Softest Lore Ep. 1 - Anti Heroes + Interactive Bookish Game

Softest Lore

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In our second installment of the Small Business Starter Kit series - we’re tackling a topic that’s sometimes tricky, sometimes confusing, but ever-present: taxes. Hosts Austin and Jannese have an insightful conversation with entrepreneur Isabella Rosal who started 7th Sky Ventures , an exporter and distributor of craft spirits, beer, and wine. Having lived and worked in two different countries and started a company in a heavily-regulated field, Isabella is no stranger to navigating the paperwork-laden and jargon-infused maze of properly understanding taxes for a newly formed small business. Join us as she shares her story and provides valuable insight into how to tackle your business’ taxes - so they don’t tackle you. Learn more about how QuickBooks can help you grow your business: QuickBooks.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Don't you love a good anti-hero? But have you ever thought about why you love them so much? Come join me as I dive into the depths of this interesting character type. Plus, an interesting bookish game awaits you!

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Softest Lore

Softest Lore Ep. 1 - Anti Heroes + Interactive Bookish Game

Softest Lore

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Softest Lore Ep. 32 - The Family Tree Murders By Laura Hern + Interactive Bookish Game 36:26

25 days ago36:26

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Send us a text Guess what? My episode with Laura Hern is here! Special thank you to Blue Cottage Agency! Guess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Laura! The talented author behind The Family Tree Murders! Meet Lainey, a recently widowed insurance investigator! When an email beckons a further investigation, Lainey will take a plunge into a DNA, inheritance mystery that will keep the reader guessing! Join us as we discuss the BTS of The Family Tree Murders! Plenty of fun awaits! Synopsis: Lainey needed a change after her husband died and the quaint town of Mirror Falls, MN, was just the ticket. But the email worried her. Why was Mary so upset about a DNA test? Mary had done it as a lark. It might be fun to find out about her family’s history. When the DNA test came back, everything changed. Was her brother next in line for a substantial inheritance...or be setup for murder? As a seasoned insurance investigator, Lainey had worked out more than her fair share of sinister plots, but this was different. With the help of her quirky friends, she’s determined to figure out who’s been trimming off branches of the family tree. An intriguing and fun cozy mystery that will keep you guessing until the end. You’ll love it because the characters are delightful and the twists will keep you turning the pages. The Family Tree Murders is the first book in The Lainey Maynard Mystery series. Join Lainey and her friends as they work to solve the mystery. Scroll up and one-click this cozy adventure today! Buy the Family Tree Murders here You can find Laura here Support the show Hello my Snazzy Individuals! Like what you heard? Please consider leaving a review and checking out my official social media for tips and exclusive content regrading my writing process and the fun behind-the-scenes of creating this podcast! I have a merch shop! https://softest-lore.myspreadshop.com/ https://www.instagram.com/softestlore/ https://linktr.ee/softestlorepodcast And before I forget, please consider supporting an indie author and checking out my newest work! 7 Moons Hotel is out now! Thank you for listening, Laura <3…

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Softest Lore Ep. 31 - 3000 Words by Bridget Van der Eyk + Interactive Bookish Game 36:43

5 weeks ago36:43

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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the amazing opportunity of interviewing Bridget Van der Eyk! The talented author behind 10 Dates and 3000 Words. Join us as we discuss the BTS of this socialite out of water story. New romances, new settings, and plenty of new scandals await! There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you! Synopsis: She traded Hollywood for college, but it seems like scandal has followed her all the way to NYC... She did it – Libby Evans got into Columbia! She left Hollywood and The Brat Pack behind and hasn’t looked back. That is until she realizes that getting into Columbia was the easy part… and after things go from bad to worse, Libby ends up on the verge of getting kicked out of school altogether! The only way she gets to keep her spot is if she impresses Ramsey West - a young, hot-shot Assistant Professor, with a 3000 word extra credit essay. Unfortunately, Ramsey isn’t willing to go easy on a privileged Hollywood socialite who has already missed two assignment deadlines. Libby also isn’t a fan of Professor West’s harsh demeanour and arrogance, no matter how tall, blonde, and ridiculously sexy he is. Is Libby willing to do what she needs to do to convince Columbia to let her stay, and is it what she really wants? Read 3000 Words Follow Bridget on Instagram: authorbridgetvde Support the show Hello my Snazzy Individuals! Like what you heard? Please consider leaving a review and checking out my official social media for tips and exclusive content regrading my writing process and the fun behind-the-scenes of creating this podcast! I have a merch shop! https://softest-lore.myspreadshop.com/ https://www.instagram.com/softestlore/ https://linktr.ee/softestlorepodcast And before I forget, please consider supporting an indie author and checking out my newest work! 7 Moons Hotel is out now! Thank you for listening, Laura <3…

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Softest Lore Ep. 30 - Love Bites by Katrina N. Lewis + Interactive Bookish Game 36:32

6 weeks ago36:32

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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the amazing opportunity of interviewing Katrina N. Lewis. The amazing author behind Love Bites. Join us as we discuss the BTS of this Enemies to Lovers, forced political marriage, vampire romance novella. Katrina transports us into the vampiric world where vampires rule. There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you! SYNOPSIS: Vampires. Luxury. Love? In the gritty slums of Fane City, half-vampire Dawn Arnold faces a life-changing ultimatum from the powerful vampire lord, James Pollard: marry into the elitist Selene Coven or watch her loved ones on the South side perish. There’s just one problem—she hates full blooded vampires and her past has seemed to rear its ugly head. Jett Alexandru, a full-blooded, incredibly handsome vampire from the most stuck-up coven to ever exist, has never crossed a woman as difficult as Dawn. Even though she hates him, she's absolutely beautiful—and her mortality drives him mad. She is intoxicating and infuriating, but she is to be his wife. Dawn thinks Jett is just a rich vampiric asshole, and Jett thinks Dawn is harsh and hot-headed. How will these two individuals find common ground to ignite a passion hotter than any fire? And of course, save the city. Find out in this steamy tale of love, hate, and insatiable thirst . Read Love Bites Follow Katrina on Instagram: authorknl Support the show Hello my Snazzy Individuals! Like what you heard? Please consider leaving a review and checking out my official social media for tips and exclusive content regrading my writing process and the fun behind-the-scenes of creating this podcast! I have a merch shop! https://softest-lore.myspreadshop.com/ https://www.instagram.com/softestlore/ https://linktr.ee/softestlorepodcast And before I forget, please consider supporting an indie author and checking out my newest work! 7 Moons Hotel is out now! Thank you for listening, Laura <3…

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Softest Lore Ep. 29 - The Thorne at My Side by Erin Marie Bassett + Interactive Bookish Game 36:26

11 weeks ago36:26

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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Erin Marie Basset! The amazing author behind, "The Thorne at My Side,". Join us as we discuss the BTS of this amazing spicy and entertaining romance. Erin transports us into the world of match making and irresistible characters as they navigate a new relationship. There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you! Synopsis: The Thorne at My Side is all your favorite enemies-to-lovers romantic comedies rolled into one. Okay, time for a reality check. I'm 36 and my career is exactly where I want it to be. My personal life? Not so much. I have had less than seven, but more than five, second dates in the last three years. Even fewer third dates. Time to outsource. SMS Connect is DC's hottest matchmaking service and I'm hoping it lives up to the hype. So far so good. My match, DCFox, is incredible. The problem is, DCFox is only available via text for twelve weeks. SMS Connect rules, not mine. So while I wait to meet him I've gotten myself into a no-strings-attached, bedroom arrangement with Austin Thorne, the man who stands for everything I'm against. But desperate times call for desperate measures. With a week to go before the presidential election, my body isn't ready to quit Austin Thorne but my heart is all in with DCFox. What if my physical connection with DCFox leaves something to be desired? What if Austin isn't the silver-spoon-fed baby billionaire I thought he was? Tropes & Microtropes: Enemies-to-Lovers, Enemies-with-Benefits, Workplace Chemistry, MMC Wears Glasses, and Suits, "Good Girl", Textual Relationship, Spicy Romance Read The Thorne at My Side Follow Erin on Instagram: @erinmariebassett Support the show Hello my Snazzy Individuals! Like what you heard? Please consider leaving a review and checking out my official social media for tips and exclusive content regrading my writing process and the fun behind-the-scenes of creating this podcast! I have a merch shop! https://softest-lore.myspreadshop.com/ https://www.instagram.com/softestlore/ https://linktr.ee/softestlorepodcast And before I forget, please consider supporting an indie author and checking out my newest work! 7 Moons Hotel is out now! Thank you for listening, Laura <3…

