{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"IBF8 079 - Mark Aeschlimann Minisode","description":"Episode Description (number) Show Notes: Interview 1 - Paul Started writing when a teenager Took it seriously in 2019 Published in 2024 inspired him to keep going Feedback had been good 5 words: Creator of unique magical worlds Loves D&D and Indepth worldbuilding Worlds have magical tech Fantasy and scifi is favourite genre his story is a mix. Didn\u2019t know the extent of indi author requirements until he did it. Learnt alot in the pre-release and has had to take onboard. Tips: Get on social media and build your network in advance.  Interview 2 - Chris Loss of someone close inspired first novel Portal fantasy and the other world is unique 1800-1920. Discussed the creation of his world TV show Arcane was an inspiration. Believes the relatability of the characters invest people in the world New story - a perfect fantasy is contemporary romance Change genre to see how it went.   Where the Excerpt Came From: Sample provided    Guest Bio: Mark Aeschlimann hails from Perth, Australia and is predominantly a young adult fantasy author, although inspiration in any genre cannot be ignored. By day he builds websites for those who strive to make the world a better place as he has done since 2006. Themes of justice for the oppressed are ever-present in whatever he creates. A long-time consumer of anything fantasy and sci-fi, Mark\u2019s adoration of fantastical world building has become a passion in his own writing along with characters whose complexity mirrors that of the real world.   Booklist: Direct from my website (Australia only) markaeschlimann.com  Amazon - Currently on KU but going wide when that ends A Dawn Left Behind - https:\/\/mybook.to\/a-dawn-left-behind A Perfect Fantasy - https:\/\/mybook.to\/a-perfect-fantasy Amazon Link:  https:\/\/www.amazon.com.au\/stores\/author\/B0DDJH5FWJ?ingress=0&visitId=14ea6403-fa29-4699-bfb2-e06ce5749eeb&ref_=ap_rdr    Links Contact Mark Aeschlimann Website: https:\/\/markaeschlimann.com\/ Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mark.aeschlimann\/ TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@mark.aeschlimann Threads: https:\/\/www.threads.com\/@mark.aeschlimann FB: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/people\/Mark-Aeschlimann\/61565843918514\/ (not used that much)   Contact Finding Elara Facebook Group: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/FindingElara Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/findingelara\/  Tiktok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@findingelarapodcast    Contact BCP Discord: https:\/\/discord.gg\/Ap8EWpPn BCP Website: www.bcpcreative.com.au BCP Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bcp.creative\/ BCP facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?id=61577758720164   Contact Paul Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/paul.van.der.mey.2025  Forrest.chat: http:\/\/forrest.chat\/episodes    Contact Chris Facebook:  https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/chris.ilsley.5    In Collaboration with: This Event has been sponsored by the Australian Cultural Fund https:\/\/artists.australianculturalfund.org.au\/s\/project\/a2EMn00000Y6idtMAB\/findingelara-livestream-from-book-fair  Book Reality: https:\/\/bookreality.com\/  Look for other Fairs: https:\/\/www.indieauthorbookfair.com\/    Music by: @keysofmoonmusic  Name: The epic hero   ","author_name":"Finding Elara","author_url":"http:\/\/findingelara.libsyn.com\/website","html":"