Epic Fantasy Adventures, Books, Lore, and More!

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. Unex...

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...

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 ha...

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 th...

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 Cr...

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 Battle...

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: M...

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 book...

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....

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 u...

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...

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 fin...

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 frie...

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 he...

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 recru...

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 c...

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 oce...

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 whoev...

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...

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...

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 emb...

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 t...

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 M...

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 pirate...

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...