It is both daunting and special to share your book with other people.

Writing can often feel solitary. As authors, we are alone with our thoughts of character arcs, dialogs and visions of far off fantasy lands. We bring our thoughts together into one vessel (paperback, electronically, or otherwise), offering it to the world at large.

When we send our book out to the universe, it can also feel similarly solitary. Sometimes, it is a isolated celebration for releasing something so personal and precious – a little cheer from behind the screen as you post your announcement on social media. No matter how isolated it can feel, it is still a moment to cherish.

One can launch their book in many ways. This time, for my second full-length novel Darkness in the Flesh, I wanted an opportunity to launch it in both an intimate and inviting way. The Leaf Bookshop, and all my wonderful friends and family, made that possible.

Enjoy this special episode of the Indie Author Life Show, where a recording of my book launch for Darkness in the Flesh is available for you to watch or listen.

If you are interested in grabbing a copy of Darkness in the Flesh, visit my online author shop on Ko-Fi.

Please note: This was filmed with my vlog camera, so I apologise if the audio and visual quality may be a bit hard to hear/see at times.

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Timestamps

00:00 Introduction

02:50 What Darkness in the Flesh is about

05:24 The writing experience for MG Hunt

08:47 Why I wanted to tell Gatira’s story

11:10 On writing powerful women

12:45 Romance in Darkness in the Flesh

16:39 Friendships and found family

18:56 Writing in first person

20:24 World-building process in MG Hunt’s books

24:20 Balancing life with writing

26:30 Why Identity is a big theme for Gatira’s story

27:48 Creation of the magik system

30:35 Looking at elemental magik heritage in book 2

31:36 Why MG Hunt writes young adult fantasy

33:40 What MG Hunt would like readers to take away from the book

34:34 Which fantasy author’s inspire MG Hunt

37:15 If I had to choose another genre

38:20 Plotter or pantser?

39:42 Movie or film casting

43:10 Audience QnA

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