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The My Imaginary Friends podcast is a behind the scenes look at the journey of a working author navigating traditional and self-publishing. Join fantasy and paranormal romance author Leslye Penelope as she shares insights on the writing life, creativity, inspiration, and this week's best thing.
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Not Your Mama's GamerEpisode 256: Does that Go With Red, White, or...Paperback?: (Video)Game and Book PairingsThis week we talk about book and game pairings. If you like these games you might like these books! Errata: Sam said The Monsters We Defy by Justina Ireland and she meant to say by Leslye PenelopeWhat We're PlayingMonster Hunter WildsAssassin's Creed Shadows*Call of Duty: Black Ops 6What We're ReadingThe Poppy War by R.F. KuangA Glimmer of Death by Valeria Wilson WesleySunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne CollinsWhat We're DrinkingMARS the Y...2025-03-281h 41
Ink and MagicEp 47: Primal Mirror by Nalini SinghIn 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.
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Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https...2025-02-1456 minInk and MagicEp 46: What's Next for Ink & Magic?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.
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Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: h...2025-02-0712 minInk and MagicEp 45: Resonance Surge by Nalini SinghAlthough 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.
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2025-01-3142 minInk and MagicEp 44: Favorite Books of 2024In 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.
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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
2025-01-241h 12Ink and MagicEp 43: Storm Echo by Nalini SinghIn this episode, we explore Nalini Singh's Storm Echo, in which we visit both the amnesia and second chance at love tropes. The story centers on Lei, a Changeling healer with little memory of her past, and Ivan Mercant, a man whose own turbulent past haunts him. As their paths cross, they not only navigate the complexities of their emerging feelings but also piece together the scattered fragments of Lei’s memory—and a past that once included Ivan.
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Want t...2025-01-1744 minInk and MagicEp. 42: Revising Your NovelJoin us on this week’s podcast as we dive into the process of revising your manuscript, from the rough beginnings of the "dirty draft" to the final, polished version. We've got the expert tips and practical advice to help you tackle each stage with confidence. Tune in to learn how to transform your writing with each pass through your manuscript, ensuring that what you eventually submit or publish is the best possible version of your work.
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Want the offic...2025-01-1034 minInk and MagicEp 41: Last Guard by Nalini SinghIn Last Guard, we meet a hero with a mobility disability and a heroine grappling with mental health challenges. Together, they navigate a world filled with obstacles, both external and internal, finding strength and love in each other's company.
In the episode, we'll explore how Nalini Singh skillfully portrays complex characters breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes within the framework of a deeply moving romantic narrative.
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Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nali...2025-01-0335 minInk and MagicEp 40: Goal SettingGet ready to tackle your goals for 2025 in this week's episode of our podcast. We’ll help you start the year off smart—that's Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. We also talk about how to effectively use both paper and digital planners to keep you on track. Join us as we provide tips, tricks, and insights to help you organize your writing life, maximize productivity, and turn those big dreams into achievable realities.
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Want the official Psy-Chan...2024-12-2738 minInk and MagicEp 39: Alpha Night by Nalini SinghJoin us on this week's episode as we break down Alpha Night, where a female alpha wolf and a Psy male with a ticking time bomb in his head get insta-mated in the first chapter!
Gird your loins, listeners, in this wild ride as of an unconventional pairing, the challenges of navigating differing societies, and the power dynamics involved with skin-privileges. The stakes are high and the passion fiery in a story that combines psychic intrigue with raw, animal magnetism!
Sign up for author Nalini Singh’s newsletter to receive fan service here: http...2024-12-2041 minInk and MagicEp 38: MastermindsIn this week's episode hosts Leslye and Ines are joined by their mastermind partner, Cerece Renee Murphy. Not only will they discuss the invaluable benefits of participating in a mastermind group, but they will also give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at how they run their own. Listen in to learn how a mastermind can elevate your skills, broaden your perspective, and significantly level up your projects.
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...2024-12-131h 03Ink and MagicEp 37: Wolf Rain by Nalini SinghSingh'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...2024-12-0643 minInk and MagicEp 36: Worldbuilding for RomanceThis week you get a masterclass in worldbuilding in a romance novel from expert Leslye while Ines listens in.
We explore how setting is not just the backdrop against which a story unfolds, but a dynamic element that enriches the narrative through its integration of culture, language, and politics.
The discussion reveals how these broader world elements can be strategically used to increase conflicts and strengthen emotions, making the romance more intense and the stakes higher.
Tune in to discover practical tips and insightful strategies on crafting a vivid, immersive world that enhances...2024-12-0244 minInk and MagicEp 35: Ocean Light by Nalini SinghA security specialist with a life-threatening brain chip. A changeling chef with her own guarded secrets. Bowen and Kaia’s love story starts off as a slow burn in “Ocean Light,” but things heat up and combust before the tale is over. This book not only explores the romance and challenges between Bowen and Kaia but also serves as an intense lesson for authors on how to continuously raise the stakes throughout a novel. It is a masterclass on how to maintain suspense and tension all the way to the last page.
Sign up for author Nalini Singh’s...2024-11-2249 minInk and MagicEp 34: Second Act SolutionsIn this episode, we tackle the "messy middle" of the second act. One of the solutions we offer involves a series of Try Fail cycles, where the protagonist encounters a carefully designed obstacle course that tests their resolve and pushes the plot forward. Ines emphasizes the importance of a structured approach to these cycles, suggesting that each cycle should include a plan, an obstacle, a setback, a scene of growth, and a regrouping phase to maintain narrative momentum and character development. While Leslye insists the best way to get out of the middle is with the "Yes, But" or "...2024-11-1539 minInk and MagicEp 33: Silver Silence by Nalini SinghWe’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 i...2024-11-0852 min
The Dialogue Doctor PodcastEpisode 219 - Leslye Penelope and World BuildingIn this episode, Jeff interviews award-winning author Leslye Penelope. They discuss her author career, her writing podcasts, and how she builds powerful fantasy worlds. To find Leslye's work, go to https://lpenelope.com/ For more on writing characters and dialogue, check out https://dialoguedoctor.com/ 2024-07-1747 minInk and MagicEp 32: Found Family with Melanie HarlowJoin us as we chat with Melanie Harlow about crafting found family in small town romances. Find out how this plot device isn’t just about banding a bunch of brothers together, it’s all about the worldbuilding of characters in a tight-knit unit that makes readers want to return again and again!
