Pierce Brown: Author Deep Dive | 2 To Ramble

[@sledgehammered1765]

Read Red Rising after hearing the author of The Poppy War gush over it. Since I loved the Poppy War series I immediately started reading Red Rising, knowing nothing about it at all. Just finished Lightbringer. Loved the series so much. Both series can give you serious stress though since they torture their main characters so much. When things are going well you get paranoid because you know any second the tables will turn in a heart wrenching way. So you have to keep reading so things can be set “right” again. Then you wonder if it is right after all but don’t really care because you love the main characters you will follow them into battle no matter what.

[@gentleslice6489]

Your podcast is the best thing for my cardio sessions lately.

[@2ToRamble]

🙏🙏

[@reallifeshisui6644]

I’m a simple man. I see pierce brown’s face…I click.

[@SIingBlade]

He looks even better than main character. I guess, we can't resist that face.

[@Karma7711]

I happened to read Red Rising actually having heard nothing about it, because I hadn’t really read that much or paid attention to the world of books and what was trending. That alone made me love it even more.

[@vialikescats]

same!!

[@darthknight8517]

I love these videos, when I drive to airport to go flight training, I love your podcast in the background on the way there! Keep up the great work guys! ❤

[@2ToRamble]

Thank you!!

[@austinahl]

This is a cool series! I’d love to see one done on Joe Abercrombie since i’m getting through the First Law books. Keep it up guys

[@suvash11]

Yes!! He's my favorite fantasy author. I would love to see a deep dive on lord grim dark!

[@adityajadhav5617]

Found u guys recently and iam loving it. You guys have a very playful and youthful way of talking about books and authors😊

[@2ToRamble]

Thanks so much!

[@KALtheHighstorm117]

Thank you guys again for introducing me to Pierce Brown! I probably wouldn't have checked him out without you two. And as for you publishing books, you could always write in secret and publish under pen names. That would give you the same experience that everyone else has, and it would probably teach you more on how to get published than using this platform. I think the biggest problem would be the discouragement when - I mean IF - you're rejected (he-he), and the temptation to use the platform. It could become a situation of trying to decide between pushing a button that publishes your book with a high chance of total failure, and one that instantly gives you a small amount of success but teaches you very few lessons. At least, that's what would likely happen to me. I hope you guys do write and publish your books eventually. Could you share what kind you plan on writing? It's okay if you want to keep it to yourselves though; it'll just be a bigger surprise 😊

[@2ToRamble]

Great thoughts as always, thanks a bunch! Richard is still working his out but has a good idea. Dont want to soeak for him on this thougg. I will say I’m writing a semi-absurdist fantasy wirh a 16 year old protagonist - definitely leans YA!

[@KALtheHighstorm117]

Oh interesting! It sounds great!

[@2ToRamble]

Thank you!!@@KALtheHighstorm117

[@vialikescats]

THE TEACHER THING! i cant believe you brought that up!! ive never had any teacher that was THE teacher for me. but i definitely had teachers i liked

[@rosssims7224]

I stare at the Szeth and Kaladin statues and get immense envy every video! Those are stellar!

[@e_n_hand]

I'm always impressed by the number of books authors are willing to write before getting published. I don't know if I would have it in me to go through seven. I would still continue to world-build and write scenes set in those worlds with characters I find interesting as that's what I love; I just don't know if I would still bother trying to form it all into a book. I'll spend the rest of my life drawing fictional maps as my hobby. Also, I agree with the Arcane animation idea. However, I also want more arcane-type projects in general. I want more pushing the boundaries of what animation can do and playing with style to enhance the story. (Plus you can do some really cool things with animated maps)

[@Smileysmiley012]

hearing how he writes is cool, and i think goalposts being your outline but then writing and however you get there is how you get there is good advice

[@rinzler1344]

You guys should give historical fiction a go. It is my go-to after fantasy and sci-fi. The Warlord Chronicles or The Warlord Trilogy is a series of three novels about Arthurian Britain written by Bernard Cornwell. Could give you a bridge series between fantasy and historical fiction.

[@hunterramey8180]

Oh man the tales of Uhtred of Bamburgh are so incredible and engrossing. @2toramble you need to read

[@HollowDomain110]

Great video! Got me thinking about what animation style would I think would fit Red Rising.

