From Writing a Video Game to Writing a SPFBO Finalist with Tim Carter

In this episode, Tim Carter shares his journey from Hollywood to video games to indie fantasy writing, revealing behind-the-scenes stories from his work on Mortal Kombat Legacy and Sleeping Dogs. He discusses his creative process, the importance of humor in fantasy, and how his background influences his storytelling.His book Jester is currently a SPFBO finalist! Be sure to go grab a copy of that and his amazing debut, Majordomo!00:00 Introduction and guest background01:22 Working on audiobook narration during health crises03:22 Transition from video games to indie fiction04:50 Producing Mortal Kombat Legacy07:00 Background in Hollywood and film10:22 Writing style: humor and heavy themes12:20 Inspiration from Dungeons & Dragons campaigns20:20 Creating relatable characters from non-human races30:34 Reader engagement and highlights52:55 Unexpected reader reactions and highlights