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YA Romance has been a big part of my parenting and reading journey. Susan Lee has been one that I have read from her beginning. Her books are fun and swoony, but also provide a picture of life and culture that we don't always see. In this episode, we discuss her books, her perspective on books and how she decided to write YA romance. So tell me, What are you reading right now? Shownotes: The Romance Rivalry Seoulmates The Name Drop Shopaholic Nalini Singh Black Dagger Brotherhood by JR Ward Susan Elizabeth Phillips Christina Lauren Kristin Ashley Kathleen E Woodiwiss The Novel Neighbor Susan's Reading: Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren The Floating World Watching: When Life Gives You Tangerines Connect with Susan: Instagram Substack Connect with Addie Instagram @addie.yoder Facebook @coachaddiey Join Newsletter Website
Send us a textK.F. Breene month continues with "A Cage of Crimson" and "A Cage of Kingdoms," books 4 and 5 in the "Deliciously Dark Fairytales" series. Next week: Shadowspell Academy.Summon us @DTFaePodcast We like our coffee icy and our books spicy! Oh, and we're totally Down To Fae. A podcast for fantasy romance readers and fans of authors like Sarah J. Maas, Jennifer L. Armentrout, Rebecca Yarros and Carissa Broadbent. Follow along as your delulu hosts discuss your favorite romantasy books in a chapter-by-chapter read, re-read or refresher.
Marissa chats with Adalyn Grace about WISTERIA, the conclusion to her Belladonna trilogy. Also discussed in this episode: the love of and uses for Pinterest, the phenomenon of finishing a book and forgetting having written it, writing a series with differing POVs, the rare book that's “easy” to write, turning concepts into characters, favorite tropes, lush worldbuilding, and so much more. Bonus: A new book announcement!Neopets: https://www.neopets.com/MW definition of reify: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reifyMW Word of the Day: https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-of-the-day Order The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/
Marissa chats with Julian Winters about his latest YA romance, PRINCE OF THE PALISADES. Also discussed in this episode: how fanfiction is a great way to get started in writing, the sometimes difficult elements of crafting a contemporary royal story, writing romance and the importance of creating moments when characters are vulnerable, how challenging it can be bringing conflict to a contemporary story, creating relatable and lovable secondary characters—including badass female characters, and so much more!Big Joe Roma Pool Floatie Chair: https://buybigjoe.com/products/roma-pool-float-chairThe Happy Writer at Bookshop.orgPurchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Melanin in YAYour source for all things Black in traditional Young Adult publishing.Amplify MarketersOur mission is to help your message rise above the noise so it can be heard loud & clear.Red Herrings SocietyUse the code HappyWriter at RedHerringWriters.com to try the first month for free.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Order The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/
Emily Locker Author of YA Romance Novel, Running Mates In this special episode of The Neil Haley Show, Neil is joined by co-host David Chametzky, an enthusiastic podcaster and fiction author. Together, they welcome Emily Locker, author of the new YA romance novel, Running Mates. Emily shares the unique inspiration behind her book, drawn from her experience in Washington, D.C., and her background in psychotherapy. They dive into the intersections of human nature, political divides, and romantic comedy, exploring how to bridge gaps and find common ground. Tune in for an engaging conversation that highlights the power of empathy, humor, and connection in storytelling and beyond.
Marissa chats with Anna Sortino about her latest YA romance, ON THE BRIGHT SIDE. Also discussed in this episode: who is the ‘real' audience we write for, deciding on a single vs dual POV and where the points of view intersect, leaving space in outlines for exploration, layering in character traits and details during revision, writing family dynamics, including disability representation and how to provide context for able-bodied readers, how much personal experience to include, and so much more!The Happy Writer at Bookshop.orgPurchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Amplify MarketersOur mission is to help your message rise above the noise so it can be heard loud & clear.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Order The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/
Have you ever read a love story that features someone with chronic illness? In this episode, author Marissa Eller shares how living with RA led her to write her debut young adult (YA) romantic comedy book "Joined at the Joints." She and Cheryl discuss the importance of authentic representation in books and media, particularly for those with invisible disabilities.Marissa also shares what it's like to be an author with RA, including strategies to accommodate her needs and how writing can be a therapeutic form of expression. The conversation concludes with a discussion about the best advice for the newly diagnosed.Medical disclaimer:All content found on Arthritis Life public channels was created for generalized informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.Episode SponsorsRheum to THRIVE, an online course and support program Cheryl created to help people with rheumatic disease go from overwhelmed, confused and alone to confident, supported and connected. See all the details and join the program or waitlist now! For full episode details including a video and transcript:Go to the episode page on the Arthritis Life website.
Marissa chats with Alexene Farol Follmuth about her latest contemporary coming-of-age YA romance, TWELFTH KNIGHT. Also discussed: some of the differences between self and traditional publishing and how the two can come together in a career, crafting the ‘unlikeable female character', using Shakespeare for source material, structuring a romance differently than what's expected, the challenge of writing technology and social media that could become quickly dated, and so much more!The Happy Writer at Bookshop.orgPurchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Amplify MarketersOur mission is to help your message rise above the noise so it can be heard loud & clear.Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Order The Happy Writer: Get More Ideas, Write More Words, and Find More Joy from First Draft to Publication and Beyond https://bookshop.org/a/11756/9781250362377 Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/
In today's episode, Mia and Leila get to know YA author and diehard romantic Eva Des Lauriers! Tune in for discussion on the topics below and more!Eva's journey to publication The inspiration behind Eva's YA romance I Wish You WouldThe importance of writing for teen readersVisit us at www.inkspirationpodcast.com for our related blog post and resources discussed in the episode.Let's welcome Eva Des Lauriers to the Inkspiration community!Purchase I Wish You Would wherever books are sold. Check out Eva's podcast with author Kathryn Bury, Write Where It Hurts. More information on Eva's journey and future publications can be found on her website, www.evadeslauriers.com. Eva can be found on Instagram and TikTok @evadeslaurbooks. Thanks for listening to Inkspiration, a podcast where we explore the art of storytelling with expert interviews and tips for writers, readers, and publishing enthusiasts eager to uncover the magic in their stories.Follow us on Instagram at @inkspirationpodcast. Our DMs are always open for discussion, suggestions for future episodes, and all things literary! Tag us in your writing adventures and inspirations!
We want to celebrate some of the best romantic books we've been able to discover. Like chocolate, romance is one of those extraordinary book genres that can go with almost anything! Historical Romance, Mystery Romance, YA Romance, SciFi Romance, Fantasy Romance, the list goes on!
On this week's episode, Teresa and Katie deep dive into the world of professional chess - just kidding, but they do deep dive into Ali Hazelood's book, Check & Mate which is basically the same thing. As always, Hazelwood does not miss. This book is her first foray into YA Romance genre and we can't wait to see what else she has in store for us in the future.
