S3 E6 Fantasy Author Angie Dickinson!

In this episode, author Angie Dickinson discusses her reimagining of fairy tales, the role of magic in Christian fiction, and the creative process behind her fantasy world. I had so much fun chatting with Angie about The Star Blessed! Be sure to enter the giveaway for a chance to win your own copy of The Star Blessed! Enter the giveaway by clicking here. (giveaway for US entrants only, ends on 7/30/26)Chapters00:00 Introduction to Angie Dickinson and her books01:04 Angie shares her background and inspiration for The Star Blessed02:13 The role of magic in Christian fiction stories04:38 The imaginative power of storytelling and childhood wonder 05:38 Difference between retellings and reimaginings06:04 Why readers are drawn to reimagined fairy tales07:26 Details about the fairy tale Cat-skin and its influence09:20 Incorporating motifs from Rumpelstiltskin and Cat-skin10:18 Creating a fantasy world: world-building and magic systems12:19 Challenges of writing a believable fantasy world14:52 Appealing to both YA and adult audiences16:26 Themes and messages in Angie’s stories17:34 Upcoming projects and writing journey19:36 How stories can teach and inspire faith20:39 Favorite fairy tales and childhood books21:57 Guilty pleasures23:20 Angie’s background in theater 24:44 Connecting with readers through newsletters27:43 Giveaway details and closing remarksConnect with Angie:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠Thank you to our sponsor for this week - ⁠⁠Reason to Be⁠! If you're looking for a great book club read, or a Thelma & Louise vibe, you'll want to check out this book by Melissa Davis!Connect with me:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Show notes are available at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.abakersperspective.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (within a week of the episode going live)