Mel’s Reading Nook
Welcome to Mel’s Reading Nook — a cozy corner for lovers of stories, words, and worlds beyond the ordinary. Hosted by Mel, this podcast dives into the realms of reading and writing, with a special focus on fantasy, romance, and all things speculative fiction. From craft discussions and book recommendations to deep dives into her own original series Labno & Carter — a supernatural crime drama set in a post-war fantasy world — Mel explores storytelling from both the reader’s and writer’s seat. Whether you’re here for the lore, the characters, or the chaos, there’s a nook for you. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and let’s talk stories.
Episodes
Previously on Labno & Carter: Dan Carter, part of a specialist, multi-species task force interrupts his partner’s downtime to pull her into a case. Since it’s their case, Kate Labno doesn’t have any objections, though things get complicated when she’s called up to enter the Tournament – the price she must pay for making a deal with a god. On route to their witness’s property, they learn she has been taken while travelling to a ...
The Fractured is a fantasy romance series set in the aftermath of the Demonic War—a catastrophic conflict that shattered the mortal realm. In its wake, humanity has retreated to fortified cities, while allied supernatural forces unite to shield the world from further chaos.
Labno & Carter is a standalone series within this universe, following detectives...
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