EP 82: Tolkien's Influence on Helevorn's Works

In this episode, I, Fortunus Games, interview Helevorn (Instagram: @helevorn_bor) about how Tolkien's writings influenced her novels, "Sons of Disobedience" and "Lucky Wolf"!  

"Lucky Wolf" is now out in hard copy and you can buy it through Helevorn - check out her Instagram post to find out more:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CRez6x8l9lr/

You can also read "Lucky Wolf" on Tapas: https://tapas.io/series/lucky-wolf/info  

Check out Helevorn's fanart of Tolkien characters on her deviantArt: https://www.deviantart.com/helevornart/gallery/46461480/lord-of-the-rings 

Art in thumbnail is from Pinterest (fair use, education) and I'm not sure who the original creator is - https://www.pinterest.ca/pin/437130707576724255/ 

We cover the following questions in this podcast episode: 

1. Tolkien’s world building is inspired from history and medieval literature, particularly Old Norse. How do you see this influence in his writings?  
2. Your own writings draw on the same source of Old Norse literature. Was this influenced by Tolkien?
3. How did Tolkien’s world building (informed as it is by history) affect the way you developed your novel, Sons of Disobedience?
4. Did Tolkien’s Dwarves influence your Norse characters in any way, since they are inspired by Norse culture?
5. What similarities between historical and fantasy world building are there? How does research inform both? And what are the differences?

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