SHE IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE AUTHORS EVER! Her novel The Calculating Stars is literally one of my 2 favorite books of all time, and it won both the Hugo AND the Nebula. She is SO good. I'd love to see you interview her again after you read more of her stuff because she is probably one of the best authors working in SFF today.
I've been listening to Mary on Writing Excuses for years now. She really is a treasure trove of writing tips! Her tips on overcoming writer's block is just what I needed.
I enjoyed the conversation around Writer's Block. I think Mary's advice can also be translated for all spectrums of creative block. I've heard two sides to the trauma of 2020 for creatives, either it's the most creative time they've ever experienced, or their creative side is hindered by it. Also interesting to learn she studied Theatre and puppetry, I'm a theatre major as well. Theatre geeks unite!
I can’t agree more with you about the two sides to the trauma! I just happened to have experienced both. As a musician my creativity just dropped significantly and I am deeply discouraged by that. But I discovered writing fiction as a new expression of art for myself and in that regard I’m flying through the pages, can’t stop at it. I just hope if anyone’s having a Creativity Block in any way she/he can reflect the artistic facet on some other way, I’m sure everyone could find one
Nope. That title in the non-literary dept goes to The Quartering who produces (albeit not as entertaining as Daniel) up to 7 videos a day 7 days a week (I guess he has pulled back to 5-6 on 5-6 days of the week now). His production rate is insane. This is not to endorse him nor take sides in any political or cultural discussion, it's just the observation of how much he produces.
Daniel, I'm not sure if your trying other styles or had a technical reason for changing this, but I much prefer when you have interviewer and interviewee on screen at the same time, there can be a lot communicated in body language before someone starts speaking - like I imagine her eyes might have lit up when you asked if she was a Star Trek fan, which confirmed the answer for you before you (or the software?) cut back - it'd be nice to be able to see things like that. But, another good interview!
This is one of if not the best interview on your channel, she’s so genuine and clearly knowledgeable that it makes for a phenomenal back and forth. I’m looking forward to the Original and now I’ll have to add some more of her work to my reading list!
Wow, this is a new camera angle for Fantasy Chat. Instead of only chatting with the author on a split screen, we now get to see Daniel facing his laptop.
“If you can’t come up with a specific reason why you hate it, it’s probably just the chattering brain monkeys” good advice for writing and also loving yourself lol
She is an outstanding person. A beautiful woman, and a brilliant mind. She's wonderful, very well spoken, and truly mindful. . Whomever is lucky enough to meet someone like her, during their life, is very lucky to have such a person in it. I Have so much respect for both of you. . Thank you, for such an informative video for all of us to enjoy. ✌😏
Thanks for having yet another great guest on your channel, Daniel! After reading through Mary's blog post on writer's block... she pretty much nailed everything I go through day to day. I found her insights really helpful in understanding how to overcome it!
Hi from someone who's listened to all of the writing excuses. Mary is the only one who I never read anything from. But the Original sounds very interesting.
An excellent interview, and I am excited to hear that you are reading The Calculating Stars, Daniel! It and The Fated Sky were my two favorite books I read last year, and I bought half a dozen copies to give to people as Christmas presents and book exchanges.
Can i just say I've watched all your author interviews and I really enjoy this format in comparison to previous chats. The sound quality seems a LOT better 👌
Love the interview! Definitely want to read Mary Robinette Kowal! Also, as a viewer, I'd rather be looking at either one or both of you than a random person typing on a computer. :)
The channel needs a bigger dose of scifi. You should try the Murderbot series and A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine which won the 2020 Hugo for best novel
I'm so excited to watch this! I loved 'The Original' and I just finished 'The Fated Sky'. She is an incredible author. I am so glad Merphy introduced me to 'The Calculating Stars'.
Got to spend time with her and Brandon on a Writing Excuses cruise. I had read a couple of her regency fantasy novels (think Jane Austen with magic). We were on shore in Nassau with a small group going to have high tea, and I commented to her how as the first novel approached that kind of classic Jane Austen moment where the potential lovers finally kiss, I wondered if she could pull if off. Jane Austen sets the tension such that it’s a powerful release and can be very moving. I told her that I was surprised that she pulled it off and I was actually a bit teary-eyed. She did a little fist-pump and said, “Yes!” Of the movies, we agreed that Persuasion was the best. I had asked both her and Brandon who was their favorite fantasy author and both responded, “Guy Gavriel Kay.”
MRK is great. She has daily co-working sessions for her patreons where she actively has casually conversations with everyone. And her ability to write science fiction is amazing. Although, I actually found her via audio first.
Her explanation of the two of them planing together and picking things apart is so interesting because it theoretically could eliminate plot holes. Two major literary minds writing something together but from entirely different perspectives. This seems like the ultimate way to write.
