Megan's Bookish Life: Recent Episodes
Megan Hubrex
Megan's Bookish Life is going LIVE!
-DISCLAIMER- This episode is not edited and the sound of Megan is a little subdued but nobody's perfect and it was still a fun time for all!
Earlier this June, I was joined by Staci, the owner of Maryland's first romance only online bookstore, Romance-Landia! We chatted about her adult summer reading program, including what made her start it and how everyone can participate, and how indie books are the heart of her bookstore. Even though this episode was previously recorded at the beginning of June, Romance-Landia's summer reading program is still open for sign ups (which you can do HERE)
Romace-Landia's Links:
Website: Romance-landia.com
Instagram: @Romancelandia_bookstore
Megan's Links:
@Megansbookishlifepodcast
Megan's Bookish Life is spreading it's wings! We're going LIVE!
-DISCLAIMER- This episode is not edited and the sound of Megan is a little quiet but nobody's perfect and it was still a fun time for all!
Zee Lacson, a previous MBL podcast guest, joined me on IG Live on June 2nd, 2024 and we talked about her newest upcoming release, Twice Removed (one of Megan's top anticipated books of 2024!) Zee spilled about how the Filipino creature of folkore, the Manananggal, is a big part of this book but also how the sense of belonging for immigrants of different cultures are written as representation in Twice Removed.
INFO ON HOW TO PRE-ORDER TWICE REMOVED:
Website page: ZeeLacson.com/Twice-Removed
WHERE TO PURCHASE TWICE REMOVED AFTER JUNE 12TH:
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
INFO ON THE TWICE REMOVED BOOK LAUNCH PARTY:
Facebook Event Details
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Zee's (other) Links:
Instagram: @ZeeLacson
Website: ZeeLacson.com
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Meganbookishlifepodcast
Megan's Bookish Life was joined by the very cool romance author, Abby Millsaps!
Abby and I chatted about how her book series' aren't usually interconnected standalones, how the pandemic got her back into reading (and writing), and how she sets up her romance tropes for her books (SPOILER: there's not really a system!)
-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE <3-
So Wrong by Abby Millsaps is OUT NOW *
Her next book in the series, So Real, is out JULY 24th!
Abby's Links:
Instagram: @AbbyMillsaps
Website: AuthorAbbyMillsaps.com
Abby's Book Recs:
Kings of Westbrook High by Bethany Winters
The Summer We Fell by Elizabeth O'Roark*
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast
Megan's Bookish Life was joined by romance author, Kristen Proby, where we chatted about tips for self-publishing authors, her thoughts about writing with the current book trends, and how the cover for her newest release, Chasing Wild, has such a fun backstory!
-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE <3-
Kristen's Links:
Website: KristenProbyAuthor.com
Instagram: @KristenProby
Buy CHASING WILD*
Kristen's Book Recs:
The Highland Series by Samantha Young (Start with BEYOND THE THISTLES*)
Cherry Tree Harbor Series by Melanie Harlow (Start with RUNAWAY LOVE*)
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
- My brand new (and beautiful) website is coming soon-
Megan's Bookish Life Podcast was joined by author SL Astor where we talked abundantly about how writing her first book, The Hope of You, was a gift to herself. We also chatted about how she felt when her debut novel was featured in Colleen Hoover's past subscription service, The Bookworm Box, along with the time she took to make sure her book was the way she wanted it.
DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded in early 2023! Her second book, Synchronicity, is out NOW!
-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE <3-
S.L.'s Links:
Buy The Hope of You *
Instagram: @sl.astor.writes
Website: Authorslastor.com
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: COMING SOON (it's so pretty and I can't wait to show you all!)
Megan’s Bookish Life was joined by the lovely, Elise Kennedy. We chatted about how she gets in the New England fall vibe while living in Southern California, why she includes trigger warnings in her books, and being “unapologetically ambitious.”
DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded in 2023! Some information about her book releases may be out of date. Wallflower in Bloom and Conveniently in Bloom are OUT NOW!
!COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE <3
Elise's Links:
Instagram: @smalltown.romance
TikTok: @Smalltown.romance
Elise's Bookshop
Buy Accidently in Bloom*
Buy her books on AMAZON
Elise's book recs:
- Give Me More by Sara Cate*
- The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches*
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
- Use MBL for 15% off your favorite bookish candles from Mood Reader Candles (I'm currently burning Five Stars and I honestly can't get enough of it.)
I was joined by romance author Willow Aster for an episode that started with random horoscopes and ended with talking about her newest book release, Stay!
-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE <3-
Willows Links:
Instagram: @WillowAster
Her books on AMAZON
Buy her new book, STAY*
Purchase Willow's book rec: The Seven Year Slip*
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast
New website: COMING THIS SUMMER
Megan's Bookish Life was joined by author and fictional character loving romance fan, S.J. Sylvis!
S.J. and I talked about how she loves writing (and reading) dark/bully romances, what tips I should consider as I go to my first book convention soon, and she spills about how a scene in her newest book release, Puck Block, is her favorite ever.
