Podcasts about psy changeling

In this episode, we have finally caught up with the rest of the world as we read Primal Mirror. The story revolves around the ticking time clock of the PsyNet's imminent collapse, while woven with the building of a new changeling pack, and the fall of a prominent Psy dynasty. The end is near for the Psy-Changeling world, and Ines and Leslye's binge read of the series.   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/   BOOKS MENTIONED The Improvisers by Nicole Glover: https://amzn.to/4gt8DgJ A Court of Thorn and Roses by Sarah J Maas: https://amzn.to/3Eb0W1s  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.

In this week's episode, we're almost caught up on all things Psy-Changeling. Listen in to find out what will happen next in the podcast as we get ready for an array of magical new episodes. But first, we're going to take a short spring break—perfect for recharging and planning even more exciting content for you! Watch this space to know what's coming next on Ink & Magic.   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/   Mentioned: Leslye's interview with P. Djeli Clark - https://lpenelope.com/2024/04/imagining-success-with-p-djeli-clark-my-imaginary-friends-episode-237/   Get ready for Primal Mirror, coming in 1 week! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/4fLJX2I    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.

Although coming into the story confused because of the blurb, Ines and Leslye dissect this dual love story, of sorts in Resonance Surge. The main love story revolves around a Changeling bear with foresight and a wounded Psy with a past filled with childhood trauma. Woven with real life stories of Psy siblings before silence, as well as tales from the present day consequences of Silence falling, this addition to Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling series packs an emotional punch.   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/   Get ready for Primal Mirror, coming in 2 weeks! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/4fLJX2I    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.

In this episode, Ines and Leslye reveal their favorite books of 2024 plus a few honorable mentions. Gird your wallet as they unapologetically aim for your TBR's expansion. 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/   THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ines' Favorites Marrying Winterbourne by Lisa Kleypas https://amzn.to/4h3CI7A  Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey https://amzn.to/4ga8f6O  The Midwinter Mail Order Bride by Kati Wilde https://amzn.to/3PJTcpv  Bound to the Battle God by Ruby Dixon https://amzn.to/40FOTBL  Bewitched by Lara Thalassa https://amzn.to/4arz7Oe  Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood https://amzn.to/4apmXFy  Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yaros https://amzn.to/3Wu9SFo  Burn For Me by Ilonna Andrews https://amzn.to/4g9fewT    Ines' Honorable Mentions The Phoenix Pack by Suzanne Wright https://amzn.to/40IubkQ  Sins for All Seasons by Lorraine Heath https://amzn.to/4ho42gS  The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen https://amzn.to/3C8UxmO  Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Seguro https://amzn.to/3Cjo3WU  The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon https://amzn.to/40GahqB    Leslye's Favorites A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams Quiet Types by L.H. Cosway When Grumpy Met Sunshine by Charlotte Stein A Rip Through Time by Kelley Armstrong The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh - (I limited myself to one Psy-Changeling book for the purposes of this list) Vicious by VE Schwab   Leslye's Honorable Mentions End of Story by Kylie Scott - https://amzn.to/40KZL1p Lies by Kylie Sacott - https://amzn.to/4h7LuSh Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo - https://amzn.to/4jsE6T4 The Wishing Game by Meg Schaffer - https://amzn.to/4geTBLA Grump Gone Wild by Cassie Mint - https://amzn.to/40xI18k   Get ready for Resonance Surge, coming in 1 week! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/3C5XPqJ    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.

Singh's foray into thrillers is on display in this gripping entry into the Psy Changeling world. In Wolf Rain we meet a hero who sees himself as a rogue wolf destined to be alone and a Psy woman convinced she's a monster beyond redemption. Together, they discover that their beliefs about themselves are profoundly mistaken. Suspense blends with heart-wrenching romance as Singh proves once again that she is a powerhouse in the genre with a thrilling romance about finding each love, finding yourself, and touching the hearts of all readers.    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/   BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE High Noon by Kati Wilde: https://amzn.to/41nkl8K   Get ready for Alpha Night, coming in 2 weeks! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/3VijC4K    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.

We're back!!!! Season 2 of the podcast is live and in full effect. We're jumping into the second season of the Psy-Changeling world with Nalini Singh's "Silver Silence," book one of the Psy-Changeling Trinity series.  We meet bear changeling Alpha, Valentin Nikolaev, whose life is a whirlwind of loyalty, affection, and disorder—everything that Silver Mercant, a Psy woman of control and precision, believes she doesn't need.  Silver, the cool, collected director of a global emergency response network, finds her life turned upside down not just by an assassination attempt, but by her unexpected plunge into the chaotic world of the StoneWater bears.  Join us as we discuss how Singh masterfully blends romance, suspense, and the complexity of clan, psy and human politics in this grumpy-sunshine novel!   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/   Get ready for Ocean of Light, coming in 2 weeks! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/487ZAPO    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.

Maybe a yearly tradition? Where we recommend books to each other. Chels recommended the first in the Psy-Changeling series to Beth because of their shared love of Heather Guerre. Emma recommended a Carla Kelly because she's quickly becoming a pod favorite. Keeping with last episode, Beth recommended two contemporaries. Emma and Chels did like an uno reverse to each other and recommended two kind of heavy-hitter political histroms. A good time was had by all.Support us on our Patreon!Visit our website for transcripts and show notes: reformedrakes.comFollow us on social media:Twitter: @reformedrakesInstagram: @reformedrakesBeth's TikTokChels' TikTokEmma's TikTokChels' SubstackEmma's SubstackThank you for listening!

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

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/   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 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.

Today, Nalini Singh joins me to talk about ARCHANGEL'S LINEAGE, her lastest book in her Guild Hunter series. We discuss genre merging, the immortal appeal of angels as characters, her writing schedule, and what's next in her Psy-Changeling series. I have ARCHANGEL'S LINEAGE in my Bookshop if you want to support both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. If you want another way to help out my show, you can follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, and leave me a review wherever you get your podcasts. You can also join my Patreon community, buy merch, or make a Ko-fi donation through the links available on my on my website at sheworeblackpodcast.com. Thanks for joining me today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheworeblack/message

This episode is all about shifters and how much I love shifter romance! From Nalini's Psy Changeling series to Dria Andersen's many shifter books with wolves and big cats to Sam Hall's Ursa shifter series, a good shifter book is like catnip to me. For a list of all books mentioned check out my instagram @essiemv and let me know your favorite shifters. You can also find me on Twitter at @molessie ✌

Bonds of Justice, book 8 in Psy-Changeling, introduces us to a dedicated New York police detective with a natural shield against psychic powers and a Justice-Psy with the rare ability to retrieve memories. Singh skillfully weaves a narrative that is as much about solving a crime as it is about exploring the depths of human emotion and connection. Join us as we unpack the layers of this multifaceted story, examining how love and duty intersect in a world where justice and passion form an unbreakable bond. Grab your copy of Bonds of Justice here: https://amzn.to/3SfEJDP  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 Play of Passion, coming in 2 weeks! 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.

Why is it a good idea to skip ahead sometimes (even when it feels awkward)? Nalini Singh shares tips about this, as well as an awesome timeline tracking tool! New York Times bestselling author Nalini Singh is passionate about writing. Though she's traveled as far afield as the deserts of China, the temples of Japan, and the frozen landscapes of Antarctica, it is the journey of the imagination that fascinates her most. She's beyond delighted to be able to follow her dream as a writer. She is the author of the Guild Hunter series and the Psy-Changeling novels, and two stand-alone novels, A Madness of Sunshine and Quiet in Her Bones. Resonance Surge is her most recent novel. How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of How Do You Write Podcast: Explore the processes of working writers with bestselling author Rachael Herron. Want tips on how to write the book you long to finish? Here you'll gain insight from other writers on how to get in the chair, tricks to stay in it, and inspiration to get your own words flowing. Rachael Says Plan! Plan your writing with Rachael and GET IT DONE! http://patreon.com/rachaelJoin Rachael's Slack channel, Onward Writers: https://join.slack.com/t/onwardwriters/shared_invite/zt-7a3gorfm-C15cTKh_47CEdWIBW~RKwgRachael can be YOUR mini-coach, and she'll answer all your questions on the show! http://patreon.com/rachael Join my scribe of writers for LOTS more tips and get access to my 7-minute video that will tell you if you're writing the right book! Only for my writing community! CLICK HERE:➡️ How to Know If You're Writing the Right Book - https://rachaelherron.com/therightbook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I return to the show with an update on life and my thoughts on Nalini's latest Psy Changeling book Storm Echo! Spoilers start at 21:28 and end at 1:10:40

