Michael Murphy asked S.A. Stovall:

Has your background in history helped with your writing?

S.A. Stovall Yes, very much so! It makes worldbuilding vastly easier when you can draw historical parallels to certain events. Sometimes large world-spanning events are difficult to conceptualize, but having a firm grasp on history allows for a deeper understanding of politics, nations, and cause-in-effect.

How would a nation react to a monarch suddenly dying? How does war effect nation? How does famine influence the decisions of normal people?

Having read a vast deal of history, I feel I know what is, and isn't a logical conclusion to these questions. The real trick is adding something more (usually magic and fantasy, but sometimes science fiction) that really brings a new world to life!

Thank you for question!

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