The Art of World-building, before your book is published | Author Chat with E.J. Riley

Growing up in rural Victoria, then spending time with First Nation’s communities in Central Australia, E.J. Riley has always carried a passion for storytelling close to her heart. Throughout her adolescence, her concept for her debut book series, The Seekers Guild, was a lifeline that carried her through multiple schools and ups and downs of tertiary education.E.J. Riley has always valued the art of storytelling. From her childhood immersing herself in the rich storytelling culture of First Nation Australian’s, to following her passion for archaeology at University - one thing that never left her was her deep desire to craft a story of her own.She even has the map of the world she made for her universe from when she was 13 still next to her on her desk! I adore the way E.J. Riley’s mind works, and with several anthology submissions under her belt, it won’t be long until her debut saga is released. Enjoy the episode!Timestamps00:00 Introduction03:30 The Botched State of Mind Girl Dinner Anthology06:00 About E.J. Riley and her background15:03 Life changing moment: deciding to write20:55 Travel inspiring your story ideas23:00 EJ Riley’s approach to writing30:15 The Seekers Guild map30:45 Developing unique stories36:09 Unpacking the Romantasy term43:50 All about The Seekers Guild52:02 The plans to release The Seekers Guild57:06 Where to connect with EJ RileyE.J. Riley Links* Instagram* Linktree* Threads* Goodreads* WebsiteMG Hunt Links* Instagram* Linktree* Threads* Goodreads* TikTok* Facebook* Website* AmazonThanks for tuning in!If you’d like to support my work, my Ko‑Fi author shop has signed copies of my books and a range of bookish goodies, including pins, bookmarks, and art prints.Thanks for reading Indie Author Life! This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit mghunt.substack.com