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HEA on the go! Original, never-before-heard romance audiobooks from your favorite authors, narrated by professionals and presented for your listening pleasure every, single week! We’ll begin a new, original audiobook every Monday, releasing one section per day, until wrapping it up with a big, swoony happily ever after on Friday! Hosted by New York Times Bestselling Author Alexa Riley. For more information, check out readmeromance.com. If you like what you hear, don’t forget to rate, review ...
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Niece and aunt duo, Jessen Judice and (author) Juliette Cross, bond over their shared love of romance novels, and want to include fellow romance enthusiasts in on the conversation. We started this podcast as a big middle finger to the stigma associated with reading and loving romance novels. We love to fangirl about our favorite books, authors, and characters and are challenging people to think of romance novels as more than just "mommy porn" - though there's nothing wrong with a copious amo ...
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Diary Discoveries

Sally Ivey and Jeff Richards

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If you were to read an old diary, what could you discover? Secrets? Mystery? Romance? Travel and adventure? Inspiration? Since 1987, Historian Sally Ivey has collected and researched original diaries, journals, and letters from around the world. In this podcast Sally will share unique and captivating stories selected from her extensive collection. Stories forgotten over time but now shared here. Welcome to Diary Discoveries.
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Two friends, Amy Watson & Sarah Ullrich, understand the need to continue the conversation after completing a really great book that you didn't want to end. You know that feeling you get when you finish a good book, and you simply can't move on? Find yourself needing just a little more? This multi-trope romance podcast gives you the opportunity to dig deeper with us into books we love as we discuss all the reasons we can't move on.
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Shelf Pleasure

Shelf Pleasure: A Smut & Romance Podcast

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Shelf Pleasure is the podcast for romance readers, by romance readers. Explore everything from sweet and steamy rom-coms to sci-fi and fantasy erotica with your hosts Krista and Kelsey. Read what you love and fuck the rest. #nosmutshaming
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Welcome to "Urban Whispers: The LaCie Knight Chronicles", where the reality and nuances of street love and interracial love meet the power of storytelling. Host LaCie Knight takes you straight to the heart of things, where romance isn’t just a fairytale but a vital part of life’s struggles and triumphs. We’re more than just a podcast; we’re a community diving into deep conversations with authors who portray the essence of love, engaging with readers who’ve lived these realities, and deliveri ...
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This is a chaotic historical romance podcast hosted by confirmed spinsters: Caroline @salty_caroline_reads and Hannah @fringebookreviews. To be quite honest, they should not have been trusted with microphones. New episodes drop on Fridays and every other Tuesday. Hannah and Caroline are not responsible for any pants romanced off of your body and/or any addition to that pile of books just chilling by your bed.
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Welcome to Where I Left Off, a bookish podcast. I'm your host, Kristen Bahls. Join me to hear my recommendations of a mix of young adult, new adult, romance, mystery, and thriller novels. In each episode, I dive into the intricate worlds crafted by talented authors, exploring the characters, plots, and the emotions that make you want to throw your television out the window, because we both know the book is always better than the movie. Whether you carry a book everywhere you go and already h ...
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Thoughts from a Page is hosted by me, Cindy Burnett, a voracious reader and book columnist who provides you with casual author conversations and insider information on all of the newest releases that I have read and personally recommend. With so many books coming out weekly, it can be hard to decide what to read so I find the best ones and share them with you. Listen to find your next great book.
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You love reading historical romance fiction, but no one around you gets it. Join me, Lenora, a fellow historical romance fan, as I talk about a different historical romance novels. I break down the exciting ways our characters fall in love, the characters themselves, and the quirky things you learn when you read historical romance. If you want to have fun and love reading about lords, dukes, and lairds, this is the show for you.
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Down To Sleep is a weekly podcast of softly spoken readings to help you fall asleep! Sleepy audiobooks and bedtime stories, from Alice in Wonderland to Twilight, Pride & Prejudice to Coraline and more! Join me on Patreon to hear everything first and get access to exclusive books, over 330 episodes and new readings at least twice a week. You get access to all the completed audiobooks! Join the Patreon here: https://www.Patreon.com/DownToSleep All the links you need Listen on YouTube (More Boo ...
