Fantasy, Lore, & More: The Bell Tolling

Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Amena Jamali is joining me to talk about her book, The Bell Tolling. What's it about?  The Blood-soaked Sorcerer tyrannizes the land of Icilia with every form of cruelty imaginable, dying his armor red in the blood of innocents. Crushed to pieces under such savagery, the people of Icilia abandon hope and begin to forget the gifts of civilization that had once been their dearest blessings. In Amena Jamali's The Bell Tolling, Book One of the The Lord of Freedom series, we meet Lucian, the divinely-appointed hero of Icilia and Leader of the Quest of Freedom. Educated in all of the ancient arts, Lucian has the virtue and power necessary to cleanse evil from the land. The Bell Tolling is a haunting new adult fantasy tale of found family, strong heroines, and gentle heroes.  What's in this episode: Amena Jamali will take us into a world of tyranny, freedom fighters, and restoring lost hope with an excerpt from The Bell Tolling, and we'll explore aspects of that world, like the divine powers and ancient arts.  We'll find out what to expect from The Lord of Freedom series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what's to come, including any updates on Book 2. We'll discuss Lucian's journey from his divine appointment to gathering his companions and embarking on the Quest of Freedom, and discover details about the worldbuilding, character arcs, and themes of the book. Join us in a place where cruel tyranny has crushed civilization, and one hero rises to fight for freedom.  Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NPM1MD6 Where to find our guest: Instagram: amenajamali.author  Website: https://amenajamali.com/shop-amenas-books/ Newsletter: amenajamali.com/contact-me 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.