Hey Joy-Seekers!
Prepare to have your imagination whisked away to a realm where dark fantasy thrives, and familiar tales are woven anew. Our latest episode features the delightful and incredibly imaginative Abigail O'Bryan who joined me for a heartwarming conversation full of creative insights and a dash of gardening banter. Trust me, this cozy chat is the perfect accompaniment to your morning coffee or tea!
🔑 5 Keys You'll Unlock in This Episode:
- The Birth of a Dark Fantasy: Discover the inspiration behind Abigail's upcoming book, "Iron Rose," and how her twist on the classic "Beauty and the Beast" gives it a fierce new life.
- The Journey of a Storyteller: Abigail shares her evolution from a high school writer to a stay-at-home mom who crafts stories about deep characters and fascinating worlds.
- The Symphony of Creative Passion: Ali and Abigail talk about shifting their musical talents to writing and the parallel between the dedication to develop musical talent with the unseen grind behind creating magical prose.
- Finding Your Creative Cheerleader: Learn about the importance of having someone who has unwavering faith in your work. Shoutout to Nova, who Abigail gives credit to keeping her going.
- Joy in the Craft: Both Ali and Abigail dive into what brings them joy in their respective passions, shining light on the small wonders that fuel their creative fires.
🌷 Fun Fact: In another life, Abigail might have been a gardener. Abigail describes her literary world as one where her characters and stories blossom with the same care and affection one would give to a rose garden in bloom.
As we wrap up this exciting episode, I’m not just inspired by Abigail's passion for writing and the arts, but I’m also chomping at the bit to hold "Iron Rose" in our eager hands. If you're as enchanted by the idea of fierce sword fights, wild escapes, and intoxicating love as we are, Abigail's new book is not to be missed!
🌟 Call to Action:
Don't forget to hit like, subscribe, and ring that notification bell to join us on every literary adventure. Once you’ve done that, head over to Abigail's Instagram for a daily sprinkle of fantasy, and sign up for her newsletter so you don’t miss the release of “Iron Rose”! Let's support our new voice in dark fantasy and show her the same love that she pours into her spellbinding tales!
Now go and grab yourself some joy
Namaste!
Ali
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About Our GuestAbigail O'Bryan writes dark fantasy retellings of humanity & happily ever afters. When not writing, she's raising two kids and seeing just how many flowers she can fit in her arms.
Links:
IG: @abigail_obryan_author
Website: www.authorabigailobryan.com
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About the HostAli Cross is a USA Today Bestselling author, happiness enthusiast and believer in hope in magic. Plus, she just really likes to talk to people.
She writes YA SciFi & Fantasy as Ali Archer and Christian Romance as Ali Noble.
Ali, aka the StoryNinja, also teaches character and story development.
Check out the links for All Things Ali!
www.alicross.com
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