An Out of this World Chat with FT Lukens

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Hi fantasy romance readers! Today on the podcast, FT Lukens joins me to talk about their newest release, Otherworldly. This queer YA urban fantasy has absolutely everything I love in a story. Unforgettable characters, gods, magic bargains, and danger that kept me up late turning the pages.

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So I got an email that was like, hey, pre-orders are really great. Maybe I'll be calling you after 5 during the week. And I was like, okay. And then I got a call from my editor, Kate Prosswimmer. And we got my agent on the line. And it was a three-way call. And I was actually in my kitchen.

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Um, and, uh, she said, Hey, this is ever after landed at number three. And I just dropped to the floor. Like I just went all the way down to a crouch and was like on the floor, crouched in my kitchen. Um, and I was like, Oh my God.

An Out of this World Chat with FT Lukens

Callie Chase

Mar 27, 2024

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At the crossroads of gods and mortals, magic and myth, is something truly out of this world. New York Times bestselling author FT Lukens joins me to talk about their April 2, 2024, queer YA fantasy release, Otherworldly.

I loved talking with FT, and I adored Ellery and Knox! This cover, this universe, and these amazing characters made this an enthusiastic five-star read for me. I hope you’ll check out not only our fun chat, but also grab a copy of this book!!

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The Fantasy Romance Podcast is a podcast for fantasy romance readers of all flavors. Hosted by Callie Chase, a fantasy romance author and life long romance reader, we sit down for in-depth author interviews to bring you deep between the pages of your favorite romantasy reads.

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