<p>James Raquepau shares insights into his writing journey, focusing on his semi-historical fantasy series, the Destiny Cycle. He discusses the challenges and joys of revisiting and expanding his work, the unique appeal of blending history with fantasy, and the intricate process of audiobook production and marketing.</p><p>His books are inspired by Celtic history and legends, and he pays special attention to incorporating personal family elements into his characters. James also reflects on his own writing philosophy, the importance of character development, and offers valuable advice for aspiring authors.</p><p>You can learn more about James at his website <a href="https://www.destinycycle.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.destinycycle.com/</a></p><p>His books are available on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CYNV6L61?ccs_id=cd67c560-a069-4e14-8b58-da460a45d743" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Amazon</a>, <a href="https://books.apple.com/us/author/james-raquepau/id996327760" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple</a>, <a href="https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22James%20Raquepau%22?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">B&amp;N</a>, <a href="https://www.kobo.com/us/en/search?query=james+raquepau&ac=1&acp=james+raquepau&ac.author=james+raquepau&sort=Temperature&fclanguages=en&ssid=fAr0FUO-InE06pOG_ZAbU&sid=3d0d9430-3bd2-468d-8f83-d2e45b98796d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kobo</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/store/info/name/James_Raquepau?id=11fyz6pclq" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Google</a>, <a href="https://draft2digital.com/book/1347510" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Smashwords</a>, and <a href="https://shop.ingramspark.com/b/084?params=Xi66rau5YPnMiLNAa5jxrNXbrf8Y5GSNGsimuHfY4qu" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">IngramSpark</a>. </p><p>His social media includes <a href="https://www.facebook.com/james.raquepau" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamesraquepau/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Instagram</a>.</p><p></p><p>+++</p><p>Cassidy Carson and JT Hume (“CC &amp; JT”) are independent writers, publishers, and co-owners of <a href="https://twomoorebooks.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Two Moore Books, LLC</a> out of Carson City, Nevada, USA. 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