In the epic conclusion of our first-time-ever-on-a-podcast interview with international bestselling author Mark Lawrence, we attempt to define Grimdark by finding the common link between the top MOST GRIMDARK novels as voted by Mark blog readers; we look at the big picture of Grimdark and whether it’s a viable commercial market or just a collective of passionate enthusiasts; we talk about the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off and how Mark got interested in assisting authors with getting their books into the hands of more readers; tips for SPFBO success, writerly advice, what’s next for Mark and more!Buy RED SISTER on Amazon!~~~Special thanks to our show sponsors:THIS IS HORROR Podcast - Conversations with some of the biggest authors in horror, online at www.thisishorror.comSIGIL INDEPENDENT - Serious self published fantasy, for serious fantasy fans. Get a free eBook sampler!ARCHIVOS Story Development Software, online at Archivos.DigitalThe Heart of Stone by Ben Galley - "Grimdark with heart and soul." Read on Amazon!Wizard World Comic Con - Coming to Portland April 13-15!Get a 20% discount with promo code GRIM20~~~Past episodes you'll want to check out:Insterview with Anna Smith SparkInterview with Deborah Wolf~~~Support GTP on PatreonDownload on iTunes, Stitcher, or PodbeanOnline at TheGrimTidingsPodcast.comOn Facebook Facebook.com/TheGrimTidingsPodcastOn Twitter @GrimdarkFictionNOW ON INSTAGRAM @GrimdarkFictionRob Matheny on Facebook, TwitterPhilip Overby online at PhilipOverby.comMusic by Michael R. Fletcher