Podcasts about ya fantasy

This week, David gets snubbed at his sons concert, both of our kids are liars, David brings back "what would you do?," Pride is next month and we've planned nothing, we rank the top 3 things we are dreading about summer, and this week we are joined by YA author S.W. Kent where we discuss getting our kids to read, what his life was like as a DEI executive, giving gay teens the stories they want, and if they sell t-shirts in his size. (They do not).Questions? Comments? Rants? Raves? Send them to GaytriarchsPodcast@gmail.com, or you can DM us anywhere @GaytriarchsPodcast

Sarah Hendricks is the author of a new YA fantasy novel called Ella. A few years ago, Matthew accidentally became something of a YA fantasy expert (long story). Now, he's checking in on the state of the genre. What's encompassed by the term “YA Fantasy”? What are its different niches and sub-genres? And why does it have such enduring popularity with so many readers? Sarah Hendricks has the answers.   Buy Ella: https://pegasuspublishers.com/books/sarah-hendricks/ella

If you love audiobooks, you've probably heard her voice before—she's narrated so many incredible books, including The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer, Once Upon a Broken Heart by Stephanie Garber, and Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. She's also lent her voice to animation, video games, and theater, bringing so many stories to life. Beyond her amazing career, she's also a mom, balancing creativity with motherhood—something we love talking about here! I can't wait for you to hear our conversation.https://www.rebeccasoler.com/https://www.instagram.com/rebeccasoler1Support the showFollow Moms Who Create:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/momswhocreatepodcast/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/momswhocreatepodcastMonthly Meeting Book Club - https://www.facebook.com/groups/momswhocreatebookclubWebsite - https://www.momswhocreate.com/

Apparently, the people who made the giant replica of Noah's ark also wrote a pseudo-fantasy trilogy about Noah's early life. This one has a T-REX GLADIATOR FIGHT ON THE COVER OHH MY GODDDDD! Join us for a really really weird experience as Tim Chaffey and K. Marie Adams return. I'm surprised more people aren't talking about this book because it's UNBELIEVABLE.

Erica gets into some new YA fantasy graphic novels, comics, and manga she's excited to read in the new year. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What's Up in YA newsletter! A new year means a new Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons. To get recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter. All Access subscribers get even more recommendations plus community features, where you can connect with like-minded readers in a cozy and supportive corner of the internet. You can become an All Access member starting at $6 per month or $60 per year to get unlimited access to all members-only content in 20+ newsletters, community features, and the warm fuzzies of knowing you are supporting independent media. To join, visit bookriot.com/readharder. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed Ichi the Witch by Osamu Nishi, illustrated by Shiro Usazaki The Fade by Aabria Iyengar, illustrated by Mari Costa RuriDragon, Vol. 1 by Masaoki Shindō West Hollywood Monster Squad by Sina Grace, illustrated by Bradley Clayton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gregory welcomes YA Fantasy author S.M. Beiko back to the podcast to talk about her recent experience tabling at a Christmas Craft market. You can check out all of Samantha's work here. Transition clips are from The Craft (1997) - https://youtu.be/MmY8B1JH7dU?si=VDRcCfvvxvJjUmwM Follow the gang on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/gmbchomichuk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chasingartwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lradchenka/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ GMB Chomichuk's online store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gmbchomichuk.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chasing Artwork's online store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chasingartwork.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

HURRY! We only have 300 seconds to talk about Alex Aster's LIGHTLARK. Do you think we can fit in all of our thoughts and feelings for this YA Fantasy in just 5 minutes? Listen to find out! (NON-SPOILER) Are you a book lover? We are too! Join Kiwi and the Bird as we discuss and debate YA and NA's hottest releases. This podcast is perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas, Rebecca Yarros, Holly Black, Marissa Meyer, Leigh Bardugo, and more. Curious about us? Keimi (the Kiwi) works at the local library and has a passion for gummy sweets, parkour, and soft bois. Taylor (the Bird) is an aspiring author who secretly loves romance, chocolate milkshakes, and stoic, brooding love interests. Shoutout to the wonderful ERIN ARMSTRONG for editing this podcast! Explore Erin's portfolio at ⁠www.erinarmstrong24.com⁠ and follow on Instagram: @migrantsnorer. Follow Kiwi and the Bird! Instagram: @kiwiandthebird TikTok: @kiwiandthebird Twitter: @kiwiandthebird www.kiwiandthebird.com Thanks for supporting us nerdy book lovers. If you'd like, donate to our show via Patreon or Venmo! @kiwiandthebird Please kindly send business inquiries to kiwiandthebirdpodcast@gmail.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/kiwiandthebird/support

In Justin's last episode for a while, the boys invite acclaimed YA Fantasy novelist S.M. Beiko onto the podcast to story-break two tales from a universe in which peoples' qualities can be distilled from their bodies when they die and transferred to their descendants. Check out the Merry Krampus Zine Fair on Dec. 14, more information at https://prairiecomics.com/ Transition clips are from Dr. Jekyl & Mr. Hyde (1941) - https://youtu.be/4-8FLz1IWhc?si=dq-khCrhxgCW3jHI Follow the gang on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/gmbchomichuk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chasingartwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lradchenka/⁠⁠⁠⁠ GMB Chomichuk's online store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gmbchomichuk.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chasing Artwork's online store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chasingartwork.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Production: Dan Vadeboncoeur Titles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

In this special topics episode we dive into the magical and mysterious world. Sharing how spooky stories and Latinx traditions come together to ignite our imagination. Thank you to our wonderful host: ⁠Aixa Pérez-Prado!⁠ If you enjoy our podcasts, please consider buying a book (or a few) to say thanks! Purchase The Haunted States of America a spooky anthology featuring a story by Aixa Pérez-Prado! Purchase the YA fantasy A Tall Dark Trouble and Pre order These Vengeful Wishes by Vanessa Moltalban Leslie Adame's MG Chloe Vega and The Agents of Magic will be available winter 2025 Purchase the YA Fantasy romance Sinner's Isle by Angela Montoya Check out the other books on the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Las Musas Bookshop page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Connect with Las Musas on social media: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

YA Fantasy that is also perfect for moms? Yes please! Debut Author Melissa Miyoko Scott brings us the perfect blend of faith, fantasy, and friendship in her novel Izabella. Join Meagan and Melissa as they talk about the world of Aragon, teaching your kids to find good books, and the faithfulness of God.