-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE <3-
S.J.'s Links:
Instagram: @AuthorSJSylvis
Website: SJSylvis.com
Buy WEAK SIDE*
Purchase Puck Block on AMAZON
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
- Use MBL for 15% off your favorite bookish candles from Mood Reader Candles (I'm currently burning Five Stars and I honestly can't get enough of it.)
Megan's Bookish Life welcomes indie author, Vaibhavi, all the way from India!
We chatted about how Vaibhavi self-published her first book, The Queen: Love or Power, as a teenager, how difficult it is to get recognition when telling people you self-publish, and how she fits her writing in while being a college student.
DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded in 2023. She HAS released her book, The King: Love is Power! She also may have heard of Fourth Wing by now :)
Vaibhavi's Links:
Instagram: @AuthorVaibhavi
Buy her books, THE QUEEN and THE KING on Amazon
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast
Megan's Bookish Life was joined by author Samantha Chase for a podcast full of laughs and chats about bookish manifestation.
We get into Samantha's love of 80's rock music, how she comes up with her love interest characters, and how her author tagline came to be!
--This part will make more sense once you listen to the episode, but follow me at @Megansbookislifepodcast on Instagram for a release day giveaway/mini party for Samantha around May 21st, 2024 for her next book release of the Donovan series!
Samantha's Links:
Website: Chasing-Romance.com
Instagram: @SamanthaChaseRomance
Buy her newest release, Teasing You, on AMAZON
Check out her HALLMARK MOVIES
Megan's Links:
Website: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Megan's Bookish Life had the lovely romance author, Avery Flynn, join the podcast where we chatted about special edition Oreos, finding a book series that gets you obsessed for months (and how great that feeling is), and how sometimes the created cover comes before the story is written!
COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE <3 Avery's Links:
Buy Anger Bang (the first in her Downside of Dating series)*
Buy her new release, Walk of Shame, on Amazon
Website: Averyflynn.com
Instagram: @AveryFlynn
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast
Megan's Bookish Life had the complete honor of reading a great book that was released in 2023 and then having the authors on the podcast!DISCLAIMER: THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED IN 2023The coolest co-writing duo of the new adult domestic horror book, Tomorrow and Tomorrow, Lillah Lawson and Lauren Emily Whalen join me for a fun podcast chat! We talk about how Tomorrow and Tomorrow was a Macbeth retelling (and how I slept through English class so I never read Macbeth...), how they co-authored this book while living in separate states, and how creating a synopsis before writing the book made them more accountable in their writing lives. LINKS:Purchase Tomorrow and Tomorrow on AMAZONLauren's Instagram: @LaurenemilywritesLillah's Instagram: @lillahlawsonLillah's WebsiteLauren's WebsiteMegan's Instagram: @MegansbookishlifepodcastMegan's Website: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast
Megan's Bookish Life did something wild and crazy: a podcast swap!
I was joined in this episode with Stephanie and Alycia from the extremely relatable and funny book podcast So, What Are You Reading?
We did a Reading Roundup episode that included how Alycia would not sacrifice herself for the planet (per Project Hail Mary and a whole mood in general), how I know someone who reads the last chapter of a book before they actually read the beginning (a hot topic), and Stephanie gets into how she is reading a true crime book that had my mouth dropped while she was telling the backstory (SPOILER: it's a nonfiction book)
So, What Are You Reading links:
Instagram: @Sowhatareyoureadingpodcast
Facebook group: So, What Are You Reading Podcast
LISTEN TO MY PODCAST SWAP EPISODE ON So, What Are You Reading:
Spotify Link
Apple Podcast Link
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast
Megan's Bookish Life is spreading it's wings! We're going LIVE!
-DISCLAIMER- This episode is not edited and the sound may be a little choppy in parts, but it's still so fun!
Sarah Hill, indie author extraordinaire, joined Megan's Bookish Life on IG Live on February 18th and we talked all about writing romance (and how her "closed door" preference changed a bit) and how YOU can support indie authors :)
Sarah's Links:
Instagram: @AuthorSarahHill
Purchase Caterpillars in Glass Jars on Amazon (her newest release)
Sarah Hill's Amazon Author Page
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast
This episode of Megan's Bookish Life is inspiring, heartbreaking, and eye opening. Emily Barth Isler, who is a journalist, activist, and author (among so much more) joins the podcast in a discussion that will have you nodding your head in the midst of realizing how true Emily's words are.
DISCLAIMER: THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED IN EARLY 2023. The topics are still, and will always be, relevant to any year.
We start this episode talking about how she came into journalism after realizing that her formative career wasn't cutting it for her. Emily spills about her career from blogger to mother to author and everything in between.
In the second half of the episode, Emily shares about how her middle grade book, After Math, released in 2021, is about gun violence and she dives deep in this podcast episode about how this topic affects everyone as a society, whether it be publishers trying to change After Math to not depict the theme of gun violence or how registering to vote can start a path of change.
