Wine, Women and Words

We chat with debut author Sofia Robleda about her book Daughter of Fire. We also chat about bad reviews and the fact that Sofia and Diana have a shared agent. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781662517976

In this episode we chat with Kate Quinn about all the things that went into making her latest novel, The Briar Club. From the lavender scare in the 1950s, to the recipes included in the book. We even find out what a character's exclamation is.  Support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast Be sure to pick up your copy of The Briar Club: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063244740

We sit down with Jasmin and talk about her latest novel Hula (Now available on paperback). In this discussion we explore her research into her native Hawaiian history, the importance of Historical fiction and responsible tourism.  Get your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063384446 Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

In addition to our book chat, we talk about comedy, romance tropes, and friends ghosting. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063216099 Support our podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Michele makes a point of reminding all of us that we are discussing fictional murder in this episode.  Jennifer talks about the surprising history of the fortune cookie; where we can learn more about plotting our fictional murder and what makes a cozy mystery. Pick up your copy of Jennifer's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781250323033 Jennifer's Blog: https://chicksonthecase.com/ Sisters in Crime: https://www.sistersincrime.org/

We sit down with Sophie Wan to talk about her new book The Women of Good Fortune, the challenge of writing a good heist and the importance of having a good team behind you. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781525804304

Diana gets to sit down and chat with author Gareth Brown about The Book of Doors. We discuss the importance of first lines, writing during the pandemic and how to write the best book you can. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-book-of-doors-gareth-brown/20297550?ean=9780063323988

We chat with Paulette Kennedy about her latest book, The Devil and Mrs. Davenport. Diana and Paulette talk about their shared fundamentalist past, agency, and we get a stark reminder that the 90s was more that 10 years ago. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781662514883

We chat with Chanel about her upcoming book House on Biscayne Bay, along with some of the history of that time-period. Diana and Chanel fangirl over the Scrivener drafting program and our current favorite book series. Pre-order your copy of The House on Biscayne Bay here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593440506 Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Diana and Lisa talk about the famous setting for The Wedding Party, the importance of reliability over likeability in a character, and why Lisa started writing under a pen name. Get your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781662508899 Support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

We are chatting with Rita Woods about her most recent book, The Last Dreamwalker. In addition to having a mini writer's workshop, we discuss the Gula culture and it's influence on the book.  Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781250805621 Help support Wine, Women and Words: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781250805621

We chat with Kristina Forest about her new novel The Partner Plot and our own take on what comes first the character or the plot. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593546451 Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

While chatting with Seressia Glass about her novel Game On, we touch on the racism and sexism in the gaming industry. We talk about tropes in romance and why only writers understand the phrase, "My characters talk to me." Get your copy of Game On here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593199077 Wine, Women and Words is a listener supported podcast, please consider buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

We sit down with Alex Martin to talk about the horrors of HOAs and why it is the perfect place to set a rom-com. We also discuss some of the finer points that go into the making of a rom-com novel.  Pick up your copy of NextDoor Nemesis here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593337257 Wine, Women and Words is a listener-supported podcast, please consider buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

We chat with Donna Hill about her novel I am Ayah: The Way Home about the craft of writing. We find out we have a new title holder for most books written and Michele and Diana find out that they might end up in a book one day. Help Support Our Podcast: Pick up your book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781649371454 Buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Eliza and Denny stop by to talk about their book Can't We Be Friends. We discuss the history of Marilyn Monroe and Ella Fitzgerald's friendship, how Denny and Eliza started this book, and how they balance more than one book contract. Pre-order your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063282902 Support our podcast by purchasing a cup of coffee for us: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

We chat with Kirthana Ramisetti about her book Advika and The Hollywood Wives and what happens when the fantasy isn't what you thought it would be. Kirthana and Diana talk about the editor they shared at Grand Central. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781538709276 Support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

