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One of my Favorite people ever joins us the podcast today, my friend Chloe from the Youtube channel, Always Booked. You can find Chloe's Youtube channel here. ♡ Check out some of her recent Youtube uploads Mid-Year Freakout Book Tag June Wrap Up Part 1 July Anticipated Releases You can follow Chloe on Goodreads here. Keep up with Chloe on Instagram here. You can find Chloe's Mango Bookstore here. Authors Mentioned: Elin Hildebrand Mary Kay Andrews Renee Carlino Sophie Kinsella Diane Chamberlain Colleen Hoover ♡Women's Fic Gateway Authors♡ Denise Hunter Susan Wiggs Jill Shalvis Kristin Higgins Robyn Carr ♡Books Mentioned♡ Mommy Tracked by Whitney Gaskell The Bright Side of Disaster by Katherine Center Maternity Leave by Julie Halpern The Unplanned Life of Josie Hale by Stephanie Eding The Overdue Life of Amy Byler by Kelly Harms One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes Ten Beach Road by Wendy Wax (series) I Heart (series) by Lindsey Kelk Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah Those Secrets We Keep by Emily Liebert The Divorce Party by Laura Dave Maybe In Another Life by Taylor Jenkins Reid Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center Jemima J by Jane Green Summer Secrets by Jane Green The Beach House by Jane Green The Shoe Addict (series) by Beth Harbison Patreon page is linked here ♡♡If you enjoyed today's episode and listen via Apple Podcast, please consider rating and leaving the podcast a review. This is the easiest way to support us and will help other Category Romance readers find us ♡ For a list of all the places where you can find the podcast along with where you can find us on social media, click herefor our linktree! Our Email is thecategoricallyromancepod@gmail.com ♡ This podcast is engineered by Sincere Alexander and contains music from Lukrembo
Wendy Wax joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her latest novel, The Break-Up Book Club, a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Wendy is known for writing character-driven novels; she jokes during the interview that there are times she wishes she could skip plot and conflict and just write characters. The Break-Up Book Club is a briskly-paced story about a group of very different people that come together to share their love of reading and discuss books at a bookstore. There's the sports agent and single mother, the empty nester, the fiancé dealing with her high school sweetheart's cold feet, and the woman caught up in both husband and mother-in-law drama. During their book group discussions, they each share personal experiences and come to support one another. “What happens at book club stays at book club.” Wendy talks to Carol about her personal journey writing this book, and how she struggled during the editing process with one particular character. She talks about what makes a book enjoyable, as well as what it means for people to love different things in fiction and how that can be brought to the conversation in book clubs. Anyone in a book group will enjoy getting to know members of The Break-Up Book Club. Discussed in This Episode: The Break-Up Book Club by Wendy Wax More Bookreporter Talks To: The Last Green Valley: https://youtu.be/jrZQAZ_rChQ The Last Thing He Told Me: https://youtu.be/mK0ISnXjbhY The Plot: https://youtu.be/OV_ORMNT8W0 Check out our other videos: Bookaccino Book Club with Kim Michele Richardson: https://youtu.be/Y5R70-w0AVg Bookaccino Book Club with William Kent Krueger: https://youtu.be/dX-mHWLmv5k Sign up for the weekly Bookreporter.com newsletter here: http://tbrnetwork.com/newsletters/bookreporter-weekly-newsletter-subscribe FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookreporter Website: https://www.bookreporter.com
Breakups, like #bookclubs, come in many shapes and sizes and can take us on unexpected journeys as four women discover in this funny and heartwarming exploration of friendship from the USA Today bestselling author of Ten Beach Road and My Ex-Best Friend’s Wedding.Tune in for #MomentswithMarianne show with special guest Wendy Wax as we discuss her new #novel The Break-Up Book Club. Wendy Wax, a former broadcaster, is the author of sixteen novels and two novellas, including My Ex-Best Friend's Wedding, Best Beach Ever, One Good Thing, Sunshine Beach, A Week at the Lake, While We Were Watching Downton Abbey, The House on Mermaid Point, Ocean Beach, and Ten Beach Road. The mother of two grown sons, she has left the suburbs of Atlanta for an in-town high-rise, that is eerily similar to the fictional high-rise she created in her 2013 release, While We Were Watching Downton Abbey. https://authorwendywax.com
Today we are thrilled to welcome Courtney Wallace, also known as The Incessant Bookworm on her blog, Youtube, and Instagram account where she shares what she’s reading, tips for the reading life, and reading challenges. We’re chatting with Courtney about her back to school reading challenge, how reading challenges influence her reading life, AND we’re pairing our favorite fall activities with a bunch of book recommendations. Courtney’s back to school reading challenge // Anne of Green Gables read-a-long // and read around the world challenge. Connect with Courtney: @incessantbookworm On Youtube On her blog The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie Ulysses by James Joyce Belgravia by Julian Fellowes Waiting for a Scot Like You by Eva Leigh Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout Olive, Again by Elizabeth Strout Evvie Drake Starts Over by Linda Holmes Leave the World Behind by Rumaan Alam A Brush with Death by Ali Carter Harlem Shadows by Claude McKay We’re Going to Need More Wine by Gabrielle Union While We Were Watching Downton Abbey by Wendy Wax Mexican Gothic by Sylvia Moreno-Garcia Jackaby by William Ritter Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders Inferno by Dan Brown The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield The Fire Next Time by James Baldwin A Taste of Sage by Yaffa S. Santos With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo Like Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi October Sky by Homer Hickam The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova How Much of These Hills is Gold by C. Pam Zhang The Good Girl by Mary Kubica The River by Peter Heller An Elderly Lady is Up To No Good by Helene Tursten The City Baker's Guide to Country Living by Louise Miller Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston Rodham by Curtis Sittenfeld American Wife by Curtis Sittenfeld Good and Mad: The Revolutionary Power of Women’s Anger by Rebecca Traister The Voting Booth by Brandy Colbert Fall-themed ASMR Channels Autumn Cozy Autumn Ambiance Playlist Calmed By Nature Cafe Ambiance Fall Ambiance
The Accidental Bestseller by Wendy WaxThe Accidental Bestseller by Wendy Wax is a women's fiction novel. The story provides us with an inside view of the lives and careers of four women writers. Wendy Wax touches on the seriousness of how authors must sacrifice and work hard to succeed in the highly competitive book publishing arena. However, regardless of the seriousness of the subject matter, The Accidental Bestseller turned out to be a nice summer read for me. The Accidental Bestseller is about four women writers who met some years ago at a writer's conference. Each woman is from a different part of the country, and their lifestyles are diverse as well. Regardless of their differences, these four women, Kendall, Tanya, Mallory and Faye became fast friends and have remained so over the years.Wendy Wax captures the real-life struggles experienced by many aspiring writers. The Accidental Bestseller storyline revolves mostly around the life of Kendall Aims. While Kendall has enjoyed a fairly successful writing career, she is now struggling with a bad case of writer's block. And as if that isn’t enough to make any writer miserable, Kendall's marriage is sinking fast! And she fears her writing career is going down with the ship. I really enjoyed The Accidental bestseller. First and foremost, it is a story of women supporting women. And that in itself makes this a timely story of how a group of diverse women, each acting according to their own belief system can change the life of another woman. In the case of the Accidental Bestseller, I believe the actions of the four friends changed all their lives for the better. However, they each learned a hard lesson from the experience. Let’s face it, by its very definition, sacrifice is not easy.If you are curious of what Kendall, Tanya, Mallory and Faye actually did together. And if you want to know how it all turned out, I suggest you read The Accidental Bestseller by Wendy Wax.For Lots More Book Reviews Visit Laura Jay at: BookClubReporter.comVisit Laura Jay on TwitterTo read the full book review of The Accidental Best Seller: Click Here*Wishing for your own Podcast? That's Awesome! Click the BuzzSprout link below to get started for free!*Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.
The new “Downton Abbey” film inspired our choice of this contemporary story about three very different women who form a lasting friendship as they watch weekly screenings of the TV series. We chat about how much narrator Orlagh Cassidy’s marvelous accents add to the listening experience. Published by Penguin Audio. Find more audiobook recommendations at audiofilemagazine.com. For more free audiobook recommendations, sign up for AudioFile Magazine’s newsletter. Join New York Times bestselling author Patti Callahan for a seven-part original podcast – Behind the Scenes of Becoming Mrs. Lewis – and explore in depth the improbable and beautiful love story between C.S. Lewis and Joy Davidman. Learn more at www.becomingmrslewispodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Imagine having the perfect dress—THE DRESS—to wear down the aisle on your wedding day. There's just one little problem: your ex-best friend wore it first—to marry your ex-boyfriend. That's the premise behind MY EX-BEST FRIEND'S WEDDING—a heartwarming and humorous novel about friendship, family, forgiveness, and a certain special white dress that brings them all together. Just in time for wedding season, Wax weaves a captivating story enriched with relatable and complicated heroines that leaves you feeling as though you've spent quality time with a dear friend.