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Softest Lore Ep. 28 - The Crack at the Heart of Everything by Fiona Fenn + Interactive Bookish Game 57:45

15 weeks ago57:45

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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Fiona Fenn, the brilliant author behind, "The Crack at the Heart of Everything," Join us as we discuss the BTS of this amazing romanstasy! Fiona transports us into a journey of redemption and magical fallout. Dive into story that makes the reader question: What if the villains won... and regretted it? There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you! Synopsis: He accidentally cursed himself... When the consequences get him exiled to the land he helped terrorize, can this evil wizard find redemption... and love? Orpheus can't believe it's come to this. After helping his childhood friend conquer the realm by raising an army of hell-beasts, the befuddled dark sorcerer finds himself banished when the price of his magic endangers the palace. Isolated and betrayed, the feared spellcaster isn't exactly thrilled when his irritating and handsome rival keeps stepping between him and certain doom. Ill at ease in the barren wasteland his powers created, Orpheus slowly warms to the charismatic ex-general's relentless overtures. But as his feelings grow more intense, the former villain struggles with an inconvenient calling towards heroism. Will dabbling in good deeds get him killed or open the doors to happily ever after? The Crack at the Heart of Everything is the charmingly swoon-worthy first book in an epic LGBTQ+ fantasy series. If you like character-driven stories, snarky humor, and well-earned redemption arcs, then you'll adore Fiona Fenn's unexpected hero's journey. Read The Crack at the Heart of Everything Follow Fiona on Instagram: @byfionafenn Support the show Hello my Snazzy Individuals! Like what you heard? Please consider leaving a review and checking out my official social media for tips and exclusive content regrading my writing process and the fun behind-the-scenes of creating this podcast! I have a merch shop! https://softest-lore.myspreadshop.com/ https://www.instagram.com/softestlore/ https://linktr.ee/softestlorepodcast And before I forget, please consider supporting an indie author and checking out my newest work! 7 Moons Hotel is out now! Thank you for listening, Laura <3…

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Softest Lore Ep. 27 - All That You Are by Elicia Roper + Interactive Bookish Game 40:57

17 weeks ago40:57

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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Elicia Roper, an amazing romance author! ,Join us as we discuss the BTS of All That You Are! Elicia transports of into a heart warming romance filled with warmth and personal growth. . Dive into a story of sweet and endearing friendships, wholesome relationships, entertaining family dynamics, and plenty more! There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you! Synopsis: A beautifully written inspirational story with relatable characters. Elicia Roper's All That You Are dares readers to explore the limits of love. When soulmates Athena and Caiden get some startling news that threatens to separate them forever- and turn their lives upside down- they must accept and attempt to cope with the sobering reality that their uncertain future holds. With POC, blended families, true-crime elements, and a beautiful romance that leaves the reader in awe, it's hard not to get attached to this enthralling book that captivates its audience with every twist and turn of the plot. This coming-of-age novel tells the story of Athena and Caiden. Caiden is strong-willed and selfless, he puts the needs of his family and friends above his own. Athena is a firecracker with a kind-hearted soul. As they go through the journey of life you will see how Athena and Caiden bring comfort to each other, as they learn to cope and mend with the pain of loss and heartbreak. TROPES: 🎀Heartwarming + Emotional 🧠Mental health Rep 🍰 Sweet and endearing friendships 📚She is a bookworm with a kind-hearted soul 🧸He plays guitar, cooks and is sweet to his sister 🥰 Wholesome relationships 🤣Entertaining family dynamics 🥳Happily ever after 💕Found Family 🌶No spice 🎶 Dual POV 🔥Firecracker heroine 🍩Cinnamon roll hero A Heart-warming and emotional coming-of-age novel with mental health rep, interracial MCs and happily ever after's. All That You Are has a strong female lead who loves to read, entertaining family dynamics, wholesome friendships and relationships and a cinnamon roll hero who is thoughtful and supportive . Age rating: 12 and up TW: DEATH, ILLNESS, ABANDONMENT *can be read as a standalone* Follow Elicia on instagram: @eliciaroper Link to book: All That You Are Support the show Hello my Snazzy Individuals! Like what you heard? Please consider leaving a review and checking out my official social media for tips and exclusive content regrading my writing process and the fun behind-the-scenes of creating this podcast! I have a merch shop! https://softest-lore.myspreadshop.com/ https://www.instagram.com/softestlore/ https://linktr.ee/softestlorepodcast And before I forget, please consider supporting an indie author and checking out my newest work! 7 Moons Hotel is out now! Thank you for listening, Laura <3…

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Softest Lore Ep. 26 - Another Beast's Skin by Jessika Grewe Glover + Interactive Bookish Game 36:42

18 weeks ago36:42

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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Jessika Grewe Glover, a romantic fantasy author! Join us as we discuss the BTS of Another Beast's Skin! Jessika brings us into the intricate world of the fae. Dive into a story of compelling characters, magic, and more than meets the eye moments. There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you! Synopsis: You’re not broken. You needed to shed a skin. We all do sometimes… Grieving the death of her father, Neysa Obecan leaves her high-powered Los Angeles finance job for the tranquility of an English coastal town. When she meets her brooding new landlord, Cade, and his snarky cousins, they reveal that Neysa is far more than the human she believed herself to be. The four crystals that halt the deterioration of the Veil between the human and fae realms, have gone missing. Neysa’s new friends are fae emissaries tasked with securing the stones, and she may be their missing piece — making her a target for all those who want to see the Veil destroyed. As she struggles to accept her true identity — and the truth of her father’s life’s work — Neysa is dragged into a quest to save more than one world. In their pursuit of the crystals, Neysa finds herself separated from everything she knows; fighting for her life, the realms, and a love she thought she would never have. A love so powerful it could very well be the key to survival for humans and fae alike. Strong female friendships, found family, and science, all come together in this new, deeply romantic contemporary fantasy. Link to book: Another Beast's Skin Follow Jessika on Instagram: @jessikagreweglover Support the show Hello my Snazzy Individuals! Like what you heard? Please consider leaving a review and checking out my official social media for tips and exclusive content regrading my writing process and the fun behind-the-scenes of creating this podcast! I have a merch shop! https://softest-lore.myspreadshop.com/ https://www.instagram.com/softestlore/ https://linktr.ee/softestlorepodcast And before I forget, please consider supporting an indie author and checking out my newest work! 7 Moons Hotel is out now! Thank you for listening, Laura <3…

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Softest Lore Ep. 25 The Reborn Prince by Julianne Munich + Interactive Bookish Game 40:50

