Hi, Did you notice that we snuck something into last week’s newsletter? What did we sneak into it? This is Ran, Sarn’s son from the Curse Breaker series and the Rogue Gods Trilogy, and maybe this is just a ploy to make sure you read about how I saved Thanksgiving last week or maybe it’s both because I do want to make sure you read about my big moment. Did you figure it out yet? If not, no worries, I’ll spill all the tea in a minute. But first some books news! Melinda is writing Chaos Rises, book 1 of … Continue reading That time we snuck in

Hi, I forgot to mention in the last email that if you bought Chasing Dragonsas part of the Rogue Gods Kickstarter, the book is in your Bookfunnel library already. We sent a kickstarter update letting everyone know we sent it on the 24th. But Then I forgot to say it in here. I am so sorry for any confusion that may have caused. We were so happy everything worked out so we could send it before the holiday, and we got a little caught up in that. If you didn’t grab it in the Rogue Gods Kickstarter, you can get … Continue reading How I Saved Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from all us characters to you and your family! This is Ran, Sarn’s son from the Curse Breaker series, and this is our annual Thanksgiving newsletter! However you spend the day, we hope you enjoy it! As for us, we’re piling into Melinda’s car and heading to her mom’s house for food and fun! Just a few quick reminders before we get to the holiday stuff. Chasing Dragons, the 11th book in the Curse Breaker series is coming out on Jan. 6, 2025 in honor of my scribe’s father since that day would have been his 77th birthday. … Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving

Hi, This is Ran and I may have been mistaken last week. What did I get wrong? Well, as you may recall, for a while I had my scribe’s phone and I checked it for early drafts of our next stories so I could find some fun spoilers to give out. But I didn’t find any drafts so I said my scribe didn’t start writing them yet. Well, Melinda read that email, and she told me I was wrong. You can bet that didn’t go over well. In case you forgot, I’m Ran, Sarn’s son from the Curse Breaker series, … Continue reading Did we catch the dragon?

Hi, I hope last week’s announcement excited you! If you missed it, read all the good news here. Also, Storm the Gatespublished last week. So grab your copy! Then come back for some drama. Before I get into what happened, I just want to assure you that I just gave directions. That was all I did. Who am I? I’m Ran, the son and sidekick of a quiet man with all the magic. Read our stories in the Curse Breaker series. It’s been another dramatic week here, so what happened? Well, I noticed the “priority reprints” the printer promised to … Continue reading Held Together with Nail Glue and Tape

Hi there, It’s been a wild week. Don’t worry. We don’t talk about politics here, and we’re not going to do that today either. I just wanted to acknowledge that it’s been one heck of a week. If you’re feeling blue or disenfranchised, go on an adventure with us! We promise to transport you to a world of enchanted trees and magical microbes that group together so they can talk to you, sometimes. We also have dragons and talking trees. Did I mention that? This is Ran, Sarn’s son from the Curse Breaker series as usual and I have the … Continue reading New Adventures Coming Your Way Soon!

Hi, So last week, we told you about the fire that happened in the building where my scribe lives. And I told you that a neighbor knocked on her door to alert her and all her other neighbors about the fire. You might be wondering why the property management company didn’t notify residents about the fire and the need to exit the building quickly. The president of the board and at least one board member live in her building and were aware of the fire. They alerted the property manager, as they should. And do you know what the property … Continue reading What the pages did…

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Jeff Giles is joining me to talk about his book, Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane. What’s it about? What’s in this episode: Where to get the book: https://amzn.to/48eUwcn 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 6 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 … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, & More: Langley Powell and the Society for the Defense of the Mundane

Hi, Buckle up fair readers because a lot happened this week! But first some quick book news! I’m Ran, your friendly fictional host and I am also the son of the curse breaker. So what trouble did I get into this week? I know you’re wondering, and I won’t keep you in suspense any longer. This past week started out with someone banging on my scribe’s door at 9 pm in the evening. Was it an early trick or treater? No, nothing so fun as that. The knocker came with a warning. There was a fire in my scribe’s apartment … Continue reading What the firefighter said

Hi again! I know, you don’t usually see me twice in one week in your inbox, but here I am! And I’m back to entertain you. Who am I? I’m Ran, and I’m the sunny, talkative son of the quietest and the most magical character, a really nice guy named Sarn. He’s gets a little lost in social situations, and I have to rescue him. But then he repays the favor and saves me from all kinds of magical problems and monsters in the Curse Breaker Series. And you can grab the first book for free as part of the … Continue reading Stuff Your eReader and fill your digital shelves!