Emily's Links:
Please click on Emily's LinkTree on Instagram to find so many resources.
Instagram: @EmilyBarthIsler
Website: EmilyBarthIsler.com
Preorder her new book, The Color Of Sound, coming March 5th, on Amazon
Buy After Math on Amazon
Article discussed in this episode: Ending Gun Violence is an Inherently Jewish Responsibility
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast
Megan's Bookish Life is spreading it's wings! We're going LIVE!
For this first ever special episode, author Laura Pavlov joined me on Instagram Live on January 21st. For those who watched us live told me they loved our interaction and for those who couldn't make it, it will always be on my Instagram feed for playback or, if you're on the go...YOU CAN LISTEN TO IT AS A PODCAST EPISODE!
-DISCLAIMER- This episode is not edited and the sound may be a little choppy in parts, but it's still so fun!
During this Live, Laura and I chatted about growth, learning how to set up her writing schedule, and her newest release, Loving Romeo!
Laura's Links
Instagram: @LauraPavlovAuthor
Website: LauraPavlov.com
Read "Loving Romeo" on Amazon
Megan's Links
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast (DON'T FORGET TO FOLLOW FOR MORE AUTHOR IG LIVES)
Website: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast
For this lifestyle/bookish/writing episode, I was joined by Abby of WriteWatchWork.com!
Abby teaches me about motorsport (because I am totally out of the loop), chats about her journalism and writing career, and how a book is USUALLY better than the movie.
DISCLAIMER: THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED EARLIER IN 2023.
Abby's Links:
Website: WriteWatchWork.com
Instagram: Writewatchwork
Abby's Formula Nerds articles
Megan's Links:
Instagram: Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast
Indie author, Jeannie Choe, joins Megan's Bookish Life and we chat about her debut book (Written in the Oceans), our love of Starbucks cold brew, and how she loves to write AND read passionate stories with emotion.
PSA: THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED IN SPRING 2023. 'BEST I NEVER HAD' HAS BEEN PUBLISHED!
COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE <3
Jeannie's Links:
Instagram: @not_choe.typicalwriter
Website: Jeanniechoeauthor.com
Books:
-Written in the Oceans: A Love Story*
-Best I Never Had*
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast
Vicki (@Vickijustwantstoread) joined me for a reading roundup where we chatted about how narrators can make or break a book, switching up gendered authors, and how much she likes Pierce Brown (and his fanbase, the Howlers.)
-There is some outside sound in the background but it was edited the best it could be.
-Also, The Read Rovers is an online book club (for those who listen and are confused about the "Rovers" reference!)
COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE <3 Vicki's Book Recs:
For the Wolf by Hannah Whitten*
Nevernight by Jay Kristoff
The Magicians by Lev Grossman
Vicki's Links:
Instagram: @VickiJustWantsToRead
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast
Website: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast
Megan's Bookish Life had the complete pleasure of having author M.A. Wardell on the podcast. He and I laughed more than we chatted and it makes for a banter filled episode (in the best way!)
Matt and I talk about his structured writing process and who helped him get there, having a bad relationship with Goodreads, and how everyone deserves a happy ending, no matter how they appear.
COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is now an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE <3
DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded earlier in 2023
Matt's book recommendations throughout the episode:
The Last Nanny in Manhattan by K. Sterling *
The Romance Recipe by Ruby Barrett *
In the Case of Heartbreak by Courtney Kae *
M.A. Wardell's links:
Instagram: @Mawardellauthor
Website: mawardell.com
Get his books on KU
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast
Authors AND readers! Be a guest on the podcast:
Guest interest form
Megan's Bookish Life was joined by the realest down to Earth author, Corinne Michaels, and there was nothing short of inspiration. In this episode, Corinne talks about how she is open to changing the structure of her book series', how she has a "No Roosters" agreement with her house development neighbors, and the passion she has to make her characters the kind of people you'd want to hang out with. PSA: We had an issue with some sound quality during recording. If you hear some robot noises, I couldn't fix them! Please pretend that this episode sounds perfect and it'll all go away! ;) COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is now an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE <3 Corinne's Links:Instagram: @CorinnemichaelsWebsite: CorinneMichaels.comCorinne's Amazon pageCorrine's Books:Forbidden Hearts Broken Dreams (HER NEWEST RELEASE) Megan's Links:Instagram: @MegansbookishlifepodcastWebsite: Megan's Bookish Life PodcastAre you an author or a reader and want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the INTEREST FORM !
