Best Magnolia Winters Podcasts (2024)

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89. Penance 32:56

29d ago32:56

32:56

This month's featured read is Penance by Eliza Clark. Spoiler free chats as always!By Rhiannon Fallows & Hannah Wilkinson

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88. Short Stories Edition - Rouge, Daisy Haites, Mexican Gothic & more 1:00:20

1M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Join us as we have spoiler free discussions on all our recent reads. Including: The Echo Chamber - John Boyne Rouge - Mona Awad Daisy Haites - Jessa Hastings The Divorcees - Rowan Beaird Brown Girls - Daphne Palasi Andreades Lost For Words - Stephanie Butland The Night In Question - Susan Fletcher Mexican Gothic - Silvia Moreno-Garcia The House of …

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87. The Maiden 33:49

2M ago33:49

33:49

A spoiler free chat on Women's Prize long listed, The Maiden by Kate Foster.By Rhiannon Fallows & Hannah Wilkinson

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86. Short Stories Edition - The List Of Suspicious Things, Seven Summers, Kala & more... 54:14

2M ago54:14

54:14

Spoiler free discussions on all of the following: Clara Reads Proust - Stephane Carlier The List of Suspicious Things - Jennie Godfrey In Search of Ethel Cartwright - Tom Winter Seven Summers - Paige Toon Kala - Colin Walsh Say Hello To My Little Friend - Jennine Capo Crucet Friendaholic - Elizabeth Day Bitch - Lucy Cooke…

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85. The Fury 33:54

3M ago33:54

33:54

A spoiler free chat about The Fury by Alex Michaelides. Featured reads coming up will be: April - The Maiden by Kate Foster May - Penance by Eliza ClarkBy Rhiannon Fallows & Hannah Wilkinson

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EP156: 5CQ for Dan White, Host of QUEER MAGNOLIAS and OUTWITHDAN 27:44

3M ago27:44

27:44

Shawn welcomes fellow podcaster Dan White to the show to discuss his podcasts, QUEER MAGNOLIAS and OUT WITH DAN, the importance of listening to diverse voices and points of view, finding your people, mutual friends, travel, eating and drinking, and Agatha Christie.

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EP155: 5CQ for Lynn Painter, Author of HAPPILY NEVER AFTER 17:53

3M ago17:53

17:53

Shawn chats with Lynn Painter about her new novel, writing for adults and younger readers, weddings, blowing up weddings, writing rom-com male characters, the need for joy, and classic rom-com movies.

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EP154: 5CQ for Cindy Goyette, Author of OBEY ALL LAWS 18:34

3M ago18:34

18:34

Shawn and Cindy chat about her debut novel, OBEY ALL LAWS, life as a parole officer, dogs, second chances, making mistakes, organic writing, and writing drunk and editing sober.

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84. Short Stories Edition - Weyward, Magnolia Parks, Divine Rivals & many more! 1:00:20

3M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Tune in to hear spoiler free chats on all of the following: Kafka on the Shore - Haruki Murakami The Night Alphabet - Joelle Taylor House of Flame & Shadow - Sarah J Maas Divine Rivals - Rebecca Ross Threadneedle - Cari Thomas Icebreaker & Wildfire - Hannah Grace How To Be Somebody Else - Miranda Pountney Magnolia Parks - Jessa Hastings The Teacher…

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EP153: 5CQ for Jackie Layton, Author of WEEDING OUT LIES and CLUTTER FREE 15:25

3M ago15:25

15:25

Shawn and Jackie chat about cozy mysteries, writing multiple series, flowers and what they mean to us, garden clubs, secret Pinterest boards, Texas, and how we want no sadness in some mysteries.

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EP152: 5CQ for C.J. Box, Author of THREE-INCH TEETH 26:12

3M ago26:12

26:12

Shawn chats with NYT Bestselling Author C.J. Box about his 24th Joe Picket novel, THREE-INCH TEETH, writing a long-running and much-loved series, predator attack teams, Mama Bears, animal emotions, Mark Twain, and finding your own unique lane as a writer.

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EP151: 5CQ for Lynn Chandler Willis, Author of WHAT THE MONKEY SAW 31:45

4M ago31:45

31:45

Shawn and Lynn chat about writing multiple series, finding a new publishing home, being from the South, True Crime, small town newspapers, breaking up with our characters, and French Bulldog puppies.

