The Mythic Mic Podcast

🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where beautiful books become works of art, fandom turns into careers, and every special edition tells a story long before you open the first page.

This week, host Bethany Amanda is joined by co-host Amara for a behind-the-scenes conversation with Max, co-founder of Faentasy Designs, to uncover how some of the most stunning special edition books come to life.

Max shares how a lifelong love of fandom, fantasy, and commissioned artwork evolved into one of the fastest-growing special edition companies in the book community. We dive into everything from choosing the right books and collaborating with authors to working with artists, designing covers filled with hidden Easter eggs, and why passion for the source material matters more than following trends.

We also discuss the realities of running a special edition business, why Faentasy Designs chose a non-subscription model, the explosion of Bookstagram and BookTok, the future of collector editions, and why supporting human artists will always be at the heart of everything they create.

📚 What does it actually take to create a special edition book?
🎨 How do artists hide story clues inside every design?
✨ And why are special editions becoming just as collectible as the stories themselves?

This episode is perfect for readers who love special editions, sprayed edges, book art, collecting, fantasy, and getting an exclusive look behind the curtain of the publishing world.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

✨ How Faentasy Designs got its start.
✨ Turning fandom into a business.
✨ Choosing which books become special editions.
✨ Working directly with authors and artists.
✨ Designing covers filled with hidden Easter eggs.
✨ The complete special edition production process.
✨ Why Faentasy Designs refuses to use generative AI.
✨ The rise of BookTok, Bookstagram, and collector culture.
✨ Why non-subscription models benefit readers.
✨ Plushies, standees, and bookish merchandise.
✨ Upcoming special editions and future projects.
✨ Advice for aspiring creatives and entrepreneurs.

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👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland
👤 Sara Santillan – @the_magical_quill
📚Faentasy Designs  – @Faentasydesigns

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where dragon empires rule, ancient Rome burns, and love is powerful enough to change history.

This week, host Bethany Amanda is joined by co-host Amara for an unforgettable conversation with New York Times bestselling author Juliette Cross about Firebird, the first novel in her epic Fire That Binds trilogy.

Juliette shares her remarkable publishing journey from balancing twenty-nine years as a teacher while writing at night, to building a devoted indie readership, to becoming a New York Times bestseller after one email changed everything. We also discuss the evolution of romantasy, why she believes indie publishing has transformed the industry, and how readers have shaped her career.

Then we dive into Firebird and Bloodsinger, a breathtaking romantasy that reimagines Ancient Rome as an empire ruled by dragon shifters. Juliette reveals the inspiration behind the series, why each Bahari sister gets her own love story, the themes of freedom, resistance, feminine rage, and forbidden love woven throughout the trilogy, and what readers can expect from the explosive finale.

We also chat about gorgeous special editions, dragons, found family, whiskey, pets, writing unforgettable romances, and Juliette's inspiring initiative to bring romance novels to women in correctional facilities.

🐉 What if Ancient Rome had been ruled by dragon shifters?
🔥 What happens when forbidden love threatens an empire built on fear?
⚔️ And can love truly become the spark that brings down a kingdom?

This episode is perfect for readers who love dragon romantasy, fated mates, forbidden romance, powerful heroines, historical fantasy, political intrigue, and richly imagined worlds.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

✨ Juliette's journey from teacher to New York Times bestselling author.
✨ Building a readership through indie publishing.
✨ Why hybrid publishing changed her career.
✨ The inspiration behind Firebird.
✨ Dragons, Ancient Rome, and epic worldbuilding.
✨ Forbidden romance and fated mates.
✨ Why each sister has her own story.
✨ Feminine rage, rebellion, and freedom.
✨ Gorgeous special editions and cover design.
✨ The changing landscape of romantasy.
✨ Supporting women through the power of books.
✨ What's coming next in the Fire That Binds trilogy.

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👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland
👤 Sara Santillan – @the_magical_quill
📚 Juliette Cross – @JulietteCrossAuthor

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where dragons aren't heroes, kingdoms rise from ashes, and the greatest bond can begin with hatred.

This week, host Bethany Amanda is joined by co-hosts Amara and Britt for an epic conversation with bestselling fantasy author S.M. Gaither about her newest romantasy trilogy, Ashwalker.

Stephanie shares her fifteen-year publishing journey, from traditional publishing to becoming one of indie fantasy's biggest success stories, and how persistence, adaptability, and believing in yourself carried her through every twist and turn. We also dive into her lifelong love of video games, why RPGs shaped the way she tells stories, and the inspiration behind one of this year's most unique dragon fantasies.

