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Romance Recs

Jordan, Devonnie, & Christina

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Three book besties explore the world of romance novels and encourage you to expand your TBR. Join us as we dive into fan favorite tropes and subgenres from Romantasy to Dark Romance to Young Adult. Discover new indie authors and discuss major releases with us, spoiler free! Mature content is discussed.
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The Black Romance Podcast features weekly conversations with Black writers, editors, and scholars of historical and contemporary popular romance fiction. Julie Moody-Freeman and guests talk about a range of experiences: their difficulties trying to publish love stories with Black characters; their favorite books; writing and teaching about black romance fiction; traditional vs self-publishing; publishing queer romance fiction; and their recently released books.
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Quick & Dirty Romance: The inside scoop on romance books and writing, where we pull out & wrap up in 30 minutes or less. But we promise to leave you satisfied! Sarah Skye is the nom de plume of Sarah Smith & Skye McDonald, contemporary romance authors whose joint publication, Sips & Strokes, is out April 20,2021.
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Welcome to Sippin' on Spice, the book review and book recommendation podcast where we dive deep into the world of reading romance books! Join us as we uncork the spice and explore the tales of love, lust, and everything in between. Whether you're a hopeless romantic or just looking for your next book read, we've got you covered. Each week, we crack open a new romance book, ranging from contemporary romance, romantasies and dark romance and sip on the spicy details that make these tales so ir ...
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A series of stories about contemporary men and women (the titular "Disgruntled Few") who seek to dominate culture. An ambitious undertaking, THE DISGRUNTLED seeks to describe the triumphs and misadventures of a community of malcontents. A story of Christ, Romance, Dancing, Fighting, Birthing, and Burying in Yakima Washington. Please give me money. https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=24179185 Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bower/support
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Do have questions about your relationships, or the state of love in the world? Roddie and Tootsie have answers and experience that JUST might help you in your journey to better connections and understanding. Roddy and Tootsie draw from their personal experiences in romance and relationships. Be ready to laugh and learn on the rocky road to Love.
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What do poems, plays, and other creative texts from throughout history tell us about the times in which they were written? And what do they reveal about the forces still at play in our contemporary societies? Using interviews with artists and scholars combined with readings performed by actors, The Dybbukast examines and gives context to creative works while exploring their relationships to issues still present today. ​ The Dybbukast is produced by theatre dybbuk. Episodes are released on th ...
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Welcome to Romance Ever After with Roger Heilig, your go-to podcast for all things romance! Join Roger every week as he dives into the latest and greatest in the world of romance novels, movies, and TV shows. Whether you're a hopeless romantic or just looking for your next heartwarming read or watch, Roger has you covered. Each episode, Roger reviews new releases and timeless classics, offering honest and in-depth analysis, delightful discussions, and plenty of swoon-worthy moments. From con ...
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Make Out Already

Make Out Already

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Make Out Already recaps contemporary romance novels, rom coms and anything with an HEA, and we take romance VERY seriously. We’ll tell you what we LOVE, air our grievances, tell you our fan casts and much more.
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Romanced by the Book is a podcast for writers of happily ever afters and dream-worthy book boyfriends that put readers into a romance-induced hangover. Host Dana Pittman is a USA Today Bestselling Author, developmental editor, and avid romance reader.Each episode features interviews, the hottest romance reads, and the pursuit of writing our next bestselling novels.For more information and to leave questions, visit www.danjatales.com.
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What's going on in the night sky right now? Find out with Star Lore Historian Mary Stewart Adams, who narrates the stories written across the sky each week in order to restore the mythic grandeur of knowing the stars. Here, ancient mythologies are woven together with poetry, astrology, contemporary astronomy, and the new star wisdom astrosophy, to reveal the brilliant story of now.
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Helena Hunting is our last episode for Season 1 -- We'll return with more awesome contemporary romance on Friday, Sept 29! 💗 Hello Swoon Squad! 💗 Bestselling romance author Lisa Daily here to help you find your next favorite romance book! I'll be chatting with all your favorite "must-read" rom-com and contemporary romance authors every Friday to talk about their favorite tropes, newest romance books, and what they're reading now. A must-listen for anyone who loves kissing books with swoony h ...
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Serialized RomCom audiobook show, brought to you by Contemporary Romance Author Marie Matthew. The stories contain explicit content and are intended for listeners 18 and over. Season 1: The Bad Girl List, a second-chance, fake dating serial romcom with all the feels set in California wine country. Find out how one life-changing vacation list puts the heart of Dominique Chen on the line when she meets sexy wine grower Trevor Moretti. Be sure to stick around at the end of each episode for the ...
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Kinda Dating

