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In this interview I'm joined by Deacon Nicholas Kotar to discuss Russian fairytales, the elements of good fiction, why fantasy has lost its way, and how the stories we tell shape our cultures. Pre-Order my debut novel, The Long Road to Holy Island: https://amzn.to/4aF9bze Want to support the channel? Here's how! Give monthly: https://patreon.com/gospelsimplicity Make a one-time donation: https://paypal.me/gospelsimplicity Book a meeting: https://calendly.com/gospelsimplicity/meet-with-austin Read my writings: https://austinsuggs.substack.com/ Nicholas Kotar is a deacon in the Orthodox Church, an author of epic fantasy inspired by Russian fairy tales, a writing instructor and speaker, and a freelance translator from Russian to English. Learn more about his work: https://nicholaskotar.com/ *Links in the description may be affiliate links, in which I receive a small commission when people use those links to make a purchase.