January 2021

Fantasy Authors Discuss Chapter Structure

Support the show on patreon for exclusive bonuses! www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords . In this episode, we discuss chapter structure. Do we aim for a certain length? How should they start? How should they end? Are cliffhangers smart, or are they gimmicky? All those answers and more in this show – enjoy!

My Books:
Across the Broken Stars: https://jedherne.com/acrossthebrokenstars
Fires of the Dead: https://jedherne.com/fires
The Language of Lies (FREE): https://jedherne.com/lies/

Socials:
website: https://jedherne.com/
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/jedhernewriter
twitter: https://twitter.com/JedHerne
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jedherne/

Read More »

Wizards, Warriors, & Words now has a Patreon!

Visit our new Patreon page to support the Wizards, Warriors, & Words podcast: https://www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords

When you join our Patreon page, you’ll get cool bonuses in exchange for a monthly donation (like free books, ad-free episodes, priority Q & A access, and even editorial feedback on your own stories!). Don’t worry – the show won’t be disapearing behind a paywall.

And it’s not mandatory to support us on Patreon by any means. But if you can afford it and you enjoy what we do, it’s the best way to help support us, which will let the show continue to grow :). Thanks for being awesome!

Read More »

Grimdark Fantasy: 4 Authors Weigh In

Support the show on patreon for exclusive bonuses! www.patreon.com/wizardswarriorswords . What is grimdark fantasy, and what do our hosts think about it? Our books are often labelled as ‘grimdark’ (especially Michael R. Fletcher’s), so how do we respond to this?

My Books:
Across the Broken Stars: https://jedherne.com/acrossthebrokenstars
Fires of the Dead: https://jedherne.com/fires
The Language of Lies (FREE): https://jedherne.com/lies/

Socials:
website: https://jedherne.com/
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/jedhernewriter
twitter: https://twitter.com/JedHerne
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jedherne/

Read More »

Audience Questions Volume 3

We discuss tropes vs. unique content, long book series, staying focussed while writing, and constructing a fellowship of characters. Enjoy! And if you have more questions for us, feel free to submit them at: wizardswarriorswords@gmail.com

My Books:
Across the Broken Stars: https://jedherne.com/acrossthebrokenstars
Fires of the Dead: https://jedherne.com/fires
The Language of Lies (FREE): https://jedherne.com/lies/

Socials:
website: https://jedherne.com/
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/jedhernewriter
twitter: https://twitter.com/JedHerne
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jedherne/

Read More »
Reflections

Jed Herne’s 2020 Recap

Welcome to my 2020 review! In this post, I’ll talk about what I wrote, what I read, what I learned, and what’s ahead for next year. (Check out my 2019 review here) 1)      The Big C First of all, the bid Covid-shaped elephant in the

Read More »

Authors React to Savage Reviews

Get the complete Paternus trilogy audiobook for free with our special link: www.audibletrial.com/words . Welcome to the bad reviews game show, where we read bad reviews and try to guess whose books they’re for!

My Books:
Across the Broken Stars: https://jedherne.com/acrossthebrokenstars
Fires of the Dead: https://jedherne.com/fires
The Language of Lies (FREE): https://jedherne.com/lies/

Socials:
website: https://jedherne.com/
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/jedhernewriter
twitter: https://twitter.com/JedHerne
instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jedherne/

Read More »

Free Pirate Fantasy Novella!

Enter your email to get Sailor’s Gambit – a free prequel to The Thunder Heist (Twisted Seas #1). You’ll also join Jed’s email newsletter, so you can stay updated about future books, behind-the-scenes exclusives, and other fun bonuses.