Natasha Chandel

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Welcome to the comedy dating podcast that's flipping the script on relationships! Join comedian and dating expert, Natasha Chandel, along with influential guests as they dissect the complexities of modern dating and tackle the proverbial question: Why the fuck do we all have commitment issues?? Get ready for insightful discussions, side-splitting anecdotes, and a refreshing, practical take on contemporary love and commitment made for Millennials and Gen-Z, but that applies to everyone whethe ...
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#RomanceClass Podcast

Mina V. Esguerra & Tania Arpa

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Welcome to the #romanceclass podcast. Each episode is an audio recording of two actors reading an excerpt from a romance novel by a Filipino author. All books featured are written in English. Season 1's readings are by theater actors Gio Gahol and Rachel Coates.
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Art Hounds

Minnesota Public Radio

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Each week three people from the Minnesota arts community talk about a performance, opening, or event they're excited to see or want others to check out.
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Diary of an S and M Romance

Dollie Llama and ThornDaddy

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In this podiobook: The first-ever adult title on Podiobooks.com. "Diary of an S and M Romance" is the true story of a young widow reclaiming her life in a red-hot world of kinky sex. She's a feminist doing things that many feminists would consider beastly, and loving every second of it. In "Diary of an S and M Romance", Dollie Llama explores the complex connections between romantic sweetness and furious, nasty sex.Part introspective journey of discovery, part tender love story.Part manifesto ...
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A collection of bite-sized indie romance short stories to enjoy having tea, on the commute, at the traffic light and before bed. I hope this album of contemporary young adult stories will elicit daydreams and make your day that little bit more swoonworthy. Enjoy! I am also taking open requests for story leads, so if you would like to be featured as a female lead in one of these stories please email minteabug@gmail.com. Having your submissions makes my day just that little bit more inspiring.
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Prickly Pens Podcast

Michelle Monkou, G. S. Samuels, Julia Canchola

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Prickly Pens Podcast is a platform of discussions with three friends who are also authors on the writing journey: Michelle Monkou, Julia Canchola, G. S. Samuels. During each episode, each co-host will add to the discussion around, not only the writing journey, but issues and topics of our lives. Michelle Monkou is a multi-published author, USA TODAY Best Selling author, and former president and board member of Romance Writers of America (RWA). She has published over 25 titles and currently w ...
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Belfast Girls is the story of three girls – Sheila, Phil and Mary – growing up into the new emerging post-conflict Belfast of money, drugs, high fashion and crime; and of their lives and loves. Sheila, a supermodel, is kidnapped. Phil is sent to prison. Mary, surviving a drug overdose, has a spiritual awakening. It is also the story of the men who matter to them – John Branagh, former candidate for the priesthood, a modern Darcy, someone to love or hate. Will he and Sheila ever get together? ...
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Ceil Clark is fed up with dating the twenty-something hipsters and slackers that litter the streets of Los Angeles nightlife like empty, discarded cans of Red Bull. Against the wise advice of her best friend, Lupe, she makes a pre-meditated decision to seduce, tag and bag her newest boss---Wayne Hayter; the cool and always collected thirty-something, corporate-loving, sports-car-driving, designer duds wearing, General Manager of the Porsche dealership where Ceil merely tolerates her 9 to 5 g ...
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Writer's Block? Rejection? Impostor Syndrome? Writing is full of ups and downs, but we can still find plenty of joy on this creative journey! Bestselling author Marissa Meyer interviews writers and industry professionals about books, craft, and publishing, to find out how we can all bring more joy to our writing process and career.
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Storylink Radio

