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Victoria Hopkins
Welcome to Book Shop Chats, your go to podcast for indie authors and learning insight into what it takes to write a book (HINT: You can do it too!!)Join authors...

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  • Crafting Gothic Fantasy: Priscilla Envy's Journey from Fan Fiction to Published Author
    Priscilla Envy transports us into her world of dark, romantic, gothic fiction, sharing her evolution from a middle school fan fiction writer to an accomplished author with her first fantasy series at 18. We traverse her creative journey, enriched by influences from fan fiction and anime, and get a sneak peek into her work-in-progress, "Project Starlight," featuring an enigmatic protagonist, Erwin. Priscilla's charming resistance to the digital age of ebooks and audiobooks adds an endearing layer to her old soul persona.Lashun Williams, also published under Madame Prusilla Envy, is an African American fantasy author and writer of romance, dark romantasy, and gothic romance. She's the author of the "Element Princess" series under her pen name, Jenaia Williams. In 2023, Lashun also published "Sea Comedies" with DG Sentinel, with Quillkeepers Press in 2024, and published poetry with Livina Press in 2024. She’s currently working on her sea themed adult dark romantasy series, currently identified as project STARLIGHT.Book blurb: Eirwen Warrin never thought she’d leave her quiet life in the cliffside town of Pazolli. At 26, her world is small: a paranoid mother, a devout best friend, and the distant comfort of Titanus, the God of Love and Sea. But when cursed pirates with hollow eyes and peeling skin attack her home, everything changes. The Gods are silent, Pazolli burns, and Eirwen is left at the mercy of the Black Trinity—a fleet of cursed ships spreading death in their wake.Her unlikely savior is Anthos Azerbin, captain of the infamous ship Zakona, a man with his own dark past and one driving mission: destroy the Black Trinity before they can resurrect their malevolent God. Years ago, Anthos struck a fateful deal with Eirwen’s father, promising protection in exchange for something far more precious than either could have imagined. Now, with their fates entwined, Eirwen and Anthos must navigate betrayal, forbidden magic, and their growing connection as they seek vengeance and answers.But as the Black Trinity’s power grows, so do the dangers. Will they stop the cursed fleet, or will they lose themselves—to magic, to madness, or to the sea’s endless depths?LINKS:Instragram: @madamepenvyThreads: @madamepenvySubstack: Prusilla's HouseAbout Victoria:Hey there, I’m Victoria! As a writer and developmental editor, I specialize in helping busy writers bring their publishing dreams to life without the overwhelm. Editing doesn’t have to feel like pulling teeth—it's the magic that transforms your story from “meh” to masterpiece!Here’s how I can help:📖 FREE Manuscript Prep Workbook: Take the stress out of editing with simple steps to organize your revisions.Grab it HERE📝 Developmental Editing: Get expert feedback that elevates your manuscript, strengthens your story, and polishes your characters.✍️ 1:1 monthly support Writer's Haven:  Personalized support, map out your novel, and unleash your authentic voice.Your story deserves to shine, and I’m here to make it happen. Let’s turn your writing dreams into a reality!📱 IG: @editsbyvictoria🌐 Website: https://victoriajaneeditorial.myflodesk.com/links
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  • Episode FORTY-SIX: Nicki Auberkett: Romantasy, Indie Publishing, and the Power of Community
    Nikki Auberkett joins me for an uplifting chat about the magic of storytelling and her inspiring journey in the indie publishing world. From designing her own eye-catching book covers to weaving intricate tales with elements of fantasy and sci-fi, Nikki's story is about creativity and passion. Author Bio: As a cultural anthropologist with a focused background in archaeology and global folklore, I weave real-world discoveries and intercultural theories into my fictional works. My current series, Song of the Sidhe, combines fantasy storytelling with "what if?" concepts, from the fae folk living in (and potentially having built) downtown Chicago to the mythological Fomorians existing within marginalized communities around the world.Ithandryll was long-listed in the 2023 