A long-time friend of the SPA Girls Nalini Singh is here to talk about world-building, and if anyone knows how to do this–it's Nalini! New York Times and internationally bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling and Guild Hunter series of paranormal romances, Nalini also writes New Zealand-set thrillers, the most recently released of which is Quiet in Her Bones. Her contemporary romances include the Rock Kiss and Hard Play series, the latter of which revolves around a rugby-loving family in Auckland. 33 of Nalini's solo titles have hit the New York Times Bestseller list (most recently Archangel's Light, in November 2021). Her books have also hit the USA Today, Publishers Weekly, and Wall Street Journal Bestseller lists. She's received the Australian Romance Readers Award several times and won two Sir Julius Vogel awards. The first book in the Psy-Changeling series, Slave to Sensation, was named as one of the New York Public Library's 125 books from the last 125 years that inspire a lifelong love of reading. Born in Fiji and raised in New Zealand, Nalini was first published in 2003. Her books are both traditionally and indie published and have sold over eight million copies worldwide with translations in multiple languages. Phew! Makes your head spin, right? Listen to the podcast to find out how Nalini tackles her world-building. Find her at www.nalinisingh.com  

Recap of the macro plot for books 15-21, Allegiance of Honor to Storm Echo. This does include spoilers for Storm Echo, but I clearly state when we are about to move into that section

Recap of the macro plot for books 1-14, Slave to Sensation to Shards of Hope

Whew, that took longer than I thought! Let's rank all the books in the Psy-Changeling series and talk about the overall themes and takeaways I have coming out of this season... including what comes next for Changeling Cast Season 2

I feel so guilty even saying this! But yeah, I'm just not sure all the elements of OCEAN LIGHT fully blend to the seamless Psy-Changeling experience I've come to expectAlso, apologies on the sound quality - there were some recording bumps that I tried to smooth out but sorry in advance for the less than ideal quality this time!

Book 6 of the Psy-Changeling series starts with a bang, and Lydia is HERE FOR IT! Tay and Lydia recap Branded by Fire and add to our series playlist.We're back again in 2 weeks with our deep-dive discussion of this book!Psy-Changeling Playlist:Tay:Boss Bitch, Doja CatIt's Raining Men, The Weather GirlsShut Up, Kiss Me, Angel OlsonWildest Dreams, Taylor SwiftWhat I Like About You, The RomanticsLydia:Dive, Ed SheeranKing of Anything, Sara Bareilles Mr. Know It All, Kelly ClarksonSweet Creature, Harry StylesJealous, Nick JonasI want you to want me, Cheap Trickhttps://music.apple.com/us/playlist/psy-changeling/pl.u-r2yBAexTPRd661 What're we reading? Tay: Wolfsong by TJ Klune, & rereading Patricia Briggs's “Alpha and Omega” seriesLydia: Single All the Way on Netflix and All the Feels by Olivia DadeThanks for listening! Instagram and Facebook: @callingcardspodTwitter: @CardsCalling Website: https://www.callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspodEmail us at callingcardspod@gmail.com. Theme music by PASTACAT @pastacatmusic on Instagram.Help us spread the word about us- please rate, review, and tell a friend!

We're back to paranormal romance this week — and so excited! It's been literal years since we've done a deep dive like this one, talking about a beloved, long-standing, many booked, series — Nalini Singh's Psy Changeling series. We're deep diving on Caressed by Ice, which features a hero who literally experiences physical pain whenever he feels a feeling, so…of course he's Jen's favorite. We talk paranormal world building, patriarchy, hero's feeling feelings, and try to explain the universe of this book. We're not great at it, but there is about 20 minutes of bantr, so you'll be fine! There's still time to buy the Fated Mates Best of 2021 Book Pack from our friends at Old Town Books in Alexandria, VA, and get eight of the books on the list, a Fated Mates sticker and other swag! Thank you, as always, for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review for the podcast on your podcasting app, we would be very grateful! We are going to set some wild intentions for 2022 with our first read-along of the year, Lisa Valdez's Passion, an erotic historical published in 2005 that is W-I-L-D. There is a lot of biblical stuff at the world's fair. Also some truly bananas stuff that…sticks with you. We haven't read it in a while, so we're telling you to be careful because…honestly, it's just good sense with this one. Get it at Amazon, Apple, Kobo, or B&N.Show NotesCaressed by Ice is the third book in the Psy/Changling series by Nalini Singh. If you want more read-alongs and critiques, check out Melinda and Melanie's write ups on the Psy/Changling channel at Smexy Books, and the Changeling Cast by Mara/BooksLikeWhoa on YouTube.Johnnie Walker Blue is pretty fancy, and definitely wants to be served over an ice ball.Jeremy Renner is a jerk. If there is a GBBO (which stands for Great British Bake Off, so no need to google it) and Ted Lasso crossover, they better bake biscuits with the boss. Speaking of GBBO, one of the hosts dressed up as Santa and that's nice.We talked about the paranormal explosion of 2006 when we recorded our first IAD episodes, so just listen to season 1 again because Munro is coming. You might also want to listen to our fantasy romance episode with Zoriada Cordova.More about the monster of the week model.If you're having sexytimes with a telekinetic, the promise of the premise is that they're gonna use those powers during sex! Mad Rogan in the Hidden Legacy series knows his job.Do you know how powerful serging is? If not, check out this story from Talia Hibbert about the time she did some [VERY IMPORTANT romance research.][14] Shadow Dancing is actually a song by Andy Gibb, younger brother of the other Bee Gees. You might want to watch the Bee Gees documentary. You can watch 6 hours about the Beatles, or this three minute clip. Your call! [14]: https://twitter.com/TaliaHibbert/status/992820004054761472?s=20

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The Trailblazer series continues this week with Elda Minger—author of contemporary and historical romances, including Untamed Heart, which is the first contemporary romance to feature condom use on the page. Elda talks about writing for Vivian Stephens, about writing about women's bodies, about reproductive choice and about the way romance made space for women during the 70s and 80s. She shares a collection of gorgeous stories about her life as a reader and writer (and a particularly wonderful detour as a bookseller). About the boom of category and contemporary romance in the 1980s, and about the way writing made her who she is. We are thrilled to have found Elda, and that she took time to speak with us and share her wonderful perspective on the genre with us. We can't think of a better week to share this episode with you. There's still time to buy the Fated Mates Best of 2021 Book Pack from our friends at Old Town Books in Alexandria, VA, and get eight of the books on the list, a Fated Mates sticker and other swag! Order the book box as soon as you can to avoid supply chain snafus. Thank you, as always, for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review for the podcast on your podcasting app, we would be very grateful! Next week, we're reading Nalini Singh's Caressed by Ice, number three (and Jen's favorite) of the Psy-Changeling series. Get it at Amazon, Apple, Kobo, B&N or at your local indie.Show NotesWelcome Elda Minger, author of over 30 romance novels, including Untamed Heart, Harlequin American Romance #12, the first contemporary romance with condoms used on page. In 1987, Elda wrote a column in RWR (the Romance Writer's Report, an RWA publication) defending the use of contraception in romance novels. Elda was selling Kathleen Woodiwiss's Shanna at the Chicago bookstore chain Kroch and Brentano's.Elda first Harlequin American Romances were edited by Vivian Stephens. In this interview with Vivian Stephens from the Browne Pop Culture Library archives, she describes the founding of RWA and her move to Harlequin.Names Elda mentioned: Harlequin editor Evelyn Grippo, Harlequin editorial director Fred Kerner, writing coach Marilyn Lowery, Mills & Boon editor Frances Whitehead, Mills and Boon editor Jacqui Bianchi,Loveswept editor Carolyn Nichols, Harlequin editor Debra Matteucci, Harlequin editor Birgit Davis-Todd, Avon editor Nancy Coffey.

