In this episode of the Book Fair Podcast, host Anthony interviews author Shelby Mahurin about her latest book, The Shadow Bride, which concludes the Serpent & Dove universe. They discuss character development, the exploration of tropes in fantasy literature, and the complexities of good and evil in a gothic fantasy setting. Shelby shares insights into her writing process, the challenges of portraying vampires, and the themes of strength and hierarchy within her characters. The conversation also touches on the impact of her work and her future projects as an author.
New Releases:
- Carousel Summer by Kathleen Gros
- Midnight Motorbike by Maureen Shay Tajsar, illustrated by Ishita Jain
- Boys with Sharp Teeth by Jenni Howell
- Survive This Safari by Natalie D. Richards
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Shelby Mahurin and The Shadow Bride
01:01 Exploring Character Tropes in Fantasy
05:59 Navigating Good and Evil in Gothic Fantasy
08:12 Intrusive Thoughts and Character Development
10:23 Strength and Hierarchy in Vampire Society
11:38 Masculinity and Power Dynamics in The Shadow Bride
12:25 Closing the Serpent and Dove Universe
13:33 Future Projects and Author Identity
15:56 New releases
22:02 Headlines
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