To check out Melanie’s books, go to: https://www.melanieharlow.com/
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If you are an aspiring or experienced author, please consider coming to hang out with us! November 1-3, 2024 outside...2024-06-2853 minInk and MagicEp 31: Allegiance of Honor by Nalini SinghIn today's episode, we celebrate the grand finale of season one of the Psy-Changeling world with "Allegiance of Honor." This novel is a heartfelt nod to fans, masterfully weaving together the lives of beloved characters from previous books, tying up loose ends, and paving the way for exciting new adventures in season two.
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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 aut...2024-06-2135 minInk and MagicEp 30: Reader Love & Marketing with Jessica CageForget Beetlejuice! Jessica Cage will show readers how to summon a hot demon boyfriend, gain traction on social media, and build a tribe of loyal fans. With advice like decide your boundaries, batch your content, and be yourself, this episode is a treasure trove of killing it on social media and at live events.
Check out Jessica’s bestselling book How I Accidentally Summoned a Demon Boyfriend - https://amzn.to/4aZh8xs.
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Want the official P...2024-06-1457 minInk and MagicEp 29: Shards of Hope by Nalini SinghIn today’s episode, we watch the push and pull as two emotionless Arrows fall hopelessly in love! In Shards of Hope, as Aden and Zaira find themselves inexplicably drawn to each other, they begin to navigate the unfamiliar waters of emotional attachment and romantic love, challenging everything they have been taught to believe about strength and vulnerability.
Nalini Singh masterfully depicts the journey of two hardened warriors learning to embrace their feelings, revealing the redemptive power of love and the struggle for a new identity in a world that no longer demands conformity.
BOOKS MENT...2024-05-3152 min
My Imaginary Friends with L. PenelopeBuilding a Story World FirstWatch on Youtube
Daughter of the Merciful Deep out on June 4, 2024 - Release Giveaway!
Launch event @ Sankofa Books
My events
Launch event @ Sankofa Books in Washington, DC - https://www.sankofa.com/events/daughter-of-the-merciful-deep
My events - https://lpenelope.com/calendar/
NPR mention - https://www.npr.org/2024/05/21/1251024211/best-books-2024-what-to-read
My online plotting workshop - June 15, 2024 - https://hamptonroadswriters.org/event/june-15-2024-from-idea-to-first-draft-how-to-plot-your-novel-by-leslye-penelope/
The Story Seed Mini-course - https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/courses/story-seed
Whimsical - https://whimsical.com/
The Fall Guy movie
...2024-05-2728 minInk and MagicEp 28: Fantasy Romcoms with Kimberly LemmingGet ready to bust a gut because this week we have on Fantasy RomCom author Kimberly Lemming. We’ll chat about her hit series, the Mead Mishaps. Kim will tell us about her inspiration for the series, how she makes sure it’s funny, and recap her interactions with a Savannah ghost!
BOOKS MENTIONED
That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon - https://amzn.to/44T9S4y
That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf - https://amzn.to/3yz83Op
That...2024-05-2436 minInk and MagicEp 27: Shield of Winter by Nalini SinghThis week means war as we march into Nalini Singh’s Shield of Winter to encounter a world on the brink of transformation. Vasic, a lethal Arrow with the weight of a dark past, and Ivy, a Psy with the rare and misunderstood gift of empathy are tasked with stabilizing a faltering psychic network that threatens to plunge the world into chaos. As they fight to prevent a catastrophic collapse, their own scars begin to heal, knitting together in a tale of survival and rebirth.
Sign up for author Nalini Singh’s newsletter to receive fan se...2024-05-1745 minInk and MagicEp 26: EndingsThis week Ines and Leslye tackle how to bring stories to a close with a deep dive on story endings. We dive into character arcs, open doors (and windows!), and resolutions.
BOOKS MENTIONED
Write Your Novel from the Middle by James Scott Bell: https://amzn.to/4a6NaqQ
Emotion Thesaurus by Angela Ackerman and Becca Puglisi: https://amzn.to/44v2TPn
One Stop for Writers: https://onestopforwriters.com/emotions
The Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope: https://amzn.to/4btzGXe
Save the Cat by Blake Snyder: https://am...2024-05-1045 minInk and MagicEp 25: Wild Invitation by Nalini SinghGet ready for a festive episode with Wild Invitation, a collection of four enchanting novellas from the Psy-Changeling series. With a touch of Christmas spirit, these shorts offer glimpses into the daily lives and celebrations of the DarkRiver and SnowDancer packs.
Each novella not only catches up with beloved characters but also weaves in the joyous moments that define the holiday season for these powerful shapeshifter communities.
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Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https...2024-05-0348 minInk and MagicEp 24: Fandom with Angel LawsonWe chat with bestselling author Angel Lawson about "traumance," a subgenre where a broken hero finds healing through the transformative power of a romantic relationship. Beyond the pages of traumance, we also venture into the realms of fanfiction and fandom, where passionate communities breathe new life into beloved characters and settings. And finally, Angel walks us through her success in co-authoring in the literary world, shedding light on the unique challenges and rewards that come from sharing the creative process.
Want to delve into Angel’s stories? Start with the Royals of Forsyth: https://amzn.to/4aBYoV6
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Our Nerdiest ThingAuthor Interview: Leslye PenelopeHello, fellow nerds! This week we had the opportunity to chat with Leslye Penelope, author of The Monsters We Defy and Daughter of the Merciful Deep!
Leslye Penelope is the award-winning author of the Earthsinger Chronicles, and the first book in the series, Song of Blood & Stone, was chosen as one of TIME Magazine's 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time! Equally left and right-brained, Leslye studied filmmaking and computer science at Howard University and sometimes dreams in HTML. She hosts the My Imaginary Friends podcast, co-hosts the Ink & Magic podcast, and lives in Maryland with her feline dependents. Leslye has...2024-04-2521 minInk and MagicEp 23: Heart of Obsidian by Nalini SinghHeart of Obsidian peels back the layers of a seemingly impenetrable character to reveal the heart beneath the obsidian exterior of Counselor Kaleb Krycheck. Singh masterfully crafts a tale of redemption, power, and unwavering devotion set against the backdrop of a world teetering on the brink of monumental change.
