Podcast Episode 7
Omir: warrior, thinker, a man of both action and reflection, a monarch who never thought of himself as ruler of Anaquist but more of a protector of its people. Plus, the Autumn Plot! For more, see the podcast website: https://theworldbelowthewarintheheavens.podbean.com/...
Podcast Episode 6
Episode 6 of the World Below the War in the Heavens podcast explores Kenlill 1, the second monarch of Anaquist. Kenlill Anaquist had large footsteps to fill and she had to compete against her siblings to show that she was the best person to succeed to the throne. How...
Podcast Episode 5 – Magic!
It’s here, personally curated for your listening, Episode 5 in my podcast ‘The World Below the War in the Heavens’. You can hear me explore, uncover, investigate and probe an imaginary land in a depth you wouldn’t believe possible. Truly. ‘Entertaining and entrancing’ – The Podcast Compendium. ‘Startling, innovative,...
New podcast episode!
Episode 3 of The World Below the War in the Heavens podcast examines one of the most extraordinary figures in the entire history of this remarkable place: Ucantha Anaquist. Buccaneer, adventurer, entrepreneur, leader, military genius, architect nonpareil, visionary, exploiter, arch-manipulator and founder of the richest, most powerful realm in...
WBWITH Episode 2!
Episode 2 of my ‘The World Below the War in the Heavens’ podcast is live now, and things are getting even juicier as I delve into the history of the ancient realm of Anaquist, which is full of strife, betrayals, false alliances, glorious triumphs, dazzling artistic achievements, humane advances,...
Episode 1 – The World Below the War in the Heavens
After the teaser/preview of a few weeks ago, here’s the true first episode of my brand new podcast, The World Below the War in the Heavens where we dive into this imaginary land of magic and adventure and explore its wonders. Enjoy!...
Indiana Jones and the Art of Foreshadowing
Indiana: THERE’S A BIG SNAKE IN THE PLANE, JOCK! Jock: Oh, that’s just my pet snake Reggie! Indiana: I HATE SNAKES, JOCK! I HATE ‘EM! Jock: Come on! Show a little backbone, will ya! In the classic movie Raiders of the Lost Ark, after Indiana Jones’s death-defying encounters after...
A Podcast to Delight
I’ve finally made public a two minute sneak preview of a project I’ve been working on for some time: I’m writing a fantasy epic and complementing it with a podcast that explores the world I’ve created. The podcast will delve into the history, the geography, the culture, the politics,...
Sydney Writers’ Festival 2021
Soon I’ll be in Sydney for the first time in ages, appearing at the Writers’ Festival next Saturday evening (1st May) and again on Monday and Tuesday for the Secondary Schools’ Days. Looking forward to it! https://www.swf.org.au/writers/michael-pryor/...
The Process of Drafting and Re-drafting
The first draft is you telling yourself the story. The second draft is you telling the story to trusted readers. The third draft is you telling the story to your cat/dog. The fourth draft is you telling the story to random strangers on the street. The fifth draft is...