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Welcome to This Book is Lit, the podcast for book nerds of all genres! Episodes include interviews with beloved and up-and-coming authors; discussions about recent releases; and all the literary tangents you could ask for. Follow our website at www.thisbookislit.com Or check us out at Instagram @thisbookislitblog Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisbookislit/support

Kate Allen


    • Oct 31, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
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    Halloween Bonus Episode: The Mary Shelley Club with Goldy Moldavsky

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 13:14


    Happy Halloween, readers and writers! Today's episode is a very special discussion with YA Horror/Thriller author, Goldy Moldavsky about her book, The Mary Shelley Club, which has been described as Scream meets Gossip Girl! Listen in as we discuss urban legends, crafting a page-turner, and Goldy's spooky book recommendations! Learn more about Goldy and her work here!

    On Cults, Buddy Systems, and Writing with Author Jamie Lee Sogn

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 28:55


    Listen today to thriller author Jamie Lee Sogn's fascinating writing journey that led to the publication of her debut, Salthouse Place! You can find Jamie's twisty, cult thriller here! Follow Jamie online on Instagram and Twitter!

    Finding a Life Boat with Author Luke Eckley (Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2023 29:26


    Take a listen to what friend of the show, Luke Eckley, has to share about his second novel, Life Boat! Be sure to follow him and his adventures on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/author.lreckley/ You can find his latest book Life Boat here!

    Rom-Coms and More with Suzanne Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2023 34:48


    Listen to today's episode to learn all about Suzanne's new book, The Do Over, and how her writing process has evolved over time! Also listen to the end for teasers about her upcoming projects! https://www.suzannepark.com/

    Talking Children's Lit with Danielle Marietta

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 32:56


    Today's episode features a fun discussion with author Danielle Marietta about her children's books that are already out as well as her upcoming book, Bubble Sea! To find out more about Danielle and where to buy her books, check out her website here!

    All Things YA with Author Jennifer Chen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 30:32


    Listen to hear from YA romance author Jennifer Chen about her new short story in the First Year Orientation anthology and her upcoming novel, Artifacts of an Ex as well as her journey to publication and her book recommendations! JENNIFER CHEN (jchenwriter.com) is a freelance journalist who has written for Today, New York Times, Oprah Daily, Real Simple, and Bust. Jennifer has a MFA and BFA in dramatic writing from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. She is a proud volunteer for WriteGirl, a creative writing and mentoring organization. She lives in Los Angeles with her TV writer husband, twins, two pugs, and a cat named Gremlin. Follow her on Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram at @jchenwriter.

    This Week in Books | Apr. 4, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 7:58


    Listen in to hear our recommendations for new releases this week!

    This Week in Books | Mar. 28, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 8:41


    Listen more to find out about these incredible new book releases that hit the shelves this week!

    This Week in Books | Mar. 21, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 10:36


    Listen to find out about our favorite books hitting the shelves this week!

    This Week in Books | March 14, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 8:29


    Listen to learn more about these amazing new releases! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisbookislit/support

    This Week in Books | Mar. 7, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2023 7:45


    Listen in about these tantalizing new releases that just hit shelves today! The Family Bones by Elle Marr Women Are the Fiercest Creatures by Andrea Dunlop What Have We Done by Alex Finlay Stash: My Life in Hiding by Laura Cathcart Robbins --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisbookislit/support

    Behind the Bookstagram with @Oh_Apostrophe

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2023 36:43


    Join us in a conversation with Deb of Oh_Apostrophe about how she's blended her love of language, books, and fashion on her Instagram account! Be sure to check out her beautiful feed and follow her over on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oh_apostrophe/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisbookislit/support

    This Week in Books | February 28, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2023 7:45


    Check out these highlighted new releases! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisbookislit/support

    This Week in Books | Feb. 21, 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 21, 2023 7:56


    Check out these amazing new releases in the historical fiction and thriller genres! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisbookislit/support

    Writing a Series with Lisa Regan (Author Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 35:10


    Lisa Regan, bestselling author of the Detective Josie Quinn series and many other crime fiction titles, shares her writing process and journey! Be sure to check out Lisa's website to find out more about her books and to follow her on all social media platforms: https://lisaregan.com/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisbookislit/support

    Favorite Books of 2022 & Most Anticipated Reads of 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2022 15:44


    Happy New Year! We're ending the year with a list of the favorites of 2022 and the books we're most looking forward to in 2023! Grab your pens and write down these titles for your TBR! Faves of 2022: The Ingenue by Rachel Kapelke-Dale My Summer Darlings by May Cobb The Book of Cold Cases by Simone St. James Other People's Secrets by Meredith Hambrock Meet Me Under the Mistletoe by Jenny Bayliss Most Anticipated of 2023: All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner How to Sell a Haunted house by Grady Hendrix Don't Fear the Reaper by Stephen Graham Jones Yours Truly by Abby Jimenez --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisbookislit/support

    Halloween Special | This Book is Lit.

