Books and Authors
Media: Podcast
Episode: April 10, 2020 (#100)
Runtime: 30 minutes
Amid the COVID-19 quarantine, Eldon had the pleasure of appearing on the “Books and Authors Fantasy Podcast” with Jamie Davis. Topics included:
- writing action versus epic fantasy
- origins of the Warder series
- “scene-stealing” supporting characters
- how to challenge “superhero” characters
- the importance of writing your passion
The entire interview may be streamed from your favorite podcast application, or found online at:
For this and more, visit https://fantasy-focus.com.
The Writing Desk
Media: Podcast/YouTube
Episode: March 30, 2020
Runtime: 37 minutes
With the U.S. going on lockdown to limit the spread of COVID-19, Eldon took a moment to visit with E.G. Stone on her long-running podcast “The Writing Desk.” Topics included:
- pronunciations, early influences, and subverting conventions
- the devious nature of “supporting” characters
- the differences in writing for books and film
- how to work toward inspiration
- the art and challenge of writing short stories
- “traps” for writers to avoid in writing epic fantasy
- the elusiveness of originality
The entire interview may be streamed from your favorite podcast application, or found online at:
https://anchor.fm/eg-stone/episodes/Author-Interview-Eldon-Thompson-ebucso
It can also be viewed on YouTube at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfpH_aCKjMQ
For this and more, visit https://anchor.fm/eg-stone.
Creative-Writing-Help
Media: Internet
Issue: January 1, 2010
Kicking off the new decade, Tracey Tressa recently interviewed Eldon for her website Creative-Writing-Help.com. In the interview, Eldon talks lightheartedly about his writing past, and offers plenty of candid advice to writers today. The entire interview may be found online at:
http://www.creative-writing-help.com/eldon-thompson.html
If unavailable, you can read a PDF transcript of the interview by clicking here.
For this and more, visit www.creative-writing-help.com.
Examiner: On Screenwriting
Media: Internet
Issue: October 2, 2009
Author Jenni Holbrook, the Rochester Writing Examiner in New York, is back with the second part of her interview with Eldon over at Examiner.com. This portion of the interview focuses on the art, craft, and pitfalls of screenwriting, and how writing for Hollywood differs from writing books. The entire interview may be found online at:
For this and more, visit www.examiner.com/x-22536-Rochester–Writing-Examiner.
Examiner: Spotlight
Media: Internet
Issue: September 24, 2009
Author Jenni Holbrook, who also moonlights as the Rochester Writing Examiner in New York, recently interviewed Eldon for a spotlight Q&A segment of her ongoing column at Examiner.com. In the interview, Eldon talks about his writing roots, offers some advice to aspiring writers, and talks about what he imagines doing with himself if he were not writing. The entire interview may be found online at:
For this and more, visit www.examiner.com/x-22536-Rochester–Writing-Examiner.
Complex
Media: Internet
Issue: June 19, 2009
Each week, Complex columnist Percy Carey (a.k.a. “MF Grimm”) dives into the world of comic books with industry interviews, reviews and more. He recently interviewed Eldon and his brother, Neil, about their short film, Thorns, and about their future goals in the entertainment industry. The entire interview may be found online at:
http://www.complex.com/blogs/2009/06/19/percy-careys-comic-book-corner-neil-eldon-thompson
If unavailable, you can read a PDF transcript of the interview by clicking here.
For this and more, visit http://www.complex.com.
Warren Fitzpatrick
Media: Internet
Issue: October 1, 2010
With the unveiling of his new blog site, author Warren Fitzpatrick posted an interview that he conducted with Eldon earlier this year. Warren asks some insightful questions not only about Eldon’s work, but about making the transition to published writer. The entire interview may be found online at:
http://wfitzpatrick.wordpress.com/author-interviews/eldon-thompson-interview/
If unavailable, you can read a PDF transcript of the interview by clicking here.
For this and more, visit wfitzpatrick.wordpress.com.
Risingshadow.net
Media: Internet
Issue: March 29, 2009
Sami Airola (“Seregil of Rhiminee”) recently interviewed Eldon for the website Risingshadow.net. In the interview, Eldon talks about his lifelong interest in fantasy, the origins of his Asahiel trilogy, a potential Shannara feature film, and more. The entire interview may be found online at:
https://www.risingshadow.net/articles/interviews/36-an-interview-with-eldon-thompson
If unavailable, you can read a PDF transcript of the interview by clicking here.