Megan's Bookish Life was joined by the talented and kind, Giana Darling, for an episode all about her books and writing background!Giana talks about how the indie publishing world is ever changing, how her journalism career still impacts her writing, and all about her love of mythology (which includes her Percy Jackson hot takes that I also agree with.) COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is now an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE <3 -Giana's book recommendations in this episode:+ American Queen by Sierra Simone + Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller Giana's Links:Instagram: @GianadarlingauthorFacebook Readers Group: @GianasDarlingsWebsite: GianaDarling.comAmazon StorefrontMegan's Links:Instagram: @MegansbookishlifepodcastWebsite: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast
The queen of Megan's Bookish Life, Lauren Asher, spent her 3rd time on the podcast chatting about Love Redesigned, answering great questions from readers and fans alike, and telling us all about her favorite things (PSA: YouTubing "ghost kitchen" is very safe. I did it for the sake of the podcast and it's not about the undead.)
Thank you to every single reader who submitted questions on Bandini Babes Facebook Group or on my podcast Instagram page! You all are amazing <3
DISCLAIMER: THIS IS A SPOILER FREE EPISODE!
Megan's Links:
Podcast Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast
Authors AND readers: Be a guest on the podcast!
Guest Interest Form
Lauren's Links:
Instagram: @Laurenasherauthor
Website: LaurenAsher.com
Facebook Group: Lauren Asher's Bandini Babes
I was joined by indie author Allie Samberts for a fun episode of Megan's Bookish Life. Allie talks about how her life is reflected in her books, being a supporter of her own work, and how much I love her books (yes, I gush a lot.)
DISCLAIMER: THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED EARLIER IN THE 2023 YEAR
Allie's 3rd book, The Write Choice, is out January 16th, 2024!
Allie's Links:
Instagram: @alliesambertswrites
Website: Alliesamberts.com
Amazon Author Account
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website
The amazing Kim, who is a friend of the podcast and an equally wonderful listener, came on Megan's Bookish Life to chat about books she enjoys as a series. We talk about Shatter Me, Heroes of Olympus, and how she finds comfort in the books that are written in the middle of a whole series.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS PODCAST WAS RECORDED EARLIER IN THE YEAR (I hope Kim is done reading Cruel Prince by now because I need her to spill her feelings about it)
Kim's Links:
Instagram: @thekimray
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast
Megan's Bookish Life had the pleasure of interviewing best selling author Tijan. This episode is full of laughs but we also dived a little into how she started writing and how pen names work (something I was always curious about!)
Tijan's newest book, Pine River, is OUT NOW!
Tijan's Links:
Website: Tijansbooks.com
Instagram: @Tijansbooks
Facebook: TijansBooks
Amazon Store
Megan's Links:
Website: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
A fan favorite of Megan's Bookish Life, Alison, is back for the first ever Halloween podcast episode.
PSA: This episode is EXPLICT and has SPOILERS (but maybe those spoilers make you want to read the book more....)
Books we focused on in this episode:
You're So Dead to Me by Steffanie Holmes
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
Alison's Links:
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast
Megan's Bookish Life was joined by the amazing and knowledgeable, Shayla Black, for an episode that makes you say "I never realized that!" in many parts.
Shayla chats about beating the odds of publishing, how being stubborn has furthered her career, and the real reason she's re-releasing her 2008 series, The Doomsday Brethren.
Tempt Me with Darkness (the bigger, better, and hotter version) is out OCTOBER 24TH, 2023!
Find it on Amazon
Find it on her Website
Shayla's Links:
Amazon Store
Website: ShaylaBlack.com
Instagram: @Shaylablack
(Please follow Shayla's socials for more information on her upcoming Kickstarter that is mentioned in the episode!)
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast
Author CC Monroe, who is sunshine personified, joined the podcast for an episode where we talk about writing schedules, advice for your 30's, and CC plans out her Taylor Swift/Harry Styles inspired book (which she OBVIOUSLY needs to write.)
THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED IN EARLY 2023. THINGS SUCH AS BOOK RELEASES MAY HAVE CHANGED. PLEASE CHECK CC'S INSTAGRAM FOR UPATED INFORMATION
CC's Links:
Instagram: @author_cc_monroe
Website: CC Monroe
Buy her books on AMAZON
Megan's Link's:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast
Alexis, a long time friend of Megan, joins the podcast for a lifestyle segment! She talks about her definition of wellness, what Reiki entails, and she discusses how she started her own Healing Arts Boutique. Alexis's Links:Facebook: Lakeside Healing Arts Boutique Instagram: @LakesidehealingartsboutiqueBooking and Info: Booking PageMegan's Links:Instagram: @MegansbookishlifepodcastWebsite: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast
Indie author, Stefanie Steck, joined Megan's Bookish Life Podcast in a fun episode where we talked about how Bookstagram connects people, how her merch came to be, and why she writes her books "fade to black."
THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED IN EARLIER 2023. SOME CHANGES MAY HAVE OCCURED SINCE THEN
Stefanie's Links:
Instagram: @Authorstefanieksteck
Website: Stefanieksteckbooks.com
Buy her books on AMAZON
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast
The lovely and passionate, Erica, joins Megan's Bookish Life in an episode all about how books empower. We talk about how women love happily ever after stories and whether you can be inspired by a fiction book rather than a nonfiction.
Erica's Links:
Bookstagram: @Erica_reads_books
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast
The wonderful romance author, Teagan Hunter, joined Megan's Bookish Life for a fun chat about hockey, author emotions, and Good Charlotte (which is definitely an episode teaser.)
Body Check is Teagan's newest book release. You can find it on Amazon HERE.
Teagan's Links:
- Website: Teaganhunterwrites.com
- Instagram: @Teaganhunterwrites
- Amazon Page: Teagan Hunter Books
Megan's Links
- Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
- Website
Indie author, Kaye Rockwell, joins Megan's Bookish Life where we talk about her books (including all her thoughts on her debut novel, Glad You Exist), how she inevitably wrote herself as a character, and how hearing from readers has impacted her.
--This episode was recorded in early 2023--
This podcast episode is dedicated to Kaye's loving father.
Kaye's Links
Instagram: @thenomaddreamer
Facebook: Author Kaye Rockwell
Website: Kayerockwell.com
BUY HER BOOKS ON AMAZON
Megan's Links
Instagram: @megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: Megan's Bookish Life
I was joined by the extremely fun and vibrant Mavis for the lifestyle portion of Megan's Bookish Life.
Mavis and I talk about going to Europe, a few little tips she's learned along the way, and how US is full of beauty that we both would like to explore.
Mavis' Links:
Main Instagram: @Mavslade
Fitness Instagram: @Mavsladegetsfit
YouTube Channel: Mavis Slade
Megan's Links:
Follow on Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: @Megansbookishlifepodcast.blogspot.com
A wonderful friend of the podcast, Lisa, joins Megan's Bookish Life to talk about getting into reading, how's she's dipping her toes into different genres, and how vampires in books are a favorite of hers.
Megan's Links:
Website: Megansbookishlifepodcast.blogspot.com
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
I was joined by indie author, Kari Pohar, on Megan's Bookish Life where we talked about writing the stories of ghosts, how she feels about querying, and of course, her debut novel, Chateau Merlot.
Kari's Links:
Buy Kari's Book on AMAZON
Follow her on Facebook: @KariPoharAuthor
Find her on Instagram: @karipohar
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: Megansbookishlifepodcast.blogspot.com
The amazing Talia (known as t.readsforfun on Bookstagram) joined me on a really fun episode of Megan's Bookish Life. Talia and I talked about how some cinema adaptions are better than the books, whether certain books should be considered YA, and we played Would You Rather: Book Edition.
DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded in March 2023!
Talia's Links:
Instagram (which includes info on her New York book club, Reads and the City): @t.readsforfun
Megan's Links:
Website: Megansbookishlifepodcast.blogspot.com
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
I was joined by Jewel E. Ann in this episode of Megan's Bookish Life where we talked about writing as a craft, the future hope for her readers, and the realness of author marketing.
Jewel's Links:
Website: Jeweleann.com
Instagram: @Authorjeweleann
Right Guy, Wrong Word on AMAZON
Megan's Links
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: Megansbookishlifepodcast.blogspot.com
I was joined by the lovely Tiffany, where she and I talked about going back to school as adults and her dream of shaping the future of kids via education.
Megan's Links:
Megansbookishlifepodcast.com
@Megansbookishlifepodcast (on Instagram)
Romance author, Sara Desai, joins Megan's Bookish Life in this episode! She talks about how (and where) she ends up writing spicy scenes, where she got her inspiration from for her new book, To Have and to Heist, and how representation is important for her to write.
To Have and to Heist is out JULY 18TH 2023!
Sara's Links:
Instagram: @Saradesaiwrites
Website: Saradesai.com
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: X
I am joined by the lovely Katie, founder of Moody Wick Candles, for an episode of Megan's Bookish Life! We talk about how Katie got into the candle business, whether a "slow burn" type of book is a trope she likes to read, and she tells her book recommendations (that are very much opposite genres.)
Katie is also planning a REBRAND in late July/early August 2023, so STAY TUNED ON HER SOCIALS!
This episode was recorded when the Read Rover candle was not yet released, but it's in the shop now!
Moody Wick Links: Instagram: @Moodywick Buy Moody Wick Candles: Moodywick.com Read Rover candle: X
Megan's Links: Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Author Kim Oclon joins me in this episode where we talk about where her inspiration comes from when writing queer characters, her next possible book idea, and how her journey to become an author took some side paths first.
Kim Oclon's Links:
Website
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Alison is back to give us her thoughts on what she read and what books she wish BookTok never brought to her attention.
ATTN: This is an EXPLICIT episode
ATTN PART 2: This episode has spoilers for each book!
Books we talk about:
1) Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
2) Verity by Colleen Hoover
3) Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
The ever lovely Kat joins Megan's Bookish Life where we discuss how we feel about recommending books to friends, what we were reading back in March, and how Kat might dip her toes into more fantasy.
Kat's Links:
Instagram: @Katsreadingagain
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
I'm joined by the wonderful Liv in this lifestyle episode. Liv is the creator of LivLore on YouTube, is a recently graduated fashion student, and has her spiritual advisory business, Guiding Lioness, that she runs. We talk about ALL of that in this episode!
Liv's Links:
Instagram: @Livloreyt
YouTube Channel
Spiritual Advisory on Instagram: @GuidingLioness
Megan's Links:
Follow Megan on Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Author Melissa Grace join's Megan's Bookish Life where she talks about how people older than 30 always deserve a love story, her Midnight in Dallas series, and how mental health needs to be talked about more.
Melissa's Book Recommendations:
Frequency of Attraction by Eve Kasey (Amazon)
Spare by Prince Harry
Melissa's Links:
Author Website: Melissagracewrites.com
Buy her books on Amazon
Follow her on Instagram: @Heymelissagrace
Megan's Links:
Follow Megan on Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
In this episode, Melissa Saavedra, the creator of the Steam boxes and Steamy Lit Con, talks to Megan about the stigma of sexuality in romance books, how book marketing needs to open up more to underrepresented authors, and what is to come with Steamy Lit Con in August!
PSA! THIS EPISODE IS MARKED AS EXPLICIT SO PLEASE BE AWARE
Melissa's Links:
Steamy Lit Con HOMEPAGE
Steamy Lit Con on Instagram: @Steamylitcon
Steamy Lit- The Steam Box LINK
The Steam Box on Instagram: @Thesteamboxco
Megan's Links:
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In this episode, Megan is joined by Piper and Rayne, the authors who make up Piper Rayne. We dive into the differences of independent authors and partner authors, their newest book release and whether Piper and Megan should watch Queen Charlotte (Rayne says yes).
Piper Rayne Links:
The Problem with Second Chances (a book that Megan can't stop thinking about!): Amazon
The Issue with Bad Boy Roommates (Preorder for June 27th): Amazon
Follow Piper Rayne on Instagram: @AuthorPiperRayne
Megan's Links:
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Rae DeRosa, the actress who played Victoria in The Summer I Turned Pretty season 1, joins Megan's Bookish Life for a really fun chat. Rae gets into how she felt about having her first slow motion introduction, how she got along with the cast, and what she thinks about the book to screen changes.
Rae's next movie is a Lifetime movie called A Guide To Murder, which is currently in post-production, but Megan's Bookish Life will be having a watch party for it when it comes out, so follow the Instagram page :)
Rae's Instagram:
@Raederosaa
Megan's Instagram:
@Megansbookishlifepodcast
Author Lauren Asher is back on Megan's Bookish Life but this time, she brought spoilers.In this episode, Lauren talks about the debate of Cal giving off youngest child vibes, Final Offer being re-written a few times, how she's feeling about her new upcoming series, and SPOILER Seth Kane is not getting his own book. At the end of this episode, Megan gives Lauren a surprise from the heart and thank goodness Lauren loved it :) Follow Megan's Bookish Life on Instagram:@Megansbookishlifepodcast
Kiersten, a Megan's Bookish Life listener, joins me in this fun reading roundup episode! We talk about all kinds of books, including ACOTAR and Shatter Me, and of course, the Lauren Asher universe. Kiersten also talks about how her sister sometimes picks out her next read and it's so fun!
Books We Talk About:
Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas
King of Sin series by Ana Huang
Anatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz
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@Kierstens.littlelibrary
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@Megansbookishlifepodcast
On this episode, the wonderful Jessica Ayala talks about her debut fantasy book, Of Fangs and Shadows. We also discuss how Jessica found the "soul" of her book, what the hardest part of self publishing was for her, and her reaction to Of Fangs and Shadows fan art!Jessica's Book Recommendations:We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah FaizalThe Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa BroadbentJessica's Links:BUY Of Fangs and ShadowsFOLLOW Jessica on InstagramMegan's Links:FOLLOW Megan on Instagram
In this episode, Shannon Jump joins me as we talk about patience with self-publishing and how she was never expecting to write more books after her first one.
Shannon's Book Recommendations:
Look Closer by David Ellis
Megan's Book Recommendation:
The Gift of Forgiveness by Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt
Shannon's Links:
WEBSITE
BUY HER BOOKS ON AMAZON
I'm joined on the podcast by Christina, an advocate for book representation. We talk about some deep questions about mental health and invisible illnesses in the book and publishing world. Christina's insight is only the thoughts of one person, but she says everything so beautifully!
Christina's Book Recommendations:
The Child Finder by Rene Denfeld
Semaphore by Sarah Wofford (PLEASE BE AWARE THAT THIS BOOK IS ONLY SOLD THROUGH THE AUTHOR! Here's is Sarah's Instagram to order!)
Christina's Links:
I am joined by Laraya on this episode where we talk her poetry book, her inspiration, and whether she's team Edward or team Jacob (it connects to the podcast, I promise!)
