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Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Joshua Blum is joining me to discuss The Thirteenth Hour podcast, his process of making toys inspired by his book characters, and more.
YouTube video of this episode.: https://youtu.be/Mfcqehcyg3Y
What's it about?
The Thirteenth Hour podcast explores the 1980s inspirations and wide range of influences behind Joshua Blum's illustrated fairy tale fantasy book series. We'll dive into 80s fantasy, sci-fi, teen films, music, and more that shaped these nostalgic adventures.
Joshua will also share his journey into the world of toy sculpting and creating physical articulated figures to bring his characters to life off the page.
What's in this episode:
Joshua Blum will give us a glimpse into the 80s-inspired magical realm of The Thirteenth Hour books through his unique lens.
We'll discuss his passion for 80s pop culture that sparked this illustrated fantasy series packed with homages.
We'll explore Joshua's creative process for sculpting intricate character toys and action figures.
Join us for an insightful look into the imagination and love for the 80s fueling this multifaceted book-to-toy phenomenon.
Where to find Joshua:
Podcast: https://13thhr.wordpress.com/the-thirteenth-hour-podcast/
Instagram: @the13thhr.ost and @the13thhr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshua.blum.714?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Twitter: @13thhr
Book Soundtracks: https://joshuablum.bandcamp.com/
Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.com
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joshua-Blum/author/B00RFTLU5S
Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThirteenthHourStudio
Newsletter: https://wordpress.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3ca280fd186ff5792e73845e5&id=fab0d4c78a
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures whoâre just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. â â â Join meâ â â every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
â â The Curse Breaker seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The His Angelic Keeper seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Robin of Larkspur seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Divergent Heroes seriesâ â
â â The Curse Breakerâs Companionâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The â â Rogue Gods Trilogyâ â - â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Website: â â â https://melindakucsera.com/â â â
â â â Start the Curse Breaker Seriesâ â â now.
Sign up for my newsletter: â â â https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharactersâ â â
â â Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreonâ â .
About Kickstarter
â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
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Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Claudia Blood is joining me to talk about her book, Book of Secrets.
What's it about?
In a world where myth and reality have catastrophically merged, Joshua Lighthouse leads the Human Protection Agency. But he secretly protects an artifact of immense power - the Book of Secrets. When the book is stolen on the eve of the Merge's anniversary, Joshua is betrayed and hunted by his own organization and legions of Others. He must outrun them all to locate the book and prevent an inter-species war that could unmake reality.
Book of Secrets is the first book in Claudia Blood's post-apocalyptic urban fantasy Merged World series.
What's in this episode:
Claudia Blood will immerse us in her genre-blending Merged World with an excerpt from Book of Secrets.
We'll discuss worldbuilding the cataclysmic collision of myth and reality that remade her setting.
We'll explore Joshua's high-stakes quest to unravel the truth and prevent an apocalyptic unmerging.
Join us for a glimpse into a world where the line between stories and life has shattered, and heroes must rise.
Where to get the book: https://books2read.com/MergedBookOfSecrets
Where to find our guest:
Website/Socials: https://linktr.ee/AuthorClaudiaBlood
Newsletter: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/2dunjl9mxn
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures whoâre just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. â â â Join meâ â â every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
â â The Curse Breaker seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The His Angelic Keeper seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Robin of Larkspur seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Divergent Heroes seriesâ â
â â The Curse Breakerâs Companionâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The â â Rogue Gods Trilogyâ â - â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures whoâre just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. â â â Join meâ â â every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
â â The Curse Breaker seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The His Angelic Keeper seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Robin of Larkspur seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Divergent Heroes seriesâ â
â â The Curse Breakerâs Companionâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The â â Rogue Gods Trilogyâ â - â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Website: â â â https://melindakucsera.com/â â â
â â â Start the Curse Breaker Seriesâ â â now.
Sign up for my newsletter: â â â https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharactersâ â â
â â Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreonâ â .
About Kickstarter
â â Back the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
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I talk about the Rogue Gods illustrated trilogy kickstarter and read an excerpt from book 1, Gateway to Hell.
Right now, an illustrated version of the trilogy is on Kickstarter, and that will be the only place to get a copy of it since the printer who does the foiling details does not work with retailers.
This action-packed trilogy follows an ex-war god, a determined woman, and a fallen angel librarian as they battle demons, mad goddesses, and collapsing timelines. With heists, humor, and high stakes, these books are perfect for fantasy fans looking for their next adventure.
The campaign is already funded, but there are still plenty of awesome rewards available, including:
Signed paperbacks and hardcovers with gorgeous illustrations eBooks with illustrations Add-ons from my other fantasy seriesCheck out the campaign and back it now to get your copies of this epic trilogy:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/melindakucsera/rogue-gods-a-trilogy-of-epic-fantasy-books
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Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Kate Seger is joining me to talk about her book, Beauty and the Necromancer.
What's it about?
In a world ravaged by a terrible curse, a Beauty braves the dangers of the wild to provide for her struggling family.
Desperate and running out of options, she dares to enter the crumbling ruins of Eldritch Manor, a place whispered to be home to an infamous monster - the dreaded Necromancer.
