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Using an editor AS you're writing! Don't miss this conversation about something people often wonder about but rarely talk about! May Cobb is an award-winning author of The Hunting Wives, My Summer Darlings, A Likeable Woman, and Big Woods. Her books have received attention from Book of The Month, The Today Show, and Oprah Daily and have been optioned for film/TV. She has an M.A. from San Francisco State University and her essays and interviews have appeared in The Washington Post and Good Housekeeping. She currently lives in Austin with her family. Her novel The Hunting Wives is soon to be a series on STARZ. The Hollywood Assistant is her most recent novel.
Diverse Voices Book Review contributor Amanda Moore interviewed, May Cobb, the author of THE HOLLYWOOD ASSISTANT. In her novel, a young writer works as a personal assistant to a wealthy Hollywood couple, but through an ironic twist of fate, she finds herself caught in the middle of a story that she cannot escape. May Cobb is award-winning author of The Hunting Wives, My Summer Darlings, A Likeable Woman, and Big Woods. You can find out more about May at maycobb.com.Diverse Voices Book Review Social Media:Facebook - @diversevoicesbookreviewInstagram - @diverse_voices_book_reviewTwitter - @diversebookshayEmail: hbh@diversevoicesbookreview.comSign-up for the Diverse Voices Book Review email notification of interviews available to listen to at https://forms.office.com/r/NtvGUfwUgb
Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.In this episode, I sit down with Rachel Koller Croft, the author of Stone Cold Fox (https://amzn.to/4duIVYp) and the highly anticipated novel We Love the Nightlife (https://amzn.to/3XcveYA). Rachel shares her fascinating journey from screenwriting in Hollywood to becoming a novelist. We delve into her inspirations, her love for vampires, and how her experiences in Los Angeles and London have shaped her writing. Plus, we chat about her book club, favorite reads, and what makes her novels so irresistibly fun. If you love thrillers and literary fiction or need book recommendations, this episode is a must-listen!In This Episode, We Discuss:Rachel's transition from screenwriting to novel writingThe inspiration behind Stone Cold Fox (https://amzn.to/4duIVYp) and We Love the Nightlife (https://amzn.to/3XcveYA)The allure of vampires and why they're Rachel's favorite spooky creaturesThe importance of having fun while writing and how it translates into her workHow Rachel started and maintains a long-running book clubRachel's favorite book recommendations and what she's currently readingBooks Mentioned:Stone Cold Fox by Rachel Koller Croft https://amzn.to/4duIVYpWe Love the Nightlife by Rachel Koller Croft (upcoming) https://amzn.to/3XcveYAThe Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine https://amzn.to/3WUhbWbThe Drowning Woman by Robin Harding https://amzn.to/3Mlfz2JThe Haters by Robin Harding https://amzn.to/3YRL6RqThe Hollywood Assistant by May Cobb https://amzn.to/3yL1TLwSo Thirsty by Rachel Harrison https://amzn.to/3yDIP1MThe Rachel Incident by Caroline O'Donoghue https://amzn.to/3XbvAOZGood Material by Dolly Alderton https://amzn.to/4cFwY0NReally Good, Actually by Monica Heisey https://amzn.to/4cxNdNxThe Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon https://amzn.to/4dSRk7QOpen Book by Jessica Simpson https://amzn.to/4dQqflTThe Woman in Me by Britney Spears
Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books.In this episode of the What to Read Next Podcast, Laura chats with May Cobb, a Texas native and author of thrilling novels like "The Hollywood Assistant" (https://amzn.to/46984oX) and "The Hunting Wives" (https://amzn.to/3y4fmNZ). May shares her experiences growing up in Deep East Texas, living in Austin, and working as a personal assistant in Los Angeles, which inspired her latest book. They discuss the challenges of living in Texas, the allure of Austin, and the excitement of writing and reading juicy, escapist thrillers. Tune in for a deep dive into May's writing process, her favorite book recommendations, and an inside look at her upcoming projects.May Cobb's Books to Check Out:“The Hollywood Assistant” by May Cobb https://amzn.to/46984oX“The Hunting Wives” by May Cobb https://amzn.to/3y4fmNZBook Recommendations:"The Likeness" by Tana French https://amzn.to/3Wudnfi"The Hummingbird's Daughter" by Luis Alberto Urrea https://amzn.to/4faU9CL"Sleep Toward Heaven" by Amanda Eyre Ward https://amzn.to/3zIf9R2Where to Find May Online:Website: www.maycobb.comInstagram: @may_cobbWant to check out more book recommendations?Visit What to Read Next Blog for reader tips, popular books like recommendations and many more posts. Would you like to read more Thrillers on a budget? I encourage you to get a non-resident library card for Stark Library in Ohio and Miami-Dade County Library. Check out our How to Get a Non-Resident Library Card post for details.Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetterLicense code: IP29FC0QKB6DV2UEBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.
Barbara Peters in conversation with May Cobb
I am so thrilled to welcome back my friend May Cobb back to OutWithDan. Her latest book THE HOLLYWOOD ASSISTANT is a thrilling page-tuner. Like her previous works, May effortlessly knocks this out of the park. www.outwithdan.com www.maycobb.com
I am so thrilled to welcome back my friend May Cobb back to OutWithDan. Her latest book THE HOLLYWOOD ASSISTANT is a thrilling page-tuner. Like her previous works, May effortlessly knocks this out of the park. www.outwithdan.com www.maycobb.com
This week, I talk with May Cobb about her twisty erotic thriller The Hollywood Assistant.The Hollywood Assistant SynopsisCassidy Foster is heartbroken, stuck in life, and getting a little too obsessed with plants. Then when a well-connected friend becomes sick of Cassidy's moping and gets her a gig with famous Hollywood couple, Marisol and Nate Sterling, Cassidy jumps at the chance to move to sunny LA.The Sterlings are warm and welcoming. A perfect couple. All Cassidy has to do is be available a few hours a week for errands. In return, she has access to luxury: Designer clothes. A sparkling pool. Great pay.When Nate takes interest in her, asking her to read scripts he's written, Cassidy thinks this could be the key to kickstarting her writing dreams. As their business relationship grows, so does their attraction. Nate is sexy and talented, and Cassidy can't believe her luck. Clearly, Marisol doesn't know what she has. Maybe that's why the two are always fighting when they think Cassidy isn't around.But Cassidy learns she was hired for a different purpose. The Sterlings aren't the perfect couple. Marisol isn't the perfect wife. And when one of them is found dead, Cassidy becomes the perfect suspect.
In this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome May Cobb to discuss her new novel, The Hollywood Assistant, which follows Cassidy Foster, a fledgling novelist who moves to LA and becomes a Hollywood assistant for a power couple where their secrets and lies place her in the crosshairs of a murder investigation. We chat with May about the personal inspiration behind the characters and setting; the smoke and mirrors of the entertainment industry; obsession, forbidden desires, deception, and murder; how she uses astrology for character development (we LOVE this!); and the surreal experience of witnessing the TV adaptation of her prior novel, The Hunting Wives. May is a delight and The Hollywood Assistant is UN-putdownable! Buy it, read it, share it, and listen to our spoiler-free chat wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode of Complicated Conversations we welcome May Cobb to discuss her new novel, The Hollywood Assistant, which follows Cassidy Foster, a fledgling novelist who moves to LA and becomes a Hollywood assistant for a power couple where their secrets and lies place her in the crosshairs of a murder investigation. We chat with May about the personal inspiration behind the characters and setting; the smoke and mirrors of the entertainment industry; obsession, forbidden desires, deception, and murder; how she uses astrology for character development (we LOVE this!); and the surreal experience of witnessing the TV adaptation of her prior novel, The Hunting Wives. May is a delight and The Hollywood Assistant is UN-putdownable! Buy it, read it, share it, and listen to our spoiler-free chat wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On today's 187th episode host David Temple celebrates THE THRILLER ZONE'S three-year anniversary with author May Cobb. They discuss May's journey from being David's first guest to having her book, The Hunting Wives, adapted into a TV series. May shares her experience working in Hollywood and the surreal feeling of seeing her book come to life on set. They also talk about May's writing process and her best advice for aspiring authors. The episode ends with MAY providing some real down-to-earth insights as to her Best Writing Advice, and David closes the show by expressing his gratitude to the listeners for the past three years…while teasing some upcoming surprises in future episodes.Learn more at MayCobb.comWATCH & SUBSCRIBE to our channel at YouTube.com/@thethrillerzoneSIGN UP & JOIN us on our website at TheThrillerZone.com FOLLOW us on X.com/thethrillerzone, Instagram.com/thethrillerzone & Facebook.com/thethrillerzone LISTEN to us on ALL the popular Podcast Channels like: ApplePodcasts @ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thriller-zone/id1577303372Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/show/4f5vHVcT6DvXpZJ8nopIAU?si=6823127df7044420iHeartRadio @ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-the-thriller-zone-107694289 The Story Factory is an entertainment company representing some of the best authors in the business.
