Another SPFBO Semifinalist! Plus, five other great self-published fantasies! Philip Chase 2024-10-18 | Another SPFBO Semifinalist! Plus, five other great self-published fantasies!
The Weeks That Were: Channel Updates, Book News, Reviews, Announcements, and More Philip Chase 2024-10-12 | Link to the audiobook of The Way of Edan, narrated by Allen Walker: audible.com/pd/The-Way-of-Edan-Audiobook/B0DJFZTLF1?qid=1728676631&sr=1-1&ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=EX6C4HF6F544W3ARM971&pageLoadId=rHNXrKhsa27hv0eY&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1Channels mentioned:@TheLibraryofAllenxandria @geauxreadbooks @bookswithabel @SamHarrison2099 @thefantasynuttwork @PetrikLeo @Johanna_reads @thebrothersgwynne @SamNot-so-wise @mikesbookreviews @DoUnicornsRead @Talking_Story @CNavo.TheNextChapter @ACriticalDragon @BrianBell7 @arockinsamsara @NerdLevelRising
English Professor’s Thoughts on the Impel Down Arc (Summit War Saga - One Piece) Philip Chase 2024-10-05 | I have finished reading the Impel Down Arc (Summit War Saga) from Oda Sensei's One Piece, and I am eager to share my thoughts! While this is not meant to be a comprehensive breakdown of the many allusions and themes woven into the tale, I give my impressions and try to convey a sense of my appreciation for the rich storytelling as well as the characters' development. You can find all my One Piece videos in the "One Piece" playlist on my channel.
The Way of Edan audiobook is out!!! A chat with the narrator, Allen from The Library of Allenxandria Philip Chase 2024-10-04 | The audiobook of The Way of Edan, narrated by the one and only Allen from @TheLibraryofAllenxandria, is out!!! Allen will also be narrating books two and three of The Edan Trilogy, The Prophet of Edan and Return to Edan.Available from Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.Link on Audible: audible.com/pd/B0DJFZTLF1?qid=1728001479&sr=1-1&ref_pageloadid=not_applicable&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=4C1SBXC59RRKHEE0J9EN&pageLoadId=GKFxeRG1UjhllHVX&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1
Discussion with A Critical Dragon of Rings of Power: Season 2, Episode 7 Philip Chase 2024-10-01 | A.P. Canavan from @ACriticalDragon and I are back to discuss episode seven of season two of Rings of Power! Please note: The thumbnail shows irrefutable proof of who the REAL Sauron is!!! Just look at that diabolical, nefarious, and smugly villainous face . . .
The Broken Binding Special Edition of The Way of Edan: 4 Black and White Interior Illustrations Philip Chase 2024-09-25 | The Broken Binding is producing special editions of The Edan Trilogy! The special edition of The Way of Edan, book one, will be out this fall. Here are the four black and white interior illustrations for it, among eight total interior illustrations on top of a new cover and color map (among other things) as well as a foreword by fantasy author Mark Lawrence. Art by Peng Lu: artstation.com/lu-pengArt direction by @PetrikLeo
