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Part 12: Storm the Gates, Chapters 45-4816 May 202500:50:37

Welcome to book 3 in the Rogue Gods Trilogy, Storm the Gates! This episode features chapters 45-48.

What's the book about:

Guerren fought his nature for too long. It drives him to the edge of sanity when his friends need him most.

Elsewhere, Rosalie fights for her life as time unravels.

All hope now rests on an angel seeking redemption and an angry dragon as the Adversary’s army marches toward the gates of Heaven and the place where time began. 

Can a ragtag group of misfits thrown together by chance stop them from invading?  Find out in Storm The Gates, book 3 of the Rogue Gods Trilogy. 

+ Get a copy of Storm the Gates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DC1TQCLS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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+ Other books in the Rogue Gods Trilogy:

- Gateway to Hell

- Summon the Gods

- Storm the Gates

- Rogue Rescue

- Chasing Dragons

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Part 11: Storm the Gates, Chapters 41-4410 May 202500:42:30

Welcome to book 3 in the Rogue Gods Trilogy, Storm the Gates! This episode features chapters 41-44.

What's the book about:

Guerren fought his nature for too long. It drives him to the edge of sanity when his friends need him most.

Elsewhere, Rosalie fights for her life as time unravels.

All hope now rests on an angel seeking redemption and an angry dragon as the Adversary’s army marches toward the gates of Heaven and the place where time began. 

Can a ragtag group of misfits thrown together by chance stop them from invading?  Find out in Storm The Gates, book 3 of the Rogue Gods Trilogy. 

+ Get a copy of Storm the Gates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DC1TQCLS⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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+ Other books in the Rogue Gods Trilogy:

- Gateway to Hell

- Summon the Gods

- Storm the Gates

- Rogue Rescue

- Chasing Dragons

#audiobook #fantasybook

Part 5: Storm the Gates, Chapters 17-2029 Mar 202500:43:04

Welcome to book 3 in the Rogue Gods Trilogy, Storm the Gates! This episode features chapters 17-20.

What's the book about:

Guerren fought his nature for too long. It drives him to the edge of sanity when his friends need him most.

Elsewhere, Rosalie fights for her life as time unravels.

All hope now rests on an angel seeking redemption and an angry dragon as the Adversary’s army marches toward the gates of Heaven and the place where time began. 

Can a ragtag group of misfits thrown together by chance stop them from invading?  Find out in Storm The Gates, book 3 of the Rogue Gods Trilogy.


+ Get a copy of Storm the Gates: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DC1TQCLS⁠⁠⁠⁠

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+ Other books by Melinda Kucsera :⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://melindakucsera.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

+ Other books in the Rogue Gods Trilogy:

- Gateway to Hell

- Summon the Gods

- Storm the Gates

- Rogue Rescue

- Chasing Dragons

#audiobook #fantasybook

Fantasy, Lore, & More: Curse Breaker Faceted08 Oct 202300:14:55

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, I’m giving a quick update about my Kickstarter and reading you an excerpt from one of the books.

What's my Kickstarter about?

Get 2527 pages of epic fantasy adventures starring:

  •  a reluctant mage

  • his precocious son/wannabe sidekick

Join their fight to survive and thrive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.

Find out in 9 full-length adventures (almost a million words) collected into three 734-900 page omnibuses  available as ebooks and glossy hardcover books for the first time with beautiful new cover designs not available anywhere else. 

If you like Dungeons & Dragons books like the Forgotten Realms and wished they had more magic and found family, then these books are for you!

What's in this episode:

  • I talk about the Kickstarter and the goals of it.

  • I read an excerpt from Curse Breaker Facteted

Where to get the books:

About your host, Melinda Kucsera:

I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

  • The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.

  • The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).

  • The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.

  • The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.

  • The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.

Why am I here?

  • I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

  • Become a patron now to read those stories.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

About Curse Breaker Enchanted

Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchanted by Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.

About Kickstarter

Don’t forget to go to my campaign and back now to get special edition omnibuses for the Curse Breaker series.

Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.

Fantasy, Lore, & More: Curse Breaker Darkens08 Oct 202300:21:40

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, I’m giving a quick update about my Kickstarter and reading you an excerpt from one of the books.

What's my Kickstarter about?

Get 2527 pages of epic fantasy adventures starring:

  •  a reluctant mage

  • his precocious son/wannabe sidekick

Join their fight to survive and thrive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.

Find out in 9 full-length adventures (almost a million words) collected into three 734-900 page omnibuses  available as ebooks and glossy hardcover books for the first time with beautiful new cover designs not available anywhere else. 

If you like Dungeons & Dragons books like the Forgotten Realms and wished they had more magic and found family, then these books are for you!

What's in this episode:

  • I talk about the Kickstarter and the goals of it.

  • I read an excerpt from Curse Breaker Darkens.

Where to get the books:

About your host, Melinda Kucsera:

I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

  • The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.

  • The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).

  • The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.

  • The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.

  • The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.

Why am I here?

  • I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

  • Become a patron now to read those stories.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

About Curse Breaker Enchanted

Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchanted by Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.

About Kickstarter

Don’t forget to go to my campaign and back now to get special edition omnibuses for the Curse Breaker series.

Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.

Fantasy, Lore, & More: Half Sword07 Oct 202301:55:43

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Christopher Matson is joining me to talk about his book, Half Sword

What’s it about?

  • Half Sword is a historical fantasy novel that follows Simon the fool as he is pursued across medieval Europe by a sinister league of conjurers called the Apostles of Light. With only a broken sword and his shattered memories, Simon must uncover who he is and why he is drawn to 12th century Rome amidst a struggle for power between warring factions.

  • Half Sword is an action-packed, character-driven historical fantasy.

  • Set in 12th century Europe created by Christopher Matson, Half Sword is an action-packed historical fantasy adventure.

What’s in this episode:

  • Christopher Matson will transport us to medieval Europe filled with conjurers, talismans, and hermetic magic with an excerpt from Half Sword. We’ll explore aspects of that world like the customs, politics, and weapons of the 12th century.

  • We’ll find out what to expect from the Tapestry Codices series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what’s to come in the next 3 planned books.

  • We’ll discuss Simon's journey across Europe, recovering his lost memories and uncovering his purpose amidst warring factions wielding dangerous magic.

  • Join us in a 12th century world where a broken man must navigate a complex struggle for power to discover his past and change his fate.

Where to get the book:

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 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

About Kickstarter

Don’t forget to go to my campaign and back now to get special edition omnibuses for the Curse Breaker series.

Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.

Fantasy, Lore, & More: Anakisha's Dragon30 Sep 202301:42:59

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Eileen Mueller is joining me to talk about her book, Anakisha's Dragon.

What’s it about?

  • When her brother is murdered, Anakisha joins a vigilante gang for revenge. Then she meets a dragon queen and must respond to a pirate crisis.

  • Anakisha's Dragon is an action-packed fantasy adventure. Set in Eileen Mueller's Dragons’ Realm world, Anakisha's Dragon brings epic dragons and swashbuckling pirates to life.

What’s in this episode:

  • Eileen Mueller will take us into a world of dragons, pirates, and vigilante justice with an excerpt from Anakisha's Dragon. We'll explore aspects of that world, like the dragon lore and the gangs of Naobian.

  • We'll find out what to expect from the Dragon Lore series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what's to come.

  • We'll discuss Anakisha's journey from gang member to dragonrider and discover details about the politics, factions, and lore of this fantasy world.

  • Join us in a place where dragon queens rule the skies, and justice must be served.

Where to get the book:

Where to find Eileen Mueller:

About your host, Melinda Kucsera:

I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

Why am I here?

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

About Curse Breaker Enchanted

Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchanted by Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.

About Kickstarter

Don’t forget to go back my campaign and get your special edition omnibuses for the Curse Breaker series.

Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign:

Inside the Curse Breaker Special Edition Hardcover Omnibus Kickstarter27 Sep 202300:28:07

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and I’m here today to take you inside my kickstarter campaign and talk about the 3 special edition hardcover omnibuses that are part of it. So let’s go!

So what’s the Kickstarter campaign for?

I want to bring 3 big and beautiful digitally signed hardcover omnibuses that collect the first 9 books of the Curse Breaker series to life!

