Interview With The Author | Pierce Brown (Author of The Red Rising Saga)

[@NutsForBooks]

Damn, Mike got the man who doesnt really do interviews. The author of the greatest series ever. Well done Mike!

[@dorkwithstyle73]

Behind the lightsaber, the razor is my favorite fantasy/scifi weapon

[@rlag6]

Thank God for Pierce’s brain. This saga has truly been an incredible ride. So glad he’s powered through the struggles to get it to us.

[@carlwilliams9642]

"I made him become my friend." 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JKillen]

Omfg! learning Bear McCreary and he met and he might do the music for RR was the cherry on top of this

[@jtk5605]

Lets go baby!!!

[@heidi6281]

It is amazing how literary Pierce can be even in conservation, although I think his sense of humor shines the most. When he stated that Simmons must have been struck by lighting in order to have written Hyperion. I was floored by that comment! So happy to hear that Dune & Hyperion are his biggest inspirations. I will start his series soon as well as the rest of F. Herbert ‘s Dune series.

[@charlesbrenneman4150]

GREAT INTERVIEW! How would ANYONE reject these AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING novels????

[@danaprovenzano3961]

Word of mouth is the best marketing!!! I found Red Rising through a fantasy book group on FB and SO glad I did!

[@hunterramey8180]

Mike it’s really great to watch your channel grow. Cheers to you mate keep up the great work.

[@callum7081]

Great interview pierce brown is a real charming guy

[@thebrothersgwynne]

What an amazing interview! So interesting and engaging, I cannot wait to read beyond Morning Star!

[@LeonC0704]

Iron Gold might throw you off at first but keep going because it pays off

[@darthmax4466]

I second this other comment. Iron Gold starts slow, but it's really nice to have some more world building, and it does pick up. Definitely worth it

[@pinecone_archive400]

oh you poor soul... The next 2 books are amazing, but soul crushing

[@connorm7575]

@@LeonC0704 this is very very true

[@callum7081]

@@LeonC0704 Iron gold is unironically my favourite book in the series

[@ludmilaryparova2164]

"Darrow is the presiding voice in this one." YES!!!

[@Nina_chitchat]

phenomenal interview!!! thank you both 💕💕

[@GregVandenBosch]

This was one of the most fun interviews I've ever listened to. Great job Mike!

[@mikesbookreviews]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Maximus0623]

Great video! It was very interesting to hear him talk about his writing process and decision-making. He seems like a great guy too.

[@lancehudon6235]

Thanks for making this happen Mike! Excellent interview! Loved hearing that the Cassius/Darrow dynamic is inspired by The Fox and The Hound… I’m also really hoping that the series gets adapted by Apple TV.

[@HarryKing-]

another great interview mike, so glad you finally got to interview Pierce!

[@dorkphoenixrising]

Incredible video - Pierce seems so genuine, and the whole interview was just relaxed and chilled. I started Dark Age last night and now I've never been more psyched to read a book that sounds like it's going to destroy me 🐺

[@sunnydarling8750]

I'm so excited for you to just be crushed please lmk how you like it

[@tkinsey3]

I read and enjoyed Red Rising way back in like 2015, and then for some reason stopped there. I was already thinking about going back and starting again with the new book coming out this summer, but this interview definitely cemented that. Love the way Pierce approaches the craft of writing, and his influences and outlook for this series and in general. Great interview, Mike!

[@pIayingwithmahwii]

good luck, hope you enjoy

[@mmurphy3608]

Such a great interview. Very cool and town-to-earth author. This has made me add him to my tbr.

[@JackWoodYoutuber]

I promise once I’ve finished the last 2 books ill come back and watch this!

[@musicgenius1948]

So glad you did this interview! And I’m super happy there are spoilers

[@mburgalurg]

great interview, dropped everything to watch this entire interview. Thanks!

[@Darrkness]

Great Interview! Didn't know there was going to be a book 7. Super excited for Lightbringer.

[@QandWfromFantasy]

Joe Abercrombie... Is my co favorite author. Maybe why I loved dark age so much. Looking forward to how this seems to be a return to Darrow and his personal development in this one. Really excited for everything really..didn't realize it's been 4 years.

