717. Archangel’s Finale with Nalini Singh

717. Archangel’s Finale with Nalini Singh

Author: Sarah Wendell May 8, 2026 Duration: 1:24:35
Smart Podcast, Trashy Books: A Romance Novel Podcast
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Nalini Singh is back to talk about Archangel’s Eternity, which I have been calling “Archangel’s Finale.”


We’ve got questions from readers and listeners, and some behind the scenes details about how Nalini organizes the massive worlds she’s built in her series.


Plus she teases some major surprises for the next Psy-Changeling book, and what she’s working on right now.


You can find the video of this episode on our YouTube channel if you’d like to watch us!


You can find Nalini Singh at her website, NaliniSingh.com, and on Instagram and Facebook as AuthorNaliniSingh.

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