Bonus Episode: Interview with Serra Swift

Episode Timepoints:

00:00 - Intro

00:20 - Interview with Serra Swift

01:04:50 - Outro

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We are so excited to welcome our eleventh author to our podcast! In this episode of Reading Materials, we’re joined by author Serra Swift to talk about her upcoming fantasy novel Kill the Beast, out October 14, 2025.

Serra shares her thoughts on navigating the pitfalls of professional jealousy, the differences between YA and adult fantasy from the author's perspective, and how to strike the balance between being a great writer and a great storyteller. It’s a candid and inspiring conversation about creativity, perseverance, and the craft of writing fantasy.

Thank you to Tor Books for sending us advanced copies of Kill the Beast!

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