Booktails

In this episode, Sante discusses writing her gender transition memoir I Heard Her Call My Name, her process, her views on being an artist, and more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas. She also reads from the book. Visit the HRM blog for the recipe for The Blue to Pink the custom drink created for this book. Grab a copy of her book, make a cocktail, and have a listen.

In this episode, Marshall discusses her process, the multiverse of selves, women's bodies as witnessed, writing, and more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.   Visit the HRM blog for the recipe for a Bubbles in Peril, the custom drink created for this book. Grab a copy of her book, make a cocktail, and have a listen.

EXPLICIT: In this episode, Kuku talks about writing, women's agency, Lagos, publishing, and more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas. Don't miss this episode for fans of the modern short story. The recipe for the Sidelined Spritz, the custom cocktail created for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad, make your cocktail or mocktail, and have a listen.

In this episode, Spark talks about writing, her work with the homeless, modern parenting, teaching, and more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas. Don't miss this episode for fans of the braided novel. The recipe for the Morrison Switchel, the custom cocktail created for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Discipline, make your cocktail or mocktail, and have a listen.

In this episode, Means talks about writing from memory, the intersection of faith and judgement, family relationships, self-care while autobiographical writing, and more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  Don't miss this insightful episode for authors and fans of memoir and creative non-fiction. The recipe for the Puzzum Sour, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Hell If We Don't Change Our Ways now, make your Puzzum Sour, and have a listen.

In this episode, acclaimed poet and author Lee Ann Roripaugh reads from her fascinating story collection Reveal Codes and chats about texture in fiction, ordering collections, her favorite pieces in the book, and more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for the Meringue Head, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Reveal Codes now, make your Meringue Head, and have a listen.

In this episode, novelist Erin Flanagan reads from her thriller novel Come with Me and chats about writing novels, women with dark sides, her publication trajectory, the significance of women friends, and more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas. The recipe for the Rule Number 6, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Come with Me now, make your Rule Number 6, and have a listen.

In this episode, novelist Chin-Sun Lee reads from her novel UPCOUNTRY and chats about writing with women as her focus, her publication trajectory, mysterious religious groups in small communities, and more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for the Bitter Spritzer, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of UPCOUNTRY now, make your Bitter Spritzer, and have a listen.

In this episode, novelist and poet Margot Douaihy reads from her novel Scorched Grace and chats about religion, community, the beautiful city of New Orleans, and so much more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for The Conventmaker, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Scorched Grace now, make your Conventmaker, and have a listen.

In this episode, novelist and essayist Leora Skolkin-Smith reads from her novel Stealing Faith and chats about her relationship with Grace Paley, understanding celebrity, feminism in the 1970s, depression, and so much more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for The Comfort Tea Cocktail, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Stealing Faith now, make a cuppa, and have a listen.

In this episode, poet Christine Kwon reads from her poetry collection A Ribbon in the Most Perfect Blue and chats about cats, beautiful girls on bicycles, the color blue, and poetry and prose with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for the City Park Sour AF, the custom mocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Three by Tuite now, make a drink, and have a listen.

In this episode, author Meg Tuite reads from her book Three By Tuite out from Cowboy Jamboree Press and chats about the importance of reading as an author, upcoming projects, and her love for libraries with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for The Demolition Derby, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Three by Tuite now, make a drink, and have a listen.

In this episode, author Jen Michalski reads from her book The Company of Strangers out from Braddock Avenue Books and chats about belonging, queer identity, erotic work, POV in literary short fiction, and her author's journey with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for The Scheherazade, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of The Company of Strangers now, make a drink, and have a listen.

In this episode, author Michael J. Seidlinger reads from his experimental horror novel Anybody Home? and chats about the craft of writing, home invasions, social media for authors, and his publishing experience with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for the Bullet to the Brain, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Anybody Home? now, make a drink, and have a listen.

In this episode, author Jamila Minnicks reads from her novel Moonrise Over New Jessup and and chats about writing historical fiction, centering black people on the page, the importance of family and heritage, and her publishing experience with this book with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  Don't miss this author reading! The recipe for the Sugar Maple Sour, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Moonrise Over New Jessup now, make a drink, and have a listen.

In this episode, author David Ebenbach reads from his luminous poetry collection What's Left to Us by Evening and and chats about writing and craft, the transitory nature of good opinions, cherry trees in D.C., and literary influences with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for The Dark Cherry Tree, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of What's Left to Us by Evening now, make a drink, meander over, and pull up a chair.

In this episode, author E.M. Tran reads from her novel Daughters of the New Year and and chats about mothers, identity acceptance and exploration, the immigrant experience, female characters with agency, and her publishing this book with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for the Fire Dragon, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Daughters of the New Year now, make a drink, and have a listen.

In this episode, author Jennifer Givhan reads from her novel River Woman, River Demon and and chats ghosts, brujería, suspense, motherhood, facing criticism, and women supporting women in River Woman with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for the Rum River, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of River Woman, River Demon now, make a drink, and have a listen.

