Interview with Thea Guanzon
Summary
Hosts Alex and Sarah interview author Thea Guanzan about her novel *A Monsoon Rising*, the second book in *The Hurricane Wars* series. They discuss the writing process, character dynamics between Taliesin and Alaric, and the importance of non-Western cultural representation in fantasy. Guanzan also shares advice for aspiring writers and details her upcoming US book tour dates.
Topics discussed
Introduction to A Court of Fairies and Fangirls podcast
Guest intro: Thea Guanzan and her life in the Philippines
Writing process for A Monsoon Rising vs. The Hurricane Wars
Taliesin and Alaric's relationship and political dynamics
Character analysis: Loneliness, attraction, and defense mechanisms
The masquerade scene, plot twists, and Taliesin's choices
Advice on publishing, editing, and working with editors
Romantasy genre growth and representation of diverse cultures
Upcoming book tour dates in New York, Austin, and LA
Book three confirmation and cover art details
Social media handles and podcast outro
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