Author Chat with Leslie René

We’re discussing Maggie and Arthur’s Magic Moment by Leslie René—an enemies-to-lovers romantasy with magic, ghosts, and academia! 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 00:00 Welcome and Meet Leslie René 00:57 Finding Her Way to Cozy Fantasy 03:14 Creating Maggie and Arthur 06:39 A Magical World Inspired by New Jersey 09:37 Blended Families and Sibling Bonds 12:17 Favorite Characters, Dual POVs, and Writing Quirks 17:24 Building the Magic System 25:00 Beltane, Magical Masks, and Romance 29:54 A Look Ahead at Dahlia and Rory’s Story 33:08 Books and TV That Inspired Her Writing 37:28 Plus-Size Representation in Fantasy Romance 38:55 The Story Behind Arthur’s “TK” Alias 40:56 From Querying to Getting Published 45:43 Balancing Writing, Work, and Family 47:14 Book Marketing and Connecting with Readers 50:04 Advice for Aspiring Authors 52:16 Lessons Learned from Writing Book Two 54:55 How to Support Leslie and Her Books 55:54 Wrap-Up and Next Episode 📚 DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE • Leslie’s love for linguistics, poetry, and fiber arts • Monsters and magic systems • Her path to publication • A sneak peek into Dahlia and Rory’s Enchanted Encounter 📌 RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED • Maggie and Arthur’s Magic Moment by Leslie René: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593956184 • Dahlia and Rory’s Enchanted Encounter by Leslie René: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/788781/dahlia-and-rorys-enchanted-encounter-by-leslie-rene/ • Leslie René on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieshouldbewriting • Leslie René on Threads: https://www.threads.com/@leslieshouldbewriting • Leslie René on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@byleslierene • Buffy the Vampire Slayer: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffy_the_Vampire_Slayer • Charmed: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charmed • Supernatural: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supernatural_(American_TV_series) • The X-Files: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_X-Files • Paladin’s Grace by T. Kingfisher: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0848Q8JVW • Megan Bannon: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/51294909.Megan_Bannon • Sunshine by Robin McKinley: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0142411108 📸 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!