S.2 Ep. 148: An Warrior, a Princess, and an Assassin Walk Into a War: Brigid Kemmerer on The Braided Fate Series
S.2 Ep. 148: An Warrior, a Princess, and an Assassin Walk Into a War: Brigid Kemmerer on The Braided Fate Series  
Podcast: The Mythic Mic Podcast
Published On: Wed Nov 04 2026
Description: 🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where impossible choices, dangerous kingdoms, and unforgettable romances collide.This week, host Bethany Amanda is joined by Mythic Mic Rep Teresa Diaz for a fantastic conversation with bestselling fantasy author Brigid Kemmerer about her Braided Fate series, including Warrior Princess Assassin and the highly anticipated sequel, Captive Traitor King.Brigid shares her journey from writing YA fantasy to adult romantasy, the realities of publishing over twenty books, and why every new novel is another chance to build your career. We also dive into writing multiple POVs, balancing creativity with the business of publishing, and the surprising inspiration behind one of romantasy's most compelling polyamorous love stories.Then we step into the world of Warrior Princess Assassin, a kingdom on the brink of collapse, a princess bound by duty, an assassin willing to betray everything for her, and the warrior king she never expected to love. With elemental magic, political intrigue, impossible choices, and three people who complete each other in unexpected ways, the Braided Fateseries is redefining what epic romantasy can be.👑 What if marrying your greatest enemy is the only way to save your kingdom?🗡️ What happens when the assassin sent to kill you is your closest friend?🔥 And can three hearts survive a war that's determined to tear them apart?If you love political fantasy, elemental magic, slow-burn romance, why choose, morally complex characters, and high-stakes royal intrigue, this is an episode you won't want to miss.🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT:✨ Brigid's journey from bestselling YA author to adult romantasy.✨ The realities of traditional publishing, career longevity, and building lasting relationships in the industry.✨ Drafting versus revising, perfectionism, and why writing the first draft is still the hardest part.✨ Creating one of romantasy's most compelling why choose relationships by making every connection matter.✨ Writing three POV characters whose emotional journeys are equally important.✨ The inspiration behind Warrior Princess Assassin and the scene that sparked the entire trilogy.✨ Building a fantasy world driven by elemental magic, political alliances, and kingdoms on the edge of war.✨ Fan-favorite tropes including enemies to lovers, forced proximity, one horse, secret identity, hurt/comfort, and royal intrigue.✨ Everything readers need to remember before diving into Captive Traitor King.✨ New characters, bigger twists, more magic, and the emotional roller coaster waiting in book two.✨ A sneak peek at what's coming next in the Braided Fate series.CONNECT WITH US🎙️ The Mythic Mic Podcast – @MythicMic👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland👤 Sara Santillan – @the_magical_quill📚 Brigid Kemmerer – @BrigidKemmerer✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review. It helps more fantasy readers and aspiring authors find their way to The Mythic Mic.