Witches and Prose Podcast: Recent Episodes
Hailie Camarillo
Where we talk about everything bookish and writing related. From author spotlights, to book reviews alongside my husband, discussions on the craft of writing, as well as live reads (with a little...or a lot of alcohol involved), this podcast has a bit of everything. So grab a drink, pull up a chair, and enjoy!
Join me as I chat with author Shelley D Hiers about her YA fantasy novel, Her Purpose.
Her Purpose blurb:
In the village of Sha’nigh, it is tradition when one reaches a certain age to leave their family behind and embark on a Wander in order to find their purpose and their true name. Only then can they return as a recognized member of the village. As one young girl sets out on this brave journey, she meets Dog, a wise but elusive Guardian, and proof that the world outside her village is full of magic and mystery. Dog presents her with a choice: continue in the tradition of her people or seek out a new path. During her journey, she meets a band of fantastical characters—a mystical spider, a group of outcasts named The Marked Ones, a giant bumblebee, a mysterious scholar, and a homeless prince.
With the stars to guide her and the winds at her back, she searches through enchanted forests, fords a magical ever-changing river, and explores a secret world of knowledge hidden deep inside a mountain. But nothing is as it seems. Her journey has unknowingly caused darkness to stir amongst the shadows. With the help of the family she’s built along the way, can she find her purpose and fulfill her destiny before the darkness claims her for itself?
In her debut novel, Shelley D. Hiers weaves a tale of adventure and wonder that is sure to please anyone whose favorite stories begin with Once Upon A Time…
Join me as I chat with YA Scifi fantasy author, Arabella K Federico about her debut novel, The Mark of Chaos and Creation, which comes out this September 6th!
The Mark of Chaos and Creation blurb:
Karalevine Ruzz became a tattoo artist for only one reason: to save her life. It's been ten years since the Devouring. Things appear to be relatively normal for a seventeen-year-old orphan living in the city of Zarmania. The alien forces of the Arianyte Empire have effectively annexed the planet Earth. For the most part, life has gone on as usual; in fact, many people's lives have improved as a result of the extraterrestrial technology and the restoration of the planet.
Yet, Kara's survival is continuously threatened by those within The Arianyte Empire's occupation. This extraterrestrial enforcement service seeks more than just control of Earth. They're looking for the galaxy's most powerful weaponry. For decades, the extraterrestrial occupation has targeted anyone with a hint of a unique or uncommon geometric mark on their body, with unusual powers to match. How does Kara know she's been a target her entire life? Because they came to the orphanage where she lived as a child, looking for children bearing the mark of creation. Looking for her. Kara's mark is powerful and dangerous, and they eventually find her. But it wasn't Kara who was taken from her orphanage bed that night. Unable to control her power, Kara was powerless to prevent her only friend from vanishing into the black-hole that is Arianyte.
Now, Kara is pursuing Arianyte with vigor. She fights Earth's oppressors with the support of the human resistance. Kara has a risky strategy to hit the alien occupation where it hurts the most, but no one has ever dared to try it. How far would she go to bring the mighty alien tyrants down, to find her lost friend? Or will her tenacity result in a disaster far worse than she could have imagined? Where do you draw the line between fighting for the greater good and seeking vengeance?
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Join me as I chat with fantasy author, C H Smith about The Princess Knight, a middle grade fantasy!
The Princess Knight blurb:
I knew the sad man at the bar had a story he needed to tell. At the time, I just didn’t realize that I needed to hear it just as much.As he began, Daniel weaved a tale of a princess’s quest to counter a sorcerer’s vile curse. She traveled across the whole kingdom with her talking canine companion, making new friends and battling fearsome enemies the whole way. The stakes were high in the magical story he told, and it didn’t take long to realize, the stakes were higher in the real world his tale mirrored.Hearing the story would change me forever…
Author Bio:
C. H. Smith is an American author currently residing in Texas. He has lived in several of the southeastern states soaking up the culture of each one. Family and friends are of the utmost importance to him, and he seeks to show their value in everything he writes.