For this and more, visit http://en.risingshadow.net.
Capitol City Young Writers
Media: Email Newsletter
Issue: March 27, 2009
After serving as the featured speaker at the February 2009 Capitol City Young Writers “Meet the Author” event, Eldon was asked to summarize the “secrets” of his professional success for the CCYW newsletter.
A copy of the newsletter (HTML format) can be viewed by clicking here.
For this and more, visit www.capitolcityyoungwriters.com.
Suvudu: Five Questions
Media: Internet
Issue: December 5, 2008
Shawn Speakman of Suvudu recently began a series of brief author interviews entitled “Five Questions,” in which Eldon was invited to participate. A full recap of Eldon’s interview may be found online at:
http://www.suvudu.com/2008/12/five-questions-eldon-thompson.html
If unavailable, you can read a PDF summary of the interview by clicking here.
For this and more, visit www.suvudu.com.
The Next Big Thing
Media: Internet Radio
Issue: October 22, 2008 (Show 291005)
Radio talkshow host Tori Cox recently featured Eldon in an episode of her entertainment blogtalk radio show: The Next Big Thing. From Tori’s website:
The TNBT Zone
We’re taking control of your computer. Do not attempt to adjust your settings or browse further sites. You are now entering…”The TNBT Zone.” Tonight on TNBT we are ready to geek out with the best and brightest of the Sci-Fi and Fantasy genres. Author Eldon Thompson will tell us about his “Legend of Asahiel” trilogy (published by HarperCollins) and about what it’s like to turn the work of his mentor, Terry Brooks, into a major screenplay for Warner Brothers. Then Director Leigh Scott (Flu Bird Horror, Dead Men Walking, The Beast of Bray Road) talks Sci-Fi Channel, H. P. Lovecraft, and moviemaking in Louisiana. We’ll also be joined by Stephanie Young, media coordinator for “Rock the Vote” and special musical guests Carbon Leaf. This is a show you won’t want to miss…
TNBT Interview
Leigh Scott
Suvudu
Media: Internet
Issue: August 25, 2008
As part of their coverage of the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con, the good folks at Suvudu (a comprehensive news site covering speculative fiction) conducted a series of videotaped interviews of numerous authors, including Eldon. The videos were later broken down by topic and posted on Suvudu and YouTube. A full recap of Eldon’s interview may be found online at:
http://www.suvudu.com/2008/08/author-eldon-thompson.html
If unavailable, you can read a PDF summary of the interview by clicking here.
For your convenience, the videos themselves are embedded below, in standard quality. They may be viewed in high quality on YouTube (“Eldon Thompson”).
Adventures in Sci-Fi Publishing
Media: Internet
Issue: August 20, 2008 (Episode 60)
During the 2008 San Diego Comic-Con, Eldon was interviewed by author/actor Shaun Farrell for an episode of Shaun’s award-nominated podcast, Adventures in Sci-Fi Publishing. In this audio interview, Eldon discusses the origins of his Legend of Asahiel trilogy, his feature adaptation of Terry Brooks’s The Elfstones of Shannara, and talks about some of the differences between publishing and screenwriting. The entire podcast, which also features interviews with Doselle Young, Gary Phillips, and Lilith Saintcrow, may be found online at:
http://www.adventuresinscifipublishing.com/2008/08/aisfp-60
If unavailable, you can read a PDF introduction to the interview by clicking here.
While the entire episode was too large to post here, you can listen to Eldon’s portion (approximately 16 minutes) by clicking the media file below.
For this and more, visit http://www.adventuresinscifipublishing.com.
Interviewing Authors
Media: Internet
Issue: March 30, 2008
Book reviewer Crystal Adkins recently interviewed Eldon as part of her Interviewing Authors series. In it, Eldon talks about how he got started writing, discusses his writing schedule, and reveals which book (to this point) is his favorite. The entire interview may be found online at:
http://interviewswithauthors.blogspot.com/2008/03/contest-inteview-with-eldon-thompson.html
If unavailable, you can read a PDF transcript of the interview by clicking here.
For this and more, visit http://www.interviewswithauthors.blogspot.com.
