Embrace the Weird with Author Brooklyn Quintana

In this episode, Morgan interviews fantasy author Brooklyn Quintana, known for her beloved Fynneas Fog series. Brooklyn discusses her journey of becoming an author, starting her own publishing company, and her perspective on embracing nerdiness. She explains her philosophies around the creative process and shares her love for fantasy, anime, Harry Potter, and music. Brooklyn also offers a refreshing perspective on life, encouraging listeners to embrace their unique quirks and interests, regardless of perceived societal norms. 00:18 Introduction and Welcome 02:01 Brooklyn’s Nerdy Identity 02:05 Anime Influence and Favorites 03:15 The Harry Potter Fandom 04:26 Art of Writing and Avoiding Influences 05:26 Writing a Fantasy Book 07:19 The Role of Music in Writing 09:27 The Love for Pens 11:44 Starting a Publishing Company 17:39 Journey into Fandom and Writing 22:35 Inspiration and Process of Writing the Book 26:55 Embracing Individuality: Lessons from The Crown 27:52 Is the Fynneas Fog Fandom Right for You? 29:22 Hot Topic Merchandise 30:13 The Daunting Process of Editing 32:09 How Writing Changed My Life 34:38 The Power of Authenticity and Passion 40:49 Embrace the Weird: What Being a Nerd Means 42:53 Geeky Recommendations and Final Thoughts Fynneas Fog Book One Amazon Link Fynneas Fog Book Two Amazon Link Follow Brooklyn Quintana! Tiktok: @thebrooklynq Instagram: @brooklyn.quintana  // @official_fynneas_fog Author Site: https://www.brooklynquintana.com Follow That Nerd Thing at: ⁠TikTok: @thatnerdthingpod⁠ ⁠Instagram: @thatnerdthingpod⁠ ⁠YouTube: @thatnerdthingpod⁠ Email: [email protected] Don’t forget to share this podcast with your nerdy friends!