Laraya's Book Recommendations:
salt. by Nayyirah Waheed
Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth by Warsan Shire
Laraya's Links:
Buy her book on AMAZON
Listen to her podcast SHEER CREATIVITY
Follow Sheer Creativity on INSTAGRAM
Megan's Links:
INSTAGRAM
Marie Aitchison talks about her debut novel, Dyer Lane, and how she markets her book. Marie's Book Recommendations:11/22/63 by Stephen KingJurassic Park by Michael CrichtonMarie's Links:INSTAGRAMAMAZONMegan's Links:WEBSITEINSTAGRAM
I was joined by Willow Winters, a woman of all trades in the romance genre. We talked about her subscription boxes, her discreet book series, and why she also goes by the pen name, W. Winters.
I would also like to say that her Live a Thousand Lives project has influenced my audiobook volunteer project, so THANK YOU Willow!
Willow's Links:
WEBSITE
AMAZON PAGE
INSTAGRAM
Megan's Links:
PODCAST WEBSITE
INSTAGRAM
I made Alison read a book I disliked and I read a book she disliked. She gets a little bit heated and I had to cut out a lot of my laughter.
MAJOR SPOILERS FOR THE BOOKS:
The Naked Fisherman by Jewel E. Ann
From Lukov with Love by Mariana Zapata
Books mentioned (that Alison recommeds)
The Finlay Donovan series by Elle Cosimano
The Sunshine Vicram series by Darynda Jones
Megan's Links:
WEBSITE
INSTAGRAM
I was honored to have Lauren Asher, romance writer and an all around joy of a person, on Megan's Bookish Life! Lauren and I talked about how she feels when her book series comes to an end, her love of reading romance fantasy, and what makes a perfect cup of coffee according to Lauren Asher.Lauren's Book Recommendations:Horde Kings series by Zoey DravenAspects and Anchor series by Ruby DixonMegan's Book Recommendations:Book Lovers by Emily Henry Every Summer After by Carley Fortune Somebody Give This Heart a Pen by Sophia Thakur Final Offer, Lauren Asher's last book in the Dreamland Billionaire series, comes out JANUARY 31st, 2023!
Author E.J. Nickson joins me on Megan's Bookish life to talk about her books (and I gush about how much I love The Span) along with how she outlines her novels.
Books Mentioned:
Project Hail Mary by Andy Wier (audiobook recommended by E.J.)
I Know This Much is True by Wally Lamb
E.J.'s Links:
WEBSITE
BUY HER BOOKS ON AMAZON
Megan's Links:
WEBSITE
INSTAGRAM
I'm joined by debut indie author, Elizabeth Lyon, where we talk about her unique way of writing and her book, Not Good Enough for You.
PSA: The audio at the end cuts off a bit, but everything else is there!
Books we discussed:
The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
In an Instant by Susanne Redfearn
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Dyer Lane by Marie Aitchison
Elizabeth's Links:
Buy her book HERE
Follow her on Instagram HERE
Megan's Links:
Website
Instagram
Just a little episode for you all! I'll be (trying) to partake in POPSUGAR 2023 reading challenge next year but with a bit of a twist: using my TBR! Of course, there are some that must be newly published books for the prompts, but I need to get my TBR cart to shrink a bit...
SEE YOU ALL IN SEASON 2!
In this episode of Megan's Bookish Life, author Zee Lacson and I talk about her debut book series and we discuss what her "why" is!
This episode is dedicated to Zee's wonderful father, Eduardo Laureola Jr.
Books we discussed in this epsiode:
Uhura's Song (Star Trek No. 21)
Rump by Liesl Shurtliff
Zee's Links:
Purchase her books on AMAZON
Zee's WEBSITE
Follow Zee on INSTAGRAM
Megan's Links:
Megan's Bookish Life WEBSITE
Megan's Bookish Life on INSTAGRAM
Megan's Bookish Life is joined by Grace where we discuss Romantacy and our current reads!
Books mentioned in this podcast:
Kingdom of the Wicked series by Kerri Maniscalo
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas
The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvis Graves
Follow Grace:
Instagram
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On this episode, I'm joined by author Sydney Blondell. We talk about how writing books played a part in her college career and we get into her brand new book, The Stars in My Heart!
SYDNEY'S LINKSWebsite (the best place to purchase her books!)
Amazon
MEGAN'S LINKSInstagram
Website
This episode in the Reading Roundup series has me and Natalie talking about From Lukov With Love and The Paper Palace along with what Natalie recently recommends!
PAPER PALACE SPOILERS AND MINOR LUKOV SPOILERS!!
Books mentioned: Hoops by Kennedy Ryan Longshot by Kennedy Ryan Blind Side by Kandi Steiner The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller From Lukov With Love by Mariana Zapata
Social Media:
MEGAN'S BOOKISH LIFE INSTAGRAM
MEGAN'S BOOKISH LIFE WEBSITE
NATALIE'S INSTAGRAM
Denise Williams, romance author and an all around great woman, joins Megan's Bookish Life to talk about her books, including her newest, Do You Take This Man (OUT NOW!) and if her university students ever come up to her and tell her they've read her romance titles (I asked the hard hitting questions here.)
