book and the Sword by Jin Yong (pen name Louis Cha; translated by Graham EarnshawDragonflight by Anne McCaffrey (Dragonriders of Pern series) Ed's Book ReviewUntethered Sky by Fonda Lee – Out 11th April , pre-order here.Other Books Mentioned(Some of) Fonda Lee's oeuvre:Jade CityJade WarJade LegacyUntethered SkyListener of the week (Tess Bentley)Jane Eyre by Charlotte BronteJulia's Book ShootersDon't forget you can order Julia's romcom Shooters in paperback on Amazon here – digital version is out tomorrow (Tuesday 14th March) for just 99p on Kindle. If this podcast has bought you any joy then help Julia shoot up the charts! (pun intended). Look out for her big reveal on launch day too…Julia on InstagramJulia on TikTokPlease share her video and see whether Ed was close with his guesses.Keep in touchWe love our listeners, and we want to hear from you. Please leave a review on one of our podcast platforms and chat with us on social media:Twitter: @twolitchicksInstagram: @two_lit_chicksTikTok: @two_lit_chicksEmail: hello@twolitchicks.orgIf you do one thing today, sign up to our newsletter so we can keep you updated with all our news.If you do two things, leave us a (nice!) review on Itunes.Thank you so much for listening. Listeners, we love you.Two Lit Chicks Podcast is recorded and produced by Your Voice HereSupport the show
The Friends read-through of The Greenbone Saga comes to an end with Jade Legacy by Fonda Lee. Spoilers for the entire Greenbone Sage: Jade City, Jade War, and Jade Legacy. Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/TheFTFPodcast1 Instagram: https://https://www.instagram.com/theftfpodcast/ Website: https://https://www.theftfpodcast.com/
Feliz Navidad 🎄✨ Hoy en The Book Nook os traemos un episodio especial y único...y es que no podíamos perdernos el celebrar esta fecha tan señalada con todas vosotras y vosotros 🤩 Además hoy es el último episodio del año, y queríamos agradecer todo el apoyo que nos habéis brindado ¡desde el primer día! ✨ ¿Cómo celébranos las navidades cada una? ¿Cuál es nuestra lista de deseos para estas navidades? ¿Cuáles son nuestras tradiciones? Y lo más importante... ¿Hemos acertado el regalo del amigo invisible que nos hemos hecho la una a la otra? Todo esto y mucho más en El especial de Navidad, con The Book Nook ♥️🥰 A continuación os dejamos la lista de libros de los cuales hemos hablado en el episodio: 👉🏼Gideon, La novena, Tamsy Muir. 👉🏼Babel, R.F Kuang. 👉🏼An Heir comes to rise, Chloe C Peñaranda. 👉🏼Divine Blood, Beck Michaels. 👉🏼Jade City, Jade War y Jade Legacy, Fonda Lee. 👉🏼De Lukov, con Amor, Mariana Zapata. 👉🏼Mujercitas, Louisa May Alcott. 👉🏼Beartown, Frederik Beckman 👉🏼 Te espero en el fin del mundo, Andrea Longarela. 👉🏼Hielo y plata, Alena Pons. 👉🏼El día que dejo de nevar en Alaska, Alice Kellen.
¿Sabéis lo que son los Trigger Warnings? ¿Alguna vez os habéis planteado si hay ciertos libros que quizás no son recomendados para todas las edades? ¿Conocéis el término de los lectores de sensibilidad? 💡 Hoy en The Book Nook debatimos y charlamos sobre todas estas cosas y más. Reflexionamos sobre el contenido que puede ser visto como no apto para todos los lectores y sobre el reflejo de ciertos temas peliagudos y su manejo en la literatura. ¿Es un tema que también os preocupa u os habéis planteado? Entonces acompañadnos y poneos cómodas y cómodos, ya que el debate se viene intenso 🙊🔥 A continuación os dejamos la lista de libros de los cuales hemos hablado en el episodio: 👉🏼 In these hallowed halls , M.L Rio, Olive Blake, Susie Yang, David Bell & J.T Ellison 👉🏼 The green Bone saga (Jade City, Jade War, Jade Legacy), Fonda Lee 👉🏼 El Imperio Final, Brandon Sanderson. 👉🏼 Bear Town, Frederik Backman Tambien os dejamos a continuación el link de la página web de la que hablamos en el episodio: https://booktriggerwarnings.com/Welcome
Friends, a sad day indeed has come. We have finished the final book in the incredible, the amazing, the one and only Green Bone Saga. What a wild ride this has been together. Chad and Evan discuss their thoughts on the conclusion to a magnificent series. A new trilogy of books will come to pass, and many more series after, but nothing will be quite as green as these books. Hats off, Fonda Lee. Stay cut, keke.
