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**Ink Feather Podcast**

The Ink Feather Podcast offers interviews with your favorite fantasy and sci-fi authors, insight from book industry professionals, book reviews, and more!

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SARA HOLLAND: writing contemporary fantasy, plotting, and surviving the quarantine! Mar 28, 2020

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BOOKSTAGRAM 102: Tips and behind the scenes insight from bookstagrammer Amanda the Bookish Mar 21, 2020

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PATRICIA BRIGGS: writing an ongoing series, and ending books with emotional satisfaction Mar 13, 2020

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Be sure to check out signed author swag over on our etsy store: www.etsy.com/shop/InkFeatherShop Don't miss out on any interviews with your favorite authors! sign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date with new episodes (nothing spammy I promise!)ow.ly/MySI50uJ5Es ------------------------------------------ Welcome to the Ink Feather Podcast, which explores the worlds of sci-fi and fantasy books through those who bring them to life. Every other week we chat with authors and industry pros about their books, including new releases and old favorites. I’m Lauren and this is episode 38, where I chat with bestselling author Patricia Briggs! In this interview I chat with Patty about her newest Mercy Thompson book, SMOKE BITTEN, but we also spend a lot of time chatting about urban fantasy in general, what it's like writing such a long-running fantasy series, why she puts her characters through the wringer, and more. We also chat a lot about other urban fantasy authors and series we both love, so if that's a genre you're into, you're in luck! This is also a great episode for someone who hasn't read these books, as there's lots of good details about writing and plotting in general without too many specifics to confuse new readers. All this and more in this episode! Some of the authors she mentions: Laurell K Hamilton Tanya Huff Illona Andrews Jim Butcher Charlaine Harris Kim Harrison JD Robb Lois McMaster Bujold Follow Patty! Twitter: https://twitter.com/Mercys_Garage IG: https://www.instagram.com/mercys.garage/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialPatriciaBriggs/ Also, don't forget to follow Ink Feather: IG: www.instagram.com/inkfeatherbooks/ Twitter: twitter.com/inkfeatherbooks

CASSANDRA CLARE: CHAIN OF GOLD, connecting with fans, and filling up the creative gas tank! Feb 14, 2020

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Be sure to check out signed author swag over on our etsy store: www.etsy.com/shop/InkFeatherShop Don't miss out on any interviews with your favorite authors! sign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date with new episodes (nothing spammy I promise!)ow.ly/MySI50uJ5Es INTERNATIONAL GIVEAWAY FOR CHAIN OF GOLD GOODIES (over 11:59 pm EST on 2/17/2020): http://www.rafflecopter.com/rafl/display/4d4a56e814/? ------------------------------------------ Welcome to the Ink Feather Podcast, which explores the worlds of sci-fi and fantasy books through those who bring them to life. Every other week we chat with authors and industry pros about their books, including new releases and old favorites. I’m Lauren and this is episode 36, where I chat with bestselling author Cassandra Clare! I’m so glad I got to sit down and chat with Cassie about her upcoming novel CHAIN OF GOLD, and we cover lots of great topics! I started by seeing how her life has been over the past few years with all the books and movie/tv stuff. We then get some insight into where CHAIN OF GOLD came from by taking us through the creation of The Infernal Devices and how that lead to these new characters. She talks about the unique writing challenges that come with a book that has both a past and a future locked in, and how she still kept the story surprising. We dig into her amazing connection with fans, work-life balance, and the importance of putting fuel in your creative tank. We also talk about what it was like writing a queer character in a time period that can’t use today’s verbiage. We also spend a bit of time talking about her upcoming adult novel SWORD CATCHER, what it was like writing in a new world and as an adult fantasy. All this and more on this episode of the Ink Feather Podcast! Follow Cassie! Twitter: www.twitter.com/cassieclare IG: www.instagram.com/cassieclare1/ Also, don't forget to follow Ink Feather: IG: www.instagram.com/inkfeatherbooks/ Twitter: twitter.com/inkfeatherbooks

