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Welcome Night Owls! Ever wonder what it takes to go after your dream? This week our guest took a leap of faith from a long career with the government to becoming a certified BOOK COACH! You won't want to miss tonight's conversation with The Hype Girl Book Coach: Kyle Turley! Stay tuned!! PLUS our Down the Rabbit Hole this week is all about the FOURTH WING CAST & the fans! Keep listening because as always we wrap with Mystery Q&A with GUEST PARTICIPATION! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!

00:00 Welcome Night Owls

00:48 Content Warning

01:24 Meet Kyle Turley

02:14 Kyle Origin Story

03:26 Millennial Creativity Talk

06:56 Certification Journey

10:49 What Makes a Story

14:29 Narrative Drive Basics

17:51 Leap of Faith Lessons

24:21 Services and Pricing

29:36 Book Coach Explained

37:36 Top Tier Revision Plan

43:53 Coaching Package Pricing

44:33 Deep Dive Feedback Process

46:07 Coaching Calls Not Therapy

47:42 Choosing Editors Safely

49:50 Sample Edits Explained

53:22 After The Manuscript

56:05 KDP And Accessibility

01:00:44 Querying Resources And Process

01:04:13 Business Lessons Learned

01:07:28 2026 Goals And Moving

01:09:35 Dirty Secrets Segment

01:12:31 Writing Confessions And Tips

01:19:55 Logline Roadblock

01:20:17 Current Reads Roundup

01:21:57 Michelle TBR Spotlight

01:24:53 Writing Without AI

01:26:11 Down the Rabbit Hole: FOURTH WING SHOW CAST

01:40:59 Mystery Q&A

01:52:44 Wrap Up And Next Guest

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Welcome Night Owls! Tonight we're traveling to Basgaith!! -- diving into Threshing Day by Rebecca Yarros. You won't want to miss tonight's Drink of the Episode, our Down the Rabbit Hole segment: "Dragonkind!!"  and of course, Mystery Q&A-- + so much more (Theories!)!!

Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!!

00:00 Welcome and Content Warning

01:28 Drink of the Episode

03:25 What Is Threshing Day?

04:12 Which was your favorite?

05:21 Favorite POVs and Tears

08:08 Brother Theory

17:18 Is It Required Reading?

19:03 Trustworthy Dragonkind Text

22:49 Brennan and Asher Theories

29:06 Mira Bonding Before Threshing?

31:09 Timeline and Transcription Questions

35:43 Xaden and Sgaeyl Reveals

41:32 Garrick and Dragon Secrets

44:30 Dain Trauma and Redemption

45:44 Bodhi Bond and Foreshadowing

48:12 Imogen Secrets

50:43 Rhiannon Warnings

53:49 Sawyer Bonding Trauma

56:30 Ridoc and Aotrom Comedy

01:00:51 Liam POV 

01:03:09 Sloane and Dain Redemption

01:09:53  Royal Blues

01:16:15 Down the Rabbit Hole: Dragonkind edition

01:26:06 Mystery Q&A 

01:31:16 Book Club Wrap Up

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Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you!

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Welcome Night Owls! Tonight we're traveling to Lunathion (and Prythian!)-- diving into Crescent City 3: House of Flame and Shadow in a re-read overview style. You won't want to miss tonight's Drink of the Episode, our Down the Rabbit Hole segment: "Bloomsbury Releases ACOTAR 6 PREP!"  and of course, Mystery Q&A-- What other fall reads are you looking forward to? + so much more!!

Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!!

00:00 Welcome and Warnings

01:09 Drink of the Episode

04:06 Book Overview and Format

05:42 Star Ratings Debate

12:04 Spice Rating Talk

14:44 Cast and Theories

22:23 Part One Bryce in Prythian

25:40 Prison Secrets and Asteri Lore

31:37 ACOTAR 6 Fallout Theories

38:18 Betrayal Sword Theories

39:14 Bryce Horcrux Quest

39:47 Viper Queen Fallout

42:21 Lydia Plots The Breakout

43:42 Bryce Plays The Autumn King

46:52 007 Escape And Spine Breach

49:13 Depth Charger Rescue And Sons

52:11 Jesiba Origins And Parthos

55:22 Asteri Bomb Asphodel Meadows

58:07 Avallen Politics And Archives

01:00:22 Caves Black Salt And Hel

01:03:29 Tomb Showdown Crowns And Keys

01:07:38 Northern Rift Prythian Return

01:10:11 Under King Wyrd Connection

01:15:59 Final War Crystal Palace

01:20:17 Space Finale Chaos

01:21:40 Bryce Afterlife Twist

01:22:34 Parents Meet Inner Circle

01:23:09 Betrayal Theory Setup

01:26:35 Thereon Cliffhanger

01:28:02 CC Book Four Predictions

01:30:33 Archeron Amulet Mystery

01:34:14 Series Future Houses

01:37:04 Pegasus And Jelly Jubilee

01:38:55 Down the Rabbit Hole

01:40:46 Reading Guide Clues

01:45:00 Mystery Q And A

01:54:00 Wrap Up And Next Week

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Welcome Night Owls! Tonight we're traveling to Lunathion (and Prythian??)-- diving into Crescent City 2: House of Sky and Breath in a re-read overview style. You won't want to miss tonight's Drink of the Episode, our Down the Rabbit Hole segment: "Threshing Day DRAMA from Tesco..."  and of course, Mystery Q&A-- If you could be Fae.. which type would you be? + so much more!!

Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!!

00:00 Welcome to Book Club After Dark

00:56 Spoiler Warning

01:33 Hunt's Drink

05:11 Episode Format Overview

06:26 Star Ratings Debate

15:49 Spice Rating Breakdown

22:28 Cormac and Sofie Plot

29:18 Danika Friendship Fallout

36:19 Fury Identity Theories

42:04 15,000 Years Context

42:26 Timeline Reality Check

43:00 Part One Setup

46:41 Rebellion And Truth

48:46 Worldbuilding And Covers

51:12 Audiobook And Multi POV

53:12 Part Two Bryce & Hunt

56:03 Under King 

58:28 Mystics And Orrery

01:04:11 Pippa Rebel Base

01:06:49 Hind And Depth Charger

01:10:16 Part Three Endgame

01:11:46 Emile Twist And Autumn King

01:19:33 Ball, Daybright And Archives

01:22:18 Asteri Matrix Reveal

01:23:16 Asteri Truth

01:23:53 Hind Saves Them

01:25:24 Ball Revelations

01:27:13 Fated Mates Bombshell

01:32:00 Cormac's Sacrifice

01:33:32 Prythian Crossover

01:38:02 Epilogue Alpha Mystic

01:40:08 Threshing Day Release Drama

01:50:45 Mystery Q&A 

01:59:26 Wrap Up and Next

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Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!

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Welcome Night Owls! Ever wonder what it takes to go after your dream? This week our guest went from pop-ups to a full brick & mortar romance book store! You won't want to miss tonight's conversation with The New Romantics Bookstore owner: Jane Rodriguez! Will she participate in a fun ACOTAR game with us? Stay tuned!! PLUS our Down the Rabbit Hole this week is all about Millennial Burnout and the realities of work/life balance! Keep listening because as always we wrap with Mystery Q&A with GUEST PARTICIPATION! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!

00:00 Welcome and Content Warning

01:15 Meet Jane Rodriguez

02:41 Origin Story of the Store

06:59 Naming The New Romantics

10:42 Community Wins and Challenges

15:42 How Inventory Gets Chosen

19:13 Ordering Books Explained

23:56 Roadblocks and Values

28:14 Building the Team

31:41 Events and Book Clubs

40:39 Book Club Showdown Format

41:47 Launching the Monthly Book Box

42:51 What’s Inside the Box

44:31 Pricing and Sign-Up Details

45:57 October Events

48:33 Chance for Romance Scholarship

50:33 Cookie Tradition with NatJustCakes

52:44 ACOTAR FMK

59:39 Current Reads and Preorders

01:01:28 Cons Networking and Community Love

01:06:36 Millennial Burnout Rabbit Hole

01:09:06 Work Life Balance as Owner

01:11:10 Finances and Flexibility

01:11:49 Work Life Balance Guilt

01:13:16 Delegating to the Team

01:13:57 Chill Leadership Mindset

01:17:28 Down the Rabbit Hole: Millennial Boundaries 

01:26:55 Mystery Q&A 

01:38:56 Where to Find Jane

01:40:25 Next Week and Sign Off

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Welcome Night Owls! Help us welcome our FIRST EVER GUEST HOST!! Karly of KarlyRoseReads is SO BACK! As a huge Carissa Broadbent fan (like us) she's here to breakdown the latest installment of the Crowns of Nyaxia series with us: The Lion and the Deathless Dark! PLUS our Down the Rabbit Hole segment is all about Romance sub-genres- What's the difference between Fantasy Romance and Romantasy?? Then keep listening because as always we wrap with Mystery Q&A! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!

00:00 Welcome and Spoiler Warning

01:11 Guest Co Host Reveal

01:39 Drink of the Night

05:16 Meet Carly Rose Reads

06:52 Episode Roadmap

08:24 Five Star Reactions

14:39 Spice Rating Breakdown

20:26 Kyrene New FMC Deep Dive

29:32 Septimus Villain to MMC

35:27 Series Connections and Returning Cast

39:43 Blood Curse Theories

40:01 Lilith 

41:22 Missing Characters Check

42:23 Septimus Master Plan

43:53 Gods and Kyrene

48:39 Most Satisfying Deaths

52:12 Who’s Left Standing

56:39 Fate and Free Will

59:29 Atrius Disappears

01:05:45 Septimus & God Teeth??

01:08:18 White Suits and Glasses

01:10:33 Septimus and Kyrene

01:13:02 Stranger Things??

01:14:51 Author Future Plans

01:16:11 Whose next??

01:24:27 Down The Rabbit Hole

01:33:58 Mystery Q and A

01:45:14 Wrap Up and Next Week

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Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!

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Welcome Night Owls! Tonight we're traveling to Lunathion-- diving into Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood in a re-read overview style. You won't want to miss tonight's Drink of the Episode, our Down the Rabbit Hole segment: "Maasverse NEWS for books 6 &7" (we have titles!) and of course, Mystery Q&A-- Could you be a foster pet parent?

00:00 Welcome and Warnings

00:52 Spoilers and Episode Setup

01:30 Drink of the Night

03:54 Why Crescent City

05:27 How Tonight Works

07:06 Five Star Breakdown

14:05 Urban Fantasy and Audio

20:17 Spice Rating Talk

26:26 Part One Worldbuilding

37:11 The Night It All Changes

41:14 Time Jump and Investigation

46:36 Love Thread Pays Off

47:34 Bone Quarter Players

48:00 Detective Plot Unites Crew

49:42 Synth Lie And Power Games

51:11 Friendship Over Romance

53:46 Grief And Time Jump

55:23 Aidas Prince Of Hel

58:12 Hunt Rebellion Fallout

01:01:01 At The Library

01:03:32 Hypaxia And The Antidote

01:06:50 Horn Reveal

01:08:29 Syrinx Nokk Ordeal Begins

01:12:09 Lehabah 

01:14:57 Memento Mori Godslayer

01:18:42 Gates Open Demons Loose

01:20:29 Citywide Feed And Rescue Run

01:24:13 The Drop Light It Up

01:27:25 Power Up And Aftermath

01:28:37 Full Cast Praise

01:29:07 Quiet Political Threat

01:29:46 Epilogue Library Lore

01:31:19 Aidas Character Debate

01:32:28 Timeline Crossover Theories

01:35:32 New ACOTAR Titles

01:41:12 Splintered Harmony Synopsis

01:47:51 Forgotten Melody Synopsis

01:50:39 Mystery Q&A 

02:03:51 Next Episode and Farewell

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Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!

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Welcome Night Owls! Ever wonder what it takes to get go after your dream?? You won't want to miss tonight's conversation with Local Orlando Author, Christopher Davis! PLUS our Down the Rabbit Hole hits with facts about the literacy crisis! Keep listening because as always we wrap with Mystery Q&A! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!

