Authors Alcove: The Reading Nook

Join us for the second session of our exciting book club, led by Agnes Wolfe, the podcast host of Authors' Alcove. This time, we dive deep into Chelle Cypress's romantasy novel, "Unmasking the Curse," with the author herself! Our diverse panel includes Rebecca Maeve Hartwell, author of "Heart of Flame" and esteemed editor, aspiring author Marie Manning, and passionate bookworm Amber Letters. Together, we explore the intricacies of Cypress's enchanting tale, sparking lively discussions and sharing profound insights. SPOILER ALERT: This session contains in-depth analysis and key plot revelations! If you want to watch an episode without spoilers, check out Agnes Wolfe's previous interview with Chelle Cypress. Otherwise, join us as we delve into the questions readers have always wanted to ask. Don't miss this engaging and spoiler-filled exploration of "Unmasking the Curse." Her first interview can be found here: • Writing Romantic Fantasy with Chelle ... If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on: Facebook: / authorsalcove Instagram: / authorsalcovepodcast Linked In: / agnes-wolfe-20bb47288 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl... YouTube: / @authorsalcove (possible affiliate links above)

This Sci Fi author interview with Jean Lamb, a fantasy and science fiction writer, discussed everything from using spreadsheets to track writing to writing fan fiction. She wrote Dead Man's Hand, the first book in the The Ghost Ship Series. She writes Harry Potter fan fiction, is a member of the SFWA (Science Fiction and Fantasy Writing Association), has published eight books, is a former United States Air Force officer, and spent a half-century married to the love of her life with a cat and 10,000 books. We discussed her book set in Renaissance Italy and its theme of revenge, how she gets her books cover artists and her books known, how she uses spreadsheets while she writes, and a little about her love of fan fiction. You can find her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/excessivelyperky/ Quora https://www.quora.com/profile/Jean-Lamb and read her fan fiction https://www.fanfiction.net/u/314420/excessivelyperky If you are interested in purchasing Dead Man’s Hand, the first book in the Ghost Ship series, you can do so here https://amzn.to/47n4KWe If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy my interview with JB Yanni about fantasy time travel https://open.spotify.com/episode/2xBGkzRevdNILsoBwWiq0t?si=BIn60qBVSqijQQ2XhO5uTw or Chelle Cypress about Romantic fantasy Unmasking the Curse https://open.spotify.com/episode/2egh5gNfVw3GsQfIVsw0Dt?si=es26F3PVTkCJNGS8e8jxOw If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on: Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg (possible affiliate links above )

I had a blast with my YA Fantasy Author Interview with Michael Xavier Boggins. Michael is the author behind "Antiquity" and "Gift Of The Golden Pearl," both captivating YA fantasy novels. His writing journey began during weekends when his children would visit, inspiring him to embark on storytelling adventures. In our discussion, we delved into the intricacies of crafting YA fiction, uncovering sources of inspiration, and navigating the editing and publishing process.We also talked about 1106 design, a hybrid publishing company that you can find here: https://1106design.com/ If you are interested in purchasing their books, you can do so here Antiquity - https://amzn.to/3OpOwoL Gift of the Golden Pearl - https://amzn.to/3ShrjHm If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy my interview with LC Conn fantasy writer of The Realm of Dragons https://open.spotify.com/episode/0CkkI6dt49FccvDatetuwm?si=7570abd81bff4602 as well as my interview with Chelle Cypress author of Unmasking the Curse https://open.spotify.com/episode/2egh5gNfVw3GsQfIVsw0Dt?si=1cf3a6e9ed304c37 If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://www.authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on: Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg (affiliate links above)

US Army veteran and author Eric Johnson Eric Johnson. He writes military science fiction, such as his series 2-4 Calvary Series, steampunk, and now has a fantasy series called the Tales of Boromir. The first in the series is the Trials of Boromir. Today we will talking about his transition from science fiction to fantasy, discuss elements of fantasy such as worldbuilding and mythical creatures, as well as where we find inspiration. If you are interested in purchasing their books, you can do so here If you would like to purchase his book Trials of Boromir You can here: https://amzn.to/3vrSkin If you woud like to go to his website, check it out here: https://linktr.ee/ericj562 If you enjoyed this episode, you might also enjoy my interview with science fiction writer Richard Friesen author of Wetware Wizards - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5K14zOxvWUYhFPrHc8AkBW?si=6781adb1ef8d4deb or my interview with fantasy author LC Conn author of Realm of Dragons - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0CkkI6dt49FccvDatetuwm?si=2870534122a34a41 If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://www.authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on: Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg (possible affiliate links above)