A Dribble of Ink
Media: Internet
Issue: August 12, 2007
Aidan Moher, a writer/reviewer specializing in fantasy fiction, recently interviewed Eldon in an episode of his acclaimed blog: A Dribble of Ink. In the interview, Eldon talks about how he came to be involved in the feature film adaptation of Terry Brooks’s Shannara, the reasons he chooses to write fantasy, and other related topics. The entire interview may be found online at:
http://aidanmoher.com/blog/?p=22
If unavailable, you can read a PDF transcript of the interview by clicking here.
For this and more, visit http://www.aidanmoher.com/blog.
Raven Entertainment
Media: Internet
Issue: July 25, 2007
Heather Burke, founder of Raven Entertainment Promotions, recently interviewed Eldon as part of a new series spotlighting authors. In it, Eldon talks about how he got started writing fantasy, and breaks his silence on a number of topics pertaining to Hollywood. The entire interview may be found online at:
http://ravenentertainmentpromotions.com/etinterview.html
If unavailable, you can read a PDF transcript of the interview by clicking here.
For this and more, visit http://ravenentertainmentpromotions.com.
Psych Rock 101 - KMBH
Media: Radio
Episode: July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11
On July 16, Texas Joe Valles of public radio station KMBH recorded an interview with Eldon for the radio program Psych Rock 101. The show airs every Saturday at 10:00 PM Central on 88 FM in the Rio Grande Valley. To listen online from anywhere in the world, visit the KMBH radio home page (above link) and click the button labeled:
Eldon’s interview originally aired in four parts (July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11). In it, host Texas Joe asked him about the roles played by various characters in The Crimson Sword (resulting in a few minor spoilers), before going on to discuss other topics pertaining to Eldon’s writing.
Once available, an audio file and/or transcript of the complete interview will be posted here.
For this and more, visit http://www.kmbh.org/radio/index.htm.
Bloggernacle Times
Media: Internet
Issue: September 28, 2005
Having met one of its members at this year’s North American Science Fiction Convention (NASFiC), Eldon recently agreed to an interview with Bloggernacle Times, a group offering daily reflection and commentary on news and events of interest to those in the LDS online community (and anyone else who drops in). The interview is conducted by Eric James Stone, an award-winning author of science fiction and fantasy. In it, Eldon discusses his past and future as a writer, and offers advice and encouragement to those seeking to make a similar journey of their own.
The entire interview may be found online at:
http://www.bloggernacle.org/?p=137
For this and more, visit www.bloggernacle.org.
Fantasy Book Spot
Media: Internet
Issue: July 12, 2005
Fantasybookspot.com, a website specializing in the review of science fiction and fantasy, recently interviewed Eldon for an edition of their author spotlight series: On The Spot. The interview is conducted by site founder, Jason East. In it, Eldon talks about his debut novel, the progress of his forthcoming sequels, and even a little football!
The entire interview may be found online at:
http://www.fantasybookspot.com/?q=node/view/203
For this and more, visit www.fantasybookspot.com.
Forest Grove News-Times
Media: Newspaper
Issue: June 15, 2005 (Section A)
An article about Eldon and his debut novel, The Crimson Sword, can be found in the Go!/Entertainment section in the June 15, 2005 issue of the Forest Grove News-Times (page 10A). The feature is by Rebecca Mayer. The text of the article may be found online at:
http://www.forestgrovenewstimes.com/article/7615
If unavailable, you can read the PDF by clicking here.
For this and more, visit www.forestgrovenewstimes.com.
Hillsboro Argus
Media: Newspaper
Issue: June 14, 2005 (Section C)
An article about Eldon and his debut novel, The Crimson Sword, can be found on the front page of the Focus section in the June 14, 2005 issue of the Hillsboro Argus (page C1). The feature is by JoAnn Boatwright. The text of the article may be found online at:
http://www.oregonlive.com/living/argus/index.ssf?/base/lifestyle/1118784644326030.xml&coll=6
If unavailable, you can read the PDF by clicking here.
For this and more, visit www.hillsboroargus.com.
Romantic Times Book Club
Media: Magazine
Issue: May 2005 (#255)
A brief article about Eldon and his debut novel, The Crimson Sword, can be found in the Clubhouse section of the May 2005 issue of Romantic Times Book Club magazine (page 83). The feature is by Liz French. The magazine also features a brief rating and review of his book in the Science Fiction/Fantasy Reviews section (page 69) by Natalie A. Luhrs.
For this and more, visit www.romantictimes.com.
