Epic Fantasy Adventures with Melinda Kucsera: Recent Episodes
Melinda Kucsera
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author and I narrate chapters from my adventure books, talk about other fantasy books and shows and try my best not to get derailed by the shenanigans of characters who are supposed to be fictional, but they don't stay within the pages of my books. I tell all their secrets and what trouble they get into in between books. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Dante is joining me to talk about her book, The Base - Book 1.
What's it about?
- From the most "Top Secret" military base in the country comes a tale of jealousy, deception, intrigue and triumph. The newest, most sought-after military innovation "The Project" is about to be released after years of research by elite military scientists. Meanwhile, spies and thieves try to steal the invention for their own agenda. Set in a forbidding climate designed to keep outsiders away, we follow the mission to its completion. "The Project" must succeed, or it will fall into enemy hands, potentially putting everyone at risk of being controlled by an invention meant to keep us safe.
- The Base - Book 1 is an intense, suspenseful thriller with elements of science fiction and military intrigue.
- Set in a highly classified military facility, The Base is the first book in a series that explores the high-stakes world of cutting-edge military research.
What's in this episode:
- Dante will take us into the secretive world of top-secret military bases with an excerpt from The Base, and we'll explore aspects of that world, like the nature of "The Project," the challenges faced by the scientists, and the threats posed by enemy agents.
- We'll find out what to expect from this series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what's to come in future installments.
- We'll discuss the journey of the characters as they navigate the competitive and high-pressure environment of military research, and discover details about the base itself, the technology being developed, and the moral dilemmas faced by the characters.
- Join us in a place where cutting-edge science meets military secrecy, where loyalty is tested, and where the fate of global security hangs in the balance.
Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Base-Book-1-Dante-ebook/dp/B0D8V7HBG9/
Where to find our guest:
- Website: https://www.danteterese.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dante.terese/
- Newsletter signup: https://www.danteterese.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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Get the Rogue Gods Trilogy.
Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Kel E Fox is joining me to talk about her book, The Secrets We Save.
What's it about?
- In a world where humans live hundreds of years and can perceive deception as easily as breathing, it takes a rare magic called Whispering to tell a lie. Ursa has denied this magic to become a pilot, while Del embraced Whispering and left his family to work as a spy. Now Del is exiled and Ursa sent home from flight school in disgrace, and they find themselves embroiled in a sinister plot that only a lie can undo.
- The Secrets We Save is a character-driven romantic gaslamp fantasy with elements of mystery and intrigue.
- Set in a Victorian-inspired city of gardens and mystery created by Kel E Fox, The Secrets We Save blends fantasy with elements of romance and intrigue.
What's in this episode:
- Kel E Fox will take us into a world where lies are magical and deception is nearly impossible with an excerpt from The Secrets We Save, and we'll explore aspects of that world, like its unique magic system, long-lived humans, and the intriguing concept of Whispering.
- We'll find out what to expect from this romantic gaslamp-inspired fantasy series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what's to come.
- We'll discuss Ursa and Del's journeys from their divergent paths to their entanglement in a sinister plot, and discover worldbuilding details about the Victorian-inspired setting, the nature of Whispering, and more.
- Join us in a place where truth is the norm, lies are magical, and secrets can save or destroy.
Where to get the book: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kelefox/the-secrets-we-save-illustrated-romantic-fantasy-hardcover/
Where to find our guest:
- Website: https://kelefox.com
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@kelefox
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelelizabethfox
- Newsletter signup: https://kelefox.substack.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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
About Kickstarter
Get the Rogue Gods Trilogy.
Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Samuel Lawson is joining me to talk about his book, Earth Protectors.
What's it about?
- Four teens. One destiny. Earth's salvation. Who says an outcast can't be a hero? High school is a battleground, but for Tommy, it's where his true destiny awaits. Born beneath a sky where fate is written in the stars, Tommy Archer is anything but ordinary. Bullied and overlooked, Tommy's life takes a cosmic turn when new students arrive at school. Suddenly thrust into a world of magic and mayhem, Tommy discovers his true purpose—to save the world from impending doom. With his newfound friends by his side, Tommy embarks on an electrifying adventure where courage is tested and alliances forged.
- Earth Protectors is an action-packed, character-driven young adult fantasy.
- Set in a world where destiny is written in the stars, Earth Protectors blends contemporary and urban fantasy.
What's in this episode:
- Samuel Lawson will take us into a world where high school meets cosmic destiny with an excerpt from Earth Protectors, and we'll explore aspects of that world, like its magic system, the impending doom threatening humanity, and the celestial influences on the characters' fates.
- We'll find out what to expect from the series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what's to come.
- We'll discuss Tommy's journey from bullied outcast to potential world savior, and discover worldbuilding details about the magical elements hidden within our everyday world.
- Join us in a place where ordinary teens become extraordinary heroes, where the stars hold secrets, and where the fate of humanity hangs in the balance.
Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D12FCJSL
Where to find our guest:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/itz.samlexkeyz
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@lawsonsamuel8
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/samuel.lawson
- Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/211102355-earth-protectors
- Newsletter signup: https://samuellawson.substack.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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
About Kickstarter
Get the Rogue Gods Trilogy.
Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, L. L. Nelson is joining me to talk about some drama in the indie author world. Recently, there were some changes in leadership at Ream, a subscriptions for authors platform. Since both Laura and I were experimenting with using using, we had to talk about it.
Where to get Modern Day Muses by L. L. Nelson:
- https://books2read.com/u/mv9ewq
- Available at major retailers like Amazon, Google, Kobo, Apple, etc.
Where to find our guest:
- Website: www.llnelsonauthor.com
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/llnelsonauthor
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/llnelsonauthor
- TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@llnelsonauthor
- Newsletter signup: www.llnelsonauthor.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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Get the Rogue Gods Trilogy.
Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, L. L. Nelson is joining me to talk about her book, Modern Day Muses.
What's it about?
- Alex and Titus survived Mount Vesuvius, but can they survive an immortal hellbent on revenge?
- After their escape from ancient Herculaneum, Alex and Titus are safe in modern day America. Alex is home, yet everything has changed. She has plenty on her mind now—her desire for Titus, the realization that she's a time traveler, and keeping her museum job. When Titus finds comfort in the familiarity of military life, Alex is torn between her pacifist background and her desires for a future with him.
- Caught between a comfortable past and strange new future, Alex faces an enormous decision: embrace her newfound life with Titus and the Muses, or submit to the manipulative hand of Fate.
- Can Alex and Titus defy Fortuna's ruthless schemes, or will they—and their bond—succumb to the unrelenting force of ancient vengeance?
- If you love time travel romances (like Outlander), immortals involving themselves in mortal affairs (like Doctor Who), and fresh twists on mythology (like Percy Jackson), then you will love Modern Day Muses and the Tempus Viatores series.
- Modern Day Muses is a character-driven time travel romance with fresh mythology.
- Set in the Tempus Viatores series created by L. L. Nelson, Modern Day Muses blends contemporary and historical fantasy.
What's in this episode:
- L. L. Nelson will take us into a world spanning ancient Herculaneum and modern America with an excerpt from Modern Day Muses, and we'll explore aspects like the immortal vengeful Fortuna, the time travel element, and mythology twists.
- We'll find out what to expect from the Tempus Viatores series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what's to come.
- We'll discuss Alex's journey caught between her past and future with Titus amidst Fortuna's schemes, and discover worldbuilding details about the muses, time travel mechanics, and more.
- Join us in a place where ancient immortals meddle in modern lives, where mythology gets fresh spins, and where time is but a river to cross.
Where to get the book:
- https://books2read.com/u/mv9ewq
- Available at major retailers like Amazon, Google, Kobo, Apple, etc.
Where to find our guest:
- Website: www.llnelsonauthor.com
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/llnelsonauthor
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/llnelsonauthor
- TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@llnelsonauthor
- Newsletter signup: www.llnelsonauthor.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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Get the Rogue Gods Trilogy.
Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, E.B. Repetto is joining me to talk about her book, Lightning & Ember.
What's it about?
- Akina de Kitamura and her twin sister Miki, bastard children of a Volandrian nobleman and a Solterrean commoner, struggle for acceptance in Volandrian nobility. Despite their uncle's favor, they face scorn at the prestigious Academy. As graduation approaches, Akina reluctantly joins her sister and friend Cassius in their quest for acknowledgment. However, an unexpected intruder brings shocking revelations about the past, forcing the trio to adapt quickly and protect each other in a rapidly changing landscape.
- Lightning & Ember is an action-packed, character-driven fantasy.
- Set in the Four Kingdoms world created by E.B. Repetto, Lightning & Ember is military fantasy.
What's in this episode:
- E.B. Repetto will take us into a world of nobility, military academies, and hidden pasts with an excerpt from Lightning & Ember, and we'll explore aspects of that world, like its political landscape, military training, and magical elements.
- We'll find out what to expect from the series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what's to come, including insights into the recently released second book.
- We'll discuss Akina's journey from reluctant participant to protector, and discover worldbuilding details about the Four Kingdoms, the Academy, and the complex social dynamics at play.
- Join us in a place where nobility and bastards clash, where military prowess meets political intrigue, and where unexpected revelations can change everything.
Where to get the book:
- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CK985VRX
- https://books2read.com/u/b5w7xl
Where to find our guest:
- Website: www.ebrepettobooks.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/ebrepetto
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552569213931
- Newsletter signup: www.ebrepettobooks.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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Get the Rogue Gods Trilogy.
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
About Kickstarter
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
About Kickstarter
Back the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
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 series
Check 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
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
About Kickstarter
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes and talking about what I’m writing, where I’ve been, and what’s 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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
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.
Mariëlle S. Smith coaches creatives on their path to fulfilling their creative calling using a combination of life coaching, Akashic Records readings, cartomancy, and Reiki. She’s 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 marielle@mswordsmith.nl.
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
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:
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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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Rose Garcia is joining me to talk about her book, A Storm Rises.
What’s 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.
What’s in this episode:
- Rose Garcia will pull us into the mystical world of the fae with an excerpt from A Storm Rises, and we’ll learn about the rivalries and prophecies swirling around the hunt.
- We’ll find out if Avalynn and Mateo can uncover the secrets threatening them and make it out of the hunt alive.
- We’ll discuss these two characters’ 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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
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 Amaskan’s 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 Raven’s 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:
- Amaskan’s Blood: https://www.ravenoak.net/my-books/amaskans-blood/
- Amaskan’s 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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
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 “break in” to the indie publishing scene and our members have so far seen successes such as Kickstarter campaigns that’ve 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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
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
- kimori-books.square.site
- 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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
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-Ive0w8wrSrQ
Where 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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Melinda’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
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 I’s rule, the Catholic church has gripped power and the fae are in danger and unwelcome.
- Imprisoned for murder, their friend and se’er 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 Nemis’s prophecy… a killer of queens has started a campaign of terror.
- As the trial looms, with Nemis’s life at stake, the murderer strikes again. It becomes clear, being different doesn’t 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 Aioffe’s destiny foretold after all?
- But… if five crowns tumble… King Henry Fitzroy, a vampire ruling over a fae nation, can’t help but see the opportunity in Nemis’s 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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m 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.
What’s 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.
What’s 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
- Newsletter signup: www.bekagremikova.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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Melinda’s Substack is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Astrid V.J. is joining me to talk about her book, The Apprentice Storyteller.
What’s it about?
- In this imaginative blend of fantasy and sci-fi, renowned storyteller Viola reluctantly takes on an apprentice boy with mysterious powers. As they travel the land sharing folktales, Viola realizes she has as much to learn from the boy as he does from her. But can she find the courage to face her past and embrace the possibilities of the future?
- The Apprentice Storyteller is an immersive tale showcasing human potential to overcome adversity, perfect for fans of thought-provoking fantasy. It's the first in a series.
What’s in this episode:
- Astrid V.J. will transport us into her vivid fantasy world with an excerpt from The Apprentice Storyteller, and we’ll explore the creative blend of sci-fi and fantasy elements.
- We’ll discuss Viola's inner journey to face her past and open herself to new possibilities.
- We’ll find out what inspired this unique fusion of folktales and futuristic fantasy.
- Join us in a place where stories transform and hope prevails on the road less traveled.
Where to get the book: https://books2read.com/u/mdD6J5
Where to find our guest:
- Website: www.astridvj.com
- Newsletter signup: https://www.subscribepage.com/subscribeE+EWORLD
- What's in a Name Series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09Z217G92
- Enchanted Anthologies: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09TFMYRNP
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Claudia Klein is joining me to talk about her book, The Heir.
What’s it about?
- In this epic fantasy, royal sisters are separated by war as hatred divides two princes. To stop darkness from destroying their world, they must find a way to unite. Disguised as a boy, Kat is captured by the Erlingue crown prince. They form an unlikely alliance against his evil brother, the new king. But darker forces are at work, and Kat's sister is now in peril.
- The Heir is an immersive, gripping fantasy perfect for fans of divided loyalties, unlikely alliances, and high-stakes darkness.
What’s in this episode:
- Claudia Klein will transport us into her vivid fantasy world with an excerpt from The Heir, and we’ll explore the creative worldbuilding and characters.
- We’ll discuss Kat's journey from princess to disguised soldier forced into a tenuous alliance with the enemy prince.
- We’ll find out what inspired this fresh take on fantasy royalty and magical darkness.
- Join us in a place where war divides but hope remains, and light still flickers against the spreading shadows.
Where to get the book: https://books2read.com/u/bpNlqg
Where to find our guest:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/claudiakleinauthor/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claudiakleinauthor
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@claudiakleinauthor
- Newsletter signup: https://www.subscribepage.com/claudiaklein
- Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/claudiaklein/the-complete-erlingue-trilogy-new-artwork-luxury-book-boxes?ref=1mb45b
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Kel E Fox is joining me to talk about her book, Darkhaven.
What’s it about?
- In this contemporary fantasy, Gabby is facing the question of what to do after high school when she uncovers a magical conspiracy. She meets a mysterious boy and discovers magic just might be real, but it comes at a cost. Now Gabby faces a choice more difficult than picking a university.
- Darkhaven kicks off the Lightless Prophecy, a coming-of-age sci-fi fantasy adventure set largely in Australia.
What’s in this episode:
- Kel E Fox will transport us into her magical world with an excerpt from Darkhaven, and we’ll explore the contemporary fantasy elements set in Australia.
- We’ll discuss Gabby’s journey from high school graduate to wielder of magic and protector of worlds.
- We’ll find out what inspired this fresh blend of sci-fi and fantasy.
- Join us in a place where magic awakens destiny, and the fate of worlds lies in one girl's choice.
Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HCLQMM4/
Where to find our guest:
- Website: https://kelefox.com
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/kelelizabethfox
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kelelizabethfox
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kelefox
- Newsletter: https://kelefox.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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, I talk about my book, Hunter’s Night.
What’s it about?
- They took her daughter. Now she’s hunting them.
They kidnapped her baby and vanished without a trace. With no clues to follow and an injured companion to save, Robin must undertake a difficult journey to get help. But a wintry wonderland fraught with dangers lies between her and the one person who could find her daughter. Robin will do anything to save her baby, even become the one hunted in a deadly game. * Hunter’s Night is the first book in an epic fantasy adventure series, starring a mother searching for her lost child.
What’s in this episode:
- I read an excerpt from Hunter’s Night, book 1 of the Robin of Larkspur series, and talk about it. I also touch on the events in book 2, Rogue Night, and book 3, Rogue Ranger and book 4, Rogue Rescue, which publishes on my birthday, March 10, 2024.
- I talk a bit about why there are two versions of Rogue Rescue and give an update about the Rogue Gods Trilogy, which is nearing completion, and book 11 of the Curse Breaker series, Chasing Dragons.
- You can read all of the above books on my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melindakucsera
Where to get the book: melindakucsera.com/the-robin-of-larkspur-series/
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Andrew Claydon is joining me to talk about his book, The Simple Delivery.
What’s it about?
- A reluctant village man finds himself on an extraordinary quest in this humorous fantasy adventure.
- The Simple Delivery is a lighthearted, character-driven fantasy.
- When ordinary Nicolas is chosen to deliver a message, he's thrown into an unfamiliar world of magic and monsters. All he wants is to complete his simple task and go home, but fate has other plans.
What’s in this episode:
- Andrew Claydon will transport us into his dangerous but often hilarious fantasy world with an excerpt from The Simple Delivery.
- We’ll find out if bumbling Nicolas can somehow manage to save the kingdom against all odds.
- We’ll discuss Nicolas’ journey from uncomplicated village life to wielding a sword on an epic quest.
- Join us for a humorous adventure proving you don’t need to be a hero to become one.
Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09YVMTLCC
Where to find our guest:
- Website: www.andrewclaydonauthor.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Andrewclaydonauthor
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorandyc/
- Newsletter signup: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/z6z6l7
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Celine Jeanjean is joining me to talk about her book, Once Upon Thyme.
What's it about?
- In this quirky fairytale retelling, nothing goes as expected for Princess Adrianna. Her evil stepmother is obsessed with gardening, her stepsister is adorable, and her fairy godmother drinks and flirts with the gardener.
- When Prince Charming proposes to her stepmother, Adrianna quits being a princess. But to save her home, she must find a way to get a prince to rescue and propose to her for a "happily ever after" - meaning finding a dragon for him to slay.
- Once Upon Thyme is a delightfully twisted fairytale full of misfit characters, unexpected twists, and the importance of embracing life's imperfections.