Marissa chats with award-winning author of CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE, Tomi Adeyemi, about her new third book in the Legacy of Orisha series, CHILDREN OF ANGUISH AND ANARCHY. Also discussed in this episode: the inspiration for Tomi creating The Writer's Roadmap courses for writers, feeling like you're finally a career writer, transitioning from a long-term series to something new, the struggle to take breaks when so many ideas are in your brain, imposter syndrome, movie production updates, and so much more!The Writer's Roadmap: https://www.thewritersroadmap.net/The Happy Writer at Bookshop.orgPurchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Melanin in YAYour source for all things Black in traditional Young Adult publishing.Amplify MarketersOur mission is to help your message rise above the noise so it can be heard loud & clear.Red Herrings SocietyUse the code HappyWriter at RedHerringWriters.com to try the first month for free.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Order The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/

In this month's Featured Author Episode, Kaycee is joined by Bethanie Finger to talk about her nautical Young Adult Fantasy novel More Than Life. Discussions of topic include: incorporating grief into storytelling, worldbuilding candle pairings, and The Baby-Sitter's Club spin-off fanfiction. Plus, we talk all about how The Princess Diaries and Meg Cabot shaped us as readers and writers with its realism and honesty. Grab a pint at Anchorage Inn and embark on a journey into Bethanie Finger's More Than Life, perfect for YA Fantasy enthusiasts. Find Bethanie at the links below: https://linktr.ee/bethaniefinger https://www.bethaniefingerauthor.com/  https://wisewolfbooks.com/authors/bethanie-finger You can find episode show notes on our website: kayceeracer.com/toalltheya Follow us on Instagram www.instagram.com/toalltheya Theme Music “Brat Pack”  https://get.slip.stream/cI6gXL

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Sonia is an investigative journalist with a background in economics who has produced dozens of in-depth reports uncovering major conflicts of interest. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Karen Hunt is a prolific blogger, the author/illustrator of 19 children's books, co-founder of InsideOUT Writers, founder of My World Project, author of the YA Fantasy series, NIGHT ANGELS CHRONICLES and the sci-fi novel LUMINARIA: Tales of Earth & Oran, Love & Revenge. She has written countless essays and articles, exploring this dystopian era. She is a 2nd-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, a full contact boxer and kick boxer. https://substack.com/@BREAKFREEWITHKARENHUNT

On today's show, Karen Hunt discusses the firing of Warren Smith, a popular YouTuber and high school teacher who is known for encouraging students to think critically. Karen also comments on the pros and cons of homeschooling and the emergence of A.I. in the classroom. Later, Jon Fitch gives his analysis of the newly released "Hello!" Chat GPT-4o demo. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Karen Hunt is a prolific blogger, the author/illustrator of 19 children's books, co-founder of InsideOUT Writers, founder of My World Project, author of the YA Fantasy series, NIGHT ANGELS CHRONICLES and the sci-fi novel LUMINARIA: Tales of Earth & Oran, Love & Revenge. She has written countless essays and articles, exploring this dystopian era. She is a 2nd-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, a full contact boxer and kick boxer. You can follow her on X (Twitter) at @karenalainehunt or @breakfreekaren and read her blog at: substack.com/@BREAKFREEWITHKARENHUNT GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Jon is a former mixed martial arts champion, UFC Superstar, author and the host of JON FITCH KNOWS NOTHING. You can find him on X at @jonfitchdotnet and visit his website at: jonfitch.net

Marissa chats with Isabel Greenberg about her new Arthurian fantasy graphic novel, YOUNG HAG AND THE WITCHES' QUEST. Also discussed in this episode: the freedom of creating a first project without the expectation that it will be read, the challenges and allure of retellings and Arthurian legends, the process of creating and revising a graphic novel, how the reading experience of graphic novels is different than for prose, tips for maintaining the writing/life balance, having a pile of comfort reads, and more!The Happy Writer at Bookshop.orgPurchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Amplify MarketersOur mission is to help your message rise above the noise so it can be heard loud & clear.Red Herrings SocietyUse the code HappyWriter at RedHerringWriters.com to try the first month for free.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Order The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/

I had a blast with my YA Fantasy Author Interview with Michael Xavier Boggins. Michael is the author behind "Antiquity" and "Gift Of The Golden Pearl," both captivating YA fantasy novels. His writing journey began during weekends when his children would visit, inspiring him to embark on storytelling adventures. In our discussion, we delved into the intricacies of crafting YA fiction, uncovering sources of inspiration, and navigating the editing and publishing process.We also talked about 1106 design, a hybrid publishing company that you can find here: https://1106design.com/ If you are interested in purchasing their books, you can do so hereAntiquity - https://amzn.to/3OpOwoLGift of the Golden Pearl - https://amzn.to/3ShrjHm If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy my interview with LC Conn fantasy writer of The Realm of Dragons https://open.spotify.com/episode/0CkkI6dt49FccvDatetuwm?si=7570abd81bff4602 as well as my interview with Chelle Cypress author of Unmasking the Curse https://open.spotify.com/episode/2egh5gNfVw3GsQfIVsw0Dt?si=1cf3a6e9ed304c37 If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://www.authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on:Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcoveInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49faYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg(affiliate links above) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/authorsalcove/message

