Baking, Baseball, and Banter with Author Abigail Drake

Baking, Baseball, and Banter with Author Abigail Drake

The Fiction Faeries Podcast is hosted by authors Amanda Torrey and Christine DePetrillo. Our main goal with this podcast is to meet authors and other creative people, go behind the scenes into the creative process, build a whimsical and weird community, highlight the power of play, and find joy in creativity. In this episode, we go into the meadow with author Abigail Drake to chat about her upcoming release and the ingredients that go into a fun romance read. Hit the Like button, subscribe, find us on social media, leave a review, and tell all your friends about the Fiction Faeries Podcast.  Subscribe to our newsletter: https://fictionfaeries.substack.com [https://fictionfaeries.substack.com]  The Whimsy Writer Club Zoom registration link:  June 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9-oFAb1KRhSvS9CaZrg1Ag [https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/9-oFAb1KRhSvS9CaZrg1Ag]   Abigail Drake’s Links: Website: https://www.abigaildrake.net/ [https://www.abigaildrake.net/]  Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01AQZQ4QC/allbooks [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01AQZQ4QC/allbooks]   Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/abigaildrakewriter [https://www.facebook.com/abigaildrakewriter]   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abigaildrakeauthor/ [https://www.instagram.com/abigaildrakeauthor/]   BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/abigail-drake [https://www.bookbub.com/authors/abigail-drake]   Link to Abigail Drake’s Upcoming Release, Poppy Cakes: https://www.amazon.com/Poppy-Cakes-Abigail-Drake-ebook/dp/B0GX32XK73 [https://www.amazon.com/Poppy-Cakes-Abigail-Drake-ebook/dp/B0GX32XK73]   Amanda’s Links: Website: theamandabookverse.com [http://theamandabookverse.com] Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amanda-Torrey/author/B00ADNNBQO [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amanda-Torrey/author/B00ADNNBQO] Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1804676026783731https://www.facebook.com/groups/1804676026783731 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1804676026783731] Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/amandatorreyauthor [https://www.facebook.com/amandatorreyauthor]  Fiction Faeries TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fictionfaeries [https://www.tiktok.com/@fictionfaeries]   BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amanda-torrey [https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amanda-torrey] Christine’s Links: Website: christinedepetrillo.weebly.com [http://christinedepetrillo.weebly.com] Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christine-DePetrillo/author/B004OB0JA2 [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christine-DePetrillo/author/B004OB0JA2] Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smalltownheartsgrouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/smalltownheartsgroup [https://www.facebook.com/groups/smalltownheartsgroup] Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/christinedepetrilloauthor [https://www.facebook.com/christinedepetrilloauthor]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinedepetrillo [https://www.instagram.com/christinedepetrillo]  BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/christine-depetrillo [https://www.bookbub.com/profile/christine-depetrillo]   Are you a creative person? If so, you might be a suitable guest for the Fiction Faeries Podcast. Click this link to fill in the form for consideration: https://forms.gle/Ah1SkfYszRMQZsnE8 [https://forms.gle/Ah1SkfYszRMQZsnE8]  Intro/outro music credit: Scandinavianz’s “Sunscreen” Get full access to Fiction Faeries at fictionfaeries.substack.com/subscribe [https://fictionfaeries.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Just Add Werewolves - How to Connect Your Brand to a New Work

The Fiction Faeries Podcast is hosted by authors Amanda Torrey and Christine DePetrillo. Our main goal with this podcast is to meet authors and other creative people, go behind the scenes into the creative process, build a whimsical and weird community, highlight the power of play, and find joy in creativity. In this episode, we talk about Christine’s fairy tale retelling, Ruby and the Royal, and how to connect a new work with existing works. Maybe Christine gushes about the show Off Campus too! Hit the Like button, subscribe, find us on social media, leave a review, and tell all your friends about the Fiction Faeries Podcast.  