Page Turner Book Awards, received an Honorable Mention in the 2023 Readers' Favorite Book Awards, a 5-Star Review from Readers' Favorite, and a 5-Star Review from Midwest Book Review.After living in downtown Chicago before, during, and after the pandemic, I entered my "Stars Hollow Phase" and relocated to a small village cluster in Iowa known as The Amana Colonies. I started an indie bookstore, BumbleBooks, which is currently a "pop-up situation" inside the village's new herbs & tea shop, Serenity Sage. Book Blurb (Ithandryll):Moving to Chicago should have felt like a dream come true, but for Roxanna Lovegood, it’s a last-ditch effort to run away from a nightmarish past.When mysterious creatures break into her new apartment, curiosity leads her to a puzzling artifact buried under the floorboards. It takes her from the shores of Lake Michigan to the forest of a distant realm where she’s surrounded—and threatened—by people and creatures she’s only heard of in fairytales.Devon is a mischievous fae determined to figure out how Roxi wound up there to begin with. He’s even more determined to send her back home. There are secrets to keep and his own set of wounds unwilling to heal, and the last thing he wants or needs is this outsider questioning—and challenging—everything he thought he knew.CONTENT WARNING: This book and the series covers topics and heavy material such as slavery, human trafficking, assault of various natures, and crude language. While violence does occur, it is not and will not be overtly graphic in nature (I do have my limits). There may be other triggers I am not aware of or instances that may become triggering not covered in this warning. https://a.co/d/5ROf3Eu (for the KU ebook)https://bookshop.org/a/96501/9798988797715 (paperback—supports indie bookstores like mine!)About Victoria:Hey there, I’m Victoria! As a writer and developmental editor, I specialize in helping busy writers bring their publishing dreams to life without the overwhelm. Editing doesn’t have to feel like pulling teeth—it's the magic that transforms your story from “meh” to masterpiece!Here’s how I can help:📖 FREE Manuscript Prep Workbook: Take the stress out of editing with simple steps to organize your revisions. Grab it HERE📝 Developmental Editing: Get expert feedback that elevates your manuscript, strengthens your story, and polishes your characters.✍️ 1:1 monthly support Writer's Haven: Revitalize your creativity, map out your novel, and unleash your authentic voice.Your story deserves to shine, and I’m here to make it happen. Let’s turn your writing dreams into a reality!📱 IG: @editsbyvictoria🌐 Website: https://victoriajaneeditorial.myflodesk.com/links
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  • Episode FORTY-FIVE: Finding Magic in the Mundane: Kristina W Kelly on Fantasy Poetry and the Dance of Creativity
    In this episode, Kristina W Kelly discusses her journey as a writer and the unique inspirations behind her poetry and novels, blending her love for fantasy and sci-fi with personal experiences. She shares valuable insights into creativity, collaboration, and balancing life as a busy parent while pursuing writing.• Exploring the concept behind Kristina's poetry collection, "Imaginary"  • Discussion on merging creative mediums like poetry and photography  • Insights into the upcoming novel, "Tavern Tale," influenced by role-playing games  • The importance of writing collaboration and confidence building  • Strategies for balancing writing with family life dynamics  • Encouragement for new writers to embrace their unique paths and creativityAbout the author: Kristina W Kelly writes fantasy, sci-fi, and poetry and loves being a geek. Her coauthored novel, Trials of the Innermost, is book one in the epic science fantasy series The Etherea Cycle. Her debut sapphic fantasy romance adventure, Tavern Tale, releases January 7, 2025. She is the author of Imaginari, a sci-fi and fantasy poetry collection paired with her photography. Kristina is a trumpet player but dabbles in other instruments, plays video games, and tends to her flower garden and two children in Indiana. Several of her short stories have received honourable mention, silver honourable mention, and semi-finalist from Writers of the Future. She is amazed by nature and enjoys painting vivid scenes for her readers. She loves going on new adventures in the great wide somewhere (sometimes just by picking up a new book).Website: www.kristinaseyes.comSocials: kristinawkelly on most https://linktr.ee/KristinaKellyAbout Victoria:Hey there, I’m Victoria! As a writer and developmental editor, I specialize in helping busy writers bring their publishing dreams to life without the overwhelm. Editing doesn’t have to feel like pulling teeth—it's the magic that transforms your story from “meh” to masterpiece!Here’s how I can help:📖 FREE Manuscript Prep Workbook: Take the stress out of editing with simple steps to organize your revisions.Grab it HERE📝 Developmental Editing: Get expert feedback that elevates your manuscript, strengthens your story, and polishes your characters.✍️ 1:1 monthly support Writer's Haven: Revitalize your creativity, map out your novel, and unleash your authentic voice.Your story deserves to shine, and I’m here to make it happen. Let’s turn your writing dreams into a reality!📱 IG: @editsbyvictoria🌐 Website: https://victoriajaneeditorial.myflodesk.com/links
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  • Episode FORTY-FOUR: Redefining Dreams: Rachel Corsini on Life, Love, and "Sushi and Sea Lions
    Today's episode vividly explores the poignant journey of self-discovery and love as we discuss Rachel Corsini's debut novel, "Sushi and Sea Lions." Through the lens of Daniela's chaotic yet relatable experiences, we delve into the complexities of adulthood, relationships, and the importance of embracing life's messiness. • Daniela's journey of personal and romantic rediscovery  • New York City as a character in the narrative  • The intertwining themes of heartbreak and healing  • The balance of character development and relatability  • The humorous portrayal of millennial dating dilemmas  • The therapeutic nature of writing personal experiences   Author Bio: After declaring herself a pretty pink princess during her first ballet class, Rachel dreamt of sugarplums and began pirouetting her way through life. While studying to become a ballerina, she compulsively read books under her covers by flashlight and scribbled in spiral-bound notebooks. The urge to tell stories culminated in her graduation from Columbia College Chicago with a B.F.A. in fiction writing.Never one to keep her feet on the ground, she traveled the world from Prague to Cape Town. Once settled back in Queens, she dabbled in journalism before working as an Editorial Assistant for a medical publisher. Seeking a more fulfilling career, she earned her MAT from Queens College and currently works as an English teacher in an alternative program in NYC. Rachel spends her time sipping coffee, trying to cook, and practicing her pirouettes. She currently resides in Freeport, Long Island. Book Blurb: When a career-ending injury and a messy breakup send prima ballerina Daniela Verdi back to Queens, New York, she fills her days with countless distractions: meaningless sex, pinot grigio, and video games.It takes a chance meeting with her brother's best friend, Vincent LaBate, for her to remember who she was before the stage lights and distractions of the Upper West Side. She's convinced that Vincent could never love a girl like her: broken, insecure, and stumbling her way through life. What Daniela didn’t count on is that Vincent is as scarred as she is after divorcing his cheating wife and going through an equally messy child custody fight. Soon enough, old vulnerabilities rear their ugly heads, opening a crack in Daniela’s perfectly imperfect romance.As Daniela and Vincent's relationship develops, will Daniela learn to accept that a dream life isn't all it's cracked up to be?Socials: @MadameRaeRae on Tiktok/Instagram/X/BlueSky/ThreadsBuy the BOOKAbout Victoria:Hey there, I’m Victoria! As a writer and developmental editor, I specialize in helping busy writers bring their publishing dreams to life without the overwhelm. Editing doesn’t have to feel like pulling teeth—it's the magic that transforms your story from “meh” to masterpiece!Here’s how I can help:📖 FREE Manuscript Prep Workbook: Take the stress out of editing with simple steps to organize your revisions.Grab it HERE📝 Developmental Editing: Get expert feedback that elevates your manuscript, strengthens your story, and polishes your characters.✍️ 1:1 monthly support Writer's Haven: Revitalize your creativity, map out your novel, and unleash your authentic voice.Your story deserves to shine, and I’m here to make it happen. Let’s turn your writing dreams into a reality!📱 IG: @editsbyvictoria🌐 Website: https://victoriajaneeditorial.myflodesk.com/links
