This week on Page to Picture, Kim sits down with urban fantasy author Mandi Kontos to talk mythology, novellas, found family, and what it really looks like to build a writing career from the ground up.

Mandi opens up about starting her writing journey at just 12 years old, the teachers who changed her life, and how storytelling became both therapy and power. We dive deep into her Nexus series, where mythology collides with modern themes, magic has consequences, and characters feel a little too real (like, talking-back-to-you real).

We also get brutally honest about the indie author life, creative control, marketing realities, book events, and why the writing community might be one of the most supportive corners of the internet.

Plus: novellas supremacy, advice for aspiring authors, podcasting as a marketing tool, and a rapid-fire “this or that” you don’t want to miss.

If you love urban fantasy, behind-the-scenes author talk, or just need motivation to finally write the thing, this episode is for you.

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