Beyond the Page #1 | T.J. Cooper on Epic Fantasy, Self-Publishing & Building A Shadows Vendetta

Welcome to the very first episode of Beyond the Page, the Page Chewing interview series where we sit down with authors, creators, and storytellers to explore the ideas and passions behind their work.For our inaugural episode, Steve is joined by fantasy author T.J. Cooper, author of A Shadows Vendetta: A Bond of Silver Book One.Together they discuss:Writing classic epic fantasy in today's publishing landscapeThe inspiration behind A Shadows VendettaTolkien, Joe Abercrombie, Ray Bradbury, and other literary influencesThe realities of self-publishing and creating a professional bookWorldbuilding, character creation, and pacingFavorite comics, the Absolute Universe, and indie recommendationsThe creative process behind planning an entire fantasy seriesThe conversation wraps up with a few fun rapid-fire questions about favorite family recipes, zombie survival, first jobs, and more.Whether you're a fantasy reader, an aspiring author, or simply enjoy hearing creators talk about their craft, this is a great place to begin the Beyond the Page journey.Guest: T.J. CooperBook: A Shadows Vendetta: A Bond of Silver Book One

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