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Tracked from 22 Aug 2011 to 2 Jun 2026
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GuestVine has tracked 14 episodes across 10 shows, with links to the original publisher audio.
Podcasts Christopher Paolini has appeared on
The shows with the most detected Christopher Paolini guest appearances.
- SFF AddictsLatest appearance: 28 Mar 20255 episodes
- Mulling It Over - with Brandon MullLatest appearance: 2 Jun 20261 episode
- BackStory PodcastLatest appearance: 27 Dec 20241 episode
- The Wrath of the iOtiansLatest appearance: 12 May 20231 episode
- Book Reviews KillLatest appearance: 14 Mar 20231 episode
- Conversations with ColemanLatest appearance: 28 Oct 20221 episode
- The Hope Prose PodcastLatest appearance: 31 May 20221 episode
- The Fantasy Inn PodcastLatest appearance: 3 Nov 20201 episode
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- Epic Fantasy & Outlining with Christopher Paolini
In the first of two episodes with bestselling author Christopher Paolini, Brandon Mull and Jason Conforto talk about the origins of Eragon , how Christopher got started as a writer, and the process of building an epic fantasy series. They also dive into outlining, preparation, and the different ways authors organize massive stories before they ever reach the page. It’s a fun and insightful conversation about storytelling, creativity, and the journey to becoming an author.
- TBRCon2025: What Makes Advanced Technology in Sci-Fi Successful or Not? (with Christopher Paolini, Constance Fay & More)
Every Friday, we’re highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2025 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator/book reviewer Neil Williams and authors Christopher Paolini, Constance Fay, Andrea Hairston and Darran M. Handshaw for a TBRCon2025 panel on "What Makes Advanced Technology in Sci-Fi Successful or Not?" SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: sffaddictspod@gmail.com FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS: Linktree MUSIC: Intro: " Into The Grid " by MellauSFX Outro: “ Galactic Synthwave ” by Divion
- From Boredom to Books: Interview with Author Christopher Paolini
Summary In this episode of the Backstory Podcast, host Jennifer A. Nielsen interviews Christopher Paolini, the renowned author of the Aragon series. They discuss Paolini's upbringing, the impact of homeschooling on his writing, and the importance of family support in his journey as an author. Paolini shares insights into his creative process, including the art of naming characters, the value of boredom in fostering creativity, and the challenges of executing ideas. He reflects on the power of fantasy literature and the techniques he employs in world-building. The conversation also touches on the significance of maps in storytelling, character development over time, and Paolini's advice for aspiring authors. As he shares his current projects and future aspirations, Paolini expresses gratitude for the impact his work has had on readers and contemplates his legacy as a writer. Takeaways Christopher Paolini's upbringing significantly influenced his writing style. Family support was crucial in Paolini's journey to becoming a published author. Boredom can lead to creativity and new ideas. Execution of ideas is often more challenging than coming up with them. Fantasy literature provides a sense of awe and wonder for readers. World-building is a meticulous process that shapes the story. Character names are often derived from historical sources or invented languages. Paolini emphasizes the importance of revision in the writing process. Feedback from readers can be incredibly rewarding for authors. The journey to success in writing often takes years of hard work. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Christopher Paolini 02:33 The Impact of Childhood on Writing 05:24 The Evolution of Aragon 07:49 Character Naming and Development 09:29 Family Support in the Writing Journey 12:14 The Reality of Overnight Success 15:00 The Role of Boredom in Creativity 17:32 Finding Creative Spaces 20:02 Staying Grounded Amidst Success 20:30 Life Beyond Writing: Embracing New Experiences 21:08 The Joy of Writing: Emotional Connections 22:57 Impact of Stories: Reader Feedback and Connections 24:19 The Power of Fantasy: Why It Resonates 24:39 World Building: Crafting Unique Universes 28:01 Character Development: Evolving Through the Story 31:50 Advice for Aspiring Authors: Embracing the Journey 35:13 Future Projects: What Lies Ahead
- TBRCon2024 Highlight: Why Are Dragons Beloved in Fantasy? (with Christopher Paolini, Jenn Lyons, Anthony Ryan & More)
Every Friday, we're highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2024 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator/blogger Beth Tabler and authors Christopher Paolini , Jenn Lyons , Anthony Ryan , Ryan Cahill and ML Spencer for a TBRCon2024 panel on "Why Are Dragons Beloved in Fantasy?" SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks and more) - Subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel , where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video - Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: sffaddictspod@gmail.com FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS: FanFiAddict Book Blog Twitter Instagram MUSIC : Intro: " Into The Grid " by MellauSFX Outro: “ Galactic Synthwave ” by Divion
- TBRCon2024 Highlight: Developing Alien Races (with Christopher Paolini, Adrian Tchaikovsky, J.S. Dewes & More)
Every Friday, we're highlighting a panel from the TBRCon2024 all-virtual SF/F/H convention, looking back on the incredible variety of discussions that we had the honor of hosting. This week, join moderator/author Frasier Armitage and panelists Christopher Paolini , Adrian Tchaikovsky , J.S. Dewes , Ada Hoffmann and K.B. Wagers for a TBRCon2024 panel on "Developing Alien Races." SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks and more) - Subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel , where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video - Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: sffaddictspod@gmail.com FOLLOW SFF ADDICTS: FanFiAddict Book Blog Twitter Instagram MUSIC : Intro: " Into The Grid " by MellauSFX Outro: “ Galactic Synthwave ” by Divion
- Author Roundtable: Far Futures & Present Societies (with Michael Mammay, Christopher Paolini, Ada Palmer, Nia "N.E." Davenport & Bethany Jacobs)
Join authors Michael Mammay , Christopher Paolini , Ada Palmer , Nia "N.E." Davenport and Bethany Jacobs for another FanFiAddict author roundtable! During the discussion, these five talented authors share their takes on FAR FUTURES & PRESENT SOCIETIES , delving into the interactions between future speculation and contemporary commentary, the way sci-fi straddles both present and future, the lasting power of fiction and more. This is the ninth edition of our monthly AUTHOR ROUNDTABLE series, where we bring a handful of authors together to discuss a topic related to SF/F/H, writing craft, publishing and more. SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks and more) - Subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel , where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video - Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: sffaddictspod@gmail.com ABOUT THE PANELISTS: Michael Mammay is the author of the Planetside series, Generation Ship, The Misfit Soldier and more. Find Michael on Twitter , Amazon and his personal website . Christopher Paolini is the internationally bestselling author of Eragon and The Inheritance Cycle books, along with To Sleep in a Sea of Stars and Fractal Noise (part of the Fractalverse interconnected universe). Find Christopher on Twitter , Amazon and his personal website . Ada Palmer is a historian and an award-winning author of the Terra Ignota series, including Too Like the Lightning and its sequels. Find Ada on Twitter , Amazon and her personal website . Nia "N. E." Davenport is the author of The Blood Trials and The Blood Gift. Find Nia on Twitter , Amazon and her personal website . Bethany Jacobs is the author of These Burning Stars, her debut novel. Find Bethany on Twitter , <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Bethany-Jacobs/author/B0CKTW7XL4" target="_blank" rel="noo
- Ep. 54: Aliens & First Contact with Christopher Paolini (Writing Masterclass)
Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson and M.J. Kuhn as they delve into a writing masterclass on Aliens & First Contact with bestselling author Christopher Paolini . During the episode, Christopher explores the mysteries of aliens, including why humans are fascinated by them, why first contact makes for fantastic story fuel, creating species and environments, science and our understanding of reality, alien tropes, reader emotions, empathetic aliens and more. NOTE: This is part two of a two-part chat with Christopher. Click here to check out part one. RESOURCES MENTIONED: - "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury: https://xpressenglish.com/our-stories/all-summer/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: - Patreon (for exclusive bonus episodes, author readings, book giveaways and more) - Merch shop (for a selection of tees, tote bags, mugs, notebooks and more) - Subscribe to the FanFiAddict YouTube channel , where this and every other episode of the show is available in full video - Rate and review SFF Addicts on your platform of choice, and share us with your friends EMAIL US WITH YOUR QUESTIONS & COMMENTS: sffaddictspod@gmail.com ABOUT OUR GUEST: Christopher Paolini is the internationally bestselling author of Eragon and The Inheritance Cycle books, along with To Sleep in a Sea of Stars and Fractal Noise (which are part of his Fractalverse interconnected universe). His next novel, Murtagh, is out on November 7. Find Christopher on Twitter , Amazon , his personal website or the Fractalverse website . ABOUT OUR HOSTS: Adrian M. Gibson is a podcaster, writer and illustrator, and is currently working on his debut novel. Find Adrian on Twitter , Instagram or his personal website . M.J. Kuhn is the author of Among Thieves , her debut novel. The sequel, Thick As Thieves, releases on July 25 and is available to preorder here . Find M.J. on Twitter , <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mjkuhnbooks/" target="_bl
