The Hail That Stayed

Hi! We’re back with more! Before we dive into some sleuthing about the weird weather Melinda and I experienced a few weeks ago, I need to update you on all the things! First off, I’m Ran, Sarn’s happy-go-lucky sidekick from the Curse Breaker series, and I am plotting more adventures for my series as I write this. 2026 marks 10 since Curse Breaker Enchanted, the original version,published as an ebook and paperback. Did you know that it published on our blog before that in 2015? Do you know what that means? 2025 is the year of the Curse Breaker! What … Continue reading The Hail That Stayed

Who Will You Follow?

He wants an army, but she wants to stop a mad goddess. Who will succeed? Find out in a new trilogy of epic fantasy adventures. Watch the video to see the art inside the books! Click the Notify me on launch button to get notified when the campaign for Rogue Gods goes live. We’ll have ebooks, paperbacks, and a hardcover omnibus of the entire trilogy with a glossy dust jackets. Continue reading Who Will You Follow?

Why did she drag a fallen tree behind her

Hi It’s Ran, Sarn’s son from the Curse Breaker series, and I’m back with more on our recent, real-world aventure. Last week, I started to tell you the tale. Prepare to go deeper this week! But first, we have two new podcast episodes this week: Melinda is still finishing Storm the Gates, the third book in the Rogue Gods Trilogy, because the characters decided to do a lot more than storm the pearly gates. Book 3 has dragons and the characters bring everything full circle literally in ways that will hopefully surprise and delight you. Book 3 returns to the … Continue reading Why did she drag a fallen tree behind her

BTS: Writing Update + Upcoming Shows

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 … Continue reading BTS: Writing Update + Upcoming Shows

Hailstones and What-ifs collide

Hey, A lot happened since my last email, and I need to catch you up! Hang on to your hats if you’re wearing them because it’s been a wild few days. Who am I? I am Ran, the son of the Curse Breaker and also his sidekick. Whether he realizes that or not, that’s who I am. He knows I’m his son, and he loves me to pieces. But we’re still working on the sidekick thing. We’ll get there. It just may take a few years. And yes, he’s still alive and misunderstanding the sidekick thing when I’m grown up. … Continue reading Hailstones and What-ifs collide

She Brought a Dagger to a God Fight…

Hey, This is Ran, Sarn’s son from the Curse Breaker Series back with book news and updates! First the updates. Melinda will be at The Ripped Bodice in Brooklyn, NY this friday from around 7 pm to 9 pm. There will be a book signing during the last 15 minutes of the event. If you’re planning to come and there’s a specific book you’d like to but a copy of and get signed at the event, please hit reply and let us know. The Ripped Bodice was only able to get 5 copies of Curse Breaker Enchanted. But they gave … Continue reading She Brought a Dagger to a God Fight…

Fantasy, Lore, & More: Wingless

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? What’s in this episode: Where to get the book: https://chickenscratchbooks.com/product/wingless or major retailers Where to find our guest: 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 … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, & More: Wingless

Fantasy, Lore, & More: Sundering

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? What’s in this episode: Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWB5BLJF (On sale for launch May 11-16!) Where to find our guest: 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 … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, & More: Sundering