Fantasy, Lore, & More with The Garden Gnome

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

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

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

Fantasy, Lore, & More: Aether Bound

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

Fantasy, Lore, & More: Cathars & imPerfect Magic

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

Fantasy, Lore, & More: The Beauty of Dawn

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

Do you like big books?

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?

Fantasy, Lore, and More: Seeds of War

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

Fantasy, Lore, and More with Peter Mooren

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

Fantasy, Lore, and More with Laura Huie

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

Need help catching all the epic fantasy adventures?

Meet the book-version of an easy button! Hey, Before we dive into a preview of Shards For His Gift, because we’re so doing that this week, I want to help you catch up. There’s 10 books in the Curse Breaker series now, which is exciting because we had lots of adventures. But it might make catching all those adventures hard. So we created a book version of an easy button. How did we do that? We created omnibuses! We have three omnibuses to help you catch all the epic fantasy adventures: You’ll save money and get all the action. We’re … Continue reading Need help catching all the epic fantasy adventures?

Fantasy, Lore, and More with Chelsea McKenna

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and today I’m speaking with Chelsea McKenna, author of the epic fantasy series The Vorelian Saga, beginning with Book 1: The Blood of the Lion.  What’s it about?  The Blood of the Lion follows three characters whose destinies intertwine as chaos and war spread through the world of Vorelea. Syra holds a dangerous relic hunted by unknown forces. King Morei descends into a curse that could undo his kingdom. And Cyrus, the first Dragon Rider in centuries, is drawn into a prophecy he wants no part of. No one can escape their fate in this … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, and More with Chelsea McKenna

Listen to me read chapter 24 of Curse Breaker Enchanted to you

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and today I’m reading Curse Breaker Enchanted, the first book in my epic fantasy series.  What’s in this episode? I hope you enjoyed it! Read along with me! Get a copy of Curse Breaker Enchanted in print or ebook or the AI-narrated audiobook here. 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 Listen to me read chapter 24 of Curse Breaker Enchanted to you

Fantasy, Lore, and More with Jack Adkins

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and today Jack Adkins joins me to discuss his fantasy adventure novel, The Blood of a Dragon, and we go way off the rails and talk about all our favorite fantasy books in this no-holds barred discussion! What’s it about?  Anuka Sandbar, a daring half-goblin con artist, sets sail to find his missing father. Anuka and his friends are enslaved by pirates but offered a chance at freedom if they investigate a dangerous mystery that could lead to war between gods and dragons. What’s in this episode: Where to get the book:  Where … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, and More with Jack Adkins

A special gift for Father’s Day: Shards For His Gift, the new Curse Breaker book Is Out Now!

Join Ran, Sarn, Miren, Inari, Nolo, Furball and the OwlCats on an unforgettable adventure in Shards For His Gift. Hey, welcome back! First off, I need to wish all the fathers, including mine, a happy father’s day! Papa, you’re the best! (Even when you drop a shield in front of me to stop me from doing something.) As you may have guessed, this is Ran, son of the best fictional father ever. If you’re new to our books, then let me introduce to my dad. His name is Sarn, and he’s a mage. He starts out reluctant about that, but … Continue reading A special gift for Father’s Day: Shards For His Gift, the new Curse Breaker book Is Out Now!

Fantasy, Lore, and More with Mike Mollman

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and today Mike Mollman joins me to discuss his fantasy novel Becoming a Druid.  What’s it about? Grahme has always wanted to become a druid, but during his initiation quest, he angers a despotic mage. With the druids turned against him, Grahme must make immense sacrifices to fulfill his dream. 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 … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, and More with Mike Mollman