Some books don't just tell a good story — they make you feel like you were there.

In this episode of Chapters of Chaos, we're doing something a little different. We sat down with the author herself. We're joined by Amala Narayan to talk all things The Bones of Another, her debut novel about a resistance operative sent undercover as a princess in another realm.

This one's spoiler-free, so think of it as an extended trailer. We get into how Amala went from a tech sales job to writing a full draft in six weeks flat, why she refuses to write to trope, and how she built an entire cast of characters just by asking "what would they actually do?" instead of forcing a plot. We also talk about POVs, the challenge of finding a totally different voice for book two, and why the most relatable heroines aren't the ones who are good at everything.

Whether you're already deep into The Bones of Another or just now adding it to your TBR, this conversation is proof that sometimes the best stories come from an author brave enough to close her eyes and let the characters lead.

📚 In this episode we talk about:

• The moment that led Amala to quit her job and write full-time
• Drafting a 500-page debut novel in six weeks
• Why she avoids writing to trope in a genre built on them
• Close third POV, and why readers feel like they're "at the table"
• Finding distinct character voices for book two
• Identity, found family, and forbidden love as themes that emerged organically
• What's next for the series

📖 Find The Bones of Another wherever you get your books.
✨ Follow Amala: @amalaiswriting (Instagram & TikTok)

The Bones of Another is out now — go grab a copy, and once you've read it, come find us so we can actually talk about that ending.

Until next time, chaos loves company. 📖✨