Best Romantasy Library Podcasts (2024)

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Journey of a Storyteller: Writing, Travel, and Inspiration with Author Robin Jones Gunn (E114) 45:00

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to chat with the beloved author, Robin Jones Gunn. Robin’s storytelling journey began as early as first grade when her teacher noted her knack for entertaining the class with her stories. Though math may not have been her strong suit, Robin’s gift for storytelling shone through, and it was her husband…

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BFF Book Club - How the Penguins Saved Veronica with Hazel Prior (E113) 51:17

6d ago51:17

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Send us a text Welcome to today’s episode of Bookish Flights! This is a special one—our second BFF Book Club Meeting! The BFF Book Club is a monthly literary adventure where you read the book, join the club, and meet the author. I am beyond excited to welcome Hazel Prior to the show today to discuss, How the Penguins Saved Veronica. Hazel is the au…

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Crafting the Timeless Series and Clean Historical Romances with Author Gabrielle Meyer (E112) 37:06

8d ago37:06

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Gabrielle Meyer. Gabrielle lives on the banks of the Upper Mississippi River with her husband and four children. As an employee of the Minnesota Historical Society, she fell in love with the rich history of her state and enjoys writing historical and contemporary novels inspired by real people, …

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Exploring the People Behind the Stories of History with Author Sharon Virts (E111) 56:50

15d ago56:50

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Sharon Virts. Beyond her business acumen, Sharon is a gifted visual artist, intertwining her artistic expression with extraordinary storytelling to breathe life into intricate characters and vivid settings that captivate the heart and ignite the imagination. She has authored two bestselling nove…

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Exploring the Heart of Jerusalem with Nicole Jansezian (E110) 56:22

22d ago56:22

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Nicole Jansezian. Nicole lives in Jerusalem where she reports on the complicated yet beautiful aspects of this city as well as the challenges facing the people of the Holy Land. She and her husbad Tony are raising three children in a crossroads of languages, cultures and religions. In this episo…

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Adventures in the Library: Tips for a Stress-Free Visit with Kids (Bonus - E109) 11:25

27d ago11:25

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Send us a text In today’s episode, we’re taking a fun detour from our usual format! After a recent trip to the library with my kids (ages 9, 6, and 4), I realized we’ve developed some solid strategies for making the most out of our visits. Not only will I share tips on how to get the right books into your kids’ hands, but I’ll also reveal how to sn…

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To Your Health: A Lifestyle of Health, Happiness, and Confidence with Esther Avant (E108) 45:40

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Esther Avant. With 20 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, Esther has guided countless individuals toward achieving their goals. As a health industry veteran, author, speaker, and coach, she’s helped people apply the same proven strategies used in weight loss to propel their …

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Manifest Your Dream Life Book Flight with Author Jennifer Blanchard (E107) 53:21

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Jennifer Blanchard, a self-made bestselling author known for her books Fck the How*, Quantum Leap Your Life, and Manifest Everything. These books serve as roadmaps for manifesting your dreams and desires without needing to know the “how” ahead of time. Jennifer’s practical and easy-to-understand…

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BFF Book Club - Darkness Calls the Tiger with Janyre Tromp (E106) 54:36

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Send us a text Welcome to today’s episode of Bookish Flights! This is a special one—our first BFF Book Club Meeting! The BFF Book Club is a monthly literary adventure where you read the book, join the club, and meet the author. I am thrilled to have Janyre Tromp on the show today to discuss her evocative novel, Darkness Calls the Tiger. Janyre is t…

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Travel, Adventure and Writing and an Ayn Rand Book Flight with Author Niyati Goel (E105) 36:12

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Send us a text Niyati Goel currently resides in San Francisco with her husband. She has explored more than 21 countries collecting unforgettable experiences along the way. While Niyati’s heart belongs to traveling, it also finds comfort within the pages of books; her earliest literary love being Ayn Rand. Now, she is embarking on a new journey as a…

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Coming of Old Age Book Flight with Author Kit Tosello (E104) 42:36

2M ago42:36

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Kit Tosello. Kit is an award-winning writer of small-town contemporary fiction with a big heart, as well as insprational essays and devotionals. With her eye trained on the beauty hiding in plain sight all around us, she arranges words with tenderness, humor and ultimately, hope. When not writin…

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16: LJ Andrews 1:01:31

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Hi friends! In this episode, The Romantasy Library interviews epic romantasy LJ Andrews, who writes about love, magic, and happily ever after (swoon)! This interview was so much fun and I learned so much about her writing, characters, inspiration for writing, and publishing background and so much more! LJ has written over 40 books (mind blown!), mo…

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Morally Gray Women in Fantasy with Author K.W. Foster (E103) 34:13

2M ago34:13

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with K.W. Foster. She is the author of deliciously haunting and spicy fantasy romances featuring morally gray women and the men (and women) who love them. Originally from the Midwest, she now resides in the Mid-Atlantic with her husband and two big fluffy dogs. Her debut novel, A Curse of Breath and …

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Middle Grade Novels of Courage and Creativity with Author Jaime Formato (E102) 48:50

2M ago48:50

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Send us a text Jaime Formato is a writer, elementary school teacher, and tiefling rogue from northern Florida. Her days are spent hanging out with kids and reading, and the nights are for D&D, hockey, and writing. She lives in a little house by the woods with her amazing husband, their beautiful children, two cats that don’t love her enough, two do…

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Soap Operas, Family Sagas & the Immigrant Experience with Alina Adams (E101) 50:06

2M ago50:06

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Alina Adams. Alina is a New Your Time best-selling author, soap opera insider and pioneer in online storytelling. She was born in the Soviet Union and immigrated with her parents to the U.S. at age 7, where she learned English by watching American soap operas at their home in San Francisco. Alin…

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A Very Bookish Flights Celebration: Reflecting on the Past 100 Episodes (E100) 47:18

2M ago47:18

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by my dear friend, Jacqui Lents from the Jacqui Just Chatters podcast. We covered a lot of ground, discussing everything from my TBR list and favorite episodes to inspiring guests and whether there might be some book writing in my future. You'll also get to hear the story be…

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15: Stacia Stark 1:13:37

3M ago1:13:37

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Hi friends! In this episode, The Romantasy Library interviews epic romantasy and urban fantasy romance author, Stacia Stark! This interview was so much fun; I want to be friends with Stacia IRL! Stacia has written the Deals with Demons series, Bargains with Beasts series, and Kingdom of Lies series! We discussed her life as a Kiwi and her love for …

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Gaming, Faith and Creativity: A Conversation with Author Hannah Mae (E99) 34:57

3M ago34:57

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Hannah Mae. Since day one, Hannah Mae and her two sisters were instilled with a love of God and His Scriptures by their loving parents. Encouraged by her friends and family, Hannah transformed her game design, Celestial, into her very first book. Now, she can’t imagine life without writing. Epis…

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14: Sarah A. Parker 1:27:59

3M ago1:27:59

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Hi romantasy lovers! The Romantasy Library interviews epic romantasy author, Sarah A. Parker. Sarah is so kind and brilliant; she is a true artist! I absolutely LOVED talking with her. I tried to play it cool, but let’s be real, she’s my favorite author! Sarah’s storytelling is masterful, immersive, and absolutely, captivating; her writing prose is…

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Mixing Magic with Tough Topics: A Journey through Words and War with Author Eli Gardner (E98) 42:25

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Send us a text Eli Gardner is an award-winning author of 7 books. She is a military veteran with over a dozen deployments to the Middle East. The time spent overseas and the beauty she finds in misunderstood places and topics, inspires much of her writing. She writes in the genres of historical fiction, fairytale retellings, cozy magical realism, c…

