https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qlZFaBhV_M

I’m presenting this today at Metrotham Con in Dalton, GA. Come see and ask me questions at 5pm!
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Join epic fantasy author T.S. Pedramon for a behind-the-scenes look at how to create everything yourself—writing and editing epic fantasy, building your world and maps, commissioning cover art, producing a podcast, and even recording your own audiobook. This is a hands-on session for indie authors and fantasy fans who want practical tips, tools, and stories from the trenches of DIY publishing.
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Sorry, no giveaway this week. Subscribe and catch it next episode!

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Announcements:

➤ Win Free Books: See the menu and how it works at https://www.grendhill.media/prizes/

➤ Authors, join the giveaway: If you’re an author and you’d like to participate, I’ll buy your book when a contest winner chooses it. Please fill out my Google Form ( https://forms.gle/XKTy7Sg8H9pENm8p7 ) and I’ll consider your book for the “menu.”

➤The Grendhill Chronicles Podcast is brought to you by my YA Epic Fantasy series “Nightshade Unicorn,” written under the pen name T.S. Pedramon. You can purchase it on Amazon or elsewhere, or directly from me at https://www.grendhill.media/ (and get it signed, too). And you can really help out by leaving a comment on Amazon or on Goodreads. It helps other people find my books and join the journey!

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Buy the Nightshade Unicorn saga:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVW6L8VT
Direct: https://www.grendhill.media/

Find me online:
Author Page: https://www.pedramon.com/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GrendhillChron/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grendhillchronicles/
Discord: https://discord.gg/HvQZeG2AWu

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Recorded on April 15th, the conversation delves into the concept of Nobledark Fantasy, a sub-genre characterized by morally gray characters navigating a dark world while striving to do the right thing, comparing it to other subgenres like Noblebright and Grimdark.

💥 What You’ll Get in This Episode:
✅ My books are on sale now, all the way down to free!
✅ See me in person at Metrotham Con in Dalton, Georgia next weekend!
✅ Don’t miss the weekly print book giveaway, and join in with a new Question of the Week!
✅ And of course, this episode’s awesome author interview!

🚀 If you love Fantasy and diving deep into *why* we love it, this episode is for you!
📚 Find BSH Garcia’s books here: https://www.bshgarcia.com/
🔗 Follow BSH Garcia:
➤ https://x.com/bshgarcia
➤ https://www.instagram.com/bshgarcia/
➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@bshgarcia

🎙 Subscribe to my channel for more author interviews & writing insights!
🔥 Got a Nobledark recommendation? Drop it in the comments!
➤Weekly Book Giveaway: Last week’s winner: Rose Bishop! Congratulations, and enjoy your pick, The Voyage of the Entdecker. The new Questions of the Week:
💥 What book, series, or franchise–not necessarily in Fantasy–would you consider Nobledark, and why?
No ideas? Listen to the interview and you’ll get the feel for it!
💥 Enter the contest by guessing a number (1–1,000). Add a letter for a chance to win two books! The best place to participate is in my Discord server, but I’m now accepting email, tweet, etc.–but make sure you @ me and I react, so you know I got your entry. Drop your dream team in the comments!

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview
01:20 Upcoming Events and Announcements
04:24 Weekly Book Giveaway Details
08:46 Question of the Week and Contest Rules
11:01 Interview with BSH Garcia Begins
11:24 BSH Garcia’s Writing Journey
15:51 Self-Publishing vs Traditional Publishing
20:27 Defining Noble Dark Fantasy
22:07 Defining Epic Fantasy
22:29 High Fantasy vs. Epic Fantasy
23:18 Exploring Dark Fantasy
24:09 Noble Dark Fantasy
28:09 Genre Blending and Speculative Fiction
36:12 Creating Complex Characters
36:34 Author’s Series and Final Thoughts

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Announcements:

➤ Win Free Books: See the menu and how it works at https://www.grendhill.media/prizes/

➤ Authors, join the giveaway: If you’re an author and you’d like to participate, I’ll buy your book when a contest winner chooses it. Please fill out my Google Form ( https://forms.gle/XKTy7Sg8H9pENm8p7 ) and I’ll consider your book for the “menu.”