In this episode, we discuss how Heart of Obsidian shifts the paradigm of heroism, presenting a story where love, in its most obsessive form, becomes a catalyst for transformation and redemption.
BOOKS MENTIONED:
What I Did For a Duke by Julianne Long: ht...2024-04-191h 06Ink and MagicEp 22: Dark Romance with Skye WarrenYou will get taken on a journey, possibly against your will, in this discussion of dark romance with bestselling author Skye Warren. It’s more than just the non-consent and power dynamics that make readers of the genre rabid. Learn why Skye insists dark romance is feminist literature, and see if you agree!
Skye recommends if you want to try out a dark romance, start with her book The Pawn which you can find on her website at skyewarren.com
BOOKS MENTIONED:
Dark Angel by Mary Balough: https://amzn.to/4azRwaB
2024-04-121h 10Ink and MagicEp 21: Tangle of Need by Nalini SinghIn this episode, we dive into Tangle of Need, which focuses on Adria, a strong-willed Snow Dancer wolf going through a bad break up of her chosen life partner, and Riaz, a lone wolf battling the torment of a lost fated mate bond. As they grapple with their unexpected and intense connection, the story explores themes of love's resilience, the struggle for identity within the confines of pack law, and the pursuit of happiness amidst personal turmoil.
MEDIA MENTIONED
Poker Face is streaming on Peacock.
Columbo is Poker Face’s predecessor which is al...2024-04-0558 minInk and MagicEp 20: Romcom Deceptions & RevelationsToday, we discuss the crux of romantic comedies: the deception and the revelation.
Ines postulates that there are four types of Romantic Comedy Deceptions: the Merry War, Identity Deception, Bet or Wager Deception, and the Magic Potion Deception. Each of these deceptions creates obstacles for the characters to overcome on their journey to finding true love.
The eventual revelation and resolution of these deceptions not only provide satisfying conclusions, but also highlight themes of authenticity, vulnerability, and the transformative power of love. And the humor comes as the characters continually try to conceal the deception. ...2024-03-291h 12Ink and MagicEp 19: Kiss of Snow by Nalini SinghWe finally take a bite out of Kiss of Snow, where the fierce and resilient Sienna Lauren, a young Psy defector, and the powerful alpha wolf, Hawke, are caught in a tumultuous dance of forbidden desire. Their undeniable attraction threatens to ignite the world, but first they’ll be tested by the coldest of wars and the fiercest of passions.
Join us as we explore the intricate dynamics of inner and outer power, past loyalties and future desires, and the transformative power of pack bonds.
Sign up for author Nalini Singh’s newsletter to rec...2024-03-221h 07Ink and MagicEp 18: Villains, Antagonists & Anti-heroes with Sacha BlackWe sit down with Sacha Black, author of 13 Steps to Evil and explore the art of crafting multifaceted villains and the process of transforming them into heroes. Sacha shares her expert tips and strategies to create the perfect foil to your protagonist, as well as the choices necessary to turn a villain into a hero.
Join us as we uncover the secrets to bringing your literary adversaries to life in a way that captivates and resonates with readers.
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13 Steps to Evil by Sacha Black: https://amzn.to/49tqKjS
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Your Bookstore BestiesEp. 64 | Are you a tree girlie?We catch up on our most recent reads. We also announce next week’s interview with author F.T. Lukens on their upcoming novel Otherworldly.
All the books we mentioned:
Bonded by Thorns | Elizabeth Helen
Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone | Benjamin Stevenson
The Monsters we Defy | Leslye Penelope
Daughter of the Merciful Deep | Leslye Penelope
Everyone on This Train is a Suspect | Benjamin Stevenson
Just Mercy | Bryan Stevenson
Murder on the Orient Express | Agatha Christie
Wings of Fire | Tui T...2024-03-1532 minInk and MagicEp 17: Play of Passion by Nalini SinghReady to play? We’re back in the SnowDancer wolf pack with Play of Passion. The dominance challenge is on when the budding romance between Indigo Riviere, a high-ranking and fiercely independent wolf lieutenant, and Andrew Kincaid, a charismatic and playful tracker, challenges pack dynamics and their own deeply ingrained beliefs about hierarchy and strength.
Grab your copy of Play of Passion here: https://amzn.to/3Hrh113
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Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https...2024-03-0850 min
The Truth In This Art: Stories That MatterL Penelope : Blending Creativity & Logic in Writing and Awesome Con 2024In this episode of "The Truth in This Art," Rob Lee interviews Leslye Penelope, an award-winning author, to explore her journey as a writer and her passion for storytelling. Leslye discusses her background in film and computer science, her love for fantasy, paranormal, and romance genres, and shares insights into her writing process. They also touch upon the challenges of categorizing literature and the significance of community for creators. Additionally, the conversation includes a discussion about Awesome Con, shedding light on its relevance for creators and the artistic community.Key Insights and Facts:...2024-03-0848 minInk and MagicEp 16: Plotting with the Plot Fairy Becca MysoorLeslye and Ines talk about unconventional plotting, 150 word blurbs, and television versus novel structure across all genres with the Fairy Plot Mother. In this magical conversation, you’ll see how Becca Mysoor earned her storytelling wand by helping to craft some of today’s best selling stories!
Need some Plot Fairy dust sprinkled on your manuscript or want to go on a writing retreat with Becca? Check out her offerings here: https://www.fairyplotmother.me/services
Theodora Taylor’s Universal Fantasy: https://amzn.to/3Ht9L4U
Jennifer Lynn Barnes’ ta...2024-03-0153 minInk and MagicEp 15: Bonds of Justice by Nalini SinghBonds 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...2024-02-2356 minInk and MagicEp 14: Endings & Cliffhangers with Sarra CannonIn this week’s episode, Leslye and Ines have a chat with bestselling author Sarra Cannon, who is famous for her twists and turns between chapters and at the ends of her paranormal books. Explore the craft of endings through music composition, TV breaks, and cliffhangers.