Thank you, Denise, for being such a joy!
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I was joined by the amazing Gwen from Talk Bookish to Me podcast for the first Reading Roundup episode in this podcast series! Gwen gave wonderful recommendations, we talked about The Summer I Turned Pretty (the book and the show), and we discussed how Gwen's book rating system works.
Gwen's Book Recs:
Hook line and sinker by Tessa Bailey
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
Campers and Criminals series by Tonya Kappes
The Monsters We Make by Kali White
The Measure by Nikki Erlick
No Exit by Taylor Adams
The Last Time I Lied by Riley Sager
One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren
Something Wilder by Christina Lauren
Megan's Book Recs:
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
The Acts of Life by Kristin Mulligan
The It Girl by Ruth Ware
Ghosted by Rosie Walsh
LINKS TO FOLLOW:
Gwen's Links:
Listen to Talk Bookish to Me Podcast (Spotify ) (Apple)
Follow Talk Bookish To Me on Instagram
Megan's Links:
Follow Megan's Bookish Life Podcast on Instagram
I had such a great time talking with Chip Pons, a debut author, about how he connects his personal story to his new book, You & I: Rewritten, what the best part of releasing a book is, and he spills what his all time favorite Taylor Swift song is (Hint: it's not Hey Stephen).
Books mentioned by Chip:
In the Weeds by BK Borison
Love, Hate, & Clickbait by Liz Bowery
Everything for You by Chloe Liese
FOLLOW CHIP:
Bookstagram
Website
BUY You & I: Rewritten (Out August 23rd, 2022)
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Website
In this super cool/fun/interesting episode, Erzi Bernath tells about her life as a dancer and a performer. We talk about how her auditions work, in which ways the pandemic affected her, and how she booked the role of Maria AKA a main performer in Netflix's The Queen's Ball: A Bridgterton Experience in Chicago.
Follow Erzi on INSTAGRAM Watch a beautiful Tik Tok of Erzsi during The Bridgerton Ball
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This podcast is full of laughs and has an in depth look at debut author Kristin Mulligan's journey with writing and self publishing.
If you've read The Acts of Life, who do you see as the main character, Sam? DM me or Kristin and give us your best casting!
Kristin's Links:
Follow Kristin on INSTAGRAM
Buy The Acts of Life on AMAZON (and leave a review!)
Visit Kristin's WEBSITE (and get a personalized book plate!)
If you make a Tik Tok that includes The Acts of Life, make sure to TAG Kristin!
Megan's Links:
Follow Megan's Bookish Life on INSTAGRAM
Megan and Maggie is a fun combination of names to say, but it's also a fun time listening to this episode! We dive in to Maggie's unique journey with publishing and we also discuss who was mobbed at the Olivia Rodrigo she went to (HINT: It wasn't Maggie who was mobbed).
Books that were recommended by Maggie:
Mammoth by Jill Baguchinsky
Julie Murphy's books
Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli
Home Field Advantage by Dahlia Adler
The Girl's I've Been by Tess Sharp
Book that were recommended by Megan:
How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams
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This episode is a quick one! I, Megan, the host of Megan's Bookish Life, read somewhat amusing/funny tweets from June 2022 and a couple of tweets from the queen herself, Cher. This is an episode to tide you over to the next longer episode ;)
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I'm joined by the ever charismatic Lauren, who is the Head Rover and CEO of an international book club called The Read Rovers. Lauren and I discuss how the Rovers have made her happy and we play an impromptu game that I didn't clearly think about how to actually play (but that's what makes it so funny).
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Click HERE to check out the popular Etsy Lauren runs
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"ACOTAR: Complete trash or literary masterpiece?"
Yes, this is my first read of A Court of Thornes and Roses. Did I like it? Well, the podcast will tell you more ;)
SPOILERS IN THIS EPSIODE Books mentioned by Maddie: -Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti -Terms and Conditions by Laura Asher -Dirty Air series by Laura Asher -Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalo
Books mentioned by Megan: -Uncharted by Tracey Garvis Graves -The Missed Connection by Denise Williams -YOU by Caroline Kepnes
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This podcast is all about me not laughing at these 1 star reviews of books. My mom doesn't think they're funny; I think they're genius.
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Are you wondering what fun summer things you can do/read/listen to this season? Well, thank goodness I have you covered in this episode! This is the lifestyle part of Megan's Bookish Life.
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Show notes:
PRIZE OPPORTUNITY: take ONE picture of you enjoying 3 or more of what I talked about on this episode and win a book from your wish list! First person to show me the cute picture WINS! (Please get it to me by July 11th, 2022!)
Maneskin is from Italy. Which I totally knew. If you're in the northwest suburbs, I suggest Dented Gate Flower Farm. My absolute favorite U Pick! https://www.dentedgateflowerfarm.com/
Welcome to a brand new book and lifestyle podcast called Megan's Bookish Life! I have recorded a short trailer to tell a little bit about what content I'll be recording on this podcast. I can't wait to start this new journey!
Love, Megan
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