Podcast appearances and mentions of ali hazelwood

Emma, Tabitha, and Maura talk about alphas, omegas, betas, knots, nests, heats, and slick... If you have no idea what any of that means or you loved Ali Hazelwood's Bride but you want to learn about this weird world before she releases the sequel, listen along as we explain how the omegaverse got started, what it is, and why we can't stop reading romantasy books with it. Content warnings for episode include strong language, graphic descriptions of sex, descriptions of genitalia, and mpreg.Shout out to Fanlore, AO3, 'The Unofficial Guide to the Omegaverse', Dean from TikTok, @icaruspendragon, Teen Wolf, Lindsay Ellis, Hannibal the TV show, Dramione, and this Wired article for teaching about, being inspiration for, and reporting on the Omegaverse. Join our newsletter! ⁠Follow us:TikTok: ⁠recap.romantasy⁠Instagram: recapping.romantasyThreads: recapping.romantasyEmail us: ⁠recapping.romantasy@gmail.com⁠Don't forget to send this podcast to your fellow romantasy readers!Music credit: Ian Aisling

It's the day after the night before where Colin Bridgerton unexpectedly gave Penelope Featherington everything (tonight) and now they're engaged. But this is no simple slide into bliss: secrets still stand between them. Speaking of secrets, Eloise knows too many and Cressida is keeping a few herself. There's nothing like romance and intrigue, and this episode is brimming with both! Also, Kate and Adele squabble. A lot. Don't forget you can find us on facebook as @bridgertonpod and instagram as @wwddpod and we'd love for you to keep us in your online conversation using the hashtag WWDDpod. Featuring: - A Bridgerton inquisition - The Penelope/Lady Whistledown dichotomy - Mirrors/Clocks - In-depth chest analysis - Main character energy - Oppressive interior decorating - A midnight deadline - A surprising amount of mud - One big pronouncement Here are is the media we talk about in this episode: - Bridgerton, Season One - Bridgerton, Season Two - The Bridgerton books, a series by Julia Quinn - Romancing Mr Bridgerton, a novel by Julia Quinn ‘- POV', a song by Ariana Grande - Dangerous Men and Adventurous Women, a book edited by Jayne Ann Krentz and Linda Barlow - ‘Give Me Everything', a song by Pitbull - Don Quixote, a novel by Miguel de Cervantes - The Bible, a religious text - An Offer from a Gentlemen, a novel by Julia Quinn - It's in His Kiss, a novel by Julia Quinn - Anne of Green Gables, a novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery - Cinderella, a fairy tale We were joined for this episode by the wonderful, wry Kylie Scott. You can hear more from Kylie by visiting her website and reading her books, including her new one Text Appeal. Kylie brought along Beauty by Robin McKinley as her recommendation, which kicked off a comfort read discussion. Kate likes Red, White and Royal Blue, What Happens in London, and Slave to Sensation. Adele likes The Wall of Winnipeg and Me, Elle Kennedy's hockey romances, and Ali Hazelwood's The Love Hypothesis. We all recommend Mimi Grace. Kylie also liked Stacey Reid's The Wolf and the Wallflower. Buy copies from your favourite independent bookstore. Don't forget you can find us on facebook @bridgertonpod and instagram @wwddpod and join the conversation using the hashtag #WWDDpod. You can also leave us a rating or review on your favourite podcast provider. Leaving a review ups your chance of a memorable carriage ride. This episode was recorded on the traditional and unceded land of the Jagera, Wurundjeri, and Boonwurrung people. Our editor is Ben McKenzie of Splendid Chaps Productions. If you need production work completed, you can find them here: splendidchaps.com

Another banger from Ali Hazelwood!!!! Thank you guys for listening!! Hey bookish besties! Meet Maddy and Alexandros, the dynamic duo behind "The Smut Couch," a laid-back podcast where two work buddies turned besties spill the tea on their love for books. Join in the laughter, banter, and camaraderie as Maddy and Alexandros share their unique stories, including their deep dive into Dramione fan fiction, obsession with Sarah J Maas's worlds, and the latest BookTok gems.

Zoë and Ryan are BACK with a new episode talking about what they are reading, book club updates, and manifesting the future of the podcast.Join us on Geneva ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ to connect with other listeners and get behind-the-scenes content from Zoë and Ryan!Linktree: ⁠⁠linktr.ee/nycbookhoes⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠@nycbookhoe⁠Instagram: ⁠@bookclubforbookhoesEmail: ⁠⁠nycbookhoes@gmail.comBooks Mentioned in this Episode:Cross The Line by Simone SoltaniLet the Games Begin by Rufaro Faith MazaruraCrash Test by Amy JamesUnromance by Erin ConnorDrive Me Crazy by Carly RobynLiquid by Mariam RahmaniHarriet Tubman: Live in Concert by Bob the Drag QueenDeath in the Downline by Maria AbramsMy Best Friend's Exorcist by Grady HendrixDivine Mights by Natalie HaynesA Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne YoungNot Another Love Song by Julie SotoForget Me Not by Julie SotoDaddy Issues by Kate Goldbeck You, Again by Kate GoldbeckWhet (Deep End) by Ali Hazelwood

Join Alley and Nicole in this short and sweet episode focused on the mysterious character Aaric! We talk about what he might know, some of the suss things he's done, and how acceptable we would find him as a secondary love interest. We also spend some time talking about the dragons and what they might be hiding, and even chat about Ali Hazelwood's book Deep End. In true Romantasy Reader fashion, the episode is chaotic and fun! :)

This week Katie is exploring all of Ali's forays into romance territory. Her most recent book, Deep End, seems to bridge the gap between the spicier side of romance (Not in Love) and her traditional rom-coms like Love, Theoretically and The Love Hypothesis. Deep End explores BDSM themes, power dynamics, and a peculiar type of love triangle.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/212808709-deep-end?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=2c5NZIKHfr&rank=1Want more of Jordan, Katie, and Not Another Heroine? Join us on Patreon for bonus episodes and to listen to our Patreon-exclusive series, Tawdry Tuesday! https://patreon.com/notanotherheroine

Jess and Trisha talk through some romance news and then dive into our first book club book of the year. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! Trust your reading list to the experts at Tailored Book Recommendations! The professional book nerds (aka bibliologists) at TBR have recommended over 160,000 books to readers of all kinds. Let TBR match you with your next favorite read! Simply fill out a quick survey about what you want more of in your reading life, and your bibliologist will scour their bookish knowledge to find three reads they think you'll love. Choose from receiving just the recommendations via email, or opt to have paperbacks or hardcovers delivered right to your door. Get started for only $18 at mytbr.co! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Big sigh to this situation about a (very correctly) cancelled book [New York Times] A little of the very basic background on the Amazon boycott [CNN] Just search Ali Hazelwood on socials to learn how great she is! Books Discussed Love Buzz by Neely Tubati Alexander A Witch's Guide to Magical Innkeeping by Sangu Mandanna Oathbound by Tracy Deonn Even if The Sky is Falling edited by Taj McCoy Just Playing House by Farah Heron I'll Come Back for You by Charish Reid Let us know what you're reading, what you're thinking, and what you're thinking about what you're reading! As always, you can find Jess and Trisha at the WIR email address (wheninromance@bookriot.com). You can also find us on Twitter (@jessisreading), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown), and Jess is even on TikTok (@jess_isreading). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WE'RE BACK! It has been nearly a year since we last uploaded a public episode but wow it feels so good to be back! It only feels right that our first episode back is an Ali Hazelwood book. We had so much fun talking about Whet (Deep End). We'd love to hear your thoughts on the book so PLEASE dm us so we can chat! If you want to see all things Bibliovert, check us out on instagram https://www.instagram.com/the.bibliovert.podcast on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9j88illMBsZNvf67E7bywA, and our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/bibliovertpodcast?fan_landing=true&view_as=public By joining our Patreon you have access to a discord chat, two exclusive episodes per month, behind the scenes content, and Patreon only meet ups! Feel free to contact us at bibliovertpodcast@gmail.com

We discuss Deep End by Ali Hazelwood

Ali Hazelwood is niet meer weg te denken uit het feelgoodboekenlandschap! In Een hekel aan liefde kunnen romanceliefhebbers wegzwijmelen bij drie korte verhalen met wetenschappers in de hoofdrol. Uitgegeven door Van Goor Spreker: Valerie Wenni

We're reading chapters 19-21 of Ali Hazelwood's BRIDE. These chapters contain the trifecta of Melissa's fantasies: near death, bedside attentiveness, and sexy time. Write to us at twilightphasepodcast@gmail.com.Join the Coven! Follow us to catch our updates or subscribe for bonus eps and stickers over at Patreon.com/TwilightPhasePodcast.Please rate, review, and subscribe, and follow us @Twilight_Phase on Twitter and Instagram, Twilightphasepodcast.tumblr.com

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.In this episode, we introduce the Spring Reading Challenge, a fun and seasonal way to refresh your TBR with three easy prompts. Victoria shares recommended books for each prompt, designed to help you embrace new beginnings, personal growth, and diverse reading experiences. We also highlight the 2025 Spring Reading Guide, featuring 27 curated books across eight categories.Find the Spring Reading Guide on Substack at Bibliolifestyle.substack.com for even more recommendations.

