From Archaeology to Romantasy: Sarah Hawley on Writing Magic and Romance

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In this episode of What to Read Next, Sarah Hawley, author of the delightful Glimmer Falls fantasy rom-com series and the upcoming romantasy Servant of Earth, joins Laura to discuss her writing journey, archaeology background, and love of whimsical storytelling. Sarah shares hilarious anecdotes (like buying a haunted doll on Etsy), insights into creating cozy magical worlds, and book recommendations that will leave you with a growing TBR pile. If you love cozy fantasy, high-stakes romantasy, or a good dose of humor with your romance, this episode is a must-listen!

What You'll Learn:

• How Sarah's archaeology background influences her worldbuilding.
• The inspiration behind her Glimmer Falls series and its cozy, magic-filled small-town vibes.
• A sneak peek into her upcoming romantasy, Servant of Earth, and its dark, steamy twists.
• Fun anecdotes about buying ghosts and haunted dolls online.
• Sarah's top book recommendations in romance, fantasy, and sci-fi.

Books Mentioned in This Episode: Sarah Hawley's Books:

• A Witch’s Guide to Fake Dating a Demon (Book 1, Glimmer Falls) https://amzn.to/3BAnuHM
• A Demon’s Guide to Wooing a Witch (Book 2, Glimmer Falls) https://amzn.to/4iDRSBP
• A Werewolf's Guide to Seducing a Vampire (Book 3, Glimmer Falls) https://amzn.to/41CEbNq
• Servant of Earth https://amzn.to/4fiTVbG

Sarah's Book Recommendations:

1. Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe https://rstyle.me/+jANt1qCYgEgTrmXH_aaDcg
2. My Vampire Plus One by Jenna Levine https://rstyle.me/+csIvk9wSslB58fwxqRS8gA
3. No One Does It Like You by Katie Shepard https://rstyle.me/+jCvTq7YKEQxA4rv9x6V8bw
4. The Truth According to Ember by Danica Nava https://rstyle.me/+OB9FzL7vZej2rR1V2st40whttps://rstyle.me/+OB9FzL7vZej2rR1V2st40w
5. The Night Ends with Fire by K.X. Song (A Mulan-inspired fantasy retelling) https://rstyle.me/+Q3e0KXEtuOJhGZPtx-w8Gg

Connect with Sarah Hawley:

• Website: sarahhawleyauthor.com
• Instagram: @ms.sarahhawley
• Newsletter: Sign up via her website for exclusive updates and extras.

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