Podcasts about Laini Taylor

Pack your bags and let's take a trip with the Keep It Fictional librarians to Rwanda, Jamaica, Prague, and Turkey. Books mentioned on this episode: Sister Deborah by Scholastique Mukasonga, translated by Mark Polizzotti, Here Comes the Sun by Nicole Dennis-Benn, Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor, and Cold Nights of Childhood by Tezer Özlü, translated by Maureen Freely.

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QUOTES FOR REFLECTION“Peace is more than the absence of war. Peace is accord. Harmony.”~Laini Taylor, award-winning fantasy author “Instead of hating the people you think are war-makers, hate the appetites and disorder in your own soul, which are the causes of war. If you love peace, then hate injustice, hate tyranny, hate greed – but hate these things in yourself, not in another.”~Thomas Merton (1915-1968), Trappist monk and writer “The theologian who has no joy in his work is not a theologian at all. Sulky faces, morose thoughts and boring ways of speaking are intolerable in this science.” “Loving us, God does not give us something, but Himself; and giving us Himself, giving us His Son, He gives us everything.”~Karl Barth (1886-1968), Swiss Theologian in Church Dogmatics “The Trinity is not some inessential add-on to God, some optional software that can be plugged into him. At bottom, this God is different, for at bottom, He is not creator, ruler, or even ‘God' in some abstract sense: He is the Father, loving and giving life and love to his Son in the joy of the Spirit. A God who is in himself love, who before all things could ‘never be anything but love.' Having such a God happily changes everything.”~Michael Reeves, Delighting in the Trinity “From harmony, from Heav'nly harmonyThis universal frame began…”~John Dryden (1631-1700), England's first Poet Laureate “Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee.”~Augustine of Hippo (354-430), Confessions “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.”~Jesus in John 14:17 (ESV)SERMON PASSAGEGalatians 5:19-26 (ESV)Galatians 5 19 Now the works of the flesh are evident: sexual immorality, impurity, sensuality, 20 idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, fits of anger, rivalries, dissensions, divisions, 21 envy, drunkenness, orgies, and things like these. I warn you, as I warned you before, that those who do such things will not inherit the kingdom of God. 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. 24 And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. 25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. 26 Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another. John 16 [Jesus speaking] 33 I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world. Romans 5 1 Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Romans 8 5 For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. 6 For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. 7 For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God's law; indeed, it cannot. Romans 14 17 For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Episode Summary: Alix and Kelly interview Laini Taylor—one of their favorite fantasy authors of all time—to discuss her books, inspiration, and what she's working on next!Guest Bio:Laini Taylor is the New York Times and Sunday Times bestselling author of the Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy, the Strange the Dreamer duology, and other books. She's been translated into over thirty languages, shortlisted for the National Book Award, and won a Printz Honor. You can find more about writing and a warm and active community of writers at all stages at her Patreon and Discord, where she meets with members on Zoom every week.Topics Discussed:[0:00] About Laini Taylor[0:28] DoSaB Special Edition[1:42] Becoming a Writer[2:54] Getting Published[6:12] Bringing Ideas to Life[11:13] Favorite Scenes to Write[17:35] Laini + LitJoy[22:45] Why the Gods Are Blue[24:27] All about Lazo[32:06] All about Minya[40:36] Inspiration for DoSaB?[44:56] Laini's Travels[51:57] Current Project[56:14] DoSaB Crossover with Strange the Dreamer?[57:38] Secret Projects![1:01:12] Final QuestionsBooks Mentioned in This Episode by Laini Taylor:Blackbringer (Faeries of Dreamdark) hardcoverLips Touch: Three Times audiobookDaughter of Smoke and Bone [LitJoy Special Edition Set]Strange the Dreamer Duology audiobookOther Books Mentioned in This Episode:Nettle & Bone by T.Kingfisher audiobookThe Vicious Grace by Emily Thiede audiobookThis Cursed Light by Emily Thiede audiobookLittle Thieves by Margaret Owen audiobookAuthor, Frances Hardinge's booksAdditional Resources:Laini Taylor's WebsiteWhat's New at LitJoy?Check out our LitJoy x Brandon Mull Fablehaven SeriesPreview the upcoming LitJoy x Marissa Meyer Heartless Annotated Special EditionShop the new Cassandra Clare Collection 2024Use the code PODCAST10 at litjoycrate.com/podcast for a 10% off discount! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Leslye and Ines break down the necessary elements of First Scenes and First Lines. Want to see how we cracked the code to awesome beginnings? Curl up and listen close!   Grab K.M. Weiland's Structuring Your Novel for tips on crafting your first scenes here: https://amzn.to/3RXzad9   We love the movies too, but have you ever read Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice? Check it out: https://amzn.to/3TDRiKp   Check out Leslye's voice with her masterful novels Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope - https://books2read.com/TheMonstersWeDefy Savage City by L. Penelope - https://books2read.com/savagecity Song of Blood and Stone by L. Penelope - https://books2read.com/earthsinger1 Whispers of Shadow and Flame by L. Penelope - https://amzn.to/2SGZtmF   Great First Line Examples Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor - https://amzn.to/3H5YHKI Uprooted by Naomi Novik - https://amzn.to/3GXwt54 Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover - https://amzn.to/3tC32T0 Sea of Tranquility by Katja Millay - https://amzn.to/3NMp4t8 Paradise by Toni Morrison - https://amzn.to/3NMNoLw Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh - https://amzn.to/3vhCLtH   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 Hostage to Pleasure, coming in next week! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/47M2BUy    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.