Lydia and Tay dive into themes of Hostage to Pleasure, book 5 of Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling series. Is Dorian a Mary Sue, and do we care? We get into a somewhat heavy discussion around women's bodily autonomy, because sci fi is RELEVANT.Next episode: Branded by Fire Reading Recs:Enemies to loversPeter Darling, Austin Chant, (queer romantic fantasy)Magpie Lord trilogy, KJ Charles (queer historical paranormal)Folk of the Air trilogy, Holly Black, (YA Fantasy, romance comes later in the trilogy)The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, NK Jemison, (dark romance-y fantasy)SistersThe Consortium trilogy, Jessie Mihalik (slow burn, romance-heavy sci fi)Thanks for listening! Instagram and Facebook: @callingcardspodTwitter: @CardsCalling Website: https://www.callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspodEmail us at callingcardspod@gmail.com. Theme music by PASTACAT @pastacatmusic on Instagram.Help us spread the word about us- please rate, review, and tell a friend!

We're joined this week by author Piper Rayne, who is two authors! Elizabeth Grace (Piper) and Michelle Lynn (Rayne) have written dozens of wildly tropey, wonderfully romantic contemporary romances together. They join us for a few minutes at the start of the episode to talk about how they came to romance and how they write together, and then leave us with a list of questions about publishing, books, and romance recommendations.There's still time to buy the Fated Mates Best of 2021 Book Pack from our friends at Old Town Books in Alexandria, VA, and get eight of the books on the list, a Fated Mates sticker and other swag! Order the book box as soon as you can to avoid supply chain snafus. Thank you, as always, for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review for the podcast on your podcasting app, we would be very grateful! Our next read-along will be Nalini Singh's Caressed by Ice, number three (and Jen's favorite) of the Psy-Changeling series. Get them at Amazon, Apple, Kobo, B&N or at your local indie.Show NotesWe are joined today by Piper Rayne, an author duo who are about to publish their 50th book, My Unexpected Surprise on December 14, 2021. They won the right to decide the topic of an episode after winning an item in Kennedy Ryan's Lift4Autism auction with Kulture City. We mostly talked about and recommended books today, so check out the photo array for all the books we mentioned in today's episode.

It's autumn which means it's time to start talking holiday seasons and holiday romances here at Fated Mates, so this week, we're talking about one of Jen's favorite category trilogies—Tiffany Reisz's Men At Work series from Harlequin Blaze. These are sexy, subversive romances that turn tropes on their head while delivering delight. There's still time to buy the Fated Mates Best of 2021 Book Pack from our friends at Old Town Books in Alexandria, VA, and get eight of the books on the list, a Fated Mates sticker and other swag! Order the book box as soon as you can to avoid supply chain snafus. Thank you, as always, for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review for the podcast on your podcasting app, we would be very grateful! Our next read-along will be Nalini Singh's Caressed by Ice, number three (and Jen's favorite) of the Psy-Changeling series. Get them at Amazon, Apple, Kobo, B&N or at your local indie.Show NotesTiffany Reisz is the author of the Original Sinners series and several category length romances. The Men at Work series was a Harlequin Blaze, a line that ran between 2001-2017. The ghost story one is called The Headmaster, part of a tiny stand alone Harlequin eBook series called Shivers.We've talked about the history of category romance on many episodes: our favorite bonkers old categories from the 80s/90s, with Steve Ammidown on the first acquisitions of Vivian Stephens, and with rare book dealer Rebecca Romney. Harlequin at the end of 2021 has 11 different lines: Desire, Heartwarming, Historical, Intrigue, Medical Romance, Presents, Romance, Romantic Suspense, Special Edition, Love Inspired, and Love Inspired Suspense. The Romance Wars section of Rebecca Romney's romance catalog starts on page 125, and it's fascinating. Amazon began in 1994, it had 180 thousand accounts in 1996 and a million accounts by the end of 1997. The Sony Reader was on the market starting in 2004, and the first Kindle was in 2007. Kindle Unlimited started in 2014.The Invention of Thanksgiving is a video from The Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, it features an interview with Paul Chaat Smith, a member of the Comanche tribe. Debbie Reese has a great thread with resources for children's books with Native American characters to read or avoid.Sarah recommends the TV show Happy Endings, and Flashdance is has a music video vibe rather than a movie with a plot.Compare and contrast original Loveswept back cover copy to the updated version for Sunny Chandler's Return by Sandra Brown. Here is an explainer about how there was a traditional belief that Judaism is matrilineal, it is not a belief held by all Jewish people. This essay explains how a 1983 decision from Reform rabbis made room for children of mixed marriages to claim patrilineal descent. Order soon if you want to make sure your Fated Mates Book Pack— 8 of our 10 Best Romance Novels of 2021— from Old Town Books in Alexandria, VA.

Lydia and Tay recap Hostage to Pleasure, book 5 of Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling series. The Psy Council is stupid, Dorian is frequently shirtless, and high stakes shenanigans ensue. This one is a LOT less dark, and it has some of our favorite characters!We'll be back in 2 weeks with part 2, our deeper analysis into this book.Psy-Changeling Playlist:Tay:Everybody Wants to Rule the World, LordeI Want to Break Free, QueenI'm Still Standing- Elton JohnDangerous Woman, Ariana Grande Got It Bad for Ya, Danielle Parente and Matthew MasurkaGivin Em What They Love, Janelle Monae ft. PrinceLydia:Can't Get You Out of My Head, Kylie MinogueBroken, LifehouseShe, Elvis Costello King of my Heart, Taylor Swift Kiss, PrinceKiss Me, Sixpence None the Richerhttps://music.apple.com/us/playlist/psy-changeling/pl.u-r2yBAexTPRd661 What're we reading? Tay:Winter's Orbit by Everina Maxwell All the Feels by Olivia Dade Bombshell by Sarah MacLeanHis Inherited Princess by Empi BaryehLydia: The Love Hypothesis by Ali HazelwoodThanks for listening! Instagram and Facebook: @callingcardspodTwitter: @CardsCalling Website: https://www.callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspodEmail us at callingcardspod@gmail.com. Theme music by PASTACAT @pastacatmusic on Instagram.Help us spread the word about us- please rate, review, and tell a friend!

Nalini Singh is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author of the Psy-Changeling and Guild Hunter series. She is also our special guest this week on the KPL Podcast! We discuss her most recent title Archangel's Light. Then Jigisha and Ryan chat about some of their favorite book series. All this and more on this week's KPL Podcast! 1. Educated by Tara Westover2. Battle Royal by Lucy Parker3. A Master Djinn by P. Djeli Clark4. All Systems Red by Martha WellsNalini's Websitewww.nalinisingh.com

Lydia and Tay discuss Mine to Possess, book 4 of Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling series. Featuring morality in sci-fi and romance (with the usual shout outs to Captain America and Anakin Skywalker), plus vampires and zombies (you're welcome). Please let us know what you think of Clay and Tally! We'll be back in 2 weeks, recapping Hostage to Pleasure.Reading recs:Second chance loveWinterblaze, Kristen Callihan (Darkest London #3), historical paranormalJackdaw, KJ Charles, queer historical paranormal (best read after the Magpie trilogy)Recipe for Persuasion, Sonali Dev, contemporaryLover Awakened by J.R. Ward, paranormalFriends to loversRomancing Mister Bridgerton, Julia Quinn, historicalSafe Harbor (Drake Sisters #5), Christine Feehan, paranormalProtecting childrenOracle's Moon, Thea Harrison, paranormalDark Legend, Christine Feehan, paranormalVampire recs:On Immunity: An Inoculation, Eula Bliss (non-fiction)Twilight, Vampire Diaries, True BloodWhat We Do in the Shadows (TV & movie)The Historian, Elizabeth KostovaUnderworld (movie)Buffy the Vampire Slayer (TV)Moonlight (TV, 1 season)Zombies:Warm Bodies, Isaac MarioniZombie (TV series, based on the graphic novel)Jeaniene Frost's booksThanks for listening! Instagram and Facebook: @callingcardspodTwitter: @CardsCalling Website: https://www.callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspodEmail us at callingcardspod@gmail.com. Theme music by PASTACAT @pastacatmusic on Instagram.Help us spread the word about us- please rate, review, and tell a friend!