[@PistachioGold]

I had my reservations after hearing a few opinions on book 1, but I do want to give the series a try ❤ maybe when its complete. Hearing how Brown was inspired to first write the story is so interesting indeed. Can't wait for you guys to interview each other when yalls books get pubbed 😂❤

[@2ToRamble]

TOO KIND 🥹🙏

[@b3n835]

The difference of gravity on different planets would be a nightmare for live action

[@mitchyoung4173]

This paired with the massive action set pieces, the absolutely massive amount of diverse locations, the massive cast, and the physical size difference between the colors are big reasons as to why I believe it’d be best adapted to animation and live action would be difficult. If they had heaps of money, loads of time, and Pierce had full creative control I think they could pull off live action

[@mathiaspetersen7265]

still waiting for the bloodsworn saga to be in correct order. I will be here till the end of time

[@suvash11]

I would love to see a deep dive on Terry Pratchett or Joe Ambercromie!

[@2ToRamble]

Definitely deserving

[@sfariradastra5711]

I loved the entire ‘red rising’ series and ‘The will of the many’ any book recommendations that are as good as these two?

[@2ToRamble]

Oo are you looking for something with similar Roman-inspired backgrounds?

[@sfariradastra5711]

@@2ToRamble yes that would be perfect

[@2ToRamble]

@@sfariradastra5711 I don't want to lead you too astray because the first book is a hit or miss, though the rest of the series gets exponentially better -- the "Sun Eater" series, book one being "The Empire of SIlence"

[@cooper_trooper0247]

As another aspiring author I found this episode great! The way you guys present and discuss your information is both very entertaining and informative. Keep up the great work!

[@2ToRamble]

Thank you!!

[@esmayrosalyne]

Well, silly me for thinking I couldn't love Pierce Brown even more than I already did 🤣 How dare he be so interesting and perfect?! The audacity!!! 🥲

[@reirei7086]

The pierce brown man crush is real 😂

[@gunneratijuf8915]

Found someone who loves Pierce Brown more than me haha, but yeah he's awesome. Dark Age is my favorite book ever. Those speeches make me want to run through brick walls. Hail Reaper!

[@2ToRamble]

Dark Age - what a BOOK!

[@s.p.8508]

The Pierce Brown kill hat is incredible. How can we rig it so that he picks Lysander?

[@2ToRamble]

😂

[@rinzler1344]

Pierce Brown should write both high and low fantasy. Then expand the one he likes more to a trilogy. I would not mind if he writes both series alternating between the two.

[@OriginalMrocco]

yoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo thank you for making this video for me specifically

[@2ToRamble]

You know it 😉

[@colemushel2450]

Since Pierce originally was going to make lightbringer and red god one at first, I wonder if he knows how RG will end and in turn make pantsing it easier

[@2ToRamble]

Great point

[@maxthecheesecheeseboy9605]

Team live action here

[@focusrelax8838]

What kind of books have you guys published?

[@2ToRamble]

We havent (yet!)

[@General_reader]

If you co-author, a book together, what would be your pseudonym?

[@KALtheHighstorm117]

Austard or Richtin probably 😂

[@2ToRamble]

*taking notes*

[@valliyarnl]

Name a handsomer author…. I’ll wait.

[@reallifeshisui6644]

Gotta say….hungers game in space is such an INCORRECT way to describe red rising. It’s just not the same story at all 😭😭😭😭 Rich HOW??? There are similarities but c’mon man. The institute’s reason for existing and how it functions is NOT the same as the hunger games. They don’t even have to kill each other after the culling. It’s about conquering through means of strategy and adaptability. Hunger games is just last one alive wins.