Amidst the decaying grandeur and mysteries of the manor, Beauty discovers that the fearsome Necromancer is not at all what she expected. Beneath his intimidating exterior and dark powers lies a complex man with his own painful past.
As Beauty spends more time in the Necromancer's domain, an unlikely bond forms between them. She starts to unravel the secrets of Eldritch Manor and see glimmers of humanity in her monstrous host. But with the curse still ravaging the land and threatening everyone she holds dear, Beauty faces difficult choices.
In this dark and atmospheric retelling of a classic tale, Beauty must find the courage to look beyond appearances, for she may hold the key to breaking the curse... and to mending a broken soul. Dare to enter a realm where monsters walk and magic flows in 'Beauty and the Necromancer', Book 1 of the Monsters and Maidens series.
Beauty and the Necromancer is a dark, atmospheric character-driven fantasy retelling.
Set in the Monsters and Maidens series created by Kate Seger, Beauty and the Necromancer is romantic fantasy.
What's in this episode:
Kate Seger will take us into a world of curses, monsters, necromancy with an excerpt from Beauty and the Necromancer, and we'll explore aspects of that world, like its magic, mysteries, and classic tale inspirations.
We'll find out what to expect from the Monsters and Maidens series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what's to come.
We'll discuss Beauty's journey from providing for her family to finding humanity in the Necromancer, and discover worldbuilding details about Eldritch Manor, the curse ravaging the land, and more.
Join us in a place where monsters roam, magic flows, and a fateful bond challenges a terrible curse.
Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CW1BLN8X
Where to find our guest:
Website: www.kateseger.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/authorkateseger
Instagram: www.instagram.com/kateseger
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/kateseger
Newsletter signup: www.kateseger.com
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures whoâre just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. â â â Join meâ â â every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
â â The Curse Breaker seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The His Angelic Keeper seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Robin of Larkspur seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Divergent Heroes seriesâ â
â â The Curse Breakerâs Companionâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The â â Rogue Gods Trilogyâ â - â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Website: â â â https://melindakucsera.com/â â â
â â â Start the Curse Breaker Seriesâ â â now.
Sign up for my newsletter: â â â https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharactersâ â â
â â Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreonâ â .
About Kickstarter
â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
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Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Isaac Hill is joining me to talk about his book, The Dragon Legion.
What's it about?
Broken generations ago in the Cleansing, The Sunborn Bloodline persists. Dragh, the Sunborn Empire's last son, rises in the ranks of the Second Legion, a Legion of criminals. Sent to quell the rebelling Northern Tribes, the last Sunborn son finds himself in a cruel world of politics, murder and betrayal as he struggles to survive. Welcome to the Sunborn Series, where Empires rise, fall and against all odds, rise again. The Dragon Legion is born.
The Dragon Legion is an action-packed, character-driven fantasy.
Set in the Sunborn Series created by Isaac Hill, The Dragon Legion is fantasy.
What's in this episode:
Isaac Hill will take us into a world of politics, murder, betrayal with an excerpt from The Dragon Legion, and we'll explore aspects of that world, like its empires, legions, and bloodlines.
We'll find out what to expect from the Sunborn Series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what's to come.
We'll discuss Dragh's journey from being the last Sunborn son to rising in the criminal Second Legion, and discover worldbuilding details like the Cleansing event, the Sunborn Empire's fall, and more.
Join us in a place where empires cyclically rise and fall, and the last scion of a bloodline struggles amidst treachery.
Where to get the book: https://a.co/d/7pYDd04
Where to find our guest:
Website: www.isaachillauthor.com
Twitter: @isaachillauthor
Newsletter signup: www.isaachillauthor.com
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures whoâre just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. â â â Join meâ â â every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
â â The Curse Breaker seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The His Angelic Keeper seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Robin of Larkspur seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Divergent Heroes seriesâ â
â â The Curse Breakerâs Companionâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The â â Rogue Gods Trilogyâ â - â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Website: â â â https://melindakucsera.com/â â â
â â â Start the Curse Breaker Seriesâ â â now.
Sign up for my newsletter: â â â https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharactersâ â â
â â Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreonâ â .
About Kickstarter
The Kickstarter to fund special editions of Curse Breaker Books 1-3, Curse Breaker Books 4-6, and Curse Breaker Books 7-9 ended, but â â you can still order copiesâ â .
Get the Limited Edition Christmas Epic Fantasy Adventure: A family searches for the true meaning of Christmas, then must save it in an epic fantasy adventure told through poems.
â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
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Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Iâm taking you behind the scenes and talking about what Iâm writing, where Iâve been, and whatâs coming up this summer.
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures whoâre just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. â â â Join meâ â â every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
â â The Curse Breaker seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The His Angelic Keeper seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Robin of Larkspur seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Divergent Heroes seriesâ â
â â The Curse Breakerâs Companionâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The â â Rogue Gods Trilogyâ â - â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Website: â â â https://melindakucsera.com/â â â
â â â Start the Curse Breaker Seriesâ â â now.
