My author interview with Fantasy Writer Rebecca Maeve Hartwell, editor and author with a profound passion for storytelling. Today, we delve into her captivating Unlocked series, exploring the intricate themes of trauma, healing, and resilience woven into her work. Main Themes: Inspiration Behind the Unlocked Series: Rebecca Maeve Hartwell shares the unique blend of influences that gave birth to the Unlocked series, from her love for “Once Upon a Time” to the deeply personal experiences that shape her storytelling. Exploring Trauma through Fantasy: The series introduces us to a world where magic is born from trauma, set against an alternate reality of an Italian fascism-led new Roman Empire. Characters at the Heart of Healing: Meet Angie and Daniel, the central characters of the Unlocked series, whose stories of overcoming trauma and emotional barriers are at the core of the narrative. Hartwell highlights the importance of representing complex, underrepresented experiences through her characters, such as Angie’s portrayal of autism. Themes of Ancient Curses and Global Collapse: Hartwell gives us a glimpse into the broader themes of the series, including ancient curses, immortality, and the consequences of a fallen shadow oligarchy within the magical community. Advice for Unpublished Authors: Drawing from her dual expertise as an author and editor, Hartwell offers invaluable advice to unpublished authors on navigating feedback and staying true to their story’s essence. Hartbound Editing: Through her editing services at Hartbound Editing, she helps fantasy, romance, and historical fiction authors ensure their stories shine in their truest form. You can visit her website at: https://www.rebeccamaevehartwell.com You can purchase her book here: https://a.co/d/cJRxRQl If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy my interview with her where she shares about her work as a developmental editor: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5BVagBN3Ef60Zp0MNRvdWQ?si=25127eabcf494b37 You may also enjoy my interview with Chelle Cypress who also writes spicy romantasy: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2egh5gNfVw3GsQfIVsw0Dt?si=e2bb547a2ce64869 If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on: Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg [possible affiliate links above] Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Authors’ Alcove 00:24 Meet Rebecca Hartwell 02:00 The Unlocked Series 03:06 Inspiration and Themes 04:05 From Fan Fiction to Original Work 05:00 Character Dynamics 06:25 Magic and Worldbuilding 09:47 Character Exploration: Angie and Daniel 13:32 Future of the Series 15:19 Literary Inspirations

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