S.2 Ep. 46: Kidnapped, Married, and Now He Has to Date Her: Tiffany Hunt on The Dark Lord's Guide to Dating and Other War Crimes

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where villains get the love story, chaos is part of the charm, and stories dare to prove that sometimes the most dangerous characters are the ones you can’t help but root for.This week, host Bethany Amanda is joined by fantasy romance author Tiffany Hunt for a wildly fun, laugh-out-loud conversation about her novel, The Dark Lord’s Guide to Dating and Other War Crimes. Tiffany shares her journey from teaching high school English to diving headfirst into indie publishing, learning the business of books from the ground up, and navigating everything from rapid release strategies to the ever-evolving world of marketing. She opens up about the realities of writing as both an art and a business—and why finding your audience often means writing the story you actually want to read. We dive into the absolute chaos (and brilliance) of The Dark Lord’s Guide to Dating and Other War Crimes, a romantasy that asks one very important question: what happens when a villain decides to skip the courtship and just kidnaps his future wife instead (but then has to date her!)? Tiffany unpacks the hilariously unhinged premise, the balance of humor, spice, and action, and why she wanted to write a villain who doesn’t need redemption and doesn’t want it.🩸 What if the villain never wanted redemption in the first place?🔥 What happens when a heroine refuses to follow the script?⚔️ And can chaos, romance, and ambition somehow coexist in one dangerously addictive (and funny) story?This is a must-listen for romantasy lovers, fans of morally gray chaos, and anyone who wants a story that doesn’t take itself too seriously, but still delivers on every level.🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT✨ Tiffany’s journey from teacher to full-time author. ✨ Learning the business side of writing and the reality of marketing as an author. ✨ Finding your audience by writing the book you actually want to read. ✨ The inspiration behind The Dark Lord’s Guide to Dating and Other War Crimes. ✨ Writing a villain who proudly stays the villain and a heroine who refuses to be a damsel in distress. ✨ Building romantic tension through forced proximity and negotiation. ✨ Why authenticity matters more than chasing trends. ✨ What’s next in the trilogy (book two coming soon 👀). CONNECT WITH US🎙️ The Mythic Mic Podcast – @MythicMic👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland👤 Sara Santillan – @the_magical_quill📚 Tiffany Hunt – @TiffanyHuntRomance✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review. It helps more fantasy readers and aspiring authors find their way to The Mythic Mic.