Venture to Randall Allen Dunn’s The Island of Myste

K.A.: Randall, I’m glad your here. I’ve just started reading The Island of Myste, and the story pulled me in right from the first page. But this is a series, right? Randall:    This is a middle-grade fantasy trilogy called The Island of Myste. K.A.: Would you give us an overview of each book? Randall: She went searching forContinueContinue reading “Venture to Randall Allen Dunn’s The Island of Myste”

Enchanted by Laurie Lucking’s Common

K.A.: Laurie Lucking, the author of the lovely fantasy adventure Common, is here to give us an inside look into the world building featured in the story. Also, yesterday marked the one-year anniversary of Common’s release date!Happy Book Birthday, Laurie, and thanks for coming on the blog. For those who aren’t familiar with Common, tellContinueContinue reading “Enchanted by Laurie Lucking’s Common”

The Firebrand Chronicles Forged by J.M. Hackman

K.A.: J.M., thanks for coming on the blog. Having enjoyed Spark, the first book in The Firebrand Chronicles, I’m looking forward to learning more about the world of Linneah. First, for those who aren’t familiar with the story, tell us a bit about it. J.M.: Spark and Flare, books one and two in The FirebrandContinueContinue reading “The Firebrand Chronicles Forged by J.M. Hackman”

Inside the World of Earthcore by Grace Bridges

K.A.: Thanks for taking a moment give us an inside look into the story world you built for Earthcore: RotoVegas. Before we travel there, tell us a bit about the story. Grace: RotoVegas is for middle grade and YA readers, and adults love it too! Genre: Urban Fantasy with New Zealand mythology and geology. AniraContinueContinue reading “Inside the World of Earthcore by Grace Bridges”

Books, Debates, and Lightning: The Scepter of Knowledge World Building

Today’s post features a behind-the-scenes look into the world building for Sekastra’s Scepter of Knowlege as part of the blog tour celebrating the release of Faithless by Janeen Ippolito (available October 18th). More about Faithless, the author, and the blog tour, including details about a Facebook party with the author, games, and giveaways, is included atContinueContinue reading “Books, Debates, and Lightning: The Scepter of Knowledge World Building”