Ep 68: Romantasy after coming of age, with Olivia O'Flynn

Olivia O'Flynn on Ever Blessed (Tides of Ever, Book 1) In this episode of Between the Lines, we're joined by author Olivia O'Flynn to talk about her fantasy novel Ever Blessed, the first book in the Tides of Ever series. Olivia shares how the story came to life, why she set out to write "the book she wanted to read," and what readers can expect from the world, characters, and themes in the series. We also discuss how the book has been categorised by readers (including "romantasy"), and what that label can mean in practice. In this episode we discuss: Ever Blessed as Book 1 in the Tides of Ever series Olivia's motivation for writing fantasy and the types of stories she loves as a reader Genre conversations, including how the book is sometimes described as romantasy Writing approach and craft choices (including character and tone) Myth and inspiration touchpoints, including recommendations Olivia shares for readers interested in myth retellings and adjacent fantasy/romantasy reads What's next in the series and where Book 2 is at About the book Ever Blessed is a fantasy novel set in the world of the Tides of Ever series. It blends magic, adventure, and relationship dynamics, with a strong focus on compelling characters and an immersive setting. About Olivia O'Flynn Olivia O'Flynn is an author of fantasy fiction and the creator of the Tides of Ever series.   AND IF YOU LOVE DISCUSSING BOOKS: Join our bookclub here for insider author chats: https://www.betweenthelinesaustralia.com/bookclub2026