
 The Greatest Podcast in the Multiverse
 The Greatest Podcast in the Multiverse Ep 51 — Should Fantasy Be Cozy? — Sarah Beth Durst
 Oct 1, 2024 
 Sarah Beth Durst, a New York Times bestselling author with 28 fantasy novels to her name, dives into the cozy fantasy genre in a delightful chat. She shares the concept behind her latest book, The Spellshop, aiming to create narratives that feel like a warm hug. The discussion touches on character creation, the joy of low-stakes storytelling, and the importance of revisions. Durst also contrasts toxic relationships in fantasy with the coziness readers crave, exploring the emotional journeys that hope and kindness can offer. 
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 Intro 
 00:00 • 5min 
 The Journey of a Fantasy Author 
 04:43 • 5min 
 The Joy of Cozy Fantasy Writing 
 09:27 • 19min 
 Crafting Magical Connections 
 28:07 • 8min 
 The Art of Character Creation and Embracing Revisions 
 35:38 • 2min 
 Embracing Hope through Fantasy 
 37:14 • 3min 
 Toxicity vs. Coziness in Fantasy 
 40:27 • 4min 

