We’re discussing Maggie and Arthur’s Magic Moment by Leslie René—an enemies-to-lovers romantasy with magic, ghosts, and academia!
Whether you’re here for a laugh, to read along with us, or simply for a cozy moment, welcome. We’re so glad you’ve joined us!
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Fall catch-ups and marathon prep
06:48 Travel plans and reading
09:22 Maggie and Arthur’s Magic Moment (spoilers)
12:21 Magic and academia at Hawthorn College
17:14 Ghosts and the pall
20:22 Maggie and Arthur make a deal
26:35 Investigating the pall
33:18 Camping in the Wilds
38:45 Summer romance, family and trust
45:47 Facing the pall together
48:43 The ending and epilogue
52:42 Final thoughts and next episode
📚 IN THIS EPISODE
• Fun fall activities
• What a Chicago handshake is
• Our thoughts on Maggie and Arthur’s Magic Moment
📌 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED
• Maggie and Arthur’s Magic Moment by Leslie René: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593956184
• Dahlia and Rory’s Enchanted Encounter by Leslie René: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/788781/dahlia-and-rorys-enchanted-encounter-by-leslie-rene/
• The Sorceress of the Bone Grove by A. L. Doyle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HGBK7PVN
• The White Lotus: https://www.hbomax.com/show/14f9834d-bc23-41a8-ab61-5c8abdbea505
• Ghostbusters: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000060K4O
• Grim Tidings by B. K. Borison: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0063430460
• Sebastian’s LinkedIn course: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7504889534715760640/
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30 Sept 2026
Author Chat w/ A. L. Doyle
We’re discussing The Sorceress of the Bone Grove by A. L. Doyle—a Beauty and the Beast reversal with magic, stubborn hope, and a twist!
Whether you’re here for a laugh, to read along with us, or simply for a cozy moment, welcome. We’re so glad you’ve joined us! ☕📖
⏱️ TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Welcome and meet A. L. Doyle
1:29 From teaching to writing fantasy
6:06 Querying and finding a literary agent
11:11 Working with beta readers and editors
14:13 The story behind *The Sorceress of the Bone Grove*
17:42 Zouria and the cost of magic
22:33 Glen, trust, and romance
25:31 A Beauty and the Beast reversal
27:17 Gothic cottagecore and stubborn hope
29:36 Animal companions in fantasy
33:32 Grief, healing, and connection
36:54 Indie and traditional publishing
40:27 Building a writing community on social media
47:21 Motherhood and writing routines
50:52 Advice for aspiring writers
52:49 Upcoming books and story ideas
57:10 Where to find and support A. L. Doyle
58:50 The story behind her pen name
1:00:46 Closing remarks
📚 IN THIS EPISODE
• A. L. Doyle’s journey from teaching to writing fantasy
• The inspiration behind The Sorceress of the Bone Grove
• Querying, finding a literary agent, and working with beta readers
• Zouria, Glen, and the cost of magic
• A Beauty and the Beast reversal with a gothic cottagecore setting
• Indie vs. traditional publishing
• Building a writing community on social media
• Balancing motherhood and writing
• Advice for aspiring writers and upcoming projects
📌 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED:
• The Sorceress of the Bone Grove by A. L. Doyle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HGBK7PVN
• Know Your Bone by A. L. Doyle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZ5DC1TX
• Rachel Gillig: https://rachelgillig.com/
• Christine Witcher: https://www.christinewitcher.com/
• V. E. Schwab: https://www.veschwab.com/
• Alicia Yamashita: https://www.aliciayamashita.com/ (https://www.aliciayamashita.com/)
• Scribophile: https://www.scribophile.com/
• Brandon Sanderson Writing Lecture: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSH_xM-KC3ZvzkfVo_Dls0B5GiE2oMcLY
• Writing Away Refuge: https://www.writingawayrefuge.com/
• Follow Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldoyle.writes/
• Follow Amanda on Substack: https://substack.com/@aldoylewrites
• Check out her website: https://aldoylewrites.com/
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23 Sept 2026
Author Chat w/ Danika Brown
We’re discussing As You Wish by Danika Brown—a small-town romance filled with baby goats, baking, magic, and wishing wells! 🍎🐐
Whether you’re here for a laugh, to read along with us, or for a cozy moment, welcome. We’re so glad you’ve joined us! ☕📖
⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:06 Cozy Fall This or That
06:09 Book Discussion
39:36 Outro
📚 In This Episode
• Our favorite cozy fall activities
• Danika Brown’s path to publication and evolution as a writer
• Sneak peeks into You Clean Up Nice
📌 Resources & Links Mentioned:
• Author Danika Brown: https://www.authordanikabrown.com/home (https://www.authordanikabrown.com/home)
• As You Wish by Danika Brown: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FM43FHF7 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FM43FHF7)
• Audiobook As You Wish by Danika Brown: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/As-You-Wish/Danika-Brown/A-Brim-s-Hollow-Romance/9798347207411/ (https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/As-You-Wish/Danika-Brown/A-Brim-s-Hollow-Romance/9798347207411/)
• The Inn Between by Danika Brown: https://www.amazon.com/Inn-Between-Danika-Brown/dp/B0F7HZ3F7B (https://www.amazon.com/Inn-Between-Danika-Brown/dp/B0F7HZ3F7B)
• You Clean Up Nice by Danika Brown: https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0HG7PKFYD/ref=nosim/speculativefic051-20 (https://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B0HG7PKFYD/ref=nosim/speculativefic051-20)
• Gilmore Girls: https://www.hulu.com/series/gilmore-girls-e6fd3925-2978-4818-ac61-eec617cbf782 (https://www.hulu.com/series/gilmore-girls-e6fd3925-2978-4818-ac61-eec617cbf782)
• Follow Danika on Instagram: @authordanikabrown
• Follow Danika on Threads: @authordanikabrown
• Follow Danika on TikTok: @authordanika
• The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna: https://www.amazon.com/dp/059343935X (https://www.amazon.com/dp/059343935X)
• A Witch’s Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593439376 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593439376)
• The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250333970 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/1250333970)
• Practical Magic: https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B000GOLTTQ (https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B000GOLTTQ)
• Practical Magic 2: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZKFHCK9 (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZKFHCK9)
• Follow us on Instagram: @letsgetcozybookclub
• Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsGetCozyBookClub (https://www.youtube.com/@LetsGetCozyBookClub)
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