THE DARK IS RISING: Amie Kaufman and Garth Nix discuss with me this beloved series by Susan Cooper Jan 31, 2020

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Please support our Patreon! www.patreon.com/inkfeatherbooks And, be sure to check out signed author swag over on our etsy store: www.etsy.com/shop/InkFeatherShop Don't miss out on any interviews with your favorite authors! sign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date with new episodes (nothing spammy I promise!)ow.ly/MySI50uJ5Es ------------------------------------------ Welcome to the Ink Feather Podcast, which explores the worlds of sci-fi and fantasy books through those who bring them to life. Every other week we chat with authors and industry pros about their books, including new releases and old favorites. I’m Lauren and this is episode 36, where I chat about THE DARK IS RISING SEQUENCE by Susan Cooper with bestselling authors Amie Kaufman and Garth Nix. This episode has been a long time coming, and I'm so glad I was able to finally bring it to life. This is the book series that got me into loving fantasy, and over the years of interviewing authors, I found so many like-minded souls. I knew I wanted to have a conversation about these books, and I was able to get Amie Kaufman (The Illuminae Files) and Garth Nix (Sabriel) to join me! We discuss myth and legend, Susan's writing, the emotional connection we have with these books, and so much more! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I do! Follow Amie! Twitter: twitter.com/amiekaufman IG: www.instagram.com/amiekaufmanauthor/ Follow Garth! Twitter: twitter.com/garthnix Also, don't forget to follow Ink Feather: IG: www.instagram.com/inkfeatherbooks/ Twitter: twitter.com/inkfeatherbooks

ADAM SILVERA- On writing fantasy, streamlining plot, mental health, and more! Jan 18, 2020

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Please support our Patreon! www.patreon.com/inkfeatherbooks And, be sure to check out signed author swag over on our etsy store: www.etsy.com/shop/InkFeatherShop Don't miss out on any interviews with your favorite authors! sign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date with new episodes (nothing spammy I promise!)ow.ly/MySI50uJ5Es ------------------------------------------ Welcome to the Ink Feather Podcast, which explores the worlds of sci-fi and fantasy books through those who bring them to life. Every other week we chat with authors and industry pros about their books, including new releases and old favorites. I’m Lauren and this is episode 35, where I chat with bestselling author Adam Silvera! It was lovely talking to Adam about his first fantasy book, INFINITY SON! We delved into the history of this story and the importance of fantasy to him. We talk about what it was like writing magic systems, how he chose to pace the plot, and also about mental health and work-life balance. There are lots of fun Harry Potter references, good humor, and a really insightful conversation into the writing and creating process of one of today's most popular authors. I hope you enjoy! Follow Adam! Twitter: https://twitter.com/adamsilvera IG: https://www.instagram.com/adamsilvera/ Also, don't forget to follow Ink Feather: IG: www.instagram.com/inkfeatherbooks/ Twitter: twitter.com/inkfeatherbooks

SUSAN DENNARD: On hope, work-life balance, and writing tips galore! Jan 04, 2020

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Please support our Patreon! www.patreon.com/inkfeatherbooks And, be sure to check out signed author swag over on our etsy store: www.etsy.com/shop/InkFeatherShop Don't miss out on any interviews with your favorite authors! sign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date with new episodes (nothing spammy I promise!)ow.ly/MySI50uJ5Es ------------------------------------------ Welcome to the Ink Feather Podcast, which explores the worlds of sci-fi and fantasy books through those who bring them to life. Every other week we chat with authors and industry pros about their books, including new releases and old favorites. I’m Lauren and this is episode 34, where I chat with bestselling author Susan Dennard! Sooz is amazing. She is super open online, sharing both personal and professional tidbits, trials, struggles and celebrations. She has been very vocal about her fertility struggles in her personal life, which posed some big challenges for her right when BLOODWITCH came out in early 2019. She talks about this, as well as how she's worked on balancing writing and these personal challenges. She also digs into some awesome writing advice, and this episode is really great for writers. All this and so much more on this episode. Follow Sooz! Twitter: https://twitter.com/stdennard IG: https://www.instagram.com/stdennard/ Also, don't forget to follow Ink Feather: IG: www.instagram.com/inkfeatherbooks/ Twitter: twitter.com/inkfeatherbooks