00:00 Welcome and Warnings

01:11 Guest and Episode Plan

01:49 Master Key Synopsis

03:41 Author Bio and Roots

05:40 From Theater to Journalism

08:22 Imposter Syndrome and Interviews

10:41 Anime Spark to First Draft

13:28 Writing Routine and Outlining

17:10 Teaching Inspiration and Readers

20:31 Worldbuilding and Magic System

29:18 Series Hook and Core Premise

34:39 Publishing and Design Challenges

39:01 DIY Cover Design Struggles

42:16 Printing Runs And Inventory

43:35 Publishing Dreams And Strategy

44:31 Building A Creative Universe

46:48 Balancing Art And Business

50:43 Community First Mindset

52:59 Themes Guilt And Redemption

55:40 Prophecy Dimensions And Lore

58:18 Easter Eggs And Reader Trust

01:05:03 Anime Adaptation Dream

01:08:54 Book Two Timeline And Tone

01:13:20 Conventions Writing And Energy

01:16:17 Down the Rabbit Hole: Literacy in the U.S.

01:17:32 Numeracy And Literacy Stats

01:19:43 School Proficiency Alarms

01:21:14 Making Reading Enjoyable

01:24:52 Home And Testing Failures

01:28:28 Scaffolding With Tech

01:35:42 Workforce Skills Reality

01:38:16 Policy And Classroom Gaps

01:42:25 Early Years Matter Most

01:43:41 Mystery Q And 

01:54:47 Where To Find Christopher

01:55:42 Whats Next And Farewell

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Welcome Night Owls! Ever wonder what it takes to get started in the Audiobook industry?? You won't want to miss tonight's conversation with Audiobook Narrator: Courtney Maya! PLUS our Down the Rabbit Hole takes us back in time! Keep listening because as always we wrap with Mystery Q&A! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!

00:00 Welcome and Warnings

01:17 Meet Courtney Maya

03:06 Narrator Origin Story

04:59 Auditions and Scripts

08:25 Gear Costs and Setup

12:38 Getting Paid Explained

16:29 Building Character Voices

22:56 Spice Scenes and Limits

34:11 Favorites and Genres

40:08 Dream Authors and Rituals

45:36 Advice and Community

53:17 Hardest Scenes Recorded

54:43 Voice Strain Challenges

56:28 2026 Goals And Projects

01:00:26 FMK Bonds

01:07:42 Current Reads Check In

01:09:46 Audiobook History Origins

01:14:53 GraphicAudio Debate

01:24:07 Mystery Q&A 

01:37:53 Wrap Up 

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It's FINALLY HERE! Welcome Night Owls! We're back to traveling to Prythian-- we're the book 5: ACOSF - A Court Of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas. You won't want to miss tonight's Drink of the Episode, our Down the Rabbit Hole segment: "Maasverse Theories for books 6 &7" and of course, Mystery Q&A-- Have you been following any big true crime cases lately?

Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!

00:00 Welcome and Content Warning

00:48 Maasverse Spoiler Scope

01:47 Drink of the Episode

05:23 Episode Overview

06:50 Star Ratings 

10:14 Spice Ratings

15:44 Audiobook and Graphic Audio

20:45 Trauma and Isolation Setup

27:21 Training as Healing

35:21 Blood Rite Plot Questions

41:14 Valkyries 

43:43 Dread Trove 

44:30 Missing Book Title Buzz

46:17 Feyre's Pregnancy 

50:49 Trope Discourse Spiral

53:40 Nesta Theory

56:04 Azriel Ships Explained

59:09 Gwyn Parentage Theories

01:01:27 Dread Trove Origins

01:04:47 Breaking the Death Pact

01:08:53 How Many Books Left

01:12:39 Predictions

01:15:23 Azriel Bonus Chapter Clues

01:18:50 Series Endgame Speculation

01:20:23 Down the Rabbit Hole: Maasverse Theory List

01:35:59 Release Dates Spoiler Etiquette

01:37:47 Bookish Mail Unboxing

01:40:07 Midnight Release Party Plans

01:40:53 Next Reads Crescent City

01:42:44 Mystery Q&A 

01:49:08 Wrap Up Next Episode

Support the show

Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you!

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Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!