Dark Side of the Library Podcast Episode #157: Dark Young Adult Books Coming Out November 2023 (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you) Godly Heathens: A Novel (The Ouroboros, 1), by H.E. Edgmon (November 28) https://amzn.to/48Qzd0I Gorgeous Gruesome Faces, by Linda Cheng (November 7) https://amzn.to/3QYunYJ The Hunting Moon (Luminaries, 2), by Susan Dennard (November 7) https://amzn.to/45LYvuv Last Girl Breathing, by Court Stevens (November 7) https://amzn.to/3QC6fuj Nightbane (The Lightlark Saga Book 2), by Alex Aster (November 7) https://amzn.to/46QTstz Only She Came Back, by Margot Harrison (November 14) https://amzn.to/3MmpO7C Powerless (The Powerless Trilogy), by Lauren Roberts (November 7) https://amzn.to/3OSPSaP The Rosewood Hunt, by Mackenzie Reed (October 31) https://amzn.to/49g7mHn A Ruinous Fate, by Kaylie Smith (November 28) https://amzn.to/3ZX76Jo Swarm, by Jennifer Lyle (November 7) https://amzn.to/3ONuDIK To Kill a Shadow, by Katherine Quinn (November 28) https://amzn.to/46rcKWA Two Truths and a Lie, by April Henry (November 7) https://amzn.to/3QejUYh Where He Can't Find You, by Darcy Coates (November 7) https://amzn.to/3QxDtvx Wish of the Wicked (A Fairy Godmother Novel), by Danielle Paige (November 7) https://amzn.to/44uCEqk Dark Side of the Library Amazon Live Channel: https://www.amazon.com/live/darksideofthelibrary/ Dark Side of the Library Podcast: https://www.darksideofthelibrary.com/ Dark Side of the Library on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darksideofthelibrary Dark Side of the Library on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darksideofthelibrary
Dark Side of the Library Podcast Episode #147: Dark Young Adult Books Coming Out September 2023 (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you) Champion of Fate (Heromaker, 1), by Kendare Blake (September 19) https://amzn.to/44JD78B The Changing Man, by Tomi Oyemakinde (September 26) https://amzn.to/3EeKjyn The Dark Lord's Daughter, by Patricia C. Wrede (Sep 5) https://amzn.to/3sE89B9 Find Him Where You Left Him Dead, by Kristen Simmons (September 26) https://amzn.to/3EdRK90 The Forest Grimm, by Kathryn Purdie (September 19) https://amzn.to/3KYpEm6 House of Ash and Bone, by Joel A. Sutherland (September 5) https://amzn.to/3sCcEMv A Hundred Vicious Turns (The Broken Tower Book 1), by Lee Paige O'Brien (September 12) https://amzn.to/45RmB7r If I Have to Be Haunted, by Miranda Sun (September 26) https://amzn.to/3PeBriB The Library of Shadows, by Rachel Moore (September 5) https://amzn.to/3PfbvDB Nightbreaker, by Coco Ma (September 19) https://amzn.to/3KZjTVm A Prayer for Vengeance, by Leeanne Schwarz (Sep 19) https://amzn.to/44KZiLx The Scarlet Veil, by Shelby Mahurin (September 26) https://amzn.to/3qV6YN9 A Study in Drowning, by Ava Reid (September 19) https://amzn.to/3PgEx5V There's No Way I'd Die First, by Lisa Springer (September 5) https://amzn.to/3svzKoe What Stalks Among Us, by Sarah Hollowell (September 12) https://amzn.to/3L0GKzX Your Lonely Nights Are Over, by Adam Sass (September 12) https://amzn.to/3sB7sZf Dark Side of the Library Amazon Live Channel: https://www.amazon.com/live/darksideofthelibrary/ Dark Side of the Library Podcast: https://www.darksideofthelibrary.com/ Dark Side of the Library on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darksideofthelibrary Dark Side of the Library on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darksideofthelibrary
Helpppp! We're melting during the recording of this episode. Not because it's about witches, but because we're over the summer heat. Good thing we've got the autumnal, Halloween spirit of Improbable Magic for Cynical Witches to get us through to fall. Set in Salem, Massachusetts, Improbable Magic is a queer YA Romance that fits perfectly into the grumpy/sunshine trope. We talk about wanting to join a queer witch boat party, needing a sequel with the rest of the coven (especially the fashion and kitchen witches!), and growing up trying to be the low-maintenance “cool girl”. Plus, Kaycee's dabbles with witchcraft as a teen, Ashley's new appreciation of tarot cards, and our friendship hangs by a thread because of a surprising revelation from Ashley. Episode Notes and More Follow us on Instagram @toalltheya Collect YA faves at The Book Bundler. Use code TOALLTHEYA to get 20% off your order. This is a Pink Plaid Media Production. Reading, writing, telling stories. Visit pinkplaidmedia.com for more Theme Music by Slip.stream - "In And Out Of Love"
In today's episode, Kaycee crawls out of her Covid hell cave to talk with Ashley about the absolutely delightful To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han and another favorite trope Fake Dating. The ladies love Lara Jean's sweet, poetic love letters, have a total hate on for Josh (Peter Kavinsky all the way!), and discuss the evolution of YA Romance. Plus, Kaycee shares a bit about the most embarrassing letter she ever wrote to a boy in high school (while dying a little bit on the inside) and they learn what a cravat is. Episode Notes and More Follow us on Instagram @toalltheya Collect YA faves like to All the Boys at The Book Bundler. Use code TOALLTHEYA to get 20% off your order. This is a Pink Plaid Media Production. Reading, writing, telling stories. Visit pinkplaidmedia.com for more Theme Music by Slip.stream - "In And Out Of Love"
In this week's episode, Marissa chats with Ananya Devarajan about her debut YA romance, KISMAT CONNECTION. Also discussed: using platforms like Wattpad to practice writing, writing as a coping mechanism, balancing the demands of college and being a new author, using neuroscience to help draw realistic characters, recognizing parts of ourselves in our characters, and so much more!New Etsy shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/happywriterstoreTLC movie news: https://deadline.com/2023/06/warner-bros-animation-locksmith-bad-fairies-lunar-chronicles-1235413420/The Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/
Dark Side of the Library Minisode #94: "The Foxglove King (The Nightshade Crown, 1)" by Hannah Whitten (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you) The Foxglove King (The Nightshade Crown, 1): https://amzn.to/3JBLThd Hannah Whitten: https://hannahfwhitten.com/ https://www.instagram.com/hwhittenwrites/ Follow Dark Side of the Library on Facebook and on Instagram! And our Amazon Live Channel! Dark Side of the Library Amazon Live Channel: https://www.amazon.com/live/darksideofthelibrary/ Dark Side of the Library Podcast: https://www.darksideofthelibrary.com/ Dark Side of the Library on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darksideofthelibrary Dark Side of the Library on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darksideofthelibrary
Lex Croucher grew up in Surrey, reading a lot of books and making friends with strangers on the internet, and now lives in London with an elderly cat. With a background in social media, Lex now writes historical-ish rom-coms for adults (Reputation, Infamous) and historical fantasy rom-coms for teenagers. We're discussing their debut YA novel, Gwen and Art Are Not in Love.Our interview begins at 34:00We've got a Substack publication now! On the last day of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. Come say hi! Mini book club: Fish Out of WaterWe are going full spoilers with this book because we found it quite problematic and wanted to fully discuss our thoughts. The blurb makes it sound like swimmer Finn may be questioning his sexuality, but the book takes a dark turn into emotional abuse and coercive control with no thorough questioning representation and a problematic ending.*We read copies provided by Text Publishing for review. In this interview, we chat about:What is 'authentic historical fiction'? Why Gwen and Art is a blend of fantasy and historyThe difference between writing Regency romance and Gwen and Art Cover art to drool over – including a special edition proof with scratch-off gold foil heartWhy Lex sought comfort in reading and writing queer YA during London lockdownsAn overview of Trouble – which basically asks 'what if Maria in Sound of Music was coming to the house with nefarious intentions'The beauty of 'unlikeable' protagonistsThe madness of having two books released within months of each otherLex's journey to publication (both non-fiction and fiction) and what it takes to make money as an authorBooks and other things mentioned:After the Fall by Louise O'Neill (listen to our interview)A Knight's Tale (film)Georgette Heyer (author)Bridgerton (series)Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn MuirAny Way the Wind Blows by Rainbow RowellDouble Booked by Lily Lindon'Dumb bitch lit' with Genevieve NovakFollow @lexcanroar on InstagramGwen and Art Are Not in Love is available in Australia and the UK now. Trouble will be released in July. Connect with us on Instagram: @betterwordspod
Host Y. M. Nelson talks to best-selling romance author Rebekah Weatherspoon about her debut YA romance HER GOOD SIDE. We discuss her journey to getting this book out there, the auction that took place for it and how she came up with Bethany and Jacob and their light and fun(ny) story. This one is epic, y'all!The Accidental Swipe is a steamy contemporary romance with a couple of jaded lovers, online dating hijinks, and a few fun Golden Girls references. Add it to your Goodreads want to read list, and subscribe to my newsletter to keep up with the latest on this fun story with HEA included!Support the showContact Nerdy Romantics Podcast: https:// nerdyromanticspodcast.com for show notes Get a FREE romance eBook when you subscribe to my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok Get premium episodes in your email or in your podcast feed. Have a show idea? Want to be on the show? Find out how at https://nerdyromanticspodcast.com/contact Thank you for listening!