Shandon Loring: Professional Storyteller / Seanchaí

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The professional storytellers at StoryLink Radio, known as Seanchaí, are committed to bringing stories to Life through the spoken word as in traditional oral storytelling. We present stories of many genres... Ancient Myths and Legends, short stories, full length novels, science fiction and high fantasy, philosophy, traditions, drama, fiction, non-fiction, romance, theatre, ghosts & haunts, suspense, stories of the strange, and more! Our stories may be drawn from contemporary sources, or from ...
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ALL THINGS NAIJA is a dedicated pan-Nigerian podcast program that attempts to do an in-depth analysis of the socio-economic dynamics of the Nigerian state. The program will be unabashed in its approach to contemporary Nigerian issues in terms of the topics of discourse, the status and the antecedents of program guests, the level of engagements as well as the methodology. The primary fulcrum and objective of ALL THINGS NAIJA will be to engage, to enlighten and educate Nigerian citizens and th ...
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Welcome to Best Book Breakdown, the podcast that breaks down the bestseller books you need to read! If you love the idea of reading all the latest bestsellers but simply don't have the time, then this podcast is perfect for you. Each episode, we'll provide you with a comprehensive summary of a popular book that has made it onto the bestseller lists. We'll cover everything from plot and character development to key themes and takeaways, giving you all the information you need to know in a con ...
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by philosopher Greg Scorzo. LISTEN TO IT AS A FULL LENGTH FEATURE FILM FOR YOUR EARS or in Parts 1-6. During this unique listening experience, we are taken on a journey through the turbulent love life of our protagonist Joe, via his romantic relationships with two different women, Janet and Lorraine. This is done by eavesdropping on real-time exchanges between the 3 characters. How to navigate that journey, the listener has to decide on their own. Beware, this is not a happy gallop through a ...
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Would you like some music to go with your story? Alex Austin hopes you will. He’s integrated the work of 20 contemporary bands and 40 songs into The Red Album of Asbury Park Remixed. It’s the late Sixties, the Beatles intact, Jimi Hendrix exploding and the Doors demanding the world. And on the East Coast, famed resort Asbury Park, New Jersey, will become the epicenter of a new brand of rock and roll. But in January 1968, a boardwalk Liverpool lies in the future. Escalating crime and a fading ...
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This story starts with space ships scouring the universe in an interplanetary game of tag. The humans know there are “Aliens” out there. But so do the Aliens. As each tries desperately to make the phenomenal discovery, they secretly hope that the other will not turn out to be the enemy. Humans call them “Plumies” because of the feathery plumes they inscribe on silicon-bronze tablets and cairns they have left behind on their intergalactic travels over the last thousand years. The search goes ...
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A lovely young woman gambling at a casino in Leubronn, Germany. A young man watches, fascinated from afar. She begins to lose heavily and leaves the casino. Thus opens the last and probably the most controversial of George Eliot's novels. Published in 1876, Daniel Deronda is also the only one in which the great Victorian novelist portrays contemporary society of her own time. There were only a few murmurs when it first came out, but later, they became a full fledged outpouring of resentment ...
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The Query Show

Blair Thornburgh

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A podcast to help writers get published, hosted by editor and author Blair Thornburgh. Each episode takes a deep dive on a query letter (or two) and diagnoses its strengths and weaknesses so that authors can put their best foot forward into the world of agents and editors.
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Book Jump

Will Norman

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Are you a writer who's tired of listening to writer podcasts, where they have successful authors giving you the same marketing advice that you heard on another writer podcast? Well, Book Jump offers you the best book sales and marketing advice-- from the readers themselves. Oh. And we're a lot more fun, too.
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The Lavender Menace

