Wine, Women and Words: Recent Episodes
Diana Giovinazzo Tierney and Michele Leivas
Most people pair their wine with food but here, at Wine, Women and Words we pair our wine with books. Join us each week as we chat with authors, read books and of course, drink wine!
We catch up with Author Gabriela Saab to talk about her latest book, The Star Society. Diana and Gabriela also talk about their research adventure in Hollywood.
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Join us as we talk with Lindsay Marie Morris about her latest novel, Beneath the Sicilian Stars.
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We chat with Jillian Forsberg about animals in literature, including some interesting animal photos and the history of animal husbandry.
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Chatting with Crystal about her latest book, The Happiness Collector. We, of course, nerd out on the research that Crystal did on real houses and her love letter to Rome.
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We sit down with Kirsten to talk about her latest novel, The Women of Wild Hill. We also talk about the importance of Non-fiction in writing novels and our love for witchy books.
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We chat with Madeline Martin about her latest book The Secret Book Society.
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We talk with author Alexis Henderson about her novel, An Academy for Liars. Why reading in a different genre from the one you are writing is always helpful, and what constitutes paying it forward in the book world (hint, it involves your local library).
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We sit down with Andrea Catalano about her debut novel, The First Witch of Boston, and all the fun rabbit holes to explore with this fascinating bit of history.
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Eliza stops by the podcast to talk about her latest novel, Confessions of a Grammar Queen along with her other novel, under the pen name Michele Brandon.
We're back baby!
We missed you all too much to be gone for so long. Diana and Michele are back from their hiatus and ready to hit the ground running with our first guest, Mansi Shah. We are talking about her latest novel, Saving Face.
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We chat with debut author Sofia Robleda about her book Daughter of Fire. We also chat about bad reviews and the fact that Sofia and Diana have a shared agent.
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In this episode we chat with Kate Quinn about all the things that went into making her latest novel, The Briar Club. From the lavender scare in the 1950s, to the recipes included in the book. We even find out what a character's exclamation is.
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We sit down with Jasmin and talk about her latest novel Hula (Now available on paperback). In this discussion we explore her research into her native Hawaiian history, the importance of Historical fiction and responsible tourism.
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In addition to our book chat, we talk about comedy, romance tropes, and friends ghosting.
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Michele makes a point of reminding all of us that we are discussing fictional murder in this episode.
Jennifer talks about the surprising history of the fortune cookie; where we can learn more about plotting our fictional murder and what makes a cozy mystery.
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We sit down with Sophie Wan to talk about her new book The Women of Good Fortune, the challenge of writing a good heist and the importance of having a good team behind you.
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Diana gets to sit down and chat with author Gareth Brown about The Book of Doors. We discuss the importance of first lines, writing during the pandemic and how to write the best book you can.
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We chat with Paulette Kennedy about her latest book, The Devil and Mrs. Davenport. Diana and Paulette talk about their shared fundamentalist past, agency, and we get a stark reminder that the 90s was more that 10 years ago.
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We chat with Chanel about her upcoming book House on Biscayne Bay, along with some of the history of that time-period. Diana and Chanel fangirl over the Scrivener drafting program and our current favorite book series.
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Diana and Lisa talk about the famous setting for The Wedding Party, the importance of reliability over likeability in a character, and why Lisa started writing under a pen name.
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We are chatting with Rita Woods about her most recent book, The Last Dreamwalker. In addition to having a mini writer's workshop, we discuss the Gula culture and it's influence on the book.
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We chat with Kristina Forest about her new novel The Partner Plot and our own take on what comes first the character or the plot.
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While chatting with Seressia Glass about her novel Game On, we touch on the racism and sexism in the gaming industry. We talk about tropes in romance and why only writers understand the phrase, "My characters talk to me."
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We sit down with Alex Martin to talk about the horrors of HOAs and why it is the perfect place to set a rom-com. We also discuss some of the finer points that go into the making of a rom-com novel.
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We chat with Donna Hill about her novel I am Ayah: The Way Home about the craft of writing. We find out we have a new title holder for most books written and Michele and Diana find out that they might end up in a book one day.
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Eliza and Denny stop by to talk about their book Can't We Be Friends. We discuss the history of Marilyn Monroe and Ella Fitzgerald's friendship, how Denny and Eliza started this book, and how they balance more than one book contract.
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We chat with Kirthana Ramisetti about her book Advika and The Hollywood Wives and what happens when the fantasy isn't what you thought it would be. Kirthana and Diana talk about the editor they shared at Grand Central.
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In this episode, we chat with Jeanne Mackin about her novel Picasso's Lovers. We also marvel at how visual artists see the world, we talk about Macarthyism and the nuanses of Color Blindness.
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Michele and Diana are back! We are discussing what we did over our Christmas break, chatting about our upcoming episodes along with some fun side quests.
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We chatted with romance author, Rosie Danan about her novel Do Your Worst. We also talk a bit about building tension, what it takes to write a romance and weird search histories.
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Constance Sayers stopped by the podcast to talk about her latest novel The Star and the Strange Moon. We talked about our love for strange books, old Hollywood, and how agents deserve so much praise for putting up with eccentric authors like us.
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Breanne Randall stopped by to talk about everything under the sun, quite literally, from her book to her grandmother's influence.
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In this episode, we talk with Meg Cabot about her long-standing career (she has written over 50 novels!) and her new book, Enchanted to Meet You.
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Author Raquel Vasquez Gilliland joins us to discuss her adult debut novel, "Witch of Wild Things." We also dive into some of her previous work, including the difference between writing young adult and adult fiction and much more.
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Kris Waldherr and Diana nerd out about Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and how it relates to Kris' book Unnatural Creatures. Kris does a tarot reading for Diana from the tarot deck that she created and Lilo tries to fill in for Michele as co-host.
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We talk about what it's like to write short fiction, the publishing industry, and the trouble with italics (along with the Oxford comma)
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We discuss the research that it takes to write a novel, regardless of the genre, developing strong female characters, and the messy legacy of the Mafia on Italian culture.
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We talk with Vaness about her incredible record of writing books and what keeps her going; the incredible history behind her most recent novel and a bit about her writing process.
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We chat with author Katrina Kittle about her latest book, Morning in this Broken World. We also talk about pacing yourself to write a novel, writing multiple perspectives and Diana gives us her definition of "Show Don't Tell." (As a hint, it has something to do with the Supreme Court)
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We chat with Temi Oh about her book More Perfect. We also talk a bit about writing while in university and Diana gets nerdy about Doctor Who.
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We chatted with Ore about her debut novel, The Three of Us and what could happen if a husband and best friend don't get along. We also talk about the second book hurtle and Diana discusses why it was her third book rather than her second.
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Diana and Michele discuss The Queen of Exiles up to Chapter 4. Michele talks about how cool she was in elementary school and Diana talks about the joy of reading.
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Claire joins us to discuss utilizing Tarot, research, and the friendship between Remedios Vera and Leonora Carrington.
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We chat with Stephen Kiernan about his latest book The Glass Chateau along with his adventures in researching including making his own glass flowers. Stephen also does our show's first-ever reading!
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We sit down with Laura Morelli to talk about Italian history and WW2. Laura and Diana fan girl over a mutual "character" and Laura discusses her plotting process.
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In this episode Kristen and Diana bond over their shared ADHD, their shared history of being in the legal field and the importance of black joy.
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TJ talks about their new novel, Chef's Choice. Michele and TJ also talk about the joys of buying the good cheese (you know the fancy stuff behind glass) and the whacko do requests in wills that may or may not be far-fetched.
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While we intended to talk to TJ Klune about his latest book In the Lives of Puppets we ended up having a wonderful conversation about the brave little toaster along with LGBTQ+ history and how it relates to the themes in his books.