In this week's episode, Marissa chats with Amalie Howard about her Regency Historical YA, QUEEN BEE, as well as creating historicals with a more representative cast of characters, writing linearly, knowing you can always edit later, using a playlist to get you in the mood for a particular project, the rare but awesome moment of being recognized as an author, and so much more. The Most Unboring Health PodcastThe Most Unboring Health Podcast" is the ultimate podcast for anyone looking to...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyThe Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/
Samantha Markum writes YA romance that's smart and witty and full of great banter and friend groups. I have loved both of her books and needed you to know her as well. We talk about writing YA, writing fanfiction, reading and all the things. www.samanthamarkum.com instagram: @sam.markum twitter: @sammarkum tik tok: @sammarkum
In this week's episode, Marissa chats with Zeba Shahnaz about her debut YA fantasy, MIDNIGHT STRIKES, as well as struggling to finish projects and how to keep from getting distracted, doing several rounds of edits even before querying, complicated magic systems and worldbuilding in a time-loop, being able to trust yourself, putting in the work, keeping the joy in the writing, and so much more. The Happy Writer at Bookshop.org Purchasing your books through our webstore at Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/
Today I had the honor of talking with Kate Marchant about her new book Whistleblower (out as of 3/14). Whistleblower follows, junior in college, Laurel as she discovers a scoop that could change her college forever and is also YA Romance. We had a great time and we hope you enjoy. Follow Kate Follow On The Shelf Buy the book here! Quail Ridge Odyssey Books Barnes and Noble Books Inc. Amazon
In this week's episode, Marissa chats with Lyssa Mia Smith about her debut, the Moulin Rouge-inspired YA romantic historical fantasy, REVELLE, as well some of the research behind the pursuit of happiness and enjoying the writing process, deliberate practice, worldbuilding, prioritizing writing and dealing with guilt, and much more!Peak: Secrets from the New Science of Expertise by Anders Ericsson and Robert PoolThe Happy Writer Listener Survey - https://forms.gle/NWpEBUEGjUmCJHJJ6Books discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyerFind out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/
In this week's episode, Marissa chats with Lakita Wilson about her debut YA novel, LAST CHANCE DANCE, as well as promoting books on social media, deepening the emotions of characters and making them nuanced, the secret to writing teen dialogue, managing expectations in publishing, the perfect date, and more!Books discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyerFind out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/
The teen council discusses romance books in Young Adult and when adding romance to an adventure story elevates both genres. They also discuss what they are currently reading. Books discussed are as follows: In the Woods by Tana French As Long as the Lemon Tree Grows by Zoulfa Katouh Dark Matter by Blake Crouch Plague by Michael Grant The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini Diviners by Libba Bray Legendborn & Bloodmarked by Tracy Deonn Mondays Not Coming by Tiffany Jackson We also include a snippet of our interview from January 2023 with Librarian Jen Blair. Most of the audio was unusable but a full transcript can be read at https://library.cedarmill.org/teens/chowder-chat-interview-district-librarian-jen-blair/
In this week's episode, Marissa chats with Jenna Miller about her debut, OUT OF CHARACTER, as well as how a background in psychology can help with writing characters, on giving yourself grace in the revision process, creating dynamic and interesting relationships between characters, when characters go rogue, and more.Books discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyer Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/
Whether you're a Valentine, a Galentine, or a Palentine, February is time for love, friendship, and even a little romance! But how sweet are we on Young Adult Romance as a genre? Tune in to hear what Team AYA has to say about some recent romance reading. And we also share what we've been trying lately and what we're looking forward to next. Panel: Jane McMahon, Kate Pritchard, Susan Timmons. Mentioned in this episode: Wicked Fox by Kat Cho. Penguin Books, 2020: https://www.parnassusbooks.net/book/9781984812360 Peter O'Dowd and Kalyani Saxena write about male readers of romance: https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2022/04/01/men-romance-novels Marina Warner, author of the book From the Beast to the Blonde: On Fairy Tales and their Tellers, wrote a fantastic 2021 analysis of the evolution of the myth of Cupid and Psyche in media for the British Film Institute journal Sight and Sound: https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/features/beauty-beast-belle-bete-marina-warner Cursed Objects by J.W. Ocker https://www.horrorbookstore.com/product/cursed-objects-strange-but-true-stories-of-the-world-s-most-infamous-items/345 My Second Impression of You by Michelle I. Mason https://www.parnassusbooks.net/book/9781547604128 When the Angels Left the Old Country by Sacha Lamb https://thebookshopnashville.com/item/oN-upq7FPcUpo3YNhdhEsw The One True Me and You by Remi K. England https://thebookshopnashville.com/item/3Czr8TaWU9-LEBbtfSLfUA Intro/Outro music is “Birthday Cake” by Jahzzar. Creative Commons License: CC BY-SA 3.0 Logo design by Sarah Timmons, all rights reserved.
In this week's episode, Marissa chats with Ellen O'Clover about her debut SEVEN PERCENT OF RO DEVEREUX - as well as her long and twisty journey to publication; how you'll publish the book you're meant to publish; researching technology to get inside a character's head and create believable details that might be outside your own knowledge; about the question of would you want to know the future if given the chance; how giving each character an arc adds depth to the novel, and protecting the magic of writing from the heartbreak of rejection. Bonus: Marissa and Ellen play the MASH game. Books discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyer Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/
It's time to Rant & Ramble with @lina and @ar! . . . Happy Wednesday folks, it's Release Day at The A.R.T. Podcast—Episode #2 of Season 23' is available now on all podcasting platforms as well as YouTube! . From Lina's Amazon Author Bio: “Growing up on the east coast in small-town New Jersey, Lina spent her early days playing pretend and making up stories for her friends and family. Little did they know, that pastime would soon turn into a lifelong passion for storytelling in all of its forms. While she's a family therapist by profession, she's a writer at heart. When she's not scribbling ideas about fictional worlds into the margins of her notebooks, Lina spends her time reading anything she can get her hands on, driving her fiancé crazy with her wild daydreams, and snuggling her adorable pups.” . Lina and I had a great time discussing romance genres, how much smug is too much (or not enough), and Celtic myths. . Catch the new episode on iTunes, Spotify, SoundCloud, Pandora, & Amazon/Google Podcasts. Pro-tip: We're also on YouTube so like, and subscribe to us on there. Links to listen/watch are in bio, as well as Neotino.net/podcast! . Lina' Links INSTAGRAM - @lina_amarego_writes TIKTOK - @lina_amarego_writes WEBSITE - www.silverwheelpress.com . . . For more of A.R. Mirabal, visit "www.Neotino.net". There you'll find galleries of all our art, a store for current and soon-to-be-released merch and books, as well as some free short stories and a contact page for our services. . A.R.'s Links: ALL LINKS - linktr.ee/AR_Mirabal INSTAGRAM - @ar.mirabal TIKTOK - @ar.mirabal TWITTER - @a_r_mirabal
The Last True Poets of the Sea is a young adult contemporary romance retelling of William Shakespeare's romantic comedy Twelfth Night. It's Throwback Thursday, and in today's episode, I'm sharing an interview with author Julia Drake about her debut novel, The Last True Poets of the Sea. I enjoyed reading this book, and it was a pleasure revisiting this conversation because it was my first author interview ever. This interview was originally recorded in September 2019.Order a copy of The Last True Poets of the Sea from Amazon or Bookshop.Visit bibliolifestyle.com for more information and resources to help you in your reading journey.
