Even writing badly will get you to writing well eventually. – Chinaza Bado



S21 Ep17

In this episode we welcome Nigerian Canadian author Chinaza Bado, to discuss her debut fantasy novel, Birth of a Dynasty, an exploration of political intrigue, magic, and vengeance.

We talk about genre classification, discussing how Chinaza’s characters age throughout the series while tackling adult themes. She talks about her writing process and her transition from romance to epic fantasy, her writing routine, and her unique approach to plotting.

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