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13: Cortney L. Winn 1:33:12

3M ago1:33:12

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Hi Romantasy Librarians! In this episode, I interview the very talented romantasy author, Cortney Winn. Cortney wrote Vesselless (now on submission!) and she is currently writing, Mateless, the prequel to Vesselless. This episode is so fun with a lot of laughter and discussions about her wild publishing journey; her passion for writing and her writ…

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Scandalous Women with Gill Paul (E97) 36:06

3M ago36:06

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Gill Paul. Gill is the bestselling author of twelve historical novels, many of them about real women from the past whom she thinks have been marginalized or misjudged by historians. Gill was born in Scotland and grew up there, apart from an eventful year at school in the US when she was ten. She…

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12: Kara Douglas 1:09:05

3M ago1:09:05

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Hey everyone! The Romantasy Library interviews Romance Fantasy Author, Kara Douglas! She wrote Lunaria and Illuminance, (books 1 and 2 of a new romance fantasy series, The Unraveled Fate Series!) Book 2.5, Undying Lands, will be released 10.17.24! In this episode, we talk about little Easter eggs throughout her books, what’s to come for her as an a…

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Indie Authors and a Cozy Romantasy Book Flight with Author Hannah Levin (E96) 40:21

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Hannah Levin. Hannah Levin is a neurodivergent dog mom who grew up in Northern New Jersey and currently resides in the D.C. metropolitan area. Her writing career began with poetry and fanfiction in her early teen years; luckily, she's come a long way in the decade since. During the day, she writ…

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11: V.B. Lacey 1:08:01

4M ago1:08:01

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Hey friends! In this episode, The Romantasy Library interviews Vanessa Lacey (Pen name, VB Lacey!) Romance Fantasy Author of Long Live and Forever Reign!! Vanessa is so lovely — we discussed anxiety, imposter syndrome, her publishing journey and writing process, and of course, her characters!!! I absolutely recommend her completed duology and hope …

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Found Family Book Flight with Amanda Cox (E95) 32:41

4M ago32:41

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Send us a text Today’s guest is Amanda Cox. Amanda is a therapist-turned-novelist who pens stories about characters finding hope, healing, and a sense of belonging. She resides in Tennessee with her husband and three children. Her latest novel, Between the Sound and Sea, comes out on August 6th, 2024. Episode Highlights: Favorite Book to Write: She…

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10: Haley Phelan 1:03:54

4M ago1:03:54

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In this week’s episode, The Romantasy Library interviews romantasy and contemporary romance author, Haley Phelan! Haley is an EXCEPTIONAL writer and storyteller. She is author of This Splintered Sea and The Love Spark. Haley’s book, This Splintered Sea, is on submission for publishing. I had the honor of reading her ePub and her book is absolutely …

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Feel Good Books for Young Readers with Author Monica Roe (E94) 55:33

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Send us a text In today’s episode I am chatting with Monica Roe. Monica is a writer, physical therapist, beekeeper, and researcher/advocate for the social model of disability and inclusive rural health. A first-generation graduate, Monica studies public health and disability-inclusive disaster preparedness at the University of Alaska. She and her f…

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9: Nicole Platania 1:10:23

4M ago1:10:23

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Hi everyone! In this episode, The Romantasy Library interviews Fantasy Romance author, Nicole Platania. She’s the author of The Curse of Ophelia series. Nicole harbors a love for broken and twisty characters, stories that feel like puzzles, and all things romance. She can always be found with a cup of coffee or glass of wine in hand, ready to discu…

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Friends-to-Lovers Rom-Coms with Author Lauren Ford (E93) 32:25

4M ago32:25

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Lauren Ford. Lauren is the debut Australian author of Liv is Not a Loser, a hilarious and heartwarming rom-com.Lauren shares all about writing and the publishing pipeline differences between the film scripts and novel writing. She also shares a delightful book flight of friends-to-lovers romanti…

