Do You Want Some Spoilers?

This week, we’re digging deep into the lore and pulling out all the secrets! Hey, I’m back again in your inbox with the best kind of news, book news! I have lots of things to say about that but first, an update on SPFBO 9. As far as we know, Curse Breaker Enchantedis still in the running, and this is super important to me because I’m the son of the main character. You guess it. I’m Ran. If you don’t have a copy, you can get Curse Breaker Enchanted alone or in an omnibus with books 2 and 3 to … Continue reading Do You Want Some Spoilers?

Fantasy, Lore, and More with JE Pittman  

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode JE Pittman is joining me to talk about her book, Felix Chance: Volume One.   What’s it about?  Born on a day that shouldn’t exist, Felix Chance roams untold worlds unlocking his secret past and seeking lost love. What’s real and what’s not? Only Felix knows as implausible things happen by chance.  Felix Chance: Volume One collects the first 3 arcs following Felix’s adventures originally published on Kindle Vella. This character-driven fantasy features an unreliable narrator and improbable tales in the style of The Twilight Zone and Doctor Who. What’s … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, and More with JE Pittman  

Fantasy, Lore, and More with Todd Fahnestock

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Todd Fahnestock is joining me to talk about his book Khyven the Unkillable: Legacy of Shadows set in the world of Eldros Legacy. What’s it about? After 49 victories, gladiator Khyven the Unkillable needs one more win for freedom. But the king sends him to infiltrate a rebel leader known as the “Queen in Exile.” To earn his knighthood, Khyven must gain her trust…and betray her. Caught between the queen and king, Khyven struggles as respect for one grows and the ruthlessness of the other is revealed. Legacy of … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, and More with Todd Fahnestock

Fantasy, Lore, and More with MT Zimny

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, MT Ximny joins me to talk about her book BETA, the first in The Apex Cycle series. What’s it about? Samantha Havardson seems ordinary until her family moves to the manmade island, New Delos, an epicenter for super-powered Apex. Despite lacking abilities, Samantha finds herself swept into a world of secret identities and teams where anyone could be an Apex. Plagued by missing students and a mysterious Spartan warrior, Samantha searches for answers, uncovering secrets that drag her deeper into the Apex world. BETA is an imaginative YA superhero … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, and More with MT Zimny

Fantasy, Lore and More with R. Lindsay Carter

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, R. Lindsay Carter is joining me to talk about the first book in her series, Unfamiliar Territory. What’s it about? What’s in this episode: Get Unfamiliar Territory now at: https://books2read.com/unfamiliarterritory  Where to find our guest: About your host, Melinda Kucsera: Melinda Kucsera writes fantastic short stories, novels, and books when not being kidnapped by dragons or chased by armies of fictional creatures. (We 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 … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore and More with R. Lindsay Carter

Fantasy, Lore, and More with Daniel Maidman

(Listener discretion is advised for brief sequences of fantasy violence in a war setting and descriptions of wounds.) Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Daniel Maidman is joining me to explore the intricately crafted world of Zanzibar. What’s in this episode: Get The Exile of Zanzibar at: Where to find our guest: About your host, Melinda Kucsera: Melinda Kucsera writes fantastic short stories, novels, and books when not being kidnapped by dragons or chased by armies of fictional creatures. (We do, on occasion, rescue her.) She leaves the running of her newsletter to a cast … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, and More with Daniel Maidman

Fantasy Books Versus Evil Tables: Who Won?

Hey, I’m Ran, and I might have done something I should confess. Just a quick reminder that I’m a fictional character, so I may sometimes get things all wrong because things in your world are confusing for someone like me who lives in a fantasy world. You can read all about my adventures there in the Curse Breaker Series and the Curse Breaker’s Companion Series, in our blog posts, and soon, in a book that collects all our out-of-page adventures that aren’t already in books because the blog goes back almost 10 years now. So it’s not easy to find … Continue reading Fantasy Books Versus Evil Tables: Who Won?