In this episode, Kelly and Alix answer questions from our community! All the questions in this episode are focused on what it's like to work with authors, agents, and publishers. We discuss LitJoy Special Edition books and the process of creating beautiful books and fan art.Topics discussed in this episode:Meeting and connecting with authors [2:40]You'd be surprised to know that we don't get pitched to all the time by authors and publishers [5:15]How long does it take to make a special edition? [6:45]How we design our covers [10:15]Thoughts on when authors have a say with their covers [13:00]Kelly and Alix's favorite LitJoy covers [15:10]Working with authors and different personalities [16:40]Alix starts her monologue on how much she likes Jay Kristoff [18:00]Alix wraps up talking about Jay Kristoff [19:45]Authors insights into their fanbase [20:23]Neil Gaiman knows our name! [23:00]Process of selecting and working with artists and designers [24:10]Alix brings up Jay again [26:00]Friendships that bloom from special editions [28:00]LitJoy's Artist Series, our strategy for incorporating more art into our product offerings [28:25]Publishers and the introduction of subscription boxes [29:35]Correction: Alix was 1 credit short of getting a minor in art history. Alas. [31:42]Why we sometimes create special editions with the cover art changed and sometimes with the publishers' covers but artwork on the reversible dust jacket [31:54]Working with publishers [35:02]Major love for Laini Taylor and Little, Brown Books [36:00]Why publishers might tell us "no" on a project [37:25]Our DREAM books to make into special editions [39:10]Kelly wants to work with Markus Zusak and The Book Thief. Send good vibes out into the book universe people. [40:30]What's Next?We deeply appreciate your support in creating a community around stories!Make sure to follow The LitJoy Podcast here.Subscribe to our email list at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-emailJoin our Lunacorns private membership group at https://litjoycrate.com/podcast-lunacornsFollow us on Instagram @litjoycrateFollow us on TikTok @litjoycrateUse the code PODCAST10 at litjoycrate.com/podcast for a 10% off discount!Shop LitJoy Special Edition books at litjoycrate.com/collections/special-editions-books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the LitJoy Podcast with Kelly & Alix!!In this first ever episode, LitJoy owners Kelly and Alix compare their lists of the TOP 10 BOOKS that have influenced their lives! And for an added twist, Kelly and Alix have NOT seen or shared their lists with one another! Make sure to listen and watch this episode to find out which books made their lists and why!Discussed in this episode:The Giver by Lois Lowry [3:46]The Book Thief by Markus Zusak [6:03]Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen [7:59]Come As You Are: The Surprising New Science That Will Transform Your Sex Life by Emily Nagoski [9:14] (*Recommended for 18+)The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz [11:46]Wonder by R.J. Palacio [13:16]The Midnight Library by Matt Haig [15:09]A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas [18:23]We made a LitJoy baby! [20:00]Creativity, Inc. by Amy Wallace and Ed Catmull [21:02]Strange the Dreamer Duology by Laini Taylor [24:16]Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor [26:06]The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah [26:30]Not Nice: Stop People Pleasing, Staying Silent, & Feeling Guilty... And Start Speaking Up, Saying No, Asking Boldly, And Unapologetically Being Yourself by Dr. Aziz Gazipura [28:46]Dare To Lead by Brené Brown [32:05]Still Alice by Lisa Genova [33:52]Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling [37:09]Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas [42:36]Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel [43:41]The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern [46:36]Honorable Mention Books: [49:22]Anne of Green Gables by L.M. MontgomeryProject Hail Mary by Andy WeirWhy We Sleep by Matthew WalkerA Christmas Carol by Charles DickensThe Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. SchwabThe Twilight Series by Stephenie MeyerWe deeply appreciate your support in creating community around stories!Join our Lunacorns membership groupSubscribe to our email listFollow us on Instagram @litjoycrate and TikTok @litjoycrateUse the code PODCAST10 at litjoycrate.com/podcast for a 10% off discount!Neil Gaiman collection at LitJoy Crate!Join the Vampire Academy Email Waitlist Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

West Allis residents and library book clubbers Jen and Jessi join Sarah for a discussion of what they've been reading. They also talk about why they enjoy book clubs, how they choose what to read next, odd jobs they'd like to pursue, and more. Titles discussed in this episode include: How Can I Help You by Laura Sims, Murder Is a Piece of Cake by Valerie Burns, the Fox and O'Hare series by Janet Evanovich, Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult and Jennifer Finney Boylan, Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor, The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont, and Afterlives by Abdulrazak Gurnah. Also mentioned: My Sister the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite, the Stephanie Plum series by Janet Evanovich, Wish You Were Here by Jodi Picoult, The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix, How to Change Your Mind by Michael Pollan, Tom Lake by Ann Patchett, Burnt by Clare Frank, Toni Morrison, the Dead-End Job mysteries by Elaine Viets, and the Chloe Ellefson mysteries by Kathleen Ernst. Check out books and movies at countycat.mcfls.org, wplc.overdrive.com and hoopladigital.com. For more about WAPL, visit westallislibrary.org. Music: Tim Moor via Pixabay