Sign up for my newsletter: â â â https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharactersâ â â
â â Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreonâ â .
About Kickstarter
The Kickstarter to fund special editions of Curse Breaker Books 1-3, Curse Breaker Books 4-6, and Curse Breaker Books 7-9 ended, but â â you can still order copiesâ â .
Get the Limited Edition Christmas Epic Fantasy Adventure: A family searches for the true meaning of Christmas, then must save it in an epic fantasy adventure told through poems.
â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
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Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Amena Jamali is joining me to talk about her book, The Bell Tolling.
What's it about?
The Blood-soaked Sorcerer tyrannizes the land of Icilia with every form of cruelty imaginable, dying his armor red in the blood of innocents. Crushed to pieces under such savagery, the people of Icilia abandon hope and begin to forget the gifts of civilization that had once been their dearest blessings.
In Amena Jamali's The Bell Tolling, Book One of the The Lord of Freedom series, we meet Lucian, the divinely-appointed hero of Icilia and Leader of the Quest of Freedom. Educated in all of the ancient arts, Lucian has the virtue and power necessary to cleanse evil from the land.
The Bell Tolling is a haunting new adult fantasy tale of found family, strong heroines, and gentle heroes.
What's in this episode:
Amena Jamali will take us into a world of tyranny, freedom fighters, and restoring lost hope with an excerpt from The Bell Tolling, and we'll explore aspects of that world, like the divine powers and ancient arts.
We'll find out what to expect from The Lord of Freedom series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what's to come, including any updates on Book 2.
We'll discuss Lucian's journey from his divine appointment to gathering his companions and embarking on the Quest of Freedom, and discover details about the worldbuilding, character arcs, and themes of the book.
Join us in a place where cruel tyranny has crushed civilization, and one hero rises to fight for freedom.
Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NPM1MD6
Where to find our guest:
Instagram: amenajamali.author
Website: https://amenajamali.com/shop-amenas-books/
Newsletter: amenajamali.com/contact-me
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures whoâre just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. â â â Join meâ â â every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
â â The Curse Breaker seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The His Angelic Keeper seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Robin of Larkspur seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Divergent Heroes seriesâ â
â â The Curse Breakerâs Companionâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The â â Rogue Gods Trilogyâ â - â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Website: â â â https://melindakucsera.com/â â â
â â â Start the Curse Breaker Seriesâ â â now.
Sign up for my newsletter: â â â https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharactersâ â â
â â Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreonâ â .
About Kickstarter
The Kickstarter to fund special editions of Curse Breaker Books 1-3, Curse Breaker Books 4-6, and Curse Breaker Books 7-9 ended, but â â you can still order copiesâ â .
Get the Limited Edition Christmas Epic Fantasy Adventure: A family searches for the true meaning of Christmas, then must save it in an epic fantasy adventure told through poems.
â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
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Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Catherine Witzaney is joining me to talk about her book, Wingless.
What's it about?
In a world where everyone can fly, Asher is a wingless sprite orphaned at a young age. When his adopted sister falls deathly ill, he'll risk anything to save her - even striking a bargain with a mysterious bat sprite, a species he's been taught to never trust. His quest leads him into the heart of the bat colony, where he must rethink everything about himself and bat sprites.
Wingless is a soaring middle-grade fantasy adventure filled with courage, danger, and self-discovery.
What's in this episode:
Catherine Witzaney will whisk us into her captivating world with an excerpt from Wingless, spotlighting young Asher's plight.
We'll discuss worldbuilding the contrasting societies of sprites and bat sprites and Asher's struggle with identity.
We'll explore themes of prejudice, trust, and finding one's true self despite preconceptions.
Join us in a world where the ability to fly is only outmatched by the power of opening one's mind and heart.
Where to get the book: https://chickenscratchbooks.com/product/wingless or major retailers
Where to find our guest:
Website: https://catherinewitzaney.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinewitzaney/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catherinewitzaney?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Newsletter: https://catherinewitzaney.com/newsletter/
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures whoâre just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. â â â Join meâ â â every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
â â The Curse Breaker seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The His Angelic Keeper seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Robin of Larkspur seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Divergent Heroes seriesâ â
â â The Curse Breakerâs Companionâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The â â Rogue Gods Trilogyâ â - â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Website: â â â https://melindakucsera.com/â â â
â â â Start the Curse Breaker Seriesâ â â now.
Sign up for my newsletter: â â â https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharactersâ â â
â â Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreonâ â .
About Kickstarter
The Kickstarter to fund special editions of Curse Breaker Books 1-3, Curse Breaker Books 4-6, and Curse Breaker Books 7-9 ended, but â â you can still order copiesâ â .
Get the Limited Edition Christmas Epic Fantasy Adventure: A family searches for the true meaning of Christmas, then must save it in an epic fantasy adventure told through poems.
â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
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Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Mariëlle S. Smith is joining me to talk about writing diverse characters in fantasy books.
MariĂ«lle S. Smith coaches creatives on their path to fulfilling their creative calling using a combination of life coaching, Akashic Records readings, cartomancy, and Reiki. Sheâs also a writer of YA and NA fantasy, an editor, and the co-host of Diving into Writing. She previously co-hosted the Doing Diversity in Writing podcast.
