Ink and Magic

Ines Johnson & L. Penelope
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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.

  1. 08/15/2025

    Ep 48: Atonement Sky by Nalini Singh

    In this episode, we're reading Nalini Singh’s very latest release, Atonement Sky! BEWARE: SPOILERS AHEAD! Both Ines and Leslye agree this is a solid and satisfying addition to the Psy-Changeling series—even if we're still longing for a return trip to Black Sea and the aquatic shifters. We discuss how this installment continues to explore one of the series’ central questions, first posed in book one: how will this world heal from and ultimately fix the broken Silence protocol? Tune in as we unpack the romance, the stakes, and where this story might be steering us next.   Sign up for author Nalini Singh’s newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/ Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/   Want to learn worldbuilding from Leslye? Sign up here: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/ Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP   Find the hosts online at: Leslye Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/ Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/   Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

    59 min

  2. 02/14/2025

    Ep 47: Primal Mirror by Nalini Singh

    In this episode, we have finally caught up with the rest of the world as we read Primal Mirror. The story revolves around the ticking time clock of the PsyNet’s imminent collapse, while woven with the building of a new changeling pack, and the fall of a prominent Psy dynasty. The end is near for the Psy-Changeling world, and Ines and Leslye’s binge read of the series.   Sign up for author Nalini Singh’s newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/ Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/   BOOKS MENTIONED The Improvisers by Nicole Glover: https://amzn.to/4gt8DgJ A Court of Thorn and Roses by Sarah J Maas: https://amzn.to/3Eb0W1s  Want to learn worldbuilding from Leslye? Sign up here: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/ Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP   Find the hosts online at: Leslye Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/  Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/  Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

    56 min

  3. 02/07/2025

    Ep 46: What's Next for Ink & Magic?

    In this week’s episode, we’re almost caught up on all things Psy-Changeling. Listen in to find out what will happen next in the podcast as we get ready for an array of magical new episodes. But first, we’re going to take a short spring break—perfect for recharging and planning even more exciting content for you! Watch this space to know what’s coming next on Ink & Magic.   Sign up for author Nalini Singh’s newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/ Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/   Mentioned: Leslye's interview with P. Djeli Clark - https://lpenelope.com/2024/04/imagining-success-with-p-djeli-clark-my-imaginary-friends-episode-237/   Get ready for Primal Mirror, coming in 1 week! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/4fLJX2I    Want to learn worldbuilding from Leslye? Sign up here: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/ Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP   Find the hosts online at: Leslye Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/  Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/  Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

    13 min

  4. 01/31/2025

    Ep 45: Resonance Surge by Nalini Singh

    Although coming into the story confused because of the blurb, Ines and Leslye dissect this dual love story, of sorts in Resonance Surge. The main love story revolves around a Changeling bear with foresight and a wounded Psy with a past filled with childhood trauma. Woven with real life stories of Psy siblings before silence, as well as tales from the present day consequences of Silence falling, this addition to Nalini Singh’s Psy-Changeling series packs an emotional punch.   Sign up for author Nalini Singh’s newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/   Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/   Get ready for Primal Mirror, coming in 2 weeks! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/4fLJX2I    Want to learn worldbuilding from Leslye? Sign up here: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/ Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP   Find the hosts online at: Leslye Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/  Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/    Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