Coming of age author Andy N, talks about writing, poetry and podcasting. He is a poet, author, musician, and fellow podcaster. His entire life he has been writing poetry, and has published many full-length poetry books throughout his career. Very recently, he published his debut novel, Birth. Birth" tells a story where a young writer's world is full of feeling - joy, sorrow, humor, and even darkness in its cornes. We not only talk about the book, but about writing a coming-of-age story, the choice of setting, and why he shifted into writing novels instead of books. You can visit his website: https://onewriterandhispc.blogspot.com/2023/09/birth-blurb-for-my-debut-novel.html Or his podcast Spoken Label: https://youtu.be/ouHEhf5lAo0?si=K6QHuIp8YZoxWfMG If you are interested in purchasing his book https://amzn.to/48FL4hq If this podcast resonated with you, you may enjoy my episode where I chat with fellow poet Justin Wesenberg. If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on: Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg (possible affiliate links above)

Andre Jones, talks about epic and urban fantasy writing, as well as how he mixes science fiction in his work, shares about his new book City of Bridges and his series The Death Wave Chronicles both in the fantasy genre. He is a Royal eighteen years he was a Royal Australian Navy Veteran and served for 18 years. He recently published his book City of Bridges, which will soon be out in audiobook and published the third book in his Death Wave Chronicles. We talked about the writing process, how to plan for a series, and where he draws inspiration from. If you would like to follow him, you can check out his website ⁠https://andrejonesauthor.site/⁠ If you would like to purchase his book City of Bridges https://amzn.to/48t8PJs and Death Wave Chronicles ⁠https://amzn.to/3twr6qh⁠ If you enjoyed listening to this episode, you may enjoy listening to: Writing Science Fiction with Richard Friesen: AI Takeovers and WetWare Wizards - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5K14... Writing Fantasy with LC Conn: Realm of Dragons - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Ckk... If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: ⁠http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest⁠ You can also follow me on: You can also follow me on: ⁠Facebook⁠: / authorsalcove ⁠Instagram⁠: ⁠ / ⁠ ⁠Linked In⁠: ⁠ / ⁠ ⁠Spotify⁠: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl... ⁠YouTube⁠: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVC... (possible affiliate links above)

Today's Christian YA fantasy author interview with Glen Gabel was very interesting. He is a screenwriter and author who recently published his debut YA fantasy novel, The Soothsayer. Although his work is not strictly Christian, it does have elements from the Bible and Gaelic Mythology. He graduated from the University of Southern California, worked as a production assistant under Joss Whedon at Mutant Enemy/ Fox, and later worked as a professional copyeditor. Today, we are talking about the differences between being a screenwriter and a novelist and world-building when pulling inspiration from things like the Bible and Gaelic folklore. If you would like to follow him, you can check out his website https://glengabel.com/ If you would like to purchase his book City of Bridges https://amzn.to/48t8PJs and Death Wave Chronicles https://amzn.to/47dQpLI ACR Services Mentioned in this episode include: Voracious Readers Only https://voraciousreadersonly.com/ Book Sirens https://booksirens.com/ Hidden Gems Books https://www.hiddengemsbooks.com/ If you enjoyed listening to this episode, you may enjoy listening to Writing Fantasy with Chelle Cypress: Unmasking the Curse - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2egh... If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on: Facebook: / authorsalcove Instagram: / authorsalcovepodcast Linked In: / agnes-wolfe-20bb47288 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl... YouTube: / @authorsalcove (possible affiliate links above)

