Author: Melinda Kucsera

Melinda Kucsera writes fantastic short stories, novels, and books when not being kidnapped by dragons or chased by armies of fictional creatures. (Her characters 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 at www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters. Over 15,000 readers have enjoyed their fight to survive and thrive as they straddle the often blurry line between fiction and reality. Let them take you on an adventure behind and between the scenes. Sign up at www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters to experience our weekly shenanigans. Go where no book or newsletter has gone before!
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Hello from Character Jail

Melinda Kucsera

Hey, Thank you for helping us reach our goal of giving away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchanted, one for every day since we lost our first fan almost 10 year ago. We’ve given away 241 copies thank you! We’re 6.60% of the way to our goal, so please keep sharing our books on social media and if you’ve read it, please consider leaving a review on your favorite book store site. If you haven’t read it, now’s a great time to start! To celebrate the passing of our first fan, Melinda’s sister, Carolyn, we’ve got some big things coming … Continue reading Hello from Character Jail

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Fantasy, Lore, & More: Demons & Battleskirts Volume 1

Melinda Kucsera

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? What’s in this episode: Where to get the book: https://buy.bookfunnel.com/lxuhywpfzf Where to find Belinda Crawford: 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 … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, & More: Demons & Battleskirts Volume 1

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Fantasy, Lore, & More: Lady of Ravensmere

Melinda Kucsera

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? What’s in this episode: Where to get the book: https://books2read.com/b/ladyofravensmere 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 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 … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, & More: Lady of Ravensmere

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Fantasy, Lore, & More: Heroes of Issalia

Melinda Kucsera

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: Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCLTGXVG Where to find Jeff Kohanek: 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 … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, & More: Heroes of Issalia

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Danger: Fire Breathing Columns Ahead

Melinda Kucsera

Hey! Guess where we went this weekend. Before I reveal where we went, our Scribe (and us too because we go everywhere with her) were guests at this event. And this is not the thing I might be in trouble for. This is Ran, Sarn’s son from the Curse Breaker series, as usual because I camped out in front of the pc last night so no one could get to it first. Don’t worry! I had a blanket and every pillow I could find, so I was nice and comfy on the floor. Okay, back to my story. Where did … Continue reading Danger: Fire Breathing Columns Ahead

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Fantasy, Lore, & More: Summoning and Sacrifice

Melinda Kucsera

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. What’s it about? 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: Where to get the book: http://www.books2read.com/summoningandsacrifice Where to find Nathan Hartle: About your host, Melinda Kucsera: I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, & More: Summoning and Sacrifice

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The story of us, our books, and where we’re going in 2024

Melinda Kucsera

Hey! Welcome back. Last week, we ended our preview of Shards For His Gift with a look at what my dad’s up to. (This is Ran, as always, the son and sidekick of the man who is supposed to be putting the curse breaker in the Curse Breaker series. But more on that soon.) Instead of talking about our newest release, perhaps we could do something a little different and look back at where we came from. I’ll be your tour guide. Since it was a bumpy ride to get to Shards For His Gift, please buckle up and keep … Continue reading The story of us, our books, and where we’re going in 2024

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Fantasy, Lore & More with Heir of Svartån

Melinda Kucsera

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: Where to get the book: Amazon, B&N, Kobo, Apple, etc. 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 … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore & More with Heir of Svartån

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Fantasy, Lore & More with Bastards of Liberty

Melinda Kucsera

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Matthew Zorich is joining me to discuss his book, Bastards of Liberty.  ***I restricted this video because there’s a discussion of sexual assault in fantasy books. No scenes are read about it, and it doesn’t happen in the book, but the topic came up in the discussion, and we talked about it.*** What’s it about? What’s in this episode: Where to get the book: 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 … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore & More with Bastards of Liberty

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Why You shouldn’t Argue With Magic

Melinda Kucsera

Hey, I’m back with the fourth and final part of our excerpt and this week, we learn why mages don’t usually have more than one magical gift. You’ll see why you shouldn’t argue with magic. For some reason, a certain character we all know and love just keeps doing that even though it doesn’t get him anywhere but frustrated. And I still can’t tell you about the trouble I’m in, but soon, I can talk about it. I promise! This is Ran, Sarn’s son, sidekick and the character who’s in the most trouble right now, and I just want to … Continue reading Why You shouldn’t Argue With Magic

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Fantasy, Lore, & More: In Sleep You Know

Melinda Kucsera

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? What’s in this episode: Where to get the book: 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 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 … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, & More: In Sleep You Know

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Fantasy, Lore, & More: Many Savage Moons

Melinda Kucsera

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?   What’s in this episode:   Where to get the book: 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 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 … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, & More: Many Savage Moons

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Fantasy, Lore, & More: For Evergreens and Aspen Trees

Melinda Kucsera

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?  What’s in this episode:   Where to get the book: 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 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 … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, & More: For Evergreens and Aspen Trees

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An excerpt and I might be in trouble again

Melinda Kucsera

Hey, Just when you thought this book was all about me, here I come with the next part of our excerpt, and guess who stars in it? If you guessed Sarn, my Papa, then you’re right! And here you thought he’d let me lead a book all on my own. But nope. He slid in to steal the scene and probably the whole book too. That’s just how he rolls. After all, everyone knows it’s the quiet ones you have to watch out for, and he’s pretty quiet. That’s why I ask him so many questions. Sometimes I even get … Continue reading An excerpt and I might be in trouble again

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Fantasy, Lore, & More with The Tower’s Alchemist

Melinda Kucsera

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: Where to get the book: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aleshaescobar/the-gray-tower-trilogy-signed-hardcovers Where to find our guest: About your host, Melinda Kucsera: I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, & More with The Tower’s Alchemist