Fantastical Summer Interview with Vella Karman (Episode 164)

Do you think you have what it takes to run a short story anthology? Gather all the submissions, sort through them without batting an eye, and produce a book that'll resonate with readers?

Earlier this year, Vella Karman completed her master project: Fantastical Summer, a beach read anthology for the Christian girls, where each story contains a magical twist.

Vella had what it took to run an anthology start to finish. Do you?

In this episode, Brad Pauquette talks with Vella Karman about:

The deeper meaning behind their stories in Fantastical Summer

What "magical realism" even is and why more Christians should write it

What it's like rejecting your friends' stories from the anthology

Vella Karman is a graduate of The Company's in-person apprenticeship program. Before she started the program, she couldn’t have done any of this. With guidance and support, she’s grown through the process and has Fantastical Summer under her belt. (Check that out on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/4l7M4S9 )

Vella blogs about filling your life with God's light and joy. Check it out at https://vellakarman.com/.

Are you interested in becoming an apprentice at The Company and creating cool stuff like Vella? Now is the time to apply. We’re looking for people who are all-in for Jesus and who are serious about becoming a professional writer. Learn more and apply here: https://writers.company/training/full...

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