How Nicole Glover wrote a fantasy novel about historic Philadelphia and the Underground Railroad

Nicole Glover The Conductors

How Nicole Glover wrote a fantasy novel about historic Philadelphia and the Underground Railroad

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Interview Timeline

The Conductors is Nicole Glover’s debut novel. She is a fantasy fan and enjoys exploring historic places. We spoke about the novel, Philadelphia, her writing process, and fantasy in general. The Conductors (John Joseph Adams, 2021)

0:31 – Nicole talks about why she wrote this book.

1:58 – Nicole describes what the book is about.

3:16 – Nicole talks about magic in this world.

5:19 – Nicole talks about whether she created her own magic systems or took from traditional magic systems.

6:48 – Nicole talks about why she set the book in Philadelphia.

9:19 – Nicole talks about having wanted to visit Philadelphia.

12:04 – Nicole talks about researching everyday items.

13:19 – Nicole talks about locations in Philly she researched.

14:33 – Nicole talks about how she planned out her magic system.

15:40 – Nicole talks about her magic users.

17:27 – Nicole talks about the things that inspire her.

19:22 – Nicole talks about the shows she likes.

21:39 – Nicole talks about watching history shows.

23:32 – Nicole talks about her writing process.

27:56 – Nicole talks about how her approach to writing has changed over time.

31:37 – Nicole talks about the complaints that would bother her.

34:57 – Nicole talks about which characters represent her.

35:46 – Nicole talks about non-writing work she’s done such as psych studies.

37:39 – Nicole talks about the soundtrack and feel of the book is.

38:23 – Nicole talks about editing the book.

40:34 – Nicole talks about having loved Sailor Moon.

41:58 – Nicole talks about cosplaying.

42:29 – Nicole talks about getting the book published.

45:23 – Nicole talks about her current work.

45:56 – Nicole can be found at nicole-glover.com and on twitter @nicoleglower

Links of interest

https://amzn.to/3uUG4lY

http://www.johnjosephadams.com/projects/the-conductors/

https://nicole-glover.com/

https://twitter.com/nicoleglower/status/1362511205424787457?s=21

Contact Information

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Guests: Nicole Glover

Host: Cris Alvarez

Tags: Books, audio interviews, author, podcast, John Joseph Adams, fantasy, historical fiction,

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