[@stevenzegarelli6940]

Great interview Mike! Pierce is such a cool guy, so down to earth

[@babygodzilla5199]

Personal (but worthwhile) anecdote: In 2017, my brother and I ventured to some burrow of Chicago (that I forget the name of) in order to see Pierce Brown give a speech at a particular college/university hall. I myself had not yet read ANY of his books, but I wanted to journey with my brother (who had) nonetheless. When we get to the lobby of some particular lecture hall, my bother immediately b-lined for the restroom (long journey from where we began), and I was left with loitering around the lobby. It wasn't long before I noticed a man sitting on a bench in the middle of the lobby who looked exactly like the guy on the backflap of my brother's so revered "Red Rising" novels. . . I kind of looked at him from 20 ft or so, and he said "who are YOU here for?" And I said to him, "You're the guy on my brother's backflap." I told him that I actually hadn't read his books, but my brother had; but nevertheless, I was enamored with his works due to my brother's reporting. When my brother came back, Pierce told him that he looked like a "Red."

[@AlexNitsu]

Damn time differences, I couldn't watch it live. Great interview! And thank you so much for asking my question, Mike!

[@johnneiberger]

A prequel to Red Rising would be really interesting, something that tells the story of the evolution of the society over the few hundred years prior to Red Rising.

[@amy_harboredinpages]

Now that I'm done Dark Age, I'm ready to watch this!!!📖🥰📚

[@jeff.smith907]

Awesome interview. Can’t wait for Light Bringer.

[@totallysick88able]

Wow that was incredible. I have a whole new appreciation for the series now.

[@staceywinters2856]

Oh my gosh, I was totally envisioning Octavian (who became Augustus) from the HBO Rome series when I was reading Lysander’s parts, and he just said that he had Augustus in mind when he wrote it. I love that character because he was so politically savvy at such a young age.

[@PerfectCell9]

What a great interview… long time coming, congrats Mike! Hope this grows the channel big time! 🤘🍻

[@Sammyspack]

Because of you, Mike, I bought his book and am starting it. I have a feeling I’ll like him and so thank you for shining a spotlight on him!

[@sbj89123]

Haha Sammy, how’d you fare?

[@LeonC0704]

Omg I am sooooo looking forward to reading Victra

[@TheObsessiveBookseller]

I’m late to the party - great interview, this was a ton of fun to watch.

[@MySayThingsNStuff]

Incredible interview. Love ya Mike! Love ya Pierce! Thanks for doing these

[@mikesbookreviews]

Thanks for watching!

[@dangerass1982]

Brown seems cool as hell. I'm sold on Red Rising; just picked up the first two books.

[@a.westernmann4224]

Did you enjoy the books and did you continue on with the series?

[@dangerass1982]

@@a.westernmann4224 I did. I finished the first trilogy in about a month, and then took a break to read other stuff. I'm waiting for the final book announcement to read the second part.

[@KeltonJ1080]

Great fucking interview Mike. You have literally made my tbr. You iflluenced me to get Into Stephen King and now pierce brown. 2 of my favorite authors now. Golden Son was fucking awesome.

[@xHugoxN7]

I will be back after my reread and first read of the second trilogy. Forgot how awesome Golden Son is.

[@fearghalburke6104]

Pierce and Joe Ab are such down to Earth guys

[@iplantevin]

I think this is my new favourite booktube author interview! 🔥 Great to have an answer on my question regarding strength training, I'd been wondering about that since RR. Cool that he's doing bouldering/rock climbing now, and that his sports and teamplay experience have been very influential for his writing! Thanks Mike ❤

[@doublej1645]

As someone whose just getting into his books that was an awesome interview can’t wait for him to come back

[@regulah2125]

Oh man I hope Pierce has heard something behind the scenes about Doors of Stone but I think it's more likely what he heard is talk about the new version of the novella, The Lightning Tree? Anyway fantastic interview Mike! So happy you managed to lock it in.