Welcome to today’s episode of the Authors’ Alcove, where we have the immense pleasure of hosting Rebecca Maeve Hartwell, a talented editor and author who brings a wealth of experience from her journalism background and a profound passion for storytelling. Today, we delve into her captivating Unlapped series, exploring the intricate themes of trauma, healing, and resilience woven into her work. Join us as we uncover the depths of Hartwell’s inspiration, her characters’ journeys, and her vision for the series. Main Themes: Inspiration Behind the Unlapped Series: Rebecca Maeve Hartwell shares the unique blend of influences that gave birth to the Unlapped series, from her love for “Once Upon a Time” to the deeply personal experiences that shape her storytelling. Discover how fan fiction elements and real-life challenges are interwoven to create a compelling narrative. Exploring Trauma through Fantasy: The series introduces us to a world where magic is born from trauma, set against an alternate reality of an Italian fascism-led new Roman Empire. Hartwell discusses how the backdrop of corruption and power struggles enriches the story’s exploration of personal and societal healing. Characters at the Heart of Healing: Meet Angie and Daniel, the central characters of the Unlapped series, whose stories of overcoming trauma and emotional barriers are at the core of the narrative. Hartwell highlights the importance of representing complex, underrepresented experiences through her characters, such as Angie’s portrayal of autism. Themes of Ancient Curses and Global Collapse: Hartwell gives us a glimpse into the broader themes of the series, including ancient curses, immortality, and the consequences of a fallen shadow oligarchy within the magical community. Learn how these elements contribute to the series’ overarching message of transition and resilience. Advice for Unpublished Authors: Drawing from her dual expertise as an author and editor, Hartwell offers invaluable advice to unpublished authors on navigating feedback and staying true to their story’s essence. Discover the role of developmental editing in refining narratives while preserving the author’s unique voice. Heartbound Editing: Beyond her work as an author, Hartwell is dedicated to supporting other writers through her editing services at Heartbound Editing. She shares her approach to helping authors across genres such as fantasy, romance, and historical fiction, ensuring their stories shine in their truest form. Closing Thoughts: Rebecca Maeve Hartwell’s journey from journalism to fantasy writing is a testament to the power of personal experiences in crafting deeply resonant stories. The Unlapped series stands as a beacon of hope and healing for readers navigating their own transitions, offering a magical exploration of the strength found in overcoming adversity. Whether you’re a fan of intricate fantasy worlds or in search of characters that reflect the complexities of real-life challenges, Hartwell’s work promises a journey worth embarking on. Stay tuned for our next episode of the Authors’ Alcove, in which we will continue to uncover the stories behind the storytellers.

My author interview with dark fantasy, illustrator, and publisher Brooklyn Quintana. She is the author of the Fyneas Fog series, which follows a twelve year old prince who learns there are consequences for his actions. Though this is no Harry Potter, it is definitely meant more for adults as this dark fantasy includes many elements. In the author interview she revealed that there will be nine in the series. The first of which is Nine of Swords, and the second, Blood in the Water, which came out in July 2023. She is also the founder and chief creative officer of the publishing company Morpheus Media LLC. Today, we will discuss overcoming writing challenges, the revision process, and how her artist’s eye shaped the aesthetics. You can find her publishing company at https://www.morpheusmediallc.com/ You can find her author page at https://www.brooklynquintana.com/ You may purchase her books through these affiliate links Nine of Swords - https://amzn.to/3RttW7o Blood in the Water - https://amzn.to/41s9rwl If you are interested in being a guest on my episode, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on: Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg (possible affiliate links above)

Agnes Wolfe and Krista Walsh are writers talking about writing. Indie Canadian Epic and Urban Fantasy Author Krista Walsh. She lives with her artist husband (he makes monster heads), her toddler (she loves monster heads), and her epileptic blue heeler (he is a monster). When she is not writing about magic, mystery, found family, and dragons (that sounds a lot like me), she usually readsreads books about magic, mystery, found family, and dragons or plays video games involving the same. Her 20th book Fire of the Sorceress, will be coming out on Feb 29th, which is the first in the Immortal Sorceress Books Series; its' sequel, Fear of the Sorceress, will be coming out on March 28th. Her website is: https://www.kristawalshauthor.com Immortal Sorceress purchase links: Fury of the Sorceress: https://amzn.to/47F4MZA Fire of the Sorceress: https://amzn.to/41Xvbk1 Immortal Sorceress Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6Yn9eIGsuPdVrNn1FtEuTr?si=5c4e8e473f34423d If you enjoyed this episode you might also enjoy my episode with Ana Michelle, who wrote urban fiction Long Live the Queen, or Chelle Cypress's interview, who wrote Romantic Fantasy Unmasking the Curse If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://www.authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on: Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg (possible affiliate links above)

