Besides writing epic romantic fantasies, Hannah Baribeau, originally from Astoria, Oregon, but who grew up in Indonesia and now resides in Wisconsin, is a stay-at-home mom to four young boys. Gradiare is her first publication, with plans of many more titles to come, including a suspense thriller! Our conversation focused on techniques for crafting suspense in fantasy, such as cliffhangers and rising action, as well discussing the use of 'spice' in the genre. Additionally, we touched upon her love of George MacDonald fantasy books and her remarkable start as a writer… she began putting books together before she'd learned to read!

I chat with Rhode Island based author B. Marcus Walker. Brian is the author of Spirit of the Plain: The Unnamed - a fantasy about battles and magical discoveries that readers have described as a story of "action and intrigue".

We discuss how a writer can allow his characters some degree of free-will, developing a convincing system of magic, and how Brian's own experiences helped him develop his themes.

Author Christopher Kaufman has created not just a series of fantasy books but an entire multi-media experience with his Tales of the Ocean City

Tales of the Ocean City is a multimedia extravaganza that skilfully combines magnificent episodic storylines with Kaufman's award-winning music and stunning artwork... to deliver a uniquely performative adventure chronicle.

I chatted with the New York based father, composer, presenter, teacher, and creative dynamo... about creating his tales for an audience, about how fantasy meets symphony in his storytelling... and about his journey into fantasy production.