Podcast appearances and mentions of diana biller

V uplynulých týždňoch vyšlo množstvo skvelých kníh - romance, krimi, fantasy, životopis, detské knižky...tu je 10 našich tipov, ktoré si proste musíte prečítať. Mistborn - Zrodení z hmly Bill Gates a Zdrojový kód - Moje začiatky Julia od Snadry Newman YA hit Bezmocná 3.diel Ázijskej ságy Gaidžin Hriešne pravdy od Jodi Ellen Malpasovej Agatha Christie a Cieľ cesty neznámy úžasný Archerov hlas od Mie Sheridan historická romanca Najžiarivejšia hviezda Paríža Denník odvážneho bojka - 19. diel, Galimatiáš Budete počuť svetových autorov ako Brandon Sanderson, Jeff Kinney, Diana Biller, Mia Sheridan, či Jodi Ellen Malpasová. Úryvky z kníh čítajú Boris Farkaš a Alfréd Swan.  Podcast pripravil a moderuje Milan Buno.

Brea and Mallory debate at what point a buzzy book evolves into a modern classic. Plus, they solve a problem about book dumping and recommend books set in Austria.  Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -Dipseawww.dipseastories.com/GLASSESSol Readerwww.solreader.comCODE: GLASSESLinks -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!www.maximumfun.org/joinSpooky Read-A-Thon 10/13!Books Mentioned - Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John WiswellBeneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees by Patrick Horvath and Hassan Otsmane-ElhaouThe Countess by Rebecca JohnsHotel of Secrets by Diana Biller

If you can deeply internalize the expectation that this will be very short and closed door, everything in this novella is perfect. If you hear the words "virgin hero" and start salivating, that's kinda hard to do.

Podmanivá Viedeň, v ktorej znejú Straussove valčíky, prepychové hotely a plesová sezóna. Mária – majiteľka rodinného hotela a agent Eli, ktorý sa snaží vypátrať zločinca obchodujúceho s americkými tajnými kódmi. To je historická romanca Hotel plný tajomstiev. Viac povie autorka Diana Biller a úryvok číta Dado Nagy.  

Brea and Mallory give tips for buying books on vacation, help a nail biting reader, and recommend horror romances. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com!Reading Glasses MerchRecommendations StoreSponsors -GreenChefwww.greenchef.com/GLASSES50CODE: GLASSES50Dipseawww.dipseastories.com/GLASSES Links -Reading Glasses Facebook GroupReading Glasses Goodreads GroupAmazon Wish ListNewsletterLibro.fmTo join our Slack channel, email us proof of your Reading-Glasses-supporting Maximum Fun membership!Haunted Reels - Brea's New Book!Books Mentioned - The Beast You Are by Paul TremblayDelicious Monsters by Liselle SamburySuch Sharp Teeth by Rachel HarrisonThe Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-GarciaThe Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller 

Inšpirujte sa - 12 knižných tipov, ktoré sa oplatí prečítať: Chirurgova dcéra - historická fikcia, viac povie autorka Audrey Blake Ciara Geraghty o knihe Pravidlá cesty yoláč Pobozkali sme Sharu Wheelerovú, úryvok číta Jana Kvantíková historická romanca zo série Klub lokajov - Komorník, ktorý ma miloval dobrodružný historický príbeh z Viedne Hotel plný tajomstiev predstaví autorka Diana Biller, úryvok načítal Dado Nagy 4.diel série Worthingtonovci od Elly Quinn Markíz a ja Halloweensky večierok od Agathy Christie v novom vydaní Dale Carnegie a Ako si získavať priateľov a pôsobiť na ľudí Pokojný dych, pokojná myseľ pre váš lepší život Rozprávočky na dobrú noc pre deti od 4 rokov Som odvážny - príbeh malého výmyselníka vlka Mila Vodná víla Lily, poetický príbeh o priateľstve

Today I have romance novelist, Diana Biller, on to discuss our love of the Maiden Lane series by Elizabeth Hoyt. These books are gritty historical romance novels with Batman appeal, and they continue to inspire legions of fans and writers fifteen years after publication. If you want to support both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide, you can buy books through my online bookshop, at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. I have both Diana Biller's and any available Elizabeth Hoyt books there too. If you want another way to help out my She Wore Black Podcast, you can follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads, and leave me a review wherever you get your podcasts. If you want to make a donation or buy me a coffee, I have my Ko-fi donation link on my website at sheworeblackpodcast.com, as well as links to all my socials. Thanks for joining me today. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheworeblack/message

It was almost a mini ep, but we had a lot to say about other stuff ::shrug:: Join Nana and Misan this week as we discuss Prom Pact,* Disney's new homage to (or subversion of?) classic 80s teen movies. Also, waltz down memory lane with us as we wax nostalgic about DCOMs. Zenon, forever! *Stream Prom Pact on Disney+ ------ Misan's HEA: Hotel of Secrets: A Novel by Diana Biller: https://us.macmillan.com/books/9781250809452/hotelofsecrets Nana's HEA: The Comeback by Lily Chu: https://lilychuauthor.com/the-comeback --- Check out our website: https://www.heallyeah.com/ Find us on IG: @heallyeahpod Email us at: heallyeah.podcast@gmail.com

Today, we have the audio from our in-store event with Diana Biller, the author of The Widow of Rose House, The Brightest Star in Paris, and, most recently, Hotel of Secrets. Much like the book, Diana is brilliant and funny and gives good banter. She talks about the time a professor called her essay on jury selection “elegant”, taking herself seriously as an artist, the underrated hotness of ethical men, writing historical romances in uncommon settings and the limitations of seeing history exclusively through the lens of Georgette Heyer's interpretation of Regency England, and Diana's approach to research and writing. Then Diana takes some really excellent audience questions, and, ends, of course, with some books she's loved recently.

