Good Adventures,

I was so happy to chat with Jeremy this week. He's in the middle of an eight book fantasy series and promises more to come! We talked about writing styles, making worlds your own, and the very cool way he sells in person at Renaissance fairs. You won't want to miss this one. Comment over on our Youtube channel. 

Links:

March 5-8, 2026 Jeremy will be at

https://www.emeraldcitycomiccon.com/en-us.html

Booth #11308

Summer 2026:

Washington Midsummer's Renaissance Faire:

https://www.washingtonmidsummer.com/

The booth is Harkentale's Bookpub

Jeremy James Smith on Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D3J1ZZ1X

Or at

https://harkentale.com https://vellum.pub

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What do I write? Thanks for asking. You'll find my cozies, portal fantasy series, and Roll-A-Prompt Writing Jumpstarts here:

https://payhip.com/MelissaBanczak

Thanks for listening. Now go read a good book!

Melissa

Good Adventures,

I'm excited to have book narrator, Rebecca Brokaw-Sands join me today. If you are an indie author, you'll want to check out her work. She's not just a narrator, she's a voice actor who will bring your book to life. Comment over on our Youtube channel.

Links:

https://www.quillandchord.com

https://rebeccabrokawsands.net

https://www.tiktok.com/@rebeccaasands

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What do I write? Thanks for asking. You'll find my cozies, portal fantasy series, and Roll-A-Prompt Writing Jumpstarts here:

https://payhip.com/MelissaBanczak

Thanks for watching. Now go read a good book! Melissa

Good Adventures,

This week I'm inviting you to tagalong on my trip to the Hemingway house in Key West. Comment over on our YouTube page.

Links:

https://www.hemingwayhome.com

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What do I write? Thanks for asking. You'll find my cozies, portal fantasy series, and Roll-A-Prompt Writing Jumpstarts here:

https://payhip.com/MelissaBanczak

Thanks for watching. Now go read a good book!

Melissa

Good Adventures,

This week, I'm chatting fantasy books, maps with author-illustrator H. Gorlitz Scott, who also offers advice on how authors can help their cover artists. Comment over on our Youtube channel. 

Links:

The River Cleanup club:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/reconcentralflorida/

[email protected]

https://dragonira.wixsite.com/sivoa

https://www.dragonmun.com/

https://ltd.onlysocial.io

https://amzn.to/4qYWp5c

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What do I write? Thanks for asking. You'll find my cozies, portal fantasy series, and Roll-A-Prompt Writing Jumpstarts here: https://payhip.com/MelissaBanczak Thanks for watching. Now go read a good book! Melissa

Good Adventures,

This week, I'm talking freak shows, book awards, and music festivals with award-winning Author, Mark Mustian. Comment over on our YouTube channel. 

Links:

https://markmustian.com/

https://wordofsouthfestival.com/

https://www.yasminwilliamsmusic.com/

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What do I write? Thanks for asking. You'll find my cozies, portal fantasy series, and Roll-A-Prompt Writing Jumpstarts here: https://payhip.com/MelissaBanczak Thanks for watching. Now go read a good book!

Melissa

Good Adventures,

This week, Leokadia George joins me to talk wolves, howling, and writing a children's book series about Trumpet the miracle Wolf pup. Comment over on our YouTube page.

Links:

https://nywolf.org/

https://www.amazon.com/Trumpet-Miracle-Wolf-Leokadia-George/dp/1954819595/

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What do I write? Thanks for asking. You'll find my cozies, portal fantasy series, and Roll-A-Prompt Writing Jumpstarts here: https://payhip.com/MelissaBanczak

Thanks for watching. Now go read a good book!

Melissa

Good adventures,

If you celebrate, Merry Christmas 2025. I wanted to share some favorite books with you. You'll find links to them below. Happy reading! Comment over on our Youtube channel.

Links: Salem Anthology - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09XRBYGDM https://www.tiktok.com/@jprindfleisch AE McKenna - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D67ZZ6Z4 KJ Gillenwater - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXTBQSPT https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FCTWQXG ~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. My cozy mysteries, fantasy, and Roll-A-Prompt Writing Jumpstarts are available at melissabanczak.com Go read a good book! Melissa

Good Adventures,

This week, I am chatting with science fiction author Christian Hurst about his award-winning novel, Lily Starling and the Voyage of the Salamander. We talk books, marketing, and beagles. Comment over on YouTube channel. 

Links:

https://www.churstpublishing.com/

https://christianhurst.link/

~~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. You'll find my cozies, portal fantasy series, and Roll-A-Prompt Writing Jumpstarts here: https://payhip.com/MelissaBanczak

Thanks for joining me today. Now go read a good book!

Melissa

Good Adventures,

I had a great time chatting with Nancy Christie about her Midlife Moxie Books Series with characters over 50! And you can read them in any order. Each is a standalone. Comment over on our Youtube page. 

Links:

https://www.nancychristie.com

https://www.gotprint.com/home.html

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What do I write? Thanks for asking. You'll find my cozies, portal fantasy series, and Roll-A-Prompt Writing Jumpstarts here:

https://payhip.com/MelissaBanczak

Thanks for watching. Now go read a good book!

Melissa

Good Adventures,

This week I’m chatting with Neil Christiansen about his you tube audio book series. He reads one chapter a week from his new book followed by behind the scenes commentary in the form of an interview. It’s a really cool project. Comment over on our YouTube channel. 

Links we discussed:

Find Neil at: gavingayle.com

The novel is Malcolm Karma: Cold Turkey

Writer’s Ink Podcast (anywhere you find podcasts) 

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What do I write? Thanks for asking. My cozy mysteries, fantasy, and Roll-A-Prompt Writing Jumpstarts are available at melissabanczak.com

Go read a good book!

Melissa