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Join award-winning, indie author, Dianne Burckhardt, as she chats with fellow authors and industry insiders around the world about their work, inspirations, greatest challenges, and triumphs. Writing is often the easy part, and the real work begins once the author writes, "The End." Dianne and her guests shed light on what it takes to be a successful author in today's markets whether as an indie author or traditionally published. Dianne's guests share their insights on their personal journey ...
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The 2am Book Review Club

The 2am Book Review Club

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Welcome to the 2am Book Review Club! Do you stay up too late reading books? Do you love mysteries, thrillers, romance, historical fiction, fantasy, or literary fiction? Do you want weekly book recommendations and/or book breakdowns? Then you’ve found your new favorite book club! Join me each week as I discuss everything from the most-hyped new releases to books that nobody seems to have heard of as we explore the wide and wonderful world of books!
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Hey story lovers, it’s time to unwind, relax, and get comfy cozy! Each week, I discuss one of my favorite pastimes - reading books. I also love talking about cozy living, cozy hobbies, self-care, and mindfulness tips. If you like reviews, recommendations, discussions, and a whole lot more, then you’re in the right place. Join me with your favorite blanket, beverage, and snack, and let’s get cozy together!
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***Romance Obsessed is currently on Hiatus until further notice. We are not booking new authors at this time. We will update you here and drop a new episode if and when the show returns. Until then, every episode is still available for your listening pleasure. Thank you so much! *** As a reader and author, I am obsessed with romance novels. Join me as I interview romance authors and share what I'm reading, including excerpts from the stories! You never know what your new favorite book will b ...
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Let’s talk about Romance Novels! From the ones we saw on our mother’s night stands to the ones at thrift stores and everything in-between! Classics like Pride and Prejudice, to some newer classics like Me Before You. Let’s see what these books have to say about what we want or need in a romantic relationship and how does the relationships hold up to today’s standards! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/paperbackromancebc/support
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A fantasy novel for young adults and up. Beta version. Podcast in 19 episodes. Read by the author. In the woods behind the park ... buried beneath the ground ... a secret waits. Thirteen-year-old Gabe Wrenn has always taken refuge in his imagination. Refuge from his hovering mom and bullying brother. Refuge from the smirks and stares of his classmates. Refuge from his epilepsy. But now his imagination seems to be running wild. And he can’t stop it. And the only person Gabe can confide in is ...
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Writer's Block? Rejection? Impostor Syndrome? Writing is full of ups and downs, but we can still find plenty of joy on this creative journey! Bestselling author Marissa Meyer interviews writers and industry professionals about books, craft, and publishing, to find out how we can all bring more joy to our writing process and career.
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Up the Smut Podcast is here to talk smut, provide wild book recommendations, and dish about bookish things. It's questionable content paired with exceptional humor and sure to be great dinner time conversation with the family.
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Touch Her & DIE! is a brand new book review and discussion podcast with a delicious focus on the Romantasy and Paranormal Romance genres and subgenres. Join me as I delve into everything that this special corner of the literary world has to offer. I’ll talk about big hits and new releases, series and standalones. I'll chat with fans and fandom experts and get those all-important reader recs. Hopefully, there'll even be opportunities to invite authors and guest speakers to discuss the worlds ...
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Delaney Diamond is the USA Today Bestselling Author of sensual and passionate black romance and interracial romance. Each month the readers in her online Readers Lounge choose a book to read by a different author. The author is then interviewed, and listeners have the opportunity to learn more about their writing, the story, and get to know the author on a more personal level. Listeners in the Lounge can ask questions via chat. To learn more about Delaney, her books, and the Readers Lounge, ...