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Author Lee Bukowski joins us to discuss her novel "A Week of Warm Weather" and we dive into what we think the old adage "write what you know" really means, exploring women's friendship in writing and much more!
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We catch up with Bryn Turnbull to discuss her latest novel, The Paris Deception. We talk about art forgery and why novelists will always be the first people the police will look at. Also, we define the term "Lebowski-chic"
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In this episode we chat with William Landay about his latest book, All That is Mine I Carry With Me. We get into the details of the book, how the way you write a book can affect the ebook as well as the audiobook and Michele tries to press William on what really happened at the end of the book.
Reminder, there are spoilers, you have been warned.
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In this episode we chat with Diane Marie Brown about her new book.
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We sit down with author Harper Kincaid to talk about the difference between murder mystery books and cozy mystery books, newsletter marketing, and why you want Diana and Harper on your trivia team.
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Weina talks to us about the Chinese Schindler who is in her book, the Night Angels. Weina and Diana discuss the details that go into researching historical fiction and how there is some truth to the saying, "Lost in Translation."
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Molly talks about the history behind the Beauty and the Beast fairytale. Diana talks about what it's like to wear a corset and we discuss marketing and book art.
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We chat with Jess about her debut novel, The Golden Spoon. We also talk about boundaries for writers and their partners and how much baking went into her research.
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In this talk with Margaret Verble, Michele learns the importance of never throwing away a shelved book and she finds another pantser!
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Greer Macallister pays another visit to the podcast to talk about her latest book Arca. We talk about the editing process, what it's like to write a series, and congratulate her on being the author in our five timer's club. We also talk about letting the chaos in our writing.
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Diana and Stina bond over Ted Lasso, Michele learns about heirloom carrots and their effect on Loki's Ring. Stina also talks about the subtle ways we can subvert the patriarchy through literature.
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We catch up with our long-time podcast friend, Heather Webb to discuss her book Strangers in the Night.
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We discuss all things Pandora including the Georgian time period and Greek Mythology with Susan Stokes Chapman. Susan and Diana bond over a mutual character that they share in their novels.
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We had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Janie Chang about her most recent novel, The Porcelain Moon.
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In chatting with Emmi we explore epistolary books, writing science fiction, and how Emmi writes in two different languages (English and Finnish!).
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In this week's episode, we chat with Jamie Ford about his latest book The Many Daughters of Afong Moy. We also discuss the science behind epigenetics, the joys of writer's retreats, and becoming a writer without an MFA.
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In this episode, we discuss up to Chapter 14. Diana and Michele share their frustrations with certain characters, library pet peeves, and the many wonderful uses for chopsticks.
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Diana and Natalie discuss the mythology and history behind Medusa in Natalie's latest novel, Stone Blind. We also discuss what future literary professors will call the books created during the pandemic.
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Join us as we chat about writing comedy; the difference between writing a screenplay and writing a novel; and like in NYC. We also come up with a new party game.
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We chat with Audrey Burges about her book The Miniscule Mansion of My Myra Malone and the personalities each house contains. Be sure to get your copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780593546475
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Catch up with Gabriella Saab to talk about her latest book, Daughters of Victory. We do discuss some very big spoilers so if you haven't finished the book, listen at your own peril.
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We chat with Roni about her novel Hands of Gold which was inspired by her grandparents. We get real about imposter syndrome and where do we get our validity in our writing.
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In our first episode of the year, we chat with Adrienne Young and Isabel Ibañez about the Storyteller's Workbook and how useful it is for authors.
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On our last episode of the year, we chat with Amy Reichert about her latest books, Christmas markets, and Christmas Kringle...
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*Spoilers
We sit down with Kristina McMorris to talk about her latest book, The Ways We Hide. We get into the grit about writing.
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We chat with Annette Chavez Macias about food, cousins and her latest book Big Chicas Don't Cry.
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Author Yasmin Angoe joins Diana and guest co-host Alex Kiester to discuss her latest novel "They Come at Knight," the second installation of her Nena Knight series. They discuss the inspiration behind the novel, the family and friend resources Yasmin used in the research process for her novel, continuing these characters' stories from the first novel and so much more!
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Author Gwendolyn Kiste joins Diana and guest co-host Alyssa Palombo to discuss her latest novel, "Reluctant Immortals." They dive into reinventing classic characters (Lucy from Dracula and Bertha from Jane Eyre, in this case), creating female friendships in the novel, the California history featured in the novel and much more!
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CAUTION: SPOILERS
We chat with Olesya Salnikova Gilmore joins us to discuss our October Book of the Month (and her debut novel!) "The Witch & the Tsar." We dive into the debut novel experience, the history and lore behind the novel, Olesya's experience weaving the two together into her story -- and much more!
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Historical fiction author Karen Heenan joins us to discuss her latest novel "Coming Apart," a story of two sisters set during the Great Depression. We dive into shifting writing styles to a different period of history, Karen's experience exploring the complexities of the sisters' relationships and much more!
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Historical fiction author Karen Heenan joins us to discuss her latest novel "Coming Apart," a story of two sisters set during the Great Depression. We dive into shifting writing styles to a different period of history, Karen's experience exploring the complexities of the sisters' relationships and much more!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Coming Apart" under 'Featured Books' and our October title, "The Witch & the Tsar" by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Brandie June returns to discuss "Curse Undone" the second book in her "Gold Spun" duology. We dive into sparkly cocktails, Brandie's experience building her own world in book two for the faerie realm versus working with the scaffolding of a fairytale in book one, Brandie's idea of a reverse outline and much more.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Curse Undone" under 'Featured Books' and our October title, "The Witch & the Tsar" by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Brandie June returns to discuss "Curse Undone" the second book in her "Gold Spun" duology. We dive into sparkly cocktails, Brandie's experience building her own world in book two for the faerie realm versus working with the scaffolding of a fairytale in book one, Brandie's idea of a reverse outline and much more.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Curse Undone" under 'Featured Books' and our October title, "The Witch & the Tsar" by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
We get to talk with Helene Wecker about both The Golem and the Jinni and Hidden Palaces. Diana and Helene commiserate over historical fiction woes and Helene's science fiction influences.
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Join us as we chat with Daniella Bernett about setting, plotting our books and more!
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Stacie Murphy returns to the show to discuss "The Unquiet Dead," the next adventure of Amelia and Jonas (the characters from her debut novel "A Deadly Fortune"). We discuss the agent-author relationship, Stacie's experience working with a sensitivty reader, expanding her characters' world in book two and much more!
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Have you ever wondered what the little yellow person is on google maps? Well with the help of Kim Taylor Blakemore we find out. Kim isn't just here to shed light on a google mystery, she returns to the show to talk about her latest book, The Deception, and how to do setting research without leaving your home.