Wanna experience Sarra’s world for yourself? Try out her Shadow Demons Saga: https://amzn.to/49oChkN
Need help organizing your life? Check out Sarra’s ninety day planning method in the HB90 Course: http://lpen.co/hb90
Check out serialized stories on REAM: https://reamstories.com/
2024-02-1652 min
Wish I'd Known Then . . . For WritersLeslye Penelope on Worldbuilding, Being a Hybrid Author, and Selling Signed Books Using PayhipEpisode 206 / Leslye Penelope, author of fantasy and paranormal romance, joins us and shares how she builds rich story worlds.How the worldbuilding can connect to plot, character, theme, and conflictUsing Payhip to sell signed paperbacks Leslye’s course on WorldbuildingHow Leslye went from indie publishing to being a hybrid authorHow she transitioned from rapid release to a slower release scheduleLeslye’s recommendations for helpful writing craft bookshttps://lpenelope.com/https://myimaginaryfriends.net/footnotesWorldbuilding course: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.netPodcasts:https://lpenelope.com/podcast/https://www.inkan...2024-02-1442 minInk and MagicEp: 13 Blaze of Memory by Nalini SinghIn Blaze of Memory, we leave the Changeling world for the cities of the humans where a Psy has been dumped on the Shine Foundation's doorstep. Dev Santos has to uncover who Katya is but with her memory loss she might not only be a danger to herself, she might be a danger to everything he’s built... including his heart.
Grab your copy of Blaze of Memory here: https://amzn.to/3RwMynb
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Want the offic...2024-02-0950 minInk and MagicEp 12: Butter & Big Misunderstandings with Theodora TaylorIn this week’s episode we talk with fellow craft enthusiast and master story baker Theodora Taylor. Her book 7 FIGURE FICTION: How to Use Universal Fantasy to SELL Your Books to ANYONE took the author world by fire as she taught us all how to baste our stories in butter to make them universally fantastic.
Theodora discusses how to steep your stories in Universal Fantasies TM which keep readers hungry for more, as well as how to effectively use a Big Misunderstanding in your romance for maximum comprehension!
Grab 7 Figure Fiction by T Tayl...2024-02-021h 07Ink and MagicEp 11: Branded by Fire by Nalini SinghThis week it’s dominant versus dominant as we delve into the intense relationship between Mercy, a high-ranking leopard changeling, and Riley, a wolf changeling with an equally strong personality. Their romance is marked by a fierce, passionate dynamic that challenges both characters' deeply held beliefs and pack loyalties.
Grab your copy of Branded by Fire here: https://amzn.to/3RwMynb
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Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/
2024-01-2656 minInk and MagicEp 10: Marriage of ConvenienceThis week, we breakdown Ines’s favorite trope to write: the Marriage of Convenience story (MoC), where characters marry for reasons other than love, such as financial gain or social necessity.
Forget something borrowed or blue, Ines presents her Seven Must-haves to Successfully Pull Off a MoC as she and Leslye explore this compelling romantic trope, its enduring appeal, and its reflection of changing societal views on relationships.
More info on The Twelve Stages of Intimacy- https://www.noblechoices.org/12-stages-of-intimacy/
BOOKS MENTIONED:
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me https://amzn.to...2024-01-1951 minInk and MagicEp 9: Hostage to Pleasure by Nalini SinghThough the cover to Hostage to Pleasure will mislead you about M-Psy Ashaya Aleine, leopard changeling Dorian Christensen is ready to set her straight. Their paths intertwine in a story of forbidden attraction and political intrigue against the backdrop of a society where emotions are suppressed, and shifting abilities are latent.
Ready to get lost in this gripping tale of love, rebellion, and the transformative power of emotional vulnerability?
Grab your copy of Hostage to Pleasure here: https://amzn.to/47M2BUy
Sign up for author Nalini Singh’s newsletter to receive fan ser...2024-01-121h 14Ink and MagicEp 8: Novel Openings: How We Get HookedIn this episode, Leslye and Ines break down the necessary elements of First Scenes and First Lines. Want to see how we cracked the code to awesome beginnings? Curl up and listen close!
Grab K.M. Weiland’s Structuring Your Novel for tips on crafting your first scenes here: https://amzn.to/3RXzad9
We love the movies too, but have you ever read Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice? Check it out: https://amzn.to/3TDRiKp
Check out Leslye’s voice with her masterful novels
Monsters We Defy b...2024-01-0544 minInk and MagicEp 7: Mine to Possess by Nalini SinghOur discussion of Mine to Possess includes all the trigger warnings! This novel takes us on a journey through the turbulent reunion and uncovering of long-buried secrets of Clay, a leopard changeling with a troubled past, and Tally, a human with deep emotional scars and a mysterious connection to the Psy.
Grab your copy of Mine to Possess here: https://amzn.to/40SBchm
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Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psyc...2023-12-2955 minInk and MagicEp 6: Girl on Her Own HorseIn this episode, we’re exploring an exciting trend of narratives featuring strong heroines who rescue themselves, and the supportive heroes who love them for it.
Gone are the days of damsels in distress waiting for a hero; today's romance stories are about empowered women charting their own destinies, creating community, and finding partners who respect and admire their strength.
Want to read Ines’ single mother Cinderella story? Grab Pumpkin: a Cindermama story here: https://amzn.to/3RoCFc4
Our favorite Cinderella retellings and books/movies that follow this theme are:...2023-12-2241 minInk and MagicEp 5: Caressed by Ice by Nalini SinghAs we break down Caressed by Ice, we delve into a story where the cold world of the Psy meets the fiery realm of the Changelings. We also explore the complex dynamics between the emotionally suppressed Psy and the sensually alive Changelings, focusing on the intriguing bond between Brenna, a wolf changeling recovering from a traumatic ordeal, and Judd, a Psy assassin trained to feel nothing.
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Sign up for author Nalini Singh’s newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalin...2023-12-1556 minInk and MagicEp 4: Enemies to LoversToday's topic is one that sets our hearts racing and pages turning: the Enemies to Lovers trope. We dissect some of the most iconic enemies to lovers stories in literature and on screen and dive deep into the intoxicating dance of characters who start off at odds, only to find their hearts entwined as the story unfolds and explore why this trope captures our imaginations and keeps us hooked, from the fiery initial clashes to the eventual tender admissions of love.