Wow you had a good interview, I love her opinion on writers block and I think part of my block is a lack of confidence and that explanation gave me some confidence...
I was like: I'm so tired and I need an aspirin, I'm going to do nothing and go to be... TH-cam: Daniel Greene interviewed Mary Robinette Kowal. Me: LET'S WATCH THIS. RIGHT. NOW. I really like her. I wished she was more famous, she deserves it. I have to finish some of her books but I really liked the ones I read.
This was an excellent discussion. i think I'll watch more of these conversations you have with authors and I've been tempted into getting The Originals, might be what gets me into AudioBooks, finally
Idaho mention! Haha nice. I ordered The Calculating Stars after she was on Brandon's channel last week. I will say I had a feeling this was coming for some reason. Stoked.
Her career path sounds so interesting! Theater, puppeteering and then writing. Alright totally unrelated to the video but I just got all 3 LotR books and the Hobbit. Just wanted to ask, should I read LotR or the Hobbit first?
i'm currently on book 5 of the October Daye series on audiobook which she narrates, so hearing her voice is really weirding me out! i'm yet to read anything of hers though, i need to just do it already!
“There are some things that work on the page that don’t work in audio” I was on Darkdawn before I realized there were footnotes in the book, and only because they broke the 4th wall to tell me that.
guys i dont think dream master is a real person , i think its a robot that is also lovecraft monster . he as a monster uses telepathy to know what the next video will he , then as a robot males questions and posts them on the second the video is dropped, cuase if you notice he never REPLIES to anyone soo, i think my theoy is correct.
Daniel: Can I intervie-
Fantasy Authors: Yes
Well he’s basically an authority at this point
Matthew Jury and well deserved so
“You’re delightful” :’) that was so nice. I really enjoyed this conversation & thought she was really funny.
SHE IS ONE OF MY FAVORITE AUTHORS EVER! Her novel The Calculating Stars is literally one of my 2 favorite books of all time, and it won both the Hugo AND the Nebula. She is SO good. I'd love to see you interview her again after you read more of her stuff because she is probably one of the best authors working in SFF today.
Ohh thanks for the recommendation
We all know that if Brandon had written this himself, it would have been a 4 book series by now.
He has done a few short story space operahs
and he'd be planning a sequel series set 100 years later too
@@UdyKumra true !!!
*+Meir Straus* it's a simple and predictable joke, but that doesn't make it any less funny or obligatory.
I absolutely love Mary Robinnette Kowal. She is so kind and her writing style is so awesome 👏🏻❤️❤️
I've been listening to Mary on Writing Excuses for years now. She really is a treasure trove of writing tips! Her tips on overcoming writer's block is just what I needed.
LOL that little zoom on her face when she shakes her head at 26:10 😂😂
Ya she's funny haha
I enjoyed the conversation around Writer's Block. I think Mary's advice can also be translated for all spectrums of creative block. I've heard two sides to the trauma of 2020 for creatives, either it's the most creative time they've ever experienced, or their creative side is hindered by it.
Also interesting to learn she studied Theatre and puppetry, I'm a theatre major as well. Theatre geeks unite!
I can’t agree more with you about the two sides to the trauma! I just happened to have experienced both. As a musician my creativity just dropped significantly and I am deeply discouraged by that. But I discovered writing fiction as a new expression of art for myself and in that regard I’m flying through the pages, can’t stop at it. I just hope if anyone’s having a Creativity Block in any way she/he can reflect the artistic facet on some other way, I’m sure everyone could find one
YO SHE DID LAZY TOWN
that’s actually so crazy
It's insane
Daniel here asking Mary Robinette how to work even harder when he's already the Sanderson of TH-cam when it comes to productivity
Nope. That title in the non-literary dept goes to The Quartering who produces (albeit not as entertaining as Daniel) up to 7 videos a day 7 days a week (I guess he has pulled back to 5-6 on 5-6 days of the week now). His production rate is insane.
This is not to endorse him nor take sides in any political or cultural discussion, it's just the observation of how much he produces.
Daniel, I'm not sure if your trying other styles or had a technical reason for changing this, but I much prefer when you have interviewer and interviewee on screen at the same time, there can be a lot communicated in body language before someone starts speaking - like I imagine her eyes might have lit up when you asked if she was a Star Trek fan, which confirmed the answer for you before you (or the software?) cut back - it'd be nice to be able to see things like that.
But, another good interview!
This is one of if not the best interview on your channel, she’s so genuine and clearly knowledgeable that it makes for a phenomenal back and forth. I’m looking forward to the Original and now I’ll have to add some more of her work to my reading list!
guys i willed this into existence by thinking about this nearly obsessively over the last 6 months
you're welcome
Wow, this is a new camera angle for Fantasy Chat. Instead of only chatting with the author on a split screen, we now get to see Daniel facing his laptop.
