HeyJaredThe Truth About Storytelling
A podcast for writers, readers, and creatives. On Wednesdays, host Tyrean Martinson will share insights into writing, sharing work, the hard work of repeating those actions, and seeking joy during all. On Fridays, Tyrean will share some of her own written work.
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- Aug 5, 2026
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- Jul 6, 2026
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Episode #161: Rest as a Strength Trellis, Growing Gifts We've Been Given, Part 2 - and Chapter 56 from Dark Blade Forged (opens the original)
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Rest Is Part of the Trellis Growing the Gifts We've Been Given – Part 2 Is rest the opposite of growth—or could it actually be part of the support that helps us flourish? In this episode of The Truth About Storytelling , I continue the Growing the Gifts We've Been Given series by exploring how walking, reading, prayer, birding, and other forms of intentional rest help cultivate creativity, faith, and resilience. After the reflection, I continue reading from my epic fantasy novel, Dark Blade Forg
Episode #160: Strengths Need Trellises: Growing our Gifts as Creatives and reading Dark Blade Forged Chapters 54 and 55 (opens the original)
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Strengths need support just as surely as grapevines need trellises. In this episode, I explore how understanding our natural gifts can help us grow with purpose instead of striving against the way we're designed. Plus, I continue my reading of Dark Blade Forged . Tyrean's Tales Patreon Page
Episode #159 Walking it Out, Noticing Stories, and Chapters 52 and 53 of Dark Blade Forged (opens the original)
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In this episode of The Truth About Storytelling , I reflect on a joyful backyard movie night, the unexpected emotional morning that followed, and a walk that became a reminder to notice the stories unfolding all around us. From friendship and laughter to faith, nature, awkward conversations, and the writing life, this episode explores how paying attention—to people, creation, and our own hearts—can bring peace, hope, and inspiration for both living and storytelling. Tyrean's Tales
Episode #158 Look Up and Lift Your Head Reflection on Writing, Plus a Reading Chapters 49 thru 51 of Dark Blade Forged (opens the original)
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Writers can get caught up in the details of publishing and forget to lift our heads and look around. From discovering the worldwide publishing community to noticing a mother deer and her fawns, this episode explores how looking beyond our own creative bubble can inspire us—without overwhelming us—and help us return to our own stories with fresh wonder. Also, I read from chapters 49-51 of Dark Blade Forged. Links: Tyrean's Tales International Publishers' Congress Tyrean's Patreon Page
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