Today I am chatting with NY Times Bestselling author of fiction for all ages, Jennifer Donnelly! Today Jennifer and I are chatting about her brand new fairy tale retelling, a gender swapped reimagining of Beauty and the Beast, Beastly Beauty. Beastly Beauty is Jennifer's third fairy tale retelling. Her others are Stepsister and Poisoned, which tell the tales of Cinderella's "ugly" stepsister, and Snow White.  Take a listen as Jennifer and I chat all about her writing style, her inspiration for these fairy tale reimagining's, the messages society sends young women and how we can combat them, pulling inspiration from Grimm's fairy tales, and so much more! You won't want to miss it!A little about Beastly Beauty: What makes a girl "beastly?" Is it having too much ambition? Being too proud? Taking up too much space? Or is it just wanting something, anything, too badly?That's the problem Arabella faces when she makes her debut in society. Her parents want her to be sweet and compliant so she can marry well, but try as she might, Arabella can't extinguish the fire burning inside her -- the source of her deepest wishes, her wildest dreams.When an attempt to suppress her emotions tragically backfires, a mysterious figure punishes Arabella with a curse, dooming her and everyone she cares about, trapping them in the castle. As the years pass, Arabella abandons hope. The curse is her fault -- after all, there's nothing more "beastly" than a girl who expresses her anger -- and the only way to break it is to find a boy who loves her for her true self: a cruel task for a girl who's been told she's impossible to love.When a handsome thief named Beau makes his way into the castle, the captive servants are thrilled, convinced he is the one to break the curse. But Beau -- spooked by the castle's strange and forbidding ladies-in-waiting, and by the malevolent presence that stalks its corridors at night -- only wants to escape. He learned long ago that love is only an illusion. If Beau and Arabella have any hope of breaking the curse, they must learn to trust their wounded hearts, and realize that the cruelest prisons of all are the ones we build for ourselves.A special thank you to Jennifer Donnelly for coming on the podcast and chatting with me today! And a special thank you to Amanda Trautmann at Scholastic, Inc. for setting up the interview!Moonkarta***The Guardian - Best Podcasts of the Week******Radio Times - Pick of the Best...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyHave a question about today's book or author? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!

On today's show, writer Karen Hunt discusses everything about Elon Musk (EXCEPT the kitchen sink he brought to Twitter headquarters after purchasing the social media platform) including his penchant for transhumanism, the quest to turn X into an 'everything app' and his dubious claim of being a free speech absolutist. Later, Odd Man Out examines the similarities between the Propaganda leading up to World War I to the propaganda that's going on right now, comments on the possibility of either a world war or a US civil war in the near future and weighs-in on the 2024 presidential election season showdown between Trump and Biden. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Karen Hunt is a prolific blogger, the author/illustrator of 19 children's books, co-founder of InsideOUT Writers, founder of My World Project, author of the YA Fantasy series, NIGHT ANGELS CHRONICLES and the sci-fi novel LUMINARIA: Tales of Earth & Oran, Love & Revenge. She has written countless essays and articles, exploring this dystopian era. She is a 2nd-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, a full contact boxer and kick boxer. You can follow her on X (Twitter) at @karenalainehunt or @breakfreekaren and read her blog at: substack.com/@BREAKFREEWITHKARENHUNT GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Jason Hodge AKA Odd Man Out is host of The Oddcast where he covers Hidden History, Deep Political Policy, Occult Deconstruction, Economics, Fringe Christianity, & Philosophy. He is a former rock musician turned history enthusiast. He became infatuated with politics directly after the events of 9/11 - moving from Conservatism, to Libertarianism, and eventually evolving into what he calls "post political". He enjoys researching hidden history, secret societies, NGOs, and following the money trails wherever they lead in a quest to find out who really pulls the strings behind the worlds of foreign and domestic policies and social trends. https://linktr.ee/_theoddmanout

Today's Christian YA fantasy author interview with Glen Gabel was very interesting. He is a screenwriter and author who recently published his debut YA fantasy novel, The Soothsayer. Although his work is not strictly Christian, it does have elements from the Bible and Gaelic Mythology. He graduated from the University of Southern California, worked as a production assistant under Joss Whedon at Mutant Enemy/ Fox, and later worked as a professional copyeditor. Today, we are talking about the differences between being a screenwriter and a novelist and world-building when pulling inspiration from things like the Bible and Gaelic folklore. If you would like to follow him, you can check out his website https://glengabel.com/ If you would like to purchase his book City of Bridges https://amzn.to/48t8PJs and Death Wave Chronicles https://amzn.to/47dQpLI ACR Services Mentioned in this episode include: Voracious Readers Only https://voraciousreadersonly.com/ Book Sirens https://booksirens.com/ Hidden Gems Books https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/ If you enjoyed listening to this episode, you may enjoy listening to Writing Fantasy with Chelle Cypress: Unmasking the Curse - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2egh5gNfVw3GsQfIVsw0Dt?si=07b574a8fb7b4409 If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on: Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg (possible affiliate links above) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/authorsalcove/message

Celaine is a multi-genre author living in the Pacific Northwest. She balances her dual life writing poetry and fiction by night and teaching elementary students by day. On the poetry side, her chapbook Colors Collected (stemming from her Channillo-hosted, online poetry series, Colors) launched in 2019 (Palmetto Publishing Group). Her newest full collection, Three Hearts Stitched, is forthcoming in January 2024 (Egret Lake Books). Previous works include: Tupelo Press 30/30 Challenge Project, Dime Show Review, Nine Muses Poetry, Spillwords Press, The Seattle Star, and The Sunlight Press, among others. Celaine was a poetry finalist in the PNWA Literary Contest, July 2017. On the fiction side, her YA Fantasy, Seam Keepers, debuted May 2021 (The Wild Rose Press), and her holiday paranormal novella, Stained Glass Secrets and Star Wishes, released November 2022 (The Wild Rose Press). Both have received awards. Celaine has many writing projects in the fire, craves allergy-free chocolate, and thrives taking walks in her beautiful Washington State forests. Connect with CC via https://linktr.ee/celainecharles. https://twitter.com/celaine_charles https://www.instagram.com/cc_celainecharles/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100020278358757 https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07WYZSQK3?ingress=0&visitId=f19a6faa-08b1-44a6-a1c4-67528d1a8fbc&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr

Today I am chatting with New York Times Bestselling author F. T. Lukens. Take a listen as F. T. and I chat all about their latest queer speculative fiction young adult novel, Otherworldly. You'll hear us chat not just about this fantastic supernatural story, but about F. T. Lukens' writing process, what it would be like to live in a never ending winter for five years, mythology, meet cutes vs. meet disasters, how M. Night Shyamalan  scared the heck out of both of us, and how both F. T. and I worked as dish washers at one point (just like our main character, Ellery). Otherworldly is a sweet cozy fantasy filled with magic, mythology, supernatural characters, and more! You'll travel into Ellery and Knox's worlds, discover their found family, hope along with them as they go on this incredible journey. And, while there are definitely creepy magical moments in this book, Otherworldly will leave you  feeling like you just received a warm hug. This is one young adult fantasy you don't want to miss!About Otherworldly:Seventeen-year-old Ellery is a non-believer in a region where people swear the supernatural is real. Sure, they've been stuck in a five-year winter, but there's got to be a scientific explanation. If goddesses were real, they wouldn't abandon their charges like this, leaving farmers like Ellery's family to scrape by.Knox is a familiar from the Other World, a magical assistant sent to help humans who have made crossroads bargains. But it's been years since he heard from his queen, and Knox is getting nervous about what he might find once he returns home. When the crossroads demons come to collect Knox, he panics and runs. A chance encounter down an alley finds Ellery coming to Knox's rescue, successfully fending off his would-be abductors.Ellery can't quite believe what they've seen. And they definitely don't believe the nonsense this unnervingly attractive guy spews about his paranormal origins. But Knox needs to make a deal with a human who can tether him to this realm, and Ellery needs to figure out how to stop this winter to help their family. Once their bargain is struck, there's no backing out, and the growing connection between the two might just change everything.Thank you to F. T. Lukens for coming on the podcast and chatting with me today! And a special thank you to Alex Kelleher at Simon and Schuster for setting up the interview. Check out F. T. Lukens websiteFollow F. T. Lukens on InstagramPurchase OtherworldlyHave a question about today's book or author? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!

IT'S HERE!!! Our episode with the めっちゃかっこいい人 (super cool human) that is THE Ambika Nagino @a2vora 

This week Camila and Jen are joined by Jen's daughter, Corinne, as they discuss Caraval, the first book in Stephanie Garber's YA Fantasy trilogy of the same name. In addition to Caraval, the ladies also give their opinions on the age gap trope and all things literary romance, from cowboy (Elsie Silver), to vampire (Stephenie Meyer), to regency (Julia Quinn and Jane Austen). 

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: David Thunder is a researcher and lecturer in political philosophy at the Institute for Culture and Society at the University of Navarra. https://www.davidthunder.com/ GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Karen Hunt is a prolific blogger, the author/illustrator of 19 children's books, co-founder of InsideOUT Writers, founder of My World Project, author of the YA Fantasy series, NIGHT ANGELS CHRONICLES and the sci-fi novel LUMINARIA: Tales of Earth & Oran, Love & Revenge. She has written countless essays and articles, exploring this dystopian era. She is a 2nd-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, a full contact boxer and kickboxer. https://substack.com/@BREAKFREEWITHKARENHUNT

Today I am chatting about These Violent Delights by Chloe Gong. Joining me as my guest is Rachel from the Barely Bookish podcast.  If you love the story of Romeo and Juliet, you will love this re-imagining of Shakespeare's classic story. Chloe Gong takes the story of Romeo and Juliet and plunges it into 1926 Shanghai. This story has it all; warring gangster families, a forbidden romance, war in the city, and a monster who wants to destroy them all. And in the midst of it all, is the classic star-crossed lovers story of Romeo and Juliet, complete with a vast amount of Easter eggs from Shakespeare's original story. Join Rachel and me as we chat all about the story, characters, Romeo and Juliet Easter eggs, 1926 Shanghai and U.S. fashion, monsters, and more!A little about These Violent Delights:The year is 1926, and Shanghai hums to the tune of debauchery.A blood feud between two gangs runs the streets red, leaving the city helpless in the grip of chaos. At the heart of it all is eighteen-year-old Juliette Cai, a former flapper who has returned to assume her role as the proud heir of the Scarlet Gang—a network of criminals far above the law. Their only rivals in power are the White Flowers, who have fought the Scarlets for generations. And behind every move is their heir, Roma Montagov, Juliette's first love…and first betrayal.But when gangsters on both sides show signs of instability culminating in clawing their own throats out, the people start to whisper. Of a contagion, a madness. Of a monster in the shadows. As the deaths stack up, Juliette and Roma must set their guns—and grudges—aside and work together, for if they can't stop this mayhem, then there will be no city left for either to rule.Small Ways To Live Well from The Simple ThingsGet a six week suggestion box of things to note and notice this spring.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyHave a question about today's book or author? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!

Sit back, relax and enjoy this incredible chat with author F.T. Lukens as we talk about their new YA Fantasy novel, Otherworldly (due for release on the 2nd of April 2024). Otherworldly is the story of non-believer Ellery who moved from their family farm to the city when the winter didn't end five years previously, destroying the family's livelihood. When they meet Knox, a familiar who has been living in the mortal realm for five years, they find themselves involved in things they don't believe and don't want to. The story has some incredibly strong themes, such as the environment, LGBTQ+ identity and underlying mythology.Of course, there is also talk about post-it notes, storyboards and stationery! Episode links F.T. Lukens on Instagram F.T. Lukens' website Book launch at Malaprop's Bookstore Special Editions from Dazzling Bookshop

