Inks & lattes | Fantasy Worlds & Creative Communities | Ep 14

hosts Eva Crowe and DJ Blokzyl bring you the latest from the Creative Coffee Cafe Discord Network. Tune in as they spotlight the incredible work of CCC member Phen Smith and his gripping novel, "The River's High Cost of Truth." Discover the dark and mysterious journey of Danny Preston as he uncovers secrets and faces tragedy, all while being drawn deep into the Appalachian wilderness. Eva and DJ also share exciting updates from other CCC members, including Justin's TTRPG mapmaking commissions, Luna Wolf Wyoming Designs' stunning tumblers, and Aster's Mystic Bed Head's unique tiny art pieces. Don't miss the special Dripping Creativity tumbler by Luna Wolf Wyoming Designs, with 15% of sales supporting the Creative Coffee Cafe. The episode then dives into an engaging discussion on fantasy world-building in print. Eva, an avid fantasy reader, and DJ explore what makes a fantasy world compelling, from the intricacies of population and mythology to the importance of allowing readers to use their imagination. They touch on the significance of societal structures, governing parties, and magic systems in creating immersive worlds. Eva highlights Jay Kristoff's "Empire of the Vampire" for its exceptional world-building, while DJ reflects on the classic "Lord of the Rings" trilogy and the unique apocalyptic world of the "Left Behind" series. In their picks of the week, Eva passionately discusses Sarah J. Maas's "A Court of Thorns and Roses," praising its rich world-building and captivating characters. DJ shares his experience with the "Left Behind" series, detailing its impact and the intriguing premise of a Christian apocalyptic world. Don't miss this episode filled with creative insights, community highlights, and a deep dive into the art of fantasy world-building. Showcases The River’s High Cost of Truth by Phen Smith Amazon https://a.co/d/bh8Ku4c Threads and IG: @thegrimmphensmith Promotions Justin @theDMsGuide is open for Map Making commissions. https://the-dms-guide.square.site https://www.instagram.com/thedmsguide/ Bewitchery from candles, spell kits, jewelry, fragrances and more https://thebewitchery.com/ LunaWolfWYO Designs: Tumblers, mugs, and stemless wine tumblers: premade designs and custom designs https://lunawolfwyodesigns.com/ Aster’s Tiny Art- Art for sale on Ko-Fi https://ko-fi.com/mysticbedhead SHOW TOPIC Fantasy Worlds Part 1: Worlds in Print Weekly Picks Dj’s Pick: Left Behind Eva’s Pick: A Court of Thorns and Roses Submit news [email protected] All things Creative Coffee Cafe: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bio.link/creativecoffeecafe⁠⁠⁠⁠ Find DJ Blokzyl: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crocmonk/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crocmonk TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@croc.monk Discord: @crocmonk Find Eva Crowe: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evacrowewrites/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@evacrowewrites TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@evacrowewrites Discord: @evacrowewrites Show Written by Eva Crow & DJ Blokzyl Edited by Chris Corvan