Bookbinders and magical bargains: Helen Scheuerer on her fantasy romance Kiss of the Black Flame
Lit Witches: A Fantasy Book PodcastShow Notes
A bookbinder and an immortal warrior forced to work together? Sign us up! On today's Chosen One episode, we speak to Australian author Helen Scheuerer about Kiss of the Black Flame, the first book in her brand-new romantasy trilogy. Helen tells us about her timely pivot from literary fiction to romantasy and why she chooses to write main characters who are no longer coming of age. We also bond over our shared love of Tamora Pierce, and Helen reveals what it's like being beta-read by her husband.
Helen's book recommendations: Book that shaped her: Song of the Lioness by Tamora Pierce / Deltora Quest by Emily Rodda Book that made her cry: Seven Days in June by Tia Williams Book she wishes to read again for the first time: Deep End by Ali Hazelwood Best book to screen adaptation: Lord of the Rings Best book of 2026: The Poison Daughter by Sheila Masterson Next on the TBR: Daggermouth / The Washwoman at the River's End
If you'd like to learn more about Kiss of the Black Flame, here's the link: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/kiss-of-the-black-flame-9781911760627
Lit Witches is hosted by Adelaide Jensen, and this episode's guest is Helen Scheuerer.
Produced by Liz Burnett. Video Production by Michael Windle and Isabella Francis. Additional scripting and research by Shané Oosthuizen. Recording and theme song composition by Ben Cauduro. Content co-ordination by Tiana Warner. Graphic design by Sally Dunkerley and Olivia Mead.
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