Writing the Fae and Confined Fantasy Worlds | Rym Kechacha

Can a fantasy story feel expansive when most of it takes place on a train? Author Rym Kechacha joins Richie Billing to discuss the fae, present-tense storytelling and her novel The Apple and the Pearl.

Rym explains how a confined setting can increase tension and sharpen attention on character. They also discuss “vibe writing”, finding ideas in art and using atmosphere to guide a story while drafting.

The Apple and the Pearl gives them a concrete example of how folklore, tense and setting can work together.

You’ll discover:

Why fae stories continue to appeal to writers.What present tense can bring to a fantasy narrative.How a small setting can intensify conflict.Ways art and atmosphere can inspire a draft.

If your story does not need a sprawling map, this conversation offers another way to think about fantasy scale.

ABOUT RYM KECHACHA

Rym Kechacha is a fantasy author whose books include Dark River and The Apple and the Pearl.

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