Join host Adrian M. Gibson and authors Fonda Lee, K. S. Villoso, Alexander Darwin and Sam Hawke as they grapple with the topic of martial arts in sci-fi and fantasy. During the panel they discuss incorporating martial arts into fictional stories, what it can add to pacing, characters and worldbuilding, the spiritual and holistic sides of combat sports, the growing mainstream popularity of martial arts and much more. Also, if you're interested, you can check out my one-on-one interview with Fonda, both in audio on the podcast feed or in video on the FanFiAddict YouTube channel. ABOUT THE AUTHORS: Fonda Lee is the award-winning author of The Green Bone Saga, including Jade City, Jade War and Jade Legacy, as well as Zeroboxer and the Exo series. Find Fonda on Twitter, Amazon and her personal website. K. S. Villoso is the author of the Chronicles of the Bitch Queen series, The Argates Epilogues and more. Find K. S. on Twitter, Amazon and her personal website. Alexander Darwin is the author of The Combat Codes Saga, including The Combat Codes, Grievar's Blood and Blacklight Born. Find Alexander on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website. Sam Hawke is the author of the epic fantasy duology the Poison Wars, including City of Lies and Hollow Empire. Find Sam on Twitter, Amazon or her personal website. FIND US ONLINE: FanFiAddict Book 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.
Wow! We have a book on our hands, everyone. Evan and Chad delve deep into the third and final installment of The Green Bone Saga: Jade Legacy! Our hosts discuss Hilo's complexity, Anden's good-natured soul, and the fascinating events that ramp up to eleven in this exciting volume - and we're only halfway through the book! Does Jade Legacy begin with a satisfying beginning to the end of this epic saga? Find out on another exciting episode of Book Reviews Kill!
Fonda Lee is the author of the epic fantasy Green Bone Saga, beginning with Jade City, continuing in Jade War, and concluding in Jade Legacy. She is also the author of the science fiction novels Zeroboxer, Exo and Cross Fire. Fonda is a winner of the World Fantasy Award, as well as a three-time winner of the Aurora Award (Canada's national science fiction and fantasy award), and a multiple finalist for the Nebula Award, the Locus Award, and the Oregon Book Award. A new novella set in the Green Bone Saga universe, The Jade Setter of Janloon, is out soonWe had a great chat with Fonda, talking about writing fantasy novels that eschew the usual medieval European setting and the importance of authenticity when writing about different cultures. She also tells us why authors should be okay with waiting for that breakthrough novel, and talks about what inspired her to write the Green Bone Saga.Links:Buy the Green Bone Saga and Fonda's other books now!Visit Fonda's websiteFollow Fonda on Twitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Join host Adrian M. Gibson and authors Fonda Lee, Gareth Hanrahan, Jadie Jang and Peter Hartog as they explore the urban sprawl of fictional cities. During the panel they discuss the distinctive character of both fictional and real-world cities, how to use a setting to enhance worldbuilding, character and plot, creating fictional cities from scratch compared to representing real cities, city-related tropes, worldbuidling advice for writers and much more. About the Panelists: Fonda Lee is the award-winning author of The Green Bone Saga, including Jade City, Jade War and Jade Legacy, as well as Zeroboxer and the Exo series. Find Fonda on Twitter, Amazon or her personal website. Gareth Hanrahan is a writer and game designer, best known for his Black Iron Legacy series, including The Gutter Prayer, The Shadow Saint and The Broken God. Find Gareth on Twitter, Amazon or his personal website. Jadie Jang is the author of Monkey Around, her debut novel. She is also a cultural worker and activist. Find Jadie on Twitter, Amazon or her personal website. Peter Hartog is the author of Bloodlines and Pieces of Eight, books one and two in his Guardian of Empire City series. Find Peter on Twitter, Amazon or his 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.
Fantasy Around the World is an author panel from TBRCon2022 featuring Fonda Lee, K.S. Villoso, C.L. Clark and Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki. Moderated by author Evan Winter. For more information on TBRCon2022, head over to FanFiAddict.com. You can also stream the convention live from Jan. 23-30 on the FanFiAddict YouTube channel, Twitter account or Facebook page. This panel was sponsored by: The Story Engine ModFarm The Broken Binding FanFiAddict About the Panelists: Evan Winter is the author of The Burning series, including The Rage of Dragons and The Fires of Vengeance. Find Evan on Twitter or his personal website. Fonda Lee is the award-winning author of The Green Bone Saga, including Jade City, Jade War and Jade Legacy. Find Fonda on Twitter or her personal website. K.S. Villoso is the author of the Chronicles of the Bitch Queen series, starting with The Wolf of Oren-Yaro. Find K.S. on Twitter or her personal website. C.L. Clark is the author of The Unbroken, book one in the Magic of the Lost series. Find C.L. on Twitter or her personal website. Oghenechovwe Donald Ekpeki is an award-winning short story author and editor, most known for his story “The Witching Hour.” Find Oghenechovwe on Twitter or his personal website. Find Us Online: FanFiAddict Blog Discord Twitter Instagram Music: Intro: "FanFiAddict Theme (Short Version)" by Astronoz Interlude 1: “Crescendo” by Astronoz Outro: “Cloudy Sunset” by Astronoz
This month's bonus episode: an interview with Fonda Lee, author of Jade City! Fonda Lee is the author of the epic urban fantasy Green Bone Saga, beginning with Jade City, continuing in Jade War, and concluding in Jade Legacy. She is also the author of the acclaimed young adult science fiction novels Zeroboxer, Exo and Cross Fire. Fonda is a winner of the World Fantasy Award, as well as a three-time winner of the Aurora Award, and a multiple finalist for the Nebula Award and the Locus Award. The Green Bone Saga has been translated into multiple languages and optioned for television development. Fonda is a former corporate strategist and black belt martial artist who loves action movies and Eggs Benedict. Born and raised in Canada, she currently resides in the Pacific Northwest. Website: https://fondalee.com/ Instagram: @fonda.lee Twitter: @fondajlee Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fondalee Buy Jade City: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/fonda-lee/jade-city/9780316440882/ Buy Jade War: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/fonda-lee/jade-war/9780316440905/ Buy Jade Legacy: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/fonda-lee/jade-legacy/9780316440974/ Send us photos of your bookshelves: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com Check out our links: Participate in our reading challenge on The StoryGraph! Read Daniel's Book, 'Dave Woke Up'! See Peter's games! - see his new TTRPG, The Well! Visit Caty's Bookstore! For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @TMT_Media, @tackyslacks, @ArgentRabe, @ShoelessPete, @ShimmyBook, @SinisterInfant E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com
Happy New Year! To kick off 2022, the gang all read Jade City, by Fonda Lee. Be sure to return next week for our interview with Fonda Lee! Fonda Lee is the author of the epic urban fantasy Green Bone Saga, beginning with Jade City, continuing in Jade War, and concluding in Jade Legacy. She is also the author of the acclaimed young adult science fiction novels Zeroboxer, Exo and Cross Fire. Fonda is a winner of the World Fantasy Award, as well as a three-time winner of the Aurora Award, and a multiple finalist for the Nebula Award and the Locus Award. The Green Bone Saga has been translated into multiple languages and optioned for television development. Fonda is a former corporate strategist and black belt martial artist who loves action movies and Eggs Benedict. Born and raised in Canada, she currently resides in the Pacific Northwest. Website: https://fondalee.com/ Instagram: @fonda.lee Twitter: @fondajlee Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/fondalee Buy Jade City: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/fonda-lee/jade-city/9780316440882/ Buy Jade War: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/fonda-lee/jade-war/9780316440905/ Buy Jade Legacy: https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/fonda-lee/jade-legacy/9780316440974/ Send us photos of your bookshelves: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com Check out our links: Participate in our reading challenge on The StoryGraph! Read Daniel's Book, 'Dave Woke Up'! See Peter's games! - see his new TTRPG, The Well! Visit Caty's Bookstore! For More TMT Shenanigans: toomanythoughtsmedia.com Twitter: @TMT_Media, @tackyslacks, @ArgentRabe, @ShoelessPete, @ShimmyBook, @SinisterInfant E-mail: toomanythoughtsmedia@gmail.com
