Episode 634: The Ashes and Embers Anthology by Opal Kingdom Press

The Blasters & Blades Podcast

Today we gathered an awesome group of authors to talk about their short stories in the Ashes & Ember Anthology put out by Opal Kingdom Press. We talked about our favorite fantasy creatures, both as readers and as creatives. Then we dove into the various stories in this collection. I can’t wait to read these stories, and I think you’re going to love them too! But first, go check out this episode. Lend us your eyes and ears, you won't be sorry!!

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