What happens when a novelist and a painter trust their creative instincts enough to build an entirely new world together? This conversation reveals how one unexpected connection developed into an immersive experience combining fiction, fine art, history, mystery, and magic.

International bestselling author Jessica Dodge and visual artist Jenny Barroso join Rich to discuss their collaboration on The Cursed Painting of Gabriel Moretti. As Jessica writes this dual-timeline historical fantasy, Jenny creates original paintings inspired by its scenes. Their vision includes illustrated editions, an online gallery, behind-the-scenes videos, an audiobook experience, and a combined book launch and art exhibition.

In this episode:

•  Discover how an author street team brought Jessica and Jenny together 
•  Hear the fascinating premise behind the cursed painting 
•  Learn why both women began their creative careers later in life 
•  Explore how artists from different disciplines can inspire each other 
•  Understand why trusting intuition can lead to remarkable opportunities 

Visit The Forgotten Witch and Jenny Barroso’s website to explore their work and follow the project.

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