The Weeks That Were: Channel Updates, Book News, Reviews, Announcements, and More Philip Chase 2024-09-21 | Ebook for The Way of Edan: amazon.com/Way-Edan-Book-One-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B0BWV7R59V/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2AJFVQ4THH7HE&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OA8bQsnag1cD57GF6X6UjtnBkQDsIgIUfZHVI932mBx9EVeC2h1CqwIjLW2Ydqs8vOJ2AsU9ZBqp9bIVb5c_jSXsKxXkB72jCfnoX-NhCG8elmbJk5dZwSe8mG3kkTf7DvR9PJHOXtc5iHm574VOnj3nmyU4oZcgl-C_JTxGq-VvFopjN7sLBlV8j49OwW3ROOYUFqe2gYieOpU08-4MYQ.ycT1dKdGooCmNaAGxjPQnOha6j74Bjvh5NgcDdQEhXQ&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+way+of+edan&qid=1726920032&sprefix=%2Caps%2C65&sr=8-1Ebook for The Prophet of Edan: amazon.com/Prophet-Edan-Book-Two-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B0C5NX32HR/ref=sr_1_1?crid=37XYO1JEA5GG4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vZumb2QeQQd1r8AUuAWHyg.PDn7TaJvggCEm9dincz20PWXczJEhYHyLi2elEHoxZs&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+prophet+of+edan&qid=1726920226&sprefix=the+prophet+of+edan%2Caps%2C88&sr=8-1Ebook for Return to Edan: amazon.com/Return-Edan-Book-Three-Trilogy/dp/B0CGMQVW27/ref=sr_1_1?crid=26P8SE6SZ1QC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pU8PeM-LluSe07MzmVh-8hpZZErs3LUXPzYTp2O1mwW4sm_MzklNOcOfdRwWgwBHmwlTyir3KTUF_CS_vSoWNFgaoIpZHBLPqVwnJzIGWP8.jFwjLy9FDkbHzVJIuk2vMys1R2uW1YrY07o87XEFR60&dib_tag=se&keywords=return+to+edan&qid=1726920314&sprefix=return+to+edan%2Caps%2C74&sr=8-1Channels mentioned:@TheLibraryofAllenxandria @geauxreadbooks @SamHarrison2099 @bookswithabel @BrianBell7 (BellTube)@Johanna_reads @CNavo.TheNextChapter @mikesbookreviews @Talking_Story @ACriticalDragon @DoUnicornsRead @laurablakeauthor (Fantasy Awash)@ParkersPensees @2ToRamble @thebrothersgwynne
Discussion with A Critical Dragon of Rings of Power: Season 2, Episode 5 Philip Chase 2024-09-19 | A.P. Canavan from @ACriticalDragon and I are back to discuss episode five of season two of Rings of Power! Warning: Dwarves who play with treasure for too long become critical dragons.
English Professor’s Thoughts on Sabaody Archipelago and Amazon Lily Arcs (Summit War - One Piece Philip Chase 2024-09-17 | I have finished reading the Sabaody Archipelago and Amazon Lily Arcs (Summit War Saga) from Oda Sensei's One Piece, and I am eager to share my thoughts! While this is not meant to be a comprehensive breakdown of the many allusions and themes woven into the tale, I give my impressions and try to convey a sense of my appreciation for the rich storytelling as well as the characters' development. You can find all my One Piece videos in the "One Piece" playlist on my channel.
The Quilluminati Discuss Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger Philip Chase 2024-09-13 | Mike, John, Brian, and Philip convene as the Quilluminati once again to discuss William Kent Krueger's Ordinary Grace, a coming-of-age mystery!Channel's participating: @BrianBell7 (BellTube)@mikesbookreviews @Talking_Story
Discussion with A Critical Dragon of Rings of Power: Season 2, Episode 3 Philip Chase 2024-09-12 | A.P. Canavan from @ACriticalDragon and I are back to discuss episode three of season two of Rings of Power! Note: No actual orc babies were harmed in the making of the thumbnail.
Discussion of Janny Wurts Perils Gate (WOLAS 6) with Johanna and A.P. Philip Chase 2024-09-10 | A.P. Canavan from @ACriticalDragon and Johanna from @Johanna_reads join me once again to discuss Peril's Gate, the sixth book in The Wars of Light and Shadow, and eleven book series. All of our discussions of Janny Wurts' books can be found in the "Wurts" playlist on my channel, which includes discussions with the author herself.
Interior art 4 for The Broken Binding special edition of The Way of Edan #fantasy #epicfantasybooks Philip Chase 2024-09-09 | ...
