S.2 Ep. 56: Fire-Breathing Lizards, Found Family Chaos, and a Sequel That Hits Harder: Jackson Ford on Sisters of the Lizard
S.2 Ep. 56: Fire-Breathing Lizards, Found Family Chaos, and a Sequel That Hits Harder: Jackson Ford on Sisters of the Lizard  
Podcast: The Mythic Mic Podcast
Published On: Wed May 06 2026
Description: 🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where chaos rides alongside loyalty, monsters feel just as deeply as humans, and sometimes the stories that hurt the most are the ones that stay with you.This week, Co-Hosts Bethany Amanda and Sara Santillan are joined by returning guest Jackson Ford to talk about Sisters of the Lizard, the brutal, emotional, and relentless sequel to The Bone Raiders. And because Mythic Mic never does anything halfway, we’ve also brought in special guest, author Andy Peloquin, to keep Jackson on his toes and (maybe) make him answer for the pain he’s caused us all.From the very first moment, this episode is exactly what you’d expect from a Jackson Ford return: chaotic, hilarious, and unexpectedly deep. Jackson opens up about writing Sisters of the Lizard without a strict roadmap, following curiosity wherever it leads, even when that path turns darker than expected. What began as an exploration of a “cool idea” evolved into a story that pushes its characters to their absolute limits emotionally, physically, and psychologically. And that’s exactly what makes this book hit so hard.We dive into the core of the story: a tight-knit crew of raiders riding fire-breathing lizards, forced to survive in an unforgiving world where every decision has consequences. But this isn’t just about action. It’s about what happens after survival. The aftermath. The trauma. The relationships that don’t magically fix themselves just because the first battle is over.This time, everything is messier. Nothing is clean. And the characters you thought you understood ... you don't. Expect emotional damage, expect character arcs that refuse to take the easy way out, and expect a story that keeps you in the mud with them every step of the way. ⚔️ What does growth look like when healing isn’t linear?🖤 How do you move forward when the past is still shaping you?🔥 And what happens when survival is only the beginning?This is a must-listen for fantasy readers who love gritty, character-driven stories, emotionally complex arcs, and worlds that feel as raw as they are immersive.🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: ✨ Jackson’s return to Mythic Mic and what’s changed since book one. ✨ Writing a sequel that’s darker, more emotional, and more character-driven. ✨ Why curiosity, not planning, drives his storytelling. ✨ The evolution of characters from book one to book two. ✨ Trauma, healing, and surviving toxic relationships. ✨ Why growth isn’t clean and shouldn’t be. ✨ The chaotic, found-family dynamic of the raider crew. ✨ Writing morally messy characters you can’t help but love. ✨ The emotional impact of Sisters of the Lizard (and why it hurts so much 😭). ✨ The role of lizards as more than just creatures. ✨ Andy’s take on what makes this series stand out in fantasy. ✨ The realities of writing, deadlines, and just “doing the thing." ✨ Marketing a sequel vs a debut and what authors learn along the way. CONNECT WITH US🎙️ The Mythic Mic Podcast – @MythicMic👤 Sara Santillan – @the_magical_quill👤 Bethany Amanda – @bethanyinfantasyland👤 Andy Peloquin – @Andypeloquinauthor📚 Jackson Ford – @RealJacksonFord✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review. It helps more fantasy readers and aspiring authors find their way to The Mythic Mic.