On today's show, writer Karen Hunt shares a few interesting personal stories and experiences from a life spent traveling and writing, and discusses transhumanism, covid jabs, Big Pharma and more. GUEST OVERVIEW: Karen Hunt is a prolific blogger, the author/illustrator of 19 children's books, co-founder of InsideOUT Writers, founder of My World Project, author of the YA Fantasy series, NIGHT ANGELS CHRONICLES and the sci-fi novel LUMINARIA: Tales of Earth & Oran, Love & Revenge. She has written countless essays and articles, exploring this dystopian era. She is a 2nd-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, a full contact boxer and kick boxer. https://substack.com/@BREAKFREEWITHKARENHUNT

Somehow, Lightlark has returned. Some call it the worst YA book ever made, others call it a victim of a chemical reaction between the publishing industry and the TikTok machine. Whatever led Lightlark and Nightbane to get published, they're full of common mistakes made by newbie fantasy writers and remain some of the most controversial books. We don't care. We're hell-bent on saving it, anyways. Maybe it's something with the character introductions, the romance subplot, or even that this book needs a bit more Reylo--J and Andrew will do whatever it takes to make the world of Isla, Oro, and GRIMSHAW make sense. ABOUT THE BOOK: Isla Crown has secured the love of two powerful rulers and broken the curses that plagued the six realms for centuries, but few know the true origins of her powers. Now, in the wake of a crushing betrayal, Isla finds herself hungry for distraction, preferring to frequent Lightlark's seductive haunts instead of embracing her duties as the newly crowned leader of two separate realms. Worse, her fellow rulers haven't ceded victory quietly, and there are others in Isla's midst who don't believe her ascent to power was earned. As certain death races toward Lightlark and secrets from the past begin to unravel, Isla must weigh her responsibility to her people against the whims of the most dangerous traitor of all: her heart. ABOUT US: English Club Podcast is a joint venture between two critique partners at "Saint Balasar University". The goal of each episode is to give internet famous fiction a fair critique, as if the authors were members of a writing group themselves. CHOOSE YOUR MAGICAL CREATURES: Antler Bear, Moss Wolf, Giant Spider: https://www.instagram.com/sbu_englishclub An actual panther like literally just a large cat with no other cool features: https://twitter.com/sbu_englishclub

Some schooling today on business, things authors should really know, and arcania on how traditional publishing decides how to handle releases. Also, the "new" genre term Romantasy and why I think it came to be coined.The sports bra I rave about is here https://forme.therave.co/37FY6Z5MTJAUKQGAYou can buy tickets for Wild & Windy in Phoenix (February 2025) here https://www.wildandwindybookevent.com/phoenix-authorsJoin my Patreon and Discord for mentoring, coaching, and conversation with me! Find it at https://www.patreon.com/JeffesClosetYou can always buy print copies of my books from my local indie, Beastly Books! https://www.beastlybooks.com/If you want to support me and the podcast, click on the little heart or follow this link (https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jeffekennedy).Sign up for my newsletter here! (https://landing.mailerlite.com/webforms/landing/r2y4b9)You can watch this podcast on video via YouTube https://youtu.be/3BQUFoVjoDISupport the showContact Jeffe!Tweet me at @JeffeKennedyVisit my website https://jeffekennedy.comFollow me on Amazon or BookBubSign up for my Newsletter!Find me on Instagram and TikTok!Thanks for listening!

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Dr Stuart Waiton is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology and Criminology at Abertay University, Dundee and also the chair of Scottish Union for Education. SUE aims to improve schools as places of learning rather than sites of activism. Join scottishunionforeducation.substack.com GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Karen Hunt is a prolific blogger, the author/illustrator of 19 children's books, co-founder of InsideOUT Writers, founder of My World Project, author of the YA Fantasy series, NIGHT ANGELS CHRONICLES and the sci-fi novel LUMINARIA: Tales of Earth & Oran, Love & Revenge. She has written countless essays and articles, exploring this dystopian era. She is a 2nd-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, a full contact boxer and kick

On today's show, travelling writer Karen Hunt talks about "self-amplifying" RNA vaccines, the mutant wolves of Chernobyl, smart phones slowly becoming mandatory, transhumanists' obsession with immortality and more. GUEST OVERVIEW: Karen Hunt is a prolific blogger, the author/illustrator of 19 children's books, co-founder of InsideOUT Writers, founder of My World Project, author of the YA Fantasy series, NIGHT ANGELS CHRONICLES and the sci-fi novel LUMINARIA: Tales of Earth & Oran, Love & Revenge. She has written countless essays and articles, exploring this dystopian era. She is a 2nd-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, a full contact boxer and kick boxer. https://substack.com/@BREAKFREEWITHKARENHUNT

In this week's episode Marissa chats with Hafsah Faizal about her latest YA fantasy heist, the first of a new duology, A TEMPEST OF TEA. Also discussed in this episode: how a non-reader can turn into a reader and then a published author, planning out a heist when being mostly a pantser, struggling with doubts and imposter syndrome, planning out romance, worldbuilding and the wisdom of editors, the benefits of time and space away from a project, and so much more!The Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Red Herrings Society Use the code HappyWriter at RedHerringWriters.com to try the first month for free.Amplify Marketers Our mission is to help your message rise above the noise so it can be heard loud & clear.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/

