In-Between Realms

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A fantasy-inspired creator diary where storytelling, immersive worlds, creativity, books, crafting, and reality begin to blur together. Hosted by Elizabeth, In-Between Realms explores the journey of building fantasy worlds in real life — from immersive events and creative projects to writing, worldbuilding, podcasting, crafting, and the chaos behind bringing impossible ideas to life. Welcome to the Realms.

  1. Oct 8

    Inside The Archblade with Charles House | Part 1

    Welcome back to In Between Realms, where fantasy and reality blur together! 📚✨ In today's episode, I'm welcoming back fantasy author Charles House, creator of The Archblade: Legend of the Defiler. But this time, things are a little different! I've officially started reading The Archblade, and after finishing Chapter 12, I had so many questions that we decided to turn this into a two part conversation! In Part 1, we're diving deeper into Lark, the Forerunner crew, the mysterious Conclave, unforgettable villains, terrifying creatures, and the incredible world Charles has created. We also discuss his writing process, character inspirations, the fantasy books that influenced him, and what's coming next in his series. Before the interview, I'm sharing some exciting bookish updates, including what's happening with Ink & Realms, the transformation of Bookish Realms into interactive bookish gatherings, upcoming vendor markets, and an important warning for fellow vendors about fraudulent event invitations. Whether you're a fantasy reader, an aspiring author, or someone who loves discovering new fictional worlds, I hope you enjoy this conversation!✨ Part 2 is coming after I finish reading the book! Time Stamp: 00:00 Welcome to In Between Realms 09:47 Charles House Returns | Part 1 54:42 Part 2 and Closing Thoughts Have you read The Archblade? Which fantasy characters have surprised you the most? Share your thoughts in the comments! Charles HouseGet His book Here: https://link.amazon/B0cKkxwC6 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/archblade.c.a.house/ Link tree: https://linktr.ee/archbladecahouse Subscribe for more author interviews, bookish conversations, and adventures between the realms. 🎙️ CONNECT WITH MEInstagram: @inbetweenrealmspodTikTok: @inbetweenrealmspodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033fNOe...Apple Podcasts: @in-betweenrealmsInk and Realms Fantasy Market: https://linktr.ee/inkandrealmsBookish Realms: https://linktr.ee/bookishrealms📌 AFFILIATE DISCLOSURESome links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting In Between Realms.

    Inside The Archblade with Charles House | Part 1

  2. Oct 1

    A Telekinetic Locksmith, Magic & Urban Fantasy | Author Aaron Sher Interview

    What happens when a regular locksmith has telekinesis and gets pulled into a supernatural world filled with powerful mages? In this episode of In Between Realms, I’m joined by fantasy author Aaron Sher, creator of The Origin Key series, which begins with Applied Leverage and continues with Mechanical Advantage. We talk about how Aaron created the world of The Origin Key, the unusual magic system behind mages and psionics, Connor Rourke’s journey as a telekinetic locksmith, and how the series grew from an idea Aaron had years before he ever planned to write the books. We also get into his writing process, outlining versus discovery writing, working with editors and beta readers, indie publishing, audiobooks, future Origin Key stories, Book Three, and his advice for aspiring authors. Before the interview, I also share a few updates about what I’ve been reading, Ink & Realms, upcoming events, new fantasy inspired creations for my shop, and my own writing journey. Aaron Sher Website: aaronsher.com Get His Book Here: https://link.amazon/B0iBkqXb9 Time Stamp: 0:00 Welcome to In Between Realms 6:33 Aaron Sher Interview Begins 56:20 Closing the Realm #InBetweenRealms #AaronSher #UrbanFantasy #FantasyBooks #AuthorInterview 🎙️ CONNECT WITH MEInstagram: @inbetweenrealmspodTikTok: @inbetweenrealmspodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033fNOe...Apple Podcasts: @in-betweenrealmsInk and Realms Fantasy Market: https://linktr.ee/inkandrealmsBookish Realms: https://linktr.ee/bookishrealms📌 AFFILIATE DISCLOSURESome links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting In Between Realms.

