Ink and Magic

Ines Johnson & L. Penelope
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Ink and Magic

Join bestselling authors Ines Johnson and L. Penelope as they read and discuss the writing craft, worldbuilding, and romance of paranormal and fantasy novels.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    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

  2. JAN 17

    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

  3. JAN 10

    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

  4. JAN 3

    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

  5. 12/27/2024

    Ep 40: Goal Setting

    Get ready to tackle your goals for 2025 in this week's episode of our podcast. We’ll help you start the year off smart—that's Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound. We also talk about how to effectively use both paper and digital planners to keep you on track. Join us as we provide tips, tricks, and insights to help you organize your writing life, maximize productivity, and turn those big dreams into achievable realities.    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 Sarra Cannon’s HB90 Course: https://heartbreathings.com/tag/hb90-method/  Leslye’s Decision Matrix: https://myimaginaryfriends.substack.com/p/enter-the-matrix-free-your-mind-and Profit First: https://amzn.to/4iW18BA  YNAB: https://www.ynab.com/    PAPER PLANNERS Erin Condren Daily Duo: https://www.erincondren.com/referral/invite/inesjohnson/1 *This is Ines’ Referral Link. It should get you a discount with your first purchase. Agendio: https://agendio.com/referrals-welcome/jy789Y_1606242292 *Leslye’s referral link Ink and Volt: https://inkandvolt.com/  Twelve Month Wall Calendar: https://amzn.to/3P6g6aw    DIGITAL PLANNERS Trello: https://trello.com/  Clickup: https://clickup.com/  Todoist: https://todoist.com/    Leslye’s Favorite Gluten Free Flour: https://shop.jessicasnaturalfoods.com/products/gluten-free-all-purpose-flour Brownie Recipe: https://www.food.com/recipe/betty-crocker-fudge-brownies-homemade-496992 Ines’ Kickstarter: https://ineswrites.com/Kickstarter    Get ready for Last Guard, 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.

    39 min

  6. 12/20/2024

    Ep 39: Alpha Night by Nalini Singh

    Join us on this week's episode as we break down Alpha Night, where a female alpha wolf and a Psy male with a ticking time bomb in his head get insta-mated in the first chapter!  Gird your loins, listeners, in this wild ride as of an unconventional pairing, the challenges of navigating differing societies, and the power dynamics involved with skin-privileges. The stakes are high and the passion fiery in a story that combines psychic intrigue with raw, animal magnetism!   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 The Twilight Saga by Stephanie Meyers: https://amzn.to/49fpv8I  The Deadlands series by Kati Wilde: https://amzn.to/3ZoIB7L Darkness Dawns by Diana Duvall: https://amzn.to/3OJarqG Lothaire by Kresley Cole: https://amzn.to/3AUBM60  Bet Me by Jennifer Cruise: https://amzn.to/49dF3tN    Get ready for Last Guard, coming in 2 weeks! 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.

    41 min

  7. 12/13/2024

    Ep 38: Masterminds

    In this week's episode hosts Leslye and Ines are joined by their mastermind partner, Cerece Renee Murphy. Not only will they discuss the invaluable benefits of participating in a mastermind group, but they will also give listeners a behind-the-scenes look at how they run their own. Listen in to learn how a mastermind can elevate your skills, broaden your perspective, and significantly level up your projects.  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 The Ali Hazelwood Knotting Book is Bride: https://amzn.to/49l4HNb Wanna see Ines’ Book Boxes with BOB? https://shop.ineswrites.com/collections/book-boxes-with-bob Indigo by Beverly Jenkins: https://amzn.to/3VgpITr      Get ready for Alpha Night, coming in 1 week! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/3ZPDAqB   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 3m

  8. 12/06/2024

    Ep 37: Wolf Rain by Nalini Singh

    Singh's foray into thrillers is on display in this gripping entry into the Psy Changeling world. In Wolf Rain we meet a hero who sees himself as a rogue wolf destined to be alone and a Psy woman convinced she's a monster beyond redemption. Together, they discover that their beliefs about themselves are profoundly mistaken. Suspense blends with heart-wrenching romance as Singh proves once again that she is a powerhouse in the genre with a thrilling romance about finding each love, finding yourself, and touching the hearts of all readers.    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 High Noon by Kati Wilde: https://amzn.to/41nkl8K   Get ready for Alpha Night, coming in 2 weeks! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/3VijC4K    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
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Join bestselling authors Ines Johnson and L. Penelope as they read and discuss the writing craft, worldbuilding, and romance of paranormal and fantasy novels.

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  • Creator
    Ines Johnson & L. Penelope
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
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