Dominic Vera

Crafting Deep Cultures for Fantastic Worlds with Mary Woods

Nov 18, 2022

This talk will premiere on November 26, during our LegendHaven convention. Join us for the watch party, Markmaker book launch, and live Q&A afterward! http://legendhaven.com

What makes for deep, believable worldbuilding? How can writers create unique fictional societies that deal with resonant moral questions and themes? Join sci-fi/fantasy author Mary Jessica Woods for a discussion on crafting vivid cultures for your stories and characters.

ABOUT MARY WOODS
Mary Jessica Woods was raised and homeschooled in the Chicago suburbs, where she read as many adventure stories as she could get her hands on. At the age of ten, she realized she was doomed to be a writer and has been following the muse ever since. Still seeking adventure, she headed out west to Wyoming Catholic College, where she climbed mountains, rappelled off cliffs, and studied the Great Books.

After graduating summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in the Liberal Arts, she returned to the Midwest to work as an editor. Mary also volunteers as an editorial assistant for the literary magazine Dappled Things, and her nonfiction has appeared in America Magazine, Catholic World Report, and First Things. In her mind, she spends most of her time on distant planets or alien spaceships, but she actually lives in rural Michigan.

WEBSITE: https://maryjessicawoods.com/
MARKMAKER: https://chrismpress.com/books/markmaker/

ABOUT LEGENDHAVEN
LegendHaven is the free online convention to meet up with Catholic and Orthodox fiction authors and readers. Ignite your excitement to write fantastic fiction! https://legendfiction.com/legendhaven-2022/

ABOUT THIS SHOW: Legendmakers
Interviews with authors, brought to you by LegendFiction, the creative community for Catholic & Orthodox fiction writers! Hosted by Dominic, the founder, we talk creed, craft, and co-creation, rooted in grit, grace, gods, and dragons. Let’s inspire your faith and your fiction.

ABOUT LEGENDFICTION
The creative community for modern Catholic & Orthodox authors. Share your works in progress, give and get feedback, and double your writing output! Join our private community: https://legendfiction.com
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FREE COURSE: How to be a Faith-Inspired Fiction Author
Helping authors write exciting novels, connect faith with fiction, and be a better Catholic! https://legendfiction.com/free-course

Why we need Strange & Epic Storytelling with Deacon Nicholas Kotar | LegendFiction

Nov 18, 2022

This talk will premiere on November 26, during our LegendHaven convention. Join us for the watch party and live Q&A afterward! http://legendhaven.com

Deacon Nicholas is passionate about storytelling as one of the most important calls we can have – especially today. Modern media doesn’t know what it’s doing with story, and doesn’t understand the power of shared human experience across time and culture. Deacon outlines a recent re-wilding experience, the surprising creativity that came from it, and how Camelot must live in tension with the Green Chapel.

ABOUT NICHOLAS KOTAR
Nicholas Kotar is a writer of epic fantasy inspired by Russian fairy tales, a freelance translator from Russian to English, the resident conductor of a men’s choir at a Russian monastery in the middle of cow country, and a Grammy-nominated vocalist. His only regret in life is that he wasn’t born in 19th century St. Petersburg, but he’s doing everything he possibly can to remedy that error. If anyone knows where he can find a blue police box that’s bigger on the inside, please let him know.

Website: https://nicholaskotar.com/

FREE COURSE: How to be a Faith-Inspired Fiction Author
Helping authors write exciting novels, connect faith with fiction, and be a better Catholic! https://legendfiction.com/free-course

The Power of Self Publishing (& Announcing the Fiat Self-Publishing Academy!) with Kate Frantz

Nov 17, 2022

This talk will premiere on November 26, during our LegendHaven convention. Join us for the watch party and live Q&A afterward! http://legendhaven.com

ABOUT KATE FRANTZ
Kate Frantz is a Catholic convert, wife, and mom to 3. She is the founder of @thyolivetree where she publishes beautiful Catholic resources, such as sacrament record books and Rosary prayer books. She runs a Market which features the books of nearly 25 independent authors. In early 2023, she is launching the Fiat Self-Publishing Academy to teach Catholic authors how to publish through the lens of the Catholic faith.

Join the Academy’s waitlist: https://academy.thyolivetree.com
Shop the Market: www.thyolivetree.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/thyolivetree.

FREE COURSE: How to be a Faith-Inspired Fiction Author
Helping authors write exciting novels, connect faith with fiction, and be a better Catholic! https://legendfiction.com/free-course

Having fun building a fanbase (with a family + writing!) with Stefanie Lozinski

Nov 16, 2022

This talk will premiere on November 26, during our LegendHaven convention. Join us for the watch party and live Q&A afterward! http://legendhaven.com

Stefanie is an early bird who carves out time to write, keep a family, and still finds time to have fun with her fans! Find out how she makes it work by following her own path, playing to her strengths, and keeping it real through email and Instagram. Most importantly, find out how she includes others in her creative journey, and does more than make fans – she makes friends.

MEET STEFANIE
Stefanie Lozinski lives in Ontario, Canada, with her husband, two young children, two cats, and a whole lot of books. When she isn’t homeschooling her little ones, you’ll find her on a long walk, drinking coffee, praying a Rosary, or working on her next book.

