The Fantasy Grimoire
The Fantasy Grimoire
Podcast Description
Your ultimate fantasy podcast, where we dive deep into the Bookstagram world! From bestselling authors to unpublished authors, editors, influencers, and coaches—we bring you the voices shaping the fantasy genre. Magic, mayhem, and unapologetic book talk await!
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Content Themes
The podcast dives into various themes within the fantasy genre, including aspects of self-publishing, authenticity in content creation, and the emergence of Romantasy. Specific episode topics cover creating fictional languages, indie author mentorship, the challenges of diversity in storytelling, and discussions on urban fantasy and chronic illness awareness, enriching the conversations around how literature reflects and shapes societal trends.
Join your host, Stephanie Storm as she interviews fantasy authors, debut novelists, editors, and Bookstagrammers and we dive into the genre we’ve all come to love. Nothing is off limits as we chat editing, marketing, ethics, bookish hot takes and how to navigate both traditional and self-publishing.
Whether you’re penning your debut novel, editing bestsellers, or championing books online, you’ll find relatable discussions with us, and something to appeal to every fantasy reader.
Here’s to a refreshingly different take on a fantasy podcast, and helping you find your new favourite author.
Loving the story you’re writing matters—especially when you’re living with it for months (or years!). AJ’s debut was inspired by the fun of zodiac signs, which she knew would translate perfectly into a rich, character-driven story.
We chat about why more authors are leaning toward standalones and duologies, and AJ walks us through her decision to debut with a standalone. She shares her approach to handling conflicting feedback, identifying your ideal reader, and asking for what you need as an author.
Her worldbuilding? Deep and immersive. Her love for X-Men and superheroes? A shared obsession that led us both into the urban fantasy space.
We also dig into the power of comps—why they matter in marketing, and how inspiration can come from anywhere.
Content Warning: We discuss dark romance and romantasy themes that may be sensitive for some listeners. AJ emphasizes the importance of taking responsibility for your reading choices while still pushing to explore the deeper layers of the human psyche.
You can follow AJ here.
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