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Can one fantasy night rekindle their forever? Tech millionaire Dominic D’Souza is blindsided when his wife of twenty-four years, Mona, admits she’s miserable in their marriage and wants a break. Suddenly, all he can see on the screen are the ways he’s let her down. Determined to reboot their love story, Dom dons a new avatar, hoping Mona will give …
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Join the conversation, text us now. *Trigger Warnings: Talk of domestic violence and drugs.* Hello Happy People, Today Dianne shares her chat with chef, culinary instructor, and cookbook author, Kausar Ahmed. Kausar has built more than just an impressive culinary career for herself. This Pakistani-born chef has explored many avenues within the food…
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In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in April through June 2024. Our shared top reads: How To Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley Long Time Gone by Charlie Donlea Kelly’s remaining top reads: The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez Long After We Are Gone by Terah Shelton Harris I …
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Marissa chats with Adalyn Grace about WISTERIA, the conclusion to her Belladonna trilogy. Also discussed in this episode: the love of and uses for Pinterest, the phenomenon of finishing a book and forgetting having written it, writing a series with differing POVs, the rare book that’s “easy” to write, turning concepts into characters, favorite trop…
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In this interview, I chat with Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding about Elizabeth of East Hampton, how they decided to write together, modernizing Jane Austen and the pressure of updating such an iconic author's works, how writing for television is different than writing novels, how they decide which book to tackle and when, and much more. Audrey's …
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In this interview, I chat with Gill Paul about Scandalous Women, how she decided to write about these two women and why she paired them together, what surprised her the most when writing this one, her fascinating research, the changes these authors made in the publishing industry, and much more. Gill's recommended reads are: Songs in Ursa Major by …
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In this interview, I chat with Alison Espach about The Wedding People, her title and cover, the inspiration for this novel, the role a "stranger" plays in a story, the hardest thing about writing the book, and much more. Alison's recommended reads are: Green Dot by Madeleine Gray Big Swiss by Jen Beagin Looking for some great summer reads? Check ou…
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Send us a Text Message. "A Weekend to Remember" Thinking that a weekend of relaxation is on the cards, Hayden unexpectedly shows up at Ava's door. What will the weekend have in store? Everything is about to change for Ava, in more ways than one. Thanks for listening! 🎧 🩷 Support the Show. www.facebook.com/AmandaVintBooks You can find my books here …
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Send us a Text Message. Debut thriller author Davina Reddic talks to me about her novel The Awakening: What Lies Inside. Read The Awakening: What Lies Inside. Davina's website (with newsletter sign up). Davina's Instagram For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to view the list. For episod…
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Join the conversation, text us now. Trigger Warning: bleeped words, m*urder and k!lled. Hello Happy People, Today Dianne gets to share her chat with bestselling author, Sheila Lowe. She has made a very successful career for herself involving the written word, but not how you might think. Long before she published her first book, Sheila was a respec…
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She Read She Said is ONE YEAR OLD! Join Megan and Kate as they celebrate 525,600 minutes of the She Read She Said podcast by answering your listener questions, handing out their favorite character and book awards, and sharing what they look forward to most as they head into year two! What did YOU think of this week's read? Support the Show. Scotlan…
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In the pulsating heart of Las Vegas, amidst the neon lights and ceaseless energy, Crew, the youngest brother graduating from the Coast Guard, finds himself on a whirlwind weekend with his closest friends. But fate has more in store when he crosses paths with Symphany and her friends. Sparks ignite instantly between Crew and Symphany, drawing them i…
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This week, I want to talk about one of the most exciting historical fiction books I've read so far this year: Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls, which presents a fresh new take on one of my favorite genres! Tune in every week for exciting book-related content, and be sure to check out the companion Youtube channel: The 2am Book Review Club Youtube c…
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Pride and Prejudice audiobook (Part 7) read softly to help you get Down to Sleep! Listen ad-free, hear exclusive books & get two readings a week by joining me on Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/DownToSleep If you enjoy the readings, follow and leave a positive review to help it reach more people! Thank you. All the links you need Patreon: https://…