20 weeks ago40:50

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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Julianne Munich, a Romantic Fantasy author! Join us as we discuss the amazing creation of The Reborn Prince! Julianne brings us into a story filled of the wonders of Paris, a cursed prince, enemies to lovers, inner beauty and much more! There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you! Synopsis: He was a prince, forced into a new life as a pauper. Luc, a poor but vain young man in 1775 Paris, is confused by his dreams of gilded ballrooms and unknown people in lace and jewels. What's more, everything before the past two years is a hazy fog in his mind. His only link is Aunt Mathilde, who gives him few answers. What he doesn't know is that 'Aunt Mathilde' is in fact his mother—and a Sorceress. She keeps him captive under her magical veil, desperate to both protect him and punish him for the evil deeds of his royal past. When disease leaves Luc scarred and weakened, he feels his life is over. He pushes away his humble friends, including Emilie, a young housemaid. Emilie, scarred from smallpox, is resigned to life as a spinster. Yet, she sees beauty and joy in life and understands Luc's despair beneath his bitter, beastly attitude. Unless Luc can embrace his inner strength, care about others, and love unselfishly, he risks destroying himself once more. Link to Book: The Reborn Prince Follow Julianne on Instagram @juliannejmauthor Support the show Hello my Snazzy Individuals! Like what you heard? Please consider leaving a review and checking out my official social media for tips and exclusive content regrading my writing process and the fun behind-the-scenes of creating this podcast! I have a merch shop! https://softest-lore.myspreadshop.com/ https://www.instagram.com/softestlore/ https://linktr.ee/softestlorepodcast And before I forget, please consider supporting an indie author and checking out my newest work! 7 Moons Hotel is out now! Thank you for listening, Laura <3…

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Softest Lore Ep. 24 - Sweet Bitter Love Anthology with Cathrine Swift + Interactive Bookish Game 28:27

21 weeks ago28:27

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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Cathrine Swift, a Romance author! Join us as we discuss the amazing creation of Sweet Bitter Love, an anthology featuring various authors! Cathrine leads us to several stories of love, heartbreak, passion, and more. Get ready to dive into stories, poems, letters of raw passion, self love, heart warming, heart wrenching, heartfelt situations! There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you! Synopsis: They say love is tender. They say love is true. But what we know is that love can be sweet, and sometimes bitter too. Sweet Bitter Love is a heartfelt, heartwarming, and heartbreaking anthology composed by twenty authors from across the globe. From journal entries to stories and letters, Sweet Bitter Love explores the intricacies and complexities of connections, relationships, and, most of all, love, from all angles. Sometimes all you need is a cheeky cat, a trip abroad, an angry letter, a soothing presence, a personal understanding, a fit of passion, or a chance to reconnect the fragments of your broken heart. And sometimes all you need to do to find it is to turn the page. If you enjoy heart-wrenching stories, raw passion, and self-love, then Sweet Bitter Love is for you. Twenty authors from around the globe have banded together to create this one-of-a-kind anthology composed of poetry, love letters, journal entries and more. Spanning from Maine, Ancient Greece, London, and beyond... Covering the most important moments of love-- the sweet, the bitter, and the in-between. Rediscover the magic of love with both fictional and real life accounts, and hopefully fall a little deeper in love with yourself. Link to book: Sweet Bitter Love Follow Cathrine on Instagram: @authorcathrineswift Support the show Hello my Snazzy Individuals! Like what you heard? Please consider leaving a review and checking out my official social media for tips and exclusive content regrading my writing process and the fun behind-the-scenes of creating this podcast! I have a merch shop! https://softest-lore.myspreadshop.com/ https://www.instagram.com/softestlore/ https://linktr.ee/softestlorepodcast And before I forget, please consider supporting an indie author and checking out my newest work! 7 Moons Hotel is out now! Thank you for listening, Laura <3…

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Softest Lore Ep. 23 - A Rival Most Vial by R.K. Ashwick + Interactive Bookish Game 36:32

