In this episode of Geek Freaks, host Frank sits down with the brilliant S. G. Blaise, author of The Last Lumenian series, and fandom development expert Jenny Stevens. Together, they dive into S. G.’s fantasy sci-fi world, exploring its rich characters, found family dynamics, and the incredible fan connections S. G. has built through immersive storytelling. They also discuss the upcoming release of S. G.’s fifth book and what it's like to bring her universe to life at Comic-Con events. Whether you're a fan of sci-fi, fantasy, or strong female characters, this episode is a must-listen!

Timestamps and Topics:

• 00:00 – Introduction: Meet S. G. Blaise and Jenny Stevens
• 00:33 – Jenny’s Work in Fandom Development
• 01:38 – S. G. Blaise Breaks Down The Last Lumenian World
• 02:25 – The Complexity of Friendships in the Last Lumenian Series
• 03:09 – Relating to Young Readers Through Real-life Struggles
• 05:34 – How Personal Experiences Shaped the Last Lumenian Series
• 08:00 – Blending Sci-Fi and Fantasy in S. G.’s World
• 09:16 – Introducing the Gods: Order and Chaos
• 17:53 – Worldbuilding: From Character to Culture
• 22:32 – The Magic of Connecting with Fans at Events
• 33:00 – Upcoming Virtual Book Tour: How You Can Participate

Key Takeaways:

• S. G. Blaise’s Last Lumenian series is a unique blend of sci-fi and fantasy, perfect for fans of Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Princess Bride.
• The themes of found family and personal growth resonate deeply with fans, particularly younger readers.
• S. G.’s writing is heavily influenced by her real-life experiences, including navigating grief, friendship struggles, and finding where she belongs.
• Fans are essential to S. G.’s world, and she creates immersive experiences both in her books and at events like Comic-Con.
• The upcoming fifth book in the Last Lumenian series will release in December, with a virtual book tour kicking off soon.

Quotes:

• "I like to call the Last Lumenian series Star Wars meets Lord of the Rings meets Princess Bride." – S. G. Blaise
• "The more she encounters these problems, the more she realizes that she is so much more than she imagined." – S. G. Blaise on her protagonist Lila
• "What S. G. does is allow these fans to be comfortable in their own space with her about the book. That is incredibly unique and very special." – Jenny Stevens

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Apple Podcast Tags:
Geek culture, sci-fi, fantasy, worldbuilding, S. G. Blaise, found family, comic con, fandom development, writing, young adult fiction, virtual book tour, Jenny Stevens, book release, author interview