Exploring Galactic Worlds and Found Families with S. G. Blaise | Geek Freaks Podcast
3In this episode of Geek Freaks, host Frank sits down with the brilliant S. G. Blaise, author of the Last Lumenian series, and fandom development expert Jenny Stevens. Together, they dive into S. G.’s fantasy sci-fi world, exploring its rich characters, found family dynamics, and the incredible fan connections S. G. has built through immersive storytelling. They also discuss the upcoming release of S. G.’s fifth book and what it's like to bring her universe to life at Comic-Con events. Whether you're a fan of sci-fi, fantasy, or strong female characters, this episode is a must-listen!
Timestamps and Topics:
00:00 – Introduction: Meet S. G. Blaise and Jenny Stevens
00:33 – Jenny’s Work in Fandom Development
01:38 – S. G. Blaise Breaks Down the Last Lumenian World
02:25 – The Complexity of Friendships in the Last Lumenian Series
03:09 – Relating to Young Readers Through Real-life Struggles
05:34 – How Personal Experiences Shaped the Last Lumenian Series
08:00 – Blending Sci-Fi and Fantasy in S. G.’s World
09:16 – Introducing the Gods: Order and Chaos
17:53 – Worldbuilding: From Character to Culture
22:32 – The Magic of Connecting with Fans at Events
33:00 – Upcoming Virtual Book Tour: How You Can Participate
Key Takeaways:
S. G. Blaise’s Last Lumenian series is a unique blend of sci-fi and fantasy, perfect for fans of Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and Princess Bride.
The themes of found family and personal growth resonate deeply with fans, particularly younger readers.
S. G.’s writing is heavily influenced by her real-life experiences, including navigating grief, friendship struggles, and finding where she belongs.
Fans are essential to S. G.’s world, and she creates immersive experiences both in her books and at events like Comic-Con.
The upcoming fifth book in the LastLumenian series will release in December, with a virtual book tour kicking off soon.
Quotes:
"I like to call the Last Lumenian series Star Wars meets Lord of the Rings meets Princess Bride." – S. G. Blaise
"The more she encounters these problems, the more she realizes that she is so much more than she imagined." – S. G. Blaise on her protagonist Lila
"What S. G. does is allow these fans to be comfortable in their own space with her about the book. That is incredibly unique and very special." – Jenny Stevens
Call to Action:
Love this episode? Don’t forget to subscribe to Geek Freaks on your favorite podcast platform, leave us a review, and share this episode with your friends using the hashtag #GeekFreaksPodcast. Your support helps us continue to bring you the best in geek culture!
Links and Resources:
Visit GeekFreaksPodcast.com for all the latest news discussed in this episode.
Follow S. G. Blaise and get updates on the Last Luminis series at sgblaise.com.
Sign up for S. G. Blaise’s newsletter for exclusive access to her virtual book tour.
Follow Us:
Facebook: TheGeekFreaksPodcast
Instagram: @geekfreakspodcast
Twitter: @geekfreakspod
Threads: @geekfreakspodcast
Patreon: GeekFreaksPodcast
Listener Questions:
Got a question or topic you’d love us to cover in future episodes? Drop us a line at GeekFreaksPodcast.com, and you might hear your suggestion in an upcoming episode!
Apple Podcast Tags:
Geek culture, sci-fi, fantasy, worldbuilding, Last Luminis, S. G. Blaise, found family, comic con, fandom development, writing, young adult fiction, virtual book tour, Jenny Stevens, book release, author interview