Writer's Room with Maria Linwood, Dmetri Kakmi, Heather Ewings & Maxx Victor

from Australian Book Lovers · host Veronica Strachan & Laurie Bell

In episode #157, Veronica & Laurie explore fantasy in many forms with authors Maria Linwood, Dmetri Kakmi, Heather Ewings & Maxx Victor. Why does fantasy speak to so many readers? How do you keep a fantasy story relatable for modern readers? And so much more...Intro - 0:57Maria Linwood Bio - 4:37Book Spotlight - Mistress of Amber and Flame by Maria Linwood - 5:25Demetri Kakmi Bio - 6:52Book Spotlight - The Woman in the Well by Dmetri Kakmi - 8:42Heather Ewings Bio - 10:21Book Spotlight - Klaria's Battle by Heather Ewings - 11:28Maxx Victor Bio - 12:29Book Spotlight - Cinder and Black by Maxx Victor - 14:19Why does fantasy speak to so many readers? - 28:15Where is your favourite fantasy world? - 48:31Advice for emerging fantasy authors - 54:24Book spotlights:- Mistress of Amber and Flame by Maria Linwood - epic fantasy- The Woman in the Well by Dmetri Kakmi - dark fantasy, horror- Klaria's Battle by Heather Ewings - historical fantasy, folklore- Cinder and Black by Maxx Victor - paranormal, fairytale retelling, YASupport the showThanks for listening.Visit australianbooklovers.com to learn more.

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