{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/b53d3462-8bc8-46b5-875c-99d8b173ed52/625b1ec8ea1e0e0013fe433b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 247 - Writing Byzantine Fiction with Gordon Doherty","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60eee15192322e0c04ee9b3d/show-cover.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>I talk to historical fiction author Gordon Doherty about his Byzantine book series '<strong>Strategos</strong>.' We talk about inspiration and research but also what advice he'd give to aspiring writers.</p><p>We also give you the chance to win a copy of the first book in the <strong>Strategos</strong> trilogy.</p><p>Find out more about Gordon and his other book series (including more Roman era stories) at his <a href=\"https://www.gordondoherty.co.uk/home.html\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website</a>.</p>","author_name":"thehistoryofbyzantium@gmail.com"}