Subscribe to our newsletter: https://fictionfaeries.substack.com [https://fictionfaeries.substack.com]  Links to book mentioned in this episode: Bella and the Bullfrog: A Beauty Meets the Frog Prince Fractured Fairy Tale by Dorothy Callahan - Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bella-Bullfrog-Fractured-Fairytale-Fumbled-ebook/dp/B0GRT453QL [https://www.amazon.com/Bella-Bullfrog-Fractured-Fairytale-Fumbled-ebook/dp/B0GRT453QL]  Other retailers: https://books2read.com/u/3kMJkn [https://books2read.com/u/3kMJkn] Braids and the Beast: A Rapunzel Meets the Beast Fractured Fairy Tale by Amanda Torrey https://www.amazon.com/Braids-Beast-Rapunzel-Meets-Fractured-ebook/dp/B0GWSK89FD [https://www.amazon.com/Braids-Beast-Rapunzel-Meets-Fractured-ebook/dp/B0GWSK89FD]  Ruby and the Royal: A Red Riding Hood Meets Prince Charming Fractured Fairy Tale by Christine DePetrillo - pre-order - https://books2read.com/RubyandtheRoyal [https://books2read.com/RubyandtheRoyal]  Amanda’s Links: Website: theamandabookverse.com [http://theamandabookverse.com] Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amanda-Torrey/author/B00ADNNBQO [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amanda-Torrey/author/B00ADNNBQO] Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1804676026783731https://www.facebook.com/groups/1804676026783731 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1804676026783731] Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/amandatorreyauthor [https://www.facebook.com/amandatorreyauthor]  Fiction Faeries TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fictionfaeries [https://www.tiktok.com/@fictionfaeries]   BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amanda-torrey [https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amanda-torrey] Christine’s Links: Website: christinedepetrillo.weebly.com [http://christinedepetrillo.weebly.com] Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christine-DePetrillo/author/B004OB0JA2 [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christine-DePetrillo/author/B004OB0JA2] Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smalltownheartsgrouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/smalltownheartsgroup [https://www.facebook.com/groups/smalltownheartsgroup] Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/christinedepetrilloauthor [https://www.facebook.com/christinedepetrilloauthor]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinedepetrillo [https://www.instagram.com/christinedepetrillo]  BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/christine-depetrillo [https://www.bookbub.com/profile/christine-depetrillo]   Are you a creative person? If so, you might be a suitable guest for the Fiction Faeries Podcast. Click this link to fill in the form for consideration: https://forms.gle/Ah1SkfYszRMQZsnE8 [https://forms.gle/Ah1SkfYszRMQZsnE8]  Intro/outro music credit: Scandinavianz’s “Sunscreen” Get full access to Fiction Faeries at fictionfaeries.substack.com/subscribe [https://fictionfaeries.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Solo Dates and Side Quests

The Fiction Faeries Podcast is hosted by authors Amanda Torrey and Christine DePetrillo. Our main goal with this podcast is to meet authors and other creative people, go behind the scenes into the creative process, build a whimsical and weird community, highlight the power of play, and find joy in creativity. In this episode, we talk about going on solo dates and side quests to find joy. Hit the Like button, subscribe, find us on social media, leave a review, and tell all your friends about the Fiction Faeries Podcast. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://fictionfaeries.substack.com [https://fictionfaeries.substack.com/] Link to book mentioned in this episode: Once Upon an Enchanted Castle: A Beauty and the Beast Retelling by Michelle Miles - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F74P34DD [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F74P34DD] Amanda’s Links: Website: theamandabookverse.com [https://theamandabookverse.com] Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amanda-Torrey/author/B00ADNNBQO [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amanda-Torrey/author/B00ADNNBQO] Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1804676026783731https://www.facebook.com/groups/1804676026783731 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1804676026783731] Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/amandatorreyauthor [https://www.facebook.com/amandatorreyauthor] Fiction Faeries TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fictionfaeries [https://www.tiktok.com/@fictionfaeries] BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amanda-torrey [https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amanda-torrey] Christine’s Links: Website: christinedepetrillo.weebly.com [https://christinedepetrillo.weebly.com] Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christine-DePetrillo/author/B004OB0JA2 [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christine-DePetrillo/author/B004OB0JA2] Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smalltownheartsgrouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/smalltownheartsgroup [https://www.facebook.com/groups/smalltownheartsgroup] Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/christinedepetrilloauthor [https://www.facebook.com/christinedepetrilloauthor] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinedepetrillo [https://www.instagram.com/christinedepetrillo/] BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/christine-depetrillo [https://www.bookbub.com/profile/christine-depetrillo] Are you a creative person? If so, you might be a suitable guest for the Fiction Faeries Podcast. Click this link to fill in the form for consideration: https://forms.gle/Ah1SkfYszRMQZsnE8 [https://forms.gle/Ah1SkfYszRMQZsnE8] Intro/outro music credit: Scandinavianz’s “Sunscreen” Get full access to Fiction Faeries at fictionfaeries.substack.com/subscribe [https://fictionfaeries.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Braids, Beasts, and Building Blocks

The Fiction Faeries Podcast is hosted by authors Amanda Torrey and Christine DePetrillo. Our main goal with this podcast is to meet authors and other creative people, go behind the scenes into the creative process, build a whimsical and weird community, highlight the power of play, and find joy in creativity. In this episode, we talk about Amanda’s new release and how using building blocks of familiar works can lead to something new. Hit the Like button, subscribe, find us on social media, leave a review, and tell all your friends about the Fiction Faeries Podcast.  Subscribe to our newsletter: https://fictionfaeries.substack.com [https://fictionfaeries.substack.com]  Links to the books mentioned in this episode: Bella and the Bullfrog: A Beauty Meets the Frog Prince Fractured Fairy Tale by Dorothy Callahan - Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bella-Bullfrog-Fractured-Fairytale-Fumbled-ebook/dp/B0GRT453QL [https://www.amazon.com/Bella-Bullfrog-Fractured-Fairytale-Fumbled-ebook/dp/B0GRT453QL]  Other retailers: https://books2read.com/u/3kMJkn [https://books2read.com/u/3kMJkn] Braids and the Beast: A Rapunzel Meets the Beast Fractured Fairy Tale by Amanda Torrey https://www.amazon.com/Braids-Beast-Rapunzel-Meets-Fractured-ebook/dp/B0GWSK89FD [https://www.amazon.com/Braids-Beast-Rapunzel-Meets-Fractured-ebook/dp/B0GWSK89FD]  Ruby and the Royal: A Red Riding Hood Meets Prince Charming Fractured Fairy Tale by Christine DePetrillo - pre-order - https://books2read.com/RubyandtheRoyal [https://books2read.com/RubyandtheRoyal]  Amanda’s Links: Website: theamandabookverse.com [http://theamandabookverse.com] Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amanda-Torrey/author/B00ADNNBQO [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amanda-Torrey/author/B00ADNNBQO] Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1804676026783731https://www.facebook.com/groups/1804676026783731 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1804676026783731] Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/amandatorreyauthor [https://www.facebook.com/amandatorreyauthor]  Fiction Faeries TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fictionfaeries [https://www.tiktok.com/@fictionfaeries]   BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amanda-torrey [https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amanda-torrey] Christine’s Links: Website: christinedepetrillo.weebly.com [http://christinedepetrillo.weebly.com] Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christine-DePetrillo/author/B004OB0JA2 [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christine-DePetrillo/author/B004OB0JA2] Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smalltownheartsgrouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/smalltownheartsgroup [https://www.facebook.com/groups/smalltownheartsgroup] Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/christinedepetrilloauthor [https://www.facebook.com/christinedepetrilloauthor]  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinedepetrillo [https://www.instagram.com/christinedepetrillo]  BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/christine-depetrillo [https://www.bookbub.com/profile/christine-depetrillo]   Are you a creative person? If so, you might be a suitable guest for the Fiction Faeries Podcast. Click this link to fill in the form for consideration: https://forms.gle/Ah1SkfYszRMQZsnE8 [https://forms.gle/Ah1SkfYszRMQZsnE8]  Intro/outro music credit: Scandinavianz’s “Sunscreen” Get full access to Fiction Faeries at fictionfaeries.substack.com/subscribe [https://fictionfaeries.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Finding Joy in Creative Collaborations with Author Dorothy Callahan

