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Epic Fantasy Adventures, Books, Lore & More! Melinda Kucsera
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I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author, and I narrate chapters from my adventure books, talk about fantasy books with fantasy authors and try my best not to get derailed by the shenanigans of characters who are supposed to be fictional, but they don't stay within the pages of my books. I tell all their secrets and what trouble they get into in between books, and I try to get other fantasy authors to give away spoilers about their books.
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Fantasy, Lore, & More: The Thirteenth Hour podcast & Toy Making
Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Joshua Blum is joining me to discuss The Thirteenth Hour podcast, his process of making toys inspired by his book characters, and more.
YouTube video of this episode.: https://youtu.be/Mfcqehcyg3Y
What's it about?
The Thirteenth Hour podcast explores the 1980s inspirations and wide range of influences behind Joshua Blum's illustrated fairy tale fantasy book series. We'll dive into 80s fantasy, sci-fi, teen films, music, and more that shaped these nostalgic adventures.
Joshua will also share his journey into the world of toy sculpting and creating physical articulated figures to bring his characters to life off the page.
What's in this episode:
Joshua Blum will give us a glimpse into the 80s-inspired magical realm of The Thirteenth Hour books through his unique lens.
We'll discuss his passion for 80s pop culture that sparked this illustrated fantasy series packed with homages.
We'll explore Joshua's creative process for sculpting intricate character toys and action figures.
Join us for an insightful look into the imagination and love for the 80s fueling this multifaceted book-to-toy phenomenon.
Where to find Joshua:
Podcast: https://13thhr.wordpress.com/the-thirteenth-hour-podcast/
Instagram: @the13thhr.ost and @the13thhr
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshua.blum.714?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Twitter: @13thhr
Book Soundtracks: https://joshuablum.bandcamp.com/
Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.com
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joshua-Blum/author/B00RFTLU5S
Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ThirteenthHourStudio
Newsletter: https://wordpress.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3ca280fd186ff5792e73845e5&id=fab0d4c78a
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The Divergent Heroes series
The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
About Kickstarter
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign. -
Fantasy, Lore, & More: Book of Secrets
Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Claudia Blood is joining me to talk about her book, Book of Secrets.
What's it about?
In a world where myth and reality have catastrophically merged, Joshua Lighthouse leads the Human Protection Agency. But he secretly protects an artifact of immense power - the Book of Secrets. When the book is stolen on the eve of the Merge's anniversary, Joshua is betrayed and hunted by his own organization and legions of Others. He must outrun them all to locate the book and prevent an inter-species war that could unmake reality.
Book of Secrets is the first book in Claudia Blood's post-apocalyptic urban fantasy Merged World series.
What's in this episode:
Claudia Blood will immerse us in her genre-blending Merged World with an excerpt from Book of Secrets.
We'll discuss worldbuilding the cataclysmic collision of myth and reality that remade her setting.
We'll explore Joshua's high-stakes quest to unravel the truth and prevent an apocalyptic unmerging.
Join us for a glimpse into a world where the line between stories and life has shattered, and heroes must rise.
Where to get the book: https://books2read.com/MergedBookOfSecrets
Where to find our guest:
Website/Socials: https://linktr.ee/AuthorClaudiaBlood
Newsletter: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/2dunjl9mxn
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The Divergent Heroes series
The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The Divergent Heroes series
The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
About Kickstarter
Back the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign. -
Fantasy, Lore & More: Gateway to Hell
I talk about the Rogue Gods illustrated trilogy kickstarter and read an excerpt from book 1, Gateway to Hell.
Right now, an illustrated version of the trilogy is on Kickstarter, and that will be the only place to get a copy of it since the printer who does the foiling details does not work with retailers.
This action-packed trilogy follows an ex-war god, a determined woman, and a fallen angel librarian as they battle demons, mad goddesses, and collapsing timelines. With heists, humor, and high stakes, these books are perfect for fantasy fans looking for their next adventure.
The campaign is already funded, but there are still plenty of awesome rewards available, including:
Signed paperbacks and hardcovers with gorgeous illustrations
eBooks with illustrations
Add-ons from my other fantasy series
Check out the campaign and back it now to get your copies of this epic trilogy:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/melindakucsera/rogue-gods-a-trilogy-of-epic-fantasy-books -
Fantasy, Lore, & More with Beauty and the Necromancer
Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Kate Seger is joining me to talk about her book, Beauty and the Necromancer.
What's it about?
In a world ravaged by a terrible curse, a Beauty braves the dangers of the wild to provide for her struggling family.
Desperate and running out of options, she dares to enter the crumbling ruins of Eldritch Manor, a place whispered to be home to an infamous monster - the dreaded Necromancer.
