{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpage-one.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2Fep-42-crystal-king-in-the-garden-of-monsters-LCU9Ilt3","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"Ep. 42: Crystal King - In the Garden of Monsters","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/8583da00-42e9-4897-ab16-2a2d61be8a44/f775408a-9c43-4038-b541-e5bcf542bb74/page-one-podcast-ep-42.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"In Episode 42 of the Page One Episode we get to hear author Crystal King discuss her latest novel, In the Garden of Monsters, a gothic fantasy published by Mira. We discuss the courage it took to take a double dare, not only to write in a new genre, but to write for the market. Of course we delve into the artistry of writing the prologue in this novel and the first chapter, with insights into how setting up parameters, in this case, making the story timeline fit into one week made the novel that much better. King shares insights into working with her editor and her research on the enigmatic Italian garden featured in the story, working with historical figures like Salvador Dali, as well as her strategic use of marketing and AI tools in staying relevant and successful. King's unique approach offers valuable wisdom for both seasoned authors and aspiring writers. I hope you love this episode as much as I enjoyed creating it. Please tell me what you think on IG @hollylynnpayne Thank you and happy listening! \n\n00:38 Meet Crystal King: Author and Culinary Enthusiast\n02:11 Summary of 'In the Garden of Monsters'\n04:19 The Importance of Prologues\n04:49 Crystal King Reads the Prologue\n06:35 Exploring the Myth of Hades and Persephone\n07:47 Setting the Stage: Bomarzo and Salvador Dali\n11:19 Crafting a Gothic Novel\n12:11 Diving into Chapter One\n16:29 The Role of Editors in Shaping a Novel\n21:58 Research and Historical Accuracy\n29:00 Navigating Feedback and Authenticity in Writing\n29:30 The Challenges of Publishing During the Pandemic\n29:53 Balancing Market Demands with Story Integrity\n30:25 The Importance of Complex Characters in Fiction\n31:06 Rejection and Resilience in the Publishing World\n32:05 The Role of Marketing in a Writing Career\n33:37 Exploring Genre and Literary Fiction\n37:32 Researching Market Trends for Writing Success\n39:45 The Impact of AI on Writing and Publishing\n50:34 Current Reads and Inspirations\n"}