The Fiction Faeries Podcast is hosted by authors Amanda Torrey and Christine DePetrillo. Our main goal with this podcast is to meet authors and other creative people, go behind the scenes into the creative process, build a whimsical and weird community, highlight the power of play, and find joy in creativity. In this episode, we talk with author Dorothy Callahan about her new release and about finding joy in creative collaborations. Hit the Like button, subscribe, find us on social media, leave a review, and tell all your friends about the Fiction Faeries Podcast. Subscribe to our newsletter: https://fictionfaeries.substack.com/ [https://fictionfaeries.substack.com/] Dorothy Callahan’s Links: Website: https://dorothycallahan.com [https://dorothycallahan.com/] Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00BVEHLWY [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00BVEHLWY] Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/dorothycallahanauthor [https://www.facebook.com/dorothycallahanauthor] BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/dorothy-callahan [https://www.bookbub.com/authors/dorothy-callahan] Links to the books mentioned in this episode: Bella and the Bullfrog: A Beauty Meets the Frog Prince Fractured Fairy Tale by Dorothy Callahan - available now - Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Bella-Bullfrog-Fractured-Fairytale-Fumbled-ebook/dp/B0GRT453QL [https://www.amazon.com/Bella-Bullfrog-Fractured-Fairytale-Fumbled-ebook/dp/B0GRT453QL] Other retailers: https://books2read.com/u/3kMJkn [https://books2read.com/u/3kMJkn?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExSFRlUHQ5Vm9uTFJOT0VDTnNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4x87M6oY-AbGMQ3Hgqo5xkVuwyhrRMx-sDKXEIW4oQBEB9F-fSmSNZnuGYag_aem_2yJSqXwNx4mllenBnIMcAA] Braids and the Beast: A Rapunzel Meets the Beast Fractured Fairy Tale by Amanda Torrey https://www.amazon.com/Braids-Beast-Rapunzel-Meets-Fractured-ebook/dp/B0GWSK89FD [https://www.amazon.com/Braids-Beast-Rapunzel-Meets-Fractured-ebook/dp/B0GWSK89FD] Ruby and the Royal: A Red Riding Hood Meets Prince Charming Fractured Fairy Tale by Christine DePetrillo - pre-order - https://books2read.com/RubyandtheRoyal [https://books2read.com/RubyandtheRoyal] Chase a Dream, Book Five in the Hartley’s Nest Romance Series by Christine DePetrillo - new release - https://books2read.com/ChaseaDream [https://books2read.com/ChaseaDream] Amanda’s Links: Website: theamandabookverse.com [https://theamandabookverse.com] Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amanda-Torrey/author/B00ADNNBQO [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Amanda-Torrey/author/B00ADNNBQO] Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1804676026783731https://www.facebook.com/groups/1804676026783731 [https://www.facebook.com/groups/1804676026783731] Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/amandatorreyauthor [https://www.facebook.com/amandatorreyauthor] Fiction Faeries TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fictionfaeries [https://www.tiktok.com/@fictionfaeries] BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amanda-torrey [https://www.bookbub.com/authors/amanda-torrey] Christine’s Links: Website: christinedepetrillo.weebly.com [https://christinedepetrillo.weebly.com] Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christine-DePetrillo/author/B004OB0JA2 [https://www.amazon.com/stores/Christine-DePetrillo/author/B004OB0JA2] Facebook Reader Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/smalltownheartsgrouphttps://www.facebook.com/groups/smalltownheartsgroup [https://www.facebook.com/groups/smalltownheartsgroup] Facebook Author Page: https://www.facebook.com/christinedepetrilloauthor [https://www.facebook.com/christinedepetrilloauthor] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christinedepetrillo [https://www.instagram.com/christinedepetrillo/] BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/christine-depetrillo [https://www.bookbub.com/profile/christine-depetrillo] Are you a creative person? If so, you might be a suitable guest for the Fiction Faeries Podcast. Click this link to fill in the form for consideration: https://forms.gle/Ah1SkfYszRMQZsnE8 [https://forms.gle/Ah1SkfYszRMQZsnE8] Intro/outro music credit: Scandinavianz’s “Sunscreen” Get full access to Fiction Faeries at fictionfaeries.substack.com/subscribe [https://fictionfaeries.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]