From Archeology to Authorship with Sean McLachlan
On this week’s episode of The Truth About Storytelling, Sean McLachlan and I dive into how travel and history shape the stories we tell. From archaeology to authorship, Sean shares how his global adventures—from Cairo to Bulgaria—infuse authenticity and depth into his fiction. We talk about research, language learning, and the beauty of seeing the world through different cultural lenses. It’s an inspiring conversation about curiosity, courage, and creative life across continents.
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Why I write about swords
When I was a kid, I had a chance to speak up about an injustice.
I didn’t have steel in my hands, but it felt like carrying a blade. It took every ounce of courage I had to open my mouth and say the truth out loud. It wasn’t easy. It changed my life.
That’s one of the reasons I write about swords. For me, they don’t just mean fighting. They mean the courage to defend, to stand for what’s right, to be a barrier against the darkness.
Conference Thoughts
I recently returned from Author Nation and I am heading into a deep planning sort of mood for the fall. Writing is going strong, but I’m also spending time considering how to use all the tools, or at least a few of the tools, I learned about at Author Nation. I love conferences because they energize me for what’s next on the horizon.
Dark Blade Kickstarter Prelaunch Work
My “Why I write about swords” series is part of my Kickstarter Prelaunch. I’m sharing it in my newsletters and have each of those segments planned out for the next two months. The Dark Blade Trilogy is well on its way to being finished. Book 3 is in progress, Book 2 is getting re-edited, and Book 1 is in the design process for the paperback and hardback this week. Soon, I hope to have some wraparound covers to share, and by December I hope to have a full proof copy of Books 1 and 2, with one to come for Book 3 in January.
Why Prelaunch?
- It really helps a book gain momentum and backing on Kickstarter.
- Visibility for the book series.
Please head to my prelaunch page and click the “Notify Me” button.