Every once in a while at The Nerds Awaken we sit down with no plan, no outline, no agenda; we just hit record and let the pop culture gossip flow. And that's what this episode is, our stream-of-consciousness thoughts on all the recent pop culture and entertainment happenings, plus all the books/movies/tv shows we're loving lately and the ones we're looking forward to.Hear our various hot takes on the Oscars, the upcoming 20th anniversaries of Revenge of the Sith* and Pride and Prejudice, Janna's C-Drama addiction, Julie's obsession with Paradise on Hulu, and why Mate by Ali Hazelwood is our most anticipated book of 2025.*in the recording we mistakenly call it the 25th anniversary of Revenge of the Sith- we're old and it was past our bedtime, okay?!Find us on social media!

Welcome back to another book club session! This week, we're discussing Deep End by Ali Hazelwood. We talk about everything in this book, from the kink and spice of it all to the possible other woman drama. Enjoy the episode! Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts and/or a rating on Spotify!Follow us on Instagram: @girlsreadingbookspodcastFollow us on Tiktok: @girlsreadingbookspodcastFollow us on Good Reads:Arianna: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/168175426-arianna-martinezGracie: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/110453956-gracieNina: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/135840006-nina-rodriguez

We have indie bookstore supporter, our friend, and Dog-Eared best-selling author Denise Williams on today's episode of Bubbles & Books. She joins Ellyn and Amanda to chat all about her upcoming book Just Our Luck, the romance genre, and donuts (duh.) Denise has published nine novels including Technically Yours and her debut novel How to Fail at Flirting which just so happens to be the first book to ever grace the shelves of Dog-Eared Books. Her next book Just Our Luck comes out March 25, and we can't wait to host Denise on pub day in conversation with author Ali Hazelwood. Get your tickets today! Follow Denise on Instagram HERE Ellyn's Currently Reading | So Far Gone by Jess Walter & Tilt by Emma Pattee Amanda's Currently Reading |  Just Our Luck by Denise Williams, Deep End by Ali Hazelwood, & So Far Gone by Jess Walter Denise's Currently Reading | In A Jam by Kate Canterbary, Unead and Unwed by Sam Tschida, & When Javi Dumped Mari by Mia Sosa ______________________________________________________________________ Make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends. Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE. Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com

In today's episode, I'm sharing my February 2025 reading list of romance books, sharing mini book reviews of the romance books I think you should read and which books I think you should just skip so you only read the best books worth reading. See which romance novels this month should make your TBR list because life is better with a love story!BOOKS:Onyx Storm by Rebecca Yarros: https://amzn.to/3UzCsEsConviction by Nicole Edwards: https://amzn.to/41w9lpjBeg, Borrow or Steal by Sarah Adams: https://amzn.to/41g2GOHRebel Witch by Kristen Ciccarelli: https://amzn.to/3NSxoHtWinging It With You by Chip Pons: https://amzn.to/3EWVgINWicked Pursuit by Katee Robert: https://amzn.to/42dAgH3Divine Intervention by R.M. Virtues: https://amzn.to/4biCM1gSay You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez: https://amzn.to/48JE04ACan't Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan: https://amzn.to/48AtvAeAll Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata: https://amzn.to/4bhKmcwDeep End by Ali Hazelwood: https://amzn.to/3Xkh5rZStory of My Life by Lucy Score: https://amzn.to/4efsoHxLINKS :Join the 2025 Reading Challenge: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/reading-challenge-2025/Join the She Reads Romance Books Book Club: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/bookclubA Year of Reading Romance Card Deck: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/a-year-of-reading-romance/FOLLOW ME! Join My Email List: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/joinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shereadsromancebooks Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/shereadsromancebooks Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shereadsromancebooksblog/LEAVE A REVIEW!If you liked this episode, please give a star rating and leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. Thanks!This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Happy Three Things Day! We missed Three Things in February, and we have some long-overdue topics to discuss. Including our visions for spring, huge book franchises (and the mental toll on their authors), AI, Severance theories, and more!    Olivia's Things Spring Goals  Is Fourth Wing Harry Potter for Adults? What's going on with the White Lotus?    Becca's Things Chat GBT and AI Assistants Rebecca Yarros' writing anxiety Severance Theories    Obsessions Olivia - Target Future Collective Barrell Jeans Becca - Light Blue Vuori Joggers   What we read this week Olivia - Bitter Sweet by Hattie Williams (out July 8) Becca - Deep End by Ali Hazelwood; I Leave It Up To You by Jinwoo Chong   This Month's Book Club Pick - Deep Cuts by Holly Brickley (have thoughts about this book you want to share? Call in at 843-405-3157 or email us a voice memo at badonpaperpodcast@gmail.com)   Sponsors Nuuly - Go to nuuly.com and enter the code BOP and sign up to get $28 off your first month. Cozy Earth - Visit CozyEarth.com and use code BOP for 40% off best-selling sheets, towels, pajamas, and more.   Join our Facebook group for amazing book recs & more!  Buy our Merch! Join our Geneva! Order Olivia's Book, Such a Bad Influence! Subscribe to Olivia's Newsletter! Order Becca's Book, The Christmas Orphans Club! Subscribe to Becca's Newsletter!  Follow us on Instagram @badonpaperpodcast. Follow Olivia on Instagram @oliviamuenter and Becca @beccamfreeman.  

This week on the She Made Me Read It Pod, Gracie and Lydia discuss Deep End by Ali Hazelwood.Spoilers?First half of the episode = Spoiler Free!Second half of the episode = Spoiler Warning!

