Ink and Magic

Heart of Obsidian peels back the layers of a seemingly impenetrable character to reveal the heart beneath the obsidian exterior of Counselor Kaleb Krycheck. Singh masterfully crafts a tale of redemption, power, and unwavering devotion set against the backdrop of a world teetering on the brink of monumental change. 

In this episode, we discuss how Heart of Obsidian shifts the paradigm of heroism, presenting a story where love, in its most obsessive form, becomes a catalyst for transformation and redemption.

 

BOOKS MENTIONED:

What I Did For a Duke by Julianne Long: https://amzn.to/3JdMULN

 

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You will get taken on a journey, possibly against your will, in this discussion of dark romance with bestselling author Skye Warren. It’s more than just the non-consent and power dynamics that make readers of the genre rabid. Learn why Skye insists dark romance is feminist literature, and see if you agree!

Skye recommends if you want to try out a dark romance, start with her book The Pawn which you can find on her website at skyewarren.com 

 

BOOKS MENTIONED:

Dark Angel by Mary Balough: https://amzn.to/4azRwaB 

Prisoner & Hostage by Skye Warren and Annika Martin: https://amzn.to/3vAp4GQ 

One the Way Home by Skye Warren: https://amzn.to/3VEGwEL 

Deliver by Pam Goodwin: https://amzn.to/3voIXk5

Wanderlust by Skye Warren: https://amzn.to/3VGAMKG 

Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas: https://amzn.to/3VGAMKG 

A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole: https://amzn.to/3PKPL2h 

Twist Me by Anna Zaires: https://amzn.to/3PKPL2h

Push by Clair Wallis looks like it’s out of print: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21010103 

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black: https://amzn.to/49glS0H 

Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas: https://amzn.to/3U0pRu5

Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas: https://amzn.to/3U0pYpv

Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas: https://amzn.to/49ijBSN 

Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas: https://amzn.to/3TVT0Xg 

Blue Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas: https://amzn.to/3xihO2M 

To Have and To Hold by Patricia Gaffney: https://amzn.to/43H03WN

What I Did for a Duke by Juliann Long: https://amzn.to/3TB6kip 

 

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In this episode, we dive into Tangle of Need, which focuses on Adria, a strong-willed Snow Dancer wolf going through a bad break up of her chosen life partner, and Riaz, a lone wolf battling the torment of a lost fated mate bond. As they grapple with their unexpected and intense connection, the story explores themes of love's resilience, the struggle for identity within the confines of pack law, and the pursuit of happiness amidst personal turmoil.

MEDIA MENTIONED

Poker Face is streaming on Peacock.

Columbo is Poker Face’s predecessor which is also streaming on Peacock.

The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest is the epistolary novel Leslye recommended: https://amzn.to/43Lyvje.

 

PSA: Do not watch Sanditon or Miss Scarlett and the Duke or Sleepy Hollow. They are not romances!

 

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

Today, we discuss the crux of romantic comedies: the deception and the revelation. 

Ines postulates that there are four types of Romantic Comedy Deceptions: the Merry War, Identity Deception, Bet or Wager Deception, and the Magic Potion Deception. Each of these deceptions creates obstacles for the characters to overcome on their journey to finding true love.

The eventual revelation and resolution of these deceptions not only provide satisfying conclusions, but also highlight themes of authenticity, vulnerability, and the transformative power of love. And the humor comes as the characters continually try to conceal the deception. 

The Shakespeare article mentioned about the Merry War: https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/discover/blogs-and-features/2022/04/20/much-ado-about-nothing-a-battle-of-wits/ 

 

BOOKS AND FILMS MENTIONED:

Leap Year: https://amzn.to/3VEagl8 

The Proposal: https://amzn.to/3TWykhR 

The Hating Game book: https://amzn.to/3TULaNl

The Hating Game movie on Amazon Prime: https://amzn.to/3IXh6KM 

Romancing the Beat by Gwen Hayes: https://amzn.to/4cDndS0 

Pretty Woman: https://amzn.to/4axnAf5 

Notting Hill: https://amzn.to/3PFvlYD 

Ten Things I Hate About You: https://amzn.to/49agPio 

How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days: https://amzn.to/3xmvbPg 

No Hard Feelings: https://amzn.to/3TWZBki 

Thirteen Going on Thirty: https://amzn.to/3PFj6eu 

Groundhog’s Day: https://amzn.to/3PFj6eu 

Freaky Friday: https://amzn.to/3PIwXkd 

What Women Want: https://amzn.to/3TVFXVE 

What Men Want: https://amzn.to/49ahZug 

Love Potion No. 9: https://amzn.to/3VCrbUT 

The Little Mermaid: https://amzn.to/3xpxpxi 

Splash: https://amzn.to/43H3zAz 

Mannequin: https://amzn.to/49f9sWL 

Penelope: https://amzn.to/4acTdek 

Crazy Rich Asians: https://amzn.to/49izisW 

 

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We finally take a bite out of Kiss of Snow, where the fierce and resilient Sienna Lauren, a young Psy defector, and the powerful alpha wolf, Hawke, are caught in a tumultuous dance of forbidden desire. Their undeniable attraction threatens to ignite the world, but first they’ll be tested by the coldest of wars and the fiercest of passions. 

Join us as we explore the intricate dynamics of inner and outer power, past loyalties and future desires, and the transformative power of pack bonds.

 

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We sit down with Sacha Black, author of 13 Steps to Evil and explore the art of crafting multifaceted villains and the process of transforming them into heroes. Sacha shares her expert tips and strategies to create the perfect foil to your protagonist, as well as the choices necessary to turn a villain into a hero. 

 

Join us as we uncover the secrets to bringing your literary adversaries to life in a way that captivates and resonates with readers.

 

MENTIONED:

13 Steps to Evil by Sacha Black: https://amzn.to/49tqKjS

Sacha is loving Anna Huang’s Twisted Love: https://amzn.to/3IebNXe

Leslye’s reading Kelly Armstrong’s A Rip Through Time: https://amzn.to/49qFWhX 

Ines is watching Wild Card on the CW.

 

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Get ready for Kiss of Snow, coming in 1 week! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/47w2tbe 

 

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Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/ 

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Ready to play? We’re back in the SnowDancer wolf pack with Play of Passion. The dominance challenge is on when the budding romance between Indigo Riviere, a high-ranking and fiercely independent wolf lieutenant, and Andrew Kincaid, a charismatic and playful tracker, challenges pack dynamics and their own deeply ingrained beliefs about hierarchy and strength. 

 

Grab your copy of Play of Passion here: https://amzn.to/3Hrh113 

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BOOKS MENTIONED

Wrong by Jana Aston: https://amzn.to/49I9Xt8 

White Out by Adrianna Anders: https://amzn.to/49MzYYp 

Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison: https://amzn.to/49tw2vP

 

Leslye is currently watching Peaky Blinders which is currently streaming on Netflix.

Leslye also watched The Other Zoe which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

Ines watched Leap Year which is currently streaming on Amazon Prime.

 

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Get ready for Kiss of Snow, coming in 2 weeks! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/47w2tbe 

 

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L. Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/ 

Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/ 

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Leslye and Ines talk about unconventional plotting, 150 word blurbs, and television versus novel structure across all genres with the Fairy Plot Mother. In this magical conversation, you’ll see how Becca Mysoor earned her storytelling wand by helping to craft some of today’s best selling stories!

Need some Plot Fairy dust sprinkled on your manuscript or want to go on a writing retreat with Becca? Check out her offerings here: https://www.fairyplotmother.me/services 

 

Theodora Taylor’s Universal Fantasy: https://amzn.to/3Ht9L4U 

 

Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ talk on the Id List can be found on the RWA website: https://www.rwa.org/ItemDetail?iProductCode=AUDIO18WTYI&Category=RECORDINGS&WebsiteKey=c531524b-2ea0-41e7-a099-7e5a27062137 

 

Big Bad Boss by Lee Savino and Renee Rose is the book Becca blurbed: https://amzn.to/3OC1kZ7 

 

Becca’s reading Caressed by Ice by Nalni Singh: https://amzn.to/3UB6qZj, Wreck My Plans by Jillian Meadows: https://amzn.to/3OG5xuW and The Favor by Suzanne Wright: https://amzn.to/3SxMljV 

 

Ines is reading Noelle Adams’ Trophy Wife Series: https://amzn.to/4bxd5cX 

 

Leslye is reading Kelley Armstrong’s A Rip Through Time: https://amzn.to/3HW61JE 

 

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Get ready for Play of Passion, coming up next! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/3Hrh113 

 

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.