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Send us a Text Message. "Offers and Snubs" With Hayden's girlfriend in the picture, an unexpected male is about to ask Ava out on a date. But Hayden Lockhart is full of double standards, so why is he acting jealous about Ava being asked out? And is she really going to put up with it? Tensions are beginning to spill over, and true colours are starti…
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Join the conversation, text us now. *There is one bleeped word (su!c!de) in this interview* Hello Happy People, If you love a well written story with relatable characters, a little romance, a little magical realism and paranormal encounters that are actually inspired by real star-crossed lovers ... have I got a new author for you! Heidi McIntyre is…
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On a small island town where single women are rarer than a unicorn sighting, I’ve always been the odd woman out. As the town’s go-to grease monkey, I’m more “bro” than “babe”, which is great for finding friends and not-so-useful in my search for love. In an effort to draw women to our small town, our matchmaker mayor decides to play Cupid with a si…
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Marissa chats with Julian Winters about his latest YA romance, PRINCE OF THE PALISADES. Also discussed in this episode: how fanfiction is a great way to get started in writing, the sometimes difficult elements of crafting a contemporary royal story, writing romance and the importance of creating moments when characters are vulnerable, how challengi…
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Send us a Text Message. "Highs and Lows" Things are on the up for Ava, as she's offered a promotion, but sometimes curses come dressed as dreams - so is it really what Ava needs? Join Ava in the next episode of "Lucky Me". Thanks for listening! Support the Show. www.facebook.com/AmandaVintBooks You can find my books here (UK): https://www.amazon.co…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, author Cindy Steel joins me to talk about three books from her backlist, The One with the Kiss Cam, Faking Christmas, and That Fine Line. We cover her body of work, her WIP, her latest release Rebel Summer, and so much more. Cindy's closed door romance novels are filled with banter, fun, and will have you sa…
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Join the conversation, text us now. *Trigger warnings: TRUE CRIME - There are bleeped words due to the topic, forensic investigation: k!ll, de*th, su!c!de, hom!s!de, m*rder, and crimes against ch!ldren* Hello Happy People, Fans of true crime will be hard-pressed to find another author with the credentials, training, and experience as retired Crime …
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Today, Megan and Kate say goodbye to Elfhame as they wrap up Jude’s story in The Folk of the Air series with THE QUEEN OF NOTHING by HOLLY BLACK! Tune in as they dive into why they expected a Taryn betrayal, their love for their favorite father-daughter relationship, and Jude and Cardan’s journey to royalty, loyalty, and love. What did YOU think of…
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This episode is from the oldest diary in Sally's collection. You will hear the story of a gifted, influential woman, Margaret Middleton, who behind the scenes, was instrumental in the abolishment of slavery in England. The diary was written by her husband Charles Middleton, who used his influence and friendships for the anti slavery cause but sadly…
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Marissa chats with Remy Lai about her new illustrated sketch diary, READ AT YOUR OWN RISK. Also discussed in this episode: why kids relate to horror, the importance of capturing the tone of the book on the cover and determining appropriate content for a young audience, making important design choices like font and color, deciding on a story’s forma…
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Pride and Prejudice read softly with relaxing rain sounds to help you sleep. You can listen ad-free, get 400+ episodes, exclusive books & 2 readings every week by joining me on Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/DownToSleep - If you enjoy these free episodes, please follow and leave a positive review. Goodnight <3 All the links & contact info: https:…
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Send us a Text Message. "The Aftermath" After the masquerade ball, Ava has woken up with more than a hangover. Thinking over the kiss last night, Ava is about to realise that her and alcohol don't mix, and she's made a very stupid mistake... Join me for the next episode in Ava's turbulent life! 🩷 Thanks for listening! 😊 🎧 Support the Show. www.face…
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I’ve been reading a lot of mystery & thrillers, fantasy, and contemporary romance books lately. So now, I’m ready to change things up and go back in time with some historical fiction books I’ve wanted to read. Come find out 12 highly anticipated novels I’m excited to read this month. *Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not r…