    A Telekinetic Locksmith, Magic & Urban Fantasy | Author Aaron Sher Interview

  3. Sep 24

    Behind Arden’s Act with Elizabeth Thomas

    Welcome back to In Between Realms, the podcast where fantasy and reality blur together.In today’s episode, I’m catching you up on everything happening across the realms before sitting down with author Elizabeth Thomas, author of Arden’s Act.First, we’re diving into a theory I recently discovered surrounding Clotho in A Court of Thorns and Roses. Could her name and connection to the Three Fates mean there is more to her role than we realize?I’m also talking about some of my favorite fantasy authors, including Stacia Stark, Larissa Ione, and Amber V. Nicole, along with some upcoming books I’m excited about.Then I’m sharing updates about Ink & Realms, plans for the 2027 event, my shop and subscription, upcoming vending events, and where I am with my new fantasy story.At 27:24, we enter today’s interview with author Elizabeth Thomas.Elizabeth joins me to talk about her historical romance Arden’s Act, which takes readers into Restoration England during the period when women were first appearing on the London stage.We talk about the history behind the novel, Arden and Robert, romance and political intrigue, historical research, writing characters inspired by real people, spice and romance tropes, Elizabeth’s other books, her upcoming projects, audiobooks, and her advice for aspiring authors.If you love historical romance, writing conversations, fantasy, books, and discovering indie authors, come hang out with us In Between Realms.LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEElizabeth ThomasGet Arden's Act on Amazon: https://link.amazon/B0g4bGleyInstagram: @elizabethmariethomas Facebook: @elizabethmariethomas Threads: @elizabethmariethomas Ink & Realms: https://linktr.ee/inkandrealms2027 Vendor Interest Form2027 Author Interest FormMy Author Page: @elizabethshae.authorMy Shop: atelierofuntoldstories.comOdd Little Mail Post Subscription: atelierofuntoldstories.comUpcoming Events Can be seen in my shop account: @Atelier_of_untold_storiesSeptember 26 EventSeptember 27 Enchanted Chapter EventMentioned Authors and BooksStacia StarkKingdom of Lies Series https://link.amazon/A0hTDYFOVLarissa IoneDemonica Series: https://link.amazon/B0dGzotLSAmber V. NicoleGods & Monsters Series https://link.amazon/B088nNkbKSarah J. MaasA Court of Thorns and Roses Series :https://link.amazon/B0ce9tQvmThanks for joining me In Between Realms.Keep reading, keep exploring, and I’ll see you in between the realms.CONNECT WITH MEInstagram: @inbetweenrealmspodTikTok: @inbetweenrealmspodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033fNOe...Apple Podcasts: @in-betweenrealmsInk and Realms Fantasy Market: https://linktr.ee/inkandrealmsBookish Realms: https://linktr.ee/bookishrealms📌 AFFILIATE DISCLOSURESome links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting In Between Realms.

    Behind Arden’s Act with Elizabeth Thomas

  4. Sep 9

    A Dog Who Knows When You’re Lying?! | Mystery Author Stacy Wilder

    What if your private investigator’s best sidekick was a Labrador who could tell when someone was lying? In this episode of In Between Realms, I’m joined by mystery author Stacy Wilder, creator of the Liz Adams Mystery Series. We talk about Stacy’s writing journey, how it took nearly 20 years to bring her first novel to publication, the evolution of private investigator Liz Adams, and Duke, the Labrador retriever who has a very special talent for detecting lies. Stacy also takes us through the Liz Adams Mystery Series, shares a look at A Camping Conundrum, gives us a sneak peek at what readers can expect from the upcoming Colorado Conundrum, and talks about her experience as a self published author. We also discuss writing mystery, finding your genre, building characters across a series, and her advice for aspiring authors. FIND STACY WILDER Website: www.stacywilder.com Facebook: Stacy Wilder FIND HER BOOKS Amazon: https://amzn.to/4xhgSVH Check out the Liz Adams Mystery Series, including A Camping Conundrum, and keep an eye out for Colorado Conundrum. 🎙️ CONNECT WITH ME Instagram: @inbetweenrealmspod TikTok: @inbetweenrealmspod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033fNOe... Apple Podcasts: @in-betweenrealms Ink and Realms Fantasy Market: https://linktr.ee/inkandrealms Bookish Realms: https://linktr.ee/bookishrealms Author Page: Instagram @elizabethshae.author 📌 AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting In Between Realms.