USA Today bestselling author Wendy Wax is heralded for her contemporary women's fiction exploring friendship, loyalty, self-discovery and the seemingly insurmountable challenges life sometimes presents. Born in St. Petersburg, Florida, Wendy grew up on St. Pete Beach within spitting distance of the Gulf of Mexico. Appropriately enough, Wendy attended Sunshine Elementary School where recess and art class sometimes took place on the beach, and the highlight of every school year was the annual fish broil. Not surprisingly, some of her favorite Florida beaches were destined to become settings for her bestselling fiction, including her "Ten Beach Road" novels, TEN BEACH ROAD, OCEAN BEACH, THE HOUSE ON MERMAID POINT, SUNSHINE BEACH, ONE GOOD THING, and BEST BEACH EVER. Wendy's writing has been highly praised. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution says she "writes with breezy wit and keen insight into family relations." Her books have been featured in national publications such as USA Today, Ladies Home Journal and Woman's World, and at online book sites such as On a Clear Day I Can Read Forever, Luxury Reading, Book Reporter, Night Owl Reviews and Fresh Fiction. Wendy loves to hear from her readers! You can reach her at wendy@authorwendywax.com. Despite their hopes for smooth sailing, the ladies of Ten Beach Road confront choppy seas in this novel in the bestselling series. Forced to rent out or lose their beloved Bella Flora after the loss of their renovation-turned-reality-TV show Do Over, Maddie, Nikki, Avery, Kyra, and Bitsy move into cottages at the Sunshine Hotel and Beach Club believing the worst is over. Only to discover just how uncertain their futures really are. Maddie struggles with the challenges of dating a rock star whose career has come roaring back to life while Nikki faces the daunting realities of mothering twins at forty-seven. Avery buries herself in a tiny home build in an attempt to dodge commitment issues, and Kyra battles to protect her son from the Hollywood world she once dreamed of joining. And Bitsy is about to find out whether the rewards of seeking revenge will outweigh the risks. Luckily, when the going gets tough, the ladies of Ten Beach Road know that their friendship--tried and tested--can chase away the darkest clouds and let the sun shine in... Follow Pamela Fagan Hutchins, Author and Wine Women & Writing Radio, at pamelafaganhutchins.com, for more real women, kicking ass and writing books. This is a copyrighted podcast owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. authorsontheair.com. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/wine-women-writing/support
Authors on the Air host Pam Stack is delighted to welcome Wendy Wax to the studio. Wendy was one of Pam's first guests when she created Author on the Air in 2012. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution says USA Today bestselling author Wendy Wax “writes with breezy wit and keen insight.” Her contemporary women’s fiction explores family, friendship and self-discovery and has been compared to that of Jennifer Weiner, Jane Green, and Mary Alice Monroe. My Ex-Best Friend’s Wedding, released May 14, 2019. Prized and stored away for safekeeping, the timeless ivory wedding dress, with its scooped neck and cleverly fitted bodice, sits gently folded in its box, whispering of Happily Ever Afters. To Kendra, Brianna, and Lauren it’s a reminder of what could have been, the promise of a fairy tale, and a friendship torn apart. But as Kendra knows firsthand: it wasn’t the dress’s fault. Once closer than sisters, Lauren and Bree have grown up and grown apart, allowing broken promises and unfulfilled dreams to destroy their friendship. A successful author, Lauren returns home to the Outer Banks, fiancé in tow, to claim the dress she never thought she’d wear. While Bree, a bookstore owner, grapples with the realities of life after you marry the handsome prince. As the former best friends wrestle with their uncertain futures, they are both certain of one thing: some betrayals can never be forgiven. Now on the eve of her daughter Lauren’s wedding, Kendra struggles with a secret she’s kept for far too long. And vows to make sure the dress will finally bring Lauren and Bree back together—knowing they'll need each other to survive the coming storm. Listen to this podcast on Soundcloud.com/authorsontheair or on your favorite podcast app.
We welcome the warmer weather this week with a couple of sure signs of summer -- beach reads and baseball.
