S.2 Ep. 51: The Deadly Duel Between Witches and Dragons (That Everyone is Talking About): Ellis Hunter on Blood Bound
S.2 Ep. 51: The Deadly Duel Between Witches and Dragons (That Everyone is Talking About): Ellis Hunter on Blood Bound  
Podcast: The Mythic Mic Podcast
Published On: Mon Apr 27 2026
Description: 🎙️ Welcome back to The Mythic Mic Podcast, where magic demands a price, love and loyalty are tested to their limits, and stories dare to ask what you would sacrifice for power and for each other.This week, Host Bethany Amanda sits down with the brilliant writing duo behind Blood Bound, Ellis Hunter, for a wildly fun, emotionally chaotic, and deeply insightful conversation about one of the most anticipated fantasy debuts of the year.From the very first moment, this episode is full of laughter, honesty, and the kind of behind-the-scenes storytelling that makes you fall even more in love with a book. Katie and Becky share how their friendship, built over years in publishing and reignited in Cornwall, turned into a late-night, wine-fueled decision to “just write a dragon book” which quickly spiraled into something much bigger. We dive into the world of Blood Bound, a kingdom of witches and a kingdom of dragon riders bound by a brutal, ancient covenant: once in a generation, two champions must duel to the death for the source of all magic. At the center are two brilliant female main characters: Astrid, a witch destined to die, and Skylar, a fierce, guarded performer searching for the one person she loves most—two women on a collision course neither of them chose.What unfolds is a story built on impossible stakes, layered characters, and one of the most compelling female friendships in fantasy right now. Katie and Becky share how their own bond shaped Astrid and Skylar, why they prioritized platonic love alongside romance, and how they approached writing two distinct perspectives that still feel like one seamless voice.We also get into the magic of collaboration—how they split POVs, merge writing styles, and push each other creatively—and the emotional toll of writing a story that doesn’t hold back. (Yes, we talk about THAT moment. No, they do not apologize.)🔥 What happens when your fate is sealed and there’s no way out?⚔️ How far would you go to save your people or the person you love?🩸 And what if the only way to win is for someone else to lose?This is a must-listen for romantasy lovers, fans of dragons and deadly trials, and anyone who wants a story that blends epic stakes with deeply personal emotion.🔥 IN THIS EPISODE, WE TALK ABOUT: ✨ How Katie and Becky met in publishing and reconnected years later in Cornwall to write a dragon book that turned into Blood Bound. ✨ Building a co-author process (POV splits, shared plotting, and line-by-line edits). ✨ Why their writing voices blend so seamlessly. ✨ The inspiration behind witches vs. dragon riders. ✨ The central duel and why it was the heart of the story from the beginning. ✨ Creating Astrid and Skylar as dual female leads, and why female friendship was just as important as romance. ✨ Subverting tropes while still giving readers what they love. ✨ Designing dragons that don’t breathe fire 👀. ✨ The emotional destruction behind that plot twist (yes, they cried too). ✨ How their publishing backgrounds helped and hurt the process. ✨ Why this book is their “love letter” to fantasy. CONNECT WITH US🎙️ The Mythic Mic Podcast – @MythicMic👤 Bethany Amanda – @BethanyinFantasyland📚 Ellis Hunter – @EllisHunterAuthor✨ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review. It helps more fantasy readers and aspiring authors find their way to The Mythic Mic.