What's in this episode:
- Celine Jeanjean will transport us into the quirky fairytale world of Once Upon Thyme with an excerpt, and we'll explore aspects like the unconventional fairytale tropes and misfit characters.
- We'll find out what inspired this unique take on a fairytale retelling.
- We'll discuss Adrianna's journey to accept her imperfect situation and redefine "happily ever after" for herself, despite not fitting fairytale norms.
- Join us in a place where fairytales get turned upside down and find out what happens when nothing goes according to plan.
Where to get the book: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/celinejeanjean/old-once-upon-thyme-a-quirky-twist-on-a-fairytale-retelling?ref=66xsx6
Where to find our guest:
- Website: https://celinejeanjeanbooks.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CelineJeanjeanAuthor/
- Instagram: @celine.jeanjean.books
- Newsletter signup: https://celinejeanjean.com/freebook/
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series
- The His Angelic Keeper series
- The Robin of Larkspur series
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
About Kickstarter
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode of Fantasy, Lore, & More, Glen Dahlgren is joining me to talk about his newly completed series, The Chronicles of Chaos, including the The Game of War, The Child of Chaos, The House of Prophecy, and the soon-to-be-released The Realm of Gods.
What’s the series about?
- The ninety-nine gods of Order—Good, Evil, Law, War, and many more—grip the world like a vice. Priests of War, the gods’ iron fists, collect tithes from the common folk, auctioning off anyone who can’t pay to become property of the temples.
- Against this suffocating oppression rise the Harbingers of Chaos, rebels desperate to unleash Chaos itself, imprisoned millennia ago. Their hope? A prophecy of the Child of Chaos, destined to crack open the vault and reshape the world. But the key, it’s said, lies within the very gods they defy.
- The battle spills beyond the mortal realm, seeping into the Dreaming, where imagination bleeds into reality and gods clash in an eternal war. A handful of mortals, gifted with access to this perilous landscape, find themselves thrust into the heart of the conflict, their choices holding the fate of their world in the balance.
- The critically-acclaimed designer behind Robert Jordan’s “The Wheel of Time” game, delivers a fantasy series hailed as “what fantasy fiction should be” (New York Times Bestselling author Piers Anthony).
- Winner of the Reader’s Favorite Gold Medal, the American Fiction award, and the IAN Best Book of the Year award, the Chronicles of Chaos is Epic YA Fantasy at its best.
What’s in this episode:
- Glen Dahlgren will discuss the origins and development of the series, and give us hints as to where it could go. (TV and Movies)
- He is a computer game developers who has worked with such world-class authors such as Robert Jordan (the Wheel of Time), Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman (the Death Gate Cycle and Dragonlance), Terry Brooks (Shannara), and Piers Anthony (Xanth).
- The Child of Chaos was supposed to be a one-shot (the world explodes at the end), so the next book was a prequel—but that prequel (GoW) became so critical to the series, that it should be read before moving onto the House of Prophecy. A seed of an idea in CofC became the core of the world (The Dreaming) that was further explored in House of Prophecy and fully illuminated in the finale, the Realm of Gods.
- The whole series took 25 years to write, ending on 2/27/2024 when The Realm of Gods will be released.
- Themes include the power of imagination to change the world, even in the face of incredible resistance, people’s resilience in the face of generational oppression, and the importance of determination, loyalty, and sacrifice.
Where to get the series: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CHJVYYN
Where to find our guest:
- Blog: http://www.mysterium.blog/
- Social Media: https://linktr.ee/glendahlgren
- Newsletter signup: https://mysteriumstoryworks.substack.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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series
- The His Angelic Keeper series
- The Robin of Larkspur series
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy – Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Kimberly Grymes is joining me to talk about her book, Shade of Light.
What’s it about?
- A mind-infiltrating monster escapes captivity to uncover the mysteries of her past and purpose in this YA dark fantasy adventure.
- Shade of Light kicks off the character-driven Three Shades Trilogy.
- Believing herself a monster, Adele escapes the general holding her captive and returns home, only to encounter the mysterious Shade with similar powers, drawing her into a dangerous quest for self-discovery.
What’s in this episode:
- Kimberly Grymes will pull us into her dark fantasy world with an excerpt from Shade of Light, and we’ll explore Adele’s unique mind powers.
- We’ll find out if Adele can learn who she is and where she belongs while surviving mounting dangers.
- We’ll discuss Adele’s journey to determine the kind of person and future she wants.
- Join us for a thrilling tale of monsters, mysteries, and self-acceptance.
- We also talk about Preptober, Nanowrimo, and the Spotify/Findaway Voices TOS fiasco affecting authors and their audiobooks.
Where to get the book: https://amzn.to/3ILycvn
Where to find our guest:
- Universal Links: https://kimberlygrymes.com/links/
- Newsletter signup: http://eepurl.com/hop1Hr
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series
- The His Angelic Keeper series
- The Robin of Larkspur series
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Hannah Steenbock is joining me to talk about her book, Sky Falls.
What’s it about?
- In this epic fantasy, a Pillar named Sky Falcon destined for ritual sacrifice daringly escapes using his magic and flees with his love. They plan to reunite after escaping through separate routes, but Sky makes a mistake leading him into danger. Can he escape again or will he end up bound for sacrifice after all?
- Sky Falls continues the intense, fast-paced Winds of Destiny fantasy series, bringing back familiar characters.
What’s in this episode:
- Hannah Steenbock will take us into a world of desperate escapes, unlikely allies, and betrayal with an excerpt from Sky Falls, and we’ll explore aspects of that world, like the ruthless priests and magical pillars.
- We’ll find out what to expect from the Winds of Destiny series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what’s to come.
- We’ll discuss Sky Falcon's journey from acceptance to daring escape and discover details about the priests, pillars, and magic.
- Join us in a place where magic wars with duty, and love drives dangerous risks.
Where to get the book: https://books2read.com/SkyPillarsEmpire
Where to find our guest:
- Website: https://www.hannah-steenbock.de
- Social Media: https://writing.exchange/@Firlefanz
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannah.steenbock.7
- Books2Read: https://books2read.com/EarthPillarsEmpire
- Newsletter signup: https://www.hannah-steenbock.de/ember-alert-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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Kristin Ward is joining me to talk about her book, Dark is the Wood.
What’s it about?
- A young woman searching for her captured brother gets caught up with forbidden dragon lords in this heated fantasy romance.
- Dark is the Wood is a character-driven fantasy romance, a mix of Beauty and the Beast and Red Riding Hood with dragons.
- When Gillian enters the dragon-ruled Shadowlands to save her brother, she becomes an unwilling captive. But there's more to these fiery lords than she expected, and her heart begins to thaw.
What's in this episode:
- Kristin Ward will pull us into a world of dragons and danger with an excerpt from Dark is the Wood, and we'll explore the dragon lore woven throughout.
- We'll find out if Gillian can navigate her growing forbidden desires and get her brother home.
- We'll discuss Gillian's journey as she's immersed in tangled histories and caught between duty and longing.
- Join us for an unforgettable tale blending fantasy, romance, and dragons.
Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C97KF2QJ
Where to find our guest:
- Beacons: https://beacons.ai/kwardauthor
- Newsletter signup: http://eepurl.com/gBoHIr
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Joshua Blum is joining me to talk about his book, Empty Hands.
What’s it about?
- Empty Hands is a blissfully self-aware martial arts fantasy that weaves elements of Saturday morning cartoons, Hong Kong kung fu cinema, Dungeons and Dragons, and 80s action films.
- In a world where the elite Imperial Rangers receive magically assigned sidearms during the Drawing, Logan, the youngest and seemingly least capable Ranger, faces the challenges of training alongside seven others.
- As they work through differences, the Rangers-in-training must learn to come together as a unit and take their place among the revered Rangers of old.
What’s in this episode:
- Joshua Blum will take us into the world of Empty Hands with an excerpt from the novella, exploring themes of martial arts, teamwork, and the unique 80s-inspired setting.
- We'll discuss the self-awareness woven into the story, drawing inspiration from various nostalgic sources.
- The episode will also highlight the novella's standalone expansion to The Thirteenth Hour and the embedded links to the retro 80s concept EP that accompanies the text.
Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Empty-Hands-Thirteenth-Interlude-Martial-ebook/dp/B07V1R4CDX
Where to find our guest:
- Instagram: @the13thhr.ost and @the13thhr
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshua.blum.714?mibextid=LQQJ4d
- Twitter: @13thhr
- Podcast: https://www.thirteenthhourpodcast.com/
- Book Soundtracks: https://joshuablum.bandcamp.com/
- Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.com
- Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joshua-Blum/
- Newsletter signup: https://wordpress.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3ca280fd186ff5792e73845e5&id=fab0d4c78a
- Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/joshuablum
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Christopher D. Schmitz is joining me to talk about his book, A Kiss of Daggers.
What’s it about?
- A Kiss of Daggers is an action-packed, character-driven fantasy adventure set in the mystic land of honor, intrigue, and spellpunk arcana called Arcadeax.
- The protagonist, Remy Keaton, trapped in the fey world by a childhood tragedy, faces forbidden love, dueling contests, and the horrors of Cathair Dé’s fighting arena.
- The story unfolds with blood, elves, and duels, as Remy navigates a world filled with curses, promises, and the high cost of choices.
What’s in this episode:
- Christopher D. Schmitz will take us into the world of Arcadeax with an excerpt from A Kiss of Daggers, exploring elements like forbidden love, dueling contests, and the intricate fey lore. We'll delve into the series name, gaining spoiler-free highlights of what’s to come.
- The discussion will focus on Remy Keaton’s journey from an unknown starting point to a perilous ending, unraveling worldbuilding details, politics, and the unique magic system of Arcadeax.
- Join us in a place where blood mingles with honor, and love battles against the rules of the fey.
Where to get the book: www.books2read.com/kissofdaggers
Where to find our guest:
- Author's Website: https://www.authorchristopherdschmitz.com/links
- Newsletter Signup: https://www.subscribepage.com/duelist
- Ream: https://reamstories.com/legendsandlorecraft
- Kickstarter for the sequel:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/feyduelist/ofmagesclawandshadow
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Cady Hammer is joining me to talk about her book, Chasing Fae.
What’s it about?
- A mortal woman disguises herself as fae to uncover the truth about her brother's death in their world.
- Chasing Fae is a character-driven fantasy novel.
- When Grace's brother dies mysteriously in the fae realm, she sneaks in disguised as fae to investigate, forced to confront her prejudices as she unravels conspiracies.
What’s in this episode:
- Cady Hammer will transport us into the intriguing fae realm with an excerpt from Chasing Fae, and we'll learn about the politics and people on both sides.
- We'll find out if Grace can navigate this dangerous new world and reveal what really happened to her brother.
- We'll discuss Grace's journey as an outsider finding her place and purpose within the fae realm.
- Join us for a tale of mystery, adventure, and challenging preconceived notions.
Where to get the book: https://books2read.com/ChasingFae
Where to find our guest:
- Website: https://cadyhammer.com
- Blog: www.fluffaboutfantasy.com
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/CadyHammer
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cadyhammerauthor/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cadyhammerauthor/
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/cadyahammer/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cadyhammerauthor
- Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cadyhammerauthor
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
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Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, I read three issues of my weekly fantasy newsletter: Jan 8, Jan 15, and Jan 22, and give you the behind the scenes inside scoop on what the characters really doing when I’m not writing about them.
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Geneva Price is joining me to talk about her book, The Guild Master's Daughter.
What’s it about?
- A gifted artist in 1816 New York discovers a magical ink that blurs the line between imagination and reality.
- The Guild Master’s Daughter is a character-driven historical fantasy.
- Gifted artist Faith must hide her talents in 1816 society, but when she learns of a mystical ink that makes drawings real, she’ll risk everything to master its magic, even as her stepfather tries to stop her.
What’s in this episode:
- Geneva Price will transport us to 19th century New York with an excerpt from The Guild Master’s Daughter, and we’ll explore the magical ink that manipulates reality.
- We’ll find out if Faith can gain control of the magical ink without losing herself.
- We’ll discuss Faith's journey to embrace her gifts and true self despite society’s attempts to limit her.
- Join us for a tale of magic, illusion, and a woman fighting for her rightful place.
Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Guild-Masters-Daughter-Geneva-Price/dp/B0CN56PB6R
*Where to find our guest:*
- Website: GenevaPrice.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/genevapriceauthor
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/genevapriceiswriting/
- Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/46713098.Geneva_Price
- Newsletter signup: GenevaPrice.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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
- 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.
- Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Jonathan Weiss is joining me to talk about his book, The Hytharo Redux.
What’s it about?
- A boy with mysterious powers searches for his past in a desert world where magic is tied to water.
- The Hytharo Redux is a character-driven science fantasy novel.
- Spiric journeys across a post-apocalyptic desert to uncover his origins and role as one of the extinct storm-calling Hytharo in a world where magic means power over the precious resource of water.
What’s in this episode:
- Jonathan Weiss will transport us to the dune-swept ruins of his imaginative world with an excerpt from The Hytharo Redux, and we’ll explore the blending of science fiction and fantasy.
- We’ll find out if Spiric can determine his destiny and forge a new future.
- We’ll discuss Spiric’s journey to recover his memories and purpose as pressures mount for him to reverse his people's final act.
- Join us for a tale filled with forgotten technology, mysterious magic, and societies shaped by lack of water.
Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG59TJ9F
Where to find our guest:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089150075250
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonathanw_author/
- Website: https://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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Ligia de Wit is joining me to talk about her book, Touch of Faete.
What’s it about?
- A seer and an immortal warrior get caught up in an ancient battle between the fae and their mortal enemies.
- Touch of Faete is a character-driven urban fantasy romance.
- When seer Ryanne meets Titus, she doesn’t get a fatal vision of their future together. But as a bradaí, Titus is the mortal enemy of her fae kind. As war looms, Ryanne must choose between her duty to the fae queen and her feelings for Titus.
What’s in this episode:
- Ligia de Wit will transport us into the hidden world of the fae with an excerpt from Touch of Faete, and we’ll learn about the seers’ gifts and bradaís’ primal urges.
- We’ll find out if forbidden love can overcome an ancient blood feud that threatens to destroy everything.
- We’ll discuss Ryanne’s journey as she navigates fate, duty, and her heart.
- Join us for a tale of star-crossed lovers caught on opposite sides of a supernatural war.
Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BS4F2S15
Where to find our guest:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ligiadewit
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ligiadewitauthor/
- Website: http://ligiadewit.com
- Books2Read: https://books2read.com/u/3R0MJD
- Newsletter signup: https://ligiadewit.eo.page/bd8xf
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Sarah Chislon is joining me to talk about her book, Tattoo of Crimson.
What’s it about?
- A gently-bred herbalist races to stop a magical serial killer in this gaslamp fantasy murder mystery.
- Tattoo of Crimson is a character-driven gaslamp fantasy novel.
- Seeking a cure for her own fae-touched madness, herbalist Jessa Caldwell finds herself hunting an untraceable killer who leaves deadly magical tattoos on victims. She must ally with an Otherworldly being to stop the murders, even as it threatens her sanity.
What’s in this episode:
- Sarah Chislon will pull us into her deadly, magical world with an excerpt from Tattoo of Crimson, and we’ll explore the fae influence corrupting society.
- We’ll find out if quick-witted Jessa can track down the magical killer before becoming a victim herself.
- We’ll discuss Jessa’s journey from seeking a cure to seeking justice to save her city from a sinister force.
- Join us for a tale filled with mythic monsters, an unlikely detective, and a killer on the loose.
Where to get the book:
- From the author: https://sarahchislon.com/product/tattoo-of-crimson/
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BGCJWZX9
- Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/tattoo-of-crimson-sarah-chislon/1142912533?ean=2940185652312
- Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/tattoo-of-crimson
- Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details/Sarah_Chislon_Tattoo_of_Crimson?id=wWekEAAAQBAJ
- Apple: https://books.apple.com/us/book/tattoo-of-crimson/id6444664981
Where to find our guest:
- Website: https://sarahchislon.com/
- Social Media: https://linktr.ee/SarahChislon
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/sarahchislon
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahchislon/
- BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/sarah-chislon
- Newsletter signup: https://sarahchislon.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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Amelia Nichole is joining me to talk about her book, Shadows Of The Ambassadorial Halls.
What’s it about?
- Elemental powers, steam-powered vigilantes, and court intrigue collide in this epic fantasy adventure.
- Shadows Of The Ambassadorial Halls is a plot-driven fantasy with romantic elements.
- Sihara reluctantly agrees to an arranged marriage with Sebastian to keep her father in power so he can put an end to a hundred years of war. As if that wasn't enough, Sihara and her childhood friend, Jaden, must work together to stop traitors from destroying the fragile alliance and plunging their nations into war.
What’s in this episode:
- Amelia Nichole will transport us to her intricate fantasy world with an excerpt from Shadows Of The Ambassadorial Halls, and we’ll explore the complex political machinations at play.
- We’ll find out if Sihara and Jaden can overcome deception and danger to protect the alliance.
- We’ll discuss the journeys of these two reluctant allies as they’re drawn into a high-stakes fight for peace.
- Join us for a sweeping saga filled with intrigue, unlikely heroes, and powers beyond imagining.
Where to get the book: https://talesfromvalomir.webstoryworld.com/Chapters
Where to find our guest:
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/amelianicholebooks
- Website: amelianichole.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/amelianicholebooks
- Newsletter signup: https://talesfromvalomir.webstoryworld.com/free-short-stories
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode. Angie Grigaliunas is joining me to talk about her book, The Midnight Prince.
