S8 - Ep22: The Rainshadow Orphans: Naomi Ishiguro and Anime Inspired Fantasy

We were delighted to welcome Naomi Ishiguro to the podcast to discuss the first book in her new trilogy, The Rainshadow Orphans. Her world is inspired by Japanese culture, involving three brave young people, undocumented workers in a found family, the young son of the emperor, and the outsider who has become mixed up with a terrifying gang. Although written as an adult novel, Naomi explains how the students she once taught at high school were also very much in her mind while writing. The conversation ranges from how to create characters, plot and stylistic choices, via anime and snacks. We end with a flight on dragonback. To order your own copy of The Rainshadow Orphans, visit: For UK readers: https://www.waterstones.com/book/the-... For US readers: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-... . . . Website: http://centre4fantasy.com/website Facebook: http://centre4fantasy.com/Facebook Twitter: http://centre4fantasy.com/Twitter Instagram: http://centre4fantasy.com/Instagram