22 weeks ago36:32

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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing R.K. Ashwick, a Cozy Fantasy Romance author. Join us as we discuss the BTS of A Rival Most Vial! R.K. transports the reader into a magical world filled with DND NPC energy, potion mishaps, big found family and more! There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you! Synopsis: Two potion shops, one heated rivalry…until hate bubbles over into something else. Any adventurer worth their sword knows about Ambrose Beake. The proud, quiet half-elf sells the best, and only, potions in the city—until a handsome new shopkeeper named Eli opens another potion shop across the street, throwing Ambrose’s peace and ledgers far off balance. Within weeks, they’re locked in a war of price tags and products—Ambrose’s expertise against Eli’s effortless charm. Toil leads to trouble, the safety gloves come off, and right as their rivalry reaches a boiling point… The mayor commissions them to brew a potion together. The task is as complex as it is lucrative, pushing both men to the limits of their abilities and patience. Yet as the fires burn and cauldrons bubble…they find a different sort of chemistry brewing. Link to book: A Rival Most Vial Follow R.K. on Instagram @rkashwickbooks Support the show Hello my Snazzy Individuals! Like what you heard? Please consider leaving a review and checking out my official social media for tips and exclusive content regrading my writing process and the fun behind-the-scenes of creating this podcast! I have a merch shop! https://softest-lore.myspreadshop.com/ https://www.instagram.com/softestlore/ https://linktr.ee/softestlorepodcast And before I forget, please consider supporting an indie author and checking out my newest work! 7 Moons Hotel is out now! Thank you for listening, Laura <3…

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Softest Lore Ep. 22 - I Knew You Would Be Trouble by Brettney Thompson + Interactive Bookish Game 22:08

23 weeks ago22:08

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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Brettney Thompson, a romance author. Join us as we discuss the BTS of I Knew You Would Be Trouble! Brettney transports the reader into a slow burn romance, funny banter, and friends to lover story. There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you! Synopsis: Alec Kohl is a successful dog handler with the RCMP and resides with his girlfriend Heather, who is also a police member. At the end of the summer, Blake Taylor moves in next door and Alec can't help but notice her fire and her energy. As months pass, Alec and Blake build an amazing friendship, the kind where they can tell each other anything, rely on each other for support through their own personal relationships, and even have fun playing hockey together and taking their dogs for walks. As they both experience problems in their own personal relationships, will this bring Alec and Blake closer together, or are they only meant to be just friends? Link to Book: I Knew You Would Be Trouble Follow Brettney on Instagram: @brettneythompsonauthor Support the show Hello my Snazzy Individuals! Like what you heard? Please consider leaving a review and checking out my official social media for tips and exclusive content regrading my writing process and the fun behind-the-scenes of creating this podcast! I have a merch shop! https://softest-lore.myspreadshop.com/ https://www.instagram.com/softestlore/ https://linktr.ee/softestlorepodcast And before I forget, please consider supporting an indie author and checking out my newest work! 7 Moons Hotel is out now! Thank you for listening, Laura <3…

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Softest Lore Ep. 21- Bloodborn by Stephanie Kelmer + Interactive Bookish Game 43:27

24 weeks ago43:27

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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Stephanie Kelmer, a gothic paranormal author. Join us as we discuss the BTS of Bloodborn! Stephanie transports the reader into world filled with intrigue and twists and turns. There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you! Synopsis: As the descendant of a centuries-old cult, Mina Coffin was never promised an ordinary life. The only things that keep her alive are drinking from open veins and keeping secrets. But truths drip from her lips like blood, and trust is a dangerous thing. Will falling in love with a man with killer instincts, being hunted by an ex-girlfriend with fangs, and a perilous accident threaten the peaceful life she built after years of turmoil? It will take a fight with her inner demons and the sacrifice of the ones who love her most to learn how strong she really is. Mina’s journey is a long and gory one, but it’s worth it. Even if she needs a few daggers and a lot of blood to find out. Sink your teeth into this fresh and exciting twist on vampire lore from up and coming novelist, Stephanie Kemler. Everything you thought you knew about dark creatures of the night fades to black as Kemler’s novel poses a new question to vampire lovers everywhere: Which would you be? Bloodborn or Bloodmad? Link to book: Bloodborn Follow her on instagram: @writingstephaniekemler Support the show Hello my Snazzy Individuals! Like what you heard? Please consider leaving a review and checking out my official social media for tips and exclusive content regrading my writing process and the fun behind-the-scenes of creating this podcast! I have a merch shop! https://softest-lore.myspreadshop.com/ https://www.instagram.com/softestlore/ https://linktr.ee/softestlorepodcast And before I forget, please consider supporting an indie author and checking out my newest work! 7 Moons Hotel is out now! Thank you for listening, Laura <3…