The Weeks That Were: Channel News, Book Updates, Reviews Philip Chase 2024-09-08 | Channels mentioned:@TheLibraryofAllenxandria @BrianBell7 (BellTube)@Talking_Story @mikesbookreviews @ACriticalDragon @Johanna_reads @CNavo.TheNextChapter @geauxreadbooks @SamHarrison2099 @bookswithabel @merphynapier42 @iWizard
The Broken Binding Special Edition of The Way of Edan: Interior Art #4 Philip Chase 2024-09-05 | The Broken Binding is producing special editions of The Edan Trilogy! The special edition of The Way of Edan, book one, will be out this fall. Here is the fourth interior illustration for it -- one of eight interior illustrations on top of a new cover and color map (among other things) as well as a foreword by fantasy author Mark Lawrence. Art by René Aigner: reneaigner.artstation.comArt direction by @PetrikLeo
Discussion with A Critical Dragon of Rings of Power: Season 2, Episode 1 Philip Chase 2024-09-03 | Continuing from our discussions of season one, A.P. Canavan from @ACriticalDragon and I share our thoughts on episode one of season two of Rings of Power!
English Professor’s Thoughts on the Thriller Bark Saga of One Piece Philip Chase 2024-08-31 | I have finished reading the Thriller Bark Saga from Oda Sensei's One Piece, and I am eager to share my thoughts! While this is not meant to be a comprehensive breakdown of the many allusions and themes woven into the tale, I give my impressions and try to convey a sense of my appreciation for the rich storytelling as well as the characters' development. You can find all my One Piece videos in the "One Piece" playlist on my channel.
What I’ve Learned About Self-Publishing: Some Thoughts and Tips for Authors and the Curious Philip Chase 2024-08-27 | This video is a broad overview of some of the things to know about self-publishing books. There are detailed videos on YouTube about each of the topics I discuss. Here are the topics I cover:Introduction: 0:01-2:08Two most important takeaways: 2:09-5:29Benefits to self-publishing: 5:30-7:26Overview of topics: 7:27-8:15Hiring an editor: 8:16-12:40Hiring an artist and cover designer: 12:41-14:31Formatting the interior of your book: 14:32-15:59Deciding on a publishing platform: 16:00-21:12Special editions: 21:13-22:29Audiobooks: 22:30-25:18Marketing (Hiring a marketer, social media, advertising, contests, getting reviews, dealing with reviews): 25:19-40:55
Some Brief Thoughts on How Stories Make Us Human Philip Chase 2024-08-23 | The way we tell stories evolves over time, but one thing will not change: We find our humanity and our very selves in stories.
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The Broken Binding Special Edition of The Way of Edan: Interior Art #3 Philip Chase 2024-08-20 | The Broken Binding is producing special editions of The Edan Trilogy! The special edition of The Way of Edan, book one, will most likely be out in September. Here is the third interior illustration for it -- one of eight interior illustrations on top of a new cover and color map (among other things) as well as a foreword by fantasy author Mark Lawrence. Art by René Aigner: reneaigner.artstation.comArt direction by @PetrikLeo
Dear Dr. Fantasy: episode 62, with Jordan and Nikki from iWizard Philip Chase 2024-08-15 | For the sixty-second sensational episode of Dear Dr. Fantasy, Jordan and Nikki from @iWizard join me to discuss their reading journeys, fantasy, writing, publishing, and more!
Why We Love One Piece: with Merphy Napier (spoilers through Water 7) Philip Chase 2024-08-13 | Merphy Napier (@merphynapier42) and I chat about why we love One Piece! SPOILERS through the Water 7 Saga.
