EPISODE · Jun 2, 2023 · 44 MIN
Fantasy, Lore, Shifters, and More: Unfamiliar Territory
from Epic Fantasy Adventures, Books, Lore, and More! · host Melinda Kucsera
Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, R. Lindsay Carter is joining me to talk about the first book in her series, Unfamiliar Territory. What’s it about? Bounty hunter Cressida Curtain harbors a secret - she’s not entirely human. Her existence holds an ancient evil at bay, a legacy passed down for generations. But she has a business to run hunting bad guys, and preventing the apocalypse won’t stop her. Unfamiliar Territory is the first in a 4-book series of imaginative, action-packed fantasy adventures. What's in this episode: R. Lindsay Carter reads from Unfamiliar Territory, transporting us to a world of supernatural bounty hunters, fantastical creatures and looming evil. We discuss the fantasy elements and secret legacy that shape Cressida’s story. We journey into the world where the fate of humanity rests on the shoulders of an unlikely heroine who just wants to do her job. We’ll talk about how Cressida navigates hunting criminals, hiding her true nature, and thwarting an ancient threat - all in a day’s work for a bounty hunter who’s not quite human. Get Unfamiliar Territory now at: https://books2read.com/unfamiliarterritory Where to find our guest: Website: www.rlindsaycarter.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rlindsaycarter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_rlindsaycarter/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@author_rlindsaycarter Sign up for her newsletter: https://www.rlindsaycarter.com/newsletter/ About your host, Melinda Kucsera: Melinda Kucsera writes fantastic short stories, novels, and books when not being kidnapped by dragons or chased by armies of fictional creatures. (We do, on occasion, rescue her.) She leaves the running of her newsletter to a cast of lovable characters who hog her inbox. Enough about her, it’s us you’re really interested in, her cast of characters. Join us every week for a new story. About the interview: I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate. If you want to get even more involved, join my community on Patreon and start reading book 10, Shards For His Gift, right now. I'm writing what I hope are the final chapters and posting them this weekend. 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 Support this show on Patreon. Get thanked and read my latest novels before anyone else.
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Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, R. Lindsay Carter is joining me to talk about the first book in her series, Unfamiliar Territory. What’s it about? Bounty hunter Cressida Curtain harbors a secret - she’s not entirely human. Her existence holds an ancient evil at bay, a legacy passed down for generations. But she has a business to run hunting bad guys, and preventing the apocalypse won’t stop her. Unfamiliar Territory is the first in a 4-book series of imaginative, action-packed fantasy adventures. What's in this episode: R. Lindsay Carter reads from Unfamiliar Territory, transporting us to a world of supernatural bounty hunters, fantastical creatures and looming evil. We discuss the fantasy elements and secret legacy that shape Cressida’s story. We journey into the world where the fate of humanity rests on the shoulders of an unlikely heroine who just wants to do her job. We’ll talk about how Cressida navigates hunting criminals, hiding her true nature, and thwarting an ancient threat - all in a day’s work for a bounty hunter who’s not quite human. Get Unfamiliar Territory now at: https://books2read.com/unfamiliarterritory Where to find our guest: Website: www.rlindsaycarter.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rlindsaycarter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author_rlindsaycarter/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@author_rlindsaycarter Sign up for her newsletter: https://www.rlindsaycarter.com/newsletter/ About your host, Melinda Kucsera: Melinda Kucsera writes fantastic short stories, novels, and books when not being kidnapped by dragons or chased by armies of fictional creatures. (We do, on occasion, rescue her.) She leaves the running of her newsletter to a cast of lovable characters who hog her inbox. Enough about her, it’s us you’re really interested in, her cast of characters. Join us every week for a new story. About the interview: I entered my book, Curse Breaker Enchanted, in the Self-Published Fantasy Blog Off 9 (SPFBO 9) this year and thought it might be cool to interview my fellow entrants. Only 300 books can enter the contest. 10 will advance to the semi-finals, and one will be crowned the winner of SPFBO 9 for 2023. I hope you're cheering for Curse Breaker Enchanted! You can grab a copy for free right now to celebrate. If you want to get even more involved, join my community on Patreon and start reading book 10, Shards For His Gift, right now. I'm writing what I hope are the final chapters and posting them this weekend. 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 Support this show on Patreon. Get thanked and read my latest novels before anyone else.
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