What do you get when mesh elements of Harry Potter, Indiana Jones, and National Treasure?  How about a YA Fantasy adventure that combines travel (especially in eastern countries and other worlds) with superpowers!  Put out through Tyndale's Wander imprint, the Beacon Hill Series by D. J. Williams sounds crazy exciting, and I am rooting for a streaming series (but there are other possible options, too!) Listen in to learn more! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. You Can Never Have Enough Exciting YA Fantasy, Right? The Beacon Hill series (or at least the school/friend group) was inspired by D. J. Williams' own youth living in Hong Kong. Add to that extensive travel throughout the world (don't miss his elephant story while on location in Zambia!) and you've got a background that can offer a thrilling ride!  I can't wait to read these books and they're on their way to my house as I type, so eeep! One thing I noticed when I read the synopsis of Secrets of the Highlands (book two--available and book 3 comes out later this year) is that it reads a bit like a tabletop role-playing game come to life! The whole quest and trying to find a healer thing really caught my eye (having attempted to play said games and failing miserably! LOL). But D. J. Williams has written more than just the Beacon Hill series. He also has his adult thrillers and a new series he just started working on, so I think we're in for a long, literary ride with this guy. I can't wait to get started. Hunt for Eden's Star by D. J. Williams Discover the story of an intrepid, globe-trotting teen and a motley group of friends in a world where choices have epic consequences. In this new coming-of-age YA fantasy novel full of action-packed adventure, Williams tells the tale of a teen who is thrown into a world of ancient secrets when he discovers a supernatural artifact that protects a weapon of mass destruction. With the help of a diverse group of friends, he embarks on a global adventure, seeking the truth about his sister's death. He uncovers two clandestine, supernatural societies waging an epic, hidden war that threatens the future of civilization. As Jack races to collect ancient artifacts critical to the survival of the world, readers are transported to incredible international locales across Asia, including the lush jungles of the Philippines and the high-energy streets of Hong Kong. Themes of addiction, revenge, faith, and friendship emerge as Jack battles literal and psychological demons, and even his own friends and family members, on his quest to thwart the forces of evil. In this novel, you will find: Relatable characters Clean and compelling YA fantasy The first in a series—more exciting material to come! D. J. Williams's suspenseful, page-turning style whisks readers into a wildly exciting, supernatural adventure that grabs hold of the imagination and never lets go. “Fast-paced action and a rich setting boost the beginning of a promising paranormal saga.” - Kirkus Reviews on Hunt for Eden's Star “A blistering, high-stakes, fast-paced supernatural thriller that's impossible to put down.” - Ryan Steck, author of Fields of Fire Learn more about D. J. Williams from his WEBSITE and follow him on BookBub and GoodReads. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Amazon and more!

Happy Thursday, Fabulous Listener! We are almost halfway done with our welcome back celebration. It's day four and we have the talented Fantasy and Young Adult Author, Ms. Mila Velimirovich. I'm thrilled to be chatting with Ms. Mila about her debut book, Orianna's Legacy. This is the first book in a seven book series full of adventure and magic. Mila Velimirovich grew up reading and writing stories, but lacked the confidence to share them. After always telling her students to follow their dreams, she decided it was time to follow her own. Now she is thrilled to share all the stories she has hidden in her mind and give everyone the opportunity to go on amazing adventures in their own home. If you want to learn more about Mila's journey, just check out her links at: https://Linktr.we/authormilav. If you are new to the podcast, make sure to subscribe. You don't want to miss a single episode. We will be back tomorrow as part of our new season's celebration. Happy Listening, DC

WARNING: This episode contains spoilers! Spoilers begin at timestamp 17:16   Join us as we chat all about our January Book Club pick, Powerless by Lauren Roberts! To no surprise, Micaela loved it and rated it 5 stars. Hannah and Kyleigh on the other hand rated it 3.5 and 4 stars respectively. But overall, we all enjoyed the book (although we had a few qualms) and encourage you to read it too!   Next month we'll be reading A River Enchanted by Rebecca Ross, read with us and come chat on Fabel!   Currently Reading:   When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A Parker Assassin's Blade by Sarah J Maas The Black Witch by Laurie Forest House of Earth and Blood by Sarah J Maas The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie by Rachel Linden   Added to TBR:   The Alice Network by Kate Quinn The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins  When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker A Prince So Cruel by Ingrid Seymour On These Black Sands by Vanessa Rasanen Until the Stars Fall by Vanessa Rasanen The Honey Witch by Sydney J Shields Throne of the Fallen by Kerri Maniscalco The Ex Vows by Jessica Joyce   Come hang out with us on Instagram:   Podcast: @itgetsgoodpodcast Kyleigh: @alltheroseyreads Micaela: @whatmicaelareads_ Hannah: @readwithhannahjo

Hannah and Laura are in awe because they were able to speak with the supremely talented author of The Gilded Ones series, NAMINA FORNA! Namina shared her experiences in creating magical creatures/worlds, writing about equity and systems, self-care through difficult themes, and the deeper meanings and power in descriptions. This interview was an absolute JOY and Hannah and Laura can't wait to chat with Namina again.**Spoilers for The Merciless Ones from 29 min 30 secs to 32 min 40 secs.**Be sure to follow Namina at:www.naminaforna.comInstagram: @namina.fornaThe Eternal Ones comes out on February 13th, 2024!!! Please pre-order The Eternal Ones or request it at your library!Media Mentions:The Gilded Ones by Namina FornaThe Merciless Ones by Namina FornaThe Eternal Ones by Namina FornaLegendborn by Tracy DeonnPlanet Earth---HBOmaxAlien Worlds---NetflixSkin of the Sea by Natasha BowenRaybearer by Jordan IfuekoA Song of Wraiths and Ruin by Roseanne A. BrownBlue Eye Samurai---NetflixFaebound by Saara El-ArifiSleepy Princess in Demon Castle---FunimationElle magazine article by Namina: https://www.elle.com/uk/life-and-culture/a35409028/the-gilded-ones-namina-forna/Be sure to follow OWWR Pod!www.owwrpod.com Twitter: @OwwrPodBlueSky: @OwwrPodTikTok: @OwwrPodInstagram: @owwrpodThreads: @OwwrPodHive: @owwrpodSend us an email at: owwrpod@gmail.comCheck out OWWR Patreon: patreon.com/owwrpodOr join OWWR Discord! We'd love to chat with you!You can follow Hannah at:Instagram: @brews.and.booksThreads: @brews.and.booksTikTok: @brews.and.booksYou can follow Laura at:Instagram: @goodbooksgreatgoatsTwitter: @myyypodBlueSky: @myyypodHive: @myyypod

In this episode we chat to YA Fantasy author Katie Cross. She has so much passion and enthusiasm for what she does, and loves her readers!  We talk about direct sales and how to relate to your readers, and these are just two of the topics we covered. It's action packed and full of information!