Lydia and Tay recap book 4 of Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling series, Mine to Possess. Oof, we are really down on this one. *CW for child abuse. The whole plot and character backstory is child abuse. We won't go into a ton of details, but it's gonna be there for the whole episode, so be aware. Also, slut shaming and rampant misogyny.*We're back in 2 weeks with part 2, our deeper analysis into Mine to Possess.Psy-Changeling Playlist:Lydia:Bad Romance- Lady GagaBleeding Love- Leona LewisBack to Black- Amy WinehouseTake Me to Church- HozierTay:Cranes in the Sky- SolangeRight Back Where We Started From- Maxine NightengaleNow I'm All Messed Up- Tegan and Saralong story short- Taylor Swifthttps://music.apple.com/us/playlist/psy-changeling/pl.u-r2yBAexTPRd661 What're we reading? Tay:Helen Hoang, The Heart PrincipleJesse Q. Sutanto, Dial A for AuntiesAmanda Quick/Jayne Ann Krentz, “Arcane Society” seriesJordan L. Hawk, Infernal AffairsAustin Chant, Peter DarlingLydia: Angeline Boulley, The Firekeeper's Daughter Thanks for listening! Instagram and Facebook: @callingcardspodTwitter: @CardsCalling Website: https://www.callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspodEmail us at callingcardspod@gmail.com. Theme music by PASTACAT @pastacatmusic on Instagram.Help us spread the word about us- please rate, review, and tell a friend!

Lydia and Tay talk about our love of sci-fi metaphors, and the main themes of Caressed by Ice, the third book in Nalini Singh's paranormal romance series, Psy-Changeling. Romance novels ask some of the big questions, folks, amid all the bonkers plots and sexy times, so we talk about light and darkness, loss of innocence, identity, choice, family, and more… plus, mating bonds and “Princess Bride” (hey, we're still us).We'll be back in 2 weeks with book 4, Mine to Possess.Reading Recs:Forbidden romance: Discovery of Witches (fantasy)Every Cassandra Clare series (YA fantasy, contemporary & historical)When He Was Wicked, Julia Quinn (historical)Princess Bride (the movie!)Fated mates:Thea Harrison, Dragon Bound (paranormal!)Trauma recovery:Patricia Briggs, Alpha & Omega (paranormal!)Badass dude, hacker chick (AKA Olicity):Juno Rushdan, Nothing to Fear (contemporary)Thanks for listening! Instagram and Facebook: @callingcardspodTwitter: @CardsCalling Website: https://www.callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspodEmail us at callingcardspod@gmail.com. Theme music by PASTACAT @pastacatmusic on Instagram.Help us spread the word- pretty please, rate, review, and tell a friend!

Lydia and Tay finish recapping book three of Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling series, Caressed by Ice. It's still pretty dark stuff, but we've got you covered with pop culture references, from Scooby Doo to High School Musical (and of course, Arrow!).CW: details of Brenna's abduction and assault (from book 1); child abuse **We're back in TWO weeks with part 2, to discuss themes of Caressed by Ice.  (Life got in the way again...)Playlist:LydiaStyle, Taylor Swift mad woman, Taylor Swift Everything Has Changed, Taylor Swift and Ed Sheehan (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, Carole KingTayWhat's Up?, 4 Non Blondes Amor Prohibido, Selena Hungry Eyes, Eric Carmenhttps://music.apple.com/us/playlist/psy-changeling/pl.u-r2yBAexTPRd661  Thanks for listening! Instagram and Facebook: @callingcardspodTwitter: @CardsCalling Website: https://www.callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspodEmail us at callingcardspod@gmail.com. Theme music by PASTACAT @pastacatmusic on Instagram.Help us spread the word- pretty please, rate, review, and tell a friend!

Lydia and Tay recap the first 20 chapters of the third book in Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling series, Caressed by Ice, because we get... really... in depth. We agree that Judd and Brenna are TOTALLY Oliver and Felicity from Arrow. CW: details of Brenna's abduction and assault (from book 1); child abuse We're back next week with the rest of this recap.What we're reading:Tay:Nalini Singh, Last Guard (latest Psy-Changeling Trinity novel)Sonali Dev, Incense and Sensibility (modern Austen adaptation)Lucy Parker, Battle Royal (enemies to lovers baking show)Thea Harrison's Elder Races series: Dragon Bound, Serpent's Kiss (paranormal)Lydia:Nalini Singh, Last GuardPatricia Briggs, River Marked (Mercy Thompson #6) (urban fantasy)Angeline Boulley, Firekeeper's Daughter (Native American author and characters, Midwest setting)Thanks for listening! Instagram and Facebook: @callingcardspodTwitter: @CardsCalling Website: https://www.callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspodEmail us at callingcardspod@gmail.com. Theme music by PASTACAT @pastacatmusic on Instagram.Help us spread the word- pretty please, rate, review, and tell a friend!

So, Abigail made some choices — good, bad, and snarly. Was pounding all of the original Psy-Changeling books and novellas in 30 days a good idea? No. Is it good content? DEBATABLE. Bookseller Ali has an opinion on that, but Abigail doesn't listen to her anyway. Regardless, it happened, so consume this sweet psychic content, babes. SLAVE TO SENSATION by NALINI SINGH: https://bit.ly/39QYIlPNIGHT SHIFT ANTHOLOGY: https://bit.ly/3fVkNmOWHAT IS A SHIFTER ROMANCE by ROMANCE BOOK CLUB: https://bit.ly/2PZZK7RCITIZENS OF THIRST DISCORD SERVER: https://bit.ly/30NsP8PTWITTER, FACEBOOK, & INSTAGRAM: @kingdomthirstKoT'S BOOKSHOP: bookshop.org/shop/kingdomthirstEMAIL: kingdomofthirst@gmail.com

Lydia and Tay discuss ableism and whether Vaughn uses his cave mirrors like Brendan Fraser's character in The Mummy. In this discussion of book 2 of Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling series, Visions of Heat, we decide that Faith is Rapunzel, Vaughn is Flynn Ryder, and the Psy-Council is terrible. We're back on September 7 with part 1 of Caressed by Ice. Reading recs (grain of salt edition… lots of grr arg Alpha Male types!):Lydia's:Jeanine Frost, Halfway to the Grave, book 1 of the Night Huntress series (two worlds, choose one, Alpha male, Sexy redhead)J.R. Ward, Lover Eternal, book 2 of Black Dagger Brotherhood (two worlds, Alpha Male, Virgin Lover)Christine Feehan, Dark Gold, book 3 of the Dark seriesTay's:Sharon Sala, When You Call My Name (Old school romance, psychic connection, suspense/light paranormal)Maya Banks, Whispers in the Dark (KGI #4) & Echoes at Dawn (KGI #5) (Alpha dudes, psychic chicks, suspense/moderate paranormal)Morgan Rogers, Honey Girl (contemporary, explores heroine's mental health, f/f)Thanks for listening! Instagram and Facebook: @callingcardspodTwitter: @CardsCalling Website: https://www.callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspodEmail us at callingcardspod@gmail.com. Theme music by PASTACAT @pastacatmusic on Instagram.Help us spread the word about this pod- pretty please, rate, review, and tell a friend!

Lydia and Tay recap book 2 of Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling series, Visions of Heat. Man buns, fated mates, high stakes, Council treachery and erotic mind readings abound.We're back in 2 weeks with part 2, our deeper analysis into Visions of Heat.Playlist:She's Always a Woman, Billy JoelRemember When It Rained (Live), Josh Groban ft. Judith Hill Stronger, Brittany Spears When You Say Nothing at All, Allison KraussI'm a Believer, The Monkees versionMy Girl, Otis Redding versionDreams, Fleetwood Mac(Something Inside) So Strong, Labi Siffrehttps://music.apple.com/us/playlist/psy-changeling/pl.u-r2yBAexTPRd661 What we're reading:Lydia:Patricia Briggs, Bone CrossedNalini Singh, Last GuardTay:Sonali Dev, Incense and SensibilityChristina Lauren, The Soulmate EquationKresley Cole, Immortals After Dark seriesCat Sebastian, The Queer Principles of Kit WebbThanks for listening! Instagram and Facebook: @callingcardspodTwitter: @CardsCalling Website: https://www.callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspodEmail us at callingcardspod@gmail.com. Theme music by PASTACAT @pastacatmusic on Instagram.Help us spread the word about this pod- please rate, review, and tell a friend! 