Having a passion for reading and hearing stories has led to a lifetime of enjoyment and adventure inside the pages of classics, fantasy, and engaging short stories.
C.H. earned his BA in English from Belhaven College in Jackson, MS although he has not put it to use. After a career selling fishing lures ended, he decided to tell the stories that have long rattled around in his head.
Join me as I chat with fantasy romance author Hillary Raymer about her upcoming release of Crown of Roses!
Crown of Roses blurb:
The next fantasy read for fans of Sarah J Maas and Jennifer L Armentrout, Crown of Roses is steeped in a lush world full of magic, betrayal, and romance.
Cursed with the blood of her enemy, Maeve will stop at nothing to prove she’s worthy of her mother’s crown. Her opportunity finally arrives when the Scathing, a dark fae magic, afflicts her kingdom and leaves a trail of death and decay in its wake.
The only way to stop the Scathing is to retrieve the soul of the goddess Danua from within the fae realm. Maeve’s mother sends her off with one condition…return with the soul, or don’t return at all. But Faeven is nothing like the fairytales she’s read; it’s full of ancient secrets and wild magic.
Determined to save her kingdom, Maeve has no choice but to rely upon Rowan, the one faerie she shouldn’t trust. But as her feelings for Rowan transcend from hardened resentment to blind passion, a more sinister threat lies in wait, one ready to destroy the fae and human worlds. Maeve must find a way to defeat it, or lose both realms to the rising darkness forever.
Crown of Roses is Hillary Raymer's first book in a new fantasy series.
Author Bio: Hillary Raymer is the author of swoony contemporary romance and spicy fantasy romance. She loves writing stories with shocking plot twists, adventure and magic, and lots of kissing. She has a wanderlust soul, resulting in her love for travel to experience new places and cultures. When not writing, Hillary enjoys painting, reading books for pleasure, and a good red wine.
Join me as I chat with fantasy romance author J M Wallace as we chat about her series Claiming Elfhame.
Heir Of Shadows and Ice blurb:
These Hollow Vows meets Red Queen in the first book of this stunning new series about a halfling, fae-mortal girl caught in a web of royal faerie intrigue and the threat they pose to the mortal realm.
The world will succumb to frost and be reborn in fire. That is what the witch promised...
Since then, Kelera has spent her life denying the Fae blood that runs in her veins, shutting away the magic that calls to her.
But when trouble strikes the heart of the kingdom, she finds she must do whatever it takes to help. For the chance to save herself, her people, and to prove her loyalty to the mortal realm, Kelera must venture into the heart of Elfhame and navigate her way through the malevolent Unseelie Court at the risk of her own life.
When she is captured by the most malicious of the Unseelie Princes, Kelera’s only choice is to do what she must to survive. Even if it means embracing the magic she has been holding at bay.
Immersed in the dangers of Elfhame and faced with the brothers who each vie for the Unseelie crown, Kelera must navigate not only the treacherous court, but also the traitorous feelings blooming in her heart, and decide if taking back her power is worth the risk.
Heir of Shadows and Ice is the first book in the thrilling fantasy series, Claiming Elfhame. Step into a world of danger, intrigue, magic, and mayhem as Kelera journeys to save those she holds most dear.
This is a New Adult series with themes of violence and mild language, as well as intimacy. Recommended for Mature Audiences.
Author Bio:
J.M. Wallace is a proud military wife. She has spent much of her adult life moving from place to place with her husband and their two children, making stories of their own. As a young girl, J.M. was fascinated with stories that she read and that she dreamed up on her own. Even when she was horseback riding, she was never in her own yard; instead, she was in an enchanted forest or riding into battle alongside brave knights. Today, she puts those stories to paper, to share with the world. She does this in the little pockets of her day between giving her kids snacks, naps, baths, and putting them to bed. A Legacy of Darkness is her first story.