The Weeks That Were: Channel News, Book News, and Reviews Philip Chase 2024-08-09 | Channels mentioned:@BrianBell7 (BellTube)@thelibraryladder @LiamsLyceum @RedFuryBooks @BooksWithBenghisKahn @Johanna_reads @TheLibraryofAllenxandria @merphynapier42 @PetrikLeo @christianshobbiblog1816 @AuthorJohnADouglas @TheNerdyNarrative @mikesbookreviews @Talking_Story @BiblioTheory (Not Bibliophile -- sorry, Aaron!)@CNavo.TheNextChapter @ACriticalDragon @iWizard @2ToRamble
The Broken Binding Special Edition of The Way of Edan: Interior Art #2 Philip Chase 2024-08-07 | The Broken Binding is producing special editions of The Edan Trilogy! The special edition of The Way of Edan, book one, will most likely be out in late August or early September. Here is the second interior illustration for it -- one of eight interior illustrations on top of a new cover and color map (among other things) being created!Art by René Aigner: reneaigner.artstation.comArt direction by @PetrikLeo
Does the One Piece live action adaptation convey the spirit of the manga? I have thoughts . . . Philip Chase 2024-08-01 | Having finished the Water 7 Saga in the manga, I decided to watch the One Piece live action adaptation on Netflix. Here are my thoughts on it!
Dear Dr. Fantasy: episode 61, with Bridger from Library Ladder Philip Chase 2024-07-30 | In the sixty-first stimulating episode of Dear Dr. Fantasy, Bridger from @thelibraryladder sits down with me to discuss fantasy, children's literature, running a BookTube channel, and the death (or not) of epic fantasy, among other things!
Why We Love One Piece: with Allen (spoilers through Water 7 Saga) Philip Chase 2024-07-26 | Allen from @TheLibraryofAllenxandria joins me to discuss why we love One Piece by Eiichiro Oda! SPOILER WARNING: This discussion contains spoilers for One Piece through the Water 7 Saga but no further.Allen's One Piece video: youtube.com/watch?v=MtCC3-pY43s&t=532s
R. Scott Bakkers The White-Luck Warrior (Second Apocalypse - Aspect Emperor) with Johanna Philip Chase 2024-07-23 | @Johanna_reads and I continue our discussion series on R. Scott Bakker's Second Apocalypse Series with The White-Luck Warrior, book two of Aspect Emperor! See the Bakker playlist on my channel for all prior reviews and discussions on The Second Apocalypse.
The Broken Binding Special Edition of The Way of Edan: Interior Art #1 Philip Chase 2024-07-20 | The Broken Binding is producing special editions of The Edan Trilogy! The special edition of The Way of Edan, book one, will most likely be out in late August or early September. Here is the first interior illustration for it -- one of eight interior illustrations on top of a new cover and color map (among other things) being created!Art by René Aigner: reneaigner.artstation.comArt direction by @PetrikLeo
Discussion of Dresden Files through Dead Beat (book 7): non-spoiler and spoiler, with Ben and Josh Philip Chase 2024-07-19 | Josh from @RedFuryBooks and Ben from @BooksWithBenghisKahn join me to discuss The Dresden Files! We start with non-spoiler thoughts on the series up to and including book seven, Dead Beat, and then move on to a non-spoiler assessment of Dead Beat before diving into spoilers.
Medieval Literature for Fantasy Fans: with Liam from Liams Lyceum Philip Chase 2024-07-16 | Liam from @LiamsLyceum chats with me in this video about some medieval tales that we think fantasy fans might enjoy. These stories inspired many of the fantasy authors we admire today.
Dear Dr. Fantasy: episode 60, with Brian from BellTube Philip Chase 2024-07-11 | In the sixtieth scintillating episode of Dear Dr. Fantasy, I chat with the one and only Brian from BellTube (@BrianBell7)! We discuss reading, BookTubing, and fantasy, among other things, and Brian adds some worthy ponderings with a "One for the Road" just for DDF!
My Favorite Reads of the First Half of 2024 Philip Chase 2024-07-09 | What are my favorite reads that I've covered on the channel in the first half of 2024? Watch to find out, and tell me about some of your favorites if you like!
