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I've been friends with J.A. Forde since Storyhooked began, and since then she's started writing the most fantastic romcoms. Chatting with her felt like coming full circle from where we both started! Come hang out with us and learn more about J.A. Forde and her books!

Tired of the drama in the book community? Me too. Conflict, hurt, anger, shaming, and the back and forth bashing is just not my vibe. It's a two way street of hate that is splitting this community where there should be love and safety and belonging! So what can we do instead? Give this short episode a listen and tell me your thoughts on the "Spread Love Read Books" Initiative.

It's February, which means it's finally Rebel Witch month! If you've been waiting on the edge of that Heartless Hunter cliffhanger (since what feels like forever) like I have then you're not going to want to miss this episode - come hang out with Kristen and I as we dive into the magical world she created, get to know her author journey, and find out what she has coming next!

Have you ever wondered what contributes to your own happiness? Of course a lot of things factor in to the concept of joy and its pursuit, but studies have shown that one of the most important things + top contributors that make up our happiness in life is the quality of our relationships. What does that have to do with books?? I'm so glad you asked.

Celebrate the New Year with me and hang out with Kristy Boyce, author of Dungeons and Drama + Dating and Dragons releasing December 31st! We had so much fun talking all things cute, nerdy, adorable, and JOYFUL - the perfect ending episode for the 2024 podcast!

What books are you hoping to finish before the end of the year? Here's my list of 10 Before the End - fingers crossed I can check these off so I can go into 2025 with a wide open TBR!

Lyndsay (AKA @maryoliversdrunkcousin) is the first ever poet on the podcast! And when I say we laugh our way through the entire episode that is no exaggeration. She has mastered the art of relatability + humor + feels. You'll be giggling one second and sobbing the next, all while nodding your head because you get it! Come laugh and cry with us while we chat about how Lyndsay became an "accidental poet" and how that lead to release of her poetry book!

When you think of those Christmas romcoms you love to read during the holiday season, who do you think of? The QUEEN of Christmas herself RaeAnne Thayne of course! If you need Hallmark in book form, look no further. Hang out with us as we chat about RaeAnne's author journey and feel all feels with that holiday cheer!

Am I living in a dream right now?? Because it feels like it. The creator of the Remnant Chronicles, the inventor of Kazi and Jase, and the new queen of Faerie??? Come chat with Mary E. Pearson and I and get to know the woman, the myth, the legend behind some of the greatest stories written in our time.

Want to meet the author of the romantasy of the year (according to both myself and Jennifer L. Armentrout btw)?? Sariah Wilson! I absolutely loved her The Chemistry of Love romcom, and then she goes and writes the most amazing fantasy romance books?? Somebody pinch me. Come hang out with Sariah and I and get hooked on your next favorite romantasy novel!

This is the first time I've interviewed an author AGAIN for a podcast! And it's only fitting that it be the fabulous Kate Golden. Make sure you've read the nail-biting finale to her Sacred Stones trilogy before you give this episode a listen!

Introducing the author of my favorite paranormal read of this spooky season (Love and Other Conspiracies) - the fabulous Mallory Marlowe! It blows me away that this is her debut novel. Absolute top notch tension, banter, romance, all the trimmings and trappings. Also borderline unhinged plot that's so hilarious and conspiracy theorists wearing backwards baseball caps so there's that. Come meet the mastermind behind the masterpiece + die on the romance hill with us!

I ADORED Abigail Owen's YA The Liar's Crown series, so when I saw she had another fantasy releasing with Greek mythology vibes?? Listen if I see anything Greek mythology related it's an instant add to TBR. It's my kryptonite, especially if it's Hades + Persephone. While a lot of retellings and adaptions are out there, I promise you Abigail's take is as fresh as it is incredible. The storytelling, tension, plot twists, it has absolutely everything going for it! Need more convincing? Click play.

