Once Upon a Time Zone: A Bookish Podcast· Staffel 2· Folge 39
This Fantasy World is Based on ACTING?! 🎭 (with Shannon J. Spann) 📚 [EP#39]
Freitag, 10. April 2026 · 57 min
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We have the AMAZING debut author Shannon J Spann on the pod today! We chat about her process writing the incredibly unique fantasy standalone A Stage Set for Villains, her love for theatre, and more.
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Books Discussed:
A Stage Set for Villains - Shannon J Spann
One Dark Window - Rachel Gillig
Daughters of the Sun and Moon - Lisa See
Two Can Play - Ali Hazelwood
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() intro & current reads
() why we love theatre
() life as a debut author
() from publishing to being an author
() about a stage set for villains
() the inspiration that started it all
() the writing process
() how to start a fantasy book
() all about BANTER and chemistry
() evolution of the protagonist
() creating a unique magic system
() the power of mirrors
() will we see more in this world?
() what's next?
() adapting to film!
() our dream casts
() listener questions
() was the book always split into acts?
() what inspired Riven as a character?
() did you write with a mood board?
() what role did your faith play into writing?
() this or that
