The Truth About Storytelling
A podcast for writers, readers, and creatives. On Wednesdays, host Tyrean Martinson will share insights into writing, sharing work, the hard work of repeating those actions, and seeking joy during all. On Fridays, Tyrean will share some of her own written work.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 92
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Episode #90: Reflecting on a Mission in Mongolia and Writing Fantasy
In this episode, I reflect on my mission in Mongolia, but also reflect on writing fantasy as a Christian. In the midst of this "extra" episode, I share my faith, and talk about what's coming next on …
Episode #89 Homecoming and Other Words for Home
In this episode, I talk about returning home from Mongolia and other words for home.
Episode #88 Mongolia Trip and Writing Prompts
In this episode, I share more fun facts about Mongolia and some writing prompts.
Episode #87 Fun Facts, a Birthday, and Mongolia
In this episode, I discuss some fun facts about Mongolia and share some writing prompts.
Episode #86 Claim Your Stories (and an Update)
In this episode, I share a Kickstarter Update, give two book reviews, talk about my Mongolia trip, and talk about the importance of claiming your stories and creativity.
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Episode #85 Field Notes: Two Poems and an Update
Two fresh poems—one from the treeline, one from the shore—plus a candid Kickstarter update, a goofy packing story, and a promise: the book is still coming.
Episode #84
In this episode, I discuss how alliteration bridges poetry and prose with example readings of "Winter's End" and the first sentence of Dark Blade Forged.
Episode #83: Lessons Learned at Realm Makers Expo
In this episode, I discuss lessons I learned at the Realm Makers Expo this year. This Friday, I'll have an extra episode about To Speak and Kickstarter.
Episode #82: The Kickstarter is Live - Creation, Courage, and Thanksgiving
Friends, the launch button has been pushed and To Speak: Poems of Inspired Courage, Wild Grace, and Sacred Ordinary is officially soaring on Kickstarter!
Episode #81 When Words Dance: Shape Poems & Clifton Strengths
In this episode, I discuss how words dance in poetic shapes, share my poem "Words Dance," and how understanding my strengths is helping me as a poet and writer. I also invite listeners to write poetr…
#80 Vision and Goals, Kickstarter Poetry Book, Peace With the Wild Poem
In this episode, I discuss my vision and goals for the rest of 2025, my Kickstarter campaign, including a few tips I've learned so far, and read my Peace With the Wild poem from my poetry collection …
Episode #79 Scarcity to Abundance Mindset, Poetry and Gardens, Kickstarter Campaigns, and Mongolia Mission Trip Notes
In this episode, I discuss a couple of walks that took me from scarcity to abundance mindset, share some thoughts on poetry and gardens, Kickstarter campaigns, special edition books, and the Mongolia…
#78: Goals, Landscapes, and Expanding Horizons
In this episode, I discuss my goals, Kickstarter, my upcoming trip to Mongolia, landscapes, and expanding our horizons, and how that affects our writing.
#77 Writers, Poets, Missionaries, Fantasy Nerds - This One is For You!
In this mashup/mosaic episode, I discuss a leap I'm taking into an adventurous mission trip, a bit about a poetry collection, and weapons from around the world for fantasy fiction writing.
Episode #76: Legendary Objects That Define Our Shared Imagination
In this episode, I discuss legendary swords and objects that have become a part of our shared imagination, and how they came to do so.
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Christian Science Fiction and Fantasy Bookfunnel - 67 books…
Episode #75: Do Circumstances Change the Core of Our Imagination?
In this episode, I discuss the foundation of my imagination and how certain circumstances have caused me to wonder if I will always write what I write today.
Episode #74: Steel and Story: Why Sword Combat Still Captivates Us
Swords are wildly impractical. And yet… we love them in stories. Here’s why they still cut deep.
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Episode #73: Refilling the Well and 5 Ways to Encourage Readers
In this episode, I discuss the need for refilling the well with rest, 5 Ways to Encourage Readers, a book review of Salt in the Seas by Karyne Norton, and more!
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Episode # 72: Writing: Simplicity and Creativity
In this episode, I get into how simplicity can help us be creative.
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#71 Writing Episode: Goals and In Person Events
In this episode, I discuss goals and in-person events.
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DL Fowler/Larry the Lincoln Guy