Fantasy, Lore, & More: Lightning & Ember

Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, E.B. Repetto is joining me to talk about her book, Lightning & Ember. What's it about? Akina de Kitamura and her twin sister Miki, bastard children of a Volandrian nobleman and a Solterrean commoner, struggle for acceptance in Volandrian nobility. Despite their uncle's favor, they face scorn at the prestigious Academy. As graduation approaches, Akina reluctantly joins her sister and friend Cassius in their quest for acknowledgment. However, an unexpected intruder brings shocking revelations about the past, forcing the trio to adapt quickly and protect each other in a rapidly changing landscape. Lightning & Ember is an action-packed, character-driven fantasy. Set in the Four Kingdoms world created by E.B. Repetto, Lightning & Ember is military fantasy. What's in this episode: E.B. Repetto will take us into a world of nobility, military academies, and hidden pasts with an excerpt from Lightning & Ember, and we'll explore aspects of that world, like its political landscape, military training, and magical elements. We'll find out what to expect from the series and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of what's to come, including insights into the recently released second book. We'll discuss Akina's journey from reluctant participant to protector, and discover worldbuilding details about the Four Kingdoms, the Academy, and the complex social dynamics at play. Join us in a place where nobility and bastards clash, where military prowess meets political intrigue, and where unexpected revelations can change everything. Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CK985VRX https://books2read.com/u/b5w7xl Where to find our guest: Website: www.ebrepettobooks.com Instagram: instagram.com/ebrepetto Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552569213931 Newsletter signup: www.ebrepettobooks.com About your host, Melinda Kucsera: I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it. My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. ⁠⁠⁠Join me⁠⁠⁠ every week for a new story. What series do I write? ⁠⁠The Curse Breaker series⁠⁠ - listen to book 1 on Spotify now. ⁠⁠The His Angelic Keeper series⁠⁠ - listen to book 1 on Spotify now. ⁠⁠The Robin of Larkspur series⁠⁠ - listen to book 1 on Spotify now. ⁠⁠The Divergent Heroes series⁠⁠  ⁠⁠The Curse Breaker’s Companion⁠⁠ - listen to book 1 on Spotify now. The ⁠⁠Rogue Gods Trilogy⁠⁠ - ⁠⁠Follow the Rogue Gods Kickstarter Campaign⁠⁠. Where to find your host, Melinda Kucsera: Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://melindakucsera.com/⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Start the Curse Breaker Series⁠⁠⁠ now. Sign up for my newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.mkucsera.com/welcomecharacters⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Read fun fantasy adventures MONTHS before anyone else on Patreon⁠⁠. About Kickstarter The Kickstarter to fund special editions of Curse Breaker Books 1-3, Curse Breaker Books 4-6, and Curse Breaker Books 7-9 ended, but ⁠⁠you can still order copies⁠⁠. Get the Limited Edition Christmas Epic Fantasy Adventure: A family searches for the true meaning of Christmas, then must save it in an epic fantasy adventure told through poems. Get the Rogue Gods Trilogy.