The Fantasy Grimoire

<p>What happens when the characters you created start making their own decisions? According to Kara, you basically just have to buckle up and enjoy the ride. She gets real about the "learn as you go" approach to...

<p>If you live for deep lore, ancient mythology, and a heavy side of romance, you’ve likely already found a home in Nicole’s work. Nicole isn’t just writing books—she’s building an entire interconnected universe. In...

<p>For so many of us, books have changed our life, and for Sam it’s no different. She spotted a unique oppurtunity and was able to bridge the gap between physical movement and the literary world. She didn’t just want to...

<p>If you’ve ever wondered why this podcast features more than just authors, this conversation with Sarah is the perfect answer. She’s convinced that every book has it’s reader and she’s made it her mission to help...

<p>In this week’s episode we discuss Ema’s latest release and the emotional alchemy of turning fear into art. The Smog Cursed Kingdom will mark a shift in her career, and we dive into how she leveraged her industry...

<p>Elva’s entry into book conventions began when she started tattooing at them, and it’s safe to say she’s been deeply embedded in the book community ever since. One thing that stands out immediately about her is how...

<p>It’s always a treat to find a fellow millenial who has similar tastes in media to you, so we shall dub this, the millenial episode. An ARC reader brough Stevie and I together, and I’m so grateful for the oppurtunity...

<p>I’ve been on a kick of reading authors who are new to me, falling headfirst into their books, and then immediately tracking them down on social media so I can have them on the podcast, which sounds way creepier than...

<p>Spoiler Warnings: The Kindred Curse Saga</p><p>There’s something magical about getting a front-row seat to your favourite author’s mind. Penn is genuinely one of the kindest people in this industry — thoughtful...

<p>When I struggled to find a designer to interview, Nikkita didn’t hesitate to step in. To those that have been around for a while, you know she holds a special place in my heart: her first episode is what kickstarted...

<p>Spoiler Warnings: Their Series, The Sundered Realms Universe & The Kindred Curse Saga</p><p>Meeting Parker and Bree was genuinely one of the coolest moments of my podcasting journey — and a powerful reminder of what...

<p>Shari joins me to unpack the journey of creating her first fantasy series—how the story refused to let her go even when life got messy, and how the worlds we build can evolve right alongside us. We dive into her...

<p>When Ruth’s publishing plans didn’t go as expected, she decided to bet on herself—and it changed everything. Instead of querying, she pivoted to self-publishing, proving that sometimes the indie route isn’t a...

<p>AI might be shaking up the creative world—but not always for the better. But thankfully, it seems like protections are starting to be put in place to guard human creativity.</p><p>Megan joins me to share her journey...

<p>Spoiler Warning: Manacled</p><p>Cat is an unpublished fantasy author whose debut series began with a dream and turned into something much bigger. We chat about treating characters like real people, turning trauma...