“If you can’t come up with a specific reason why you hate it, it’s probably just the chattering brain monkeys” good advice for writing and also loving yourself lol
At this point, I click every video you churn out. Much love ❤️
She is an outstanding person. A beautiful woman, and a brilliant mind. She's wonderful, very well spoken, and truly mindful. . Whomever is lucky enough to meet someone like her, during their life, is very lucky to have such a person in it.
I Have so much respect for both of you. .
Thank you, for such an informative video for all of us to enjoy. ✌😏
Thanks for having yet another great guest on your channel, Daniel! After reading through Mary's blog post on writer's block... she pretty much nailed everything I go through day to day. I found her insights really helpful in understanding how to overcome it!
Mary Robinette Kowal is probably my favorite author interview to date, both the editing and her presence and mind are so much fun to watch!
Hi from someone who's listened to all of the writing excuses. Mary is the only one who I never read anything from. But the Original sounds very interesting.
She is very well spoken and thoughtful. DG should get her for a second chat session in the future.
An excellent interview, and I am excited to hear that you are reading The Calculating Stars, Daniel!
It and The Fated Sky were my two favorite books I read last year, and I bought half a dozen copies to give to people as Christmas presents and book exchanges.
Absolutely loved calculating stars! Struggled to find the sequels at the local library so I'll probably end up buying them.
What an awesome person to interview! I love her books and she's GREAT on Writing Excuses
Excited for your review for The Calculating Stars.
Her voice is so soothing
Holy crap, I know this author!!! I saw a video of her about reading out loud, I didn't know it was her. Much respect and love for her
Can i just say I've watched all your author interviews and I really enjoy this format in comparison to previous chats. The sound quality seems a LOT better 👌
Cool to see you doing so many interviews! I'll be sure to watch this all the way through when I have time.
Mary Robinette is my absolute favorite author of all time.
Love the interview! Definitely want to read Mary Robinette Kowal!
Also, as a viewer, I'd rather be looking at either one or both of you than a random person typing on a computer. :)
The channel needs a bigger dose of scifi. You should try the Murderbot series and A Memory Called Empire by Arkady Martine which won the 2020 Hugo for best novel
I'm so excited to watch this! I loved 'The Original' and I just finished 'The Fated Sky'. She is an incredible author. I am so glad Merphy introduced me to 'The Calculating Stars'.
Got to spend time with her and Brandon on a Writing Excuses cruise. I had read a couple of her regency fantasy novels (think Jane Austen with magic). We were on shore in Nassau with a small group going to have high tea, and I commented to her how as the first novel approached that kind of classic Jane Austen moment where the potential lovers finally kiss, I wondered if she could pull if off. Jane Austen sets the tension such that it’s a powerful release and can be very moving. I told her that I was surprised that she pulled it off and I was actually a bit teary-eyed. She did a little fist-pump and said, “Yes!” Of the movies, we agreed that Persuasion was the best. I had asked both her and Brandon who was their favorite fantasy author and both responded, “Guy Gavriel Kay.”
Such a relaxing and informative interview!!! Thank you
Thank you for recommending Jade City!!!!!!! You're so right. It is the future of fantasy.
I used to randomly watch Lazy Town late at night when I was studying in high school, so cool she was involved
These author chats are so much fun, I'm grateful you put them together for us!
MRK is great. She has daily co-working sessions for her patreons where she actively has casually conversations with everyone. And her ability to write science fiction is amazing. Although, I actually found her via audio first.
Her explanation of the two of them planing together and picking things apart is so interesting because it theoretically could eliminate plot holes. Two major literary minds writing something together but from entirely different perspectives. This seems like the ultimate way to write.
I only just saw that MRK narrates the October Days series, and even though I have read them all, I am restarting the series.
Yes! I knew her name was familiar. I listened to several of the October Daye books on audible. They're really good!
Thank you for another author interview! Can't get enough of them.
Why do I only discover this now. Great Interview!
Wow you had a good interview, I love her opinion on writers block and I think part of my block is a lack of confidence and that explanation gave me some confidence...
Will there be a sequel to the original?
I want the sequel to be named unorigional. Just cause of the memes i could make. Lol
@@shamimahmedchowdhury4228 No. It'll be called The Sequel. And then there will the The Prequel.
@@oscarrosenwald4001 lol, what?
@@shamimahmedchowdhury4228 Yeah. It'll be called The Hollywood Trilogy. It'll be great.
@@oscarrosenwald4001 lmao, great idea ngl. I see you are a man of culture
Thank you Mary for including your pronouns next to your name. That alwasycfeels validating to me.
She is great, such a soothing voice, and the original was very good. I am definitely going to look for her audiobook narrations now.
