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. 

 

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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.

 

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Leslye Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/ 

Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/ 

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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 

 

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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.

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

 

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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.

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. 

 

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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.

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/ 

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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.

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. 

 

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Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/ 

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

We chat with bestselling author Angel Lawson about "traumance," a subgenre where a broken hero finds healing through the transformative power of a romantic relationship. Beyond the pages of traumance, we also venture into the realms of fanfiction and fandom, where passionate communities breathe new life into beloved characters and settings. And finally, Angel walks us through her success in co-authoring in the literary world, shedding light on the unique challenges and rewards that come from sharing the creative process. 

Want to delve into Angel’s stories? Start with the Royals of Forsyth: https://amzn.to/4aBYoV6

And you can also visit her website at www.forsythu.com 

 

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Get ready for Wild Invitation, coming in 1 week! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/3VDxfMV 

 

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Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/ 

 

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