Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week’s entertainment news, including stories about Apatreon, James Patterson, and why not to trust a writer’s origin story. Then, stick around for a chat with Brigid Kemmerer!
Brigid Kemmerer is the New York Times bestselling author of dark and alluring romantic fantasy novels like Warrior Princess Assassin, A Curse So Dark and Lonely, and Defy the Night, as well as compelling contemporary YA romance like Letters to the Lost. Her books have sold over one million copies and been translated into more than 20 languages, finding readers all over the world. A full time writer, Brigid lives in the Baltimore area with her family. When she’s not busy writing or being a mom, you can usually find her with her hands wrapped around a barbell.
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Brigid Kemmerer: https://www.brigidkemmerer.com/
Captive Traitor King: https://www.brigidkemmerer.com/braided-fates
Apateon Press Launches Republishing Program – https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/101632-apateon-press-launches-republishing-program.html
James Patterson is writing a romantasy – https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2026/10/22/james-patterson-romantasy-book-firedance/92352248007
Don’t Trust a Writer’s Origin Story – https://janefriedman.com/dont-trust-a-writers-origin-story
Show Links:
Writers, Ink on YouTube! – https://www.youtube.com/@jdbarker_author/podcasts
J.D. Barker – https://jdbarker.com/
Christine Daigle – https://www.christinedaiglebooks.com/
Jena Brown – https://www.jenabrownwrites.com
Kevin Tumlinson – https://www.kevintumlinson.com/
JP Rindfleisch: https://shop.jprindfleischix.com/en-cad
BookTrib: https://booktrib.com/promote-your-book/#
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