Podcast appearances and mentions of jessie mihalik

Smack and Gabi continue to face off in their 4th Annual Showdown Throwdown in which we compete to see who had the better reading experience during Mysterious Galaxy's Summer Bingo.  This round, Smack is up against a super fun dark academia trilogy that ended up being one of Gabi's all-time favorite reads, Gabi has to contend with some nonfiction and memoir powerhouses that Smack read, and we both benefit from an incredible collection of speculative short stories. In this part two of two, the books showdowned throwdowned include: A Sweet Sting of Salt by Rose Sutherland v. The Last Graduate (The Scholomance #2) The High Mountain Court (The Five Courts of Okrith #1) by A.K. Mulford v. The Undermining of Twyla and Frank (Hart and Mercy #2) by Megan Bannen Burning Girls and Other Stories by Veronica Schanoes v. Murdle: Vol. 1 (Murdle #1) by G.T. Karber Botanical Curses and Poisons: The Shadow-Lives of Plants by Fez Inkwright v. The Thursday Murder Club (Thursday Murder Club #1) by Richard Osman What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma by Stephanie Foo v. Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Pérez The Rogue Crown (The Five Courts of Okrith #3) by A.K. Mulford v. The Night Ends with Fire (The Night Ends with Fire #1) by K.X. Song The Imposition of Unnecessary Obstacles (The Investigations of Mossa and Pleiti #2) by Malka Older v. Burning Girls and Other Stories by Veronica Schanoes American Resistance: The Inside Story of How the Deep State Saved the Nation by David Rothkopf v. A Deadly Education (The Scholomance #1) by Naomi Novik The Enchanted Hacienda by J.C. Cervantes v. The Golden Enclaves (The Scholomance #3) by Naomi Novik Capture the Sun (Starlight's Shadow #3) by Jessie Mihalik v. The Mimicking of Known Successes (The Investigations of Mossa and Pleiti #1) by Malka Older Evocation (The Summoner's Circle #1) by S.T. Gibson v. The Silvered by Tanya Huff Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood by Trevor Noah v. Winter (The Lunar Chronicles #4) by Marissa Meyer

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.In this conversation, Tamara and Casey discuss their thoughts on the book 'Hunt the Stars' by Jesse Mahalik. They talk about the lack of drama and the cozy, light-hearted nature of the story. They also compare the book to other series like Mercy Thompson and Burn for Me, noting similarities in themes and character dynamics. They discuss the weak enemies-to-lovers trope and the lack of intensity in the relationship between the main characters. Overall, they find the book to be enjoyable but forgettable. In this conversation, Tamara and Casey discuss their final thoughts on the book 'Hunt the Stars' by Jessie Mihalik. They talk about the forgettable side characters, the lackluster rescue mission, and the immaturity of the main characters. They agree that the book was fine but didn't stand out or leave a lasting impression. They rate the book and express their hopes for the next book in the series.Ep 494Find all the important links in one spot! | https://linktr.ee/shelfaddictionConnect with Tamara:Twitter | https://twitter.com/ShelfAddictionInstagram| https://www.instagram.com/shelfaddiction/TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@shelfaddictionConnect with Casey:Twitter | https://twitter.com/DustMiteBunnyInstagram| https://www.instagram.com/Casey_heartfullofinkTikTok| https://www.tiktok.com/@heartfullofinkCheck out our sponsors and deals! - Book Review Journal | https://bit.ly/ReadersBookReviewJournal- Book Review Notebook | https://amzn.to/3OkjjSa- Reading Challenge Tracker | https://bit.ly/ReadingChallengeTracker- Read free on Everand for 60 days (formerly Scribd) | https://www.scribd.com/gae/4vrg66 - Try audiobooks! New customers get 3 FREE audiobooks comprised of 1 premium credit and 2 VIP titles! Use our promo code SHELFADDICTION (spelled as one word) when you sign up at https://www.audiobooks.com/. - Get your bookish gear in the Shelf Addiction Merch store! http://bit.ly/ShelfAddictionMerch- Try Amazon Music Unlimited for 30 days FREE!! https://getamazonmusic.com/shelfaddiction **CURRENTLY 3 MONTHS FREE**- Audible.com - Get a free 30-day membership and a free book | http://amzn.to/2k1tflo***********************************Do you enjoy the Shelf Addiction podcast episodes? Help support the costs of hosting and editing the podcast by becoming a part of our Patreon family! For as little as $2 a month, you can help our team create even more amazing bookish content. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/shelfaddiction.If Patreon isn't your thing, consider becoming a supporter oN the Spreaker app to gain access to exclusive audio-only content. For the NEW PRICE OF $2 A MONTH become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.***********************************Produced with GarageBandThis is a list of my frequently used music. Some or all may appear in this Shelf Addiction Podcast episode.-Ad Music | Sweet Success on Purple Planet is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://www.purple-planet.com/upbeat/4593380163-Ad Music | Beats Like Mine by Sugar Blizz - Royalty Free music via Epidemic Sound/Spreaker-Ad Music | High Hopes (Do U Feel the Same) (Instrumental Version)High Hopes (Do U Feel the Same) (Instrumental Version) - Royalty Free music via Epidemic Sound/Spreaker-Shelf Addiction Intro/Outro Music created by Samone Ward-Background Intro/Transition/Outro Music 1 | From album Music for Podcasts 4, Southside by Lee Rosevere and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) -Background Intro/Outro Music 2 | In Private by Gunner Johnsen - Royalty Free music via Epidemic Sound/Spreaker-Background Intro/Outro Music 3 | Assorted Berries by Dylan Sitts - Royalty Free music via Epidemic Sound/Spreaker-Transition Music | From album Creative Commons Vol 2, Summers Coming by Dexter Britain and is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution LicenseArtist: Artist: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/Music_for_Podcasts_4/ -Lightning Round Music | Zencastr standard background music -- licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)FTC Disclaimer: The show notes may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I receive a small commission if you purchase using my link(s). If you purchase using my link(s), you will be supporting the Shelf Addiction website and podcast. This is NOT a sponsored podcast. All opinions are genuinely my own.**This audio podcast shall not be reproduced, sampled, or uploaded elsewhere without my written consent. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/shelf-addiction-podcast--1703669/support.

