Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Zack Schoppen is joining me to talk about his book, The Midwizard of Cosconia.

What's it about?

In a land where Maternal Magic once protected every mother and child, birth has become deadly. Fresh out of midwizardry school, Izzie is determined to use her blood magic to save the lives of every mom and baby she can, but Maternal Magic is waning each year and no one knows why. When Cosconia's twelve races vie for the formerly uninhabitable Wasteland, war threatens to consume the continent—and somehow Izzie ends up in the middle of the conflict.

The Midwizard of Cosconia is a character-driven fantasy that explores pregnancy, childbirth, and maternal health in a magical world.

Set in the world of Cosconia created by Zack Schoppen, The Midwizard of Cosconia is fantasy with medical themes.

What's in this episode:

Zack Schoppen will take us into a world of midwizardry, maternal magic, and warring races with an excerpt from The Midwizard of Cosconia, and we'll explore aspects of that world, like the magic system, the twelve races, and the unique approach to pregnancy and childbirth in fantasy.

We'll find out what to expect from this standalone fantasy and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of Izzie's journey and the mysteries behind the failing Maternal Magic.

We'll discuss Izzie's journey from midwizardry school graduate to being caught in the middle of a continental conflict, and discover the worldbuilding details, magic systems, and the real-world inspiration behind this groundbreaking fantasy approach to maternal health.

Join us in a place where Maternal Magic once protected every mother and child, and one midwizard fights to save lives in a world where birth has become deadly.

Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FG49B8TM

Where to find our guest:

• Website: https://themidwizard.com/

• Instagram: themidwizard

• Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/237653571-the-midwizard-of-cosconia

I'm back with good news, book news, and an update about my job situation.

New Books!

The Riders of the Apocalypse Series:

• Chaos Rises (book 1) is coming out soon on retailers

Tales of A Curse Breaker in NY Series:

• Catch the Scribe - done
• Book Battles - done
• Rogue Characters - done!

Where to get the brand trilogy: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/melindakucsera/catch-the-scribe-and-battle-for-the-fate-of-you-book-and-world

What I'm writing now:

• Storm Spells - book 3 of the Curse Breaker 's Companion series

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Hi, I'm indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Richie Billing is joining me to talk about his book, Together We Rise.

What's it about?

In the crumbling city of Pietalos, where corruption and poverty reign, the fires of revolution burn hotter each day. Eight lives—each scarred by loss, betrayal, and violence—intertwine as they fight for their futures and that of the city. As Pietalos teeters on the edge of a new era, these eight individuals must fight for justice, revenge, and redemption.

Together We Rise is a political, character-driven grimdark fantasy.

Set in the world created by Richie Billing, Together We Rise is political fantasy with grimdark and urban fantasy elements.

What's in this episode:

Richie Billing will take us into a world of revolution, corruption, and hope with an excerpt from Together We Rise, and we'll explore aspects of that world, like the political systems, class struggles, and the unique soundtrack that accompanies each character.

We'll find out what to expect from this standalone political fantasy and maybe get some spoiler-free highlights of the themes and character arcs.

We'll discuss the eight interconnected characters' journeys from oppression to revolution and discover the worldbuilding details, political corruption, and the inspiration behind this timely story.

Join us in a place where corruption and poverty reign in the crumbling city of Pietalos, and eight scarred souls fight for justice and redemption.

Where to get the book: https://storyoriginapp.com/universalbooklinks/77eda302-db1e-11ef-b002-cb1cf70e8ca3

Where to find our guest:

• Website: www.richiebilling.com

• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/richiebilling/

• Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/223253386-together-we-rise

• YouTube: https://youtu.be/X08RWhjSasM