Matthew Carauddo, author of the "Diamond Dragons" series, brings 30+ years of diverse production experience to his epic fantasy saga5. In our podcast, we explore how Carauddo's background in acting, directing, fight choreography, and sound design enriches his vivid storytelling and world-building in the hexalogy15. We delve into his unique writing process, which includes coordinating book releases with solstices and incorporating elements from his extensive theatrical and martial arts background into the dragons' mystical world of Taelondria.