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8: Hillary Raymer 1:20:17

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Hi everyone! In this episode, The Romantasy Library interviews Hillary Raymer, an author of fantasy romance and epic romantasy. She’s a wanderer, a storyteller, and the founder of BohoSoul Press! She has written The Faeven Saga: Crown of Roses, Throne of Dreams, Realm of Nightmares, and Void of Endings; as well as the new series, the Starstorm seri…

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The Briar Club with Kate Quinn: On Historical Fiction, Women in History and Mood Reading (E92) 34:45

4M ago34:45

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Kate Quinn. Kate is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A native of southern California, she attended Boston University where she earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Classical Voice. She has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga, and two bo…

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7: Tessonja Odette 1:38:45

5M ago1:38:45

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Hiya everyone! In this episode, The Romantasy Library interviews Tessonja Odette, an author of fantasy romance, fairytale retellings, and epic romantasy. She especially loves writing about brooding fae royals and the fierce ladies who hate-to-love them. She recently released A Rivalry of Hearts, an adult fantasy romcom with The Hating Game vibes. T…

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Horses, History and the Making of a Novel with Nicole Miller (E91) 33:53

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Nicole Miller. Nicole lives in Southwest Washington state with her husband and two sons, along with her two purebred Arabian horses, chickens, ducks, dogs, cats, and guinea pigs. When she is not writing or tending the animals, she works in human resources. Nicole’s debut novel, Until Our Time Co…

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Weed, Seed and Water Your Life | The Life-giving Wisdom of Frances Hodgson Burnett with Keri Wilt (E90) 45:24

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Keri Wilt. Keri is a speaker, writer, and heart cultivator with a soul full of sunshine who’s on a mission to help you flourish. That’s because not long ago, she looked down and discovered that my life had become an over-planted mess that was choking out her relationships, creativity, and purpos…

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6: Miranda Lyn 1:21:55

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In this episode, The Romantasy Library interviews bad*ss author, Miranda Lyn. This conversation is spoiler free with limited talk about tropes to keep her books a unique experience for every reader! We talk about her inspiration for writing, her characters, writing process, finding a “balance” (which she has found doesn’t exist), her unique audio b…

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The Kids Tell Us - Books that Entertain with Luella, Leva (and Ana) - E89 8:28

5M ago8:28

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Send us a text Today we have an episode from the kids for the kids. I am speaking today with Luella (age 9), Leva (age 7) and their Mom, Ana. Luella will be going into 4th grade and Leva into 2nd grade. This sister duo is always looking to be entertained and they brought a book flight of a few of their favorite books that do just that! Make sure to…

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5: Penn Cole 1:26:16

5M ago1:26:16

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Penn Cole, internationally bestselling author of The Kindred Curse Saga, joins the Romantasy Library to discuss her writing process, her crazy cool background, imposter syndrome, pushing the publishing date for book 4, work/life balance, book crushes, bad*ss fmc, and what inspires her as an author! This conversation is SPOILER FREE! She’s amazing, …

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Non-Fiction Books for Navigating Motherhood and Mindset with Erin Roese (E88) 49:38

5M ago49:38

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Send us a text In today's episode, I am chatting with Erin Roese. Erin is a homeschooling mama to 3 littles ages 7, 5 and almost 3 and 2 angel babies. A co-author of a #1 best seller with Kimberly Olson and podcast host /executive producer of the Dear Mama, You’re going to find your joy again podcast. After going through her first miscarriage, she …

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4: AK Mulford 1:20:44

5M ago1:20:44

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AK Mulford, internationally bestselling author of The Five Crowns of Okrith series, Novellas, The Golden Court Series, and quirky romcoms, joins the Romantasy Library to discuss their writing process, our mutual love for their characters, neurodiversity and writing an inclusive series for all readers, and their compelling journey of becoming an aut…

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Book Journaling, Cozy Books and an Anthropomorphic Book Flight with Sonia Moore (E87) 57:53

5M ago57:53

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Send us a text In today’s episode I chatting with Sonia Moore. Sonia was born and raised in the Show Me state. She is a Gen Xer with a Dolly Parton wig personality. A former Elementary teacher, current Adult English Language teacher, Jill of all trades, creative, and best darn Auntie on the planet. Sonia is a lover of vintage things, cozy cottages,…