What’s it about?
- A prince and a servant get a second chance at love after uncovering the truth about their painful breakup years ago.
- The Midnight Prince is a character-driven fantasy romance Cinderella retelling.
- When Prince Kirran returns from war needing a wife, he's forced back into the life of Alia, the half-fey servant girl who broke his heart. But their memories of their breakup conflict, leading them on a quest for the truth that could change everything.
What’s in this episode:
- Angie Grigaliunas will pull us into the world of the autumn fey with an excerpt from The Midnight Prince, and we’ll explore the machinations happening behind the scenes.
- We’ll find out if Kirran and Alia can reconcile their past and rekindle their connection.
- We’ll discuss Kirran and Alia’s journeys from heartbreak to uncovering the deception that tore them apart.
- Join us for a tale full of revelations, reunions, and a hard-won second chance at true love.
Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C3J4DP9Q
Where to find our guest:
- Website: https://www.angiesquill.com/
- Social media links: https://linktr.ee/angiesquill
- Newsletter signup: https://www.angiesquill.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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Mary E Jung is joining me to talk about her book, Blossom and Bone.
What’s it about?
- A vegetation witch and a bone witch must join forces on a magical quest in this romantic fantasy adventure.
- Blossom and Bone is a character-driven fantasy romance standalone.
- When Amé’s life's work is stolen, she must team up with the bone witch Xephriel, who suffers from a torturous magic condition, to recover her stolen magical seeds.
What’s in this episode:
- Mary E Jung will pull us into her fantasy world with an excerpt from Blossom and Bone, and we'll explore the allure and dangers of illusion magic.
- We'll find out if Amé and Xephriel can overcome the obstacles before them to discover true love.
- We'll discuss the journeys of these two witches as they are forced together by circumstance and must learn to work as a team.
- Join us for a tale of illusion, desire, hardship, and blossoming romance.
Where to get the book: https://books2read.com/u/4jgv7v
Where to find our guest:
- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/authormaryejung
- Newsletter signup: https://subscribepage.io/MuselingNews
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must.
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy follows an ex-war god, a witch, and a fallen angel as they fight to save the world from a demon invasion and set the future back on the right course. Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
About Curse Breaker Enchanted
Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchanted by Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.
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 you can still order copies.
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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Freya Victoria is joining me to talk about her podcasts, Freya’s Fairy Tails & Bite at a Time Books.
What’s it about?
- Freya talks about her podcasts, her process, and gives tips and advice about podcasting, social media scheduling and other things.
Where to listen to her podcasts:
- All Freya’s podcasts: https://freyavictoria.com/the-podcasts/
Where to find our guest:
- @freya.victoria.author everywhere but twitter: @authorfreya
- Newsletter signup: https://freyavictoria.com/freyas-newsletter/
- All the social links: https://freyavictoria.com/freyas-books/
- All Freya’s podcasts: https://freyavictoria.com/the-podcasts/
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must.
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy follows an ex-war god, a witch, and a fallen angel as they fight to save the world from a demon invasion and set the future back on the right course. Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
About Curse Breaker Enchanted
Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchanted by Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.
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 you can still order copies.
Back 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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Freya Victoria is joining me to talk about her book, The Forgotten Beast.
What’s it about?
- A modern day woman gets transported to a fantastical prison world in this Beauty and the Beast retelling.
- The Forgotten Beast is a character-driven, slow burn fantasy romance.
- Set in a magical prison world, The Forgotten Beast puts a fresh spin on the classic Beauty and the Beast tale.
What’s in this episode:
- Freya Victoria will transport us to a world of beasts and prisons with an excerpt from The Forgotten Beast, and we’ll explore the magical elements of that fairy tale world.
- We’ll find out what twists are in store for this retelling and get some spoiler-free highlights.
- We’ll discuss Callie's journey from stumbling upon a magical journal to trying to save the beast's kingdom.
- Join us in a place where fairy tales come to life, and love awaits around every corner.
Where to get the book:
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Forgotten-Beast-Ones-Book-ebook/dp/B0CLNF94R4/
- All other places: https://freyavictoria.com/the-forgotten-beast/
Where to find our guest:
- @freya.victoria.author everywhere but twitter: @authorfreya
- Newsletter signup: https://freyavictoria.com/freyas-newsletter/
- All the social links: https://freyavictoria.com/freyas-books/
- All Freya’s podcasts: https://freyavictoria.com/the-podcasts/
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must.
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy follows an ex-war god, a witch, and a fallen angel as they fight to save the world from a demon invasion and set the future back on the right course. Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
About Curse Breaker Enchanted
Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchanted by Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.
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 you can still order copies.
Back 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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Val Neil is joining me to talk about her book, Dark Apprentice.
What’s it about?
- A dark wizard seeks immortality from a deadly mage in this morally grey fantasy adventure.
- Dark Apprentice is a character-driven dark fantasy novel.
- Set in a world where dark magic is forbidden, Dark Apprentice follows the twisted relationship between an ambitious young wizard and the ancient mage he sees as his ticket to power.
What’s in this episode:
- Val Neil will pull us into her dark magical world with an excerpt from Dark Apprentice, and we’ll explore the forbidden practice of dark magic.
- We’ll find out whether Nikolai will unlock the secret to Medea’s immortality or if he’ll end up like her other failed apprentices.
- We’ll discuss Nikolai’s craving for power and immortality as he navigates his brutal magical training under Medea.
- Join us in a world of complex antiheroes, deadly magic, and battles of the will.
Where to get the book: https://books2read.com/DarkApprentice
Where to find our guest:
- Website: https://valneil.com
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ValNeilAuthor
- Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/valneilauthor.bsky.social
- Facebook: facebook.com/valneilauthor
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valneilauthor/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@valneilauthor
- Goodreads: goodreads.com/author/show/21265288.Val_Neil
- Newsletter signup: Get a free short story! https://BookHip.com/ZWTLGMQ
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must.
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy follows an ex-war god, a witch, and a fallen angel as they fight to save the world from a demon invasion and set the future back on the right course. Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
About Curse Breaker Enchanted
Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchanted by Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.
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 you can still order copies.
Back 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.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and I'm back with a preview of the musical audiobook I am creating for Christmas story, Stars & Angels Sing, and you can get a copy by backing the kickstarter: http://kck.st/3uyZ5OS
The preview includes:
- the opening titles exactly as they will be in the audiobook I am creating
- what the book is about
- Ran's holiday rant
- the first chapter of the Christmas story, starring Sarn and Ran.
- Then I talk about the process of creating an audiobook with a royalty free musical score. It wasn't easy!
Get Stars & Angels Sing: http://kck.st/3uyZ5OS
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must.
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy follows an ex-war god, a witch, and a fallen angel as they fight to save the world from a demon invasion and set the future back on the right course. Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
About Curse Breaker Enchanted
Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchanted by Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.
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 you can still order copies.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode L.L. Nelson is joining me to talk about her book, Priestess of Herculaneum.
What’s it about?
- A historian gets more than she bargained for when she travels back in time to ancient Herculaneum in this exciting time travel adventure.
- Priestess of Herculaneum is a fast-paced, character-driven time travel fantasy.
- Set in ancient Herculaneum, Priestess of Herculaneum is an action-packed historical fantasy.
What’s in this episode:
- L.L. Nelson will take us back in time to ancient Herculaneum with an excerpt from Priestess of Herculaneum, and we’ll explore aspects of that world, like the looming eruption of Mt. Vesuvius.
- We’ll find out what supernatural forces are at play and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what’s to come.
- We’ll discuss Alexandra's journey from modern historian to priestess trying to save a man she's never met.
- Join us in a place where history comes alive, and the fate of Pompeii hangs in the balance.
Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CL3KZ2CT
Where to find our guest:
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/llnelsonauthor
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/llnelsonauthor
- TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@llnelsonauthor
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/llnelsonauthor
- Newsletter signup: www.llnelsonauthor.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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must.
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy follows an ex-war god, a witch, and a fallen angel as they fight to save the world from a demon invasion and set the future back on the right course. Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
About Curse Breaker Enchanted
Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchantedby Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.
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 you can still order copies.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Caitlin Denman is joining me to talk about her new release, Blood Queen.
What’s it about?
- Blood Queen follows Layla, the Blood Queen, as she struggles to bring peace to her unstable kingdom amidst rebellion, dissent, and a mysterious murderer. On the eve of her political marriage, one night of passion threatens everything.
- Blood Queen is a character-driven fantasy thriller.
- Set in a fantasy kingdom created by Caitlin Denman, Blood Queen is an exciting new fantasy thriller that released on November 14th.
What’s in this episode:
- Caitlin Denman will transport us to a treacherous fantasy kingdom on the brink, with an excerpt from her brand new release, Blood Queen. We’ll explore the challenges of power, duty, and deception.
- We’ll find out what inspired this story and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of the danger and intrigue within.
- We’ll discuss Queen Layla’s journey to bring peace while conspiracies and her own desires threaten to bring down the kingdom.
- Join us in a dangerous realm where one wrong move could expose the truth and destroy everything.
Where to get the book:
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Queen-Caitlin-Denman-ebook/dp/B0CFGD879B
- Books2Read: https://books2read.com/Blood-Queen
Where to find our guest:
- Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/caitlinsrideordie
- Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/caitlindenmanbooks
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caitlindenmanbooks/?hl=en
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caitlindenmanbooks
- Newsletter: https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/332015/emails/96501083169358855
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must.
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy follows an ex-war god, a witch, and a fallen angel as they fight to save the world from a demon invasion and set the future back on the right course. Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
About Curse Breaker Enchanted
Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchantedby Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.
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 you can still order copies.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Stephen M. Wallace is joining me to talk about his book, A Meeting Of Monsters.
What’s it about?
- An unlikely duo teams up to take on a common foe in this monster-filled fantasy adventure.
- A Meeting Of Monsters is a character-driven fantasy novella.
- Set in the world created by Stephen M. Wallace, A Meeting Of Monsters is an action-packed fantasy adventure.
What’s in this episode:
- Stephen M. Wallace will take us into a world of monsters, mercenaries, and adventure with an excerpt from A Meeting Of Monsters, and we’ll explore aspects of that world, like the different monster races.
- We’ll find out what to expect from this series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what’s to come.
- We’ll discuss Al'rashal and Urkjorman's journey from being thrust together to becoming an unlikely duo taking on goblins.
- Join us in a place filled with monsters, mercenaries, and surprising friendships.
Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Meeting-Monsters-Family-Thunder-Story-ebook/dp/B09TS4H8RG/
Where to find our guest:
- Website: https://www.swallaceworks.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/wallace_author
- Facebook: Author Wallace
- Newsletter signup: https://www.swallaceworks.com/join-email-list
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must.
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy follows an ex-war god, a witch, and a fallen angel as they fight to save the world from a demon invasion and set the future back on the right course. Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
About Curse Breaker Enchanted
Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchantedby Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.
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 you can still order copies.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, I’m talking all about Rogue Gods Trilogy and why the characters demanded that I write it now.
What’s this episode about:
- I give an update about the Rogue Gods Trilogy
- How’s the writing going?
- How did this series come about?
- This episode is full of spoilers!
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 who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must.
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in.
- The Rogue Gods Trilogy follows an ex-war god, a witch, and a fallen angel as they fight to save the world from a demon invasion and set the future back on the right course. Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
About Curse Breaker Enchanted
Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchantedby Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.
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 you can still order copies.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Deborah Jarvis is joining me to talk about her book, Wolves Running.
What's it about?
- Wolves Running follows wolf shapeshifter Sasha Wellington as she navigates revealing her true nature to the world while training a newly discovered young shapeshifter. To balance her human life with her wolf family, she must risk everything to help achieve lasting peace.
- Wolves Running is set in the shapeshifter world of the Symphonium series created by Deborah Jarvis, Wolves Running is an exciting new shapeshifter fantasy.
What's in this episode:
- Deborah Jarvis will transport us into a world where shapeshifters walk among humans, with an excerpt from Wolves Running. We'll explore the challenges of living two lives, human and wolf.
- We'll find out what to expect from the Symphonium series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what adventures are still to come.
- We'll discuss Sasha Wellington's journey to train a newly-discovered shapeshifter while balancing her human teaching career with her wolf family.
- Join us in a shapeshifter world where one wolf's choice could expose the truth or achieve lasting peace.
Where to get the book:
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BMPQYF62/
Where to find our guest:
- Linktree: https://linktr.ee.com/the_rael_coyote
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.
Why am I here?
- I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. Become a patron now to read those stories.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
About Curse Breaker Enchanted
Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchantedby Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.
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 you can still order copies:
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Carol Carman is joining me to talk about her book, Twicetime.
What’s it about?
- Building a bodyguard to kill your aristocratic niece’s vengeful ex-husband should be easy for a witch. All you need is the right body and the right magic, and soon you have a mindless killer to do your bidding. Of course, it all depends on what the butler brings back from the cemetery. For Frances Stein, reanimating the dead is one thing, but convincing the corpse there’s life after death is another. Finding out he’s neither mindless nor killer is something else entirely. Especially when he’s her last hope, because they both have a limited lifespan, and time is literally running out...
- Twicetime is a character-driven fantasy adventure. Set in the world created by Carol Carman, Twicetime is an action-packed paranormal romance.
What’s in this episode:
- Carol Carman will take us into a world of witches, time travel, and resurrection with an excerpt from Twicetime, and we’ll explore aspects of that world, like the intricate magic system.
- We’ll find out what to expect from the Twicetime series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what’s to come.
- We’ll discuss Frances and her companion's journey from witch and corpse to allies racing against time, and discover the rules around Carol's inventive magic system.
- Join us in a place where magic blurs time, and love defies death.
Where to get the book:
- UK: https://amzn.to/3MNLUPl
- US: https://www.amazon.com/Twicetime-Carol-Carman-ebook/dp/B09TL8DC89
Where to find Carol Carman:
- Twitter: @CarolCarman
- Website: https://mccawmedia.co.uk/
- Newsletter signup: info@mccawmedia.co.uk
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
About Curse Breaker Enchanted
Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchantedby Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.
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 you can still order copies.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, I’m giving a quick update about my Kickstarter and reading you an excerpt from one of the books.
What's my Kickstarter about?
Get 2527 pages of epic fantasy adventures starring:
- a reluctant mage
- his precocious son/wannabe sidekick
Join their fight to survive and thrive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
Find out in 9 full-length adventures (almost a million words) collected into three 734-900 page omnibuses available as ebooks and glossy hardcover books for the first time with beautiful new cover designs not available anywhere else.
If you like Dungeons & Dragons books like the Forgotten Realms and wished they had more magic and found family, then these books are for you!
What's in this episode:
- I talk about the Kickstarter and the goals of it.
- I read an excerpt from Curse Breaker Facteted
Where to get the books:
- Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/melindakucsera/curse-breaker-special-edition-hardcover-omnibuses
- My website: https://melindakucsera.com/boxed-sets/
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.
Why am I here?
- I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
- Become a patron now to read those stories.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
About Curse Breaker Enchanted
Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchantedby Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.
About Kickstarter
Don’t forget to go to my campaign and back now to get special edition omnibuses for the Curse Breaker series.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, I’m giving a quick update about my Kickstarter and reading you an excerpt from one of the books.
What's my Kickstarter about?
Get 2527 pages of epic fantasy adventures starring:
- a reluctant mage
- his precocious son/wannabe sidekick
Join their fight to survive and thrive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
Find out in 9 full-length adventures (almost a million words) collected into three 734-900 page omnibuses available as ebooks and glossy hardcover books for the first time with beautiful new cover designs not available anywhere else.
If you like Dungeons & Dragons books like the Forgotten Realms and wished they had more magic and found family, then these books are for you!
What's in this episode:
- I talk about the Kickstarter and the goals of it.
- I read an excerpt from Curse Breaker Darkens.
Where to get the books:
- Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/melindakucsera/curse-breaker-special-edition-hardcover-omnibuses
- My website: https://melindakucsera.com/boxed-sets/
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.
Why am I here?
- I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
- Become a patron now to read those stories.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
About Curse Breaker Enchanted
Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchantedby Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.
About Kickstarter
Don’t forget to go to my campaign and back now to get special edition omnibuses for the Curse Breaker series.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Christopher Matson is joining me to talk about his book, Half Sword.
What’s it about?
- Half Sword is a historical fantasy novel that follows Simon the fool as he is pursued across medieval Europe by a sinister league of conjurers called the Apostles of Light. With only a broken sword and his shattered memories, Simon must uncover who he is and why he is drawn to 12th century Rome amidst a struggle for power between warring factions.
- Half Sword is an action-packed, character-driven historical fantasy.
- Set in 12th century Europe created by Christopher Matson, Half Sword is an action-packed historical fantasy adventure.
What’s in this episode:
- Christopher Matson will transport us to medieval Europe filled with conjurers, talismans, and hermetic magic with an excerpt from Half Sword. We’ll explore aspects of that world like the customs, politics, and weapons of the 12th century.
- We’ll find out what to expect from the Tapestry Codices series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what’s to come in the next 3 planned books.
- We’ll discuss Simon's journey across Europe, recovering his lost memories and uncovering his purpose amidst warring factions wielding dangerous magic.
- Join us in a 12th century world where a broken man must navigate a complex struggle for power to discover his past and change his fate.