My author interview with sci-fi coming of age writer Taffeta Chime was inspiring as she shared about how her sci-fi coming of age books began as short stories written from middle school and late elementary. These sci-fi books evolved into full length novels geared for the coming of age range. Her first book, she won an award due to having published it in high school, and she showed she took control of her own education. You can follow her on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/TaffetaChime and an article she wrote: https://www.inspirethemind.org/post/walking-by-windows If you are interested in purchasing her book you can find Stoodie https://www.amazon.com/dp/0979502012?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_7KW7DNF4BJSKEX7ER976 and The Last on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/0979502039?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_6TR0FEX0VYWMWE5ZBJ01 If you enjoyed this episode you might also enjoy my interview with middle grade writer Mark Cheverton - https://open.spotify.com/episode/73KSwS9f4VyVkqUSyh5mrZ?si=bMtixRRfQGS0J-V-nJ-GqA or sci-fi writer Richard Friesen - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5K14zOxvWUYhFPrHc8AkBW?si=10b981c200d24777 If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on: Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg (possible affiliate links above)

What a privilege it was to talk in this dystopian author interview with Young Adult Dystopian author A.E. Faulkner. This writer covers the hefty topic of climate change, without being too preachy in her series The Nature Fury. She also has contributed to the climate change anthology series The Gaia Anthology. Her character was so well-liked another author has asked to continue her character's story in his own telling. The Nature Fury will be a five part series with the first two already out. It follows teenage girl as they strive to find hope in a world where Mother Nature is fighting back. The first in the series is Darkness Falls. You can visit her website and purchase her book at https://authoraefaulkner.com/ If you enjoyed this episode you might also enjoy my interview with horror writer Carlos Rivera or Fantasy writer Ana Michelle. If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on: Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/ Linked In:https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg (possible affiliate links above)

Urban fantasy author Ana Michelle discuss writing about the found family trope, and the importance of emphasizing found family. Ana Michelle, an urban fantasy author, recently published the second in her Long Live the Queen Series. She also has begun a series on the seven deadly sins and its counterpart, beginning with Pride and Humility. We also discuss the challenges of writing urban fantasy, the inspiration behind writing her newest series, and her debut series the Gemstone Witch Series. You can visit her website at https://www.anamichelleofficial.com/ If you are interested in purchasing her books the Gemstone Witch Series - https://amzn.to/47k5dZ7, Long Live the Queen - https://amzn.to/48j1lsQ, and Pride and Humility - https://amzn.to/3NPKeXh. If you enjoyed this episode you might also enjoy my interview with fantasy author LC Conn author of Realm of the Dragons - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0CkkI6dt49FccvDatetuwm?si=n33D8GsCQ5ipJJ4HHKCbLQ or the interview with romantic fantasy author Chelle Cypress author of Unmasking the Curse - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2egh5gNfVw3GsQfIVsw0Dt?si=-UrYXsd9Sa6lQAfbNhwd6Q If you are interested in being a guest on my podcast, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest You can also follow me on: Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWVCbL470bDCgeg23kziYAg (affiliate links above; by purchasing through the above links, you are supporting Authors’ Alcove)

My author interview with science fiction writer JB Yanni talks about time travel and networking as an author. The Science fiction writer published her fourth book in her Time Benders Series. We enjoyed talking about the Fitzgerald siblings as they learn to travel through time and seek to change history so their parents don’t die. The series goes on as they learn the rules of time bending. We also discussed how this passion grew from her desire to empower youth and the importance of networking when promoting your book. JB Yanni's author page https://jbyanni.com/about and book website https://covertocover.net/ You can purchase the first book in her series at this link: https://amzn.to/482gvCq. If you are interested in being a guest on my episode, you may fill out the form on my website: http://authorsalcove.com/be-a-guest. You can also follow me on: Facebook: http://facebook.com/authorsalcove Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorsalcovepodcast/ Linked In:https://www.linkedin.com/in/agnes-wolfe-20bb47288/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2EQYPBl1LtZh08qCdIRHTy?si=aa56d7a9565a49fa (Affiliate links above: By purchasing through links above, you are supporting Authors' Alcove)