Ink Feather Podcast

Don't miss out on any interviews with your favorite authors! sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date with new episodes (nothing spammy I promise!)http://ow.ly/MySI50uJ5Es ------------------------------------------ In episode 20 I’m interviewing author A.C. Gaughen about her elementae books, the first one, reign the earth, came out last year, and the sequel, imprison the sky is out on January 22nd. Annie talked with me about writing strong female characters who are learning how to deal with the after affects of their powers, non traditional love triangles, why she chose elemental magic, and more. I hope you enjoy the episode!

Don't miss out on any interviews with your favorite authors! sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date with new episodes (nothing spammy I promise!)http://ow.ly/MySI50uJ5Es ------------------------------------------ In episode 19 I interview bestselling authors Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner on their new sci-fi duology, UNEARTHED and UNDYING! Think Indiana Jones and Lara Croft, as teens, in space. They're delightful, don't miss this awesome interview!

Don't miss out on any interviews with your favorite authors! sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date with new episodes (nothing spammy I promise!)http://ow.ly/MySI50uJ5Es ------------------------------------------ For this episode I got to interview author Christopher Paolini on his new release, THE FORK, THE WITCH, AND THE WORM, a shot story collection set in the world of Eragon!

Don't miss out on any interviews with your favorite authors! sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date with new episodes (nothing spammy I promise!)http://ow.ly/MySI50uJ5Es ------------------------------------------ Happy holidays! We know it's the time to shop for friends and family, and we have put together an awesome book-inspired guide of tons of fun products inspired by your favorite series! And don't forget to take note of all the discount codes, to help you save! Click here to jump to a link of all the stores and discount codes! inkfeatherbookreviews.com/2018/11/27/podcast-episode-17-holiday-shopping-guide-with-guest-sara-from-novel-vovice/

Don't miss out on any interviews with your favorite authors! sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date with new episodes (nothing spammy I promise!)http://ow.ly/MySI50uJ5Es ------------------------------------------ In episode 16 I had the pleasure of chatting with Tasha Suri about her debut fantasy EMPIRE OF SAND. It's an awesome epic fantasy which draws inspiration from Mughal India, Hinduism, and much more! We talk about culture clash, dance as a form of magic, NaNoWriMo, and much more!

Don't miss out on any interviews with your favorite authors! sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date with new episodes (nothing spammy I promise!)http://ow.ly/MySI50uJ5Es ------------------------------------------ What if a healer becomes ill with terminal illness, her touch instead of healing kills, what if soldier captured tortured and has the chance for revenge,but with the price giving up your sense of self, what if you lose memory, you fall in love w someone you despise? What if you get memory back? These are the core questions around novels ROSEMARKED and UMBERTOUCHED by NYT bestselling author Livia blackburne. Livia sat down with me to go deep into creating characters with trauma, and what it’s like to take them through a series to its finish. We talk about these things and much more on today’s episode of the ink feather podcast.

Don't miss out on any interviews with your favorite authors! sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date with new episodes (nothing spammy I promise!)http://ow.ly/MySI50uJ5Es ------------------------------------------ Hey guys, Lauren here, and today I want you to think about how you would define an ideal YA fantasy. What elements would you put on your list? Well, I had the pleasure of recently reading Julie Kagawa’s newest book, Shadow of the Fox, and for me it had pretty much everything I love in a good YA fantasy book. in Today’s episode I chat with Julie about how she created the incredible world and characters of this story, including pulling from Japanese myth, being inspired by anime, and how to put all your favorite elements into a book and blend them successfully. Stay tuned for that, and much more. This is the Ink Feather Podcast! Also we teamed up with her publisher Harlequin teen to give away a copy of Shadow of the fox! This giveaway goes until October 9th, and is for North America on

Don't miss out on any interviews with your favorite authors! sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date with new episodes (nothing spammy I promise!)http://ow.ly/MySI50uJ5Es ------------------------------------------ In episode 13 I chat with agent turned author Rena Rossner on her debut fantasy novel, THE SISTERS OF THE WINTER WOOD. We discuss the melding of fairytale magic and family history, talk about discovering ourselves, and much more! Also, be sure to head over to inkfeatherbookreviews.com to enter a giveaway for a copy of the book!

Don't miss out on any interviews with your favorite authors! sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date with new episodes (nothing spammy I promise!)http://ow.ly/MySI50uJ5Es ------------------------------------------ In episode 12 I chat with New York Times bestselling author Seanan McGuire about her newest October Daye book, NIGHT AND SILENCE, which is in stores on September 4th, 2018. We discuss what it's like doing mental damage to your beloved characters, the different ways we can define family, and much much more!

Don't miss out on any interviews with your favorite authors! sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date with new episodes (nothing spammy I promise!)http://ow.ly/MySI50uJ5Es ------------------------------------------ In episode 11, I'm throwing it back to an interview from SDCC 2014 with authors Natalie C. Parker and Tessa Gratton. Both Natalie and Tessa have books coming out within the next month (Natalie's book SEAFIRE is out August 28, and Tessa book STRANGE GRACE is out September18).

