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

<p>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"! &nbsp;</p> <p>"Lucky Wolf" is now out in hard copy and you can buy it through Helevorn - check out her Instagram post to find out more: &nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CRez6x8l9lr/">https://www.instagram.com/p/CRez6x8l9lr/</a></p> <p>You can also read "Lucky Wolf" on Tapas: <a href="https://tapas.io/series/lucky-wolf/info ">https://tapas.io/series/lucky-wolf/info &nbsp;</a></p> <p>Check out Helevorn's fanart of Tolkien characters on her deviantArt: <a href="https://www.deviantart.com/helevornart/gallery/46461480/lord-of-the-rings ">https://www.deviantart.com/helevornart/gallery/46461480/lord-of-the-rings&nbsp;</a></p> <p>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/&nbsp;</p> <p>We cover the following questions in this podcast episode:&nbsp;</p> <ol> <li>Tolkien’s world building is inspired from history and medieval literature, particularly Old Norse. How do you see this influence in his writings? &nbsp;</li> <li>Your own writings draw on the same source of Old Norse literature. Was this influenced by Tolkien?</li> <li>How did Tolkien’s world building (informed as it is by history) affect the way you developed your novel, Sons of Disobedience?</li> <li>Did Tolkien’s Dwarves influence your Norse characters in any way, since they are inspired by Norse culture?</li> <li>What similarities between historical and fantasy world building are there? How does research inform both? And what are the differences?</li> </ol> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/fortunus-games/message