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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A New Darkness Rises. Can Sarn + Son Stop It with Bear’s Help?

Melinda Kucsera

Hi Readers! We are proud to announce the release of Curse Breaker: Faceted! It’s now on sale! Get your copy HERE. What it’s about: In a subterranean world where light is everything, can an untrained mage and his son stop the encroaching darkness? He’s an untrained mage spying on the men responsible for his best friend’s demise–with his young son in tow. And those men are hunting for magic-stealing rocks to fuel a zealot’s quest. When greed collides, something far worse is released, and it’s hungry for a certain mage and his son. Who will survive the dark terror lurking … Continue reading A New Darkness Rises. Can Sarn + Son Stop It with Bear’s Help?

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Curse Breaker: Faceted is on sale now!

Melinda Kucsera

Hi Readers! Curse Breaker: Faceted is on sale now! What it’s about: In a subterranean world where light is everything, can an untrained mage and his son stop the encroaching darkness? He’s an untrained mage spying on the men responsible for his best friend’s demise–with his young son in tow. And those men are hunting for magic-stealing rocks to fuel a zealot’s quest. When greed collides, something far worse is released, and it’s hungry for a certain mage and his son. Who will survive the dark terror lurking under the mountain? Find out what happens when the lights go out … Continue reading Curse Breaker: Faceted is on sale now!

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Celebrate the release of Faceted!

Melinda Kucsera

Come Celebrate With Us! We’re crashing C.J Rutherford’s book launch party on facebook tonight (10/31/17 at 9:30 pm Eastern Standard Time.) Maybe crash is the wrong word. C.J.’s characters invited us, and we couldn’t say no. Come see what mayhem we get into. You don’t want to miss a thing! Don’t forget to grab your copy of Curse Breaker Faceted! Missed an episode? Check out our past shenanigans here. Tweet our insanity to your friends! We’d love to meet them. Hang out with us. We want to be your friends. Get Enchanted for FREE. Go Darker with us! Want to … Continue reading Celebrate the release of Faceted!

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Curse Breaker: Faceted is Publishing now!

Melinda Kucsera

Hi Readers! Curse Breaker: Faceted is publishing now! We’ll have the link soon. –the Cast of the Curse Breaker Series What it’s about: In a subterranean world where light is everything, can an untrained mage and his son stop the encroaching darkness? He’s an untrained mage spying on the men responsible for his best friend’s demise–with his young son in tow. And those men are hunting for magic-stealing rocks to fuel a zealot’s quest. When greed collides, something far worse is released, and it’s hungry for a certain mage and his son. Who will survive the dark terror lurking under … Continue reading Curse Breaker: Faceted is Publishing now!

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We Just Published Faceted! Faceted is in Review!

Melinda Kucsera

Hi Readers! We just hit publish! Curse Breaker: Faceted is in review.  As soon as Amazon puts it up for sale, we’ll let you know. What it’s about: In a subterranean world where light is everything, can an untrained mage and his son stop the encroaching darkness? He’s an untrained mage spying on the men responsible for his best friend’s demise–with his young son in tow. And those men are hunting for magic-stealing rocks to fuel a zealot’s quest. When greed collides, something far worse is released, and it’s hungry for a certain mage and his son. Who will survive … Continue reading We Just Published Faceted! Faceted is in Review!

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The Cast Brings you yet another giveaway

Melinda Kucsera

Hi Readers! The cast of the Curse Breaker Series brings you yet another giveaway: It’s all part of the festivities leading up to the release of Curse Breaker: Faceted. Until next time, dear reader Stay tuned as we journey to find this mysterious ‘Editor’ person. The search for Curse Breaker: Faceted is heating up. We’re so close now. We hope you’re as excited as we are. Ran, son of Sarn, “Giver of Prizes” Missed an episode? Check out our past shenanigans here. Tweet our insanity to your friends! We’d love to meet them. Hang out with us. We want to be your friends. Get … Continue reading The Cast Brings you yet another giveaway

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Ghosts and Ghouls and Sallow Fools…

Melinda Kucsera

Hi Readers! Did you enjoy your first look at Curse Breaker: Faceted? If you didn’t get a chance to read our extended preview, click here to read it now. Are you excited? We are. Last week we found this preview and we couldn’t be happier. Okay, well I couldn’t be since I get lots of face time, and I spend the entire book adventuring with my Papa. [This is Ran, son of Sarn, in case you were wondering. The rest of the cast is doing important things like searching an abandoned castle for clues to the editor’s whereabouts. We’ll check in with … Continue reading Ghosts and Ghouls and Sallow Fools…

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Prepare to Be Faceted.

