S21 Ep6: From Medieval Fashion to Modern Writing with Natania Barron
"Stories are how I make sense of the world."
-Natania Barron
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In this episode, I talk a little about the JoCo Cruise and how it reminded me of the importance of community and creativity. I forgot how good it felt to surrounding myself with fellow creatives.
Then I talk to Natania Barron, a prolific fantasy author and medieval scholar of the Queens of Fate series. We delve into Natania's latest works and discuss the intersection of history and fantasy, the nuances of writing queer narratives, and the significance of food and fashion in storytelling.
Links
- Natania Barron's Website
- Natania's Patreon
- Queen of None
- Worldbuilding for Masochists Podcast
- Diane Ackerman
- A Wrinkle in Time
- Flyleaf Books
- Quail Ridge Books
- Solaris Books
- Chuck Wendig
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