(Ep: 505) The Vermont Fantasy Series That Quietly Gets Bigger Every Book

About this episode

Victoria (V.M. LaFountain) discusses her Eclarona Chronicles series and its themes of magic, diversity, and social acceptance.

#EclaronaChronicles #VMLaFountain #VermontAuthor #EssexJunction #FantasyBooks #FaeFantasy #EpicFantasy #QueerFantasy #InclusiveFantasy #IndieAuthor #WomenWhoWrite #FantasyWorldbuilding #DestinyBook #ReckoningBook #Storycomic On this episode, I’m talking with Victoria (V.M. LaFountain), a fantasy author right here in Essex Junction, Vermont, and creator of the Eclarona Chronicles—a big, sprawling series packed with Fae, magic, and a whole lot of characters who don’t feel like background furniture. We dig into her published books Destiny and Reckoning, and what’s coming next with Fated and Secrets. But what makes this conversation really interesting is how the series evolves: it starts with the wonder of magic and worldbuilding, then shifts into a story about “Life Equality”—what happens when people are accepted socially, but still overlooked by the law. We talk about building a fantasy world that actually feels diverse (Elementals, Giants, and more), moving queer characters from the edges into the center of the story, and how Victoria uses fantasy as a mirror for real life. If you like big-cast fantasy, social stakes that don’t feel preachy, and a creator who’s building something…

People in this episode

Host: Storycomic

Guest: Victoria (V.M. LaFountain)

Topics covered

• fantasy literature
• worldbuilding
• queer representation
• social issues
• indie authors
• character development

Keywords

• Eclarona Chronicles
• V.M. LaFountain
• fantasy books
• queer fantasy
• inclusive fantasy
• worldbuilding
• character diversity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Eclarona Chronicles, Destiny, Reckoning, Fated, Secrets

Places: Essex Junction, Vermont

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