Dark Side of the Library Minisode #76: "This Vicious Grace: A Novel (The Last Finestra, Book 1)" by Emily Thiede (Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links. This means if you click on the link and purchase the item, we will receive an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you) This Vicious Grace: A Novel (The Last Finestra, Book 1): https://amzn.to/3j4AYC4 Emily Thiede: https://www.instagram.com/ektwrites https://twitter.com/ektwrites https://www.greenhouseliterary.com/authors/emily-thiede/ Follow Dark Side of the Library on Facebook and on Instagram! And our Amazon Live Channel! Dark Side of the Library Website
Marissa chats with Mary E. Pearson about her expanded and illustrated edition of MORRIGHAN: THE BEGINNINGS OF THE REMNANT UNIVERSE - as well as how our writing processes tend to change as each new book presents its own unique challenges; the pros and cons of writing a multi-book series; thinking of your romance storyline as a game the characters are playing, in order to imbue the relationship with loads of chemistry and tension; some insight into the process of writing a prequel to a longer work; how the insecurities we feel tend to be universal and ongoing (regardless of where you are in your career), but how tapping into your love of a story - and focusing on making it better in revisions - can help you push past those doubts.Books discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyer Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/
Marissa chats with Lynn Ng Quezon about her debut historical fiction YA - MATTIE AND THE MACHINE - as well as the similarities between writing historical, retellings, and fanfiction; drawing on primary resources and documents to spin your historical tale, and how small details can spark new ideas in your plot and backstory; deciding when to stay true to history and when to massage the facts, dialogue, or even personalities of your characters to make for a more engaging story; dealing with comparisons and jealousy when it feels like your writing group is leaving you behind, and why it's important to celebrate the successes of others; plus some words of wisdom about ergonomics, stretching, and regular movement. (Productivity is great, but don't neglect your health!) Books discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyer Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/
Today, I am here with Joya Goffney. She is an author from New Waverly, a small town in East Texas. In high school, she challenged herself with to-do lists full of risk-taking items like ‘hug a random boy' and ‘eat a cricket,' which later became the inspiration behind her debut novel, Excuse Me While I Ugly Cry. With a passion for Black social psychology, she moved out of the countryside to attend the University of Texas in Austin, where she still resides.And today, she's joining me on the podcast to discuss romance, traditional publishing, and her latest book: Confessions of an Alleged Good Girl.-Joya's Links: https://linktr.ee/joyagoffney-Support the show-Purchase We Are the Origin: https://payhip.com/b/osSWmSupport the podcast: https://Patreon.com/CMLockhartMelanin Library: https://MelaninLibrary.comCoaching Services: https://www.writteninmelanin.com/about#coaching Music by Akia DaGreat
Marissa chats with Kacen Callender about their new contemporary YA - LARK AND KASIM START A REVOLUTION - as well as the challenge of falling in love with your original work after getting your start writing fanfiction; figuring out which ideas you're genuinely excited about by listening to your emotions, following your joy, and not always trying to meet the expectations of others; a few different ideas for what to include in your idea file; humanizing your characters through the use of trauma in their backstory or family history; writing authentic arguments from a variety of perspectives, and using alternate opinions to delve deeper into your protagonist's character arc; and one way to utilize meditation that can help you experience your emotions more deeply.Books discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyer Find out more and follow The Happy Writer on social media: https://www.marissameyer.com/podcast/
In today's episode I'll be chatting with my friend Bethanie of the Prince Kai Fan Pod about the book Zyla & Kai by Kristina Forest. Zyla and Kai is the story of how two teens meet and fall in love. But theirs is not an easy love story. There are plenty of bumps along the way. Join Bethanie and me as we chat all about the teen drama, complicated relationships, what it's like for a teen in therapy, the mean girls we all encounter in high school, and so much more! A little about Zyla & Kai: While on a school trip to the Poconos Mountains (in the middle of a storm) high school seniors, Zyla Matthews and Kai Johnson, run away together leaving their friends and family confused. As far as everyone knows, Zyla and Kai have been broken up for months. And honestly? Their break up hadn't surprised anyone. Zyla and Kai met while working together at an amusement park the previous summer, and they couldn't have been more different. Zyla was a cynic about love. She'd witnessed the dissolution of her parents' marriage early in life, and it left an indelible impression. Her only aim was graduating and going to fashion school abroad. Until she met Kai. Kai was a serial dater and a hopeless romantic. He'd put a temporary pause on his dating life before senior year to focus on school and getting into his dream HBCU. Until he met Zyla. Alternating between the past and present, we see the love story unfold from Zyla's and Kai's perspectives: how they first became the unlikeliest of friends over the summer, how they fell in love during the school year, and why they ultimately broke up... Or did they? Check out Bethanie's podcast: Prince Kai Fan PodFollow Bethanie on InstagramThank you to Penguin Random House for sending me this book!Have a question about Zyla & Kai? Have a book you want me to review on the podcast? Just want to say hi? Send me an email at yabookchat@gmail.comDon't forget to give the podcast a 5 star rating, and leave a review! Thank you for your support!Check out my Patreon! Join now for some great benefits and perks!
Marissa chats with Britney S. Lewis about her surreal zombie romance - THE UNDEAD TRUTH OF US - as well as working with underlying metaphors in your fiction, and how your themes might change and expand as you explore the deeper meanings of your story; balancing poetic prose and surreal descriptions with authentic dialogue and characters; writing heart-wrenching scenes that have the power to make your readers cry; thoughts on that age-old advice of "write what you know"; challenges and considerations of developing a unique romance (such as, when the love interest is sometimes a zombie…); the undeniable truth that persistence in necessary when it comes to the dream of being published; and bonus: our adventures in learning the Michael Jackson Thriller dance! (#lifegoals)Books discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyer
Marissa chats with Melissa See about her YA contemporary romance - YOU, ME, AND OUR HEARTSTRINGS - as well as how life experiences like drama and theater (and playing Dungeons and Dragons!) can benefit your writing career in unexpected ways; treating your disabled characters with the authenticity and respect they deserve, and reframing your own perspective to avoid disability sensationalism in your work; immersing yourself in music in order to describe the act of playing and listening to music in your prose; writing two dynamic voices in your duel point-of-view story by infusing each character with different aspects of your own personality or experiences; and tips from a professional digital marketer on what to do on social media to promote your author career - while recognizing that doing the best you can do is enough!Books discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyer
This week, Tessa and Princess are overjoyed to dive into the lesbian love that is sweeping the geekdom: First Kill. Calliette 4 EVER!! You'll get to hear all about Princess and Tessa's firsts, along with their season 1 hot takes.Also, Tessa and Princess sit down with leading ladies Sarah Catherine Hook (Juliette) and Imani Lewis (Calliope) to gab about their on-screen love, what has them geeked, and who they would take with them to the vampire afterlife.
Wendy and Amy mull over a young romance. / Will a fake meet cute lead to real love, by chance? / Maybe, if Noah just follows his list. / Pop a cork for the love he almost missed! Show Notes:Author: Emery Lee Prosecco: Borrasca Prosecco Rosé Oliver Fox's Writer's Write Article “Four Pillars of Romance” Big Gay Fiction Podcast Next Episode: 28 Summers by Elin Hilderbrand paired with Conca d'Oro Prosecco Rosé Please Follow, Rate, and Review us on Apple or Spotify Podcast. Support the show
Wendy and Amy shed at least a thousand tears / For Tillie Cole's young loves heartbreaking fears. / Will Poppy collect her thousand boy kisses? / Pop a cork to Rune fulfilling her wishes!Show Notes: Author Tillie Cole's WebpageJules Prosecco Rose linkWriter's Write Blog: "The Four Pillars of Romance" Article by Oliver Fox.Boozy Book Talk Podcast Next Episode: "The Count and the Wedding Guest" by O. Henry paired with Clara C Prosecco Rose. Please FOLLOW, RATE, and REVIEW us on APPLE or SPOTIFY PODCAST.Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/prosecconprose)
Content warning for brief discussion of sexual assault in fantasy books at 9:24 - 9:56Thanks again to our awesome intern Madi for joining us with this discussion about Young Adult Romance books! Don't forget to email us at ragingromantics@nopl.org by April 30 to be entered in our Ruby Dixon giveaway; let us know your favorite Ice Planet couple/factoid/books/etc.! Winners will be announced on the first full-length episode in May!*May* the odds be ever in your favor.Authors from Jackie's rantSarah J MaasSilvia Moreno GarciaNK JemisenOctavia E. ButlerGeorge RR MartinJRR TolkienEnemies to LoversSerpent and Dove by Shelby MahurinThe Wrath and the Dawn by Renee AhdiehBetter than the Movies by Lynn PainterA Curse So Dark and Lonely (Cursebreakers #1) by Brigid KemmererThe Guinevere Deception (Camelot Rising #1) by Kiersten WhiteEmber in the Ashes by Sabaa TahirFriends to LoversShadow and Bone series by Leigh BardugoAnna and the French Kiss by Stephanie PerkinsPumpkinheads by Rainbow RowellHeartstopper by Alice OsemanStar-Crossed LoversStrange the Dreamer (duology) by Laini TaylorDaughter of Smoke and Bone (also) by Laini TaylorLike No Other by Una LaMarcheThe Sun is Also a Star by Nicola YoonThese Violent Delights (duology) by Chloe GongThe Fault in Our Stars by John GreenTwilight by Stephanie MeyersShadowhunter Chronicles/ Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra ClareLove TrianglesThe Red Queen series by Victoria AveyardClockwork Angel by Cassandra ClareLegendborn by Tracy DeonnIron Widow by Xiran Jay ZhaoDaughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn TanMeet CuteThe Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. SmithA Semi-Definitive List of Worst Nightmares by Krystal SutherlandA Far Wilder Magic by Allison SaftWhat if it's us by Becky Albertalli and Adam SilveraWhen Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya MenonFangirl and Eleanor and Park by Rainbow RowellKatie McGarryStuck TogetherSix of Crows duology by Leigh BardugoLove and Other Train Wrecks Leah KonenTwo Way Street by Lauren BernholdtFake DatingTo All the Boys I've Loved Before (series) by Jenny HanFrankly in Love by David YoonThings I Hate About Pinky by Sandhya MenonMeet Cute Diary by Emery Lee
Hey romance nerds, bear with us for the audio on this one. Three voices + two mics does not add up to good math. But please join us in welcoming Madi this month! Madi leads us in a discussion about young adult (YA) romance books. We'll touch upon the history of Young Adult (YA) fiction and YA romance, as well as the YA “craze” of the 2010's and why adults continue to read YA fiction! News on current book bans and book censorship campaigns Books mentioned:Bloody Jack series by L.A. MeyerDaughters of the Moon series by Lynne EwingThe Princess Diaries by Meg CabotThe Mediator series by Meg CabotHarry Potter series by J.K. RowlingThe Outsiders by S. E. HintonLittle House books by Laura Ingalls WilderHeinlein juveniles series by Robert A. Heinlein The Catcher and the Rye by J.D. Salinger A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya AngelouThe Friends by Rosa GuyThe Bell Jar by Sylvia PlathBless the Beasts and Children by Glendon SwarthoutDeathwatch by Robb WhiteTwilight saga by Stephenie MeyerThe Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne CollinsUglies series by Scott WesterfeldDivergent trilogy by Veronica RothThe Fault in Our Stars by John GreenAn Abundance of Katherines by John Green Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews Everything, Everything by Nicola YoonMidnight Sun by Trish CookFive Feet Apart by Rachael LippincottA Walk to Remember by Nicholas SparksTo All the Boys I've Loved Before trilogy by Jenny HanGrisha trilogy by Leigh Bardugo Grishaverse is also expanded into Six of Crows/Crooked Kingdom duologyThe Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra ClareThe Wolf and the Woodsman by Ava Reid Books being adapted: The Selection by Kiera CassRed Queen by Victoria AveyardThe Wicked Deep by Shea ErnshawChildren of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orisha series) by Tomi Adeyemi Articles/websitesDefinition and History of Young Adult fictionHistory of YA RomanceWhy Do Adults Read Young Adult Books? (Hay, 2019)All the Young Adult Book-to-Screen Adaptations in the Works Right Now (Epicreads.com, 2019)Why the YA dystopia craze finally burned out (Oladele, 2021)We Need Diverse Books (diversebooks.org)Is YA Leading Diversity in Publishing? (Nuttall, 2021)#Publishing Paid Me informationTikTok· @The_Asian_Librarian – amplifies Asian authors!· @sapphichobbit – recommends primarily Jewish and sapphic fics!