The Weeks That Were: Channel, Reading, and Writing News Philip Chase 2024-07-06 | Channels mentioned:@PetrikLeo @TheLibraryofAllenxandria @thefantasythinker @storytoob @DoUnicornsRead @_jared @merphynapier42 @mikesbookreviews @ACriticalDragon @BrianBell7 @Talking_Story @iWizard @Johanna_reads@TomOrange @RedFuryBooks @BooksWithBenghisKahn @BiblioTheory @LiamsLyceum @thelibraryladder@MichaelRSchultheiss
English Professor’s Thoughts on Enies Lobby and Post Enies Lobby Arcs (Water 7 Saga - One Piece) Philip Chase 2024-07-03 | I have finished reading the Enies Lobby and Post Enies Lobby Arcs of the Water 7 Saga from Oda Sensei's One Piece, and I am eager to share my thoughts! While this is not meant to be a comprehensive breakdown of the many allusions and themes woven into the tale, I give my impressions and try to convey a sense of my appreciation for the rich storytelling as well as the characters' development. You can find all my One Piece videos in the "One Piece" playlist on my channel.
Dear Dr. Fantasy: episode 59, with Jared Henderson Philip Chase 2024-06-29 | In the fifty-ninth fabulous episode of Dear Dr. Fantasy, I get to chat with Jared Henderson (@_jared) about living from creativity, philosophy, writing, fantasy (of course), science fiction, and other scintillating topics!
Mark Lawrences Library Trilogy with Jarrod and Carlos Philip Chase 2024-06-25 | Jarrod from @thefantasythinker and Carlos from @storytoob join me in a discussion of Mark Lawrence's The Library Trilogy thus far, including The Book That Wouldn't Burn and The Book That Broke The World! My spoiler-free reviews of both books can be found in the "Lawrence" playlist on my channel.
The Weeks That Were (Channel, Reading, and Writing Updates) Philip Chase 2024-06-22 | The Way of Edan on Amazon: amazon.com/Way-Edan-Book-One-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B0BWV7R59V/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.OA8bQsnag1cD57GF6X6UjrOzR7Fk2nhMSrwOjAuvFwjGjHj071QN20LucGBJIEps.nBMqzEQc9NmmK7kJvXUeue-H3xDu2MbFABxE-_xTqdA&qid=1718991184&sr=8-1The Prophet of Edan on Amazon: amazon.com/Prophet-Edan-Book-Two-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B0C5NX32HR/ref=sr_1_1?crid=23BI7FZJIIIEU&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vZumb2QeQQd1r8AUuAWHyg.PDn7TaJvggCEm9dincz20PWXczJEhYHyLi2elEHoxZs&dib_tag=se&keywords=the+prophet+of+edan+philip+chase&qid=1718991248&sprefix=the+prophet+of+edan+philip+chase%2Caps%2C81&sr=8-1Return to Edan: amazon.com/Return-Edan-Book-Three-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B0CFFKMH69/ref=sr_1_1?crid=NOT5D4QC85E6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tMBPT6wz1BCJGMoiUg2oIQ.b-7TwKOmmvMEbbE1_S8K2QhdsgUn7r8M1PFt4jPbLjc&dib_tag=se&keywords=return+to+edan+philip+chase&qid=1718991296&sprefix=return+to+edan+philip+chase%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-1Channels mentioned:@TheLibraryofAllenxandria @PetrikLeo @ACriticalDragon @storytoob @Talking_Story @CNavo.TheNextChapter @mikesbookreviews @DoUnicornsRead @thebrothersgwynne @BrianBell7 @ReadingByTheRainyMountain @Johanna_reads @merphynapier42 @geauxreadbooks @bookswithabel @SamHarrison2099 @_jared @TomOrange @iWizard
The Sandman: Season of Mists Chapters 5 and 6 and Epilogue, with Varsha and A.P. Philip Chase 2024-06-20 | Varsha from @ReadingByTheRainyMountain and A.P. from @ACriticalDragon join me as we continue our discussion series of Neil Gaiman's The Sandman! Previous discussions can be found in the "Gaiman" playlist on my channel.