Where to get the book:
- Amazon: http://mybook.to/Half_Sword
- Author page: https://amzn.to/3qEfQ65
Where to find our guest:
- Website: https://www.cbmatson.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cbmatson
- Newsletter signup: https://www.cbmatson.com
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
About Kickstarter
Don’t forget to go to my campaign and back now to get special edition omnibuses for the Curse Breaker series.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Eileen Mueller is joining me to talk about her book, Anakisha's Dragon.
What’s it about?
- When her brother is murdered, Anakisha joins a vigilante gang for revenge. Then she meets a dragon queen and must respond to a pirate crisis.
- Anakisha's Dragon is an action-packed fantasy adventure. Set in Eileen Mueller's Dragons’ Realm world, Anakisha's Dragon brings epic dragons and swashbuckling pirates to life.
What’s in this episode:
- Eileen Mueller will take us into a world of dragons, pirates, and vigilante justice with an excerpt from Anakisha's Dragon. We'll explore aspects of that world, like the dragon lore and the gangs of Naobian.
- We'll find out what to expect from the Dragon Lore series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what's to come.
- We'll discuss Anakisha's journey from gang member to dragonrider and discover details about the politics, factions, and lore of this fantasy world.
- Join us in a place where dragon queens rule the skies, and justice must be served.
Where to get the book:
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08BG7V7GS
Where to find Eileen Mueller:
- Website: https://www.eileenmuellerauthor.com
- Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RidersOfFire/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EileenMuellerauthor/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eileen_mueller_author/
- Newsletter signup: https://www.eileenmuellerauthor.com/readers-free-books/
- Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6982716.Eileen_Mueller
- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eileenmuellerauthor
- Riders of Fire Omnibus Deluxe Edition Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/eileenmuellerauthor/riders-of-fire-omnibus-deluxe-edition-dragon-rider-fantasy
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series
- The His Angelic Keeper series
- The Robin of Larkspur series
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series
Why am I here?
- I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun.
- Become a patron now to read those stories.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
About Curse Breaker Enchanted
Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchantedby Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.
About Kickstarter
Don’t forget to go back my campaign and get your special edition omnibuses for the Curse Breaker series.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign:
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and I’m here today to take you inside my kickstarter campaignand talk about the 3 special edition hardcover omnibuses that are part of it. So let’s go!
So what’s the Kickstarter campaign for?
I want to bring 3 big and beautiful digitally signed hardcover omnibuses that collect the first 9 books of the Curse Breaker series to life!
These hardcover omnibuses will honor my sister. She loved hardcover books with pretty dust jackets. So we wanted to create some in memory of her and also for our hardcover lover fans out there.
I’ve neglected you for too long because there wasn’t a viable way to bring beautiful hardcover books to you until now.
Go to our campaign now, check out the reward tiers and back the one with the rewards you want.
Still on the fence? Let’s take a peek inside the campaign:
Get 2527 pages of epic fantasy adventures starring:
- a reluctant mage
- his precocious son/wannabe sidekick
Join their fight to survive and thrive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
Meet Sarn, a reluctant mage with a big problem. He lives in a country that's covered by a giant, quasi-sentient enchanted forest. Unfortunately, the rulers of this land hate and fear magic so much, they made using it an offense punishable by death.
Magic might be illegal, but that doesn't stop monsters and ancient evil beings from showing up at Sarn's door. His magic isn't subtle or quiet, and it doesn't want to hide anymore.
But that's not Sarn's only problem. Since there's no such thing as child care, there's no one to watch his son when danger arrives on their doorstep.
Meet Ran, a precocious child who'd make a great sidekick if his dad would be a little less overprotective. But that doesn't stop Ran from running into danger right behind his beloved Papa. After all, even heroes need someone to remind them about important things like ducking, casting shields, and when to run for their lives.
How can Sarn protect his son and his city at the same time?
Find out in 9 full-length adventures (almost a million words) collected into three 734-900 page omnibuses available in glossy hardcover books for the first time with beautiful new cover designs not available anywhere else.
Back now to secure your copy! The campaign ends on at 10:54 am EST on Oct 14.
Don't wait! Secure your reward now.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Alex H Singh is joining me to talk about his book, Lamp of Light.
What’s it about?
- Lamp of Light is a fantasy adventure that follows Queen Esther Anna as she races to prove her innocence in her husband's murder. With a horrifying wendigo named Damian on her trail, she must find the magical Lamp of Light on a remote island before time runs out.
- Lamp of Light is an action-packed, character-driven fantasy.
- Set in the Fallen Kingdoms created by Alex H Singh, Lamp of Light is an exciting fantasy adventure.
What’s in this episode:
- Alex H Singh will transport us to the Fallen Kingdoms, where a queen races to find a magical artifact and defeat evil. We'll explore the magic, creatures, and politics of this fantasy world.
- We'll find out what to expect from the Fallen Kingdoms series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what adventures are to come.
- We'll discuss Queen Esther Anna's thrilling journey to prove her innocence while being hunted by sinister forces.
- Join us in a realm where the falsely accused must race against time to reveal the truth and defeat evil.
Where to get the book:
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KJ77Y9B
- Books2Read: https://www.books2read.com/u/m2vkq
Where to find our guest:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USATALEXHSINGH
- Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Alex-H-Singh/e/B013T4VMEG/
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.
Why am I here?
- I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with.
- Become a patron now to read those stories.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
About Curse Breaker Enchanted
Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchantedby Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.
About Kickstarter
- Don’t forget to go to my campaign for the Curse Breaker Series and click the Notify me on launch button, so you know when goes live on Kickstarter.
- Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Charlotte Langtree is joining me to talk about her book, Fractured: Tales of Flame and Fury.
What’s it about?
- Fractured: Tales of Flame and Fury is a fantasy short story collection that explores darkness across mystical worlds. It features tales of powerful magic, courageous women, warring gods, and ancient dragons stirring.
- Fractured: Tales of Flame and Fury is a character-driven fantasy collection.
- Set in fractured magical realms created by Charlotte Langtree, Fractured is an action-packed fantasy short story collection.
What’s in this episode:
- Charlotte Langtree will transport us to fractured worlds where darkness reigns, magic is potent, and brave women rise up, with excerpts from Fractured. We'll explore mystical realms, warring gods, and ancient myths.
- We'll find out what connects these tales of flame and fury and maybe get some spoiler-free story highlights.
- We'll discuss the women who resist, rage, and bring light to the darkness throughout each mystical story.
- Join us in fractured worlds where hope seems lost, and discover who will resist the coming ruin.
Where to get the book:
- Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fractured-Tales-Flame-Charlotte-Langtree-ebook/dp/B0BYT7D63K
- Amazon US: https://www.amazon.com/Fractured-Tales-Flame-Charlotte-Langtree-ebook/dp/B0BYT7D63K
Where to find our guest:
- Website: www.charlottelangtree.wordpress.com
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/CharlotteLangtreeAuthor
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/CharlotteLangt5
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series
- The His Angelic Keeper series
- The Robin of Larkspur series
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion
Why am I here?
- I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
- Become a patron now to read those stories.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
About Curse Breaker Enchanted
Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchantedby Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.
About Kickstarter
Don’t forget to go to my campaign and click the Notify me on launch button, so you know when goes live on Kickstarter.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Aaron Hodges is joining me to talk about his epic fantasy novel, Darkstrider.
What’s it about?
- Mikael Heaton wakes in a strange new world where his very existence is outlawed. With his memories lost, he must forge alliances and uncover secrets of magic and technology to survive hostile forces and reclaim his destiny.
- Darkstrider blends fantasy, science fiction, and progression in an imaginative new world.
What’s in this episode:
- Aaron will read us an excerpt from Darkstrider and introduce us to Mikael and the dangerous world he’s awakened within.
- We’ll explore Aaron’s worldbuilding and how he crafted a story fusing magic and tech.
- Get tips from a New York Times bestselling author on writing fantasy fiction.
- Find out what else Aaron has in store for readers.
Where to get the book:
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Darkstrider-Epic-LITRPG-Progression-Fantasy-ebook/dp/B0C3RXDFK1
Where to find our guest:
- Website: http://Aaronhodgesauthor.com
- Newsletter: https://aaronhodgesauthor.com/newsletter
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.
Why am I here?
- I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
- Become a patron now to read those stories.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
About Curse Breaker Enchanted
Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchantedby Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.
About Kickstarter
Don’t forget to go to my campaign and click the Notify me on launch button, so you know when goes live on Kickstarter.
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Jill Chard is joining me to talk about her book, The Relic Thief.
What’s it about?
- The Relic Thief is a provocative story full of heists and adventures, intrigue and action - a real page-turner.
- The Relic Thief is a character-driven fantasy adventure.
- Set in the The Other Side of Darkness series created by Jill Chard, The Relic Thief is an action-packed, Hopepunk fantasy adventure.
What’s in this episode:
- Jill Chard will take us into a world of dangerous relic heists and a plot to rekindle destructive magic with an excerpt from The Relic Thief, and we’ll explore aspects of that world, like the main character Nila's life as a thief.
- We’ll find out what to expect from the The Other Side of Darkness series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what’s to come.
- We’ll discuss Nila's journey from thief to someone trying to change the course of destiny and discover worldbuilding details around relics and magic.
- Join us in a place where danger turns deadly, and destiny drives the characters down dark paths, and they must change its course.
Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Relic-Thief-Other-Side-Darkness-ebook/dp/B0BBJC5M83
Where to find our guest:
- Website: jillchard.com
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/jillchard.author
- Newsletter signup: jillchard.com
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.
Why am I here?
- I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
- Become a patron now to read those stories.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
About Curse Breaker Enchanted
Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchantedby Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.
About Kickstarter
Don’t forget to go to my campaign and click the Notify me on launch button, so you know when goes live on Kickstarter.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode C. Rae D'Arc is joining me to talk about her book, Dreaming Beauty: Dreaming Princesses #1.
What’s it about?
- Princess Emerald falls into a deep sleep after pricking her finger on a poisoned spindle and dreams she is in modern-day England. There she meets Caden and Mica, two young lords looking for adventure. The longer Emer dreams, the more she wonders which world is real and how to wake up before the poison spreads.
- Dreaming Beauty is a fairy tale retelling of Sleeping Beauty. Set in the Dreaming Princesses series created by C. Rae D'Arc, it's a YA fantasy romance.
What’s in this episode:
- C. Rae D'Arc will take us into a world of princesses and modern-day England with an excerpt from Dreaming Beauty, and we’ll explore aspects of both worlds.
- We’ll find out what to expect from the Dreaming Princesses series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights.
- We’ll discuss Emerald's journey from cursed princess to a girl exploring the wonders of modern England.
- Join us in a place where fairy tales and reality blur, and true love is the only antidote.
Where to get the book:
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/C-Rae-DArc/author/B08HVX6Z1N
Where to find C. Rae D'Arc:
- Website: https://craedarc.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/c.rae.darc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craedarc/
- Newsletter: https://craedarc.com/
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.
Why am I here?
- I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
- Become a patron now to read those stories.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
About Curse Breaker Enchanted
Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchantedby Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.
About Kickstarter
Don’t forget to go to my campaign and click the Notify me on launch button, so you know when goes live on Kickstarter.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Chris Mayne is joining me to talk about his book, Heretic.*
What’s it about?
- Arlex just became the most powerful person on the planet, and it is the worst thing to ever happen to him...
- Heretic is the start of humanity's final tale, studied and chronicled in its purest form, by the most preeminent of our future pre-historians. The epic Helios Saga begins here in book one of the Helios Rising trilogy, the opening chapter in the tale of our coming cataclysm.
- Set in the city of New Tartarus, Heretic is an apocalyptic fantasy adventure.
What’s in this episode:
- Chris Mayne will take us into a world on the brink of apocalypse with an excerpt from Heretic, and we'll explore aspects of that world like Arlex's mysterious powers.
- We’ll find out what to expect from the Helios Saga trilogy and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what’s to come.
- We’ll discuss Arlex's journey from ordinary citizen to planet-destroying terrorist and discover details about the overlord's nephilim horde hunting him.
- Join us in the city of New Tartarus, where one man's awakening may mean humanity's end.
Where to get the book:
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MTSKDCQ
- Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59918483-heretic
Where to find Chris Mayne:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chrismayneauthor
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisM_Author
*Trigger warning: this episode contains a character description and references that may be upsetting for people of Asian descent. We spoke to the author after the show about it, and he will change it in the ebook. But the show has the original version. Listener discretion advised.
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
About Curse Breaker Enchanted
Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchantedby Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.
About Kickstarter
Don’t forget to go to my campaign and click the Notify me on launch button, so you know when goes live on Kickstarter.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode J.C. Snow is joining me to talk about her book, The Phoenix and the Sword.
What’s it about?
- Cursed with immortality and destroying fire, Aili Fallon will cross life and death to find the truth.
- The Phoenix and the Sword is a queer epic fantasy novel set in a world of spiritual powers, past lives, and beings of myth and legend. Unexpected, multilayered, and beautiful, The Phoenix and the Sword begins a tale of love and adventure that crosses centuries and worlds.
What’s in this episode:
- J.C. Snow will take us into a world of immortals, spiritual powers, and mythic beings with an excerpt from The Phoenix and the Sword, and we’ll explore aspects of that world like the curse binding Aili's power.
- We’ll find out what to expect from the Crane Moon Cycle series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what’s to come.
- We’ll discuss Aili's journey from combat nurse to magical killer and immortal being, and discover details about the ancient game of immortals she becomes entangled in.
- Join us in a world where love and adventure span centuries, and a demon's curse threatens to destroy or transform.
Where to get the book:
- https://books2read.com/u/b5qZqO
Where to find J.C. Snow:
- Website: https://jcsnow.carrd.co/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jcsnowauthor
- Instagram: @jcsnow_author
- Twitter: @crane_moon_snow
- Newsletter signup: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/66676/56960602180945453/share
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.
Why am I here?
- I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. Become a patron now to read those stories.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
About Curse Breaker Enchanted
Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchantedby Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.
About Kickstarter
Don’t forget to go to my campaign and click the Notify me on launch button, so you know when goes live on Kickstarter.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Tracy Joyce is joining me to talk about her book, Rada.
What’s it about?
- Welcome to the Zaragarian Empire.
- Rada's newborn sister is disfigured and her father has decreed that her fate lies at the Seat of the Gods. Rada knows what that means - he wants her sister dead.
- To save both her sister and her mother, Rada must find the Emperor and beseech him for help. Rada is six. The Emperor terrifies her, but there is no one else.
- In a world of intricate politics, rivalries, dissent and revolt; where old gods lay in wait, the fate of two little girls will change the course of an empire.
- Everything depends on a six-year-old with a slingshot
- Rada is set approx 16 years before "Altaica" and forms part of a companion series.
What’s in this episode:
- Tracy will take us into the dark fantasy world of the Zaragarian Empire with an excerpt from Rada, and we’ll explore aspects of that world like the intricate politics and the Seat of the Gods.
- We’ll find out what to expect from the Altaica series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what’s to come.
- We’ll discuss Rada's journey from newborn sister to potential savior at only six years old and discover details about the rivalries, dissent, and old gods that await.
- Join us in a world where the fate of an empire rests on the shoulders of a child with a slingshot.
Where to get the book:
- http://books2read.com/u/bW01KY
Where to find Tracy Joyce:
- Website: http://www.tracymjoyce.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TracyMJoyceWriter/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/TracyMJoyce1
- Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/8125317.Tracy_M_Joyce
- Newsletter signup: https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/l3c0x8
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series
- The His Angelic Keeper series
- The Robin of Larkspur series
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
About Curse Breaker Enchanted
Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchantedby Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.
About Kickstarter
Don’t forget to go to my campaign and click the Notify me on launch button, so you know when goes live on Kickstarter.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Jasmine Young is joining me to talk about her upcoming book, A Breaking of Realms.
What’s it about?
- Build realms. Follow the rules. Never go rogue. The Realm-Building Enterprise is open to all. Under the laws of the Republic of Aranor Elondris, anyone may rise to glory and become the next legendary dragon rider. All it takes is hatching an egg—a legal one, that is.
- Skálda Branwright dreams of leaving the Longcold and becoming the first Dragonlord to build an official realm. But that may prove difficult after she defies the Enterprise and rescues a wild hatchling. This is no ordinary dragon. It was best kept dead. The Enterprise is a human’s path to a glorious future—but it is ruthless to those who would defy the elves that made the rules.
- She never meant to steal a dragon. She always meant to build a realm. She never wanted to break the continent. A Realm-Breaker is coming.
- A Breaking of Realms is an action-heavy, character-driven epic fantasy. Set in the world created by Jasmine Young, A Breaking of Realms brings dragons, adventure, and high stakes to life.
What’s in this episode:
- Jasmine will take us into a world of dragon riders and realm building with an excerpt from A Breaking of Realms, and we’ll explore aspects of that world like the Realm-Building Enterprise and the Republic of Aranor Elondris.
- We’ll find out what to expect from the upcoming Four Kingdoms series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what’s to come.
- We’ll discuss Skálda's journey from Longcold orphan to potential Realm-Breaker and discover details about the intricate political structures, dragon lore, and elven magic.
- Join us in a place where legendary dragon riders vie for power, and freedom comes with a price.
