Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they chat with bestselling author Chloe Gong about her Secret Shanghai historical fantasy series, her adult debut Immortal Longings, what “success” means, Shakespeare and remixing classic stories, writing YA vs. adult SFF, aesthetics and atmosphere in film and fiction, Chinese history, magic systems, genre blending and much more.
NOTE: This is part one of a two-part chat with Chloe. Stayed tuned next week for her mini-masterclass on Writing Romance.
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0:00 - Intro & Sponsor
7:07 - Chloe’s nerdy origins and writing journey
12:35 - What does “success” mean?
21:38 - Shakespeare and remixing classic stories
27:44 - Aesthetics, atmosphere and Chinese history
34:41 - Magic systems and genre blending
42:14 - Writing YA vs. adult SFF
53:43 - Chloe’s future projects
55:18 - Writing advice, random fact & outro
ABOUT OUR GUEST:
Chloe Gong is the bestselling author of These Violent Delights, Our Violent Ends, Immortal Longings, Foul Lady Fortune and more. Her latest novel is Foul Heart Huntsman, book two in the Foul Lady Fortune Duet. (available to purchase below):
www.simonandschuster.com/book...
For more on Chloe and her work, check her out on:
Twitter: / thechloegong
Instagram: / thechloegong
Amazon: www.amazon.com/stores/Chloe-G...
thechloegong.com/
ABOUT OUR HOSTS:
Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator. His debut novel, Mushroom Blues, is releasing in spring 2024.
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Twitter: / adrianmgibson
Instagram: / adrianmgibson
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M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves and its sequel Thick as Thieves, both of which you can buy here:
www.simonandschuster.com/book...
www.simonandschuster.com/book...
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Twitter: / mjkuhnbooks
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