Welcome to the Hot Nuance Book Club, where it is time to discuss chapter 5 of In the Hand of the Goddess. Tamora Pierce deftly sidesteps a landmine, Big Thor shows up just long enough to break our hearts, and Death tells Alanna to take a nap. Neurodivergent Therapy Hour continues.How To ADHD by Jessica McCabe: https://howtoadhd.com/ Eclipse The Moon by Jessie Mihalik: https://www.jessiemihalik.com/book/eclipse-the-moon/ Pre-order Queen of Dreams by Kit Rocha  https://a.co/d/60e4Vqm == Buy the book ==Tamora Pierce's website:  https://www.tamora-pierce.net/series/the-song-of-the-lioness/ == Buy our merch ==https://www.zazzle.com/store/hotnuancebookclubOnce you're caught up, come hang with us on our Discord server and tell us all of your thoughts! Discord: https://discord.gg/fdcaA75UkM== Check out other FARM podcasts ==Wheel of Time Spoilers: https://www.spreaker.com/show/wot-spoilers-podcast  That B*tch Is Always Late: https://www.spreaker.com/show/tbial Black Girl From Eugene: https://www.spreaker.com/show/black-girl-from-eugene == Check out Ali's other podcast ==Wheel Takes: https://www.spreaker.com/show/wheel-takes Transcripts by AnnaArt by BreeProduced by Aradia | Fox And Raven Media== Follow Us ==Twitter: https://twitter.com/hotnuancepodWebsite: https://www.hotnuancebookclub.com/Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheHotNuanceBookClub

Interview with Jessie Mihalik, author of the novel CAPTURE THE SUN - Book Three of the Starlight's Shadow trilogy.You can support the podcast today by buying me a coffee, or you can subscribe to the podcast via Apple iTunes for ad-free episodes.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hello everyone! Welcome back! Below are the show notes for episode 2 of our bookcast! Below are time stamps of when we mentioned books, movies, tv shows, and anything else we talked about. Brooke did not mention the person who she found the idea for the temperature blanket from but that person's Instagram handle is listed below! We want to give credit where it is due to the best of our ability! Thanks for joining us, all you kindred spirits! Instagram: happilybookedpodcastFacebook: Happily Booked PodcastEmail: happilybookedpodcast@gmail.comTiktok: In the works...6:44 - lapplecrochets on Instagram for where Brooke found the temperature blanket idea. 10:55 - Cardigan Pattern -  https://www.etsy.com/listing/971783919/knit-cardigan-pattern-oversized-cardigan?ref=yr_purchasesZGY Sweater - https://www.etsy.com/listing/1174986335/zgy-sweater-sweater-knitting-pattern?ref=yr_purchasesSable Sweater - https://www.etsy.com/listing/934225131/knitting-pattern-sable-sweater-chunky?ref=yr_purchasesMoccasin Slippers - https://www.etsy.com/listing/845532706/knitting-pattern-moccasin-slippers-with?ref=yr_purchasesDaffodil Pattern - https://www.etsy.com/listing/984932234/daffodil-knitting-pattern?ref=yr_purchases13:04 - Beauty by Robin McKinley13:30 - The Ordinary Princess by M. M. Kaye13:34 - Pizza, Love, And Other Stuff That Made Me Famous by Katherine Williams 16:11 - Harry Potter And The Sorcerer's Stone by J. K. Rowling 17:00 - No Eye Can See by Jane Kirkpatrick19:20 - Dragon Teeth by Michael Crichton20:30 - Bird Box by Josh Malerman20:58 - Malorie by Josh Malerman21:15 - Kayla from BooksandLaLa on Youtube21:32 - Unbury Carol by Josh Malerman23:22 - Goblin by Josh Malerman23:55 - Stitch Encyclopedia For Knitting by Chronicle Books www.chroniclebooks.com  , Crochet and Embroidery26:26 - Killer Jam by Karen MacInerney27:30 - Scribd Book App28:30 - Fatal Frost by Karen MacInerney28:56 - Deadly Brew by Karen MacInerney29:24 - Amelia Peabody Series by Elizabeth Peters30:08 - Crocodile On The Sand Banks by Elizabeth Peters30:16 - Curse Of The Pharaohs by Elizabeth Peters31:40 - The Magic Treehouse Series by Mary Pope Osborne34:19 - Eclipse The Moon by Jessie Mihalik 36:24 - The Wolf And The Woodsmen by Ava Reid38:04 - Anne Of The Island by L. M. Montgomery 40:40 - A Dog's Purpose Series by W. Bruce Cameron   41:35 - The Dog Master by W. Bruce Cameron42:31 - The Woman In The Window by A. J. Finn / The Woman In The Window film on Netflix44:50 - Rear Window 1954 Film45:15 - Castle Tv Show 46:05 - Fear Of Rain Hulu Film47:05 - The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel / Station Eleven / The Sea Of Tranquility51:08 - No Good Nick on Netflix55:35 - The Hunger Games Series by Suzanne Collins / The Ballad Of Songbirds and Snakes55:46 -  The Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyer  

Today's guest is Jessie Mihalik. Jessie writes Space Opera Romance, basically Star Wars with more kissing. In this interview, we chat about Jessie's latest series Starlight Shadow which is a great series to start binging. These books have been a great escape during these trying times. Jessie shares some hopeful and joyful book recommendations to add to your TBR. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXR

We have Locus winners and Veronica read so many of them! Plus, what makes some books seem like a retread while others more of a remix? And our first thoughts on Hunt the Stars by Jessie Mihalik.

Jessie Mihalik has a degree in Computer Science and a love of all things geeky. A software engineer by trade, Jessie now writes full time from her home in Texas. When she's not writing, she can be found playing co-op video games with her husband, trying out new board games, or reading books pulled from her overflowing bookshelves. We spoke about her book Hunt the Stars, the first in the Starlight's Shadow Trilogy.

This week the ladies discuss Lee's trip to Savannah, the joy in finding a well-written book in a trope you love, and why Jessie Mihalik may get added to Victoria's "Automatic Read" author's list.  Also, finishing your book is more important than cleaning the kitchen. Always. Vices include dice games and Universal Yums   Come sit with us! 

On this episode, Tessa Woodward, Executive Editor at William Morrow, Avon, and Harper Voyager, interviews Jessie Mihalik, author of HUNT THE STARS, available on February 1, 2022. Find show notes here: https://bit.ly/3EoyTpK Visit our website: librarylovefest.com. You can find us on Facebook (@librarylovefest), Twitter (@librarylovefest), and Instagram (@harperlibrary). We also have a voicemail! Give us a call at 212-207-7773.

Lydia and Tay dive into themes of Hostage to Pleasure, book 5 of Nalini Singh's Psy-Changeling series. Is Dorian a Mary Sue, and do we care? We get into a somewhat heavy discussion around women's bodily autonomy, because sci fi is RELEVANT.Next episode: Branded by Fire Reading Recs:Enemies to loversPeter Darling, Austin Chant, (queer romantic fantasy)Magpie Lord trilogy, KJ Charles (queer historical paranormal)Folk of the Air trilogy, Holly Black, (YA Fantasy, romance comes later in the trilogy)The Hundred Thousand Kingdoms, NK Jemison, (dark romance-y fantasy)SistersThe Consortium trilogy, Jessie Mihalik (slow burn, romance-heavy sci fi)Thanks for listening! Instagram and Facebook: @callingcardspodTwitter: @CardsCalling Website: https://www.callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspodEmail us at callingcardspod@gmail.com. Theme music by PASTACAT @pastacatmusic on Instagram.Help us spread the word about us- please rate, review, and tell a friend!