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  • Episode FORTY-THREE: Megan Mary's Magical World of Witches, Spirituality, and Self-Publishing
    **Note the my audio is a bit off but the episode is still fantastic*This episode features Megan Mary, author of "Witches of Maple Hollow," who shares her journey of transforming dreams into captivating stories. We discuss the creative process, overcoming self-doubt, and the significance of drawing inspiration from our unique experiences.  • Insight into the Witches of Maple Hollow series and its themes  • Exploration of the inspiration behind "The Dream Haunters"  • Importance of dreams in creative writing  • The writing process and overcoming self-doubt  • Advice for aspiring authors on creativity and consistency  About the author: Megan Mary is an award-winning metaphysical author and dreamworker that specializes in the analysis of women's dreams to promote transformative personal growth and enlightenment. Founder of Inner Realms Publishing, Women's Dream Analysis and the Women's Dream Enlightenment podcast, she is an intuitive, introvert and mystic. After being diagnosed with three chronic illnesses, she experienced a spiritual awakening. She now works with women all over the world offering dream interpretation, transformative journeys and enlightened guidance. She holds a BA and an MA in English Literature, certification in British Studies, is pursuing her PhD in Metaphysical Sciences and is a member of the International Association for the Study of Dreams. She lives in Idaho with her husband and two cats.Book Blurb: Hannah Skye, a young woman in search of meaning, receives a cryptic letter from her missing and eccentric Aunt Jewelia. Her experience of a recurring powerful pumpkin patch dream unfolds into a spiritual journey to a mysterious island of eternal autumn, Maple Hollow, where she discovers the mystical Skye Manor and her magickal family legacy.Haunted by shapeshifters bent on trapping people in their nightmares, Hannah, with the help of wise villagers and feline companions (including a talking cat dream guide), must solve the riddle, unlock her powers, and dive into the dream dimension to save her aunt by Halloween night, when the veil between the worlds is thinnest.Escape into this metaphysical mystery of magick, where spells, music, and dreams converge in a vortex of secret societies and spiritual inheritance. Travel beyond time and space into a world of unexpected portals, ancient traditions, and dreamscapes.Links: Website https://www.meganmary.com/Social mediaDownload a Free DreamMirror Journal Template https://meganmary.com/signup/About Victoria:Hey there, I’m Victoria! As a writer and developmental editor, I specialize in helping busy writers bring their publishing dreams to life without the overwhelm. Editing doesn’t have to feel like pulling teeth—it's the magic that transforms your story from “meh” to masterpiece!Here’s how I can help:📖 FREE Manuscript Prep Workbook: Take the stress out of editing with simple steps to organize your revisions.Grab it HERE📝 Developmental Editing: Get expert feedback that elevates your manuscript, strengthens your story, and polishes your characters.✍️ 1:1 monthly support Writer's Haven: Revitalize your creativity, map out your novel, and unleash your authentic voice.Your story deserves to shine, and I’m here to make it happen. Let’s turn your writing dreams into a reality!📱 IG: @editsbyvictoria🌐 Website: https://victoriajaneedit
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Welcome to Book Shop Chats, your go to podcast for indie authors and learning insight into what it takes to write a book (HINT: You can do it too!!)Join authors as they share their personal journeys, successes, and challenges, providing you with unique insights into the writing process. The discussions explore into various aspects of storytelling, from character development to plot structuring, ensuring you have a well-rounded understanding of the craft.Whether you're just starting out or have published multiple works, this podcast is your companion in the pursuit of storytelling excellence. Tune in, gather inspiration, and let your passion for writing flourish alongside a community that celebrates the art of the written word.
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