357: Layers of World Building in Epic Fantasy - Interview with Suyi Davies Okungbowa
Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Suyi Davies Okungbowa.
Suyi is a Nigerian author of fantasy, science fiction and other speculative works inspired by his West-African origins. His new novel, Son of the Storm, is the first in the epic fantasy trilogy called The Nameless Republic, and he is also author of the acclaimed and award-winning godpunk fantasy novel David Mogo.
His shorter fiction and essays have appeared internationally in various periodicals and anthologies, including Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda and Year’s Best Science Fiction and Fantasy. He has taught writing at the University of Arizona and spoken at various venues and institutions in the US and beyond.
In this episode Suyi and I discuss:
Plus, his #1 tip for writers.
For more info and show notes: diymfa.com/357
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