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Fantasy, Lore, & More: Unexpected Encounters of a Draconic Kind and Other Stories
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Fantasy, Lore, & More: Unexpected Encounters of a Draconic Kind and Other Stories

Hi, I’m indie fantasy author, Melinda Kucsera, and in this episode, Beka Gremikova is joining me to talk about her book, Unexpected Encounters of a Draconic Kind and Other Stories.

What’s it about?

  • This speculative fiction collection features 22 tales across fantasy, sci-fi, humor, and spooky genres. The stories follow characters encountering magic, monsters, and the unexpected - including a dragon scale-gathering mother, a half-mermaid searching for her father, a ghost-hunting opera singer, and an alien on a rescue mission. These diverse encounters promise to surprise and delight. 

  • Unexpected Encounters is perfect for fans seeking a genre-blending collection full of heart.

What’s in this episode:

  • Beka Gremikova will plunge us into one of her vivid worlds with an excerpt, and we'll explore the range of speculative fiction genres featured.

  • We'll discuss how unexpected encounters transform the characters.

  • We'll find out what inspired this collection bringing fresh twists to myths and fairytales.

  • Join us in a place where around any corner, an encounter awaits that might just change you.

Where to get the book: https://www.amazon.com/Unexpected-Encounters-Draconic-Other-Stories-ebook/dp/B0CB97TP6X

Where to find our guest:

About your host, Melinda Kucsera:

I am Melinda Kucsera, an indie fantasy author who wrote and published 20+ books since 2016 across 6 series. I write epic fantasy adventures about families and magical creatures who’re just trying to survive in a world that hates and fears magic but is steeped in it.

My books are full of magic and mayhem, but somehow, even the darkest adventure always ends well. ⁠⁠⁠Join me⁠⁠⁠ every week for a new story.

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