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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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

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Fantasy, Lore, & More with The Garden Gnome

Melinda Kucsera

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? What’s in this episode: Where to get the book: Amazon, Goodreads, and more.  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 … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, & More with The Garden Gnome

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Excerpts, imPerfect Magic, and that dragon tries to take over

Melinda Kucsera

Hey, Last week, and the week before, we helped you get all caught up on the Curse Breaker series so we can continue our launch festivities for the newest book in the series! What book is that? Shards For His Gift! What will happen to me, your lovable narrator now that Nolo finally knows I exist? Shards For His Gift answers that question. How did he find out about me? You’ll have to read Curse Breaker Revealed for that. But it all started when I and my furry friend went in search of dragons. Did we find them? That’s in … Continue reading Excerpts, imPerfect Magic, and that dragon tries to take over

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Fantasy, Lore, & More: Aether Bound

Melinda Kucsera

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?  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 … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, & More: Aether Bound

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Fantasy, Lore, & More: Cathars & imPerfect Magic

Melinda Kucsera

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? What’s in this episode: 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:   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 … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, & More: Cathars & imPerfect Magic

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Fantasy, Lore, & More: The Beauty of Dawn

Melinda Kucsera

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? What’s in this episode: Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C2L7D47D 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: The Beauty of Dawn

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Do you like big books?

Melinda Kucsera

Curious characters want to know. Hey, Do you like big books? This Ran, and I want to know. I’m the son of Sarn, and he’s the curse breaker in the Curse Breaker series. Why am I asking about big books? Well, technically digital boxed sets/ebook omnibus are big books, and this week, I thought it would be fun to show you how they’re made! So how do you cram multiple books together? Well, I don’t know how other authors do it, but we start with a dragon. If you don’t have one, I would lend you ours, but she’s contrary. … Continue reading Do you like big books?

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Fantasy, Lore, and More: Seeds of War

Melinda Kucsera

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:   Where to find Joao:      About your host, Melinda Kucsera: I … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, and More: Seeds of War

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Fantasy, Lore, and More with Peter Mooren

Melinda Kucsera

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:   Where to find Peter:      About your host, Melinda Kucsera: I am Melinda Kucsera, an … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, and More with Peter Mooren

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Fantasy, Lore, and More with Laura Huie

Melinda Kucsera

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 … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, and More with Laura Huie