Join me as I chat with Seth Overton, author of The Mortal Gate, a GameLit novel!
The Mortal Gate blurb:
Connor Wright has always had an affinity for video games. Everything from discovery and adventure to stepping into different worlds outside his own, video games have given him an escape that he’s always looked for. A new immersive augmented reality game called ‘The Mortal Gate’ gives him this chance. By enlisting the help of his closest friends, he is given the opportunity of a lifetime to make his dream come true. But, with new opportunity and the promise of compensation comes an unforeseen risk. The technology used to immerse the players has now trapped them inside with no clue how to escape. With no way to logout or remove themselves from the game, their objective is made clear; endure the dangers of the game, and face its mysterious antagonist in order to return to reality before the game destroys them.
Author Bio:
Seth Overton is the author of The Mortal Gate, his latest GameLit novel that explores the idea of escaping reality versus escaping from yourself.
Born and raised in Missouri, he has found enjoyment losing himself in a good fantasy or science fiction book to feed his love and appreciation for imagination and creativity. Taking his love for books and writing, Seth became an English Language Arts teacher graduating from the University of Central Missouri to teach and inspire the next generation of writers.
Seth currently lives in Texas with his wife teaching high school and also works to write enjoyable, relatable, and compelling stories for his readers.
Join me as I chat with author Luna Laurier about her debut novel coming out this fall, Of Shadow and Moonlight!
Of Shadow and Moonlight blurb:
Black Dagger Brotherhood's vampires meets a modern twist on A Court of Thorns and Roses with a splash of Greek mythology in Of Shadow and Moonlight. Vampires, Monsters, Greek Mythology and Gods, Magic, Heartbreak, and more!
What would you do if you only had a few years left?
Cas hadn't been able to experience the life that many take for granted. The freedom to dictate your own journey. No, her life had been spent sheltered, protected from an inevitable fate that would come regardless of what anyone could do.
After her medical condition goes downhill, she is left with a few years of breath in her lungs and a choice. To die alone, without ever experiencing what it truly means to feel alive and free. Or to find that light, that missing puzzle piece, that feeling of not feeling so alone in her final days.
When Damien appears in her life, her world turns upside down when he shows her the hidden magic that lies in the shadows of her world and within herself. Suddenly plunged into a hidden war that has raged for countless centuries, between gods and monsters, Cas must embrace the tragic, dark history that runs through the blood in her veins or risk her world falling into darkness.
You can find out more about Luna Laurier by visiting https://linktr.ee/Authorlunalaurier
Join me as I chat with author, K. Lynn Strike about her middle grade fantasy novel, A Reinakinn's Legacy.
A Reinakinn's Legacy blurb:
Courage. Ingenuity. Adventure. Adela, Laof's royal wild child, kidnaps a prince by mistake. Benjamin, Yorga's animal loving heir to the thrown, gets attacked while on a peace-keeping mission. Their lands are on the verge of war. Can they stop it before their families destroy each other?
Author Bio:
K. Lynn Strike enjoys trying new things and the characters in Reinakinn’s Legacy reflect that same ambition for adventure – even when things do not go as smoothly as imagined. K. Lynn currently enjoys martial arts, singing, and playing the guitar. She also delights in working on her one-hundred-year-old house while homeschooling her children. This is after she enjoyed showing horses, dogs, and goats for many years, volunteered at a camp where children with special needs could explore the outdoors, and was part of a women’s shooting league.
join me as I chat with writer and editor Belinda McCauley!
Belinda is a fantasy writer, freelance editor, and cat person. When she isn’t writing or reading, she can be found rolling for initiative as some kind of D&D character, wandering around Disneyland, or binge watching trashy reality TV. Check out her published works and writing journey at www.belindamccauleywrites.com.
Join me as I chat with Courtney Lillard, author of The Dark Angel series!
Shadow's Grasp (Book One) blurb:
Demons and their illegal magic are dangerous. Even as a child, Coura was aware of these facts. That didn’t stop her from striking up a deal with one.