    A Dog Who Knows When You’re Lying?! | Mystery Author Stacy Wilder

  5. Sep 5

    I'm Building More Than A Podcast| Creating Book, Events, Business| EP17

    Welcome to In Between Realms. ✨This episode is a little different because I wanted to officially introduce myself and share what this podcast is really becoming.I’m Elizabeth, a mom, reader, writer, podcast host, event organizer, creator, and apparently someone who keeps adding new projects to her life. 😂In this episode, I’m talking about how one fantasy book somehow led me into an entirely different chapter of my life.We’re talking about my journey into fantasy books, writing my own fantasy series Fractured Realms, building Bookish Realms and Ink and Realms, creating my online shop and The Odd Little Post, interviewing authors, and figuring out what I actually want my life to look like after being laid off.Going forward, In Between Realms will have two sides.Author interviews where we dive into books, characters, writing, theories, and the worlds authors create.And these more personal episodes where I’ll share writing updates, book news, behind the scenes of the podcast, event planning, creative projects, things that worked, things that completely failed, and whatever else is happening that week.I definitely do not have everything figured out.And that’s kind of the point.You’re getting to see the beginning, the messy middle, the changes, the mistakes, and hopefully one day we can come back to this episode and see how far everything has gone.I also have an ARC reader interest list linked below for readers who would love the opportunity to discover books from authors and provide thoughtful, truthful reviews.Keep reading. Keep dreaming. Keep creating.And I’ll see you in the next realm.BOOKS & AUTHORS MENTIONEDA Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maashttps://amzn.to/4qY0Ez5Gods & Monsters Series by Amber V. Nicolehttps://amzn.to/4hc5Jk4Kingdom of Lies Series by Stacia Starkhttps://amzn.to/4xKJvf4Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarroshttps://amzn.to/3STNZALThis Woven Kingdom by Tahereh Mafihttps://amzn.to/4gHboNuNever Keep By Caroline Peckham & Susanne Valentihttps://amzn.to/4qY0Ez5Bewitched By Laura Thalassahttps://amzn.to/4x2qt2l Bride By Ali Hazelwoodhttps://amzn.to/46cIdgD Bridge Kingdom By Danielle L. Jensenhttps://amzn.to/4r4c3O4 Starside By Alex Asterhttps://amzn.to/4qTwzAV Demonica Series By Larissa Ionehttps://amzn.to/463uOYh Lady of Darkness By Melissa K. Roehrichhttps://amzn.to/4d4BxVB 🎙️ CONNECT WITH MEInstagram: @inbetweenrealmspodTikTok: @inbetweenrealmspodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033fNOe...Apple Podcasts: @in-betweenrealmsInk and Realms Fantasy Market: https://linktr.ee/inkandrealmsBookish Realms: https://linktr.ee/bookishrealms📌 AFFILIATE DISCLOSURESome links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting In Between Realms.