➤The Grendhill Chronicles Podcast is brought to you by my YA Epic Fantasy series “Nightshade Unicorn,” written under the pen name T.S. Pedramon. You can purchase it on Amazon or elsewhere, or directly from me at https://www.grendhill.media/ (and get it signed, too). And you can really help out by leaving a comment on Amazon or on Goodreads. It helps other people find my books and join the journey!

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Buy the Nightshade Unicorn saga:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVW6L8VT
Direct: https://www.grendhill.media/

Find me online:
Author Page: https://www.pedramon.com/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GrendhillChron/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grendhillchronicles/
Discord: https://discord.gg/HvQZeG2AWu

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📸 Storytelling Through the Lens — Interview with Photographer Jessica Parry | The Grendhill Chronicles Podcast 📸

How do you tell a story without words? In this episode, we sit down with photographer Jessica Parry to explore the art of storytelling through photography. Whether you’re a visual artist, a writer seeking new perspective, or simply fascinated by the creative process, you won’t want to miss this conversation as Jessica Parry shares her creative process and how photography intersects with imagination and emotion.

✨ Bonus: my daughter and I talk about fantasy worldbuilding, crafting your own scroll maps, and prepping for CRRL-Con, a free local Comic-Con-style event. Come join us–meet the authors, join the cosplay contest, get signed books, and more!

🧵 What you’ll find in this episode:

• Jessica’s approach to storytelling through photography
• How to photograph emotion and theme, not just subjects
• Behind-the-scenes of Jessica’s favorite shoots
• DIY fantasy map scrolls & creative projects
• Preparing for CRRL Con and building a creative community

📍 Come say hi to me in person at CRRL-Con!
🗓️ Date: April 12th, noon-4pm
📍 Location: Howell Branch Library, 806 Lyons Boulevard, Fredericksburg, VA 22406
🦄 Don’t miss the art show, cosplay contest, and signed books!
🔔 Subscribe for more creative interviews!

💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments — what’s your favorite photo by Jessica Parry? See her work at:
➡Instagram: @jessicaparryphoto
➡https://www.jessicaparryphoto.com/
➡https://jessicaparryphoto.pixieset.com/

Last week’s contest winner: Congratulations to GreenHilde, and congrats for being the first to win the 2-book power-up!

The new Questions of the Week:

💥 What’s your favorite photo by Jessica Parry, and why? 💥

Let me know, and enter the book giveaway contest by guessing a number (1–1,000). Add a letter for a chance to win two books!

The best place to participate is in my Discord server, but I’m now accepting email, tweet, etc.–but make sure you @ me and I react, so you know I got your entry.

Drop the link to your favorite Jessica Parry photo in the comments! 📸📸📸

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➤ Win Free Books: See the menu and how it works at https://www.grendhill.media/prizes/

➤ Authors, join the giveaway: If you’re an author and you’d like to participate, I’ll buy your book when a contest winner chooses it. Please fill out my Google Form ( https://forms.gle/XKTy7Sg8H9pENm8p7 ) and I’ll consider your book for the “menu.”

➤The Grendhill Chronicles Podcast is brought to you by my YA Epic Fantasy series “Nightshade Unicorn,” written under the pen name T.S. Pedramon. You can purchase it on Amazon or elsewhere, or directly from me at https://www.grendhill.media/ (and get it signed, too). And you can really help out by leaving a comment on Amazon or on Goodreads. It helps other people find my books and join the journey!

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Buy the Nightshade Unicorn saga:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CVW6L8VT
Direct: https://www.grendhill.media/

Find me online:
Author Page: https://www.pedramon.com/
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/GrendhillChron/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grendhillchronicles/
Discord: https://discord.gg/HvQZeG2AWu

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