Years later, as a gifted dark mage and trained combatant, she believes fate will lead her to serve in the kingdom’s army. A visit to the capital city alongside her mentor, Byron, exposes her to the world outside of their academy where she befriends an herbalist, an assistant general, and even the crowned prince. However, the journey home tests her physical and mental fortitude when the group is attacked by angels, the so-called protectors of humanity.
Coura finds words won’t save them as the secret locked away within herself is forced to the forefront. Can her supposedly evil power stand up to that of legend? Will she be prepared for the repercussions of her past decision, or is she destined to be swept away by the consequences?
Author Bio:
Courtney Lillard was born and raised in Appleton, Wisconsin as the middle of five children. Growing up, she enjoyed music and theater, and participating in both allowed her to develop a deeper interest in the arts. Lillard graduated from Quincy University in 2012 with a B.A. degree in Communications and from Western Illinois University in 2018 with a M.A. degree in Communication Studies.
Outside of writing, Lillard is a fan of reading fantasy stories and classics. Her other hobbies include cooking, relaxing by the pool, and doing puzzles, even though her cat Scarlett knocks the pieces off the table. She currently lives with her husband in the Midwest (USA).
"At first, I wrote for fun and nothing else because I never expected to publish the complete series. I still write for fun, but I think a lot of people get lost in the marketing process, especially if they aspire to become a full-time author. My stories are for myself first and foremost. If I can capture a reader's attention and entertain them until the last page, then I've succeeded in my duty as a writer."
Join me as I chat with author Isla Dylan about her upcoming novel Too Lost to be Found, which comes out July 25th!
Too Lost to be Found blurb:
A Billionaire, loss to lovers romance.
Grief. It chews you up and spits you out. I should know, I have watched as it ate away at my godfather and mentor, eventually stealing him from me and giving me first-hand experience.
It is because of that I am able to recognise the signs in the woman before me. I also have the key to set her free. Sex.
This book covers subjects of loss, grief and organ donation. Detailed scenes of a sexual nature, rope play and mild references to the BDSM lifestyle.
Author Bio:
Born in Northamptonshire, England. I am a busy mum of two. A naturally creative person it was only a case of time before I turned My love of reading into writing. I’ll Always Hold Your Heart is my debut novel and I hope it to be the first of many. When I'm not reading, writing or doing general Mum type activities, I can be found at the local pottery studio, indulging in yet more creativity.
Join me and author, Colleen Mitchell, as we chat about her book series, The Chronicles of Talahm.
Mark of Stars blurb:
The only clues to Emma Jackman’s destiny as Talahm’s Seventh Sorceress are the tesseract birthmark on her right palm and the last, precious letter from her father on her eighteenth birthday.
When she and her brother Luke arrive from Earth to reunite with their dad, Luke has a Vision bigger and more devastating than ever before… A prophecy showing the destruction of Camelot and the death of their father Tomás. Having just gotten her dad back, Emma will not lose him again, even if she has to break the rules of magic to do it.
Someone has betrayed the crown. Talahm’s two most ancient and almighty sorcerers lay in an irreversible sleep, caused by the same curse now trapping the entire population of Camelot inside the city walls. Day by day, the curse slowly moves to the center of the city, killing nearly everyone it touches.
Emma must break the curse before it reaches the citadel, because if she doesn’t… A traitor will claim the crown of Renova over the bodies of Camelot’s people. And Luke must wake the ancients before Emma breaks the curse, because if he doesn’t… Tomás Artair will die.
Author Bio:
Colleen Mitchell has been writing since at least age twelve. Mark of Stars, her first published novel, is a combination of two books she wrote in junior high and high school. She spent ten years writing Fanfiction (mostly for Harry Potter and the Stargate TV series), but always yearned to publish her own original works.