In this week's episode, we continue our discuss about how seeking prestige can be dangerous for writers, specifically in the form of traditional publishing and the New York Times Bestseller list. This coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Dragonskull: Shield of the Knight, Book #2 in the Dragonskull series (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills), at my Payhip store: DRAGONSHIELD50 The coupon code is valid through March 21, 2025. So if you need a new audiobook for spring, we've got you covered! TRANSCRIPT 00:00:00   Hello, everyone. Welcome to Episode 241 of The Pulp Writer Show. My name is Jonathan Moeller. Today is February 28th, 2025. Today we are continuing our discussion of how to escape the trap of prestige for writers, specifically traditional publishing and The New York Times Bestseller List. Before we get to our main topic, we will do Coupon of the Week, an update on my current writing and audiobook projects, and then Question of the Week.   This week's coupon code will get you 50% off the audiobook of Dragonskull: Shield of the Knight, Book Two in the Dragonskull series (as excellently narrated by Brad Wills), at my Payhip store. That coupon code is DRAGONSHIELD50. As always, I'll include the coupon code and the link to the store in the show notes. This coupon code is valid through March 21st, 2025. So if you need a new audiobook as we start to head into the spring months, we have got you covered. Now an update on my current writing projects. I'm pleased to report I am done with the rough draft of Ghost in the Assembly. I came in at 106,000 words, so it'll definitely be over a hundred thousand words when it's done. I'm about 20% of the way through the first round of edits, so I am confident in saying that if all goes well and nothing unexpected happens, I am on track to have it out in March. I am also 10,000 words into Shield of Battle, which will be the fifth of six books in the Shield War series and I'm hoping to have that out in April, if all goes well.   In audiobook news, recording for both Cloak of Dragonfire and Orc-Hoard is done. I'm just waiting for them to get through the processing on the various stores so they're available. There is also an audiobook edition of Half Elven Thief Omnibus One and Cloak Mage Omnibus Three that hopefully should be coming in March. More news with that to come.   00:01:55 Question of the Week   Now let's move on to Question of the Week. Question of the Week is intended to inspire interesting discussions of enjoyable topics. This week's question: what is your favorite subgenre of fantasy, high fantasy, epic fantasy, sword and sorcery, historical fantasy, urban fantasy, LitRPG, cultivation, or something else? No wrong answers, obviously.   Cindy says: Epic fantasy or those with a good history for that world. The Ghost Series are fantastic at this.   Thanks, Cindy.   Justin says: I enjoy all those sub-genres, if they are done well. In times past I would've said comic fantasy, but that is because Terry Pratchett at his best was just that good.   Mary says: High fantasy.   Surabhi says: I'd honestly read anything fantasy that's written well and has characters I'm attached to, given that it's not too gritty. Bonus points if there's humor! Also, I love your books so much and they're the perfect blend of fantasy, adventure, and characters. Your books were what really got me into Sword and Sorcery.   Thanks, Surabhi.     Matthew says: See, that's difficult. I love my sabers, both light and metal. I would say urban fantasy crosses the boundary the most. If it's a captivating story, it will be read.   John F says: I can't choose one- Lord of the Rings or LWW, The Inheritance Cycle, The Dresden Files, Caina, Ridmark, or Nadia. I think what draws me is great characters who grow. The setting/genre is just the device. That's why I keep coming back to your books. You create great characters.   Thanks, John F.   John K says: I think I'm partial to historical fantasy. I enjoy all genres, but when I think of my favorites, they tend to be derivations of historical settings. Think Guy Gavriel Kay or Miles Cameron. That said, I was weaned on Robert E. Howard, Fritz Lieber, Michael Moorcock, Karl Edward Wagner, Jack Vance, so a strong sword and sorcery second place.   Juana says: High fantasy. Belgariad, Tolkien, dragons, et cetera.   Jonathan says: Sword and sorcery in space! Prehistoric sword and sorcery, sword and sorcery always.   Quint: says Sword and sorcery!   Michael says: Sword and sorcery.   For myself, I think I would agree with our last couple of commenters and it would be sword and sorcery. My ideal fantasy novel has a barbarian hero wandering from corrupt city state to corrupt city state messing up the business of some evil wizards. I'm also very fond of what's called generic fantasy (if a fighter, a dwarf, an elf, and a wizard are going into a dungeon and fighting some orcs, I'm happy).   00:04:18 Main Topic of the Week: Escaping the Prestige Trap, Part 2   Now onto our main topic for the week, Escaping the Prestige Trap, Part 2, and we'll focus on traditional publishing and the New York Times Bestseller List this week. As we talked about last week, much of the idea of success, especially in the United States, is based on hitting certain milestones in a specific order. In the writing world, these measures of success have until fairly recently been getting an MFA, finding an agent, getting traditionally published, and hitting The New York Times Bestseller List. Last week we talked about the risks of an MFA and an agent. This week, we are going to talk about two more of those writing markers of prestige, getting traditionally published and having a book land on The New York Times Bestseller List. Why are they no longer as important? What should you devote your energy and focus to instead?   So let's start with looking at getting traditionally published. Most writers have dreamed of seeing their book for sale and traditional publishing for a long time has been the only route to this path. Until about 15 years ago, traditional publishing was the way that a majority of authors made their living. Now that big name authors like Hugh Howie, Andy Weir, and Colleen Hoover have had success starting as self-published authors (or in the case of authors Sarah J. Maas and Ali Hazelwood, fan fiction authors) and then are getting traditional publishing deals made for them for their self-published works. It's proof that self-publishing is no longer a sign that the author isn't good enough to be published traditionally. Previous to the rise of the Kindle, that was a common belief that if you were self-published, it was because you were not good enough to get traditionally published. That was sort of this pernicious belief that traditional publishing was a meritocracy, when in fact it tended to be based on who you knew. But that was all 15 years ago and now we are well into the age of self-publishing. Why do authors still want to be traditionally published when in my frank opinion, self-publishing is the better path? Well, I think there are three main reasons for that.   One of the main reasons is that the authors say they want to be traditionally published is to have someone else handle the marketing and the advertising. They don't realize how meager marketing budgets and staffing support are, especially for unknown authors. Many traditionally published authors are handling large portions of their own marketing and hiring publicists out of their own pocket because publishers are spending much less on marketing. The new reality is that traditional publishers aren't going to do much for you as a debut author unless you are already a public figure.   Even traditionally published authors are not exempt from having to do their own marketing now. James Patterson set up an entire company himself to handle his marketing. Though, to be fair to James Patterson, his background was in advertising before he came into publishing, so he wasn't exactly a neophyte in the field, but you see more and more traditionally published authors who you think would be successful just discontented with the system and starting to dabble in self-publishing or looking at alternative publishers like Aethon Books and different arrangements of publishing because the traditional system is just so bad for writers. The second main reason authors want to be traditionally published is that they want to avoid the financial burden of publishing. This is an outdated way of thinking. The barrier to publishing these days is not so much financial as it is knowledge. In fact, I published a book entirely using free open source software in 2017 just to prove that it could be done. It was Silent Order: Eclipse Hand, the fourth book in my science fiction series. I wrote it on Ubuntu using Libre Office and I edited it in Libre Office and I did the formatting on Ubuntu and I did the cover in the GIMP, which is a free and open source image editing program. This was all using free software and I didn't have to pay for the program. Obviously I had to pay for the computer I was using and the Internet connection, but in the modern era, having an internet connection is in many ways almost a requirement, so that's the cost you would be paying anyway.   The idea that you must spend tens of thousands of dollars in formatting, editing, cover, and marketing comes from scammy self-publishing services. Self-publishing, much like traditional publishing, has more than its fair share of scams or from people who aren't willing to take the time to learn these skills and just want to cut someone a check to solve the problem. There are many low cost and effective ways to learn these skills and resources designed specifically for authors. People like Joanna Penn have free videos online explaining how to do this, and as I've said, a lot of the software you can use to self-publish is either free or low cost, and you can get some very good programs like Atticus or Vellum or Jutoh for formatting eBooks for very low cost.   The third reason that writers want to be traditionally published is that many believe they will get paid more this way, which is, unless you are in the top 1% of traditionally published authors, very wrong. Every so often, there's a study bemoaning the fact that most publishers will only sell about $600 worth of any individual book, and that is true of a large percentage of traditionally published books. Traditional publishers typically pay a lump sum called advance, and then royalties based on sales. An average advance is about the same as two or three months of salary from an office job and so not a reflection of the amount of time it typically takes most authors to finish a book. Most books do not earn out their advance, which means the advance is likely to be the only money the author receives for the book. Even well-known traditionally published authors are not earning enough to support themselves as full-time authors. So as you can see, all three of these reasons are putting a lot of faith in traditional publishers, faith that seems increasingly unnecessary or downright misplaced. I think it is very healthy to get rid of the idea that good writing comes from traditional publishers and that the prestige of being traditionally published is the only way you'll be accepted as a writer or be able to earn a living as a full-time writer. I strongly recommend that people stop thinking that marketing is beneath you as an author or too difficult to learn. Whether you are indie or tradpub, you are producing a product that you want to sell, thus you are a businessperson. The idea that only indie authors have to sell their work is outdated. The sooner you accept this reality, the more options you will have. Self-publishing and indie publishing are admittedly more work. However, the benefits are significant. Here are five benefits of self-publishing versus traditional publishing.   The first advantage of self-publishing is you have complete creative control. You decide what the content of your book will be; you decide what the cover will be. If you don't want to make the covers yourself or you don't want to learn how to do that, you can very affordably hire someone to do it for you and they will make the cover exactly to your specifications. You also have more freedom to experiment with cross-genre books. As I've mentioned before, publishers really aren't a fan of cross genre books until they make a ton of money, like the new romantasy trend.   Traditional publishing is very trend driven and cautious. Back in the 2000s before I gave up on traditional publishing and discovered self-publishing, I would submit to agents a lot. Agents all had these guidelines for fantasy saying that they didn't want to see stories with elves and orcs and dwarves and other traditional fantasy creatures because they thought that was passe. Well, when I started self-publishing, I thought I'm going to write a traditional fantasy series with elves and orcs and dwarves and other traditional fantasy creatures just because I can and Frostborn has been my bestselling series of all time in the time I've been self-publishing, so you can see the advantages of having creative control.   The second advantage is you can control the marketing. Tradpub authors often sign a contract that they'll get their social media and website content approved by the publisher before posting. They may even be given boilerplate or pre-written things to post. In self-publishing, you have real time data to help you make decisions and adjust ads and overall strategy on the fly to maximize revenue. For example, if one of your books is selling strangely well on Google Play, it's time to adjust BookBub ads to focus on that platform instead of Amazon.   You can also easily change your cover, your blurb, and so forth after release. I've changed covers of some of my books many times trying to optimize them for increased sales and that is nearly impossible to do with traditional publishing. And in fact, Brandon Sanderson gave a recent interview where he talked about how the original cover of his Mistborn book was so unrelated to the content of the book that it almost sunk the book and hence his career.   You also have the ability to run ad campaigns as you see fit, not just an initial launch like tradpub does. For example, in February 2025, I've been heavily advertising my Demonsouled series even though I finished writing that series back in 2013, but I've been able to increase sales and derive a significant profit from those ads.   A third big advantage is that you get a far greater share of the profits. Most of the stores, if you price an ebook between $2.99 (prices are USD) and $9.99, you will get 70% of the sale price, which means if you sell an ebook for $4.99, you're probably going to get about $3.50 per sale (depending on currency fluctuations and so forth). That is vastly more than you would get from any publishing contract.   You also don't have to worry about the publisher trying to cheat you out of royalties. We talked about an agency stealing money last episode. Every platform you publish your book on, whether Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Kobo, Google Play, Smashwords and Apple will give you a monthly spreadsheet of your sales and then you can look at it for yourself, see exactly how many books you sold and exactly how much money you're going to get. I have only very rarely seen traditional publishing royalty statements that are as clear and have as much data in them as a spreadsheet from Google Play or Amazon. A fourth advantage is you don't have to worry about publishers abandoning you mid-series. In traditional publishing, there is what's called the Publishing Death Spiral where let's say an author is contracted to write a series of five books. The author writes the first book and it sells well. Then the author publishes the second book and it doesn't sell quite as well, but the publisher is annoyed enough by the decrease in sales that they drop the writer entirely and don't finish the series. This happens quite a bit in the traditional publishing world, and you don't have to worry about that in indie publishing because you can just publish as often as you want. If you're not happy with the sales of the first few books in the series, you can change the covers, try ad campaigns, and other strategies.   Finally, you can publish as often as you want and when you want. In traditional publishing, there is often a rule of thumb that an author should only publish one book a year under their name. Considering that last year I published 10 books under my name, that seems somewhat ridiculous, but that's a function of the fact that traditional publishing has only so much capacity and the pieces of the machine involved there are slow and not very responsive. Whereas with self-publishing, you have much more freedom and everything involved with it is much more responsive. There's no artificial deadlines, so you can take as long as you want to prepare it and if the book is ready, you don't have to wait a year to put it out because it would mess up the publisher's schedule.   So what to do instead of chasing traditional publishing? Learn about self-publishing, especially about scams and bad deals related to it. Publish your own works by a platform such as KDP, Barnes and Noble Press, Kobo Writing Life, Apple Books, Google Play, Smashwords, and possibly your own Payhip and/or Shopify store.   Conquer your fear of marketing and advertising. Even traditionally published authors are shouldering more of this work and paying out of their own pocket to hire someone to do it, and if you are paying your own marketing costs, you might as well self-publish and keep a greater share of the profits. The second half of our main topic, another potential risk of prestige, is getting on The New York Times Bestseller List. I should note that I suppose someone could accuse me of sour grapes here saying, oh, Jonathan Moeller, you've never been on The New York Times Bestseller List. You must just be bitter about it. That is not true. I do not want to be on The New York Times Bestseller List. What I would like to be is a number one Amazon bestseller. Admittedly though, that's unlikely, but a number one Amazon bestseller would make a lot more money than a number one New York Times Bestseller List, though because of the way it works, if you are a number one Amazon bestseller, you might be a New York Times Bestseller, but you might not. Let's get into that now.   Many writers have the dream of seeing their name on the New York Times Bestseller List. One self-help guru wrote about “manifesting” this milestone for herself by writing out the words “My book is number one on The New York Times Bestseller List” every day until it happened. Such is the mystique of this milestone that many authors crave it as a necessity. However, this list has seen challenges to its prestige in recent years. The one thing that shocks most people when they dig into the topic is that the list is not an objective list based on the raw number of books sold. The list is “editorial content” and The New York Times can exclude, include, or rank the books on the list however they choose.   What it does not capture is perennial sellers or classics. For example, the Bible and the Quran are obviously some of the bestselling books of all time, but you won't see editions of the Bible or the Quran on the New York Times Bestseller List. Textbooks and classroom materials, I guarantee there are some textbooks that are standards in their field that would be on the bestseller list every year, but they're not because The New York Times doesn't track them. Ebooks available only from a single vendor such as Kindle Unlimited books, ebook sales from not reporting vendors such as Shopify or Payhip. Reference Works including test prep guides (because I guarantee when test season comes around the ACT and SAT prep guides or the GRE prep guides sell a lot of copies) and coloring books or puzzle books.  It would be quite a blow to the authors on the list to realize that if these excluded works were included on the list, they would in all likelihood be consistently below To Kill a Mockingbird, SAT prep books, citation manuals, Bibles/other religious works, and coloring books about The Eras Tour.   Publishers, political figures, religious groups, and anyone with enough money can buy their way into the rank by purchasing their books in enormous quantities. In fact, it's widely acknowledged in the United States that this is essentially a legal form of bribery and a bit of money laundering too, where a publisher will give a truly enormous advance to a public figure or politician that they like, and that advance will essentially be a payment to that public figure in the totally legal form of an enormous book advance that isn't going to pay out. Because this is happening with such frequency, The New York Times gave into the pressure to acknowledge titles suspected of this strategy with a special mark next to it on the list. However, these books remain on the list and can still be called a New York Times Bestseller.   Since the list is not an objective marker of sales and certainly not some guarantee of quality, why focus on making it there? I think trying to get your book on The New York Times Bestseller List would be an enormous waste of time, since the list is fundamentally an artificial construction that doesn't reflect sales reality very well.   So what can you do instead? Focus on raw sales numbers and revenue, not lists. Even Amazon's bestseller category lists have a certain amount of non-quantitative factors. In the indie author community, there's a saying called Bank not Rank, which means you should focus on how much revenue your books are actually generating instead of whatever sales rank they are on whatever platform. I think that's a wiser approach to focus your efforts.   You can use lists like those from Publishers Weekly instead if you're interested in what's selling or trends in the industry, although that too can be manipulated and these use only a fairly small subset of data that favors retail booksellers, but it's still more objective in measuring than The New York Times.   I suppose in the end, you should try and focus on ebook and writing activities that'll bring you actual revenue or satisfaction rather than chasing the hollow prestige of things like traditional publishing, agents, MFAs, and The New York Times Bestseller List.   So that is it for this week. Thank you for listening to The Pulp Writer Show. I hope you found the show useful. A reminder that you can listen to all back episodes at https://thepulpwritershow.com. If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a review on your podcasting platform of choice. Stay safe and stay healthy and see you all next week.

