S.1 Ep. 5: Of Ruination, Freedom, and Fated Chaos: Inside The Star Queen Chronicles with Rachel Fallon

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where myths intertwine with reality, legends come to life, and fantasy is more than just a story! In this episode, host Bethany Amanda is joined by author Rachel Fallon, whose romantasy series The Star Queen Chronicles (which includes Of Darkness and Ruination and its just-released sequel Of Light and Freedom) will sweep you into a world of elemental magic, chosen ones, dark fates, and the healing power of hope.🌑 What if your magic was tied to destruction?☀️ What if freedom meant burning everything down to start again?🖤 And what if finding yourself meant facing your worst nightmares—and still choosing love?Rachel gives us the inside scoop on how her powerful, slow-burn series took shape, the mental health themes woven throughout her characters’ arcs, and what it means to write fantasy that embraces both ruination and redemption. We also dive into tropes (hello, grumpy/sunshine and enemies to reluctant allies!), character trauma, writing dual POVs, and her writing process.Oh, and did we mention… there’s a GIVEAWAY you don’t want to miss? 👀🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT…✨ How Rachel’s dark and hopeful fantasy world was shaped by themes of mental health and recovery.✨ The meaning behind the book titles—and how light and dark are more connected than we think.✨ Tropes we love: reluctant heroes, elemental magic, forced proximity, and the battle between fate and free will.✨ How Rachel's chaotic writing brain actually helps her build emotional plot arcs.✨ The reader reactions that have blown her away—and what’s next on her publishing path.✨ Plus, an impromptu playlist discussion and a rapid-fire round with fun chaos ⚔️🎶🌟 ENTER THE “OF DARKNESS AND RUINATION” GIVEAWAY 🌟To celebrate this episode, Mythic Mic and Rachel Fallon have teamed up to give away a book box fit for a chosen one:📚 A signed copy of Of Darkness and Ruination📖 Bookmarks🎁 Art prints and stickers📅 Giveaway ends May 14, 2025 at 11:59 pm EDTHOW TO ENTER: Follow @BethanyinFantasyland on Instagram for full entry details!CONNECT WITH US:📖 Follow Rachel Fallon – @rachelfallonauthor🎙️ Follow The Mythic Mic Podcast and Host Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland🛍️ Order Of Darkness and Ruination and Of Light and Freedom on Amazon (or wherever books with magic and mayhem are sold!)✨ If this episode sparked something inside you, don’t forget to rate & review! Every share helps this podcast reach more romantasy readers and brings more magic (and giveaways!) to your feed.