ep:121 Award-Winning Fantasy Author Evan Kidwell | Harry Potter Meets Hunger Games? | Talkin' Comics

On this episode of Talkin' Comics, AJ sits down with award-winning fantasy author Evan Kidwell to discuss his debut novel, Timaeus Spark and the Luck Curse.Evan shares how childhood bullying, fantasy novels, and a lifelong love of storytelling inspired him to create a young adult fantasy adventure that readers describe as Harry Potter meets The Hunger Games. We discuss writing your first novel, publishing, comic conventions, resilience, friendship, and the lessons that shaped his life.If you're a fan of fantasy books, young adult fiction, Harry Potter, The Hunger Games, comics, manga, and inspiring creator stories, this is an episode you won't want to miss.Be sure to like, subscribe, and follow Talkin' Comics for more creator interviews, comic discussions, trivia, and geek culture content.Host: A.J. Reimann https://linktr.ee/Talkin_Comics_PodcastGuest:Evan Kidwell linktr.ee/evan_kidwell_author**VOTE for Evan in the International Book Awards**https://apply.internationalimpactbookawards.com/public-voting-form🗯️New Website: https://www.talkincomics.com/📰Sign up for our newsletter 🗨 Get your FREE preview of The Chronicles of Panel Pete https://talkincomicspodcast.substack.com/🫵 Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/c/TalkingComicsPodcast👉 Watch the Panel Pete trailer now https://youtu.be/z1zDZuO_8hkSponsors:• Allegra Printing – Printing The Chronicles of Panel Pete 👉🖨 For your comic book printing needs please visit Allegra Traverse City (Tell them AJ Sent You) https://www.allegramarketingprint.com...Printing-Comic Books-Fliers-Prints-Business Cards-Rack Cards-Promotional Items-Etc⏱️ Chapters00:00 Evan Kidwell: Author Journey Begins08:44 Overcoming Childhood Bullying Through Writing17:33 Writing Process and Philosophy20:33 Publishing Journey and Hybrid Model21:05 The Importance of Feedback in Writing27:05 Navigating the Publishing Process31:11 Advice for Aspiring Authors34:34 Overcoming Trauma and Bullying37:09 Creating Relatable Stories46:14 Fun Questions and Personal Insights#TalkinComics#EvanKidwell#FantasyBooks#YAFantasy#BookTube#AuthorInterview#HarryPotter#TheHungerGames#WritingCommunity#IndieAuthor#FantasyAuthor#ReadersFavorite