There are no endings in THE WHEEL OF TIME. But this was an ending. As in, a discussion about the final third of Robert Jordan's first novel in his bestselling epic fantasy series! In episode 210, Luke & James meet the royal family of Caemlyn, debate originality vs. copying with "Greta Van Fleet" as an example, and make some real-world comparisons to the villainous Forsaken the party meets at the Eye. Chapters Covered Chapter 35: Caemlyn Chapter 36: Web of the Pattern Chapter 37: The Long Chase Chapter 38: Rescue Chapter 39: Weaving of the Web Chapter 40: The Web Tightens Chapter 41: Old Friends, New Threats Chapter 42: Remembrance of Dreams Chapter 43: Decisions and Apparitions Chapter 44: The Dark Along the Ways Chapter 45: What Follows in Shadow Chapter 46: Fal Dara Chapter 47: More Tales of the Wheel Chapter 48: The Blight Chapter 49: The Dark One Stirs Chapter 50: Meetings at the Eye Chapter 51: Against the Shadow Chapter 52: Neither Beginning Nor End Chapter 53: The Wheel Turns Join them next week for the last four episodes of Rafe Judkins' adaptation of THE WHEEL OF TIME! Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Buy The Eye of the World or any of the other source novels (including JADE LEGACY) at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Music by: Sirius Beat - The Chosen Link: http://youtu.be/JuaM1romA3c Brandon Sanderson Forbes Article
On this episode, we welcome back author Fonda Lee to chat about her latest novel, Jade Legacy, the conclusion of her Green Bone Saga trilogy. We last had Fonda on the show four years ago when she had just published Jade City, the first book in the series. We catch up with Fonda's thoughts on the growth of Asian-inspired fantasy over the last few years, as well as chat about the themes and inspirations for her expansive world-building over the last two novels of the series.Follow Fonda on instagram at @fonda.lee and check out her book Jade Legacy on sale now!*Buy the book & support the podcast at our bookshop *Follow our hosts:Reera Yoo (@reeraboo)Marvin Yueh (@marvinyueh)Follow us:FacebookTwitterGoodreads GroupThe Books & Boba December 2021/January 2022 pick is She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-ChanThis podcast is part of Potluck: An Asian American Podcast Collective
Travis interviews author Fonda Lee about Jade Legacy, the third and final book in the award-winning Green Bone Saga trilogy from Orbit Books. The epic family saga of the Kaul siblings takes an intergenerational turn in this stunning conclusion to the series. This episode is spoiler free! Fonda and Travis discuss the nitty gritty of her worldbuilding process, how to craft an impactful action scene, and how in invest readers in morally grey characters. Want your message featured on the podcast? Find out more here. About Fonda Lee: Fonda Lee is the author of the epic urban fantasy Green Bone Saga (beginning with Jade City and continuing in Jade War and the forthcoming Jade Legacy) _and the science fiction novels _Zeroboxer, Exo and Cross Fire. Fonda is a winner of the World Fantasy Award, as well as a three-time winner of the Aurora Award (Canada's national science fiction and fantasy award), and a multiple finalist for the Nebula Award, the Locus Award, and the Oregon Book Award. Her novels have garnered multiple starred reviews, been included on numerous state reading lists, named Junior Library Guild selections, and appeared on Best of Year lists from NPR, Barnes & Noble, Syfy Wire, and others. Jade City has been translated in multiple languages and optioned for television development. In addition, she has written acclaimed short fiction and comic books for Marvel. She is a frequent speaker and instructor at writing workshops including Viable Paradise and Clarion West. Fonda is a former corporate strategist and black belt martial artist who loves action movies and Eggs Benedict. Born and raised in Canada, she currently resides in Portland, Oregon. Find Fonda Lee on Twitter, Patreon, or her website fondalee.com. 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.
