In this episode of Bound In Dark Ink, Alicia sits down with author-illustrator Nikkita Bell to talk villainous women, twisted storytelling, and the freedom of writing characters who don’t want redemption.

From hybrid graphic novels to dark, nostalgic worlds filled with creepy crawlies and questionable morals, Nikkita shares her creative process, her love of morally corrupt women, and why she writes “villainous books about villainous women doing villainous shit.” This conversation dives into art, power, and what happens when women are allowed to be unapologetically dangerous on the page.

If you love dark stories, complex villains, and books that refuse to soften their edges—this episode is for you.

This has been Bound In Dark Ink with Alicia.
Follow along on Instagram @boundindarkink and @prettymamasbooks.
Until next time — stay dark, stay obsessed.

In this episode of Bound in Dark Ink, Alicia sits down with author Jena Doyle to talk queer love, motorcycle club romance, and the stories we're told not to want--but crave anyway.

Jena opens up about her journey into writing dark romance and queer fairytale adaptations, what drew her to the open road and outlaw love stories, and why writing 'for the good girls who like it dark' matters. From creative routines and favorite tropes to the hardest parts of the writing process, this conversation is honest, reflective, and unapologetically real.

If you love queer stories, morally gray characters, and romance that doesn't play it safe--this one's for you.

This has been Bound In Dark Ink with Alicia.
Follow along on Instagram @boundindarkink and @prettymamasbooks.
Until next time — stay dark, stay obsessed.