Fantasy, Lore, & More: Amaskan's Blood & Voices Carry

Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Raven Oak is joining me to talk about Amaskan's Blood, Amaskan's Honor, & Voices Carry. What's Amaskan’s Blood about? Adelei is a master assassin in the feared Order of Amaska. On a supposed suicide mission deep in the Kingdom of Alexander, she finds herself in the hands of her birth father and the Order's enemies. With no holy order to protect her, Adelei tumbles into political schemes and discovers magic is very much alive in the Little Dozen Kingdoms. Amaskan's Blood throws readers into an action-packed fantasy world where loyalties shift like sands and every truth depends on which side of the sword you stand. What's in this episode: Raven Oak will plunge us into her fantasy realm with a discussion of the intrigue and deadly stakes surrounding Adelei's mission.  We'll discuss worldbuilding the enthralling conflict between the Order of Amaska and the magic-wielding forces opposing them. We'll explore Adelei's inner journey as she questions loyalties and faces truths that shatter her understanding as well as Raven’s personal connection with them.  Join us in a world where assassins, magic, and the machinations of kings and gods collide and stay for a discussion of her new memoir, Voices Carry. How did Raven, an abuse-surviving queer, end up teaching in the middle of the Bible Belt? Better yet, how did Raven survive? Find out in Voices Carry, a journey of transition and self-discovery in a world built on silence. Where to get the books: Amaskan’s Blood: https://www.ravenoak.net/my-books/amaskans-blood/ Amaskan’s War: https://books2read.com/b/bppaEW Voices Carry: https://books2read.com/voicescarry Where to find Raven Oak: Website for writing: www.ravenoak.net Website for Art: www.theartofravenoak.com Listen to music by Raven: https://www.ravenoak.net/my-books/walls-boxes-jars/ Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ravenconspiracy/ Facebook Author Page: https://facebook.com/authorroak BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/ravenoak.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_raven_oak/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@author_raven_oak Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/raven_oak Mastodon: https://wandering.shop/@raven_oak YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kaonevar/ BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/raven-oak Newsletter: https://www.ravenoak.net/join-the-conspiracy/ 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.