[@Ulmo90]

Awesome interview, so fun to watch!

[@ashiploadofbooks]

Such a great interview. Can barely contain myself waiting for the release of Light Bringer but I’ll just keep rereading the other books until I get my hands on it

[@mattmarvel9740]

I have never loved a book series like Red Rising. Dark Age is a masterpiece in my opinion so excited for Light Bringer

[@sunnydarling8750]

This series is definitely one of my most favorites I've ever read

[@AndyPronti]

This was a great interview. One of the best I’ve seen recently. Great job Mike!! You asked so many great questions. Having read Light Bringer already I can say that you’re in for a treat. It’s fantastic. My favorite in the series. I’m so excited to have learned that TGR is doing the audiobook by himself. Cannot wait!!

[@sunnydarling8750]

How did you read it already?! How can I read it already

[@AndyPronti]

NetGalley.

[@bridleybateson5622]

What a great interview!

[@AbesCreditPointers]

Amazing interview

[@TheRamblingCornishman]

This is awesome, great chat guys!

[@kathydavis1312]

That was a great interview thanks

[@seanbester1465]

Listening to the first one on audible. Kinda wish I was reading it instead. The reader is great, but it's pretty jolting hearing an old irish dude read the role of a 16 year old boy. Gonna keep going with it, but I will likely buy these all and read them down the road as well.

[@bestblerd5042]

Pierce want just being humble about the marketing for red rising. I remember being at NYCC and they were literally handing them out. And look at me now, hooked.

[@georgebest5412]

Great interview Mike 👍 I've had Lightbringer on pre-order for months, soo excited 😬

[@aliubed3162]

OMG The Pierce Brown I never knew you’d be so young or maybe you just look young but love your books man “getting around to em” WOW How’d you write like that so young!

[@DarkMetroid777]

Oh wow, that book signing is in Tulsa just two hours from me. Did not realize they were doing that. Definitely considering going.

[@mikesbookreviews]

I had planned to make the trip but we will be in the Caribbean for vacation.

[@DarkMetroid777]

@@mikesbookreviews That sounds amazing, enjoy the trip!

[@gunneratijuf8915]

Super dope. PB is so cool. Spit out my drink at EO’s dance hahaha

[@connorm7575]

A Sevro POV not happening crushes my bloody damn soul

[@mikesbookreviews]

It definitely hurts.

[@guitearist]

Is it confirmed there are none at all? I know he said he scrapped that one he mentioned early in the interview. I haven't finished it yet.

[@connorm7575]

@@guitearist good point, he only said he was originally planning on opening lightbringer with a Sevro POV, didn’t say there would be none at all

[@guitearist]

@connormoloney532 I have a friend who read a review copy. I could probably pester her for an answer, but I'm not sure I want to spoil myself after rethinking it. Lol

[@Talking_Story]

Such a great interview! Can't wait till July and getting this new book. Gotta get through Dark Age to see what this tree scene is all about.

[@gryftkin]

I talked to Lydia Kang (who has written on Star Wars) and there are a lot of cooks in the kitchen ;) Loved Red Rising though :)

[@sleepyyoshi]

It's awesome how many authors in the Sci-Fi and Fantasy world are willing to come on and just shoot the shit.

[@GenuinelyCurious120]

I guess I'm reading this after I finish Sun Eater. Damn Mike, I'd never read any Sci-fi before I stumbled on your channel. Now we're going on 3 month of nothing but 😂

[@mikesbookreviews]

Red Rising is superb

[@talkamardesh7562]

Jezal has always been my favorite character from the first trilogy of First Law. Love that Pierce likes him too

[@WakingTheDemon04]

Can't say I appreciated the spoiler tho 😒 Only just started Before They're Hanged 😭

[@waldo8791]

Missed it live 😢

[@GH-rz6bf]

Thank you 🙏

[@KhamzatKharri]

These books are better than any movie, TV show, or book series out there! Had to re-read all 5 to hold me over until Lightbringer. So unsure how to feel about Lysander! What y’all think?

