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Ink and Magic

Ines Johnson & L. Penelope

Join bestselling authors (and former college roommates) Ines Johnson and L. Penelope as they read and discuss the writing craft, worldbuilding, and romance of paranormal and fantasy novels. First up: we’ll be reading the Psy-Changeling Series by Nalini Singh.

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Ep 8: Novel Openings: How We Get Hooked

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2024/01/05

In this episode, Leslye and Ines break down the necessary elements of First Scenes and First Lines. Want to see how we cracked the code to awesome beginnings? Curl up and listen close! Grab K.M. Weiland’s Structuring Your Novel for tips on crafting your first scenes here: https://amzn.to/3RXzad9 We love the movies too, but have you ever read Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice? Check it out: https://amzn.to/3TDRiKp Check out Leslye’s voice with her masterful novels Monsters We Defy by Leslye

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55:38

Ep 7: Mine to Possess by Nalini Singh

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2023/12/29

Our 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 Sign up for author Nalini Singh’s newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/ Want the official

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Ep 6: Girl on Her Own Horse

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2023/12/22

In 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:

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56:28

Ep 5: Caressed by Ice by Nalini Singh

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2023/12/15

As 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. Grab your copy of Caressed by Ice here: https://amzn.to/47Pnv5b Sign up for author Nalini Singh’s

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Ep 4: Enemies to Lovers

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2023/12/08

Today'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

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58:06

Ep 3: Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh

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2023/12/01

Join 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. Grab your copy of Visions of Heat here: https://amzn.to/40YhDVc Sign up for author Nalini Singh’s newsletter to receive fan service here:

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36:15

Ep 2: The Darcy Arc

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2023/11/24

In 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

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Ep 1: Slave to Sensation by Nalini Singh

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2023/11/17

It'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,

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Introduction

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2023/10/28

Meet your hosts Ines Johnson and L. Penelope and learn what the Ink & Magic podcast is all about and why you should tune in. Find us at https://inkandmagic.net/ Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

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