In this episode, we recap chapters 15-18 of Ali Hazelwood's BRIDE and uncover something that Twilight NEVERRRR could have done. We also debate the benefits of a little sexy biting now and unrelatedly, we definitely all agree that Maya was RIGHT AFTER ALL. Write to us at twilightphasepodcast@gmail.com.Join the Coven! Follow us to catch our updates or subscribe for bonus eps and stickers over at Patreon.com/TwilightPhasePodcast.Please rate, review, and subscribe, and follow us @Twilight_Phase on Twitter and Instagram, Twilightphasepodcast.tumblr.com

I was so thrilled to welcome photographer Chandra Wicke to Books are Chic! Chandra is a romance reader and lover and took her vision of a beautiful, romance readers dream of a book and brought it to life. Say hello to The Happily Ever After Society. This book is a collection and celebration of romance authors, their books and the effect romance books have in our society. Featuring authors such as Julia Quinn, Christina Lauren, Ali Hazelwood, Adriana Herrera, Julie Soto and MORE, it truly is a book lovers portal into one of the best-selling genres. BUT Chandra needs our help. This book will only be published if Chandra can meet her goal. This is fully being crowd sourced. Chandra's vision was without limitations and wants to continue this dream. This is such a special project from an incredible fellow reader and dreamer, let's support her and make this happen!

