Let's Talk...Flight of the Eisenstein with author James Swallow

The amazing ‪@jamesswallowauthorscriptwr8356‬ joins us to talk all things Garro, and takes a deep dive with me into this epic novel, #4 in the Horus Heresy and full of enticing nuggets of lore and foreshadowing! Tune in for excellent insights on the dynamics of brotherhood vs betrayal and some awesome reveals in the thought process behind the writing and behind the scenes deets!!
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Thanks so much again to @LuisHumanoide who composed the awesome track (I'm singing over part of his A Ride On An Automobile suite), check him out here: • A Ride in an Automobil... and you can support him here: ko-fi.com/luis...
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[@robbie__uk]

I'm so glad he mentioned Toby Longworth, he and Jonathan Keeble are my two favourite narrators from the audio book 😊

[@manapause]

Toby is beyond amazing

[@N0TYALC]

I absolutely *hate* the voice he does for Euphrati Keeler

[@themarchinggoblin8294]

​@@N0TYALCtrue dat

[@billybongos957]

​@@N0TYALC Yeah Jonny Keebs is great overall but his female voices are usually raspy, the best he gets is probably Ulrika from the Gotrek and Felix books.

[@kalizto303]

I am such a fan of this illegally under viewed channel. I am a 40K hardcore veteran. My first introduction to this madness was in 1988 when I was given the first edition(Rogue Trader)as a Christmas present a year after it's release(I was given it because I was a Sci Fi nut. The family member thought it was a colourful novel that I'd like...lol) . I was 17 years old, I'm 52 now and these interviews that Mira is conducting are just a deep breathe of fresh air...The Horus Heresy is our lore originate. To see someone new to our pocket of madness and watch the obsession grow is a joy. This is why we play it, this is why we love it, this is why it is relentless....

[@stevepirie8130]

All the authors come across well speaking to you Mira, greatly enjoyed that as usual.

[@miramanga]

They are awesome

[@earnestwanderer2471]

Another wonderful interview. Don’t apologize for your enthusiasm. That’s what makes these videos special.

[@robbie__uk]

One of my favourites of the horus heresy, Garro is just a great character 😊

[@PrimetimeD]

"if the Emperor had been a better dad, the Heresy would not have happened." THANK YOU!! I've been saying this for years!

[@miramanga]

I only speak the truth ;)

[@bigbachi6789]

Been watching these as I finish the books and this is my favorite one so far!

[@akirby2886]

I love this book 📖 😊

[@aztecjaguar6571]

I remember really enjoying reading Fear to Tread and his first Sisters of Battle novel, Faith and Fire. Great interview - Mira has become the Imperial Crusade Remembrancer to James Swallow, Dan Abnett and all the other 40K / HH authors.

[@chadvonfulgrim]

"Huron-Fal’s systems were on the verge of shut-down as he stumbled to a safe distance, skidding to a halt. ‘This death,’ rasped the voder, ‘this death is ours. We choose it. We deny you your victory.’"......

[@HistoritorJimaldus]

‘We’ll go together then shall we’ 😢😢😢

[@miramanga]

This might be my fave Warhammer quote. I hope at my end I have someone I can say that to!

[@swolbrohamlincoln9659]

I was hoping you guys would talk when Garro gets on his knees, feeling overwhelmed with everything and everyone, and he starts to cry and asking the emperor for guidance. That part got me emotional Great interview tho listen to the whole episode🤙🏽

[@latrodectusmactans7592]

So glad you were able to get this interview! I enjoyed Faith and Fire and Hammer and Anvil, James Swallows’ Sisters of Battle books.

[@miramanga]

Me too

[@HistoritorJimaldus]

@@miramangayou read those already?

[@HistoritorJimaldus]

Oh, you mean you too were glad to get this interview 😂

[@ThomasSmithTechArtist]

Its great hearing James Swallow just sharing so much of his thoughts. I could listen to this stuff all day. just get him on a call to talk about the weather. I'm sure it would be an interesting video

[@davidpaterson1203]

Thanks for another great interview Mira. These are kind of filling a void since we dont get the live Black Library events anymore. Hearing the authors talk with such passion was always so great. I will be looking forward to Fulgrim which might be my favourite of the series.

