Page Break Podcast Episode 45: Brian McClellan
The forty-fifth episode of my new podcast Page Break is now out! In this episode, guest host Dan Wells jumps in to make this week's episode all about Brian to celebrate the launch of his new book!
Brian is best known for his Powder Mage Universe that spans six novels as well as numerous novellas and short stories. He's also written the ongoing Valkyrie Collections urban fantasy, and is normally the host of this podcast, Page Break with Brian McClellan. And as he's been beating you dear listeners over the head with these past few weeks, he's got a new book out this week! In the Shadow of Lightning is the first entry into a brand new epic fantasy universe, Glass Immortals.
Dan and Brian talk extensively about Glass Immortals, including the evolution of the magic system and the various characters from early draft to what we now see on the page. They also talk about what becoming a published author did for Brian's self-confidence, the writerly skillsets he tried to expand for the new series, and the future of his novella-length spin-offs.
Page Break with Brian McClellan is a collection of casual conversations between me and fellow creative professionals—like two friends sitting down over lunch to discuss career, craft, family, and hobbies.
Authorhood is a quiet sort of minor fame where the person behind the words is often obscured by the works they’ve created. I aim to use this podcast to find out more about my friends and colleagues.
Look forward to weekly conversations with creators like TV writer/producer Joseph Mallozzi, epic fantasy author Robin Hobb, science fiction author Pierce Brown, Twitch streamer Mark Hulmes, and many more!