These hardcover omnibuses will honor my sister. She loved hardcover books with pretty dust jackets. So we wanted to create some in memory of her and also for our hardcover lover fans out there.

I’ve neglected you for too long because there wasn’t a viable way to bring beautiful hardcover books to you until now.

Go to our campaign now, check out the reward tiers and back the one with the rewards you want.

Still on the fence? Let’s take a peek inside the campaign:

Get 2527 pages of epic fantasy adventures starring:

  •  a reluctant mage

  • his precocious son/wannabe sidekick

 Join their fight to survive and thrive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.

Meet Sarn, a reluctant mage with a big problem. He lives in a country that's covered by a giant, quasi-sentient enchanted forest. Unfortunately, the rulers of this land hate and fear magic so much, they made using it an offense punishable by death. 

Magic might be illegal, but that doesn't stop monsters and ancient evil beings from showing up at Sarn's door. His magic isn't subtle or quiet, and it doesn't want to hide anymore. 

But that's not Sarn's only problem. Since there's no such thing as child care, there's no one to watch his son when danger arrives on their doorstep. 

Meet Ran, a precocious child who'd make a great sidekick if his dad would be a little less overprotective. But that doesn't stop Ran from running into danger right behind his beloved Papa. After all, even heroes need someone to remind them about important things like ducking, casting shields, and when to run for their lives.  

How can Sarn protect his son and his city at the same time?

Find out in 9 full-length adventures (almost a million words) collected into three 734-900 page omnibuses  available in glossy hardcover books for the first time with beautiful new cover designs not available anywhere else. 

Back now to secure your copy! The campaign ends on at 10:54 am EST on Oct 14.

Don't wait! Secure your reward now.


Fantasy, Lore, & More: Lamp of Light24 Sep 202301:21:30

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Alex H Singh is joining me to talk about his book, Lamp of Light.

What’s it about?

  • Lamp of Light is a fantasy adventure that follows Queen Esther Anna as she races to prove her innocence in her husband's murder. With a horrifying wendigo named Damian on her trail, she must find the magical Lamp of Light on a remote island before time runs out.

  • Lamp of Light is an action-packed, character-driven fantasy.

  • Set in the Fallen Kingdoms created by Alex H Singh, Lamp of Light is an exciting fantasy adventure.

What’s in this episode:

  • Alex H Singh will transport us to the Fallen Kingdoms, where a queen races to find a magical artifact and defeat evil. We'll explore the magic, creatures, and politics of this fantasy world.

  • We'll find out what to expect from the Fallen Kingdoms series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what adventures are to come.

  • We'll discuss Queen Esther Anna's thrilling journey to prove her innocence while being hunted by sinister forces.

  • Join us in a realm where the falsely accused must race against time to reveal the truth and defeat evil.

Where to get the book:

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 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

  • The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.

  • The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).

  • The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.

  • The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.

  • The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.

Why am I here?

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

About Curse Breaker Enchanted

Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchanted by Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.

About Kickstarter

  • Don’t forget to go to my campaign for the Curse Breaker Series and click the Notify me on launch button, so you know when goes live on Kickstarter.
Fantasy, Lore, & More: Courageous Women & Warring Gods16 Sep 202301:13:33

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Charlotte Langtree is joining me to talk about her book, Fractured: Tales of Flame and Fury.

What’s it about?

  • Fractured: Tales of Flame and Fury is a fantasy short story collection that explores darkness across mystical worlds. It features tales of powerful magic, courageous women, warring gods, and ancient dragons stirring.

  • Fractured: Tales of Flame and Fury is a character-driven fantasy collection.

  • Set in fractured magical realms created by Charlotte Langtree, Fractured is an action-packed fantasy short story collection.

What’s in this episode:

  • Charlotte Langtree will transport us to fractured worlds where darkness reigns, magic is potent, and brave women rise up, with excerpts from Fractured. We'll explore mystical realms, warring gods, and ancient myths.

  • We'll find out what connects these tales of flame and fury and maybe get some spoiler-free story highlights.

  • We'll discuss the women who resist, rage, and bring light to the darkness throughout each mystical story.

  • Join us in fractured worlds where hope seems lost, and discover who will resist the coming ruin.

Where to get the book:

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 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

Why am I here?

  • I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

  • Become a patron now to read those stories.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

About Curse Breaker Enchanted

Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchanted by Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.

About Kickstarter

Don’t forget to go to my campaign and click the Notify me on launch button, so you know when goes live on Kickstarter.

Fantasy, Lore, & More: Darkstrider16 Sep 202301:00:37

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Aaron Hodges is joining me to talk about his epic fantasy novel, Darkstrider

What’s it about?   

  • Mikael Heaton wakes in a strange new world where his very existence is outlawed. With his memories lost, he must forge alliances and uncover secrets of magic and technology to survive hostile forces and reclaim his destiny.

  • Darkstrider blends fantasy, science fiction, and progression in an imaginative new world.

What’s in this episode:  

  • Aaron will read us an excerpt from Darkstrider and introduce us to Mikael and the dangerous world he’s awakened within. 

  • We’ll explore Aaron’s worldbuilding and how he crafted a story fusing magic and tech. 

  • Get tips from a New York Times bestselling author on writing fantasy fiction.  

  • Find out what else Aaron has in store for readers.  

Where to get the book:

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 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

  • The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.

  • The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).

  • The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.

  • The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.

  • The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.

Why am I here?

  • I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

  • Become a patron now to read those stories.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

About Curse Breaker Enchanted

Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchanted by Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.

About Kickstarter

Don’t forget to go to my campaign and click the Notify me on launch button, so you know when goes live on Kickstarter.

Fantasy, Lore, & More: Hopepunk & The Relic Thief 09 Sep 202301:58:16

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Jill Chard is joining me to talk about her book, The Relic Thief.

What’s it about?

  • The Relic Thief is a provocative story full of heists and adventures, intrigue and action - a real page-turner.

  • The Relic Thief is a character-driven fantasy adventure.

  • Set in the The Other Side of Darkness series created by Jill Chard, The Relic Thief is an action-packed, Hopepunk fantasy adventure.

What’s in this episode:

  • Jill Chard will take us into a world of dangerous relic heists and a plot to rekindle destructive magic with an excerpt from The Relic Thief, and we’ll explore aspects of that world, like the main character Nila's life as a thief.

  • We’ll find out what to expect from the The Other Side of Darkness series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what’s to come.

  • We’ll discuss Nila's journey from thief to someone trying to change the course of destiny and discover worldbuilding details around relics and magic.

  • Join us in a place where danger turns deadly, and destiny drives the characters down dark paths, and they must change its course.

Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Relic-Thief-Other-Side-Darkness-ebook/dp/B0BBJC5M83

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 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

  • The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.

  • The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).

  • The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.

  • The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.

  • The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.

Why am I here?

  • I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

  • Become a patron now to read those stories.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

About Curse Breaker Enchanted

Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchanted by Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.

About Kickstarter

Don’t forget to go to my campaign and click the Notify me on launch button, so you know when goes live on Kickstarter.

Fantasy, Lore, & More: Dreaming Beauty & A Wild History of Fairy Tales02 Sep 202301:35:57

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode C. Rae D'Arc is joining me to talk about her book, Dreaming Beauty: Dreaming Princesses #1.

What’s it about?

  • Princess Emerald falls into a deep sleep after pricking her finger on a poisoned spindle and dreams she is in modern-day England. There she meets Caden and Mica, two young lords looking for adventure. The longer Emer dreams, the more she wonders which world is real and how to wake up before the poison spreads.

  • Dreaming Beauty is a fairy tale retelling of Sleeping Beauty. Set in the Dreaming Princesses series created by C. Rae D'Arc, it's a YA fantasy romance.

What’s in this episode:

  • C. Rae D'Arc will take us into a world of princesses and modern-day England with an excerpt from Dreaming Beauty, and we’ll explore aspects of both worlds.

  • We’ll find out what to expect from the Dreaming Princesses series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights.

  • We’ll discuss Emerald's journey from cursed princess to a girl exploring the wonders of modern England.

  • Join us in a place where fairy tales and reality blur, and true love is the only antidote.

Where to get the book:

Where to find C. Rae D'Arc:

About your host, Melinda Kucsera:

I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

  • The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.

  • The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).

  • The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.

  • The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.

  • The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.

Why am I here?

