Unveiling the Mysteries of Fantasy: A Journey into "Truth of Crowns" with Author Carl D. Albert

 In this conversation, author Carl D. Albert discusses his book Truth of Crowns, the first book of the Ash Eternal series. He shares the spark and evolution of the idea, the influences that shaped the story, and the balance between drama and subtlety. Carl also talks about the impact of working with editor AP Canavan and how his background in screenwriting influenced his writing process. Additionally, he discusses his interest in writing for different mediums and the research he conducted to create a historical-inspired fantasy world. He also talks about his approach to writing action scenes and martial arts, as well as the significance of epigraphs in storytelling. The conversation delves into the impact of character deaths and the complex character arc of Loria. The interplay of personal and political dynamics is examined, along with the exploration of truth and interrogation. The conversation delves into the themes of tragedy, the nature of truth, the complexity of characters, the influence of mythology and fairy tales, and the progress on the second book. Truth of Crowns on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Crowns-Book-One-Eternal-ebook/dp/B0BY5T8Z9NFind Varsha here: https://www.youtube.com/@ReadingByTheRainyMountainSend us a message (I'm not able to reply)Support the showPage Chewing BlogPage Chewing ForumFilm Chewing PodcastSpeculative Speculations Podcast Support the podcast via PayPalSupport the show by using our Amazon Affiliate linkJoin Riverside.fm Co-Hosts:JarrodVarsha ChrisJoseCarl D. Albert (author)Thomas J. Devens (author)Alex French (author)Intro and Outro Music by Michael R. Fletcher (2024-Current)