Welcome back, my fellow creatives! We’re back with more beautiful brews from fellow indie authors of the writing community.
Let’s finish the fall with another magical tale written by a lovely soul and support in this indie author community. It’s time to sip from Jack Hughes and Thomas the Rhymer by Paul Andruss.
What does a reader experience in those opening pages, and what lessons can a writer take away in studying but a few paragraphs? Let’s find out!
If you do not see the audio player above, you can access the podcast here.
I had a wonderful time interviewing Paul Andruss last year–click here to check that out! He also has a blog where he shares his thoughts on writing and reading, including a podcast where he speaks more about his book. Be sure to stop by and say hello!
Aaaaand December is right around the corner, so that means…
Yes yes yes! Blondie’s got a stack of books ready for us to taste over TWELVE podcasts. She’s also started a new story that she wants to share with you. Bust out that Proud Mom Happy Dance!
Read on, share on, and write on, my friends!
Jean Lee's World 
Wonderful to see Paul featured here. xxxx
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It is wonderful to be here Shey, and so unexpected. I am deeply touched.
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Jean is fabulous that way. She just does it as a great gift to an author.
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Aw, shucks xxxxxxxxxx
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So true. X
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He was a joy to read!
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Indeed he is.
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Great introduction to this series. Looking forward to Blondie’s recommendations. Happy Thanksgiving
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Jean’s magical voice brings things so alive, doesn’t it.
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It sure does.
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Jean, thank you for this unexpected and wonderful reading. Your extraordinary vocal talents brought the magic alive. I listened to this twice now. First time I was in a stupor, laughing and misting up, thinking goodness this is really good – and that is down to your abilities.
You didn’t miss a trick, got every implicit nuance, understanding where I wanted to take the narrative.
Unlike a fantasy world with a modern setting there is no need to world build up front. The reader knows the world, so like you rightly point out, you have to intrigue them with something else. The literary tension comes from the juxtaposition of ordinary characters clinging on to normality in the face of inexplicable and extraordinary events- which is hopefully exactly how the reader would react. Thus building a bridge and blurring the distinction between reader and character.
A couple of points …
You did say Elphame correctly. It is the magical queendon in the traditional Scottish ballad of Thomas the Rhymer.
Sylvie, the fairy queen, is certainly not as sweet as she appears. She is fighting a war of extinction and her only weapon, fairy glamour, is no more than trickery and deception.
Finally, at the climax, we do see exactly what I mean by all-hell-breaks-loose in the opening chapter, and discover what creatures lurk in the woods. (Sorry Jack, they are not dinosaurs) .
Thank you for this from the bottom of my heart.
And I look forward to your month long adventure, podcasting with your daughter.
Your mate Paul
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Aw, thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed the reading. I get so nervous when I read other people’s work, but at the same time I do so love to share. It sounds like Sylvie’s quite the piece of work and that Jack will have his work cut out for him. I’m excited to keep reading, my friend! xxxxxxx
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Jean you really should not be nervous. What you do you do admirably whether writing or performing, because that is why you do. Your readings are belting performances full of life, warmth, enthusiasm and insight. No joking you could this professionally. I respect you a lot as a writer but I envy your abilities as a performer. Thanks sgain, it was truly a delight. Paulx
Ps I will get a re-post on my blog by the weekend.
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Aw, shucks. You are such a joy to know, Paul–and read. 🙂
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Love the Story Cuppings (although I always want to call it Story Sippings), Jean. It’s like the best of playlist for Indie authors. ;0)
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Hee hee! You know, I’m still not 100% on the name. I liked this idea of tastings, but there are so many book reviews tied to wine, and I’ll take coffee over wine any day. When I heard a coffee tasting is called a “cupping,” I thought–why not? But I do like this idea of story sippings…hmmmm….
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Sip sip sip!♥️🥰😘
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Pam, Brilliantly perceptive summation. I would expect no less. Jean is so talented. PX
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She’s in good company there, Paul. 😘
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Seeing we are being a mutual appreciation society (but none the less a Truthful mutual appreciation society). Let me echo she is indeed in good company there, Pam! Px
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What awesome sounding fiction and you are a star, those podcasts are a work of genius. I’ve told Hawklad about what’s coming soon. xx
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Oh that’s exciting! I do hope you two are okay. Everything is so nutty this time of year without concerns over health. Hugs to you from Wisconsin, my friend! xxxxxxxxx
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Thanks for the awesome sounding fiction part of the comment above. And you are right Jean is a star, her personality shines through in these podcasts. As you so rightly say … a work of genius.
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You two are giving me the squishies! Your words mean so much xxxxxxxxx
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Jean notification post up on Paul Andruss – Returned with thanks P X
blog https://paulandruss.wordpress.com/2021/12/10/jean-lee-thomas-the-rhymer-a-story-cupping/
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Huzzah and hooray–thank you!
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Nice interesting sibling story. Your intro with overview is very interesting. 🔔💞
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