The Crippled God | Conversation with Steven Erikson
Summary
Hosts Peter Bond, India Jones, AJ Folleri, and Joshua Dean Baker welcome author Steven Erikson to conclude their Malazan read-through. Erikson discusses his current projects, his disdain for trilogies, and the thematic godlessness of the Forkrul Assail region. He reveals that characters like Carse and the Marines evolved spontaneously, sharing insights on crafting the series' emotional finale and offering reading recommendations.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest welcome
Current projects and writing multiple storylines
Structuring the 10-book series and Mongolia trip
World-building: Godlessness and environmental themes
Writing the ending of Malazan Book of the Fallen
Character arcs: Stormy, Gessler, and Tavor
Character development: Carse and the Marines
Reading habits and literary influences
Anthropology, archaeology, and non-human perspectives
The Karkanos trilogy and future plans
Rereading the series and podcast reflections
The value of the podcast journey
Closing remarks, credits, and mailbag
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