At the heart of Ashwalker is Arowyn, a young woman whose life was destroyed by dragons. She has every reason to hate them, until one impossible encounter leaves her magically bonded to the very creature she wants dead. Forced into the dangerous court of a dragon-controlling king, Arowyn finds herself caught between old hatred, dangerous alliances, and a destiny she never wanted.

We also discuss dragon magic, unforgettable side characters, found family, gorgeous special editions, writing emotionally satisfying character arcs, and why Stephanie believes every story deserves exactly the number of books it needs.

🐉 What if the dragon you hate refuses to leave your side?
⚔️ What happens when your greatest enemy becomes your only chance at survival?
🔥 And can a kingdom built on dragons ever escape the fire that created it?

This episode is perfect for readers who love dragons, epic romantasy, reluctant magical bonds, unforgettable found family, slow-burn romance, and richly built fantasy worlds.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

✨ Stephanie's fifteen-year publishing journey, including both traditional and indie success.
✨ How video games inspired her storytelling.
✨ The world and magic behind Ashwalker.
✨ Writing a heroine who hates dragons.
✨ Dragon bonds, kingdoms, and political intrigue.
✨ Why Arowyn's scars shape every part of her journey.
✨ The terrifying king with surprisingly soft edges.
✨ Friendship, found family, and unforgettable side characters.
✨ Gorgeous special editions and commissioned artwork.
✨ Expanding the trilogy in book two.
✨ What readers can expect next from the Ashwalker series.

CONNECT WITH US

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👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland
👤 Sara Santillan – @the_magical_quill
📚 S.M. Gaither – @AuthorSMGaither

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where dragon eggs hide in graves, forbidden bonds can get you killed, and love triangles are best when they hurt just a little.

This week, host Bethany Amanda is joined by Amara for a fiery conversation with author Courtney Whims about her debut romantasy, Flames and Fallacies, the first book in a dragon rider series filled with forbidden magic, elemental dragons, prophecy, found family, plot twists, cliffhangers, and one very messy love triangle.

Courtney shares how her love of dragons began with childhood favorites like Pokémon, Neopets, Eragon, and the dream of one day riding a dragon herself. She opens up about how reading Fourth Wing and Iron Flame sparked her desire for even more dragon rider stories, eventually inspiring her to write the exact book she wanted to read. What started as a “maybe five strangers will read this” dream has grown into a debut readers are discovering, recommending, and going feral over online.

The conversation also dives into Courtney’s creative process as both author and artist. Not only did she write Flames and Fallacies, but she also created her own covers, maps, character art, special editions, overlays, sprayed edges, and more, making the series feel completely and unmistakably hers.

🐉 What happens when dragons are illegal, dragon riders are dead, and one girl finds an egg buried in her father’s grave?
🔥 Can Kat protect a hatchling that could get her executed?
💔 And what happens when two very different men pull out completely different sides of her heart?

Whether you love dragon rider fantasy, elemental magic, dangerous kingdoms, plot twists, he-trains-her tension, found family, spicy romantasy, or love triangles that make you choose a team and suffer, this episode is packed with magic, chaos, and so many reasons to add Flames and Fallacies to your TBR.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
✨ Courtney’s journey from graphic designer and illustrator to self-published author.
✨ Writing the dragon rider book she wanted to read.
✨ Creating her own covers, maps, character art, overlays, and special editions.
✨ Self-publishing, imposter syndrome, and learning as she went.
✨ Why aspiring authors should write the book for themselves first.
✨ The kitten-sized dragon hatchling who changes everything.
✨ Elemental dragons, including fire, earth, air, and water dragons.
✨ The larger magic system and hierarchy that unfolds more deeply in books two and three.
✨ Plot twists, breadcrumbs, foreshadowing, and Courtney’s love of emotionally damaging cliffhangers.
✨ Book two teasers, including more dragons, more answers, and even more questions.
✨ Future special editions and the possibility of a completed-series set.

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👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland
👤 Amara – @Bored_Military_Wife
📚 Courtney Whims – @CourtneyWhims

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where monsters aren't always the villains, rage can become your greatest strength, and ancient mythology hides beneath the surface of the modern world.

This week, hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan sit down for an unforgettable conversation with fantasy author Crystal Seitz about her YA fantasy thriller, Beast Becomes Her.

Crystal shares her decade-long publishing journey, from countless revisions and rejections to finally selling her novels, why timing matters just as much as talent, and how stubbornness became her greatest superpower. We also dive into her lifelong love of Norse mythology, anime, and storytelling, and how those passions shaped one of the most unique fantasy worlds you'll read this year.

