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Fantasy, Lore, & More: Empty Hands

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Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Joshua Blum is joining me to talk about his book, Empty Hands.

What’s it about?

  • Empty Hands is a blissfully self-aware martial arts fantasy that weaves elements of Saturday morning cartoons, Hong Kong kung fu cinema, Dungeons and Dragons, and 80s action films.

  • In a world where the elite Imperial Rangers receive magically assigned sidearms during the Drawing, Logan, the youngest and seemingly least capable Ranger, faces the challenges of training alongside seven others.

  • As they work through differences, the Rangers-in-training must learn to come together as a unit and take their place among the revered Rangers of old.

    • What’s in this episode:

    • Joshua Blum will take us into the world of Empty Hands with an excerpt from the novella, exploring themes of martial arts, teamwork, and the unique 80s-inspired setting.

    • We'll discuss the self-awareness woven into the story, drawing inspiration from various nostalgic sources.

    • The episode will also highlight the novella's standalone expansion to The Thirteenth Hour and the embedded links to the retro 80s concept EP that accompanies the text.

      • Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Empty-Hands-Thirteenth-Interlude-Martial-ebook/dp/B07V1R4CDX

      Where to find our guest:

      • Instagram: @the13thhr.ost and @the13thhr

      • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joshua.blum.714?mibextid=LQQJ4d

      • Twitter: @13thhr

      • Podcast: https://www.thirteenthhourpodcast.com/

      • Book Soundtracks: https://joshuablum.bandcamp.com/

      • Website: https://13thhr.wordpress.com

      • Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Joshua-Blum/

      • Newsletter signup: https://wordpress.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=3ca280fd186ff5792e73845e5&id=fab0d4c78a

      • Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/joshuablum


        • 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.

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        • ⁠⁠The Curse Breaker series⁠⁠ - listen to book 1 on Spotify now.

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        • ⁠⁠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.

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