What makes a great writer—talent, trauma, or just sheer obsession? In this episode, Alucard sits down with author Lisa Kuznak to talk about the myth of formal education, how many legendary writers dropped out, and whether suffering really shapes better storytellers—or just scars you up for the sequel.
They dive into Lisa’s journey, the power of broken beginnings, and then get wonderfully weird: building unforgettable characters, designing rich fantasy worlds, and revealing their most bizarre fictional crushes. (Yes, really.)
Alucard—former nonprofit strategist, one-on-one recovery counselor, and the mind behind The Living Light: From Gods to Ashes—left behind a 15-year career raising millions for causes like literacy and drug education after a rare condition (POTS) forced him into unexpected exile. Now, with a debut novel on the way—soon to be an audiobook from Ender’s Game narrator Stefan Rudnicki via Skyboat Media and Blackstone Publishing—he’s going all in on story, madness, and meaning.
Hit play. It’s raw, real, and a little ridiculous—just like the best fantasy.
If you want to checkout the writing of the guests and host you can find their work here:
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On Amazon: https://a.co/d/34SeTzC
Peace!
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