Gavin G Smith: Know Your Own Worth | Mark Stay's Creative Differences Episode 17

Gavin G Smith writes gripping science fiction and his latest is ALIEN CULT, a terrific murder mystery noir set in the ALIENS universe.

We Discuss:
Writing for other people's IP, including games and film novelisations
The crucial difference between a consistent universe and fan service
Why he might enjoy research too much
And why it's more important than ever for authors to value their work

LINKS
Gavin's website: https://www.gavingsmith.com/   
Pre-Order The End of Gods paperback: https://witchesofwoodville.com/product/the-end-of-gods-paperback/
Mark's comic con playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo_4ntDELMUt20rTdaXBuENcRk5y4wtQX&si=--4DAUYlIHdEYzR1

WHAT'S GIVING US JOY
Baldur’s Gate 3: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baldur%27s_Gate_3
Where Eagles Dare: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Where_Eagles_Dare
Bond: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/For_Your_Eyes_Only_(film)
Paddington: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paddington_(film)
The Holiday: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Holiday
Die Hard: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Die_Hard
Young Sherlock Holmes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Sherlock_Holmes
Roofworld: (I earn commission if you buy via this link) https://amzn.to/4aloBKv
The Holly King by Kate Rusby: https://youtu.be/cGHkq2rE57M?si=9L2x-1S4FmVo0Rjb
The Holdovers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Holdovers
The Beatles Anthology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Beatles_Anthology_(TV_series)


A huge thanks to Emily Stay-Newton for production assistance, to Kai Stay-Newton for the edit, and Dominic Currie for the va-jingle.

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