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EP150: 5CQ for Bruce Robert Coffin, Co-Author of THE TURNER & MOSLEY FILES 44:07

4M ago44:07

44:07

Shawn and Bruce chat about Bruce's new series, coauthored with LynDee Walker, the Byron series, his new series out next year, taking chances as a writer, Stephen King, non-writing spouses, the need for therapy, British television, and support from other writers in the community.

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83. The Lying Life Of Adults 30:14

4M ago30:14

30:14

Today we discuss this novel by Elena Ferrante. All spoiler free as always!By Rhiannon Fallows & Hannah Wilkinson

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EP149: 5CQ for Darlene Dziomba, Author of FIRE AND DALMATION 23:03

4M ago23:03

23:03

Shawn and Darlene chat about dogs, Bouchercon, meeting your people, support from librarians, indie vs. traditional publishing, Sisters in Crime, and connecting with readers.

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EP148: 5CQ for Leah Konen, Author of KEEP YOUR FRIENDS CLOSE 26:37

4M ago26:37

26:37

Shawn and Leah chat about Leah's new novel, Alfred Hitchcock, STRANGERS ON A TRAIN, making friends as adults, women shouldering family responsibilities, and how new friends might not always be what they appear to be.

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EP147: 5CQ for Wendy Sand Eckel, Author of KILLER IN A WINTER WONDERLAND 29:07

4M ago29:07

29:07

Shawn and Wendy chat about writing culinary mysteries, research through cooking, moms who read, finding your reading groove again, Wendy's brush with the law at a young age, connecting with readers, and how art is important to the human condition.

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EP146: 5CQ for Nick Petrie, Author of THE PRICE YOU PAY 37:10

4M ago37:10

37:10

Shawn and Nick chat about his long-running Peter Ash series, how Nick's career began, grocery store conversations, PTSD, writing by hand, cool techniques for writers who get stuck, many drinks with friends at conferences, author rock stars, and finding your people.

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82. Short Stories Edition - featuring Piglet, Winter Garden, The Last House on Needless Street & much more... 43:04

4M ago43:04

43:04

Today's discussion includes chats on all of the following: Not The End of the World - Hannah Ritchie The Dictionary of Lost Words - Pip Williams The Book of Beginnings - Sally Page This Could Be Everything - Eva Rice Winter Garden - Kristen Hannah Piglet - Lottie Hazell All Girls - Emily Layden The Last House on Needless Street - Catriona Ward All …

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EP145: 5CQ for Erica Miner, Author of PRELUDE TO MURDER 37:59

4M ago37:59

37:59

Shawn and Erica chat about playing the violin, creepy opera houses, being keynote speakers, concert masters, sexism in both music and writing, and Agatha Christie.

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EP144: 5CQ for Dr. Frank Spinelli, Author of NO ANGELS WEPT 25:38

4M ago25:38

25:38

Shawn and Dr. Frank chat about his fiction and nonfiction writing career, a medical career and how it influences his writing, walking around as your character for a week, leaving good reviews, Stephen King, and Frank's great advice for writers and for life in general.

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EP143: 5CQ for Marty Wingate, Author of A BODY ON THE DOORSTEP 30:42

4M ago30:42

30:42

Shawn and Marty chat about her new historical mystery series, The London Ladies' Murder Club, the Society of Useful Women, useful women, gardening, writing multiple series, the value of a critique group, and releasing two full-length books at one time.

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EP142: 5CQ for Dr. Paul Quinn, author of PRENATAL POSSIBILITIES 24:46

5M ago24:46

24:46

Shawn and Paul chat about his cookbook for expectant mothers, writing cookbooks, testing recipes, nutrition and where we all go wrong, the beauty of women and childbirth, and helping others.

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81. The Bee Sting 31:18

5M ago31:18

31:18

Our first featured read episode of 2024 is The Bee Sting by Paul Murray. All chats are spoiler free!By Rhiannon Fallows & Hannah Wilkinson

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EP141: 5CQ for Sharon Lynn, Author of DEATH TAKES A FALL 23:39

5M ago23:39

23:39

Shawn and Sharon chat about her new novel set in Bath in the UK, Sharon's love of England, teaching and writing, following your own lessons, brains of nineteen year olds, a chastity belt for your developing brain that keeps you from making big decisions, how warm is your oven, and the art of not giving up.…

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EP140: 5CQ for Peter Malone Elliott, Author of BLUE RIDGE 24:46

5M ago24:46

24:46

Shawn and Peter chat about his debut novel BLUE RIDGE, being inspired by your surroundings, twin brothers, pancakes, how acting can help writers, Sam Shepherd, and fun dinner guests.