Melinda Kucsera

Hi Readers! Last week, we found a message from a mysterious person called ‘The Editor’: [I found your book. When VAMPIRES  and DARK Gods Rise, meet me in the COURT OF THORNS  and  ROSES. I’ll be with the  URBAN  MYSTICS. You shall know me by my cloak and the blue book under my arm.  In love and words,  — The Editor] BUT… We forgot to show you what was on the back of that message: Thank you to all who wrote in to help us unscramble that message. We really appreciate your help. We could never have gotten this far in our search without you. … Continue reading Prepare to Be Faceted.

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Follow us on BookBub.

Melinda Kucsera

Hi Readers! We’re still searching for our scribe next book. While we do that, follow us on BookBub. The cast of the Curse Breaker Series teamed up with a fun group of authors to bring you another chance to win: Help us spread the word! Tell your friends about us. Decode the whereabouts of our author next book from the puzzling clues the ‘Editor’ left. Get free gifts for playing! Get All the details here. Until next time, dear reader Stay tuned for more magic, mayhem and epic adventures! Ran, Son of Sarn Missed an episode? Check out our past shenanigans here. Want to add … Continue reading Follow us on BookBub.

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When Vampires + Dark Gods Rise–Who’re You going to call?

Melinda Kucsera

Hi Readers! Thank you for attending the Readers’ Extravaganza Event hosted by Prisca Martin and 25 other authors including our scribe. We’re so sorry if we messed up the times or confused anyone. The event was held in a time zone we’ve never heard of and we may have made some conversion errors in our zeal to publicize our 30 minutes of Facebook fame. Please forgive us? We’re only fictional characters after all and technology is not our friend! (We can show you video proof of this–actually, we can’t because it only recorded the River Nirthal and our voices! But you … Continue reading When Vampires + Dark Gods Rise–Who’re You going to call?

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One last gasp for help…one last way to enter the contest

Melinda Kucsera

Thank you! You’ve all been awesome. Our live event has come to an end, but you can invite us into your inbox each week for an all-new out-of-book adventure by going to this link: http://bit.ly/CharactersWelcome We’re the only epic fantasy characters who run their own newsletter. What can we say? We like the limelight. Thank you all for joining us on these critical missions. Our author is still at large, but with your help, we’re one step closer to finding her. We hope to hear from you soon. On our facebook page: http://bit.ly/MKFBPG or in our very own group: http://bit.ly/2ufNfJy We hope … Continue reading One last gasp for help…one last way to enter the contest

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We’re low-crawling through trouble and need your help!

Melinda Kucsera

Thank you! Papa is safe. (Find out how for FREE in Enchanted http://bit.ly/MEVFREE) We’re low-crawling through the underbrush. Ahead there are raised voices and dust clouds and some kind of structure. Go here: https://melindakucsera.com/2017/10/02/into-the-heart-of-power-a-riddle-a-quest/ for your next mission. Sift through our last adventure for clues to solve the riddle excerpted below: [“It says  _ ARA_ _ _ _            ES_ A _ E   and under that, there’s a banner–” The bubble, and its strange message rise above the curtain wall. There are ropes draped over its top. Are they used for climbing? My spirits rise at the thought. It looks nice … Continue reading We’re low-crawling through trouble and need your help!

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Help us defeat the Guardian at the Gates!

Melinda Kucsera

Help! We found the gateway, but it’s guarded by a scary monster. Go to http://bit.ly/CuBrDa. Our second book, Curse Breaker: Darkens, holds the key to defeating this foe. Use the book blurb to help unscramble the riddle. In a land where M_G_C  is their  _N_Y  _O_E,  can a M_N  of   F_I_H    T_I_M_H? G_d’s never had a   _A_R_O_   quite like  J_R_O  on his side. The life of his W_R_  hangs in the B_L_N_E.   One wrong move and the young man God asked him to protect will end up a  M_N_L_s_    A_T_M_T_N, or worse, D_A_. Help us save my Papa! Comment here: … Continue reading Help us defeat the Guardian at the Gates!

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One lucky reader wins $200!

Melinda Kucsera

The cast of the Curse Breaker Series is headed deep into the enchanted forest to hunt for clues. While we do that, go enter the grand prize giveaway for a chance to win a $200 Amazon gift card! One lucky reader will take home the gift card and hopefully buy lots of books with it! The prize is sponsored by the 26 authors hosting this event. To enter, go to this post: https://www.facebook.com/events/289101528256167/permalink/302924230207230/ and follow the instructions then be sure come back and let us know you did it. We still need your help! Contest closes on 10/8 @ 6 … Continue reading One lucky reader wins $200!