Shen Tao: Writing The Poet Empress, Ancient Poetry Magic, and Epic Fantasy Worldbuilding. 📱

Описание: Join us on the Writing Community Chat Show as we interview Shen Tao about her sensational fantasy debut, The Poet Empress. Described as "vicious, gorgeous, and fiercely haunting" by Chloe Gong, this novel blends the political intensity of The Poppy War with the lyrical tragedy of The Song of Achilles. We will discuss the Azalea Dynasty, forbidden magic, and the power of words as weapons.

Key Topics:

The Poet Empress: A deep dive into Wei Yin’s journey from peasant girl to a wielder of ancient magic.

Magic Systems: How Shen Tao turned poetry into a forbidden and lethal weapon.

Worldbuilding: Crafting the imperial court of the Azalea Dynasty and the high stakes of civil war.

The Debut Journey: What it’s like to launch a "hotly anticipated" standalone fantasy in today's market.

Genre Fusions: Balancing the intimate tragedy of literary fiction with the scope of epic fantasy.

About the Guest: Shen Tao Shen Tao is a visionary new talent in the fantasy genre. Her debut novel, The Poet Empress, has earned acclaim from major voices in the industry including Andrea Stewart and Vaishnavi Patel.

Get the book here: https://geni.us/ThePoetEmpress

Official Website: https://www.shentao.ca/

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