Fantasy, Lore and More with Simon Graeme

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Simon Graeme is joining me to talk about his book, Dark Lament. (Listener discretion is advised due to the graphic violence in the excerpt and a child in a scary situation. The child isn’t harmed.) What’s it about? • Vas, a healer who channels divine light, turns to forbidden necromancy to resurrect his dead uncle, unleashing horrors that demand lives in return. When darkness seeks him out, Vas must choose between watching his new family perish or embracing darkness itself to save them. Inspired by the Crusades, Dark Lament … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore and More with Simon Graeme

Fantasy, Lore, and More With Olena Nikitin

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, the author duo Olga and Mark, who write under the pen name, Olena Nikitin, are joining me to talk about their book, Autumn Chaos. What’s it about? Exiled for offending the king, Lady Inanuan must navigate intrigue and monsters while solving a mystery that could devastate the kingdom. After saving the life of Captain Marcach, forbidden magic creates an intense rivalry between warriors and awakens Ina’s ancient powers and desires. Inspired by Slavic mythology and fantasy, Autumn Chaos is an immersive romantic dark fantasy. What’s in this episode: Get Autumn Chaos at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B1Z1P47P Where to … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, and More With Olena Nikitin

Fantasy, Lore, and More with Mathilda Zeller

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Mathilda Zeller is joining me to talk about her debut novel, The Revenge of Bridget Cleary. What’s it about? Exiled from the fairy realm, Brigid Cleary finds herself torn between vengeance, love, and loyalty as she navigates Victorian England. With midsummer fast approaching, Brigid only has until the solstice to steal back her fairy gold and gather her father’s blood to re-enter the fairy mound she once called home. Inspired by Irish folklore, the Pre-Raphaelite art movement, and the true story of Bridget Cleary’s murder, The Revenge of Bridget … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, and More with Mathilda Zeller

Discover the magic: Curse Breaker Enchanted is in SPFBO 9!

Hey, Welcome back! Boy, do I have news for you. Who am I? Well I’ll get to that in a minute. I don’t want to spoil the mystery. If you’ve been here before, then you probably already know who I am. But don’t tell anyone else just yet. You’ll see find out why in a moment. I don’t know if it’s a good reason because I’m just a fictional character and I can’t judge such things. But it seemed like a good idea at the time, so I went with it as always. I know you’re wondering what this mystery … Continue reading Discover the magic: Curse Breaker Enchanted is in SPFBO 9!

Who stole the scenes? The answer may surprise you!

Hey, I’m back again! This is Ran, Sarn’s son and sidekick from the Curse Breaker series, and yes, I need to say that every time because how else will you know it’s me? Papa (Sarn) could decide he wants to talk to you. Technically, he is the star of the series since he has the most page time out of all us, characters, and he’s also my scribe, Melinda’s, favorite character. Did you know that Sarn (my Papa) appears in every single book she’s ever written? He does, and I can prove it! Buckle your seat belts because this might … Continue reading Who stole the scenes? The answer may surprise you!

Hang onto your pants: A wild ride’s ahead!

Hey Readers! It’s Ran, your loveable narrator from the Curse Breaker series. That’s right, I’m back again. I promised I would be, but I never know if I’ll have to fight another character for the honor of writing to you. Actually, Melinda, my faithful scribe, is writing this, but I am dictating it to her. So these are my words. She reads them back to me so I can make sure of that. Before I dive back into things, I want to return to the discussion from last week’s newsletter about AI. Every author needs to find their own comfort … Continue reading Hang onto your pants: A wild ride’s ahead!

Interview with a dragon + your host returns!

Hi Readers, Did you miss me? This is Ran, the sidekick in the Curse Breaker series, and I’m back to reclaim my newsletter. I mean my Scribe’s newsletter because this is actually her newsletter, not mine, but she lets me run it because she’s nice. (Melinda is not a fictional character although she has a few fictional doppelgangers, including one evil queen, but that’s a different series.) If you don’t know who I am, I’m the son in the Curse Breaker series, and I missed you all a lot. Let’s not do another takeover for a long while, okay? Now … Continue reading Interview with a dragon + your host returns!

Book 10 and the adventure so far…

While Sarn is recuperating from his wounds and dealing with his sentient magic, a strange gift arrives without any information about who sent it or why. Only a handful people know where he’s staying now, and none would send him a gift. For his son, this present is a mystery that must be solved if he could just get his hands on it. But everyone conspires to keep it away from him until the commander of the Rangers goes in search of the dragons under the mountain. Then everyone suddenly has larger problems than where the mysterious crystal came from. … Continue reading Book 10 and the adventure so far…