Grab Leslye’s current favorite The Hating Game, the book https://amzn.to/3N9sUwa...2023-12-0835 minInk and MagicEp 3: Visions of Heat by Nalini SinghJoin us as we discuss how Singh expertly crafts a narrative that's not just a tale of forbidden love, but also a compelling commentary on freedom, identity, and the nature of emotion. From the nuanced development of characters to the richly detailed setting, Visions of Heat offers a masterclass in building a captivating paranormal world.
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Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com...2023-12-0158 minInk and MagicEp 2: The Darcy ArcIn our second episode, we take a hard look at the quintessential romance hero: Fitzwilliam Darcy and how his character has crafted so many that came after him in what Ines (not Leslye!) likes to call the Darcy Arc.
Ines postulates that the Darcy Arc can be found in the evolution of characters like Edward Cullen from Twilight and Christian Grey from Fifty Shades of Grey. These characters begin as misunderstood and emotionally distant figures who eventually reveal a deeper capacity for love and kindness.
This transformation, triggered by their relationships with strong-willed heroines, sees t...2023-11-2436 minInk and MagicEp 1: Slave to Sensation by Nalini SinghIt's the kick-off episode of the Ink and Magic podcast!! We're starting with a dream of a book Slave to Sensation which, coincidentally, also includes some steamy sex dreams!
In our first foray into the Psy-Changeing world, where emotions are forbidden and the wildest of passions take center stage, we meet the pivotal characters of Sascha Duncan, a Psy struggling with her feelings, and Lucas Hunter, an Alpha leopard determined to find a serial killer in his territory.
We discuss worldbuilding, plotting vs. pantsing vs. structure, and biting kink!
Grab your cop...2023-11-1755 min
A Thousand Eyes And OneWine On An Empty Stomach: ”The Monsters We Defy” by Leslye PenelopeA Thousand Eyes and One Podcast hosts Nikki and Tanya welcome you to Wine On An Empty Stomach: A Speculative Fiction Book Club! In this episode, we discuss "The Monsters We Defy" by Leslye Penelope. This was originally streamed live on YouTube.
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SFF AddictsTBRCon2023 Panel: Bringing History into Your Story (with Miles "Christian" Cameron, Tasha Suri, P. Djèlí Clark, Leslye Penelope, Freya Marske & Thilde Kold Holdt)Every week, we are highlighting a panel from TBRCon2023, looking back on the amazing variety of panels that we had the honor of hosting.
This week, join moderator/author Miles "Christian" Cameron and authors Tasha Suri, P. Djèlí Clark, Leslye Penelope, Freya Marske and Thilde Kold Holdt for a TBRCon2023 author panel on "Bringing History into Your Story."
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Rob WolfLeslye Penelope Mixes History and Magic in The Monsters We Defy
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Leslye Penelope’s latest novel, The Monsters We Defy (Redhook, 2022), takes readers to a version of 1920s Washington D.C. where bootleggers, powerful spirits, and humans blessed (and burdened) with enchantments engage in an epic battle over peoples’ destinies.
Penelope’s protagonist, Clara Johnson, is based upon a real person—a woman who, as a teenager during the Red Summer race riots of 1919 shot and killed a police detective after he broke down her bedroom door. Prohibited from arguing self-defense, she was convicted of manslaughter, but a judge later tossed o...2023-03-3000 minpodcasts – Rob WolfLeslye Penelope Mixes History and Magic in The Monsters We Defy
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Leslye Penelope’s latest novel, The Monsters We Defy (Redhook, 2022), takes readers to a version of 1920s Washington D.C. where bootleggers, powerful spirits, and humans blessed (and burdened) with enchantments engage in an epic battle over peoples’ destinies.
Penelope’s protagonist, Clara Johnson, is based upon a real person—a woman who, as a teenager during the Red Summer race riots of 1919 shot and killed a police detective after he broke down her bedroom door. Prohibited from arguing self-defense, she was convicted of manslaughter, but a judge later tossed o...2023-03-3000 minauthor interviews – Rob WolfLeslye Penelope Mixes History and Magic in The Monsters We Defy
https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NBN3520573459.mp3
Leslye Penelope’s latest novel, The Monsters We Defy (Redhook, 2022), takes readers to a version of 1920s Washington D.C. where bootleggers, powerful spirits, and humans blessed (and burdened) with enchantments engage in an epic battle over peoples’ destinies.
Penelope’s protagonist, Clara Johnson, is based upon a real person—a woman who, as a teenager during the Red Summer race riots of 1919 shot and killed a police detective after he broke down her bedroom door. Prohibited from arguing self-defense, she was convicted of manslaughter, but a judge later tossed o...2023-03-3000 minnew books – Rob WolfLeslye Penelope Mixes History and Magic in The Monsters We Defy
https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NBN3520573459.mp3
Leslye Penelope’s latest novel, The Monsters We Defy (Redhook, 2022), takes readers to a version of 1920s Washington D.C. where bootleggers, powerful spirits, and humans blessed (and burdened) with enchantments engage in an epic battle over peoples’ destinies.
Penelope’s protagonist, Clara Johnson, is based upon a real person—a woman who, as a teenager during the Red Summer race riots of 1919 shot and killed a police detective after he broke down her bedroom door. Prohibited from arguing self-defense, she was convicted of manslaughter, but a judge later tossed o...2023-03-3000 minPodcast – Rob WolfLeslye Penelope Mixes History and Magic in The Monsters We Defy
https://traffic.megaphone.fm/NBN3520573459.mp3
Leslye Penelope’s latest novel, The Monsters We Defy (Redhook, 2022), takes readers to a version of 1920s Washington D.C. where bootleggers, powerful spirits, and humans blessed (and burdened) with enchantments engage in an epic battle over peoples’ destinies.
