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

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Send us a textToday 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/3EboNhLFollow Shalini on Instagram ⁨@shalini.writes⁩ | https://www.instagram.com/shalini.writes?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==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! Don't be shy, subscribe! New Podcasts every Tuesday!! (And sometimes Friday!…)____Other Authors & Books Mentioned:Save the Cat by @JessicaBrodySeven Faceless Saints by @Mk_LobbThis Vicious Grace by Emily Thiede @ektwrites——YouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllixShop bookish apparel worn in this episode!Ashley is Wearing: A “The Right Way Isn’t The Only Way” Fourth Wing Sweater from @TheBeanWorkshop (use our affiliate code “BOOKBESTIES10”) | * https://www.thebeanworkshop.store/BOOKBESTIES1Liz is wearing: An Exclusive Besties and the Books Beanie (coming soon!) And a “Light it Up!” Crescent City Tee from @TheBeanWorkshop (use our affiliate code “BOOKBESTIES10”) | * https://www.thebeanworkshop.store/BOOKBESTIES1Any link with an * is an affiliate link through the service Magic Links and is eligible for a commission to us with no extra cost to you. Thank you for helping support our podcast!Support the showYouTube | TikTok | Instagram | Podcast Platforms@BestiesandtheBooksPodcast Besties and the Book Club on Fable!https://fable.co/bestiesandthebookclub-474863489358Liz Instagram | TikTok@TheRealLifeVeganWife AshleyInstagram | TikTok@AshleyEllix

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