In this episode of the Bookaholic podcast, host welcomes Elias Garcia, who discusses his debut novel, 'The Mighty Chronicles: VA of Hills,' a coming-of-age superhero origin story featuring three superpowered brothers on a quest to save their parents. Elias shares his inspiration, which stems from comic books, superheroes, and his family, as well as the process behind world-building and character development. He also reveals plans for future books in the series and other writing projects. The discussion delves into the themes of representation and the challenges of crafting a multi-book series. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:07 Diversity in Comics and Novels 01:11 Inspiration Behind the Novel 01:57 Overview of 'The Mighty Chronicles' 02:34 Character Powers and Inspirations 04:41 World-Building and Series Planning 09:03 Future Projects and Writing Process 10:38 Conclusion and Farewell