An ancient ruin and a party splitting up marks the middle third of Robert Jordan's first entry into his Wheel of Time series, and with it comes some exciting new POV characters to follow. In episode 208, Luke & James discuss Robert Jordan's tragic death, Brandon Sanderson's touching and important eulogy, some characters you just shouldn't trust based on name alone, a good-good boy gone too soon, and James promises to eat a hat should a certain character prove to actually be dead. Chapters Covered Chapter 16: The Wisdom Chapter 17: Watchers and Hunters Chapter 18: The Caemlyn Road Chapter 19: Shadow's Waiting Chapter 20: Dust on the Wind Chapter 21: Listen to the Wind Chapter 22: A Path Chosen Chapter 23: Wolfbrother Chapter 24: Flight Down the Arinelle Chapter 25: The Traveling People Chapter 26: Whitebridge Chapter 27: Shelter From the Storm Chapter 28: Footprints in Air Chapter 29: Eyes Without Pity Chapter 30: Children of Shadow Chapter 31: Play for Your Supper Chapter 32: Four Kings in Shadow Chapter 33: The Dark Waits Chapter 34: The Last Village Join them next week for the first four episodes of Rafe Judkins' adaptation of THE WHEEL OF TIME! Brandon Sanderson's Eulogy for Robert Jordan Brandon Sanderson Wired Article Become a Patron for hours of exclusive content & more: www.patreon.com/inktofilm Buy The Eye of the World or any of the other source novels (including JADE LEGACY) at Ink to Film's bookshop: www.bookshop.org/shop/inktofilm Ink to Film's Twitter, Facebook, Instagram (@inktofilm) Home Base: inktofilm.com Music by: Sirius Beat - The Chosen Link: http://youtu.be/JuaM1romA3c
Join host Adrian M. Gibson and award winning author Fonda Lee for a chat about The Godfather, Dune and Hong Kong action films, her early career, what she's learned from publishing books, martial arts, building a fictional world from scratch, writing compelling and complex characters, the release of Jade Legacy, saying goodbye to The Green Bone Saga series and much more. About the Author: Fonda Lee is the award winning author of The Green Bone Saga series, including Jade City, Jade War and Jade Legacy, as well as the Exo series and Zeroboxer. She has won the World Fantasy Award and Aurora Award (Canada's national science fiction and fantasy award), and has also been a finalist for the Nebula Award, Locus Award, and Oregon Book Award. Find Fonda on Instagram, Twitter, Amazon and Audible, as well as her personal website. You can also check out Adrian's FanFiAddict book review of Jade Legacy for a more in-depth critique of the novel. Find Us Online: FanFiAddict Blog Discord Twitter Instagram Music: Intro: "FanFiAddict Theme (Short Version)" by Astronoz Interlude 1 & 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.
