When Love Writes the Story: Peter Gribble’s 21-Year Journey with City of the Magicians

In this moving Literary Lines episode, GiGi Meier sits down with historical fantasy author Peter Gribble, whose City of the Magicians trilogy is a testament to creative endurance and devotion. Over 21 years—through 1,500 pages of writing, five years of editing, and a decade of full-time caregiving for his partner Robert—Peter crafted a world where history and fantasy collide, all while honoring the love story at the heart of his own life. Peter opens up about how Robert, his muse and developmental editor of 43 years, shaped every page of the trilogy, even as their shared journey grew more challenging. He reveals the discipline behind writing 5–8 hours daily amid caregiving, and why this story of pacifism versus power demanded such meticulous attention to historical detail. Now, with the trilogy complete, Peter is already weaving the next arc (Books 4–6), aiming to finish in under six years.This conversation is a lesson in perseverance, partnership, and the magic that emerges when life and art intertwine. Don’t miss this conversation, a celebration of legacy, love, and the stories worth waiting for. Find Peter here:Website:https://petergribble.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/petergribble3/ How to find GiGi:Website: https://www.gigimeier.com/ Free Bonus and Deleted Scenes: https://www.gigimeier.com/freebies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorgigimeier Substack: https://gigimeier.substack.com The Cougar Den Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/authorgigimeier YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gigimeier