EPISODE · Dec 4, 2024 · 25 MIN
S3, E9: The Magic of Queer Historical Fiction: A Chat with Sebastian Nothwell
from Turn the Page - The Indie Book Podcast · host Kay M. Weston
This week, I’m thrilled to be joined by the wonderful Sebastian Nothwell, author of queer historical and fantasy romances including Oak King Holly King, Tales from Blackthorn Briar, and, most recently, Fiorenzo. In this episode, we’ll dive into: Sebastian’s writing inspiration and how he creates believable, award-nominated historical settings despite not being the biggest fan of world-building. What drew him to writing historical fiction, and the first question he asks when approaching any historical setting. The Right Here, Write Queer podcast - what it's all about and where to tune in! A sneak peek into what he's working on at the moment Plus, lots more, including Sebastian's 3 indie book recommendations to add to your TBR. So, if you like your books with a healthy dose of hurt/comfort, catharsis, and queer themes and characters, tune in now! ---- Show Notes: Here are all the links included in this episode. sebastiannothwell.com patreon.com/sebastiannothwell Right Here, Write Queer Podcast on Spotify Music Credit: SigmaMusicArt
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This week, I’m thrilled to be joined by the wonderful Sebastian Nothwell, author of queer historical and fantasy romances including Oak King Holly King, Tales from Blackthorn Briar, and, most recently, Fiorenzo. In this episode, we’ll dive into: Sebastian’s writing inspiration and how he creates believable, award-nominated historical settings despite not being the biggest fan of world-building. What drew him to writing historical fiction, and the first question he asks when approaching any historical setting. The Right Here, Write Queer podcast - what it's all about and where to tune in! A sneak peek into what he's working on at the moment Plus, lots more, including Sebastian's 3 indie book recommendations to add to your TBR. So, if you like your books with a healthy dose of hurt/comfort, catharsis, and queer themes and characters, tune in now! ---- Show Notes: Here are all the links included in this episode. sebastiannothwell.com patreon.com/sebastiannothwell Right Here, Write Queer Podcast on Spotify Music Credit: SigmaMusicArt
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