Magical Chaos: interview with author Stefanie Santone of "Tangled Magic"

Send us a text Hello bookworms! Today I have the privilege of sitting down with author Stefanie Santone. She"s just published a book called "Tangled Magic" - and it"s the first book in a new urban fantasy mystery series.  In Part 1 of my interview, the chaos runs strong: In this fun and wide-ranging episode, Stefanie shares her writing journey—from being inspired by Star Wars to crafting magical stories of her own. We talk about everything from reading and writing to our favorite shows like Star Wars and Star Trek. We explore how she handles bad reviews, pets, and writing tips for new authors. Then we end part 1 chatting about the differences of viewing stories with enthusiasm vs criticism.  Stay tuned for Part 2 coming out next week - we dig deep into a more serious topic and explore mental health and how it impacts creativity. You won"t want to miss it!  Buy "Tangled Magic" here: https://shop.stefaniesantone.com/ and find out ways to connect with Stefanie!  Books and shows mentioned:  Lamb, by Christopher Moore  Star Wars legacy books  Thrawn Trilogy by Timothy Zahn  The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne  Star Wars  Star Trek The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager  Star Trek Lower Decks  Buffy the Vampire Slayer  Timestamps:  00:00 Intro and channel updates  03:12 Getting to Know Stefanie Santone  09:34 Writing Journey but actually we just talk about Star Wars and Star Trek  21:57 “Tangled Magic” and other distracted conversations  34:12 Enthusiasm vs Critical Reading  37:33 Wrap Up Part 1  #booktube #authorinterview #indieauthor  ____________ There are 4 ways you can help support the channel! -Like and subscribe! -I"m now a bookshop.org affiliate - check out my shop and find your next great read! https://bookshop.org/shop/bookshelfodyssey -Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bookshelfpod - My Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PTGNQWISVZE/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_3 _____________ Find Me Online: Podcast: https://bookshelfodyssey.buzzsprout.com/ Voxer: @artbookshelfodyssey Discord: https://discord.gg/8MFceV2NFe Facebook Group Page: @thebookshelfodyssey Twitter: @odyssey_podcast Instagram: @bookshelfodysseypodcast