We chat with bestselling author Angel Lawson about "traumance," a subgenre where a broken hero finds healing through the transformative power of a romantic relationship. Beyond the pages of traumance, we also venture into the realms of fanfiction and fandom, where passionate communities breathe new life into beloved characters and settings. And finally, Angel walks us through her success in co-authoring in the literary world, shedding light on the unique challenges and rewards that come from sharing the creative process.

Want to delve into Angel’s stories? Start with the Royals of Forsyth: https://amzn.to/4aBYoV6

And you can also visit her website at www.forsythu.com

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Heart of Obsidian peels back the layers of a seemingly impenetrable character to reveal the heart beneath the obsidian exterior of Counselor Kaleb Krycheck. Singh masterfully crafts a tale of redemption, power, and unwavering devotion set against the backdrop of a world teetering on the brink of monumental change.

In this episode, we discuss how Heart of Obsidian shifts the paradigm of heroism, presenting a story where love, in its most obsessive form, becomes a catalyst for transformation and redemption.

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What I Did For a Duke by Julianne Long: https://amzn.to/3JdMULN

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Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

You will get taken on a journey, possibly against your will, in this discussion of dark romance with bestselling author Skye Warren. It’s more than just the non-consent and power dynamics that make readers of the genre rabid. Learn why Skye insists dark romance is feminist literature, and see if you agree!

Skye recommends if you want to try out a dark romance, start with her book The Pawn which you can find on her website at skyewarren.com

BOOKS MENTIONED:

Dark Angel by Mary Balough: https://amzn.to/4azRwaB

Prisoner & Hostage by Skye Warren and Annika Martin: https://amzn.to/3vAp4GQ

One the Way Home by Skye Warren: https://amzn.to/3VEGwEL

Deliver by Pam Goodwin: https://amzn.to/3voIXk5

Wanderlust by Skye Warren: https://amzn.to/3VGAMKG

Comfort Food by Kitty Thomas: https://amzn.to/3VGAMKG

A Hunger Like No Other by Kresley Cole: https://amzn.to/3PKPL2h

Twist Me by Anna Zaires: https://amzn.to/3PKPL2h

Push by Clair Wallis looks like it’s out of print: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21010103

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black: https://amzn.to/49glS0H

Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas: https://amzn.to/3U0pRu5

Devil in Winter by Lisa Kleypas: https://amzn.to/3U0pYpv

Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas: https://amzn.to/49ijBSN

Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas: https://amzn.to/3TVT0Xg

Blue Eyed Devil by Lisa Kleypas: https://amzn.to/3xihO2M

To Have and To Hold by Patricia Gaffney: https://amzn.to/43H03WN

What I Did for a Duke by Juliann Long: https://amzn.to/3TB6kip

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

Get ready for Heart of Obsidian, coming in 1 week! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/3PFEQXG

Find the hosts online at:

L. 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.