How does one come up with an original idea for a fantasy story? Hannah Kingsley in her debut novel Soul Hate (due to come out in February 2025) has taken the trope of the ‘soul mate’ and asked the question: 'what if...you had a soul hate?'

Join us on today’s episode of Mythmakers as she discusses with Julia Golding the origins of her story and the importance of giving her heroine a job that she felt passionately about. Hannah, being a gifted artist herself, is crafting special editions of the novel with custom spray-painted edges – you’ll want to hear how she came to develop this part of her creativity!

For more information about Hannah's incredible art visit https://www.kingdombookdesigns.com

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0:10 Introduction to Mythmakers

3:05 Soul Hate and Fated Lovers

8:54 Crafting Strong Female Characters

12:13 Politics in Fantasy Worlds

14:28 Exploring Love Triangles

17:28 Real-World Parallels of Soul Hate

19:57 The Writing Process

22:18 Modern Vocabulary in Fantasy

26:20 The Role of Artisans

34:03 Fate in Fantasy Worlds

36:01 Humor in Fantasy Settings