Marissa chats with Dallas Woodburn about her new YA contemporary - THANKS, CARISSA, FOR RUINING MY LIFE - as well as not giving up on a book that you really love, no matter how many years or drafts it takes; creating powerful character arcs by determining the endpoint goal, then figuring out the challenges that character will need to face to get there; the interesting challenge of writing a romance in which the characters are physically distanced from each other; how a book coach might just be the cheerleader and accountability partner you need to help you get your book written; the value of writing for yourself, regardless of whether or not you want to seek publication; and some tips on dealing with the universally frustrating mucky middle and shiny new idea syndrome.Books discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyer
In our first episode for 2022, Marissa chats with Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera about their new contemporary romance - HERE'S TO US - as well as our semi-charmed road-to-publication stories; the expectations within the romance genre and how it can strengthen the story to approach every relationship as if you don't already know how it's going to end; lots of talk about writing loveable secondary characters, from best friends to boyfriends; how deadlines and pandemics impacted the collaborative process between two different books, and some pros and cons of each method; and the role of the capital-U Universe in both contemporary fiction and real life.Books discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyer
Hello Reading Friends, Welcome to Episode 23 of A Reader's Book Corner! In today's episode we are discussing, Christmas As We Know It by Sarah Sutton. This is a recently released YA Romance with a love triangle trope and themes of love, redemption and forgiveness. Q: Have you read any of Sarah Sutton's books? If so, leave the title and your thoughts in the comments. Purchase Christmas As We Know It on Amazon Connect with Sarah Sutton www.sarah-sutton.com Instagram/ Twitter/ Facebook Connect with A Reader's Book Corner IG/Twitter/FB: @areadersbc Blog: www.arbookcorner.wordpress.com Catch up on previous episodes at arbookcorner.wordpress.com/podcast Until next time, Happy Reading!
Marissa chats with Tif Marcelo about her contemporary YA romance - THE HOLIDAY SWITCH - as well as the importance of being flexible, whether that's making adjustment to your career path or trying something new with your writing to see where it leads; discovering your characters in your first draft, and "putting them together" in revisions - yes, even if it means having to rewrite all your dialogue; balancing romantic sparks with ongoing tension by first determining where your protagonist and love interest both attract and repel each other; why the power of changing your mind is just as important for us writers as it can be for our protagonists; some thoughts on how hosting our respective podcasts has helped us feel connected to other writers during the pandemic; and the idea that reading a book can be a little bit like reading your horoscope - we often get from it what we are looking for.Books discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyer
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When a world is reimagined... A soul stealer, an automaton with a human soul, and a demonized man. Intrigued yet?? I know I am. New worlds, gritty stories, and heart-wrenching tales... Three amazing authors are joining Beth Worsdell live to celebrate and chat about their amazing new release, Beyond The Cogs on The Witty Writers Show. It's a fantastic steampunk anthology, you won't want to put it down!! C. Vonzale Lewis, Elle Beaumont, and Nicholas J. Evans are very talented authors and you can join in with us live and ask them anything you want!! Let's celebrate this awesome story collection. Bio's My name is Carla Vonzale Lewis and I like my martinis shaken… never stirred. Carla was born in Georgia, but please don't mistake her for a Georgia peach. She's more like a prickly pear. S When not writing, Carla enjoys reading, binge-watching shows on Netflix, and trying to convince her husband that getting a dog is a wonderful idea. Author of: Contemporary Fantasy, YA Romance, and Mystery. Carla's Links: Website Amazon Goodreads Elle Beaumont was born and raised in South-eastern, Massachusetts in a little farm town by the harbor. She grew up fascinated with all things whimsical and had a strong love for animals. As she grew so did her passion for reading and writing. Although she prefers devouring all genres she largely enjoys dark fantasy. Links: Website Goodreads Amazon The typical genre for my books is fantasy and fantasy re-tellings. Nicholas J. Evans is an author originally from New York who currently lives in central Maine. He was formerly the guitarist for post-hardcore group NoraStone, before departing in 2017 after the birth of his first daughter. His short story, Body & Spirit, won the 2018 Blue Rose Award for horror fiction, and following that he won the Kaiju Island short story contest for monster-based fanfiction. Links: Goodreads Amazon Watch The Witty Writers Show live interviews here: Youtube Facebook Website Facebook group for writers and authors: WRITER BETTER AUTHOR SMARTER #bethworsdell #TheWittyWritersShow #TWWS #authorinterview #liveshow #livestreaming #CVonzalesLewis #ElleBeaumont #NicholasJEvans #steampunk #steampunkbooks #steampunkstories #fantasy #fantasybook #fantasybooks #fantasyauthors #darkfantasy #urbanfantasy #books #mustreads #soulstealers #automatons #demons --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beth-worsdell-author/message
Finally wrapping up our Folk of the Air miniseries with the slightly controversial (if by controversial you mean “not-enough-angry-sexual-tension-for-fans”) trilogy closer, Queen of Nothing. We're all over this one - too soft? Too sweet? A good progression of the relationship? How are we feeling about the snake? Should we talk about the snake? We're gonna talk about the snake. Don't worry, Vanshi from tiktok is going to help us figure this out.If you wanna get on the Holly Black train check out Queen of Nothing here. You can listen to our talk about the Wicked King here. Connect with Vanshi on TikTok and Instagram. ***Get 30 days free on Kindle Unlimited, just for our listeners! Or listen on Audible like Shani and get up to two free ebooks when you try Audible Premium Plus. ***Leave us a rating and review on Itunes***A lot of additional listening on Patreon!Welcome to Romance at a Glance, a podcast that uses romance novels to dive into candid conversations about life, relationship dynamics, and sexual desires. As hosts Bridget and Shani review books and interview some of romance's biggest authors, they explore the breadth of the genre, openly embracing the sex, diverse couplings, and taboo to create a safe space for listeners to be exposed to different lifestyles, fantasies, and to pique their naughty curiosity.Expect 100% honest reviews, spontaneous singing, life lessons, indecent anecdotes, and bawdy humor.Check out www.romanceataglance.comChat with us on Instagram at instagram.com/romanceataglanceSupport us on Patreon at patreon.com/romanceataglance
Meredith Ireland is a Korean-American attorney and writer, born in Seoul. She is a Rollins College and University of Miami School of Law alumna. She writes adult and children's books and is proudly represented by Lauren Abramo of Dystel, Goderich & Bourrett LLC. Her debut novel, THE JASMINE PROJECT is out now! The forthcoming follow up EVERYONE HATES KELSIE MILLER is scheduled for Fall 2022 also from Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers. Meredith resides in New York with her two children and a county fair goldfish who will probably outlive them all. You can lear more at: https://meredithireland.wordpress.com/ And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.com Book Lights - shining a light on good books!