- Interview with New York Times Bestseller Christopher Paolini, Author of Fractal Noise (The Fractalverse Series)
Jake and Ron welcome legendary author Christopher Paolini! Even if you don't read genre fiction, you're likely to remember the story of the young man who at the age of nineteen became a New York Times bestselling author when his first book Eragon was republished by Knopf in 2003, after a self-published debut and a grassroots marketing campaign the previous year. Paolini would go on to produce three more novels and a short story collection tied to his Inheritance Cycle , with another, Murtagh , due this coming November. Since 2002, Paolini has enthralled tens of millions of readers. And while the Inheritance Cycle is published as Young Adult fiction by Knopf, it is enjoyed by readers of all ages. This rabid fan base has earned him a citation in the Guinness Book of World Records as the youngest author of a bestselling series. In 2020 Tor published Paolini's first science fiction novel, To Sleep in a Sea of Stars , launching the Fractalverse series to much critical acclaim, including a GoodRead's Best Science Fiction Award for the year. A follow-up was published online in 2021 as Unity , and you can read it on fractal verse.net free of charge. The journey is interactive in a mode old people like us used to call hyper-fiction. Not content with publishing one novel in 2023, Paolini this month brings us Fractal Noise , a prequel novel written for adults that we dare say is of a philosophical bent. We mean this as the highest praise: Fractal Noise is thoughtful and thought-provoking, exploring themes of the nature of human suffering and its possible antidotes, loss and grief, and human endurance. That it does so with a gripping narrative suffused with an abiding sense of dread is a testament to Paolini's ever-growing skills as an author, and Fractal Noise is amongst our favorite novels of the iOtians's current interview season. We spoke with Paolini at his home in Montana and found him to be no less fascinating in person than he is on the page. Christopher Paolini https://www.paolini.net/ Christopher Paolini Works https://www.paolini.net/works/ Fractal Noise (2023) https://www.paolini.net/works/fractal-noise/ https://www.tor.com/tag/fractal-noise/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christopher_paolini/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/paolini The Wrath of the iOtians Email: thewrathoftheiotians@gmail.com Instagram: thewrathoftheiotians Twitter: @OfiOtians Website: https://thewrathoftheiotians.buzzsprout.com/ Music Land Of The Me-me by Aleksandar Dimitrijevic (TONO) Licensed under the NEO Sound
- Author Interview - Christopher Paolini
Join Evan and Chad as they sit down with the much-loved Christopher Paolini! Christopher made his debut at a very young age, capturing the hearts of many with The Inheritance Cycle. Since, he has displayed the diversity of his talents releasing more books and changing genres to science fiction. He even wrote an interactive murder mystery set in his sci-fi world, the Fractalverse, that is available for free online (link below). Join our hosts as they pepper him with questions and enjoy hearing about Christopher’s two books to be released later this year. They also discuss some of his projects set for the silver screen. Needless to say there is a lot to be excited about coming our way from the mind of Christopher Paolini. Find out more on another exciting episode of Book Reviews Kill! Christopher Paolini Resources 👉Stay up to date - https://www.paolini.net/ 👉Science Fiction Universe - https://fractalverse.net/ 👉Interactive Murder Mystery, Unity - https://fractalverse.net/works/unity/ Follow Christopher Paolini 👉Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@christopher_paolini 👉Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/christopher_paolini/?hl=en 👉Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/PaoliniOfficial/ 👉Twitter - https://twitter.com/paolini Books Written by Christopher Paolini The Inheritance Cycle 📕Eragon - https://amzn.to/3XUs6xN 📕Eldest - https://amzn.to/3khIdHK 📕Brisingr - https://amzn.to/3SkFcmC 📕Inheritance - https://amzn.to/3Ew8M2Z More Stories from Alagaësia 📕The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm - https://amzn.to/3YKHT2o 📕Pre-order Murtagh (Nov 17th 2023) - https://amzn.to/3LmpLc9 Fractalverse 📕To Sleep In A Sea of Stars - https://amzn.to/3JgYHs2 📕Pre-order Fractal Noise (May 16th 2023) - https://amzn.to/3LmNlFJ --------BRK-------- 🏆 Join the BRK Patreon & Become A member of our "Book Bender” family 🕒 TIkTok Evan's - https://bit.ly/3lXeTXD Chad’s - https://bit.ly/3XUE8XU 📸 Instagram Book_Reviews_Kill - https://bit.ly/3YQS4Ub Wicks_Words - https://bit.ly/3Zb21vo 🐤 Twitter @BookReviewsKill - https://bit.ly/3IKZNgC @TheWordWick - https://bit.ly/3Smc3re 🌴 Links Evan's - https://bit.ly/3YTSetS Chad's - https://bit.ly/3cjCSMj 📫 Inquiries please contact us at : book.reviews.kill@gmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
- The Art Of Storytelling with Christopher Paolini (S3 Ep.36)
