[ISBW] Magic Systems and Ruinous Creatures

About this episode

The episode features an interview with Jessi Cole Jackson discussing her debut novel and unique magic system.

ISBW 22.11 (There will be a giveaway of Ruinous Creatures! I'm taking entries until May 21! Email me with GIVEAWAY in the subject line! You do not need to be a paying supporter to enter.) Recently we welcomed Jessi Cole Jackson to the show to talk about her debut novel, Ruinous Creatures ! We cover Jackson's unique bone-specific magic system and her inspirations, not to mention how to wrap your head around romance and spice when you've only written tame things before. Remember you can join us on Thursdays, 3pm Eastern on Twitch ! The next live episode is May 16. This post went live for supporters on May 11, 2026 . If you want early and ad-free episodes, support at Patreon ! Links: Jessi Cole Jackson Sarah Maclean T. Kingfisher Naomi Novik The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love Save the Cat The Heroine's Journey The Author Burnout Cure podcast 4 Act Structure Evergreen Links Like the podcast? Get the book! I Should Be Writing . Socials: Bluesky , Instagram , YouTube , Focusmate Theme by John Anealio Support local book stores! Station Eternity, Six Wakes, Solo: A Star Wars Story: Expanded Edition and more! OR Get signed books from my friendly local store, Flyleaf Books! Some of…

People in this episode

Host: Mur Lafferty

Guest: Jessi Cole Jackson

Topics covered

• magic systems
• debut novels
• romance writing
• fantasy literature
• author interviews

Keywords

• magic systems
• Ruinous Creatures
• Jessi Cole Jackson
• romance writing
• fantasy

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ruinous Creatures, The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love, Save the Cat, The Heroine's Journey, The Author Burnout Cure podcast, 4 Act Structure

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