I'm Todd Fahnestock, an award-winning author of epic fantasy and I'm doing something a little different.
I'm offering you a chance to listen to the audiobook for Khyven the Unkillable FOR FREE. Each episode of Fantasy in the Margins will give you 3 new chapters of Khyven the Unkillable. After the chapters, I'll offer you an EXCLUSIVE, behind-the-scenes director's commentary on the scenes, characters, and iconic moments.
If you get hooked on the story, you can buy the whole audiobook on my website (https://toddfahnestock.com/bookstore/) or other fine retailers.
Khyven the Unkillable - Chapters 36 - Epilogue - The Finale
Welcome to Fantasy in the Margins with Todd Fahnestock! I am Todd Fahnestock, the author and narrator of Khyven the Unkillable, Book 1 in my Eldros Legacy: Legacy of Shadows series.
This week we read the final chapters (36 - epilogue). In these chapters we see the finale. After the chapters we promises fulfilled and satisfying endings.
20 Jan 2025
Khyven the Unkillable - Chapters 33 - 35 - Turning the Wheels
Welcome to Fantasy in the Margins with Todd Fahnestock! I am Todd Fahnestock, the author and narrator of Khyven the Unkillable, Book 1 in my Eldros Legacy: Legacy of Shadows series.
This week we read chapters 33 - 35. In these chapters, the climax begins. After the chapters we discuss fulfilling promises and how to make those endings satisfying.
13 Jan 2025
Khyven the Unkillable - Chapters 30 - 32 - All is Lost
Welcome to Fantasy in the Margins with Todd Fahnestock! I am Todd Fahnestock, the author and narrator of Khyven the Unkillable, Book 1 in my Eldros Legacy: Legacy of Shadows series.
This week we read chapters 30 - 32. In these chapters, Khyven has his lowest moments yet. After the chapters we discuss the final bit of character transformation that happens in the All is Lost portion of stories.
Welcome to Fantasy in the Margins with Todd Fahnestock! I am Todd Fahnestock, the author and narrator of Khyven the Unkillable, Book 1 in my Eldros Legacy: Legacy of Shadows series.
This week we read chapters 27 - 29. In these chapters,, the tension intensifies and more horrible decisions are made. After the chapters we discuss why the story needs these difficult moments and the value in making the journey very, very painful for the character--and why it all pays off for the reader in the end.
30 Dec 2024
Khyven the Unkillable - Chapters 24 - 26 - Betrayal
Welcome to Fantasy in the Margins with Todd Fahnestock! I am Todd Fahnestock, the author and narrator of Khyven the Unkillable, Book 1 in my Eldros Legacy: Legacy of Shadows series.
This week we read chapters 24 - 26. In these chapters Khyven makes a terrible choice. After the chapters we dive into the importance of this choice and a character moving from what he wants to what he actually needs.
23 Dec 2024
Khyven the Unkillable - Chapters 21 - 23 - Khyven Meets His Match
Welcome to Fantasy in the Margins with Todd Fahnestock! I am Todd Fahnestock, the author and narrator of Khyven the Unkillable, Book 1 in my Eldros Legacy: Legacy of Shadows series.
This week we read chapters 21 - 23. In these chapters Khyven meets his match and, for the first time, is fighting for more than just himself. After the chapters come here all that goes into the middle of the book and why its often the hardest part to get right.
16 Dec 2024
Khyven the Unkillable - Chapters 18-20 - The Ravelos Problem
Welcome to Fantasy in the Margins with Todd Fahnestock! I am Todd Fahnestock, the author and narrator of Khyven the Unkillable, Book 1 in my Eldros Legacy: Legacy of Shadows series.
This week we read chapters 18-20. In these chapters we are introduced to Ravelos--a fan favorite character. And, after the chapters, you can hear how this beloved character almost didn't make it into the book.
9 Dec 2024
Khyven the Unkillable - Chapters 15-17 - Everything to Lose
Welcome to Fantasy in the Margins with Todd Fahnestock! I am Todd Fahnestock, the author and narrator of Khyven the Unkillable, Book 1 in my Eldros Legacy: Legacy of Shadows series.
