Ep. 121: Researching for Fantasy with Christian “Miles” Cameron (Mini-Masterclass)
Description
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Researching for Fantasy with author Christian "Miles" Cameron. During the episode, Miles takes a deep dive into research, exploring how research provides convincing surface details, methods for researching, balancing historical fact and creative freedom, lived research and reenactment, combat and swordfighting, systems and worldbuilding details, when to stop researching and more.
NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Miles. Click here to check out part one.
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Christian "Miles" Cameron is the author of Artifact Space, the Long War series, Chivalry series, Tyrant series, The Traitor Son Cycle and more. His newest release is Deep Black, which you can purchase here.
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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.
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M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves, her debut novel, and its sequel Thick as Thieves.
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MUSIC:
Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion