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/

• 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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