I was like: I'm so tired and I need an aspirin, I'm going to do nothing and go to be...
TH-cam: Daniel Greene interviewed Mary Robinette Kowal.
Me: LET'S WATCH THIS. RIGHT. NOW.
I really like her. I wished she was more famous, she deserves it. I have to finish some of her books but I really liked the ones I read.
This was an excellent discussion. i think I'll watch more of these conversations you have with authors and I've been tempted into getting The Originals, might be what gets me into AudioBooks, finally
This lady is the only reason I figured out how to write a short story. I had all the right instincts just needed to figure out application.
Really enjoyed this interview! She seems so cool and intelligent. Also really liked the way you edited it together rather than the split screen
Such a great interview with a ton of information. But hands down the best line was "I'll wiggle that dolly".
she is such a charismatic speaker. it makes me want to pick up her books.
Great stuff so awesome that you got a hold of Miss Kowal so quickly after The Original release!!😁👌🏼💯
Oh man she's so nice. I don't usually watch interviews all the way through with people I've never heard of but she's just so.... idk.
did not know about her, but just by the interview i can tell she is so inteligent and have great advice, will for sure look for more of her works! =D
I loved this. And I think she is from Writing Exuses and do puppeteering ?? If so, I remember she had awesome comments on breathing techniques
This person is very talented.
Yesssssss! Mary Robinette Kowal!
Daniel Greene...the master of author interviews! 👍
Idaho mention! Haha nice. I ordered The Calculating Stars after she was on Brandon's channel last week. I will say I had a feeling this was coming for some reason. Stoked.
didn't read her books yet but her voice is amazingly soothing.
One of my favourite authors! Love her Lady Astronaut series so much. :chef's kiss:
Wow. She is so incredibly interesting!!! I'll definitely be picking up one of her books. Besides I read The Original and loved it!
Love the new format Daniel! Seein u talk to the computer is somewhat... real
"Mary Robinette Kowal (she/her)"
Thanks for clearing that up Daniel, definitely wouldn't have figured that out myself
That was probably from the video chat tool. Many of them are adding that pronoun reminder. I find it helpful, personally.
Favorite line from this interview: "My first day on the street..." lolol so thug...
I knew Daniel would eventually overtake merphy in subs
I loved The Original. I would enjoy reading more in that world.
I literally stopped writing something that's due today to come watch this........
Lazy Town was such an iconic part of my childhood omg
I think Daniel blushed when she called him delightful.
Her career path sounds so interesting! Theater, puppeteering and then writing.
Alright totally unrelated to the video but I just got all 3 LotR books and the Hobbit. Just wanted to ask, should I read LotR or the Hobbit first?
The Hobbit.
@@J_Tramel alright thanks!
Definitely the Hobbit.
@@nox9856 Got it bro, thank you!
i'm currently on book 5 of the October Daye series on audiobook which she narrates, so hearing her voice is really weirding me out! i'm yet to read anything of hers though, i need to just do it already!
Brandon is trying to become the James Patterson of Fantasy. I see you sir. I see you, and I salute you.
the last comment from her
“There are some things that work on the page that don’t work in audio”
I was on Darkdawn before I realized there were footnotes in the book, and only because they broke the 4th wall to tell me that.
What's the purpose of the (she/her) at the end of her name?
Such a great speaker!
15:22 anyone else think of Sigur Ros?
love it when I actually get called out
I wonder if she had met Stefan Stefansson
Well I'm not Julie...but I did put off writing to watch this
Daniel check out the berserk OST
She did Lazy Town???? DAMN
Podcasting royalty!!!
Saw this and clicked immediately!
Everyone knows Lazy Town from the pirate anthem.
When she said sara i was shook lol
Were you watching this rather then writing also? :D
@@MagusMarquillin yes
@@saracookie2010 LOL! Well, going to turn off the internet then?
Elmo in grouchland scared the shite out of my kids
Dude, this is so good.
Damn, only four thousand views. Ugh, that has to hurt.
Oh my god. What an interesting life.
Lazy Town!!!!!!
If we quit spending all our money on wars we would be traveling the solar system by now.
Make it make sense.
She really sounds a lot like Emma Thompson to me.
Man Daniel has a fucking cute laugh
My brain wants to call her Robinette Kawai
I would love to check out her books, what are some of her essentials?
The Calculating Stars is probably her most well known at this point.
Randy Dias thanks it’s on the tbr 😊
guys i dont think dream master is a real person , i think its a robot that is also lovecraft monster . he as a monster uses telepathy to know what the next video will he , then as a robot males questions and posts them on the second the video is dropped, cuase if you notice he never REPLIES to anyone soo, i think my theoy is correct.
So good! You are a pirate! 🎵