    I'm Building More Than A Podcast| Creating Book, Events, Business| EP17

  6. Sep 2

    This World Keeps Surprising Me! | Luz Kanin Returns EP. 16

    Luz Kanin is back on In Between Realms, and somehow The Kingdom of Time keeps finding new ways to surprise me. After going back through the book, listening again, reading along, and actually taking notes this time, I had A LOT more questions for Luz. We talk about the different timelines, the four POVs, hidden details I completely missed the first time, character relationships, worldbuilding, and what we can expect from the upcoming second book, Chasm of Shadow and Starlight. And apparently, the more I understand these characters, the longer my list of individuals I want to slap becomes. 😂 We also get into Luz’s writing process, how she creates her worlds and characters, how new information can completely change the way you see someone, and why there is still so much underneath the surface of this story. We tried to keep things as spoiler free as possible for anyone still making their way through The Kingdom of Time. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:20 Book news and upcoming releases 01:53 My writing update 03:45 Bookish Realms and Ink & Realms updates 07:33 The Odd Little Post and shop update 10:27 What I’m currently reading 11:42 Luz Kanin returns 13:33 Chasm of Shadow and Starlight and Book 2 updates 14:22 Why I had to go back and take notes 15:00 Breaking down the prologue 16:51 Four POVs and two timelines 22:44 The twins and a surprising realization 23:56 Creating the characters, places, and world 48:46 The Mortal War and the different eras 50:04 Ava in Book 2 54:04 Nora’s story and the pressure of writing what comes next 58:13 My list of characters I want to slap is growing 😂 58:37 Characters who might not be what you think 59:57 Luz’s POV writing process and going deeper into the lore 1:06:24 The Everstar 1:06:42 Final thoughts on The Kingdom of Time and Book 2 1:07:32 Where to find Luz Kanin Connect With LUZ E. KANIN Instagram: @luzekanin Tiktok: @luzekanin Get Her Book: https://amzn.to/4cq11fR 🎙️ CONNECT WITH ME Instagram: @inbetweenrealmspod TikTok: @inbetweenrealmspod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033fNOe... Apple Podcasts: @in-betweenrealms Ink and Realms Fantasy Market: https://linktr.ee/inkandrealms Bookish Realms: https://linktr.ee/bookishrealms 📌 AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting In Between Realms.

    This World Keeps Surprising Me! | Luz Kanin Returns EP. 16

  7. Aug 26

    Drinks Inspired by Favorite Books Like ACOTAR | Tipples & Tomes EP.15

    What if your favorite fantasy book could become a drink?In Episode 15 of In Between Realms, I’m joined by Tipples & Tomes to talk about creating drinks inspired by some of our favorite books and fantasy worlds, including ACOTAR, Fourth Wing, Quicksilver, and more.We talk about the inspiration behind their bookish drinks, how they turn stories and characters into unique creations, and the journey behind bringing Tipples & Tomes to life.Before the interview, I also share a few updates from my own bookish world, including what I learned from our very first Bookish Realms event, some exciting changes coming to Ink & Realms, and a writing update on my manuscript that may be taking me in a completely different direction than I originally planned.If you love fantasy books, creative drinks, bookish businesses, and conversations about the worlds we cannot stop thinking about, this episode is for you.Timestamps00:00 Opening00:24 Welcome to In Between Realms00:35 Bookish Realms Event Recap01:58 Ink & Realms Venue Update04:28 Writing Update and My Manuscript06:35 ARC Reader Community07:18 Next Bookish Realms Event08:14 Meet Tiffany and Katrina of Tipples & Tomes09:03 How Tipples & Tomes Started10:36 Creating Fantasy Book Inspired Drinks13:54 The Books That Made Them Love Fantasy17:25 Favorite Fantasy Books19:24 Physical Books, Kindle, or Audiobooks?20:20 Upcoming Fantasy Books and Book Talk42:34 Where Would They Take the Fantasy Trailer?44:26 The Community Behind Tipples & Tomes46:04 Bringing Book Characters to Life Through Drinks50:26 The Future of Tipples & Tomes54:27 Where to Find Tipples & Tomes56:23 ClosingFind Tipples & Tomes on Instagram or TikTok: tipplesandtomesbeverages🎙️ CONNECT WITH MEInstagram: @inbetweenrealmspodTikTok: @inbetweenrealmspodSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033fNOe...Apple Podcasts: @in-betweenrealms Ink and Realms Fantasy Market: https://linktr.ee/inkandrealms Bookish Realms: https://linktr.ee/bookishrealms📌 AFFILIATE DISCLOSURESome links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting In Between Realms.

