The Twelve: Liz Hyder And Timeslip Fantasy

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One of the things we love most is encouraging new voices in fantasy – and so on today rsquo s episode of Mythmakers we are delighted to meet Liz Hyder author of award-winning Bearmouth and forthcoming The Twelve coming October 2024 from Pushkin Press The Twelve is a wonderful YA fantasy adventure set in Pembrokeshire Wales it is a gripping mystery and a delightfully poetic read with a heart for the environment and the kids who don t quite fit in with other teens Join us to hear Liz s journey to being a writer the books she recommends and the processes she follows nbsp For more information on Liz and her works visit https www lizhyder co uk nbsp For more information on the Oxford Centre for Fantasy our writing courses and to check out our awesome social media content visit Website https centre4fantasy com website Instagram https centre4fantasy com Instagram Facebook https centre4fantasy com Facebook TikTok https centre4fantasy com tiktok nbsp 0 00 Introduction to MythMakers Podcast 1 22 Early Influences and Gateway Books 2 50 Discovering Tolkien and Alan Garner 5 17 Alan Garner s Influence and Ongoing Inspiration 9 29 Writing Apprenticeship and Novel Drafting 11 15 Letting Go of Published Works and Moving Forward 12 30 Introduction to The 12 and its Setting 14 55 Comparisons to Other Fantasy Writers 16 48 Personal Connection to Wales and Manorbeer 21 44 Setting the Story at the Turn of the Millennium 26 55 Loneliness and Isolation 30 37 Childhood Bullying Experiences 33 52 Characters Finding Connection 34 55 Patterns and Themes Emergence 36 48 The Empowerment of Editing 40 21 The Complex Villain 44 42 Collaboration with Artist Tom de Fresten 46 21 Caravan Holiday Destination Narnia Click here to visit this podcast episode