Colleen holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Washington State University, and her Professional Certified Coach certification from The Life Coach School. She hosts the podcast This is Type 1: Real Life with Type 1 Diabetes and is the founder of Inspired Forward, a blog and life coaching practice focused on mindset for people with type 1 diabetes.
She is the author of The Chronicles of Talahm epic fantasy novel series. Colleen lives in Missoula, Montana with her husband Tim and their cat Luna.
Join me as I have a chat with Fantasy author, Tom Horn, as we discuss some of his books and works in progress!
Tom Horn is the author of The Hollows series, as well as the Chronicles of Vespia. You can find his book on Amazon!
Author Bio:
Tom was born. inKermit, Texas in 1960 and raised all over the Great American Southwest, never staying in one place for too long. His father worked for the El Paso Natural Gas Company, a job that necessitated frequent moves for increased opportunities. Tom graduated from high school from an American Boarding School on the island of Mallorca, Spain in 1978; his family was living in Algeria at the time. After graduation he spent the next twelve years in the Navy. Diagnosed as an insulin-dependent diabetic, he was forced to change careers. He worked in the construction industry as a Union Pipefitter, often working on launch complexes at the Kennedy Space Center. Tom currently lives in Satellite Beach, Florida with his wife of over forty years.From a very young age he dreamed of becoming a published author and never stopped scribbling away on notepads. He has four novels published by Purple Parrot Publishing, proof that 'Dreams don't have to stay that way'.
Join me as I chat with aspiring author, A M Sötemann, as we talk about her current work in progress and a bit about her writing journey!
You can learn more about A M Sötemann by checking out the links to her socials and website!
https://www.instagram.com/amsotemann/
https://www.tiktok.com/@amsotemann
https://amsotemann.com/
Join me as I chat with Richard Alexander, author of Ashes to Ashes, a dark modern fantasy!
Ashes to Ashes blurb:
Detective Dameon Hayes is a failed police officer turned private eye. His life took a drastic turn when a tragedy in his youth changed his life forever. By turning his trauma into power, he has taken up the mantle as protector of his community.
In a small town on the Eastern side of the Appalachian Range, lays the small town of Greenvale, all but lost and forgotten by time. But like everywhere, it’s home to people, and creatures, and mysteries all their own. From the Catholic church speaking to the heart of the people, to the greed of capitalism running the local tobacco fields, Detective Hayes spends most of his days chasing missing people and providing security services to anyone who needs it.
It has been twenty years since his father was taken from him. It was always difficult to this time of year, especially going into Lent at the same time. This year, however, it seems like the nightmares are worse than ever. When something, or someone, from Dameon’s past comes haunting this quaint village, he finds himself lost in the details of the case oldest and closest to his heart, the murder of his father. Now it’s up to him to find what’s terrorizing Greenvale.
Can Dameon finally answer the question that has terrorized him for the last twenty years? Or will his father’s killer disappear back into the woods once again, for another twenty years?
Author Bio:
Richard Alexander is a 41-year-old debut author who after leaving the military got his degree to work in the IT industry. Reading has always been a passion of his ever since childhood, when his mother; a librarian, introduced him to the wonderful world of books. Richard lists authors such as Isaac Asimov, Arthur C Clark, Robert Heinlein, Robert Jordan, and Laurel K Hamilton as some of his favorite and most influential authors. Among other things he enjoys tabletop RPGs, board and card games. With his Debut Novel he is blending a combination of horror/thriller, mystery, and Modern Fantasy into a Genre he has labeled as Dark Modern Fantasy.
A quick chat with up and coming fantasy author, Cody Camarillo, about his current project: A Stone's Throw from the Sea, a grimdark fantasy!
This is the eighth book Cody has written. He currently has an unfinished high fantasy series titled The Broken Empire, a children's fiction novel about a boy and his dog called Seven Dogs:Fisher, and a standalone fantasy western titled The Lonesome Rider, which is in the editing stage.
When Cody isn't working and writing, he is helping his wife wrangle two adorable little monsters and their three dogs.