  • I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

  • Become a patron now to read those stories.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

About Curse Breaker Enchanted

Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchanted by Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.

About Kickstarter

Don’t forget to go to my campaign and click the Notify me on launch button, so you know when goes live on Kickstarter.

Part 4: Storm the Gates, Chapters 13-1620 Mar 202500:38:19

Welcome to book 3 in the Rogue Gods Trilogy, Storm the Gates! This episode features chapters 13-16.

What's the book about:

Guerren fought his nature for too long. It drives him to the edge of sanity when his friends need him most.

Elsewhere, Rosalie fights for her life as time unravels.

All hope now rests on an angel seeking redemption and an angry dragon as the Adversary’s army marches toward the gates of Heaven and the place where time began. 

Can a ragtag group of misfits thrown together by chance stop them from invading?  Find out in Storm The Gates, book 3 of the Rogue Gods Trilogy. 


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+ Other books in the Rogue Gods Trilogy:

- Gateway to Hell

- Summon the Gods

- Storm the Gates

- Rogue Rescue

- Chasing Dragons

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Fantasy, Lore, & More: Heretic27 Aug 202301:37:12

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Chris Mayne is joining me to talk about his book, Heretic.*

What’s it about?

  • Arlex just became the most powerful person on the planet, and it is the worst thing to ever happen to him...

  • Heretic is the start of humanity's final tale, studied and chronicled in its purest form, by the most preeminent of our future pre-historians. The epic Helios Saga begins here in book one of the Helios Rising trilogy, the opening chapter in the tale of our coming cataclysm.

  • Set in the city of New Tartarus, Heretic is an apocalyptic fantasy adventure.

What’s in this episode:

  • Chris Mayne will take us into a world on the brink of apocalypse with an excerpt from Heretic, and we'll explore aspects of that world like Arlex's mysterious powers.

  • We’ll find out what to expect from the Helios Saga trilogy and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what’s to come.

  • We’ll discuss Arlex's journey from ordinary citizen to planet-destroying terrorist and discover details about the overlord's nephilim horde hunting him.

  • Join us in the city of New Tartarus, where one man's awakening may mean humanity's end.

Where to get the book:

Where to find Chris Mayne:

*Trigger warning: this episode contains a character description and references that may be upsetting for people of Asian descent. We spoke to the author after the show about it, and he will change it in the ebook. But the show has the original version. Listener discretion advised.

About your host, Melinda Kucsera:

I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

  • The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.

  • The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).

  • The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.

  • The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.

  • The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

About Curse Breaker Enchanted

Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchanted by Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.

About Kickstarter

Don’t forget to go to my campaign and click the Notify me on launch button, so you know when goes live on Kickstarter.

Fantasy, Lore, & More: The Phoenix and the Sword26 Aug 202301:12:07

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode J.C. Snow is joining me to talk about her book, The Phoenix and the Sword.

What’s it about?

  • Cursed with immortality and destroying fire, Aili Fallon will cross life and death to find the truth.

  • The Phoenix and the Sword is a queer epic fantasy novel set in a world of spiritual powers, past lives, and beings of myth and legend. Unexpected, multilayered, and beautiful, The Phoenix and the Sword begins a tale of love and adventure that crosses centuries and worlds.

What’s in this episode:

  • J.C. Snow will take us into a world of immortals, spiritual powers, and mythic beings with an excerpt from The Phoenix and the Sword, and we’ll explore aspects of that world like the curse binding Aili's power.

  • We’ll find out what to expect from the Crane Moon Cycle series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what’s to come.

  • We’ll discuss Aili's journey from combat nurse to magical killer and immortal being, and discover details about the ancient game of immortals she becomes entangled in.

  • Join us in a world where love and adventure span centuries, and a demon's curse threatens to destroy or transform.

Where to get the book:

Where to find J.C. Snow:

About your host, Melinda Kucsera:

I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

  • The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.

  • The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).

  • The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.

  • The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.

  • The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.

Why am I here?

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

About Curse Breaker Enchanted

Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchanted by Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.

About Kickstarter

Don’t forget to go to my campaign and click the Notify me on launch button, so you know when goes live on Kickstarter.

Fantasy, Lore, & More: Rada25 Aug 202301:27:44

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Tracy Joyce is joining me to talk about her book, Rada.

What’s it about?

  • Welcome to the Zaragarian Empire.

  • Rada's newborn sister is disfigured and her father has decreed that her fate lies at the Seat of the Gods. Rada knows what that means - he wants her sister dead.

  • To save both her sister and her mother, Rada must find the Emperor and beseech him for help. Rada is six. The Emperor terrifies her, but there is no one else.

  • In a world of intricate politics, rivalries, dissent and revolt; where old gods lay in wait, the fate of two little girls will change the course of an empire.

  • Everything depends on a six-year-old with a slingshot

  • Rada is set approx 16 years before "Altaica" and forms part of a companion series.

What’s in this episode:

  • Tracy will take us into the dark fantasy world of the Zaragarian Empire with an excerpt from Rada, and we’ll explore aspects of that world like the intricate politics and the Seat of the Gods.

  • We’ll find out what to expect from the Altaica series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what’s to come.

  • We’ll discuss Rada's journey from newborn sister to potential savior at only six years old and discover details about the rivalries, dissent, and old gods that await.

  • Join us in a world where the fate of an empire rests on the shoulders of a child with a slingshot.

Where to get the book:

Where to find Tracy Joyce:

About your host, Melinda Kucsera:

I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

About Curse Breaker Enchanted

Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchanted by Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.

About Kickstarter

Don’t forget to go to my campaign and click the Notify me on launch button, so you know when goes live on Kickstarter.

Fantasy, Lore, & More: A Breaking of Realms20 Aug 202301:23:08

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Jasmine Young is joining me to talk about her upcoming book, A Breaking of Realms.

What’s it about?

  • Build realms. Follow the rules. Never go rogue. The Realm-Building Enterprise is open to all. Under the laws of the Republic of Aranor Elondris, anyone may rise to glory and become the next legendary dragon rider. All it takes is hatching an egg—a legal one, that is.

  • Skálda Branwright dreams of leaving the Longcold and becoming the first Dragonlord to build an official realm. But that may prove difficult after she defies the Enterprise and rescues a wild hatchling. This is no ordinary dragon. It was best kept dead. The Enterprise is a human’s path to a glorious future—but it is ruthless to those who would defy the elves that made the rules.

  • She never meant to steal a dragon. She always meant to build a realm. She never wanted to break the continent. A Realm-Breaker is coming.

  • A Breaking of Realms is an action-heavy, character-driven epic fantasy. Set in the world created by Jasmine Young, A Breaking of Realms brings dragons, adventure, and high stakes to life.

What’s in this episode:

  • Jasmine will take us into a world of dragon riders and realm building with an excerpt from A Breaking of Realms, and we’ll explore aspects of that world like the Realm-Building Enterprise and the Republic of Aranor Elondris.

  • We’ll find out what to expect from the upcoming Four Kingdoms series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what’s to come.

  • We’ll discuss Skálda's journey from Longcold orphan to potential Realm-Breaker and discover details about the intricate political structures, dragon lore, and elven magic.

  • Join us in a place where legendary dragon riders vie for power, and freedom comes with a price.

Where to get the book:

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 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

Why am I here?

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

About Curse Breaker Enchanted

Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchanted by Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.

About Kickstarter

Don’t forget to go to my campaign and click the Notify me on launch button, so you know when goes live on Kickstarter.

Fantasy, Lore, & More: Embrace of the Shade19 Aug 202301:54:45

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Kayla Hansen joins me to talk about her book, Embrace of the Shade.

What’s it about?

  • Amarie’s legendary magic could incinerate her enemies, but it’s her sword she trusts. While running from the men who killed her family, she learns of an ancient text locked within the Great Library that might be the final key. During the daring theft, a stranger inserts himself into her scheme. Kin’s life, riddled with shadows and death, is as dark as his soul. He embraces his power, given by a wicked master, but when he meets Amarie... She shatters the walls he’s built, piercing his solitude with vibrant light. But if she learns he hunts the power cursing her family, he will lose her forever.

  • Embrace of the Shade is a character-driven dark fantasy adventure. Set in the magical world of Pantracia created by Amanda Muratoff and Kayla Hansen, Embrace of the Shade brings magic, intrigue, and romance to life.

