From Publishing to Bestseller: Ellis Hunter on Blood Bound & Writing Together

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 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

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.

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.

• How they split POV characters (Astrid & Skylar)
• Why planning together was key
• The challenges of writing collaboratively
• How deadlines and real life (including motherhood!) shaped the process

If you love:

• fantasy / romantasy
• dragons, magic, and epic worlds
• behind-the-scenes publishing insight
• author journeys and writing craft

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Blood Bound is available now — perfect timing to dive into the book everyone is buzzing about.

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