November 2023 Solicits Part One Comic Reviews: DC Harley Quinn: Black, White, and Redder 2 by Kelly Thompson, Annie Yu, Brandt, Stein, Ryan Parrott, Luana Vecchio Knight Terrors: Catwoman 2 by Tini Howard, Leila Leiz, Marissa Louise Knight Terrors: Nightwing 2 by Becky Cloonan, Michael Conrad, Daniel Di Nicuolo, Adriano Lucas Knight Terrors: Punchline 2 by Danny Lore, Lucas Meyer, Alex Guimaraes Knight Terrors: Superman 2 by Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly, Nathan Fairbairn Knight Terrors: Wonder Woman 2 by Josie Campbell, Juan Ferreyra, Stephanie Williams, Meghan Hetrick, Marissa Louise Tales of the Titans 2 by Tini Howard, Eleonora Carlini, Lee Loughridge Marvel Alpha Flight 1 by Ed Brisson, Scott Godlewski, Matt Milla Dark X-Men 1 by Steve Foxe, Jonas Scharf, Frank Martin Iron Man Annual 2023 by Jason Loo, David Cutler, Bryan Valenza, Stephanie Williams, Alberto Foche, Raul Angulo Marvel's Voices: X-Men by Raphael Draccon, Carolina Munhoz, Jethro Morales, Michael Wiggam, Sarah Kuhn, Jorge Corona, Jim Campbell, Al Ewing, Gustaffo Vargas, Manual Puppo, Jay Jurden, Wilton Santos, Oren Junior, Andrew Dalhouse, Greg Pak, Daniel Bayliss, Marcelo Costa, Jay Edidin, Nina Vakueva, KJ Diaz, Jan Bazaldua, Marcelo Costa, Neeraj Menon Uncanny Avengers 1 by Gerry Duggan, Javier Garron, Morry Hollowell What If…? Dark – Moon Knight by Erika Schultz, Edgar Salazar, Arif Prianto Marvel Unlimited X-Men Unlimited Last Rites Marvel Meow 16 by Nao Fuji Image Cull 1 by Kelly Thompson, Mattia De Iulis Dynamite Disney Villains: Hades 1 by Elliott Kalan, Alessandro Ranaldi Boom Wicked Things: Cursed Windows by John Allison Titan Nouns Noun Town 1 by David Manley-Leech, Danny Schlitz, Braga IDW Dark Spaces: Hollywood Special 1 by Jeremy Lambert, Claire Roe, Jordie Bellaire Godzilla: The War For Humanity 1 by Andrew MacLean, Jake Smith Archie Chilling Adventures Presents Strange Science 1 by Magdalene Visaggio, Butch Mapa OGNs Ghost Book by Remy Lai Two Tribes by Emily Bowen Cohen Cindy and Biscuit: We Love Trouble by Dan White Shadows of Thule by Patrick Mallet, Lionel Marty Billie Blaster and the Robot Army From Outer Space by Laini Taylor, Jim Di Bartolo Additional Reviews: Blue Beetle, Strays, Mech Cadets, Narcos s1, Batman: The Knight, My Adventures with Superman, Ghostbusters Afterlife, Lego Disney Princess: The Castle Quest News: Peach Momoko Star Wars one-shot, Amazon Prime cancellations, Jeff Smith, Thor 5 from Waika Trailers: Scott Pilgrim anime, Percy Jackson Comics Countdown (15 Aug 2023): 1.      Daredevil 14 by Chip Zdarsky, Marco Checchetto, Matt Wilson 2.      Harley Quinn: Black, White, and Redder 2 by Kelly Thompson, Annie Yu, Brandt, Stein, Ryan Parrott, Luana Vecchio 3.      Ghost Book GN by Remy Lai 4.      Spider-Man 11 by Dan Slott, Luciano Vecchio, Edgar Delgado 5.      Two Tribes GN by Emily Bowen Cohen 6.      Wild's End 3 by Dan Abnett, I.N.J. Culbard 7.      Cull 1 by Kelly Thompson, Mattia De Iulis 8.      Lonesome Hunters: The Wolf Child 2 by Tyler Crook 9.      Night Terrors: Superman 2 by Joshua Williamson, Tom Reilly, Nathan Fairbairn 10.  Something is Killing the Children 32 by James Tynion IV, Werther Dell'Edera, Miquel Muerto

Estamos tão felizes com o caos bom do episódio desta semana! ✨ Convidámos duas das nossas bookstagrammers favoritas: a Sara Oliveira (@book.vorfreude) e a Daniela Amaro (@fangirlishwandering). É uma horinha de amor puro, no fundo.

GLEN SPEY AUTHOR HONORED AT HOLLYWOOD AWARDS GALA Featured in New Release Glen Spey, New York author T.J. Knight is a winner in the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest and was honored along with eleven other winning writers and twelve winning artists at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood, California on April 28th. His story, "The Fall of Crodendra M," is illustrated by Chris Arias of Cartago, Costa Rica who is himself a winner of the Illustrators of the Future Contest. The story and illustration along with the other writers' and illustrators' stories and art are published in the international bestselling anthology, L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 39 which was officially released on May 16th. T. J. Knight is the pen name for a regular dude who lives in New York (upstate, not city) surrounded by oaks and pines, deer and turkeys, a cat, son, wife, and on holidays, a daughter. He makes soap, bakes too many paleo brownies, reads, runs, and writes. His favorite authors are K. L. Going, Laini Taylor, and John Steakley. While this may seem an eclectic group, he reads more for style than content. And oh, the style! You can find his flash-length works in Every Day Fiction and Daily Science Fiction. His longer works appear in Future Finalists Publishing's Starlight series where he served as editor for volume two. In his story, “The Fall of Crodendra M” T. J. attempts to highlight the drawbacks of our evolving hyper-individualism. Technology allows us to remain home and watch weddings, graduations, and funerals on screens. This quickly went from unheard of to accepted, perhaps with normal coming soon. So as more and more of our entertainment is streamed into our living rooms (be it from space or otherwise), this story explores the meaning of actually visiting a friend or loved one instead. The Contest, one of the most prestigious writing and illustrating competitions in the world, is currently in its 40th year and is judged by some of the premier names in speculative fiction. The Writers of the Future Contest judges include, Tim Powers (author of On Stranger Tides), Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert (Dune prequel series), Robert J. Sawyer (Quantum Night), Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn series, The Stormlight Archive), Larry Niven (Ringworld), Orson Scott Card (Ender's Game), Nnedi Okorafor (Who Fears Death), David Farland (Runelords), and Katherine Kurtz (Deryni series) to name a few. The Illustrators of the Future Contest judges include, Bob Eggleton (11 Chesley Awards and 7 Hugo Awards), Larry Elmore (Dungeons & Dragons book covers), Echo Chernik (graphic designs for major corporations including Celestial Seasonings tea packaging), Rob Prior (art for Spawn, Heavy Metal comics and Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Ciruelo (Eragon Coloring Book).

