Podcast Episode 67 – The “Chosen One” Trope

On this episode of The Write Good Books Podcast, Jason and Scott discuss one of the most common tropes in fantasy and science fiction: The “Chosen One”. Give it a listen to hear some of the better known examples of this trope in pop culture, as well as what the hosts don’t like about it and why you should think twice before using it in your own fiction.

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About the hosts

Jason Bougger lives in Omaha, Nebraska with his wife and kids. He is the author of the YA novel, Holy Fudgesicles, and has published over twenty short stories. He is the owner and editor of Theme of Absence, an online magazine of fantasy, horror, and science fiction. Visit his main author site at www.JasonBougger.com.

Scott Michael Childers is an author and librarian. He lives in Lincoln, Nebraska with his wife and cats. His writing interests span from classic historical non-fiction to far future speculative fiction. Visit his main author site at www. ScottMichaelChilders.com.

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