The Twelve: Liz Hyder and Timeslip Fantasy

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The Twelve: Liz Hyder and Timeslip Fantasy

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Published on Jun 27, 2024, 5:00:10 AM
Total time: 00:49:56

Episode Description

One of the things we love most is encouraging new voices in fantasy - and so on today’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. 

For more information on Liz and her works visit https://www.lizhyder.co.uk

 

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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
More about Mythmakers

Mythmakers is the podcast for fantasy fans and creatives, brought to you by the Oxford Centre for Fantasy. In each episode, we embark on an exploration of the world of fantasy—both classic and contemporary. From the stories behind your favourite series to expert tips for aspiring writers, we dive into books, films, TV shows, and the creative process behind them.

Brought to you from the heart of Oxford—home to literary greats like J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and Lewis Carroll—we continue the storytelling tradition in the very city where Narnia, Middle-earth, and even Wonderland took shape drawing on the city’s magical blend of ancient buildings, labyrinthine libraries, and gentle river meadows.

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