On today's 183rd episode of The Thriller Zone we've a special treat. If you're a fan of Thriller & Crime Fiction, then you've no doubt heard of The Real Book Spy. Well, today we sit down with Ryan Steck to discuss his latest thriller OUT FOR BLOOD.This latest entry picks up where the last Matthew Redd thriller left off…with one exception. Redd's danger is deeper. And the read is not only longer, but richer in scope. Yeah, it's a good one! On today's show Ryan and I discuss a whole plethora of items like OUT FOR BLOOD, plus his first two thrillers, you'll also hear Ryan and I discuss a few things about New York Times Bestselling Author Jack Carr. We discuss in depth the process of writing substantial thrillers, learn about Ryan's home life which involves no less than 11 mouths to feed, we cover a bit of Thrillerfest, and we hear about how Ryan got his start as The Real Book Spy. All is all, it's a fully-packed hour of all things Thriller Fiction, with Real Book Spy Ryan Steck.Learn more about Ryan and his Real Book Spy World at RyanSteck.comLast thing before I sign off: A reminder that this is our Anniversary Month, and how we're excited to also welcome New York Times Bestselling Author MEG GARDINER on June 10th, where we'll cover her latest in the UNSUB Series, SHADOWHEART!Then, the following week, the 17th to be exact, I'll let you in on a closely held secret. Recall my very first guest…the person who took a chance talking to a then-yet-mostly-unknown podcast host of a little-startup pod called The Thriller Zone? If not, it was May Cobb. Well, she's promised to return to celebrate our THREE YEAR ANNIVERSARY, as we discuss her latest thriller THE HOLLYWOOD ASSISTANT. So, do yourself a favor, and add Meg Gardiner's book SHADOWHEART and May Cobb's HOLLYWOOD ASSISTANT to your Summer Reading lists, as you'll want to devour both of them.Join us again soon for another exciting edition of TheThrillerZone.com … Your Front Row Seat to the Best Thriller Writers in the World.
Past Reese Witherspoon bookclub pick, Amanda Eyre Ward joins me this week to celebrate her latest novel, Lovers and Liars. This book was a perfect segue to summer reading! Fun trip across the pond to a whimsical castle, three sisters who couldn't be different and an unforgettable wedding. I had so much fun chatting with Amanda about her journey, inspiration, that call from Reese and some of her very own past writing students! (Looking at you May Cobb!!)
Author: Heather Gudenkauf Book: EVERYONE IS WATCHING: A Novel Publishing: Park Row (March 26, 2024) Click HERE to buy the book! Synopsis (from the Publisher): “Big Brother meets Clue in this utterly original and incredibly tense locked-room mystery.” —May Cobb, author of A Likeable Woman A mysterious high-stakes game proves life-threatening in this twisty thriller […] The post HEATHER GUDENKAUF – EVERYONE IS WATCHING: A Novel appeared first on KSCJ 1360.
Welcome to Episode 55 of Thrillers by the Bookclub Podcast! Join your hosts Chelsea and Olivia as we talk about the latest in thrillers including shout outs for Pub Day and a deep dive into two books we love. Chelsea's Book: STONE COLD FOX by Rachel Koller Croft (OUT NOW!) - Similar Suggestions: The Hunting Wives by May Cobb, Look Closer by David Ellis, You're Invited by Amanda Jayatissa, The Family Game by Catherine Steadman Olivia's Book: IT TAKES MONSTERS by Mandy McHugh (OUT NOW!) - Similar Suggestions: Real Housewives, The Hunting Wives by May Cobb, They Never Learn by Layne Fargo Vanessa's Book: NEVER WHISTLE AT NIGHT by Shane Hawk (OUT NOW!) Contact Us! Email: thrillersbythebookclubpod@gmail.com Instagram: @thrillersbythebookclubpod @thrillersbythebookclub Chelsea: @thrillerbookbabe Olivia: @oliviadaywallace Vanessa: @vanessalillie or https://vanessalillie.com/ Happy Pub Day! PAST CRIMES by Jason Pinter ONE WRONG WORD by Hank Phillipi Ryan NIGHTWATCHING by TRACY SIERRA MERCH: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheThrillerBookshelf?ref=notif_nfyfs&order=date_desc
May Day! May Day! One of the most likeable authors I know, May Cobb sat down with me for this episode to talk about her latest thriller, A Likeable Woman. Author Eliza Jane Brazier calls it, “An evocative tale filled with sultry glamour and secrets as thick as an East Texas pine forest.” May also … Continue reading E134: Interview with May Cobb, author of A Likeable Woman →
Today I chat with May Cobb about her new novel, “A Likable Woman,” a novel filled with secrets, salacious characters, and the dread of coming home to a small Texas town while seeking answers. You can find “A Likeable Woman,” and May's other books, in my online bookshop if you want to support both the podcast as well as independent bookstores nationwide. That's at bookshop.org/shop/sheworeblack. 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
ABOUT A LIKEABLE WOMAN Kira's back in her affluent hometown for the first time in years and determined to unravel the secrets of her mother's death–hidden in the unpublished memoir she left behind– even if it kills her. . . .After her troublemaker mother's mysterious death, Kira fled her wealthy Texas town and never looked back. Now, decades later, Kira is invited to an old frenemy's vow renewal celebration Though she is reluctant to go, there are things pulling her home. . . like chilled wine and days spent by the pool . . . like sexy Jack, her childhood crush. But more important are the urgent texts from her grandmother, who says she has something for Kira. Something related to her mother's death, something that makes it look an awful lot like murder.When her grandmother gives Kira a memoir that her mother had been working on before she died, Kira is drawn into the past and all the sizzling secrets that come along with it. With few allies left in her gossipy country-club town, Kira turns to Jack for help. As she gets closer to discovering what—and who—might have brought about her mother's end, it becomes clear that someone wants the past to stay buried. And they might come after Kira next. ABOUT THE AUTHOR May Cobb is an award-winning author of The Hunting Wives, My Summer Darlings, A Likeable Woman, and Big Woods. Her books have received attention from Book of The Month, The Today Show, and Oprah Daily and have been optioned for film/TV. She has an M.A. from San Francisco State University and her essays and interviews have appeared in The Washington Post and Good Housekeeping. She currently lives in Austin with her family. You can purchase the book HERE --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/steve-richards/support
https://www.maycobb.com/ May Cobb is the award-winning author of The Hunting Wives, My Summer Darlings, and Big Woods. Like her previous novels, her most recent thriller, A Likeable Woman, is set in the lush, eerie piney woods of East Texas where she's originally from. The Hunting Wives was a Book of The Month Club Selection, an Amazon Editor's Pick, and has been optioned for film/tv. My Summer Darlings was also an Amazon Editor's Pick, and was named the "Best Summer Thriller" by The Today Show, and A Likeable Woman is one of Oprah Daily's "Best Summer Reads." Cobb earned her M.A. in Victorian Literature from San Francisco State University, following which she lived in Los Angeles where she worked for the actress Lolita Davidoich and her husband, filmmaker/writer Ron Shelton. Her essays and interviews have appeared in The Washington Post, The Rumpus, Good Housekeeping, and Texas Highways and she currently lives in Austin with her family. #MayCobb #Alikablewoman VOX VOMITUS: Sometimes, it's not what goes right in the writing process, it's what goes horribly wrong. And VOX VOMITUS has been going “horribly wrong” in the best way possible for the past TWO YEARS! Host Jennifer Anne Gordon, award-winning gothic horror novelist and Co-Host Allison Martine, award-winning contemporary romance novelist have taken on the top and emerging new authors of the day, including Josh Malerman (BIRDBOX, PEARL), Paul Tremblay (THE PALLBEARERS CLUB, SURVIVOR SONG), May Cobb (MY SUMMER DARLINGS, THE HUNTING WIVES), Amanda Jayatissa (MY SWEET GIRL), Carol Goodman (THE STRANGER BEHIND YOU), Meghan Collins (THE FAMILY PLOT), and dozens more in the last year alone. Pantsers, plotters, and those in between have talked everything from the “vomit draft” to the publishing process, dream-cast movies that are already getting made, and celebrated wins as the author-guests continue to shine all over the globe. www.jenniferannegordon.com www.afictionalhubbard.com https://www.facebook.com/VoxVomituspodcast https://twitter.com/VoxVomitus #voxvomitus #voxvomituspodcast #authorswhopodcast #authors #authorlife #authorsoninstagram #authorsinterviewingauthors #livevideopodcast #livepodcast #bookstagram #Jenniferannegordon #allisonmartinehubbard #allisonmartine #allisonhubbard #liveauthorinterview #livepodcast #books #voxvomituslivevideopodcast #Jennifergordon --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/voxvomitus/support
This week, Gare and I talk with May Cobb about her summer thriller A Likeable Woman!Follow us on Instagram:Gare @gareindeedreadsKate @thegirlwiththecookonthecouchMay Cobb @may_cobbBooks We Talked AboutA Likeable WomanI'm Not Done With You YetA Friend in the Dark
Kira is drawn back to her hometown in East Texas after being away for the most of the last 20 years. One of her high school friends is having a Vow Renewal celebration. And her grandmother drops a bomb about Kira's mom, whom Kira believes was murdered. Kira is apprehensive and nervous. And she soon learns that she has good reason to be both. May Cobb has crafted a well written thriller that will keep you turning pages and looking over your shoulder.