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Softest Lore Ep. 20 - Fiorenzo by Sebastian Nothwell + Interactive Bookish Game 43:23

25 weeks ago43:23

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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Sebastian Nothwell, a queer romance author. Join us as we discuss the BTS of Fiorenzo! Sebastian transports the reader into world filled with intrigue and romance. There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you! Fiorenzo Synopsis: Fiore has a plan. Find a wealthy elderly gentleman, delight him until the end of his days, and retire on the resulting inheritance. It’s the best outcome a low-born courtesan in the city of Halcyon can hope for. And it seems a perfect scheme… until a mysterious masked man upends it. Banished from university after a disastrous duel, Enzo wanders the city searching for scraps of the affection he’s lost. His public mask conceals private agonies. A single night in the company of a courtesan, however, balms his wounded heart, and he finds himself returning again and again to Fiore, revealing more of himself than he’s ever dared before. Furthermore, and more astonishing still, Fiore finds he returns Enzo’s affections. But while Fiore wears no mask, he nonetheless has secrets of his own. And when the ghosts of their pasts return to haunt them, only the bond of trust between them will carry them through. ~ Fiorenzo is a queer fantasy-of-manners romance featuring secret identities, hurt/comfort, and a happily-ever-after. Link to book: Fiorenzo Follow him on Instagram: @sebastiannothwell Support the show Hello my Snazzy Individuals! Like what you heard? Please consider leaving a review and checking out my official social media for tips and exclusive content regrading my writing process and the fun behind-the-scenes of creating this podcast! I have a merch shop! https://softest-lore.myspreadshop.com/ https://www.instagram.com/softestlore/ https://linktr.ee/softestlorepodcast And before I forget, please consider supporting an indie author and checking out my newest work! 7 Moons Hotel is out now! Thank you for listening, Laura <3…

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Softest Lore Ep. 19 - Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms by Sarah Wallace and S.O. Callahan + Interactive Bookish Game 36:33

27 weeks ago36:33

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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Sarah Wallace, a brilliant cozy historical fantasy author! Join us as we discuss the BTS of Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms. Sarah and Shannon transport the reader to a queer normative world of fae and humans. There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you! Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms Synopsis: Roger not only had to prove himself to the Council, he also had to prove himself to Wyndham Wrenwhistle. Fae and humans alike are returning to London for the Season, but the excitement is marred by the growing poverty rate among humans with low magical scores. Tenacious Roger Barnes proposes a new rubric for testing magic to the Council, hoping to resolve the predicament for his fellow humans. But when he is paired with Wyndham Wrenwhistle, a dashing fae who has disliked him since childhood, the project seems destined to fail. Even after reaching a tentative truce, their fragile partnership crumbles due to malicious lies. Adding to the disarray, a popular gossip column unexpectedly announces that Roger and Wyn are engaged. Obliged to go along with the falsehood to save their families from scandal, they are forced to reconcile their differences for the sake of the rubric — and for their impending marriage. As the project bleeds into their wedding plans, the pressure to flawlessly execute both mounts even higher. Together, they have the chance to solve a crisis decades in the making — but they'll need more than magic to succeed. Link to book: Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms Follow them on Instagram: @sarah.wallace.author @s.o.callahan Support the show Hello my Snazzy Individuals! Like what you heard? Please consider leaving a review and checking out my official social media for tips and exclusive content regrading my writing process and the fun behind-the-scenes of creating this podcast! I have a merch shop! https://softest-lore.myspreadshop.com/ https://www.instagram.com/softestlore/ https://linktr.ee/softestlorepodcast And before I forget, please consider supporting an indie author and checking out my newest work! 7 Moons Hotel is out now! Thank you for listening, Laura <3…

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