Marissa chats with Farah Naz Rishi about her new contemporary romance - IT ALL COMES BACK TO YOU - as well as writing sibling dynamics and relationships that are as complex and interesting as real-world families; the roles that fate and coincidence can play in a romantic storyline; a few interesting narration techniques that act like different camera lenses through which to view the story and characters; how we tend to be inspired by issues that concern us in the real-world, and how we can use them to add dimension to our stories, no matter what genre we're writing in; why "read more poetry!" has been on Marissa's to-do list for ages; and Farah's unconventional origin story involving law school and video games.Books discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyer
We're back to YA in another miniseries for you RAAG Hags! This time we're discussing a favorite of Bridget and Jane both, The Folk of the Air series. We talk spying and sneaking, fairy politics, family swords, magical balls, Jude's excellent narration, glamor (the bad kind), Jude stabbing her own hand like a bad bitch, sister crimes, Jude doing her damn best, did we mention Jude? Have you heard about our Lord and Savior Jude? Well you're gonna, RAAG Hags. You're gonna.Buy The Cruel Prince by Holly BlackBuy on Bookshop: Support local Bookstores. ***Get 30 days free on Kindle Unlimited, just for our listeners! Or listen on Audible like Shani and get up to two free ebooks when you try Audible Premium Plus. ***Leave us a rating and review on Itunes***A lot of additional listening on Patreon!Welcome to Romance at a Glance, a podcast that uses romance novels to dive into candid conversations about life, relationship dynamics, and sexual desires. As hosts Bridget and Shani review books and interview some of romance's biggest authors, they explore the breadth of the genre, openly embracing the sex, diverse couplings, and taboo to create a safe space for listeners to be exposed to different lifestyles, fantasies, and to pique their naughty curiosity.Expect 100% honest reviews, spontaneous singing, life lessons, indecent anecdotes, and bawdy humor.Check out www.romanceataglance.comChat with us on Instagram at instagram.com/romanceataglanceSupport us on Patreon at patreon.com/romanceataglance
Marissa chats with Julie Murphy about her first adult romance - IF THE SHOE FITS - and her 8 million other projects (PUMPKIN, FAITH, anthologies, oh my!); as well as a little bit of TWILIGHT appreciation; working with a publisher on packaged projects and how much creative control Julie had in her Disney-based romance; placing characters, especially villains, in "different lights" in order to alter how both the reader and other characters respond to them; how groundbreaking and inspiring DUMPLIN' and Julie's full-figured protagonists have been for the market; and some of the differences between writing young adult versus (closed door) adult romance. Also: a mini cameo from Marissa's mom. (Hi Mom!)Books discussed in this episode can be purchased from your local independent bookstore or buy them online from the Happy Writer bookshop.org store (that benefits indie bookstores) at https://bookshop.org/shop/marissameyer
Two episodes this week! Huzzah! Today we're joined by the extremely delightful, extremely brilliant Nicola Yoon to discuss her extremely romantic new book, Instructions for Dancing, and YA Romance in general! We talk about Nicola's love of romance novels (which she shares with the heroine of her book), about her history with them, and about what makes YA Romance so extremely delicious. We also talk about her new project with the Obamas and her new imprint for young readers at Random House.Our next read along (next week! we told you it was coming!) is Cat Sebastian's wonderful Unmasked by the Marquess. Get it at Amazon, Apple Books, B&N, Kobo, or Bookshop.org. Thank you, as always, for listening! Please follow us on your favorite podcasting app, and if you are up for leaving a rating or review there, we would be very grateful!Show NotesWelcome Nicola Yoon! Along with Instructions for Dancing, she and five other Black women authors just published the Blackout anthology, which has been picked up by the Obamas for TV and film for Netflix.Nicola and her husband David Yoon are also creating the Yooniverse, including a new YA romance imprint called Joy Revolution at Random House.Poltergeist and its infamous curse scared everyone back in the 80. Nicola wasn't sure what imprint she was reading when she found her first romance under her aunt's bed, but she mentioned Harlequin Blaze, one of our all time favorite imprints which was shuttered in 2017. Just a quick reminder that HFN means “happy for now” and HEA means “happily ever after.” YA has evolved over time, a process which has ramped up in the past 20 years and is now a publishing juggernaut. YA is far more progressive that adult romance, but also grapples with the influence of adultreaders of all kinds and gatekeepers who want to stop kids from reading about sex & gender, race, and other issues around identity. According to the Library of Congress, most of the earliest entries from Urban Dictionary date back to 2003.Before Covid, It used to be hard to explain the terrifying rise of HIV was in the 1980s, along with the way the Reagan administration ignored the epidemic. This timeline tells the history of the HIV/AIDS crisis, and here is an explainer for why Covid vaccinations were developed so fast when we still don't have one for HIV.The Heads of Your Enemies as love language appears in Shadow's Claim, when Trehan literally gives this gift to Bettina while they are courting. The Wrath and the Dawn is a retelling of the Scheherazade story, which is the framing device for The Arabian Nights. If you are GenX or Millenial and were a reader, you'll love the book Paperback Crush: The Totally Radical History of 80s and 90s Teen Fiction. It's full of images, so read it in paper or on a full-color reading device!Jessica Trent is a different thing entirely than Jessica Wakefield. Along with other changes, the Sweet Valley High twins are size 4 now, which we don't like at all. I Believe in a Thing Called Love was also just optioned for Netflix, but they aren't going to have much luck checking The Wirecutter for road spike recommendations, because this was the closest thing I could find to them.“The Hellmouth or whatever,” is a reference to Sunnydale, the setting of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. You can pre-order signed copies of Sarah's Bombshell from WORD in Brooklyn, and you'll get a Fated Mates sticker with your signed book!
On this episode of Hey YA, Tirzah chats with YA author Jacqueline Firkins about YA romance, our favorite rom-com tropes, and book dresses! Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher. To get even more YA news and recommendations, sign up for our What's Up in YA newsletter! This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Books Discussed: Mansfield Park by Jane Austen Hearts, Strings, and Other Breakable Things by Jacqueline Firkins How Not to Fall in Love by Jacqueline Firkins Love and Other Foreign Words by Erin McCahan Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë The Lucky List by Rachael Lippincott Perfect on Paper by Sophie Gonzales Glimpsed by G.F. Miller Better Than the Movies by Lynn Painter Love is a Revolution by Renée Watson She Drives Me Crazy by Kelly Quindlen Perfectly Parvin by Olivia Abtahi Sunny Song Will Never Be Famous by Suzanne Park More great YA romances coming out January-June of 2021, and July-December 2021 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two in one special. A review of a cutesy book and another that tiktok made me read. The books I talk about in the episode are: Last Chance Books by Kelsey Rodkey and Recipe For A Perfect Wife by Karma Brown
Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing David Yoon. David is the author of the New York Times bestseller Frankly In Love, as well as the upcoming YA novel Super Fake Love Song and adult thriller Version Zero. He also drew the illustrations for his wife Nicola Yoon's #1 New York Times bestseller Everything, Everything. He and his wife are also heading up a new imprint of Random House Children’s Books called Joy Revolution. This imprint will debut in 2022 and will be devoted to publishing teen love stories by and about people of color. In this episode David and I discuss: Why he decided to write a book for adults after success in the YA genre. Uncovering your central dramatic question and how to explore it in your writing. His process for “Marie Kondo-ing” his brain and what he does with the space. Plus, his #1 tip for writers. For more info and show notes: DIYMFA.com/353
Debut author alert! You won't want to miss this conversation with Tashie Bhuiyan about her debut novel, Counting Down With You, a YA Romance coming out on May 4, 2021. Tashie's story features fake dating, a grandmother/granddaughter relationship, a chaotic friend group, anxiety representation, Bangladeshi and Muslim representation, and the journey of navigating family struggles and first love to find independence. Learn more about Tashie and how this wonderful book came together in this episode of Write Away. You'll hear about all this and more: What inspired Tashie to write this story about family and cultural struggles Advice for writing YA - how to stay in touch with the current generation and how to write three-dimensional adult characters when they're not the main focus The virtues and vices of TikTok What representation means to Tashi and why she wrote the author's note at the beginning of the book How to cover a tattoo The wildest publishing journey WE'VE heard yet Tashie's favorite romance trope and why Which scenes she had to wait until last to write
By Rainbow Rowell. Ilana’s kid sister Naomi joins us to read the first YA Romance of the podcast. Naomi and Wendy start the Youngest Sister Support Group, where we bemoan weird nicknames and getting punched for various reasons. Family dynamics are hilarious! We talk about fatness, adolescence and how we are all really glad we […]
