Victoria Jane speaks with fantasy author Brittany Renew about her new adult romantic fantasy series "Riley Jordan and the Fire Prophecies" and the creative process behind building magical worlds. Brittany shares how a dream in 2009 sparked her entire series concept, which she describes as "Percy Jackson meets Narnia, but for grown-ups."

• Book one "Lion of Fire" features college-age characters, slow-burn romance, elemental magic, and dragons
• Main character Riley Jordan is a wizard about to graduate college who hasn't discovered his special magical gift
• Brittany took 10 years from finishing her first draft to independently publishing in October 2023
• Creating content that feels authentic and fun is crucial for successful book marketing
• Consistency is the key to success in writing and marketing—"you can't lose if you don't quit"
• Finding a routine that works with your current season of life is essential for sustainable progress

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Short Blurb:

Riley Jordan & The Fire Prophecies is a New Adult Romantasy series that’s Percy Jackson meets Narnia for grownups! It’s a high stakes, coming of age story with dark prophecies, slow burn romance and elemental magic - perfect for lovers of fast-paced adventure where magic blends in with the real world.

Popular Tropes in Lion of Fire:

• He Falls First
• The Chosen One
• Forbidden Love
• Slow Burn Romance
• Monsters and Dragons
• Elemental Magic
• Friendship & Found Family
• Magic in the Real World

Author Bio:

Brittany Ranew has been in the creative arts her whole life. She graduated from college with a degree in music, but never let go of her passion for writing. After graduation, the idea for her debut fantasy series was sparked from her own wanderings, realizing that she still hadn’t truly found her place in the world. She completed her first book in 2013, but let her limiting beliefs keep her from sharing it with the world. Ten years later, in 2023, her time building a business helped her finally shed the imposter syndrome and publish the first book in the series, Lion of Fire. Today, she continues to write and has a podcast called, Be Your Own Hero, where she hopes to inspire others to be brave, and become the heroes of their own stories.

About Victoria:

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