The Vanished Birds by Simon Jimenez (no spoilers) Philip Chase 2024-06-18 | Channels mentioned: @mikesbookreviews@BrianBell7 @Talking_Story
The Edan Trilogy with The Brothers Gwynne (spoiler free and spoilers) Philip Chase 2024-06-15 | Starting with a spoiler-free assessment for nearly half an hour, Ed and Will from @thebrothersgwynne sit down to chat with me about my epic fantasy series The Edan Trilogy (The Way of Edan, The Prophet of Edan, and Return to Edan). We move on to spoilers for the trilogy and focus especially on book three, Return to Edan.The spoilers begin at 29:00. Will's other channel is @williamgwynne!
English Professor’s Thoughts on Long Ring Long Land and Water 7 Arcs (Water 7 Saga - One Piece) Philip Chase 2024-06-13 | I have finished reading the Long Ring Long Land Arc and the Water 7 Arc of the Water 7 Saga from Oda Sensei's One Piece, and I am eager to share my thoughts! While this is not meant to be a comprehensive breakdown of the many allusions and themes woven into the tale, I give my impressions and try to convey a sense of my appreciation for the rich storytelling as well as the characters' development. You can find all my One Piece videos in the "One Piece" playlist on my channel.
How to Analyze Stories: Understanding Tone, Style, Irony, Genre, and Audience with A.P. Canavan Philip Chase 2024-06-11 | Of use to readers, reviewers, and authors, this video (part seven of a series) focuses on tone, style, irony, genre, and audience as crucial aspects of storytelling. In this series, A.P. Canavan (@ACriticalDragon) and I share what we’ve learned about analyzing stories over the years. During the series, we will cover various topics, including story versus plot, narrative perspective, characters, setting and world building, symbols, tone and style, and themes. It is our hope that the tools and techniques we discuss will add enjoyment to people’s storytelling journeys.I am collecting all the videos in the "How to Analyze Stories" playlist on my channel.
Ryan Cahills The Fall and Of Blood and Fire (Bound and Broken): with Mike, John, and Christopher Philip Chase 2024-06-08 | @mikesbookreviews, @Talking_Story, and @CNavo.TheNextChapter join me to discuss Ryan Cahill's The Fall, the first novella in The Bound and the Broken, and Of Blood and Fire, the first novel in the series. @DoUnicornsRead could not participate in this discussion but will be joining us for future chats.
Dear Dr. Fantasy: episode 58, with Carlos and Yolanda from StoryToob Philip Chase 2024-06-06 | In the fifty-eighth energetic episode of Dear Dr. Fantasy, I chat with the intrepid Carlos and Yolanda from @storytoob! Having just endured a Month of Philip, BookTube's dynamic duo share the wisdom they have gleaned from reading some books I love. Plus, we talk about fantasy and stuff!
How to Analyze Stories: Understanding Setting and World Building with A.P. Canavan Philip Chase 2024-06-04 | Of use to readers, reviewers, and authors, this video (part five of a series) focuses on setting and world building as crucial aspects of storytelling. In this series, A.P. Canavan (@ACriticalDragon) and I share what we’ve learned about analyzing stories over the years. During the series, we will cover various topics, including story versus plot, narrative perspective, characters, setting and world building, symbols, tone and style, and themes. It is our hope that the tools and techniques we discuss will add enjoyment to people’s storytelling journeys.I am collecting all the videos in the "How to Analyze Stories" playlist on my channel.
The Weeks That Were (Channel News, Reading Updates, and More!) Philip Chase 2024-06-01 | Channels mentioned:@ACriticalDragon @mikesbookreviews @Johanna_reads @Talking_Story @CNavo.TheNextChapter @DoUnicornsRead @BrianBell7 @storytoob @TheLibraryofAllenxandria @RedFuryBooks @thelibraryladder @ReadingByTheRainyMountain @thebrothersgwynne @AuthorJohnADouglas @libraryofaviking@SheWasOnlyEvie@PetrikLeo@SamHarrison2099 @geauxreadbooks @bookswithabel
