"Fantasy isn't just fiction—it’s transformation." In this deeply layered episode, J.R. steps inside the world of award-winning author Tricia Copeland , whose creative journey began with personal healing and grew into an epic fantasy universe. From her first YA series about battling anorexia to the magical depths of The Realm Chronicles , Tricia shares how writing became both refuge and revolution. 🚨 Episode Highlights: 🔹 How a classic like Rikki-Tikki-Tavi helped frame identity, trauma, and healing 🔹 The personal roots behind Tricia’s debut series Being Me 🔹 Inside the fantasy world of The Realm Chronicles —queens, crowns, and a fey realm beneath our feet 🔹 The real impact of reviews, rejection, and emotional recovery for authors 🔹 Tips for aspiring writers battling self-doubt, and how to use writing as transformation 🔹 Why Tricia’s fairies fly against tradition (literally and figuratively) 💬 “Writing isn’t just creation. It’s catharsis. And sometimes, it’s closure.” Whether you’re a reader, writer, or simply navigating your own arc of self-worth, this episode reminds you that the stories we tell can shape the people we become. 🛒 Explore Tricia’s Worlds: 📚 Visit her website: https://triciacopeland.com 🎁 Grab 2 free short stories when you join her newsletter 📖 Available on Kindle, Kindle Unlimited, Paperback, and Audiobook 🔎 Look for The Realm Chronicles & Being Me series 🦋 Romance fans? Search her pen name: Maria Jane 📌 BONUS TIP: Buy her books, then take the ISBN to your state capital library. Help immortalize her work in every county of your state—a legacy worth spreading. 🔗 Connect with Tricia: YouTube | Amazon Author Page | Social Media (links in show notes) 🎤 And don’t forget: authors live for reviews. Leave one if her work moved you. #AuthorInterview #FantasyBooks #WritingCommunity #TriciaCopeland #Podcast #BookLovers #SelfHealing #FeyRealm #WritingTips #WVUnCommonPlace #ArthurCircle #Audiobooks #KindleUnlimited