I'm back with Last Guard book 20 in the Psy Changeling series!! There are spoilers so if you're not a fan stop at 27:10! I loved the book and have many thoughts, ideas and possible future pairings

Lydia and Tay get deep, dark, & dangerous with our analysis of themes in Nalini Singh's Slave to Sensation, book one of the Psy-Changeling paranormal romance series. We talk dreams, Silence, skin privileges, Pirates of the Caribbean and more!We'll be back in 2 weeks with  book 2, Visions of HeatReading recs:Patricia Briggs, Mercy Thompson series & Alpha & Omega series (urban fantasy; werewolves)Emma Barry, Party Lines (2015) (contemporary political romance)“BrainDead” (2016) (political satire sci-fi comedy-drama tv show)Talia Hibbert, Act Your Age, Eve Brown (2021) (contemporary romance)Thanks for listening! Instagram and Facebook: @callingcardspodTwitter: @CardsCalling Website: https://www.callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspodEmail us at callingcardspod@gmail.com. Theme music by PASTACAT @pastacatmusic on Instagram.Help us spread the word about this pod- please rate, review, and tell a friend!

Two enemies- one secret badass and one overt badass- meet and fall in love while catching a serial killer! Slave to Sensation, the first book in Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling series is packed full of psychic powers, leopards, magic sexy dreams, and lots of swoon-worthy emotional scenes, plus Lydia and Tay discuss tropes, the Titanic, and a playlist we made just for you. We'll be back in two weeks with part 2.Playlist: To Love Somebody, Nina SimoneLook What I Found, Lady GagaNever Gonna Give You Up, Rick AstleyYou've Got to Hide Your Love Away, The BeatlesInvisible Chains, Lauren JaureguiThe Underdog, SpoonDisparate Youth, SantigoldWherever is Your Heart, Brandi CarlileThis Must Be the Place, Sure SureDream a Little Dream of Me, Doris DayDream Lover, Bobby DarinDreams, The CranberriesSpotify (soon) & Apple Music https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/psy-changeling/pl.u-r2yBAexTPRd661 What we're reading:Lydia:Sarah J. Maas, A Court of Silver FlamesPatricia Briggs, Blood BoundJennifer L. Armintrout, From Blood and Ash series(Check out Sonali Dev's latest, Incense and Sensibility!)Tay:Casey McQuiston, One Last StopPatricia Briggs, Mercy Thompson and Alpha & Omega seriesJuno Rushdan, The Final Hour series, Nothing to FearMentioned:ShrekLilo + StitchStar WarsTitanic; Bowen Yang Iceberg sketch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qP5bu9hLH9E Court of Thorns & RosesArrow (Oliver & Felicity)Thanks for listening! Instagram and Facebook: @callingcardspodTwitter: @CardsCalling Website: https://www.callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspodEmail us at callingcardspod@gmail.com. Theme music by PASTACAT @pastacatmusic on Instagram.Help us spread the word about this pod- please rate, review, and tell a friend!

This week, Abigail and bookseller Ali break down Nalini Singh's SLAVE TO SENSATION, the first installment in the Psy-Changeling series! There are a lot of complicated feelings in this one, folks. Topics include gender roles and LGBTQ rep in paranormal romance, Croissants of Nonsense, the hot dinos from Jupiter Ascending, and considerable psychic damage. SLAVE TO SENSATION by NALINI SINGH: https://bit.ly/39QYIlPNIGHT SHIFT ANTHOLOGY: https://bit.ly/3fVkNmOWHAT IS A SHIFTER ROMANCE by ROMANCE BOOK CLUB: https://bit.ly/2PZZK7RCITIZENS OF THIRST DISCORD SERVER: https://bit.ly/30NsP8PTWITTER, FACEBOOK, & INSTAGRAM: @kingdomthirstKoT'S BOOKSHOP: bookshop.org/shop/kingdomthirstEMAIL: kingdomofthirst@gmail.com

Lydia and Tay are back, with a new direction for the pod: our foray into Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling series! We talk paranormal romance, the Psy-Changeling world, Val Kilmer, Anthony Bridgerton as a wolf shifter, gender, Alpha males, metaphors, the Jedi Code vs the Psy Code, terrible book covers, and more. This paranormal romance series really hits home for us right now with its focus on the centrality of touch, emotion, and connection. We discuss elements of book 1, but don't give any spoilers for the series.Thanks for listening to our long-ass podcast! We'll be back in two weeks with part one of book one, Slave to Sensation. Yay!What we're reading:Lydia:Kate Morton, The Forgotten Garden, The LakehouseSonali Dev, Recipe for PersuasionOlivia Dade, Spoiler AlertLisa Kleypas, The Devil in WinterTay:Suzanne Collins, Hunger Games trilogy Naomi Novik, Deadly EducationLeigh Bardugo, Rule of Wolves (& Six of Crows)Dawnie Walton, The Final Revival of Opal and NevTJ Klune, The House on the Cerulean Sea(wtf Tay, none of those were romance?! let's get back on track, here we go:)K.J. Charles, Charm of Magpies trilogyMorgan Rogers, Honey GirlMartha Waters, To Have and to HoaxTalia Hibbert, Act Your Age, Eve BrownSarah Hogle, Twice ShyRosie Danan, The Intimacy ExperimentThanks for listening! Instagram and Facebook: @callingcardspodTwitter: @CardsCalling Website: https://www.callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspodEmail us at callingcardspod@gmail.com. Amazing, fabulous rebooted theme music by PASTACAT! @pastacatmusic on Instagram.Help us spread the word about this pod- please rate, review, and tell a friend!

I was so delighted to sit down with Nalini Singh for a deep dive into the Psy Changeling series! We talk about her plotting and writing process. possible themes, and the latest book in the series, LAST GUARD

Hey HBs! This week, we recap Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh! It's the first book in her famous Psy-Changeling series. Sascha is a broken psy who feels things, and Lucas is a werepanter who needs to find the psy serial killer who's targeting vibrant werewomen. Plus, dream sex, snarlin', and so much more! 

This week, Jenn discusses sci-fi/fantasy series spin-offs. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, Apple Podcasts here, Spotify here. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter! This post contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, Book Riot may earn a commission. Books Discussed Blood Heir by Ilona Andrews (Aurelia Ryder #1, follows Kate Daniels #10) Silver Silence by Nalini Singh (Psy-Changeling Trinity #1, follows Psy-Changeling #15) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Perhaps you’ve noticed that we won’t shut up about romance novels? Well, this week we’re chatting it up with Talia Hibbert, one of our favorite writers of the genre, about telling diverse stories, shaping conversations about consent, and writing good sex. But first: Does Erica have too many coffee devices? You be the judge.   The coffeemakers in Erica’s rotation: Bodum French press, Nespresso Pixie (with Woken pods—but Nespresso ones are recyclable in NYC now. See also from the NYT on recycling legislation!), Gemini Espresso Maker (or a single-serving alt from GSI), and Copper Cow Coffee pour-overs.    DM, email, or call us!! At @athingortwohq, podcast@athingortwohq.com, and 833-632-5463.   We’re all about Talia Hibbert’s Brown Sisters trilogy: Get a Life, Chloe Brown (her first traditionally published book), Take a Hint, Dani Brown, and Act Your Age, Eve Brown. Here for more, more, more of her writing.     To dive into the conversation around the lack of representation in the romance-novel world: this NYT article, this initiative and reporting from The Ripped Bodice, and a big blow-up re: Romance Writers of America (who were accused of racism) last year.   Other romance recs from Talia: Nalini Singh’s Psy/Changeling series, Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers, the upcoming Kennedy Ryan release Reel, the work of KJ Charles, A Duke, the Lady, and a Baby by Vanessa Riley and its next installment, and The Jasmine Throne by Tasha Suri.     One movie romance rec: the latest Emma adaptation—pretty and funny, both!    More recs coming your way over at Secret Menu…   Try all the Lesser Evil snacks—you won’t be disappointed. 25% off your first order with the code ATHINGORTWO. Perk up your face! Get 10% off with purchase of Clarins Total Eye Lift—using the code ATHINGORTWO. Find clothes you’ll love to wear with Stitch Fix and use our link for 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix. YAY.   Produced by Dear Media

SPOILER ALERT! This episode contains spoilers for all of the Bridgerton books and their second epilogues. Lydia and Tay revisit our rankings of the books and wrap up Bridgertons until season 2. We’re going on hiatus for two months, then we’ll be back with Nalini Singh’s paranormal/sci-fi/fantasy romance series, Psy-Changeling! Read along and join us!Psy-Changeling series: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/ What’s “fridging”? https://lby3.com/wir/ https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/StuffedIntoTheFridge Thanks for listening! Instagram and Facebook: @callingcardspodTwitter: @CardsCalling Website: https://www.callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspodEmail us at callingcardspod@gmail.com. Theme music by PASTACAT, @pastacatmusic on Instagram.Please rate, review, and tell a friend!