Today our guest is Lauren. In this episode, we chat all things YA romance from fantasy and contemporary book recommendations. BOOKS RECOMMENDED: Spin The Dawn by Elizabeth Lim - https://amzn.to/3m9nan0 Folk of the Air trilogy by Holly Black - https://amzn.to/2ZeSF58 Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson - https://amzn.to/3i7Q6sV Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco - https://amzn.to/330W0py A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas - https://amzn.to/3jW1lp6 Caraval series by Stephanie Garber - https://amzn.to/3h9XQcJ Tweet Cute by Emma Lord - https://amzn.to/3m9nySu Sick Kids in Love by Hannah Moskowitz - https://amzn.to/35dP7E1 Love Scene, Take Two by Alex Evansley - https://amzn.to/35c2eWk Geekerella by Ashley Poston - https://amzn.to/2ZdxJLM The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han - https://amzn.to/2FfoAuW Lara Jean trilogy by Jenny Han - https://amzn.to/3jPJSOM Morgan Matson- https://amzn.to/3bxLKZQ Maureen Goo - https://amzn.to/2Zi7Dax Kasie West - https://amzn.to/35hAn74 Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller - https://amzn.to/35eoX48 Illuminae Files by Jay Kristoff and Amie Kaufman - https://amzn.to/2F9F4VA The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater- https://amzn.to/3bEgJUa The Princess Will Save You by Sarah Henning - https://amzn.to/3i9jkaS More Than Maybe by Erin Hahn - https://amzn.to/327LcXj CONNECT WITH LAUREN Instagram 30 DAYS OF PODCASTING - SEPTEMBER 2020 For the month of September, I am releasing a brand new episode per day. These episodes will be full of book recommendations. Enjoy! JOIN PATREON COMMUNITY Get weekly romance recommendations, early access to author interviews and exclusive Patreon audio series by joining the Patreon community. Monthly perks start at $1 a month. Want to join the fun? Sign up today; http://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/patreon FROLIC PODCAST NETWORK What to Read Next Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts! AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE If you purchase a book through my Amazon or Bookshop link, I will receive a commission at no cost to you that will help cover the cost of the podcast CONNECT WITH LAURA YAMIN WhattoReadNextBlog.com Instagram Goodreads
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This week I have the privilege of talking with two very smart and talented women. Tiffany Schmidt and Jessica Spotswood join me to celebrate the release of Tiffany's new book in her Bookish Boyfriends series: TALK NERDY TO ME. Of course, I had to bring them on the show to talk about the fictional men who have been melting hearts for years.You can find Jessica's books here. And Tiffany's here.Social MediaTiffany's InstagramJessica's InstagramFind us on Instagram and Twitter @ktliterary or on our website www.ktliterary.com. Or email us directly at podcast@ktliterary.com.
Show Notes:In today's episode, Shannon Doleski - author of Mary Underwater - Prerna Pickett - author of If Only You Knew - and I talk about tropes and cliche's we love (and hate) as well as our mutual love of Jenny Han, the queen of YA Romance. You can follow Shannon on Twitter and Instagram and Preorder her book hereYou can follow Prerna on Twitter and Instagram or her website and you can purchase her book here Thank you for listening!
Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in your favorite podcasting platform — and while you’re there, please leave us a like or a review!Next week, we’re releasing a little stocking stuffer for our Christmas Day episode, but we’re back in business on January 1, with the seasonally appropriate (at least in title) Born in Ice, by none other than the queen herself, Nora Roberts. Read Born in Ice at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo or your local indie.Question 1: Beth from Milwaukee asked, "I'm going to Iceland in December for my 10th wedding anniversary! I obviously need a book that has snow/cold and using body heat and -ahem- other activities for warmth. Bonus points if a volcano or other geological feature is a part of the story! Sub genre is not important, and yes I'm aware of the Ice Planet Barbarians."Our recommendations: From the deep recesses of Jen's brain, the only romance she can think of with a volcano, Eden Burning by Elizabeth Lowell. And that's from the 80s, so fair warning that it's likely to have problematic elements. When it comes to snuggly, warm, only one bed romances, you just need to use the internet! But Jen did write a piece about Only One Bed for Kirkus, which you should read. In the meantime, go watch Joe versus the Volcano, and then talking about Hawaii reminded Sarah of some bananas sounding book by Anne Stuart called Tangled Lies. But a few snowy romances: Beary Christmas Baby by Sasha Devlin or How the Dukes Stole Christmas.Question 2: Emily from Washington D.C. want our opinion aobut "the BEST star crossed lovers trope (it always gets me so good)."Our Recommendations: The reason Sarah thinks that star-crossed lovers have to end up unhappy is Romeo and Juliet, of course. But Jen thinks you should try Luck of the Draw by Kate Clayborn and Sarah recommends Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan, but comes with a whole suitcase of content warnings for domestic violence. In the interim, Jen read and recommends Forbidden Promises by Synithia Williams, the heroine falls in love with her sister's ex-husband! And of course, coming in the summer of 2020 comes Daring and the Duke by Sarah, which will also work. But you have to wait!Question 3: Megumi from San Antonio, TX is looking for "a contemporary of someone not Scottish going to Scotland and finding love. (Maybe England but mostly Scotland)"Our Recommendations: Jen lost her mind and said Unfixable by Tessa Bailey, but Willa is a heroine who goes to Ireland. She thinks it still counts. Sarah recommends a novella by Sophie Jordan called "In a Stranger's Bed" which was a Goldilocks retelling published in the Glamour anthology but which is currently unavailable so come on Sophie, get it together and put your stories up because they are ON FIRE. A few others you can try: A Duke by Default by Alyssa Cole, the Under the Kilt series by Melissa Blue, Getting Hot with the Scot by Melonie Johnson, and Ten Days With the Highlander by Hayson Manning. Also, we didn't know what Adriana Herrera had up her sleeve when we recorded, but Mangos & Misteltoe is ADORABLE, and features to delicious Dominican heroines falling in love on a Scottish Baking Show. It's also a perfect holiday romance!Question 4: Becca wants "a funny contemporary, a true romcom, minimal trauma."Our recommendations: Jen thinks it doesn't exist. Sarah recommends going old school to Jennifer Crusie or Susan Elizabeth Phillips. If it helps, you should know that later this season, we'll be talking about Bet Me and Nobody's Baby But Mine. After we recorded, Sarah realized she should have recommended Christina Lauren, who she adores, and who she believes is one of the few authors writing real RomCom. If you haven't read Josh & Hazel's Guide to Not Dating, it's a very funny, very romantic friends-to-lovers romance! "What happened to romantic comedy" is an existential question for our time.Question 5: Laurel from NC wants a book that "Has marriage of convenience, preferably historical."Our recommendations: Sarah says Sherry Thomas better than everyone and recommends Ravishing the Heiress. Jen thinks The Duke Buys a Bride by Sophie Jordan might work. Sarah points out that in order to qualify, the marriage has to happen pretty early in the story. The marriage has to be part of the plot the whole time. Once again, there are so many of these we had trouble thinking of them on the spot, but in hindsight, Sarah would like you not to miss Amalie Howard's The Beast of Beswick or Scarlet Peckham's The Duke I Tempted. Bonus story from Jen about a Sherry Thomas YA book about Mulan called The Magnolia Sword.Question 6: Cara from Finland wants a book that "Has chosen families strongly included in the plot. Extra points if it's enemies-to-lovers with the heroine's family ready to kick the pining-but-unfortunately-dumbass hero's butt."Our recommendations: Whoa! That's a lot of asks all at once. Just reread IAD, Cara! This is the plot of Sarah's book A Scot in the Dark, so that's a good place to start. Lots of rock star romances have chosen family, try Kristen Callihan's series, and Managed will be a book that blooded Jen later this season. It's not linked via heroines, but Elle Kennedy's Hotter than Ever is bonkers sexy, a MMF menage, and has lots of found Navy SEAL family. In historicals, there are lots of sisterhood/brotherhood books. Try the Wallflowers series by Lisa Kleypas, or Lorraine Heath's Scoundrels of St. James!Question 7: Krystal from New Jersey is looking for "Childhood friends to lovers - historical! Where the Male is titled and the woman is not!"Our recommendations: There are so many that will work here. Sarah recommends Tessa Dare's first series, the Wanton Dairymaids (!!!) should work, try Godess of the Hunt. After recording, of course, a bunch of books came to mind! Try Kelly Bowen's You're the Earl That I Want, Vanessa Riley's The Butterfly Bride, and Loretta Chase's Last Night's Scandal.Question 8: Rosalie from the Chicago suburbs wants books she "can recommend to my 15 year old son. Have thought about Sarina Bowen’s Ivy Years. Although LJ Shen “Sinner of Saints” series is high school, seems too dark/gritty and I think he would not be able to suspend reality for some of the story lines given he is the same age."Our Recommendations: Sarah thinks the Sarina Bowen series you mentioned should work just fine. Adult romances that are adventure stories might work are the Hidden Legacy seriesby Ilona Andrews and Polaris Rising by Jessie Mihalik. Some actual YA Romance that Jen likes are The Way You Make me Feel and I Believe in a Thing Called Love, which are both by Maurene Goo. One of Jen's favorite YA books of all time is called The Disreputable History of Frankie Landau-Banks. She also recommneds Not if I Save You First by Ally Carter. Some sports romances we recommend are the WAGS series by Naima Simone, especially Scoring Off the Field. Finally, The Deal by Elle Kennedy might be a good choice.Question 9: Jemma from Texas is looking for "Found family. Also with lots of good food descriptions. Not necessarily a chef romance though (they stress me out because chefs stay up so late at night; ugh, who does that?)"Our recommendations: This is such a perfect question for Sarah. She recommends the Recipe for Love series by Louisa Edwards. Another series by the same author is called the Rising Star Chefs. The Opposite of You by Rachel Higginson will work. Finally, American Dreamer by Adriana Herrera, and a series by Sabrina Sol. In hindsight, Sarah basically only recommended books with chefs in them. She's sorry. She has a problem.Question 10: Sara from Albuquerque wants a "Bodyguard trope where the person being guarded does NOT spend the whole book trying to escape the bodyguard because he/she doesn't think there is any danger even though it's incredibly obvious to everyone else. Bonus if the bodyguard character is female."Our recommendations: Jen recommends Sexy/Dangerous (female bodyguard) by Beverly Jenkins, which is fabulous. Nana Malone has a few, one in her royals seris, and another is Bodyguard to the Billionaire (female bodyguard) -- also, listen to Nana talk about Royal Romance on an interstitial last season!. And! Try HelenKay Dimon's Leave Me Breathless(female bodyguard), Katee Robert's Thalanian Dynasty series (male bodyguard/MMF menage) and Anna Zabo's Reverb (trans male bodyguard).Question 11: Molly from Washington has an AMA question about how to organize her Kindle books. She is also looking for a book that "Features a Grumpy/terse older brother’s friend (or older brother of friend) with smart mouth heroine, bonus points for SUPER HOT, some sort of road trip, or problem they have to solve much to their reluctance (trapped on a desert island?) basically Bowen and Mari
Bestselling YA romance writer Yesenia Vargas shares her tips and strategies for success in YA.
