A Footstep Echo: The Complete Collection by J.D. Sanderson | GSMC Book Review Podcast
About this episode
Sarah and J.D. Sanderson discuss the expanded edition of his collection 'A Footstep Echo' and the intricacies of writing time travel narratives.
Step into a gripping conversation on the GSMC Book Review Podcast as Sarah welcomes back science fiction author J.D. Sanderson to discuss his ambitious collection, A Footstep Echo: The Complete Collection . This expanded edition brings together two novels and a short story, offering readers a richer and more refined journey through time, memory, and the unknown. At the heart of the story is Bernard Abbey, a lonely widower whose quiet life is shattered when a mysterious young woman pulls him across time to save his life. Unable to speak and haunted by missing memories, she becomes the center of a dangerous mystery that spans multiple timelines. As powerful forces close in, Bernard must confront not only the truth about her identity, but also his own past and the fragile nature of humanity’s future. In this episode, Sarah and J.D. explore the evolution of the story from its original release to this newly revised collection. They discuss the challenges of writing time travel, building consistent rules across timelines, and creating emotional depth in a high concept narrative. J.D. also shares insights into revisiting earlier work, refining his craft, and expanding the world of A…
More episodes of GSMC Book Review Podcast
- Scabmuggers by Yvonne Martinez | GSMC Book Review Podcast
- Simone in Pieces by Janet Burroway | GSMC Book Review Podcast
- Smartass: Memoir of a Mouthy Girl by Emily Sayre Smith | GSMC Book Review Podcast
- A Story for Everything by Corey Rosen | GSMC Book Review Podcast
- Food Truck Mystery Series by Carmela Dutra | GSMC Book Review Podcast
- The Bridge by Shanna Hatfield | GSMC Book Review Podcast
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the GSMC Book Review Podcast podcast page.