Amidst the decaying grandeur and mysteries of the manor, Beauty discovers that the fearsome Necromancer is not at all what she expected. Beneath his intimidating exterior and dark powers lies a complex man with his own painful past.
As Beauty spends more time in the Necromancer's domain, an unlikely bond forms between them. She starts to unravel the secrets of Eldritch Manor and see glimmers of humanity in her monstrous host. But with the curse still ravaging the land and threatening everyone she holds dear, Beauty faces difficult choices.
In this dark and atmospheric retelling of a classic tale, Beauty must find the courage to look beyond appearances, for she may hold the key to breaking the curse... and to mending a broken soul. Dare to enter a realm where monsters walk and magic flows in 'Beauty and the Necromancer', Book 1 of the Monsters and Maidens series.
Beauty and the Necromancer is a dark, atmospheric character-driven fantasy retelling.
Set in the Monsters and Maidens series created by Kate Seger, Beauty and the Necromancer is romantic fantasy.
What's in this episode:
Kate Seger will take us into a world of curses, monsters, necromancy with an excerpt from Beauty and the Necromancer, and we'll explore aspects of that world, like its magic, mysteries, and classic tale inspirations.
We'll find out what to expect from the Monsters and Maidens series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what's to come.
We'll discuss Beauty's journey from providing for her family to finding humanity in the Necromancer, and discover worldbuilding details about Eldritch Manor, the curse ravaging the land, and more.
Join us in a place where monsters roam, magic flows, and a fateful bond challenges a terrible curse.
Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0CW1BLN8X
Where to find our guest:
Website: www.kateseger.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/authorkateseger
Instagram: www.instagram.com/kateseger
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/kateseger
Newsletter signup: www.kateseger.com
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The Divergent Heroes series
The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
About Kickstarter
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign. -
Fantasy, Lore, & More with The Dragon Legion
Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Isaac Hill is joining me to talk about his book, The Dragon Legion.
What's it about?
Broken generations ago in the Cleansing, The Sunborn Bloodline persists. Dragh, the Sunborn Empire's last son, rises in the ranks of the Second Legion, a Legion of criminals. Sent to quell the rebelling Northern Tribes, the last Sunborn son finds himself in a cruel world of politics, murder and betrayal as he struggles to survive. Welcome to the Sunborn Series, where Empires rise, fall and against all odds, rise again. The Dragon Legion is born.
The Dragon Legion is an action-packed, character-driven fantasy.
Set in the Sunborn Series created by Isaac Hill, The Dragon Legion is fantasy.
What's in this episode:
Isaac Hill will take us into a world of politics, murder, betrayal with an excerpt from The Dragon Legion, and we'll explore aspects of that world, like its empires, legions, and bloodlines.
We'll find out what to expect from the Sunborn Series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what's to come.
We'll discuss Dragh's journey from being the last Sunborn son to rising in the criminal Second Legion, and discover worldbuilding details like the Cleansing event, the Sunborn Empire's fall, and more.
Join us in a place where empires cyclically rise and fall, and the last scion of a bloodline struggles amidst treachery.
Where to get the book: https://a.co/d/7pYDd04
Where to find our guest:
Website: www.isaachillauthor.com
Twitter: @isaachillauthor
Newsletter signup: www.isaachillauthor.com
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The Divergent Heroes series
The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
About Kickstarter
The Kickstarter to fund special editions of Curse Breaker Books 1-3, Curse Breaker Books 4-6, and Curse Breaker Books 7-9 ended, but you can still order copies.
Get the Limited Edition Christmas Epic Fantasy Adventure: A family searches for the true meaning of Christmas, then must save it in an epic fantasy adventure told through poems.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign. -
BTS: Writing Update + Upcoming Shows
Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes and talking about what I’m writing, where I’ve been, and what’s coming up this summer.
About your host, Melinda Kucsera:
I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.
My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. Join me every week for a new story.
What series do I write?
The Curse Breaker series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The His Angelic Keeper series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The Robin of Larkspur series - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The Divergent Heroes series
The Curse Breaker’s Companion - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.
The Rogue Gods Trilogy - Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.
Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera:
Website: https://melindakucsera.com/
Start the Curse Breaker Series now.
Sign up for my newsletter: https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters
Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon.
About Kickstarter
The Kickstarter to fund special editions of Curse Breaker Books 1-3, Curse Breaker Books 4-6, and Curse Breaker Books 7-9 ended, but you can still order copies.
Get the Limited Edition Christmas Epic Fantasy Adventure: A family searches for the true meaning of Christmas, then must save it in an epic fantasy adventure told through poems.
Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign.