Ready for a peek at my new book? In this bonus episode I read aloud the chapter before the first chapter (let's call it the 0 chapter) of The Fragile Threads of Power. Best listened to right after the entire readalong because it picks up right where A Conjuring of Light ends! NOTE- This episode might sound a bit different because we lost some sound files on a failed hard drive. Hope you can still enjoy it!
Its the episode of the Shades of Magic Readalong! This time we will finish A Conjuring of light. Thomas suggests that you grab a pillow or a friend to snuggle during this episode because there are SO MANY FEELINGS!
This week we cover A Conjuring of Light parts 8-10. So much Holland backstory, Lila gets in a bit too deep, and something is revealed about The Fragile Threads of Power! NOTE- This episode might sound a bit different from the others and that is because we lost some audio files on a hard drive that failed... Hope you can still enjoy it!
Join me as I chat my way through parts 4-7 of A Conjuring of Light. Holland is having a horrible time (per usual), Kell is on a high horse, Lila is eternally exacerbated, and there is a small creepy child!
It's time for A Conjuring of Light! And let me tell you, its gets worse before it gets easier for this crew. Buckle up! This episode covers parts 1-3.
Let's finish A Gathering of Shadows, shall we?
Welcome to episode 5! It’s time for parts 4-7 of A Gathering of Shadows. Arrivals, disguises, ships in the night, and of course, Holland.
It's time to begin A Gathering of Shadows! More Thomas, a little bit of Chauncey, and we meet Alucard! Lila starts learning magic, and Kell is ornery (typical...) This episode covers parts 1-3.
This week we cover parts 10-14 of A Darker Shade of Magic! I can't believe its the end of the first book. My cats also make an appearance this week. Warning- I started swearing more in this episode, so discretion is advised.
Ready for more? In today's episode we cover parts 5-9 of A Darker Shade of Magic! Get a cup of tea, find a cozy chair, and let me tell you a story. :)
Welcome to A Darker Shade of Magic! In this episode I cover parts 1-4 of the first book in the Shades of Magic trilogy.
LAST* EPISODE OF SEASON ONE!!!!!!!From learning disability to award winning author, living and working in Hong Kong, io9 and other work, novel vs. short story, revisiting old ideas, second guessing, explorative writing, dialogue, scriptwriting, description and scene setting, getting emotion on the page, daily routine, and more! Listen in. This originally streamed 8/22/2020 on Instagram live.Follow Victoria @veschwabFollow Charlie Jane @charliejaneanders*the final episode of season 1 was with Nic Stone (@nicstone) on 8/29/2020. Unfortunately, the interview was immediately deleted when Instagram crashed :(
Hydrate!, growing up around books, editing, negative feedback, short stories, getting an agent, using spreadsheets to track novel writing, idea cook time, {technical difficulties in the episode mean a mini-q&a with V!}, setting as character, juggling projects, work-life balance, daily schedule, and more! Listen in. This originally streamed 8/15/2020 on Instagram live.Follow Victoria @veschwabFollow Sarah @gaileyfrey
Rethinking social media, using mythology for personal catharsis, visiting a psychic, becoming a published author, finishing a trilogy, talking the story out, 9 box setup, outlining, growing as a writer, rewriting, breaking down goals, empowering upcoming writers, new vampires, and more! Listen in. This originally streamed 8/8/2020 on Instagram live.Follow Victoria @veschwabFollow Natalie @ncparker
Book lengths, second book syndrome, starting with fanfiction, getting feedback, the pressure and psychology of being published young, working on multiple projects, structural edits, starting with a synopsis and a chapter plan, character arc, using music to build character and setting, drafting troubles, tracking character experience, attempting to finding balance, and more! Listen in.This originally streamed 8/1/2020 on Instagram live.Follow Victoria @veschwabFollow Samantha @say_shannon
Getting into comics through Sailor Moon, building art and story skills, choosing which details to track and develop, illustration vs. comics, day to day process of creating a graphic novel, pushing through doubt to finish, challenges of comics, reference and inspiration, illustrating Wonder Woman, consistency and artistic "glow-ups", dream projects and stories, cheat codes, and more! Listen in. This originally streamed 7/25/2020 on Instagram live.Follow Victoria S. @veschwabFollow Victoria Y. @victoriaying
Life in lockdown, from fan fiction to publication, inspired by Scrivener, writing out of order, on connecting with her Chinese heritage, second book syndrome, the story begins with an argument, complicated history leads to naturally complicated characters, changing personal perspectives and how that effects writing, moving on from a series, keeping promises, not forcing a scene, getting inspired and recharged, and more! Listen in. This originally streamed 7/18/2020 on Instagram live.Follow Victoria @veschwabFollow Rebecca @kuangrf
Victoria chats about current reads and favorite books before being joined by her guest.How Michael's dreams of acting first left writing on the back burner and then led to other creative ventures, the role of desperation and fear, hands in all the "cookie pies", learning to open up, writing children's books, the creative process, discipline and cultivation, trusting the process, first drafts and revisions, being a public figure in the social media age, and more! Listen in. This originally streamed 7/11/2020 on Instagram live.Follow Victoria @veschwabFollow Michael @michaelianblack
First grade dreams, fear of starting, the first novel, letting ideas simmer, drafting and revision, shiny idea syndrome, discipline, process, writing linearly, best night time note taking practices, self-care, the importance of diverse stories of discovery and exploration, writing trilogies and satisfying conclusions, telling stories with integrity, and more! Listen in. This originally streamed 7/5/2020 on Instagram live.Follow Victoria @veschwabFollow Kiersten @authorkierstenwhite