    43 min

  5. 01/24/2025

    Ep 44: Favorite Books of 2024

    In this episode, Ines and Leslye reveal their favorite books of 2024 plus a few honorable mentions. Gird your wallet as they unapologetically aim for your TBR’s expansion. Sign up for author Nalini Singh’s newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/ Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/   THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ines’ Favorites Marrying Winterbourne by Lisa Kleypas https://amzn.to/4h3CI7A  Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey https://amzn.to/4ga8f6O  The Midwinter Mail Order Bride by Kati Wilde https://amzn.to/3PJTcpv  Bound to the Battle God by Ruby Dixon https://amzn.to/40FOTBL  Bewitched by Lara Thalassa https://amzn.to/4arz7Oe  Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood https://amzn.to/4apmXFy  Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yaros https://amzn.to/3Wu9SFo  Burn For Me by Ilonna Andrews https://amzn.to/4g9fewT    Ines’ Honorable Mentions The Phoenix Pack by Suzanne Wright https://amzn.to/40IubkQ  Sins for All Seasons by Lorraine Heath https://amzn.to/4ho42gS  The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen https://amzn.to/3C8UxmO  Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Seguro https://amzn.to/3Cjo3WU  The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon https://amzn.to/40GahqB    Leslye’s Favorites A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams Quiet Types by L.H. Cosway When Grumpy Met Sunshine by Charlotte Stein A Rip Through Time by Kelley Armstrong The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh - (I limited myself to one Psy-Changeling book for the purposes of this list) Vicious by VE Schwab   Leslye’s Honorable Mentions End of Story by Kylie Scott - https://amzn.to/40KZL1p Lies by Kylie Sacott - https://amzn.to/4h7LuSh Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo - https://amzn.to/4jsE6T4 The Wishing Game by Meg Schaffer - https://amzn.to/4geTBLA Grump Gone Wild by Cassie Mint - https://amzn.to/40xI18k   Get ready for Resonance Surge, coming in 1 week! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/3C5XPqJ    Want to learn worldbuilding from Leslye? Sign up here: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/ Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP   Find the hosts online at: Leslye Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/  Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/    Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

    1h 13m

  6. 01/17/2025

    Ep 43: Storm Echo by Nalini Singh

    In this episode, we explore Nalini Singh's Storm Echo, in which we visit both the amnesia and second chance at love tropes. The story centers on Lei, a Changeling healer with little memory of her past, and Ivan Mercant, a man whose own turbulent past haunts him. As their paths cross, they not only navigate the complexities of their emerging feelings but also piece together the scattered fragments of Lei’s memory—and a past that once included Ivan. Sign up for author Nalini Singh’s newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/ Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/   Get ready for Resonance Surge, coming in 2 weeks! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/3C5XPqJ    Want to learn worldbuilding from Leslye? Sign up here: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/ Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP   Find the hosts online at: Leslye Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/  Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/    Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

    45 min

  7. 01/10/2025

    Ep. 42: Revising Your Novel

    Join us on this week’s podcast as we dive into the process of revising your manuscript, from the rough beginnings of the "dirty draft" to the final, polished version. We've got the expert tips and practical advice to help you tackle each stage with confidence. Tune in to learn how to transform your writing with each pass through your manuscript, ensuring that what you eventually submit or publish is the best possible version of your work.  Sign up for author Nalini Singh’s newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/ Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/   THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Holly Lisle’s courses: https://hollylisle.com/category/writing-classes/  Writing into the Dark with Dean Wesley Smith: https://deanwesleysmith.com/a-great-take-on-writing-into-the-dark/  Scrivener: https://www.literatureandlatte.com/scrivener  Emotion Thesaurus: https://amzn.to/4fMIjhr  Margie Lawson’s EDITS System: https://www.margielawson.com/  Holiday in Handcuffs: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0938666/ Leslye’s Revision Workshop: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/courses/revise-your-novel   Get ready for Storm Echo, coming in 1 week! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/41dUro6    Want to learn worldbuilding from Leslye? Sign up here: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/ Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP   Find the hosts online at: Leslye Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/  Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/  Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

    35 min

  8. 01/03/2025

    Ep 41: Last Guard by Nalini Singh

    In Last Guard, we meet a hero with a mobility disability and a heroine grappling with mental health challenges. Together, they navigate a world filled with obstacles, both external and internal, finding strength and love in each other's company. In the episode, we'll explore how Nalini Singh skillfully portrays complex characters breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes within the framework of a deeply moving romantic narrative.    Sign up for author Nalini Singh’s newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/ Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/   BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Recursion by Blake Crouch: https://amzn.to/3BSJWfs Illona Andrews The Hidden Legacy series: https://amzn.to/406h2kj    Get ready for Storm Echo, coming in 2 weeks! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/4j4ukGD   Want to learn worldbuilding from Leslye? Sign up here: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/ Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP   Find the hosts online at: Leslye Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/  Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/    Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

    36 min
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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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  • Creator
    Ines Johnson & L. Penelope
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    49
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