The short version: I hopped into the NoName Storyteller Podcast for a couple of episodes. The first episode is “From Dice to Darkwood” and the second is “Unlocking Middle-earth.” Available pretty much anywhere, like Apple Podcasts or Spotify.
Join Aki, Charlie, and Anto as they dive into Jeff LaSala’s epic journey from lifelong Dungeons & Dragons fan to published author for Wizards of the Coast. In this episode, Jeff shares how his passion for roleplaying games and worldbuilding led him to write The Darkwood Mask, a novel set in the dark intrigue of Eberron. We explore his early love of Tolkien, favorite campaign settings, the unique appeal of Eberron, and how writing for an established IP tests a writer’s creativity. Whether you’re a fantasy reader, aspiring author, or tabletop gamer, this episode reveals the behind-the-scenes magic of crafting a D&D tie-in novel.
The only slightly longer version: I was asked by an old friend and colleague (Aki Liao) from a former life (that is, before I pivoted into a career in publishing) to join his podcast, which is called the The NoName StoryTeller Podcast, in which he and some of his fellow writer buddies discuss the process and nuances of storytelling in various mediums. They have author guests and comic book writer guests and more. Way bigger folks than me! Worth checking out. Very conversation and casual; somehow both esteemed and not highfalutin. Recommended!
Anyway, it was quite fun and I appreciate their having me on. Thanks, Aki, Anto, and Charlie!
Foreshadowed and Foresung 