In-Between Realms

What actually makes a book fantasy?In this episode of In Between Realms, we explore one of the biggest questions in the fantasy genre. Does a fantasy story need magic, dragons, and mythical creatures, or is fantasy really about the worlds, wonder, and adventures that transport us beyond everyday life?Join me as we dive into fantasy subgenres, discuss the vision behind Ink & Realms, spotlight indie author Luz Evan Kanin and her novel Kingdom of Time, share reading and writing updates, and talk about the exciting progress being made behind the scenes of the upcoming Ink & Realms Fantasy Market.In this episode:• Fantasy News: ACOTAR and Fourth Wing Monopoly editions• Fantasy Question of the Week: What makes a book fantasy?• Reading Updates and TBR• Indie Author Spotlight: Luz Evan Kanin• Author Tip of the Week• Writing Updates• Ink & Realms Event Updates• Final Thought: A Father's Day penguin parenting factWhether you're a reader, writer, or fantasy lover, this episode is a celebration of the stories that inspire us and the worlds that bring us together.Every great adventure begins in Between Realms.Author SpotlightLuz Evan KaninKingdom of TimeInstagram: inkandrealms  Tiktok:  @inkandrealmsEmail: [email protected] & Realms Fantasy Market In HoustonGet Your Tickets: linktr.ee/inkandrealms

⚠️ SPOILER WARNING ⚠️This episode contains spoilers for:📖 A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR)📖 Throne of Glass (TOG)📖 Crescent CityProceed at your own risk!In this special episode of In Between Realms, I'm joined by my sister Sari and my niece Nimsi. The two people responsible for introducing me to the fantasy worlds of Sarah J. Maas and turning me into a full-fledged fantasy book dragon.Together, we discuss the books that started it all, including ACOTAR, Throne of Glass, and Crescent City.We talk about:✨ Favorite characters👑 Character arcs and growth💔 Heartbreaking moments🤯 Theories and unanswered questions🔥 Hot takes and unpopular opinions📚 The books that made us fall in love with fantasy😂 The moments that made us laugh, cry, and screamIf you've ever spent hours debating Rhysand, Aelin, Bryce, Cassian, Manon, Nesta, or any of the other unforgettable characters in the Sarah J. Maas universe, this episode is for you.Join us as we revisit the stories that created a fantasy obsession and changed our reading lives forever.Books Discussed:📖 A Court of Thorns and Roses Series📖 Throne of Glass Series📖 Crescent City Series📚 Author SpotlightAuthor: Cherish WrightThreads: @cherishwrightsBook: Burn Her They SaidLink: https://amzn.to/4xdWLJ1🎟️ Get Your Tickets for Ink & Realms Fantasy Market🔗 linktr.ee/inkandrealms✨ Clarity SessionsNeed help with your book, event, content strategy, podcast, or creative project? Book a 60-minute Clarity Session:🔗 https://calendly.com/inkandrealms/60min

Have you ever wondered what creates a storyteller?When most people think about authors and fantasy writers, they imagine someone sitting alone at a desk writing a book. But what if storytellers come from many different places?In this episode of In-Between Realms, I explore the surprising paths that lead people into storytelling, fantasy writing, and worldbuilding. From Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) players and tabletop RPG enthusiasts to gamers, musicians, artists, narrators, and lifelong readers, many storytellers begin their journey long before they ever write their first book.Join me as we dive into fantasy communities, creative writing, roleplaying games, worldbuilding, imagination, and the unexpected connections that shape the people who create the stories we love.Whether you're an aspiring author, a fantasy reader, a D&D player, a gamer, or someone curious about creativity, this episode explores what it really means to become a storyteller.Want to work with me? Book a Clarity SessionNeed help untangling a book idea, creative project, event plan, business idea, or content strategy? Book a one-on-one Clarity Session.Author SpotlightFeatured Authors & BooksR. RodriguezEl Camino Del Infierno🔗 Get Book Here: https://amzn.to/4dp2dB9Callofsyx📖 Vereluna: The Failing Veil🔗 Read on Tapas: Read Vereluna | The Failing Veil | Tapas Web CommunityAudrey Brice 📖 Thirteen Covens: Bloodlines Part One🔗 Get Book Here: https://amzn.to/3Qiyp07Want to be a guest on In-Between Realms, collaborate on a project, discuss Ink & Realms, or book a Clarity Session?I'd love to hear from you.📩 [email protected]

⚠️ SPOILER WARNING ⚠️Today we’re stepping into the world of A Court This Cruel & Lovely by Stacia Stark… and yes, we are spoiling EVERYTHING.From betrayal, emotional damage, protective morally gray men, jealousy, found family chaos, favorite scenes, character dynamics, fantasy romance tension, and all the moments that completely consumed my thoughts afterward… this episode turns into a full fantasy deep dive inside the realm.We’re also talking about:✨ Why fantasy readers become emotionally attached to stories✨ The psychology behind morally gray characters✨ Fantasy romance obsession✨ Why some books feel impossible to leave behind once they end✨ And why Lorien emotionally ruined all of usSo grab your favorite fantasy drink, step into the realm, settle into the shadows, and let’s emotionally spiral together.————————————————————INDIE AUTHOR SPOTLIGHTS✨ Spotlight #1Author: R.R. Sanders (@r.e.sandersauthor)Book: Demon’s Rise (Book 1)Threads: https://www.threads.net/@r.e.sandersauthorBook Link: https://amzn.to/4dBl2zN✨ Spotlight #2Author: Grant Piearce(@gpierceauthor)Book: The Shapeshifter’s Gambit(The Faceless Chronicles Book 1) Threads: ⁠https://www.threads.net/@gpierceauthor⁠Book Link: ⁠https://amzn.to/42OURkk⁠✨ Spotlight #3Author: Jeanette Rose (@fatedloves)Book: Blood & BetrayalsThreads: https://www.threads.net/@fatedlovesBook Link: https://amzn.to/4dqGKb4✨ Spotlight #4Author: V.M. Pire (@author.v.m.pire)Book: Wings of DestinyThreads: https://www.threads.net/@author.v.m.pireBook Link: https://amzn.to/3RUSqdv✨ Spotlight #5Author: B. Donna (@authorbdonna)Book: Ash & InkThreads: https://www.threads.net/@authorbdonnaBook Link: https://amzn.to/4fxZKphEnter In-Between Realms where fantasy and reality blur together... ⁠https://linktr.ee/InBetweenRealms

Fantasy readers don’t just read stories. We live them. In this episode of In-Between Realms, we talk about emotional attachment to fictional characters, why certain books stay with us long after we finish them, and how fantasy readers experience stories a little differently than everyone else.From book hangovers to feeling connected to fictional worlds, this is a conversation for the readers who carry stories with them long after the final page.Welcome to In-Between Realms, where fantasy and reality blur together.Enter In-Between Realms:https://linktr.ee/InBetweenRealms

In the very first episode of In-Between Realms, I talk about the beginning of Ink & Realms, an immersive fantasy-inspired market built around books, creators, indie authors, fantasy lovers, and storytelling.From magical passports and portal masters to author panels, immersive rooms, vendors, and the vision behind creating a fantasy experience in real life, this episode is a glimpse into the worlds I’m building and the journey of bringing impossible ideas into reality.Welcome to the Realms.Explore The Realms: https://linktr.ee/InBetweenRealmsBusiness & Collaborations: [email protected]