Realm Makers Roundtable | Conference Recap, Banquet Highlights & Rapid Fire Fun!

We gathered around the table with some incredible friends, Nathan Keys, Amanda Keys, and Lily B. Art, to recap one of our favorite events of the year: Realm Makers!

Join us as we dive into:
✨ Our biggest takeaways from the conference
🏆 Memorable moments from the awards banquet
📚 Favorite classes, conversations, and behind-the-scenes stories
✍️ Encouragement for writers and creatives
☕ And a hilarious rapid-fire round where we answer questions about favorite books, conference coffee habits, and more.

Whether you attended Realm Makers or missed it this year, this episode is packed with laughs, inspiration, and plenty of author nerdiness.

👇 We’d love to hear from you in the comments!
• Were you at Realm Makers?
• What was your biggest takeaway?
• Which rapid-fire answer did you like the most?

If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and share it with your writer friends!

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We’re packing our bags and heading to the biggest Christian speculative fiction event of the year—Realm Makers 2026!

Join hosts Angela R. Hughes and Stephanie Cotta as we talk all things Realm Makers: what we’re most excited about, author networking, and where you can find us during the conference.

📚 Plus, we’re celebrating the release of Stephanie Cotta’s newest novel, Beneath the Crescent Shadow, which released on June 10th! This character-driven fantasy prequel follows the warrior Naja as she faces impossible choices involving fate, sacrifice, prejudice, and a mysterious child marked by a deadly omen. Set in the lush jungle world of Karahvel, it’s a powerful story of love, loss, and redemption.

✨ If you’re attending Realm Makers, come say hello! We’d love to meet fellow readers, writers, and fantasy fans.

👇 Tell us in the comments:

* Are you attending Realm Makers this year?

* Have you picked up Beneath the Crescent Shadow yet?

* What topics would you like us to cover on a future episode?

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Step into the windswept isles of Orcades where ancient bloodlines awaken, destinies collide, and the past refuses to stay buried.

In this episode highlight, Angela R. Hughes shares her newest release The Lost Son of Orcades, a Celtic historical fantasy woven with mystery, legacy, and the weight of forgotten truths. If you love immersive worlds, powerful character journeys, and stories that echo with myth and meaning … this is one you don’t want to miss.

Who is the lost son, and what will it cost to uncover the truth?

Watch now and step into the legend.

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🔥 Two authors. One epic dystopian fantasy. And monsters that will haunt your dreams… 🩸

Join Alexandra Ely and Makayla Nielson as we dive into Chimeras Blood, their thrilling collaboration that will keep you turning pages and wanting more! Find out how they created this monster-filled adventure together and what makes it so addictive.

📖 Chimeras Blood – out now! Don’t miss this inside look at one of the hottest fantasy reads.

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Fantasy Authors Spring Update 🌿 | New Books, Writing Progress & Publishing News | Ink Mages Podcast

Welcome back to the Ink Mages Podcast! In this spring update episode, we’re sharing what’s happening in our worlds as fantasy authors and storytellers.

We talk about new books releasing soon, manuscripts currently in progress, and what we’re writing this season. From drafting and editing to preparing upcoming releases, this conversation dives into the real-life process of writing and publishing fantasy novels.

If you’re a fantasy reader, aspiring writer, or author curious about the publishing journey, this episode gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the creative process and what it takes to bring new stories to life.

✨ In this episode we discuss:

• Upcoming fantasy book releases

• Current works-in-progress

• What we’re writing this spring

• The reality of the author life and publishing journey

• What readers can expect from our upcoming books

Whether you’re here for fantasy storytelling, writing inspiration, or author conversations, we’re glad you’re joining us.

📚 Tell us in the comments:

What fantasy book are you most excited to read this spring?

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✨ NEW AUTHOR INTERVIEW on The Ink Mages Podcast ✨

This week on The Ink Mages, we’re joined by speculative fiction author Paul J Regnier, the imaginative mind behind The Agency of Magic & Mythical Creatures and numerous other adventure-filled stories.

Paul believes one of the closest things to magic on this earth is imagination, and it shows in his work. From heartfelt middle grade fantasy to cozy mysteries and sci-fi adventures, his stories are packed with humor, heart, and unforgettable characters.

In this episode, we talk about:

⚔️ Writing middle grade fantasy that captures wonder

🐉 Blending magic, humor, and adventure

🚀 Creating across genres from fantasy to sci-fi to paranormal

Paul is also the author of:

• ​ Monster Therapist
• ​ Paranormia
• ​ Space Drifters

If you love stories filled with magic, mystery, humor and heart, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

🎧 Watch now and be inspired to imagine boldly.

📖 Explore Paul’s books here: https://a.co/d/0fkGNUh8

🌐 Visit his website: https://pauljregnier.com

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The Ink Mages welcome back returning author Justin Rose to the show!

In this episode, we’re diving into Justin’s newest project, Magic & Majesty: A Midwest Fantasy Sampler, a unique fantasy collection inspired by myth, magic, and the heartland of the Midwest. We talk worldbuilding, collaboration, storytelling roots, and what makes this sampler such a special project for fantasy readers and writers alike.

👉 Support the Kickstarter here:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/justinrose/magic-and-majesty-a-midwest-fantasy-sampler

📲 Connect with Justin Rose:

Facebook: @justinorose

TikTok: @justinroseauthor

If you love fantasy with rich imagination, bold voices, and a touch of regional magic, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share with your fellow fantasy lovers!

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🎄✨ The Ink Mages Christmas Special is here! ✨🎄

There’s something truly magical about the Christmas season: the glow of candlelight, the promise of hope, and the stories that feel a little closer to wonder this time of year.

In this festive episode of Ink Mages, we’re diving into:

✨ magic of the Christmas season

✨ And the most important question of all… which character would throw the BEST Christmas party?

(Think enchanted feasts, dangerous guests, and maybe a little magical chaos.)

Pour a mug of something warm, gather close to the fire, and join us for a joyful, imaginative conversation full of laughter, lore, and a touch of Christmas magic.

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