{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6087d3aca4a81031ba098a59/69e772c766c3374f7ed2e606?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"From Publishing to Bestseller: Ellis Hunter on Blood Bound & Writing Together","description":"<p>In this episode of&nbsp;<em>Quick Book Reviews</em>, Philippa is joined by the powerhouse writing duo&nbsp;<strong>Ellis Hunter</strong>&nbsp;—&nbsp;<strong>Kate Ellis Brown</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Becky Hunter</strong>&nbsp;— to talk about their hugely anticipated debut&nbsp;<strong>Bloodbound</strong>.</p><p>Already generating major buzz across the book world,&nbsp;<em>Bloodbound</em>&nbsp;is a standout&nbsp;novel blending witches, dragon riders, high-stakes magic, and powerful female friendships.</p><h2><strong>WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER</strong></h2><ul><li>What&nbsp;<em>Blood Bound</em>&nbsp;is about — and why readers are obsessed</li><li>Why this book works for both&nbsp;<strong>fantasy fans and fantasy beginners</strong></li><li>The rise of&nbsp;<strong>romantasy</strong>&nbsp;and why it’s dominating the book world</li><li>How two authors successfully&nbsp;<strong>co-write a novel together</strong></li><li>The realities of going from publishing professionals to debut authors</li><li>Behind-the-scenes insight into book deals, rights, and global publishing</li><li>The pressure (and excitement) of writing&nbsp;<strong>Book 2</strong></li><li>Why female friendship is at the heart of this story</li></ul><h2><strong>ABOUT BLOOD BOUND</strong></h2><p>A gripping fantasy set between a&nbsp;<strong>Queendom of Witches</strong>&nbsp;and a&nbsp;<strong>Kingdom of Dragon Riders</strong>, where two women on opposite sides of a deadly conflict must face fate, power, and impossible choices.</p><p>With:</p><ul><li>enemies-to-lovers tension</li><li>epic world-building</li><li>magic, dragons, and deadly trials</li><li>and unforgettable twists</li></ul><p>…it’s no surprise this is the book everyone is talking about.</p><h2><strong>ABOUT THE AUTHORS</strong></h2><p>Ellis Hunter is the writing duo of:</p><ul><li><strong>Kate Ellis Brown</strong>&nbsp;– editor and publishing professional</li><li><strong>Becky Hunter</strong>&nbsp;– author and former publicist</li></ul><p>Together, they bring insider knowledge of the publishing world and a shared love of fantasy to create something fresh, addictive, and emotionally powerful.</p><h2><strong>INSIDE THE WRITING PROCESS</strong></h2><ul><li>How they split POV characters (Astrid &amp; Skylar)</li><li>Why planning together was key</li><li>The challenges of writing collaboratively</li><li>How deadlines and real life (including motherhood!) shaped the process</li></ul><p>If you love:</p><ul><li>fantasy / romantasy</li><li>dragons, magic, and epic worlds</li><li>behind-the-scenes publishing insight</li><li>author journeys and writing craft</li></ul><h2><strong>LOVE THE SHOW?</strong></h2><p>Follow, rate and review&nbsp;<em>Quick Book Reviews</em>&nbsp;and share with a fellow reader</p><h2><strong>OUT NOW</strong></h2><p><em>Blood Bound</em>&nbsp;is available now — perfect timing to dive into the book everyone is buzzing about.</p><p>Follow Quick Book Reviews for book recommendations, author interviews, and weekly podcast episodes.</p><p>📧 Email: quickbookreviews@outlook.com</p><p>📸 Instagram &amp; Threads:</p><p>@quick_book_reviews</p><p>🎵 TikTok: @quickbookreviews</p><p>🐦 X: @quickbookrevie3</p><p>🦋 Bluesky: quickbookreviews</p>","author_name":"Philippa Hall"}