[@587Ryan]

exactly, I constantly see people saying the first book is like the hunger games and I have never really understood the comparison

[@justinjosie5417]

Sure, it’s got differences but come on. The institute is clearly a twist on the games in hunger games. He even said he wrote it more YA esque to get it published. I absolutely love the series but hunger games in space is a pretty fair comparison for the first book

[@reallifeshisui6644]

@@justinjosie5417 it’s not though. I’ve read and enjoyed both series. It’s just not 💀. A battle royal type event does not make the entire story similar. If anything you would say they both draw influence from any story that involves overthrowing a govt type of thing

[@justinjosie5417]

@@reallifeshisui6644 bro, I never said the entire story is similar. I said the institute is similar to the games. And it is. When the largest part of the story is the institute it’s pretty fair to say it’s comparable to hunger games. Yes, they have different rules and motives and functions but it’s still a bunch of teens fighting in an arena to find out who’s the best. I’m not even talking shit on red rising. But yes, they are very similar in the battle royale aspect

[@reallifeshisui6644]

@@justinjosie5417 aight aight in the context of the only considering the first book I agree. Just hate that it gets boiled down to that when books 2-6 are so much more than that. Pierce takes it in such a crazy direction especially with the characters. I do sometimes wish that he wrote the first book a bit better to fit in with the rest, but I see how not writing it as YA type thing would’ve made it hard to get published

[@ChampionsLeague1993]

Can someone tell me what the song in the intro is from. I know that I should know it, but I just can't remember!

[@2ToRamble]

Lord of the Rings 😁

[@ChampionsLeague1993]

@@2ToRamble that's even more embarrassing... Thank you! My only defence is that I've put off rewatching the films for a long time to read the books with a fresh head. Finished fellowship recently so getting there!

[@2ToRamble]

Lol no worries -- your punishment is to watch Two Towers & ROTK as soon as humanly possible@@ChampionsLeague1993

[@georgimihalkov9678]

Richard's favourite author!? Finally!

[@MorgothsBalrog]

Just wanted to know if you guys were still gonna do the shadow rising book review. Unles Austin has deserted the series. 😂

[@2ToRamble]

We will. Austin is almost done with book 4 now

[@MorgothsBalrog]

@@2ToRamble sweet! I'm on book 4 as well. It's my first time reading the series.

[@2ToRamble]

Awesome, what do you think so far? This is Richard btw

[@MorgothsBalrog]

@@2ToRamble never thought that anyone could come close to Tolkien when it comes to world building, but damn he got pretty close. The magic system is also fantastic. I'm very intrigued to see where the story goes.

[@faustogenaoa]

To much ramble… did you get it?, did you? 😉sorry, I need friends😅 love the episode, keep rambling.

[@justinjosie5417]

I think hbo is the only streamer that could do a live action adaptation well. Everyone else would screw it up

[@2ToRamble]

HBO would give us hope

[@rishabhtomar8413]

Pierce brown is literally too good to be true. Is he AI?

[@misi24069]

It seems like the 'Try not to mention Pierce/Red rising series' challenge isn't going well.. Just kidding guys! I'm currently on Iron gold so I'll catch up later.

[@williamholcomb5467]

Oh we have the same birthday lol

[@Buttersquanch]

These guys will do literally any topic if it means not talking about the shadow rises 😵😵😵

[@sambolton5244]

Um, what about Robert Jordan and the wheel of time? Give the people what they want!

[@ewitsdonovan]

Would you say Pierce Brown is a 10/10?

[@2ToRamble]

*Rambler Rating system for atractiveness coming soon*

[@adamcosper3308]

🦁 ✝️ ?

[@loumorrison72]

The glaze is unreal lmao

[@seanisnotjohn]

​@15theGOATReaper Touch some grass 🙏

[@loumorrison72]

@15theGOATReaper im probably older than you lmao

[@loumorrison72]

@15theGOATReaper lol this is Reddit in a comment.

[@loumorrison72]

@15theGOATReaper it happens man 🤣

[@shittymcrvids3119]

Hottest author ever

[@terrymcdonald7877]

Ninth

[@mohammedzawia1054]

Did you cover the fact that he's a Zionist? :)))

[@noeisnothere]

he is not. grow up

[@lkay398]

Not that I care, but he kinda is, which is really ironic given his book series lol@@noeisnothere

[@justinjosie5417]

Who gives a fuck? People can be whatever they want to be, you don’t have to agree or disagree to like his work.

[@jafarbey9197]

I am someone who cares. If his books are all about revolution and rising up against a corrupt empire, then how can he support a colonial state in real life. It undercuts his entire narrative.

[@reiq4976]

​@@justinjosie5417 you can't pull out "agree or diagree" in matters of genocide and an apartheid state. That's just being evil.