[@Life-Glug]

The death of Captain Temeter stuck with me too. The psychic aliens you mentioned, on the other hand, I have no memory of. Maybe I'll listen to the audio version and remind myself. All these authors seem happy to give you extra time which shows what a great job you are doing 👍

[@6dragondaddy913]

I love how they make the old lore semi-apocryphal all the time. Another great example is all the soldiers with OP initials on the Siege of Terra.

[@HistoritorJimaldus]

Initials can make your overpowered? 😮

[@jamesraper8698]

Love all these interviews! Only a bajillion of these to go!

[@degriffon]

Inspirational writer.

[@slackeratlarge575]

Good chat, I love the early blood angels books, they got me into Warhammer lore, thanks to James 🍻

[@thrilliod147]

Another great interview Mira! You really make it easy for these writers to open up. Love James’ work great process talk too!

[@filteredjc4653]

My favourite heresy book! Thank you Mira for doing such a good job on this interview!

[@miramanga]

You're so welcome! James was a dream!

[@filteredjc4653]

@miramanga your channel is great and James confirming that Albia == Albion/UK made my day because I suspected this was the meaning but hearing it from the author was really special! Keep up the good work x

[@dekai7992]

​@@filteredjc4653You can even see the Albia region on the Terra maps that have been around for some years now, confirming that, too.

[@kristopherscholefield1723]

Flight of the Eisenstein is what got me into Warhammer. I absolutely love that story, Garro is easily within my top 3 favorite characters in the whole franchise. Such an excellent book.

[@oleww50]

Really interesting, thanks for the video! Loved this book.

[@andrewsharratt2399]

I love these interviews, thanks for getting them out to us! The Eisenstien is a bit of an on the nose reference, battleship potemkin is a classic film about the real world mutiny of a ships crew against their oppressive officers... I love that warhammer has all of these niche references that nerds will get.

[@miramanga]

It’s great isn’t it?

[@Mark.Matthews]

Fantastic interview, thank you so much. I actually got so excited with the fact Garro's sword could be Excalibur!!

[@miramanga]

You’re so welcome 😊

[@Coraxery]

I just started reading these books again since reading them back in the day and really enjoy these interviews and your discussions with Ian, looking forward to your synopsis of Eisenstein. :)

[@daniellogue8365]

James is great, love all the insights and discussion on the process.

[@sodinc]

What an episode, Mira!

[@miramanga]

I know! My heart is still beating and the live made me do a small cry!!

[@jamesharland3727]

I started reading through the Horus Heresy this year, and these videos are great to remember what happened in each book and to go deeper with your questions and the author's answers. I suppose it wasn't possible to talk to Ben Counter about Galaxy in Flames?

[@miramanga]

Sadly Ben didn't get back to me, but I understand not every author wants to be interviewed! After all the words can speak for themselves! :)

[@joshponco]

Bingeing all your interview videos. Thank you so much for sharing all this.

[@roderickhamilton9891]

Reacting with relief that cs goto didn't get in at the start of the hh books!

[@Gruntcakes69]

This video is now a collectible item 👌🏽

[@DivebombMovies]

so lovely to see james swallow here. he really got into it as well 😀huge fan of his blood angels and sisters of battle books, as well as his horus heresy books. so much so I started getting all the other books (other properties, and his completely own stories) available that he's written as well. thank you so much for these mira!

[@miramanga]

You're so welcome! I was overjoyed when he said he could join too! :)

[@HereticalKitsune]

Met him on a Games Day maaaaaaany years ago. He was a bit stressed, being on a big GW event, but still nice to see him and get an autograph in my copy of Nemesis from him.

[@nathangillispie51]

First of your videos i have heard. Appreciate the interview!

[@miramanga]

So glad you stopped by! Stick around and try the buffet!

[@timwanger4491]

Thanks for these awesome Interviews! This one finally made me join your Patreon. Looking forward to Fulgrim now 👍🙂

[@miramanga]

Thank you so much!

[@braxtongrundy4625]

Im almost done with this book too perfect timing

[@Filippo5]

Another awesome interview ❤

[@euansmith3699]

I really enjoy Mira's singing.