Where to find our guest:
Website: https://mswordsmith.nl
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariellessmith
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarotforcreatives
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecoachforcreatives
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mswordsmith
Substack: mariellessmith.substack.com
Diving into Writing: https://divingintowriting.com
If you want a copy of the Doing Diversity in Writing Toolkit, message Mariëlle at [email protected].
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures whoâre just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. â â â Join meâ â â every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
â â The Curse Breaker seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The His Angelic Keeper seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Robin of Larkspur seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Divergent Heroes seriesâ â
â â The Curse Breakerâs Companionâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The â â Rogue Gods Trilogyâ â - â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Website: â â â https://melindakucsera.com/â â â
â â â Start the Curse Breaker Seriesâ â â now.
Sign up for my newsletter: â â â https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharactersâ â â
â â Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreonâ â .
About Kickstarter
The Kickstarter to fund special editions of Curse Breaker Books 1-3, Curse Breaker Books 4-6, and Curse Breaker Books 7-9 ended, but â â you can still order copiesâ â .
Get the Limited Edition Christmas Epic Fantasy Adventure: A family searches for the true meaning of Christmas, then must save it in an epic fantasy adventure told through poems.
â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
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Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, R.M. Krogman is joining me to talk about her book, Sundering, book two in her epic fantasy trilogy.
What's it about?
As mindless violence spreads through the kingdoms like a plague, those with magical abilities are thrust onto diverging paths. Shipwrecked Konan finds new depths to his powers on an island of dragons while a usurper mimics his abilities. Lyra joins the High Temple but must confront its secrets as madness haunts the streets. And Reylin, self-proclaimed king, sails to the source to destroy the monstrous disease before it infects his homeland.
Can they control their immense gifts, or will the power lead to their undoing? Sundering weaves together their intertwined stories in this continuation of Krogman's epic fantasy trilogy.
What's in this episode:
R.M. Krogman will transport us into her richly-crafted world through an excerpt from Sundering.
We'll discuss expanding and interconnecting storylines and characters across the trilogy's second explosive installment.
We'll explore themes of power's corrupting influences, finding one's destiny, and confronting the darkness within.
Join us for a glimpse into an epic fantasy realm where gifts bestowed may also curse those who wield them.
Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWB5BLJF (On sale for launch May 11-16!)
Where to find our guest:
Website: https://rmkrogman.com
use the code ROGUES one time to get 15% off their direct purchase from her website. This coupon is good for one year.
Instagram: https://instagram.com/r.m.krogman
Facebook: https://facebook.com/rmkrogman
Newsletter: https://rmkrogman.com/links
Desert Rose Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rmkrogman/desert-rose-sweet-and-swoony-fantasy-romance-special-edition
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures whoâre just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. â â â Join meâ â â every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
â â The Curse Breaker seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The His Angelic Keeper seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Robin of Larkspur seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Divergent Heroes seriesâ â
â â The Curse Breakerâs Companionâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The â â Rogue Gods Trilogyâ â - â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Website: â â â https://melindakucsera.com/â â â
â â â Start the Curse Breaker Seriesâ â â now.
Sign up for my newsletter: â â â https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharactersâ â â
â â Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreonâ â .
About Kickstarter
The Kickstarter to fund special editions of Curse Breaker Books 1-3, Curse Breaker Books 4-6, and Curse Breaker Books 7-9 ended, but â â you can still order copiesâ â .
Get the Limited Edition Christmas Epic Fantasy Adventure: A family searches for the true meaning of Christmas, then must save it in an epic fantasy adventure told through poems.
â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
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Hi, Iâm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Rose Garcia is joining me to talk about her book, A Storm Rises.
Whatâs it about?
A fae princess and a lowborn half-fae become unlikely allies during a dangerous hunt tied to prophecy.
A Storm Rises is a character-driven YA fantasy adventure.
When Avalynn and Mateo compete together in an elite hunt, they get caught up in political intrigue and must join forces to survive, even as an undeniable attraction grows between them.
Whatâs in this episode:
Rose Garcia will pull us into the mystical world of the fae with an excerpt from A Storm Rises, and weâll learn about the rivalries and prophecies swirling around the hunt.
Weâll find out if Avalynn and Mateo can uncover the secrets threatening them and make it out of the hunt alive.
Weâll discuss these two charactersâ journeys from reluctant competitors to trusted allies...and maybe more.
Join us for a tale of adventure, prophecy, and fated attraction.
Where to get the book: https://books2read.com/AStormRises
Where to find our guest:
Website: www.RoseGarciaBooks.com
Social Media: https://linktr.ee/rosegarciabooks
Newsletter signup: https://www.rosegarciabooks.com/newsletter
Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rosegarciabooks/a-storm-rises-signed-deluxe-edition-hardcover
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures whoâre just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. â â â Join meâ â â every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
â â The Curse Breaker seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The His Angelic Keeper seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Robin of Larkspur seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Divergent Heroes seriesâ â
â â The Curse Breakerâs Companionâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The â â Rogue Gods Trilogyâ â - â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Website: â â â https://melindakucsera.com/â â â
â â â Start the Curse Breaker Seriesâ â â now.
Sign up for my newsletter: â â â https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharactersâ â â
â â Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreonâ â .
About Kickstarter
The Kickstarter to fund special editions of Curse Breaker Books 1-3, Curse Breaker Books 4-6, and Curse Breaker Books 7-9 ended, but â â you can still order copiesâ â .
Get the Limited Edition Christmas Epic Fantasy Adventure: A family searches for the true meaning of Christmas, then must save it in an epic fantasy adventure told through poems.
â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
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Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Raven Oak is joining me to talk about Amaskan's Blood, Amaskan's Honor, & Voices Carry.
What's Amaskanâs Blood about?
Adelei is a master assassin in the feared Order of Amaska. On a supposed suicide mission deep in the Kingdom of Alexander, she finds herself in the hands of her birth father and the Order's enemies. With no holy order to protect her, Adelei tumbles into political schemes and discovers magic is very much alive in the Little Dozen Kingdoms.
Amaskan's Blood throws readers into an action-packed fantasy world where loyalties shift like sands and every truth depends on which side of the sword you stand.
What's in this episode:
Raven Oak will plunge us into her fantasy realm with a discussion of the intrigue and deadly stakes surrounding Adelei's mission.
We'll discuss worldbuilding the enthralling conflict between the Order of Amaska and the magic-wielding forces opposing them.
We'll explore Adelei's inner journey as she questions loyalties and faces truths that shatter her understanding as well as Ravenâs personal connection with them.
Join us in a world where assassins, magic, and the machinations of kings and gods collide and stay for a discussion of her new memoir, Voices Carry.
How did Raven, an abuse-surviving queer, end up teaching in the middle of the Bible Belt? Better yet, how did Raven survive? Find out in Voices Carry, a journey of transition and self-discovery in a world built on silence.
Where to get the books:
Amaskanâs Blood: https://www.ravenoak.net/my-books/amaskans-blood/
Amaskanâs War: https://books2read.com/b/bppaEW
Voices Carry: https://books2read.com/voicescarry
Where to find Raven Oak:
Website for writing: www.ravenoak.net
Website for Art: www.theartofravenoak.com
Listen to music by Raven: https://www.ravenoak.net/my-books/walls-boxes-jars/
Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ravenconspiracy/
Facebook Author Page: https://facebook.com/authorroak
BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/ravenoak.bsky.social
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_raven_oak/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@author_raven_oak
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/raven_oak
Mastodon: https://wandering.shop/@raven_oak
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kaonevar/
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/raven-oak
Newsletter: https://www.ravenoak.net/join-the-conspiracy/
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures whoâre just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. â â â Join meâ â â every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
â â The Curse Breaker seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The His Angelic Keeper seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Robin of Larkspur seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Divergent Heroes seriesâ â
â â The Curse Breakerâs Companionâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The â â Rogue Gods Trilogyâ â - â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Website: â â â https://melindakucsera.com/â â â
â â â Start the Curse Breaker Seriesâ â â now.
Sign up for my newsletter: â â â https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharactersâ â â
â â Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreonâ â .
About Kickstarter
The Kickstarter to fund special editions of Curse Breaker Books 1-3, Curse Breaker Books 4-6, and Curse Breaker Books 7-9 ended, but â â you can still order copiesâ â .
Get the Limited Edition Christmas Epic Fantasy Adventure: A family searches for the true meaning of Christmas, then must save it in an epic fantasy adventure told through poems.
â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
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Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Helen Garraway is joining me to talk about her book, Sentinals Awaken.
What's it about?
When evidence of corruption surfaces, loyal soldier Jerrol is attacked after a sacred tree awakens the spirit of an ancient protector within him. Accused of treason and ordered executed, Jerrol flees. The goddess appoints him captain to find artifacts to save the realm from an emerging darkness. With a rare gift as the world's hope, can Jerrol rally the forces of good?
Sentinals Awaken is the first book in the award-winning Sentinal epic fantasy series full of immersive world-building and gritty conflict.
What's in this episode:
Helen Garraway will transport us into her richly-crafted world with an excerpt from Sentinals Awaken, introducing Jerrol and the awakening darkness.
We'll discuss Jerrol's surprising transformation from loyal soldier to the realm's last line of defense.
We'll explore the deeper themes of corruption, betrayal, and the battle of light against rising evil.
Join us in an ancient world where one man's heroic quest may be all that stands against the encroaching night.
Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JQJZKKC
Where to find our guest:
Website: www.helengarraway.com
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/helengarraway
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/helengarrawayauthor
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/helengarrawayauthor/
BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/helen-garraway
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helengarrawayauthor/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/HelenGarraway
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/HelenGarraway
Newsletter: www.helengarraway.com
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures whoâre just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. â â â Join meâ â â every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
â â The Curse Breaker seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The His Angelic Keeper seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Robin of Larkspur seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Divergent Heroes seriesâ â
â â The Curse Breakerâs Companionâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The â â Rogue Gods Trilogyâ â - â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Website: â â â https://melindakucsera.com/â â â
â â â Start the Curse Breaker Seriesâ â â now.
