🎤 Recorded before release day — one of Hannah Nicole Maehrer's first interviews about Accomplice to the Villain!
In this special Dear Fantasy Author episode, host Hannah Michelle sits down with Hannah Nicole Maehrer to get the inside scoop on Accomplice to the Villain!
This episode was recorded before the book's official release, making it one of Hannah Nicole Maehrer's first in-depth interviews about the story. As one of the earliest readers to dive into this world, Hannah came armed with questions, theories, and all the romantasy chaos you'd expect from a fangirl!
The conversation covers Hannah Nicole's inspiration, elemental worldbuilding, character dynamics, and what readers can expect next in the Assistant and the Villain series!
Rather than a traditional Q&A, this episode leans into a reader-first perspective. Hannah asks the questions romantasy fans are most eager to know, including the twist ending, her publishing journey, and behind-the-scenes lore! Hannah Nicole shares exclusive insights throughout, especially in the spoiler-filled segment where she teases upcoming plotlines, character arcs, and details that may change how readers see the story.
Whether you've already read the book or are just villain-curious, this conversation is full of insights, laughter, and behind-the-scenes details you won't want to miss!
Segment Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:46 Spoiler-Free Segment
28:30 Spoiler-Filled Segment
01:03:25 Swiftie Mania: Applying Taylor Swift Songs to Assistant to The Villain Series
01:23:45 About Dear Fantasy Reader
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