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CAUTION: SPOILERS
We welcome Sunyi Dean for our August Book of the Month episode to unpack all things "The Book Eaters." We discussed the inspiration behind the novel, how Sunyi created taste descriptions for the books her characters ate in the story, what the story initially began as and so much more!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our August title, "The Book Eaters" by Sunyi Dean in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Danielle Jackson joins us to discuss her debut novel "The Accidental Pinup." We discuss Danielle's inspiration and research process behind "Dreamland," the lingerie line featured in the novel, how Danielle's past career as a publicist in publishing prepared her to become an author and much more!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Accidental Pinup" under 'Featured Books' and our September title, "The Hidden Palace" by Helene Wecker in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Katalina Gamarra joins us to discuss her debut novel, "Ben & Beatriz." We have a mini Shakespeare nerd-out session before discussing Katalina's inspiration for a modern-day Beatriz, how her theater background helped her write dialogue in the novel and much, much more!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Ben & Beatriz" under 'Featured Books' and our September title, "The Hidden Palace" by Helene Wecker in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Rebecca Stott joins us to discuss her latest novel, "Dark Eart" set during the Dark Ages in Londinium, the Roman settlement in Britain. We nerd out on research (of course) and archaeology, the brooch that inspired the novel, the meaning behind the title and much more.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Dark Earth" under 'Featured Books' and our September title, "The Hidden Palace" by Helene Wecker in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Melody Razak joins us to discuss her debut historical fiction novel "Moth." We dive into the research behind the story, the craft of building dialogue in the writing process, Melody's year living in India writing this novel and much, much more.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Moth" under 'Featured Books' and our August title, "The Book Eaters" by Sunyi Dean in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Melody Razak joins us to discuss her debut historical fiction novel "Moth." We dive into the research behind the story, the craft of building dialogue in the writing process, Melody's year living in India writing this novel and much, much more.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Moth" under 'Featured Books' and our August title, "The Book Eaters" by Sunyi Dean in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Debut author Zoe Sivak joins us to discuss her historical fiction novel "Mademoiselle Revolution." We discuss pub week, what drew Zoe to this time period, the historical figures in the novel, cover art and so, so much more.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Mademoiselle Revolution" under 'Featured Books' and our August title, "The Book Eaters" by Sunyi Dean in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Laura Galloway joins us to discuss "Dalvi: Six Years in the Arctic Tundra," her memoir of her experiences living in a reindeer village in the Arctic Tundra. We dive into her experiences learning the language, the writing process of compiling her memories and translating it into a book and much, much more.
We also discuss our book of the month, "The Book Eaters" by Sunyi Dean.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Dalvi: Six Years in the Arctic Tundra" under 'Featured Books' and our August title, "The Book Eaters" by Sunyi Dean in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Alex Kiester returns to discuss her novel "The Truth About Ben and June." We dive into the research she did for her characters, writer's quirks and more amid a conversational tangent or two. Or three.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Truth About Ben and June" under 'Featured Books' and our August title, "The Boo Eaters" by Sunyi Dean in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
It's our book of the month episode to unpack "Let Me Be Frank" with author Tracy Dawson. We dive into all things about the book, from how it originated to the epic title to the phenomenal artwork to the women and research behind this non-fiction book.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our July title, "Let Me Be Frank" by Tracy Dawson in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Piper Huguley joins us to discuss her latest historical fiction novel "By Her Own Design: A Novel of Ann Lowe, Fashion Designer to the Social Register." We dive into the true story behind the novel, the women in Ann's life, Diana's food question and much more!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "By Her Own Design" under 'Featured Books' and our July title, "Let Me Be Frank" by Tracy Dawson in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
J. Ryan Stradal joins us to discusses his latest novel "The Lager Queen of Minnesota." We dive into the research that went into the novel, author quirks and host a writer's workshop on his technique of starting a novel in the middle and working his way to the beginning and the end -- and much more!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Lager Queen of Minnesota" under 'Featured Books' and our July title, "Let Me Be Frank" by Tracy Dawson in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Erin Litteken joins us to discuss her debut historical fiction novel "The Memory Keeper of Kyiv." We dive into Erin's experiences pulling from her own family history to help inspire, inform and shape this novel, the chapter of Ukrainian history featured in this novel and nerd out about research rabbit holes (of course) -- and much more!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Memory Keeper of Kyiv" under 'Featured Books' and our July title, "Let Me Be Frank" by Tracy Dawson in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Vanessa Riley returns to the show to discuss her latest novel "Sister Mother Warrior." We dive into the real women behind the novel, finding the balance of history and fiction as a historical fiction writer and -- of course -- the research in a history nerd happy hour. And much, much more.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Sister Mother Warrior" by Vanessa Riley under 'Featured Books' and our July title, "Let Me Be Frank" by Tracy Dawson in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Meng Jin returns to discuss "Self-Portrait with Ghost," her collection of short stories. We discuss writers who influenced Meng's writing, how she approached writing the stories in this collection and much more.
We also launch our discussion about "Let Me Be Frank," our book of the month by Tracy Dawson.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Self-Portrait with Ghost" under 'Featured Books' and our July title, "Let Me Be Frank" by Tracy Dawson in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Liz Michalski joins us to discuss her latest novel, "Darling Girl" a dark reimagining of J.M. Barrie's "Peter Pan" and we dive into fairytales in general, narrator perspectives, Liz's take on Peter and Tinker Bell and so much more!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Darling Girl" under 'Featured Books' and our July title, "Let Me Be Frank" by Tracy Dawson in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
CAUTION: SPOILERS!!
It's our book of the month episode, so we're diving into all the spoilers of "The Candid Life of Meena Dave" with author Namrata Patel. From the phenomenal characters to the food to the plot twists - we discuss that and much, much more.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our June title, "The Candid Life of Meena Dave" by Namrata Patel in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Amanda Bestor-Siegal joins us to discuss her debut novel, "The Caretakers." We dive into the experiences that inspired the novel, what it was like to layer those experiences into character perspectives and the different themes that were explored through different characters -- and much, much more!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Caretakers" under 'Featured Books' and our June title, "The Candid Life of Meena Dave" by Namrata Patel in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
C. D'Angelo joins us to discuss her latest novel "The Visitor." We dive into the inspiration behind the story (and which kind of stores we would open), the complex organizing systems we create for our bookshelves, how authors become mini experts in various fields/topics and much, much more!
Check out C. D'Angelo's website to order your own copy of "The Visitor."
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our June title, "The Candid Life of Meena Dave" by Namrata Patel in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Alma Katsu joins us to discuss "The Fervor," her latest historical horror novel set in the Japanese American internment camps during WWII. We dive into the history behind the novel (and which character was pulled right out of history), her research and how she approached it, the jorogumo and Japanese folkore and so much more.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Fervor" under 'Featured Books' and our June title, "The Candid Life of Meena Dave" by Namrata Patel in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
We discuss "The Patron Saint of Second Chances" with debut author Christine Simon and dive into the creation of Signor Speranza and Prometto, his small Italian village. Our conversation veers into Italian dialects, marketing campaigns and much, much more.
We kick off our book of the month discussion about "The Candid Life of Meena Dave" by Namrata Patel.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Patron Saint of Second Chances" under 'Featured Books' and our June title, "The Candid Life of Meena Dave" by Namrata Patel in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Weina Dai Randel joins us to discuss her historical fiction novel "The Last Rose of Shanhai." We discuss the history and historical figures behind the novel, traditions Weina has begun with her family and her novels and much more!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Last Rose of Shanghai" under 'Featured Books' and our June title, "Candid Life of Meena Dave" by Namrata Patel in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Karen White joins us to discuss "The Shop on Royal Street," the first book in her Royal Street series -- a spinoff frrom her Tradd Street series. We discuss some of the origin stories of Nola, the main character, unexpected secondary characters who insert themselves in the writing process and much much more.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Shop on Royal Street" under 'Featured Books' and our February title, "Candid Life of Meena Dave" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
CAUTION: SPOILERS
Kristy Woodson Harvey joins the show to unpack her novel (and our book of the month) "The Wedding Veil." We discuss the women of the Biltmore and Edith Vanderbilt's wedding veil that really did disappear, how Cornelia's fascination with numerology helped shape her storyline in the novel, the development of some major plot points and so much more.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our May title, "The Wedding Veil" by Kristy Woodson Harvey in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Connie Berry discusses the fourth installation of her Kate Hamilton mystery series, "The Shadow of Memory." We dive into exploring/developing characters over the course of a series, pantsing versus plotting and so much more!