Summary: We'll make it quick this week, folks! Or not, since Holly and Devin can't resist waxing poetic about how awesome novellas are. Shorter than a novel, longer than a short story, these ~160 page books really pack a punch. Growing in popularity in Holly's wheelhouse lately but still more rare in Devin's, this corner of published works is sometimes overlooked but always worth digging into more deeply, especially if you enjoy watching authors use economy of words to create a world you're sucked into.  Topics Discussed: The Dagger (5:15): Holly discussed We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson, a gothic horror novella following Merricat Blackwood, an 18 year old girl who lives on her family's estate with her older sister Constance and their ailing uncle Julian. The Blackwood family used to be larger but was decimated by arsenic poisoning at a family dinner six years before the novel begins, for which Constance was accused and acquitted. Their days pass in happy isolation until cousin Charles appears, seeking to claim the Blackwood fortune. His presence threatens their secluded way of life, and Merricat feels she must act swiftly to keep them all safe from his designs. Holly's key takeaways were: The novel explores themes of societal cruelty, mob mentality, and the persecution of those who are different. Through Merricat and Constance, the reader explores human nature and society's treatment of outsiders. The story can be read as a subversive take on women's roles, with Constance as the domestic caretaker and Merricat as a defiant, untamed force. Jackson creates a chilling atmosphere of dread and paranoia, influencing modern gothic fiction and psychological thrillers we see today. She explores the lines between social ostracization and self-imposed exile, how the Blackwoods' past defines their present and how Constance and Merricat cope differently with their trauma.  As a novella, Holly was impacted the most by Jackson's effective writing in so few pages. She felt joy at every single sentence, every weird quirk of the characters, the tone that was partly childlike and partly old fashioned, every detail about their house and their shopping and the claustrophobia of it all. The Heart (16:56): Devin discussed Loathe to Love You by Ali Hazelwood, a collection of three novellas that can stand alone but also work in harmony as a collection. Mara, Sadie, and Hannah are three engineers with different specialities, living in different places, united by friendship and their hatred for men thrust into their lives. Whether you're following Mara as she fights for space living with Liam, Sadie as she grapples with rejection while trapped in an elevator with Erik, or Hannah as she struggles for survival (and control of herself) with Ian in the arctic, these novellas are delightfully feminist and steamy. Devin's key takeaways were: As with many of Hazelwood's works, these novellas are grounded first and foremost in feminism and women in STEM; the three protagonists are very different but united in their work in the sciences and the challenges they face as women in a male-dominated field. As a novella, these stories stay tight and build romantic tension by putting the protagonists in closed environments; roommates, trapped in an elevator, in a tiny research facility in frigid conditions. By limiting the scope of locations and characters, Hazelwood could more efficiently create the perfect cocktail of emotion, tension, and chemistry that makes for great Enemies to Lovers reading. A standout component of the novella collection was the men; each in their own way was misunderstood by the female protagonists and for good reason. The flip of the switch from skepticism and assumption that they're just one of those sexist, ladder-climbing men to understanding and attraction was a blast to read.  Hot On the Shelf (29:51): Devin: Likeable Badass by Alison Fragle, PhD Holly: Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson What's Making Our Hearts Race (34:52): Devin: Sex Lives of College Girls Season 3 on Max Holly: Say Nothing on Hulu   Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com   If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.

Things are heating up in BRIDE by Ali Hazelwood... or at least, two out of three Twihards agree. Read along with us and let us know who you agree with: chapters 11-14!Write to us at twilightphasepodcast@gmail.com.Join the Coven! Follow us to catch our updates or subscribe for bonus eps and stickers over at Patreon.com/TwilightPhasePodcast.Please rate, review, and subscribe, and follow us @Twilight_Phase on Twitter and Instagram, Twilightphasepodcast.tumblr.com

In this episode of The Book Fix, Yajaira and Cheli dive into the world of fan-made book trailers on YouTube, reacting to creative takes on some of these books they have reviewed before. From swoon-worthy moments in The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood to the dark, edgy vibes of Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton, and to the epic fantasy feel of Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros. They discussed the dramatic twists of Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard, and whether or not Powerless by Lauren Roberts was similar. Another book trailer was Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi, Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover, Icebreaker by Hannah Grace, and the magical mischief of The Cruel Prince by Holly Black. Tune in for their candid reactions and which trailers they think deserve more recognition! Let us know which book trailer we should react to next! Videos we reacted to: Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UbsNfwkZwkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS8f8-yyoUsPowerless by Lauren Roberts - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWKsG8CwXK0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ufj3nsEebcFourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcybDwT6Ia4Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dm8A_DvKUNwHaunting Adeline by H. D. Carlton- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVcD9O4ERAkThe Cruel Prince by Holly Black - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlxEWh_GQ-AIcebreaker by Hannah Grace - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5zKiPUCPmkThe Invocations by Krystal Sutherland - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrFMdE8yr20It Ends with us by Colleen Hoover - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmtnVk5nEEIUgly Love by Colleen Hoover - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5907fzevP4The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ-StNTIBdsSupport the showOur Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thebookfix?utm_source=linktree_admin_sharebecome our Patron ♡ https://www.patreon.com/BookFixbuy us a book ♡ https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thebookfixBusiness Inquiries: thebookfixpodcast@gmail.comfollow us on Tiktok! ♡ https://www.tiktok.com/@thebookfix

This episode won't hurt a bit…Promise. Magda and Lindsay discuss Ali Hazelwood's spicy romance, Deep End (aka Whet, for the real ones).     Email us!  Literally Books Website Literally Books Instagram Magda's Instagram Lindsay's Instagram Literally Books YouTube Literally Books TikTok     Intro Song: "Would it Kill You," courtesy of The Solder Thread

Sincerely Yours is a gender-swapped Dramione retelling of You've Got Mail. Hidden identities, letter writing, self-growth - all wrapped into a tidy novella. This is a perfect introduction to fanfiction if you're not a die-hard HP fan and tomes like Manacled are a little intimidating. https://archiveofourown.org/works/48211207/chapters/121579090 Other books mentioned in this episode:Forget Me Not by Julie Sotohttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61618737-forget-me-not?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=24LFYmEpAo&rank=1 Divine Rivals by Rebecca Rosshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60784546-divine-rivals?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_13All things Ali Hazelwoodhttps://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21098177.Ali_Hazelwood

In this week's episode of Pages n' Pages, we dive into our plans for 2025 and the books we're hoping to read! We talk about our reading goals, our upcoming books and everything in between! What We've Read and What We Are Reading:Onyx Storm (Empyrean #3) by Rebecca Yarros and narrated by Rebecca Soler, Teddy Hamilton, Jasmin Walker, and Justis BoldingShark Heart: A Love Story by Emily HabeckAlive: The Story of the Andes Survivors by Piers Paul ReadA Night to Surrender (Spindle Cover #1) by Tessa DareAdditional Book Mentions:Girl Meets Duke series by Tessa DareSomewhere Beyond the Sea (Cerulean Chronicles #2) by TJ KluneThe Nightmare Before Kissmas (Royals and Romance #1) by Sara RaaschThe Undercutting of Rosie and Adam (Hart and Mercy #3) by Megan BannenAdrift in Currents Clean and Clear (Wayward Children #10) by Seanan McGuireThe Ashfire King (The Sandsea Trilogy #3) by Chelsea AbdullahHow to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying by Django WexlerDeep End by Ali HazelwoodNot in Love by Ali Hazelwood

In this episode, we discuss chapters 6-10 of BRIDE by Ali Hazelwood! Listeners, not to spoil it for you, but Lowe is Edward if he weren't annoying. Also, peanut butter makes a very impactful appearance. Okay, LOVE YOU, ENJOY!!