[@ericdacus]

Keep up the great work with this series 👍

[@Tambor888]

Loved this book, one of my favorites from the heresy series. Great interview as always, James seems like a really interesting and down to earth guy.. loved learning about his process. Keep 'em coming Mira! (Moratorium gave me a chuckle though, not gonna lie)

[@miramanga]

🙈☺️

[@Tambor888]

@@miramanga don't worry, it's an honest mistake to make, besides it kinda made my night, and you handled it really well! Thanks again for the great content!

[@ilyana1126]

OMG the theme song!!!!

[@stewartthorpe2533]

Lovely interview as always, Mira 👏

[@UberQfunK]

Thanks for sharing this, he has long been one of my favorite writers for GW and long held his Sister of Battle books a great reads and easy ones for others to step into the universe with.

[@miramanga]

He’s awesome 🤩

[@brandoncotton5714]

I always look forward to your interviews and your reviews of the novels. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on Fulgrim.

[@24fretsoffury]

God, Fear to Tread fucked me up. Can’t wait for her interview with James on that one. What a tragic end.

[@miramanga]

No spoilers!!!

[@sterlingnorthum3911]

I guess you could say what's more important the gun, the hand that wields the gun, or the heart that controls the mind that controls the hand that holds the gun. Explosions and guns are good but without purpose there's no meaning

[@jamesswallowauthorscriptwr8356]

👍

[@miramanga]

Thank you so much for this awesome interview JS and you get to see all the lovely comments too!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@HistoritorJimaldus]

So many great turns of phrase and bts tidbits :) thanks for agreeing to the interview James!

[@HammerdownProtocol]

What a coup! I loved Eisenstein. Any Euphrati Keeler book is ok with me.

[@miramanga]

Check out my interviews with Dan and Graham on the first two books 📚 Keeler origin story!

[@HammerdownProtocol]

@@miramanga I'm waaay ahead of you, there. I watched them a while back. When and why is she canonised, though?! I fear the worst; that she's touched by martyrdom. Thanks so much for arranging these 30/40k interviews. They're a rare treat.

[@Talamd83]

I would love to hear James talk about Nemesis, that book is incredible and my dream film adaptation to start 40k live action.

[@satinthrone]

Great video! Stuff about Horus and Morty near the hand had me welling up TBH

[@sterlingnorthum3911]

Just like he said there has to be more to it than the simple explosions and guns. There has to be the human element to it or it's all meaningless. Because without our heart and without our soul all we are are just robots.

[@inigoquixote5451]

I love this book, but Nemesis is the funniest book about murderers I've ever read. I am very excited to hear about the process of creating that band of "hyper competent" failure factories.

[@24fretsoffury]

Now, can Mira somehow, someway, get Sandy Mitchell to show themselves for an interview?! That’s the big question. Will she crack the case?

[@briochepanda]

I imagine those Voyager episodes are notably... brutal, if Eisenstein is anything to go by.

[@miramanga]

His episodes were called One and Memorial

[@stewartthorpe2533]

​@miramanga I'm not a big voyager fan boy but those two episodes are definitely on the more interesting voyager episodes list

[@briochepanda]

@@miramanga Much obliged, I'll need to go have a look now.

[@Alf_Hairy-arse]

Very interesting about the name Eisenstein. I had assumed it was Einstein's name that had got corrupted over the years. Similar to how they included a corruption of Shakespeare.

[@davedogge2280]

told from a different perspective in a different book this Flight of the Eisenstein

[@PullTheTrigger3itch]

Great Interviews! But please let the writers end their sentences!

[@miramanga]

I try my best but often the excitement and anxiety overtakes!

[@amosb1452]

comment for the comment god!

[@miramanga]

Emperor protect you!

[@HistoritorJimaldus]

Mira doesn’t know which god this is meant to be for ;)

[@miramanga]

@@HistoritorJimaldus it better not be Slaanesh. Or Korne. Or Nurgle.

[@HistoritorJimaldus]

@@miramangais a Tzeentch fan, confirmed 😂

[@sendapez]

Not my favorite of the first five. I’d say #1 Horus Heresy, 2 Fulgrim, 3 Galaxy, 4 False Gods, 5 Flight of the E. It was too abridged, and Keeler was so sanctimonious.