We discuss our May book, "The Wedding Veil" by Kristy Woodson Harvey.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Shadow of Memory" under 'Featured Books' and our May title, "The Wedding Veil" by Kristy Woodson Harvey in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
T.J. Alexander joins us to discuss their debut novel "Chef's Kiss" and we nerd out about all things baking, slow-burn romances and so, so much more amid lots of laughing.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Chef's Kiss" under 'Featured Books' and our May title, "The Wedding Veil" by Kristy Woodson Harvey in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Jenn Bouchard joins us to discuss her debut novel "First Course" -- and we dive into some of the recipes from the novel, writing complex sibling relationships and much more!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "First Course" under 'Featured Books' and our May title, "The Wedding Veil" by Kristy Woodson Harvey in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Aimie K. Runyan to returns to discuss her latest novel "The School for German Brides" and we dive into the history behind the novel, Aimie's research and so much more!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The School for German Brides" under 'Featured Books' and our May title, "The Wedding Veil" by Kristy Woodson Harvey in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Lydia Kang discusses "The Half-Life of Ruby Fielding" and we dive into so many fun conversations, including merging medical accuracy with plot points, building tension in the writing and the easter eggs hidden away in each of Lydia's novels.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Half-Life of Ruby Fielding" under 'Featured Books' and our May title, "The Wedding Veil" by Kristy Woodson Harvey in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Stefanie London discusses her latest novel, "The Dachshund Wears Prada." We dive into the chaos of pub week/deadline days, creating character arcs for animal characters and, of course, the dachshund!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Dachshund Wears Prada" under 'Featured Books' and our May title, "The Wedding Veil" by Kristy Woodson Harvey in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
CAUTION SPOILERS!!
Peng Shepherd joins us to unpack "The Cartographers" in our Book of the Month episode for April. We discuss the found family of the novel, Peng shares some real-life stories she came across during her research and so much more!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our April title, "The Cartographers" by Peng Shepherd in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Adriana Trigiani joins us to discuss her latest novel "The Good Left Undone." Adriana shares her thoughts on what it takes to be a writer, we dive into family stories and histories and so much more. Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Good Left Undone" under 'Featured Books' and our April title, "The Cartographers" by Peng Shepherd in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Maya Rodale discusses her latest novel, "The Mad Girls of New York." We nerd out about Nellie Bly, discuss the true story behind Maya's novel and much more!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Mad Girls of New York" under 'Featured Books' and our April title, "The Cartographers" by Peng Shepherd in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Elise Hooper returns to discuss her newest novel "Angels of the Pacific." We discuss her inspiration behind writing this novel, the research she conducted, some of the connections she's made with readers through this book and so much more!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Angels of the Pacific" under 'Featured Books' and our April title, "The Cartographers" by Peng Shepherd in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Bryn Turnbull discusses her novel "The Last Grand Duchess" and all things Romanov as we chat about Olga Romanov, the daughter of Nicholas and Alexandra. We dive into the history of the Romanov family, the what-ifs that could have happened and so much more!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Last Grand Duchess" under 'Featured Books' and our April title, "The Cartographers" by Peng Shepherd in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Jeffrey Blount joins us to discuss his novel "The Emancipation of Evan Walls." We discuss the importance of creating characters that guide both the main characters and the reader through the story, our own love of reading, some of Jeffrey's other writing -- and so much more!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Emancipation of Evan Walls" under 'Featured Books' and our April title, "The Cartographers" by Peng Shepherd in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Madi Sinha joins us to discuss her latest novel "At Least You Have Your Health." We dive into crafting tension in a novel, exploring complex relationships and so much more!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "At Least You Have Your Health" under 'Featured Books' and our April title, "The Cartographers" by Peng Shepherd in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Rachel Gibson joins us to discuss her latest novel, "Drop Dead Gorgeous" and we dive into world and character building, Rachel's experience shifting from romance to women's fiction and so much more!
We launch our discussion of our April book of the month, "The Cartographers" by Peng Shepherd.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Drop Dead Gorgeous" under 'Featured Books' and our April title, "The Cartographers" by Peng Shepherd in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Kate Quinn joins us again to discuss her latest novel, "The Diamond Eye." We dive into her research, weighing autobiographical sources against historical record -- and when and where to apply artistic liberty when crafting a story. And so, so much more!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Diamond Eye" under 'Featured Books' and our April title, "The Cartographers" by Peng Shepherd in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
CAUTION: SPOILERS!
G.R. Macallister returns to the show, this time to discuss her debut fantasy novel (and our March book of the month) "Scorpica."
Listener beware: Spoilers ensue.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our March title, "Scorpica" by G.R. Macallister in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Stephanie Wrobel discusses her latest novel "This Might Hurt" and dives into the creation of characters so far from our own personalities, the art of subtlety in writing and so much more!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "This Might Hurt" under 'Featured Books' and our March title, "Scorpica" by G.R. Macallister in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Amy Tector joins us to discuss "The Honeybee Emeralds." We absolutely nerd out on archives and research and have so much fun diving into her debut novel!
We also continue our discussion of "Scorpica" by G.R. Macallister.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Honeybee Emeralds" under 'Featured Books' and our March title, "Scorpica" by G.R. Macallister in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Diana and special guest co-host Alex Kiester welcome author Julia Kelly to discuss her latest historical fiction novel "The Last Dance of the Debutante." They discuss Julia's research behind the novel, the different practices of debutante balls in Britain and the United States over the years and portraying the subtleties of female friendships in writing -- and so much more!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Last Dance of the Debutante" under 'Featured Books' and our March title, "Scorpica" by G.R. Macallister in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Ariane Torres joins us to discuss her debut novel, "We are the Kings." We dive into the inspiration behind the novel, the evolution of the title -- and so much more!
We also continue our discussion of "Scorpica" by G.R. Macallister.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "We Are the Kings" under 'Featured Books' and our March title, "Scorpica" by G.R. Macallister in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
We welcome V.E. Schwab to the show to discuss her latest novel, "Gallant." We talk about her "mental six-burner stove" of ideas, the incorporation of visual art into "Gallant," how she approaches creating atmosphere in her writing -- and so much more!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Gallant" under 'Featured Books' and our March title, "Scorpica" by G.R. Macallister in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Maggie Smith joins us to discuss her debut novel "Truth & Other Lies." We dive into the relationship dynamics between the three women in the novel and creating those layered complexities in the writing process -- and much more!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Truth & Other Lies" under 'Featured Books' and our March title, "Scorpica" by G.R. Macallister in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
CAUTION: SPOILERS
It's our book of the month discussion, so you know that means spoilers! We unpack "The Paris Bookseller" with Kerri Maher and dive into the history behind the story, writing these larger-than-life historical figures and so much more.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our February title, "The Paris Bookseller" by Kerri Maher in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
We welcome back Heather Webb to discuss her newest historical fiction novel "The Next Ship Home." We dive into Heather's inspiration for this novel set at Ellis Island, the island's history and so, so much more.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Next Ship Home" under 'Featured Books' and our February title, "The Paris Bookseller" by Kerri Maher in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Katie Lattari joins us to discuss her debut thriller "Dark Things I Adore." We dive into earlier versions of the novel, adding the dual timeline, the beauty of editors, how she approached creating art on the page and so much more.
We also continue our Book of the Month discussion.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Dark Things I Adore" under 'Featured Books' and our February title, "The Paris Bookseller" by Kerri Maher in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Christina Consolino joins us to discuss her debut novel "Rewrite the Stars." We chat about first lines, the three certainties for writers (according to Diana) and much more!