GLEN SPEY AUTHOR HONORED AT HOLLYWOOD AWARDS GALA Featured in New Release Glen Spey, New York author T.J. Knight is a winner in the L. Ron Hubbard Writers of the Future Contest and was honored along with eleven other winning writers and twelve winning artists at the Taglyan Complex in Hollywood, California on April 28th. His story, "The Fall of Crodendra M," is illustrated by Chris Arias of Cartago, Costa Rica who is himself a winner of the Illustrators of the Future Contest. The story and illustration along with the other writers' and illustrators' stories and art are published in the international bestselling anthology, L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 39 which was officially released on May 16th. T. J. Knight is the pen name for a regular dude who lives in New York (upstate, not city) surrounded by oaks and pines, deer and turkeys, a cat, son, wife, and on holidays, a daughter. He makes soap, bakes too many paleo brownies, reads, runs, and writes. His favorite authors are K. L. Going, Laini Taylor, and John Steakley. While this may seem an eclectic group, he reads more for style than content. And oh, the style! You can find his flash-length works in Every Day Fiction and Daily Science Fiction. His longer works appear in Future Finalists Publishing's Starlight series where he served as editor for volume two. In his story, “The Fall of Crodendra M” T. J. attempts to highlight the drawbacks of our evolving hyper-individualism. Technology allows us to remain home and watch weddings, graduations, and funerals on screens. This quickly went from unheard of to accepted, perhaps with normal coming soon. So as more and more of our entertainment is streamed into our living rooms (be it from space or otherwise), this story explores the meaning of actually visiting a friend or loved one instead. The Contest, one of the most prestigious writing and illustrating competitions in the world, is currently in its 40th year and is judged by some of the premier names in speculative fiction. The Writers of the Future Contest judges include, Tim Powers (author of On Stranger Tides), Kevin J. Anderson and Brian Herbert (Dune prequel series), Robert J. Sawyer (Quantum Night), Brandon Sanderson (Mistborn series, The Stormlight Archive), Larry Niven (Ringworld), Orson Scott Card (Ender's Game), Nnedi Okorafor (Who Fears Death), David Farland (Runelords), and Katherine Kurtz (Deryni series) to name a few. The Illustrators of the Future Contest judges include, Bob Eggleton (11 Chesley Awards and 7 Hugo Awards), Larry Elmore (Dungeons & Dragons book covers), Echo Chernik (graphic designs for major corporations including Celestial Seasonings tea packaging), Rob Prior (art for Spawn, Heavy Metal comics and Buffy the Vampire Slayer), Ciruelo (Eragon Coloring Book).

Welcome to another LEGENDARY episode! Our Legendaries are special guests who are an expert within their area of storytelling. Lauren Blackwood is a Jamaican American living in Virginia who writes Romance-heavy Fantasy for most ages. When not writing, she's a musician and a tiramisu connoisseur. She's the New York Times bestselling author of WITHIN THESE WICKED WALLS and WILDBLOOD. **Keep an eye out for THE DANGEROUS ONES, publication planned for summer 2024.** In this episode you'll hear about: dramatic simping vampires (and a first hint into Lauren's upcoming book THE DANGEROUS ONES) writing romance tropes gothic vibes, beautiful covers, Lauren's brand: blood, kissing, and monsters fixer-upper villains We fangirl over Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor, An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson, and Hawksong by Amelia Atwater-Rhodes Lauren joins the folded chip club You can find us on our website and on Instagram at @storybeastpodcast.  For more storytelling content to your inbox, subscribe here.  Feel free to reach out if you want to talk story or snacks!  A warm thank you to Deore for our musical number. You can find more of her creative work on Spotify.  As ever, thank you for listening, Beasties! Please consider leaving a review to support this podcast.  Be brave, stay beastly! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybeastpodcast/message

In this episode, we dive into the charming and romantic world of Laini Taylor's novella, Night of Cake & Puppets. Set in the same universe as her Daughter of Smoke and Bone series, the story follows the lovable and quirky Zuzana and her charming crush, Mik, as they embark on a magical and unexpected adventure through the streets of Prague. We discuss the intricate details and whimsical prose that make Taylor's writing so enchantingContent warnings: none.

Buku Fiksi keren yang wajib kalian baca dr buku 1 nya (Strange the Dreamer) dan ngomongin perkembangan Podcast ini setelah 3 tahun :) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nesia-kristian/support

For the fifth episode of Season Three we are talking about our some of our favourite fantasy and sci-fi romances which feature extremely cool magic. A list of the books featured can be found below. There may be some plot point spoilers in our discussion of the books but as always with romance, we know there is going to be a HEA and our episodes aim to share the joy we take in following the characters on their journey towards it and prompt conversations exploring why SFF romance is so fantastic. These are adult romances, so warning for explicit language and please check content warnings for the book before listening if there are topics that you might find upsetting to hear about. If you'd like to watch via our YouTube channel (where there are subtitles available) you can find it a link here: https://linktr.ee/SFFRomCast along with our social media details. We'd love to hear from you! All our music has been taken from the following track: https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/fairytales (License code: 43DIFSVAZ90MEEQ8) Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!) Poison Princess by Kresley Cole The Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid The Darkest Night by Gina Showalter Uprooted by Naomi Novik Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor

The books of the moment for today's episode are the Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy by Laini Taylor. Just a forewarning for those of you listening, this is NOT a spoiler-free zone. We will be discussing these books in all of their glory, which of course includes revealing the ending. Laini Taylor is an American young adult fantasy author and a finalist for the National Book Award in Young People's Literature, best known for the Daughter of Smoke and Bone series, Strange the Dreamer, and Muse of Nightmares. Taylor was born in Chico, California, and earned her English degree from UC Berkeley. She currently lives in Portland, Oregon with her husband and daughter. She always wanted to be a writer, and was 35 before she finished her first novel. If you enjoyed this episode, I encourage you to leave a review on whichever platform you are listening on, if applicable. If you have any further questions regarding topics discussed throughout the episode feel free to join our Hardcover Hoes Discord Server via the link in the show notes, or send us an email at hardcoverhoespod@gmail.com. Feel free to recommend books to cover in future episodes as well! Discord Server: https://discord.gg/zpvW4FyuPF TikTok, IG, Twitter: @HardcoverHoes Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/993967071461813/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

