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Gabriel Bergmoser talks ‘The Hunted’ with Jed Herne (Spoilers!) – Part 1/2

(Part 1 of 2. Watch part 2 here: https://youtu.be/Haw5utrSRbE)
Gabriel Bergmoser and I sat down to discuss The Hunted (his latest thriller novel) in depth. This is the third time I’ve interviewed him, and somehow he keeps getting better. The Hunted is my favourite book of his and it was enthralling to dive into the mind of its creator. Enjoy!

Buy The Hunted here:

https://www.gabrielbergmoser.com/novels.html

@gobergmoser
www.gabrielbergmoser.com

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Let me know what you thought on twitter:
@jedherne

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And if you’d like to try my own books, check out Fires of the Dead – a fast-paced fantasy novella, perfect for fans of The Hunted:
https://jedherne.com/firesofthedead/

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Gabriel Bergmoser talks ‘The Hunted’ with Jed Herne (Spoilers!)

Gabriel Bergmoser and I sat down to discuss The Hunted (his latest thriller novel) in depth. This is the third time I’ve interviewed him, and somehow he keeps getting better. The Hunted is my favourite book of his and it was enthralling to dive into the mind of its creator. Enjoy!

Buy The Hunted here:

https://www.gabrielbergmoser.com/novels.html

@gobergmoser
www.gabrielbergmoser.com

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Let me know what you thought on twitter:
@jedherne

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And if you’d like to try my own books, check out Fires of the Dead – a fast-paced fantasy novella, perfect for fans of The Hunted:
https://jedherne.com/firesofthedead/

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Live Q & A w/ Jed Herne (Grimdark Fantasy Fiction Readers and Writers)

I recently did a live video in the Grimdark Fantasy Readers & Writers group, answering Qs about my writing. It was a lot of fun! Here’s the replay – feel free to ask any questions and I’ll do my best to respond.

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/

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Author Interview: Rob J. Hayes – The War Eternal, Plotting a Trilogy, and Overcoming Doubts

I chat with Rob for the second time to discuss his latest grimdark fantasy trilogy, The War Eternal. The trilogy follows Eska, a young magician struggling to reconcile her urges for revenge with her longing for human connection. The books include:

Along the Razor’s Edge
The Lessons Never Learned
From Cold Ashes Risen

We also talk about overcoming doubts, Rob’s techniques for building captivating fantasy worlds, and which of his characters he’d share isolation with. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

My BookNest review of The Lessons Never Learned: https://bit.ly/jedreviews

Rob’s twitter: @RoboftheHayes

Rob’s facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheHeresyWithin

Rob’s blog: http://www.robjhayes.co.uk/

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My twitter: @JedHerne

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Author Interview: S. Andrew Swann – The Sword of the Slayer, writing fantasy, & publishing 26 books

Jed chats with S. Andrew Swann. S. Andrew Swann is the pen name of Steven Swiniarski. He has published over 26 novels since 1993. His recent works include Sword of the Slayer – an interactive fiction story from Choice of Games.

Show Notes:

Steven’s website: http://www.sandrewswann.com/
Twitter: @SAndrewSwann
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sandrewswann/
Sword of the Slayer: https://www.choiceofgames.com/sword-of-the-slayer/

Steven’s favorite books:
– American Gods
-Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files
– Peter F. Hamilton’s books
– Hyperion
– The Fireman by Joe Hill

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Read my debut fantasy book, Fires of the Dead: https://amzn.to/33yyvn7

“The perfect read for someone looking to be quickly immersed in a magic system unlike anything else.” – Nicole Wallace, editor of Synopses by Sarge.

Questions? Episode requests? Comments? Email me at: jed.herne1(at)gmail.com . I love hearing from you, and I read every email.

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Jed Herne’s Across the Broken Stars Book Launch Party

Buy the book here: https://jedherne.com/acrossthebrokenstars

On Feb 4th, 2020, The City of South Perth Library hosted the launch of Across the Broken Stars by Jed Herne. This is a full recording of the event.

“If you are looking for an epic fantasy that has a unique setting, this is it.” – Kate Valent, Reedsy Featured Review

ACROSS THE BROKEN STARS BLURB:

Leon has a secret. He was once an angel – a winged warrior sworn to protect Paya, a realm where people live on discs that float in space.
He failed.

Now, Leon’s a broken man, trying to forget the past. He thinks he’s the last angel. But then a young fugitive stumbles onto Leon’s doorstep. She’s an angel, too. And she has a riddle leading to a place where angels still live. Or so the stories claim…

Desperate for redemption, Leon begins a perilous quest through myth and folklore. But will Leon and the fugitive find their legendary destination? Or will Leon lose his last chance for salvation?

Brutal and gripping, this is a story about a flawed man’s search for forgiveness.

VIDEO CONTENTS:

00:00 – Jed’s advice on how to be more creative
10:07 – Jed reads chapter one
20:00 – Q & A’s from the audience

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Avoid Mood Whiplash

Read my debut fantasy book, Fires of the Dead: https://amzn.to/33yyvn7

“The perfect read for someone looking to be quickly immersed in a magic system unlike anything else.” – Nicole Wallace, editor of Synopses by Sarge.

Questions? Episode requests? Comments? Email me at: jed.herne1(at)gmail.com . I love hearing from you, and I read and respond to every email.

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Helpful Writing Habits from 7+ Years of Experience

Read my debut fantasy book, Fires of the Dead: https://amzn.to/33yyvn7

“The perfect read for someone looking to be quickly immersed in a magic system unlike anything else.” – Nicole Wallace, editor of Synopses by Sarge.

Questions? Episode requests? Comments? Email me at: jed.herne1(at)gmail.com . I love hearing from you, and I read and respond to every email.

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Emotional Setting Descriptions

Read my debut fantasy book, Fires of the Dead: https://amzn.to/33yyvn7

“The perfect read for someone looking to be quickly immersed in a magic system unlike anything else.” – Nicole Wallace, editor of Synopses by Sarge.

Questions? Episode requests? Comments? Email me at: jed.herne1(at)gmail.com . I love hearing from you, and I read and
respond to every email.

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The Harry Potter Guide to Suspense

Article I wrote on Question Arcs: http://www.betternovelproject.com/blog/question-arcs/

Podcast I made on Question Arcs: https://anchor.fm/novelanalyst/episodes/3—Harry-Potter-and-the-Half-Blood-Prince-by-J–K–Rowling—Creating-Suspense-Using-Question-Arcs-e3ubui

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Read my debut fantasy book, Fires of the Dead: https://amzn.to/33yyvn7

“The perfect read for someone looking to be quickly immersed in a magic system unlike anything else.” – Nicole Wallace, editor of Synopses by Sarge.

Questions? Episode requests? Comments? Email me at: jed.herne1(at)gmail.com . I love hearing from you, and I read and respond to every email.

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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.