Aug 29 2023 53 mins 7
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a mini-masterclass on Plot Twists with author Aparna Verma. During the episode, Aparna deconstructs plot twists, including why we love them so much, what makes a plot twist great, how plot twists work in fiction vs. TV or film, the essential trifecta of set-up, misdirection and reveal, ways in which plot twists can fall flat, tropes, favorite plot twists and more.
NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Aparna. Click here to check out part one.
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Aparna Verma is the author of The Phoenix King, her debut novel (which was previously self-published as The Boy with Fire). The Phoenix King is available now via Orbit Books.
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Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator, and is currently working on his debut novel.
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M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves, her debut novel, and its sequel Thick as Thieves.
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MUSIC:
Intro: "Into The Grid" by MellauSFX
Outro: “Galactic Synthwave” by Divion
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