Confessions of a Book Collector

Blood Blossoms & Book Collecting: Pierce Brown on Craft, Failure & Fandom

Goldsboro Books Season 5 Episode 11

David Headley sits down with bestselling author Pierce Brown for a conversation that spans rejection, resilience, world-building, and rare books.

Pierce reflects on the years before Red Rising (when more than 130 agents turned him down) and how a moment of creative risk helped change everything. He also shares the unexpected moment of inspiration that sparked the tone of Red Rising and what’s next for Darrow.

A warm, candid conversation full of inspiration for readers, writers, and collectors alike.