Diana and Michele discuss the February book of the month, "The Paris Bookseller."
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Rewrite the Stars" under 'Featured Books' and our February title, "The Paris Bookseller" by Kerri Maher in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Shauna Robinson joins us to discuss all things about her debut novel "Must Love Books," from how her teenage love of fanfiction inpsired the earliest idea for the story to what it meant to her to weave more serious mental health topics throughout the fiction of her novel -- while veering off on a few tangents along the way.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Must Love Books" under 'Featured Books' and our February title, "The Paris Bookseller" by Kerri Maher in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
A.J. Hackwith returns to discuss "The God of Lost Words," the final book in her "Hell's Library" trilogy. We talk about what it meant to her to bid farewell to these characters and which character surprised her the most -- and so much more.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The God of Lost Words" under 'Featured Books' and our February title, "The Paris Bookseller" by Kerri Maher in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
CAUTION: Spoilers!
It's our book of the month discussion about "Antoinette's Sister" and we dive into all Michele's notes she's kept throughout the month, from dissecting her favorite scene to the history behind Diana's creation.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Antoinette's Sister" and our February Book of the Month, "The Paris Bookseller" by Kerri Maher in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Allison Pataki joins for a Habsburg happy hour as we discuss her historical fiction duology about Empress Elisabeth (the "Sisi Series") & Habsburg empire itself before transitioning to her upcoming novel "The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post."
Discussion about Diana's second novel, "Antoinette's Sister" continues as well.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find the "The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "Antoinette's Sister" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
H.G. Parry joins us to discuss her historical fantasy duology, "The Shadow Histories." We dive into the history behind the story, the political figures and how spoilers aren't (always) really spoilers in historical fiction novels. Diana and Michele continue their discussion about their book of the month (and Diana's second novel!), "Antoinette's Sister."
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find the "Shadow Histories" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "Antoinette's Sister" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Cindy Burnett from Thoughts from a Page podcast joins us to chat about all things books, podcasting and author fangirl moments as well as discussing our book of the month, "Antoinette's Sister" by our own Diana!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our book of the month, "Antoinette's Sister" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Fiona Davis discusses her newest novel, "The Magnolia Palace," set at New York's Frick Mansion. We chat about the women of the novel & their real-life inspirations, Frick Mansion's history & the research rabbit holes this book absolutely inspires.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find “Antoinette's Sister” under "Books of the Month." You can pre-order "The Magnolia Palace" from our "Featured Books" list!
We are kicking off our series of episodes celebrating the launch of Diana's new novel, "Antoinette's Sister" -- officially out in the world TODAY! We welcome narrator Marisa Calin to discuss her experience working on this novel & audiobooks in general.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find “Antoinette's Sister” under "Books of the Month."
In this episode, Diana is joined by a special co-host, Julie Chan of The Julie Chan Show as we talk with Lori Goldstein about her book; Love Theodosia, the places where history and fiction meet, and what historical fiction authors have in common with true crime investigators.
Be sure to get your copy of Lori's book and help support this podcast and our authors.
Debut author Genevieve Gornichec discusses her novel “The Witch’s Heart.” We dive into (our favorite!) research rabbit holes about Norse mythology, what inspired Genevieve to create Angrboda’s story, creating Loki’s voice in the novel and so much more.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find “The Witch’s Heart” under "Featured Books."
Historical fiction writer Anna Stuart discusses her latest novel, “A Letter from Pearl Harbor.” We discuss the creation of Ginny's treasure hunt for Robyn, writing in different time periods, and the history behind the novel.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find “A Letter from Pearl Harbor” under "Featured Books."
Author Jackie Lau discusses her latest romantic comedy novel “Donut Fall in Love.” We dive into a favorite discussion of plotting vs. pantsing (writing by the seat of your pants), how Jackie approached writing comedy and what first drew Jackie into romance/romantic comedy writing.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find “Donut Fall in Love” under "Featured Books."
Amy Butler Greenfield discusses her biography "The Woman All Spies Fear" about renowned cryptanalyst Elizebeth Smith Friedman. We dive into Amy's approach to writing non-fiction, Elizebeth's incredible life & just nerd out on writing & history.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Woman All Spies Fear" under "Featured Books."
Gabriella Saab returns to discuss all the SPOILERS in her debut novel "The Last Checkmate." We chatted with her earlier this month and just had to invite her back to unpack all the spoilers. Click here for our first interview with her.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Last Checkmate" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Party Crasher" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Sophie Kinsella joins to unpack "The Party Crasher" in our SPOILER-FILLED book of the month discussion. We dive into characters, writing within a constrained timeline and so much more (with a lot of laughs)!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Party Crasher" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Karin Tanabe discusses her latest novel "A Woman of Intelligence" and we dive into the inspiration behind main character Katharina's story, the research that went into creating the mood of New York City at the end of WWII and so, so much more.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "A Woman of Intelligence" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Party Crasher" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Jule Selbo discusses her latest novel, "10 Days." We chat about how her experience in Hollywood as a screenwriter helped shape her as a fiction writer, the inspiration behind her heroine -- Dee Rommel -- and we dive into her other novels as well.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "10 Days" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Party Crasher" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Sherry Thomas discusses "Miss Moriarty, I Presume?" -- the latest installation in her "Lady Sherlock Series." We explore her inspiration in creating Charlotte Holmes and venture into the development of the series itself.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Miss Moriary, I Presume?" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Party Crasher" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
We dive into the end of the Roaring '20s with author Nicola Harrison to discuss her latest novel, "The Show Girl." We discuss the Ziegfeld Follies, the fashion and the Lost Generation...and so much more.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Show Girl" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Party Crasher" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Debut author Gabriella Saab joins us for a fangirl session over her WWII historical fiction novel "The Last Checkmate." We discuss chess, research, the audiobook -- and had so much fun, we invited her back for a spoiler-filled episode at the end of the month!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Last Checkmate" under "Featured Books."
Author Eden Appiah-Kubi joins the show to discuss her debut novel, "The Bennett Women" -- a contemporary take on Jane Austen's "Pride & Prejudice." We discuss the inspiration behind the novel, building a new world within the framework of Austen's classic and much more!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Bennett Women" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "Feral Creatures" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Alyssa Palombo returns to the show to discuss her latest novel, "Heavy Metal Symphony." We discuss how music influences and inspires both Alyssa as a writer and Ava, the protagonist of her novel. We also touch on the differences of writing locations you've lived in vs. locations you research/visit -- and more!
Click here to purchase your copy of Alyssa's book, "Heavy Metal Symphony"!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our book of the month, "Feral Creatures" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Galia Gichon joins the show to discuss her debut novel, "The Accidental Suffragist". We discuss the history and women behind her novel, which character was the most challenging for her to write, and why she chose the time period she did in which to set her novel -- and much more.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Accidental Suffragist" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "Feral Creatures" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Brandie June joins us to discuss "Gold Spun," her debut novel. We chat about fairytale retellings and origin stories, what inspired her to reimagine the Rumpelstiltskin and the writing process behind giving a new spin on a classic tale.
We also introduce our October book of the month "Feral Creatures."