What’s in this episode:

  • Kayla will take us into a world of magic and intrigue with an excerpt from Embrace of the Shade, and we’ll explore aspects of that world like the Great Library.

  • We’ll find out what to expect from The Berylian Key series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what’s to come.

  • We’ll discuss Amarie and Kin's dangerous alliance and the beginnings of their forbidden romance, and discover details about the magic system, factions, and evil forces in this dark fantasy world.

  • Join us in a place where legendary magic wielders vie for power, and sinister evil lurks in the shadows.

Where to get the book:

Where to find Kayla Hansen:

About your host, Melinda Kucsera:

I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

  • The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.

  • The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must.

  • The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby.

  • The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.

  • The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world.

Why am I here?

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

About Curse Breaker Enchanted

Help me give away 3650 copies of Curse Breaker Enchanted by Feb. 22, 2024, one for every day since we lost our first fan 10 years ago.

About Kickstarter

Don’t forget to go to my campaign and click the Notify me on launch button, so you know when goes live on Kickstarter.

Fantasy, Lore, & More: The Crystal Pawn18 Aug 202301:02:13

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Deb Jarvis is joining me to talk about her book, The Crystal Pawn.

What’s it about?

Deirdre Hawes has always dreamed of meeting her father, but the reality of who he is and where he is from exceeds her wildest imagination. The Crystal Pawn is a character-driven fantasy adventure. Set in a magical land created by Deb Jarvis, The Crystal Pawn brings shapeshifters, clans, and an impending war to life.

What’s in this episode:

  • Deb Jarvis will take us into a world of magical clans and shapeshifters with an excerpt from The Crystal Pawn, and we’ll explore aspects of that world like the impending religious war.

  • We’ll find out what to expect from this fantasy series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what’s to come. 

  • We’ll discuss Deirdre's journey from meeting her father to becoming heir to a magical clan, and discover details about the clans, magic, and politics in this fantasy world.

  • Join us in a place where magical clans vie for power, and war looms on the horizon.

Where to get the book: https://linktr.ee/The_rael_coyote

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 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

  • The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.

  • The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).

  • The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.

  • The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.

  • The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.

Why am I here?

  • I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

  • Become a patron now to read those stories.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Fantasy, Lore, & More: Demons & Battleskirts Volume 113 Aug 202300:53:52

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Belinda Crawford is joining me to talk about her book, Demons & Battleskirts Volume 1.

What’s it about?

  • Enter a dark new urban fantasy filled with reincarnated superheroines, inter-dimensional demons and immortal enemies.

  • Demons & Battleskirts Volume 1 is an action-packed urban fantasy. Set in Belinda Crawford's Battleskirts world, Demons & Battleskirts brings reincarnated warriors and demon hordes to life.

What’s in this episode:

  • Belinda Crawford will take us into a world of reincarnated superheroines and demon hordes with an excerpt from Demons & Battleskirts Volume 1. We'll explore aspects of that world, like the immortal enemies and inter-dimensional demons.

  • We'll find out what to expect from the Battleskirts series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what's to come.

  • We'll discuss Byrne's journey from fragmented dreams to ancient warrior and discover details about the politics, factions, and lore of this urban fantasy world.

  • Join us in a place where reincarnated sisters battle demon hordes, and ancient enemies threaten the future.

Where to get the book: https://buy.bookfunnel.com/lxuhywpfzf

Where to find Belinda Crawford:

About your host, Melinda Kucsera:

I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

  • The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.

  • The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).

  • The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.

  • The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.

  • The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.

Why am I here?

  • I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

  • Become a patron now to read those stories.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Fantasy, Lore, & More: Lady of Ravensmere 12 Aug 202301:26:11

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Mary McKenna is joining me to talk about her book, Lady of Ravensmere.

What’s it about?

  • Lady of Ravensmere is a coming-of-age fantasy that follows a young woman's journey to protect her people and her home.

  • Set in an immersive fantasy world, Lady of Ravensmere is an exciting and character-driven tale.

What’s in this episode:

  • Mary McKenna will take us into a world of  intrigue with an excerpt from Lady of Ravensmere. We'll explore aspects of the worldbuilding, like the politics and religion.

  • We'll discuss the main character's journey from sheltered daughter to ruling lady and get highlights of what's to come in the series.

  • We'll discover details about the immersive fantasy setting Mary created and the key themes of identity and belonging.

  • Join us in a place where long-held grudges and desires for power threaten a nation, and a young woman must find the strength to stand against it.

Where to get the book: https://books2read.com/b/ladyofravensmere

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 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

  • The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.

  • The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).

  • The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.

  • The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.

  • The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.

Why am I here?

  • I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

  • Become a patron now to read those stories.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Fantasy, Lore, & More: Heroes of Issalia11 Aug 202300:50:08

Hi, I’m Melinda Kucsera, your indie fantasy author, and today Jeff Kohanek is joining me to discuss his epic fantasy bundle, Heroes of Issalia Super Box Set.

With over 2,500 pages of magical adventures across two interconnected fantasy series, this collection is perfect for readers who love expansive worlds and nonstop action.

What’s in this episode:

  • Jeff will read an excerpt from one of the books.

  • We’ll learn about building complex fantasy worlds across multiple series.

  • We’ll discuss writing heroic journeys and character growth over many books.

  • We’ll talk about Jeff’s approach to plotting lengthy series story arcs.

Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CCLTGXVG

Where to find Jeff Kohanek:

About your host, Melinda Kucsera:

I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

  • The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.

  • The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).

  • The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.

  • The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.

  • The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.

Why am I here?

  • I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

  • Become a patron now to read those stories.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Fantasy, Lore, & More: Summoning and Sacrifice04 Aug 202301:19:40

Hi, I'm Melinda Kucsera, your indie fantasy author, and today, Nathan Hartle is joining me to talk about his epic fantasy book, Summoning and Sacrifice.

In this expansive fantasy tale, a hunted servant named Shada embarks on a dangerous quest to find her city's missing god and save her people from ruin. She'll journey to the ends of the universe alongside a motley crew of companions.

What's in this episode:

  • Nathan will read an excerpt from Summoning and Sacrifice.

  • We'll find out what to expect from the next book in the Liturgy of Worlds series, Hymns of the Wild, out July 31st.

  • We'll discuss key topics like worldbuilding, characters, high stakes, and epic fantasy themes.

  • Join us in the vast, ancient city of Ronia, where gods are missing and darkness looms.

Where to get the book: http://www.books2read.com/summoningandsacrifice

Where to find Nathan Hartle:

About your host, Melinda Kucsera:

I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

  • The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.

  • The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).

  • The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.

  • The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.

  • The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.

Why am I here?

  • I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

  • Become a patron now to read those stories.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Part 3: Storm the Gates, Chapters 9-1216 Mar 202500:42:32

Welcome to book 3 in the Rogue Gods Trilogy, Storm the Gates! This episode features chapters 9-12.

What's the book about:

Guerren fought his nature for too long. It drives him to the edge of sanity when his friends need him most.

Elsewhere, Rosalie fights for her life as time unravels.

All hope now rests on an angel seeking redemption and an angry dragon as the Adversary’s army marches toward the gates of Heaven and the place where time began. 

Can a ragtag group of misfits thrown together by chance stop them from invading?  Find out in Storm The Gates, book 3 of the Rogue Gods Trilogy. 


+ Get a copy of Storm the Gates: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DC1TQCLS⁠⁠

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+ Other books in the Rogue Gods Trilogy:

- Gateway to Hell

- Summon the Gods

- Storm the Gates

- Rogue Rescue

- Chasing Dragons

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Fantasy, Lore & More with Heir of Svartån30 Jul 202302:00:46

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Laura Nelson is joining me to talk about her book, Heir of Svartån.

What’s it about?

Heir of Svartån is an action-packed YA Norse fantasy adventure. Heir of Svartån follows a 17-year-old girl who gets transported into a video game world and discovers she's the heir to a powerful ruler.

What’s in this episode:

  • Laura will take us into a world of Norse mythology, video games, and epic magical battles with an excerpt from Heir of Svartån, and we’ll explore aspects of that world, like the magic system and Norse inspirations.

  • We’ll find out what to expect from the Svartån series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what’s to come.

  • We’ll discuss the main character's journey from abused teen to powerful heir and discover the intricate worldbuilding details.