GARTH NIX: Angel magic, equality, and inspiration from curiosity Dec 06, 2019

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Please support our Patreon! www.patreon.com/inkfeatherbooks And, be sure to check out signed author swag from Garth Nix and many other fantasy authors over on our etsy store: https://www.etsy.com/shop/InkFeatherShop Don't miss out on any interviews with your favorite authors! sign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date with new episodes (nothing spammy I promise!)ow.ly/MySI50uJ5Es ------------------------------------------ Welcome to the Ink Feather Podcast, which explores the worlds of sci-fi and fantasy books through those who bring them to life. Every other week we chat with authors and industry pros about their books, including new releases and old favorites. I’m Lauren and this is episode 33, where I chat with bestselling author Garth Nix! Garth writes some of the best fantasy books out there, and I was really excited to dig into his newest book, ANGEL MAGE. We talked about the creation of this story, including how he was inspired by the Three Musketeers, and mixing iconography with angelic magic. We also dig into writing, drawing inspiration from our curiosity, and more! this was a really cool interview that gives insight into the creative process of one of today's masters of fantasy. Follow Garth! Twitter: twitter.com/garthnix Facebook: www.facebook.com/garthnix/ Also, don't forget to follow Ink Feather: IG: www.instagram.com/inkfeatherbooks/ Twitter: twitter.com/inkfeatherbooks

LEIGH BARDUGO: Ninth House, Netflix, and needing to be real Oct 04, 2019

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Please support our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/inkfeatherbooks Don't miss out on any interviews with your favorite authors! sign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date with new episodes (nothing spammy I promise!)ow.ly/MySI50uJ5Es ------------------------------------------ Welcome to the Ink Feather Podcast, which explores the worlds of sci-fi and fantasy books through those who bring them to life. Every other week we chat with authors and industry pros about their books, including new releases and old favorites. I’m Lauren and this is episode 32, where I chat with bestselling author Leigh Bardugo! This episode gets real! Leigh and I go deep on some topics such as self-care and body positivity, being vulnerable and real online, and finding balance for creating. We also explore her journey with NINTH HOUSE, how it came to be, and where the inspiration for the story came about. And, last but definitely not least, we talk about her upcoming Grisha Netflix show! She goes into what it's like being involved, the things she's excited to see, some of her favorite elements so far, and much more. Follow Leigh! Twitter: https://twitter.com/LBardugo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lbardugo/ Also, don't forget to follow Ink Feather: IG: www.instagram.com/inkfeatherbooks/ Twitter: twitter.com/inkfeatherbooks

KATY ROSE POOL: Multiple POVs, long-term editing, magic with soul, and more! Sep 04, 2019

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Please support our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/inkfeatherbooks Don't miss out on any interviews with your favorite authors! sign up for our newsletter to stay up-to-date with new episodes (nothing spammy I promise!)ow.ly/MySI50uJ5Es ------------------------------------------ Welcome to the Ink Feather Podcast, which explores the worlds of sci-fi and fantasy books through those who bring them to life. Every other week we chat with authors and industry pros about their books, including new releases and old favorites. I’m Lauren and this is episode 31, where we chat with debut author Katy rose Pool about her new YA fantasy THERE WILL COME A DARKNESS! Hear about Katy’s publishing journey and how she got to being on the shelf (hint, it’s lots and lots of editing!). We also talk about how long-term editing shaped the story, twists at the end vs. knowing before the characters early on, the benefits and challenges of having multiple points of view, and more. We dig into her creating a magic system all connected in spirit, the benefit of strong secondary characters, and and an ATLA/Korra discussion (what else is new!). All this and more this episode, including some great book recs at the end. Follow Katy : Twitter: https://twitter.com/KatyPool Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katyrosepool/ Also, don't forget to follow Ink Feather: IG: www.instagram.com/inkfeatherbooks/ Twitter: twitter.com/inkfeatherbooks

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