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Editor's Note: This interview was recorded back in June 2020. Merry Christmas and Happy Bridgerton Day! Today I have a fun interview with the co-hosts of the podcast What would Lady Danbury Do? In this chat, we talk about the Bridgerton series, historical romance recommendations and some contemporary romance recommendations.    BOOKS RECOMMENDED: Bridgertons series by Julia Quinn - https://amzn.to/3pmmoUu First Comes Scandal by Julia Quinn - https://amzn.to/2KXYEqU Jennifer Cruisie- https://amzn.to/3rt5bdG Amanda Quick - https://amzn.to/3nPn4B8 Get a Life Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert - https://amzn.to/2M7FJub The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata- https://amzn.to/3rsSDTO The Hating Game by Sally Thorne- https://amzn.to/3pmaQjT Red White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuinston - https://amzn.to/2M9Zamh Act Like It by Lucy Parker-  https://amzn.to/3aHJBfE Pretty Face  by Lucy Parker - https://amzn.to/34E8pBd Dear Enemy by Kristen Callihan- https://amzn.to/3heHr8u Merry Inkmas by Talia Hibbert - https://amzn.to/3pjsR2k Chaos Reigning by Jessie Mihalik - https://amzn.to/37OAFmZ Temporary Wife Temptation by Jayci Lee - https://amzn.to/3nMpuAM Rebekkah Weatherspoon - https://amzn.to/37JE4mX Brooklyn Bruisers series Sarina Bowen- https://amzn.to/2WFE0hP Hot Jocks by Kendall Ryan- https://amzn.to/2WKsodq Briar U by Elle Kennedy - https://amzn.to/2KXZBQ0 Pucked by Helena Hunting - https://amzn.to/34E8Mf5 Rachel Reid- https://amzn.to/2M71x9i  Heated Rivalry by Rachel Reid - https://amzn.to/3rsNzP1 Jessica Clare - https://amzn.to/3rBF30u A Conspiracy of Whispers  by Ada Harper - https://amzn.to/2WFwqUm Radio Silence by Alyssa Cole - https://amzn.to/38votXq CONNECT WITH BRIDGERTON PODCAST Website Twitter: @bridgertonpod
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It's the holidays and we're talking family romances because many of us are with our families or thinking about them this week. No matter whether you have a perfect family life or one that's a bit more of a journey, romances focusing on families have been around from the beginning -- this week, we're talking royal houses like the Westmorelands and the Malorys, the LeVeqs and the Montgomeries, and the Holmeses and the Hathaways. We also talk a lot about our own families...which was unintended, but there it is.You still have time to buy the Fated Mates Best of 2020 Book Pack from our friends at Old Town Books in Alexandria Virginia, and get the seven traditionally published books on the list, a Fated Mates sticker and a candle from the bookstore! Order here!Thank you, as always, for listening! If you are up for leaving a rating or review for the podcast on your podcasting app, we would be very grateful! For the next week or so, we've got a lot of fun stuff in the hopper -- be on the lookout for a few extra episodes! And, if you're celebrating this week -- Merry Christmas!Show NotesRichard Gere wasn’t old when he filmed Pretty Woman, even though he was going gray.Samantha Jaxon posted a very upsetting TikTok, and that's all we have to say about that. The days of the big and small envelope in college admissions are over, but they do have the Common Appand that seems nice. Maybe, you too, would like a karaoke microphone for your future weather-person. The 1987 movie Roxanne with Steve Martin and Daryl Hannah is a Cyrano retelling, and it has lots of very funny jokes and one-liners. There is one more phone-banking opportunity on January 4, 2021. You should join us!Bridgerton drops on December 25th, along with Wonder Woman 1984. Virgin River is another Netflix show based on a romance series. Just a heads up about the photo array, I’m just including the first book of a family series because otherwise it will be overwhelming! 70s and 80s Old School romance series with families include: the Malorys by Johanna Lindsey, The Montgomerys and Taggerts by Jude Deveraux, and the Westmorelands by Judith McNaught. 90s families: the LeVeq family by Beverly Jenkins, The Cynster family by Stephanie Laurens, the Rocking M series by Elizabeth Lowell.2000s families: Brenda Jackson’s Westmoreland family, the Essex Sisters by Eloisa James, The Holmes Brothers by Farrah Rochon, and the Hathaways by Lisa Kleypas. 2010s families: The Blackshear family by Cecilia Grant, The Ravenels by Kleypas, the Duke’s Daughters by Megan Frampton, the Mackenzie series by Jennifer Ashley, the Greene sisters in the Uptown Girls series by Joanna Shupe, the Talbot sisters in Sarah’s Scandal and Scoundrel series, the von Hasenberg sisters in the Consortium Rebellion series by Jessie Mihalik, the Hidden Legacy series by Ilona Andrews, and the Sullivans by Bella Andre.Brenda Jackson was the first Black romance author to hit the New York Times bestseller list with the book Irresistible Forces in 2008. It's not a Westmoreland book, but the Westmoreland series is currently 30+ books and growing.

Get a copy of RZ Held’s novelellas: https://rhiannonheld.com Other space opera authors mentioned in this episode: Jessie Mihalik: https://www.jessiemihalik.com Cozy SciFi from Becky Chambers: https://www.otherscribbles.com/about

Michael gets consent! He gets it! In Part 2, Lydia and Taylor discuss seeing another side of Lady Vi’s character, grapple with themes of Julia Quinn’s When He Was Wicked, including grief, death of a spouse, and guilt, and decide where Michael ranks among the Bridgerton books so far. Lydia gives a recap and analysis of Francesca and Michael's second epilogue and Taylor FINALLY gets to rant about colonialism. Plus: Book recs!CW: miscarriage, infertility, colonialism, death of a spouseThanks for listening! If you enjoyed this episode, please tell a friend.Book recs:Great Scot!:Diana Gabaldon, Outlander (1991)Jennifer Ashley, The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie (2009)Maya Banks, Never Seduce a Scot (2012)Alyssa Cole, A Duke by Default (2018)Widows (but not straight):Olivia Waite, A Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics (2018) Courtney Milan, Mrs Martin's Incomparable Adventure (2019)Alisha Rai, Wrong to Need You (2015)Angsty relative widows:Naima Simone, Sin and Ink (2018)Lorraine Heath, The Earl Takes All (2016)Angsty widows, no cousin stuff:Diane Biller, The Widow of Rose House (2019)Jessie Mihalik, Aurora Blazing (2019) (Tay forgot to say it in the episode) Lord Liverpool, freedom of the press and class politics:Olivia Waite, The Care and Feeding of Waspish Widows (2020)Celeste Bradley, “Liars Club” and “Royal Four” series (2003-2006)KJ Charles, “Society of Gentlemen” series (2015-2016)Mentioned in this episode:Edward Said, On Orientalism (1978)Frances Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden (1911)Rudyard Kipling, Kim (1901)B&N cover fiasco-- see “Author L.L. McKinney: Barnes & Noble 'Diverse Editions' Are 'Literary Blackface',” NPR, Feb. 2020: https://www.npr.org/2020/02/06/803473296/author-l-l-mckinney-barnes-noble-diverse-editions-are-literary-blackface Mark TwainJean Rhys, Wide Sargasso Sea (1966)Charlotte Bronte, Jane Eyre (1847)Project Gutenberg free classic ebooks, https://www.gutenberg.org/Virginia WoolfYou can find us on Instagram and Facebook @callingcardspod, on Twitter @CardsCalling, on our website, callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspod, or by emailing us at callingcardspod@gmail.com. We might read your message on the pod! Original music by PASTACAT, @pastacatmusic on Instagram.

