Episodes

  • Ep 32: Found Family with Melanie Harlow
    Jun 28 2024

    Join us as we chat with Melanie Harlow about crafting found family in small town romances. Find out how this plot device isn’t just about banding a bunch of brothers together, it’s all about the worldbuilding of characters in a tight-knit unit that makes readers want to return again and again!

    To check out Melanie’s books, go to: https://www.melanieharlow.com/

    JOIN US AT THE INK & MAGIC WRITING RETREAT!

    If you are an aspiring or experienced author, please consider coming to hang out with us! November 1-3, 2024 outside of Baltimore, MD. Learn more at https://inkandmagicretreat.com/.

    Sign up for author Nalini Singh’s newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/

    Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/

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    Find the hosts online at:

    Leslye Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/

    Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/

    Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License..

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    54 mins
  • Ep 31: Allegiance of Honor by Nalini Singh
    Jun 21 2024

    In today's episode, we celebrate the grand finale of season one of the Psy-Changeling world with "Allegiance of Honor." This novel is a heartfelt nod to fans, masterfully weaving together the lives of beloved characters from previous books, tying up loose ends, and paving the way for exciting new adventures in season two.

    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT

    We would love to announce the Ink & Magic Writing Retreat! If you are an aspiring or experienced author, please consider coming to hang out with us! https://inkandmagicretreat.com/

    Sign up for author Nalini Singh’s newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/

    Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/

    Want to learn worldbuilding from Leslye? Sign up here: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/

    Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP

    Find the hosts online at:

    Leslye Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/

    Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/

    Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

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    36 mins
  • Ep 30: Reader Love & Marketing with Jessica Cage
    Jun 14 2024

    Forget Beetlejuice! Jessica Cage will show readers how to summon a hot demon boyfriend, gain traction on social media, and build a tribe of loyal fans. With advice like decide your boundaries, batch your content, and be yourself, this episode is a treasure trove of killing it on social media and at live events.

    Check out Jessica’s bestselling book How I Accidentally Summoned a Demon Boyfriend - ​​https://amzn.to/4aZh8xs.

    Sign up for author Nalini Singh’s newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/

    Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/

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    Get ready for Allegiance of Honor, coming in 1 week! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/3Ve3G4b

    Find the hosts online at:

    Leslye Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/

    Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/

    Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.
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    58 mins
  • Ep 29: Shards of Hope by Nalini Singh
    May 31 2024

    In today’s episode, we watch the push and pull as two emotionless Arrows fall hopelessly in love! In Shards of Hope, as Aden and Zaira find themselves inexplicably drawn to each other, they begin to navigate the unfamiliar waters of emotional attachment and romantic love, challenging everything they have been taught to believe about strength and vulnerability.

    Nalini Singh masterfully depicts the journey of two hardened warriors learning to embrace their feelings, revealing the redemptive power of love and the struggle for a new identity in a world that no longer demands conformity.

    BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

    Assistant to the Villain by Hannah Nicole Maehrer https://amzn.to/3wWHAK2

    Witch Queen of Halloween by Kresley Cole https://amzn.to/4e1V6Ni

    Sign up for author Nalini Singh’s newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/

    Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/

    Want to learn worldbuilding from Leslye? Sign up here: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/

    Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP

    Get ready for Allegiance of Honor, coming in 2 weeks! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/3Ve3G4b

    Find the hosts online at:

    Leslye Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/

    Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/

    Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

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    52 mins
  • Ep 28: Fantasy Romcoms with Kimberly Lemming
    May 24 2024

    Get ready to bust a gut because this week we have on Fantasy RomCom author Kimberly Lemming. We’ll chat about her hit series, the Mead Mishaps. Kim will tell us about her inspiration for the series, how she makes sure it’s funny, and recap her interactions with a Savannah ghost!

    BOOKS MENTIONED

    That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon - https://amzn.to/44T9S4y

    That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf - https://amzn.to/3yz83Op

    That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Human - https://amzn.to/44WNgAv

    Sign up for author Nalini Singh’s newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/

    Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/

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    Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP

    Get ready for Shards of Hope, coming in 1 weeks! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/3WGuScI

    Find the hosts online at:

    Leslye Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/

    Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/

    Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.
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    36 mins
  • Ep 27: Shield of Winter by Nalini Singh
    May 17 2024

    This week means war as we march into Nalini Singh’s Shield of Winter to encounter a world on the brink of transformation. Vasic, a lethal Arrow with the weight of a dark past, and Ivy, a Psy with the rare and misunderstood gift of empathy are tasked with stabilizing a faltering psychic network that threatens to plunge the world into chaos. As they fight to prevent a catastrophic collapse, their own scars begin to heal, knitting together in a tale of survival and rebirth.

    Sign up for author Nalini Singh’s newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/

    Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/

    Want to learn worldbuilding from Leslye? Sign up here: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/

    Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP

    Get ready for Shards of Hope, coming in 2 weeks! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/3WGuScI

    Find the hosts online at:

    Leslye Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/

    Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/

    Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

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    46 mins
  • Ep 26: Endings
    May 10 2024

    This week Ines and Leslye tackle how to bring stories to a close with a deep dive on story endings. We dive into character arcs, open doors (and windows!), and resolutions.

    BOOKS MENTIONED

    Write Your Novel from the Middle by James Scott Bell: https://amzn.to/4a6NaqQ

    Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi: https://amzn.to/44v2TPn

    One Stop for Writers: https://onestopforwriters.com/emotions

    The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope: https://amzn.to/4btzGXe

    Save the Cat by Blake Snyder: https://amzn.to/4abpK3A

    Save the Cat Goes to the Movies by Blake Snyder: https://amzn.to/4bpDJUm

    Save the Cat Writes a Novel by Jessica Brody: https://amzn.to/3xf7TFV

    The Heroine’s Journey by Gail Carriger: https://amzn.to/3WuZD4t

    That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon by Kimberly Lemming: https://amzn.to/3WuZwG5

    Ines’ Substack where she breaks down Marvel movies according to the Five Part Finale

    https://ineswrites.substack.com/p/5-part-finale-of-the-incredible-hulk

    Check out Margie Lawson’s courses: https://www.margielawson.com/lecture-packets/

    Sign up for author Nalini Singh’s newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/

    Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/

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    Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP

    Get ready for Shield of Winter, coming in 1 week! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/4b6r34L

    Find the hosts online at:

    L. Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/

    Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/

    Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

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    46 mins
  • Ep 25: Wild Invitation by Nalini Singh
    May 3 2024

    Get ready for a festive episode with Wild Invitation, a collection of four enchanting novellas from the Psy-Changeling series. With a touch of Christmas spirit, these shorts offer glimpses into the daily lives and celebrations of the DarkRiver and SnowDancer packs.

    Each novella not only catches up with beloved characters but also weaves in the joyous moments that define the holiday season for these powerful shapeshifter communities.

    Sign up for author Nalini Singh’s newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/

    Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/

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    Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP

    Get ready for Shield of Winter, coming in 2 weekS! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/4b6r34L

    Find the hosts online at:

    L. Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/

    Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/

    Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.
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    49 mins