Join me as I chat with the amazing and talented author, Clare Kae, about her series Daughter of Dreams and Dread!
Daughter of Dreams and Dread blurb: When fate tears Estelle Verndari from an ordinary world, dreams become a sinister new reality. In Kiliac, different is dangerous. Different means magic, and magic is punishable by death. Lost and alone in a forest of nightmares, Estelle is saved by Rose, a man with fire in his eyes and blood on his hands. But she must learn to survive this brutal new world if she ever hopes to make it home. As the forest becomes a sanctuary, Rose captures her heart, and Estelle discovers a secret magic in her soul-the ability to heal in a world full of ruin. But an ancient power is calling her name. A tyrant king is drowning the forest in death, and taking up arms to defend it means giving up on finding her path home. If Estelle's secret is uncovered, everything she's grown to love will be destroyed.
You can Follow Clare on instagram at @ClareKae to find out updates on book two in the series, Daughter of Starlight and Shadows!
Join me as I chat with author Kate Winch about her book Lived Life Revisions, a historical romance that is based off of a past life of hers that she learned about through a past life regression.
When Kate isn't writing, she is taking care of her littles, while also working as a music teacher!
Join me as I chat with book editor Ashley Earley in our very first editor spotlight. Ashley does developmental edits, line edits, and proofreads of all genres, and is currently working on her own horror novel that we discussed a bit! If you're interested in checking out a full list of services, go to her website at earleyediting.com
join me as I chat with dark fantasy romance author Zara J Black whose second book in the Ruled by Magic series, Owned by Magic, just came out last Thursday!
Owned by Magic blurb:
I'll be safe in the prince's bed, from everyone but him.
I stole from a brutal street gang, and now they want me dead. There’s only one place they can’t touch me. The palace. But safety comes at the cost of my freedom. I'll sell myself as a courtesan, serve for five years, and leave with enough money to pay my debt.
Crown Prince Adante wields his power like a knife, and when his gaze turns my way, I know he could destroy me. An innocent mistake earns his attention—along with bruised knees and a painful punishment.
I should listen to the others. I shouldn't catch his eye again. But I've always courted danger, and in the prince, I see a chance at power and revenge. He loves to gamble—sadistic games of pleasure and pain.
All I can wager are my body, mind, and soul. And I play to win.
Owned by Magic is a dark fantasy romance intended for an adult audience.
Author Bio:
Zara began writing in her thirties after reading a series of “fade to black” fantasy books and wondering why the hell the author didn’t make them smuttier.
Challenge, accepted.
She loves creating magical fantasy worlds, turbulent relationships and dark, kinky heroes (who could be villains if you squint a bit.)
When she’s not thinking up ways to torment her characters, Zara lives on the beautiful Gold Coast, Australia with two kiddos and a husband who make her real life far more magical than her stories.
Join me as I chat with Lucia Catherine, author of the Haunted Hearts series!
Forgotten Identity (Book 1) blurb:
On a dark road in South Carolina, a New Jersey housewife’s minivan hits a patch of sand and crashes into a tree, leaving her unconscious. When she awakens, she is surrounded by strangers thousands of miles away. Yet, she is a stranger, even to herself. Her memory is gone, and the man who claims to be her father, a famous physician, tells her she is his beloved daughter, Susan Kline.
Recovering in the Beverly Hills mansion, Susan tries to trigger a memory or recognition of the people caring for her. Only to be left with the haunting feeling that she is not who they say she is.
Scars prove she may have a family but forges a life with the man who claims to be her father.
Her path is chosen, her memories gone. Will the past dictate her future?
Songbird (Book 2) blurb:
Soon after her high school graduation, a teenage girl from a prominent family disappears. At once, she learns being on her own is dangerous. After facing unbelievable hardships and overwhelming trials, she changes her life, her name, and turns her back on everyone but her newfound community. After decades of living as a ghost, hiding from the real world, and letting her family believe she was dead, she leaves on a quest for help from the woman who assumed her identity and inherited the fortune meant for her.