In this episode we discuss books we have read lately: Emma by Jane Austen, and Aurora Blazing and Chaos Reigning by Jessie Mihalik in her Consortium Rebellion trilogy. We do a fun card pull for what books you should read next, and pull cards based on themes in the books. We do touch on sex scenes and discuss consent, how it is done well by Mihalik and not well by others. If you wish to avoid these parts, they are at approximately 59:50-1:04:20 & 1:17:00-1:19:30. Find images from this episode on our Instagram @fabulousfoolstarot and share in the post comments your thoughts on these books. We also need to correct the language we used. It would have been more inclusive to use LGBTQIA+ rather than LGBTQ, and we apologize. Thank you for being our audience. If you enjoy the episode, please like, share, and subscribe.

Science fiction author Jessie Mihalik talks about the combination of elements in her Consortium Rebellion trilogy: political intrigue, space opera and romance. As a fan of both science fiction and romance, the pairing seemed more than natural for her to write. Source

What do we think about Anthony? WELL. Tay and Lydia discuss The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn. Book two of the Bridgerton series gives us major “Ten Things I Hate About You” vibes. Find out who the book’s unsung heroes are and whether Anthony redeems himself in part two of The Viscount Who Loved Me, coming July 7.What we’re reading:Sonali Dev, Recipe for Persuasion (2020)Aiden Wayne, Play It Again (2019)Christina Lauren, Love and Other Words (2018)Jessie Mihalik, Polaris Rising (2019)Mentioned in this episode: “Torchwood” TV series (2006)N.K. Jemisin’s Inheritance Trilogy (the character we were talking about is Sieh)A Midsummer Night’s Dream (1595)Much Ado About Nothing (1598)Deborah Harkness, A Discovery of Witches (2011)“Chicken Run” (2000)“All of Me" (1984)“Get Out” (2017)The Taming of the Shrew (1594)“10 Things I Hate About You” (1999)Thanks for listening! You can find us on Instagram and Facebook @callingcardspod, on Twitter @CardsCalling, on our website, callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspod, or by emailing us at callingcardspod@gmail.com. Original music by PASTACAT, @pastacatmusic on Instagram.

This isn’t Batman… But it is our deep dive into The Duke and I (2000) by Julia Quinn! Join Lydia and Taylor for book 1 of the Bridgertons as we discuss tropes, patriarchy, consent, soap opera punches to the face, brothers, sassy butlers, and Regency sex ed. Plus: Lydia’s modern resetting of the book, and Taylor’s reading recommendations.The song Lydia definitely didn’t sing is “The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s in His Kiss)” by Betty Everett, popularized by Cher. CW: sexual assault, miscarriage Thanks for listening! Look out for part one of The Viscount Who Loved Me in two weeks. You can find us on Instagram and Facebook @callingcardspod, on Twitter @CardsCalling, on our website, callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspod, or by emailing us at callingcardspod@gmail.com. Original music by PASTACAT, @pastacatmusic on Instagram. Books quoted or mentioned:Jane Austen, Pride & Prejudice (1813)Kylie Scott, Repeat (2019) Lyssa Kay Adams, The Bromance Bookclub (2019)Edith Wharton, The Age of Innocence (1920)What we’re reading:Jessie Mihalik, Polaris Rising (2019)Alisha Rai, Girl Gone Viral (Modern Love #2) (2019)Lisa Kleypas, Chasing Cassandra (The Ravenels #6) (2019)Rebecca Roanhorse, Trail of Lightning (The Sixth World) (2018) Recommendations based on The Duke and I:Dukes: [contemporary] Alyssa Cole, A Duke by Default (2018)[Regency] Courtney Milan, The Duchess War (Brothers Sinister #1) (2012Kelly Bowen, Duke of My Heart (2016)Tessa Dare, The Governess Game (2018)Sarah MacLean, The Day of the Duchess (2017), No Good Duke Goes Unpunished (2013) and The Rogue Not Taken (2015)Lisa Kleypas, The Devil in Winter (2006)BFF’s sibling trope: JQ, The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever (Bevelstoke #1) (2007) & Just Like Heaven (Smythe-Smith Quartet #1) (2011)Regency dukes plus British colonization of India: Meredith Duran, Duke of Shadows (2008)Regency dukes and the 99%: Elizabeth Hoyt’s “Maiden Lane” series (2010)Fake relationship trope [contemporary]:Talia Hibbert’s Ravenswood series (#3, That Kind of Guy, 2019)Lucy Parker’s London Celebrities series (#1, Act Like It, 2015)Alyssa Cole's A Prince on Paper (2019)Helen Hoang’s The Kiss Quotient (2018)

Meet your hosts! Lydia and Taylor discuss the role of romance novels in their lives and friendship. In this podcast, we will be analyzing the Bridgerton series of Regency romance novels by the brilliant Julia Quinn and discussing our favorite romance reads.​Thanks for listening! We will be back the week after next with The Duke and I. You can find us on Instagram and Facebook @callingcardspod, on Twitter @CardsCalling, on our website, callingcards.wixsite.com/callingcardspod, or by emailing us at callingcardspod@gmail.com. Original music by PASTACAT; find out more by following @pastacatmusic on Instagram. Authors and books mentioned in the episode:Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton seriesKristen Callihan’s “Darkest London” seriesHannah Howell (“Wherlocke” series)Sarah MacLeanAnn Elizabeth CreeMe Before You, JoJo Moyes (2012)The Other Boleyn Girl, Philippa Gregory (2003)Wicked, Gregory Maguire (1995)Outlander, Diana Gabaldon (1991)“Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman” (TV series, 1993)Christine Feehan’s “Drake Sisters” series (#3, Oceans of Fire)Pride & Prejudice, Jane Austen (1813)Cassandra ClareLisa KleypasCourtney MilanAlisha RaiAlyssa Cole’s “Reluctant Royals” seriesRed, White & Royal Blue, Casey McQuiston (2019)The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever, JQ (2007)What Happens in London, JQ (2009)Brighter than the Sun, JQ (1997)Beverly JenkinsPolaris Rising, Jessie Mihalik (2019)Joanna BourneThe Lilac Girls, Martha Hall Kelly (2016)

