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EPISODE 622 - Trevor Jones and April Nia Raine - Chronicles of Kinthur - Fascinating Stories that take readers to another world

Podcast Show Notes: Chronicles of Kinthur with Trevor Jones and April Nia Raine

In this immersive episode of The Chronicles of Kinthur, authors Trevor Jones and April Nia Raine invite listeners into their world of storytelling, creativity, and partnership. Speaking from their home base in Costa Rica, the duo behind the Knights of Aragon and Pentacle series share the origins of their fantastical universe and the creative process that binds them both as collaborators and life partners.

Trevor, who began writing stories as a child and found an imaginative outlet through Dungeons and Dragons, recounts how worldbuilding slowly evolved into full-scale novels. His lifelong interest in fantasy and science fiction shaped the foundation for what would become the world of Kinthur. April discovered one of Trevor’s forgotten manuscripts and encouraged him to bring it to life again—a partnership that sparked the creation of multiple series and a growing library of stories deeply rooted in shared passion and imagination.

Their collaboration emerged naturally. What began with April adapting game notes into novel form transformed into a rhythm of co-creation—trading ideas, refining characters, and strengthening plots at matching desks facing opposite directions. The authors openly discuss the highs and lows of writing together: moments of intense synergy that yield thousands of words in a single day, and the inevitable creative tension when one critiques the other's beloved passage. Humor, mahi-mahi dinners, and mutual respect keep their creative rhythm alive.

Trevor and April describe their fantasy works as accessible yet expansive adventures that blend classical myth with fast-paced storytelling. The Knights of Aragon trilogy follows the elven ranger Elwin and her companions as they battle orcs, uncover divine prophecies, and explore the ever-expanding world of Kinthur. Meanwhile, Trevor’s Pentacle series—anchored by a reluctant, seventy-year-old vampire—explores moral conflict, immortality, and redemption in a darker vein. Upcoming releases include Quest of a Goddess, the next volume in Knights of Aragon, as well as new titles like Jekyll and Jinx, a romantic fantasy between a warlock and an elemental.

Beyond their fiction, the couple emphasizes the importance of community and reader connection. Active on BookTok, Patreon, and Facebook, they maintain close ties with fans, offering behind-the-scenes glimpses into their writing process, early story access, and design previews. Their Patreon readers receive short stories, exclusives, and even the occasional draft that may never reach publication—a true peek into the creative forge.

Trevor and April see writing as more than output; it’s conversation. They invite readers into their world with humor, humility, and a shared love of creation. Their playful banter and discipline reflect the core of their partnership—each serving as both muse and editor to the other, pushing their shared universe to greater heights.

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