  • Join us in a place where Norse legends come to life, and identity and destiny collide.

Where to get the book: Amazon, B&N, Kobo, Apple, etc.

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 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

  • The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.

  • The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).

  • The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.

  • The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.

  • The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.

Why am I here?

  • I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

  • Become a patron now to read those stories.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Fantasy, Lore & More with Bastards of Liberty29 Jul 202301:30:23

Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Matthew Zorich is joining me to discuss his book, Bastards of Liberty

What's it about?

  • In the heart of the Holy Imperium, a family's lives are shattered. The three Ashburn siblings journey through political forces and deep worldbuilding in an alternative America where orcs, elves, and dwarves fight for rights under a newly formed royal government. 

  • When the death of one sibling could spark revolution, will the Ashburns find justice, or will events spin out of their control? Immerse yourself in this gritty adventure full of twists and deep lore.

What's in this episode:

  • Matthew Zorich will transport us into the richly imagined world of Bastards of Liberty

  • We'll explore the siblings' intertwining stories and the tensions in this alternative America. 

  • We'll discuss the series' expansive worldbuilding and how fantasy can mirror real-world issues.

  • Join us for an immersive trip into the Holy Imperium's fight for rights and revolution. 

Where to get the book:

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 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

  • The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.

  • The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).

  • The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.

  • The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.

  • The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.

Why am I here?

  • I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

  • Become a patron now to read those stories.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Fantasy, Lore, & More: In Sleep You Know23 Jul 202301:17:14

Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Christiane Knight is joining me to talk about her book, In Sleep You Know.

What’s it about?

  • Even the grittiest blue collar city has a spark of magic under the surface; but in Baltimore, graffiti holds secret messages and artists are the spellcasters. Abandoned buildings hide ancient beings, and at the local club, you might find yourself rubbing shoulders with menacing and otherworldly creatures. If you know how to look, of course.

  • In Sleep You Know is a contemporary urban fantasy set in a magical version of Baltimore.

What’s in this episode:

  • Christiane Knight will transport us into the hidden world of Baltimore's Fae with an excerpt from In Sleep You Know. We'll explore the city's gritty magic, graffiti spells, and dream visits.

  • We'll discuss Merrick's journey from ordinary guy to Fae ally and guardian of the veil between worlds.

  • We'll learn about the inspired blend of urban fantasy, faerie lore, and music scene subculture in the Stories of the Eleriannan series.

  • Join us for a tour through the fantastical side of Charm City, where fate and free will collide.

Where to get the book:

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 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

  • The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.

  • The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).

  • The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.

  • The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.

  • The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.

Why am I here?

  • I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

  • Become a patron now to read those stories.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Fantasy, Lore, & More: Many Savage Moons22 Jul 202301:12:50

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Ben Spencer is joining me to talk about his contemporary fantasy novel, Many Savage Moons

What’s it about?  

  • Nathaniel falls for the enigmatic Winter York but their perfect day ends in violence. Winter reveals the attacker can write people into deadly dreams. How does she know? He based his book series on her and killed her friends. This unconventional love story blends fantasy and literary fiction.

  • Blending genres, Many Savage Moons is a compelling work of contemporary fantasy.

What’s in this episode:  

  • Ben will read us an excerpt from Many Savage Moons and introduce us to Nathaniel, Winter, and the dangerous fantastical world they navigate.

  • We’ll explore Ben’s genre-bending style and what inspired this tale fusing fantasy and literary fiction. 

  • Get tips from Ben on crafting compelling fiction that straddles genres.   

  • Find out what else Ben has in store for readers.  

Where to get the book:

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 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

  • The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.

  • The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).

  • The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.

  • The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.

  • The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.

Why am I here?

  • I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

  • Become a patron now to read those stories.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Fantasy, Lore, & More: For Evergreens and Aspen Trees22 Jul 202301:04:56

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode A.L. Lorensen is joining me to talk about her fantasy novel, For Evergreens and Aspen Trees

What’s it about? 

  • After 20 years of war stole his family and home, Tristan clings to the fragments of his past and waits to pursue the truth. When an elven woman named Aspen infiltrates his fort, Tristan’s life shatters and he asks for her aid. Though enemies, they embark on a journey to overcome hatred and come together.

  • Blending fantasy, magic, and adventure, For Evergreens and Aspen Trees is a story of memory, monsters, and rebellion.

What’s in this episode:  

  • A.L. will read us an excerpt from For Evergreens and Aspen Trees and introduce us to Tristan, Aspen, and their conflicted world.

  • We’ll explore A.L.’s worldbuilding and inspiration crafting this tale of enemies joining forces. 

Where to get the book:

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 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

  • The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.

  • The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).

  • The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.

  • The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.

  • The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.

Why am I here?

I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

Become a patron now to read those stories.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Fantasy, Lore, & More with The Tower's Alchemist16 Jul 202300:39:25

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Alesha Escobar is joining me to talk about her book, The Tower's Alchemist.

What’s it about?

British intelligence wants her spying skills. A vampiric warlock wants to steal her powers. The Master Wizards who trained her want her dead... The Nazis have unleashed occult forces throughout Europe and the Allies are forced to recruit and employ wizards to counter their attacks.

What’s in this episode:

  • Alesha Escobar will take us into a world of magic, mystery and vampiric warlocks with an excerpt from The Tower's Alchemist, and we’ll explore aspects of that world, like the world of Gray Tower wizards and alchemists.

  • We’ll find out what to expect from the Gray Tower Trilogy series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what’s to come.

  • We'll discuss Isabella George's journey from Gray Tower dropout to spy battling occult forces.

  • Join us in a place where magic meets history and one woman fights to define her own destiny.

  • Alesha will talk about her upcoming Kickstarter  campaign to fund the release of signed hardcover editions of the entire Gray Tower Trilogy. Backers will have the opportunity to receive gorgeous hardcover copies of each book, personally autographed by the author with a special note plus other goodies!

Where to get the book: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aleshaescobar/the-gray-tower-trilogy-signed-hardcovers

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 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

Why am I here?

I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

Become a patron now to read those stories.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Fantasy, Lore, & More with The Garden Gnome14 Jul 202301:13:10

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Jeff McIntyre is joining me to talk about his debut novel, The Garden Gnome. 

What’s it about?

  • Our world is defined by science, but history tells us the world was once a magical place. What if magic were to return? When a particle accelerator experiment leads to extraordinary consequences, unlikely people are drawn together in a confrontation that will change the world.

  • Set in our world on the verge of the return of magic, The Garden Gnome blends science and sorcery. 

What’s in this episode:

  • Jeff will read us an excerpt from The Garden Gnome and introduce us to the key characters, including a ten-year-old boy with an imaginary friend, scientists conducting dangerous experiments, secret society members trying to stop magic’s return, and an FBI agent caught in the middle. 

  • Discover what inspired Jeff to write a story bringing magic back to our technological world and the challenges of blending genres. 

  • Find out more about Jeff, an “old school nerd” and telecommunications engineer from Omaha, Nebraska, and how he created this debut novel. 

Where to get the book:

Amazon, Goodreads, and more. 

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 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

Why am I here?

I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

Become a patron now to read those stories.

About the interview:

I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Fantasy, Lore, & More: Aether Bound08 Jul 202300:58:07

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Megan Haskell is joining me to talk about the first book in her contemporary paranormal fantasy series, Aether Bound.

What’s it about? 

  • Lil is a bartender in Laguna Beach, California with a secret—she can see the demons on people’s shoulders. When a woman nearly drowns and Lil’s brother goes missing, Lil has to stop primordial ocean gods from claiming their due before it’s too late.   

  • Set in Laguna Beach, Aether Bound is a fast-paced paranormal fantasy adventure.

What’s in this episode:  

  • Megan will read us an excerpt from Aether Bound and introduce us to Lil, her magical abilities, and the mythological elements of this world.

  • We’ll find out what challenges Lil faces in rescuing her brother from demonic forces rising from the sea. 

  • Discover the inspiration behind Megan’s series that blends adventure, magic, and mayhem with the California coast.

  • Get the latest details on Megan’s Kickstarter campaign launching soon for book two, Aether Crossed

Where to get the book:

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 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

  • The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.

  • The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).

  • The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.

  • The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.

