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Welcome to Dragons and Drafts! We are your hosts, Katherine and Kris! Join us as we talk about all things books and writing. Each episode will focus on a different theme or topic. We will also be giving book recommendations and writing tips and tricks! Join us every Thursday!

  1. Episode 14- Character Development Part 3 Supporting Characters

    Feb 27

    Episode 14- Character Development Part 3 Supporting Characters

    Katherine’s picks: Reaver from Blood and Ash by Jennifer L Armentrout Tarin and Andarna from Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros Gia from Camelot Court by Elle Parker Misha from Serpent in the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent Adina from The Powerless Trilogy by Lauren Roberts The male friend group from A Three-Night Stand by Roxy Noir Pollock from The Crow Lord by J.M. Failde Lemon from The Vandeleur Triology by Fleur DeVillainy Kris’s picks: Minnie Jackson from The Help- the movie Kylo Ren from The Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard Chaol Westfall Throne of Glass Sarah J Maas Anthony from The Duke and I by Julia Quinn

    30 min

  2. Feb 20

    Episode 13- Character Development Mini series- Part 2 Antagonists and Villains

    We’ve back!!!! Welcome back to Dragons and Drafts, I’m Katherine and I’m Kris. Today we are continuing our discussion of characters and what that entails when you are creating your characters and their development, dialogue, etc. Today we are focusing on antagonists and villains. Katherine’s Picks Wicked Falls Series by C. Hallman this is a complete series now with 5 books. All the main male characters. Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti- the main male characters Astoria Royals series by Deborah Garland all the main male characters throughout the series. The Wolf King by Lauren Salisbury For Always by Ari Wright Luna Mason- Distance and Detonate. Kris’s Picks Harry Potter J.K. Rowling- Severus Snape Six of Crows Leigh Bardugo- Kaz Brecker Legend by Marie Lu Story of My Life by Lucy Score A Child Called It by Dave Pelcer If you could do us the biggest favor, if you could please subscribe and leave a review. If you have enjoyed our podcast, it will help us get out there and other people be able to see us and find us. So we would really be grateful if you could do that for us. And then of course, sharing with your book besties, that’s always a great way. Sharing with your family, anything like that. #podcast #bookishpodcast #bookish

    35 min
  3. Episode 12- Character Development Part 1- Hero’s and Protagonists

    06/23/2025

    Episode 12- Character Development Part 1- Hero’s and Protagonists

    Welcome back to Dragons and Drafts! Today starts the first episode of our multi episode series about characters and character development! Kris's Picks: Calculated Nova McBee Cities of the Lost Cities Shannon Messenger Lilies & Anxieties Anik Bellefleur Ascendant Michael R. Miller Katherine's Picks: A Forgotten Promise Maxine Henry The Veiled Kingdom Holly Renee Buried Dreams Natasha Madison The Hero She Deserves Anna Hackett

    25 min
  4. Episode 11- Here be Maps and Here be Dragons- All things map making

    05/28/2025

    Episode 11- Here be Maps and Here be Dragons- All things map making

    Books with amazing Maps and Programs and ideas for creating maps for your story Katherine’s Picks Jennifer L. Armentrout From Blood and Ash Carissa Broadbent Daughter of No Worlds and Serpent and the Wings of Night LB August In The Shadows KW Foster Curse of Breath and Blood L. Steele Morally Grey Billionaires Series Lauren Roberts Powerless Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti Zodiac Academy Kris’s Picks CS Lewis Chronicles of Narnia JRR Tolkien The Lord of the Rights Rick Riordan Percy Jackson Chris Colfer Land of stories Patrick Rothfuss The Name of the Wind J.K Jimisin The Fifth Season Fourth Wing Rebecca Yarros A Court Of Thorns and Roses Sarah J Maas Holly Black The Stolen Heir Map Making Apps The Rice Method World Anvil Inkarnate Wonderdraft Asgards Map Making Campaign Photographer 3 Plus Dungeonfog Map Chart Adobe Illustrator Photoshop Jenna Moreci https://youtu.be/XkosgF7Omi8?si=foJz04MztFwpgb6L

    26 min
  5. Episode 10- Five Star Picks! And Writing Programs and Apps!

    05/09/2025

    Episode 10- Five Star Picks! And Writing Programs and Apps!

    Kris’s Five Star Pick’s Dragon Pearl Yoon Ha Lee Great and Precious Things Rebecca Yarros The Serpent and the Wings of Night Carissa Broadbent Songbird and the Heart of Stone Carissa Broadbent Shared Hearts Lee Jackman Katherine’s Five Star Pick’s Story of my Life Lucy Score Mr. Swoony Piper Rayne Memories by the Shore MJ Huxley The Wolf King Lauren Salisbury Single Mom’s Guide to Love Chelle Sloan Writing apps and platforms: Google Docs Scrivner Dungeons and Dragons Word How to ADHD YouTube channel-Five Game Changing Productivity apps for ADHD Ayoa XTiles Fiverr #bookstagram #bookpodcast

    57 min
  6. Episode 9- World Building Part 4- Cultures & Societies

    05/01/2025

    Episode 9- World Building Part 4- Cultures & Societies

    Welcome back to our world building series! Today our focus is on cultures and societies! Below you’ll find our picks we discussed during the podcast. If you can please subscribe, like, comment, or review our podcast we would greatly appreciate your support! Kris’s Pick Shadow and Bone, Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo Fable by Adrianne Young The Cruel Prince by Holly Black Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger Katherine’s Pick: Bride by Initiation Maggie Cole Aspect of Essence by Samantha Amstutz The Hades and Persephone series by Scarlet St. Clair Ordering Chaos by Alexis Menard

    35 min
  7. Episode 8-World Building Part 3 History and Lore

    04/19/2025

    Episode 8-World Building Part 3 History and Lore

    Welcome back to Dragons and Drafts! Today is part 3 of our World building series! And today we are focusing on history and lore in writing. Please be sure to like and subscribe! If you enjoyed this podcast please consider leaving a review below to help others discover our content. Kris’s Picks: The Poppy War by R.F. Quang Furyborn by Claire Legrand Five Kingdoms by Brandon Mull Alice Network by Kate Quinn Katherine’s Picks: The Vandeleur by Fleur DeVillainy Secrets of Jane by Charlotte Malory Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent Sleeping with the Enemy by Hal Vaughan Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness The University of Isles series and Between Dusk and Dawn by Vee Taylor The Mists of Avalon Marion Zimmer Bradley

    54 min
  8. Episode 7- World Building Part 2

    04/12/2025

    Episode 7- World Building Part 2

    Welcome back to Dragons and Drafts! We are Katherine and Kris and we are so excited to have you join us today! Today is part 2 in a mini podcast series on all things World Building! Our focus for today is to discuss Magic systems and Politics in stories. Kris’s Picks The Name of the Wild by Patrick Rothfuss Dune by Frank Herbert Spark of the Everflame by Penn Cole Katherine’s Picks Powerless Trilogy by Lauren Roberts Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti Daughter of No Worlds (entire series is masterfully crafted and beautifully written world building)

    30 min
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Welcome to Dragons and Drafts! We are your hosts, Katherine and Kris! Join us as we talk about all things books and writing. Each episode will focus on a different theme or topic. We will also be giving book recommendations and writing tips and tricks! Join us every Thursday!

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  • Creator
    Katherine and Kris
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Dragons and Drafts 2025
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