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EPISODE · Dec 6, 2025 · 26 MIN

Blood Blossoms & Book Collecting: Pierce Brown on Craft, Failure & Fandom

from Confessions of a Book Collector · host Goldsboro Books

David Headley sits down with bestselling author Pierce Brown for a conversation that spans rejection, resilience, world-building, and rare books.Pierce reflects on the years before Red Rising (when more than 130 agents turned him down) and how a moment of creative risk helped change everything. He also shares the unexpected moment of inspiration that sparked the tone of Red Rising and what’s next for Darrow.A warm, candid conversation full of inspiration for readers, writers, and collectors alike. Send Me Your Book Confessions — share your favourite books, collecting stories, questions and reactions to episodes.

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