In this episode, we chat with Jeanne Mackin about her novel Picasso's Lovers. We also marvel at how visual artists see the world, we talk about Macarthyism and the nuanses of Color Blindness. You can pre-order your book here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/picasso-s-lovers-jeanne-mackin/20030076?ean=9781101990568 Show our podcast how much you love us, buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Michele and Diana are back! We are discussing what we did over our Christmas break, chatting about our upcoming episodes along with some fun side quests. Support our podcast! Buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

We chatted with romance author, Rosie Danan about her novel Do Your Worst. We also talk a bit about building tension, what it takes to write a romance and weird search histories.   Get your copy of Do Your worst here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593437148

Constance Sayers stopped by the podcast to talk about her latest novel The Star and the Strange Moon.  We talked about our love for strange books, old Hollywood, and how agents deserve so much praise for putting up with eccentric authors like us. Pick up our copy of The Star and Strange Moon here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780316493741 Support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Breanne Randall stopped by to talk about everything under the sun, quite literally, from her book to her grandmother's influence. Pick up your copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781639105731 Support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

In this episode, we talk with Meg Cabot about her long-standing career (she has written over 50 novels!) and her new book, Enchanted to Meet You. Pick up your copy of Enchanted to Meet you here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/enchanted-to-meet-you-meg-cabot/19446881?ean=9780063268371 Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Author Raquel Vasquez Gilliland joins us to discuss her adult debut novel, "Witch of Wild Things." We also dive into some of her previous work, including the difference between writing young adult and adult fiction and much more. Support our podcast, buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Kris Waldherr and Diana nerd out about Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and how it relates to Kris' book Unnatural Creatures.  Kris does a tarot reading for Diana from the tarot deck that she created and Lilo tries to fill in for Michele as co-host. Pick up your copy of Kris' beautifully drawn tarot deck and expanded compendium here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kriswaldherr/the-goddess-tarot-25th-anniversary-collectors-edition Buy your copy of Unnatural Creatures here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9798985351200

We talk about what it's like to write short fiction, the publishing industry, and the trouble with italics (along with the Oxford comma) Get your copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780810146167 Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

We discuss the research that it takes to write a novel, regardless of the genre, developing strong female characters, and the messy legacy of the Mafia on Italian culture. Pick up your copy of The Godmother here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9798987561355 Support our podcast, buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

We talk with Vaness about her incredible record of writing books and what keeps her going; the incredible history behind her most recent novel and a bit about her writing process. Get your copy of Queen of Exiles here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063270992 Support our podcast directly: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

We chat with author Katrina Kittle about her latest book, Morning in this Broken World. We also talk about pacing yourself to write a novel, writing multiple perspectives and Diana gives us her definition of "Show Don't Tell." (As a hint, it has something to do with the Supreme Court) Pick up your copy of Katrina's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781662510113 Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

We chat with Temi Oh about her book More Perfect. We also talk a bit about writing while in university and Diana gets nerdy about Doctor Who.  Get your copy of More Perfect here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/more-perfect-temi-oh/18982894?ean=9781982142834 Please support our podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

We chatted with Ore about her debut novel, The Three of Us and what could happen if a husband and best friend don't get along. We also talk about the second book hurtle and Diana discusses why it was her third book rather than her second.  Get your copy of The Three of us here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780593540718 Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Diana and Michele discuss The Queen of Exiles up to Chapter 4. Michele talks about how cool she was in elementary school and Diana talks about the joy of reading. Pick up your copy of The Queen of Exiles: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063270992 Help support our podcast, buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Claire joins us to discuss utilizing Tarot, research, and the friendship between Remedios Vera and Leonora Carrington. Get your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781668006559 Help support our podcast, buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

We chat with Stephen Kiernan about his latest book The Glass Chateau along with his adventures in researching including making his own glass flowers. Stephen also does our show's first-ever reading! Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-glass-chateau/18859509?ean=9780063227316 Help support the podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast  

