This week on the show, we’re lacking Josh, but we have the wonderful Mary Ruth Pursselley on with us! Aaron and Liberty have trouble getting into a good rhythm without Josh, so there’s a bit of back and forth as those two try to get going.
Mary Ruth is the author of epic fantasy novel, Song of the Wren Falcon, and a lover of hot tea.
In Episode 33:
- Mastering subtext–or at least faking it when your readers pick up on something you didn’t necessarily intend.
- Rewriting and redrafting multiple times on your first novel.
- Doing a redemption theme well. (Aaron kinda geeks out about this!)
- Embarrassing ways to be discovered while figuring out choreography for a sword fight by ones brother.
- Interesting medical stuff researched.
- Aaron talks Mary Ruth out of her favorite superhero, then proceeds to tease both the women about Tom Hiddleston.
- Early childhood crushes.
- Mary Ruth’s boyfriend had to twist her arm to be in a relationship by watching a particular movie.
- Mary Ruth shares some bitterness towards the hosts for forcing her to join Facebook. 😉
In Episode 34:
- Confessions of a full-on pantser!
- Chaotic first drafts and how they inform you in the future when you look back.
- Binge-watching My Little Pony.
- Having friends to help with problems in your book.
- The benefits of having neighbors far away when you’re a fantasy novelist.
- Useful ideas on how to overcome writer’s block.
- Mary Ruth’s Earl Grey snobbery. 😉
- The crazy things Mary Ruth has Googled and her new favorite word.
- Mary Ruth’s profound advice to new authors (not what you’d expect!)
Links:
Mary Ruth Pursselley
Song of the Wren Falcon
Raphael Sabitini (Captain Blood, The Seahawk, Scar Moonshade)
Patrick W. Carr (listen to his interviews: Part 1 & Part 2)
J.R.R. Tolkien
L.M. Montgomery (Emily of New Moon)
Mary Ruth on Instagram
Mary Ruth on Facebook
While forcing Mary Ruth to join Facebook (Aaron in center, photo taken by Liberty.) Previous guests Kat Heckenbach and Grace Bridges pictured.
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