In this episode we chat to YA Fantasy author Katie Cross. She has so much passion and enthusiasm for what she does, and loves her readers!  We talk about direct sales and how to relate to your readers, and these are just two of the topics we covered. It's action packed and full of information!

Celaine Charles is a multi-genre author living in the Pacific Northwest. She balances her dual life writing poetry and fiction by night and teaching elementary students by day. On the poetry side, her chapbook Colors Collected (stemming from her Channillo-hosted, online poetry series, Colors) launched in 2019 (Palmetto Publishing Group). Her newest full collection, Three Hearts Stitched, is forthcoming in January 2024 (Egret Lake Books). Previous works include: Tupelo Press 30/30 Challenge Project, Dime Show Review, Nine Muses Poetry, Spillwords Press, The Seattle Star, and The Sunlight Press, among others. Celaine was a poetry finalist in the PNWA Literary Contest, July 2017. On the fiction side, her YA Fantasy, Seam Keepers, debuted May 2021 (The Wild Rose Press), and her holiday paranormal novella, Stained Glass Secrets and Star Wishes, released November 2022 (The Wild Rose Press). Both have received awards. Celaine has many writing projects in the fire, craves allergy-free chocolate, and thrives taking walks in her beautiful Washington State forests. Connect with CC via https://linktr.ee/celainecharles. Social Media https://twitter.com/celaine_charles https://www.instagram.com/cc_celainecharles/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100020278358757 Amazon Store https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07WYZSQK3?ingress=0&visitId=f19a6faa-08b1-44a6-a1c4-67528d1a8fbc&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr

Interview with Sarah Arthur about her YA Fantasy novel, ONCE A QUEEN that releases January 30th. A mysterious manor house hides the keys to shocking family secrets—and portals to other worlds—in the richly woven opener to bestselling author Sarah Arthur's young adult fantasy series. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ See a video version of this Interview on YouTube (IS live-action):   Purchase from Amazon Visit Sarah Arthur's Website Social Media places: Instagram X (Twitter) Facebook Other Useful Links: Knowing and Understanding C.S. Lewis YouTube CHANNEL Listen to All About Jack on Apple Podcasts Purchase C.S. Lewis Goes to Hell Visit ScrewtapeCompanion.com Visit EssentialCSLewis.com Purchase The Misquotable C.S. Lewis

This week is super special because this book review was requested by the author! Laurel Black is making her YA Fantasy review with Lost Kingdom and we think she's a hit. This book follows Raven and Jeddak in a world a magic, with an evil king, a white widow, shape shifts, poisons and a magical binding element. Raven has lost all of her memories but everyone knows she is the key to an ultimate power. After rescuing her to get back the love of his life, Jeddak is wondering what the feelings his is developing for Raven will mean once he makes it home. As always, or episodes contain spoilers in our podcast is intended for those 18+ as it does contain mention of mature content. Please listen, like, rate, review and share our episode! And follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Tiktok, and YouTube @ Booktrospective. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/booktrospective/message

It was a pleasure having Abby on the show to discuss her debut novel, the young adult subgenre of fantasy, and so much more. Understanding characters motives and desire to make the world a better place is at the heart of her story so be sure to give it a try! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blaise-ancona/support

On today's show, Karen Hunt and Ruckus join Joseph to give a final farewell to 2023, explore the concept of New Year's resolutions, and make a few predictions (good and bad) about 2024. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Karen Hunt is a prolific blogger, the author/illustrator of 19 children's books, co-founder of InsideOUT Writers, founder of My World Project, author of the YA Fantasy series, NIGHT ANGELS CHRONICLES and the sci-fi novel LUMINARIA: Tales of Earth & Oran, Love & Revenge. She has written countless essays and articles, exploring this dystopian era. She is a 2nd-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, a full contact boxer and kick boxer. https://substack.com/@BREAKFREEWITHKARENHUNT  GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Adam Clark AKA "Ruckus" is a presenter and producer at TNT Radio, and contributor at Alternate Current Radio. https://alternatecurrentradio.com/the-daily-ruckus/  https://tntradio.live/presenters/adam-ruckus-clark/ 

GUEST OVERVIEW: Karen Hunt is a prolific blogger, the author/illustrator of 19 children's books, co-founder of InsideOUT Writers, founder of My World Project, author of the YA Fantasy series, NIGHT ANGELS CHRONICLES and the sci-fi novel LUMINARIA: Tales of Earth & Oran, Love & Revenge. She has written countless essays and articles, exploring this dystopian era. She is a 2nd-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, a full contact boxer and kickboxer. https://substack.com/@BREAKFREEWITHKARENHUNT  

In this week's episode, Marissa chats with Kate Pearsall about her debut YA mystery (with magic!), BITTERSWEET IN THE HOLLOW. Also discussed: NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), creating an evocative and lush setting, using real locations as inspiration but changing details to suit the story, the brilliance of using gravestones for character names, how the setting of a small town can influence the story, using charts and graphs to diagram character relationships, adapting magic and folklore to deepen the story and so much more!Isabel Ibañez's episode (#56)  https://www.buzzsprout.com/950767/episodes/8045448 The Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/

In this week's episode, Marissa chats with Leanne Schwartz about her YA fantasy debut, A PRAYER FOR VENGEANCE. Also discussed: National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), using a theater background to help get into characters' heads and allowing you to keep your audience in mind, writing neurodivergent characters from the place of a lived experience but still using beta readers, writing the motivations of a villain, bringing a sumptuous setting to life, creating parallel religious and value systems, and so much more!The Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/