Today I have a different kind of guest than I usually do. He's a fantasy and sci-fi author by the name of Christopher Paolini. You may be aware of his best-selling young adult fantasy book Eragon , which he wrote at the age of 15 and was also made into a major-budget film. The rest of the books in that series are Eldest , Brisingr , and Inheritance . You may also be aware of his more recent sci-fi novel called "To Sleep in a Sea of Stars" . I've been a huge fan of Christopher for a very long time, and it was an honor to pick his brain. In this episode, we talk about Christopher's writing process, the art of storytelling, the difference between young adult fiction and adult fiction, his strange path to becoming an author, the shortening of our collective attention spans, and much more. This was really one of my favorite recent interviews, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Episode 69 - Exploring the Fractalverse with Christopher Paolini
Today on Hope Prose, Tara and Rebekah welcome author extraordinaire Christopher Paolini to the show. Christopher is the creator of the World of Eragon and the Fractalverse, holder of the Guinness World Record for the youngest author of a bestselling series, and qualified for marksman in the Australian army. Listen as they chat about his foray into the adult side of fiction with his sci-fi novel, To Sleep In A Sea of Stars , the first book in the Fractalverse series, his journey from being a bestselling teen author to now, and the lessons he’s learned along the way. This an episode you won’t want to miss. Enjoy! Due to character limitations, please find a full version of our show notes and links on our website at: https://www.tarakross.com/podcast-1 The Hope Prose Podcast's Instagram Alex's Instagram Tara's Instagram
- 57: Christopher Paolini Interview
Travis interviews author Christopher Paolini about To Sleep in a Sea of Stars , the first Fractalverse novel from Tor Books. Paolini's debut science fiction novel is a massive standalone space opera following a xenobiologist. It has first contact gone wrong, meticulously researched faster than light travel, and an epic adventure across the universe. Christopher and Travis discuss the secret Eldest film that almost was, what readers can expect for the future of the Fractalverse, and perhaps most importantly: the timeless art of the terrible pun. Things Mentioned: Sea of Stars by Jennifer Hale Talita Paolini's Paolini Method books About Christopher Paolini: Christopher Paolini is the author of the international bestsellers Eragon , Eldest , Brisingr , and Inheritance , as well as The Fork, the Witch, and the Worm . His debut science fiction novel, To Sleep in a Sea of Stars , is now available. He resides in Paradise Valley, Montana, USA. You can find Christopher Paolini on Twitter as Paolini , Instagram as Christopher_Paolini , or at his website paolini.net . Find Us Online: Blog Discord Twitter Instagram Support Us: Become a Patron Buy Us a Coffee Music: Intro: "The Legend of Iya" courtesy of https://philter.no Outro: "A Quest Unfolds" courtesy of https://philter.no The blog post accompanying this episode can be found at https://thefantasyinn.com , along with fantasy book reviews, author interviews, and more fantasy content.
- Episode 7: Throwback interview with Christopher Paolini and Rachel Hartman - and a giveaway!
In this throwback interview from San Diego 2012 I sit down with co-host Mike Macauley to interview Christopher Paolini and Rachel Hartman on her then-recently released book, SERAPHINA. I'm featuring this old interview to celebrate the release of Hartman's newest book, TESS OF THE ROAD, which hits stores on Tuesday February 27, 2018. Also, don't miss your chance to win a copy of TESS OF THE ROAD in this INTERNATIONAL(!!) giveaway, open until march 7, 2018. Enter here! http://ow.ly/d75T30iEKGC
- Interview with George R.R. Martin and Christopher Paolini
During San Diego Comic Con 2011, Matt Staggs interviewed both George R.R. Martin and Christopher Paolini together for the podcast you hear here. Of the interview, Matt writes: I'd be tempted to say that I moderated this interview, but frankly, neither man needed any real guidance from me. Some writers need a little prompting or guidance from their interviewers. Such was not the case with Martin and Paolini. They took my questions and ran with them, often taking their deeper implications to places that I had not even considered. Suvudu: http://www.suvudu.com/
Christopher Paolini has appeared on 14 recent podcast episodes across 10 different shows. GuestVine keeps this list complete and up to date — new appearances are added automatically and delivered to the podcast player you already use.
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- Christopher Paolini has appeared on 14 recent podcast episodes across 10 shows, including SFF Addicts, Mulling It Over - with Brandon Mull, BackStory Podcast.
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- The latest detected appearance is “Epic Fantasy & Outlining with Christopher Paolini” on Mulling It Over - with Brandon Mull, published 2 Jun 2026.
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- GuestVine has tracked about 14 hours of Christopher Paolini guest appearances across 14 episodes, going back to 22 Aug 2011.
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