Hey there, folks! Kendra Cassidy here—retired Admiral, occasional troublemaker, and lover of a good story. Today, I’m sitting down with Tess Bentley, a historical fiction author who weaves together the best of time travel, gothic mystery, and romance into stories that pull you right into the past—whether you’re ready for it or not.
Tess has always been a lover of books, but before she took up the pen, she spent a decade as a registered nurse. Then she pivoted back to her first love:...
Hello, everyone! Kendra Cassidy here, retired Admiral of the Terran Federation and avid fan of all things storytelling. Today, I have the pleasure of introducing you to D.H. Hoskins, a high fantasy author with a knack for political intrigue and world-building that draws you in and never lets go.
D.H.’s debut novel, The Council of Athyzia, flips the classic dark lord narrative on its head. Instead of following the fight against evil, this story delves into the aftermath—the politics, backroom...
When you spend as much time as I have among the stars, you come to appreciate the storytellers—those who have the courage to pull us into their worlds and make us feel, think, and dream. Today, I’m thrilled to introduce a creator who does exactly that: Atlas Creed. This multi-talented author has mastered the art of blending genres, crafting tales that are equal parts thrilling and thought-provoking. From dark urban fantasy to gripping paranormal thrillers, Atlas doesn’t just write stories; he...
Let me channel my inner Kendra Cassidy, retired Admiral, Terran Federation, to introduce today’s guest: Camilla Vavruch. When you meet someone who balances saving lives as a doctor with creating vibrant, magical worlds in her writing, you can’t help but be impressed. Camilla, hailing from Sweden, is the author of The Elemental Saga and Stories of Gereon, both fantasy series filled with strong friendships, found families, and breathtaking adventures.
Camilla’s writing journey started early,...
It’s not every day you get to chat with someone who can seamlessly blend the supernatural with the mundane, but today’s guest, Mandi Kontos, does just that—and so much more! Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, Mandi is the brilliant urban fantasy author behind Faded Fragments, the first in her Nexus Series. But she’s not just a writer—oh no. She’s a buying assistant by day, a writing mindset mentor by night, and the host of The Writing Apothecary Podcast, where she takes a holistic approach to...