At the heart of Beast Becomes Her is Edith, a teenage berserker sent to a hidden magical academy to learn how to control her terrifying new powers. But when she witnesses a murder on just her second night, she becomes the prime suspect and must uncover the real killer before she becomes the next victim.

We explore the novel's powerful themes of feminine rage, toxic masculinity, identity, and learning to embrace every part of yourself, even the emotions you've been taught to suppress. Crystal also discusses why YA continues to resonate with readers of every age and what makes standalone fantasy novels so satisfying.

⚡ What if your greatest strength is the emotion you've spent your entire life hiding?
🩸 What happens when a magical academy becomes the scene of a murder?
🔥 And what if embracing your rage is the only way to survive?

This episode is perfect for readers who love magical schools, murder mysteries, Norse mythology, YA fantasy, emotionally layered characters, and stories that challenge the expectations placed on both girls and boys.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

✨ Crystal's ten-year journey to publication.
✨ Querying, Pitch Wars, and navigating traditional publishing.
✨ Why timing can matter as much as talent.
✨ The inspiration behind Beast Becomes Her.
✨ Why this book is Wednesday meets Norse mythology.
✨ Berserkers, magical academies, and murder mysteries.
✨ Exploring feminine rage through fantasy.
✨ Challenging toxic masculinity through dual POVs.
✨ Why YA continues to resonate with adult readers.
✨ Writing emotionally cathartic scenes.
✨ Standalone fantasies versus series.
✨ Crystal's upcoming dystopian fantasy project.

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👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland
👤 Sara Santillan – @the_magical_quill
📚Crystal Seitz  – @Crystalswriting

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where gods demand sacrifice, hunters don't always follow the rules, and sometimes one day's head start changes everything.

This week, host Bethany Amanda is joined by Amara for a fun, fast-paced, and tension-filled conversation with romantasy author Elayna R. Gallea about Given and Hunted, the first two books in The Given Chronicles.

Elayna shares her journey from indie author to hybrid author, opening up about creative control, author communities, selling two series at the same time, and why she loves writing bingeable romantasy filled with enemies-to-lovers tension, vampires, and strong heroines.

We dive into Given, a darkly addictive romantasy where Ren discovers that being gods-blessed is not the honor she was promised. When she learns she is meant to be sacrificed, she runs, and after saving the injured hunter sent to capture her, he grants her one day’s head start before the chase begins.

But Given is only the beginning.

Elayna teases how Hunted expands the world, deepens the stakes, and turns the chase into a slow-burn love letter to yearning. We talk about forbidden attraction, bonded familiars, touch-her-and-die energy, possessive MMCs, and why Ren and Gabriel’s story only gets more intense as the series continues.

⚡ What happens when the girl marked by the gods refuses to be sacrificed?
🖤 Can you fall for the hunter sent to drag you back?
🔥 And what if one day’s mercy becomes the beginning of everything?

This episode is perfect for romantasy readers who love enemies-to-lovers, deadly gods, dangerous hunters, bonded familiars, slow-burn romance, and stories you can devour in one sitting.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

✨ Elayna's journey as an indie and hybrid author.
✨ Selling two series at the same time and navigating trad publishing.
✨ Why author community matters for aspiring writers.
✨ The inspiration behind Given and its stunning cover.
✨ A Thanksgiving-themed romantasy with human sacrifice.
✨ Ren, Gabriel, and the hunter x hunted dynamic.
✨ One day's head start and the chase that changes everything.
✨ Slow-burn romance, forbidden attraction, and yearning.
✨ Bonded familiars, panthers, wolves, eagles, and magical animal companions.
✨ Why Hunted turns up the tension and expands the world.
✨ Book three, Blessed, and what comes next for The Given Chronicles.
✨ Elayna's upcoming post-apocalyptic vampire romantasy, The Marriage Games.

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👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland
👤 Sara Santillan – @the_magical_quill
📚Elayna Gallea  – @AuthorElaynaRGallea

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where revenge burns bright, monsters wait in the jungle, and some princess stories are made for the girls with jagged edges.

This week, host Sara Santillan is joined by Amara for a heartfelt, hilarious, and deeply emotional conversation with author Nicolette Elzie about We Were Meant to Burn, the first book in the Ashes in Ruin saga, a romantasy inspired by Anastasia, Mexican mythology, betrayal, survival, revenge, and the kind of slow burn romance that loves the heroine in all her sharp, broken, stubborn pieces.

