Summary
In this episode of the Spread Your Wingspan podcast, hosts Sara and Jennie chat with Canadian author J.M. Frey about her latest book, 'Nine Tenths.' They explore the inspiration behind the story, the themes of grief and colonialism, and the representation of mental health in characters. J.M. shares her writing journey, the significance of her characters, and the importance of research in crafting her narrative. The conversation delves into the meta-narrative techniques used in the book, the exploration of love and fear in relationships, and the social commentary on ethical wealth. J.M. also discusses her writing process and rituals, concluding with her hopes for readers to take away courage and kindness from her work.
You can find J.M. Frey at her website: jmfrey.net
and @j.m.frey on Bluesky, TikTok, Instagram, & Threads
 
Chapters

00:00 - Introduction to J.M. Frye and Nine Tenths
03:05 - The Journey of Self-Publishing
06:21 - Inspiration Behind Nine Tenths
09:15 - Exploring Themes of Grief and Colonialism
12:02 - Character Development and Personal Experiences
15:22 - Meta Storytelling and Writing Process
18:15 - Research and Historical Context
21:06 - Anxiety Representation in Fiction
24:01 - Romance and Speculative Fiction
31:08 - Navigating Grief and Love
33:02 - Character Development and Relationships
34:49 - Exploring Dark Themes in Fantasy
36:39 - The Role of Fantasy in Society
38:57 - Ethical Wealth and Responsibility
43:14 - The Creative Process and Writing Rituals
52:05 - The Intersection of Science and Fantasy
56:48 - Courage in the Face of Fear
01:00:51 - Outro

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