In this episode of the Bookaholic podcast, host welcomes Elias Garcia, who discusses his debut novel, 'The Mighty Chronicles: VA of Hills,' a coming-of-age superhero origin story featuring three superpowered brothers on a quest to save their parents. Elias shares his inspiration, which stems from comic books, superheroes, and his family, as well as the process behind world-building and character development. He also reveals plans for future books in the series and other writing projects. The discussion delves into the themes of representation and the challenges of crafting a multi-book series.

00:00 Introduction and Welcome

00:07 Diversity in Comics and Novels

01:11 Inspiration Behind the Novel

01:57 Overview of 'The Mighty Chronicles'

02:34 Character Powers and Inspirations

04:41 World-Building and Series Planning

09:03 Future Projects and Writing Process

10:38 Conclusion and Farewell