When I read anything with sci-fi elements, it has to be good or I can't get through it. You know who SLAYS at this type of book with romance and fantasy?? Sara Wolf! If you've been noticing the gorgeous sprayed edges of Heavenbreaker, the inside is just as captivating. Come learn more about Sara's inspiration for her books and what she has coming up in the future!

If you haven't read Assistant to the Villain yet, I am BEGGING you to go read it and then listen to this episode. Ok awesome thank you for reading!! Now come hang out with the fabulous Hannah Nicole Maehrer and I as we dive into her books, her writing journey, and what she has planned next - you do not want to miss this one!

Feeling stuck in a reading rut? Tune in to Storyhooked Shorts as we tackled the dreaded reading slump - why they happen, how to bust out of them, and rekindle that love of reading. Whether you're avoiding your TBR or just need a fresh start, this episode is packed with tips to get you back on track and back to reading for joy!

I have reached the pinnacle of my career as a podcaster - I interviewed multiple authors at once! Plus not just more than one - SEVEN!!! And it was such a blast and adventure. Come hang out with me in a chat all about the Falling for Summer series (a small beach town multi author crossover series) with Kortney Keisel, Gracie Ruth Mitchell, Cindy Steel, Becky Monson, Martha Keyes, Kasey Stockton (who was unfortunately sick and couldn't join us), and Jess Heileman. This was one of the funnest episodes I've ever done - I can guarantee lots of laughs! This series is the perfect summer read closeout before fall hits! Books featured: Summer Ever After by Kortney Keisel Beachy Keen by Kasey Stockton Plotting Summer by Jess Heileman Summer Tease by Martha Keyes Beauty and the Beach by Gracie Ruth Mitchell One Happy Summer by Becky Monson Rebel Summer by Cindy Steel (Since Kasey couldn't be here I asked her to tell me what it was like working on a summer themed book and how it influenced her story. She said this: “The setting helps a lot! We've got this cute beachy island and town events that gave me a great blueprint to work with. I tried to get my characters outside or to the beach whenever I could, because that's the best place to fall in love in the summer. And because of my title (and the whole summer vibes) I did my best to make sure the key moments in Cat and Noah's relationship happened on or near the beach!”)

When you think of your favorite narrators, who comes to mind? For me it will always be Julia Whelan. Her voice just sounds like coming home! Chatting with her on the podcast was an actual dream, and she brings all the humor and deep topics here that she does with her narrator background and her books. Come hang out with us and enjoy listening to Julia's amazing voice outside of the audiobook world as we tackle what narrators' lives are really like!

Have you ever bought a book for the sprayed edges? I know I have many a time. Luckily for me, I had the chance to read The Wren and the Holly Library before it was released, so I got to experience the incredible story first before I was dazzled by that gorgeous cover! Meet K.A. Linde, the author behind this stunning story, and learn more about where her inspiration came from - I guarantee you can judge the inside of this book by its cover.

So many incredible book apps exist that you may not have heard of - so I'm here to spill the tea! Come find out the best alternatives to the big names like Goodreads and Audible, as well as a few other fun apps for book lovers!

I found Lexi Ryan's books at the exact right time - I was in the middle of an ACOTAR book hangover and I needed something amazing to pull me out of it, and her fantasy novels did just that! I recommend them to literally everyone. Come hang out with Lexi and I as we explore her author journey, discuss the deeper topics of reading for empathy, and what she has in the works!

It's not often you get to meet a debut author who also becomes your new bestie. But here we are! Come hang out with Christina and I where we have a lot of fun laughing, chatting about her author journey, what it's been like publishing her debut novel The Last Refuge, her inspiration, and what she has coming next!

Cowboy romance fans rejoice because Lyla Sage has entered the chat. If you love cowboys then you've GOT to read Lyla's books! My personal favorite so far is Lost and Lassoed releasing in November 2024! Come hang out with Lyla and I as we get to know her and why Rebel Blue has taken the bookish community by storm.

