S.2 Ep. 40: A Journey of Memory and Trials: Rachel Vincent on The Alchemary

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where memory is a fragile thing, magic is earned, and stories dare to ask what happens when you’re thrown into the fire with no idea how you got there.This week, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan sit down with powerhouse fantasy author Rachel Vincent to dive into her newest release, The Alchemary. With over two decades in publishing, Rachel brings sharp insight, honesty, and a no-nonsense perspective on writing, craft, and the realities of building a long-term career in the industry. Rachel reflects on a lifetime of storytelling, from writing her first story at five years old to becoming both a bestselling author and a professor of writing. She shares what it really means to pursue writing as a career and the constant evolution required to stay in the game.We also dive into the high-stakes world of The Alchemary, where a young woman named Amber wakes up with no memory and is immediately thrown into deadly final exams at an elite alchemy academy. Rachel unpacks the terrifying brilliance of a system where knowledge is power, failure has consequences, and magic isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you have to earn.🩸 What happens when your past holds the key to your survival—but you can’t remember it?⚗️ How do you prove your worth in a world where failure could kill you?🔥 And what does it take to keep going when the industry keeps changing beneath your feet?This is a must-listen for fantasy lovers, aspiring authors, and anyone who wants an unfiltered look at both the magic and the reality of publishing.🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT✨ What it really means to build a long-term career in publishing. ✨ Why writing is both an art and a business, and how to navigate both. ✨ Common mistakes new writers make (and how to avoid them). ✨ The constantly evolving nature of the publishing industry. ✨ The inspiration behind The Alchemary and its high-stakes premise. ✨ Building a magic system rooted in science, discipline, and structure. ✨ Creating deadly trials that test both knowledge and survival. ✨ Writing tension through stakes, mystery, and character uncertainty. CONNECT WITH US🎙️ The Mythic Mic Podcast – @MythicMic👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland👤 Sara Santillan – @the_magical_quill📚 Rachel Vincent – @rachelkvincent✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review. It helps more fantasy readers and aspiring authors find their way to The Mythic Mic.