Kira is drawn back to her hometown in East Texas after being away for the most of the last 20 years. One of her high school friends is having a Vow Renewal celebration. And her grandmother drops a bomb about Kira's mom, whom Kira believes was murdered. Kira is apprehensive and nervous. And she soon learns that she has good reason to be both. May Cobb has crafted a well written thriller that will keep you turning pages and looking over your shoulder.
Barbara Peters in conversation with May Cobb
What an honest, heartfelt, and profound conversation. Loved chatting with @May Cobb May is the author of MY SUMMER DARLINGS, THE HUNTING WIVES and BIG WOODS. Originally from East Texas, May moved to San Francisco where she studied Victorian Literature; then she lived in Los Angeles for a few years working for filmmaker/writer Ron Shelton and his wife, the actress Lolita Davidovich. She resides in Austin, Texas, with her husband and son where she says, “I enjoy napping, staring into space, making to-do lists for my to-do lists, shoveling cookies down my throat when I'm writing a particularly difficult scene (and even when I'm not), wearing my PJ's as often as I can get away with and collapsing into bed at the end of a day with a great book.” May's currently finishing a book about the late, jazz great, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, a project which has been in the works for twenty years. Kirk was a human phenomenon—a multi-instrumentalist who was best known for his miraculous ability to play three saxophones simultaneously. During his brief life, he defied staggering odds—from blindness, to prejudice, to a paralyzing stroke—to play the music that came to him through dreams. And May shares on today's episode why she felt a deep connection with Kirk's story, which also inspired her to become a writer. The mother of a child with autism, May talks about societal expectations and the judgment she's experienced. And we also talked about the representation of autism in her latest book, A LIKELY WOMAN. In today's episode, you'll learn more about May's inspiring story, how she carves time to create, and what inspires her writing. Thank you, May, for this honest, poignant conversation.
Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author May Cobb to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss her literary journey and new book A LIKEABLE WOMAN.
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Join us at our YouTube channel to join in LIVE for upcoming author interviews! https://tinyurl.com/dabbleyoutube David Bell burst onto the scene in 2011 with his first (now beloved) novel Cemetery Girl, which won the Prix Polar International de Cognac, a prestigious award for crime writing and has continued to publish some of the most well-received thrillers in the genre. His 2021 novel Kill Your Darlings was nominated for the illustrious Edgar Award. Praised by fellow thriller authors such as May Cobb, Liv Constantine, and Samantha Downing, David Bell is the go-to thriller writer for gripping domestic suspense.
Try Not to Breathe Join us at our YouTube channel to join in LIVE for upcoming author interviews! https://tinyurl.com/dabbleyoutube David Bell burst onto the scene in 2011 with his first (now beloved) novel Cemetery Girl, which won the Prix Polar International de Cognac, a prestigious award for crime writing and has continued to publish some of the most well-received thrillers in the genre. His 2021 novel Kill Your Darlings was nominated for the illustrious Edgar Award. Praised by fellow thriller authors such as May Cobb, Liv Constantine, and Samantha Downing, David Bell is the go-to thriller writer for gripping domestic suspense. When you click a link on our site, it might just be a magical portal (aka an affiliate link). We're passionate about only sharing the treasures we truly believe in. Every purchase made from our links not only supports Dabble but also the marvelous authors and creators we showcase, at no additional cost to you.
Nancy Grace talks with author May Cobb about her new book, A LIKEABLE WOMAN. This thriller follow's Kira's journey back in her affluent hometown. Initially, it's a party invitation that brings Kira home, but the secrets of her mother's death weigh on the woman's mind and heart. And now, the enticement of an unpublished memoir written by Kira's mom brings resolution and danger. A LIKEABLE WOMAN by May Cobb, available July 11, 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Whoa whoa whoa, did someone say Season 5??? Your fav doctor trio is back for another season full of fun reads and shenanigans! In our season 5 premiere we revisit an author who loves a good summer scandal, May Cobb, when we read The Hunting Wives. Listen in to hear Sarah's unfiltered thoughts on small towns, Harshini's distaste for virtually every character in this book, and Pooja slowly questioning her sanity as she pokes holes in the plot. Take a guess how we felt about this book
On this episode, historical fiction author, Nicola Harrison pops by to discuss her latest novel, Hotel Laguna, out June 20th. Recommended Books:Shoulder Season by Christina ClancyThe Crane Husband by Kelly BarnhillThe House Is On Fire by Rachel BeanlandEveryone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin StevensonThe Matchmaker's Gift by Lynda Cohen LoigmanBook Giveaway! I'm giving away one copy of May Cobb's A Likable Woman out July 11th. Click here to be taken to my Instagram post to learn how to enter. Guest author recommendation by Daisy Alpert Florin, author of My Last Innocent YearBook recommended: Social Engagement by Avery Carpenter ForreyOther Books by Nicola Harrison:MontaukThe Showgirl Up Next:Big Gay Wedding by Byron LaneFaces by Tove DitlevsenOther links: See Nicole Harrison on Friday, June 23rd at 6 pm at Zibby'sTwitter casting call for Crying in H Mart buy the book here! Sign up to have your name go to space with Ada Limon's poem.Nicola Harrison on Instagram @nicolaharrisonauthorNicola Harrison on Facebook @nicolaharrisonauthorNicola Harrison on Twitter @nicolahauthorFinally! A Book Club You'll LoveLIT Society is the hilarious weekly show that'll make you fall in love again with reading!Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the showI hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week!
On this week's episode, A Likable Woman author, May Cobb, and I talk about how we unknowingly used to be neighbors, what it means to be an unlikable woman and what inspired her latest novel out July 11th. Shownotesclick on any title to be taken to my bookshop.org shop: Books Are My PeopleRecommended Books:A Likeable Woman by May CobbGirls and Their Horses by Eliza Jane BrazierMy Last Innocent Year by Daisy SOMETHING Flores Vera Won's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. SutantoThe Force of Such Beauty by Barbara BourlandHow I'll Kill You by Ren DeStefanoOther Books Mentioned:Dial A For Aunties by Jesse Q. SutantoOnly One Left by Riley SagerYellowface by R.F. Kuang Find May on social media: @may_cobbClick here to enter my book giveaway of Emma Cline's The Guest. Giveaway closes on June 7th. Open to US mailing addresses only. Char Hamilton's art classes on YouTube Sign up for my Books Are My People newsletterSupport the showI hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week!
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 had a fantastic conversation with Ashley, who runs the Tampa chapter of the Thrillers by the Book Club. We explored strong female protagonists in thriller novels and shared our top recommendations for books featuring complex, unlikable, and multifaceted female characters. Some of our favorite picks include Stone Cold Fox by Rachel Koller Craft* The Hunting Wives by May Cobb, The Turnout by Megan Abbott,* My Sweet Girl by Amanda Jayatissa*, and People Like Her by Ellery Lloyd* Don't miss this episode packed with thrilling book recommendations.*Affiliate LinksSHOWNOTES 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
O que é que as primeiras frases dos livros que temos a ganhar pó nos dizem? Conseguem fazer-nos ter vontade de os ler imediatamente ou de nos esquecermos que existem? Esta semana fomos vasculhar a nossa TBR e pelo uma de nós saiu com a sua próxima leitura debaixo do braço. Livros mencionados neste episódio: - When in Rome, Sarah Adams (2:45) - The Hunting Wives, May Cobb (6:00) - Small Pleasures, Clare Chambers (7:38) - Early Morning Riser, Katherine Heiny (9:35) - Acts of Desperation, Megan Nolan (11:17) - O Senhor d'Além, Teresa Veiga (12:41) - Luster, Raven Leilani (15:08) - Remarkably Bright Creatures, Shelby Van Pelt (16:40) - Mary Jane, Jessica Anya Blau (18:57) - Mayflies, Andrew O'Hagan (21:03) - Hot Under His Collar, Andie J. Christopher (25:22) - Leading Men, Christopher Castellani (27:14) - You Made a Fool of Death With Your Beauty, Akwaeke Emezi (29:18) - Topics of Conversation, Miranda Popkey (30:55) - Heaven, Mieko Kawakami (33:03) - Cai a Noite em Caracas, Karina Sainz Borgo (34:35) - Big Summer, Jennifer Weiner (37:30) - Body Grammar, Jules Ohman (40:30) - The Most Fun We Ever Had, Claire Lombardo (42:30) - One True Loves, Taylor Jenkins Reid (45:13) ________________ Enviem as vossas questões ou sugestões para livratepodcast@gmail.com. Encontrem-nos nas redes sociais: www.instagram.com/julesdsilva www.instagram.com/ritadanova/ twitter.com/julesxdasilva twitter.com/RitaDaNova [a imagem do podcast é da autoria da maravilhosa, incrível e talentosa Mariana Cardoso, que podem encontrar em marianarfpcardoso@hotmail.com]
Today, Marisa and Kayla sit down with a glass of wine to discuss My Summer Darlings by May Cobb. We laugh, we drink, we cry (just kidding!), and we share our *highly* professional opinions concerning this book. We hope you enjoy it!!!
Welcome to Episode 10 - the finale of our Season 1 of Thrillers by the Bookclub Podcast! Today we are joined by special guest, Ashley Winstead. Olivia's Book: Hidden Pictures by Jason Rekulak (available now!) - Similar Suggestions: Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware, The Broken Girls by Simone St. James Ashley's Book: I Love It When You Lie by Kristen Bird (Out March 2023!) - Similar Suggestions: The Hunting Wives by May Cobb, Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney, The Drowning Kind by Jennifer McMahon, A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham Chelsea's Book: Such Sharp Teeth by Rachel Harrison - Similar Suggestions: Cackle by Rachel Harrison, Just Like Home by Sarah Gailey, The Southern Book Club Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady Hendrix ----- Spooky Recommendations: Malice House by Megan Shepherd Sign Here by Claudia Lux Beneath the Stairs by Jennifer Fawcett The Broken Girls by Simone St. James Near the Bone by Christina Henry Contact Us: Email: thrillersbythebookclubpod@gmail.com Instagram: Chelsea: @thrillerbookbabe Olivia: @oliviadaywrites ------ Some of Ashley's Favorite Authors & Books You Should Check Out! (Book) The Lost Night by Andrea Barnes (Book) Temper & They Never Learn by Layne Fargo (Book) Unlikeable Woman by May Cobb (Book) Bad Habits by Amy Gentry (Book) Blood Sisters by Vanessa Lillie (Book) Blacktop Wasteland, Razorblade Tears, and All The Sinners Bleed by SA Cosby (Book) Her Name is Knight, They Come at Knight by Yasmin Angoe
For our fourth episode of the season, we delve into the summer vibes with My Summer Darlings by May Cobb. Your three favorite useless doctors decided to read about three lifelong friends turn neighbors whose lives get turned upside down when a newcomer moves to their small Texas town. Listen in to hear Sarah ruminate over the logistics of cheating and Harshini's qualms with dysfunctional mother-daughter relationships. If you stay till the end you might just hear Pooja's unfiltered thoughts on the value of white button-down shirts. But no promises, alright?
On this episode, I talk to May Cobb about her newest steamy psychological thriller My Summer Darlings.You can also watch the episode on YouTubeAuthor LinksInstagramGoodreadsWebsiteCheck out the book hereMy Summer Darlings SynopsisA woman in the forest thinks she's going to die.I know he's coming back for me.Jen Hansen, Kittie Spears, and Cynthia Nichols have been friends since childhood. They are now approaching forty and their lives have changed, but their insular East Texas town has not. They stay sane by drinking wine in the afternoons, dishing about other women in the neighborhood, and bonding over the heartache of their own encroaching middle age and raising ungrateful teens.Then Will Harding comes to town, moving into one of the neighborhood's grandest homes. Mysterious and charming, he seems like the answer to each woman's prayers. He's a source of fascination for Jen, Kittie, and Cynthia, but none of them are ready for the way Will disrupts their lives.As Will grows closer with each of the women, their fascination twists into obsession, threatening their friendships and their families. When he abruptly pulls away, each woman scrambles to discover the source of his affection. But what they'll uncover is far more sinister and deadly than any of them could have ever imagined.
May Cobb earned her MA in literature from San Francisco State University, and her essays and interviews have appeared in the Washington Post, the Rumpus, Edible Austin, and Austin Monthly. She recently joined me to talk about her latest novel, My Summer Darlings, which has been called a potent cocktail of desire and deceit. Listen in to hear all about her career, new book, and our mutual admiration for the original Legend of Zelda Video Game. Buy My Summer Darlings Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ysID0V Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9780593101162 Connect with May Website: https://www.maycobb.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/may_cobb/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maykcobb/ Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17151210.May_Cobb Connect with Mike Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSvS4fuG3L1JMZeOyHvfk_g Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/uncorkingastory Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/uncorking-a-story/ If you like this episode, please share it with a friend. If you have not done so already, please rate and review Uncorking a Story on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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On this week's episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Meredith are discussing: 18 fantastic books that listeners want to Press into your hands! Get out your Library hold list! 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 laundry detergent, if you recently got obsessed with switching up your laundry game) kicks a small amount back to us. Thanks for your support!* . . . . 2:05 - Darling Girl by Liz Michalski (pressed by Jenny) 5:05 - An American Radical by Tamer Elnoury (pressed by Kenzie) 6:57 - A Week in Winter by Marcia Willett (Amazon link) (pressed by Michael) 10:04 - The Ranger's Apprentice: Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan (pressed by Mary) 12:10 - Inferno: A Memoir of Motherhood and Madness by Catherine Cho (pressed by Michelle) 14:02 - A Marvelous Light by Freya Marske (pressed by Kimberley) 16:03 - Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell by Susanna Clarke 16:43 - The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson (pressed by Andrea) 21:23 - The Binding by Bridget Collins (pressed by Brianna) 23:59 - The World Gives Way by Marissa Levien (pressed by Tara) 26:12 - The Hunting Wives by May Cobb (pressed by Ashley) 28:14 - In the Shelter by Padraig O'Tuama (pressed by Abigail) 30:17 - The Heart's Invisible Furies by John Boyne 30:48 - The Mystwick School of Musicraft by Jessica Khoury (pressed by Rachel) 33:44 - When We Lost Our Heads by Heather O'Neill (pressed by Elise) 35:52 - Invisible Child by Andrea Elliott (pressed by Lexy) 38:14 - Rules for Visiting by Jessica Francis Kane (pressed by Lynette) 41:57 - The Hearts and Daggers Podcast 42:00 - The House at the Edge of Night by Catherine Banner (pressed by Holly) 42:10 - Holly's Instagram @birdbrainbooks 44:08 - The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende 45:53 - The Biggest Bluff by Maria Konnikova (pressed by Amy) 47:47 - Moxie by Jennifer Mathieu (pressed by Courtny) 47:59 - The Novel Neighbor 52:35 - Currently Reading Patreon Connect With Us: Meredith is @meredith.reads on Instagram Kaytee is @notesonbookmarks on Instagram Mindy is @gratefulforgrace on Instagram Mary is @maryreadsandsips on Instagram Roxanna is @roxannatheplanner on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast.com @currentlyreadingpodcast on Instagram currentlyreadingpodcast@gmail.com Support us at patreon.com/currentlyreadingpodcast and www.zazzle.com/store/currentlyreading
In today's Books with Hooks, Carly and CeCe look at the same 3 queries, discussing a technique for discerning whether your plot points are too internal; the difficulties of having a very emotional character in an opening scene; and the importance of plausibility in plot. Carly and CeCe also fight over a query in a good way!After which, Bianca chats with May Cobb, author of My Summer Darlings, about how to make a prologue successful; peppering a novel with present day interludes instead of a dual timeline narrative; the pressures of the sophomore novel; and the experience of working with a freelance editor.Find us on our socials:Twitter: @TSNOTYAW @BiancaM_author @carlywatters @ceciliaclyra Instagram: @biancamarais_author @carlywatters @cece_lyra_agent @ the_shit_about_writing Facebook: @tsnotyaw Website: www.biancamarais.com and www.theshitaboutwriting.comMay can be found at @maykcobb on Twitter and @may_cobb on Instagram, and at www.maycobb.com
If Desperate Housewives, Melrose Place and Charmed all got together, you'd have May Cobb's latest, My Summer Darlings. Just recommended as the thriller of the summer by John Searles, it is a beach bag MUST. I had the best time chatting with May about her writing journey and killer characters. We had a blast and I can't wait to see what is to come from May! Follow May for all her latest novels and news: https://www.maycobb.com
We are thrilled to talk with author May Cobb about planning your author financial life, working with multiple agents, writing lifelike sociopaths, and the changing trends of “likability” in characters. We loved reading My Summer Darlings—it really is the perfect summer read—and hearing about the story behind the story. May says: I grew up in the piney woods of East Texas where MY SUMMER DARLINGS, THE HUNTING WIVES and BIG WOODS are set. After college, I moved to San Francisco where I studied Victorian Literature for my Master's, and gravitated towards that era's detective novels, known as "sensation novels", such as Wilke Collins' THE WOMAN IN WHITE. I then lived in Los Angeles for a few years where I worked for filmmaker/writer Ron Shelton and his wife, the actress Lolita Davidovich. I currently live in Austin, Texas, with my husband and son where we enjoy traipsing around the area's many beautiful parks. I also enjoy napping, staring into space, making to-do lists for my to-do lists, shoveling cookies down my throat when I'm writing a particularly difficult scene (and even when I'm not), wearing my PJ's as often as I can get away with and collapsing into bed at the end of a day with a great book. I'm currently finishing a book about the late, jazz great, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, a project which has been in the works for twenty years. Kirk was a human phenomenon—a multi-instrumentalist who was best known for his miraculous ability to play three saxophones simultaneously. During his brief life, he defied staggering odds—from blindness, to prejudice, to a paralyzing stroke—in order to play the music that came to him through dreams. His story is what made me want to become a writer. My writing has appeared in The Washington Post, The Rumpus, Austin Monthly, and Texas Highways Magazine. My proudest achievement remains clinching 1st place in the UIL competition for Personal Writing when I was in the 4th grade. Learn more about May here: https://www.maycobb.com/
My partners in crime, Austin writer Amanda Moore, Scott Montgomery of BookPeople, and Molly Odintz of CrimeReads.com, joined me as they do every month to discuss the books we are recommending from May. Our crime fiction picks for May 2022 are BREATHLESS by Amy McCulloch, EVERY CLOAK ROLLED IN BLOOD by James Lee Burke, MY SUMMER DARLINGS by May Cobb, NOBODY'S PILGRIMS, by Sergio Troncoso, THE DEVIL HIMSELF by Peter Farris, and THE LIONESS by Chris Bohjalian. Tune in to learn more. Check out a great array of crime fiction reviews on crimereads.com, and purchase your books from Austin independent book store, bookpeople.com,.Diverse Voices Book Review Social Media:Facebook - @diversevoicesbookreviewInstagram - @diverse_voices_book_reviewTwitter - @diversebookshayEmail: hbh@diversevoicesbookreview.comWeb site: https://diversevoicesbookreview.wordpress.com/
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“My Summer Darlings is spicy enough to make you sweat – until the suspense chills you to your core.” ~ Riley Sager, bestselling author of Survive the Night. Named A Most Anticipated Novel of 2022 by Crime Reads, Goodreads, and more. My Summer Darlings is the story of three life-long friends and a dangerous, sexy … Continue reading Episode 94: Interview with May Cobb author of My Summer Darlings →
This week, author May Cobb visits and talks about her latest release, My Summer Darlings. We chat about writing in a pandemic and discuss some of our latest reads including Watch Out for Her by Samantha Bailey and Geiger by Gustav Gordeman. Listen to learn more about how to enter My Summer Darlings book giveaway. Books Recommended:My Summer Darlings by May CobbThe Younger Wife by Sally Hepworth.Watch Out for Her by Samantha BaileyThe Verifiers by Jane PekMore Than You'll Ever Know by Kaitie GuitierrezGeiger by Gustav Skordeman Other Books Discussed: Big Woods by May CobbThe Hunting Wives by May CobbThe House Across the Lake by Riley SagerThe Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner May Cobb on Social Media:Instagram May_Cobb Website: www.Maycobb.comGiveaway Info: I'm giving away a copy of My Summer Darlings! All you have to do to enter is visit my Instagram Page , follow me and leave a comment. Share in your stories or tag friends in the comments for more entries. This giveaway is open to U.S. Mailing addresses only and will close on Thursday, June 2nd, 2022. I will notify a winner on Friday, June 3rd. Learn more at Athleticgreens.com/EmergingLink for Bookworm for hire:https://wordsrated.com/bibliophile-at-large/Publishers weekly summer reading list: https://best-books.publishersweekly.com/pw/best-books/summer-reads-2022 Entertainment weekly's summer list:https://ew.com/books/best-summer-2022-fiction-novels/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Book%20Radar%20051222&utm_term=BookRiot_BookRadar_DormantSuppressLibrary honeybees documentary Support the show
May Cobb was my Guest #1 on The Thriller Zone, when we launched in mid-June of last year ('21). The book she was promoting at the time was The Hunting Wives, a sultry and intoxicating thriller. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/622762/my-summer-darlings-by-may-cobb/ (My Summer Darlings) is another summertime scorcher, where the temps, like the libidos of three suburban gals, rise to a crescendo amidst the backdrop of suburban Texas. On today's 66th Episode, we discuss a good many things, including the launch of her Texas-wide Book Tour, we dissect the "Multi-POV" of her thriller, as well as discuss her thoughts on "Pantsing vs. Plotting" - a reference to an author who "writes by the seat of their pants, or one that plots the beats into an extensive outline for a more cohesive structure." Later in the show, May discusses sex, romance, sex, adultery, and oh, sex. On a more serious note, we discuss her thoughts on "higher education," and whether or not it's needed. We touch on a mutually favorite book by Stephen King called "https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Memoir-Craft-Stephen-King/dp/1982159375/ref=sr_1_1?crid=34U7XW4NRHRFW&keywords=stephen+king+on+writing&qid=1652822495&sprefix=stephen+kin+on+%2Caps%2C160&sr=8-1 (On Writing)," a book many readers and writers in our audience have either read, or certainly have placed in their TBR stack. It's certainly in my Top 20 favorite (non-fiction) books of all time. Perhaps one of my favorite moments comes when May shares her best piece of advice for would-be writers. "Writing in the stolen moments" is a terrific encouragement to those who think they need hours upon hours (in a non-stop fashion) in order to achieve a completed manuscript. I think it's safe to say one of May's favorite moments comes when she imagines what her "antagonist" Will Harding would look like; that is, if she were to have a hand in casting him for the potentially upcoming television series (hey, a girl can dream, can't she?). Hint: Alexander Skarsgård. Please make some time to get to know May if you don't already, and of course, please consider picking up a copy of My Summer Darlings, for a sizzlin' summertime read. To learn more about May visit: https://MayCobb.com (MayCobb.com), and follow her on Twitter @mayKcobb, or Instagram @may_cobb. And as always, we hope you'll LIKE & SUBSCRIBE to Channel at: https://YouTube.com/TheThrillerZone (YouTube.com/TheThrillerZone), and VISIT our website https://TheThrillerZone.com (TheThrillerZone.com). There, you can drop us a note, leave us a review, or take your time to leisurely enjoy the 65 prior episodes of this "nearly one-year-old podcast." Happy Nearly Anniversary to us! Lastly, please consider taking 2 minutes to leave a 5-Star Review on your favorite podcast channel; might we suggest either ApplePodcasts, or Spotify. Until next time, #KeepWriting and thanks again for listening to The Thriller Zone.