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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, Lina Hart is an acclaimed author known for her captivating young adult sci-fi and dystopian novels and for having amazing timing. Lina just happened to message Dianne Burckhardt the same day the young adult author who had been set for Book Banter with Dianne Burckhardt - Book Talk Podcast Summ…
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Marissa chats with author and life coach Lydia Michaels about her craft book, Write 10K in a Day. Discussed in this practical episode: the challenges of being an indie author/entrepreneur, writer burnout, time poverty – particularly for women, why setting boundaries on word counts is a good idea, signs of burnout, paying attention to ROJ (Return on…
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I have more ARCs (advanced reader copies) to read and review via NetGalley. I’m super excited about these upcoming new releases, so I thought I’d share my 10 most highly anticipated books coming out in late summer and early fall. Come find out what I’ll be reading so I can let you know if they are worth your time or not. You can find the companion …
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Send us a Text Message. "Friday" The masquerade ball has finally arrived, and after drinking one too many shots and cocktails, Ava's night is about to become a lot more interesting. Join Ava for the next installment of her not-so-straightforward life, in the third episode of "Lucky Me". Support the Show. www.facebook.com/AmandaVintBooks You can fin…
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Send us a Text Message. Changes are afoot at the "Flirt" premises, and Hayden Lockhart is already making his presence known. With a proposed masquerade ball in the pipeline, it gives Ava something else to dread after the last cringe-fest at work. But everything will be okay... Right? Support the Show. www.facebook.com/AmandaVintBooks You can find m…
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Send us a Text Message. It started with a coffee, and ended in disaster. When a handsome American takes over the women's magazine she works for, Ava doesn't realise that her life is about to change in more ways than one. Her luck has never ran that smoothly, and after a drunken encounter at the office party, she wakes up with more than a hangover. …
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Even though I moved over 1,300 miles across the country in April, I still read a good amount of books. Come find out what I thought about these nine titles. You can find the companion blog here. I read a Historical Romance book as part of the #ReadChristianRomance Reading Challenge that one of my favorite BookTubers is hosting. If you want to learn…
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In which Hannah and Caroline interview Eloisa James, celebrate the release of Viscount in Love, and remain, at all times, within six degrees of Taylor Swift, William Shakespeare, and Formula 1. Reminders: - Follow Eloisa James on Instagram (@EloisaJamesBooks) and TikTok (@EloisaJamesBooks) - Order Viscount in Love from Bookshop.org, Amazon, Target,…
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Send us a Text Message. Author Allie Samberts is back to talk about her latest standalone contemporary romance release Common Grounds. Keep up with Allie: Purchase Common Grounds (available on KU). Check out her website. Follow her on Instagram. For links to the books discussed in this episode, click the link here to take you to the Google Doc to v…
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In this interview, I chat with Jennifer Mathieu about The Faculty Lounge, how she began writing this book, writing an adult novel versus a YA book and how the two differ, weaving the characters together, what surprised her the most when writing this one, her fun cover, and much more. Jennifer's recommended reads are: Rift by Cait West I'm Wearing T…
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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People Today Dianne get to shares her conversation with the incredible Andrew Najberg. Andrew has built a career deeply embedded in the artistry of the written word. Having spent eighteen years as a teacher for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, he has taught courses in creative writing, rhet…
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Court intrigue, underwater politics, and a royal romance draw the ladies back to the land of Faerie as they return for the second installment of The Folk of the Air series, THE WICKED KING by HOLLY BLACK! Listen in as they discuss Taryn’s point of view in The Lost Sisters, Jude’s struggle to hold onto power, and why Cardan makes them feel like a fe…
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Abby Jimenez is the master at writing romantic comedies with depth and this one does not disappoint! We break down the hilarious and witty MMC and his creative ways of communicating around his dates with the FMC. On the heavier side of the book topic, we discuss the struggles the FMC faces with her mother and how those impact her daily life behavio…
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Marissa chats with Anna Sortino about her latest YA romance, ON THE BRIGHT SIDE. Also discussed in this episode: who is the ‘real’ audience we write for, deciding on a single vs dual POV and where the points of view intersect, leaving space in outlines for exploration, layering in character traits and details during revision, writing family dynamic…
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