Episode 440: Stacy Kellam talks Romantasy Books and Fantasy inspired costumes & photography

I stumbled across Stacy on Threads back in early 2025 when she posted about who she was hoping the algorithim would bring to her account. I followed Stacy for awhile and then realized "I bet she has an Instagram page" and followed her work there too. One of my favorite things about Stacy is that she wants to build and engage with those who do follow her on her platforms. I love that, and it's one of the things I enjoyed as I got to know her. This episode is split in half! The first half we're talking about Fantasy and Romantasy books. Stacy talks about what she looks for in a book, and what she's drawn to in the Romantasy sphere. We cover a number of different books including Cruel Prince, A Court of Thorns and Roses, and more. Stacy's full list of recommended titles is at the bottom of the show notes including links to purchase! The second half of the episode features Stacy talking about what she creates! From her fantasy inspired costumes to the photography that goes along with it - including great behind the scenes stories on some of her iconic shots from her instagram. Stacy gives us the inside scoop and I am absolutely here for it. We also talk about renaissance faires and fantasy balls, including Stacy's upcoming appearance at FrostFire Ball by Storybook Soirees (link in the notes for ticket info!) Books that Stacy recommended are: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black - A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas - Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas - The Assassin's Blade novella by Sarah J. Maas - The Rogue King by Abigail Owen - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros - Quicksilver by Callie Hart - You can find more info about FrostFire Ball at: You can find Stacy at:

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Episode 440: Stacy Kellam talks Romantasy Books and Fantasy inspired costumes & photography is an episode from Tales from the Fandom by David Ginsburg.

This episode is 01:07:03 long.

This episode was published on Jan 12, 2026.

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