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On this week's episode we review Deep End By Ali Hazelwood and SPOILER ALERT we are both EXTENSIVE Lukas Blomqvist fans. If Ali writes it, we will read it, and we will LOVE IT. There really isn't much written by Ali that we haven't devoured, but Deep End is up there with some of our favorite books by this Hazelwood.

Reality TV is about how Katie sums this book up. It's not great, there are definitely other books that surpass Icebreaker in general quality, but if you need something to fill the time and you're in your hockey romance era, this just might tide you over until you find a better read. *Mild caution for some eating disorder themes.https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61767292-icebreaker Other books mentioned in this episode:The Graham Effect and The Dixon Rule by Elle Kennedyhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123255391-the-graham-effect?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=MUKab2vIIr&rank=1 https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/200338241-the-dixon-rule?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=mL7O9iE78r&rank=1All of Ali Hazelwood's works:https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21098177.Ali_Hazelwood?from_search=true&from_srp=true Some hidden gems:Easy by Tammara Weberhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16056408-easy?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=3vpKLYRjSK&rank=2Simon Says by Lori Fosterhttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/155317.Simon_Says?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=mNVqcFA8gg&rank=19

Welcome to the very first episode of our Spicy Audiobook Club! In this installment, we're diving into chapters 1-3 of Ali Hazelwood's captivating "Two Can Play." Join us as we unpack the story, share our hot takes, and explore the twists and turns that make this audiobook a must-listen.Show your support by joining our community on Patreon atpatreon.com/geekysexualandintellectual and check out our exclusive merch ateverydaycosplaycollection.com. We'd love to hear your thoughts—leave your comments below!Tune in now for a spicy discussion you won't want to miss.

Ellen and Mom discuss the marriage, mystery, and mates in Bride by Ali Hazelwood.  Plus, vocabulary and Super Bowl emotional hangover.Come hang out with us! Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsromFacebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebook GroupEmail: notyourmomsromancebookclub@gmail.comNot Your Mom's Romance Book Club is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcast

Jane Austen's books are getting a new controversial modern makeover with the Penguin First Impression Editions, published under their Puffin imprint. These books are targeting a younger audience with modern, neon-colored covers of Jane Austen's major novels. The series features introductions by popular contemporary romance authors like Tessa Bailey, Krystal Marquis, and Ali Hazelwood.I share the pros and cons of this approach, discussing its potential to attract new readers while possibly alienating traditional fans. Join the conversation and share your thoughts on this fresh take on Austen's classics in the comments.Watch the video version on YouTube: https://youtu.be/TsVHTvhNJ7APenguin: https://www.penguin.co.uk/series/FRSTIMPRSNS/first-impressions

Join Caroline, Dannelle, and Lexis as they continue to cross books off of their To Be Read lists! This episode features "We Shall Be Monsters" by Tara Sim, "Love, Theoretically" by Ali Hazelwood, "If Beale Street Could Talk" by James Baldwin, "Sing, Unburied, Sing" by Jesmyn Ward, "The Black Flamingo" by Dean Atta, and "The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle" by Haruki Murakami.

Vampires, werewolves, humans, oh my! Mysteries deepen and fangs come out in our second episode of Ali Hazelwood's BRIDE! We canknot wait for you to join us as we explore Twilight's spiritual daughter

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Amanda & Ellyn are yapping. And as much as they like to think they're in the know with the youths, they sometimes are a little behind on the times. Hence, teaching them all about yapping. Rachel gave them a list of different topics and yap they did.   Ellyn's Currently Reading | American Mythology by Gino Cromely Amanda's Currently Reading |  The Favorites by Layne Fargo  Books coming out this week | Deep End by Ali Hazelwood & The Bones Beneath My Skin by TJ Klune ______________________________________________________________________ Make sure to subscribe and rate the Bubbles & Books Podcast. And don't forget to share it with your friends. Learn more about a Dog-Eared Books book subscription HERE. Follow us on Instagram: @bubblesandbookspodcast Follow Dog-Eared Books on Instagram: @dogearedbooksames Interested in audiobooks? Listen while supporting Dog-Eared Books HERE. Visit us! www.dogearedbooksames.com

On this episode of the Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast, Dan Holloway celebrates indie successes at the Audie Awards, highlighting notable entries like Spotify's audiobook Two Can Play by Ali Hazelwood. He also discusses the World Economic Forum's report on the future of jobs, which predicts creative thinking and lifelong curiosity will be among the most valued skills in the next five years, even as reading and writing are seen as declining workplace priorities. Plus, an update on the AI Summit planned for the Bologna Book Fair in April. Sponsors Self-Publishing News is proudly sponsored by Bookvault. Sell high-quality, print-on-demand books directly to readers worldwide and earn maximum royalties selling directly. Automate fulfillment and create stunning special editions with BookvaultBespoke. Visit Bookvault.app today for an instant quote. Self-Publishing News is also sponsored by book cover design company Miblart. They offer unlimited revisions, take no deposit to start work and you pay only when you love the final result. Get a book cover that will become your number-one marketing tool. Find more author advice, tips, and tools at our Self-publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of nearly 2,000 blog posts and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. And, if you haven't already, we invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally. About the Host Dan Holloway is a novelist, poet, and spoken word artist. He is the MC of the performance arts show The New Libertines, He competed at the National Poetry Slam final at the Royal Albert Hall. His latest collection, The Transparency of Sutures, is available on Kindle.

Summary: Welcome to a very special Love Fest to celebrate our 80th episode! Today, Devin and Holly share their top 10 Hearts and Daggers books from 2024. Holly spent the year falling in love with more literary stories from the darker wheelhouse with mic drop endings. Devin's year was highlighted by audiobooks, digging deeper into cozy romantasy as well as incredibly sexy scenes. Either way, it was a banner year for reading and we hope you had a great one too!  Topics Discussed (10:40): The Dagger: 10: Three Assassins by Kotaro Isaka 9: Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke 8: What Happened to Nina? By Dervla McTiernan 7: The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean 6: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore 5: Bad Cree by Jessica Johns 4: How Can I Help You by Laura Sims 3: The Eyes are the Best Part by Monika Kim 2: Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth 1: Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk The Heart: 10: Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Segura 9: The Art of Catching Feelings by Alicia Thompson 8: Do Your Worst by Rosie Danan 7: The Perfect Crimes of Marian Hayes by Cat Sebastian 6: Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver 5: Ready or Not by Cara Bastone 4: Bride by Ali Hazelwood 3: The Prospects by KT Hoffman 2: How You Get the Girl by Anita Kelly 1: Before I Let Go by Kennedy Ryan 2025 Anticipated Release (44:20): Holly: Victorian Psycho by Virginia Feito Devin: Bears & Bakeries by Dylan Drakes   Instagram: @heartsanddaggerspod Website: www.heartsanddaggerspod.com   If you like what you hear, please tell your friends and rate and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify so that we can find our perfect audience.

