Novelbound: A Comedy Book Podcast

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Part of Your World: A Wildly Adventurous Book Recap May 31, 2022

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Y'all, we had way too much fun recording this episode! It's so much fun discussing this semi-steamy book. This episode is a little bit PG 13, but we discuss the wild parts we loved about this book! It was one of our favorite guilty pleasure reads of this year!

Bloom Writing | Shelby Mahurin | Write Through It May 13, 2022

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Honestly, this was one of the most emotional and impactful interviews we have ever done. We learned so much from Shelby- about not only creating a story but writing when it's hard. Writing when you've got a toddler at the door, or when you doubt yourself... or even when it's the middle of the night

This was the interview that has carried us through so much of our writing journies. and we can't wait for you to hear her words!

Bloom Writing ~ Writing Fantasy With Beck Michaels May 09, 2022

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In this episode we talk all about world building for fantasy! Beck explains how she came up with the characters from Divine Blood, breaking the traditional mold of a female main character, and how impactful all the guardians are. We discuss how expansive her world is, and ask 'was it always going to be like this?' and further talk about how things can change in your story!

Bloom Writing: Finding Your Voice and Pushing Through with Sasha Peyton Smith Apr 22, 2022

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Sasha is so insightful and opened up to us a ton about her journey with writing. Here are the questions we asked her, and she DELIVERED!

How did you plot out and world-build so beautifully? Did it come character first or world first? You mixed magic with history so well, and I loved the way she uses magic to create something so beautiful.
You brought to life so many of the secondary characters and the world that you had. In your first draft, did you have that? How did that change and grow when you are developing those characters?
What kind of advice would you give to someone who was in the middle of their first draft and it feels so messy, half plotted, and all the characters are flat?
What do you do when your character's wants don’t seem strong enough?
When you’re plotting, how often do things change for you?
YOU ARE QUEEN OF THE TWISTS. How did you put enough in ahead of time to make it feel natural but still twisty?
What is it like writing a sequel? Is it intimidating? Exciting?

Bloom Writing: Self Publishing & The Art of Romance with Sarah Adams! Apr 20, 2022

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We're back with a DREAM interview, where we learn SO much about the self-publishing world from Sarah Adams! We also talk a ton about how to make a slow-burn romance that is filled with tension. Sarah's work is so incredible and we were so lucky to have her on!

How These Books SHOULD Have Ended Apr 14, 2022

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We go off on some of our favorite popular books that took place that destroyed us, specifically during those dystopian eras. We also discuss harry potter, red queen, hunger games, truly devious, the summer i turned pretty, maze runner, pride and premeditation, and a few more! there are spoiler warnings throughout so you should be safe if you need to skip a book or two!

Bloom Writing ~ Adalyn Grace: What It Takes Apr 08, 2022

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In this episode we talk with the one and only Adalyn Grace! She shares her raw and personal journey on becoming a published Author, as well as the time and dedication it took her. She peels back the curtain to show us that it might not always be rainbows and butterflies but boy it is fulfilling. We break down what it takes to truly create a likable unlikable heroin and journey it takes to fully draft a story.

Bloom Writing ~ Jordan Grey: Critique Partner Apr 01, 2022

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In this episode we talk about all things Critique Partner with the lovely Jordan Grey! She tell us what exactly it means to be someone partner and help them develop their story! We get real personal about the trials of becoming a published author and the dedication you need to put into your work. Jordan shares her Journey of writing and how she became a critique partner, and spoiler ya'll, it wasn't easy, THE DEDICATION.

The Books that are WORTH the read, and the one's we recently DNF'd. Mar 31, 2022

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Here's us spilling the tea on some of the books we were obsessed with, and the ones we immediately skipped through. There's also a story about how Celine's car set on fire, and how it led to her first kiss. Wild tales, y'all.

Bloom Writing ~ Rachel Griffin Interview: Writing Magic Mar 25, 2022

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Starting of our Bloom writing series strong with the queen herself Rachel Griffin! In this episode we talk about how to create a magic system and the many, many changes it can go through. She shares insight into just how much work went into her wonderful book "The Nature of Witches", and the multiple drafts it went through. She's convinced us to be as obsessed as the pacific northwest as she is (If thats possible). The honest conversation we have about what it takes to create a story and dedicate yourself too it is so uplifting and inspiring. Let us know what inspiration you got while listening!