What happens when a Catholic priest with a Jedi streak sits down with the founder of a friendly fantasy writing community? A conversation full of laughter, honest writerly struggles, and more story inspiration than a wizard’s bookshelf.
In this week’s spontaneous livestream, I joined Dominic de Souza—founder of LegendFiction—for what started as a casual experiment and turned into a deep, delightful exploration of fantasy writing, Substack storytelling, and why magic still matters.
We talked about everything from:
Hosting Star Wars actors on stage (yes, I made a “I am your Father” joke),
How Substack helped me finally unlock my dream of becoming a fantasy and children’s book author,
The surprising beauty of cozy fantasy in a world that’s craving meaning,
And the role of storytelling in shaping hearts, imagination, and maybe even the future.
🎤 Dominic shared his own journey with LegendFiction: building a space for writers who want to explore stories rich in meaning, moral imagination, and mythic truth—without sacrificing fun (cue cocoa mafias and dragon riders).
🔥 We even gave you a sneak peek at projects in the works:
I’m compiling two books from my daily stories—a children’s collection and a cozy fantasy novella about a tavern run by angels.
Dominic revealed plans for a LegendFiction Magazine to spotlight new authors, short stories, and fantasy recommendations. Trust me—you’ll want this on your bookshelf.
Whether you're an aspiring writer or a lifelong fantasy lover, this conversation might just be the nudge you need to pick up your pen (or lightsaber).
👋 Say hi in the comments: What kind of fantasy do you wish existed more in the world? Cozy? Epic? Mythic? Let us know!
May the lore be with you,
Father Roderick & Dominic de Souza