Join me as I chat with MJ Klipfel, author of BLOOD PROMOTION, a paranormal romance that will be out July 19th of this year! You can preorder Blood promotion now!
Blood Promotion blurb: Dying and falling in love weren’t in the job description. Self-confidence, a steady paycheck, and a swivel chair—that's all reporter Tessa Sanders wants. So when the megalomaniac mayor inadvertently gives her the ultimate career-making story, it's reason to celebrate...until the lead lands her in a nightmare world of monsters, dead bodies, and a new unwanted title, werewolf. Seems humankind is on a deadline, and if she and her captor, a drop-dead-gorgeous vampire who can't decide if he wants to kiss her or kill her, can't break the story before their time's up, humanity gets its pink slip.
Author Bio: When not writing stories, where the villain and heroine fall madly in love, I can be found daydreaming, singing all the 80's songs, drinking copious amounts of coffee, reading books in headstand, protecting wildlife, and advocating for students with disabilities.
Join me as I chat with author Chelsea Flewellen about her debut novel, Lythreal, which is available now on amazon!
Lythreal Blurb:
“You are not alone” I’ve waited my whole life to hear those words...
Emma Jean is merely surviving life as a senior in high school. Amarillo, Texas is a town full of big hair and beauty pageants, which isn’t really Emma Jean’s style. She puts on a brave face, but behind closed doors at home she endures ridicule and emotional abuse. When her mom’s desperate need to control her goes too far, Emma Jean packs up everything and runs away. A portal opens up, pulling her into a new realm with magic. In the land of Thrystle, the king despises newcomers and will do everything in his power to get rid of her—even death. With the help of new and unexpected friends, she fights to claim her place in a world she’s grown to love. Can she become the brave girl she truly wants to be, or will fear get in her way?
Author Bio:
Chelsea Flewellen was born and raised in Arizona, but now calls Idaho home. She enjoys the fine arts, and was involved in choir and dance growing up. She attended beauty school, and shortly after received her cosmetology license. She married her husband, Cameron, in 2011. Her husband joined the Navy two years later, and they were stationed in South Carolina and Washington State during his six year service. Once her husband was honorably discharged from the Navy, they moved to Idaho. Chelsea is also a mom to four wonderful children that help her view the world in a better light. She supports and advocates for her autistic son, to share what she's learned, and acceptance of autism. During football season, you can find her and her family cheering on the Green Bay Packers. In her spare time, Chelsea loves to crochet, bake, and spend quality time with her husband and kids. She enjoys game nights with friends and a delicious tray of warm fudgy brownies with a scoop of ice cream. Chelsea has always enjoyed storytelling and has found deep connections with others through it. She found herself drawn to fantasy books because they opened a new world with infinite possibilities—and believed in the impossible. Since childhood, Chelsea has been infatuated with magic systems and solving the puzzles of a good mystery. She hopes to share that same love and passion with her books.
join me as I chat with YA Urban Fantasy author Huckleberry Rahr about her series The Jade Stone Chronicles! Author Bio: My name is Huckleberry Rahr. I am a mathematics instructor from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. I grew up with lesbian moms who inspired my love of reading. My mom had a huge collection of women authors with heroines as the protagonist. My favorite genre was fantasy and science fiction, that is, until I discovered urban fantasy. What my mom's library lacked were books with characters that looked like my family: diverse in background, gender identity, and sexuality. I decided if I couldn't find that series, I would write it. Learn more about Huckleberry and her books by visiting https://linktr.ee/huckle217
A quick chat with up and coming fantasy author, Cody Camarillo, about his current project, A Stone's Throw from the Sea
Welcome to the Witches and Prose podcast, where we talk about anything and everything bookish and writing related. From author spotlights, husband and wife interviews, to discussions of the writing craft, as well as live reads, we have a little something for everyone!