In this episode, I'm sharing my top 10 most anticipated new romance book releases dropping in February 2025 that you absolutely must read in the month of love. Get your TBR list ready for these new romance novels you don't want to miss!BOOKS MENTIONED:Deep End by Ali Hazelwood: https://amzn.to/4fcZAkbDream Girl Drama by Tessa Bailey: https://amzn.to/3NSuna7Unloved by Peyton Corinne: https://amzn.to/3PDqHJWFirst Time Caller by B.K. Borison: https://amzn.to/4ebJ6YkThe Kiss Lottery by Ilsa Madden-Mills: https://amzn.to/4jte56fRebel Witch by Kristen Ciccereli: https://amzn.to/3NSxoHtOn Loverose Lane by Samantha Young: https://amzn.to/3Yye3QJThe Broker by Nikki Sloane: https://amzn.to/4aeASOCThe Charlie Method by Elle Kennedy: https://amzn.to/3Yti9cQWicked Pursuit by Katee Robert: https://amzn.to/42dAgH3LINKS MENTIONED: New Releases: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/upcoming-book-releases/Kindle Unlimited: https://amzn.to/3POkhrFMost Anticipated Romance Books of 2025: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/new-romance-books-2025/Romance Book Reading Challenge: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/reading-challenge-2025/A Year of Reading Romance Card Deck: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/a-year-of-reading-romance/FOLLOW ME! Join My List: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/joinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/shereadsromancebooks Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/shereadsromancebooks Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shereadsromancebooksblog/LEAVE A REVIEW!If you liked this episode or got a book recommendation you can't wait to read, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. Thanks!This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Ines and Leslye reveal their favorite books of 2024 plus a few honorable mentions. Gird your wallet as they unapologetically aim for your TBR's expansion. Sign up for author Nalini Singh's newsletter to receive fan service here: https://nalinisingh.com/ Want the official Psy-Changeling Reading Order? Click here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/   THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Ines' Favorites Marrying Winterbourne by Lisa Kleypas https://amzn.to/4h3CI7A  Fangirl Down by Tessa Bailey https://amzn.to/4ga8f6O  The Midwinter Mail Order Bride by Kati Wilde https://amzn.to/3PJTcpv  Bound to the Battle God by Ruby Dixon https://amzn.to/40FOTBL  Bewitched by Lara Thalassa https://amzn.to/4arz7Oe  Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood https://amzn.to/4apmXFy  Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yaros https://amzn.to/3Wu9SFo  Burn For Me by Ilonna Andrews https://amzn.to/4g9fewT    Ines' Honorable Mentions The Phoenix Pack by Suzanne Wright https://amzn.to/40IubkQ  Sins for All Seasons by Lorraine Heath https://amzn.to/4ho42gS  The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy by Megan Bannen https://amzn.to/3C8UxmO  Raiders of the Lost Heart by Jo Seguro https://amzn.to/3Cjo3WU  The Hurricane Wars by Thea Guanzon https://amzn.to/40GahqB    Leslye's Favorites A Love Song for Ricki Wilde by Tia Williams Quiet Types by L.H. Cosway When Grumpy Met Sunshine by Charlotte Stein A Rip Through Time by Kelley Armstrong The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest Heart of Obsidian by Nalini Singh - (I limited myself to one Psy-Changeling book for the purposes of this list) Vicious by VE Schwab   Leslye's Honorable Mentions End of Story by Kylie Scott - https://amzn.to/40KZL1p Lies by Kylie Sacott - https://amzn.to/4h7LuSh Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo - https://amzn.to/4jsE6T4 The Wishing Game by Meg Schaffer - https://amzn.to/4geTBLA Grump Gone Wild by Cassie Mint - https://amzn.to/40xI18k   Get ready for Resonance Surge, coming in 1 week! Grab your copy to read along: https://amzn.to/3C5XPqJ    Want to learn worldbuilding from Leslye? Sign up here: https://learn.myimaginaryfriends.net/ Want to learn story structure from Ines? Sign up here: https://ineswrites.com/PTP   Find the hosts online at: Leslye Penelope: https://lpenelope.com/  Ines Johnson: https://ineswrites.com/    Credits: "Moonlight Hall" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License.

WE BACK. But with a Knot-Twilight subject matter?? BLASPHEME!!Don't worry, we promise it's still about sexy vampires and werewolves, and we scholarize thru the lens of our sacred text. (Twilight)Read BRIDE by Ali Hazelwood with US, the Twilight Phase ladies. Canknot wait to start this journey with y'all. Write to us at twilightphasepodcast@gmail.com.Join the Coven! Follow us to catch our updates or subscribe for bonus eps and stickers over at Patreon.com/TwilightPhasePodcast.Please rate, review, and subscribe, and follow us @Twilight_Phase on Twitter and Instagram, Twilightphasepodcast.tumblr.com

In this episode, I'm sharing my list of favorite book boyfriends of 2024. These are the romance heroes who stand above the rest and who represent everything I want in a man or who teach me something that I didn't know I wanted in a man or a relationship but now definitely do. If you like collecting book boyfriends from the romance books you read like me, you're going to love this list and the men featured.BOOKS MENTIONED: Play Along by Liz Tomforde: https://amzn.to/3GOjrH7Fall With Me by Becka Mack: https://amzn.to/3BdQ0PvSummer Romance by Annabel Monaghan: https://amzn.to/3XAfJKvFangirl Down by Tessa Bailey: https://amzn.to/4cdVmHrBride by Ali Hazelwood: https://amzn.to/48HGLCVBusiness Casual by B.K. Borrison: https://amzn.to/3W1TxGTJust for the Summer by Abby Jimenez: https://amzn.to/3DhlswXNine Month Contract by Amy Daws: https://amzn.to/3VEDFdlThe Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sara Raach: https://amzn.to/4bwobxGThe Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen: https://amzn.to/3ANjxyCHow to Tame a Wild Rogue by Julie Anne Long: https://amzn.to/4gCpjD5LINKS MENTIONED: Romance Book Reading Journal: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/romance-book-journal/Book Boyfriend Hub: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/book-boyfriends/Best Romance Books of 2024: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/best-romance-novels-2024/FOLLOW ME! Join My List: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/joinPodcast: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shereadsromancebooks Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/shereadsromancebooks Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shereadsromancebooksblog/LEAVE A REVIEW!If you liked this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. Thanks!This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I'm sharing the best romance books of 2024 that earned my elusive 5-star rating because they were just a cut above the rest from their writing quality, their storyline and pacing, the character development and the feelings that they evoked in me. If you're looking for the best romance novels of 2024 that dazzled last year, this is THE list!Books Mentioned: Bride by Ali Hazelwood: https://amzn.to/48HGLCVFangirl Down by Tessa Bailey: https://amzn.to/4cdVmHrThis Could Be Us by Kennedy Ryan: https://amzn.to/3KZoztVJust for the Summer by Abby Jimenez: https://amzn.to/3DhlswXThe Rule Book by Sarah Adams: https://amzn.to/3BZvtOTHere We Go Again by Alison Cochrun: https://amzn.to/4cdSJpnNine Month Contract by Amy Daws: https://amzn.to/3VEDFdlSavor It by Tarah DeWitt: https://amzn.to/3KXnQt1This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune: https://amzn.to/3xzGJzkSummer Romance by Annabel Monaghan: https://amzn.to/3XAfJKvThe Rom-Commers by Katherine Center: https://amzn.to/3xcUxiyJust Some Stupid Love Story by Katelyn Doyle: https://amzn.to/4aTy0WaPlay Along by Liz Tomforde: https://amzn.to/3GOjrH7Business Casual by B.K. Borrison: https://amzn.to/3W1TxGTThe Games Gods Play by Abigail Owen: https://amzn.to/3ANjxyCFall With Me by Becka Mack: https://amzn.to/3BdQ0PvThe Most Wonderful Crime of the Year by Ally Carter: https://amzn.to/41soc4sLost and Lassoed by Lyla Sage: https://amzn.to/3ZuelbULinks:Best of the Year Hub: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/best-romance-books-of-the-year-lists/2025 Romance Book Reading Challenge: https://www.shereadsromancebooks.com/reading-challenge-2025/ Leave a Review: If you liked this episode, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast platform. Thanks!This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In chapter 40, Torry (she/her) and Haley Strong (she/her) from RHAP: We Know The Bachelor discuss what Omegaverse books are (11:10) and then recap Bride by Ali Hazelwood (17:23). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:19:43). Finally, they answer questions submitted by the listeners (1:33:00). Spoiler Warning: This episode contains spoilers for the book: Bride.  Haley's Previous Appearances Bridgerton Season 3, Part 2 Review Romancing Mr. Bridgerton by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 3, Part 1 Review) The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 2 Review) The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (and Bridgerton Season 1 Review) Patreon 45: The 1989 World Tour Guest List Episode 138: Petty about the Barbie Trailer, ‘Til Death Do Us Part, and Bravo Binges Episode 88: Petty about Bachelor Nation News and and the Bennifer Engagement Leave a voicemail question or comment for Torry to include in a future episode. Suggest a book here. Upcoming Episodes: January 15: Fourth Wing Bonus Chapter 27 by Rebecca Yarros January 29: The QB Bad Boy and Me by Tay Marley Follow Torry on Instagram, Twitter, Letterboxd, and GoodReads. Check out Torry's pop culture podcast: Ready to Be Petty. Subscribing and leaving a rating helps us find new listeners! Thank you. Music by Simon Tebbenham.