When you think of hockey romance novels, what immediately comes to mind? For me it's always LEAH. BRUNNER. Of all the hockey romances I've read hers will always be my favorite! Come hang out and be friends with us - Leah has a genius theory as to why hockey romance is so hot and I'm 1,000% sure she's right!

You asked, I answered! If you submitted a question for me to answer I did my best on here, kept it short and sweet as possible! I covered some easier questions like favorite book to movie adaptions, and some tougher questions like how social media affects publishing. Give this a listen and tell me your thoughts on these topics!

Allison Saft has always been on my radar for an author to keep an eye out for, and when she wrote A Fragile Enchantment I knew what I'd been waiting for because I absolutely loved it! Join Allison and I as we talk about how she got started, how her author journey is going, plus exciting plans for the future!

Moms who read are kindred spirits to me, and Niki is the perfect example. Come hang out with us and get to know Niki as we chat about her Bookstagram journey, books we both love and recommend, our thoughts on literary social media, and more!

Joanna Barker wrote one of my top 10 Book G.O.A.T.s, so when she said she'd be a podcast guest I was absolutely ECSTATIC! Listen to find out which book I'm talking about, and learn more about how through her hard work, incredible talent, and unforgettable storytelling, Joanna has become one of the greats in the historical romance genre.

If you told me I would have the chance to chat with THE Bookcase Beauty I would have fainted. But luckily I did not pass out during this episode! Katelyn is such an inspiration for me on so many levels, and she and I had so much fun talking about the intricacies of Bookstagram, how to navigate it, and other advice for those looking to build their book account. Come hang out with us!

Our first every NARRATOR spotlight on the podcast and it couldn't be a better human to represent - the fabulous incredibly talented Rebecca Soler!!! Rebecca has narrated some of my favorite audiobooks ever including all of Stephanie Garber's Books the Caraval and Once Upon a Broken Heart trilogies, Marissa Meyer's Cinder series, and of course Fourth Wing! Come hang out with us and learn more about the life behind an audiobook narrator!

When I picked up You With a View last year, it became one of my favorite contemporary romance novels ever ever everrrrrrrrr so of course I knew I had to chat with the author behind it! Jessica Joyce is an absolute gem just like her books - come say hi and get to know another writer to add to your auto-read list!

Complete transparency - I love cliffhangers. The kind that punch you in the gut and leave you reeling and thinking about the book for the rest of forever until you can get your hands on the sequel. When I think of the top cliffhangers ever written, I immediately think of the fabulous Isabel Ibañez! Join Isabel and I as we chat about how she got started with writing, her incredible most recent novel, and what she has coming next!

Happy Tortured Poet's Department Day! Have you noticed that a lot of Swifties are often bookish too? I think there's a very specific reason for this - listen to my musings on why I think that a lot of bookworms also love Taylor Swift! What are your thoughts on this?

When I first started reading fae romance I was immediately hooked, and I've been searching for that incredible high ever since. If you're also a fae romance fan, I've found the perfect author for you - Jenny Hickman!!! I recommend her books to every romantasy girlie because they're just that good. Come hang out with us, get to know Jenny, and join the Fae Side.

When I'm on the hunt for an epic enemies to lovers fantasy that checks all my boxes, it can be difficult to find, and even then it's a hit or miss. Let me tell you, Kate Golden's books are a COMPLETE HIT. Absolute perfection!!! Come chat with Kate and I about her series, what she has coming, and the piping hot chai that is all things romantasy!

When you think of an author who does it all, who do you think of? I immediately think of the incredibly talented Amy Harmon. It is my professional opinion that there is nothing Amy can't do - she writes every genre and she writes them WELL! Come hang out with me and Amy as we talk about her author journey and why I believe she is one of the best authors in the business.

