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 Welcome and Meet Leslie René

00:57 Finding Her Way to Cozy Fantasy

03:14 Creating Maggie and Arthur

06:39 A Magical World Inspired by New Jersey

09:37 Blended Families and Sibling Bonds

12:17 Favorite Characters, Dual POVs, and Writing Quirks

17:24 Building the Magic System

25:00 Beltane, Magical Masks, and Romance

29:54 A Look Ahead at Dahlia and Rory’s Story

33:08 Books and TV That Inspired Her Writing

37:28 Plus-Size Representation in Fantasy Romance

38:55 The Story Behind Arthur’s “TK” Alias

40:56 From Querying to Getting Published

45:43 Balancing Writing, Work, and Family

47:14 Book Marketing and Connecting with Readers

50:04 Advice for Aspiring Authors

52:16 Lessons Learned from Writing Book Two

54:55 How to Support Leslie and Her Books

55:54 Wrap-Up and Next Episode

📚 DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE

• Leslie’s love for linguistics, poetry, and fiber arts

• Monsters and magic systems

• Her path to publication

• A sneak peek into Dahlia and Rory’s Enchanted Encounter

📌 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/

• Leslie René on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieshouldbewriting

• Leslie René on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@leslieshouldbewriting

• Leslie René on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@byleslierene

• Buffy the Vampire Slayer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffy_the_Vampire_Slayer

• Charmed: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charmed

• Supernatural: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supernatural_(American_TV_series)

• The X-Files: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_X-Files

• Paladin’s Grace by T. Kingfisher: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0848Q8JVW

• Megan Bannon: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/51294909.Megan_Bannon

• Sunshine by Robin McKinley: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0142411108

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