Dominic Vera

Creating broken characters and stories of hope with Tasha Kazanjian | LegendFiction

Nov 8, 2022

Tasha has a fascination for realistic, gritty stories that push characters to discover their depths. It’s a little surprising then she sees herself as Lucy in Narnia, open to wonder and creativity. But it is that openness that drives her fascination for broken characters truly open to reality, as beautiful and harsh as it is, and honoring authenticity in their adventuring. Most importantly, stories should point to hope, however dark the world seems, as a way to show redemption and change.

ABOUT TASHA KAZANJIAN
Tasha writes fantasy, usually for either middle grade or adult markets. Currently, she’s working on a couple of short stories for an indie publisher, and revising an adult fantasy novel featuring ice age dragons. She loves reading, usually old books, and watching either Studio Ghibli movies or 80s flicks (the more synth music, the better). And when not doing any of that (or working), she’s probably baking.
https://www.instagram.com/thecatholicimagination/
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https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/22287750.Tasha_Kazanjian

ABOUT THIS SHOW: Legendmakers
Interviews, convos, and community news about LegendFiction, the creative community for Catholic & Orthodox fiction writers! We talk creed, craft, and co-creation, rooted in grit, grace, gods, and dragons. Let’s inspire your faith and your fiction.

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Plan Your Novel in One Page (‘How to Train Your Own Dragon’ version) with Katelin Cummins

Nov 7, 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 KATELIN CUMMINS
Katelin Cummins is a writer and fiction book coach certified through Author Accelerator. She is a cradle Catholic who loves stories (especially fantasy) Katelin is excited to support Catholic writers to write the best stories they can, whether the content of those stories has religious themes or not.

DOWNLOAD WORKSHEET: https://mailchi.mp/c39fd096dde7/storynotes

WEBSITE: https://www.katelincummins.com/
GIGS: https://worlds.legendfiction.com/post/katelin-cummins/#gigs

As a book coach, Katelin help writers plan, write, or revise their novels. She offers guidance for planning a novel, professional developmental editing, project management for the creative process, accountability, and encouragement.

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.

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

Literary Agents: Author Super-fans and Advocates with Anjanette Barr

Nov 5, 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

Anjanette Barr is a literary agent with Dunham Literary. She’s also known around the internet, including on YouTube, as The Book Barrista.

Website: http://www.DunhamLit.com
Website: http://www.anjanettebarr.com
YouTube: @Anjanette Barr – The Book Barrista
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BookBarrista/

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

A ‘theology of fiction?’ Dominic de Souza on Echoes of Eternity

Nov 4, 2022

Fiction writer and community-builder Dominic De Souza joins Ben and Matthew to share insights on writing from a Christian perspective and the eternal struggle against “Christian versions” of things.

Traditional Publishing: Everything to know in 20 minutes!

Nov 3, 2022

Sr. Grace and Sr. Allison are editors at Pauline Books & Media, the Catholic publishing house run by the Daughters of St. Paul. They share the advantages of traditional publishing and give some tips on how to share your book with a publisher.

Our publishing house’s submissions guidelines can be downloaded at:
https://pauline.org/submissions

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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

Taking the Dive into Self Publishing in 15 minutes with Jane Lebak

Nov 2, 2022

Jane has self-published many of her own books, and continues to launch and publish them at a pace she’s happy with. Find out how she enjoys the process and pace of self-publishing, and how authors anywhere can also share and market their books.

ABOUT JANE LEBAK
Jane Lebak writes books and knits socks. She writes about angels, smart women, and angels who have to deal with smart women. Website: http://janelebak.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

Dragons, Nuns, & Faith in Fiction with Karina Fabian

Nov 2, 2022

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

ABOUT KARINA FABIAN
Karina Fabian writes science fiction and fantasy, often humorous but always clever. Her most Catholic series are involve spacefaring nuns and a Catholic dragon detective with a nun for a partner.

WEBSITE: http://karinafabian.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

Graphic Novels, Hero Monks, & Phantom Phoenix Superheroes with Philip Kosloski | LegendFiction

Nov 1, 2022

Philip never thought he’d be creating graphic novels. But after discerning out of seminary, he went on to blog about symbolism in Lord of the Rings and write about spiritual traditions. Today, he heads up Voyage Comics, and has created the ‘Finnian’ saga, and is breaking ground with a new superhero. His passion is exploring how Catholics face spiritual drama, violence and adventure through the rich, fun visuals of comics.

ABOUT PHILIP KOSLOSKI
Philip Kosloski graduated from the University of Saint Thomas in Minnesota with a bachelor’s degree in philosophy and Catholic studies and a master’s degree in theology from the Augustine Institute. He is currently a spirituality writer for Aleteia.org and has been featured on such places as The Huffington Post, Crisis Magazine, The Catholic Herald, Catholic Exchange, National Catholic Register and EWTN Radio.

SHOP COMICS: https://shop.voyagecomics.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

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