Don't miss out on any interviews with your favorite authors! sign up for our weekly newsletter to stay up-to-date with new episodes (nothing spammy I promise!)http://ow.ly/MySI50uJ5Es ------------------------------------------ Episode 10 features author Laurell K. Hamilton! We talk about her newest Anita Blake Book, SERPENTINE, which hits shelves on August 7, 2018. We go deep: we talk about characters steering the book, address real relationship problems within the realm of her characters, examine emotional intimacy, discuss sexual preferences and how to have healthy sexual relationships, the impact your art can have on the lives of people in ways you never imagined, having the hard talks, what’s coming up, and much more!

Episode 9 of the podcast features the lovely, multi-talented, and award-winning Mary Robinette Kowal! Mary splits her time between multiple creative endeavors, and on this episode she digs into what it's like to be an audiobook narrator as well as an author. Go behind the scenes to learn what it's really like to record an audio book, and enjoy Mary's insight and humor as she accounts her experiences. We also talk about her newest book, THE CALCULATING STARS, which hit shelves on July 3, 2018.  We reference a few fun things in the podcast, below are the links: Mary's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/maryrobinette/memberships Mary's Drip: https://d.rip/maryrobinette/tiers Plus, click here for The Lady Astronaut club!

Episode 8 of the podcast features amazing author Susan Dennard! We talk about her newest book SIGHTWITCH, along with the creative process, what's coming up in the next book, hot kisses, and more! PLUS an amazing giveaway: all three of the Witchlands books!!! Be sure to click on the link for your chance to enter! http://ow.ly/B71n30iQ375

In this throwback interview from San Diego 2012 I sit down with co-host Mike Macauley to interview Christopher Paolini and Rachel Hartman on her then-recently released book, SERAPHINA. I'm featuring this old interview to celebrate the release of Hartman's newest book, TESS OF THE ROAD, which hits stores on Tuesday February 27, 2018. Also, don't miss your chance to win a copy of TESS OF THE ROAD in this INTERNATIONAL(!!) giveaway, open until march 7, 2018. Enter here! http://ow.ly/d75T30iEKGC

Today's guest is the lovely Sara Gundell, master blogger babe and creator of the amazing book blog Novel Novice. She has been killing it in the bookstagram game this past year, and, as a newbie in that area, I am frequently inspired by Sara's awesome images. I wanted to pick her brain on how she got into bookstagramming, and get some tips on how she makes her lovely spreads and how she stays organized! This is a great podcast to listen to if you're wanting to get into promoting books on Instagram, and also if you're wanting some insight from someone who is doing it successfully.  Be sure to follow Sara on her Instagram too, so you don't miss any future images: https://www.instagram.com/novel.novice/ And here's the link to an instagram page that collects monthly photo challenges, if you want to get some good ideas: https://www.instagram.com/bookstagram_photochallenges/

This episode throws back to an interview with author James Dashner recorded at San Diego Comic Con 2013. We about his Maze Runner series, and his then-upcoming new book, Eye of Minds! Don't miss your chance to enter for your chance to win a set of the Maze Runner Trilogy along with the prequel. Enter here! https://inkfeatherbookreviews.com/2018/02/01/podcast-episode-5-throwback-interview-with-james-dashner-and-giveaway/

In this episode Mel Barnes from University book store in Seattle chats with me about her must-read picks for January 2018! Here's a quick summary of the books we discuss, at a glance: Iron Gold, Book 4 of the Red Rising series by Pierce Brown** Judgment Road, Book 1 of Torpedo Ink by Christine Feehan Binti: The Night Masquerade, Book 3 of Binti series by Nnedi Okorafor Shroud of Eternity: Sisters of Darkness: The Nicci Chronicles, Volume 2 by Terry Goodkind Beneath the Sugar Sky, Book 3 of Wayward Children series by Seanan McGuire Gnomon by Nick Harkaway The Lost Plot, Book 4: Invisible Library series by Genevieve Cogman Hex by Thomas Olde Heuvelt Unearthed by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson Zenith by Sasha Alsberg and Lindsay Cummings ** If you call the bookstore before the evening of Friday January 19, 2018, you can place an order for a signed copy of Iron Gold by Pierce Brown! Phone number below.  Here are some things mentioned in the episode: -University Book

In episode 3 I chat with Alex Kahler, author of Runebinder. We talk about the creation of the world and the awesome element-based magic system, what's up for the series, and what it's like writing gay YA in the fantasy genre.

In this episode Mel from University book store in Seattle chats with me about her must-read pics for December, as well as some other excellent series, all which will make excellent holiday gifts! Mentioned in the episode: UBS number: (206) 634-3400 Novelnovice.com His Dark Materials re-read: https://novelnovice.com/2017/07/04/golden-compass-philip-pullman/

This episode throws back to an interview with authors Leigh Bardugo and Marissa Meyer recorded at San Diego Comic Con 2013. We talked similarities between their series, including older fables and fantasy influencing their worlds, strong female characters, and of course rakish boys!