Bookish Thanksgiving & Isle of Beasts and Shadows Interview with Author/Co-Host McCayleigh Daniels

In this episode of Two Chicks in a Plot Twist, hosts Haley Rogers and McCayleigh Daniels celebrate Thanksgiving by reflecting on their gratitude for books, characters, and the reading community. They share their Thanksgiving plans, discuss the books they are thankful for, and dive into a fun quiz about their favorite characters. The episode also features an interview with McCayleigh about her novel 'Isle of Beasts and Shadows,' exploring her writing journey, themes of time, and what readers can expect in the next installment. The hosts wrap up by recommending books to each other and inviting listeners to share their own bookish gratitude. 📖 Join the Conversation: Be sure to check out the All Things Book Related Facebook group for more bookish fun: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17qrT2kDux/ 💬 Let’s Connect: Follow us on social media for updates and more bookish content: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/twochicksandaplottwist/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567707466670 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TwoChicksandaPlotTwist?utm_source=linktree_profile_share 🎧 Subscribe & Stay Tuned: Don’t miss our upcoming episodes where we’ll discuss more of our book club reads and chat with amazing authors. Hit that subscribe button and turn on notifications! Interested in being a guest? Sign up using the link below! https://forms.gle/PKrwrwJihdf7Jhgu6 00:00 Introduction and Technical Glitches 02:46 Thanksgiving Plans and Cozy Reads 05:49 Books We're Thankful For 08:37 Listener Engagement: What Are You Thankful For? 10:55 Books That Shaped Us 12:56 Favorite Characters and Their Impact 15:25 Fun Quiz: Which Character Are You? 20:55 Character Representation in Fantasy Literature 22:32 Introducing 'Isle of Beasts and Shadows' 23:11 The Journey of Writing a Book 25:12 Plot Summary of 'Isle of Beasts and Shadows' 25:57 Content Warnings and Themes 27:18 Haley's Review of the Book 27:58 Exploring Writing Challenges 32:24 The Impact of Time on Relationships 35:25 Character Development and Favorites 36:26 Teasing the Next Installment 38:01 Book Recommendations and Wrap-Up