I'm musing today on definitions of success and how I had my paradigm shifted yesterday. A bit about book recommendations. Also happy release day to Jessie Mihalik for CHAOS REIGNING!You can listen to the interview with Jessie here (https://blog.jeffekennedy.com/2020/05/15/first-cup-of-coffee-may-15-2020/)First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!Support the show (http://paypal.me/jeffekennedy)

Join me today in a conversation with Jessie Mihalik as we discuss how she got her agent, her first book deal, and developing her process over time. Also how established authors helped her and how science fiction is different than fantasy.You can find Jessie's books here (https://www.jessiemihalik.com/books/), including her May 19 release, CHAOS REIGNING. First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!Support the show (http://paypal.me/jeffekennedy)

How I'm feeling done with video meetings, bailing on a book at 90%, buying a new car, middle books, and how fun it is to have a screenwriter talk about how they'd film your book.This is the wonderful article I mention on the real "Lord of the Flies." (https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/may/09/the-real-lord-of-the-flies-what-happened-when-six-boys-were-shipwrecked-for-15-months)First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!Support the show (http://paypal.me/jeffekennedy)

Reports on the murder bucket, how terribly busy I am, and All The Things. Also news on appearances, early copies of THE FIERY CROWN, and giveaways. Plus upcoming interviews!The post I reference with my upcoming virtual appearances is here (https://blog.jeffekennedy.com/2020/05/06/early-signed-copies-of-the-fiery-crown/).If you want to check out the giveaway, my Instagram is here (https://www.instagram.com/jeffekennedy2016/)I've included a trailer from my Frolic Podcast Network sister show, Tea & Strumpets. You can find them here (https://www.romancepod.com/) First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!Support the show (http://paypal.me/jeffekennedy)

Content Warnings: ConsentIn this week's episode, Tori and Michelle finish their exploration of Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik with further discussion of the shadow with abs, team dynamics and future plans for dinner parties. Also, why are there no cool space animals?!Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik - https://open.acast.com/shows/5c61e2300a445bc962c224c3/episodes/newYou can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

CW: Consent, brief discussions of needles and sex under the influenceIn this week's episode, Tori and Michelle fawn over Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik in their way: by being critical as hell. Join them while they talk about sexy consent scenes, sexy cardboard cutout men and just...sexy. This book is actually sexy.You can contact us through Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Gmail at Drinkomancy. And check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/drinkomancy for the post show hangout.Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik - https://www.jessiemihalik.com/book/polaris-rising/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Mulling what "cross-genre" really means for SF and Fantasy Romance authors, if we accept the premise that SFF is setting, theme and ambiance, rather than an actual story structure. First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!Support the show (http://paypal.me/jeffekennedy)

Talking today about process, owning it - and how it's okay to get hives hearing about someone else's process. Also raving about the movie Wild Rose, discussing art and sacrificing for it - and conversely, taking time off. The movie Wild Rose is here (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5117428/).Leslye Penelope's podcast on process is here (https://lpenelope.com/2020/02/everything-is-fine-my-imaginary-friends-episode-53/)First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!Support the show (http://paypal.me/jeffekennedy)

A snowy morning in Santa Fe - and I'm mostly giving info on when and how you all can get THE FATE OF THE TALA, and how I'm starting in on THE PROMISED QUEEN. Also loving AURORA BLAZING!First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!Support the show (http://paypal.me/jeffekennedy)

My productive weekend, update on the release of THE FATE OF THE TALA, and various ruminations on preserving lanyard ribbons and female gaze in SFF. First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!Support the show (http://paypal.me/jeffekennedy)

Updates on new book titles and some appearances for the release of THE FIERY CROWN. Otherwise I'm burbling with optimism about new projects, plans for the new year, and meeting new friends on private jets!**yes, I used the word "new" four times.First Cup of Coffee is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!Support the show (http://paypal.me/jeffekennedy)

We tell you everything we love about the first book in each of Jessie Mihalik's new trilogies, The Consortium Rebellion trilogy and The Rogue Queen trilogy. Includes an original tarot spread created for super space gals or average humans who have a tough decision to make.

Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in your favorite podcasting platform — and while you’re there, please leave us a like or a review!Next week, we’re releasing a little stocking stuffer for our Christmas Day episode, but we’re back in business on January 1, with the seasonally appropriate (at least in title) Born in Ice, by none other than the queen herself, Nora Roberts. Read Born in Ice at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo or your local indie.Question 1: Beth from Milwaukee asked, "I'm going to Iceland in December for my 10th wedding anniversary! I obviously need a book that has snow/cold and using body heat and -ahem- other activities for warmth. Bonus points if a volcano or other geological feature is a part of the story! Sub genre is not important, and yes I'm aware of the Ice Planet Barbarians."Our recommendations: From the deep recesses of Jen's brain, the only romance she can think of with a volcano, Eden Burning by Elizabeth Lowell. And that's from the 80s, so fair warning that it's likely to have problematic elements. When it comes to snuggly, warm, only one bed romances, you just need to use the internet! But Jen did write a piece about Only One Bed for Kirkus, which you should read. In the meantime, go watch Joe versus the Volcano, and then talking about Hawaii reminded Sarah of some bananas sounding book by Anne Stuart called Tangled Lies. But a few snowy romances: Beary Christmas Baby by Sasha Devlin or How the Dukes Stole Christmas.Question 2: Emily from Washington D.C. want our opinion aobut "the BEST star crossed lovers trope (it always gets me so good)."Our Recommendations: The reason Sarah thinks that star-crossed lovers have to end up unhappy is Romeo and Juliet, of course. But Jen thinks you should try Luck of the Draw by Kate Clayborn and Sarah recommends Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan, but comes with a whole suitcase of content warnings for domestic violence. In the interim, Jen read and recommends Forbidden Promises by Synithia Williams, the heroine falls in love with her sister's ex-husband! And of course, coming in the summer of 2020 comes Daring and the Duke by Sarah, which will also work. But you have to wait!Question 3: Megumi from San Antonio, TX is looking for "a contemporary of someone not Scottish going to Scotland and finding love. (Maybe England but mostly Scotland)"Our Recommendations: Jen lost her mind and said Unfixable by Tessa Bailey, but Willa is a heroine who goes to Ireland. She thinks it still counts. Sarah recommends a novella by Sophie Jordan called "In a Stranger's Bed" which was a Goldilocks retelling published in the Glamour anthology but which is currently unavailable so come on Sophie, get it together and put your stories up because they are ON FIRE. A few others you can try: A Duke by Default by Alyssa Cole, the Under the Kilt series by Melissa Blue, Getting Hot with the Scot by Melonie Johnson, and Ten Days With the Highlander by Hayson Manning. Also, we didn't know what Adriana Herrera had up her sleeve when we recorded, but Mangos & Misteltoe is ADORABLE, and features to delicious Dominican heroines falling in love on a Scottish Baking Show. It's also a perfect holiday romance!Question 4: Becca wants "a funny contemporary, a true romcom, minimal trauma."Our recommendations: Jen thinks it doesn't exist. Sarah recommends going old school to Jennifer Crusie or Susan Elizabeth Phillips. If it helps, you should know that later this season, we'll be talking about Bet Me and Nobody's Baby But Mine. After we recorded, Sarah realized she should have recommended Christina Lauren, who she adores, and who she believes is one of the few authors writing real RomCom. If you haven't read Josh & Hazel's Guide to Not Dating, it's a very funny, very romantic friends-to-lovers romance! "What happened to romantic comedy" is an existential question for our time.Question 5: Laurel from NC wants a book that "Has marriage of convenience, preferably historical."Our recommendations: Sarah says Sherry Thomas better than everyone and recommends Ravishing the Heiress. Jen thinks The Duke Buys a Bride by Sophie Jordan might work. Sarah points out that in order to qualify, the marriage has to happen pretty early in the story. The marriage has to be part of the plot the whole time. Once again, there are so many of these we had trouble thinking of them on the spot, but in hindsight, Sarah would like you not to miss Amalie Howard's The Beast of Beswick or Scarlet Peckham's The Duke I Tempted. Bonus story from Jen about a Sherry Thomas YA book about Mulan called The Magnolia Sword.Question 6: Cara from Finland wants a book that "Has chosen families strongly included in the plot. Extra points if it's enemies-to-lovers with the heroine's family ready to kick the pining-but-unfortunately-dumbass hero's butt."Our recommendations: Whoa! That's a lot of asks all at once. Just reread IAD, Cara! This is the plot of Sarah's book A Scot in the Dark, so that's a good place to start. Lots of rock star romances have chosen family, try Kristen Callihan's series, and Managed will be a book that blooded Jen later this season. It's not linked via heroines, but Elle Kennedy's Hotter than Ever is bonkers sexy, a MMF menage, and has lots of found Navy SEAL family. In historicals, there are lots of sisterhood/brotherhood books. Try the Wallflowers series by Lisa Kleypas, or Lorraine Heath's Scoundrels of St. James!Question 7: Krystal from New Jersey is looking for "Childhood friends to lovers - historical! Where the Male is titled and the woman is not!"Our recommendations: There are so many that will work here. Sarah recommends Tessa Dare's first series, the Wanton Dairymaids (!!!) should work, try Godess of the Hunt. After recording, of course, a bunch of books came to mind! Try Kelly Bowen's You're the Earl That I Want, Vanessa Riley's The Butterfly Bride, and Loretta Chase's Last Night's Scandal.Question 8: Rosalie from the Chicago suburbs wants books she "can recommend to my 15 year old son. Have thought about Sarina Bowen’s Ivy Years. Although LJ Shen “Sinner of Saints” series is high school, seems too dark/gritty and I think he would not be able to suspend reality for some of the story lines given he is the same age."Our Recommendations: Sarah thinks the Sarina Bowen series you mentioned should work just fine. Adult romances that are adventure stories might work are the Hidden Legacy seriesby Ilona Andrews and Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik. Some actual YA Romance that Jen likes are The Way You Make me Feel and I Believe in a Thing Called Love, which are both by Maurene Goo. One of Jen's favorite YA books of all time is called The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks. She also recommneds Not if I Save You First by Ally Carter. Some sports romances we recommend are the WAGS series by Naima Simone, especially Scoring Off the Field. Finally, The Deal by Elle Kennedy might be a good choice.Question 9: Jemma from Texas is looking for "Found family. Also with lots of good food descriptions. Not necessarily a chef romance though (they stress me out because chefs stay up so late at night; ugh, who does that?)"Our recommendations: This is such a perfect question for Sarah. She recommends the Recipe for Love series by Louisa Edwards. Another series by the same author is called the Rising Star Chefs. The Opposite of You by Rachel Higginson will work. Finally, American Dreamer by Adriana Herrera, and a series by Sabrina Sol. In hindsight, Sarah basically only recommended books with chefs in them. She's sorry. She has a problem.Question 10: Sara from Albuquerque wants a "Bodyguard trope where the person being guarded does NOT spend the whole book trying to escape the bodyguard because he/she doesn't think there is any danger even though it's incredibly obvious to everyone else. Bonus if the bodyguard character is female."Our recommendations: Jen recommends Sexy/Dangerous (female bodyguard) by Beverly Jenkins, which is fabulous. Nana Malone has a few, one in her royals seris, and another is Bodyguard to the Billionaire (female bodyguard) -- also, listen to Nana talk about Royal Romance on an interstitial last season!. And! Try HelenKay Dimon's Leave Me Breathless(female bodyguard), Katee Robert's Thalanian Dynasty series (male bodyguard/MMF menage) and Anna Zabo's Reverb (trans male bodyguard).Question 11: Molly from Washington has an AMA question about how to organize her Kindle books. She is also looking for a book that "Features a Grumpy/terse older brother’s friend (or older brother of friend) with smart mouth heroine, bonus points for SUPER HOT, some sort of road trip, or problem they have to solve much to their reluctance (trapped on a desert island?) basically Bowen and Mari

Stay tuned for the second half of the episode in December! Next week, just in time for your tryptophan induced coma, we’re talking Loretta Chase’s Lord of Scoundrels, which was on both Jen & Sarah’s list, and is on the lions’ share of Best Romance Novels Ever lists. We’ll get into why. Read Lord of Scoundrels at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo or your local indie.Show NotesQuestion 1: Ennis from New York asked, "is like Lothaire by Kresley Cole or Cold Cole Heartby K Webster, where the hero is someone who would be a villain in any other book. A megalomaniac, horribly damaged, murderous, whatever- and a heroine who takes NONE of his shit and brings him to his knees."Our Recommendations: The name of this trope is "morality chain" which might help you on your search for books like this. Sarah's Summer 2020 release Daring and the Duke is perfect for this question, but since it's not out yet, try The Masterpiece Duet by Skye Warren. The first is The King.Question 2: Lesley from Washington DC asked for books "with Jewish heroes and heroines, does not have to be holiday themed."Our recommendations: : Jen suggests Knit One, Girl Two and Cinnamon Blade by Shira Glassman. In fact, Jen was a special guest on the Heaving Bosoms podcast taking about Cinnamon Blade. Sarah recommends Craving Flight by Tamsen Parker and Dalliances and Devotion by Felicia Grossman. Stacey Agdern also writes about Jewish representation in romance and has written some novellas in the Rogue Anthologies. We also mentioned a great point that inspired a great thread by Felicia Grossman about Jewish characters in literature.Question 3: Daniela from Winnipeg had this AMA question: If there was a battle royale between all the IAD heroes, who would win? Does the answer change if they can't use weapons?Our Answer: The Wroth brothers would band togehter, Declan Chase has a real shot, and Lothaire wouldn't care. No matter who wins, Thronos goes down first. Jen mentioned someone who wrote about what would happen if all the US Presidents were in a knife fight. Enjoy.FWIW, Daniela also asked a question we skipped because we couldn't think of anything: A historical that has a silver fox duke and a spitfire heroine who exhausts the hell out of him. IDEAS? Let us know on twitter.Question 4: Kristen from DC! asked, "LGBTQ romance easily available in PRINT for my book club???? We do it through a local indie bookshop, and are having a hard time finding things other than Cat Sebastian/Olivia Waite from Avon."Our Recommendations: Adriana Herrera's American Dreamer series! Red, White, and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. We think Vanessa North and KJ Charles might be print on demand, which many indie bookstores won't carry. Dreamspinner is a mess right now, but many great authors are there, including LaQuette's latest, Under His Protection, which Jen bought a copy of at Love's Sweet Arrow. Carina titles might be more easily available, so try Syncopation and the rest of the Twisted Wishes series by Anna Zabo. Jen mentioned Being Hospitable by Meka James, but it's just in E. But you should still read it for fun.Question 5: Courtney from the Bodice Tipplers Podcast wants to know what books made us fall in love with the genre.Our answer: Well, just listen to all of season 2 of Fated Mates! But Sarah mentioned Nobody's Baby but Mine by Susan Elizabeth Phillips. Jen mentioned a new book that has made her feel that way is The Bride Test by Helen Hoang. Julie Garwood and Jude Deveraux were old-school authors we both loved back in the day.Question 6: Ali in NYC had an AMA and a question: How is Eric Mortensen so good at podcast editing?Our answer: Well, he just is and you should contact him if you need podcast editing help.Ali also wanted recommendations about historicals with witches/magic. Our recommendations: So many of these are old school, because this is not a very popular trope right now, so please proceed with caution. Sarah recommended Bewitching by Jill Barnett and Jen recommended a pair of books by Teresa Medeiros, Breath of Magic and Touch of Enchantment. In fact, Jen reviewed Touch of Enchantment for The Book Queen. Post-recording, we thought of Sex and the Psychic Witch by Annette Blair, which is the first of a series where three sisters use their "magic powers for good and their good looks for seduction."Question 7: Hannah from Texas asked for a romance that "has a Lucy Liu in "Set It Up" type heroine getting her actual HEA. I need ball-busting energy falling in love with a guy/gal/whoever that deserves her."Our Recommendations: Sarah recommended The Takeover Effect by Nisha Sharma which has a corporate espionage plot. Jen was maybe thinking of Set it Off and recommeded Elle Kennedy's Out of Uniform series. Jen mentioned Getting Hotter by Elle Kennedy, but upon further reflection, also thinks The Heat is On (in an anthology called Hot & Heavy) might work. But since Hannah was actually talking about Set it Up, which is about assistants and bosses, maybe try The Assistant by Ramona Gray or check out this extensive goodreads list of boss/employee romance novels.Question 8: Jenica from New York asked for a book that has "Childhood friends to enemies to lovers, preferably contemporary."Our recommendations: : We don't say it here, but one strategy Sarah and Jen use all the time with more popular tropes is searching for a Goodreads list. If you can find a book with a title or two you like on it, you might like others! Jen recommended His Until Midnight by Reese Ryan, and also noted that Sarah's book A Rogue by Any Other Name has this trope. Sarah recommended Punk 57 by Penelope Douglas. And a trailing suggestion was trying Christina Lauren, who has written many great enemies to lovers books and maybe one also has childhood friends. We didn't mention it on the podcast, but if you like YA, Jen loved Not if I Save You First by Allie Carter. That one would definitely work!Question 9: Holly from Chapel Hill asked for a book that "Has all the mutual pining. Friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, doesn't matter. Give me every last drop of pining."Our recommendations: Sarah suggests Waking Up with the Duke by Lorraine Heath. Jen recommends On Broken Wings by Chanel Cleeton. After we realized that there is lots of pining in Lisa Kleypas, but we think Again the Magic might be best.Holly had a follow up AMA, "What would your ideal book-centered vacation be?" Sarah said a beach, Jen has always wanted to stay at The Library Hotel, and that led to a discussion of Nora Robert's Boonsboro Inn, in Boonsboro, Maryland. But Jen also loves to read locally, which means reading books set in the places you are traveling.Question 10: Kara asked for a recommendation that "Has some sort of adventure or quest but is also slow burn."Our recommendations: Slow burns aren't our speciality. Jen joked she likes a "fast, incendiary burn." Please check out the Hidden Legacy series by Ilona Andrews, and the second one where they finally do it is called White Hot. The first one is called Burn For Me, it's right in the title! If you like fantasy, try Bound to the Battle God by Ruby Dixon. Sarah mentioned A Promise of Fire by Amanda Bouchet. And Aurora Blazing by Jessie Mihalik could count for this category and for pining!Question 11: Chase from Germany wants "Has m/m with a happy ending and the trope enemies to lovers?"Our recommendations: Sarah recommends Goalie Interference, which has enemy hockey players. Annika Martin has a good series, the first is called Enemies Like You, and Jen also likes a series by Layla Rayne called Agents Irish and Whiskey. Cask Strength also appeared in Jen's list of Who Did It Better on a Pool Table. You're welcome.Question 12: Caitlin from Wisconsin wants a book that "Has a plus size heroine, emphasis on fashion...vampires would also be nice."Our recommendations: We had to handle these two separately. For a curvy heroine with fasion, we recommended Take Me by Bella Andre and The King of Bourbon Street by Thea De Salle. For vampires, try Tall Dark and Hungry by Lynsay Sands. It's about a vampire who writes vampire novels. The Sherrilyn Kenyon book Sarah was thinking about is called Night Play, but it's actually about a werewolf. Oh well.Question 13: Jess asked, "Has an alpha submissive (I’ve tasked Sarah with this before and want more!)"Our recommendations: Jen doesn't think this exists, but Sarah recommends The Duke I Tempted, Giving It Up, The Devil's Submission and Sierra Simone's New Camelot series. If you can roll with Kristen Ashley's prose style, try Deacon. There is no pony play involved.Jess had a follow up AMA: "I would love to hear more about audiobook production. How much say authors have. Do they get to check in during production to make sure jokes are being delivered properly, etc?" Sarah replied that the answer is ... authors don't have much say at all, except maybe a choice of narrators. Sarah loves her narrator, Justine Eyre.Question 14: Lesley from San Francisco asked for a book that "Has a heroine over 50 who is single (not divorced or widowed)."Our recommendations: This was a hard one, and we are hoping that listeners will chime in with answers. We don't think any of these heroines are single--all widowed or divorced. But try Apples Are Red, Driving in Neutral, Bound with Love, or Mrs. Martin's Incomparable Adventure. But, you can check out this facebook group for seasoned romance, and Donnaposts a weekly Frolic column of seasoned romances. Finally, Sarah recommended London Hale's Talk Dirty To Me.Question 15: Carly from Atlanta is looking for “there’s only one bed,” historical edition (bonus points if they don’t have sex that time, but do later).Our recommendations: There are so many of these that we had a hard time answering. Yikes! But A Christmas Gone Perfectly Wrong is amazing. Later in Season 2 of Fated Mates, we'll read Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens, but the ohter one Sarah was thinking of was The Capture of the Earl of Glencrae Afterwards, we thought of The Duke Buys a Bride and Tycoon.Question 16: Shannon in Atlanta said, "Ghosts. I need all the ghosts. I’m regrading Lynn Kurland’s Stardust of Yesterday to see if I am still madly in love with Kendrick like 14 yr old me was. But I need more ghosts. For spooky season and for always."Our recommendations: So obvioulsy the best IAD book is Dark Needs at Night's Edge. But Halloween Boo and Hot Ghost might also be of interest. After recording, Jen thought of The Headmaster by Tiffany Reisz and Sarah thought of For the Earl's Pleasure by Anne Mallory.Question 17: Natali from Tampa asked for romances with "a sexy but serious body guard- saves heroine from her evil husband OR serious sexy body guard that is hired by father to care for wild heroine. And/Or sexy but consensual teacher-student relationship."Our recommendations: Sarah and Jen both liked The Professor by Charlotte Stein. Sarah also recommended The Unrequited by Saffron Kent. Bodyguards for some reason we didn't have specifics, but check out Sexy/Dangerous by Beverly Jenkins, which has a female bodyguard. Fallen by Rebecca Zanetti will work. But also, Jen is convinced that something in Lexi Blake's Masters and Mercenaries series will work.Question 18: Nisha wants books that are "bananas sexy."Our recommendations: Ice Planet Barbarians forever. But Brill Harper anything will work, and Jen especially recommends Altogether. Everyone on twitter thinks White Whiskey Bargain is super hot, and The Red is amazingly sexy. Grace Goodwin's Interstellar Brides series is also pretty hot.

Esme Brett (Feminist Romance) and Andrea discuss Brazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLean, plus-size representation in romance novels, ladies with skillz, and introduce a new game to Romancelandia: Hot Damn/No Ma’am.CW: Discussion of body size from 31:30 - 43:45.--Guest InformationGuest Host: Esme BrettInstagram: @Feminist_RomanceWebsite: https://feministromance.home.blog/Book PickBrazen and the Beast by Sarah MacLeanSarah’s website and links to buyFated Mates Podcast - Definitely check out the Derek Craven (Dreaming of You - Lisa Kleypas) episode which is season 2, ep. 3.ContributorsKassi from Wyoming, Aaliyah from Instagram, @Shannyspants, @Authoralexandraayers, @Now_booking, @RosaMValdez, @HEAApologistLinksMore information about Te reo Māori – the Māori languageTwitter - Men Write WomenFalling Inn Love - Netflix Original MovieBeyond Heaving Bosoms - The Smart Bitches Guide to Romance Novels by Sarah Wendell and Candy Tan.@MyShittyBookstagram - discusses “Romance Fat”I sew my own clothes! Here’s my sewing instagramRebel Lite / Devil in Winter + angsty/problematic heroes: see episode 1Am I The Ashole? Reddit post about an (asshole) who leaves his girlfriend alone at the ER to lift weights at the gymBook Recommendations (Trope Town)Trope: Ladies with SkillzRecommendations:Hate to Want You by Alisha Rai (Contemporary M/F)The Governess Game by Tessa Dare (Historical M/F)The Rogue of Fifth Avenue by Joanna Schupe (Historical M/F)A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole (Contemporary, M/F)A Week to be Wicked by Tessa Dare (Historical M/F)Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik (in the episode I incorrectly say this book is by Ada von Hasenberg, which is the name of the main character) (Space opera, M/F)For fans of Dune + The Fifth ElementListen to: Deltron 3030Lacy Literacy has an amazing blog on STEM heroines in romance Recommended throughout the episode:The Raven Prince by Elizabeth Hoyt (Esme’s fave, historical romance, M/F)The Wallflower Wager by Tessa Dare (historical romance, M/F)Cherice Sinclair - recommended “dubious consent” books, if it’s something you’re interested inNew Zealand Romance WritersNatalie Anderson - category romanceEsme’s fave: Pleasured in the Playboy’s Penthouse (Contemporary M/F)Nalini Singh - paranormal romanceLenora Bell - historical romance Featured Romance Novel Book ClubThe Romance Book Club at Word Bookstore in Brooklyn, NYBook Club Page on Word Bookstore’s websiteOrganizer: Maddie CaldwellLocation/Host organization: Word BookstoreWhen: First Saturday of every month, 2:45 pm

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Shout out to L. Penelope and Jessie Mihalik on the release of WHISPERS OF SHADOW AND FLAME and AURORA BLAZING. Today is also the 50th anniversary of a sadder event in my family - but that led to talk of my Grandmother, romance novels and finding true love again. Also, Poldark.Support the show (http://paypal.me/jeffekennedy)

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Three Books is Ela Area Public Library’s podcast series where our hosts, Becca and Christen, chat about three popular/favorite books. This month, it's just Christen and Becca . . . and possibly a ghost? 00:03:39 The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzie Lee00:07:31 The Lady’s Guide to Petticoats and Piracy by Mackenzie Lee00:13:28 Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik 00:21:35 The ILA YASF Tournament of Books00:23:22 Dread Nation by Justina Ireland 00:26:40 The Cruel Prince by Holly Black00:35:53 C2E2 00:41:32 What’s wrong with Jane Austen adaptations?00:44:41 Unmarriageable by Soniah Kamal 00:51:54 Pride by Ibi Zoboi00:54:32 Every Day by David Levithan 00:59:57 Good Riddance by Eleanor Lippman01:05:11 Recap of books01:05:37 The Tolkien Exhibit in New York01:12:25 Bookish QuoteShow notes and additional information: eapl.org/threebooks

Sharifah and Jenn discuss the cover reveal for The Testaments, some new Merlin texts, fantasy and sci-fi set in space, and more. This episode is sponsored by the Read Harder Journal, Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik, and Here and Now and Then by Mike Chen. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS here, or via Apple Podcasts here. The show can also be found on Stitcher here. To get even more SF/F news and recs, sign up for our Swords and Spaceships newsletter!   News: Middle Ages Merlin manuscript found in Bristol University library Cover reveal for The Testaments, The Handmaid’s Tale sequel Winter Is Coming! HBO’s ‘Game Of Thrones’ Spinoff Sets Diverse Cast The Ghost Bride to be adapted into a Netflix series (Behind the scenesfootage)   Books Discussed: A Spark of White Fire by Sangu Mandanna The Wrong Stars by Tim Pratt Mirage by Somaiya Daud Saga by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples Ignite the Stars by Maura Milan

Mostly ruminating about choosing my winner for LERA's The Writer contest - with a brief segue into why talking about politics matters. Support the show (http://paypal.me/jeffekennedy)

The weather is turning in Santa Fe, but I sat in the grape arbor anyway, in my new wrap, and waxed on about coffee, pastries, and writing. As one does.Support the show (http://paypal.me/jeffekennedy)