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80. BONUS EPISODE - 2023 Favourites 33:56

5M ago33:56

33:56

And here we have each of our top three reads from 2023. Have a listen to find out what we chose!By Rhiannon Fallows & Hannah Wilkinson

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EP139: 5CQ for Edwin Hill, Author of WHO TO BELIEVE 28:00

5M ago28:00

28:00

Shawn and Edwin chat about his new novel, RASHOMON, writing from multiple POVs, birthday cakes, story structure, teaching, and walking the dog.

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79. Short Stories Edition - We All Want Impossible Things, Cultish, Bunny, The Great Believers & MANY more! 1:12:14

5M ago1:12:14

1:12:14

A final round up of our November/December 2023 reads. All spoiler free! Including: The Christmas Book Club - Sarah Morgan One Christmas Eve - Shari Low Meet me in Central Park - Jo Bartlett Preloved - Lauren Bravo The Minute I Saw You - Paige Toon The Great Believers - Rebecca Makkai Cultish - Amanda Montell Bunny - Mona Awad Lemon - Kwon Yeo-Sun W…

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The Best Albums of 2023, the Fall of the Girl Boss and the Spiked Ginger Cappuccino (feat. Mxology Shay & Gabby Perret) 45:51

6M ago45:51

45:51

Guest mixologists Mxology Shay and Gabby Perret join us for our annual end-of-the-year roundtable, where we shamelessly pander to the algorithm by slowly and repeatedly enunciating the titles of our favorite singles, EPs, albums, and artists of 2023. Literally who needs Spotify wrapped when you have us? And speaking of wrapped, we’ve reached the of…

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BONUS: Ghosts of Holidays Past 1:00:36

6M ago1:00:36

1:00:36

This week our Atwood editors are deconstructing the Christmas song across all genres: from the cynical punk crescendos to the cash grab classics. Turns out, any song can be made into a holiday hit with just a sprinkle of tidings, good cheer, and bells. No seriously, it’s just bells. Don't believe us? Throw a bell behind your favorite track of 2023 …

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78. The Great Alone 40:00

6M ago40:00

40:00

December's featured read was The Great Alone by Kristin Hannah. Our first by this author but definitely not our last.By Rhiannon Fallows & Hannah Wilkinson

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EP138: 5CQ for Tom Coffey, Author of PUBLIC MORALS 19:34

6M ago19:34

19:34

Shawn and Tom chat about the first book in The Divine Trilogy, living in New York, police in New York, SERPICO, why NYC is a great place for stories, and writing fiction inspired by true events.

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77. Iron Flame 40:12

6M ago40:12

40:12

Our thoughts and feelings on the much anticipated sequel to Fourth Wing - Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros. CONTAINS SPOILERS!By Rhiannon Fallows & Hannah Wilkinson

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EP137: 5CQ for Lane Stone, Author of THE CANVAS 18:06

6M ago18:06

18:06

Shawn and Lane chat about the second book in Lane's Big Picture Trilogy, art and antiquity theft, the importance of art in the world, art and religion, sudden cold air, likeable and unlikeable characters, and the strategy behind writing a trilogy.

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Oh Land and the You Soup (featuring Oh Land and Khaalid Cannon) 1:02:08

6M ago1:02:08

1:02:08

This week the Tunes & Tumblers bar welcomes Danish musician and producer Oh Land, whose latest experimental album, Loop Soup, is not only a sonic triumph, but also a thoughtful examination of humanity itself. Naturally we’ll take any opportunity to get existential, so sit back and enjoy this week’s You Soup cocktail as we channel the Sandman, brush…

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EP136: 5CQ for Linda Lovely, Author of A KILLER APP 16:47

6M ago16:47

16:47

Shawn and Linda chat about the newest book in her HOA Mystery series, deep fakes, the state of the world, how AI is everywhere, writers and actors dealing with AI, book store events, and writing multiple series.

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EP135: 5CQ for Virginia Kantra, Author of THE FAIRYTALE LIFE OF DOROTHY GALE 36:02

7M ago36:02

36:02

Shawn and Virginia chat about her new book, which is a reimagining of THE WIZARD OF OZ, the male gaze, love and the darker side of love, if there really is no place like home, why Virginia writes the kinds of books she does, and life during lockdown.