Danielle's latest guest on Killer Women is May Cobb, author of My Summer Darlings, releasing on May 17. May earned her MA in literature from San Francisco State University, and her essays and interviews have appeared in the Washington Post, the Rumpus, Edible Austin, and Austin Monthly. Her previous novel is The Hunting Wives. A Texas native, she lives in Austin with her family. #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #maycobb #thehuntingwives #mysummerdarlings #berkley
Danielle's latest guest on Killer Women is May Cobb, author of My Summer Darlings, releasing on May 17. May earned her MA in literature from San Francisco State University, and her essays and interviews have appeared in the Washington Post, the Rumpus, Edible Austin, and Austin Monthly. Her previous novel is The Hunting Wives. A Texas native, she lives in Austin with her family. #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #maycobb #thehuntingwives #mysummerdarlings #berkley
Barbara Peters in conversation with May Cobb and Jesse Q Sutanto
Danielle's latest guest on Killer Women is May Cobb, author of My Summer Darlings, releasing on May 17. May earned her MA in literature from San Francisco State University, and her essays and interviews have appeared in the Washington Post, the Rumpus, Edible Austin, and Austin Monthly. Her previous novel is The Hunting Wives. A Texas native, she lives in Austin with her family. #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #maycobb #thehuntingwives #mysummerdarlings #berkley
Hey guys, and welcome back to this week's episode! We talked about things that happened in the week and discussed our experience at iParty with Matt Bennett from victorious as one of our DJs. We did vlog a little, so that will be up on our Youtube channel. We also briefly talked about May's book of the month, The Hunting Wives by May Cobb, so make sure you check it out and read along with us! We hope y'all have a great weekend, and we will chat next week!!! Much Love, ARK https://youtu.be/bc07oWtLXCU Podcast Instagram: @Codependent.podcast Podcast Twitter: @codependentpod_ Podcast TikTok: @codependetpodcast Podcast Youtube: Codependent Podcast Alexis Instagram: @alexismckinney__ Raven's Instagram: @raven.amberly Kaci's Instagram: @kaci.nicole --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/codependent-podcast/message
Episode 94 Bio: https://www.maycobb.com/ My upcoming thriller, MY SUMMER DARLINGS will be released from Berkley/Penguin Random House on May 17th, 2022. My previous thriller, THE HUNTING WIVES, is now available everyone where books are sold! My debut thriller, BIG WOODS, won multiple awards and was released summer 2018. I'm currently finishing a book about the late, jazz great, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, a project which has been in the works for twenty years. Kirk was a human phenomenon—a multi-instrumentalist who was best known for his miraculous ability to play three saxophones simultaneously. During his brief life, he defied staggering odds—from blindness, to prejudice, to a paralyzing stroke—in order to play the music that came to him through dreams. His story is what made me want to become a writer. I grew up in the piney woods of East Texas where both THE HUNTING WIVES and BIG WOODS are set. After college, I moved to San Francisco where I studied Victorian Literature for my Master's, and gravitated towards that era's detective novels, known as "sensation novels", such as Wilke Collins' THE WOMAN IN WHITE. I then lived in Los Angeles for a few years where I worked for filmmaker/writer Ron Shelton and his wife, the actress Lolita Davidovich. I currently live in Austin, Texas, with my husband and son where we enjoy traipsing around the area's many beautiful parks. I also enjoy napping, staring into space, making to-do lists for my to-do lists, shoveling cookies down my throat when I'm writing a particularly difficult scene (and even when I'm not), wearing my PJ's as often as I can get away with and collapsing into bed at the end of a day with a great book. VOX VOMITUS: Sometimes, it's not what goes right in the writing process, it's what goes horribly wrong. Host/Literary horror novelist Jennifer Anne Gordon with help from her co-host/author Allison Martine, chat with some of the best authors of the day. www.jenniferannegordon.com www.afictionalhubbard.com #voxvomitus #voxvomituspodcast #authorswhopodcast #authors #authorlife #authorsoninstagram #authorsinterviewingauthors #livevideopodcast #livepodcast #bookstagram #liveauthorinterview #voxvomituslivevideopodcast #Jennifergordon #allisonmartine #JenniferAnneGordon #AllisonMartineHubbard #AllisonHubbard #MayCobb #MySummerDarlings #BIgWoods #TheWomenAndWhite --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/voxvomitus/support
Barbara Peters in conversation with Eliza Jane Brazier and May Cobb
Today's guest on The Thriller Zone is thriller writer, PJ Vernon. His latest book, BATH HAUS, is a taught, nerve-wracking thriller, that will have you wondering WTH right up to nearly the end. While it is gay-themed (as a bit of a warning), it's a terrific story, and is chock full of everything you want in a thriller: mystery, intrigue, murder, tension, sex, and nasty, yet always alluring, characters. This is the second novel from this relatively new writer, but you can be certain you'll be hearing much more from him. As you'll quickly learn, PJ is upbeat, engaging, and thoroughly entertaining. By the end of the scant hour, you'll likely be left wanting more; more books, and more of his life stories. I had a blast, and I hope you will too. If after watching, you'd like to learn more, just visit: PJVernonBooks.com and follow him on Twitter @pjvernonbooks. There are many uber-talented people who were mentioned on this video, and I'd like to acknowledge them and invite them to the show: John Fontana, SVP Creative Director, Doubleday @ Random House (NYC) and the book cover designer for Bath Haus Bahni Turpin, Audiobook Narrator-When You Find Me Amy McFadden, Audiobook Narrator-When You Find Me Michael Crouch, Audiobook Narrator-Bath Haus Daniel Henning, Audiobook Narrator-Bath Haus Special Thanks to: May Cobb for introducing me to PJ. "I can't wait for us to go Pontoonin' with cocktails in our solo-cups!" As always, and if you're still reading all the way down here, I want to say THANK YOU for listening to this podcast, either on TheThrillerZone.com or wherever you get your podcasts. Your REVIEWS and SUBSCRIBES really does help the channel grow in so many ways. So please take a second and write a quick review. You can do it on ApplePodcasts, or on our website at: https://www.thethrillerzone.com/reviews/new/ That's it for now. Be sure to join me next week when CHRISHAUTY.com will be my special guest. Chris is the author of the thrillers: DEEP STATE, SAVAGE ROAD and the upcoming STORM RISING (Coming 5.22). Cheers! David Podcast Host-Author-Filmmaker: DavidTempleBooks.com If you're a serious thriller writer and would like to appear on our podcast, just fill out a short form here: https://www.thethrillerzone.com/guests/intake