  • The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.

Why am I here?

I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

Become a patron now to read those stories.


Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Fantasy, Lore, & More: Cathars & imPerfect Magic08 Jul 202301:15:41

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode C.N. Rowan is joining me to talk about the first book in his dark urban fantasy series, imPerfect Magic

What’s it about?

  • After hundreds of years of dying, an eternally reincarnating Cathar priest in 12th century France pops back up in the nearest corpse in modern day. Now his territory is under threat, and if he can’t stop whoever’s behind it, all of reality might be in danger. 

  • Set in France, imPerfect Magic is a fast-paced, darkly comedic urban fantasy.

What’s in this episode:

  • C.N. will read us an excerpt from imPerfect Magic and introduce us to her immortal heretic characters.  

  • We’ll discover the real French history and mythology woven into this tale of strange creatures and obscure events.

  • C.N. will share details of what inspired him to blend Abrahamic religions, the Cathar Perfects, and fantastical elements in this series set in locations you can actually visit. 

  • Find out what challenges our perfectly imperfect main characters will face in saving their territory and all of existence. 

Where to get the book: Cnrowan.myshopify.com use code MELINDA at checkout to get 20% off the audiobook at checkout.

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 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

  • The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.

  • The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse.

  • The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.

  • The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.

  • The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in.

Why am I here?

I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

Become a patron now to read those stories.

About the interview:

I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Fantasy, Lore, & More: The Beauty of Dawn08 Jul 202300:56:33

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Willow Seitz is joining me to talk about her debut novel, The Beauty of Dawn.

What’s it about?

  • The Beauty of Dawn is an epic fantasy adventure following a thief, knight, squire and prince on a journey to save their kingdom from eternal darkness.

  • Set in the world of Ealidor, The Beauty of Dawn is a fast-paced YA fantasy. 

What’s in this episode:

  • Willow will tell us about The Beauty of Dawn and take us into a world cursed to midnight where magic and monsters lurk.

  • We’ll find out what’s at stake for Nathaniel, the dishonored knight, runaway prince, and sheltered squire in this tale of friendship, love and redemption. 

  • Join us for non-stop action and adventure as Willow shares details of Ealidor’s complex history, magic system, and politics. 

  • Discover the secrets of Nathaniel’s mysterious connection to darkness and role in restoring light. 

Where to get the book:

 https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0C2L7D47D

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 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

  • The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.

  • The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).

  • The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.

  • The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.

  • The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.

Why am I here?

I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

Become a patron now to read those stories.

About the interview:

I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Part 2: Storm the Gates, Chapters 5-807 Mar 202500:56:43

Welcome to book 3 in the Rogue Gods Trilogy, Storm the Gates! This episode features chapters 5-8.

What's the book about:

Guerren fought his nature for too long. It drives him to the edge of sanity when his friends need him most.

Elsewhere, Rosalie fights for her life as time unravels.

All hope now rests on an angel seeking redemption and an angry dragon as the Adversary’s army marches toward the gates of Heaven and the place where time began. 

Can a ragtag group of misfits thrown together by chance stop them from invading?  Find out in Storm The Gates, book 3 of the Rogue Gods Trilogy. 


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+ Other books in the Rogue Gods Trilogy:

- Gateway to Hell

- Summon the Gods

- Storm the Gates

- Rogue Rescue

- Chasing Dragons

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Fantasy, Lore, and More: Seeds of War01 Jul 202301:11:54

Hi I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and today I’m speaking with Joao F. Silva, author of the gritty epic fantasy series The Smokesmiths, beginning with Seeds of War

What’s it about?  
In a harsh world of smoke magic and monsters, the seeds of war are being planted. Gimlore is a war veteran turned crime boss protecting her family. Orberesis is a petty thief pretending to be God. Rednow is the world’s feared mercenary with one job left. Allies and enemies are made where smoke magic stirs.

What’s in this episode:  

  • Joao will share his journey to become an author, from first putting pen to paper as a teen to publishing his dark fantasy series. We’ll discuss his advice for aspiring writers. 

  • We’ll explore how Joao developed a grim world of smoke magic and developed complex characters with difficult choices. Joao will reveal details about Gimlore, Orberesis, Rednow and what drives them.

  • With three POVs and mature content, Seeds of War is a gritty read. We’ll discuss how Joao created compelling yet flawed characters in a harsh world.  

  • Themes of protecting what’s yours, surviving at all costs and the corrupting influence of power resonate. We’ll explore how these themes shape the characters’ motivations.

  • Find out what’s next for The Smokesmiths series. Joao will tease what’s to come without spoiling surprises! 

Where to find Joao:     

About your host, Melinda Kucsera:

I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

Why am I here?

I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

Become a patron now to read those stories.

About the interview:

I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Fantasy, Lore, and More: The Return of Abaddon01 Jul 202301:10:06

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and today, I’m speaking with Peter Mooren, winner of three Firebird Book Awards for his fantasy adventure, The Return of Abaddon

What’s it about?  
After surviving a tragic accident, Wilder finds himself transported to a strange new world. Hiraeth needs a hero to defeat the evil Abaddon, who returns after 2,000 years to conquer the land. Wilder embarks on a quest to find allies and fulfill a prophecy as Hiraeth’s only hope before Abaddon destroys him.

What’s in this episode:  

  • Peter will share his journey to become an award-winning author, from writing stories as a child to publishing his first novel. We’ll discuss his advice for aspiring writers based on his experiences. 

  • We’ll explore how Peter developed the world of Hiraeth, where phoenixes defeated an ancient evil and Wilder discovers his destiny. Peter will reveal details about Wilder’s mysterious arrival and the characters who aid his quest.  

  • Wilder is an unlikely hero struggling with grief and accepting his newfound purpose. We’ll discuss how Peter created a compelling protagonist on an epic adventure. 

  • Themes of loss, courage and sacrifice in the face of darkness resonate in The Return of Abaddon. We’ll explore how these themes drive Wilder’s journey of self-discovery. 

  • Find out what’s next for the Scars of Hiraeth series. Peter will tease what’s to come in future books without spoiling major surprises! 

Where to find Peter:     

About your host, Melinda Kucsera:

I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story: ⁠https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters⁠

What series do I write?

Why am I here?

I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

Become a patron now to read those stories.

About the interview:

I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Fantasy, Lore, and More: The Unchosen30 Jun 202301:20:53

I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and today I’m speaking with Laura Huie, author of the fantasy series The Thedre Trilogy, beginning with debut novel, The Unchosen

What’s it about?  
The Unchosen follows Fia, one of the few chosen by the gods and gifted with powerful magic. But her magic causes headaches and she can’t portal home. Discovering her life is a lie, Fia tries to learn the truth of her past with Winston. The gods stay silent as humanity rises against them, starting with Fia. Reclaiming her magic could mean going home—but it could also seal her fate to die for a forgotten crime.

What’s in this episode:  

  • Laura will share her journey to become an author, from joining her mom at writing groups as a child to publishing her first novel. We’ll discuss her advice for aspiring writers based on her experiences. 

  • We’ll explore how Laura developed the world of The Thedre Trilogy, where gods bestow magic on a chosen few but have been silent too long. Laura will reveal twists about Fia’s mysterious past and destiny.  

  • With humanity threatening the gods and a crime she can’t remember, Fia is an complex character. We’ll discuss how Laura created a compelling protagonist struggling between reclaiming her power or her past. 

  • Themes of destiny, identity and humanity’s relationship with higher powers resonate in The Unchosen. We’ll explore how these themes drive Fia’s journey of self-discovery. 

  • Find out what’s next for the series. Laura will tease what’s to come in future books without spoiling major surprises!

Where to find Laura:     

About your host, Melinda Kucsera:

I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

Why am I here?

I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

Become a patron now to read those stories.

About the interview:

I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.


Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Fantasy, Lore, and More: The Blood of the Lion24 Jun 202301:35:03

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and today I’m speaking with Chelsea McKenna, author of the epic fantasy series The Vorelian Saga, beginning with Book 1: The Blood of the Lion

What’s it about? 

The Blood of the Lion follows three characters whose destinies intertwine as chaos and war spread through the world of Vorelea. Syra holds a dangerous relic hunted by unknown forces. King Morei descends into a curse that could undo his kingdom. And Cyrus, the first Dragon Rider in centuries, is drawn into a prophecy he wants no part of. No one can escape their fate in this sweeping epic fantasy.