Authors on the Air host Pam Stack welcomes three outstanding women writers to the show. In Part 1 Alexia Gordon and Catriona McPherson chat it out. In Part 2 Pam and women's fiction author Wendy Wax discuss her long journey and successful journey to writing.
Authors on the Air host Pam Stack is delightful to welcome Wendy Wax to the studio. Wendy was one of Pam's first guests when she created Author on the Air in 2012. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution says USA Today bestselling author Wendy Wax “writes with breezy wit and keen insight.” Her contemporary women’s fiction explores family, friendship and self-discovery and has been compared to that of Jennifer Weiner, Jane Green, and Mary Alice Monroe. My Ex-Best Friend’s Wedding, released May 14, 2019. Prized and stored away for safekeeping, the timeless ivory wedding dress, with its scooped neck and cleverly fitted bodice, sits gently folded in its box, whispering of Happily Ever Afters. To Kendra, Brianna, and Lauren it’s a reminder of what could have been, the promise of a fairy tale, and a friendship torn apart. But as Kendra knows firsthand: it wasn’t the dress’s fault. Once closer than sisters, Lauren and Bree have grown up and grown apart, allowing broken promises and unfulfilled dreams to destroy their friendship. A successful author, Lauren returns home to the Outer Banks, fiancé in tow, to claim the dress she never thought she’d wear. While Bree, a bookstore owner, grapples with the realities of life after you marry the handsome prince. As the former best friends wrestle with their uncertain futures, they are both certain of one thing: some betrayals can never be forgiven. Now on the eve of her daughter Lauren’s wedding, Kendra struggles with a secret she’s kept for far too long. And vows to make sure the dress will finally bring Lauren and Bree back together—knowing they'll need each other to survive the coming storm. Listen to this podcast on Soundcloud.com/authorsontheair or on your favorite podcast app.
USA Today bestselling author Wendy Wax is heralded for her contemporary women's fiction exploring friendship, loyalty, self-discovery and the seemingly insurmountable challenges life sometimes presents. Born in St. Petersburg, Florida, Wendy grew up on St. Pete Beach within spitting distance of the Gulf of Mexico. Appropriately enough, Wendy attended Sunshine Elementary School where recess and art class sometimes took place on the beach, and the highlight of every school year was the annual fish broil. Not surprisingly, some of her favorite Florida beaches were destined to become settings for her bestselling fiction, including her "Ten Beach Road" novels, TEN BEACH ROAD, OCEAN BEACH, THE HOUSE ON MERMAID POINT, SUNSHINE BEACH, ONE GOOD THING, and BEST BEACH EVER. Wendy's writing has been highly praised. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution says she "writes with breezy wit and keen insight into family relations." Her books have been featured in national publications such as USA Today, Ladies Home Journal and Woman's World, and at online book sites such as On a Clear Day I Can Read Forever, Luxury Reading, Book Reporter, Night Owl Reviews and Fresh Fiction. Wendy loves to hear from her readers! You can reach her at wendy@authorwendywax.com. Despite their hopes for smooth sailing, the ladies of Ten Beach Road confront choppy seas in this novel in the bestselling series. Forced to rent out or lose their beloved Bella Flora after the loss of their renovation-turned-reality-TV show Do Over, Maddie, Nikki, Avery, Kyra, and Bitsy move into cottages at the Sunshine Hotel and Beach Club believing the worst is over. Only to discover just how uncertain their futures really are. Maddie struggles with the challenges of dating a rock star whose career has come roaring back to life while Nikki faces the daunting realities of mothering twins at forty-seven. Avery buries herself in a tiny home build in an attempt to dodge commitment issues, and Kyra battles to protect her son from the Hollywood world she once dreamed of joining. And Bitsy is about to find out whether the rewards of seeking revenge will outweigh the risks. Luckily, when the going gets tough, the ladies of Ten Beach Road know that their friendship--tried and tested--can chase away the darkest clouds and let the sun shine in... Follow Pamela Fagan Hutchins, Author and Wine Women & Writing Radio, at http://pamelafaganhutchins.com, for more real women, kicking ass and writing books. This is a copyrighted podcast owned by the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network. http://authorsontheair.com.
In episode #18, Millenia, Monica and Roberta discuss the June 2012 Cove pick, MAGNOLIA WENDESDAYS by Wendy Wax (139th). For more information about our online book club, visit us on the web: http://www.thereadingcove.com
I met Wendy Wax, author of Magnolia Wednesdays and The Accidental Bestseller […]
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