Ep 56 MEET YOUR NEW OBSESSION! 🥵 This Monster of Mine by Shalini Abeysekara | Author Interview

Описание: Today we have a very special spoiler free* interview with romantasy writer and Library Journal’s science fiction / fantasy debut author of the month for February, Shalini Abeysekara! We chat all things This Monster of Mine to celebrate the release of her very first published book!

(*Author interviews will always be spoiler free so everyone can enjoy them and determine whether or not to add these books to our never-ending TBR. So, proceed with absolutely NO caution!*)

Pick up your paperback copy or kindle download of This Monster of Mine now @ Amazon! | * https://amzn.to/3EboNhL

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We discuss everything from what inspired Shalini to write a completely unique romantasy story inspired by Ancient Rome, how her background as a corporate lawyer informed her themes about justice and violence, which characters she most and least identifies with, and what it’s like to write a murder mystery in a fantasy world. What are the themes and major takeaways of the book? Is there a sequel in the works? And what part did The Darkling (yes, that Darkling) play in all of this?

And don’t worry, Shalini spills all the behind the scenes intel on her faves and fails, This Monster of Mine edition, and participates in an on-the-spot smash or pass!

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Other Authors & Books Mentioned:
Save the Cat by @JessicaBrody
Seven Faceless Saints by @Mk_Lobb
This Vicious Grace by Emily Thiede @ektwrites

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Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to Besties and the Books
03:15 About Shalini Abeysekara
04:35 Fav and Fail This Monster of Mine
06:45 Plot and Tropes in This Monster of Mine
09:35 What Inspired You to Write this Story?
13:01 How Was the writing and publishing experience?
17:28 Have You Always Been A Writer?
21:51 Who Are Your Favorite Writers and Inspiring Books?
24:40 Characters in This Monster of Mine?
33:20 Special Themes in This Monster of Mine
38:33 Is There a This Monster of Mine Sequel or Prequel?
43:17 Unhinged Smash or Pass
50:00 Where to Buy This Monster of Mine

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