What’s in this episode:  

  • Chelsea will share how she developed The Vorelian Saga over 9 books into an epic fantasy series filled with political intrigue, ancient magic and dragons. 

  • We’ll follow the three main characters Syra, Morei and Cyrus as their storylines converge, discussing how Chelsea created such compelling characters and complex worlds.

  • With dark magic, dangerous relics and gods that can’t be trusted, this series has resonated with readers. We’ll explore the themes of destiny, the human quest for power and the moral ambiguity of war. 

  • The Blood of the Lion has already won four book awards. We’ll discuss Chelsea’s journey to become an award-winning published author and her advice for aspiring writers.

  •    Find out what’s next for The Vorelian Saga. With 8 more books planned, Chelsea will tease what’s in store for readers without spoiling major twists! 

Where to find Chelsea:  

About your host, Melinda Kucsera:

I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

Why am I here?

I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

Become a patron now to read those stories.

About the interview:

I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Fantasy, Lore, and More: The Blood of a Dragon23 Jun 202301:27:50

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and today Jack Adkins joins me to discuss his fantasy adventure novel, The Blood of a Dragon, and we go way off the rails and talk about all our favorite fantasy books in this no-holds barred discussion! 

What’s it about? 

Anuka Sandbar, a daring half-goblin con artist, sets sail to find his missing father. Anuka and his friends are enslaved by pirates but offered a chance at freedom if they investigate a dangerous mystery that could lead to war between gods and dragons.

What’s in this episode:

  • Jack Adkins will transport us into a world of goblins, dragons and perilous quests. We’ll follow Anuka on his search for freedom and his father, discovering magic and mayhem along the way.

  • We’ll discuss how 34 years of playing Dungeons and Dragons inspired this story, Jack’s background in theater and stand-up comedy, and what readers can expect from this tale of unlikely heroes. 

  • Anuka would rather fight than work for dragons, but with his father missing and enslavement the alternative, he embarks on an investigation that could change the fate of gods and monsters alike.

Where to get the book: 

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 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story.

What series do I write?

  • The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.

  • The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).

  • The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.

  • The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.

  • The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.

Why am I here?

I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

Become a patron now to read those stories.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Fantasy, Lore, and More: Becoming a Druid18 Jun 202300:57:26

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and today Mike Mollman joins me to discuss his fantasy novel Becoming a Druid

What’s it about?

Grahme has always wanted to become a druid, but during his initiation quest, he angers a despotic mage. With the druids turned against him, Grahme must make immense sacrifices to fulfill his dream.

What’s in this episode:  

  • Mike Mollman will transport us into a world of magic and nature. We’ll explore Grahme’s journey to become a druid and the sacrifices he must make to achieve his lifelong dream.

  • We’ll discover what inspired this fantasy novel, how Mike developed the world and magic system, and what readers can expect from the story. 

  • We’ll discuss the despotic mage who turns the druids against Grahme, forcing him to fight for survival and make impossible choices to reclaim his destiny. Through loss and betrayal, Grahme finds the strength within to never stop fighting for what he believes in.

Where to get the book: 

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 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story:

What series do I write?

  • The Curse Breaker series chronicles the adventures of a reluctant mage (Sarn), his son, and the magical creatures they befriend as they fight to save their underground city from monsters, ancient evils, and a variety of magical threats.

  • The His Angelic Keeper series follows a ghost girl who just wants to save her still-living family, not stop a demon invasion or the literal apocalypse, but she’ll do that too if she must. (This is a humorous series that stars Sarn’s twin sister from the Curse Breaker series).

  • The Robin of Larkspur series follows Robin, a woman who just wants to save her daughter from the mythical creatures that kidnapped her baby. Sarn tries to help her.

  • The Divergent Heroes series is supposed to star two knights who are partially disabled but a younger version of Sarn keeps stealing the scenes.

  • The Curse Breaker’s Companion series which includes side quests, wacky what ifs, and stories from my newsletter of Sarn and his family in our world because they won’t stay inside the epic fantasy books they star in. They’d rather visit me through a portal conveniently located in their cave.

Why am I here?

I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

Become a patron now to read those stories.

About the interview:

I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Fantasy, Lore, and More: Warrior Mage Librarians18 Jun 202300:52:51

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and today Anna McCluskey joins me to discuss her contemporary fantasy series The Warrior Mage Librarians. 

What’s it about? 

  • Between strange cryptids, forgotten artifacts, and dangerous magics, a Warrior Mage Librarian's work is never done.  

  • Trevor and Sister Margaret might seem like an odd pairing. He's a mild-mannered historian with a wry sense of humor and she curses like a sailor and carries an arsenal of weapons everywhere she goes. But they're fast becoming one of the Vatican's best teams of Warrior Mage Librarians -- mages who travel between remote secret libraries, defending them from accidentally-summoned demons, mages with ill intent, and other threats.  

  • Then cryptids suddenly reveal their existence to the human mage world and everything changes.  Sister Margaret and Trevor are sent as emissaries to the annual summit of the Cryptid Collective, where they find that not all cryptids want mages around. And some of them want to wipe humanity from the earth altogether. 

  • Their years-long quest to protect the world as they know it from this cryptid conspiracy will take them from Antarctica to the sulfuric hot springs of Ethiopia. From an island filled with venom-spitting snakes to the depths of the ocean.  

  • Will Trevor and Sister Margaret be able to root out the enemies of humanity? Or will the world be plunged into a war like nothing it's ever seen before?

What’s in this episode:  

  • Anna McCluskey will transport us into a secret world of magic and cryptids hidden within our own. We’ll explore an unusual magic system and found family as characters guard knowledge and fight evil. 

  • We’ll discover what inspired this 4-book contemporary fantasy series, how Anna developed the world and magic system, and what readers can expect from this kickstarter launching series.

  • We’ll discuss the series’ ace/aro male lead and badass warrior nun female lead, found family, and the secret societies protecting the world from darkness.

Where to get the series: 

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 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story: ⁠https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters⁠

Why am I here?

I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

Become a patron now to read those stories: https://www.patreon.com/melindakucsera

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Fantasy, Lore, and More: Crown Prince17 Jun 202301:02:18

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and today W.D. Kilpack III joins me to discuss the first book in his series New Blood, Crown Prince. 

What’s it about?

Natharr is Guardian of Maarihk. He and others before him have protected mankind since the Olde Gods walked. With Sight, Natharr Sees what will be and, as his father did before him, planned for decades to save newborn Crown Prince Vikari and help him reclaim the throne from the tyrannical Brandt of the Green.

What’s in this episode:  

  • W.D. Kilpack III will transport us to the ancient land of Maarihk, following Natharr as he guards fate. We’ll explore his duty protecting mankind from threat, be it of their own making or, far worse, the machinations of the Demons of Chaos.

  • We’ll discover the Olde Gods, the Firstborn, the Daemon of Sight, and what inspired this epic fantasy exploring tyranny and humanity’s eternal fight for freedom.

  • We’ll discuss Natharr’s Sight and lifetime of planning to shape fate and ensure the Crown Prince can someday return to the throne, reclaiming the seat of power for the rightful descendants of the first Firstborn. Through duty and prophecy, Natharr never stops fighting for freedom.

Where to get the book: 

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 5 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 well. ⁠Join me⁠ every week for a new story: ⁠https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters⁠

  

Why am I here?

 

I want to give you more fun adventures, more often, and create a community of fantasy readers to share ideas with, new stories, artwork, and have fun. So I’m taking the plunge and posting chapters of my upcoming books, bonus content, podcasts, videos, audiobooks, boxed sets, deleted scenes, alternate endings and beginnings, Patron-only stories, and more.  

Become a patron now to read those stories.

 

About the interview:

 

I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate: https://melindakucsera.com/the-more-epic-version  

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

 

Fantasy, Lore, and More: Winds of Destiny10 Jun 202301:26:41

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Hannah Steenbock is joining me to talk about her book South Breaks, the first in a series following magic users fighting against tyranny. 

What’s it about? 

A lost love. A broken destiny. A new chance. South has given everything to the Holy Empire until a rockfall gives her a second chance at the life stolen from her. Torn between family and love, South struggles to find purpose until the Priests abduct her niece. Rescuing the girl means returning where discovery means death. 

