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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Bringing Robin of Larkspur to Life: Announcing My Illustrated Special Editions

Melinda Kucsera

I can’t tell you how excited I am to finally share this project with you! My Robin of Larkspur series—a story that’s so close to my heart—is about to get the ultimate glow-up in the form of exclusive illustrated special editions. These editions won’t be available on Amazon or in stores—they’re only for supporters of my Kickstarter campaign, which launches on Feb. 3, 2025. In this week’s podcast episode, I take you behind the scenes of this epic project:🎨 Discover how the Robin of Larkspur books are being transformed into stunning collector’s items with illustrations, foiled covers, and more.💔 Learn … Continue reading Bringing Robin of Larkspur to Life: Announcing My Illustrated Special Editions

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How many stars should we give?

Melinda Kucsera

Hi, it’s time to look back at 2024. I know everyone else did that weeks ago, but when have we ever done what everyone else is doing? Never! This is Ran, Sarn’s chatty son and sidekick from the Curse Breaker series, and it’s time for our annual review of the Scribe! I don’t know if other characters review their scribes and score them from 1-5 stars but we try to review Melinda every year. Why do we do this? How will we know what the scribe needs to improve on in the coming year if we don’t review the work … Continue reading How many stars should we give?

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Don’t Anger the Dragon

Melinda Kucsera

Hi, Chasing Dragons published last week, but you can still grab a copy at all retailers. And now, I’ll just walk away and let you enjoy the last part of our preview without interruption. Chasing Dragons by Melinda Kucsera Chapter 2, part 2 It was worth a shot, so Jerlo quit antagonizing Thing, even though that OwlCat’s admission that he didn’t like dangerous situations kindled a smidge of satisfaction in his breast. Jerlo had no such aversion. He thrived on danger, and it was time he started acting like it. Yes, his mind had a few holes, but navigating difficult … Continue reading Don’t Anger the Dragon

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Let the chase begin!

Melinda Kucsera

Hi, Chasing Dragons publishes today! And we’d also like to wish my scribe’s dad a happy birthday in heaven. He died in Sept 2024 while Melinda was writing this book, so it’s dedicated to his memory and to all the fathers out there raising little adventurers and mages like me. As always, this is Ran, Sarn’s son from the Curse Breaker series writing on behalf of my introvert scribe and my even more introverted father. Do you see a pattern here? Anyways, I promised Melinda I wouldn’t prattle on too long. So now I’ll be good and wish you again … Continue reading Let the chase begin!

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Gateway to Hell – Part 10 of a full cast recording

Melinda Kucsera

Welcome to the 10th part of a full cast recording of Gateway to Hell, book 1 of the Rogue Gods Trilogy. It includes chapters 41-44. Watch the previous episodes here. This is a full-cast recording and we’ll be adding more chapters as often as we can. Some characters are picky about the voices narrating their lives, but the plan is to put out the next 4 chapters as soon as possible despite all their squabbling. Wish us luck! Other books in the Rogue Gods Trilogy: #audiobook #fantasybooks Continue reading Gateway to Hell – Part 10 of a full cast recording

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We wish you many happy dragons!

Melinda Kucsera

Hi! In our last newsletter before the year ends, all the characters, and our scribe too, would like to wish you a happy new dragon… I mean a happy new year, and we hope that your new year will have many happy dragons in it! If you find your new year lacking in dragons, then you should chase some dragons with us! After all, we are only chasing them to entertain you. And now our nonexistent legal team requires us to remind you that you should leave the chasing of dragons to the professionals. (Do we count as professionals? I … Continue reading We wish you many happy dragons!

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We Wish You A Merry Dragon

Melinda Kucsera

Hi! We wish you the happiest of holidays! No matter what you celebrate, we hope your holiday season is bright and filled with joy, magic, and dragons. Hopefully, you don’t need to chase those dragons. This is Ran, Sarn’s son from the Curse Breaker series, and if you need a holiday read, grab Stars & Angels Sing and celebrate with your favorite father-son duo as we try to save Christmas. (And we run into all kinds of unexpected problems in our quest.) A prose version is coming, probably in 2026 since it takes place directly after the Rise of the … Continue reading We Wish You A Merry Dragon

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Gateway to Hell – Part 9 of a full cast recording

Melinda Kucsera

Welcome to the 9th part of a full cast recording of Gateway to Hell, book 1 of the Rogue Gods Trilogy. It includes chapters 35-40. Watch the previous episodes here. This is a full-cast recording and we’ll be adding more chapters as often as we can. Some characters are picky about the voices narrating their lives, but the plan is to put out the next 4 chapters as soon as possible despite all their squabbling. Wish us luck! Other books in the Rogue Gods Trilogy: #audiobook #fantasybooks Continue reading Gateway to Hell – Part 9 of a full cast recording

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Gateway to Hell – Part 8 of a full cast recording

Melinda Kucsera

Welcome to the 8th part of a full cast recording of Gateway to Hell, book 1 of the Rogue Gods Trilogy. It includes chapters 30-34 and Argeaneal’s fight with the gateway. Watch the previous episodes here. This is a full-cast recording and we’ll be adding more chapters as often as we can. Some characters are picky about the voices narrating their lives, but the plan is to put out the next 4 chapters as soon as possible despite all their squabbling. Wish us luck! Other books in the Rogue Gods Trilogy: #audiobook #fantasybooks Continue reading Gateway to Hell – Part 8 of a full cast recording

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Gateway to Hell – Part 7 of a full cast recording

Melinda Kucsera

Welcome to the 7th part of a full cast recording of Gateway to Hell, book 1 of the Rogue Gods Trilogy. It includes chapters 25-29 and this time, everyone is in trouble. Watch the previous episodes here. This is a full-cast recording and we’ll be adding more chapters as often as we can. Some characters are picky about the voices narrating their lives, but the plan is to put out the next 4 chapters as soon as possible despite all their squabbling. Wish us luck! Other books in the Rogue Gods Trilogy: #audiobook #fantasybooks Continue reading Gateway to Hell – Part 7 of a full cast recording