In this episode, Gayle and Nicole go over their vacation reads, and they discuss how traumatic events in fiction books tend to be happening more often than it usually does in real life, which can lead to a feeling of being overfed with trauma while reading the story. Towards the second half of the episode, they talk about their current reading challenges and their picks. Early Morning Riser by Katherine Heiny | https://amzn.to/3ycKqVX (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780525659341 (Bookshop) Single Carefree Mellow by Katherine Heiny | https://amzn.to/3j8mkHv (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780804173155 (Bookshop) The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller | https://amzn.to/37AvO7W (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780593329825 (Bookshop) The Maidens by Alex Michaelides | https://amzn.to/3jKbFBW (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781250304452 (Bookshop) The Idea Of You by Robinne Lee | https://amzn.to/3B5PkWy (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781250125903 (Bookshop) The Plot by Jean Hanff Korelitz | https://amzn.to/3jLfkiT (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781250790767 (Bookshop) We Were Never Here by Andrea Bartz | https://amzn.to/3E2fNH0 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781984820464 (Bookshop) The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse | https://amzn.to/3hbSVuw (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780593296677 (Bookshop) The Guest List by Lucy Foley | https://amzn.to/3jNVt2O (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780062868930 (Bookshop) The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave | https://amzn.to/3iLfKXb (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781501171345 (Bookshop) This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel | https://amzn.to/3iKLCeP (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781250088567 (Bookshop) Heat & Light by Jennifer Haigh | https://amzn.to/3nfeLS2 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780061763496 (Bookshop) The Hunting Wives by May Cobb | https://amzn.to/2WXFLe1 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780593101131 (Bookshop) A Slow Fire Burning by Paula Hawkins | https://amzn.to/3zeAfS2 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780735211230 (Bookshop) The woman in the Window (Netflix) by A.J. Finn | https://amzn.to/3m3xOhe (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780062678423 (Bookshop) Forever . . . by Judy Blume | https://amzn.to/3ttAC99 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781481414432 (Bookshop) Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret by Judy Blume | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KPVMAPM/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0 (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781481409933 (Bookshop) The Aftermath by Rhidian Brook | https://amzn.to/3l7c81D (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780307948571 (Bookshop) At the Wolf's Table by Rosella Postorino | https://amzn.to/3yV4s7B (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781250179166 (Bookshop) Nine Perfect Strangers by Liane Moriarty | https://amzn.to/3l3UNXE (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781250069832 (Bookshop) The Lost Boys of Montauk by Amanda M. Fairbanks | https://amzn.to/3jR9ayW (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9781982103231 (Bookshop) American Pastoral by Philip Roth | https://amzn.to/2YEVSgY (Amazon) | https://bookshop.org/a/2143/9780375701429 (Bookshop) Support this podcast
This episode begins with an author interview, May Cobb, is today's guest. Immediately following is your guide to new book releases coming out the week of July 13, 2021 For more information on the titles mentioned in this podcast, pleas visit: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ 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
Barbara Peters in conversation with Riley Sager and May Cobb
In today's Books with Hooks segment, Carly and CeCe discuss the difference between urban fantasy and magical realism; using a scalpel in writing surgery; delivering answers to readers' questions; coming-of-age stories vs YA fiction; and knowing who your audience is. After which, Bianca chats with May Cobb, author of The Hunting Wives, about writing those tricky unlikable characters; making sure your readers know why your characters make questionable choices; the iceberg approach to characterization; firing an agent; having the right people read your work; and writing the story that keeps you up at night.
My guest today is thriller writer May Cobb, author of The Hunting Wives. Samantha Bailey, author of Woman on the Edge, says, "Wickedly dark, juicy, and addictive, as if the characters from Big Little Lies and Desperate Housewives moved into the same upscale, twisted neighborhood." AJ Finn, author of The Woman in the Window, says, "This fearless, faultless novel confirms May Cobb as one of the most original crime novelists at work today." With an MA in literature from San Francisco State University, her essays and interviews have appeared in the Washington Post, the Rumpus, Edible Austin, and Austin Monthly. Her debut novel, Big Woods, won multiple awards. A Texas native, she lives in Austin with her family. Please welcome an up-and-coming superstar thriller writer and my new friend, May Cobb.
Episode one forty six - part three Stacey got to talk to May Cobb, author of the delightfully devious book The Hunting Wives, a book that's been blurbed by basically every one of our favorite authors of twisted fiction. May and Stacey talk about some of their own favorite cutthroat female characters and of course The Heathers are high on that list.
Today, I'm joined by the phenomenal author May Cobb, who's got a new book out right now called ‘The Hunting Wives.' I'm about a third of the way through it, and it is one of those ones that you struggle to put down. It's based in East Texas and it is her first book to go global and become such a widespread release. We discussed the book, writing novels vs. writing for TV, the difficulties of writing as your full-time career, what's next for May, and of course, Texas. “It was my last roll of the dice, this had to happen.” - May Cobb Time Stamps: 00:00 - Introducing the guest. 06:24 - Where May came up with the name ‘The Hunting Wives'. 08:17 - Where in East Texas May grew up. 14:40 - When May realized that she'd wrote something that would move people. 16:55 - The other idea May had that she wanted to write about. 19:57 - The most difficult part of writing for your full-time job. 26:24 - The first book May wrote and why she likes writing thrillers. 29:56 - The chance of ‘The Hunting Wives' getting turned into a TV series. 32:55 - Who the musician Rahsaan is and why May is writing a book about him. 37:04 - The next thriller May's writing. 39:17 - The relationship you build with the characters you write about. 42:17 - How to get a signed copy of May's new book. Resources: - The Hunting Wives by May Cobb https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/622761/the-hunting-wives-by-may-cobb/ - Big Woods by May Cobb https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/36212555 Connect with May Cobb: - Twitter https://twitter.com/maykcobb/ - Website https://www.maycobb.com/ - Instagram https://www.instagram.com/may_cobb/ Connect with Patrick Scott Armstrong: - IG: @patrickscottarmstrong - https://www.facebook.com/patrickscottvideos/ - patrick@texasrealfood.com Follow The Lone Star Plate: - Follow us on Twitter: @lonestarplateTX - Follow us on Instagram: @lonestarplateTX - Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LoneStarPlateTX More From The Lone Star Plate: - https://thelonestarplate.com Texas Real Food: - https://www.texasrealfood.com
From the high life in Chicago to small town life in Texas, Sophie O'Neil and her family are reinventing their lives, but just because you don't live in the big city doesn't mean trouble can't find you. In May Cobb's new book, THE HUNTING WIVES, trouble finds O'Neill and her clique of new friends. It will be up to her to discover whether they are experiencing trouble or causing it. Joining Nancy Grace and author May Cobb for their discussion of THE HUNTING WIVES. NANCY GRACE: Killer Reads.