In this episode, author Angela Readman reads from her short fiction collection LThe Girls Are Pretty Crocodiles and and chats magical realism, poetry, metaphors, and the importance of enjoying the act of writing with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for The Hobthrush Sour, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of The Girls Are Pretty Crocodiles now, make a drink, and have a listen.

In this episode, author Avital Gad-Cykman reads from her short fiction collection Light Reflection Over Blues and and chats travel, Israeli culture, writing poems and stories, and the importance of family with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for The Red Caipirinha Under the Bridge, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Light Reflection Over Blues now, make a drink, and have a listen. 

In this episode, author Eric Nguyen speaks to writing his novel Things We Lost to the Water with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. He reads an excerpt from the novel and discusses developing this books through many drafts, creating an epic novel, and more. The recipe for this book's custom mocktail, The Longan Colada, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.   Grab a copy of Things We Lost to the Water, make a drink, and have a listen.  

In this episode, author Ethel Rohan speaks to writing her short fiction collection In the Event of Contact with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. She reads excerpts from the collection and discusses growing up working class in Dublin, Irish favorite authors, creating tight prose, winning a Dzanc Books fiction prize,  developing her craft, and more. The recipe for this book's custom cocktail, The Jimmy Toodaloo, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.   Grab a copy of In the Event of Contact, make a drink, and have a listen.  

