History Fun & Press Lora on 01 Mar 2010 12:57 pm
Tall Tale Radio Podcast
Last week Tom Racine of Tall Tale Radio called me up to interview me. He is a big history buff, and we sort of geeked out a little. Okay, a lot. But it made for fresh conversation, and I think because of that, it’s a deeper look into The Dreamer than most of the interviews I’ve done. So if you’re a history geek, too–and I know that you are!–give it a listen.
It’s only an hour, which I think is the perfect length of time for a podcast–long enough to really get into a few topics, but not so long that it’s a major commitment. We talked about a range of things, from Nathan Hale’s last moments, to writing honestly about war, to understanding historical figures as real, flawed people. It was a lot of fun. I hope you enjoy it!
on 02 Mar 2010 at 3:13 am 1.Madi said …
Oh, that was such a treat, Lora! I love your interviews, they’re excellent. You were amazing! And I can’t wait until your next update, it’s KILLING ME! It is so obvious that you’ve done so much research for this comic, it is very admirable! : )
May I also acknowledge the host? He was wonderful and seemed very passionate about history and very excited about The Dreamer!
Overall, I loved the interview! ^^ You ROCK Lora!!
on 02 Mar 2010 at 7:34 am 2.deb said …
I just got back from a bad day so this was really good thing. :)
on 02 Mar 2010 at 6:10 pm 3.Tom Racine said …
Madi! Thanks for the compliment…but it’s very easy to get excited about history and talking to someone else who feels the same way. Especially such an amazing artist as Lora. As I said, the art brings you in, but the storytelling and the obvious research keeps you there. I hope you’ll visit my site and take a listen to some of the other great artists I’ve talked to.
Deb! Glad I could play a small part in helping your day get better!
on 02 Mar 2010 at 7:00 pm 4.Beth said …
Excellent podcast! I loved it! You touched on a lot of aspects of history that I find fascinating. By the way, thanks for not choosing the war of 1812 as a comic setting. Because Canada won. And people get mad every time I say that.
And that bit about people being disappointed when they find out historical people had flaws. I was talking about that with a roommate the other day, so I was awestruck when you brought that up. It’s really interesting, isn’t it?
Thank you! I needed a little history in my day today.
on 02 Mar 2010 at 10:39 pm 5.Megan said …
Hi! Excellent Interview! I wanted to say that I LOVE your comic! I found it a while ago, and started reading it because I love history. I actually re-enact the Rev. War, specifically the war in KY area during March 1777. The name of the group is Benjamin Logan’s Company. We portray a Kentucky militia. I love it! Thank you so much for writing the comic! Out of curiosity, have you ever been to the “Under the Redcoats” event in Williamsburg? I never have been, but I would LOVE to go someday… in dress. :) You are a very good writer too, by the way. Sometimes I feel as if I am reading a historical novel.
on 02 Mar 2010 at 11:06 pm 6.Megan said …
By the way- I am from Ohio too! Pretty cool!
on 02 Mar 2010 at 11:36 pm 7.Lora said …
Hey, Megan, I’ve been too afraid to go to Williamsburg that weekend. XD I hear the redcoats are /everywhere/….! I want to go the Grand Illumination weekend one year, that’s my dream.
Glad you all enjoyed the interview! Tom was a gracious and intelligent host. We had fun, I think it showed.
on 03 Mar 2010 at 7:00 am 8.Eibhlaan said …
This podcast was really interesting :) thank’s for putting the link up on your site!
I didn’t know about the whole Joseph Warren’s tooth thing, it was really cool to learn that.