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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