Where to get the book:
- Jasmine's website: https://www.jasmineyoungauthor.com/
- A Breaking of Realms page: https://www.jasmineyoungauthor.com/abreakingofrealms
- Jasmine's Amazon page: https://author.to/FourKingdomsOrigins
Where to find our guest:
- Website: https://www.jasmineyoungauthor.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasmineyoungtheauthor
- Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/18924869.Jasmine_Young
- Newsletter signup: https://www.jasmineyoungauthor.com/subscribe
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series
- The His Angelic Keeper series
- The Robin of Larkspur series
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion
Why am I here?
- I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. Become a patron now to read those stories.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
About Curse Breaker Enchanted
Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchantedby Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.
About Kickstarter
Don’t forget to go to my campaign and click the Notify me on launch button, so you know when goes live on Kickstarter.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Kayla Hansen joins me to talk about her book, Embrace of the Shade.
What’s it about?
- Amarie’s legendary magic could incinerate her enemies, but it’s her sword she trusts. While running from the men who killed her family, she learns of an ancient text locked within the Great Library that might be the final key. During the daring theft, a stranger inserts himself into her scheme. Kin’s life, riddled with shadows and death, is as dark as his soul. He embraces his power, given by a wicked master, but when he meets Amarie... She shatters the walls he’s built, piercing his solitude with vibrant light. But if she learns he hunts the power cursing her family, he will lose her forever.
- Embrace of the Shade is a character-driven dark fantasy adventure. Set in the magical world of Pantracia created by Amanda Muratoff and Kayla Hansen, Embrace of the Shade brings magic, intrigue, and romance to life.
What’s in this episode:
- Kayla will take us into a world of magic and intrigue with an excerpt from Embrace of the Shade, and we’ll explore aspects of that world like the Great Library.
- We’ll find out what to expect from The Berylian Key series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what’s to come.
- We’ll discuss Amarie and Kin's dangerous alliance and the beginnings of their forbidden romance, and discover details about the magic system, factions, and evil forces in this dark fantasy world.
- Join us in a place where legendary magic wielders vie for power, and sinister evil lurks in the shadows.
Where to get the book:
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Embrace-Shade-Berylian-Pantracia-Chronicles-ebook/dp/B07X7J1SK2/
Where to find Kayla Hansen:
- Website: www.Pantracia.com
- All social medias: www.Pantracia.com/landing
- Newsletter signup: https://mailchi.mp/b2a491f3a46c/subscribe-to-pantracia
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must.
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world.
Why am I here?
- I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun.
- Become a patron now to read those stories.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
About Curse Breaker Enchanted
Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchantedby Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.
About Kickstarter
Don’t forget to go to my campaign and click the Notify me on launch button, so you know when goes live on Kickstarter.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Deb Jarvis is joining me to talk about her book, The Crystal Pawn.
What’s it about?
Deirdre Hawes has always dreamed of meeting her father, but the reality of who he is and where he is from exceeds her wildest imagination. The Crystal Pawn is a character-driven fantasy adventure. Set in a magical land created by Deb Jarvis, The Crystal Pawn brings shapeshifters, clans, and an impending war to life.
What’s in this episode:
- Deb Jarvis will take us into a world of magical clans and shapeshifters with an excerpt from The Crystal Pawn, and we’ll explore aspects of that world like the impending religious war.
- We’ll find out what to expect from this fantasy series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what’s to come.
- We’ll discuss Deirdre's journey from meeting her father to becoming heir to a magical clan, and discover details about the clans, magic, and politics in this fantasy world.
- Join us in a place where magical clans vie for power, and war looms on the horizon.
Where to get the book: https://linktr.ee/The_rael_coyote
Where to find our guest:
- Website: www.deborahjarvis.com
- Newsletter signup: www.deborahjarvis.com
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.
Why am I here?
- I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
- Become a patron now to read those stories.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Belinda Crawford is joining me to talk about her book, Demons & Battleskirts Volume 1.
What’s it about?
- Enter a dark new urban fantasy filled with reincarnated superheroines, inter-dimensional demons and immortal enemies.
- Demons & Battleskirts Volume 1 is an action-packed urban fantasy. Set in Belinda Crawford's Battleskirts world, Demons & Battleskirts brings reincarnated warriors and demon hordes to life.
What’s in this episode:
- Belinda Crawford will take us into a world of reincarnated superheroines and demon hordes with an excerpt from Demons & Battleskirts Volume 1. We'll explore aspects of that world, like the immortal enemies and inter-dimensional demons.
- We'll find out what to expect from the Battleskirts series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what's to come.
- We'll discuss Byrne's journey from fragmented dreams to ancient warrior and discover details about the politics, factions, and lore of this urban fantasy world.
- Join us in a place where reincarnated sisters battle demon hordes, and ancient enemies threaten the future.
Where to get the book: https://buy.bookfunnel.com/lxuhywpfzf
Where to find Belinda Crawford:
- Website: https://belindacrawford.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/belindacrawfordwrites
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/belindacrawford
- BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/belinda-crawford
- Newsletter signup: https://news.belindacrawford.com/
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.
Why am I here?
- I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
- Become a patron now to read those stories.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Mary McKenna is joining me to talk about her book, Lady of Ravensmere.
What’s it about?
- Lady of Ravensmere is a coming-of-age fantasy that follows a young woman's journey to protect her people and her home.
- Set in an immersive fantasy world, Lady of Ravensmere is an exciting and character-driven tale.
What’s in this episode:
- Mary McKenna will take us into a world of intrigue with an excerpt from Lady of Ravensmere. We'll explore aspects of the worldbuilding, like the politics and religion.
- We'll discuss the main character's journey from sheltered daughter to ruling lady and get highlights of what's to come in the series.
- We'll discover details about the immersive fantasy setting Mary created and the key themes of identity and belonging.
- Join us in a place where long-held grudges and desires for power threaten a nation, and a young woman must find the strength to stand against it.
Where to get the book: https://books2read.com/b/ladyofravensmere
Where to find our guest:
- Website: http://mary-mckenna.com
- Twitter: @marymckenna_02
- Newsletter sign-up: http://mary-mckenna.com/free-book/
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.
Why am I here?
- I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
- Become a patron now to read those stories.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m Melinda Kucsera, your indie fantasy author, and today Jeff Kohanek is joining me to discuss his epic fantasy bundle, Heroes of Issalia Super Box Set.
With over 2,500 pages of magical adventures across two interconnected fantasy series, this collection is perfect for readers who love expansive worlds and nonstop action.
What’s in this episode:
- Jeff will read an excerpt from one of the books.
- We’ll learn about building complex fantasy worlds across multiple series.
- We’ll discuss writing heroic journeys and character growth over many books.
- We’ll talk about Jeff’s approach to plotting lengthy series story arcs.
Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCLTGXVG
Where to find Jeff Kohanek:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeffreyLKohanek
- Website: https://jeffreyLKohanek.com
- Newsletter sign-up: https://jeffreyLKohanek.com
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.
Why am I here?
- I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
- Become a patron now to read those stories.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I'm Melinda Kucsera, your indie fantasy author, and today, Nathan Hartle is joining me to talk about his epic fantasy book, Summoning and Sacrifice.
In this expansive fantasy tale, a hunted servant named Shada embarks on a dangerous quest to find her city's missing god and save her people from ruin. She'll journey to the ends of the universe alongside a motley crew of companions.
What's in this episode:
- Nathan will read an excerpt from Summoning and Sacrifice.
- We'll find out what to expect from the next book in the Liturgy of Worlds series, Hymns of the Wild, out July 31st.
- We'll discuss key topics like worldbuilding, characters, high stakes, and epic fantasy themes.
- Join us in the vast, ancient city of Ronia, where gods are missing and darkness looms.
Where to get the book: http://www.books2read.com/summoningandsacrifice
Where to find Nathan Hartle:
- Website: www.nathanhartle.com
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/NathanHartleauthor
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/nathanhartleauthor/
- TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@nathan_hartle_author
- Newsletter: nathanhartle.com
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.
Why am I here?
- I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
- Become a patron now to read those stories.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Laura Nelson is joining me to talk about her book, Heir of Svartån.
What’s it about?
Heir of Svartån is an action-packed YA Norse fantasy adventure. Heir of Svartån follows a 17-year-old girl who gets transported into a video game world and discovers she's the heir to a powerful ruler.
What’s in this episode:
- Laura will take us into a world of Norse mythology, video games, and epic magical battles with an excerpt from Heir of Svartån, and we’ll explore aspects of that world, like the magic system and Norse inspirations.
- We’ll find out what to expect from the Svartån series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what’s to come.
- We’ll discuss the main character's journey from abused teen to powerful heir and discover the intricate worldbuilding details.
- Join us in a place where Norse legends come to life, and identity and destiny collide.
Where to get the book: Amazon, B&N, Kobo, Apple, etc.
Where to find our guest:
- Website: www.llnelsonauthor.com
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/llnelsonauthor
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/llnelsonauthor
- TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@llnelsonauthor
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/llnelsonauthor
- Newsletter: www.llnelsonauthor.com/newsletter
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.
Why am I here?
- I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
- Become a patron now to read those stories.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Matthew Zorich is joining me to discuss his book, Bastards of Liberty.
What's it about?
- In the heart of the Holy Imperium, a family's lives are shattered. The three Ashburn siblings journey through political forces and deep worldbuilding in an alternative America where orcs, elves, and dwarves fight for rights under a newly formed royal government.
- When the death of one sibling could spark revolution, will the Ashburns find justice, or will events spin out of their control? Immerse yourself in this gritty adventure full of twists and deep lore.
What's in this episode:
- Matthew Zorich will transport us into the richly imagined world of Bastards of Liberty.
- We'll explore the siblings' intertwining stories and the tensions in this alternative America.
- We'll discuss the series' expansive worldbuilding and how fantasy can mirror real-world issues.
- Join us for an immersive trip into the Holy Imperium's fight for rights and revolution.
Where to get the book:
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BSTMYC84
Where to find our guest:
- Instagram: matthew_zorich_author
- Twitter: matthewzorich
- Website: https://www.raccooncountypress.com/matthew-zorich
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.
Why am I here?
- I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
- Become a patron now to read those stories.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Christiane Knight is joining me to talk about her book, In Sleep You Know.
What’s it about?
- Even the grittiest blue collar city has a spark of magic under the surface; but in Baltimore, graffiti holds secret messages and artists are the spellcasters. Abandoned buildings hide ancient beings, and at the local club, you might find yourself rubbing shoulders with menacing and otherworldly creatures. If you know how to look, of course.
- In Sleep You Know is a contemporary urban fantasy set in a magical version of Baltimore.
What’s in this episode:
- Christiane Knight will transport us into the hidden world of Baltimore's Fae with an excerpt from In Sleep You Know. We'll explore the city's gritty magic, graffiti spells, and dream visits.
- We'll discuss Merrick's journey from ordinary guy to Fae ally and guardian of the veil between worlds.
- We'll learn about the inspired blend of urban fantasy, faerie lore, and music scene subculture in the Stories of the Eleriannan series.
- Join us for a tour through the fantastical side of Charm City, where fate and free will collide.
Where to get the book:
- https://www.christianeknight.com/in-sleep-you-know/
Where to find our guest:
- Instagram: http://instagram.com/christianeknight23
- Facebook: http://facebook.com/ChristianeKnightAuthor
- Website: https://www.christianeknight.com/
- Mailing List: https://www.christianeknight.com/mailing-list/
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.
Why am I here?
- I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
- Become a patron now to read those stories.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Ben Spencer is joining me to talk about his contemporary fantasy novel, Many Savage Moons.
What’s it about?
- Nathaniel falls for the enigmatic Winter York but their perfect day ends in violence. Winter reveals the attacker can write people into deadly dreams. How does she know? He based his book series on her and killed her friends. This unconventional love story blends fantasy and literary fiction.
- Blending genres, Many Savage Moons is a compelling work of contemporary fantasy.
What’s in this episode:
- Ben will read us an excerpt from Many Savage Moons and introduce us to Nathaniel, Winter, and the dangerous fantastical world they navigate.
- We’ll explore Ben’s genre-bending style and what inspired this tale fusing fantasy and literary fiction.
- Get tips from Ben on crafting compelling fiction that straddles genres.
- Find out what else Ben has in store for readers.
Where to get the book:
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Many-Savage-Moons-Ben-Spencer-ebook/dp/B0BZK4JMNB/
Where to find our guest:
- Website: https://benspencerwrites.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/RBenSpen
- Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123840512-many-savage-moons
- Newsletter: https://benspencer.substack.com/
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.
Why am I here?
- I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
- Become a patron now to read those stories.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode A.L. Lorensen is joining me to talk about her fantasy novel, For Evergreens and Aspen Trees.
What’s it about?
- After 20 years of war stole his family and home, Tristan clings to the fragments of his past and waits to pursue the truth. When an elven woman named Aspen infiltrates his fort, Tristan’s life shatters and he asks for her aid. Though enemies, they embark on a journey to overcome hatred and come together.
- Blending fantasy, magic, and adventure, For Evergreens and Aspen Trees is a story of memory, monsters, and rebellion.
What’s in this episode:
- A.L. will read us an excerpt from For Evergreens and Aspen Trees and introduce us to Tristan, Aspen, and their conflicted world.
- We’ll explore A.L.’s worldbuilding and inspiration crafting this tale of enemies joining forces.
Where to get the book:
- Bookfunnel Universal Link: https://buy.bookfunnel.com/a8dcbpt052
Where to find our guest:
- Website: https://www.allwrites.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allorensen.writes
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorallorensen
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/authorallorensen
- Newsletter: https://www.allwrites.com/subscribe
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.
Why am I here?
I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
Become a patron now to read those stories.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Alesha Escobar is joining me to talk about her book, The Tower's Alchemist.
What’s it about?
British intelligence wants her spying skills. A vampiric warlock wants to steal her powers. The Master Wizards who trained her want her dead... The Nazis have unleashed occult forces throughout Europe and the Allies are forced to recruit and employ wizards to counter their attacks.
What’s in this episode:
- Alesha Escobar will take us into a world of magic, mystery and vampiric warlocks with an excerpt from The Tower's Alchemist, and we’ll explore aspects of that world, like the world of Gray Tower wizards and alchemists.
- We’ll find out what to expect from the Gray Tower Trilogy series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what’s to come.
- We'll discuss Isabella George's journey from Gray Tower dropout to spy battling occult forces.
- Join us in a place where magic meets history and one woman fights to define her own destiny.
- Alesha will talk about her upcoming Kickstarter campaign to fund the release of signed hardcover editions of the entire Gray Tower Trilogy. Backers will have the opportunity to receive gorgeous hardcover copies of each book, personally autographed by the author with a special note plus other goodies!
Where to get the book: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aleshaescobar/the-gray-tower-trilogy-signed-hardcovers
Where to find our guest:
- Website: https://www.aleshaescobar.com
- Newsletter signup: https://www.aleshaescobar.com/newsletter
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorAleshaEscobar
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/fantastli
- TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@fantastli20
- Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/author/aleshaescobar
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series
- The His Angelic Keeper series
- The Robin of Larkspur series
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion
Why am I here?
I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
Become a patron now to read those stories.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Jeff McIntyre is joining me to talk about his debut novel, The Garden Gnome.
What’s it about?
- Our world is defined by science, but history tells us the world was once a magical place. What if magic were to return? When a particle accelerator experiment leads to extraordinary consequences, unlikely people are drawn together in a confrontation that will change the world.
- Set in our world on the verge of the return of magic, The Garden Gnome blends science and sorcery.
What’s in this episode:
- Jeff will read us an excerpt from The Garden Gnome and introduce us to the key characters, including a ten-year-old boy with an imaginary friend, scientists conducting dangerous experiments, secret society members trying to stop magic’s return, and an FBI agent caught in the middle.
- Discover what inspired Jeff to write a story bringing magic back to our technological world and the challenges of blending genres.
- Find out more about Jeff, an “old school nerd” and telecommunications engineer from Omaha, Nebraska, and how he created this debut novel.
Where to get the book:
Amazon, Goodreads, and more.
Where to find our guest:
- Website: https://jeff-mcintyre.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086657106427
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jeff_M_McIntyre
- Newsletter: https://jeff-mcintyre.com/contact/
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series
- The His Angelic Keeper series
- The Robin of Larkspur series
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series
Why am I here?
I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
Become a patron now to read those stories.
About the interview:
I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Megan Haskell is joining me to talk about the first book in her contemporary paranormal fantasy series, Aether Bound.
What’s it about?
- Lil is a bartender in Laguna Beach, California with a secret—she can see the demons on people’s shoulders. When a woman nearly drowns and Lil’s brother goes missing, Lil has to stop primordial ocean gods from claiming their due before it’s too late.
- Set in Laguna Beach, Aether Bound is a fast-paced paranormal fantasy adventure.
What’s in this episode:
- Megan will read us an excerpt from Aether Bound and introduce us to Lil, her magical abilities, and the mythological elements of this world.
- We’ll find out what challenges Lil faces in rescuing her brother from demonic forces rising from the sea.
- Discover the inspiration behind Megan’s series that blends adventure, magic, and mayhem with the California coast.
- Get the latest details on Megan’s Kickstarter campaign launching soon for book two, Aether Crossed.
Where to get the book:
- Everywhere books are sold, including MeganHaskell.com
Where to find our guest:
- Newsletter: https://meganhaskell.com/pages/join
- Facebook & Instagram: @meganhaskellauthor
- Website: http://www.MeganHaskell.com
- Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/meganhaskell/aethercrossed
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.
Why am I here?
I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
Become a patron now to read those stories.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode C.N. Rowan is joining me to talk about the first book in his dark urban fantasy series, imPerfect Magic.