We’ve reached Peak Daphne, listeners. Lydia and Tay chat about adaptation, romance, and Lord of the Rings in the 8th & final episode of season 1 of Netflix’s Bridgerton, “After the Rain.” We’re already excited about season 2! (We hadn’t heard the casting news for Kate when we recorded, more on that next week.) Plus: More on our next project! After next week’s Bridgerton wrap-up, we’re returning this spring with Nalini Singh’s paranormal/sci-fi/fantasy romance series, Psy-Changeling.Recommendations:Psy-Changeling series: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/ NPR article on black historical romance novelists: https://www.npr.org/2021/02/04/964001303/black-kiss-tory Collection of romance reads recs on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/blog/show/2035?ref=romanceweek2021_eb “Cinderella” (1997)Also:Sharks: https://www.britannica.com/story/do-sharks-sleepKoko the Gorilla: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/koko-the-gorilla/id1380008439?i=1000483131905 Thanks for listening! You can find us on Instagram and Facebook @callingcardspod, on Twitter @CardsCalling, on our website, https://www.callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspod, or by emailing us at callingcardspod@gmail.com. Theme music by PASTACAT, @pastacatmusic on Instagram.Please rate, review, and tell a friend!

Welcome to Changeling Cast! My name is Mara from the BookTube channel "bookslikewhoa," and in today's episode, we are kicking off the first season of this podcast by deep diving into the world of the Psy-Changeling series by Nalini Singh. We dive into who Nalini Singh is; what the series is about; my pitch for why you should read it; an overview of the major themes in the series; and a rundown of podcast logistics. Join me on our tour through the wonderful speculative world of Psy-Changelings!

Longing for warmer weather, co-hosts Leah and Rachel reject winter outright. Join them as they discuss their favorite escapism reads in this episode of Not Your Mother's Library. Check out what we talked about: Books and graphic novels mentioned: The "White Lies" series by Jayne Ann Krentz as well as the "Psy/Changeling" and the "Guild Hunter" series by Nalini Singh. "Gravity Falls: Lost Legends" by Alex Hirsch, "Big Summer" by Jennifer Weiner, and "This Was Our Pact" by Ryan Andrews. "Make Mine Magic" by Shanna Swendson with readalike series "Witchcraft Mysteries" by Juliet Blackwell. Also, "Vanishing Cornwall" by Daphne du Maurier. TV shows mentioned: Gravity Falls, Disney Channel To access complete transcripts for all episodes of Not Your Mother's Library, please visit: oakcreeklibrary.org/podcast Check out books, movies, and other materials through the Milwaukee County Federated Library System: countycat.mcfls.org hoopladigital.com wplc.overdrive.com oakcreeklibrary.org

Heidi goes over 14 of the 15 books in this great series and gives her Heidi rating for each one. These books vary GREATLY in their steaminess, their plots, and if they are worth reading or not (spoiler - some of them are a SKIP!) The Heidi rating is listed below and each title is also listed below. Heidi gives a brief synopsis of each book, what she liked/didn't like, and it may help you decide which books in the series you want to read as well. (The first book is not discussed as there is an entire podcast dedicated to this book - see elsewhere. Also Book 15 is short stories and is also not discussed).Book 2 - Visions of Heat: Heidi Score 7Book 3 - Caressed by Ice: Heidi Score 9Book 4 - Mine to Possess: Heidi Score - 0Book 5 - Hostage to Pleasure: Heidi Score - 6Book 6 - Branded by Fire: Heidi Score 10**** This book is a must read! STEAMYBook 7 + 8 - Heidi skippedBook 9 - Play of Passion: Heidi Score 6Book 10 - Kiss of Snow: Heidi Score 6 - this book broke Heidi's heart a bit. Justice for Hawke. Book 11 - Tangle of Need: Heidi Score 4Book 12 - Heart of Obsidian: Heidi Score 10.5 **** WOWZERS this book is amazing, depth of character, emotional connection, steam, it all comes to a head in this, the best out of all the books.Book 13 - Shield of Winter: TBDBook 14 - Shards of Hope: TBDSupport the show (https://paypal.me/romancebookreviewpod)

Holy cats this book is fantastic! Nalini Singh creates a dramatic world in her Psy-Changeling series that starts with this book. This book details the world of the Psy - a race of creatures that have removed emotion from their population for the last hundred years in order to cure the insanity that was causing murder and suicide rates among their numbers. Our heroine, Sascha, is a Psy of the highest strength, a cardinal. Her power has never manifested in any of the typical power lines acceptable for her race. Lucas Hunter, the hero, is a black panther shifter, alpha of the leopard clan DarkRiver. He is working on a construction project with the Psy as an undercover operation to infiltrate them in order to find out what they are hiding. A Psy has been killing changelings and he will find out who. This is a fated mates story. This is an investigation story. This is an urban fantasy/paranormal story. Wowzers! This has world building that will take you away from daily life and a high paced action that will keep you reading late at night. What an incredible hero and heroine! It's got it all PLUS it's got sexual tension that is written so well you will want to read everything Singh has ever written immediately.This book may get an elusive perfect 10!Heidi breaks it all down for you in the podcast and then gives you her ratings.Part I - A spoiler free review of the book to help you discover if you want to read the book.Heidi gives each book a Steaminess Rating using the PG, PG13, and Rated R system.Heidi also ranks each book using her own ranking system.Heidi uses a 1-10 system with 10 as the best. Each of the following categories can get a point: characters, romance, plot, climax, pacing, dialogue, world building, mechanics, overall impression, and authorial voice. She did give one book a 0.Part II - There are mild spoilers about the book as Heidi does a deep dive to explore what she liked or didn't like and give you the details on why. Usually this is also where we discuss the sex. There is a brief music interlude to break up the podcast to let the listener know that going forward to the end of the podcast there are mild spoilers about the book.Listen to the first half of the podcast to find out if you want to read the book... then listen to the full review when you have finished the book to see if your review aligns with Heidi's!Join us at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/637531733526838/Follow me on instagram at: @romancebookreviewpodcastSupport the show (https://paypal.me/romancebookreviewpod)

This week, Lydia and Tay continue our chat about some of the pods, shows, movies and books we’ve been enjoying lately. We’ll be back next week with part 2 of It’s in His Kiss. Follow us on social media! Lydia posts what romance we’re each reading every week, and she keeps up with Netflix Bridgerton updates like gorgeous photos of the cast. Let us know what you think of our recs and what comfort recs you have!You can find us on Instagram and Facebook @callingcardspod, on Twitter @CardsCalling, on our website, callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspod, or by emailing us at callingcardspod@gmail.com. We might read your message on the pod! Theme music by PASTACAT, @pastacatmusic on Instagram. Please rate & subscribe- leave us a 5* review and we’ll give you a shoutout on air.Tell a friend— when Bridgerton starts on 25th Dec, you’re gonna want to talk to someone about it! Mentioned:Witch, Please podcastBuffering the Vampire Slayer podcastBuffy the Vampire SlayerThe Shape of WaterWynonna EarpAlexis Daria, You Had Me At HolaNalini Singh’s Psy-Changeling series (...yes, again)Leigh Bardugo, Grishaverse booksSchitt’s CreekGray’s AnatomyERNotting Hill Cigarette Burns movie podcastOceans 12Pretty Woman SpeedSaving Private RyanThe PatriotThe Princess BrideThe Princess DiariesRunaway BrideRaising HelenSteel Magnolias Fried Green TomatoesThe BodyguardDolly Parton: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr2Nf53dg9Y Joyful NoiseDumplin’The Last Holiday

