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A pangolin and a desert druid with Joedan Worley
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I sat down to talk with debut LitRPG author Joedan Worley about Wayspring Wanderer, a desert survival story where a wounded Marine becomes a druid whose greatest power is finding water. Craft, worldbuilding, grief, and a pangolin named Penny collide in a conversation about purpose, progression, and hope without shortcuts.
• Oscar’s transformation, loss, and search for his brother
• A druid in a dying desert where finding water means life or death
• Reimagined kobolds and lore influences
• Character-first writing and distinct voices
• Mental health, self-talk, and pushing through
• Penny the pangolin and why companions resonate
• Stakes, consequence, and avoiding convenience
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Chapters
1. Meet Jodian Worley And Wayspring (00:00:00)
2. The Premise: Oscar’s Loss And Quest (00:01:27)
3. Reimagining Kobolds And Influences (00:03:30)
4. Character Voices And Craft (00:05:15)
5. Why A Desert And Writing From Wounds (00:07:59)
6. Worldbuilding Praise And Approach (00:12:10)
7. Balance Of Power And Progression (00:16:30)
8. Research, Biology, And Magic Systems (00:19:40)
9. Water As Power In A Dying World (00:22:40)
10. Penny The Pangolin And Plot Armor (00:25:35)
11. Animal Companions And Purposeful Joy (00:29:40)
12. No Betrayal Drama Inside The Team (00:33:20)
13. Grief, Presence, And Boundaries (00:36:40)
14. Push Through: Loss, Duty, And Grace (00:41:45)
15. Pantsing, Outlines, And Continuity (00:46:30)
16. Stakes Without Convenience (00:50:05)
17. Series Scope: 4–5 Books (00:54:12)
18. Expanding The Map: Sand River And Beyond (00:59:00)
19. On Community, Competence, And Consequence (01:02:40)
20. Mental Health, Worth, And Self-Talk (01:07:30)
21. Iraq, Survival, And Support Systems (01:13:20)
22. Symbolism, Names, And Tribute (01:19:10)
23. Quiet Strength: Tuan’s Love Language (01:23:30)
24. Conventions, Friendship, And LitRPG Kin (01:27:40)
25. Competition That Lifts Everyone (01:31:10)
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