New York Times best-selling author Jennifer Armentrout is on the podcast to talk about her latest YA Fantasy The Fire in the Flesh! This is book 3 in the Flesh and Fire Series. And you may not know, based on how wildly popular this and her Blood and Ash series have been in the last few years, but she started as a Romance author! Jennifer has written AND published an astonishing 70 novels in 13 years! We talked all about how her ADHD hyper-focus was a helper in writing for a long time until it "turned on her" and she had to figure out how to manage it.Her process for creating and discovering the world-building of her fantasy creations, and how her editors have bibles to make sure that everything in the world-building fits together and makes sense.-How Jennifer Armentrout builds a badass heroine that is still relatable with their personality and mental health struggles. Jennifer uses her own psychology background to show how depression and anxiety are not the sum of who her characters are.Why certain books are classified as YA Fantasy vs Adult Fantasy vs New Adult FantasyHow the romance fantasy  genre has evolved over the years with Bridget dropping some of her favorite fantasy authors Anne McCaffrey, Tamora Pierce, Mercedes LackeyBridget asked Jennifer how she builds that tension, push-and-pull, and excitement between the two characters. Jennifer talks about how she loves to read that tension, and how she always wants to feel like she wants readers to just say, "Just kiss already!'Jennifer shared how if the banter isn't flowing while she's writing, then it shows that something else probably isn't flowing in the story.We chatted through Jennifer Armentrout's favorite shows to watch in the background while writing including Buffy, Supernatural, Angel, Game of Thrones, Walking Dead, and Dead Files.How she was watching Autopsy: Life and Death during a video interview! She and Shani bonded over their love of that show.What is Jennifer Armentrout reading? She shares how she heads to historical romance to keep the books she is reading from influencing her writing.And also, how reading a book in a similar genre to hers can make her feel like a bad author when she reads an excellent book.Her example of an excellent unicorn author is Hurricane Wars by Thea GuanzonApollyCon conventionJennifer Armentrout  talked about how and why she started ApollyCon, how it is run now, and why she is sad a lot of other conventions haven't come back after COVID-19.How the convention has gone from a day of signings to 3 full days of events, to now almost 4 full days of events!She talks about how even though the events are sold out, the hotels charge so much that she isn't actually making any money from it, but how it is worth it to bring authors and readers together. And give authors a chance to be around each other. Connect with Jennifer on InstagramGrab  a copy of her latest YA Fantasy The Fire in the Flesh******Join our book club on Patreon at patreon.com/romanceataglance  we meet 1x per month to chat books, finances, movies, and catch up!  Come hang out with us!******Affiliates! Get a discount and we get some affiliate cash!  That sweet sweet juice that is helping us stress less and be WAY more productive, use our code ROMANCE20.  Get 30 days free on Kindle Unlimited just for our listeners!Or listen on Audible like Shani and get up to two free ebooks when you try Audible Premium Plus.***Leave us a rating and review on ItunesA lot of additional listening on Patreon!Welcome to Romance at a Glance, a podcast that uses romance novels to dive into candid conversations about life, relationship dynamics, and sexual desires. As hosts Bridget and Shani review books and interview some of romance's biggest authors, they explore the breadth of the genre, openly embracing the sex, diverse couplings, and taboos to create a safe space for listeners to be exposed to different lifestyles, fantasies, and to pique their naughty curiosity.Expect 100% honest reviews, spontaneous singing, life lessons, indecent anecdotes, and bawdy humor.Check out www.romanceataglance.comChat with us on Instagram at instagram.com/romanceataglanceSupport us on Patreon at patreon.com/romanceataglance  

Today I am chatting with Adult, Middle Grade, and Young Adult fiction author Kate Alice Marshall about her newest book, The Narrow.  The Narrow is a haunting ghost story that will give you chills down your spine...Join Kate and I as we chat about the challenges of writing a ghost story with a mystery element, the complicated characters, Kate's writing style, and the hauntingly dangerous river that inspired it all.The entire episode is spoiler free!A little about The Narrow:Everyone has heard the story of the Narrow. The river that runs behind the Atwood School is only a few feet across and seemingly placid, but beneath the surface, the waters are deep and vicious. It's said that no one who has fallen in has ever survived.Eden White knows that isn't true. Six years ago, she saw Delphine Fournier fall into the Narrow—and live.Delphine now lives in careful isolation, sealed off from the world. Even a single drop of unpurified water could be deadly to her, and no one but Eden has any idea why. Eden has never told anyone what she saw or spoken to Delphine since, but now, unable to cover her tuition, she has to make a deal: her expenses will be paid in return for serving as a live-in companion to Delphine.Eden finds herself drawn to the strange and mysterious girl, and the two of them begin to unravel each other's secrets. Then Eden discovers what happened to the last girl who lived with Delphine: she was found half-drowned on dry land. Suddenly Eden is waking up to wet footprints tracking to the end of her bed, the sound of rain on the windows when the skies are clear, and a ghostly silhouette in her doorway. Something is haunting Delphine—and now it's coming for Eden, too.A special thank you to Kate for chatting with me on the podcast today. And a special thank you to Kaitlin Kneafsey at Penguin Young Readers/Penguin Random House. Check out Kate's website.Follow Kate on Instagram and Goodreads.Support the showHave a question about today's book or author? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!Check out my Patreon! Join now for some great benefits and perks!

In this week's episode, Marissa chats with S. Jae-Jones about THE GUARDIANS OF DAWN: ZHARA, her latest young adult fantasy, the first in a new series, pitched as Sailor Moon meets The Lunar Chronicles (!). Also discussed: how marketing can have a huge influence on a book's genre and placement, reminding yourself of why you decided to seek out publication in the first place when publishing gets frustrating, the joy in sharing stories and connecting with readers, writing fairytale retellings within a context of a larger, overarching series, determining magic systems, inserting Easter eggs for fans, and so much more!The Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/

In this week's episode, Marissa chats with Melissa Blair about her second book in the Halfling Saga, A SHADOW CROWN, as well as transitioning to being a full-time writer, the editorial process and chasing perfection, difficult second acts, writing expansive timelines and using devices to show the passage of time, writing villains, and so much more!History Nerds UnitedLet's make history fun again! Come listen to interviews with today's best authors.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyThe Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/