Previous Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lUKLHfXm1p0
WEBSITE: https://authorstefanielozinski.com/

BOOK: Storm & Spire: Magnify
“The dragons have fled the skies. A noble House is clinging to life. The God of gods is rising.
https://authorstefanielozinski.com/

FREE COURSE: How to be a Faith-Inspired Fiction Author
Helping authors write exciting novels, connect faith with fiction, and be a better Catholic! https://legendfiction.com/free-course

There Be Dragons: A Primer on Dragons in Storytelling

Nov 14, 2022

Our imaginations today are fired by many kinds of dragons: Smaug, Maleficent, the DragonRiders of Pern, Drogon, Godzilla, Sisudatu, Toothless, Sandworms, Mountain Banshees from Pandora, and so many more. And now LegendFiction's first online convention is themed 'There...

Fiction, Creativity & Homeschooling: Catholic Homeschool Community & LegendFiction

Nov 11, 2022

In a special pre-convention release, enjoy this conversation about creative writing and Catholic homeschooling! Paola Ciskanik (Catholic Homeschool Online) and Dominic (LegendFiction) talk about the origin stories for their two communities – and how they have grown up and bloomed in tandem! Both have a big heart and big focus on helping young families and homeschool children flourish and thrive. Creating spaces to encourage and inspire creativity is key.

Learn more about the Family Plan:
https://legendfiction.com/family-plan

CATHOLICHOMESCHOOL.ONLINE
Reimagine education so your children feel a sense of success by discovering their God-given strengths, and passions to serve Him in this world.

The need is urgent. The need is real. The path is rewarding but not easy.
What began in 2020 when all the world was homeschooling, as an answer to the call to teach, encourage and support Catholic families who choose the homeschool lifestyle as grown to over 7000+ families strong from around the world.

Catholic Homeschool Online is the host for the Catholic Homeschool Community, The Catholic Homeschool Podcast and the new Catholic Community Center. It has become the trusted and cherished place for everything you need to homeschool your children, from finding support, to finding and planning the BEST curriculum that fits your family, all while supporting you in prayer, and love.

ABOUT PAOLA CISKANIK
“I bring my love of my faith, marriage, family and my grateful heart! I bring to my 25 years of home education experience that is truly family-tested to this community! I also bring the vast knowledge I gained from founding and running Emmanuel Books, the trusted source for 20+ years, where I personally researched and sought the very best books/resources for families…Always through a Catholic lens, always with realistic goals in mind to bring mom inner peace!”

FREE COURSE: How to be a Faith-Inspired Fiction Author
Helping authors write exciting novels, connect faith with fiction, and be a better Catholic! https://legendfiction.com/free-course

Why authors need ‘author brands’ with Marisa Stokley | Chrism Press

Nov 10, 2022

This talk will premiere on November 26, during our LegendHaven convention. Join us for the watch party, and live Q&A afterward! http://legendhaven.com

ABOUT MARISA STOKLEY
Marisa Stokley is a managing editor for Chrism Press and marketing director for WhiteFire Publishing Group.

Website: https://chrismpress.com

FREE COURSE: How to be a Faith-Inspired Fiction Author
Helping authors write exciting novels, connect faith with fiction, and be a better Catholic! https://legendfiction.com/free-course

The Dragon Within: High Stakes and ‘Soulfinder: Infinite Ascent’ with Douglas Ernst

Nov 9, 2022

This talk will premiere on November 26, during our LegendHaven convention. Join us for the watch party, pitch fest, and live Q&A afterward! http://legendhaven.com

‘Soulfinder’ is a series of combat exorcists taking on the dark and the demonic problems in our world, from dragons to snakes to possessed spiders. Doug’s latest graphic novel, ‘Infinite Ascent’ takes us on a surgical sting operation to the top of the Himalayas, and at the same time drives home a critical point. Spiritual growth does not happen until we face our inner dragons and inner fears, and forgive them.

ABOUT DOUGLAS ERNST
Douglas Ernst is the creator and writer or the Soulfinder series at Iconic Comics. He’s a former Army guy who believes success comes through hard work, honesty, optimism, and perseverance. He believes seeing yourself as a victim creates a self-fulfilling prophecy. He’s a USC Trojan with a MA in Political Science from American University, and the creator of the Soulfinder series.

Website: https://douglasernst.blog/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/douglasernst
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DouglasErnst/about
Twitter: https://twitter.com/douglasernst

FREE COURSE: How to be a Faith-Inspired Fiction Author
Helping authors write exciting novels, connect faith with fiction, and be a better Catholic! https://legendfiction.com/free-course

Dominic Vera

Founder of LegendFiction, and a total Wandery. Geeks over epics, mystics, science, the angelic, & Netflix. A young, Catholic dad and novelist passionate about worldbuilding and faith-inspired fiction. A graduate from the Writer’s Institute for Children’s Literature, self-published a children’s novel, and works as a full time marketer and graphic designer. Married, with a small girl and a smaller corgi. Website | See more of Dominic's posts