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Thanksgiving Roundtable and a Winter Rumderland (feat. Gabby Perrett) 38:23

7M ago38:23

38:23

Special guests Gabby Perret and Charles Rojas join us for this year’s Thanksgiving Roundtable, where we break a solemn tradition and share the things we aren’t so thankful for. Here’s a spitball list: Jack Antonoff’s production, posthumous Beatles tracks, Elon Musk (in general), the Recording Academy nominations, the Recording Academy in general…. …

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76. Short Stories Edition - Ready Player One, The Woman in Me, Anxious People & more... 44:02

7M ago44:02

44:02

Here's what we've been reading this month! We have spoiler free chats on all of the following books: The Woman in Black - Susan Hill The Woman in Me - Britney Spears Anxious People - Fredrik Backman Milk Fed - Melissa Broder Little Eyes - Samanta Schweblin Bad Fruit - Ella King Ready Player One - Ernest Kline…

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EP134: 5CQ for Gregory Stout, author of WOMAN IN THE WIND 20:12

7M ago20:12

20:12

Shawn and Gregory chat about the newest novel in the Jackson Gamble PI series set in Nashville, how Nashville is a great place to visit and set a series in, winning the Shamus Award then judging the Shamus Award, having enough time to read, hate mail, and never giving up.

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Chris LaRocca and the Manic Maple (feat. Chris LaRocca) 44:12

7M ago44:12

44:12

Today we're giving thanks to the act that has united communities, broken boundaries, and salvaged many a holiday season since the dawn of time: day drinking. Singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Chris LaRocca joins us at the bar today as we get to the square root of the math rock genre, construct a biopic dream cast, and discuss his debut …

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EP133: 5CQ for Clementine Taylor, Author of SOMETHING ABOUT HER 23:17

7M ago23:17

23:17

Shawn and Clementine chat about her debut novel, the feeling of excited dread, coming-of-age love stories, writing stories we want to read, why everyone is so raw, and their fascination with both poetry and apples.

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75. Bellies 32:26

7M ago32:26

32:26

This month's spoiler free episode is on Bellies by Nicola DinanBy Rhiannon Fallows & Hannah Wilkinson

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EP132: 5CQ for Marlie Parker Wasserman, Author of INFERNO ON FIFTH 28:10

7M ago28:10

28:10

Shawn and Marlie chat about fires, old New York, the richer and poorer classes living together in the city, how people react in emergencies, and how there can be several truths true at the same time.

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October Roundtable: Halloween Hits and Royalties Splits (feat. Mxology Shay) 50:00

7M ago50:00

50:00

In the spirit of the spooky season, this week the gang gets together to tackle the most horrifying, spine-chilling monster of them all: late stage capitalism. Special guest mixologist Mxology Shay joins our monthly roundtable as we delve into our favorite Halloween Hits and construct a utopian streaming service that actually pays its artists fairly…

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EP131: 5CQ for Mary Keliikoa, Author of DEADLY TIDES 15:51

8M ago15:51

15:51

Shawn and Mary chat about East and West Coast living, keeping a series fresh, building characters, cozy vs. detective fiction and related body counts, being busy women, and collaborating on a short story together.

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Poolside and The Obscure Underbelly of Love (feat. Jeffrey Paradise) 49:09

8M ago49:09

49:09

Today we’re joined by a long-time Tunes & Tumblers favorite. He’s a daytime disco legend, the king of the mood, and possibly the Batman of Malibu? This week Jeff Paradise of Poolside comes to the bar to talk his latest album, Blame It All On Love, while we discuss the harsh truths of love in all its forms and sip on a color-changing cocktail (*smok…

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74. Short Stories Edition - Hell Bent, Death of a Bookseller, Other People's Clothes & more! 44:48

8M ago44:48

44:48

Spoiler free chats on all of the following books: The Goodbye Cat - Hiro Arikawa A Long Petal of the Sea - Isabel Allende Pure Colour - Sheila Heti Hell Bent - Leigh Bardugo Other People’s Clothes - Calla Henkel Death of a Bookseller - Alice Slater The Serial Killers Wife - Alice Hunter The Woman in the Middle - Milly Johnson…

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EP130: 5CQ for Joeseph Souza, Author of THE ANCHORMAN'S WIFE 25:45

8M ago25:45

25:45

Shawn and Joe chat about perseverance in writing, getting through the hard times, living with no regrets, Ted Baxter, making up stories about strangers on the street, putting words in the bank, meeting Julia Child and having a child in Hollywood, dealing with the writers' strike and oddball projects.…

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