What happens when a completed trilogy inspires a major plot twist that changes everything—and suddenly three books become six? In this episode, GiGi Meier welcomes back award-winning fantasy author Peter Gribble for a celebratory and deeply fascinating conversation about the evolution of his City of Magicians saga.

Since their first interview, Peter has completed his award-winning trilogy—which took home the BookFest Gold Medal—and dropped a twist at the end of book three that has expanded the story into a six-book series. He's currently writing book four and shares what's next for this richly imagined world.

Peter takes us deep into his creative process, revealing how his lifelong love of history, astrology, mythology, and philosophy shaped every corner of his fantasy world. He also opens up about his fascination with languages—inspired by a childhood split between Canada and France—which led him to create an original language complete with its own symbols, as well as a personal shorthand for capturing story ideas. And if that weren't enough, he also designed the legal system, court structure, and governing order that bring authenticity and depth to his fictional world.

From writing the ending before the beginning to spending twenty-two years bringing his vision to life, Peter's journey is a testament to patience, curiosity, and the joy of lifelong learning.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation about world-building, persistence, and the magic of letting your story grow beyond what you first imagined.

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