This week, Meka, Brooke, Kristin, and Shannon discuss fantasy novels featuring complex magical systems. Titles mentioned include: David Eddings, Pawn of Prophecy (The Belgariad #1) Kelley Skovron, Hope and Red (Empire of Storms #1) Dhonielle Clayton, The Belles (The Belles #1) Rena Barron, Kingdom of Souls (Kingdom of Souls #1) Ilona Andrews, On the Edge (The Edge #1) Laini Taylor, Daughter of Smoke & Bone (Daughter of Smoke & Bone #1) Isabel Ibanez, Woven In Moonlight (Woven In Moonlight #1) Saara El-Arifi, The Final Strife (The Final Strife #1) Andrew Seiple, Stuff and Nonsense (Threadbare #1) Stephanie Garber, Once Upon a Broken Heart (Once Upon a Broken Heart #1) Michael Anderle, Witch of the Federation (Witch of the Federation #1) Jennifer Estep, Touch of Frost (Mythos Academy #1) You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: http://anchor.fm/book-bistro

Polly finishes of the Daughter of Smoke and Bone series by reading Dreams of Gods and Monsters.Content Warnings: religious trauma, sexual assault, and violence.

Polly reads the second book in the Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy, Days of Blood and Starlight.Content Warnings: violence and sexual assault

In this week's episode your hosts discuss Laini Taylor's best selling YA novel -Daughter of Smoke and Bone! Karou has spent her life feeling as though something is missing. She does not know who her parents are and was raised by chimera. She currently runs errands for Brimstone, her father-figure, that often result in dangerous situations. During one errand she runs into a being who makes her feel whole but she soon learns that he is the enemy...

Polly falls in love with Daughter of Smoke and Bone and talks about everything to do with thatContent Warnings: none.

With his first chosen book of the podcast, Geordie brings us on a journey into mystery and romance with Laini Taylor's 'Strange the Dreamer.' Find out if, like Geordie, this is your favourite fantasy novel of all time, and see whether Duncan agrees with him.Content warning: Strange the Dreamer is a novel about trauma, and whilst the novel handles the topic with great delicacy, listeners and readers alike should be aware that the novel centers around:Rape and sexual abuseMemory lossForced captivityChildren born through sexual violence

It seems Duncan couldn't resist. Unable to cope with the wait, he chose to select the sequel to the last book: Laini Taylor's 'The Muse of Nightmares.' In the conclusion to the duology, Geordie and Duncan discuss how it compares to the first, the romance, and Geordie won't shut up about set-up and pay-off.

This episode features Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor. Spoilers are between the 54-1:46 marks. We spend a lot of time in spoilers because we didn't want to give away the biggest mystery in the story and talk a lot about the different relationships that Taylor filled this world with. We also touch on what our godspawn powers would be and our own childhood versions of playing Tizerkane. Enjoy!

Polly reads the second book in the Strange the Dreamer Duology, Muse of Nightmares by Laini Taylor. Content Warnings: mentions of trauma, suicide, sexual assault and physical abuse throughout the entire episode. Homophobia (10:08 to 11:22)

Polly's love letter to the first Strange the Dreamer book by Laini Taylor.Content warnings: mentions of cheating throughout the entire episode, mental health and anxiety (01:31 to 03:53), sexual assault/abuse, male victims of assault and abuse (20:40 to 35:13) and character death (35:00 to 37:15).

After some delightful ramblings about Christmas gifts and how trash seltzers are, Man & Jo dive into The Witcher season 2 (Netflix), "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor, Introducing Selma Blair (Amazon Prime), and The Unforgiveable (Netflix). Follow us on FB & IG @WAM617Please leave a rating and review wherever you listen!

A History of Wild Places: by Shea Ernshaw | Book Review Podcast Website: https://gobookmart.com Buy Now: https://amzn.to/3DZrRHL “A gorgeously written tale of a community frozen in time and falling headlong into darkness. The plot twists will leave you breathless.” ― Jennie Melamed, author of Gather the Daughters “Dark and atmospheric, A History of Wild Places is a twisting, engrossing delight. Ernshaw's skillful mix of mystery, psychological thriller, and paranormal-tinged drama keeps the ground shifting beneath her characters and readers. What a wonderful rabbit hole to fall down.” ― Erika Swyler, author of Light From Other Stars and The Book of Speculation "An entirely enthralling novel, a true history of a world that pulls the reader into its depths. It is darkly rich in its setting, and its visual, visceral, and absorbing moments are both haunting and rewarding to the reader.” ― Phoebe Wynne, author of Madam “A riveting, atmospheric thriller that messes with your mind in the best way. Shea Ernshaw knows what she's doing.” ― Laini Taylor, New York Times bestselling author of Strange the Dreamer “As spine-chilling as it is beautifully crafted, A History of Wild Places will have you compulsively checking your pulse and the whites of your eyes. It will almost certainly make you reconsider that walk in the woods, or at least, compel you to leave a trail of breadcrumbs in your wake.” ― Ruth Emmie Lang, author of Beasts of Extraordinary Circumstance "A History of Wild Places is as eerie and enticing as a gingerbread house in a dark forest. My advice? Gobble up the whole thing. This book will enchant you with its delicious, dangerous magic." ― Abby Geni, author of The Lightkeepers and The Wildlands --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/gobookmart-review/support