Who's the Elinor and who's the Marianne? Lydia and Taylor discuss book 6 in Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton series, When He Was Wicked. We create a playlist to accompany the book (you’re welcome), dissect tropes, don excellent male voices, and respond to listener emails. We love Michael, the Merry Rake!We’re back next week with part 2, a mixed bag of colonialism, grief, and romance. Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please tell a friend.What we’re reading:Rosie Danan, The Roommate and Farrah Rochon, The Boyfriend ProjectNalini Singh, Alpha NightYou can find us on Instagram and Facebook @callingcardspod, on Twitter @CardsCalling, on our website, callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspod, or by emailing us at callingcardspod@gmail.com. Original music by PASTACAT, @pastacatmusic on Instagram.Mentioned in this episode:Julia Quinn, The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda CheeverCordelia Chase from “Buffy” and "Angel"Nalini Singh, “Psy-Changeling” series (yes, again; no, we’re not getting paid for this!)Edna Mode from “The Incredibles”All musicians/Josh GrobanPuck from A Midsummer Night’s DreamReduced Shakespeare CompanyMarisa Tomei as Mona Lisa in “My Cousin Vinny”“Jessie’s Girl,” Rick Springfield“Every Breath You Take,” The Police“Ready to Run,” The ChicksJulia Quinn, Just Like Heaven"Wayne’s World"Elinor and Marianne from Sense and SensibilityMCU, Marvel Cinematic Universe

Lydia and Taylor chat about time travel romance (more or less). Next week we'll be discussing Bridgertons in Scotland with book 6, When He Was Wicked.Thanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please tell a friend.You can find us on Instagram and Facebook @callingcardspod, on Twitter @CardsCalling, on our website, callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspod, or by emailing us at callingcardspod@gmail.com. Original music by PASTACAT, @pastacatmusic on Instagram.Mentioned in this episode:Casey McQuiston, One Last Stop, spring 2021Kate & LeopoldThe Knight Before ChristmasLadyhawkeSomewhere in TimeDr Quinn, Medicine WomanSupermanSound of MusicKnives OutBrooklyn NineTime Traveler’s WifeThe VowSookie StackhouseTrue BloodMoonlightTwilightDoctor WhoTristan & IsoldeHawaii 5-0Veronica MarsAbout TimeHarry PotterStar WarsWild TargetWhat A Girl WantsSliding DoorsFour Weddings and a FuneralOutlanderDiscovery of WitchesA Kid in King Arthur’s CourtA Night in CamelotGroundhog DayPalm SpringsHot Tub Time MachineLost in AustenNalini Singh’s Psy-Changeling series

To Sir Phillip with Love, part 2 of 2Taylor decides the Von Trapp trope is definitely a thing, Lydia calls out Eloise on her class and white privilege, we discuss mental health and mental illness in the romance genre, and Lydia speculates on Bridgertons season 1. Plus, Lydia’s modern retelling and Tay’s reading recommendations (below)!When He Was Wicked is coming in 2 weeks! Finally, Bridgertons in Scotland!CW: child abuseThanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please tell a friend.You can find us on Instagram and Facebook @callingcardspod, on Twitter @CardsCalling, on our website, callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspod, or by emailing us at callingcardspod@gmail.com.Reading reccs:Epistolary:Tessa Dare, When A Scot Ties the Knot (2015)Lisa Kleypas, Love in the Afternoon (2010)Beth O'Leary, The Flat Share (2019)Sophie Kinsella, I've Got Your Number (2012)Courtney Milan, Hold Me (Cyclone #2) (2016)Von Trapp!:Cat Sebastian, It Takes Two to Tumble (2017)Grumpy Hero:T.J. Klune, How to Be a Normal Person (2015)Main characters navigating mental illness:Talia Hibbert, Untouchable (Ravenswood #2) (2019)Alisha Rai (Forbidden Hearts and Modern Love) Courtney Milan, Trade Me (Cyclone #1) (2015)Priscilla Oliveras, Island Affair (2020)Kristen Callihan, Fall (VIP) (2018)Penny Reid, Beard in Mind (Winston Brothers #4)(2017)Jackie Lau, Mr. Hotshot CEO (2018)Mentioned in the episode:Nalini Singh, Psy-Changeling series (of course)Ursula K LeGuin, The Lathe of HeavenSarah J. Maas, Throne of Glass seriesEmily Bronte, Wuthering HeightsGrey’s AnatomyDraculaCyrano de BergeracJane EyreRebeccaShirley Jackson

Book 5 of the Bridgerton series gives us a chance to talk about mental health in romance novels. In part one of Julia Quinn’s To Sir Phillip with Love, we examine what makes this book different from the previous four. Taylor and Lydia dive into introspective characters and their random thoughts, the epic Bridgerton bros scene, and parallels with earlier books. Tay goes into unnecessary tangents about the British Museum, we talk setting and trauma, and Eloise and Phillip discover that meeting someone IRL for the first time is “80% stutter, 20% gold.”CW: suicide, depression, childhood abuseComing up: Part 2 continues the conversation about portrayals of mental illness in historical and romance novels and Philip’s struggles to be a good father. Ya know, lighthearted stuff. Tune in next week to hear Lydia’s two scenarios for a modern Phillip and Eloise and Tay’s reading recommendations!What we’re reading:Vanessa Riley, A Duke, the Lady, and a BabyOlivia Waite, The Care and Feeding of Waspish WidowsNalini Singh, the Psy-Changeling series Talia Hibbert, Get a Life, Chloe BrownThanks for listening! If you liked this episode, please tell a friend.You can find us on Instagram and Facebook @callingcardspod, on Twitter @CardsCalling, on our website, callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspod, or by emailing us at callingcardspod@gmail.com.Original music by PASTACAT, @pastacatmusic on Instagram.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that the Pen is mightier than the sword. This is episode one of three breaking down Julia Quinn’s Romancing Mr. Bridgerton! We take our time with the fourth Bridgertons book, starring our favorite, Penelope Featherington (and Colin Bridgerton, of course). This spoiler-laden discussion covers Minnesota Goodbyes, garbage disposals, Lady Danbury, and adaptations. Next week, more of Penelope and Colin!What we’re reading:Nalini Singh, Visions of Heat; Psy-Changeling and Psy-Changeling Trinity seriesSarah Hogle, You Deserve Each OtherThanks for listening! You can find us on Instagram and Facebook @callingcardspod, on Twitter @CardsCalling, on our website, callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspod, or by emailing us at callingcardspod@gmail.com.Original music by PASTACAT, @pastacatmusic on Instagram. Mentioned in this episode:SupernaturalOrphan BlackMcCloud’s DaughtersChristine FeehanStephanie Meyer, TwilightJulia Quinn, Bevelstoke series (What Happens in London, Ten Things I Love About You), Everything and the Moon, Minx, the Smythe-Smith QuartetLisa Kleypas, Dreaming of YouStephanie Laurens, Cynster seriesJK Rowling, Harry PotterDoctor WhoBeing HumanJane Austen, Pride and PrejudiceDiana Gabaldon, OutlanderDeborah Harkness, Discovery of WitchesChristopher Paolini, EragonJRR Tolkien, Lord of the Rings(Nicola Coughlan, we will pronounce your name correctly! Really!)

Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake share books that give them a strong sense of place. * new episode! What do Gail and Piper think of as a book that gives them a sense of place? Gail thought of books that make her want to travel somewhere and particularly thinks of the light of a place.  Piper thought of not only books that made her want to travel to a place, but also books that created the perfect scene that pulled her into the book. Gail and Piper discuss the writing craft aspect of how they think of books and a sense of place, what senses come into play, and how to research for setting. They also discuss ways to research a place when you can't actually go there. Book Shout Outs!  Gail recommended: Lord of Two Lands by Judith Tarr The Dark is Rising series by Susan Cooper *Gail particularly referenced The Grey King, the book in this series that was set in Wales. My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell Piper recommended: Psy-Changeling series by Nalini Singh *Piper struggled to remember the first short story that introduced her to this series. The title was “Stroke of Enticement” and was originally in The Magical Christmas Cat anthology. Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao Silence Fallen by Patricia Briggs Gadgets! Piper currently reads with a mini iPad because it's closer to the size and weight of a paperback.  Gail reads on a Kindle Oasis because it is e-Ink. Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks! (or the books) – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