Y'know, the thing about the world is... It isn't static! It changes, all the time, and if you want your invented world to feel real and full of life, a great way to do that is to make sure it also changes. But how do you build societal change into your fictional world? Guest Fonda Lee joins us to discuss cultural diaspora, temporal shifts, geopolitical cross-pollination, and other exciting ways to show the natural shifts and turns of society. We also discuss how sci-fi seems to incorporate the idea of diaspora and change more readily than fantasy has often done, and we examine how magic might affect ideas of cultural shifts across space and time. Transcript for Episode 64 (Thank you, scribes!) Our Guest: Fonda Lee is the author of the epic urban fantasy Green Bone Saga (beginning with Jade City and continuing in Jade War and the forthcoming Jade Legacy) and the science fiction novels Zeroboxer, Exo and Cross Fire. Fonda is a winner of the World Fantasy Award, as well as a three-time winner of the Aurora Award (Canada's national science fiction and fantasy award), and a multiple finalist for the Nebula Award, the Locus Award, and the Oregon Book Award. Her novels have garnered multiple starred reviews, been included on numerous state reading lists, named Junior Library Guild selections, and appeared on Best of Year lists from NPR, Barnes & Noble, Syfy Wire, and others. Jade City has been translated in multiple languages and optioned for television development. In addition, she has written acclaimed short fiction and comic books for Marvel. She is a frequent speaker and instructor at writing workshops including Viable Paradise and Clarion West. Fonda is a former corporate strategist and black belt martial artist who loves action movies and Eggs Benedict. Born and raised in Canada, she currently resides in Portland, Oregon.
Fantasy doesn't always have to be about orcs and wizards. In this episode, we talk about modern fantasy books with Fonda Lee. Fonda is the author of the incredible Greenbone Saga which recently made NPRs greatest 50 sci-fi and fantasy books of the decade. She has won a world fantasy award, three aurora awards and could legitimately fly-kick anyone who started a flame war with her on Twitter because she's a black-belt martial artist. Fonda's recommendations for great modern fantasy books include: The Craft Sequence by Max Gladstone The Divine Cities Trilogy by Robert Jackson Bennett The Books of Babel by Josiah Bancroft The Kingston Cycle by CL Polk The last book in Fonda's Greenbone Saga, Jade Legacy is out Nov 30th. Get it wherever all good books are sold. You can also find Fonda on Twitter, Instagram or on her website here.
This week I'm joined by author Fonda Lee, whose upcoming novel "Jade Legacy" caps off her expansive adult fantasy trilogy "The Green Bone Saga." Inspired in part by martial arts and gangster films, "The Green Bone Saga" is a compulsively readable epic that I have become absolutely hooked on, and on this episode we talk about the work that went into building that world, the challenges of writing sequels, Fonda's favorite films, the perpetual nightmare that is Twitter, and so much more. You can find more information about Fonda at her website, or follow her on Twitter and Instagram. Order your limited edition box set of the complete saga from Illumicrate. Want ad-free episodes? Bonus conversations? Support the show on Patreon (Patreon.com/largelythetruth)
Sharifah and Jenn discuss a Tolkien-ian cryptocurrency, adaptation news for Witchmark and Game of Thrones, a Book Club episode, their most anticipated Fall releases, and more. Follow the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! Vote For Our Next Book Club Pick! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Raybearer by Jordan Ifueko The All-Consuming World by Cassandra Khaw Light from Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki Send your pick in to sffyeah at bookriotdotcom by September 30th! News ‘Worst Witch' author Jill Murphy dies [NPR] Rosetta Awards shortlist announced Animated Game Of Thrones show in the works The JRR Token cryptocurrency CL Polk's Kingston Cycle acquired for adaptation Books Discussed The All-Consuming World by Cassandra Khaw (Erewhon, Sept 7) (Nothing But Blackened Teeth) Destroyer of Light by Jennifer Marie Brissett (Tor, October 12) The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Córdova (Atria, Sept 7) The Veiled Throne by Ken Liu (Gallery, Nov 2) Jade Legacy by Fonda Lee (Orbit, Nov 30) Far From the Light of Heaven by Tade Thompson (Orbit, Oct 26) Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki (Tor Books, Sept 28) The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling (St. Martin's Press, Oct 19) Certain Dark Things by Silvia Moreno-Garcia (Tor Nightfire, Sept 7) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.