Episode 793: Songs of Ash and Dawn Book Two by Gabrielle Wanek

The Blasters and Blades PodcastThe Symphony Continues: Inside Songs of Ash and Dawn 2 with Gabrielle WanekRaising the stakes in a fantasy sequel is an art, and Gabrielle Wanek delivers in full force. In this episode, we sit down with the author to dive into the sweeping, emotion-packed second installment of her beloved series, Songs of Ash and Dawn 2. As old secrets unravel and cosmic tensions reach a boiling point, Wanek’s characters are tested in ways they never saw coming. We discuss her process for evolving complex character arcs, the delicate balance of writing sequel-level stakes without losing heart, and what it takes to build a world where every choice resonates like a song through the ashes. This was a fun interview, so go check out this episode. Join us for a fun show! We're just a couple of nerdy Army veterans geeking out on things that go "abracadabra," "pew," "zoom," "boop-beep" and rhyme with Science Fiction & Fantasy. Co-Hosts: JR Handley (Author) (Grunt)Jana S Brown (Author) (Chief Shenanigator)We work for free, so if you wanna throw a few pennies our way there is a linked Buy Me A Coffee site where you can do so. Just mention the podcast in the comments when you donate, and I'll keep the sacred bean water boiling!Support the Show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/AuthorJRHandley Our LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/blastersandbladespodcast Today's SponsorTell Me A Secret by Chloe Garner: https://a.co/d/0crjpofkSongs of Ash and Dawn Book Two by Gabrielle Wanek: https://a.co/d/0iN8ksjS Follow Gabrielle Wanek on social mediaGabrielle’s Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0FXJW1WVDGabrielle’s Website: https://www.songsofashanddawn.com/ Gabrielle’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.wanek/ Gabrielle’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gawanek/ Gabrielle’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gabriellewriter Gabrielle’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gabriellewanek1203 Gabrielle’s GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/23171165.Gabrielle_WanekGabrielle’s First Appearance (Episode 690)YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/OoYd5gP9FQk Rumble Link: https://rumble.com/v74vm4e-episode-690-songs-of-ash-and-dawn-by-gabrielle-wanek.html BitChute Link: https://www.bitchute.com/video/OoYd5gP9FQk Podcast Link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/01qvfJwvKzZLYLotEk6mVH?si=WhkZWDPdSo607Rrq1rJeTAProject Hail Mary Nun: https://x.com/sister_allison/status/2036181774863049002 #scifishenanigans #scifishenaniganspodcast #bbp #blastersandblades #blastersandbladespodcast #podcast #scifipodcast #fantasypodcast #scifi #fantasy #books #rpg #comics #fandom #literature #comedy #veteran #army #armyranger #ranger #scififan #redshirts #scifiworld #sciencefiction #scifidaily #scificoncept #podcastersofinstagram #scificons #podcastlife #podcastsofinstagram #scifibooks #awardwinningscifi #newepisode #podcastersofinstagram #podcastaddict #podcast #scifigeek #scifibook #sfv #scifivisionaries #firesidechat #chat #panel #fireside #religionquestion #coffee #tea #coffeeortea #CoffeeBrandCoffee #JRHandley #NickGarber #MadamStabby #JenaRey #JanaSBrown #OpalKingdomPress #GabrielleWanek #SongOfAshAndDawn #SongOfAshAndDawnBookTwo #DarkWolfPublishing #Stargate #StargateSG1 #StargateAtlantis #StargateUniverse #StargateSGU #Babylon5 #BattlestarGalactica #BSG #TheWheelOfTime #RobertJordan #Earthsea #UrsulaKLeGuin #TheStormlightArchive #BrandonSanderson #hyena #Audible #ProjectHailMary #ACOTAR #ACourtOfThornsAndRoses #SarahJMaas #SJM #ACOTARSeries #Prythian #Romantasy #FantasyRomance #FaeRomance #HighFantasy #EnemiesToLovers #SJMUniverse #Maasiverse #BookRecs #SongsOfAshAndDawn2 #SongsOfAshAndDawn #FantasySequel #FantasyReads #EpicFantasy #YAFantasy #NewAdultFantasy #FantasyWorldbuilding #IndieFantasy #HighFantasy #AuthorInterview #WritingCommunity #FantasyAuthor #SequelCraft #BookTok #Bookstagram #MustReadFantasy #FantasyBookTok #BookRecommendation