This week we read chapters 15-17. In these chapters we see that Khyven's not the only one with everything to lose.
After the episode we talk about the Fun and Games section of this story (and why this part is often my favorite to write).
2 Dec 2024
Khyven the Unkillable - Chapters 12 - 14 - The Special World
Welcome to Fantasy in the Margins with Todd Fahnestock! I am Todd Fahnestock, the author and narrator of Khyven the Unkillable, Book 1 in my Eldros Legacy: Legacy of Shadows series.
This week we read chapters 12-14 where we see behind the eyes of the rebel queen and see just how dire the state of Usara is.
After the episode we talk about the Special World. This is a storytelling term that you can now use to impress (or annoy) all of your friends---because once I introduce you to it, you'll be seeing it in every single movie and book from now on!
25 Nov 2024
Khyven the Unkillable - Chapters 9-11 - A Terrible Choice
Welcome to Fantasy in the Margins with Todd Fahnestock! I am Todd Fahnestock, the author and narrator of Khyven the Unkillable, Book 1 in my Eldros Legacy: Legacy of Shadows series.
This week we read chapters 9-11 where Khyven faces a terrible choice and the destiny of all of Noksonon lies in on the edge of his sword, he just doesn't know it yet.
After the episode we talk about action scenes. They're notoriously difficult to write and I get asked how I write mine ALL THE TIME. Listen to see how I manage it.
If you can't wait until the next episode to finish the story, you can buy the full audiobook on my website: https://toddfahnestock.com/bookstore/.
And, if you'd like to support the podcast (and get more episodes all at once), subscribe at patreon.com/toddfahnestock.
18 Nov 2024
Khyven the Unkillable - Chapters 6-8 - Backstory and Bad Guys
Welcome to Fantasy in the Margins with Todd Fahnestock! I am Todd Fahnestock, the author and narrator of Khyven the Unkillable, Book 1 in my Eldros Legacy: Legacy of Shadows series.
This week we read chapters 6-8 where Khyven is given the terms for his freedom and they are as unsavory as Vamreth himself.
After the episode we talk about backstory and bad guys. These are essential elements in any story. But in the wrong doses, backstory and bad guys can ruin the story. Listen in to see how I navigated the balance.
If you can't wait until the next episode to finish the story, you can buy the full audiobook on my website: https://toddfahnestock.com/bookstore/.
And, if you'd like to support the podcast (and get more episodes all at once), subscribe at patreon.com/toddfahnestock.
11 Nov 2024
Khyven the Unkillable - Chapters 3-5 - Mapping Character Transformation
Welcome to Fantasy in the Margins with Todd Fahnestock! I am Todd Fahnestock, the author and narrator of Khyven the Unkillable, Book 1 in my Eldros Legacy: Legacy of Shadows series.
This week we read chapters 3-5 where Khyven steps into the deadly Night Ring and is forced to earn his next breath with valor and steel.
After the episode we talk about mapping out character transformations using tools every storyteller and writer should know.
If you can't wait until the next episode to finish the story, you can buy the full audiobook on my website: https://toddfahnestock.com/bookstore/.
And, if you'd like to support the podcast (and get more episodes all at once), subscribe at patreon.com/toddfahnestock.
4 Nov 2024
Khyven the Unkillable - Prologue & Chapters 1-2 - The Importance of the Setup
Welcome to Fantasy in the Margins with Todd Fahnestock! I am the author and narrator of Khyven the Unkillable, Book 1 in my Eldros Legacy: Legacy of Shadows novel.
Each week I'm going to give you 3 free chapters of Khyven the Unkillable the audiobook. And, at the end, I'll spend 15 minutes or so giving you an exclusive, behind-the-scene look at what went into writing these scenes, characters, and iconic moments.
If you can't wait until the next episode to finish the story, you can buy the full audiobook on my website: https://toddfahnestock.com/bookstore/.
And, if you'd like to support the podcast (and get more episodes all at once), subscribe at patreon.com/toddfahnestock.
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