Ep 031: Iceberg Theory

When introducing readers to your world, how do you show them the tip of the iceberg? Avery and D.C. discuss their tricks for world-building and conveying that world, as well as giving some recommendations of books that do this correctly. Also, a Neopets digression.

Books mentioned:

• The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, by V.E. Schwab
• The Goldfinch, by Donna Tartt
• Binti, by Nnedi Okorafor
• The Emperor's Soul, by Brandon Sanderson
• Barsk: The Elephant's Graveyard, by Lawrence M. Schoen
• The City We Became, by N.K. Jemisin
• Dune, by Frank Herbert
• Stardust, by Neil Gaiman

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