Fantasy, Lore, & More: A Kiss of Daggers

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Christopher D. Schmitz is joining me to talk about his book, A Kiss of Daggers. What’s it about? A Kiss of Daggers is an action-packed, character-driven fantasy adventure set in the mystic land of honor, intrigue, and spellpunk arcana called Arcadeax. The protagonist, Remy Keaton, trapped in the fey world by a childhood tragedy, faces forbidden love, dueling contests, and the horrors of Cathair Dé’s fighting arena. The story unfolds with blood, elves, and duels, as Remy navigates a world filled with curses, promises, and the high cost of choices. What’s in this episode: Christopher D. Schmitz will take us into the world of Arcadeax with an excerpt from A Kiss of Daggers, exploring elements like forbidden love, dueling contests, and the intricate fey lore. We'll delve into the series name, gaining spoiler-free highlights of what’s to come. The discussion will focus on Remy Keaton’s journey from an unknown starting point to a perilous ending, unraveling worldbuilding details, politics, and the unique magic system of Arcadeax. Join us in a place where blood mingles with honor, and love battles against the rules of the fey. Where to get the book: www.books2read.com/kissofdaggers Where to find our guest: Author's Website: https://www.authorchristopherdschmitz.com/links Newsletter Signup: https://www.subscribepage.com/duelist Ream: https://reamstories.com/legendsandlorecraft Kickstarter for the sequel: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/feyduelist/ofmagesclawandshadow  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.