Sign up for my newsletter: â â â https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharactersâ â â
â â Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreonâ â .
About Kickstarter
The Kickstarter to fund special editions of Curse Breaker Books 1-3, Curse Breaker Books 4-6, and Curse Breaker Books 7-9 ended, but â â you can still order copiesâ â .
Get the Limited Edition Christmas Epic Fantasy Adventure: A family searches for the true meaning of Christmas, then must save it in an epic fantasy adventure told through poems.
â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
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Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, #TheBreakIns are joining me.
Who are the #TheBreakIns?
#TheBreakIns is an all-new collective of independent sci-fi & fantasy authors, podcasters, and content creators that have recently, or are just about to, publish their debut novels. We began in late 2023 as a way to band together and âbreak inâ to the indie publishing scene and our members have so far seen successes such as Kickstarter campaigns thatâve been funded in 14 minutes, viral posts in the millions of views, and managing to get a book into the hands of Brandon Sanderson himself!
You can check out more about the #TheBreakIns at our site here: https://thebreakins.com/ or you can find them on your favourite social media network by searching the hashtag.
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures whoâre just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. â â â Join meâ â â every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
â â The Curse Breaker seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The His Angelic Keeper seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Robin of Larkspur seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Divergent Heroes seriesâ â
â â The Curse Breakerâs Companionâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The â â Rogue Gods Trilogyâ â - â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Website: â â â https://melindakucsera.com/â â â
â â â Start the Curse Breaker Seriesâ â â now.
Sign up for my newsletter: â â â https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharactersâ â â
â â Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreonâ â .
About Kickstarter
The Kickstarter to fund special editions of Curse Breaker Books 1-3, Curse Breaker Books 4-6, and Curse Breaker Books 7-9 ended, but â â you can still order copiesâ â .
Get the Limited Edition Christmas Epic Fantasy Adventure: A family searches for the true meaning of Christmas, then must save it in an epic fantasy adventure told through poems.
â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
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Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Louise Holland is joining me to talk about her book, Spark of the Divine.
What's it about?
As a mercenary Divine wielding strange gifts, Mae uncovers a plot to steal divinity from the gods themselves. When the god she serves is attacked, Mae must restore their power before the seven realms descend into chaos. Embarking with her crew on a quest beyond their kingdom, each harbors their own agenda while romance and betrayal threaten to tear them apart.
Originally inspired by a Dungeons & Dragons campaign, Spark of the Divine is the first book in The Kalaraak Chronicles series following reluctant heroes battling an evil that could upend the divine order.
What's in this episode:
Louise Holland will whisk us away to her fantastical world with an excerpt from Spark of the Divine, spotlighting the high stakes and dynamics between characters.
We'll discuss the inspiration from her D&D storytelling roots that sparked this epic fantasy series.
We'll explore the rich world of realms, gods, and Divines bound together through belief and sacrifice.
Join us in a realm where the fate of gods hangs by a thread, and mortal heroes may be all that can restore the divine spark.
Where to get the book:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CF59KHRG
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books2read.com/louisehollandauthor
Where to find our guest:
Website: kimoribooks.com.au
Twitter: twitter.com/lahollandauthor
Instagram: instagram.com/louisehollandauthor
TikTok: tiktok.com/@louiseholland.author
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2299957.Louise_Holland
Newsletter signup: kimoribooks.com.au
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures whoâre just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. â â â Join meâ â â every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
â â The Curse Breaker seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The His Angelic Keeper seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Robin of Larkspur seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Divergent Heroes seriesâ â
â â The Curse Breakerâs Companionâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The â â Rogue Gods Trilogyâ â - â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Website: â â â https://melindakucsera.com/â â â
â â â Start the Curse Breaker Seriesâ â â now.
Sign up for my newsletter: â â â https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharactersâ â â
â â Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreonâ â .
About Kickstarter
The Kickstarter to fund special editions of Curse Breaker Books 1-3, Curse Breaker Books 4-6, and Curse Breaker Books 7-9 ended, but â â you can still order copiesâ â .
Get the Limited Edition Christmas Epic Fantasy Adventure: A family searches for the true meaning of Christmas, then must save it in an epic fantasy adventure told through poems.
â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
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Hi, I'm your indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, I wanted to do something fun and cool. Joshua Blum from the episode entitled, Fantasy, Lore, & More: Empty Hands is also a podcaster.
So I thought it would be cool to have him talk about his podcast and play a clip of the show we did on his podcast. I was a guest on episode #451.
Where to listen to The Thirteenth Hour Podcast:
Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.com/2024/04/01/the-thirteenth-hour-podcast-451-welcome-fantasy-author-melinda-kucsera-to-the-show/
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thirteenth-hour-podcast/id955932074?i=1000651062667 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/24583mNZ1hRT0l3L3o0ICb?si=vgiMCgr5ST-Ive0w8wrSrQWhere to find Joshua Blum:
Author and illustrator of The Thirteenth Hour (a fairy tale fantasy inspired by and paying homage to 1980s sci-fi and fantasy films; available at http://amzn.to/1IYb1fh).
Musician: Long Ago Not So Far Away (a retro 80s soundtrack to the above; go to http://bit.ly/2lfcCD0 to listen free)
For more info: 13thhr.wordpress.com
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures whoâre just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. â â â Join meâ â â every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
â â The Curse Breaker seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The His Angelic Keeper seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Robin of Larkspur seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Divergent Heroes seriesâ â
â â The Curse Breakerâs Companionâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The â â Rogue Gods Trilogyâ â - â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Website: â â â https://melindakucsera.com/â â â
â â â Start the Curse Breaker Seriesâ â â now.
Sign up for my newsletter: â â â https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharactersâ â â
â â Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreonâ â .
About Kickstarter
The Kickstarter to fund special editions of Curse Breaker Books 1-3, Curse Breaker Books 4-6, and Curse Breaker Books 7-9 ended, but â â you can still order copiesâ â .
Get the Limited Edition Christmas Epic Fantasy Adventure: A family searches for the true meaning of Christmas, then must save it in an epic fantasy adventure told through poems.
â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
Melindaâs Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
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Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Kristin Ardis is joining me to talk about her book, Smoke and Light.
What's it about?
In a kingdom torn by war, Khara desperately seeks to restore memories lost in a rebel attack - a quest made more urgent by her duties as the future Sovereigna ruler. Haunted by dreams of a mysterious grove that may hold the key, she risks venturing beyond the city walls into rebel territory. But the shadows conceal sinister secrets that could unravel Khara's fragile life and the kingdom itself.
Smoke and Light is an epic fantasy filled with mystery, high stakes, and inner turmoil.
What's in this episode:
Kristin Ardis will immerse us in her war-torn fantasy realm with an excerpt from Smoke and Light, delving into Khara's inner conflict.
We'll discuss the challenges of world-building a kingdom divided by war and rebellion.
We'll explore Khara's emotional journey to reclaim her memories despite the costs.
Join us in a place where love, loyalties, and lies blur the line between truth and deception.
Where to get the book: https://books2read.com/smokeandlight
Where to find our guest:
Website: http://kristinardisbooks.com
Instagram: http://instagram.com/kristinardisbooks
Facebook: http://facebook.com/@KristinArdisBooks
YouTube: http://youtube.com/@KristinArdisBooks
Newsletter: http://kristinardisbooks.com/newsletter
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures whoâre just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. â â â Join meâ â â every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
â â The Curse Breaker seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The His Angelic Keeper seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Robin of Larkspur seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Divergent Heroes seriesâ â
â â The Curse Breakerâs Companionâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The â â Rogue Gods Trilogyâ â - â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Website: â â â https://melindakucsera.com/â â â
â â â Start the Curse Breaker Seriesâ â â now.
Sign up for my newsletter: â â â https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharactersâ â â
â â Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreonâ â .
About Kickstarter
The Kickstarter to fund special editions of Curse Breaker Books 1-3, Curse Breaker Books 4-6, and Curse Breaker Books 7-9 ended, but â â you can still order copiesâ â .
Get the Limited Edition Christmas Epic Fantasy Adventure: A family searches for the true meaning of Christmas, then must save it in an epic fantasy adventure told through poems.
â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
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Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Jonathan Weiss is joining me to talk about his book, Blazing Flux.
What's it about?
Three months after a devastating mutiny destroyed Revance, Ryza and surviving conscripts clear molten flux from the walking fortress' wreckage. But the situation grows desperate as supplies dwindle, conscripts desert, and the flux behaves strangely - appearing in people and places it shouldn't. When Ryza uncovers what's truly controlling the flux, he realizes nothing is as it seems, including himself.
Blazing Flux is an imaginative fantasy tale full of mystery and danger.
What's in this episode:
Jonathan Weiss will plunge us into his fantastical world with an excerpt from Blazing Flux, delving into the mysteries surrounding the enigmatic molten flux.
We'll discuss the intriguing premise and creative process behind this story.
We'll explore worldbuilding elements like Revance, the conscripts, autominds, and the very nature of flux itself.
Join us on this journey into the unknown at the heart of a wondrous new fantasy.
Where to get the book: https://mybook.to/BlazingFlux
Where to find our guest:
Website: jonathanweiss.com.au
Newsletter signup: https://jonathanweiss.com.au/contact
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures whoâre just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. â â â Join meâ â â every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
â â The Curse Breaker seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The His Angelic Keeper seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Robin of Larkspur seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Divergent Heroes seriesâ â
â â The Curse Breakerâs Companionâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The â â Rogue Gods Trilogyâ â - â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Website: â â â https://melindakucsera.com/â â â
â â â Start the Curse Breaker Seriesâ â â now.
Sign up for my newsletter: â â â https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharactersâ â â
â â Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreonâ â .
