Author Chat w/ A. L. Doyle

We’re discussing The Sorceress of the Bone Grove by A. L. Doyle—a Beauty and the Beast reversal with magic, stubborn hope, and a twist! Whether you’re here for a laugh, to read along with us, or simply for a cozy moment, welcome. We’re so glad you’ve joined us! ☕📖 ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Welcome and meet A. L. Doyle 1:29 From teaching to writing fantasy 6:06 Querying and finding a literary agent 11:11 Working with beta readers and editors 14:13 The story behind *The Sorceress of the Bone Grove* 17:42 Zouria and the cost of magic 22:33 Glen, trust, and romance 25:31 A Beauty and the Beast reversal 27:17 Gothic cottagecore and stubborn hope 29:36 Animal companions in fantasy 33:32 Grief, healing, and connection 36:54 Indie and traditional publishing 40:27 Building a writing community on social media 47:21 Motherhood and writing routines 50:52 Advice for aspiring writers 52:49 Upcoming books and story ideas 57:10 Where to find and support A. L. Doyle 58:50 The story behind her pen name 1:00:46 Closing remarks 📚 IN THIS EPISODE • A. L. Doyle’s journey from teaching to writing fantasy • The inspiration behind The Sorceress of the Bone Grove • Querying, finding a literary agent, and working with beta readers • Zouria, Glen, and the cost of magic • A Beauty and the Beast reversal with a gothic cottagecore setting • Indie vs. traditional publishing • Building a writing community on social media • Balancing motherhood and writing • Advice for aspiring writers and upcoming projects 📌 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED: • The Sorceress of the Bone Grove by A. L. Doyle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HGBK7PVN • Know Your Bone by A. L. Doyle: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GZ5DC1TX • Rachel Gillig: https://rachelgillig.com/ • Christine Witcher: https://www.christinewitcher.com/ • V. E. Schwab: https://www.veschwab.com/ • Alicia Yamashita: https://www.aliciayamashita.com/ • Scribophile: https://www.scribophile.com/ • Brandon Sanderson Writing Lecture: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSH_xM-KC3ZvzkfVo_Dls0B5GiE2oMcLY • Writing Away Refuge: https://www.writingawayrefuge.com/ • Follow Amanda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aldoyle.writes/ • Follow Amanda on Substack: https://substack.com/@aldoylewrites • Check out her website: https://aldoylewrites.com/ 📸 Follow us on Instagram: @letsgetcozybookclub ▶️ Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LetsGetCozyBookClub 📩 Contact / Submit questions: [email protected] 🙏 LEAVE A REVIEW: If you enjoyed this episode, please consider rating and reviewing the podcast—it helps more people find the show!