It is spooky witchy season, and this week's guest is Celestine Martin! She is the author of the Elemental Love series, including Witchful Thinking, Kiss and Spell, and Deja Brew. We talked about finding inspiration in the history and liminal magic of the Jersey Shore, and giving black women the paranormal fairytale romances they deserve. Plus why cozy low-stakes romances are having a moment!

As a head's up, there is some city noise in the background during our conversation. If you hear police sirens, that's us, not you.

You can follow Celestine on Instagram as @celestinemartinauthor and on Patreon here. Purchase all of Celestine's books from the Rebel Ever After affiliate bookstore here!

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Books and other media mentioned this episode:

• Midnight by Beverly Jenkins
• The work of Nisha Sharma
• The work of Sarah Beth Durst
• ZomRomCom by Olivia Dade
• The work of Virginia Hamilton
• The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling
• Witch Please by Ann Aguirre
• The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
• Charmed (1998 - 2006)
• Ever After (1998)
• Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters by John Steptoe