Speculative fiction authors Paul Regnier and Lindsay A. Franklin invite you to pull up a chair as we spill the ink on writing, publishing, and the wonderfully weird realities of being professional storytellers. We’re sharing all the hard-won wisdom of our combined twenty-five years in the publishing trenches so you don't have to wander alone. Whether you're new to writing or have been at it for years, we've saved you a seat at this table.
Episode 25: Writing Wizardry #1: The Art of Invisible Exposition
Exposition. Every story needs it, but one lengthy or poorly timed info dump could land your novel on readers' DNF shelves. So how do we deliver essential information about character, worldbuilding, and backstory without dropping a Wiki article in the middle of our stories? Become storytelling magicians, of course.
In this first installment of our new Writing Wizardry series, we're diving into the art of invisible exposition. Looking at the brilliant storytelling in Source Code, The Hunger Games, and many others, we examine how writers successfully weave essential context into compelling narratives. Sometimes audiences absorb crucial information without even realizing it; other times, they're so hungry for answers that exposition feels like a reward rather than an interruption. Pull up a seat as we discuss how to deliver the information your readers need without breaking the spell of your story.
30 Sept 2026
Episode 24: Fantasy Round Table with Guest S.D. Grimm, Part II
Join us again as we talk shop with speculative fiction author and freelance editor S.D. Grimm. We unpack our favorite fantasy tropes, those we thought we hated until someone changed our minds, and how we adjust our use of beloved fantasy conventions when writing for middle grade, young adult, and adult audiences. We also speculate about what's behind the meteoric rise of LitRPG in fantasy literature and how romantasy might shape the broader genre in years to come. And, of course, we tackle the truly pressing questions in our lightning round–because every fantasy writer should know where they stand on dragons vs. unicorns.
17 Sept 2026
Episode 23: Fantasy Round Table with Guest S.D. Grimm, Part I
Pull up a seat at our table as we chat with speculative fiction author and freelance editor S.D. Grimm. Together we explore the wide world(s) of fantasy fiction, unpacking some of the unique elements of writing in fantasy's various subgenres. How can storytellers organically introduce readers to the fantastical, mystical elements of their imaginary worlds? What questions should you ask yourself when building your fantasy worlds, and how do your answers impact the story you're telling? We discuss all this and more, leaving you with fresh questions to ask of your own fantasy worlds and a clearer sense of how thoughtful world-building choices can deepen character, conflict, and story.
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