Let's celebrate Candace Robinson's fantastic new dark fantasy book, The Bone Valley on The Witty Writers Show. I'm so excited about it. Candace Robinson is awesome at writing dark fantasy that you can't put down. Here's the info and links for The Bone Valley. The Bone Valley Blurb: He's a lover. She's a thief. A magic bond like no other will tie them together. After the death of his parents, Anton Bereza works hard to provide for his younger siblings. Love has never been in the cards for him, especially after desperation forces Anton to sell himself for coin. And he has no idea that, beneath the city of Kedaf, lies a place called the Bone Valley. When Anton's jealous client plots against him, he is cursed to spend eternity in a world where all that remains are broken bones. There, Anton meets Nahli Yan—a woman who once tried to steal from him—and his cards begin to change. But as the spark between them ignites, so does their desire to escape. All that stands in their way is the deceitful Queen of the Afterlife, who is determined to wield her deadly magic to break Anton and Nahli apart. Forever. Perfect for fans of Laini Taylor, Leigh Bardugo, Kerri Maniscalco, and Erin Morgenstern. Candace's Bio: Candace Robinson spends her days consumed by words and hoping to one day find her own DeLorean time machine. Her life consists of avoiding migraines, admiring Bonsai trees, watching classic movies, and living with her husband and daughter in Texas--where it can be forty degrees one day and eighty the next! Links: https://authorcandacerobinson.wordpress.com/ Author Blog: https://literarydust.wordpress.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/literarydust Twitter: https://twitter.com/literarydust Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/literarydust/ Watch The Witty Writers Show live interviews here: Youtube Facebook Website Facebook group for writers and authors: WRITER BETTER AUTHOR SMARTER #bethworsdell #TWWS #thewittywritersshow authorinterview #liveshow #streamyard #candacerobinson #fantasy #fantasybooks #darkfantasy #darkfantasybooks #fantasynovels #darlfantasynovels #bookchat #bookchat #booktube #booktok #writingcommunity #authorsupportingauthors #authorsupport #writingtips #writingadvice #writerslife #spicybooks #spicy #romance --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beth-worsdell-author/message

#KateSeger #Interviews #BooktubeKate Seger joins the show! We talk about freelancing, fantasy and mythology.  If you're a fan of Laini Taylor, Greek Mythology, how the United States is perceived versus what it actually is, and we just talk about stories. We compare George RR Martin to Robert Jordan, and we talk about Kate's books. Kate is an incredible person and storyteller and I enjoyed this conversation. Sponsor:Jennifer Lieberman's Year of the What Newsletter- Sign up for the newsletter to enter for giveaways for Year of the What - an audiobook by author/actress Jennifer Lieberman extraordinaireKate Seger:Tria EllinkaThe Wood Witch's DaughterThe Last DreamerWebsiteMy Stuff:Books:Alice ZeroThe Cloud DiverSupport And Subscribe:Buy my MerchNewsletterPatreonTwitchYoutube

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In this week's episode we talk about Strange! Both the strange  summer book choices Jerrica made and the actual Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor. We admit even our window of reading this week was tight, so if you haven't finished, listen along to Lia's awesome summary that is nearly as long as the book. Kidding, that's impossible. Afterwards, learn how Jerrica got through the book with the help of google in a mini game called Name that Word. We introduce the next book, The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow and predict the plot. Happy reading listeners!Listen in and follow us for more hilarious book related posts on Twitter and Instagram.Pictures of the covers on our Instagram feed @wedratherbereadingJoin the discussion on Twitter @wedratherreadTheme Music: "For The Penguins" Written and performed by David AllredFrom the album The TransitionCourtesy of Erased Tapeswww.erasedtapes.comListen on SpotifyBuy the album

Are you new to reading fantasy or wondering where to start? We've got you covered! In today's episode Bethany, Liene & Jashana talk fantasy subgenres with plenty of recommendations to get you started.  For exclusive bonus content and early access to episodes, consider joining the Chapter 3 Podcast Patreon Looking for a book mentioned in the episode? 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In today's episode Lia and Jerrica are officially back from summer vacation, but are not sure their brains have caught up with their bodies, maybe not their bodies either since they wonder when nap time is. Nevertheless they're still reading! They judge the cover, summarize the first three chapters and predict the plot of Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor. Will it live up to the high ratings on Goodreads? Read along to find out!Listen in and follow us for more hilarious book related posts on Twitter and Instagram.Pictures of the covers on our Instagram feed @wedratherbereadingJoin the discussion on Twitter @wedratherreadTheme Music: "For The Penguins" Written and performed by David AllredFrom the album The TransitionCourtesy of Erased Tapeswww.erasedtapes.comListen on SpotifyBuy the album

On the great value of unplugging for a day, getting away from the To Do List, and rediscovering a mental space that isn't being online. Also the tale of my bookshelves and how I became a trope of myself.Victoria Helen Stone's phenomenal and brilliant JANE DOE is here (https://victoriahelenstone.com/book/jane-doe/).You can watch this podcast on YouTube here (https://youtu.be/GXo5H3J8JSg).First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!Support the show (http://paypal.me/jeffekennedy)

The Daughter of Smoke & Bone trilogy is a story of romance and angels and demons, lyrically written by Laini Taylor (see Episode 12: Muses of Strange Dreamers). However, although...

This week, Pie and Lulu dive into two fantasy novels featuring dead gods: Deeplight by Frances Hardinge and Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor. We discuss world-building, portrayals of fantasy religions, and how these books use the concept of dead divinities to explore the power of belief and storytelling.   Other Media Mentioned: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor The Queen's Thief Series by Megan Whalen Turner The Inheritance Trilogy by N.K. Jemisin The Midnight Lie by Marie Rutkoski Eragon by Christopher Paolini Daredevil (Marvel comics)   Content warnings: Discussions of murder, body horror, ableism, emotionally manipulative relationships, drowning, PTSD, slavery, genocide, infanticide, and rape.   You can learn more about Never the Twins Shall Meet at our website. 