Nicolette shares the reality of balancing writing with work, family, motherhood, marketing, social media, and the endless pressure to do more. She opens up about setting big goals, giving yourself grace, finding small pockets of writing time, and learning that sometimes the dream survives because you keep showing up, even if it is in your car during martial arts class with a laptop and a little bit of chaos.

The conversation also dives into Nicolette’s journey from writing scary stories as a child to publishing the Ozero Curse series and finally returning to the story that became We Were Meant to Burn, a book she carried with her for nearly ten years. She discusses how horror, dark romance, trauma healing, cultural mythology, and the need to feel seen all shaped the heart of her stories.

🔥 What if Anastasia came back stabby, furious, and ready for revenge?
🌿 What happens when the jungle is filled with creatures pulled from nightmare and mythology?
🖤 And what does it mean to be loved not despite your jagged pieces, but with them?

Whether you love revenge fantasy, slow burn romance, dark emotional journeys, mythology-inspired worlds, dangerous jungles, brutal openings, special editions, or heroines who refuse to be controlled, this episode is intimate, funny, and full of heart.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
✨ Nicolette’s life as a full-time worker, mom, indie author, and chronic list-maker.
✨ Hitting major Kindle Unlimited page-read milestones and the burnout that can follow.
✨ Why horror and dark romance can feel cathartic, healing, and strangely safe.
✨ Growing up as a military brat and writing her first full-length novel by hand on a cross-country road trip.
✨ Starting We Were Meant to Burn in 2014 and carrying the story through years of drafts, healing, and growth.
✨ Choosing indie publishing and releasing the Ozero Curse series.
✨ Writing stories for readers who want to feel seen, safe, and emotionally understood.
✨ We Were Meant to Burn as “Anastasia, but make her stabby and hell-bent on revenge.”
✨ Mexican and Japanese cultural influences, family stories, food, mythology, and horror-based folklore.
✨ Why food, family gatherings, Tejano music, tacos, rice, beans, and memory matter in Nicolette’s work.
✨ The brutal opening scene and why it took more than 50 attempts to find the right beginning.
✨ Breaking writing “rules” without carving the heart and soul out of the story.
✨ Upcoming book events, indie bookstores, special editions, and the Ozero Curse omnibus announcement.

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👤 Sara Santillan – @the_magical_quill
👤 Amara – @Bored_Military_Wife
📚 Nicolette Elzie – @AuthorNicoletteElzie

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where monsters aren't always the villains, dragons rule hidden realms, and sometimes Beauty is the Beast.

This week, host Sara Santillan and Mythic Mic Rep Megan sit down with New York Times bestselling author Jeaniene Frost to celebrate her highly anticipated romantasy, A Curse of Beasts and Magic.

Jeaniene takes us behind the scenes of her newest fantasy world, where an ER nurse has spent the last decade hiding the monstrous curse living inside her, until one encounter thrusts her into a secret world of dragons, fae, powerful sorcerers, and a dangerously alluring monster hunter who may be the only person capable of saving her.

We discuss why the novel accidentally became a reverse Beauty and the Beast retelling with The Witcher vibes, creating monsters that are both terrifying and sympathetic, building magical worlds beyond our own, and writing the irresistible tension between two people who have every reason to stay apart.

Jeaniene also shares her journey from dozens of publishing rejections to becoming a bestselling author, offers invaluable advice for aspiring writers, talks about the importance of human audiobook narrators, and gives listeners an exciting preview of book two, A Storm of Dragons and Sorcery.

⚔️ What happens when the monster needs someone even deadlier to protect her?
🐉 Why are dragons, fae realms, and cursed magic only the beginning of this story?
❤️ And what if Beauty is the one everyone should fear?

This episode is a must-listen for romantasy fans who love morally gray heroes, dangerous magic, unforgettable creatures, and epic fantasy romance.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

✨ Jeaniene's journey from rejection to bestselling author.
✨ Why one "yes" can change your entire career.
✨ Building the world of A Curse of Beasts and Magic.
✨ Writing monsters, dragons, fae, and magical realms.
✨ Creating a heroine with a literal beast inside her.
✨ Morally gray heroes and irresistible romantic tension.
✨ Why Brendan became an unexpected fan favorite.
✨ Writing humor alongside heartbreak and horror.
✨ The future of the series and A Storm of Dragons and Sorcery.
✨ Audiobooks, AI, and protecting human narrators.
✨ Jeaniene's advice for aspiring fantasy authors.

CONNECT WITH US

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👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland
👤 Sara Santillan – @the_magical_quill
📚Jeaniene Frost  – @Jfrostauthor

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where labyrinths hide impossible choices, memories can't be trusted, and kindness may be the greatest weapon of all.