[@connorm7575]

firmly on team Fuck Lysander, but i was kinda on his side until end of DA

[@youtubeaddict487]

great work both

[@marcweber8509]

Bloodthirsty sword. That's Elric.

[@QandWfromFantasy]

Can't believe he threw away two drafts. Glad he was able to do that for the integrity of a story and still make pull out of it!

[@Wingman_T25]

God I love this man

[@authorjamieljones]

I loved the first three books. But the perspective shift in IRON GOLD deterred me from reading…I love Pierce but I just couldn’t get into that. Maybe I will try again. As a writer myself I use Darrow’s anger for my protagonist in my new series and Pierce you are a inspiration. Raw and gritty is an understatement.

[@Alexander-tu3iv]

Iron gold for me is the weakest book. Still has some good moments though. But dark age, oh my god dark age. If you like raw and gritty that's the book for you.

[@authorjamieljones]

@@Alexander-tu3iv I do love raw and gritty. I write raw and gritty myself but him doing the 4th book and throwing the POV switch bothered me. I didn’t care for those characters. I didn’t understand them. It just didn’t make sense when the other 3 were from Darrow’s perspective. I get why he did it but those other narrators just felt off maybe I will have to give it another try.

[@IzzyZil20]

@@authorjamieljonesyou should because the second part of this series is much better

[@MrSouthpaw7]

"You can't do things to just hurt the reader". Idk man I came straight to this interview not 10 minutes after finishing Dark Age and I feel pretty hurt lol.

[@mikesbookreviews]

Ha ha, right?

[@JacobDembitzer-xj2jl]

The books would be 1200 pages if Pierce got his way??? I think we need a Brown cut of the red rising books

[@Sykdude]

I didn't know how cool this dude is. I just wanna have a beer and talk nerd shit with him.

[@tct8284]

Fox and the Hound inspiration!!! Wow!

[@rantalmore]

Wow you got pierce brown on here?!? Congrats🎉

[@Winegarner]

He might be referring to elrics sword in Michael moorecocks series

[@Maury_au_Arcos]

This interview showed me that I’ve been mispronouncing a lot of names in the series

[@eddydoo4221]

Amazing stuff

[@joemarshall4254]

Awesome!

[@darthmax4466]

Man he really did Eo's dance 😭

[@andreabknight]

Bear McCreary for the music would be AMAZING!

[@aidonis98]

Leatherbounds when?

[@TaraDawn]

I don’t want but need the sevro POV

[@mattamant915]

The comment at 5:32 didn't age well 😅😅😅

[@QandWfromFantasy]

Sevro pov release just for fans fun would be amazing. Like just something you could donate and pay to ready?

[@speedotheguido1014]

Where does Mr Brown get his teeth whitened?

[@PB-gk1vh]

Give us the Pierce Brown 1200 page versions of these books lol

[@derlis_whatever7033]

How many books are gonna be in this series

[@readinsteadbyjake]

I just finished Golden Son, can anyone tell me if there are spoilers in the interview?

[@bdig3726]

Yes! Lots all the way through dark age.

[@mariet4004]

The Ender's Game DNA in the books is a TREAT.

[@RalphNC09]

So is the original Trilogy not very dark? I'm really looking for something dark at the moment haha

[@Brandon-qm5gp]

Yeah its a little dark, it just gets darker as the books go on. Check it out 👍

[@jonathancooper4914]

Will Light Bringer and Red God be the last books in the series?

[@PapiChuloooo669]

From what PB has said yes it will be the end of the main series at least. Could still do spin offs down the road

[@WakingTheDemon04]

Happy tears?? 😯 Does this mean Lysander will finally be weaved into Darrow's twitching meat carpet?

[@oHEADKASEo]

Mike, I can't see this vid without searching for it. Intentional?

[@Jesse-ut3xr]

Wait a minute....Pierce said he only read the first Stormlight novel, but he has a review of Words of Radiance on goodreads? Must just be a slip of the mind, I guess.

[@wizyasilupumbwe2497]

Wait Cassius and Mustang actually did it😮..

[@dylanely8309]

pierce brown is a berserk fan ?!