In this episode, co-hosts Sarah and Emily sit down with Katherine Arden, the critically acclaimed and NYT bestselling author of The Bear and the Nightingale, The Warm Hands of Ghosts. and Small Spaces, to explore her world of folklore, ghosts, and history . Katherine shares the inspirations behind her beloved Winternight Trilogy, how she wrote while traveling; the art of weaving magic and realism, her methodology, and how she captures the mystical blend of history and magic and love in her stories. They also discuss the allure of winter as a setting, the balance of prose that feels natural and true to the book’s historical setting and wonder, and what it means to write in multiple genres. Perfect for emerging writers, fans of spellbinding tales in winter and history, this conversation will leave you feeling both chilled and inspired to write more.

Katherine Arden

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Books Mentioned - We strongly encourage that listeners purchase these titles from their favorite indie bookstore

• The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden
• The Girl in the Tower by Katherine Arden
• The Winter of the Witch by Katherine Arden
• The Warm Hands of Ghosts by Katherine Arden
• Small Spaces Series by Katherine Arden
• Black Woods, Blue Sky by Eowyn Ivey
• Sunshine by Robin McKinley
• The Hero and the Crown by Robin McKinley
• Deerskin by Robin McKinley
• The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley
• Naomi Novik
• Patrick O'Brien
• Dorothy Dunnett
• Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norell by Susanna Clarke
• For She is Wrath by Emily Varga
• Hope Ablaze by Sarah Mughal Rana

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