Hi It’s Ran, Sarn’s son from the Curse Breaker series, and I’m back with more on our recent, real-world aventure. Last week, I started to tell you the tale. Prepare to go deeper this week! But first, we have two new podcast episodes this week: Melinda is still finishing Storm the Gates, the third book in the Rogue Gods Trilogy, because the characters decided to do a lot more than storm the pearly gates. Book 3 has dragons and the characters bring everything full circle literally in ways that will hopefully surprise and delight you. Book 3 returns to the … Continue reading Why did she drag a fallen tree behind her

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes and talking about what I’m writing, where I’ve been, and what’s coming up this summer. 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 in it. My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends … Continue reading BTS: Writing Update + Upcoming Shows

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Amena Jamali is joining me to talk about her book, The Bell Tolling. What’s it about?  What’s in this episode: Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NPM1MD6 Where to find … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, & More: The Bell Tolling

Hey, A lot happened since my last email, and I need to catch you up! Hang on to your hats if you’re wearing them because it’s been a wild few days. Who am I? I am Ran, the son of the Curse Breaker and also his sidekick. Whether he realizes that or not, that’s who I am. He knows I’m his son, and he loves me to pieces. But we’re still working on the sidekick thing. We’ll get there. It just may take a few years. And yes, he’s still alive and misunderstanding the sidekick thing when I’m grown up. … Continue reading Hailstones and What-ifs collide

Hey, This is Ran, Sarn’s son from the Curse Breaker Series back with book news and updates! First the updates. Melinda will be at The Ripped Bodice in Brooklyn, NY this friday from around 7 pm to 9 pm. There will be a book signing during the last 15 minutes of the event. If you’re planning to come and there’s a specific book you’d like to but a copy of and get signed at the event, please hit reply and let us know. The Ripped Bodice was only able to get 5 copies of Curse Breaker Enchanted. But they gave … Continue reading She Brought a Dagger to a God Fight…

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Catherine Witzaney is joining me to talk about her book, Wingless. What’s it about? What’s in this episode: Where to get the book: https://chickenscratchbooks.com/product/wingless or major retailers 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 in it. My books are full of … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, & More: Wingless

Hey, Before we check in with Evarian, I have exciting news! Melinda, my scribe, will be at the Ripped Bodice in Brooklyn, NY for a panel on May 24. The panel is from 7-9 pm EST, but Melinda will probably … Continue reading Would you raise the old gods?

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Mariëlle S. Smith is joining me to talk about writing diverse characters in fantasy books. Mariëlle S. Smith coaches creatives on their path to fulfilling their creative calling using … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, & More: Writing Diverse Characters

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, R.M. Krogman is joining me to talk about her book, Sundering, book two in her epic fantasy trilogy. What’s it about? What’s in this episode: Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWB5BLJF (On sale for launch May 11-16!) 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 … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, & More: Sundering

Hey, This is Ran, Sarn’s son from the Curse Breaker series, reporting to you from my fantasy world where things are happening! But I can’t talk about them yet. I need to give out more spoilers for the Rogue Gods … Continue reading Who’s the new demigod?

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Rose Garcia is joining me to talk about her book, A Storm Rises. What’s it about? What’s in this episode: Where to get the book: https://books2read.com/AStormRises Where to find … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, & More: A Storm Rises

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Raven Oak is joining me to talk about Amaskan’s Blood, Amaskan’s Honor, & Voices Carry. What’s Amaskan’s Blood about? What’s in this episode: Where to get the books: Where … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, & More: Amaskan’s Blood & Voices Carry

But do we succeed? Hey, this is Ran, your host, and I’m also the son of the nicest and most powerful mage I’ve ever met. Read our stories in the Curse Breaker series! Last week, the Scribe worked a lot, … Continue reading Today, We Scheme!

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Helen Garraway is joining me to talk about her book, Sentinals Awaken. What’s it about? What’s in this episode:  Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JQJZKKC 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 in it. My books are full of magic and … Continue reading Fantasy, Lore, & More with Sentinals Awaken