Emily Renk Hawthorne - All Day with Ellie

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What happens when you swap a career in healthcare for a world of ancient gods and high-stakes magic?In this episode, we sit down with urban fantasy author Emily Hawthorne to unpack her mesmerizing debut, Of Mountains and Seas, and its sequel, From the Depths. Emily opens up about her transition out of medicine, how she gives traditional mythological figures like the Azure Dragon a modern makeover, and why the California Central Coast is the perfect backdrop for her story.We also dive into the mechanics of her writing process—from mapping complex, converging timelines to exploring how real-world power dynamics inspired her high-stakes magic system. Plus, Emily shares what it means to see Chinese-American identity centred in urban fantasy, and offers powerful advice for anyone stuck in a career with a story burning inside them.Stick around for our Rapid Fire round to hear her dream mythical pet, character anthems, and the hidden BookTok gem you need on your TBR list right now!---Emily Renk HawthorneInstagramTikTokFind her work hereAll Day Show⁠Instagram⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠Other Socials⁠

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What happens when you swap a career in healthcare for a world of ancient gods and high-stakes magic?In this episode, we sit down with urban fantasy author Emily Hawthorne to unpack her mesmerizing debut, Of Mountains and Seas, and its sequel, From...

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