Bestselling queer romance author Amanda Meuwissen joins Epic Realms for a special 5 Year Anniversary episode.

Amanda discusses her journey from a storytelling-obsessed kid and fan fiction writer to a full-time author known for blending romance with fantasy, horror, science fiction, mythology, and paranormal elements. She shares insights into self-publishing, marketing, working with editors, finding your audience, and the realities of turning a creative passion into a career.

The conversation explores the influence of fan fiction on modern storytelling, the importance of authentic representation, and Amanda's advice for writers looking to create characters and experiences outside their own perspectives.

We also talk about Robot AU, her newest release and part of an ambitious multi-author collaboration that celebrates fan fiction culture through alternate universe storytelling. Amanda explains how the project came together and why it has become one of her most exciting creative experiences.

Plus, we discuss Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, creative burnout, audiobook production, upcoming collaborations, and the novel she has been trying to finish since college.

Join us for an engaging conversation about creativity, community, publishing, and the stories that inspire us to keep writing. Check out all her works at her website. https://amandameuwissen.com/

On this episode of the Epic Realms Podcast, we sit down with legendary comic book artist and writer Tim Seeley for a deep dive into his life, career, and passion for storytelling through comics.

Tim talks about discovering comics at an early age and how that passion shaped both his creative identity and career path. From growing up with a love for drawing to being encouraged throughout high school and college to pursue art seriously, Tim shares the experiences that helped push him toward becoming one of the industry's most recognizable creators.

We also discuss his internship at Marvel Comics during the pre-Disney era and how that experience opened his eyes to both the exciting and difficult realities of the comic book industry. Tim reflects on learning the business side of comics while navigating the early stages of his career.

The conversation also explores the creation of Hack/Slash, including how the concept came together, the process of pitching the series, and the impact it had on his career and the horror comic genre as a whole.

As a huge fan of Nightwing, Nick made sure to spend time discussing Tim’s work on both Grayson and Nightwing. Tim shares insight into his research process, incorporating easter eggs, honoring continuity, and staying as canon-friendly as possible while still telling compelling stories.

We also talk about the differences between writing and illustrating comics, the challenge of balancing creative passion projects with work that pays the bills, and the realities of maintaining longevity in the comic book industry.

Whether you are a longtime comic reader, an aspiring creator, or just someone who loves hearing behind-the-scenes stories from the industry, this episode is packed with insight, humor, and honest conversation.

Be sure to like, subscribe, and follow the Epic Realms Podcast for more interviews with creators from across comics, gaming, film, and pop culture. Check out Tim Seeley at his website. https://www.timseeleycreative.com/

Fantasy author Chris A. Jackson returns to Epic Realms to discuss his newest Pathfinder novel, Operation Hellmouth, the revival of the Pathfinder Tales series, and his long history writing fantasy, nautical adventures, and tie-in fiction.

Chris and Nick dive into the creative process behind the new novel, including writing Valeros, revisiting beloved pirate characters, crafting infernal battles, and balancing action, humor, and emotional storytelling. Chris also shares behind-the-scenes insight into working with Paizo, writing for shared worlds like Shadowrun and Arkham Horror, and collaborating within long-running projects like Tales of Basil & Mobius.

The episode also explores Chris’ real-life sailing adventures across the Caribbean, memorable experiences in Belize, gaming, publishing, fantasy worldbuilding, and several upcoming projects currently in development.

Filled with laughs, storytelling insight, and plenty of behind-the-scenes discussion, this is a fantastic episode for fantasy readers, tabletop RPG fans, Pathfinder enthusiasts, and aspiring writers alike. Check out Jaxbooks.com His Books on Amazon - https://amzn.to/4wp1kjo