Grimdark is a subgenre or a way to describe the tone, style or setting of speculative fiction (especially fantasy) that is, depending on the definition used, markedly dystopian or amoral, or particularly violent or realistic.
We step into the pit with Chris Fox, author of the supernatural thriller VAMPIRES DON'T SPARKLE, and 5,000 Words Per Hour: Write Faster, Write Better. Find Chris online at ChrisFoxWrites.com! Other episodes you may want to check out: The Writer's Pit...
Author of the Tower and Knife Trilogy Mazarkis Williams joins us on the show to talk fantasy, gender, publishing, writing groups, gaming, and more. Check out Maz on Twitter @Mazarkis_W.
We conclude our interview with Sebastien de Castell, author of the Greatcoats Quartet. Topics include writing witty dialog, unique fantasy stories, the SFF community, Sad Koalas, sword porn, author photos, more live Celtic Whistle, and another exciting l...
We hang out with Canada's own Sebastien de Castell, author of Traitor's Blade and Knight's Shadow. Talking swordplay in fiction and history, Sebastien's musical exploits, the debut of live Celtic whistle, John Lennon impressions, the influence of music i...
The conclusion of our epic conversation with the one and only R.A. Salvatore! We talk publishing, piracy, audiobooks, and a super exciting lightning round! Find Bob online at RASalvatore.com, or on Twitter @R_A_Salvatore. Buy ARCHMAGE on Amazon! Pas...
In this epic episode, we're joined by master storyteller and fantasy legend R.A. Salvatore to talk about his new novel ARCHMAGE, where Drizzt returns to the Underdark. We talk about the process of creating new tales in the Forgotten Realms universe, the ...
Rob and Phil step into the pit with fantasy indie author Will Bly. We discuss using humor in fantasy, the decision to pursue self publishing, what's up with Smashwords, the new site INKITT.com, joining writer's groups, werebears, and landopuses, oh my!
In this brand spanking new episode of The Grim Tidings Podcast, we interview founder and editor in chief at Grimdark Magazine, Adrian Collins. We chat about the great start the Sydney, Australia based e-zine has had so far, including acquiring short fict...
Our chat with Sebastian A. Jones of Stranger Comics at the Northwest Comic Fest. A gentlemanly, blunt, and expletive laden conversation about comics, LARPing, children's books, integrity in storytelling, pop culture, and more. Check out Stranger Comics o...
Victor Milán, author of The Dinosaur Lords, joins us for a chat about what it's like to write dinosaurs; how Victor approached violence in his novel and if he'd consider it Grimdark; the correct balance of grim, hope, and humor; Victor's experience worki...