This week we go back to the Psy Changeling series and I talk about Shards of Hope, book 14 in the series. Aden and Zaira are two Arrows who are leading the squad into a new future by being a wonderful example of what they can be with love! I also talk about a new release by Ann Aguirre, The War Priest which is book 5 in a 6 book series and has a bear shifter falling for a lynx shifter. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Joining me for this episode via online chat is the lovely speculative fiction author Samantha Marshall! Samantha has written three books across two series, Aislinn's Shadow and Tobias' Spark in The Kin Chronicles and Sorcery and Stardust is the first in The Weaver's War series. If you love action packed, shape-shifting, strong characters in an Australian (and space in The Weaver's War) setting then do yourself a favour and check out Samantha's books! Samantha chatted with me about writing believable characters, our mutual love of hard SF and also chose two of her favourite books to pair with delicious elixirs! The pairings: Shield of Winter by Nalini Singh (#13 in the Psy-Changeling series) Vasic is an assassin and a soldier. His soul is drenched in blood, his conscience heavy with the weight of all he's done, he exists in the shadows, far from the hope his people can almost touch—if only they do not first drown in the murderous insanity of a lethal contagion. To stop the wave of death, Vasic must complete the simplest and most difficult mission of his life. Having rebuilt her life after medical “treatment” that violated her mind and sought to stifle her abilities, Ivy should have run from the black-clad Vasic. But Ivy Jane has never done what she should. Now, she'll fight for her people, and for Vasic who stands as her living shield, yet believes he is beyond redemption. But as the world turns to screaming crimson, even Ivy's fierce will may not be enough to save Vasic from the cold darkness… Samantha says this is a meaty plot, layered, with a lovely romantic storyline, a good comfort read which would go well with a hot chocolate with a dash of caramel syrup and a chocolate mud cake as it is warm and snuggly. The Fifth Elephant by Terry Pratchett (Discworld #24) They say that diplomacy is a gentle art. That its finest practitioners are subtle, sophisticated individuals for whom nuance and subtext are meat and drink. And that mastering it is a lifetime's work. But you do need a certain inclination in that direction. It's not something you can just pick up on the job. Sam Vimes is a man on the run. Yesterday he was a Duke, a Chief of Police and the Ambassador to the mysterious, fat-rich county of Uberwald. Now he has nothing but his native wit and the gloomy trousers of Uncle Vanya (don't ask). It's snowing. It's freezing. And if he can't make it through the forest to civilisation there's going to be a terrible war. But there are monsters on his trail. They're bright. They're fast. They're werewolves - and they're catching up. Samantha would pair this fun, dry, layered and salty read with a sweet moscato and antipasto platter to cut through the bitey-ness!

Hi! It’s episode 15 with Tangle of Need, book 11 in the Psy-Changeling series. I talk about this book, Adria Morgan who makes it so good, the crappy “Unlikeable Heroine” rag and how much I don’t like it. If you haven’t already read Aarya’s article on the subject, here it is: https://tinyurl.com/t8h48sg Please let me know your thoughts on Twitter @molessie and Instagram @essiemv Get four books from Rebekah Weatherspoon: https://payhip.com/b/Htub and get the first three Beyond books from duo Kit Rocha here: https://payhip.com/b/dxkA Both are pay what you can

For this episode I talk about book 9 Play of Passion! It’s got two wolf changelings, younger man/older woman trope (kinda!) and Andrew Kincaid is a delightful main character. Reading has been tough but I’ve started re-reading Devil’s Bride by Stephanie Laurens because the Fated Mates podcast had an episode about it. The novellas I mentioned that are set in the Psy/Changeling world are: Beat of Temptation - Tasmyn and Nathan from DarkRiver; Declaration of Courtship - Grace is a submissive being courted by a very dominant wolf - both can be found in Wild Invitation. In Wild Embrace you can find Partners in Persuasion which has Felix a submissive wolf tangling with Dezi, a dominant leopard soldier. Please share your thoughts on Twitter @molessie and Instagram @essiemv

This episode I talk about book 8 in the Psy-Changeling universe with Max and Sophia who are a new pairing! I also talk about House Rules and Love Lettering — authors Ruby Lang and Kate Clayborn are so talented and you need both of these books in your lives. Please say hi on Twitter @molessie and on Instagram @essiemv

This episode I bring y’all back to the Psy-Changeling universe! Book seven, Blaze of Memory is one of my favorite Nalini Singh books and it also destroys me emotionally, every. single. time. I read it! If you’re going to read it, have tissue ready

In this episode, book three of the series, Caressed by Ice is our focus. If spoilers make you ragey, pause at 24:49 and skip to 1:02:25 to listen to the rest of the episode. After listening to Shelf Love’s minisode on Secret Baby with Kini Allen ( https://shelflovepodcast.com/episodes/season-1/episode-21/episode-21/ ) I wanted to share with y’all one of my favorite secret baby books, Emma Darcy’s The Wrong Mirror and why it’s a trope that can sometimes work for me. I also figured out which Diana Palmer book I was talking about, it’s Merciless! To check out the excerpt of Ruby Lang’s newest book House Rules, check out my blog - https://essieslovecorner.wordpress.com/ Out today: Hearts on Hold by Charish Reid charishreid.com/books/ Black Authors to check out: Rebel Carter - www.rebelwrites.com/ Rebekah Weatherspoon - www.rebekahweatherspoon.com/ Farrah Rochon - www.farrahrochon.com/ DL White - www.booksbydlwhite.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode I talk about book 1 in the Psy/Changeling series and why I love it so much!! I also talk about Jackie Lau’s holiday novella A Fake Girlfriend for Chinese New Year. Spoilers are between the 15:48 and 48:22 mark. Get Jackie’s novella here, https://jackielaubooks.com/books/a-fake-girlfriend-for-chinese-new-year/ and check out Nalini’s website here, https://nalinisingh.com/ You can reach me at https://twitter.com/molessie and https://www.instagram.com/essiemv/ Thanks for listening!!!!! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome back tea spillers! This week I have a good series for you to listen about. It's not a single book but a series one because there are so many books included. Make sure to hit that follow button wherever you are listening on and join your twisted sister on another journey.

This week, Danni's talking about a new series she's started called Psy-Changeling by Nalini Singh. She talks about the first three books in the series.   Next week, we're starting our Hunger Games series.   Find us on Twitter: LiteraryAFPod Find us on Facebook Literary AF Shoot us a message LiteraryAFPod@gmail.com We're on Itunes, Spotify and Youtube

It's a long one this week (the book *and* the episode) as we jump back into classic lit for Sheldon to talk about David Copperfield by Charles Dickens.   Next week, Danni's going to be talking about Psy-Changeling by Nalini Singh.   Find us on Twitter: Danni: LiteraryAFPod Find us on Facebook Literary AF Shoot us a message LiteraryAFPod@gmail.com We're on Itunes, Spotify and Youtube

Today, we're finishing off the last of the Immortals After Dark books with Shadow's Seduction and Wicked Abyss. Plus about ten minutes of speculation about where the series is going, and just over-all fangirling about the series as a whole.   Next week: David Copperfield by Charles Dickens   The following week: The first couple books in a new PNR series, Psy-Changeling by Nalini Singh Slave to Sensation   Find us on Twitter: Danni: LiteraryAFPod Arlene: CatFaceGargoyle Find us on Facebook Literary AF Shoot us a message LiteraryAFPod@gmail.com We're on Itunes, Spotify and Youtube

Today we talk with Stitch, who has an MA in literature, blogs about fan fiction, and is the absolute best. She also reminded us that someone in Black Dagger Brotherhood has a barbed penis.  Where to find Stitch: https://stitchmediamix.com/blog/ Stitch's Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/StitchMediaMix/   The fan fiction rec - backslide by blackkat https://archiveofourown.org/works/1382857/chapters/2895346   Fan Studies Recs - Dr. Rukmini Pande (https://twitter.com/RukminiPande) and Dr. Lori Morimoto (https://twitter.com/acafanmom)   Urban fantasy rec - Nalini Singh for her Psy Changeling and Guild Hunter series (http://nalinisingh.com/) Supernatural Indy Con Contest https://gleam.io/iuDnz/spn-indy-giveaway Felicia Day's new podcast https://soundcloud.com/feliciaday Rebekah's shop https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheBookishBruja  Did you know we have a Patreon? https://www.patreon.com/geekygirlsnightin You could help us make episodes. Make Rebekah fight a bear and get this episode to 400 downloads by 7/21/18!

Paranormal Romance author Nalini Singh talks about creating the complex world and characters of her Psy-Changeling and Guild Hunter series. And she shares a sneak peek into the wild passion and dark betrayal in her new novel, Silver Silence. Plus, Faith's sex scene gets its very own cover design thanks to author/designers Lena Hart and K.M. Jackson.