Has your favorite author from childhood written a new book recently?? It happened to me - Ally Carter, who I know as the writer of the Gallagher Girls series, just wrote The Blonde Identity, an epic spy romance novel that is absolute perfection. Chatting with her was an absolute dream - if you told younger me that I would have this opportunity I would have fainted! Join Ally and I in a fun chat about her author journey and what she has in the works!

Would you rather connect with someone over something you both love or something you both hate? Despite the negativity in this world that's creeping into the bookish community, we can fight back - with the happiness and joy that comes from books!

Introducing Storyhooked Shorts - where I talk about a bookish topic + give my take in the shortest amount of time possible! I just finished House of Flame and Shadow, so it was perfect timing for me to talk about why I think Sarah J. Maas is one of the greatest authors of our generation. Love her, hate her, or somewhere in between, you can't deny that she's successful, and here are a few reasons why I think that's the case!

It's the week before Valentine's Day, and who better to have talk about the importance of romance than the queen herself Katherine Center?? This episode has been a long time coming. I can't even begin to express what an honor it was to chat with Katherine about how she got into writing, why romance is needed in the literary world, and what she's working on next! Come join and celebrate the romance genre with us.

If you'd tell me I'd get the chance to interview the Danielle L. Jensen the author of the Bridge Kingdom series I would have fainted. AND HERE IT IS HAPPENING IN REAL LIFE!!! Come hang out with me and Danielle and learn more about her author journey, her plans for the Bridge Kingdom series, other books in the works, and more!!

Kristin Dwyer is one of my favorite authors of all time. Her debut novel is in my top 10 greatest reads. So this entire interview was honestly a dream come true! Come hang out with Kristin and I as we discuss her debut success, her newest novel (release January 9th 2024!), and everything that she's experienced to make her the incredible author she is today!

When I asked who you wanted to hear on the podcast, you said Marae! It was so fun talking to her about her experience with how she became a writer and what it's like doing indie publishing! Come hang out with us and grow your TBR with her incredible stories.

It's finally here!!!!! One of my favorite YA fantasy authors of all time, Brigid Kemmerer is just incredible and it was such an honor to have her as a podcast guest. She has a new book (the final book in my favorite trilogy of hers) Destroy the Day coming out next month! While you wait come hang out with us and learn more about Brigid's story!

BRB SCREAMING BECAUSE I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE I GOT TO CHAT WITH THE REBECCA ROSS. Come hang out with us and learn more about how Rebecca got into writing, her inspiration for her books, Ruthless Vows hints, and all the tea!

BRB SCREAMING ABOUT THIS BECAUSE I GOT TO INTERVIEW NONE OTHER THAN LYNN PAINTER AKA ONE OF MY FAVORITE AUTHORS EVER. Better Than the Movies is one of my top 10 favorite reads of all time, so this chat was a total dream for me!! Come learn more about how Lynn juggles writing both YA and adult rom coms and prepare to laugh lots!

Join me in a chat with Cindy Steel about how she began her author journey, her inspiration for her books, why her men are so swoony, and all the tea about her upcoming books! If you haven't read Cindy Steel yet, this is your sign.

Join me and Sophie Cousens as we chat about her inspiration for her books, how she juggles motherhood and writing, her latest release The Good Part (highly recommended by me by the way), and other secrets she hasn't told anyone else! You won't want to miss the tea spilling here!

Welcome to Part 2 of my interview with the fabulous Rachel Gillig! Be warned, this episode we do a deep spoiler dive into all the details of The Shepherd King duology - One Dark Window and Two Twisted Crowns - so if you haven't read them yet, read both books before you listen!

Tarah Dewitt shares with us what got her into writing, what it's like being both an indie author and traditionally published, the inspiration behind Funny Feelings, and everything else she's working on!

Join me in a chat with Ava Reid, the queen of gothic horror and dark academia, as we discuss her latest book A Study in Drowning, the inspiration behind her novels, the challenges she has had to overcome to be where she is today, and what she has in the works!