DLC Bookclub Special: Our 2nd Interview with Steven Erikson, author of Memories of Ice

Steven Erikson, author of the Malazan Book of the Fallen series, returns to talk about writing Memories of Ice twice, crafting compassionate characters, his process, and so much more!
Contains spoilers for the first three books in the series, Gardens of the Moon, Deadhouse Gates, and Memories of Ice.

[@ACriticalDragon]

Brilliant discussion, and wonderful to see you back. By the way, Erikson and I will continue to argue that point about Stonny until he admits I am right. 😂😂😂

[@PhilBrillant]

Steven Erikson being cheeky with the "witness" drop at the end !!!

[@Paul_van_Doleweerd]

Hmm, it comes around again in book eight he says, at what book did you become one of his advance readers? Book eight was it? Nah, must be a coincidence... 😂

[@slidenaway]

@@Paul_van_Doleweerdreplied to the wrong comment lol

[@Paul_van_Doleweerd]

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[@bardsandbooks]

Absolutely loved this book! So many interpretations and references to the title, I wouldn’t be surprised if ‘Memories of Ice’ was inspired by an old visa bill 😂

[@nemorinoeso7581]

I expected Steven to join the glorious dance at the beginning. 😁

[@claytonhomer3096]

Excellent interview! Every interview I see with SE is a treat, and this is one of the best, so, well done DLC crew. Erikson's quote at the end was perfect leading into House of Chains : "I wait with baited breath to witness" WITNESS!! So pumped you guys are soon starting HoC.

[@slidenaway]

That was sneaky wasn’t it 😂

[@bobbob-cd9yl]

Erikson is very open during his interviews on his thought process when writing and a lot of the reasoning and background he gives always gives me greater appreciation for what I am reading knowing that there is importance in it. Excited for future interviews as there are a lot of future talking points to be had that I'd love to listen to

[@Bookaholic_]

Steven Eriksson is so damn underrated

[@Grantimusss]

Just discovered you guys the other day and slowly working my way through your backlog. Both of you have excellent and hilarious insights into the Malazan world! Great timing for this interview, as I just finished Midnight Tides and am now stuffing my face for Thanksgiving. Can’t wait for your thoughts on House of Chains!

[@SouravUldyssian]

Kudos to Jeff for trying to keep these interviews fresh and not asking the same questions other interviews have already asked. Though I might add that you may keep some of the popular questions still, as many people might not have watched the other interviews. Its always a blast to hear from him, and his insights into his writing, and his frankness in discussing it is just wonderful. Can't wait for the next week's episode.

[@taXicity]

Steven's great for doing these. You get to understand his work so much better with all the context and his process. His writing is so layered and meaningful that you need to pay attention to every single word, and it's always rewarding. Not that the reward is a prerequisite for a literary work to have an impact, but it's a must for the fantasy genre. Because of the whole suspension of disbelief thing. But then, his miniatures in all his novels are second to none, and it just works so well as a whole that it feels like he must be cheating or something. Unbelievable. Great master of his craft.

[@eugenemurphy6037]

It's a Thanksgiving miracle. Love these chats. Especially as someone whose also in the middle of my Malazan journey. Cheers!

[@TBaggins96]

Just recently found your show and I'm having a blast with you guys. This is one of the best SE interviews I've seen. I've just finished book 7 myself, so I can envy the things you're about to experience for the first time!

[@harrygiddy3799]

Such a blast to “witness” 😂

[@slidenaway]

Ooohhh a thanksgiving treat! Let’s go!!!!

[@nazhopkins5825]

oh dear sweet baby cheeses i've read Malazan 3 times over and I've only just got Spindles name! Spindle! has a hair shirt! I mean did Spindle use a spindle to make his shirt! 🤯I hope I have Eriksons zen like approach to people and life when I get old(er), because right now I'm turning into Waldorf.

[@RobertFryatt]

Great Interview!! I was literally driving through Lockport on the way home at the same time Steven Erikson was talking about Lockport haha

[@Paul_van_Doleweerd]

SE dropping some pronunciations was great, wait until he mentions the Tiste Andii 😅. Although I just had a thought, perhaps it IS pronounced Andy-eye because it's plural and individually they are Tiste Andius.. 😂 Looking forward to watching the journey (and the chats) continue, cheers!

[@bobbob-cd9yl]

Missed you guys❤

[@Plaeya01]

This is the best show on KZbin I'm almost caught up started a couple months back

[@tightyellowshorts]

The only question I have is: WHEN DANCE PARTY WITH STEVE?!? WHY MUST YOU STEAL THE LIMELIGHT? ok, that's two, but it stands.

[@dlasis]

The grim forewarning about diving into the darker human experience is also dropped. I hope you guys are ready because I was NOT when I read it.