60 episodes

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

Ink Feather Podcast Lauren Zurchin, fantasy and scifi author interviews!

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    • 5.0 • 20 Ratings

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

    JODI MEADOWS: On inspiration, the challenges of character points of view, writing the scary stuff

    JODI MEADOWS: On inspiration, the challenges of character points of view, writing the scary stuff

    Today's episode is with NY Times Bestselling author Jodi Meadows! I was lucky enough to sit down with her to talk about her book Nightrender. This was recorded during covid (I had some personal things that delayed the publishing), and since the sequel Dawnbreaker is out this week, I knew it was the perfect time to publish this awesome conversation. We talk about where she drew inspiration, what it was like getting into the minds of three completely different characters, writing the scary stuff, and so much more. If you’ve read book 1, this episode will be a nice refresh before digging into book 2. And if you haven’t started the series, this will give you some great insight into this amazing world and awesome characters. I hope you enjoy!

    Follow Jodi!
    IG: www.instagram.com/unicornwarlord/
    website: www.jodimeadows.com/

    • 1 hr 17 min
    A.F. STEADMAN: Uphill publishing journeys, being brave, and bloodthirsty Unicorns!

    A.F. STEADMAN: Uphill publishing journeys, being brave, and bloodthirsty Unicorns!

    Link to the coloring book sale, with proceeds supporting Ukranian Refugees: https://inkfeathercollective.com/shop/

    A.F. Steadman, debut author of SKANDAR AND THE UNICORN THIEF, joins me today to talk about her book and her interesting publishing journey. We talk about challenges getting published, being brave, writing middle grade magical mysteries, and of course, bloodthirsty unicorns! All this and more on today's episode of the Ink Feather Podcast!

    Follow Annabel!
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/afsteadmanauthor/
    website: https://www.afsteadman.com/

    • 59 min
    ROSEANNE A. BROWN: on taking her characters on a difficult path and the rhythm of juggling plot

    ROSEANNE A. BROWN: on taking her characters on a difficult path and the rhythm of juggling plot

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    Welcome to the Ink Feather Podcast, which explores the worlds of sci-fi and fantasy books through those who bring them to life. We chat with authors and industry pros about their books, including new releases and old favorites. I'm Lauren from the Ink Feather Collective and this is episode 58 with bestselling author Roseanne A. Brown!

    This is a great episode for writers! We dig into how it was writing and plotting her duology, A SONG OF WRAITHS AND RUIN and A PSALM OF STORMS AND SILENCE, how she balanced all the parts, taking her characters through the ringer, and so much more!

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    IG: https://www.instagram.com/rosiesrambles/
    website: https://roseanneabrown.com/

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    • 44 min
    Hey Atlas Creative: On running a bookish shop, community over competition, and living your truth

    Hey Atlas Creative: On running a bookish shop, community over competition, and living your truth

    Be sure to check out signed author swag over on our etsy store: www.etsy.com/shop/InkFeatherShop

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    Welcome to the Ink Feather Podcast, which explores the worlds of sci-fi and fantasy books through those who bring them to life. We chat with authors and industry pros about their books, including new releases and old favorites. I'm Lauren from the Ink Feather Collective and this is episode 57 with Cade Roach from Hey Atlas Creative!

    Cade and I chat about what it's like running their. popular bookish shop, Hey Atlas. We dig into the ins and outs of starting, as well as cultivating an instagram feed, focusing on community over competition, and living your truth.

    This episode was recorded in the spring before an unexpected break on my part, but it's perfect timing to release right now, with the new year coming up. Maybe you're wanting to start a book themed store, or maybe you're curious what it's like to run one. Or maybe you want insight on how they create their amazing instagram feed. All this and more in this episode!

    Follow Cade!
    IG: www.instagram.com/heyatlascreative/
    website: heyatlascreative.com

    Also, don't forget to follow Ink Feather:
    IG: www.instagram.com/inkfeatherpodcast/
    Twitter: twitter.com/inkfeatherbooks

    • 52 min
    LYNETTE NONI: On Magic, Prisons and Global Exposure with her book THE PRISON HEALER

    LYNETTE NONI: On Magic, Prisons and Global Exposure with her book THE PRISON HEALER

    Be sure to check out signed author swag over on our etsy store: www.etsy.com/shop/InkFeatherShop

    Get my fantasy coloring book or coloring post cards here: inkfeathercollective.com/shop/

    Check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkfeatherbooks

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    Welcome to the Ink Feather Podcast, which explores the worlds of sci-fi and fantasy books through those who bring them to life. We chat with authors and industry pros about their books, including new releases and old favorites. I'm Lauren from the Ink Feather Collective and this is episode 56 with author Lynette Noni!

    Lynette and I chat about THE PRISON HEALER, the first book in this series, which can be described as Hunger Games set in a prison with royals, rebels and magic!

    This episode was recorded in the spring before an unexpected break on my part, but with the release of book two, THE GILDED CAGE, a little over a week ago, I am excited to bring this awesome conversation to our listeners!

    we discuss her journey from popular Australian author to an author with global exposure, what it was like writing within the confines of a prison as a location, magic systems, and much more.

    Follow Lynette!
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/lynettenoni/
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/LynetteNoni

    Also, don't forget to follow Ink Feather:
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    Twitter: twitter.com/inkfeatherbooks

    • 1 hr 7 min
    ALLISON SAFT- n writing her "Crimson Peak with Magic" book, DOWN COMES THE NIGHT

    ALLISON SAFT- n writing her "Crimson Peak with Magic" book, DOWN COMES THE NIGHT

    Be sure to check out signed author swag over on our etsy store: www.etsy.com/shop/InkFeatherShop

    Get my fantasy coloring book or coloring post cards here: inkfeathercollective.com/shop/

    Check out our Patreon: www.patreon.com/inkfeatherbooks

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    Welcome to the Ink Feather Podcast, which explores the worlds of sci-fi and fantasy books through those who bring them to life. We chat with authors and industry pros about their books, including new releases and old favorites. I'm Lauren from the Ink Feather Collective and this is episode 54, debut author Allison Saft!

    Allison and I sat down to talk about her book DOWN COMES THE NIGHT, which debuted on March 2nd. We dive into what it was like writing this book, taking a deep dive into the characters and the creation of the world and magic. We also talk about what it was like publishing during the pandemic, and also what it's been like being creative during Covid-19. All this and more on this episode!

    Follow Allison!
    IG: https://www.instagram.com/allisonhsaft
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/allisonhsaft

    Also, don't forget to follow Ink Feather:
    IG: www.instagram.com/inkfeathercollective/
    Twitter: twitter.com/inkfeatherbooks

    • 1 hr

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
20 Ratings

20 Ratings

VJWild ,

Listen up, writers!

Definitely one of the best podcasts for readers and writers. Even if you aren’t the biggest fan of writing fantasy or sci-fi, this podcast is laid back, no frills, and inspiring.

malfoxley ,

Great show!

Lauren, host of the Ink Feather podcast, highlights all aspects of being a fantasy author and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

Elle CP ,

Wonderful Podcast!

This podcast is wonderful! Lauren's enthusiam and dedication to books and reading and fantasy comes through in every insightful, entertaining and deligthful episode. Wether you are here for the talk about craft or just to listen to your favoirte authors you will not be disappointed!

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