What’s in this episode:  

  • Hannah Steenbock will transport us into a world of magic, destiny, and the fight for justice. We’ll explore South’s journey from servitude to defending her family against the tyrannical Priests. 

  • We’ll discover what inspired this epic fantasy series, how Hannah developed the magic system and world, and what’s in store for the series. 

  • We’ll discuss South’s fight to forge her own destiny and protect her newfound family, torn between grief and love. Through it all, she never gives up her need for justice and purpose.

Where to get the book: 

https://books2read.com/SouthWindsofDestiny 

Where to find our guest:  

About your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Melinda Kucsera writes fantastic short stories, novels, and books when not being kidnapped by dragons or chased by armies of fictional creatures. (We 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.

About the interview:

I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.

If you want to get even more involved, join my community on Patreon and start reading book 10, Shards For His Gift, right now. I'm writing what I hope are the final chapters and posting them this weekend.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:


Fantasy, Lore, and More: Choice of the Traveler10 Jun 202301:02:40

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Toni Binns is joining me to talk about her book, Choice of the Traveler, a story of found family, slow burn romance, and unknown magic.

What’s it about?

Betha’s world is shattered when demons invade. Powers emerge that she never knew she had, and hopes fall to her to stop the invasion. With her crush Carter protecting her, can Betha unlock her magic in time to save everyone she loves?

What’s in this episode:

  • Toni Binns will transport us into a world of demons, magic, and romance. We’ll explore how Betha discovers her powers and her destiny that she can’t escape.

  • We’ll find out what inspired this story of found family and unlocking one’s magic in the face of danger. What can readers expect from Toni Binns’ writing?

  • We’ll discuss Betha’s journey from student life to being a key player in stopping demonic invasion, with her friends and Carter supporting her along the way.

Where to get the book:

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Toni-Binns/author/B09LQHLWQ7

Where to find our guest:

  • Toni Binns’ Website:

http://www.tonibinns.com

About your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Melinda Kucsera writes fantastic short stories, novels, and books when not being kidnapped by dragons or chased by armies of fictional creatures. (We 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.

About the interview:

I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.

If you want to get even more involved, join my community on Patreon and start reading book 10, Shards For His Gift, right now. I'm writing what I hope are the final chapters and posting them this weekend.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Part 1: Storm the Gates, Chapters 1-427 Feb 202500:37:36

Welcome to book 3 in the Rogue Gods Trilogy, Storm the Gates!

What's it about:


Guerren fought his nature for too long. It drives him to the edge of sanity when his friends need him most.

Elsewhere, Rosalie fights for her life as time unravels.

All hope now rests on an angel seeking redemption and an angry dragon as the Adversary’s army marches toward the gates of Heaven and the place where time began. 

Can a ragtag group of misfits thrown together by chance stop them from invading?  Find out in Storm The Gates, book 3 of the Rogue Gods Trilogy. 


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+ Other books in the Rogue Gods Trilogy:

- Gateway to Hell

- Summon the Gods

- Storm the Gates

- Rogue Rescue

- Chasing Dragons

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Fantasy, Slavic Lore, and More: A Dagger in the Winds09 Jun 202301:33:51

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Brendan Noble is joining me to talk about his YA epic fantasy book, A Dagger in the Winds, the first volume in his Frostmarked Chronicles series inspired by Slavic mythology.  

What’s it about? 

A warrior shrouded in darkness. A witch sworn to revenge. A winter unbounded.

Wacław is cursed with a power he doesn’t understand. Otylia is a witch who hates the winter goddess—and her once best friend Wacław. But visions show them fighting side by side. Facing magic and monsters, they must confront the cult of winter to stop the goddess’s plot.

What’s in this episode: 

  • Brendan Noble will transport us into a world of endless winter and Slavic mythology When he reads an excerpt from A Dagger in the Winds.

  • We’ll explore Wacław’s awakened darkness and Otylia’s quest for vengeance against the goddess who ruined her life.

  • We’ll discover what inspired this YA epic fantasy series, what the magic system is, and what’s in store for books 2 and 3. 

  •   We’ll discuss Wacław and Otylia’s journey to overcome their broken past, uncover the truth of Wacław’s curse, and defeat the winter cult threatening the world. 

Where to get the book: 

http://www.books2read.com/ADaggerInTheWinds 

Where to find our guest:  

About your host, Melinda Kucsera:

I've written 20+ write epic fantasy books about the characters that live in my head and invade my apartment through a portal that somehow connects their world with mine.  ⁠Join me every week for a new story.

About the interview:

I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.

If you want to support fantasy books and help me product more of them, join my community on Patreon and start reading book 10, Shards For His Gift, right now. I'm writing what I hope are the final chapters and posting them this weekend.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Fantasy, Lore, and More: Strange Coincidences04 Jun 202300:44:01

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode JE Pittman is joining me to talk about her book, Felix Chance: Volume One.  

What’s it about? 

Born on a day that shouldn’t exist, Felix Chance roams untold worlds unlocking his secret past and seeking lost love. What’s real and what’s not? Only Felix knows as implausible things happen by chance. 

Felix Chance: Volume One collects the first 3 arcs following Felix's adventures originally published on Kindle Vella. This character-driven fantasy features an unreliable narrator and improbable tales in the style of The Twilight Zone and Doctor Who.

What’s in this episode: 

  • JE Pittman takes us into Felix Chance’s world of stolen days and things gone awry with an excerpt of one of his adventures.

  • We’ll explore how and why the implausible happens around Felix. 

  • We’ll also find out what inspired this serialized fantasy storytelling approach and what readers can expect from future volumes of Felix’s adventures.

  • We’ll discuss Felix’s journey to unlock his secret past and seek the love he left behind and discover more questions than answers along the way. 

  • Join us for a fantastic romp where mysteries hound Felix, and luck is his only skill. 

Where to find our guest: 

About your host, Melinda Kucsera:

I've written 20+ write epic fantasy books about the characters that live in my head and invade my apartment through a portal that somehow connects their world with mine.  ⁠Join me every week for a new story.

About the interview:

I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.

If you want to support fantasy books and help me product more of them, join my community on Patreon and start reading book 10, Shards For His Gift, right now. I'm writing what I hope are the final chapters and posting them this weekend.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

Fantasy, Lore, and More: Khyven the Unkillable04 Jun 202301:19:58

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode Todd Fahnestock is joining me to talk about his book Khyven the Unkillable: Legacy of Shadows set in the world of Eldros Legacy.

What’s it about?

After 49 victories, gladiator Khyven the Unkillable needs one more win for freedom. But the king sends him to infiltrate a rebel leader known as the “Queen in Exile.” To earn his knighthood, Khyven must gain her trust...and betray her. Caught between the queen and king, Khyven struggles as respect for one grows and the ruthlessness of the other is revealed.

Legacy of Shadows, set in the world of Eldros Legacy series created by multiple authors, is an action-packed fantasy adventure.

What’s in this episode:

  • Todd Fahnestock takes us into a world of gladiators, magic and political intrigue with an excerpt from Khyven the Unkillable: Legacy of Shadows, and we’ll talk about as many aspects of that as we have time to dig into.
  • We’ll also find out what to expect from other books in this multi-author series and maybe hear some spoiler-free highlights.
  • We’ll talk about Khyven's journey from celebrity fighter to a reluctant spy torn between honor, duty and redemption and discover the magic of noktum, the bloody spectacle of the Night Ring, and secrets of rebellion against a tyrant king.
  • Join us in a place where champions seek purpose beyond the roar of the crowd, and shadows hide truths that could shake or save a kingdom. Here, forbidden magic abounds, and freedom comes with a cost too high for heroes and kings alike to pay.

Where to get the book:

Get Khyven the Unkillable: Legacy of Shadows at https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BRGMTM5Z/

Where to find our guest:

About your host, Melinda Kucsera:

I've written 20+ write epic fantasy books about the characters that live in my head and invade my apartment through a portal that somehow connects their world with mine.  ⁠Join me every week for a new story.

About the interview:

I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate.

If you want to support fantasy books and help me product more of them, join my community on Patreon and start reading book 10, Shards For His Gift, right now. I'm writing what I hope are the final chapters and posting them this weekend.

Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:

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