From Publishing to Bestseller: Ellis Hunter on Blood Bound & Writing Together

In this episode of Quick Book Reviews, Philippa is joined by the powerhouse writing duo Ellis Hunter — Kate Ellis Brown and Becky Hunter — to talk about their hugely anticipated debut Bloodbound.Already generating major buzz across the book world, Bloodbound is a standout novel blending witches, dragon riders, high-stakes magic, and powerful female friendships.WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVERWhat Blood Bound is about — and why readers are obsessedWhy this book works for both fantasy fans and fantasy beginnersThe rise of romantasy and why it’s dominating the book worldHow two authors successfully co-write a novel togetherThe realities of going from publishing professionals to debut authorsBehind-the-scenes insight into book deals, rights, and global publishingThe pressure (and excitement) of writing Book 2Why female friendship is at the heart of this storyABOUT BLOOD BOUNDA gripping fantasy set between a Queendom of Witches and a Kingdom of Dragon Riders, where two women on opposite sides of a deadly conflict must face fate, power, and impossible choices.With:enemies-to-lovers tensionepic world-buildingmagic, dragons, and deadly trialsand unforgettable twists…it’s no surprise this is the book everyone is talking about.ABOUT THE AUTHORSEllis Hunter is the writing duo of:Kate Ellis Brown – editor and publishing professionalBecky Hunter – author and former publicistTogether, they bring insider knowledge of the publishing world and a shared love of fantasy to create something fresh, addictive, and emotionally powerful.INSIDE THE WRITING PROCESSHow they split POV characters (Astrid & Skylar)Why planning together was keyThe challenges of writing collaborativelyHow deadlines and real life (including motherhood!) shaped the processIf you love:fantasy / romantasydragons, magic, and epic worldsbehind-the-scenes publishing insightauthor journeys and writing craftLOVE THE SHOW?Follow, rate and review Quick Book Reviews and share with a fellow readerOUT NOWBlood Bound is available now — perfect timing to dive into the book everyone is buzzing about.Follow Quick Book Reviews for book recommendations, author interviews, and weekly podcast episodes.📧 Email: [email protected]📸 Instagram & Threads:@quick_book_reviews🎵 TikTok: @quickbookreviews🐦 X: @quickbookrevie3🦋 Bluesky: quickbookreviews Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.