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Gold Spun" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "Feral Creatures" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Steven Rowley joins us for a discussion about "The Guncle," his latest novel. We dive into character development, the creation of the audiobook and weaving humor into characters -- and so much more.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Guncle" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "Feral Creatures" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Gill Paul joins us to discuss her novel "The Collector's Daughter" (our September book of the month) and we spend a nerd-tastic hour diving into the history of the novel, the challenges of creating the perfect opening chapter and even a couple of Gill's other leading ladies.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Collector's Daughter" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
We join Rachel Griffin and journey back to our August book of the month to discuss "The Nature of Witches." We touch on her research behind the novel, the magic of revision and how the story initially started versus the final product.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Nature of Witches" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Sara Ackerman discusses her latest novel,"Radar Girls." We discuss the real-life inspiration behind the novel, her writing process with a new novel and how she approached creating her cast of supporting characters.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Radar Girls" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Collector's Daughter" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Suzanne Park discusses her latest novel, "So We Meet Again" and we dive into a range of topics, including writing food/cooking scenes into novels to family recipes to finding inspiration in random, every day moments.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "So We Meet Again" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Collector's Daughter" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Debut author Linda Feyder discusses all things "All's Fair and Other California Stories," her collection of short stories, from the evolution of her title to how she approaches capturing a moment in a short story.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "All's Fair and Other California Stories" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Collector's Daughter" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Simone de Muñoz discusses all things "Manflu," her debut novel, with Michele and guest co-host and author Kaia Alderson ("Sisters in Arms"), from her research to her "moments of joy" of bringing it into the world.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Manflu" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Collector's Daughter" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Kim Hooper discusses her latest book, "No Hiding in Boise," from the title development and audiobook to character voices and creating plot twists (but we don't give any away)!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "No Hiding in Boise" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Collector's Daughter" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Laurell K. Hamilton discusses "A Terrible Fall of Angels," the first book in her newest series. We dive into some of her research while preparing to write this novel and the challenge of naming characters among so much more.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "A Terrible Fall of Angels" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Collector's Daughter" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Whitney Otto joins the show to discuss her latest book "Art for the Ladylike: An Autobiography through Other Lives" and we discuss the inspiration for this collection of essays, some of the women featured in the book and Whitney's experience writing this autobiography.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Art for the Ladylike: An Autobiography through Other Lives" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Collector's Daughter" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Carrie Callaghan joins the show to discuss her latest novel, "Salt the Snow" and we dive into the real life of her main character, Millie Bennett and the letters Carrie was able to read during her research written by Millie herself.
We also begin our discussion of our book of the month, "The Collector's Daughter" by Gill Paul.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Salt the Snow" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Collector's Daughter" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Ella Carey joins us to discuss her latest novel, "The Lost Girl of Berlin" and we dive down several research rabbit holes from some of the plot lines in the novel. Ella also shares her experiences as a mentor to other writers.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Lost Girl of Berlin" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Nature of Witches" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Tami Charles joins the show to discuss her newest novel, "Muted." We chat about her decision to write the novel in verse and getting into her main character's head while writing -- among other things.
We continue our discussion on our book of the month, "The Nature of Witches" by Rachel Griffin.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Muted" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Nature of Witches" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Barbara Clarke joins us to discuss her latest memoir, "The Red Kitchen," which explores her family as she grew up. We discuss her journey to becoming a memoirist and her experiences since sharing her story with readers.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Red Kitchen" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Nature of Witches" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Melonie Johnson returns to the show and we dive into rom-coms, Shakespeare and romance novels while we discuss her newest book "Too Good to Be Real." Beware: A non-main storyline spoiler may pop up in conversation.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Too Good to Be Real" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Nature of Witches" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Liza Nash Taylor discusses "In All Good Faith," the stand-alone sequel to her debut novel "Etiquette for Runaways." We dive into the Great Depression and the inspiration for Dorrit's character as well as May's character development for this novel. We even nerd out about Nancy Drew for a minute or two.
Diana and Michele launch their book of the month discussion about "The Nature of Witches" by Rachel Griffin.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "In All Good Faith" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Nature of Witches" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Melissa Scholes Young joins the show to discuss her 'yellow book' -- "The Hive" -- including her journey down various research rabbit holes to discover her characters. She shares one of her favorite books with multiple perspectives. And we all fangirl a little over the beauty of audiobooks.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Hive" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Nature of Witches" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
It's the end of the month, so it's time to dive into our book of the month, "The Last Tiara" with MJ Rose. We discuss the true story that inspired the novel, the too-cool-NOT-to-include historical easter eggs woven through the story and how MJ approached creating her characters.
CAUTION: SPOILERS!!!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our book of the month, "The Last Tiara," in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Christina Baker Kline discusses her latest novel "The Exiles." We explore almost-titles, her research into Australian history and diving into books written and published in the 19th century.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Exiles" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Last Tiara," in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Andromeda Romano-Lax join Diana and special guest co-host Alex Kiester for a fascinating discussion about her novel "Annie and the Wolves" and some of the major themes surrounding the novel.
Alex and Diana have a discussion about writing and editing -- among other things.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Annie and the Wolves" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Last Tiara," in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
We dive into "Island Queen" with author Vanessa Riley and discuss Dorothy Kirwan Thomas -- the powerful and inspiring woman behind the novel and fangirl over the audiobook (Bridgerton fans might recognize the narrator's voice!) and so much more.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Island Queen" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Last Tiara," in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Debut author Stacie Murphy discusses her historical paranormal thriller "A Deadly Fortune," including her journey to publication, the infamous asylum on Blackwell Island (that serves as the novel's setting) and shares her two favorite historic details she embedded into the novel.
Michele and Diana discuss their book of the month "The Last Tiara" by MJ Rose.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "A Deadly Fortune" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Last Tiara," in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Author Kaia Alderson discusses her historical fiction debut "Sisters in Arms," from real-life women who inspired it, to her research to weaving a romance thread through the historical fiction storyline as well.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Sisters in Arms" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Last Tiara," in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Sarah Penner joins Wine, Women & Words to discuss her NY Times best-selling debut "The Lost Apothecary." We wade into the fascinating world of mudlarking, chat about famous poisoners of history and how she brought Caroline and Nella's stories to life.
CAUTION: SPOILERS!!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Lost Apothecary," in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Lauren Willig brings the original Smith College Relief Unit to life in her latest novel, "Band of Sisters" and discusses the trove of original letters sent home by the unit that helped inspire her.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Band of Sisters" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Lost Apothecary," in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Katherine St. John returns to discuss her new thriller "The Siren." Special guest co-host (and author) Alex Kiester joins the discussion as well as we chat about the book, including how and why Katherine created her own Caribbean island for the setting of this novel.
Alex and Michele dive into a brief discussion about "The Lost Apothecary" by Sarah Penner, our June book of the month.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Siren" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Lost Apothecary," in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Debut author Ruth Druart joins the show to discuss her historical fiction novel "While Paris Slept" and her journey from inspiration to publication.
Diana and Michele introduce their June book of the month, "The Lost Apothecary" by Sarah Penner.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "While Paris Slept" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Lost Apothecary," in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Kate Quinn returns to the show to discuss "The Rose Code," from the incredible people and history of Bletchley Park, her research deep dive and how she mapped out the plot twists that blew our minds.
CAUTION: SPOILERS!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Rose Code," in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Diana and Michele kick back with author Tif Marcelo and share lots of laughs while discussing her latest book "In a Book Club Far Away."
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "In A Book Club Far Away" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Rose Code," in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Jane Healey returns to the show to discuss her newest book "The Secret Stealers," a WWII-era historical fiction spy thriller. We discuss the real women spies that inspired her and what our spy code names would be.
We continue our book of the month discussion about "The Rose Code" by Kate Quinn.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Secret Stealers" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Rose Code," in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
A special bonus episode with Pam Jenoff to discuss her newest book "The Woman with the Blue Star:" We touch on her main characters, Ella and Sadie, the themes she explores in her writing and her approach to writing.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Woman with the Blue Star" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Rose Code," in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Historical fiction author Joy Jordan-Lake discusses Biltmore Mansion and George Vanderbilt -- setting and one of the characters from her book "Under a Gilded Moon," the Vanderbilts' opulent parties and writing real vs. fictional characters.
