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From Publishing to Bestseller: Ellis Hunter on Blood Bound & Writing Together
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- May 8, 2026
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Summary
In this episode of Quick Book Reviews , Philippa is joined by the powerhouse writing duo Ellis Hunter — Kate Ellis Brown and Becky Hunter — to talk about their hugely anticipated debut Bloodbound . Already generating major buzz across the book world, Bloodbound is a standout novel blending witches, dragon riders, high-stakes magic, and powerful female friendships. WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER What Blood Bound is about — and why readers are obsessed Why this book works for both fantasy fans and fantasy beginners The rise of romantasy and why it’s dominating the book world How two authors successfully co-write a novel together The realities of going from publishing professionals to debut authors Behind-the-scenes insight into book deals, rights, and global publishing The pressure (and excitement) of writing Book 2 Why female friendship is at the heart of this story ABOUT BLOOD BOUND A gripping fantasy set between a Queendom of Witches and a Kingdom of Dragon Riders , where two women on opposite sides of a deadly conflict must face fate, power, and impossible choices. With: enemies-to-lovers tension epic world-building magic, dragons, and deadly trials and unforgettable twists …it’s no surprise this is the book everyone is talking about. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Ellis Hunter is the writing duo of: Kate Ellis Brown – editor and publishing professional Becky Hunter – author and former publicist Together, they bring insider knowledge of the publishing world and a shared love of fantasy to create something fresh, addictive, and emotionally powerful. INSIDE THE WRITING PROCESS How they split POV characters (Astrid & Skylar) Why planning together was key…