Hannah Kingsley: Soul Hate and Battling Your Fate

How does one come up with an original idea for a fantasy story? Hannah Kingsley in her debut novel Soul Hate (due to come out in February 2025) has taken the trope of the ‘soul mate’ and asked the question: 'what if...you had a soul hate?'

Join us on today’s episode of Mythmakers as she discusses with Julia Golding the origins of her story and the importance of giving her heroine a job that she felt passionately about. Hannah, being a gifted artist herself, is crafting special editions of the novel with custom spray-painted edges – you’ll want to hear how she came to develop this part of her creativity!

For more information about Hannah's incredible art visit https://www.kingdombookdesigns.com

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0:10 Introduction to Mythmakers

3:05 Soul Hate and Fated Lovers

8:54 Crafting Strong Female Characters

12:13 Politics in Fantasy Worlds

14:28 Exploring Love Triangles

17:28 Real-World Parallels of Soul Hate

19:57 The Writing Process

22:18 Modern Vocabulary in Fantasy

26:20 The Role of Artisans

34:03 Fate in Fantasy Worlds

36:01 Humor in Fantasy Settings

Welcome to Season 6 of Mythmakers!

Mythmakers is the podcast for fantasy fans and creatives brought to you by the Oxford Centre for Fantasy. We will be exploring fantasy old and new, look at what went into writing your favourite series, learn tips from the experts, and discuss new books, TV shows and films.

Mythmakers is brought to you from the city of Oxford - home to many of the world's greatest fantasy writers, from J.R.R. Tolkien and Middle-earth, to C.S. Lewis, creator of Narnia, and the grandfather of them all, Lewis Carroll with his Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The Oxford story continues with outstanding contemporary writers finding inspiration among the ancient buildings, labyrinthine libraries, and gentle river meadows.

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