Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
A very special interview with one of my favourites, Mark Lawrence. Known for much loved fantasy series including Broken Empire, Impossible Times and The Library books. Today we talk about his newest book Daughter of Crows, Book 1 in The Academy of Kindness trilogy and the start of a new epic adventure, a grimdark romp of revenge, gods and monsters!
I really enjoyed this interview, we did a deep dive into Mark's career and method. I hope you enjoy it too! Check out his YT too :) @marklawrence8418
Scroll past chapters below to support!
00:00 - Introduction & The Grimdark Surprise
03:30 - Early Inspirations: A Clockwork Orange & George R.R. Martin
05:07 - From PhD to Publication: Mark’s Unexpected Path to Author
06:40 - The Warhammer Influence & Grimdark’s Origins
13:14 - Maiden, Mother, and Crone
14:55 - Unraveling the Mystery
16:45 - The "Gardening" Method
21:50 - Anti-Heroes 4evah!!
29:10 - From Malory Towers to Murderous Daggers
31:15 - A Reflection on Aging
33:05 - Greek Mythology & The Furies
37:55 - Crow Companions & Messenger Birds
39:40 - Nightmare Dads
42:40 - Nature vs. Nurture
44:15 - The Adrenaline of the Chase: Never Being Safe
46:40 - Sharp: Favorite Characters and the Frailty of Memory
49:00 - The Theme of Memory: "Everything We Are is Predicated on the Past"
56:15 - What Happens After We Die?
If you buy the Kindle version of Daughter of Crows I get a kickback if you use this link: amzn.to/4boeHqm
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A very special interview with one of my favourites, Mark Lawrence. Known for much loved fantasy series including Broken Empire, Impossible Times and The Library books. Today we talk about his newest book Daughter of Crows, Book 1 in The Academy of Kindness trilogy and the start of a new epic adventure, a grimdark romp of revenge, gods and monsters!
I really enjoyed this interview, we did a deep dive into Mark's career and method. I hope you enjoy it too! Check out his YT too :) @marklawrence8418
Scroll past chapters below to support!
00:00 - Introduction & The Grimdark Surprise
03:30 - Early Inspirations: A Clockwork Orange & George R.R. Martin
05:07 - From PhD to Publication: Mark’s Unexpected Path to Author
06:40 - The Warhammer Influence & Grimdark’s Origins
13:14 - Maiden, Mother, and Crone
14:55 - Unraveling the Mystery
16:45 - The "Gardening" Method
21:50 - Anti-Heroes 4evah!!
29:10 - From Malory Towers to Murderous Daggers
31:15 - A Reflection on Aging
33:05 - Greek Mythology & The Furies
37:55 - Crow Companions & Messenger Birds
39:40 - Nightmare Dads
42:40 - Nature vs. Nurture
44:15 - The Adrenaline of the Chase: Never Being Safe
46:40 - Sharp: Favorite Characters and the Frailty of Memory
49:00 - The Theme of Memory: "Everything We Are is Predicated on the Past"
56:15 - What Happens After We Die?
If you buy the Kindle version of Daughter of Crows I get a kickback if you use this link: amzn.to/4boeHqm
Join up!
Patreon: patreon.com/c/miramanga
YT Membership: youtube.com/@miramanga/membership
Suit up!
Merch: redbubble.com/people/miramanga/shop?asc=u&ref=typeahead#profile