    Drinks Inspired by Favorite Books Like ACOTAR | Tipples & Tomes EP.15

  8. Aug 19

    I Was NOT Ready for This Book | Kathryn Hart EP.14

    In this episode of In Between Realms, I sit down with fantasy author Katherine Hart, author of Reclamation: Suppression, for a conversation about creating emotionally powerful characters, finding your voice, indie publishing, and building a fantasy series from the ground up. Before the interview, I’m catching you up on what’s happening In Between Realms. I share some thoughts about the direction of the podcast, my current reading list, upcoming bookish events, my writing journey, and my reaction to some recent ACOTAR news. Then we enter the world of Reclamation: Suppression. I originally planned to read only a few chapters before talking with Katherine. That plan disappeared very quickly. Within the first few pages, I was already emotionally invested in Alera and her journey. Katherine and I talk about the inspiration behind the story, creating characters that feel real, the importance of finding your voice when others try to make you smaller, her experience writing and publishing her first novel, the future of the Reclamation series, and what readers can expect next. And yes... we absolutely need to talk about Reef. Katherine also shares her plans to narrate the audiobook herself and what she has learned as an indie author while balancing writing, publishing, family, and everything happening behind the scenes. If you love character driven fantasy, emotional stories, complicated relationships, magic, royalty, and stories about reclaiming who you are, this conversation is for you. ABOUT THE BOOK Reclamation: Suppression follows Alera as she tries to discover who she is while facing expectations and forces attempting to define who she should be. The story explores finding your voice, reclaiming yourself, hope, healing, and refusing to remain small. MEET THE AUTHOR Katherine Hart Author of Reclamation: Suppression TikTok: authorkathrynhart Instagram: authorkathrynhart Facebook: authorkathrynhart Buy Reclamation: Suppression: https://amzn.to/4giJdEp Katherine Hart will also be joining us at Ink & Realms, where you'll have the opportunity to meet her and get a signed copy of Reclamation: Suppression. EPISODE TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Opening Moment 00:13 Welcome to In Between Realms 00:37 Podcast Update 02:19 Life & Creative Update 03:17 Bookish News 03:26 ACOTAR Talk & My Reaction 06:58 Upcoming Reads 07:14 Reading Update 07:42 Bookish Realms Update 08:21 Ink & Realms Update 08:41 Writing Update 09:37 Katherine Hart Interview Begins 10:03 My First Reaction to Reclamation: Suppression 12:30 What Is Reclamation: Suppression About? 14:10 Meeting the Characters 14:33 Why I Love Reeve 17:47 Inspiration Behind the Story 18:47 Katherine's Connection to Fantasy 19:22 From Idea to Published Book 20:05 The Writing & Publishing Journey 23:32 Indie Publishing & Traditional Publishing 24:29 What Surprised Katherine About Writing 28:53 Creating Emotional Characters 30:02 How Many Books Will Be in the Series? 36:56 Audiobooks & Reading 37:14 Reclamation: Suppression Audiobook 37:24 Katherine Is Narrating It Herself 39:31 Bringing the Characters to Audio 39:53 Reeve & Ronan's Friendship 40:01 What's Coming for the Characters 50:34 Writing Book Two 51:17 Advice for Aspiring Authors 53:02 Where to Find Katherine 54:24 Final Thoughts 🎙️ CONNECT WITH ME Instagram: @inbetweenrealmspod TikTok: @inbetweenrealmspod Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033fNOe... Apple Podcasts: @in-betweenrealms 📌 AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase through them, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting In Between Realms.

    I Was NOT Ready for This Book | Kathryn Hart EP.14
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A fantasy-inspired creator diary where storytelling, immersive worlds, creativity, books, crafting, and reality begin to blur together. Hosted by Elizabeth, In-Between Realms explores the journey of building fantasy worlds in real life — from immersive events and creative projects to writing, worldbuilding, podcasting, crafting, and the chaos behind bringing impossible ideas to life. Welcome to the Realms.

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  • Creator
    Elizabeth
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Elizabeth
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    In-Between Realms