Fantasy World-Building & Time Travel: Writing Realistic Fantasy with Jennifer Marchman

In this fantasy writing podcast, we dive into fantasy world-building, time travel fiction, and historical fantasy writing with Jennifer Marchman, author of The Mender Trilogy.
Jennifer shares her process for fantasy novel research, balancing historical accuracy with speculative elements, and crafting alternative timelines that feel both immersive and real. We also discuss how her horse archery skills have influenced her action-packed combat scenes.
In this episode, we explore:
✨ World-building—how Jennifer builds immersive historical and fantasy settings
✨ Researching historical accuracy & cultural representation in fantasy
✨ The challenge of writing alternative timelines & multiverse storytelling
✨ How horse archery shaped her action scenes (yes, she’s done it in real life!)
✨ The writing & revision process for a time-traveling fantasy series
✨ Beta readers vs. critique groups—which is better for authors?
✨ Psychology in character development—writing PTSD & deep emotional arcs
✨ Marketing & indie publishing—strategies that work for fantasy authors
✨ Fun horse archery stories—has she ever shot an arrow from a galloping horse?
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