The Truth About Storytelling

In this episode of The Truth About Storytelling, Tyrean Martinson reflects on faith, Easter, and the steady truth of God’s love in a noisy world. She briefly touches on current AI conversations, and the importance of approaching them with decency and respect. Then she reads Chapters 35–36 of Dark Blade Forged, where Dan takes up the Dark Blade in one of the story’s most intense moments. The episode closes with a heartfelt Kickstarter thank you and an invitation to explore more at Tyreanstales.com

In this episode of The Truth About Storytelling, I share a real look at a messy writing day—editing struggles, creative frustration, and the ongoing journey of developing your craft as a writer. I also read Chapters 33-34 from Dark Blade Forged and discuss plot pacing, purpose, and how characters begin to find their place in the world.Plus, a quick update on the Dark Blade Trilogy Kickstarter and the progress behind the scenes.

In this episode of The Truth About Storytelling, I share how author community has shaped this season of writing, read Chapters 30–32 of Dark Blade Forged, and talk about a small mistake I discovered—and how it will be corrected in the second edition. I also mention my Kickstarter campaign for The Dark Blade Trilogy and the Kickstarter campaign for a writing friend, DL Fowler aka Larry the Lincoln Guy. The Dark Blade Trilogy KickstarterDL Fowler's Lincoln's Best Friend Kickstarter

I share a behind-the-scenes update on the Dark Blade Trilogy Kickstarter, which has reached its initial funding goal and is moving into stretch goals like character cards and a bonus story. I discuss preparing a new edition of Dark Blade Forged, ordering proof copies through BookVault, thoughtful use of AI tools, and read Chapters 28 and 29 from the novel.

In this episode of The Truth About Storytelling, I read Chapters 26-27 from Dark Blade Forged, the first novel in the Dark Blade Trilogy.These chapters shift into the perspectives of two powerful secondary characters: Theran, a royal sword guard uncovering dangerous secrets alongside Lady Leandra, and Stelia, an enslaved mercenary risking everything to help captives escape the brutal Drinaii.As tension builds across the kingdom, loyalties are tested and acts of courage begin to shape the fate of Aramatir.I also share an update on the Dark Blade Trilogy Kickstarter, which has already reached full funding!

In Episode 146 of The Truth About Storytelling, Tyrean Martinson reads Chapters 24–25 of Dark Blade Forged, an epic fantasy novel featuring a cursed sword, faith-driven themes, and a powerful redemption arc.She also shares an update on the upcoming Kickstarter for The Dark Blade Trilogy, including new hardcover editions, revised content, and how readers can be part of bringing the full trilogy to life. (Kickstarter Link)Perfect for fans of epic fantasy, Christian fantasy, and immersive storytelling with themes of light vs. darkness, courage, and redemption.

In this podcast, I share a bit of news about my poetry collection To Speak and The Dark Blade Trilogy Kickstarter Campaign, but my main purpose is the reading of Chapters 22 and 23 of Dark Blade Forged.

In this episode, I read Chapters 20-21 of Dark Blade Forged and explore why I love secondary characters in epic fantasy storytelling. Plus: I mention my poetry collection To Speak and a super short update on my upcoming Dark Blade Trilogy Kickstarter. Faith-driven fantasy, craft talk, and creative life are all found here. Tyrean's Tales

Today’s episode blends life updates, poetry, and creative conversation. I celebrate the ebook release of To Speak, read a poem aloud, reflect on revisiting earlier work, and share an interview with Stephanie Shackelford, plus a look at where the podcast is headed this spring.Stephanie ShackelfordTo Speak

A brief episode sharing a personal update, a reading from a recent social media post, and a pause in the podcast schedule. Tyrean speaks about caregiving, boundaries, faith, and why rest and quiet matter, especially when life doesn’t go to plan.

In this episode, I reflect on sound and silence in poetry — how rhythm, repetition, and even quiet shape meaning on the page and in the voice. From consonance and cadence to visual spacing and the experience of listening differently, I explore how poems can be heard, seen, and felt in more than one way. This is a gentle invitation to notice sound as part of poetic practice, whether you read aloud, write visually, or linger in the spaces between words.Links: Tyrean's Tales WebsiteDark Blade Forged ebook for 99centsSpeculative Fiction BookfunnelChristian Fiction Bookfunnel

How do you choose what to work on when you have more ideas than time? In this behind-the-scenes episode, I share how I plan my creative work month by month, week by week, and day by day—honoring my strengths while staying grounded in reality and season of life.Tyrean's Tales WebsiteDark Blade Forged ebook for 99centsSpeculative Fiction BookfunnelChristian Fiction BookfunnelSpace Napped Bookfunnel - I have the only no-spice book in there

In this episode, I continue reading my novel Dark Blade Forged, chapters 15 through 19. This epic fantasy novel is out now, in its original format. For more information about this book and all of my others, please head to my website: tyreanstales.com

In this episode I reflect on poetry as an open page — a place of possibility, curiosity, and invitation. I explore how poems invite us into moments of wonder, how they hold meaning in small spaces, and how they often begin before the words ever arrive. From the space between seasons to the way language carries emotion, this episode is an invitation to slow down, listen, and consider how poetry meets us exactly where we are.Tyrean's TalesLight Reflections

This New Year’s episode focuses on choosing Thrive as a word for the year and setting goals that support growth. I share what I’m excited about creatively in 2026 and how I’m holding space for possibility alongside commitment. Join me for a reflective, encouraging start to the year.Tyrean's Tales

In this brief update, I share why this week’s Dark Blade Forged reading is on pause (hello, sore throat), reflect on a full and meaningful year of writing, travel, faith, and family, and look ahead to what’s coming in 2026—including To Speak and The Dark Blade Trilogy. A gentle check-in about creativity, calling, and giving ourselves grace.Tyrean's Tales WebsiteLight ReflectionsThe Dark Blade Trilogy Kickstarter

Winter in the Pacific Northwest carries its own storytelling language—salt air and tide lines, ferry crossings, evergreen rain, storm winds, and the cozy glow of small-town community. In this episode of The Truth About Storytelling, host Tyrean Martinson talks with Susanne Bacon, author of the Wycliffe novels, about writing sense of place so vividly readers feel like they can visit tomorrow.Susanne shares how she builds her fictional Puget Sound town of Wycliffe (between Olympia and Seattle) using real regional textures—Olympic Mountain views, island silhouettes, waterfront parks, ferry terminals, and the changing smell of high tide vs. low tide. We also dig into how her journalism background shaped her as an observer of people and community, and how listening to real stories helps her craft believable characters without writing one-to-one from life.This episode also arrives in the tender beauty of Christmas—Tyrean reflects on Christmas Eve worship, carols, and singing “Silent Night” by candlelight, remembering that Jesus is the Light of the World—our Emmanuel—God’s light shining in the darkness. Find Susanne Bacon HERETyrean's Tales

In this solo episode, Tyrean Martinson shares seven fiction and reflection writing prompts inspired by the worldbuilding philosophy of Irish science fiction and fantasy author Damien Larkin. Drawing on themes of layered realism, military-influenced settings, terrain-driven storytelling, and organic world growth, these prompts invite writers to create believable, lived-in speculative worlds. Released during Christmas week, the episode also reflects on Immanuel—God with us—and the quiet presence of hope in the creative process.Find the prompts from this episode at Tyrean's Tales

Irish author Damien Larkin joins me to discuss gritty worldbuilding, military-influenced science fiction and fantasy, and writing stories that grow organically over time. From dinosaurs instead of dragons to societies shaped by centuries of war, this conversation explores realism, layered storytelling, and the craft of building believable worlds. Damien Larkin's WebsiteDancing Lemur Press for DamienTyrean's Tales

In this episode of The Truth About Storytelling, I share a cozy fireside reading from my epic fantasy novel Dark Blade Forged.Dark Blade Forged follows a young swordsman whose encounter with a cursed blade sets him on a path of sacrifice, justice, and difficult choices—where light must be chosen again and again.These readings are part of a limited series of podcast episodes featuring chapters from Dark Blade Forged, Book One of The Dark Blade Trilogy. The ebook is currently available for 99 cents, with the full trilogy launching on Kickstarter in March 2026.Tyrean also shares updates on her upcoming poetry releases, including a second edition of Light Reflections and her new poetry collection To Speak, releasing in January 2026.Perfect for fans of epic fantasy, Christian fantasy, reflective storytelling, and listeners who enjoy stories told by the firelight during the Christmas season and New Year.Tyrean's Website99 cent Dark Blade Forged ebookThe Dark Blade Trilogy Prelaunch Page on Kickstarter