What’s it about?
- After hundreds of years of dying, an eternally reincarnating Cathar priest in 12th century France pops back up in the nearest corpse in modern day. Now his territory is under threat, and if he can’t stop whoever’s behind it, all of reality might be in danger.
- Set in France, imPerfect Magic is a fast-paced, darkly comedic urban fantasy.
What’s in this episode:
- C.N. will read us an excerpt from imPerfect Magic and introduce us to her immortal heretic characters.
- We’ll discover the real French history and mythology woven into this tale of strange creatures and obscure events.
- C.N. will share details of what inspired him to blend Abrahamic religions, the Cathar Perfects, and fantastical elements in this series set in locations you can actually visit.
- Find out what challenges our perfectly imperfect main characters will face in saving their territory and all of existence.
Where to get the book: Cnrowan.myshopify.com use code MELINDA at checkout to get 20% off the audiobook at checkout.
Where to find our guest:
- Newsletter: https://BookHip.com/KWPDZFC
- Facebook: http://Www.facebook.com/cnrowan
- Instagram: http://Www.instagram.com/cnrowanauthor
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@cnrowanauthor
- Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/23093361.C_N_Rowan
- Website: http://Www.cnrowan.com
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse.
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in.
Why am I here?
I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
Become a patron now to read those stories.
About the interview:
I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Willow Seitz is joining me to talk about her debut novel, The Beauty of Dawn.
What’s it about?
- The Beauty of Dawn is an epic fantasy adventure following a thief, knight, squire and prince on a journey to save their kingdom from eternal darkness.
- Set in the world of Ealidor, The Beauty of Dawn is a fast-paced YA fantasy.
What’s in this episode:
- Willow will tell us about The Beauty of Dawn and take us into a world cursed to midnight where magic and monsters lurk.
- We’ll find out what’s at stake for Nathaniel, the dishonored knight, runaway prince, and sheltered squire in this tale of friendship, love and redemption.
- Join us for non-stop action and adventure as Willow shares details of Ealidor’s complex history, magic system, and politics.
- Discover the secrets of Nathaniel’s mysterious connection to darkness and role in restoring light.
Where to get the book:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0C2L7D47D
Where to find our guest:
- Newsletter: https://www.willowseitz.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willowseitz/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdseitzbooks/
- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@willowseitz
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.
Why am I here?
I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
Become a patron now to read those stories.
About the interview:
I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and today I’m speaking with Joao F. Silva, author of the gritty epic fantasy series The Smokesmiths, beginning with Seeds of War.
What’s it about?
In a harsh world of smoke magic and monsters, the seeds of war are being planted. Gimlore is a war veteran turned crime boss protecting her family. Orberesis is a petty thief pretending to be God. Rednow is the world’s feared mercenary with one job left. Allies and enemies are made where smoke magic stirs.
What’s in this episode:
- Joao will share his journey to become an author, from first putting pen to paper as a teen to publishing his dark fantasy series. We’ll discuss his advice for aspiring writers.
- We’ll explore how Joao developed a grim world of smoke magic and developed complex characters with difficult choices. Joao will reveal details about Gimlore, Orberesis, Rednow and what drives them.
- With three POVs and mature content, Seeds of War is a gritty read. We’ll discuss how Joao created compelling yet flawed characters in a harsh world.
- Themes of protecting what’s yours, surviving at all costs and the corrupting influence of power resonate. We’ll explore how these themes shape the characters’ motivations.
- Find out what’s next for The Smokesmiths series. Joao will tease what’s to come without spoiling surprises!
Where to find Joao:
- Website: https://joaofsilva.net
- Newsletter: https://joaofsilva.net
- Buy Seeds of War: https://books2read.com/SeedsOfWar
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series
- The His Angelic Keeper series
- The Robin of Larkspur series
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion
Why am I here?
I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
Become a patron now to read those stories.
About the interview:
I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and today, I’m speaking with Peter Mooren, winner of three Firebird Book Awards for his fantasy adventure, The Return of Abaddon.
What’s it about?
After surviving a tragic accident, Wilder finds himself transported to a strange new world. Hiraeth needs a hero to defeat the evil Abaddon, who returns after 2,000 years to conquer the land. Wilder embarks on a quest to find allies and fulfill a prophecy as Hiraeth’s only hope before Abaddon destroys him.
What’s in this episode:
- Peter will share his journey to become an award-winning author, from writing stories as a child to publishing his first novel. We’ll discuss his advice for aspiring writers based on his experiences.
- We’ll explore how Peter developed the world of Hiraeth, where phoenixes defeated an ancient evil and Wilder discovers his destiny. Peter will reveal details about Wilder’s mysterious arrival and the characters who aid his quest.
- Wilder is an unlikely hero struggling with grief and accepting his newfound purpose. We’ll discuss how Peter created a compelling protagonist on an epic adventure.
- Themes of loss, courage and sacrifice in the face of darkness resonate in The Return of Abaddon. We’ll explore how these themes drive Wilder’s journey of self-discovery.
- Find out what’s next for the Scars of Hiraeth series. Peter will tease what’s to come in future books without spoiling major surprises!
Where to find Peter:
- Website: https://www.petermooren.com/
- Buy The Return of Abaddon: https://www.amazon.com/Return-Abaddon-Scars-Hiraeth-Book-ebook/dp/B09V3JS3D3/
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series
- The His Angelic Keeper series
- The Robin of Larkspur series
- The Divergent Heroes series
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion
Why am I here?
I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
Become a patron now to read those stories.
About the interview:
I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and today I’m speaking with Laura Huie, author of the fantasy series The Thedre Trilogy, beginning with debut novel, The Unchosen.
What’s it about?
The Unchosen follows Fia, one of the few chosen by the gods and gifted with powerful magic. But her magic causes headaches and she can’t portal home. Discovering her life is a lie, Fia tries to learn the truth of her past with Winston. The gods stay silent as humanity rises against them, starting with Fia. Reclaiming her magic could mean going home—but it could also seal her fate to die for a forgotten crime.
What’s in this episode:
- Laura will share her journey to become an author, from joining her mom at writing groups as a child to publishing her first novel. We’ll discuss her advice for aspiring writers based on her experiences.
- We’ll explore how Laura developed the world of The Thedre Trilogy, where gods bestow magic on a chosen few but have been silent too long. Laura will reveal twists about Fia’s mysterious past and destiny.
- With humanity threatening the gods and a crime she can’t remember, Fia is an complex character. We’ll discuss how Laura created a compelling protagonist struggling between reclaiming her power or her past.
- Themes of destiny, identity and humanity’s relationship with higher powers resonate in The Unchosen. We’ll explore how these themes drive Fia’s journey of self-discovery.
- Find out what’s next for the series. Laura will tease what’s to come in future books without spoiling major surprises!
Where to find Laura:
- Website: http://laurahuie.com/
- Newsletter: https://subscribepage.io/HuiesNewsletter
- Buy The Unchosen: https://www.amazon.com/Unchosen-Book-One-Thedre-Trilogy-ebook/dp/B0B9VGFWQG/
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
Why am I here?
I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
Become a patron now to read those stories.
About the interview:
I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and today I’m speaking with Chelsea McKenna, author of the epic fantasy series The Vorelian Saga, beginning with Book 1: The Blood of the Lion.
What’s it about?
The Blood of the Lion follows three characters whose destinies intertwine as chaos and war spread through the world of Vorelea. Syra holds a dangerous relic hunted by unknown forces. King Morei descends into a curse that could undo his kingdom. And Cyrus, the first Dragon Rider in centuries, is drawn into a prophecy he wants no part of. No one can escape their fate in this sweeping epic fantasy.
What’s in this episode:
- Chelsea will share how she developed The Vorelian Saga over 9 books into an epic fantasy series filled with political intrigue, ancient magic and dragons.
- We’ll follow the three main characters Syra, Morei and Cyrus as their storylines converge, discussing how Chelsea created such compelling characters and complex worlds.
- With dark magic, dangerous relics and gods that can’t be trusted, this series has resonated with readers. We’ll explore the themes of destiny, the human quest for power and the moral ambiguity of war.
- The Blood of the Lion has already won four book awards. We’ll discuss Chelsea’s journey to become an award-winning published author and her advice for aspiring writers.
- Find out what’s next for The Vorelian Saga. With 8 more books planned, Chelsea will tease what’s in store for readers without spoiling major twists!
Where to find Chelsea:
- Website: https://thevoreliansaga.com/
- Instagram: @thevoreliansaga and @cdmckenna
- Buy The Blood of the Lion: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Lion-C-D-McKenna/dp/B09RHQK28K/
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
Why am I here?
I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
Become a patron now to read those stories.
About the interview:
I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and today I'm reading Curse Breaker Enchanted, the first book in my epic fantasy series.
What's in this episode?
- Short intro
- I read chapter 24 from Curse Breaker Enchanted.
- I talk a little about what we just heard.
I hope you enjoyed it!
Read along with me!
Get a copy of Curse Breaker Enchanted in print or ebook or the AI-narrated audiobook here.
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.
Why am I here?
I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
Become a patron now to read those stories: https://www.patreon.com/melindakucsera
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now: https://melindakucsera.com/the-curse-breaker-saga/
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melindakucsera. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and today Jack Adkins joins me to discuss his fantasy adventure novel, The Blood of a Dragon, and we go way off the rails and talk about all our favorite fantasy books in this no-holds barred discussion!
What’s it about?
Anuka Sandbar, a daring half-goblin con artist, sets sail to find his missing father. Anuka and his friends are enslaved by pirates but offered a chance at freedom if they investigate a dangerous mystery that could lead to war between gods and dragons.
What’s in this episode:
- Jack Adkins will transport us into a world of goblins, dragons and perilous quests. We’ll follow Anuka on his search for freedom and his father, discovering magic and mayhem along the way.
- We’ll discuss how 34 years of playing Dungeons and Dragons inspired this story, Jack’s background in theater and stand-up comedy, and what readers can expect from this tale of unlikely heroes.
- Anuka would rather fight than work for dragons, but with his father missing and enslavement the alternative, he embarks on an investigation that could change the fate of gods and monsters alike.
Where to get the book:
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Dragon-Dragons-Dorwine-Book-ebook/dp/B09C11JVSY
Where to find our guest:
- Website: https://authorjackadkins.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/coltimar
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/authorjackadkins
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorjackadkins/
- Amazon Author Profile: https://www.amazon.com/author/jackadkins/
- Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21038782.Jack_Adkins
- Newsletter sign-up: https://authorjackadkins.com/
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.
Why am I here?
I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
Become a patron now to read those stories.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and today Mike Mollman joins me to discuss his fantasy novel Becoming a Druid.
What’s it about?
Grahme has always wanted to become a druid, but during his initiation quest, he angers a despotic mage. With the druids turned against him, Grahme must make immense sacrifices to fulfill his dream.
What’s in this episode:
- Mike Mollman will transport us into a world of magic and nature. We’ll explore Grahme’s journey to become a druid and the sacrifices he must make to achieve his lifelong dream.
- We’ll discover what inspired this fantasy novel, how Mike developed the world and magic system, and what readers can expect from the story.
- We’ll discuss the despotic mage who turns the druids against Grahme, forcing him to fight for survival and make impossible choices to reclaim his destiny. Through loss and betrayal, Grahme finds the strength within to never stop fighting for what he believes in.
Where to get the book:
- Amazon: https://a.co/d/5vM5dj8
Where to find our guest:
- Website: http://AuthorMikeMollman.com
- Twitter: @Mike_Mollman
- Facebook: http://facebook.com/MMollman/
- Email: MIKE.MOLLMAN@GMAIL.COM
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story:
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.
Why am I here?
I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
Become a patron now to read those stories.
About the interview:
I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and today Anna McCluskey joins me to discuss her contemporary fantasy series The Warrior Mage Librarians.
What’s it about?
- Between strange cryptids, forgotten artifacts, and dangerous magics, a Warrior Mage Librarian's work is never done.
- Trevor and Sister Margaret might seem like an odd pairing. He's a mild-mannered historian with a wry sense of humor and she curses like a sailor and carries an arsenal of weapons everywhere she goes. But they're fast becoming one of the Vatican's best teams of Warrior Mage Librarians -- mages who travel between remote secret libraries, defending them from accidentally-summoned demons, mages with ill intent, and other threats.
- Then cryptids suddenly reveal their existence to the human mage world and everything changes. Sister Margaret and Trevor are sent as emissaries to the annual summit of the Cryptid Collective, where they find that not all cryptids want mages around. And some of them want to wipe humanity from the earth altogether.
- Their years-long quest to protect the world as they know it from this cryptid conspiracy will take them from Antarctica to the sulfuric hot springs of Ethiopia. From an island filled with venom-spitting snakes to the depths of the ocean.
- Will Trevor and Sister Margaret be able to root out the enemies of humanity? Or will the world be plunged into a war like nothing it's ever seen before?
What’s in this episode:
- Anna McCluskey will transport us into a secret world of magic and cryptids hidden within our own. We’ll explore an unusual magic system and found family as characters guard knowledge and fight evil.
- We’ll discover what inspired this 4-book contemporary fantasy series, how Anna developed the world and magic system, and what readers can expect from this kickstarter launching series.
- We’ll discuss the series’ ace/aro male lead and badass warrior nun female lead, found family, and the secret societies protecting the world from darkness.
Where to get the series:
- Until 6/28/2023: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/annamccluskey/warrior-mage-librarians
- After 6/28/2023: Anna McCluskey -- Urban Fantasy Author
Where to find our guest:
- Website: http://annamccluskey.com
- Facebook: http://facebook.com/annamccluskeyauthor
- Instagram: @authorannamccluskey
- Newsletter: http://annamccluskey.com
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
Why am I here?
I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
Become a patron now to read those stories: https://www.patreon.com/melindakucsera
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now: https://melindakucsera.com/the-curse-breaker-saga/
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melindakucsera. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m Melinda Kucsera and today I’m reading the first two chapters from my latest book, Shards For His Gift! (Curse Breaker #10)
What's the book about:
While Sarn recuperates from his wounds and deals with his sentient magic, a strange gift arrives without any information about who sent it or why. Only a handful people know where he’s staying now, and none would send him a gift.
For his son, this present is a mystery that must be solved if he could just get his hands on it. But everyone conspires to keep it away from him until the commander of the Rangers goes in search of the dragons under the mountain. Then everyone suddenly has larger problems than where the mysterious crystal came from.
Ran gets more than he bargained for when the gift does a lot more than glow. Once again, Sarn must rise from his sickbed and save his son, this time, from the clutches of a magical crystal.
This cozier fantasy adventure picks up where Curse Breaker Revealedleaves off and answers the question: what will happen now that Sarn’s biggest secret is revealed?
Where to get the book:
- http://melindakucsera.com/shards-for-his-gift/
- https://books2read.com/u/49d5Bp
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story:
What series do I write?
- The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.
- The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).
- The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.
- The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.
- The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.
Why am I here?
I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
Become a patron now to read those stories.
About the interview:
I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate: https://melindakucsera.com/the-more-epic-version
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melindakucsera. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and today W.D. Kilpack III joins me to discuss the first book in his series New Blood, Crown Prince.
What’s it about?
Natharr is Guardian of Maarihk. He and others before him have protected mankind since the Olde Gods walked. With Sight, Natharr Sees what will be and, as his father did before him, planned for decades to save newborn Crown Prince Vikari and help him reclaim the throne from the tyrannical Brandt of the Green.
What’s in this episode:
- W.D. Kilpack III will transport us to the ancient land of Maarihk, following Natharr as he guards fate. We’ll explore his duty protecting mankind from threat, be it of their own making or, far worse, the machinations of the Demons of Chaos.
- We’ll discover the Olde Gods, the Firstborn, the Daemon of Sight, and what inspired this epic fantasy exploring tyranny and humanity’s eternal fight for freedom.
- We’ll discuss Natharr’s Sight and lifetime of planning to shape fate and ensure the Crown Prince can someday return to the throne, reclaiming the seat of power for the rightful descendants of the first Firstborn. Through duty and prophecy, Natharr never stops fighting for freedom.
Where to get the book:
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T7YXCL3
- Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/crown-prince-w-d-kilpack-iii/1132440738?ean=9781074784522
Where to find our guest:
- Website: http://www.kilpack.net
- Twitter: @wdkilpackiii
- Newsletter: https://kilpack.net/membership.html
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re 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. Join me every week for a new story: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
Why am I here?
I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.
Become a patron now to read those stories.
About the interview:
I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate: https://melindakucsera.com/the-more-epic-version
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now: https://melindakucsera.com/the-curse-breaker-saga/
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support fun fantasy adventures on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melindakucsera. Get thanked. Read the latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Hannah Steenbock is joining me to talk about her book South Breaks, the first in a series following magic users fighting against tyranny.
What’s it about?
A lost love. A broken destiny. A new chance. South has given everything to the Holy Empire until a rockfall gives her a second chance at the life stolen from her. Torn between family and love, South struggles to find purpose until the Priests abduct her niece. Rescuing the girl means returning where discovery means death.
What’s in this episode:
- Hannah Steenbock will transport us into a world of magic, destiny, and the fight for justice. We’ll explore South’s journey from servitude to defending her family against the tyrannical Priests.
- We’ll discover what inspired this epic fantasy series, how Hannah developed the magic system and world, and what’s in store for the series.
