From Pop-Punk to Epic Fantasy: Tim Facciola’s Decade of Dream-Weaving

"I don’t know if I’m too stubborn or too stupid to give up—but either way, I couldn’t stop until the story was exactly what it deserved to be." — Tim Facciola

Tim Facciola, an award-winning fantasy author and former pop-punk band lyricist, joins us to share his 10-year journey of creating A Vengeful Realm, an epic fantasy trilogy inspired by gladiators, mythology, and the chaos of Manhattan’s grind. From his humble beginnings in an underground gym to his transformation into a published author, Tim’s story is one of creativity, perseverance, and finding balance in a high-speed world. Whether you're a fantasy fan or chasing your own dreams, this episode is packed with inspiration and insight.

Key Themes:
1. The Origin Story: How a pop-punk lyricist in an underground gym discovered a passion for storytelling.
2. Epic Fantasy World-Building: The 10-year evolution of A Vengeful Realm from sprawling draft to a polished trilogy.
3. Perfectionism vs. Progress: The hard lessons of editing down 278,000 words into a marketable masterpiece.
4. Systems for Success: Tim’s process for creating immersive stories, balancing plot and character growth.
5. The Publishing Journey: Why Tim turned down a traditional contract to fully craft his trilogy before publishing.
6. Creativity in Chaos: The impact of life in Manhattan and the pandemic on his writing process.
7. Advice to Aspiring Authors: Journey before destination—Tim’s reminder to enjoy the process of creation.

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