In this episode, author Lynn Melnick speaks to writing her poetry collection Refusenik with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. The author reads poems and discusses Jewish identity, Los Angeles, family history, Dolly Parton, rape culture, motherhood, and more. The recipe for her book's custom cocktail, the Black and White Russian  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.   Grab a copy of Refusenik, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, author Sequoia Nagamatsu speaks to writing his novel How High We Go in the Dark with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler (with special guest host Jen Michalski). The author reads an excerpt from How High We Go and discusses his publishing journey from indie press to big press, themes of grief and loss, cyberculture, the capitalistic concerns of modern death, and more. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Bear Claw with a Sweet Twist is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.   Grab a copy of How High We Go in the Dark, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, poet Dani Putney speaks to writing their poetry collection Salamat Sa Intersectionality with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. The author reads an excerpt from their book and discuss facets of non-binary identity, concepts of West, family heritage, queer sexuality, and what inspires them in poetry and life. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Angeligender is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.   Grab a copy of Salamat Sa Intersectionality, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, author Beth Gilstrap speaks to writing her short fiction collection Deadheading & Other Stories with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. She reads an excerpt from the book and discusses craft, Southern literature, mental illness as it impacts artists, and what inspired the book. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Pink-Tipped Renegade is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.  Grab a copy of Deadheading & Other Stories, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, novelist Michael Takeda speaks to writing his novel Moth with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler.  He reads an excerpt and discusses craft, Italy, and what inspired the book. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Starry Negroni  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.  Grab a copy of Moth, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, novelist Keisha Bush speaks to writing her novel No Heaven for Good Boys with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler.  She also reads an excerpt and discusses craft, Senegalese culture, and the talibé boys she encountered who inspired the book. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Fairy Godmother  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.  Grab a copy of No Heaven for Good Boys, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, prose author and poet Gabriela Garcia chats about  the writing and publication of her novel Of Women and Salt with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler.  She also reads an excerpt and discusses craft, history, and identity. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Salty Mist,  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.  Grab a copy of Of Women and Salt, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, fiction author Damian Dressick speaks to the craft of writing as well as his experience writing his experimental short story collection Fables of the Deconstruction with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler.  He also reads from this book and discusses authors he loves and expectations for new writers. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Last Chance,  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.  Grab a copy of Fables of the Deconstruction, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, acclaimed author Gina Frangello speaks to writing her multi-faceted memoir on adultery Blow Your House Down with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler, as well as reading from this book and discussing the authorial lens, narratives of disruption, male violence, the difference between love and certainty, feminism, research, and more. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Aperol Affair,  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.  Grab a copy of Blow Your House Down, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, essayist and novelist Maisy Card speaks to writing her novel These Ghosts are Family with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler, as well as reading from the book and discussing setting fiction in Jamaica and New York, using history as a source, and connecting with her agent. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Under the Mango Tree,  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.  Grab a copy of These Ghosts Are Family make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, novelist Zaina Arafat speaks to writing her novel You Exist Too Much with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler, as well as reading from the book and discussing craft, mothers, identity in multicultural contexts, influences, and process. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the On the Ledge,  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.  Grab a copy of You Exist Too Much, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, poet Jack Bedell speaks to writing his new poetry collection Color All Maps New with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler, as well as reading from the book and discussing craft, family, the loss of bayou coastline, influences, and process. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Bayou Mudslide,  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.  Grab a copy of Color All Maps New, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, acclaimed author Tara Lynn Masih speaks to writing her collaborative novelette The Bitter Kind with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler, as well as reading from the book and discussing her craft, influences, and process. The recipe for her book's custom cocktail, the Bitterberry Lemonade,  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.  Grab a copy of The Bitter Kind, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, recorded just before the Biden inauguration, professor, essayist, and poet Craig Santos Perez speaks to writing his ecopoetic poetry collection Habitat Threshold, with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler, as well as reading poems and discussing his craft, influences, and process. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Deep Blue-Ocene,  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog (https://www.hotredheadmedia.com/post/the-deep-blue-ocene-a-custom-cocktail-for-craig-santos-perez-s-booktails-literary-podcast-ep8) .  Grab a copy of his gorgeous book of poems Habitat Threshold (https://bookshop.org/books/habitat-threshold/9781632430809?aid=12334) , make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, recorded earlier this summer, Maurice Carlos Ruffin speaks to writing his satirical novel about race, We Cast A Shadow, with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler, as well as reading an excerpt and discussing his craft, influences, and process. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Black Shadow,  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog (https://www.hotredheadmedia.com/post/the-black-shadow-a-custom-cocktail-for-maurice-carlos-ruffin-s-booktails-literary-podcast-ep7) .  Grab a copy of his book We Cast A Shadow (https://bookshop.org/books/we-cast-a-shadow/9780525509073?aid=12334&listref=booktails-podcast-featured-author-books) , make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, Jennifer Givhan speaks to writing her novel Jubilee with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler, as well as reading an excerpt and discussing her craft and process. The recipe for her book's custom cocktail, the Mexicali Jubilee,  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog (https://www.hotredheadmedia.com/post/the-mexicali-jubilee-a-custom-cocktail-for-jennifer-givhan-s-booktails-literary-podcast-ep6) .  Grab a copy of her book Jubilee (https://bookshop.org/books/jubilee-9781538556771/9781538556771?aid=12334&listref=booktails-podcast-featured-author-books) , make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, Megan Giddings speaks to writing her debut novel Lakewood with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler, as well as reading an excerpt from this novel. Megan shares thoughts on the politics and elements of society that create work that pushes back and discusses how having a community of authors for support can be helpful for authors navigating the publishing landscape. The recipe for her book's custom cocktail, the Remembrance Gin Fizz,  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog (https://www.hotredheadmedia.com/post/the-remembrance-gin-fizz-a-custom-cocktail-for-megan-giddings-booktails-literary-podcast-ep5) .  Grab a copy of her book Lakewood (https://bookshop.org/books/lakewood-9780062913197/9780062913197?aid=12334&listref=booktails-podcast-featured-author-books) , make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, Leigh Camacho Rourks chats stories and life with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler as well as reading an excerpt from debut short fiction collection Moon Trees and Other Orphans. Leigh shares insightful remarks on craft concepts of setting and place and discusses her use of Spanish without italics and living in the South. The recipe for her book's custom cocktail, Prettier In Pink,  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog (https://www.hotredheadmedia.com/post/the-prettier-in-pink-a-custom-cocktail-for-leigh-camacho-rourks-booktails-literary-podcast-ep4) .  Grab a copy of her book Moon Trees and Other Orphans (https://bookshop.org/books/moon-trees-and-other-orphans-9781625570130/9781625570130?aid=12334&listref=booktails-podcast-featured-author-books) , make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, Devi S. Laskar chats craft with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler as well as reading several excerpts from her acclaimed novel The Atlas of Reds and Blues.  She shares her experience with writing the short poetic novel, getting her poetry and prose back after trauma, cloud storage, the C word catharsis, advice from Grace Paley and Lucille Clifton, and more.  The recipe for her book's custom cocktail, the Red Doll Blues,  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog (https://www.hotredheadmedia.com/post/the-red-doll-blues-a-custom-cocktail-for-devi-s-laskar-s-booktails-literary-podcast-ep3) .  Grab a copy of her book The Atlas of Reds and Blues (https://bookshop.org/books/the-atlas-of-reds-and-blues/9781640091535?aid=12334) , make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, Shaindel Beers talks craft and poetry with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler as well as reading a gorgeous group of poems from her poetry collection Secure Your Own Mask.  She shares her experience with living in Oregon, her process with her writing, her enjoyment of Kathy Fish's flash fiction workshops, and her favorite cocktails or drinks.  The recipe for her book's custom cocktail, the Masquerade Heartthrob,  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog (https://www.hotredheadmedia.com/post/the-masquerade-heartthrob-a-custom-cocktail-for-shaindel-beers-booktails-literary-podcast-ep2) .  Grab a copy of her book Secure Your Own Mask (https://bookshop.org/books/secure-your-own-mask/9781945680175?aid=12334) , make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, Amber Sparks talks writing and craft with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler and reads excerpts from her story collection And I Do Not Forgive You: Stories and Other Revenges.  The conversations span topics from audiobook recording to the role of fairy tales, parenting as female authors, roles in the creative "community," early influences, and her favorite cocktail or drink.  The recipe for her book's custom cocktail (or mocktail), the Sour Vengeance,  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog (https://www.hotredheadmedia.com/post/the-masquerade-heartthrob-a-custom-cocktail-for-shaindel-beers-booktails-literary-podcast-ep2) .  Grab a copy of her book And I Do Not Forgive You (https://bookshop.org/books/and-i-do-not-forgive-you-stories-and-other-revenges/9781631496202?aid=12334) , make yourself a cocktail, and listen.