The CIA Meets The Fae

A nurse sits beside an IV chair, a patient says “tell me a story,” and a brand-new fantasy world snaps into focus. We’re joined by author Danielle Orsino, who walks us through the surprising true spark behind A Fool’s Journey, part of her Legacies of Light and Dark series. What starts as a casual conversation turns into a high-stakes urban fantasy premise: a CIA operative called Agent Graham goes undercover, chases a supernatural threat, and discovers the target is not what she seems.We also get honest about why research and realism matter even when you’re writing Fae, succubi, psychic awakenings, and alternative history. Danielle breaks down the parts people rarely show on TV: bureaucracy, office politics, budgets, hierarchy, and the constant pressure of being “only as good as the last job.” If you like fantasy books that feel grounded, procedural, and immersive, you’ll hear exactly how she builds that texture on the page.Then the conversation widens into the stories that raised us. Wonder Woman becomes a lens for identity, boundaries, and the longing to feel safe and seen, especially when you grow up feeling like an outsider. We talk comic book storytelling as real art, why creators deserve more credit, and what it means to write slow-burn romance on purpose instead of chasing fast trends.If you want to learn more about Danielle Orsino or check out her series https://www.dmorsino.com/Subscribe to Diva Tonight, share this with a friend who loves fantasy and fandom culture, and leave a review telling us which character shaped you first.Send us Fan MailSupport the showThanks for listening to Diva Tonight! I want to thank my Podcast Editor Sean McAndrew and my Voice Over Actor Bruce Hayward ! Thanks to Altered by Mom for sponsoring the music - I truly appreciate you!Follow Diva Tonight Podcast on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiivaontheradioInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/diivaontheradioTikTok        https://www.tiktok.com/diivaontheradioTwitter/X    https://x.com/DivaontheRadioIf you would like to connect with the show, or share a review please send an email to [email protected] or send us a Text!