Penelope’s protagonist, Clara Johnson, is based upon a real person—a woman who, as a teenager during the Red Summer race riots of 1919 shot and killed a police detective after he broke down her bedroom door. Prohibited from arguing self-defense, she was convicted of manslaughter, but a judge later tossed o...2023-03-3000 min
New Books in LiteratureLeslye Penelope, "The Monsters We Defy" (Redhook, 2022)Leslye Penelope’s latest novel, The Monsters We Defy (Redhook, 2022), takes readers to a version of 1920s Washington D.C. where bootleggers, powerful spirits, and humans blessed (and burdened) with enchantments engage in an epic battle over peoples’ destinies.Penelope’s protagonist, Clara Johnson, is based upon a real person—a woman who, as a teenager during the Red Summer race riots of 1919 shot and killed a police detective after he broke down her bedroom door. Prohibited from arguing self-defense, she was convicted of manslaughter, but a judge later tossed out the verdict.Penelope found the real J...2023-03-3031 min
New Books in Science FictionLeslye Penelope, "The Monsters We Defy" (Redhook, 2022)Leslye Penelope’s latest novel, The Monsters We Defy (Redhook, 2022), takes readers to a version of 1920s Washington D.C. where bootleggers, powerful spirits, and humans blessed (and burdened) with enchantments engage in an epic battle over peoples’ destinies.Penelope’s protagonist, Clara Johnson, is based upon a real person—a woman who, as a teenager during the Red Summer race riots of 1919 shot and killed a police detective after he broke down her bedroom door. Prohibited from arguing self-defense, she was convicted of manslaughter, but a judge later tossed out the verdict.Penelope found the real J...2023-03-3031 min
Between the ReadsThe Monsters We Defy with Leslye PenelopeIn this episode, I speak with author Leslye Penelope about her latest novel, The Monsters We Defy, set in Washington DC during the 1920s shortly after the DC riot of 1919. People are disappearing from an all-Black community in Washington, DC and they all seem to go into a zombie-like trance right before disappearing. Clara Johnson, a woman who can communicate with spirits, decides to solve this mystery after several people from her community come to her asking for help. And what comes after is a whodunnit, Agatha Christie-type story with twists, turns and lots of magic as Clara and...2023-03-211h 00
The Indy Author PodcastFrom Indy to Trad to Hybrid with Leslye Penelope - #177 Author Leslye Penelope talks about FROM INDY TO TRAD TO HYBRID, including being an indy author approached by a traditional publisher (and how that’s the exception, not the rule); what changed with her traditionally published release and what stayed the same; publisher and author rights; partnering with one's traditional publisher; backlist books and traditional publishing; the idea that trad publishers' customers are bookstores, not readers; assessing fit for indy or traditional per book; and choosing your publishing path. If one of those topics piques your interest, you can easily jump to that section of the interview by...2023-03-1439 min
My Imaginary Friends with L. PenelopeTaking Feedback & Managing StressWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/yaI7qniSa5w
Sponsor: Imaginary Worldbuilding: Creating Fictional Worlds for Writers Course
Mentioned:
"Leslye Penelope Imbues Black Broadway With Literal Magic" — Washington City Paper
Author Cerece Rennie Murphy
Maybe Someday by Colleen Hoover
Character Arc Progression Worksheet - https://onestopforwriters.com/about_cbt
"How to Breathe Correctly for Optimal Health, Mood, Learning & Performance" - Huberman Lab Podcast
The Tapping Solution
"7 False Beliefs That Will Keep You Trapped in Your Head Forever"
Poker Face on Peacock
Castle on Hulu
Tár movie
Reel by Kennedy Ryan
"Want to Quit Socia...2023-03-0625 min
Fiction FansAuthor Interview: The Monsters We Defy by Leslye PenelopeYour hosts speak with author Leslye Penelope about her new novel, The Monsters We Defy. They discuss the highs and lows of the 1920s, the delight of heists, and the real-world inspiration behind the main character. They also cover ghosts, romance, and strong third-person POV. This episode contains a Words Are Weird about the slang use of the word “heifer”.Thanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs:- Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris”- Josh Woodward for the use of “...2023-02-0149 min
SFF AddictsEp. 30: Heists & Capers in SFF (with Robert Jackson Bennett, Leslye Penelope, M.J. Kuhn & Jonathan Nevair)Join host Adrian M. Gibson and authors Robert Jackson Bennett, Leslye Penelope, M.J. Kuhn and Jonathan Nevair as they crack open heists and capers. During the panel they discuss why heists and capers are so damn cool, the fundamental elements of heists, incorporating heist narratives into sci-fi and fantasy worlds, character building, dream heist teams, tropes, "competency porn" and more.
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Robert Jackson Bennett is the award-winning author of the Divine Cities Trilogy, The Founders Trilogy, American Elsewhere, Mr...2022-11-011h 44
My Imaginary Friends with L. PenelopeFall Retreat!Mentioned:
- Highlights Foundation Retreats - https://thebarnatboydsmills.com/highlights-foundation-workshops-retreats/
- Becca Syme - https://betterfasteracademy.com/
- Erin Bowman: Enjoyability over all else - https://erinbowman.substack.com/p/enjoyability-over-all-else
- Stephanie Perkins: Love lists - http://betweenfactandfiction.blogspot.com/2011/01/happy-writers-society-love-lists-by.html
- Calendly appointment scheduling - https://calendly.com/
- Reclaim.ai - https://reclaim.ai/r/s/TpyPY (referral link)
- Time blocking - https://todoist.com/productivity-methods/time-blocking
- October 27, 2022 - Black Voices of the Future: Spirits of the Ci...2022-10-2422 min
My Imaginary Friends with L. PenelopeBurdens & ResponsibilitiesMentioned:
- The Soul of Good Character Design - https://youtu.be/SM3IQFgP-d8
- The "Done" Planner: Combating the Dark Side of the Traditional To Do List - https://roniloren.com/blog/2018/9/17/the-done-planner-combating-the-dark-side-of-the-traditional-to-do-list
- NPR Codeswitch "Black reality in a world of fantasy" - https://www.npr.org/2022/10/11/1128226741/tochi-onyebuchi-leslye-penelope-black-science-fiction-fantasy
- Washingtonian magazine - "'The Monsters We Defy' Is a Historical Ghost Novel Set in DC" - https://www.washingtonian.com/2022/10/12/the-monsters-we-defy-dc-novel/
The My Imaginary Friends podcast is a weekly, behind the scenes look at the journey of...2022-10-1720 min
Little, Brown AudioThe Monsters We Defy by Leslye Penelope, read by Shayna Small (Audiobook extract)'Rich and immersive. . . full of mesmerizing magic!' P. Djèlí Clark, author of A Master of Djinn
Clara Johnson can talk to spirits - a gift that saved her during her darkest moments, now a curse that's left her indebted to the cunning spirit world.
