E70: Rosanna Leo Talks Ghost Hunting Romance and Darke Passion

Today I have Rosanna Leo on the show to discuss her new ghost hunting romance, “Darke Passion,” a story about a ghost hunting trio of sisters investigating a haunted inn, with a romance between the skeptics that happens along the way. We chat about ghost hunting, our favorite ghost shows, and of course her book, which you can find on my online bookshop. Every purchase you make using my link helps both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. You can also help the show by following me on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and leaving me a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining me today!

E69: Diana Biller Returns for "Hotel of Secrets"

Today I’m thrilled to have Diana Biller back on the show, and I’m so thankful she stuck through a second recording after a tornado disconnected us mid-recording. You might remember my popular previous episode with her about the craft of writing Gothic Romance, and she is back today to discuss her new historical romance, “Hotel of Secrets,” a novel that feels like it was dipped in honey and champagne. We had a great time, as you’ll hear from all our laughter, and I had a wonderful time reading her book, which you can find on my online bookshop. Every purchase you make using my link helps both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. You can also help the show by following me on instagram, facebook and twitter, and leaving me a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining me today!

E68: Lauren Owen and the Gothic Folk Horror of "Small Angels"

Today I’ve invited Lauren Owen to talk about her gothic folk horror novel, “Small Angels.” We chat about her fairy tale inspirations as well as ghost brides, murder ballads and so much more. I hope you enjoy it! You can order “Small Angels” from my online bookshop, which helps both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. You can also help the show by following me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and leaving me a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining me today!

E67: Laurell K. Hamilton and the 30th Anniversary of the Anita Blake Series

Today I’ve invited the legendary Laurell K. Hamilton to talk about her career writing her much beloved Anita Blake series. We chat about her deft genre blending and how including horror allowed her to write the sort of mystery she wanted. We also discuss how she broke barriers representing polyamory and BDSM, and the important ways her books impacted readers. She was so generous with her time that we chatted for 2 hours, so the episode dives without my usual intro, and I’ve pulled sections of our conversation instead of using the full recording. I hope you enjoy it! You can order Laurell’s books from my online bookshop, which helps both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. You can also help the show by following me on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and leaving me a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining me today! 

E66: "In the Shadow Garden" with Liz Parker

 

Today I’ve invited author, Liz Parker, to talk about her charming Southern mystery, “In the Shadow Garden.” The book tackles big themes, like love and death, in the context of magical gardens and bourbon with special powers, making for an enchanting read. You can order “The Shadow Garden” from my online bookshop, which helps both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. You can also help the show by following me on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and leaving me a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining me today!

E65: Julia Bartz and "The Writing Retreat"

 

Today I’ve invited author, Julia Bartz, to talk about her debut thriller, “The Writing Retreat.” The book is unsettling, yet immensely entertaining, as you follow a selected group of writers at a retreat in the haunted house of their favorite horror author. Julia’s book was selected for February’s Book of the Month, but you can also order it from my online bookshop, which helps both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. You can also help the show by following me on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter, and leaving me a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining me today!

NEW EPISODE! Today I’ve invited Travis Baldree to talk about his wonderful cozy fantasy book, “Legends and Lattes,” about an orc who retires from her bloody work to open a coffee shop in a village that’s never heard of coffee. We chat about Cozy Fantasy, cozy gaming, self-publishing vs. traditional publishing, and more!

You can order your copy of "Legends and Lattes" from my online bookshop, which helps both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. You can also help the show by following me on instagram, facebook and twitter, and leaving me a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining me today!