About Kickstarter
The Kickstarter to fund special editions of Curse Breaker Books 1-3, Curse Breaker Books 4-6, and Curse Breaker Books 7-9 ended, but â â you can still order copiesâ â .
Get the Limited Edition Christmas Epic Fantasy Adventure: A family searches for the true meaning of Christmas, then must save it in an epic fantasy adventure told through poems.
â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
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Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Jan Foster is joining me to talk about her book, Destiny Arising.
What's it about?
Five Queens will die⊠bringing chaos to the Naturae realm.
Aioffe and Joshua return to Tudor England seeking a safe haven for their family, yet celestial portents predict disaster. Under Queen Mary Iâs rule, the Catholic church has gripped power and the fae are in danger and unwelcome.
Imprisoned for murder, their friend and seâer witch Nemis awaits her trial, but is crippled by visions of royal deaths.
When Queen Mary dies, political and religious upheaval shroud the horrifying truth. Aioffe and Joshua are the only people who believe Nemisâs prophecy⊠a killer of queens has started a campaign of terror.
As the trial looms, with Nemisâs life at stake, the murderer strikes again. It becomes clear, being different doesnât mean you are invincible. Aioffe is destined to die next, unless the hunted becomes the hunter.
Past and present collide as the family embarks on a dangerous and forbidden journey across Elizabethan England and Scotland in search of answers. Can they capture the murderer before more queens die and a Treaty protecting all fae, witches and vampires is destroyed? Or is Aioffeâs destiny foretold after all?
But⊠if five crowns tumble⊠King Henry Fitzroy, a vampire ruling over a fae nation, canât help but see the opportunity in Nemisâs prophecy. Is this the moment when he arises into his destiny?
What's in this episode:
Jan Foster will give us a preview of the fantastical world of Destiny Arising with an excerpt.
We'll discuss the inspiration and creative process behind this new fantasy novel.
We'll explore the themes and beloved elements of the fantasy genre that readers can expect to find within Destiny Arising.
Join us for an inside look at this newly published work before it hits the shelves.
Where to get the book: www.books2read.com/destinyarising
Where to find our guest:
Website: www.eacapeintoatale.com
Instagram: @janfosterauthor
Newsletter signup: www.escapeintoatale.com/subscribe
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures whoâre just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. â â â Join meâ â â every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
â â The Curse Breaker seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The His Angelic Keeper seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Robin of Larkspur seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Divergent Heroes seriesâ â
â â The Curse Breakerâs Companionâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The â â Rogue Gods Trilogyâ â - â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Website: â â â https://melindakucsera.com/â â â
â â â Start the Curse Breaker Seriesâ â â now.
Sign up for my newsletter: â â â https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharactersâ â â
â â Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreonâ â .
About Kickstarter
The Kickstarter to fund special editions of Curse Breaker Books 1-3, Curse Breaker Books 4-6, and Curse Breaker Books 7-9 ended, but â â you can still order copiesâ â .
Get the Limited Edition Christmas Epic Fantasy Adventure: A family searches for the true meaning of Christmas, then must save it in an epic fantasy adventure told through poems.
â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
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Hi, Iâm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Beka Gremikova is joining me to talk about her book, Unexpected Encounters of a Draconic Kind and Other Stories.
Whatâs it about?
This speculative fiction collection features 22 tales across fantasy, sci-fi, humor, and spooky genres. The stories follow characters encountering magic, monsters, and the unexpected - including a dragon scale-gathering mother, a half-mermaid searching for her father, a ghost-hunting opera singer, and an alien on a rescue mission. These diverse encounters promise to surprise and delight.
Unexpected Encounters is perfect for fans seeking a genre-blending collection full of heart.
Whatâs in this episode:
Beka Gremikova will plunge us into one of her vivid worlds with an excerpt, and we'll explore the range of speculative fiction genres featured.
We'll discuss how unexpected encounters transform the characters.
We'll find out what inspired this collection bringing fresh twists to myths and fairytales.
Join us in a place where around any corner, an encounter awaits that might just change you.
Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Unexpected-Encounters-Draconic-Other-Stories-ebook/dp/B0CB97TP6X
Where to find our guest:
The Spindle Trap: https://books2read.com/u/mq9ja2
Website: www.bekagremikova.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/beka.gremikova
Facebook: www.facebook.com/bekagremikova
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About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures whoâre just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. â â â Join meâ â â every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
â â The Curse Breaker seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The His Angelic Keeper seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Robin of Larkspur seriesâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
â â The Divergent Heroes seriesâ â
â â The Curse Breakerâs Companionâ â - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The â â Rogue Gods Trilogyâ â - â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Website: â â â https://melindakucsera.com/â â â
â â â Start the Curse Breaker Seriesâ â â now.
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â â Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreonâ â .
About Kickstarter
The Kickstarter to fund special editions of Curse Breaker Books 1-3, Curse Breaker Books 4-6, and Curse Breaker Books 7-9 ended, but â â you can still order copiesâ â .
Get the Limited Edition Christmas Epic Fantasy Adventure: A family searches for the true meaning of Christmas, then must save it in an epic fantasy adventure told through poems.
â â Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaignâ â .
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