IBF8 079 - Mark Aeschlimann Minisode

Episode Description (number) Show Notes: Interview 1 - Paul Started writing when a teenager Took it seriously in 2019 Published in 2024 inspired him to keep going Feedback had been good 5 words: Creator of unique magical worlds Loves D&D and Indepth worldbuilding Worlds have magical tech Fantasy and scifi is favourite genre his story is a mix. Didn't know the extent of indi author requirements until he did it. Learnt alot in the pre-release and has had to take onboard. Tips: Get on social media and build your network in advance.  Interview 2 - Chris Loss of someone close inspired first novel Portal fantasy and the other world is unique 1800-1920. Discussed the creation of his world TV show Arcane was an inspiration. Believes the relatability of the characters invest people in the world New story - a perfect fantasy is contemporary romance Change genre to see how it went.   Where the Excerpt Came From: Sample provided    Guest Bio: Mark Aeschlimann hails from Perth, Australia and is predominantly a young adult fantasy author, although inspiration in any genre cannot be ignored. By day he builds websites for those who strive to make the world a better place as he has done since 2006. Themes of justice for the oppressed are ever-present in whatever he creates. A long-time consumer of anything fantasy and sci-fi, Mark's adoration of fantastical world building has become a passion in his own writing along with characters whose complexity mirrors that of the real world.   Booklist: Direct from my website (Australia only) markaeschlimann.com  Amazon - Currently on KU but going wide when that ends A Dawn Left Behind - https://mybook.to/a-dawn-left-behind A Perfect Fantasy - https://mybook.to/a-perfect-fantasy Amazon Link:  https://www.amazon.com.au/stores/author/B0DDJH5FWJ?ingress=0&visitId=14ea6403-fa29-4699-bfb2-e06ce5749eeb&ref_=ap_rdr    Links Contact Mark Aeschlimann Website: https://markaeschlimann.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mark.aeschlimann/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mark.aeschlimann Threads: https://www.threads.com/@mark.aeschlimann FB: https://www.facebook.com/people/Mark-Aeschlimann/61565843918514/ (not used that much)   Contact Finding Elara Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/FindingElara Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/findingelara/  Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@findingelarapodcast    Contact BCP Discord: https://discord.gg/Ap8EWpPn BCP Website: www.bcpcreative.com.au BCP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcp.creative/ BCP facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577758720164   Contact Paul Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paul.van.der.mey.2025  Forrest.chat: http://forrest.chat/episodes    Contact Chris Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/chris.ilsley.5    In Collaboration with: This Event has been sponsored by the Australian Cultural Fund https://artists.australianculturalfund.org.au/s/project/a2EMn00000Y6idtMAB/findingelara-livestream-from-book-fair  Book Reality: https://bookreality.com/  Look for other Fairs: https://www.indieauthorbookfair.com/    Music by: @keysofmoonmusic  Name: The epic hero