S.2 Ep. 45: Shaped by Fate, Changed by Choice: H.R. Cole on Daughter of the Void

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where power comes with a price, destiny refuses to be simple, and stories dare to ask whether freedom is something you choose or something you have to fight for.This week, host Sara Santillan sits down with fantasy author Hope Cole to dive into her epic novel, Daughter of the Void. Hope reflects on a lifelong love of storytelling that began in childhood and how that passion evolved into a career path that wasn’t always linear. From working in veterinary medicine for over a decade to writing health articles and eventually returning to fiction, her journey is a testament to persistence, reinvention, and finding your way back to what you love. We dive into the expansive world of Daughter of the Void, a high fantasy rooted in a unique magic system inspired by theoretical physics, where every tangible thing has an unseen counterpart, and those who can manipulate it wield immense power. Hope unpacks the journey of Raelyn, a heroine caught between destiny and choice, whose greatest desire isn’t power, but freedom.🩸 What does freedom really mean when your fate may already be decided?⚔️ Can power ever truly belong to you—or does it always come with a cost?🔥 And what happens when the line between hero and villain starts to blur?This is a must-listen for high fantasy lovers, romantasy readers, and anyone who craves immersive worlds, layered characters, and stories that make you feel everything at once.🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT✨ Transitioning from veterinary medicine to a writing-focused career. ✨ Losing and rediscovering the spark for creative storytelling. ✨ Why community is essential for writers at every stage. ✨ The importance of advocating for your work as an author. ✨ The inspiration behind Daughter of the Void's magic system. ✨ Blending theoretical physics concepts into fantasy worldbuilding. ✨ Creating a world with checks and balances for magic users. ✨ Exploring freedom as a central theme across multiple characters. ✨ Writing a protagonist who makes mistakes and grows from them. ✨ Crafting a sympathetic villain readers might actually root for. CONNECT WITH US🎙️ The Mythic Mic Podcast – @MythicMic👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland👤 Sara Santillan – @the_magical_quill📚 H.R. Cole – @H.R.Cole_Fantasy_Author✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review. It helps more fantasy readers and aspiring authors find their way to The Mythic Mic.