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Welcome Night Owls! We're closing our coverage of The Ashen Series with an author interview with the one and only Demi Winters! You won't want to miss tonight's conversation and questions on book 4 PLUS our Down the Rabbit Hole and of course our Mystery Q&A segments. Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark!
 00:00 Welcome and Warnings
01:11 Meet Demi Winters
02:06 From Science to Stories
13:18 Ashen Series Origins
18:38 Romantasy Influences
23:31 Plotting the Five Books
30:43 The Mist and Magic
32:51 Couples and Spice Balance
40:59 Writing Challenges and Growth
45:45 Romantasy vs Fantasy Shelves
49:25 Dream TV Casting
52:18 Jonas Trauma and POV
54:21 Writing Routine 
01:01:50 Novellas and Series Future
01:03:30 Inclusivity and Sensitivity Reads
01:07:47 Mental Health Themes
01:13:32 Book Four Plans and Timeline
01:16:28 Special Editions and Merch
01:20:48 Down the Rabbit Hole: Attending Book Cons as an Author
01:33:17 Mystery Q&A
01:40:28 Wrap Up 

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Welcome Night Owls! We're continuing our coverage--- and buckle up because you're getting a two for one special! We're talking both Roots of Darkness (The NOVELLA you don't want to skip!) and Dawn of the North by Demi Winters. You won't want to miss tonight's Drink of the Episode, and a follow up on a previous story for our Down the Rabbit Hole segment. Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 

00:00 Welcome and Warnings
01:11 Drink of the Episode
04:54 Roots of Darkness Ratings
09:16 Spice and Hookup Chaos
14:36 Grief and Tension
19:10 Magic System Expansion
24:40 Miscommunication Rage
34:25 Trauma Healing and Quotes
39:16 Dawn of the North Ratings
44:17 Spice and Plot Discussion
46:01  POV and Villain Depth
49:16 Viking Funeral Rites
49:40 Sexism
50:09 Twists
54:04 Wild Horse Taming
57:37 The Mist and the Gods
01:03:51 Reveals and Intrigue
01:09:42 Ending and Book Four
01:15:16 Down the Rabbit Hole: Reese Witherspoon & AI UPDATE
01:28:10 Mystery Q and A
01:34:32 Wrap Up and Next Week

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Welcome Night Owls! We're continuing our coverage--- join us as we talk all about The Ashen Series book 2: Kingdom of Claw by Demi Winters. You won't want to miss tonight's Drink of the Episode, and big announcement you might not have heard yet for our Down the Rabbit Hole segment. Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 
00:00 Welcome and Warnings
01:13 Drink of the Episode
04:17 Book Intro: "Kingdom of Claw" and Ratings
14:14 Magic System Deep Dive
17:41 Sisters and Storylines
24:35 Lore and Prophecy Talk
31:17 Shadow Daddy Debate
35:24 Villains and Side Characters
40:13 Trust and Translations
50:48 Down the Rabbit Hole: BIG release news + Bookstagram FINALLY gets some consequences
01:02:57 Mystery Q and A 
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Welcome Night Owls! We've got a lot for you this week, join us as we talk all about THE POISON DAUGHTER with the author: SHIELA MASTERSON! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 
00:00 Podcast Welcome and Warnings
00:58 Meet Sheila Masterson
01:52 Poison Daughter Hype and Background
04:11 Origins of the World and Magic
12:24 Plotter vs Pantser Writing Process
20:02 Favorite Characters and Spicy Scenes
30:05 Spin-offs?
36:05 Politics and Class Themes
55:12 CPTSD And Grief Realism
01:09:08 Unhinged Enemies To Lovers
01:18:38 Hidden Easter Eggs
01:24:50 Audiobook Casting Process
01:34:30 Down the Rabbit Hole: Indie to Trad
01:40:05 Going Indie by Choice
01:42:08 Poison Daughter Takes Off
01:58:50 Keeping Ebook Rights
02:12:35 Events and Tour Tease
02:13:12 Indie Tour Plans
02:14:36 Mystery Q&A 
02:26:14 FMK Book Characters
02:31:30 Farewells And Next Reads
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Welcome Night Owls! We've got a lot for you this week, join us as we talk all about books, cakes, & book cakes with Natalie from Nat Just Cakes! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 
00:00 Welcome and Content Warning
01:26 Meet Natalie Again
02:21 Not Just Cakes Origin Story
06:28 Bookish Details and Virality
10:14 Favorite Cake of 2025
14:32 Realistic Cake Reels
19:36 Plans for 2026
23:57 Rebecca Yarros Meeting
27:58 ACOTAR Theories and Ships
32:50 Ranking Maas Series
38:31 2026 Releases 
42:55 Magic Swords Lore
43:27 FMK Character Picks
47:42 Why Demi Winters Works
52:34 Down the Rabbit Hole
01:14:10 Mystery Q&A 
01:26:17 Wrap Up And Plugs

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Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you!
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Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!