We start our book of the month discussion about "The Rose Code" by Kate Quinn - plus a mini bonus discussion about independent bookstores we love.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Under a Gilded Moon" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Rose Code," in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
SPOILERS! Author Constance Sayers joins us for our book of the month discussion about "The Ladies of the Secret Circus." We discuss character cameos from "A Witch in Time," the themes and history that influenced the story and so much more.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our book of the month, "The Ladies of the Secret Circus," in our 'Book of the Month' shop.
Historical fiction author Mary Sharratt visits the show to discuss her latest book "Revelations" based on the real-life women in the Middle Ages, the history behind the story and the research that went into creating it.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our book of the month, "The Ladies of the Secret Circus," in our 'Book of the Month' shop. "Revelations" can be found in our "Featured Books."
Historical fiction author Edie Cay joins the show to discuss "The Boxer and the Blacksmith," book two in her "When the Blood is Up" series, and we dive into the world of Victorian women's boxing, Edie's characters and her writing process.
Diana and Michele continue their discussion on their book of the month, "The Ladies of the Secret Circus" by Constance Sayers.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our book of the month, "The Ladies of the Secret Circus," in our 'Book of the Month' shop. "The Boxer and the Blacksmith" can be found in our "Featured Books."
We welcome an author from our fantasy guest list in a special bonus episode: Historical fiction author Stephanie Dray discusses her newest novel "The Women of Chateau Lafayette" and we get to nerd out on all things historical and fiction.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our book of the month, "The Ladies of the Secret Circus," in our 'Book of the Month' shop. "The Women of Chateau Lafayette" can be found in our "Featured Books."
Debut historical fiction author Jennifer Anton to discuss her book "Under the Light of the Italian Moon," inspired by true stories and very real people. Author Alex Kiester also returns to guest co-host!
Be sure to check out Jennifer's website here to see a photo slideshow of the family members she writes about in the book.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our book of the month, "The Ladies of the Secret Circus," in our 'Book of the Month' shop. "Under the Light of the Italian Moon" can be found in our "Featured Books."
Debut author Rachel Mans McKenny joins the show to discuss her book "The Butterfly Effect," from Greta (her grumpy entomologist main character) to the insect research rabbit hole she went down while writing and, of course, bugs.
Diana and Michele launch their discussion of their April book, "The Ladies of the Secret Circus" by Constance Sayers.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our book of the month, "The Ladies of the Secret Circus," in our 'Book of the Month' shop. "The Butterfly Effect" can be found in our "Featured Books."
Author Naima Coster joins Wine, Women & Words for an in-depth discussion about our book of the month, "What's Mine and Yours," from the writing process to the title selection to which character surprised her the most while crafting the story.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our book of the month, "What's Mine & Yours."
Historical thriller author Kim Taylor Blakemore discusses her newest gothic novel "After Alice Fell," delving into the technical side of creating the perfect gothic mood as well as the most bizarre Google searches she made while writing. Diana and Michele continue their book of the month discussion.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our book of the month, "What's Mine & Yours," in our 'Book of the Month' shop. "After Alice Fell" can be found in our "Featured Books."
Author JT Ellison discusses all things "Her Dark Lies" -- her latest thriller -- including the writing process of creating a luxurious Italian island from scratch and creating a deliciously twisty plot line.
Diana and Michele start their discussion about their March book of the month "What's Mine and Yours" by Naima Coster.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our book of the month, "What's Mine & Yours," in our 'Book of the Month' shop. "Her Dark Lies" can be found in our "Featured Books."
Podcaster and author Zibby Owens joins the show to discuss her anthology "Moms Don't Have Time to: A Quarantine Anthology." We dive into self-care, our least-favorite household tasks and authors we've fangirled over during podcast interviews.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our book of the month, "What's Mine & Yours," in our 'Book of the Month' shop. "Moms Don't Have Time To: A Quarantine Anthology" can be found in our "Featured Books."
Rachel Howzell Hall joins us for an awesome evening discussing our February book of the month "And Now She's Gone." Listener beware: SPOILERS!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our book of the month, "And Now She's Gone," in our 'Book of the Month' shop!
Author J.Elle returns to Wine, Women & Words to discuss the long-awaited release of her debut YA fantasy novel "Wings of Ebony" and reflects on all things Rue, from seeing her cover for the first time to creating her own language for the world she built.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Check our 'Featured Books' shelf for "Wings of Ebony." You can find our book of the month, "And Then She Was Gone," in our 'Book of the Month' shop!
Author Susan Mallery joins us to discuss wine, complex characters and the cost of following your dreams in her latest novel "The Vineyard at Painted Moon" and we launch our discussion of "And Now She's Gone" by Rachel Howzell Hall -- BEWARE: SPOILERS UP TO CHAPTER 10!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Check our 'Featured Books' shelf for "The Vineyard at Painted Moon." You can find our book of the month, "And Then She Was Gone," in our 'Book of the Month' shop!
Debut author Allison Epstein joins the show to discuss her "historical fiction spy thriller mash-up" (and overall epic novel) "A Tip for the Hangman."
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Check our 'Featured Books' shelf for "A Tip for the Hangman." You can find our book of the month, "And Then She Was Gone," in our 'Book of the Month' shop!
READER BEWARE: SPOILERS!
We welcome Greer Macallister back to the show to discuss her historical fiction novel (and our January book of the month), "The Arctic Fury."
Caution: Spoilers. Spoilers. Spoilers.
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Historical fiction author Judithe Little joins the show to discuss her latest book, "The Chanel Sisters," following the early years of Antoinette and Gabrielle Chanel. Michele & Diana continue their discussion of "The Arctic Fury" by Greer Macallister.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Check our 'Featured Books' shelf for "The Chanel Sisters." You can find our book of the month, "The Arctic Fury," in our 'Book of the Month' shop!
We dive into the Italian Renaissance and World War II with Laura Morelli during our discussion of "The Night Portrait," her latest historical fiction novel. Diana and Michele launch their discussion about their January book of the month, "The Arctic Fury" by Greer Macallister.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Check our 'Featured Books' shelf for "The Night Portrait" You can find our book of the month, "The Arctic Fury," in our 'Book of the Month' shop!
Historical fiction author Melanie Benjamin returns to discuss her newest book "The Children's Blizzard," based on the 1888 Schoolhouse Blizzard in the Northwest Plains.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Check our 'Featured Books' shelf for "The Children's Blizzard" You can find our book of the month, "The Arctic Fury," in our 'Book of the Month' shop!
Author A.J. Hackwith returns to wrap up 2020 to discuss "The Archive of the Forgotten," the second installation in her "Hell's Library" trilogy. And AJ shares a little secret with us about book three!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Check our 'Featured Books' shelf for "The Archive of the Forgotten." You can find "The Library of the Unwritten" in our 'Book of the Month' shop!
Happy holidays! See you all in 2021!
Author Chris Humphreys returns to discuss his magical "Tapestry Trilogy," which includes "The Hunt of the Unicorn," "The Hunt of the Dragon" and "The Hunt of the Shapeshifters."
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Check our 'Featured Books' shelf for "The Hunt of the Dragon" (book #2). To order the remaining two books in the trilogy, visit Chris's website!
Mystery author Jennifer Chow joins the show to discuss her book "Mimi Lee Gets a Clue," talking cats -- and the voices some people (ahem, Diana and Michele) create for their pets.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Check our 'Featured Books' shelf for "Mimi Lee Gets a Clue" and "Mimi Lee Reads Between the Lines."