Renaissance & Sunny

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Two overly online nonbinary lesbian communists of color (with gaylor tendencies) spew their opinions on pop culture and media via a three part comedy variety show: first, a discussion of a listener submitted hot take. Second, analyzing a piece of media we've both consumed together. And third, recommending books/movies/TV/music/etc. to each other. Renaissance is the film stan twitter user, and Sunny is the booktuber. We think we are hilarious and have the correct opinions, and we hope you can ...
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Delaney Diamond is the USA Today Bestselling Author of sensual and passionate black romance and interracial romance. Each month the readers in her online Readers Lounge choose a book to read by a different author. The author is then interviewed, and listeners have the opportunity to learn more about their writing, the story, and get to know the author on a more personal level. Listeners in the Lounge can ask questions via chat. To learn more about Delaney, her books, and the Readers Lounge, ...
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Marissa chats with Julian Winters about his latest YA romance, PRINCE OF THE PALISADES. Also discussed in this episode: how fanfiction is a great way to get started in writing, the sometimes difficult elements of crafting a contemporary royal story, writing romance and the importance of creating moments when characters are vulnerable, how challengi…
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Author Joey Powell is a true force! Our discussion was so much fun and his book just clicked with all the elements that would make a fantastic read. You don't want to miss this episode! And definitely check out Mad Axe Media where his platform for indie authors is a great jump to join a community! About the book: Something is lurking in the underbe…
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We’re going back to school to kick off season two with a bang! Recs will feature students, teachers, and even parents. Tropes include: Student&Teacher Single Parent&Teacher Dark Academia College Age Students Adults going back to school Reverse Harem Prep School(s) Fantasy Schools Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.…
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Marissa chats with Adalyn Grace about WISTERIA, the conclusion to her Belladonna trilogy. Also discussed in this episode: the love of and uses for Pinterest, the phenomenon of finishing a book and forgetting having written it, writing a series with differing POVs, the rare book that’s “easy” to write, turning concepts into characters, favorite trop…
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I am DL White, an Atlanta based, self published author of romantic fiction that centers Black love. On this week's Bookcast, my indie author podcast, I'm doing a dry run of a new format, recording on a new day, posting on a different day and time. It’ll be a quick and dirty bookchat and I’ll give an overview of writing and book sales. I’m hoping a …
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Inspired by Tron series, author Laurisa Brandt discusses her writing projects and how her first book turned into two. We discussed her writing styles as well as how busy she's been since publishing her first book! About the book: Falling in love with his bounty hunter was never part of the plan. After the Kobalt empire spent decades suppressing Pyr…
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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Click here. Memory and magic Nanci Oleson describes herself as a visual artist, Monte…
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Dr. Julie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview Rebekah Weatherspoon, best-selling writer of Harbor. After years of meddling in her friends’ love lives, multi award winning author Rebekah Weatherspoon turned to writing romance to get her fix. Raised in Southern New Hampshire, Rebekah Weatherspoon now lives in Southern California whe…
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Representation is the forefront of what author Samantha Picaro wants to make sure readers see when reading her book Limitless Roads Cafe. Our discussion was a while back, but her book is still fresh and ready for those interested in a great YA contemporary work. About the book: Kinsey Fontana relies on lists to navigate the world as an autistic tee…
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Welcome back to a new BookCast episode! For #94, I’m tinkering. Moving things around. I’m bored, so that requires a bit of a re-tool. Find full show notes including my thoughts on this week’s reads on my website: Bookcast by DL White I'm back after a short break and ready to dig into my reads from the last few weeks, though I have hit a slump latel…
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Author Angela Sylvaine was so much fun to talk to, discussing her 90s sci-fi horror comedy Frost Bite. She described that it's for fans of Stranger Things and The X-Files. And y'all...the 90s! Get to know the fictional town of Demise, North Dakota as you get to know this amazing and cheerful author. Don't miss the episode or the book! About the boo…
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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Click here. Cabaret of ancestors Musician and cultural organizer Sarah Larsson wants …
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About the Talk In this episode of the Governance Podcast, CSGS Director Mark Pennington speaks with Dr Samuel Bagg about his recent book - The Dispersal of Power: A Critical Realist Theory of Democracy, published by Oxford University Press. The book presents an in depth consideration of the problem of 'elite capture' and the possible strategies to …
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Authors Jeffrey Kippel and Mindy Blackstien have created an absolutely fascinating start of a trilogy of trilogies. This book has humor, sci-fi elements, and is an absolute adventure with helpful and mindful messages. This is truly one-of-a-kind and our talk has been so much fun. About the book: "The Ridiculous" is the laugh-out-loud sensation taki…