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 8:00


    Listen in today for our last-minute spooky book recommendations to keep you company tonight while you hand out candy as well as Kate's very own "scary" story (with real audio clips)! Happy Halloween, readers! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisbookislit/support

    Coastal Women's Fiction with Jenn Bouchard

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 32:07


    Today's episode features women's fiction and romance author, Jenn Bouchard! Jenn Bouchard's debut novel FIRST COURSE was the recipient of fourteen awards and distinctions. A graduate of Bates College and Tufts University, she lives with her husband and two teenage children in the Boston suburbs. She has been teaching high school social studies for twenty-three years. PALMS ON THE CAPE is her second novel. Find her at jennbouchard.com and on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter at @JennBouchardBOS. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisbookislit/support

    Tolerance and Survival in God's Country by L.R. Eckley

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 34:15


    Sit down with Kate and Luke (L.R.) Eckley as they discuss his debut novel, God's Country, and how he used a survival story set in nature to explore themes of religion and tolerance. Also, stay tuned to learn about his writing process and what he's currently reading and writing! Check out Luke on Instagram and you can find his book on Amazon! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisbookislit/support

    Cozy Rom-Coms and Second Chances with Jenny Bayliss (Author Interview)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 37:22


    UK romance author Jenny Bayliss sits down to discuss her latest book, A Season for Second Chances as well as her upcoming novel Meet Me Under the Mistletoe. To learn more about Jenny and her novels, click here. You can order her two books The Twelve Dates of Christmas and A Season for Second Chances as well as preorder her upcoming novel here or wherever books are sold! Thank you for listening! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisbookislit/support

    The Power of Magical Writing with Angela Armstrong

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2022 35:31


    Today, Kate sits down with New Zealand author, Angela Armstrong to discuss her YA Fantasy novel, The Unflinching Ash. Before writing books, Angela studied English and Film at the University of Otago, taught full-time in schools, owned an art gallery, and reviewed books for trade publishers. She lives with her husband Haki in Northland, New Zealand, where she devotes her non-writing hours to home-schooling three chatty daughters who have inherited a fierce love of words from their mother. If you'd like to learn more about Angela Armstrong and her books, click HERE. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisbookislit/support

    A Different Kind of Happily Ever After | Interview with Alison Rose Greenberg

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 39:12


    In this episode, Kate chats with author Alison Rose Greenberg about her debut novel Bad Luck Bridesmaid and all things romance! Listen to hear more about Alison's amazing book and her journey to getting it published as well as her latest book recommendations and thoughts about the romance genre. You can learn more about Alison and her books here! Alison Rose Greenberg is a screenwriter who lives in Atlanta, but is quick to say she was born in New York City. While attending The University of Southern California, Alison took her first screenwriting class and fell head over heels. A journey from screenwriting led to marketing jobs, before coming full-circle back to her first love. Alison speaks fluent rom-com, lives for 90's WB dramas, cries to Taylor Swift, and is a proud single mom to her two incredible kids and one poorly-trained dog. Bad Luck Bridesmaid is her first novel. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisbookislit/support

    Be Yourself: Author C. D'Angelo on Writing Authentically

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2022 39:32


    Kate sat down today with women's fiction author, C. D'Angelo and talked her intentional path to publishing her two novels, her best marketing tips for authors, and what she just finished reading! If you're interested in checking out more about C. D'Angelo and her books, click here: https://cdangeloauthor.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisbookislit/support

    Anything is Possible (Author Interview with Julie Cantrell)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 39:02


    Listen in today to our interview with award-winning author Julie Cantrell as we discuss the interpersonal aspects of writing in all forms, her personal publication journey, and the uplifting advice she has for writers! To learn more about Julie and her amazing books, go to https://www.juliecantrell.com! Until next time, read on! This Book is Lit. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisbookislit/support

    Crime, Drugs, and Bubbles -- Interview with S.C. Jensen

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2022 41:31


    Today Kate Allen had the pleasure of interviewing S.C. Jensen (Sarah). In this episode we discuss her gritty, noir cyberpunk series, her shift from pantser to kind-of plotter; creating and managing characters; and her best marketing tips for authors. Listen now to hear about her thrilling noir cyberpunk series, Bubbles in Space and the about how she navigated the perils and (more importantly) the joys of self-publishing! Check out Bubbles in Space here! Be sure to check us out at www.thisbookislit.com for more readerly and writerly content! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thisbookislit/support

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