So when a powerful spirit offers her an opportunity to gain her freedom, Clara seizes the chance. The task: steal a magical ring from the wealthiest woman in the District.
Clara can't pull off this daring heist alone. She'll need the help of an unlikely team: from a handsome jazz musician able to hypnotize wi...2022-08-3004 min
Listen With Your Imagination, Free Audiobook Are Your DestinationMonsters We Defy Audiobook by Leslye PenelopeListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 562428
Title: Monsters We Defy
Author: Leslye Penelope
Narrator: Shayna Small
Format: Unabridged
Length: 11:30:53
Language: English
Release date: 08-09-22
Publisher: Hachette Book Group USA
Genres: Science Fiction & Fantasy, Historical
Summary:
A woman able to communicate with spirits must assemble a ragtag crew to pull off a daring heist to save her community in this timely and dazzling historical fantasy that weaves together African American folk magic, history, and romance.
Washington D. C., 1925
Clara Johnson talks to spirits, a gift that saved her during her darkest moments in a...2022-08-0911h 30
My Imaginary Friends with L. PenelopeInspiration & Worldbuilding for The Monsters We DefyMentioned:
- The Monsters We Defy is out on Tuesday! https://lpen.co/monsters
- Zelda twitter thread for Albinism Awareness Day - https://twitter.com/leslyepenelope/status/1536405352228474880
- New Moon Daughter by Cassandra Wilson - https://open.spotify.com/album/7jV22JIrWgtCKCX34cJrzA?si=yjp1JccuRcW2zLgFZA0pwA
- The Monsters We Defy playlist - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2pHG7NlC3I2dwQuko0He8w?si=a58d8a83f0d04b38
- Leslye's upcoming events: https://lpenelope.com/calendar/
- Manila Village - https://e...2022-08-0821 min
Between the ReadsFantasy & Romance with Author L. PenelopeIt's Tuesday! Today I'm talking with the multitalented author/podcaster/filmmaker Leslye Penelope about her book Savage City. We get into some of the details of the world-building in this fantasy romance novel. We also talk about her career as a hybrid author, her next TWO books coming out, her podcast, and how she manages to do it all! Oh, and my dog, Fred, also makes his debut barking. *facepalm*Please support this independent podcast. Every little bit helps me continue to bring you new and exciting content. By supporting BTR, you'll be helping me continue to...2022-05-0343 min
Coffee & Real Talk for WritersIntroduction: My Journey So FarHello, and welcome to Coffee & Real Talk for Writers. I'm a multi-genre indie author, developmental editor, and a career creative with years of experience with the writer's life. In this episode, I get real about why I started this podcast, my writing journey so far, and what you can expect going forward.Here are several resources I mention in this podcast and where you can find them:Holly Lisle’s How to Think Sideways novel-writing courseJust Joshing podcast, hosted by Joshua PantallerescoStark Reflections podcast by Mark Leslie Lefebvre2021-12-2118 min
Kobo Writing Life PodcastRefilling Your Creative Well with L. PenelopeAward-winning fantasy author L. Penelope joins us on the podcast this week to discuss her unique journey to becoming a hybrid author and how she manages to find time for herself while maintaining her busy publishing schedule. Leslye also chats with us about her writing process, the return of in-person events and conventions, and she tells us all about her own podcast, My Imaginary Friends. Learn more about this episode!2021-12-0736 min
First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe KennedyFirst Cup of Coffee - August 20, 2021A shout out to L. Penelope on the release of REQUIEM OF SILENCE. Also repairing Grace Draven's rep and a discussion of process types and why pre-plotting and outlining isn't the only or even best way to write a book.You can find Leslye Penelope's REQUIEM OF SILENCE here (https://lpenelope.com/book/requiem-of-silence/).Check out the gorgeous cover for THE DRAGON'S DAUGHTER AND THE WINTER MAGE! You can preorder the book here (https://jeffekennedy.com/the-dragon-s-daughter-and-the-winter-mage).Find DARK WIZARD and BRIGHT FAMILIAR here (https://jeffekennedy.com/series/bonds-of-magic), the Forgotten Empires trilogy...2021-08-2020 min
My Imaginary Friends with L. PenelopeThe Genesis of MonstersFrom idea to book announcement! THE MONSTERS WE DEFY coming from Orbit Books in 2022!
- https://www.orbitbooks.net/2021/07/08/acquisition-announcement-the-monsters-we-defy-by-leslye-penelope/
- "If We Must Die" by Claude McKay - https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/44694/if-we-must-die
- Black Widow movie
The My Imaginary Friends podcast is a weekly, behind the scenes look at the journey of a working author navigating traditional and self-publishing. Join fantasy and paranormal romance author L. Penelope as she shares insights on the writing life, creativity, inspiration, and this week's best thing.
Subscribe and view sh...2021-07-1225 min
A self-published author's diaryEp. 11 - Feature Friday: Talking with L. Penelope about writing, publishing, patience and perseverance...(and cheesecake)I'm so happy to have L. Penelope on the podcast today. Leslye Penelope has been writing since she could hold a pen and loves getting lost in the worlds in her head. She is an award-winning author of fantasy and paranormal romance. Her book Song of Blood & Stone was selected as one of TIME’s Top 100 Fantasy Books of All Time.