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Today Catherine Ross reviews Alanna; The First Adventure Book one of The Song of the Lioness Series by Tamora Pierce and Daughter of Smoke and Bone Book one of a trilogy by Laini Taylor.

In which I talk about crafting side characters and how much I want to be as good at it as Laini Taylor.

Amanda and Jenn discuss “will they, won’t they” romance, fiction set in DC, memoirs by survivors of abuse, and more in this week’s episode of Get Booked. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. Feedback Tilly and the Bookwanderers by Anna James (rec’d by Lauren) Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor (rec’d by Leenie) Questions 1. At the recommendation of the podcast, last year I read (and loved!) Braiding Sweetgrass and The Overstory. I’m looking for more books to add to my TBR list with naturalist elements. Is there a book version of Planet Earth but with trees and plants?? Like many I’ve had a challenging year with quarantine stress and non-COVID health issues, so I would prefer something that isn’t a portrait of grief (H is for Hawk, beautiful but too sad!) or about the total destruction of our world as we know it due to climate change. Open to all genres except horror, and please no sexual violence or violence towards children. Thank you! -Emily 2. I am sure you have recommended this type of book before, but unsure how to find them.  I have not read a romance book in years and feel the need to.  I can not remember a book that would closely match what type I would like to read.  Its the ‘Will they or Won’t they’ type of romance.  Some examples of tv shows that display this is as follows:  Castle: Richard & Kate, Moonlighting: David & Maddie, The Nanny: Fran & Mr. Sheffield, The X-Files: Mulder & Scully, Remington Steele: Remington & Laura, Law & Order SVU: Elliot & Olivia, House: House and Cuddy, Bones: Temperance & Seeley, NCIS: Tony & Ziva, Frasier: Daphne & Niles, Star Trek TNG: Picard and Beverly and The West Wing: Donna & Josh.  I know, mostly 80’s shows.  Once they are together, I am no longer interested.  Also bonus if female in story somehow gets hurt physically and he helps her out.  I am not picky as to if it’s an action, contemporary, fantasy, gothic, historical romance etc. book or not.  Thank for your help.   -Kelly 3. After years of working from home, I’m about to start commuting again, and will be spending at least 2 hours a day in the car. I’m hoping for an entertaining and engaging audiobook with a plot that hooks you in, to help me pass the time. I’d prefer fiction, as right now I only really listen to nonfiction audiobooks and am looking to expand my horizons, but I’m open to anything. I’m open to any genre, but my favorites are mysteries/whodunits, fantasy, and historical fiction. (Sorry if this is too vague!) Thank you so much, I’m such a big fan of the show

In ~*the before*~ we might have been a bit more hesitant to choose a ten year old book trilogy with no known adaptations in the works, but guess what time means nothing now! This was our Discord book club pick back in May, so this episode is a long time in the making. Our friend Chelsea returns to the podcast to help us discuss Karou and chimera and angels and Laini Taylor's writing. Find us all on Twitter: Chelsea: twitter.com/anoutlawlife Nicole: twitter.com/sweeneysays Marines: twitter.com/mynameismarines twitter.com/snark_squad www.snarksquad.com

A 5-minute meditation on hope with affirmations coinciding with the podcast Perceptions of Hope. What is being hopeful? Waiting for an event or situation to work out for us. To hope that we can have control over a situation outside of us, which is out of our control.  Let's have hope help us. Help quiet the mind. Bring a smile. A warm feeling in this moment. Hope lightens a stressful time. It's a feeling of freedom from a current challenging event. And as author Laini Taylor stated... “Hope can be a powerful force. Maybe there's no actual magic in it, but when you know what you hope for most and hold it like a light within you, you can make things happen, almost like magic.”    Make sure you're in a quiet space where you won’t be interrupted.  Either sitting up with straight spine, hands-on lap, or lying down with palms facing up, in an open gesture for accepting. Comfort is key. Close your eyes. Take a deep breath in through the nose expanding your belly for a count of 4 and hold for the count of 4 and slowly release to the count of 4. Two more times. Now focus on your natural breathing. I am hope I feel hopeful I love and accept myself I love and accept others I am safe I feel safe I am strong I feel strong I am compassion I feel compassion If your mind starts wondering it’s okay just bring your focus back to the breath. (repeat affirmations 2 more times) Take a deep breath in and slowly exhale take your time and open your eyes. May this beautiful day be filled with hope and compassion. Many blessings   Sincerely by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/5033-sincerely License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Welcome back to Big Little Books! Even though 2020 has been tumultuous, to say the least, one thing has remained constant throughout and that is books and all they have to offer. BLB takes a look at our end-of-year stats and the new reading habits that we’ve formed along the way. Since last year, Sam has developed an appreciation for audiobooks, and Yuli might be in the market for a Kindle or e-reader in the near future! We jump into what we have been reading while also entrenched in world events, specifically discussing some of our favourite reads of 2020. Next, we actively look at the year ahead and the changes we hope to see in our reading habits. Already thinking about new book releases coming out? So have we! Yuli and Sam chat about their most anticipated reads for the first half of 2021 and good things coming to the podcast in the year ahead.   Thank you, dear listeners, for tuning into this episode. As always, we would love to hear from you! Find us on Instagram @biglittlebookspod or email us at biglittlebookspod@gmail.com Coming at you in February is BLB Episode 19: From Books to TV, whereby we will be discussing The Queen’s Gambit by Walter Tevis and the Netflix adaptation everyone has been obsessed with since last fall. Friendly reminder to shop at your local independent bookstores. Stay safe out there!   EPISODE GUIDE:   00:01:53 – 2020 Cold Hard Reading Stats   00:06:00 – Goodreads Reading Stats and Goals: Pros and Cons    00:10:40 – Analysis of our 2020 Reading, discussion of BLB episode 13, and how our goals went   00:22:50 – Favourite Reads of 2020   00:23:19 – In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado   00:24:43 – A Darker Shade of Magic (Shades of Magic #1) by V.E. Schwab   00:25:58 – Strange the Dreamer (Strange the Dreamer #1) by Laini Taylor   00:27:39 – A Sky Beyond the Storm (An Ember in the Ashes #4) by Sabaa Tahir   00:28:00 – H is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald    00:30:15 – The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison   00:31:03 – Saga, Vol. 1 by Brian K. Vaughan (Writer), Fiona Staples (Artist)   00:33:10 – Kindred by Octavia E. Butler   00:35:14 – A Fortune for Your Disaster by Hanif Abdurraqib   00:37:36 – Last Christmas in Paris: A Novel of World War 1 by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb (Our Book Bangers Book Club December 2020 Pick)   00:40:10 – Intermission   00:40:30 – Reading Goals for 2021   00:45:25 – The StoryGraph Shoutout (THEY HAVE .5 RATINGS!) https://www.thestorygraph.com/   00:48:49 – Our Most Anticipated Books for the First Half of 2021   00:49:03 – No One Is Talking About This by Patricia Lockwood (February 16, 2021)   00:50:55 – The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr. (January 5, 2021)   00:52:36 – A River Called Time by Courttia Newland   00:53:44 – Remote Control by Nnedi Okorafor (January 19, 2021)   00:54:00 – A Court of Silver Flames (A Court of Thorns and Roses #4) by Sarah J. Maas (February 16, 2021)   00:54:45 – Hot Stew by Fiona Mozley (June 1, 2021)   00:55:55 – Home Is Not a Country by Safia Elhillo (March 2, 2021)   00:57:11 – Where is BLB headed in 2021?   00:58:40 – Besides Books