Vibe Check We're joined this week by entertainment critic and first repeat FF Pod guest, Susan Kamyab! Coming off of a busy awards season, Susan is enjoying just watching movies as a fan and not a critic. She fulfilled a lifelong dream of doing an hour-long segment about the Oscars on WFAA! It's almost Spring Break for Danielle and her family and they are READY. This week, Danielle crossed 80,000 words on her WIP! Is Gwen moving? She doesn't know. But she had a great time at SXSW and a ton of successful events for her day job!  * Spring 2023 Media Recs! MARCH/APRIL Susan, Movies: Super Mario Bros (4/5), Air (4/5), Paint (4/7), Showing Up (4/7), Beau is Afraid (4/27), Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret (4/28) Gwen, TV: Succession on HBO (3/26), Yellowjackets on Showtime (3/26), Great Expectations on FX (3/26), Martha Stewart Cooking Show on Roku Channel (4/3), Beef on Netflix (4/6), Below Deck: Sailing Yacht on Bravo(4/10) Danielle, Books: Hotel of Secrets by Diana Biller (3/28), Blood Debts by Terry J. Benton-Walker (4/4), The Fiancée Farce by Alexandria Bellefleur (4/18), Return to Hummingbird Way by Reese Ryan (4/28) MAY Susan, Movies: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3 (5/5), What's Love Got to Do With It (5/5), The Little Mermaid (5/26) Gwen, TV: Fatal Attraction on Paramount (4/30), Queen Charlotte: a Bridgerton Story on Netflix (5/5), City on Fire on Apple TV+ (5/12) Danielle, Books: An Island Princess Starts a Scandal by Adriana Herrera (5/30), Lore Olympus Volume 4 by Rachel Smythe, Even if the Sky is Falling by Taj McCoy; Farah Heron; Lane Clarke; Charish Reid; Sarah Smith; Denise Williams (5/30) JUNE Susan, Movies: Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse (6/2), Elemental (6/16), No Hard Feelings (6/23), Joy Ride (6/23) Gwen, TV: Tony Awards on CBS (6/11) Danielle, Books: To Have and to Heist by Sara Desai (6/13), Love Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood (6/13) * You can find Susan Kamyab at http://thischixflix.com/, and on Instagram and Twitter  * Goals/Comfort & Joy Danielle succeeded at writing 15,000 words a week! Now, she needs to start making plans for the launch of ACCIDENTALLY IN LOVE on August 8. She is enjoying the new Toni Morrison Memorial Stamps. Gwen has started to go through her desk ahead of her move but has more to do. This week she would like to take some clothes to be recycled and get her passport renewed! She's finding joy in the new season of Top Chef: All Stars. Susan would like to start taking 30-minute walks every day and eat better. Watching movies from her childhood has been bringing her comfort: Smart House, Man of the House, First Kid, Jungle 2 Jungle, George of the Jungle, etc.! * EMAIL US! Thoughts or questions? Email us at podcast@freshfiction.com. * Find us on the Socials! Gwen Reyes Twitter Facebook Instagram Danielle Jackson Twitter Instagram Fresh Fiction Twitter Facebook Instagram EventBrite

Jess and Trisha do a bit of follow-up from last time, talk about why romance book adaptation news so often goes nowhere, and recommend some favorite romances with STEM characters.  Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Check out this episode of the Big Gay Fiction Podcast with Anna Zabo and L.A. Witt. The blog post by Jane Friedman that Trisha mentioned about book adaptations is here. Books Discussed Hotel of Secrets by Diana Biller, audiobook narrated by Carlotta Brentan Calling the Shots by Kelly Farmer The Eastside Brewery series (starting with Thirsty) by Mia Hopkins Wrong Number, Right Woman by Jae A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole Reckless at Heart by Zoe York The Countess Conspiracy by Courtney Milan The Viscount Made Me Do It by Diana Quincy Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail by Ashley Herring Blake Digging Up Love by Chandra Blumberg 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

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 & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. In this episode, I chat with Martha Waters, a children's librarian and author of Regency romantic comedies. We discuss her experiences in the library world, the challenges librarians face, and the process of curating book lists for libraries. We also dive into Martha's writing journey and how her process has evolved with each book in her series. Additionally, we talk about traveling Europe on a budget, the rise of remote work, and Martha's latest work, To Swoon and To Spar, a story about a vicount who marries and his wife who is haunting the estate. To round things off, we share some book recommendations, including Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries series by Heather Fawcett, Something Wild and Wonderful by Anita Kelly, and Hotel of Secret by Diana Biller. Join us for an insightful and entertaining conversation about books, writing, and the library world!SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXR

You know we love a competent man who learns quickly. Eli learns sex for Maria.

Long Story Short, Hannah and Caroline Jump Then Fall into Taylor Swift lyrical puns, Forever and Always make embarrassing singing song sounds, and talk about All Of The Books They Loved Before (from the past two weeks).Reminders:- Subscribe to Romance Your TBR on Substack to get monthly updates from your local spinsters, access to show notes and bingo cards, and exclusive newsletter giveaways!Show Notes:- Thug Story, Taylor Swift ft. T-Pain- Three Sad Virgins, Please Don't Destroy ft. Taylor SwiftOfficial Taylor Swift References Count: 32*Every time a ding dongs, an angel gets its wings and Caroline or Hannah makes a Taylor Swift song pun in the episode**Dear Reader, there were more references that they Would've, Could've Should've made and editing Hannah was in PAIN. Did you notice any?***32 references? More like 32 and still growing up now…Intro: (00:00)- Something Wild & Wonderful, Anita Kelly - (13:05)- This Time It's Real, Ann Liang - (16:35)- The Companion and The Craft of Love, E.E. Ottoman - (19:30)- A Caribbean Heiress in Paris and [ARC] An Island Princess Starts a Scandal, Adriana Herrera - (24:25)- Love and Other Flight Delays, Denise Williams - (30:30)- [ARC] The Seven Year Slip, Ashley Poston - (32:55)~ Love & Other Disasters, Anita Kelly~ The Romance Recipe, Ruby Barrett- [ARC] Tastes Like Shakkar, Nisha Sharma, (36:48)- The Ruin of a Rake + The Turners Series, Cat Sebastian - (42:55)- Hotel of Secrets, Diana Biller - (47:10)- Better Off Wed + The Love and Let Spy Series, Susanna Craig - (51:00)- The Rat-Catcher's Daughter, K.J. Charles - (55:25)- Immortals After Dark, Kresley Cole - (1:00:20)~ A Kiss of a Demon King #6~ Dark Skye #14~ Wicked Abyss #17~ Munro #18- [ARC] Marry Me by Midnight, Felicia Grossman - (1:05:40)- Cemetery Boys, Aiden Thomas - (1:06:55)- [ARC] My Rogue to Ruin, Erica Ridley - (1:09:05)Outro: (1:15:05)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter & Youtube- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok, and @fringebookhan on Twitter- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram, and @salty_caroline_ on Twitter(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik)

In which Hannah and Caroline once again can't be controlled by arbitrary time constraints, end up elbow deep in a goat, and continue to make vague references that only they find funny. Oh and there are three separate kidnappings.Show Notes:- Subscribe to our Substack: https://romanceyourtbr.substack.com/- Despite the confidence, Hannah meant KIPPERS not capers- VeggieTales: BellyButton - Silly Song- That's So Raven - Boyz N Motion- Dan in Real Life: Put it on my tab- Frozen 2 reference- POV you're Hannah as a kid and in the middle of a nightmare: Scooby Doo Coin, Coin, Coin- POV you're Caroline as a kid and in the middle of a nightmare: https://s.hdnux.com/photos/67/40/50/14551589/4/rawImage.jpg- Santa Clause 3 - Jack Frost - Skillful & Delicious- Justin Bieber I like that laugh full interview- Forgiveness Is More Than Saying Sorry (Just Friends)Intro: (00:00)*We don't talk about spoilers for books labeled [ARC]- A Wicked Game, Kate Bateman - (13:50)~ The Duke Who Didn't, Courtney Milan~ How to Be a Wallflower, Eloisa James- Aphrodite and the Duke, J.J. McAvoy - (25:00)- How to Marry a Marble Marquis & The Orc Upstairs, C.M. Nacosta - (29:40)- [ARC] Bookshop Cinderella, Laura Lee Guhrke - (39:40)~ Along Came a Lady, Christi Caldwell- The Forty Day Governess, Merry Farmer - (44:20)- [ARC] Summer Reading, Jenn McKinlay - (48:00)- Midsummer Moon, Laura Kinsale - (50:35)- [ARC] Hotel of Secrets, Diana Biller - (58:40)- The Girl Meets Duke Series, Tessa Dare - (1:02:20)~ Any Duchess Will Do, Tessa Dare- [ARC] Night of the Living Queers: 13 Tales of Terror and Delight, Anthology - (1:12:20)- [ARC] Ana María and the Fox, Liana De la Rosa - (1:16:25)- A Dash of Salt and Pepper, Kosoko Jackson - (1:20:30)- The Secret Lives of Country Gentlemen, K.J. Charles - (1:21:50)~ A Thief in the Night, K.J. Charles- My Sister's Big Fat Indian Wedding, Sajni Patel - (1:27:05)- Rebel, Beverly Jenkins - (1:29:30)- [Unscheduled Intermission] - (1:31:19)- Rebel, Beverly Jenkins - (1:31:50)~ To Catch a Raven, Beverly Jenkins~ Through the Storm, Beverly Jenkins- Indigo, Beverly Jenkins - (1:35:20)- Lady Meets Earl, Christy Carlyle - (1:39:56)- Talk Sweetly to Me, Courtney Milan - (1:43:30)- It Happened One Fight, Maureen Lee Lenker - (1:47:00)- [Hannah Gets Cockblocked] - (1:52:50)Outro (Horny): (1:53:39)~ Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match, Sally ThorneDisclaimer:Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own. Image by Freepik

Today I'm thrilled to have Diana Biller back on the show, and I'm so thankful she stuck through a second recording after a tornado disconnected us mid-recording. You might remember my popular previous episode with her about the craft of writing Gothic Romance, and she is back today to discuss her new historical romance, “Hotel of Secrets,” a novel that feels like it was dipped in honey and champagne. We had a great time, as you'll hear from all our laughter, and I had a wonderful time reading her book, which you can find on my online bookshop. Every purchase you make using my link helps both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That's at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. You can also help the show by following me on instagram, facebook and twitter, and leaving me a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining me today! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sheworeblack/message

Vibe Check Yr girls are busy this week with work, writing, and life. But we are getting prepped for Rihanna (and the Super Bowl). Gwen made Death by Chocolate Trifle from scratch, including this Chocolate Pudding and these Outrageous Brownies. Danielle has a plan in place for the next few months of her author newsletter. * ESCAPISM WITH INTENT Danielle's Recs: Movies: Under the Tuscan Sun, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Brooklyn, The Holiday, Toy Story 4, Wild/Eat Pray Love/Julie & Julia; TV: Schitt's Creek, Ted Lasso, Virgin River; Books: Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn, The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller, After Hours on Milagro Street by Angelina M. Lopez Gwen's Recs: TV: The Peripheral, Poker Face, The White Lotus; Book: Flirty with Fifty by Jane Porter; Board Games: Pandemic, Takiedo * Interview with Rochelle Bilow https://www.rochellebilowwriting.com/ https://www.instagram.com/rochellebilow https://twitter.com/BilowRochelle Rochelle recommends the Olive & June Mani System and the color Caramel Budino * Goals/Comfort & Joy Last time, Danielle wanted to get to 20,000 words in her WIP, and she is at 16,000! Now she needs to spend some time on her pass pages for ACCIDENTALLY IN LOVE. Danielle has been eating all the Girl Scout Cookies, and encourages everyone to buy cookies from Troop 6000, which has scouts in NYC's homeless shelter system: https://www.girlscoutsnyc.org/en/whatgirlsdo/gs-troop-6000.html. Gwen wanted to fill out her conscious spending plan and has... not. But it is open on her internet browser! This week, Gwen needs to drink more water to help with hydration because it is so dry and cold right now. Leftover Chocolate Pudding is bringing her very much joy right now! * EMAIL US! Thoughts or questions? Email us at podcast@freshfiction.com. * Find us on the Socials! Gwen Reyes Twitter Facebook Instagram Danielle Jackson Twitter Instagram Fresh Fiction Twitter Facebook Instagram EventBrite

Jess and Trisha cover some recent romancelandia news, look back on favorites of 2022, and look ahead to possible future favorites for 2023. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! NEWS Book club is back!!! We're reading After Hours on Milagro Street by Angelina M. Lopez, and we'll be talking about it in early March.  Romance author Susan Meachen lied about her death in 2020 (CW for suicide) [Rolling Stone] If you or someone you know needs to reach the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline in the Unites States, you call dial 988. The website is here. USA Today is no longer publishing a bestseller list [Publisher's Weekly] The Harper Collins strike continues – please support the workers however you can. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. BOOKS DISCUSSED After Hours on Milagro Street by Angelina M. Lopez Must Love Cowboys by Carly Bloom Second Chance at Rancho Lindo by Sabrina Sol You Made a Fool of Death with Your Beauty by Akwaeke Emezi Tanked by Mia Hopkins Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake Honey & Spice by Bolu Babalola Ship Wrecked by Olivia Dade The House on Mulberry Street by Jeannie Chin (3/07) Sorry, Bro by Taleen Voskuni (1/31) The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest (2/28) Codename Charming by Lucy Parker (8/15) Hotel of Secrets by Diana Biller (3/28) Diamond Ring by KD Casey (4/11) Let us know what you're excited to read in 2023! 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). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In which Caroline and Hannah are aflame in a Panda Express parking lot, contemplate Taco Bell as foreplay, and once again give you full plot play-by-plays after explicitly stating "we'll be short this time."Show Notes:- Listen to Caroline's Always Be My Duchess Spotify Playlist- Caroline's Venn diagram between Catholics and artists- Book with Christmas ornament: A Visit From Sir Nicholas, Victoria Alexander- Harlequin cello book: A Song of Secrets, Jayci LeeOur Faking It Movie List:- The Proposal- Leap Year- Funny Farm- Christmas in Connecticut- Skipping ChristmasIntro: (00:00)Books Mentioned (✪ Denotes our fake relationship choices):A Daring Pursuit, Kate Bateman - (3:00)A Wicked Game, Kate Bateman - (4:30)Would You Rather, Allison Ashley - (9:43)In a Jam, Kate Canterbary - (10:15)✪ Always Be My Duchess, Amalie Howard - (15:35)The Brightest Star in Paris, Diana Biller - (24:10)Patience, Lisa Valdez - (26:08)Once Upon a Tower, Eloisa James - (28:10)✪ Do You Want to Start a Scandal, Tessa Dare - (30:00)✪ Any Rogue Will Do, Bethany Bennett - (39:40)West End Earl, Bethany Bennett - (48:50)Dukes Do It Better, Bethany Bennett - (49:37)✪ Some Day My Duke Will Come, Christina Britton - (51:15)✪ Not the Kind of Earl You Marry, Kate Pembrooke - (52:20)✪ My Darling Duke, Stacy Reid - (54:10)✪ Four Weeks of Scandal, Megan Frampton - (56:28)✪ The Perks of Loving a Wallflower, Erica Ridley - (59:23)✪ The Rogue Not Taken, Sarah MacLean - (1:00:58)✪ Never Fall for Your Fiancé, Virginia Heath - (1:01:28)Never Rescue a Rogue, Virginia Heath - (1:04:10)✪ The Spinster's Guide to Danger and Dukes, Manda Collins - (1:04:38)A Week to Be Wicked, Tessa Dare - (1:07:48)A Duchess by Midnight, Charis Michaels - (1:07:48)Some Dukes Have All the Luck, Christina Britton - (1:08:08)✪ The Gunslinger's Guide to Avoiding Matrimony, Michelle McLean - (1:09:22)Never Judge a Lady by Her Cover, Sarah MacLean - (1:13:14)The Earl Takes All, Lorraine Heath - (1:15:33)Outro: (1:16:30)Socials:- Follow the podcast @romanceyourtbr on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Hannah @fringebookreviews on Instagram, Goodreads, & TikTok- Follow Caroline @salty_caroline_reads on TikTok & Instagram(Disclaimer: Caroline works for Forever Publishing; all opinions are our own and not affiliated with any other party. Image by Freepik)

Today, I've invited author, Diana Biller, to talk about the craft of writing gothic romance. Her book, The Widow of Rose House, became an instant hit with gothic romance fans because she combined beloved tropes with new ideas. All of her work is smart, sexy, funny and enchanting, and I learned a lot from our conversation. We do talk about writing sex, so you may want earbuds if you're listening near children or co-workers. You can order her books using my bookshop.org link to support the show, as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That's at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. You can also help out the show by following She Wore Black on Twitter and Instagram, and leaving me a review wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for joining me today. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sheworeblack/message

We really enjoyed the setting and the romance in this ghostly love story. There was some angst, but not a ton of it was driven by the relationship which we always enjoy. Warning: Meg has a new mic and Laine hasn't gotten hers yet for this episode. The contrast is noticeable.

Amanda and Jenn discuss books for a retired dad who is basically Jimmy Buffett, books never mentioned on the show before, and more in this week's episode of Get Booked. Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Feedback Float Plan by Trish Doller and Next Year in Havana by Chanel Cleeton (rec'd by Amanda) Ellie Cosimano's Finlay Donovan is Killing It and the sequel Finlay Donovan Knocks Em Dead (rec'd by Alice) Books Discussed The Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich Tidesong by Wendy Xu  Apartment Gardening by Amy Pennington and Kate Bingaman-Burt All New Square Foot Gardening 3rd Edition by Mel Bartholemew et al The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune Psalm for the Wild–Built by Becky Chambers Empire of Wild by Cherie Dimaline The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller (cw: domestic abuse) Waiting for Tomorrow by Natacha Appanah, transl by Geoffrey Strachan The Memory Librarian by Janelle Monae, Yohanca Delgado, Eve L. Ewing, Alaya Dawn Johnson, Danny Lore, Sheree Renée Thomas (cw: transphobia; unjust incarceration; racism; homophobia) (out April 19) The Girl Meets Duke series by Tessa Dare (#1 The Duchess Deal) Jeannie Lin A Caribbean Mystery by Agatha Christie The Talented Ribkins by Ladee Hubbard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I've invited author Wendy Dalrymple back to the show for a Buddy Read on the popular gothic romance novel, “The Widow of Rose House” by Diana Biller. I wanted to round out the Valentine's episodes with a closer look at a book known for being spooky as well as a proper romance. Since Wendy writes gothic romance, including the novella “The Ghost and Mr. Moore,” I thought she would be the perfect person to buddy read this one with me. I will link to both this book and Wendy's in the show notes. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sheworeblack/message

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Mary and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: a fabulous buddy read and a young reader milestone Current Reads: this week we have a lot of books we really loved. There may be gushing. Deep Dive: an on-ramp to romance, from fade to black to spicy fun Book Presses: a perfectly midwestern story and a short story collection As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  New: we are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). These are generated by AI, so they may not be perfectly accurate, but we want to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Bookshop affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. If you'd prefer to shop on Amazon, you can still do so here through our main storefront. Anything you buy there (even your dishwasher detergent!) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . :28 - Currently Reading Patreon 1:53 - Bookish Moment of the Week 2:12 - Piranesi by Susanna Clarke 3:37 - Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons by Siegfried Engelmann 4:57 - Current Reads 5:13 - The Sentence by Louise Erdrich (Mary) 7:40 - Erdrich's Bookshop Birchbark Books 9:12 - The Elephant Whisperer by Lawrence Anthony (Kaytee) 11:52 - To Sir With Love by Lauren Layne (Mary) 14:23 - Dear White Peacemakers by Osheta Moore (Kaytee) 14:45 - Shalom Sistas by Osheta Moore  14:46 - Season 4: Episode 14 16:57 - A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers (Mary) 17:13 - Cackle by Rachel Harrison  20:01 - If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy (Kaytee) 20:29 - Dumplin by Julie Murphy 22:10 - By the Book by Jasmine Guillory  22:48 - One to Watch by Kate Stayman-London 23:03 - Deep Dive: Our Romance On Ramp 26:20 - Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center 26:22 - How to Walk Away by Katherine Center 26:24 - Things You Save in a Fire by Katherine Center 27:01 - A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 27:10 - Cinder by Marissa Meyer  27:33 - Fat Chance Charlie Vega by Crystal Maldonado 27:48 - When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon 28:24 - To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han 29:03 - A Pho Love Story by Loan Le  29:05 - Tweet Cute by Emma Lord 29:09 - To Sir With Love by Lauren Layne 29:35 - The Fault in Our Stars by John Green 29:36 - Five Feet Apart by Rachel Lippincott 30:09 - The Summer of Jordi Perez by Amy Spalding 30:23 - Tell Me Three Things by Julie Buxbaum 31:15 - A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn (Veronica Speedwell #1) 31:55 - If the Shoe Fits by Julie Murphy 32:27 - Attachments by Rainbow Rowell 32:28 - Landline by Rainbow Rowell 32:29 - Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell 32:47 - The People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry 32:48 - Beach Read by Emily Henry 32:54 - The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary  33:36 - Ayesha At Last by Uzma Jalaluddin 33:40 - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen 34:15 - The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid 34:18 - One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid  34:19 - After I Do by Taylor Jenkins Reid 35:28 - Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston 35:29 - One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston 36:11 - Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall 36:16 - The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun 36:57 - Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller 36:58 - The Brightest Star in Paris by Diana Biller 37:32 - The Ex Hex by Erin Sterling 37:53 - The Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay Adams 38:22 - Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory  39:32 - Erotic Stories for Punjabi Widows by Balli Kaur Jaswal 42:50 - Books We'd Like to Press Into Your Hands 43:06 - Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal (Mary) 44:54 - Minisode w/ J. Ryan Stradal 45:21- The Secret Lives of Church Ladies by Deesha Philyaw (Kaytee) Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Mary and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: holiday reading and a Bookish dentist visit Current Reads: some books that we both read that we can discuss together Deep Dive: how to move those books from TBR to read - reading your shelves! Book Presses: a delightful classic and a middle grade gem As per usual, time-stamped show notes are below with references to every book and resource we mentioned in this episode. If you'd like to listen first and not spoil the surprise, don't scroll down!  New: we are now including transcripts of the episode (this link only works on the main site). These are generated by AI, so they may not be perfectly accurate, but we want to increase accessibility for our fans! *Please note that all book titles linked below are Amazon affiliate links. Your cost is the same, but a small portion of your purchase will come back to us to help offset the costs of the show. Thanks for your support!*   . . . . Season 4, Episode 18: 1:18 Bookish Moment of the Week 2:51 - The Afterlife of Holly Chase by Cynthia Hand 3:00 - Christmas with Anne of Green and Other Holiday Stories by L.M. Montgomery  4:52 - The Other Black Girl by Zakiya Delila Harris 4:57 - Season 4: Episode 1 of Currently Reading 5:33 Current Reads: 5:43 - Amy Allen Clark - MomAdvice and Book Gang podcast 5:56 - The Kingdom by Jess Rothenberg (Mary) 8:48 - This is Going to Hurt by Adam Kay (Kaytee) 12:20 - The Anthropocene Reviewed by John Green (Mary)  14:47 - The Fault in Our Stars by John Green 16:49 - The Astonishing Color of After by Emily X.R. Pan (Kaytee) 19:18 - The Brightest Star in Paris by Diana Biller (Mary) 19:27 - The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller 21:47 - The Making of Biblical Womanhood by Beth Allison Barr (Kaytee) 23:59 - Deep Dive: Reading Your Shelves 27:00 - Thriftbooks 27:01 - Savers 29:13 - Half Price Books 30:42 - The Seed Keeper by Diane Wilson 32:14 - A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles 37:01 - Scribd 37:03 - Libro.fm 40:16 - Books We Want to Press Into Your Hands: 40:36 - The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery (Mary) 42:28 - Season 1: Episode 1 of Currently Reading 42:46 - Sweep by Jonathan Auxier (Kaytee) Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast

On this Episode of a Quick Shot of Romance Duchess Katie and Lady Sadie get just a little spooky – ghost, specters of the past and present!

Jess and Trisha revisit goals from the last episode and the WIR survey from this summer, discuss sexiness and academia in Office Hours, and have some fall romance recs that are more dark and stormy than pumpkin spice-y. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. News Read about the results of the WIR listener survey – and thanks to everyone who completed it!  Books Discussed Office Hours by Katrina Jackson The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller (because Trisha can't help herself) The Tenant by Katrina Jackson Her Other Secret by HelenKay Dimon A Lady of Rooksgrave Manor by Kathryn Moon Briarley by Aster Glenn Gray Big Bad Wolf by Suleikha Snyder The Wife in the Attic by Rose Lerner Let us know what you think about this week's conversations and anything you're reading and thinking about (and 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 and @trishahaleybrwn), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vibe Check D had a busy week dealing with her daughter's cold, but she was able to see her new, grown-up friends! G's mom is visiting her in WA and she got to show off some of her favorite places in her new home.  * SECOND CHANCE ROMANCE DISCUSSION A great place to hear more about second chance romance is our interview with Reese Ryan, who wrote three second chance romances in 2020: Second Chance on Cypress Lane, Secret Heir Seduction, and A Reunion of Rivals Gwen's Recs: Movies - Always Be My Maybe, The Philadelphia Story, heartbreaking version of Wuthering Heights from 2011 TV - Ross and Rachel, Lorelei and Christopher, Eleanor and Chidi from The Good Place Books – Persuasion (The OG Second Chance Romance, in our opinion) Pop Culture – Ben and Jen 3.0! Danielle's Recs: Movies – Sweet Home Alabama, Love and Basketball, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, High Fidelity TV – Mer-Der on Grey's Anatomy (and most of the other major romance storylines on the show... is it nostalgia?), Jess and Nick on New Girl, but also, CeCe and Schmidt's love story is possibly even more akin to a romance novel! Books - Queen Move by Kennedy Ryan, Once Ghosted, Twice Shy by Alyssa Cole, Recipe for Persuasion by Sonali Dev, A Lot Like Adios by Alexis Daria, One Week to Claim it All by Adriana Herrera (her new book, JUST FOR THE HOLIDAYS will be out in October) * Recs from DIANA BILLER THE BRIGHTEST STAR IN PARIS hits stores on October 12. Pre-order now! You can also read her debut, THE WIDOW OF ROSE HOUSE, and a holiday novella, A CHRISTMAS SPARK. Hot take! Diana doesn't believe in ghosts, but she loves writing about them. Also, we all think we will make excellent ghosts one day. Neuroscience as we know it was really coming into its own during this time (though it wasn't called neuroscience just yet). Diana showed us her copy of Origins of Neuroscience, which looks fascinating... and very dense. Discovering BTS has brought Diana so much joy (Same, girl!). Also, she has the best pets! Shout out to Valentino and Giselle!! We got the scoop on Diana's future release, The Hotel of Secrets, set in Vienna, with a beautiful hotel owner and a reluctant spy. Look for it in early 2023. Please be aware that dates can change (such is publishing!), so sign up for Diana's newsletter to get the latest info. https://www.dianabiller.com/ Instagram Twitter  * Goals/Comfort & Joy Danielle is still scrolling at night, but she is also reading more! Reading a print book with short chapters and very lyrical writing, like the Neapolitan series by Elena Ferrante, has been a huge help. This week, she is VERY determined to finsih the copyedits on THE ACCIDENTAL PINUP. Her new Rothy's Driver Loafers are making her immensely happy. Gwen has been reconnecting with friends by sending them lovely little gifts and she will continue to work on this because it has been really satisfying. She now wants to focus on making stock because it's soup season! Gwen has started using a Breville milk frother and is making her own lattes at him, which is very comforting. * EMAIL US! Thoughts or questions? Email us at podcast@freshfiction.com. * Find us on the Socials! Gwen Reyes Twitter Facebook Instagram Danielle Jackson Twitter Instagram Website Fresh Fiction Twitter Facebook Instagram EventBrite

October's just around the corner, so join Brooke, Stacy, Kristin, Shannon, Sara, and Natalia as they discuss some of their most anticipated October releases. Titles mentioned include: Kerri Maniscalco, Kingdom of the Cursed (Kingdom of the Wicked #2) Sonya Lalli, A Holly Jolly Diwali C.J. Cooke, The Lighthouse Witches Lisa Unger, Last Girl Ghosted Kelley Armstrong, A Twist of Fate (A Stitch In Time #2) Tif Marcelo, The Holiday Switch Jennifer L. Armentrout, A Shadow In the Ember (Flesh and Fire #1) Diana Biller, The Brightest Star In Paris Lana Harper, Payback's a Witch (Witches of Thistle Grove #1) Kylie Lee Baker, Keeper of the Night (Keeper of the Night #1) Jen DeLuca, Well Matched (Well Met #3) Sarah Morgan, The Christmas Escape K.F. Breene, A Ruin of Roses (Deliciously Dark Fairytales #1) Naima Simone, Christmas In Rose Bend (Rose Bend #2) Patti Callahan, Once Upon a Wardrobe Tamron Hall, As the Wicked Watch (Jordan Manning #1) Olivia Dade, All the Feels (Spoiler Alert #2) Wendy Webb, The Keepers of Metsan Valo You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: http://anchor.fm/book-bistro

Vibe Check Danielle has seen a book cover! And it's great! Gwen cleaned out her freezer! Our guest, Susan, wrote two reviews of upcoming movies for her website, http://thischixflix.com/  * Our Fall 2021 Entertainment Recs September Susan/Film: Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Candyman, Dear Evan Hansen, The Eyes of Tammy Faye Gwen/TV: I Know What You Did Last Summer, Doogie, The Wonder Years, Le Brea, Big Sky, ACS: Impeachment, Scenes from a Marriage, The Morning Show   Danielle Books: A Lot Like Adios by Alexis Daria, You Got Anything Stronger? By Gabrielle Union   October Susan/Film: No Time to Die, The Last Duel, Halloween Kills Gwen/TV: Succession, Insecure, Queens, Dopesick, The Many Saints of New York   Danielle Books: The Brightest Star in Paris by Diana Biller (future podcast guest!), All the Feels by Olivia Dade, Taste: My Life Through Food by Stanley Tucci November Susan/Film: Eternals, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, Top Gun: Maverick, House of Gucci,   Gwen/TV: The Great season 2, Dexter: New Blood Danielle Books: Terciel & Elinor by Garth Nix, Donut Fall in Love by Jackie Lau, Miss Moriarty I Presume by Sherry Thomas December Susan/Film: Spider-Man: No Way Home, The King's Man, The Matrix 4 Gwen/TV: Netflix Christmas movies and finding time to watch all the shows we didn't watch the rest of the year! Danielle Books: The Love Con by Seressia Glass * Goals/Comfort & Joy Susan would like to drink more water and have a consistent bedtime routine! She's finding immense comfort in Taco Bell (as we all do) and watching Never Have I Ever on Netflix. You can find Susan's reviews on http://thischixflix.com/. Follow her on Twitter! Gwen needs to build two desks for her apartment. The weather is cooling off in the PNW, so she's enjoying wearing funny sweaters, and is considering a western-style sweatshirt from Costco! Danielle must go through her guest room closet. Her quiet house is bringing her so much joy! * EMAIL US! Thoughts or questions? Email us at podcast@freshfiction.com. * Find us on the Socials! Gwen Reyes Twitter Facebook Instagram Danielle Jackson Twitter Instagram Fresh Fiction Twitter Facebook Instagram EventBrite

On today's episode... Danielle traveled and hung out with a bunch of kids! Gwen survived the Seattle heatwave and didn't murder her husband in the process! Host Check-in! Gwen has had an eventful 2021 so far, including moving across the country, bringing back the FF podcast, finding her perfect Costco in her new city, and starting a new event planning job. Danielle has a pub date for her debut novel (but she can't share it just yet). Get ready for Summer 2022! What we've been READING Danielle: Bombshell by Sarah MacLean (August 24), The Dating Playbook by Farrah Rochon (August 17); Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson (August 3), The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood (September 14), and slowly reading Emma by Jane Austen and will follow it up with Northanger Abbey. (PS: Danielle is moderating a virtual panel on Friday August 6 with Alexis Daria, Melonie Johnson, Sarah MacLean, Scarlett Peckham, and Farrah Rochon, all about BFFs in Romance) Gwen: One Last Stop by Casey McQuiston, The Checklist by Addie Woolridge, and I just started To Sir, With Love by Lauren Layne (You've Got Mail reimagining!) What we've been WATCHING Gwen: Below Deck Med and Real Housewives of Potomac (Bravo) are back, baby! Kevin Can F Himself (AMC+), This is Pop (Netflix), Top Chef Portland season finale (Bravo), The Hustler (ABC), Starstruck (HBO Max), Hacks (HBO), Woolfgang (Disney+) Danielle: The Handmaid's Tale (Hulu), Much Ado About Nothing (Amazon Prime), Shadow and Bone (per Gwen's rec! On Netflix), In the Heights (HBO Max), We are Lady Parts (Peacock TV) PS: Look at all the pretty people in Much Ado About Nothing! What else we've been CONSUMING Danielle: Podcast: Unladylike. All the Trader Joe's snacks, specifically the Giant Peruvian Inca Corn Snacks and Philly Cheesesteak Bao Buns. Gwen: Podcast: I Am All In with Scott Patterson. Carrie Underwood's Calia brand athleisure. Millionaire Cheesecakes and Lemon curd Cheesecakes from Costco. Ellenos Yogurt (Whole Foods and other specialty shops nationwide)   More Summer Fun! Gwen wants to see more friends and has some upcomiong visitors that will be very exciting! She and her husband are also trying to explore Western Washington more, and went to Mt. Rainier recently. She really wants to go to Forks, WA, and Danielle wholeheartedly supports this, even though neither of them got into Twilight AT ALL. Danielle is taking a family trip to a smalltown in Michigan to live that lake life. Also, she had brunch with friends recently and now wants to do that more (safely and within reason). * Recs from Marissa and Roseann Check out LSA's surprise boxes and their YouTube channel! Roseann loved the virtual event they hosted with Beverly Jenkins and Marissa has enjoyed the Boozy Book Broads, including Rosie Danan, Diana Biller, and Jackie Lau All the recs from our rapid fire section! Comfort Reads: Anything Beverly Jenkins, Anything Barbara Delinksey, The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron, Born in Fire by Nora Roberts. Books we think should be adapted for TV/Film: The Worst Best Man  by Mia Sosa, Modern Love Series by Alisha Rai, Jemima J by Jane Green, You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria. Dream Author Guests for store events or the podcast: Beverly Jenkins (in person!), Alyssa Cole, Suzanne Brockmann, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Nora Roberts Marissa is loving the warmer weather, Frappucinos, Skinny Pop Popcorn, and her dogs. Roseann is finding joy in warmer weather and getting outside more. Follow LSA on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, shop their online store, sign up for their newsletter, and check out their Patreon! Also, head to their website for the latest info on events, store hours, and everything else: https://lovessweetarrow.com/ **After this interview was recorded in the springtime, Love's Sweet Arrow and the Boozy Book Broads have put together a NEW Summer Sultry Box with handpicked items by the BBBs, LSA, and a special Novelly Yours Candle called Boozy Books on the Beach!** Goals/Comfort & Joy Gwen did not start un-crossing her legs while working, but it's a work in progress. Gwen's new goal is to find GP/doctors for her and her husband in WA and a vet/groomer for their dog. This week, she has found joy in having her brother and his partner visit soon! Danielle successfully traveled across the country and didn't spiral (too much). Danielle's new goal is to survive family vacation! And this week, she wants to give a special shout out to Novelly Yours Candles. Some of her faves: Book Club, Tarot Reading, Rose All Day, Thriller, and The Muse.   Follow Up: The Worst Best Man [DD1]

Vibe Check This week, Gwen is feeling good about moving around more throughout the day and getting settled in her new city! Danielle has been reading a TON lately. She's working her way through the Y: The Last Man graphic novel series by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra, and she read a magical Ethiopian Jane Eyre retelling (yes, you read that right) called Within These Wicked Walls by Lauren Blackwood (Sorry, it doesn't come out until November, but you should totally preorder it!). INDULGENCES When D thinks of indulgences in pop culture she thinks of shows in the early Aughts, like Gossip Girl and Revenge. Also, the Harlequin Desire line of category romances, which are described as being about the “American elite.” Back in the Texan's Bed by Naima Simione and Waking Up Married by Reese Ryan (future podcast guest!) are two recent releases she enjoyed. Of course, watching any of the Real Housewives franchises or even the Kardashians—but it's interesting when the people on these shows are “messy” like everyone else, and watching them mess up is very entertaining. Gwen really loved the English translation and Netflix adaptation of 365 Days by Blanka Lipinska! Also, she enjoys aspirational life-style reality TV like Million Dollar Listing, Selling Sunset, and The Big Day. Also, remember how sumptuous and vibrant old technicolor moves were? Like Sunset Boulevard and Imitation of Life. What do our indulgences say about us? You tell us! Gwen: Taking a long shower, putting on lotion, and getting in fresh sheets, Midnight Cookie runs, Rachel's Ginger Beer, Seattle donuts, and Omakase sushi menus Danielle: Ipsy subscription, ordering lunch at least once a week, Starbucks at least once a week (under normal circumstances, it's definitely more than that), ALL the streaming services, and buying books! Recent buys: Why She Wrote by the Bonnets at Dawn hosts, Wild Women and the Blues by Denny S. Bryce, and a Kindle Oasis Recs from Angelina! Looking for great sex scenes in romance? Look to early Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Theresa Medeiros, Laura Kinsale, Sierra Simone Angelina, Danielle, and Melonie Johnson host the Boozy Book Broads chat every 3rd Friday of the Month on Love's Sweet Arrow's YouTube channel. Some of her favorite chats have been with Rosie Danan, Diana Biller, and Naima Simone. Coming soon: a new series by Angelina with Carina Press about 3 Mexican American sisters set in a small-town Kansas bar. Check out http://www.angelinamlopez.com/ for her blog, short stories, and much more! You can follow her on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and sign up for her newsletter. You can read her books: LUSH MONEY, HATE CRUSH, and SERVING SIN (our pals at Love's Sweet Arrow have SIGNED copies of all of Angelina's books right now!!)   Goals/Comfort & Joy  Gwen has been unpacking like crazy and is so close to getting everything done in her new place that she is going to carry this one over for another couple of weeks! Danielle has been working on her patience and that has been helped by some much-needed distance—plus she is planning on taking a trip to see family soon! This week, Danielle wants to stop drinking coffee and see what happens. Wish her luck! Gwen's new couch, the Lovesac Sactional, is bringing her immense joy! Danielle has simplified her skincare routine and loves the Paula's Choice Skin Perfecting 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant.

VIBE CHECK – We're feeling weird about being 1 year into the pandemic. But Danielle and her family watched The Lion King (1994, of course) and Gwen watched Coming 2 America and made Molly Yeh's Spiced Tomato ABCs (which is basically Spaghetti-Os)! * READING SLUMPS – Like so many other readers, we've gone through a reading slump during the pandemic, and we may still be in one... but we have some ideas about why and what to do about it. Gwen suggests scheduling time to read and sticking to it and be ready to work up to reading for longer and longer periods of time. She also suggests reading books of TV/Movies that have been adapted that you've already watched (GENIUS!). For example, she is thinking about rereading the Bridgerton book series... Danielle is already doing this! Also, they still make movie tie-in books!! Danielle suggests reading Harlequin Desire Category Romances, including (but not limited to) the Blackout Billionaires series by Naima Simone, the Bourbon Brothers series by Reese Ryan, as well as Karen Booth and Jules Bennett.   Don't sleep in graphic novels: Saga by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples, Nimona by Noelle Stevenson Also, give rereading a try: The Reluctant Royals by Alyssa Cole, The Brown Sisters by Talia Hibbert, Sometimes in Love series by Melonie Johnson, The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller, The Winter Sea by Susanna Kearsley, Wicked by Gregory McGuire * THE INTIMACY EXPERIMENT by Rosie Danan is in stores on April 6th, 2021! Rosie recommended books! Dalliance and Devotion by Felicia Grossman, Recommended for You by Laura Silverman, and The Ex Talk by Rachel Lynn Solomon What's bringing Rosie joy? Watching competitive reality TV! Survivor, The Challenge, and Are You the One. * GOALS/WHAT'S BRINGING US COMFORT – Gwen started using the Morning Pages App and this has helped her meet her writing goals. The podcast Natch Beaut is a lot of fun! After listening to a recent episode, Gwen was inspired to start a daily gratitude practice. Gwen is looking forward to Spring TV, including the new season of Top Chef and Marriage or Mortgage. Danielle attempted to clean her desk, but it's really just organized chaos at this point. She also binged WandaVision last weekend and received her first book rec from her daughter: a My Little Pony Graphic Novel!

Trusting Your Inner Creative with Diana Biller Are you looking for a creative passion? Or do you have one that you wish to pursue? In today's fast-paced world, people often forget to make time for or pursue their creative passions and hobbies. However, it pays to immerse yourself in the creative world, whether it's for relaxation and unwinding or you want to turn it into your career! In today's episode, author Diana Biller joins us to talk about her journey to pursue her passion for writing. She shares the different challenges she needed to overcome and the ways she kept herself disciplined and productive. We also talk about some practical writing tips for aspiring authors.  If you want to be inspired to explore and pursue your creative side, then this episode is for you! Here are three reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Understand the different challenges you may face when pursuing any creative work. Discover some practices to help in your creative process. Learn to love and give yourself empathy, especially when things are difficult. Resources Connect with Diana: Website | Twitter | Instagram  The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller A Christmas Spark and The Brightest Star in Paris by Diana Biller are both available for pre-order. My Beautiful Enemy by Sherry Thomas Get A Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert, The Brown Sisters Book 1 The Ripped Bodice My first book, Relationship Ready: How I Stopped Fucking Randos and Started Cupcaking My Soulmate, is available on Amazon and Audible. FREE workbook! Apply the lessons you learn from this episode as you listen! Subscribe to my mailing list, and I'll send it right away! Episode Highlights Diana's Journey Diana went to law school at Cornell. She observes that many writers went to law school because it's a good way to monetize their writing skills.  Law school was an amazing experience for her.  During her second year of law school, Diana realized that she didn't have the talent to be a lawyer. How Diana Started Taking Her Writing Seriously Tim, Diana's husband, got his dream job in Seattle. This event pushed her to take her writing more seriously.  This period was also when she made a writing buddy.  Diana's first two books were terrible. But she wrote them, set them aside, and moved on to write the next thing.   Diana's third book got published in 2017. The Importance of Support Diana shares that she had a period where she did freelance writing in addition to writing her novel.  Her husband told her to take six months off to focus on her writing properly.  Having a successful art career involves receiving support from your family or spouse.  Diana admits that without this kind of support, her book would have taken many more years to finish. The Beauty of the Romance Genre Romance novels are about healing, hope, and joy.  These types of novels also have deep character work, and so you get to know characters well. Listen to the full episode to know why Diana's enjoyed My Beautiful Enemy and Get a Life, Chloe Brown.  The Standards of Traditional Publishing Traditional publishing is slow. It's common to see books on shelves that have been written two to three years ago.  Diana's book was signed in 2017, but it didn't get out until 2019.  However, a huge benefit of traditional publishing is the presence of a professional team. In some ways, you will lose autonomy. The writer isn't the only one making decisions. Remember that the team's job is to market and sell your book.  How to Know if Your Work is Ready to be Queried You need to learn to be your quality monitor.  If you think a work is good, then it doesn't matter what others think about it.  Be grounded in awareness of your own work.  Diana shares that she sent queries to people that she wanted to work with. Six months later, Diana received an email from an agent.  Diana's Writing Process  As an active author, Diana is juggling multiple projects.  Diana makes use of candle scents to switch to different feelings.  She also uses music depending on the emotion that she's going for.   Because Diana does historical romance, she researches a lot. She also likes to go to the place to get a feeling of the environment.  Curious about Diana's upcoming book? She gives a little sneak peek in the full episode.  Diana's Love for Writing Writing isn't actively joyous for Diana.  But she's most herself, and she feels whole, when she's writing. For her, this is love.  Some Writing Practices Rather than word count goals, Diana shares that she prefers having time goals.  She concentrates for 25 minutes then takes a break. Remember to take a break and let your mind rest from intensive work.  Diana does a couple of hours of intense concentration. She then switches to other activities such as exercising. On the Most Challenging Thing Diana shares that the most challenging thing is that you're writing alone. With this comes a lot of accountability. Choose to create for yourself and put yourself out in the world.  Your first draft will be terrible, but it needs to be terrible in a way that's true to you. Diana's Non-Negotiables Diana needs physical space.  Having even just a corner that is solely for yourself is important for creative work.  Diana's Advice You are the first person there for yourself.  Give yourself love and empathy.  We often try to look for love in others, but we need to learn to give ourselves love as well.  Community and relationships are important; lean on them when you need them. But remember that you can help yourself too.  5 Powerful Quotes from the Episode “I love romance novels because they are about healing, pretty much always they are about healing, hope, and finding joy. They also are for me pretty much as a genre that consistently delivers really deep character work.” “I believe that one of the most important things that you can do for creative work is to really develop your own internal meter, know what you think is good. And if you think it is good, then it doesn't really matter what other people think.” “What I know so surely is that when I'm not writing, I don't feel whole. I don't feel like my best self, like my fullest self. So when I have that practice of sitting down every day and working, that is when I am most Diana. I think that is love. It's just love. It's very deep and so integral to myself that it's hard to express easily.” “I think of it as arrogance, but in a good way. You have to say, ‘Yeah, I think what I'm saying is worth listening to.'” “When you have a problem, give yourself that love and that empathy... I think a lot of times we're looking for it from other people.” About Diana Diana Biller is the author of The Widow of Rose House, her debut novel. She also has two books set for release this 2021. A Christmas Spark comes out on May 4, while The Brightest Star in Paris comes out on October 12.  Diana graduated law at Cornell University. But she has always loved reading and imagining worlds and scenarios in her head — now she makes them come to life with her books! When she's not writing, she enjoys hiking, watching and attending ballet classes, snuggling with her pets, and reading. Curious about Diana's work? You can learn more on her website. You can also reach out to Diana on Twitter and Instagram.    Enjoy the Podcast? Learning how you can improve your relationships, be it romantic, familial, business, friendships, and with yourself, has never been this easy. If you enjoyed today's episode of The Relationship Ready Podcast, then hit subscribe and share it with your friends! 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