- We’ll discuss South’s fight to forge her own destiny and protect her newfound family, torn between grief and love. Through it all, she never gives up her need for justice and purpose.
Where to get the book:
https://books2read.com/SouthWindsofDestiny
Where to find our guest:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hannah.steenbock.7/
- Mastodon: @Firlefanz@writing.exchange
- Website: http://hannah-steenbock.de/
- Newsletter: https://www.hannah-steenbock.de/ember-alert-newsletter/
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Melinda Kucsera writes fantastic short stories, novels, and books when not being kidnapped by dragons or chased by armies of fictional creatures. (We do, on occasion, rescue her.) She leaves the running of her newsletter to a cast of lovable characters who hog her inbox. Enough about her, it’s us you’re really interested in, her cast of characters.
Join us every week for a new story.
About the interview:
I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.
If you want to get even more involved, join my community on Patreon and start reading book 10, Shards For His Gift, right now. I'm writing what I hope are the final chapters and posting them this weekend.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support this show on Patreon. Get thanked and read my latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Toni Binns is joining me to talk about her book, Choice of the Traveler, a story of found family, slow burn romance, and unknown magic.
What’s it about?
Betha’s world is shattered when demons invade. Powers emerge that she never knew she had, and hopes fall to her to stop the invasion. With her crush Carter protecting her, can Betha unlock her magic in time to save everyone she loves?
What’s in this episode:
- Toni Binns will transport us into a world of demons, magic, and romance. We’ll explore how Betha discovers her powers and her destiny that she can’t escape.
- We’ll find out what inspired this story of found family and unlocking one’s magic in the face of danger. What can readers expect from Toni Binns’ writing?
- We’ll discuss Betha’s journey from student life to being a key player in stopping demonic invasion, with her friends and Carter supporting her along the way.
Where to get the book:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Toni-Binns/author/B09LQHLWQ7
Where to find our guest:
- Toni Binns’ Website:
http://www.tonibinns.com
- TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@tonibinnswrites
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonibinnsauthor/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100067969639555
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tonibinnsauthor/
- Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21987566.Toni_Binns
- BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/toni-binns
- Newsletter: https://www.tonibinns.com/newsletter
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Melinda Kucsera writes fantastic short stories, novels, and books when not being kidnapped by dragons or chased by armies of fictional creatures. (We do, on occasion, rescue her.) She leaves the running of her newsletter to a cast of lovable characters who hog her inbox. Enough about her, it’s us you’re really interested in, her cast of characters.
Join us every week for a new story.
About the interview:
I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.
If you want to get even more involved, join my community on Patreon and start reading book 10, Shards For His Gift, right now. I'm writing what I hope are the final chapters and posting them this weekend.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support this show on Patreon. Get thanked and read my latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Brendan Noble is joining me to talk about his YA epic fantasy book, A Dagger in the Winds, the first volume in his Frostmarked Chronicles series inspired by Slavic mythology.
What’s it about?
A warrior shrouded in darkness. A witch sworn to revenge. A winter unbounded.
Wacław is cursed with a power he doesn’t understand. Otylia is a witch who hates the winter goddess—and her once best friend Wacław. But visions show them fighting side by side. Facing magic and monsters, they must confront the cult of winter to stop the goddess’s plot.
What’s in this episode:
- Brendan Noble will transport us into a world of endless winter and Slavic mythology When he reads an excerpt from A Dagger in the Winds.
- We’ll explore Wacław’s awakened darkness and Otylia’s quest for vengeance against the goddess who ruined her life.
- We’ll discover what inspired this YA epic fantasy series, what the magic system is, and what’s in store for books 2 and 3.
- We’ll discuss Wacław and Otylia’s journey to overcome their broken past, uncover the truth of Wacław’s curse, and defeat the winter cult threatening the world.
Where to get the book:
http://www.books2read.com/ADaggerInTheWinds
Where to find our guest:
- Brendan Noble’s Website: http://www.brendan-noble.com
- Facebook: http://facebook.com/BrendanNobleAuthor/
- Twitter: http://Twitter.com/brendan_noble/
- Instagram: http://Instagram.com/brendan_noble_author/
- Newsletter signup: http://www.brendan-noble.com/newsletter
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I've written 20+ write epic fantasy books about the characters that live in my head and invade my apartment through a portal that somehow connects their world with mine. Join me every week for a new story.
About the interview:
I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.
If you want to support fantasy books and help me product more of them, join my community on Patreon and start reading book 10, Shards For His Gift, right now. I'm writing what I hope are the final chapters and posting them this weekend.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support this show on Patreon. Get thanked and read my latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode JE Pittman is joining me to talk about her book, Felix Chance: Volume One.
What’s it about?
Born on a day that shouldn’t exist, Felix Chance roams untold worlds unlocking his secret past and seeking lost love. What’s real and what’s not? Only Felix knows as implausible things happen by chance.
Felix Chance: Volume One collects the first 3 arcs following Felix's adventures originally published on Kindle Vella. This character-driven fantasy features an unreliable narrator and improbable tales in the style of The Twilight Zone and Doctor Who.
What’s in this episode:
- JE Pittman takes us into Felix Chance’s world of stolen days and things gone awry with an excerpt of one of his adventures.
- We’ll explore how and why the implausible happens around Felix.
- We’ll also find out what inspired this serialized fantasy storytelling approach and what readers can expect from future volumes of Felix’s adventures.
- We’ll discuss Felix’s journey to unlock his secret past and seek the love he left behind and discover more questions than answers along the way.
- Join us for a fantastic romp where mysteries hound Felix, and luck is his only skill.
Where to find our guest:
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JE Pittman’s Website: http://www.halfacrepond.com
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Facebook: http://facebook.com/jepittmanwrites
- Instagram: http://instagram.com/j.e.pittman
- Newsletter: http://www.halfacrepond.com/newsletter
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I've written 20+ write epic fantasy books about the characters that live in my head and invade my apartment through a portal that somehow connects their world with mine. Join me every week for a new story.
About the interview:
I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.
If you want to support fantasy books and help me product more of them, join my community on Patreon and start reading book 10, Shards For His Gift, right now. I'm writing what I hope are the final chapters and posting them this weekend.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support this show on Patreon. Get thanked and read my latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Todd Fahnestock is joining me to talk about his book Khyven the Unkillable: Legacy of Shadows set in the world of Eldros Legacy.
What’s it about?
After 49 victories, gladiator Khyven the Unkillable needs one more win for freedom. But the king sends him to infiltrate a rebel leader known as the “Queen in Exile.” To earn his knighthood, Khyven must gain her trust...and betray her. Caught between the queen and king, Khyven struggles as respect for one grows and the ruthlessness of the other is revealed.
Legacy of Shadows, set in the world of Eldros Legacy series created by multiple authors, is an action-packed fantasy adventure.
What’s in this episode:
- Todd Fahnestock takes us into a world of gladiators, magic and political intrigue with an excerpt from Khyven the Unkillable: Legacy of Shadows, and we’ll talk about as many aspects of that as we have time to dig into.
- We’ll also find out what to expect from other books in this multi-author series and maybe hear some spoiler-free highlights.
- We’ll talk about Khyven's journey from celebrity fighter to a reluctant spy torn between honor, duty and redemption and discover the magic of noktum, the bloody spectacle of the Night Ring, and secrets of rebellion against a tyrant king.
- Join us in a place where champions seek purpose beyond the roar of the crowd, and shadows hide truths that could shake or save a kingdom. Here, forbidden magic abounds, and freedom comes with a cost too high for heroes and kings alike to pay.
Where to get the book:
Get Khyven the Unkillable: Legacy of Shadows at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRGMTM5Z/
Where to find our guest:
- Todd’s Website/Sign up for his newsletter: https://toddfahnestock.com/
- Eldros Legacy’s Website: https://www.eldroslegacy.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/todd.fahnestock
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todd_fahnestock/
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I've written 20+ write epic fantasy books about the characters that live in my head and invade my apartment through a portal that somehow connects their world with mine. Join me every week for a new story.
About the interview:
I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.
If you want to support fantasy books and help me product more of them, join my community on Patreon and start reading book 10, Shards For His Gift, right now. I'm writing what I hope are the final chapters and posting them this weekend.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support this show on Patreon. Get thanked and read my latest novels before anyone else.
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Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, MT Ximny joins me to talk about her book BETA, the first in The Apex Cycle series.
What’s it about?
Samantha Havardson seems ordinary until her family moves to the manmade island, New Delos, an epicenter for super-powered Apex. Despite lacking abilities, Samantha finds herself swept into a world of secret identities and teams where anyone could be an Apex. Plagued by missing students and a mysterious Spartan warrior, Samantha searches for answers, uncovering secrets that drag her deeper into the Apex world.
BETA is an imaginative YA superhero adventure featuring an underdog heroine without powers in a city filled with them.
What’s in this episode:
MT Ximny reads from BETA and takes us to a futuristic world of synthetic islands, super-powers and hidden threats. We discuss the heroines struggle to find her place in a society split between the ordinary and extraordinary.
Follow Samantha’s quest for truth in a world where ability and identity are fluid, and allies or enemies could be anyone with a secret to keep or share. Discover how far she’ll go to rescue a friend and protect a city that never wanted her but now can’t let her go.
MT Ximny shows us a world where humanity's reach exceeds its grasp, and an unlikely hero emerges in a place obsessed with power but blind to its costs. Here secrets shape destinies, trust is a luxury, and identity comes with masks that won’t stay on.
Get BETA at https://www.amazon.com/dp/1735657107
Where to find our guest:
- Website: www.mtzimny.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mtzimny/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mtzimny
- Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20714836.M_T_Zimny?ref=nav_profile_l
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/t_zimny
- Sign up for Memory Tree Zimny’s newsletter: www.mtzimny.com
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I've written 20+ write epic fantasy books about the characters that live in my head and invade my apartment through a portal that somehow connects their world with mine. Join me every week for a new story.
About the interview:
I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.
If you want to support fantasy books and help me product more of them, join my community on Patreon and start reading book 10, Shards For His Gift, right now. I'm writing what I hope are the final chapters and posting them this weekend.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support this show on Patreon. Get thanked and read my latest novels before anyone else.
Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/melinda-kucsera/support
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, R. Lindsay Carter is joining me to talk about the first book in her series, Unfamiliar Territory.
What’s it about?
- Bounty hunter Cressida Curtain harbors a secret - she’s not entirely human. Her existence holds an ancient evil at bay, a legacy passed down for generations. But she has a business to run hunting bad guys, and preventing the apocalypse won’t stop her.
- Unfamiliar Territory is the first in a 4-book series of imaginative, action-packed fantasy adventures.
What's in this episode:
- R. Lindsay Carter reads from Unfamiliar Territory, transporting us to a world of supernatural bounty hunters, fantastical creatures and looming evil.
- We discuss the fantasy elements and secret legacy that shape Cressida’s story.
- We journey into the world where the fate of humanity rests on the shoulders of an unlikely heroine who just wants to do her job.
- We’ll talk about how Cressida navigates hunting criminals, hiding her true nature, and thwarting an ancient threat - all in a day’s work for a bounty hunter who’s not quite human.
Get Unfamiliar Territory now at: https://books2read.com/unfamiliarterritory
Where to find our guest:
- Website: www.rlindsaycarter.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rlindsaycarter
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_rlindsaycarter/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@author_rlindsaycarter
- Sign up for her newsletter: https://www.rlindsaycarter.com/newsletter/
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Melinda Kucsera writes fantastic short stories, novels, and books when not being kidnapped by dragons or chased by armies of fictional creatures. (We do, on occasion, rescue her.) She leaves the running of her newsletter to a cast of lovable characters who hog her inbox. Enough about her, it’s us you’re really interested in, her cast of characters.
Join us every week for a new story.
About the interview:
I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.
If you want to get even more involved, join my community on Patreon and start reading book 10, Shards For His Gift, right now. I'm writing what I hope are the final chapters and posting them this weekend.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support this show on Patreon. Get thanked and read my latest novels before anyone else.
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(Listener discretion is advised for brief sequences of fantasy violence in a war setting and descriptions of wounds.)
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Daniel Maidman is joining me to explore the intricately crafted world of Zanzibar.
What’s in this episode:
- We journey into the vivid Bronze Age-inspired setting when Daniel Maidman reads from The Exile of Zanzibar. Those who continue with the book will journey to Florence, a richly textured city-state with its own history, fables, myths, and religions. They will discover the ghost tower ai Ctesiphôn, hidden in the heart of Florence - a locus of myth and power. Today we will discuss how Daniel built and shaped this immersive world.
- You will meet the time-tossed Zanzibari, Claire, and her Florentine champion, pickpocket-turned-general Marcus Diophantus. You'll get to know their enemies: the machinating Constantine clan, and the High Priest Reburrus, in this fantasy adventure driven by political intrigue, betrayal and the struggle for control in a city caught between war and peace.
- Today we will discuss how Daniel built and shaped this immersive world. We will explore the challenges of adapting elements from the ancient world while inventing original mythologies and magic systems for a fantasy setting.
- Welcome to The Exile of Zanzibar, a world of superstition and faith, warriors and wanderers, where an unimaginably powerful relic watches over a brutal power struggle. Claire and Marcus must navigate treachery and battle to help her return home, but peace may be more than either can achieve.
Get The Exile of Zanzibar at:
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWDPLGG4
- Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-exile-of-zanzibar-daniel-maidman/1143115263?ean=2940186759614
Where to find our guest:
- Instagram: www.Instagram.com/danielmaidman_author
- Twitter: www.twitter.com/Daniel_Maidman
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Melinda Kucsera writes fantastic short stories, novels, and books when not being kidnapped by dragons or chased by armies of fictional creatures. (We do, on occasion, rescue her.) She leaves the running of her newsletter to a cast of lovable characters who hog her inbox. Enough about her, it’s us you’re really interested in, her cast of characters.
Join us every week for a new story: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
About the interview:
I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.
If you want to get even more involved, join my community on Patreon and start reading book 10, Shards For His Gift, right now. I'm writing what I hope are the final chapters and posting them this weekend.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now: https://melindakucsera.com/the-curse-breaker-saga/
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support this show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melindakucsera. Get thanked and read my latest novels before anyone else.
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*Listener discretion is advised due to the graphic violence in the excerpt and a child in a scary situation. The child isn't harmed.*
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Simon Graeme is joining me to talk about his book, Dark Lament.
What’s it about?
- Vas, a healer who channels divine light, turns to forbidden necromancy to resurrect his dead uncle, unleashing horrors that demand lives in return. When darkness seeks him out, Vas must choose between watching his new family perish or embracing darkness itself to save them.
- Inspired by the Crusades, Dark Lament is a gritty, macabre dark fantasy and the first in The Black Crusade series.
What's in this episode:
- Simon Graeme reads from Dark Lament, immersing listeners in a haunting world of light and shadow.
- We then dive into the sinister and unsettling lore infusing his fantasy world with horror and the difficulties of using religious and historical themes as a backdrop for dark tales questioning faith, morality, and the human condition.
- This episode descends into the grim, unforgiving world Simon Graeme created where a healer’s quest for absolution awakens ancient evils that demand a steep price. Follow Vas's transformation from a man of light into a vessel of darkness as he struggles against sinister forces threatening all he holds dear.Get Dark Lament: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L879PL4
Where to find our guests:
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the.simongraeme
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/theSimonGraeme
- Sign up for his newsletter: https://www.simongraeme.com/
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Melinda Kucsera writes fantastic short stories, novels, and books when not being kidnapped by dragons or chased by armies of fictional creatures. (We do, on occasion, rescue her.) She leaves the running of her newsletter to a cast of lovable characters who hog her inbox. Enough about her, it’s us you’re really interested in, her cast of characters.Join us every week for a new story.
About the interview:
I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.
If you want to get even more involved, join my community on Patreon and start reading book 10, Shards For His Gift, right now. I'm writing what I hope are the final chapters and posting them this weekend.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Web site: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support this show on Patreon. Get thanked and read my latest novels before anyone else.
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Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, the author duo Olga and Mark, who write under the pen name, Olena Nikitin, arejoining me to talk about their book, Autumn Chaos.
What’s it about?
Exiled for offending the king, Lady Inanuan must navigate intrigue and monsters while solving a mystery that could devastate the kingdom. After saving the life of Captain Marcach, forbidden magic creates an intense rivalry between warriors and awakens Ina’s ancient powers and desires.
Inspired by Slavic mythology and fantasy, Autumn Chaos is an immersive romantic dark fantasy.
What's in this episode:
- Olga and Mark read from Autumn Chaos and take us into the magical world of Cornovii filled with passion, cruelty and impossible choices.
- We then discuss the three principal characters, the lore in their fantasy world, their unique magic system, and Slavic mythology.
- This episode takes you into the mythical kingdom Olga and Mark created where an unwilling heroine finds her fierce heart yielding to the men she despised as she risks everything to save her kingdom. Follow Ina’s quest for redemption as she discovers forbidden magic, unleashes ancient evils, and unravels a plot that could spell Cornovii’s doom.
Get Autumn Chaos at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1Z1P47P
Where to find our guests:
- Website: www.olenanikitin.uk
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Olena.Nikitin.author
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/olenanikitinauthor
- Twitter: @olena_nikitin
- Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@olenanikitinauthor
- Sign up for their newsletter: https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/126534/76567309713409971/share
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Melinda Kucsera writes fantastic short stories, novels, and books when not being kidnapped by dragons or chased by armies of fictional creatures. (We do, on occasion, rescue her.) She leaves the running of her newsletter to a cast of lovable characters who hog her inbox. Enough about her, it’s us you’re really interested in, her cast of characters.