Oh look, a book that I actually love! For this week's episode, I (re-)read Strange the Dreamer by Laini Taylor. It's no secret that my favorite book genre is Young Adult Fantasy and this book is one that I think is the best that this genre has to offer. Why? Because the story is wonderful and magical, the writing is lyrical and beautiful. It quite literally slays.Let me fangirl for a minute (or thirty). IG: @roa_podcast

"Hope can be a powerful force. Maybe there's no actual magic in it, but when you know what you hope for most and hold it like a light within you, you can make things happen, almost like magic."In this episode of Fictional Hangover, Amanda and Claire talk about teeth, wishes, hope, beauty, magic and whimsy in their discussion of Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor, narrated by Khristine Hvam, featuring music by Lyss Emerson.  

In her beloved Daughter of Smoke and Bone trilogy, a portal fantasy spanning Earth and the angel- and chimaera-populated land of Eretz, Laini Taylor cemented her reputation as a creator of rich, expansive worlds, author of impossible love stories, and spinner of narrative spells. In her new Strange the Dreamer duology, she introduces an unlikely hero: Lazlo Strange, an orphan-turned-librarian whose obsession with the lost city of Weep leads him, finally, to its borders. The duology closed in October with Muse of Nightmares, a book that is glitteringly magic, achingly romantic, and stuffed with gorgeous prose. We talked with Taylor about her process, her perfectionism, and her fictional obsessions.

In this freshest of episodes, Aimee's back! And with the recent changeover to 2018 in mind, the gang explores the concept of "new years," along with ideas about reassessment, resolve, resolutions, goal-setting, intention, transformation, and much, much more. Sharing Space: - Fables: http://www.vertigocomics.com/characters/fables - Sword & Laser: http://swordandlaser.com/ - Vaginal Fantasy: http://vaginalfantasy.com/ - Pocket Casts: https://www.shiftyjelly.com/pocketcasts/ - Strange the Dreamer, by Laini Taylor: https://www.amazon.com/Strange-Dreamer-Laini-Taylor/dp/0316341681 - Lips Touch: Three Times, by Laini Taylor: https://www.amazon.com/Lips-Touch-Three-Laini-Taylor/dp/0545055857/ref=pd_sim_b_2 - Laini Taylor: http://www.lainitaylor.com/ - Pagan Erotica: Anyone? Know someone who writes this? Do YOU write this? Let us know! - Rogue Valley: https://www.lostinroguevalley.com/ - Chris Koza: https://chriskoza.com/ Links: Website: http://www.thepriestesses.com Email: thepriestesses@gmail.com Twitter: @ThePriestesses Facebook: The Priestesses Music: Rebecca E. Tripp (www.crystalechosound.com)

As a girl, Laini Taylor wanted to be a writer. She would dream up magical worlds filled with witches and monsters. But once she got into high school and college, she started reading literature — all those serious books about the real world that serious people read. And she stopped writing.“I had no life experience,” she laughs. “And really nothing to say. I felt a lack of ability to contribute to that body of work.”Then years later, she read a little book you might've heard of. Harry Potter? And her childhood imagination rose up like a phoenix.“That whole ‘write what you know,' you don't have to do that,” she says. “I find it much more fun to imagine what I don't know and want to figure it out.”Since then, Taylor has imagined stories to incredible success. Her early collaboration with her husband, the illustrator Jim Di Bartolo, “Lips Touch,” was a finalist for the National Book Award, and her “Daughter of Smoke and Bone” trilogy is an international best seller.We sat down with Taylor at her Portland home. It's sunny and bright and filled with wonder: paintings of her characters, small figurines of magical creature, princess dresses for her daughter Clementine Pie, and a library with a grand fireplace and floor-to-ceiling book shelves that seems right out of a fairy tale. Which is fitting: Taylor launched a new series this week about a young librarian who also has big dreams, “Strange the Dreamer.”Taylor will read from the book and talk with Sara Grundell of the YA website Novel Novice at Powell's at Cedar Hills Crossing on Apr. 6.