Trish Doller joins us today to talk about the research, knowlege, and trial and error she put into her newest book, START HERE. Purchase START HEREFind Trish on: Twitter, Instagram, Spotify and on her website www.trishdoller.com.Hurricane Relief Organizations:HeadKnowles Foundation GoFundMeBahamas Red CrossWorld Central KitchenDon't miss Trish's other titles, IN A PERFECT WORLD, THE DEVIL YOU KNOW, WHERE THE STARS STILL SHINE, and SOMETHING LIKE NORMAL
Amanda takes Austin and listeners to wurch (witch church) with a breakdown of the subverted fairytale elements and treatment of puberty as witchcraft within Margaret Mahy's *The Changeover: a Supernatural Romance.* She delves into why fourteen-year-old protagonist Laura Chant is a boss and why the love interest, Sorry Carslile, is her trauma son. The episode considers questions like: What is up with the monsterification of teen girls? Why doesn't getting your period come with sweet magical perks? And why do so many movie adaptations fail to understand what makes the source material great? Content Warnings: Mentions of parental neglect and abuse, coping mechanisms brought on by trauma, child sickness, menstruation, and teen girls being sexualized and vilified. Also, this episode does contain minor spoilers for The Changeover book, and more significant spoilers for its movie adaption. Works cited: The Changeover: a Supernatural Romance by Margaret Mahy The Changeover (Film) "Fairy Tale and Myth in Mahy's The Changeover and The Tricksters" by Elliott Gose "The Changeover, A Fantasy of Opposites" by Josephine Raburn "The horror of female adolescence – and how to write about it" by Lorraine Berry "The Real Reason Women Love Witches" by Anne Theriault The Exorcist (film) Carrie (film) The Craft (film) The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (TV show)
Ashley and Kelsey discuss the entire ridiculousness of books like The Clique, Gossip Girl, and Pretty Little Liars. But more importantly, Kelsey reads from the YA novel she wrote when she was 13. And It. Gets. Weird.
YA author Melanie Hooyenga talks to Jess Michaels about the importance of balance, the challenges of writing to a YA audience and being a very plotting writer.
Mary Lindsey is a multi award-winning, RITA® nominated author of romance for adults and teens. She lives on an island in the middle of a river. Seriously, she does. When not writing, she wrangles her rowdy pack of three teens, two Cairn Terriers, and one husband. Inexplicably, her favorite animal is the giant anteater and at one point, she had over 200 "pet" Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches. The roaches are a long story involving three science-crazed kids and a soft spot for rescue animals. The good news is, the "pet" roaches found a home... somewhere else. https://www.marylindsey.com/ Represented by Kevan Lyon of the Marsal Lyon Literary Agency. Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/ This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC
Meg Kassel is an author of fantasy and speculative books for young adults. A graduate of Parson’s School of Design, she’s always been creating stories, whether with visuals or words. She worked as a graphic designer before realizing the thing she did for pleasure (writing) was something she should do for real. Meg is a New Jersey native who lives in a log house in the Maine woods with her husband and daughter. A fan of ’80s cartoons, Netflix series, and ancient mythology, Meg has always been fascinated and inspired by the fantastic, the creepy, and the futuristic. When she’s not writing, Meg is reading, hanging out with her family, hoarding peanut butter cups, or playing video games. She is a two-time finalist and the 2016 winner of the RWA Golden Heart© contest in YA. Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels PARALLEL LINES (Fat Cats, 2015) and BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016 and a Top Pick for VOYA. She is owned by a spoiled white cat and is working on a sequel to BREAKFAST WITH NERUDA. https://www.lauramoebooks.com/ This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on The Air Global Radio Network LLC
Restoring democracy in Venezuela with Utah State's Laura Gamboa-Gutierrez. Claire Renzetti of Univ of Kentucky explain how gardening can heal trauma. Hyowon Gweon of Stanford University shows that kids can detect partial truths. What makes a good movie ending with screenwriter Drew Yanno. John Tanacredi of Molloy College, expert on the horseshoe crab. Talking romance with Worlds Awaiting host Rachel Wadham.
Kay Honeyman has loved to read for as long as she can remember. She majored in French and English and has a graduate degree in English Language and literature, where her favorite classes were in Shakespeare, Walt Whitman and Modern British novels. She began seriously writing while waiting for the adoption process of her second child to come through. In addition to writing, Honeyman likes to garden and teach. She teaches middle school and claims to watch too much reality TV. According to Kay, writing is "like a rugby game. You feel bruised and battered and like you might have a minor concussion, but you also feel like you are on top of the world, and you’ll be back for more at the next game." Her new book, Intereference, is a contemporary YA romance that one reviewer said "is an intelligent, wonderfully crafted modern-day re-telling of Jane Austen's Emma. Add dash of Friday Night Lights to modernize it and you have an apt description of Honeyman's latest work. Radio host and author Laura Moe spent most of her working life as a librarian and English teacher in central and Southeastern Ohio, but has recently moved to Seattle where she writes full-time. Moe is the author of YA novels Parallel Lines (Fat Cats, 2015) and Breakfast With Neruda (Merit Press, 2016, ) named by the New York Public Library as one the Best Books for Teens in 2016. She believes knowledge is power. This is a copyrighted podcast solely owned by the Authors on he Air Global Radio Network LLC
Angela Carling was raised in Palm Springs California, but lives Arizona with her husband, three kids and five felines. After years of denial she finally admitted that she is a hopeless romantic which led her to write her first Young Adult book, “Unbreakable Love”. Since then she’s published three more books, “Shackled”, “Becoming Bryn” and “The Secret Keeper”. “Shackled” won the silver IPGA award in 2012 and has been optioned as a screenplay. Angela always eats the frosting off her cake and leaves the rest, and can be caught singing in public bathrooms just for the acoustics. When she’s not writing YA novels, she’s mentoring teen writers, making pizza with her family or dreaming of taking a nap, not necessarily in that order. We will be talking to Angela about all of her books, but especially her newly released story, The Secret Keeper. You can find all her books on Amazon and more about her at: http://www.amazon.com/AngelaCarling/e/B006P15NOG/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1 And her author website is: http://www.angelacarling.com
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