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  • 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… Read more

  • Fantasy Books Versus Evil Tables: Who Won?

    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… Read more

  • 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… Read more

  • 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… Read more

  • 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… Read more

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

    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… Read more

  • Who stole the scenes? The answer may surprise you!

    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… Read more

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

    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.… Read more

  • Interview with a dragon + your host returns!

    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… Read more

  • 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… Read more