Welcome to Fantasy in the Margins with Todd Fahnestock! I am Todd Fahnestock, the author and narrator of Khyven the Unkillable, Book 1 in my Eldros Legacy: Legacy of Shadows series.

This week we read chapters 24 - 26. In these chapters Khyven makes a terrible choice. After the chapters we dive into the importance of this choice and a character moving from what he wants to what he actually needs.

Welcome to Fantasy in the Margins with Todd Fahnestock! I am Todd Fahnestock, the author and narrator of Khyven the Unkillable, Book 1 in my Eldros Legacy: Legacy of Shadows series.

This week we read chapters 21 - 23. In these chapters Khyven meets his match and, for the first time, is fighting for more than just himself. After the chapters come here all that goes into the middle of the book and why its often the hardest part to get right.

Welcome to Fantasy in the Margins with Todd Fahnestock! I am Todd Fahnestock, the author and narrator of Khyven the Unkillable, Book 1 in my Eldros Legacy: Legacy of Shadows series.

This week we read chapters 18-20. In these chapters we are introduced to Ravelos--a fan favorite character. And, after the chapters, you can hear how this beloved character almost didn't make it into the book.

Welcome to Fantasy in the Margins with Todd Fahnestock! I am Todd Fahnestock, the author and narrator of Khyven the Unkillable, Book 1 in my Eldros Legacy: Legacy of Shadows series.

This week we read chapters 15-17. In these chapters we see that Khyven's not the only one with everything to lose.

After the episode we talk about the Fun and Games section of this story (and why this part is often my favorite to write).

Welcome to Fantasy in the Margins with Todd Fahnestock! I am Todd Fahnestock, the author and narrator of Khyven the Unkillable, Book 1 in my Eldros Legacy: Legacy of Shadows series.

This week we read chapters 12-14 where we see behind the eyes of the rebel queen and see just how dire the state of Usara is.

After the episode we talk about the Special World. This is a storytelling term that you can now use to impress (or annoy) all of your friends---because once I introduce you to it, you'll be seeing it in every single movie and book from now on!

Welcome to Fantasy in the Margins with Todd Fahnestock! I am Todd Fahnestock, the author and narrator of Khyven the Unkillable, Book 1 in my Eldros Legacy: Legacy of Shadows series.

This week we read chapters 9-11 where Khyven faces a terrible choice and the destiny of all of Noksonon lies in on the edge of his sword, he just doesn't know it yet.

After the episode we talk about action scenes. They're notoriously difficult to write and I get asked how I write mine ALL THE TIME. Listen to see how I manage it.

If you can't wait until the next episode to finish the story, you can buy the full audiobook on my website: https://toddfahnestock.com/bookstore/.

And, if you'd like to support the podcast (and get more episodes all at once), subscribe at patreon.com/toddfahnestock.

Welcome to Fantasy in the Margins with Todd Fahnestock! I am Todd Fahnestock, the author and narrator of Khyven the Unkillable, Book 1 in my Eldros Legacy: Legacy of Shadows series.

This week we read chapters 6-8 where Khyven is given the terms for his freedom and they are as unsavory as Vamreth himself.

After the episode we talk about backstory and bad guys. These are essential elements in any story. But in the wrong doses, backstory and bad guys can ruin the story. Listen in to see how I navigated the balance.

If you can't wait until the next episode to finish the story, you can buy the full audiobook on my website: https://toddfahnestock.com/bookstore/.

And, if you'd like to support the podcast (and get more episodes all at once), subscribe at patreon.com/toddfahnestock.

Welcome to Fantasy in the Margins with Todd Fahnestock! I am Todd Fahnestock, the author and narrator of Khyven the Unkillable, Book 1 in my Eldros Legacy: Legacy of Shadows series.

This week we read chapters 3-5 where Khyven steps into the deadly Night Ring and is forced to earn his next breath with valor and steel.

After the episode we talk about mapping out character transformations using tools every storyteller and writer should know.

If you can't wait until the next episode to finish the story, you can buy the full audiobook on my website: https://toddfahnestock.com/bookstore/.

And, if you'd like to support the podcast (and get more episodes all at once), subscribe at patreon.com/toddfahnestock.