Join us every week for a new story.
About the interview:
I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.
If you want to get even more involved, join my community on Patreon and start reading book 10, Shards For His Gift, right now. I'm writing what I hope are the final chapters and posting them this weekend.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support this show on Patreon. Get thanked and read my latest novels before anyone else.
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Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Mathilda Zeller is joining me to talk about her debut novel, The Revenge of Bridget Cleary.
What’s it about?
Exiled from the fairy realm, Brigid Cleary finds herself torn between vengeance, love, and loyalty as she navigates Victorian England. With midsummer fast approaching, Brigid only has until the solstice to steal back her fairy gold and gather her father’s blood to re-enter the fairy mound she once called home.
Inspired by Irish folklore, the Pre-Raphaelite art movement, and the true story of Bridget Cleary's murder, The Revenge of Bridget Cleary is a “haunting, compelling, and thoughtful” quest as Brigid struggles to regain her place amongthe fairies.
What's in this episode:
- Mathilda reads a chapter from The Revenge of Bridget Cleary, transporting us to a magically twisted 19th-century world.
- We then discuss the dark fantasy elements,mythologies, and historical details that shaped Mathilda’s imaginative tale of fairies lurking below the surface of Victorian society including the pre-Raphaeliteartists.
- We then dive into her second book, The Bee King, its anthropomorphic bees, and their horrifying quest for a new queen.
Where to get the books:
- Get The Revenge of Bridget Cleary at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B853LC2V
- Get The Bee King at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2SMM5TT
Where to find our guest:
- Twitter: @MathildaZeller
- Website: https://mathildazeller.wordpress.com/
- Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mathildazeller
- Newsletter signup: https://preview.mailerlite.io/preview/5849/sites/53092917229651311/3YKvOO
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Melinda Kucsera writes fantastic short stories, novels, and books when not beingkidnapped by dragons or chased by armies of fictional creatures. (We do, onoccasion, rescue her.) She leaves the running of her newsletter to a cast oflovable characters who hog her inbox. Enough about her, it’s us you’re reallyinterested in, her cast of characters.
Join us every week for a new story.
About the interview:
I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.
If you want to get even more involved, join my community on Patreon and start reading book 10, Shards For His Gift, right now. I'm writing what I hope are the final chapters and posting them this weekend.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
- Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
- Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
- Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
- Support this show on Patreon. Get thanked and read my latest novels before anyoneelse.
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I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in today's episode, I'm reading the first chapter from my latest book, Rogue Ranger. It's the third book in the Robin of Larkspur series.
What's in this episode?
- Short intro
- Thank you to our Patron, Glenda Andre. Become a Patron or a paid subscriber on Substack to get thanked and receive an ebook copy of the books I write!
- I narrate the first chapter of Rogue Ranger, which came out on March 10, 2023. Get your copy now.
- I talk about why it took 3 years to write this book and why the book starts in the middle with one of the more dramatic scenes in the book, (but not the most dramatic)
I hope you enjoyed this presentation. It means a lot to me to be able to share this with you. I love Sarn and his family so much.
Read along with me!
- Get a copy of Rogue Ranger
- New to the series? Start with book 1, Hunter's Night, then grab book 2, Rogue Night.
- Get an audio compilation of season 1 of this podcast, which includes all the chapters in part 1 of Curse Breaker Enchanted with my commentary
- Get an audio compilation of just the chapters in part 1 of Curse Breaker Enchanted without my commentary
- Sign up for my newsletter here.
- Support this project and the books on Patreon and get copies of the ebooks before they publish, read chapters as I write them, and listen to every podcast episode without ads (if there were any).
Thank you for listening!
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I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in today's episode, I'm reading Curse Breaker Enchanted, the first book in my epic fantasy series.
What's in this episode?
- Short intro
- Thank you to our Patron, Glenda Andre. Become a Patron or a paid subscriber on Substack to get thanked and receive an ebook copy of the books I write!
- Rogue Ranger is coming out on March 10, 2023. Preorder it now.
- I read chapter 23 from Curse Breaker Enchanted
- I talk a little about the chapter
I hope you enjoyed this presentation. It means a lot to me to be able to share this with you. I love Sarn and his family so much.
Read along with me!
- Get a copy of Curse Breaker Enchanted in print or ebook or the AI-narrated audiobook here.
- Sign up for my newsletter here.
- Support this project and the books on Patreon and get copies of the ebooks before they publish, read chapters as I write them, and listen to every podcast episode without ads (if there were any).
Thank you for listening!
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I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in today's episode, I'm reading Curse Breaker Enchanted, the first book in my epic fantasy series.
What's in this episode?
- Short intro
- Thank you to our Patron, Glenda Andre. Become a Patron or a paid subscriber on Substack to get thanked and receive an ebook copy of the books I write!
- Rogue Ranger is coming out on March 10, 2023. Preorder it now.
- I read chapter 22 from Curse Breaker Enchanted
- I talk a little about the chapter
I hope you enjoyed this presentation. It means a lot to me to be able to share this with you. I love Sarn and his family so much.
Read along with me!
- Get a copy of Curse Breaker Enchanted in print or ebook or the AI-narrated audiobook here.
- Sign up for my newsletter here.
- Support this project and the books on Patreon and get copies of the ebooks before they publish, read chapters as I write them, and listen to every podcast episode without ads (if there were any).
Thank you for listening!
--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/melinda-kucsera/support
I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in today's episode, I'm reading Curse Breaker Enchanted, the first book in my epic fantasy series.
What's in this episode?
- Short intro
- Thank you to our Patron, Glenda Andre. Become a Patron or a paid subscriber on Substack to get thanked and receive an ebook copy of the books I write!
- Announcement about Rogue Rangerand an explanation about why it took so long to come out
- I read chapter 21 from Curse Breaker Enchanted
- I talk a little about the chapter
I hope you enjoyed this presentation. It means a lot to me to be able to share this with you. I love Sarn and his family so much.
Read along with me!
- Get a copy of Curse Breaker Enchanted in print or ebook or the AI-narrated audiobook here.
- Sign up for my newsletter here.
- Support this project and the books on Patreon and get copies of the ebooks before they publish, read chapters as I write them, and listen to every podcast episode without ads (if there were any).
Thank you for listening!
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I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in today's episode, I'm reading Curse Breaker Enchanted, the first book in my epic fantasy series.
What's in this episode?
- Short intro
- Thank you to our Patron, Glenda Andre
- An explanation why there was a longer gap than anticipated between recording parts 1 & 2.
- I read chapter 20 from Curse Breaker Enchanted, the first chapter in the second book/part 2 of Curse Breaker Enchanted.
- I talk a little about:
how much a I suck at writing fight scenes (I need help with them)
the cancer that’s eating at Mount Eredren and which sequels explore that,
my father, who was rushed to the hospital the day I recorded this (Feb. 9, 2023). I’m heading over to the hospital as soon as I upload this
Future books/what I am writing now
I hope you enjoyed this presentation. It means a lot to me to be able to share this with you. I love Sarn and his family so much.
Read along with me!
- Get a copy of Curse Breaker Enchanted in print or ebook or the AI-narrated audiobook here.
- Sign up for my newsletter here.
- Support this project and the books on Patreon and get copies of the ebooks before they publish, read chapters as I write them, and listen to every podcast episode without ads.
Thank you for listening!
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I'm Melinda Kucsera, your epic fantasy author, and today, we're diving into some of the lore that lies beneath the Curse Breaker series, the His Angelic Keeper series and the Robin of Larkspur series.
What's in this episode?
- What happened to the magic?
- Why is history personified?
- Who are the 3 goddesses of time?
- What is history's relationship with them?
- What does the personification of history look like?
- Why talk about the lore now?
- news about Rogue Ranger, my next release
Check out my books to see this lore in action!
- The Robin of Larkspur series
- The His Angelic Keeper series
- The Curse Breaker Series
Sign up for my newsletter here.
- Read this year's holiday issue
Support this project on Patreon.
I hope you enjoy! Thank you for listening.
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I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in today's episode, I'm reading Curse Breaker Enchanted, the first book in my epic fantasy series.
What's in this episode?
- Short intro
- I read chapter 19 from Curse Breaker Enchanted, the last chapter in the first book/part 1.
- I talk a little about what we just heard.
I hope you enjoyed it!
I tried something different with the microphone this week that I hoped would make the final audio easier to edit, but that didn't work like I'd hoped. It took four hours to edit this.
Read along with me!
Get a copy of Curse Breaker Enchanted in print or ebook or the AI-narrated audiobook here.
Sign up for my newsletter here.
Support this project on Patreon.
Thank you for listening.
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I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in today's episode, I'm reading Curse Breaker Enchanted, the first book in my epic fantasy series.
What's in this episode?
- Short intro
- I read chapter 18 from Curse Breaker Enchanted.
- I talk a little about what we just heard.
I hope you enjoy it!
I tried a different set-up this week, and this sounds much better than the last chapter. I might finally be getting the hang of this!
Read along with me!
Get a copy of Curse Breaker Enchanted in print or ebook or the AI-narrated audiobook here.
Sign up for my newsletter here.
Support this project on Patreon.
Thank you for listening.
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I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in today's episode, I'm reading Curse Breaker Enchanted, the first book in my epic fantasy series.
What's in this episode?
- Short intro
- I read chapter 17 from Curse Breaker Enchanted.
- I talk a little about what we just heard & how I produced the audio for this recording
I hope you enjoy it!
I tried a different set-up this week, and this sounds much better than the last chapter. I might finally be getting the hang of this!
Read along with me!
Get a copy of Curse Breaker Enchanted in print or ebook or the AI-narrated audiobook here.
Sign up for my newsletter here.
Support this project on Patreon.
Thank you for listening.
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Life took a dark turn after I pressed publish this week on the third boxed set in the Curse Breaker series. Here's what happened in order plus an updated on my WIP. I talked a little about this in my newsletter on Thursday, but this is the full story.
Read along with me!
Get a copy of Curse Breaker Enchanted in print or ebook or the AI-narrated audiobook: https://melindakucsera.com/the-more-epic-version/
Listen to me read the first chapter: https://youtu.be/IG-uOg2IBxo
Get Curse Breaker Books 1-3: https://melindakucsera.com/curse-breaker-books-1-3/
Get Curse Breaker Books 4-6: https://melindakucsera.com/curse-breaker-books-4-6/
Get Curse Breaker Books 7-9: https://melindakucsera.com/curse-breaker-books-7-9/
Sign up for my newsletter: http://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
Support this project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/melindakucsera
I hope you enjoy!
Thank you for listening.
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I'm your indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in today's episode, I'm narrating Curse Breaker Enchanted, the first book in my epic fantasy series and continuing my quest to produce a human-narrated audiobook.
What's in this episode?
- A really short intro
- I read chapter 16 from Curse Breaker Enchanted.
- I talk a little about what we just heard.
I hope you enjoy it.
Read along with me!
Get a copy of Curse Breaker Enchanted in print or ebook or the AI-narrated audiobook: https://melindakucsera.com/the-more-epic-version/
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About the Audio Production:
I don't know why the first minute sounds different than the next 10 minutes or why the last 7 minutes sounds different from the rest. I didn't change anything when I was recording. I just turned off the refrigerator when it randomly turned on about 2/3 of the way through this recording. I will need to rerecord this one for the final audiobook version. I did the best I could to make everything sound the same, but I'm not sure I succeeded.
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I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in today's episode, I'm reading Curse Breaker Enchanted, the first book in my epic fantasy series.
What's in this episode?
- Short intro
- I read chapter 15 from Curse Breaker Enchanted.
- I talk a little about what we just heard.
I hope you enjoyed it!
I tried something different with the microphone this week that I hoped would make the final audio easier to edit, but that didn't work like I'd hoped. It took four hours to edit this.
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I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in today's episode, I'm reading Curse Breaker Enchanted, the first book in my epic fantasy series.
What's in this episode?
- Short intro
- I read chapter 13 from Curse Breaker Enchanted.
- I talk a little about what we just heard.
- I read chapter 14 from Curse Breaker Enchanted.
- I talk a little about what we just heard.
I hope you enjoyed it!
I tried something different with the microphone this week that I hoped would make the final audio easier to edit, but that didn't work like I'd hoped. It took four hours to edit this.
Read along with me!
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I'm your indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in today's episode, I'm reading my epic fantasy adventure, Curse Breaker Enchanted, to you. It's the first book in my Curse Breaker series and the cornerstone of my epic fantasy world, so let's go!
What's in this episode?
- Short intro, then I narrate chapter 11 of Curse Breaker Enchanted
- I talk a little about what we just heard.
- I read chapter 12 of Curse Breaker Enchanted
- I talk a little about what we just read
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In this short episode, I give my thoughts and impressions of the season finale of Rings of Power. What I liked. What I didn't like, and a few scenes that left me confused.
Next week, I will return with more of Curse Breaker Enchanted. I just needed to get this off my chest. And no, I could not have written a better screenplay. That's a skill I don't have, but if this was a book, I would have done it differently. Would it have been better? I don't know. If I ever find a way to do something like this in my fantasy world, we'll see. But I don't know if I could based on the rules and Sarn's existence. I'll talk more about that in upcoming episodes and less about Rings of Power until I can look at it objectively.
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I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in today's episode, we investigate who narrates better? An AI or me?
In the previous 7 episodes, I narrated chapters from my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, the first book in my Curse Breaker series and the cornerstone of my epic fantasy world, but what if an AI narrated it?
What does that sound like? We find out in this episode.
What's in this episode?
- Short intro and discussion of human narration and the rise of AI-narration
- Mike from Google, a synthetic google voice, narrates chapters 1 & 2 from Curse Breaker Enchanted.
- I talk a little about what we just heard.
- Which is better? The AI or the human? Only you can decide.
In the next episode, I'll be back to read chapter 11 of Curse Breaker Enchanted. But this was a fun experiment. I hope you enjoyed it!
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I'm Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author, and I narrate Curse Breaker Enchanted, the first book in my Curse Breaker series and the cornerstone of my epic fantasy world.
What's in this episode?
- Really short intro
- I narrate chapters 10 from Curse Breaker Enchanted.
- I talk a little about what we just read and what's to come.
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I hope you enjoy! Thank you for listening.
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I'm Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author, and I narrate Curse Breaker Enchanted, the first book in my Curse Breaker series and the cornerstone of my epic fantasy world.
What's in this episode?
- Short intro
- I narrate chapters 9 from Curse Breaker Enchanted.
- I talk a little about what we just read.
Read along with me!
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Support this project on Patreon.
I hope you enjoy! Thank you for listening.
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I, the author, narrate Curse Breaker Enchanted, the first book in my Curse Breaker series and the cornerstone of my epic fantasy world, in a new series called, Reading Curse Breaker Enchanted.
What's in this episode?
- Short intro
- I narrate chapter 7 from Curse Breaker Enchanted.
- I talk a little about what we just read and some cool parallels to it in The Silmarillion, which I finally read.
- I narrate chapter 8 from Curse Breaker Enchanted.
- I talk a little about the chapter and an update on this podcast.
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I hope you enjoy! Thank you for listening.
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I, the author, narrate Curse Breaker Enchanted, the first book in my Curse Breaker series and the cornerstone of my epic fantasy world, in a new series called, Reading Curse Breaker Enchanted.
What's in this episode?
- Short intro
- I narrate chapters 4, 5, and 6 from Curse Breaker Enchanted.
- I talk a little about what we just read.
Read along with me!
Get a copy of Curse Breaker Enchanted in print or ebook or the AI-narrated audiobook here.
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Support this project on Patreon.
I hope you enjoy! Thank you for listening.
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Hi, I am Melinda Kucsera and I'm narrating my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted.
What's in this episode?
- Short intro
- I narrate chapter 3 from Curse Breaker Enchanted.
- I talk a little about what we just read.
Read along with me!
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Hi, I am Melinda Kucsera and I'm narrating my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted.
What's in this episode?
- Short intro
- I narrate the second chapter from Curse Breaker Enchanted.
- I talk a little about what we just read.
Read along with me!
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Support this project on Patreon and get copies of the books, advanced access to the book as they are written and much more.
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Hi, I am Melinda Kucsera, an Independent fantasy author, and I narrate Curse Breaker Enchanted, the first book in my Curse Breaker series and the cornerstone of my epic fantasy world, in a new series called Reading Curse Breaker Enchanted.
What's in this episode?
- I talk a little about my deceased sister and the promise that brought the book into being
- I read a note from the character
- I narrate Part 1's introduction
- I narrate the first chapter from Curse Breaker Enchanted.
- I talk a little about overpowered heroes and how I limit them.
Read along with me!
Get a copy of Curse Breaker Enchanted in print or ebook or the AI-narrated audiobook here.
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Support this project on Patreon and get copies of the books, advanced access to the book as they are written and much more.
About the Audio Production:
I did some research and mastered this recording according to the specifications Audible requires for inclusion in their catalog of audiobooks, and it passed their checks. I worked hard to make that part where I narrate sections of the book sound as much as possible like an excerpt from a professional audiobook. The conversational pieces bracketing it are still high quality but there are two places where I had to rerecord two very short sections and they sound a little different. I am not sure why since everything including the microphone and settings was the same.
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