In Part 1 (of 3) with our conversation with Y.R. Liu, we dive into her writing process and the allure of dark fantasy. We also dive deep into the impact of social media and AI-generated content in the publishing industry, its environmental impact, and how it influences contemporary literary tastes and trends. You can find more about Y.R. Liu at https://yrliu.com 00:00 Welcome to the Instant Ink Comic Book Podcast 03:16 Generating Ideas for the Comic 15:31 Diving into Dark Fantasy 27:51 The Realness in Fiction Writing 30:04 Prose vs. Comics: Flexibility in Writing 36:26 The Impact of Book Trends and Social Media 44:15 The Globalization of Book Culture 48:19 Challenges in the Indie Market 53:29 The Rise of AI in Publishing -- Get the finish pages straight to your inbox at: http://instantinkpodcast.xyz Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instantinkpodcast/ Follow the hosts on their many socials: Adriano Ariganello - Pesto Comics...