Roseanne A. Brown joins the show to discuss the November book of the month, "A Song of Wraiths & Ruin," the first book in her epic fantasy duology. We discuss the artistry behind cover creations and villains (amid minor fangirling by Michele). Listener beware: SPOILERS!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Check our 'Books of the Month' shelf for "A Song of Wraiths and Ruin."
S.A. Chakraborty returns to Wine, Women & Words to discuss the final book of the Daevabad trilogy, "The Empire of Gold." Listener beware: Daevabad SPOILERS abound in this episode.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Check our 'Books of the Month' shelf for "Empire of Gold" by S.A. Chakraborty.
Debut author Barb Curtis joins the show to discuss her romance novel "Forever with You" and examines what the popular adage "write what you know" means to her.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Check our 'Books of the Month' shelf for "A Song of Wraiths and Ruin;" browse our 'Featured Books' for "Forever with You."
For the first time ever, Wine, Women & Words welcome a novel's author andaudiobook narrator to the show at the same time! Diana and Michele welcome audiobook narrator Edita Brycha and travel back to South America to Anita and Giuseppe Garibaldi's world to discuss Diana's "The Woman in Red" one more time.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Check our 'Books of the Month' shelf for "Empire of Gold" by S.A. Chakraborty and"The Woman in Red" by Diana Giovinazzo.
In a solo episode, Michele and Diana unpack more of their book of the month, "The Empire of Gold" by S.A. Chakraborty...and veer into random tangents, as usual. Listener beware, there are SPOILERS in this episode up to chapter 23 of the book!
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Author Sherri L. Smith discusses her latest book "The Blossom and the Firefly" as well as her research methods and approaching writing historical non-fiction for younger readers. Diana and Michele continue their book of the month discussion.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Check our 'Books of the Month' shelf for "Empire of Gold" by S.A. Chakraborty; browse our "Featured Books" for "The Blossom and the Firefly."
In this solo episode, Diana and Michele return to Daevabad to kick off their book of the month discussion about "The Empire of Gold" by S.A. Chakraborty and may or may not veer off into their signature sidebar chats about books in general.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Check our 'Books of the Month' shelf for "Empire of Gold" by S.A. Chakraborty.
Author Kira Jane Buxton joins the show to discuss her hilarious, wonderfully weird book "Hollow Kingdom," our collective love of animals and how she captures the fabulous voices of all her characters.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Check our 'Books of the Month' shelf for "Empire of Gold" by S.A. Chakraborty; browse our "Featured Books" for "Hollow Kingdom."
Author of the month Leah Franqui joins the show to discuss the themes surrounding her amazing "Mother Land" including living in a new country, making new friends and experiencing new cultures.
This episode definitely contains spoilers!
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Check our 'Books of the Month' shelf for "Mother Land" by Leah Franqui.
Romance novelist Farrah Rochon joins the show to discuss her newest novel "The Boyfriend Project" and how it exemplifies the modern romance.
Diana and Michele continue their discussion about "Mother Land" by Leah Franqui -- September's book of the month.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Check our 'Books of the Month' shelf for "Mother Land" by Leah Franqui; browse our "Featured Books" for "The Boyfriend Project."
Michele & Diana welcome debut author Jordan Ifueko to the show to discuss her sweeping YA fantasy novel "Raybearer" and have an epic time chatting with her about it.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Check our 'Books of the Month' shelf for "Mother Land" by Leah Franqui; browse our "Featured Books" for "Raybearer."
Diana and Michele chat about cooking and writing with author Meera Ekkanath Klein while discussing her book "Seeing Ceremony," the sequel to her debut novel "My Mother's Kitchen."
Diana and Michele's discussion on September's book of the month, "Mother Land: A Novel" by Leah Franqui, will begin next week.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Check our 'Books of the Month' shelf for "Mother Land" by Leah Franqui; browse our "Featured Books" for "Seeing Ceremony."
Diana returns to Wine, Women & Words for a girls' night with Michele & Alex as they chat about her debut historical fiction novel "The Woman in Red."
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Check our 'Books of the Month' shelf for "The Woman in Red."
Special guest co-host Alex Kiester and Michele fangirl over Catherine Adel West as they discuss West's [AMAZING] debut novel "Saving Ruby King," the importance of the writer's community and the value of the 10-second pity party in the writing process. Alex & Michele continue their discussion of "The Woman in Red" by Diana Giovinazzo.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Check our 'Books of the Month' shelf for "The Woman in Red"; browse our "Featured Books" for "Saving Ruby King."
Also, check out Audible to download the Audible Original "In Her Skin," the debut thriller by our special guest co-host this month, Alex Kiester.
In a solo episode, special guest co-host Alex Kiester and Michele unpack "The Woman in Red" by Diana Giovinazzo, Alex declares that "Anita is a badass at everything" and Alex and Michele discuss how useless they would be on a battleship in the 1800s.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Check our 'Books of the Month' shelf for "The Woman in Red".
Debut author Diana Clarke joins the show to discuss her powerful novel "Thin Girls." Special guest co-host Alex Kiester and Michele chat about "The Woman in Red" by Wine, Women & Words' own Diana Giovinazzo, writing processes and how amazing new books feel.
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Check our 'Books of the Month' shelf for "The Woman in Red"; browse our "Featured Books" for "Thin Girls."
Also, check out Audible to download the Audible Original "In Her Skin," the debut thriller by our special guest co-host this month, Alex Kiester.
Author Elise Hooper discusses the amazing female athletes and history behind "Fast Girls" and shares some details of her next historical fiction novel.
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Debut author Dina Gregory joins the show to discuss "Love at the Threshold," the journey she experienced while writing this non-fiction work and La Befana, a beloved figure in Italian folklore. Diana and Michele continue their discussion on "Fast Girls."
Visit Dina's website to order a copy of her book and, of course, be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Check our 'Books of the Month' shelf for "Fast Girls".
Debut author Katherine St. John discusses the complexities of friendship and being a "puzzle master" (aka thriller writer) in this week's episode of Wine, Women & Words.
If you want to pick up a copy of the books discussed on the show, be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Be sure to check under our Featured Books for "The Lion's Den" and Books of the Month for "Fast Girls".
Debut author Danielle Harrington joins Wine, Women & Words to discuss her book "The Diseased Ones," which prompts a serious discussions about which super powers we'd want if we had our pick. Diana & Michele also chat about the impending research rabbit hole surrounding the August book of the month, "Fast Girls" by Elise Hooper.
If you want to pick up a copy of the books discussed on the show, be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Be sure to check under our Featured Books for "The Diseased Ones" and Books of the Month for "Fast Girls".
Join us as we chat with our author of the month, Stephanie Storey about her book Raphael, Painter in Rome. We discuss Italian history, writing and how Raphael truly died.
Natalia Sylvester chats about her YA debut novel, "Running," which prompts a discussion about the beauty of bilingualism. Diana and Michele continue their discussion of "Raphael, Painter in Rome."
And if you want to pick up a copy of the books discussed on the show, be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. Be sure to check under our Featured Books for "Running" and Books of the Month for "Raphael".
Join us as we chat with Maram Taibah and her book Weathernose. In addition to discussing the book's inspiration Michele asks the question: Do you write in an accent?
We also have a discussion of Raphael a painter in Rome.
Check out Maram's website here.
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We learn straight away that Ella is our type of people when she can pinpoint what Diana is drinking right from the get-go. We also talk about her audible original Birdie and Jay and the real-life archeology that inspired this story.
Episode Contains Spoilers
In this author of the month episode, we chat with Meng Jin about the complicated relationships of mothers and daughters in her debut novel Little Gods. Diana also finds out Meng is a fellow Elena Ferrante fangirl and we get a bit sidetracked (and Diana may or may not have forced Meng to be her new best friend).
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