{"podcast":{"title":"Idiosyncratic Fables","slug":"idiosyncratic-fables-7086955","podcast_index_feed_id":7086955,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/jamesrcheatham/feed.xml","website_url":"https://jamesrcheatham.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/7469058/Idiosyncratic.png","author":"James R. Cheatham","episode_count":59,"summary":"Everyone has a story to tell. Everyone is worthy to be heard. I not only want to hear your story, but I want to give you an opportunity to share it. Whether it’s a story that’s personal to you, or if you have a story you want to read, I want you to have the freedom to share it.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-23T20:17:40.969282+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/idiosyncratic-fables-7086955"},"episode":{"title":"Elizabeth Clayton on Dragons, Banter & the Shadows and Secrets Series","slug":"elizabeth-clayton-on-dragons-banter-the-shadows-and-secrets-series","published_at":"2026-09-22T20:24:27+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/idiosyncratic-fables-7086955/elizabeth-clayton-on-dragons-banter-the-shadows-and-secrets-series","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/idiosyncratic-fables-7086955","url":"https://jamesrcheatham.podbean.com/e/elizabeth-clayton-on-dragons-banter-the-shadows-and-secrets-series/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4bbucscr8v7quscc/Episode_3_40.mp3","summary":"In this episode, I’m joined by romantasy author Elizabeth Clayton, the creative mind behind the Shadows and Secrets series. We dive into her epic world of dragons, rebellion, slow-burn romance, sharp banter, and just the right amount of steam. Elizabeth shares the inspiration behind Shadow and Jewel, Broken and Bound, and Secrets of the Bone Dagger, how she crafts unforgettable characters like a betrayed princess and a haunted bounty hunter, and what it’s like building an indie romantasy career in today’s BookTok-driven landscape. From world-building and character arcs to the joys (and challenges) of self-publishing and connecting with readers, this conversation is packed with insight for fantasy romance fans and aspiring authors alike. Tune in for dragons, chemistry, and plenty of behind-the-scenes storytelling magic. #Romantasy #FantasyRomance #ElizabethClayton #ShadowsAndSecrets #ShadowAndJewel #IndieAuthor #BookTok #DragonBooks #SlowBurnRomance #FantasyBooks #BookPodcast #AuthorInterview #RomantasyBooks #EpicFantasy #BookLovers Join my Discord server! https://discord.gg/6JKxwNQQJc","meta_description":"In this episode, I’m joined by romantasy author Elizabeth Clayton, the creative mind behind the Shadows and Secrets series. We dive into her epic world of…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2634,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/idiosyncratic-fables-7086955/episodes/elizabeth-clayton-on-dragons-banter-the-shadows-and-secrets-series/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/idiosyncratic-fables-7086955/elizabeth-clayton-on-dragons-banter-the-shadows-and-secrets-series.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}