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3: Megan Scott 1:12:18

6M ago1:12:18

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Tune into this episode with Megan Scott, author of The Temptation of Magic, as she discusses her love of Romantasy, Fantasy, and Paranormal Romance books AND her writing process, how she became a “plotter,” the role of trauma in character development, AND our mutual love for Bridgerton and A Discovery of Witches. Guys, this is a goodie. Megan is a …

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Fantasy, Romance and A Book Club Podcast with Bound Sisters (E86) 48:01

6M ago48:01

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Send us a text In today's episode, I am chatting with Bound Sisters. Bound Sisters is a captivating book club podcast hosted by three dynamic sisters: Kellye, a stay-at-home mom with a passion for interior design; Jyl, a skilled Surgical Technologist who enjoys sharing her creativity through crocheting and painting, and Myranda, a dedicated Theatre…

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2: Tee Harlowe 1:11:59

6M ago1:11:59

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Tee Harlowe, Author of The Stolen Crowns Series, joins the Romantasy Library to discuss her writing process, the Enneagram, our mutual love for KC, and the grueling process of publishing! Join my podcast, focused on celebrating and promoting authors who write fanciful stories that make my heart sing! Tee’s website is: https://teeharlowe.com/ and yo…

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Equal Opportunity Reading and Mental Health Represenation in Books with Anastasia Zadeik (E85) 49:00

6M ago49:00

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Send us a text Anastasia Zadeik is a writer, editor, and narrative nonfiction storyteller. She had a career in international neuropsychological research while raising her children. Her debut novel, Blurred Fates, won the 2023 Sarton Award for Contemporary Fiction and the 2023 National Indie Excellence Award in Contemporary Fiction. Her second novel…

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Book Flight | Memoirs and Collections of Personal Essays with Author Katherine Snow Smith (E84) 42:52

6M ago42:52

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Send us a text In today's episode, I am chatting with Katherine Snow Smith. Katherine is a Raleigh native and has lived throughout the south as a newspaper reporter, editor, daughter, sister, mother, wife, divorcee and friend. She’s worked at small town papers and business journals, but spent most of her career at the esteemed Tampa Bay Times. A fe…

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1: Dana Evyn 1:06:58

6M ago1:06:58

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Dana Evyn, Author of The Other Side of the Mirror, joins the Romantasy Library to discuss her writing process, her (amazing and brand spanking new) debut book, how she felt writing smut, the implications of mental health/trauma in the Romantasy world, and much more! Dana and I talk about our love of Romantasy, including fun tropes, other authors, a…

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Neurodivergence, Dyslexia and Reading with Alexie Better (E83) 49:26

6M ago49:26

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Send us a text In today’s episode I am chatting with Alexie Better. Alexie is the founder of the Better Multisensory Learning Centre in Melbourne Australia. She has over 14 years experience working as a specialist tutor, developmental educator, autism therapist, student counsellor and assisting individuals with Dyslexia, Autism, ADHD and other Spec…

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We Can Do Hard Things with Colton Sawyer (E82) 15:11

6M ago15:11

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Send us a text Today we have an episode from the kids for the kids. I am speaking today with Colton and his Dad, Ryan Sawyer. Colton is 11 years old and a 5th grader. Colton teamed up with his Dad and wrote the book, We Can Do Hard Things, to inspire anyone who has felt the weight of struggling to fit in or battling self-doubt. He shares his journe…

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New Zealand, Murder Mysteries and 5-Star Reads with Sara E. Johnson (E81) 42:24

6M ago42:24

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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Sara E. Johnson. Sara lives in Durham, North Carolina. She worked as a middle school reading specialist and local newspaper contributor before her husband lured her to New Zealand for a year. Her first novel, Molten Mud Murder, is the result. The fifth book in the series, The Hungry Bones, comes…

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