Travis Baldree on Brigands and Breadknives | Cozy Fantasy & Legends & Lattes Sequel
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We are overjoyed to welcome Travis Baldree — #1 New York Times bestselling author of Legends & Lattes and Bookshops & Bonedust — to Friends Talking Fantasy!
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Travis joins us to discuss his highly anticipated new book, Brigands and Breadknives (out November 11, 2025). In this conversation, we explore:
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Why Fern takes center stage as the POV character
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How the story shifts from cozy “new shop” vibes into adventure
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The themes of identity, purpose, and listlessness that drive the book
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The true nature of “stakes” in cozy fantasy — and why they’re anything but small
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Travis’s career journey from game developer → audiobook narrator → bestselling novelist
📚 Brigands and Breadknives releases November 11, 2025 — preorder your copy today!