It's New Year's Eve, and we're ringing it in with our standard silliness, this year with brilliantly funny duo Adriana Herrera and Nikki Payne, playing the current internet sensation game, Hear Me Out, where we share the people, illustrations, and vibes that can get it in our respective corners of the world. While there is no specific call for headphones in on this episode, you may choose to wear them to save yourself having to explain what exactly you're listening to!If you are looking for something a bit more headphones in, you should try one of our past episodes! Breeding Kink with Mila Finelli (2023)Omegaversity with Adriana Herrera and Ali Hazelwood (2022)Jessa Kane extravaganza with Andie Christopher, Alexis Daria, Adriana Herrera, LaQuette, Tracey Livesay, Nisha Sharma, and Joanna Shupe (2020)Pegging in Romance with Sierra Simone (2019)In 2021 we released the Season 2 Ted Lasso Roy Kent lovefest on New Year's Eve, but we were still pandemic-ing, so please don't blame us for the detour in brand that year.The NotesNikki Payne and Adriana Herrera are friends of Fated Mates, but they are also the hosts of their own romance podcast, Unbound Pod. The first season was all about the Western and was six episodes. You can listen on all the podcasting apps. Preorder Adriana's upcoming release, A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke or go see her on tour. She will be at The Ripped Bodice in Brooklyn, NY with Sarah and Joanna Shupe on February 11th! This TikTok thing, who knows what will happen! Hear Me Out is a fun meme, but in our case, no cakes were involved. That's not my praxis is a funny thing to say in a text thread. Sorry Bambi's Dad, from Abe Froman, the sausage king of Chicago. Listen, everyone was hot in Romeo + Juliet, so they aren't in the photo array below. But the real ones know. Same with the NBA:

In Episode 184, Susie (@NovelVisits) and I close out the year with our Best Books of 2024 Genre Awards. We reveal our Overall Best Books (Fiction and Nonfiction) and our full breakdown by genre, including: Best Literary Fiction, Best Romance, Best Brain Candy, Best Genre Mash-Up, and more! Plus, we're sharing the winners for these same genres as chosen by the Sarah's Bookshelves Live Patreon community! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Announcements My 2025 Reading Tracker is out! Plus, this year we've added another option — a LITE Tracker. Once again, the Tracker is ONLY available to Superstars patrons (i.e., no longer available as a separate purchase for $14.99 here on my website). Also, to avoid Apple's 30% fee, be sure to join directly from Patreon's site, mobile or desktop. Become a Superstars Patron here! Instructions for how to give an SBL Patreon membership as a gift. Highlights Podcast reflections from 2024 — including top episodes based on download stats. A brief overview of Susie's and Sarah's 2024 year in reading. Our favorite books of the year: overall and by genre, including the SBL Patreon Community's picks. 2024 Genre Awards [16:45] Sarah Leaving by Roxana Robinson | Amazon | Bookshop.org [16:52] Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [21:21] Anna Bright is Hiding Something by Susie Orman Schnall | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [24:12] The Sequel by Jean Hanff Korelitz | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [28:42] The Wealth of Shadows by Graham Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [32:26] JFK Jr. by RoseMarie Terenzio and Liz McNeil | Amazon | Bookshop.org [36:25] Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:42] How To End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [46:11] Real Americans by Rachel Khong | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [50:46] Victim by Andrew Boryga | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [57:26] The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [59:40] Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:04:24] Nuclear War by Annie Jacobsen | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:07:09] Same As It Ever Was by Claire Lombardo | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:08:47] Susie Wolf at the Table by Adam Rapp | Amazon | Bookshop.org [17:59] Sandwich by Catherine Newman | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [22:05] Interesting Facts About Space by Emily Austin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [25:42] What Happened to Nina? by Dervla McTiernan | Amazon | Bookshop.org [29:43] The Women by Kristin Hannah | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [33:41] The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [38:16] One Day I'll Grow Up and Be a Beautiful Woman by Abi Maxwell | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [41:47] Funny Story by Emily Henry | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [47:23] Beautyland by Marie-Helene Bertino | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [51:54] The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [54:02] The Husbands by Holly Gramazio | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [58:18] Wandering Stars by Tommy Orange | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:00:14] Perris, California by Rachel Stark | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:02:44] Liars by Sarah Manguso | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:05:18] Nuclear War by Annie Jacobsen | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:07:09] Patrons James by Percival Everett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [19:55] Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe | Amazon | Bookshop.org [27:43] The God of the Woods by Liz Moore | Amazon | Bookshop.org [31:16] The Women by Kristin Hannah | Amazon | Bookshop.org [35:35] The Small and the Mighty by Sharon McMahon | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:10] Be Ready When the Luck Happens by Ina Garten | Amazon | Bookshop.org[43:33] Funny Story by Emily Henry | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:59] Annie Bot by Sierra Greer | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [53:28] The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [56;10] You Like It Darker by Stephen King | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [56:39] Victim by Andrew Boryga | Amazon | Bookshop.org [58:58] Twenty-Four Seconds From Now by Jason Reynolds | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:01:54] Piglet by Lottie Hazzell | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [1:03:22] The Husbands by Holly Gramazio | Amazon | Bookshop.org [1:06:16] Other Books Mentioned Mercury by Amy Jo Burns [20:10] Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout [20:13] All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker [20:27] The Wedding People by Alison Espach [20:37] We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman [22:17] Bad Blood by John Carreyrou [24:27] She Said by Jodi Kantor and Megan Twohey [24:40] Mrs. Quinn's Rise to Fame by Olivia Ford [28:10] A Happier Life by Kristy Woodson Harvey [28:23] Good Material by Dolly Alderton [28:27] The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz [28:57] Nightwatching by Tracy Sierra [31:55] The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean [32:00] Worst Case Scenario by T. J. Newman [32:05] Falling by T. J. Newman [32:20] Drowning by T. J. Newman [32:21] The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali [36:03] Spare by Prince Harry [37:20] The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt [40:00] Challenger by Adam Higginbotham [40:28] The Wives by Simone Gorrindo [44:46] Sociopath by Patric Gagne, Ph.D. [45:09] Consent by Jill Ciment [45:15] The Third Gilmore Girl by Kelly Bishop [45:21] Grief Is for People by Sloane Crosley [45:31] One Way Back by Christine Blasey Ford [45:34] Only Say Good Things by Crystal Hefner [45:43] There's Always This Year by Hanif Abdurraqib [45:48] People We Meet On Vacation by Emily Henry [47:10] Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez [48:51] The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center [48:59] Love of My Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood [49:02] Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan [49:34] Slow Dance by Rainbow Rowell [49:44] The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard [53:47] The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown [56:12] Bride by Ali Hazelwood [56:27] Diavola by Jennifer Thorne [57:06] We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer [57:11] Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books by Kirsten Miller [59:17] Colored Television by Danzy Senna [59:22] I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalie Sue [59:27] We Are Experiencing a Slight Delay by Gary Janneti [59:35] There There by Tommy Orange [1:00:27] Anita de Monte Laughs Last by Xochitl Gonzalez [1:01:40] When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson [1:01:59] Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar [1:03:35] Dixon, Descending by Karen Outen [1:03:56] How We Named the Stars by Andrés N. Ordorica [1:04:11] The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden [1:04:21] Bear by Julia Phillips [1:06:18] The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley [1:06:25] The Fury by Alex Michaelides [1:06:51] The Only Plane in the Sky by Garrett M. Graff [1:08:10] Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver [1:10:27] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [1:10:28] Top Podcast Episodes [4:40] Ep. 158: Best Books of 2023 Genre Awards with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 160: The Best Backlist Books We Read in 2023 with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) Ep. 159: Winter 2024 Book Preview with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) Ep. 157: Best Books of 2023 Superlatives with Susie (@NovelVisits) Ep. 164: Winter 2024 Circle Back with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide) Ep. 163: Classics & Retellings 101 with Sara Hildreth (@FictionMatters) Ep. 156: 2023 State of the Industry with Sarah Landis (Literary Agent) Ep. 162: BookTok 101 with Leigh Stein (Author & Journalist) Ep. 178: Behind the Scenes of Amazon's Best Books Lists with Al Woodworth, Senior Editor & Manager of Amazon Books Editorial Ep. 179: From Corporate America to Indie Bookstore Owner with Gayle Weiswasser (Co-Founder of Wonderland Books) Ep. 167: Circling Back to 2018 in Books with Catherine (@GilmoreGuide)