https://www.maycobb.com/ My upcoming thriller, THE HUNTING WIVES, will be released from Berkley/Penguin Random House in May 2021. My debut thriller, BIG WOODS, won multiple awards and was released summer 2018. I'm currently finishing a book about the late, jazz great, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, a project which has been in the works for twenty years. Kirk was a human phenomenon—a multi-instrumentalist who was best known for his miraculous ability to play three saxophones simultaneously. During his brief life, he defied staggering odds—from blindness, to prejudice, to a paralyzing stroke—in order to play the music that came to him through dreams. His story is what made me want to become a writer. I grew up in the piney woods of East Texas where both THE HUNTING WIVES and BIG WOODS are set. After college, I moved to San Francisco where I studied Victorian Literature for my Master's, and gravitated towards that era's detective novels, known as "sensation novels", such as Wilke Collins' THE WOMAN IN WHITE. I then lived in Los Angeles for a few years where I worked for filmmaker/writer Ron Shelton and his wife, the actress Lolita Davidovich I currently live in Austin, Texas, with my husband and son where we enjoy traipsing around the area's many beautiful parks. I also enjoy napping, staring into space, making to-do lists for my to-do lists, shoveling cookies down my throat when I'm writing a particularly difficult scene (and even when I'm not), wearing my PJ's as often as I can get away with and collapsing into bed at the end of a day with a great book. My writing has appeared in The Washington Post, The Rumpus, Austin Monthly, and Edible Austin. My proudest achievement remains clinching 1st place in the UIL competition for Personal Writing when I was in the 4th grade. VOX VOMITUS: Sometimes, it's not what goes right in the writing process, it's what goes horribly wrong. Host/Literary horror novelist Jennifer Anne Gordon with help from her co-host/author Allison Martine, chat with some of the best authors of the day. www.jenniferannegordon.com www.afictionalhubbard.com @Copyrighted by Authors on the Air
https://www.maycobb.com/ My upcoming thriller, THE HUNTING WIVES, will be released from Berkley/Penguin Random House in May 2021. My debut thriller, BIG WOODS, won multiple awards and was released summer 2018. I'm currently finishing a book about the late, jazz great, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, a project which has been in the works for twenty years. Kirk was a human phenomenon—a multi-instrumentalist who was best known for his miraculous ability to play three saxophones simultaneously. During his brief life, he defied staggering odds—from blindness, to prejudice, to a paralyzing stroke—in order to play the music that came to him through dreams. His story is what made me want to become a writer. I grew up in the piney woods of East Texas where both THE HUNTING WIVES and BIG WOODS are set. After college, I moved to San Francisco where I studied Victorian Literature for my Master's, and gravitated towards that era's detective novels, known as "sensation novels", such as Wilke Collins' THE WOMAN IN WHITE. I then lived in Los Angeles for a few years where I worked for filmmaker/writer Ron Shelton and his wife, the actress Lolita Davidovich I currently live in Austin, Texas, with my husband and son where we enjoy traipsing around the area's many beautiful parks. I also enjoy napping, staring into space, making to-do lists for my to-do lists, shoveling cookies down my throat when I'm writing a particularly difficult scene (and even when I'm not), wearing my PJ's as often as I can get away with and collapsing into bed at the end of a day with a great book. My writing has appeared in The Washington Post, The Rumpus, Austin Monthly, and Edible Austin. My proudest achievement remains clinching 1st place in the UIL competition for Personal Writing when I was in the 4th grade. VOX VOMITUS: Sometimes, it's not what goes right in the writing process, it's what goes horribly wrong. Host/Literary horror novelist Jennifer Anne Gordon with help from her co-host/author Allison Martine, chat with some of the best authors of the day. www.jenniferannegordon.com www.afictionalhubbard.com @Copyrighted by Authors on the Air
www.maycobb.com/ My upcoming thriller, THE HUNTING WIVES, will be released from Berkley/Penguin Random House in May 2021. My debut thriller, BIG WOODS, won multiple awards and was released summer 2018. I'm currently finishing a book about the late, jazz great, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, a project which has been in the works for twenty years. Kirk was a human phenomenon—a multi-instrumentalist who was best known for his miraculous ability to play three saxophones simultaneously. During his brief life, he defied staggering odds—from blindness, to prejudice, to a paralyzing stroke—in order to play the music that came to him through dreams. His story is what made me want to become a writer. I grew up in the piney woods of East Texas where both THE HUNTING WIVES and BIG WOODS are set. After college, I moved to San Francisco where I studied Victorian Literature for my Master's, and gravitated towards that era's detective novels, known as "sensation novels", such as Wilke Collins' THE WOMAN IN WHITE. I then lived in Los Angeles for a few years where I worked for filmmaker/writer Ron Shelton and his wife, the actress Lolita Davidovich I currently live in Austin, Texas, with my husband and son where we enjoy traipsing around the area's many beautiful parks. I also enjoy napping, staring into space, making to-do lists for my to-do lists, shoveling cookies down my throat when I'm writing a particularly difficult scene (and even when I'm not), wearing my PJ's as often as I can get away with and collapsing into bed at the end of a day with a great book. My writing has appeared in The Washington Post, The Rumpus, Austin Monthly, and Edible Austin. My proudest achievement remains clinching 1st place in the UIL competition for Personal Writing when I was in the 4th grade. VOX VOMITUS: Sometimes, it's not what goes right in the writing process, it's what goes horribly wrong. Host/Literary horror novelist Jennifer Anne Gordon with help from her co-host/author Allison Martine, chat with some of the best authors of the day. www.jenniferannegordon.com www.afictionalhubbard.com @Copyrighted by Authors on the Air
Author: May Cobb Book: THE HUNTING WIVES: A Novel Publishing: Berkley (May 18, 2021) Synopsis (from the Publisher): “[A] sharply observed thriller.”—Pop Sugar “Sultry, salacious and utterly unpredictable….You’ll devour it.”–Riley Sager, New York Times bestselling author of Home Before Dark The Hunting Wives share more than target practice, martinis, and bad behavior in this novel of obsession, seduction, […] The post MAY COBB – THE HUNTING WIVES: A Novel appeared first on KSCJ 1360.
“In moving here, I thought I could become someone more wholesome, more grounded. Someone I could admire…as it turns out, you can’t outrun who you are.” ~ Sophie O’Neill, The Hunting Wives “Margot is totally fiction, but she could be real…” ~ May Cobb Yikes! Folks, pour yourself a martini, hold onto your hats and … Continue reading Episode 61: Interview with May Cobb! →
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Today’s author interview guest is May Cobb, author of The Hunting Wives. “[A] sharply observed thriller.”—Pop Sugar...
Barbara Peters in conversation with May Cobb and Laurie Elizabeth Flynn
This week, May Cobb, author of The Hunting Wives, visits and talks about writing and some of her favorite books, including Hollow by Owen Egerton and Woman on the Edge by Samantha Bailey. Books Discussed:Woman on the Edge by Samantha BaileyThe Shark Club by Ann Kid TaylorHollow by Owen EgertonWorld of Wonders: In Praise of Fireflies, Whale Sharks, and Other Astonishments by Aimee Nezukumatathil. The Girls Are All So Nice Here by Laurie Elizabeth Flynn Other Things Discussed:The Final Girl Support Group by Grady HendrixDial A for Aunties by Jessie Q. SutantoNext episode Missy Dunaway will visit to talk about her new book. The Traveling Artist: A Visual Journal by Missy Dunaway Book of the month Find May Cobb on Social Media:Maycobb.comTwitter: @maycobbInstagram @maycobb My Book Giveaway for A Theater For Dreamers by Polly Samson closes Tuesday, May 18th. Enter by visiting my Instagram account @jennifercaloyeras Scroll to find giveaway photo and makes a comment. It’s that easy! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22705533)
May Cobb, author of the forthcoming thriller THE HUNTING WIVES joins the show to talk lust, greed, power, and inappropriate women. She talks about the power dynamics in groups of women in fiction and real life, and the roles women play within these groups. May describes her childhood in oil rich, booze soaked east Texas and how she used real life people to conceive her characters. We talk about lust as a driving force and the language people use to discuss women who lust vs. men who lust. Carly recommends Gina Frangello's new memoir, "Blow Your House Down."Find May on Instagram and be sure to check out the cocktail that pairs with THE HUNTING WIVES, based on another scandalous woman in history. You can find the recipe on Instagram @huckleberryginbar. If you liked this episode, please subscribe, share with your reader friends, and leave a review!
On this episode, I discuss No One is Talking about This, Hot Stew and other great books! Subscribe to Books are my People using RSS, iTunes, or SpotifyFind me on instagram at @jennifercaloyerasemail me at booksaremypeople at gmail dot comBooks Discussed: (click link to be taken to my bookshop.org shop) The Hunting Wives by May Cobb out May 18Why Peacocks : An Unlikeyly Search For Meaning In The Worl’d Most Magnificent Bird, by Sean Flynn out May 11Everywhere You Don’t Belong by Gabriel BumpThe Atmospherians by Alex McElroy out May 18thThe Mysteries by Marissa Silver out May 4Other Books Mentioned:Horror store by Grady HendrixThe Southern Girl's Guide to Slaying Vampires by Grady HendrixThe Last Girl Support Group by Grady HendrixMade for Love by Alissa NuttingOther Things Menioned:Enter my Book Give Away on Instagram @jennifercaloyeras. One Winner will receive a hardcover copy of Polly Sampson's new novel, A Theater for Dreamers. Simple comment on the A Theater for Dreamers post on my Instagram account. Tag a friend for an extra entry. I've extended this contest and it will now close on Tuesday, May 18th 11:59 PM ET. I will DM the winner. Open to US mailing addresses ONLYClick here to be taken to Instagram Giveaway Page.Thank you Algonquin Press for sponsoring this giveaway. Next Episode, May Cobb, author of The Hunting Wives will be on the show! You can find me on instragram @jennifercaloyeras, email me at booksaremypeople.com If you have a moment please find and rate me on Apple podcasts or wherever you catch your pods! Thank you. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=22705533)
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