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Dr. Julie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview Kennedy Ryan, best-selling writer of Reel. New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Kennedy Ryan writes for women from all walks of life, empowering them and placing them firmly at the center of each story and in charge of their own destinies. Kennedy and her writings have been …
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Author Perry Schwartz has channeled his experiences and written Forgotten Child, where his main character overcomes a variety of challenges. This book started off so strong from the pregnant woman fleeing her abusive husband to a church to the child growing up to events that made an incredible book. About the book: A woman flees her home after a do…
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In this episode, presented in collaboration with The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life at UC Berkeley, we explore “Lilith,” a short story by Primo Levi, featured in his 1981 collection Moments of Reprieve. Dr. Francesco Spagnolo, Curator of The Magnes Collection and Professor of Music and Jewish Studies at UC Berkeley, discusses the ways in …
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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Click here. Winds of change Kate Saumur of White Bear Township is a freelance bassoon…
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Dr. Julie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview Adriana Herrera, best-selling writer of A Caribbean Heiress in Paris. Adriana Herrera is a USA Today Best Selling and Audie winning author of over a dozen novels. Adriana was born and raised in the Caribbean and loves writing stories about people who look and sound like her, getting un…
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Marissa chats with Remy Lai about her new illustrated sketch diary, READ AT YOUR OWN RISK. Also discussed in this episode: why kids relate to horror, the importance of capturing the tone of the book on the cover and determining appropriate content for a young audience, making important design choices like font and color, deciding on a story’s forma…
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On this episode, I share a glimpse into my experiences, challenges, and triumphs as a self-published author and passionate reader. I updated listeners on my goal of reading 175 books and wrap up my July reading list. Find that list in the show notes on my website: Booksbydlwhite.com/bookcast/93. I also discuss the anxiety of the earnings reset at t…
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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Click here. Troll trail trek Ann Treacy of St. Paul has a radio show with Macalester …
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Originally recorded live from LA Comic-Con in October 2016. Everyone chides the fuck boy, so you would assume it’s safer to date a nerd, right? Influencers Octopimp and Ceciley Jenkins join Natasha Chandel to discuss all things nerd. What makes someone a nerd? Are male nerds more desired than female nerds? What is the best way to connect with someo…
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Join us for this review episode where we review a book by one of our all time favorite authors, Liz Tomforde! We absolutely would recommend Play Along to anyone who is looking for a heart-warming, sweet and spicy contemporary romance book. This is a special edition episode where we recorded in person. Hilarity and chaos ensues!…
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Dr. Julie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview Beverly Jenkins, best-selling writer of Vivid. Beverly Jenkins is the recipient of the 2017 Romance Writers of America Nora Roberts Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the 2016 Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award for historical romance. She has been nominated for the NAACP Image …
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Marissa chats with author and life coach Lydia Michaels about her craft book, Write 10K in a Day. Discussed in this practical episode: the challenges of being an indie author/entrepreneur, writer burnout, time poverty – particularly for women, why setting boundaries on word counts is a good idea, signs of burnout, paying attention to ROJ (Return on…
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This week, I have an update on my annual reading challenge including a not-so-thrilling cozy mystery. I'm also giving you an inside baseball look into my week-- i got some tough love from fellow authors and went to work. We will see if there is an improvement in sals and engagement! Grab your coffee (or beverage of choice) and join me to chat about…
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Becky and Jo dish on contemporary romance novels, particularly the work of Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood including: "Love, Theoretically" by Ali Hazelwood; "Check & Mate" by Ali Hazelwood; "People We Meet on Vacation" by Emily Henry; "Happy Place" by Emily Henry; "Funny Story" by Emily Henry; Introductory reading from "Book People" by Emily Henry.…
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From MPR News, Art Hounds are members of the Minnesota arts community who look beyond their own work to highlight what’s exciting in local art. Their recommendations are lightly edited from the audio heard in the player above. Want to be an Art Hound? Submit here. Click here. Winona wonders Stephanie Lynn Rogers is the executive and artistic direct…
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Dr. Julie E Moody-Freeman and co-host Dr. Carole Bell interview Seressia Glass, best-selling writer of Shadow Blade. Seressia Glass is an award-winning author of more than twenty-five contemporary and paranormal romance and urban fantasy stories. Her paranormal series, (Shadowchasers, Sons of Anubis) are steeped in Egyptian mythology. Her follow-up…
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