Visit her website: https://lpenelope.com/
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Today, we're talk...2021-04-3046 min
CUNY TV's Book ITFresh Takes on the Modern Romance NovelOn this episode of Book It with CA, Carol Anne Riddell talks to authors Talia Hibbert, Leslye Penelope, Mia Sosa, and Kate Stayman-London about their latest novels, what’s changed in the romance genre, and thoughts on the perfect romantic evening!2020-11-1226 min
First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe KennedyFirst Cup of Coffee - October 22, 2020Congrats to L. Penelope for Song of Blood & Stone appearing on Time's 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time - and a shout-out to her podcast, My Imaginary Friends! Also thoughts on setting goals for your career as an author.Here the specific podcast of Leslye Penelope's I mention, where she talks about ambition (https://lpenelope.com/2020/10/when-good-news-strikes-my-imaginary-friends-episode-90/)First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!Support the showContact Jeffe!Find...2020-10-2219 min
First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe KennedyFirst Cup of Coffee - September 10, 2020I'm talking about story structure today: how the analysis can be useful, but also limiting; why the Black Moment isn't necessary, that dramatic beats are useful only so far, and how we need to internalize our art.My podcast on GMC is here (https://blog.jeffekennedy.com/2020/09/08/first-cup-of-coffee-september-8-2020/)Leslye Penelope's podcast on the Black Moment is here (https://lpenelope.com/2020/09/revisiting-structure-my-imaginary-friends-episode-84/)And the SFWA blog post (which turns out to be from July 2019) is here (https://www.sfwa.org/2019/07/30/translating-the-heros-journey-into-a-linear-plan/)First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network...2020-09-1021 min
First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe KennedyFirst Cup of Coffee - July 3, 2020How Jeffe Lost Her Temper at a Guy Not Wearing a Mask and other tales of opening up from lockdown. Also thoughts on writing toward a core image and re: Lois McMaster Bujold's fantasy romance.The podcast interview with Leslye Penelope is here (https://lpenelope.com/2020/05/be-flexible-with-your-process-w-jeffe-kennedy-my-imaginary-friends-episode-69)First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!Support the showContact Jeffe!Find me on Threads Visit my website https://jeffekennedy.com2020-07-0329 min
First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe KennedyFirst Cup of Coffee - March 20, 2020I visited with Wine & Spines yesterday - great fun to talk books from a safe social distance. I'm also talking more about hitting a sticking place in the story, and different methods for working through it.Leslye Penelope's podcast is here (https://lpenelope.com/2020/03/surprising-but-inevitable-my-imaginary-friends-episode-59/)First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!Support the showContact Jeffe!Find me on Threads Visit my website https://jeffekennedy.comFollow...2020-03-2019 min
First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe KennedyFirst Cup of Coffee - February 6, 2020Talking today about process, owning it - and how it's okay to get hives hearing about someone else's process. Also raving about the movie Wild Rose, discussing art and sacrificing for it - and conversely, taking time off. The movie Wild Rose is here (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5117428/).Leslye Penelope's podcast on process is here (https://lpenelope.com/2020/02/everything-is-fine-my-imaginary-friends-episode-53/)First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!Support the show2020-02-0621 min
First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe KennedyFirst Cup of Coffee - January 17, 2020Celebrating snow and coziness. Also about learning new tech, the value of play, and my thoughts on Joker. The podcast of Leslye Penelope's that I reference is here. (https://lpenelope.com/2019/10/milestones-on-the-journey-my-imaginary-friends-episode-37/)First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!Support the showContact Jeffe!Find me on Threads Visit my website https://jeffekennedy.comFollow me on Amazon or BookBubSign up for my Newsletter!Find...2020-01-1716 min
First Cup of Coffee with Jeffe KennedyFirst Cup of Coffee - January 3, 2020I'm *so close* to done on THE FATE OF THE TALA, and I have book brain, but I'm talking about choosing not to suffer and pointing you to Leslye Penelope's podcast on the RWA situation here. (https://lpenelope.com/2019/12/rwa-caught-in-a-bad-romance-my-imaginary-friends-episode-47/)This is Marcella Burnard's post here. (https://sffseven.blogspot.com/2020/01/rwa-and-diversity-maybe-apocalypse.html) First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!Support the showContact Jeffe!Find me on Threads Visit...2020-01-0315 min
KT Literary podcastL. Penelope on Worldbuilding, Craft, and Representation in SFFToday is a chat with the amazing L. Penelope. Mostly we nerd out about writing. She gives some really great advice for getting through writer's block. We also talk about being a hybrid author and her journey from self-publishing through to signing with a traditional house.Leslye can be found on her website: https://lpenelope.com/There you will find links to all her social media and to her amazing podcast My Imaginary Friends! Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a thing.And you can follow us: www.ktliterary.c...2019-11-2732 min
Johnathan Soul PodcastEP 79 - LESLYE PENELOPE - Song of Blood and Stone sci-fi fantasy novelLESLYE PENELOPE fantasy, sci-fi novelist, writer of Song of Blood and Stone guests on JohnathanSoul.com. She shares about her writing career, influences and inspiration of Song of Blood and Stone. Originally recorded in 2016. Enjoy.
Leslye's site: https://lpenelope.com/
My site: https://www.johnathansoul.com/
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Quantum Froth DispatchesAn Interview with Leslye Penelope - SONG OF BLOOD AND STONELESLYE PENELOPE has been writing since she could hold a pen and loves getting lost in the worlds in her head. She is the author of fantasy, new adult, and paranormal romance with characters who match the real world. Her debut novel, SONG OF BLOOD & STONE, won the 2016 Self-Publishing eBook Award from the Black Caucus of the American Library Association. The fantasy series was picked up by St. Martin’s Press for publication starting 2018. She’s also an award-winning independent filmmaker, co-founded a literary magazine, and sometimes dreams in HTML. Her novel SONG OF BLOOD AND STONE is a...2018-10-0115 min
Reading GlassesEp 52 - Two Werewolves F*%king and Other Self Published Books and Leslye Penelope!Brea and Mallory talk about self published books and interview author Leslye Penelope! Use the hashtag #ReadingGlassesPodcast to participate in online discussion! Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Sponsor - StoryWorth For $20 off, visit storyworth.com/readingglasses Links - Reading Glasses Transcriptions on Gretta Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Apex Magazine Page Advice Article Amazon Wish L...2018-06-0739 min
GENESIS SCIENCE FICTION RADIO SERIES3-6-15 FOR WRITER & MULTIMEDIA AFICIONADO LESLYE PENELOPETUNE IN 3-6-15 FOR WRITER & MULTIMEDIA AFICIONADO LESLYE PENELOPE AUTHOR OF EARTHSINGER CHRONICLES ON GENESIS SCIENCE FICTION RADIO FRIDAYS AT 9 PM EST, 8 PM CST, 7 PM MST, 6 PM PST CLICK HERE: http://www.talkshoe.com/tc/1273742015-03-0600 min