This week, hosts Sara Santillan and Amara sit down with fantasy author Frances White to discuss her haunting standalone fantasy horror novel, The Bone Door.

Frances shares the inspiration behind her escape-room-inspired fantasy, where seven children awaken inside a mysterious labyrinth with no memories of who they are or how they got there. To escape, they must survive impossible trials, uncover the truth about themselves, and confront horrors far darker than the monsters lurking in the maze.

We also dive into writing child protagonists for an adult audience, balancing horror with humor, exploring trauma, identity, and found family, and why kindness—not strength—is the true superpower at the heart of the novel. Along the way, Frances shares her seven-year journey to publication, her love of cosplay and video games, and why stubbornness may be the most important trait an aspiring author can have.

⚔️ What if your greatest weapon wasn't magic but kindness?
🦴 Who are you when your memories are gone?
🖤 And what if escaping the labyrinth means confronting the person you used to be?

This episode is perfect for readers who love fantasy horror, dark mysteries, found family, emotional storytelling, and unforgettable characters.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:

✨ The inspiration behind The Bone Door.
✨ Fantasy horror through the eyes of children.
✨ Escape rooms, labyrinths, and impossible trials.
✨ Writing memory loss without confusing readers.
✨ Trauma, identity, and choosing who you become.
✨ Why kindness is Hop's greatest strength.
✨ Creating authentic queer and body-positive representation.
✨ Frances' seven-year journey to traditional publishing.
✨ The realities of publishing and handling rejection.
✨ Cosplay, gaming, and creative inspiration.
✨ Why standalones are Frances' favorite stories to write.
✨ Her next novel: Gay Bridgerton meets Squid Game.

CONNECT WITH US

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👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland
👤 Sara Santillan – @the_magical_quill
📚Frances White  – @FrancisWhiteAuthor

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🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where vampires cannot lie, bargains always have teeth, and sometimes the monster you were warned about is the only one willing to save you.

This week, host Sara Santillan sits down with romantasy author Vasilisa Drake to discuss A Bargain So Bloody, the first book in the Kingdom of Dark Magic series, a slow-burn vampire romantasy filled with magical prisons, blood bargains, trauma, monstrous devotion, deadly cliffhangers, and one vampire who absolutely falls first.

Vasilisa shares her journey from contemporary romance to romantasy, including how she found her true creative home in fated mates, fangs, shifters, vampires, and fantasy worlds where “touch her and die” can be extremely literal. She opens up about starting as an indie author, learning the business side of publishing book by book, launching A Bargain So Bloody with ARC readers and a street team, and eventually becoming a hybrid author after the book was picked up by Scarlett Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster.

🩸 What happens when a desperate witch frees a chained vampire to escape a magical prison?
🗝️ Can a bargain save her life if the vampire never promised to let her go?
🔥 And what if the monster killing everyone in her path is somehow still gentler than the people who called themselves good?

Whether you love vampires, slow-burn romance, morally gray love interests, magical prisons, enemies-to-allies-to-lovers, trauma healing, blood bargains, or cliffhangers that make readers immediately demand book two, this episode is packed with craft insight, publishing wisdom, and deliciously bloody chaos.

🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:
✨ Vasilisa’s path from contemporary romance to romantasy.
✨ Why vampires, fated mates, shifters, fangs, and fantasy romance became her creative home.
✨ The difference between possessive romance in contemporary settings versus fantasy worlds.
✨ Starting as an indie author and learning publishing through trial, error, covers, blurbs, formatting, and Kindle Unlimited.
✨ ARC teams, influencer outreach, street teams, and the vulnerability of asking readers for support.
✨ The differences between indie and traditional publishing timelines.
✨ Advice for authors, including asking for feedback and building a generous creative community.
✨ Believing in your book, writing for joy, and letting yourself have fun with the story.
✨ Vampires who cannot lie, prison breaks, body counts, and deals with dangerous loopholes.
✨ Writing a true slow burn and letting trust build through danger, rescue, and emotional repair.
✨ Cliffhangers, reader reactions, and why Vasilisa insists “nothing bad really happened.”
✨ A Magic So Deadly, book two teasers, including a carriage scene, a dangerous bet, and an even rougher ending.
✨ Writing character goals, balancing romance with external stakes, and letting characters go off the rails.
✨ Breadcrumbs, reverse breadcrumbs, mystery reveals, and how reader reactions can shape future payoffs without changing the heart of the story.

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👤 Sara Santillan – @the_magical_quill
📚Vasilisa Drake  – @Vasilisadrakebooks

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