EP 214: Wren Mafyrneen’s Approach to Writing “The House on Caple Hill”: The Book of Ib

Today, host Fortunus Games talks to Wren Mafyrneen (Instagram: @wrenby_m) about their graphic novel, “The House on Caple Hill.” Wren appeared on many episodes in Season 1, but this is the first episode they’ve appeared on for Season 2! Wren has talked extensively about their plans and progress on “The House on Caple Hill.” Check out the links in the descriptions to see all of the “House on Caple Hill” episodes.

Wren's bio:

Wren Mafyrneen (they/them) is a graphic novelist, writer, and artist. Their main project is "The House on Caple Hill," a fantasy graphic novel in nine parts that explores the main character's journey to find pieces of themself scattered throughout the cosmos. Wren enjoys creating nouveau-style watercolor paintings and illustrations, dabbling in music ranging in styles from classical to classic rock, writing the occasional poem, and exploring the beaches and forests of their home near the Northeastern US coast.

Hi, Wren, it’s nice to have you back! 

1. What were the most difficult parts of writing this book?

2. What were the easiest parts of writing this book?

3. Do the visuals of this book differ from previous books?

4. What are the main themes of this book?

5. Can you summarize the Book of Ib in five sentences? What is the beginning, climax, and end?

The artwork in the thumbnail is by Wren.

Watch all of “The House on Caple Hill” episodes here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvd4C7fSOawTxVO2FXg_5zK28nzmkGcpF 

Listen to all of “The House on Caple Hill” episodes here: https://www.podpage.com/the-nuts-and-bolts-of-writing/category/wren-mafyrneens-the-house-on-caple-hill/