We sit down with Laura Morelli to talk about Italian history and WW2. Laura and Diana fan girl over a mutual "character" and Laura discusses her plotting process. Don't forget to pre-order your book through Laura's website so that you can get your  https://lauramorelli.com/store/the-last-masterpiece-a-novel/ Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

In this episode Kristen and Diana bond over their shared ADHD, their shared history of being in the legal field and the importance of black joy. Get your copy of You've been Served here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781649373946 Support our podcast, buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

TJ talks about their new novel, Chef's Choice. Michele and TJ also talk about the joys of buying the good cheese (you know the fancy stuff behind glass) and the whacko do requests in wills that may or may not be far-fetched. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781982189105 Support our podcast, buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

While we intended to talk to TJ Klune about his latest book In the Lives of Puppets we ended up having a wonderful conversation about the brave little toaster along with LGBTQ+ history and how it relates to the themes in his books.  Be sure to get your copy of In the Lives of Puppets here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781250217448 Already have the book? Support our podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Author Lee Bukowski joins us to discuss her novel "A Week of Warm Weather" and we dive into what we think the old adage "write what you know" really means, exploring women's friendship in writing and much more! Get your copy of A Week of Warm Weather: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781684631377 Support the podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

We catch up with Bryn Turnbull to discuss her latest novel, The Paris Deception. We talk about art forgery and why novelists will always be the first people the police will look at. Also, we define the term "Lebowski-chic" Get your copy of The Paris Deception: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780778333418 Support the podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS***   In this episode we chat with William Landay about his latest book, All That is Mine I Carry With Me. We get into the details of the book, how the way you write a book can affect the ebook as well as the audiobook and Michele tries to press William on what really happened at the end of the book. Reminder, there are spoilers, you have been warned. Support the podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

In this episode we chat with Diane Marie Brown about her new book.  Get your copy here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/black-candle-women-diane-marie-brown/18524225?ean=9781525899911 Support the podcast by buying us a cup of Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

We sit down with author Harper Kincaid to talk about the difference between murder mystery books and cozy mystery books, newsletter marketing, and why you want Diana and Harper on your trivia team.  Get your copy of Harper's latest book here: https://www.amazon.com/Midsummer-Nights-Scheme-Bookbinding-Mystery-ebook/dp/B08FZN9MGC/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1684450707&sr=8-1 Help support our podcast by buying us a cup of kofi: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Weina talks to us about the Chinese Schindler who is in her book, the Night Angels. Weina and Diana discuss the details that go into researching historical fiction and how there is some truth to the saying, "Lost in Translation." Get your copy of Night Angels here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781542038003

Molly talks about the history behind the Beauty and the Beast fairytale. Diana talks about what it's like to wear a corset and we discuss marketing and book art. Pick up your book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063244092 Buy Michele and Diana a cup of coffee: Ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

We chat with Jess about her debut novel, The Golden Spoon. We also talk about boundaries for writers and their partners and how much baking went into her research. Get your copy of The Golden Spoon here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781668008003 Buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

In this talk with Margaret Verble, Michele learns the importance of never throwing away a shelved book and she finds another pantser!  Get your copy of Stealing here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063267053

Greer Macallister pays another visit to the podcast to talk about her latest book Arca. We talk about the editing process, what it's like to write a series, and congratulate her on being the author in our five timer's club. We also talk about letting the chaos in our writing. Pick up your copy of Arca here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781982167929

Diana and Stina bond over Ted Lasso, Michele learns about heirloom carrots and their effect on Loki's Ring. Stina also talks about the subtle ways we can subvert the patriarchy through literature. Pick up your copy of Loki's Ring here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781982170639

We catch up with our long-time podcast friend, Heather Webb to discuss her book Strangers in the Night. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063297111 Help support our podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: Ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast  

We discuss all things Pandora including the Georgian time period and Greek Mythology with Susan Stokes Chapman. Susan and Diana bond over a mutual character that they share in their novels. Pick up your copy of Pandora here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063280021 Help support the podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: Ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast