Podcast appearances and mentions of zoraida cordova

https://www.catherinescully.comCat Scully is a queer author-illustrator, passionate about writing horror and dark fantasy for all ages. She is the author of the upcoming horror novel BELOW THE GRAND HOTEL (2025) and she is the author-illustrator of young adult horror series JENNIFER STRANGE (2020), which author Paul Tremblay called "a promising debut." She's best known for her intricate illustrations, including world maps for the BROOKLYN BRUJA series by Zoraida Cordova, KAGAN THE DAMNED by Jonathan Maberry, and GIVE THE DARK MY LOVE by Beth Revis. Her first picture book, THE MAYOR OF HALLOWEEN IS MISSING, was written by Emily S. Sullivan. When she's not writing and illustrating books, Cat works in concept art and video game development. She was a developer on the title Romancelvania with part of the team that made Bioshock and Bioshock Infinite. Originally from Atlanta, GA, she now lives outside of Salem, MA with her partner, children, and myriad of pets.VOX VOMITUS: Sometimes, it's not what goes right in the writing process, it's what goes horribly wrong. Host Jennifer Anne Gordon, award-winning gothic horror novelist and Co-Host Allison Martine, award-winning contemporary romance and speculative fiction novelist have taken on the top and emerging new authors of the day, including Josh Malerman (BIRDBOX, PEARL), Paul Tremblay (THE PALLBEARERS CLUB, SURVIVOR SONG), May Cobb (MY SUMMER DARLINGS, THE HUNTING WIVES), Amanda Jayatissa (MY SWEET GIRL), Carol Goodman (THE STRANGER BEHIND YOU), Meghan Collins (THE FAMILY PLOT), and dozens more in the last year alone. Pantsers, plotters, and those in between have talked everything from the “vomit draft” to the publishing process, dream-cast movies that are already getting made, and celebrated wins as the author-guests continue to shine all over the globe.www.jenniferannegordon.comwww.afictionalhubbard.comhttps://www.facebook.com/VoxVomituspodcast https://twitter.com/VoxVomitus#voxvomitus #voxvomituspodcast #allisonmartine #allisonhubbard # #JenniferAnnegordon #JenniferGordon #podcastinterview #podcast #books #authors #writers

Disneyland's “Seasons Of The Force” has returned! Join me and my brother, Sean Zehr, as we eat, shop, ride, and explore our way through the Star Wars offerings at Disneyland for “Seasons Of The Force.” I speak with Lucasfilm Creative Executive Matt Martin about the brand-new projection show, “Shadows of Memory: A Skywalker Saga” and discuss the past, present, and future of The High Republic with Star Wars The High Republic authors Charles Soule, Claudia Gray, Cavan Scott, Alyssa Wong, Zoraida Cordova, and George Mann. Plus, I catch up with Lucasfilm Creative Director of Lucasfilm Publishing, Michael Siglain, about the legacy and future of The High Republic and Star Wars literature. Pull up a chair, grab your favorite mug, and have some Coffee With Kenobi!__Join Dan Zehr and the Coffee With Kenobi family on the Disney Wish June 16th-20th, 2025, with our official travel partner, MEI/Mouse Fan TravelCoffeeWithKenobi.com/DisneyWish__Visit CoffeeWithKenobi.com for the latest podcasts, news, videos, and more!__Book your trip to Galaxy's Edge, Walt Disney World, Disneyland, the Disney Cruise ships, and beyond with Coffee With Kenobi's Travel Partner -  CoffeeWithKenobi.com/MouseFanTravel  __Become a member of the CWK Alliance to support Coffee With Kenobi, get access to audio and VIDEO of our exclusive weekly podcast, CWK Pour-Over, and more! CoffeeWithKenobi.com/CWKAlliance__You can also listen to CWK Pour-Over on Spotify    CoffeeWithKenobi.com/Spotify__Watch and subscribe to CWK on our YouTube channel    CoffeeWithKenobi.com/YouTube__Join our community in the CWK Cafe and be part of the conversation - CoffeeWithKenobi.com/Community __Shop Coffee With Kenobi shirts, hoodies, stickers, phone cases, and more CoffeeWithKenobi.com/Shop__Do you want Dan Zehr to speak at your event?   DanZMedia.comThanks for listening, and have a great week. This is the podcast you're looking for!- Dan Zehr  Email: danz@coffeewithkenobi.comX: @MrZehrInstagram: @danzehrcwk on InstagramThreads: @danzehrcwk on ThreadsNeed an experienced speaker for your school, conference, or business? Book Dan Zehr here!Purchase Dan Zehr's Star Wars books-------------------------------------Follow Coffee With Kenobi  on XFollow Coffee With Kenobi on InstagramFollow Coffee With Kenobi on ThreadsLike Coffee With Kenobi on FacebookSubscribe to Coffee With Kenobi's YouTube ChannelMusic: Jazz Music: Eye to Eye by Steve Torok Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/coffee-with-kenobi-star-wars-community-conversation--3271982/support.

April 2025 Solicitations Comic Reviews: Marvel Doctor Doom and Rocket Raccoon 1 by J. Michael Straczynski, Will Robson, Andrew Dalhouse What If… Galactus Transformed Rogue? by Ann Nocenti, Stephen Byrne, Dono Sanchez-Almara X-Men: Xavier's Secret 1 by Alex Paknadel, Diogenes Neves, Arthur Hesli Marvel Unlimited Alligator Loki 45 by Alyssa Wong, Bob Quinn ComiXology Budding Crisis 1 by MK Reed, Jonathan Hill, Allie Drake Dark Horse Ripperland 1 by Steve Orlando, John Harris Dunning, Alessandro Oliveri, Francesca Vivaldi Star Wars: High Republic Adventures 2025 Annual by Rosemary Soule, Charles Soule, Andy Duggan, Dan Jackson; Alyssa Wong, Liana Kangas, Diana Sousa; Zoraida Cordova, Juan Samu; Cavan Scott, Nick Brokenshire, Vladimir Popov; Justina Ireland, Colin Craker, Kelly Fitzpatrick Image Patchwork Girl of Oz 1 by Otis Frampton Mad Cave Kill Train 1 by Olivia Cuartero-Briggs, Martina Niosi, Simone D'Angelo Valiant Resurgence of the Valiant Universe Finale by Fred Van Lente, Tomas Aira, Diego Giribaldi, Julio Azamor, Ludwig Laguna Olimba, Lautara Ftulli OGN Countdown History Comics: Ellis Island Immigration and the American Dream by Felipe Galindo Feggo, Tait Howard MegaGhost by Gabe Soria, Gideon Kendall, Julie Peppito, Michael Robinson Operation Cover Up by Tate Godwin Are You Afraid of the Dark Vol 2: Sinister Sisters and Other Terrifying Tales by Roseanne Brown, Shazleen Khan, Bill Masuku, Gigi Murakami Mixed-Up by Kami Garcia, Brittney Williams Very Bad at Math by Hope Larson Fortune and Glory: The Musical by Brian Michael Bendis, Bill Walko, Wes Dzioba Mister Muffins: Defender of the Stars by Ben Kahn, Georgeo Brooks Song of a Blackbird by Maria van Lieshout Bowling with Corpses and Other Strange Tales from Lands Unknown by Mike Mignola, Dave Stewart Additional Reviews: Hobtown Mystery Stories Vol 1: Case of the Missing Men by Kris Bertin, Alexander Forbes Agency Case Files by Colin Craker Table Titans Club by Scott Kurtz Captain Marvel by Kelly Sue DeConnick Pearl Blue Lights Mechwest ep2 Northern Tails News: Jules Feiffer, Omninews, Sinestro cast for Green Lantern on MAX, Dark Horse cancels all Gaiman books, Oscar nominations, Diamond problems, Robert Eggers next two movies Trailers: Opus, Sinners Comics Countdown (22 January 2025): Absolute Wonder Woman 4 by Kelly Thompson, Hayden Sherman, Jordie Bellaire Godzilla: Monsterpiece Theatre 3 by Tom Scioli Ultimate Spider-Man 13 by Jonathan Hickman, Marco Checchetto, Matt Wilson Hyde Street 3 by Geoff Johns, Ivan Reis, Danny Miki, Brad Anderson Superman 22 by Joshua Williamson, Dan Mora, Alejandro Sanchez Metamorpho: The Element Man 2 by Al Ewing, Steve Lieber, Lee Loughridge w0rldtr33 12 by James Tynion IV, Fernando Blanco, Jordie Bellaire Time Waits 3 by Chip Zdarsky, David Brothers, Marcus To, Marvin Sianipar, Matt Wilson Black Hammer: Spiral City 3 by Jeff Lemire, Teddy Kristiansen Drawing Blood 7 by Kevin Eastman, David Avallone, Troy Little, Ben Bishop, Jason Moore, Luis Antonio Delgado  

Today we're talking mermaids with our friend, Zoraida Cordova, an author of many genres who also writes romance under the name Zoey Castile. We talk about the appeal of mermaids, why we're so drawn to them as creatures, their history in mythologies around the globe, and yes, we get into biology, because we give the people what they want. If you want more romance content, maybe you want to join our Patreon, where you get another episode from us each month, and access to the incredible readers and listeners and brilliant people on the Fated Mates discord! Support us and learn more at fatedmates.net/patreon. The BooksThe Captive Merman's Promise by Zoey CastileMermaids Never Drown edited by Zoriada Cordova and Natalie C. ParkerKiss the Girl by Zoraida CordovaThe Penguin Book of MermaidsFathomfolk by Eliza ChanWitchful Thinking by Celestine MartinThe Mermaid's Knight by Jill MylesSoul Song by Marjorie M. LiuTentacles and Triathlons by Ashley BennettOne Night Standard by E.F. DoddSiren's Secret by Debbie HerbertWhispers of the Deep by Emma HammWish out of Water by Holley TrentUpon a Starlit Tide by Kell WoodsTo Kill a Kingdom by Alexandra ChristoThe NotesWelcome Zoraida Cordova, our resident mermaid expert. Well, everyone's mermaid expert. Laura Von Holt is another one of our faves, and she has a mermaid podcast you might want to check out.The ocean is so deep, we don't even know what's down there! Have you ever googled a whale penis? Merman christmas ornaments. What a world. A huge group of YA books sold all at once: Wake by Amanda Hocking, Fins are Forever by Tera Lynne Childs, Tempest Rising by Tracy Wolff, Of Poseidon by Anna Banks, Sirena by Donna Jo NapoliMaybe you've read a Namor comic, or watched

Welcome to the Youtini Canon Book Club! In this episode, Emmi, JG, and Hannah break down their thoughts on The High Republic: Beware the Nameless by Zoraida Cordova, the second middle grade novel of The High Republic Phase III. We get into the intense battles between the Jedi, the Nameless, and the Nihil, the struggle of these younglings to find their place within the Order and the galaxy at large, and the incredible warmth and power of Churo the Hutt's story among a galaxy full of chaos. Pour yourself a cup of caf and enjoy!

Star Wars is in review! In this episode of Tarkin's Top Shelf, your host reviews Star Wars: The High Republic 'Beware the Nameless' by Zoraida Cordova and The Acolyte 'Kelnacca' issue 1 by Cavan Scott. But first, Mark and Becca have some Star Wars news to share and read some of their listener's emails.  Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Click here to subscribe via Google Play Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter @TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf Follow us on Threads  Follow us on Bluesky  

Arezou is joined by High Republic author Zoraida Cordova to talk about her new book Beware the Nameless. They talk about new characters Jamil, Churo the Hutt and Zenny Greylark, writing difficult topics for a younger audience, and the (tragic) cancellation of The Acolyte.Buy the book here! Sign the Acolyte PetitionFollow Zoraida online:https://www.instagram.com/zoraidasolo/https://zoraidacordova.comWaffle Links:https://twitter.com/ArezouAminhttps://twitter.com/spacewafflespodhttp://thegeekywaffle.com/https://twitter.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle

Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Michael Siglain, Lydia Kang, Tessa Gratton, and Zoraida Cordova for a Star Wars: The High Republic Roundtable Discussion for Podathon to benefit Make-A-Wish! In this episode, your hosts host a 'High Republic' Panel to benefit kids in need with a "new hope" through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. May the 4th be wish you! Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Click here to subscribe via Google Play Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter @TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf Follow us on Threads  Follow us on Bluesky  

An absolute classic for a reason, we're talking about Beauty & the Beast today — about the trope itself, about how the 1991 Disney movie brought it back to life (yes, we see you, Dain), and about why we love the vibe of scarred and broken men in a castle being found and renovated by whip smart, bookish heroines. Spoiler: It's patriarchy.If you just can't get enough of us, consider joining our Patreon! You get an extra episode of banter every month and access to the Fated Mates discord, full of people who love romance as much as we do. It's pretty great, we have to say. Learn more at patreon.com/fatedmates. Next week, we're finally getting to Heather Guerre's Preferential Treatment, one of Sarah's favorite romances of 2022. Get it at Amazon, or with your monthly subscription to Kindle Unlimited. Show NotesThanks for joining us last week at Fated Mates Live!! We had a great time, and it was amazing to see everyone. Thanks for being on this journey with us. Stay tuned for photos and more recaps—and for the recording of the Live, which will be our May 1 episode. We love soundtracks, we played the Dua Lipa song from the Barbie soundtrack, and back in the day, the Pretty in Pink soundtrack was Jen's jam. Cassette tapes anyone? We have talked about romance retellings of all kinds with Kate Clayborn, and fairy tale retellings with Zoraida Cordova.You can find links to all of the books we discussed at fatedmates.net.

Holly and Bryan sat down to talk about the first two installments of The High Republic Phase II--Tessa Gratton and Justina Ireland's Path of Deceit and Zoraida Cordova's Convergence. They talks about ways it's connecting to Phase I, what the story and universe is about, and all points in between.

Join Bethany and Izzy in this discussion of iconic fantasy novel Kushiel's Dart and new companion novel Cassiel's Servant by Jacqueline Carey. These books are full of politics, sex, and angelic gods. Let's Discuss!   Looking for a book mentioned in the episode? Check here! *Note that all links are affiliate links from which we earn a commission to support the podcast   Book Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey: https://amzn.to/3DPdO9O Cassiel's Servant by Jacqueline Carey: https://amzn.to/44WaZzK Books from On My Radar The Secret to a Southern Wedding by Synithia Williams: https://amzn.to/3Ypa7Ba Kiss the Girl by Zoraida Cordova: https://amzn.to/44Wb8Di Codename Charming by Lucy Parker: https://amzn.to/4454itY Knockout by Sarah Maclean: https://amzn.to/3OpQdRZ Cruel Seduction by Katee Robert: https://amzn.to/3KwlGks The Art of Scandal by Regina Black: https://amzn.to/45kFdwk My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine: https://amzn.to/47qGFyU Tastes Like Shakkar by Nisha Sharma: https://amzn.to/3qyN0rk Marry Me by Midnight by Felicia Grossman: https://amzn.to/3DR9uXO   Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @Chapter3Podcast or watch episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy6yRiktWbWRAFpByrVk-kg Interested in early access to episodes, private Discord channels and other perks? Consider joining the Chapter 3 Patreon!  Co-Hosts  Bethany: https://www.youtube.com/c/beautifullybookishbethany Liene: https://www.youtube.com/c/LienesLibrary Izzy: https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyforNow

Arezou sits down with author Zoraida Cordova to talk about Kiss The Girl, her modern Little Mermaid retelling. They talk about the process of adapting such a beloved story in a new way, deleted scenes and Easter eggs, and building Ariel and Eric's characters. They also talk about Star Wars: The High Republic and adding a little romance to the Galaxy Far, Far Away. Follow Zoraida online:https://www.instagram.com/zoraidasolo/https://zoraidacordova.comThe Dreamland Fire - Twin FlameWaffle Links:https://twitter.com/ArezouAminhttps://twitter.com/spacewafflespodhttp://thegeekywaffle.com/https://twitter.com/Geeky_Wafflehttps://www.facebook.com/thegeekywafflehttps://www.instagram.com/thegeekywaffle/https://www.youtube.com/c/thegeekywafflehttps://www.tiktok.com/@thegeekywafflehttps://www.patreon.com/thegeekywaffle

Welcome to another LEGENDARY episode! Our Legendaries are special guests who are an expert within their area of storytelling. Today, we are joined by literary agent Suzie Townsend. Prior to joining New Leaf, Suzie graduated film school, earned her Masters of Education, taught high school English, and coached a swim team. In her spare time, she read everything she could, which prompted her move to publishing. She got her start as an intern at FinePrint Literary Management where she was hired as an assistant before making the move to literary agent. She's been part of the team at New Leaf Literary & Media since its inception in 2012. Suzie represents all brands of children's and adult fiction. She loves women's fiction, narrative non-fiction, memoir, and debut fiction. On the children's side, she is interested in select YA and MG. Suzie loves strong characters and voice-driven stories that break out of the typical tropes of their genres, and she's always looking for unique new voices in stories. In this episode, you'll hear: about the books that led Suzie to fantasy, including Tolkien and Game of Thrones We learn about Suzie's love of animals and her pets Elements of story that are compelling to Suzie, including her favorite tropes The romantasy wave Sharon Shinn (WARNING: MAJOR FANGIRLING) The #1 thing on Suzie's agent list for anyone querying Compliments to all of Suzie's authors, including Zoraida Cordova and Rebecca Ross The STORYBEAST question for our listeners to think of for themselves (and Suzie's lovely answer to it) You can find us on our website and Instagram at @storybeastpodcast. For more storytelling content to your inbox, subscribe here. Feel free to reach out if you want to talk story or snacks!Special thanks to Deore for our musical number. You can find her on Instagram @deore.music, or more of her creative work on Spotify.As ever, thank you dear listeners. Please consider leaving a review to support this podcast.Be brave, stay beastly. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storybeastpodcast/message

Meet the Porgs, debut groups and publishing mortality, writing camp, moving beyond "we already have a latinio writer", merpenis (cryptzoology), juggling projects and plotting, ovoiding overplotting, writing should never make you unhappy, refilling the creative well, creating when the world is in chaos, focus, books as horcruxes, and more! Listen in.This originally streamed 5/2/2020 on Instagram live.Follow Victoria @veschwabFollow Zoraida @zoraidasolo

Join Brandon and Lindsey as they discuss and debate Zoraida Cordova's return to the Star Wars galaxy, Convergence.  Join our Patreon to support our literacy non-profit that gets Star Wars books into classrooms. One-hundred percent of your donations go directly toward buying and sending books! ClashingSabers.net Clashing Sabers on Twitter Star Wars Clashing Sabers Facebook group Find A Larger View of the Force And don't forget to leave us a rating and review on your podcatcher of choice!

This week we cover Season 2 Episode 10, titled "Retrieval" and "Added Muscle" by Paul Dini and "You Owe Me A Ride" by Zoraida Cordova from Star Wars: From A Certain Point of View. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/areweforcingit/message

Dakota and Ben sit down with the intention of talking about Episode 9 of Season 2 of The Bad Batch, and while they get there eventually, they take a lengthy detour through The High Republic land and catch up with some discussion about Convergence by Zoraida Cordova and "new adult" novels! The plan to rescue Han Solo episode

Welcome aboard Kyber Squadron! This week, we have friend of the pod Arezou back on the Illumination to discuss Zoraida Córdova's High Republic novel, Convergence! Come for the romance and Greylark gossip, stay for the Wayseeker wishes and Star Wars history!  Follow us: Twitter: @SithtyMinutes @AAA_Photog @BimboKatan @ArezouAmin Instagram: @PaulaBear92 @RBW3000 @General_Leia_The_Pup    Convergence Arezou's Geeky Waffle Review - Convergence Story Shapes Wayseeker Jedi Axel Greylark  

Silver is joined by fly friend, Brad from @ArchiveofLore to discuss Convergence!Star Wars: The High Republic is out and listen to these fly friends geek out all about it! Two planets at war, Two chancellors in charge, Two heirs trying to break generational trauma, and throw in a Jedi and a bad boy! We love romance and political intrigue and thanks to the author Zoraida Cordova we have tons to discuss! Into the Garbage Chute, fly friends! 

Tarkin's Top Shelf welcomes Zoraida Cordova to the show for a High Republic chat! In this episode, your hosts invite the author of Star Wars: Convergence, Zoraida Cordova, to the show to discuss her entry point to The High Republic era, her Star Wars fandom, and the creative process behind Star Wars: Convergence. Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Click here to subscribe via Google Play Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter @TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf

Join our Jedha Jamboree and dive in to the fantastic stories from The High Republic's Second Phase!! This week the Core World News team discusses Zoraida Cordova's Novel titled: CONVERGENCE. It's a masterpiece and converages well with the stories from the Comics and the young adult titles "Quest for the Hidden City" and "Path of Deceit". Bright Suns!!! 

Welcome back to Starlight Beacon Transmissions Bursts! In this Burst, Eric sits down and shares his spoiler review of The High Republic: Convergence by Zoraida Cordova! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Hive @sbtransmissions and don't forget to like us on Facebook and don't forget to follow Zoraida on twitter @zlikeinzorro!

Get ready for some aggressive negotiations as EW's Maureen Lee Lenker joins us this week to defend the Anakin and Padmé love story in Attack of the Clones. Find out why Maureen still gets all hot and bothered by the duo frolicking in the meadow and rolling awkwardly down a hill. Will Dalton, Devan, and Lauren agree or disagree with her assessment? Listen in and find out! Also, we discuss Baby Grogu hats and Lauren sits down with Zoraida Cordova, the author of the latest High Republic novel, Convergence. So much Star Wars coming your way! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month we read and review The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina by Zoraida Cordova! Like all of our reviews, the first part is spoiler free. Here's a little about The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina:The Montoyas are used to a life without explanations. They know better than to ask why the pantry never seems to run low or empty, or why their matriarch won't ever leave their home in Four Rivers—even for graduations, weddings, or baptisms. But when Orquídea Divina invites them to her funeral and to collect their inheritance, they hope to learn the secrets that she has held onto so tightly their whole lives. Instead, Orquídea is transformed, leaving them with more questions than answers.Seven years later, her gifts have manifested in different ways for Marimar, Rey, and Tatinelly's daughter, Rhiannon, granting them unexpected blessings. But soon, a hidden figure begins to tear through their family tree, picking them off one by one as it seeks to destroy Orquídea's line. Determined to save what's left of their family and uncover the truth behind their inheritance, the four descendants travel to Ecuador—to the place where Orquídea buried her secrets and broken promises and never looked back.   We hope you enjoy this episode! Tune in at the end for some bloopers!Do you have a book you'd like us to review on this show? Send us an email at badassliteraturesociety@gmail.comIf you don't already, follow us on Instagram and FacebookAll music from hooksounds.comArt by Justin Miller DesignCheck us out here!

Tarkin's Top Shelf reviews the first adult novel from Phase II of Star Wars: The High Republic: CONVERGENCE by Del Rey Publishing and authored by Zoraida Cordova. But first, your hosts share their thoughts and hopes on the season finale of Andor on 'Andor Eve' before it airs on Wednesday, November 23rd.  Help us spread the word about the show Click here to subscribe via iTunes Click here to subscribe via RSS Click here to subscribe via Stitcher Click here to subscribe via Google Play Music Feedback and Promotion Follow us on Twitter @TarkinsTopShelf Like us on Facebook: Tarkin's Top Shelf Follow us on Instagram @TarkinsTopShelf

We kick off the third anniversary of Podcast Stardust with a discussion of some recent Star Wars news, including more thoughts on the new Star Wars movie in development. In this fully armed and operational episode, we discuss: Our excitement about getting to record new episodes together after a brief hiatus, The kickoff of the third anniversary of Podcast Stardust and a brief look back at everything that has happened in the past year, Jay's initial thoughts on the new Star Wars movie in development, Our thoughts on the soundtrack for Tales of the Jedi, Early reactions to George Mann's Quest for the Hidden City, A new excerpt from Zoraida Cordova's Convergence, and The key art for Star Wars Celebration London and some general thoughts on Celebration overall. Thanks for joining us for another episode! Subscribe to Podcast Stardust for all your Star Wars news, reviews, and discussion wherever you get your podcasts. And please leave us a five star review on Apple Podcasts. Find Jay and her cosplay adventures on J.Snips Cosplay on Instagram. Follow us on social media: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | YouTube. T-shirts, hoodies, stickers, masks, and posters are available on TeePublic. Find all episodes on RetroZap.com.

Teri, Anne, and Ethan discuss books featuring magical realism.  Books discussed:  Eartheater by Dolores Reyes  Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt  The Inheritance of Orquidea Divina by Zoraida Cordova 

Comic Reviews: DC Batman: The Audio Adventures 1 by Dennis McNicholas, J. Bone, Anthony Marques, Dave Stewart DC Horror Presents: Sgt. Rock vs. the Army of the Dead 1 by Bruce Campbell, Eduardo Risso, Kristian Rossi Tim Drake: Robin 1 by Meghan Fitzmartin, Riley Rossmo, Lee Loughridge Constantine: Distorted Illusions OGN by Kami Garcia, Isaac Goodhart, Ruth Redmond Deadman Tells the Spooky Tales OGN by Franco Aureliani, Agnes Garbowska, Derek Charm, Isaac Goodhart, Christopher Uminga, Sara Richard Wayne Family Adventures Season 2 Marvel A.X.E.: Avengers by Kieron Gillen, Federico Vicentini, Dean White Amazing Spider-Man 10 by Zeb Wells, Nick Dragotta, Marcio Menyz Marvel's Voices: Comunidades 2022 by Fabian Nicieza, Alex Segura, Carlos Hernandez, Zoraida Cordova, Hector Navarro, Edgar Delgado, Diogenes Neves, Marcelo Costa, Roge Antonio, Yasmin Flores Montanez, Luis Morocho, Paco Medina, Walden Wong, Israel Silva, Ceci de la Cruz, Manuel Puppo, Frank Williams Marvel's Voices: Miles Morales by Mohale Mashigo, Julian Shaw, Manuel Puppo Dark Horse Roadie 1 by Tim Seeley, Fran Galan Image Brigade Remastered by Rob Liefeld and Friends Flawed 1 by Chuck Brown, Prenzy Old Dog 1 by Declan Shalvey Onyx 1 by Chris Ryall, Gabriel Rodriguez, Jay Fotos Skybound Presents: After School 3 by Jill Blotevogel, Marley Zarcone, Lisa Sterle, Fabiana Mascolo Boom Briar 1 by Christopher Cantwell, German Garcia, Matheus Lopes Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 100 by Ryan Parrott, Hendry Prasetya, Eleonora Carlini, Daniele Di Nicuolo, Marco Renna, Francesco Mortarino, Moises Hidalgo, Dan Mora, Miguel Mercado, Matt Herms, Tamra Bonvillain, Walter Baiamonte, Raul Angulo, Sara Antonellini, Sharon Marino IDW TMNT: The Armageddon Game 1 by Tom Waltz, Vincenzo Federici, Matt Herms AfterShock Hell is a Squared Circle 1 by Chris Condon, Francesco Biagini, Mark Englert OGN Hollow by Shannon Watters, Branden Boyer-White, Berenice Nelle Forest Hills Bootleg Society by Dave Baker, Nicole Goux Ghoster Heights by Corey Lansdell, Kelly Mellings, Lisa LaRose Pick Head: Bayoo Beasties by Frederic Brremaud, Giobanni Rigano Steeple vol 3 by John Allison Ray's OGN Corner: Speak Up by Rebecca Burges Additional Reviews: Andor 4, Lumberjanes HC Vol 1, She-Hulk, Door to Door, Night to Night, Hocus Pocus 2, Last Avenger arc of Captain Marvel Longbox of Horror 2022 part 1: Trouble News: new Kelly Thompson series from Image, Armor Wars now a movie, AfterShock upheaval, Community movie, new Blade movie writer, Figment movie in development Trailers: My Father's Dragon Comics Countdown: Superman: Space Age 2 by Mark Russell, Mike Allred, Laura Allred Hollow GN by Shannon Watters, Branden Boyer-White, Berenice Nelle Steeple Vol 3 by John Allison Human Target 7 by Tom King, Greg Smallwood Nice House on the Lake 10 by James Tynion IV, Alvaro Martinez Bueno, Jordie Bellaire TMNT: Armageddon Game 1 by Tom Waltz, Vincenzo Federici, Matt Herms Department of Truth 21 by James Tynion IV, Martin Simmonds Eight Billion Genies 5 by Charles Soule, Ryan Browne, Kevin Knipstein Grim 5 by Stephanie Phillips, Flaviano, Rico Renzi Ant-Man 3 by Al Ewing, Tom Reilly, Jordie Bellaire  

We hope you enjoyed this episode! Caroline and I had so much fun talking allll about Carrie Soto and what makes a TJR protagonist. As mentioned here is the link to the list of books I used Caroline's list of authors she mentioned {Zoraida Cordova (and her short story collection) Romina Russell Isabel Allende} Follow us on Instagram Buy Carrie Soto Is Back through our local indie Check Out The Rest of Our TJR Series! Malibu Rising Daisy Jones and The Six Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo Read my full review of Carrie Soto Is Back on Goodreads

We're back and more tired than ever! But first, we need to catch up on all that's happened in our lives since the start of the year. So much has happened in the publishing industry this summer, and we go through our own version of "the state of the union." From Barnes & Noble's new policies to book bannings to the DOJ v PRH, we have a lot of opinions. Welcome back to Deadline City and we hope you stay a while! Support the show

Your Hosts: Dan Wells, Zoraida Cordova, Kaela Rivera, and Howard Tayler We've talked about making every member of the ensemble meaningful. In this episode we're discussing who, in archetype terms, everybody is. How can archetypes help us get started, how can they help us set reader expectations, and what are the archetype-related pitfalls we need to avoid? And finally, is 'archetype' even the correct term here? Liner Notes: Here's the "Black Superheroes with Electrical Powers" article. Credits: This episode was recorded by Marshall Carr, Jr., and mastered by Alex Jackson.

In this episode Leah and Dana talk about ambitious writing and explore how story choices affects us as readers differently. Join us as we talk about the themes, magic and characters of Zoraida Cordova's The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina.

Your Hosts: Dan Wells, Zoraida Cordova, Kaela Rivera, and Howard Tayler This week we're talking about how our genre choice influences the structure of our ensemble. How is a heist ensemble different from a superhero team? What happens when the superheroes need to do a heist? Credits: This episode was recorded by Marshall Carr, Jr., and mastered by Alex Jackson.

Your Hosts: Dan Wells, Zoraida Cordova, Kaela Rivera, and Howard Tayler Every character in your ensemble needs to matter to the team, or they probably don't belong in the ensemble. Zoraida Cordova leads us into this discussion of how we build our ensembles, how we introduce the characters, and how we ensure that all of them are important to the group. Liner Notes: The article about Superman's very first line of dialog is here. Credits: This episode was recorded by Marshall Carr, Jr., and mastered by Alex Jackson.

Your Hosts: Dan Wells, Zoraida Cordova, Kaela Rivera, and Howard Tayler Every member of your ensemble has a reason to be there, but they also have their own voice. Zoraida Cordova joins us for a discussion of how we make our ensemble characters distinct from one another. Credits: This episode was recorded by Marshall Carr, Jr., and mastered by Alex Jackson.

Your Hosts: Dan Wells, Zoraida Cordova, Kaela Rivera, and Howard Tayler What's the difference between an ensemble story, and a story the has a lot of characters in it? Zoraida Cordova joins us for this episode, kicking off an eight-episode mini-master-class about ensembles. In this episode we discuss what makes ensembles work, and how we distinguish the "pro-protagonist" from the "co-protagonist" as we create character arcs. Credits: This episode was recorded by Marshall Carr, Jr., and mastered by Alex Jackson.

Episode 122 Notes and Links to Sonora Reyes' Work        On Episode 122 of The Chills at Will Podcast, Pete welcomes Sonora Reyes, and the two discuss, among other topics, Sonora's early reading and writing of fan fiction, their reading and life experiences that inspired their soon-to-be-released young adult novel, and themes like masculinity and homophobia that are evident in The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School. Sonora also talks about their 2023 release!      Born and raised in Arizona, Sonora Reyes is the author of the forthcoming contemporary young adult novel, THE LESBIANA'S GUIDE TO CATHOLIC SCHOOL. They write fiction full of queer and Latinx characters in a variety of genres, with current projects in both kidlit and adult categories. Sonora is also the creator and host of the Twitter chat #QPOCChat, a monthly community-building chat for queer writers of color. Sonora currently lives in Arizona in a multi-generational family home with a small pack of dogs who run the place. Outside of writing, Sonora loves dancing, singing karaoke, and playing with their baby nephew.     Sonora Reyes' Website   Buy The Lesbiana's Guide to Catholic School   ¡Vamos a hablar! | Let's Talk! — Interview with Sonora Reyes from Boricua Reads/Adriana M. Martínez Figueroa At about 1:55, Pete shouts out a great Ace Ventura reference from Sonora's book   At about 2:30, Sonora talks about her early reading and writing, including her love of fan fiction (specifically Young Justice), poetry, and her early foray into writing   At about 4:50, Sonora Reyes responds to Pete's question about feelings associated with creation of characters and fiction   At about 6:00, Sonora discusses her reading habits as she has gotten older, including inspiration for her book coming through Zoraida Cordova's Labyrinth Lost and Niña Moreno's Don't Date Rosa Santos   At about 7:40, Sonora discusses advantages and disadvantages of not having read much of the YA/teen genres and writing her own book in the genres   At about 9:00, Sonora explains NaNo WriMo and its connections to her book   At about 10:00, Sonora discusses the links between her experiences at Catholic school and her writing, including how catharsis and therapy were involved   At about 11:00, Pete asks Sonora about her connections to speaking Spanish and its usage in her writing   At about 12:20, Pete wonders about “representation” in what Sonora read; she responds by talking about the pull and limitations of Jaime Reyes, and the coolness of    At about 14:20, Sonora talks about seeds for the book and the title's genesis   At about 15:40, Sonora shouts out Jessie Gang for her beautiful cover work   At about 16:20, Pete asks about the chapter titles and their connections to religion and The Ten Commandments   At about 17:00, Pete and Sonora talks about the book's opening, as well as ideas of Catholic school as an “escape” and religiosity from Yami's mother   At about 19:10, Sonora discusses Yami as the oldest, and the oldest girl, and the extra expectations and responsibilities that come with the role   At about 20:30, Sonora describes the end of the friendship between her and Bianca, and how Yami's self-realization is affected by the “outing” by Bianca that broke up the friendship    At about 22:15, Sonora gives the significance of The Mayan Code of the Heart in her life and in the lives of her characters   At about 23:45, the two discuss ideas of rebellion and resistance as shown by Bo and other characters in the book   At about 26:00, the two explore ideas of “passing” and “emotional exercise   At about 27:30, Sonora gives background on the important character of Bo and her parents   At about 30:00, the two discuss the significance of a ballet folklorico scene in the book   At about 32:15, Sonora talks about her own experience with ballet folklorico, and Pete talks of hopes for his daughter    At about 33:00, Sonora breaks down Catholicism's connection to events in the book, including with regards to homosexuality, and outlines a possible book spin-off    At about 34:55, Cesar and ideas of masculinity are explored    At about 35:40, Pete is complimentary of Sonora's light touch with the idea of constant “comings-out” and Sonora shares   At about 37:30, Sonora sets up and reads an excerpt from the book-the ballet folklorico scene    At about 40:30, Sonora shares upcoming projects, including an exciting book that comes out in 2023, and shouts out Changing Hands Bookstores as great places to buy her book     You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.  This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com.     Please tune in for Episode 123 with Zach Harper. Zach is a Staff Writer for The Athletic, covering the NBA. Zach joined The Athletic after covering the NBA for ESPN.com, CBS Sports, and FRS Sports since 2009. He also hosts radio for SiriusXM NBA and SiriusXM Mad Dog Sports Radio. And…Zach and I have a shared alma mater-go Big Red! The episode will air on May 17.   

Two masters of their craft sharing how Star Wars was their inciting incident, and a third master (about to join the High Republic crew) with a fantastic answer to the one-question interview. Today, flashing back to SWCC with Jason Fry, Matthew Reinhart, and Zoraida Córdova. Punch it! ***I'm listener supported! Join the community at http://Patreon.com/sw7x7 to get access to bonus episodes and other insider rewards.*** 

We are kicking off Women's History Month with a discussion about the empowering ways of dirty talk and how it can boost your confidence in and out of the bedroom. H/T to Shan Boodram and her sexology tips. In Hot Topics in Romance, we celebrate Da Brat's nuptials, Neicey Nash and her boo in the cover of Essence, scold Big Sean's leaked nudes, cheer Jason Mamoa reconciling with Lisa Bonet, and pray that Kimora Lee Simmons protects her coins against her ex husband. In Watching Romance, Tati talks the finales of Euphoria and Love is Blind and anticipation for The Courtship (NBC 3/6). Yakini talks watching Dynasty with her boys. In Reading Romance, we should out second chance love with Love's Truth by K. Lashaun and Restore Me by JL Seegers. In Listening to Romance, we adore Dhonielle Clayton and Zoraida Cordova's Deadline City Podcast. Follow us on Social Media: IG: @RomanceinColour Twitter: @RomanceNColour Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/romanceincolour --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/romanceincolour/message

This week we have an amazing group of panelists on to talk about Black Love Romance! Joining us are… Author Synithia Williams Editor & Podcaster Dani Lacey from Black Chick Lit & Ice Planet Podcast YouTuber Charles Books On Stereo YouTuber Jess Owens Looking for a book mentioned in the episode? Check here! *Note that all links are affiliate links from which we earn a commission to support the podcast   Books Mentioned American Sweethearts by Adriana Herrera: https://amzn.to/34fNOWY The Love Sisters Trilogy by Christina C Jones: https://amzn.to/3Lcms4I Redeemed by His New York Cinderella by Jadesola James: https://amzn.to/3rraDQn The Bad Boy Experiment by Reese Ryan: https://amzn.to/3HABkrG Careless Whispers by Synithia Williams: https://amzn.to/3GrXfzG Sweethand by NG Peltier: https://amzn.to/3sejjZK The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang: https://amzn.to/3Laybkw Them Boys series by Alexandria House: https://amzn.to/35QEh9q Reel by Kennedy Ryan: https://amzn.to/34fONXa Authors Mentioned Beverly Jenkins Christina C. Jones Rebekah Weatherspoon Nicole Falls Delaney Diamond Sharon C Cooper DL White Eva Sherie Black Women in Space Romance Recs  Taken to Voraxia by Elizabeth Stephens: https://amzn.to/3gmtbuK Unfrozen by Regina Abel: https://amzn.to/3oMgE8L Erstwhile by H.E. Trent: https://amzn.to/3uqBdLm Books from On My Radar Mirror Girls by Kelly McWilliams: https://amzn.to/35RsRCn The Thousand Eyes by AK Larkwood: https://amzn.to/3L4eVVL Reclaim the Stars ed. Zoraida Cordova: https://amzn.to/3HsTOKD House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J Maas: https://amzn.to/34aEsvT Wish Out of Water by Holley Trent: https://amzn.to/3oqu2Pn Delilah Green Doesn't Care by Ashley Herring Blake: https://amzn.to/3Ld7Cv1 South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon… by Imani Perry: https://amzn.to/35ESIx4 Fake it Til You Bake it by Jamie Wesley: https://amzn.to/3J3PtO9 The Hookup Plan by Farrah Rochon: https://amzn.to/3J2LBNp Don't Go Baking My Heart by NG Peltier: https://amzn.to/3HscbPJ Moon Witch, Spider King by Marlon James: https://amzn.to/34yJnXk A Stud Like Her by Fiona Zedde: https://amzn.to/3skCsZZ Bet On It by Jodie Slaughter: https://amzn.to/3opkMvb   Follow us on Instagram, Twitter and TikTok @Chapter3Podcast or watch episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCy6yRiktWbWRAFpByrVk-kg Interested in early access to episodes, private Discord channels and other perks? Consider joining the Chapter 3 Patreon!  Co-Hosts Bethany: https://www.youtube.com/c/beautifullybookishbethany Liene: https://www.youtube.com/c/LienesLibrary Izzy: https://www.youtube.com/c/HappyforNow

It's that time again. RESOLUTION BLVD, we meet again. Dhonielle and Zoraida break down the peaks and pits of our year and lay out what we want to do better or try next year. What are your resolutions? We're also launching a small Deadline City shop! We've got mugs and tshirts and stickers, oh my! Check it out here: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/deadline-citySupport the show (http://Ko-fi.com/deadlinecity)

This year, TikTok has become the new publishing buzzword. Publishers and authors have tried to crack the code of virality. What makes a book take off? Does crying online sell books? One thing is certain: when it works it works. Critically acclaimed author, Alex Aster, stops by Deadline City to talk about her first-hand experience with the platform, and how she leveraged her success into the biggest deal of her career so far. Listen in to what Alex has to say!Support the show (http://Ko-fi.com/deadlinecity)

This week on Deadline City, we discuss the subject of pen names. Why start your career with one? Why start a new one for a different genre? And what are the pros and cons of anonymity? Tune in to dive into another side of writer life on Deadline City. Support the show (http://Ko-fi.com/deadlinecity)

Continuing our conversation about Bright Bananas on the Romance Tree — this week we're reading an extreme oldie, Anne Stuart's Tangled Lies, famous for being a story about a heroine falling for her brother…except he's not really her brother! It's a RIDE. We talk about just how odd romance could be back in the day, about how this book might be an ancestor to dark romance, and about how alpha alpha heroes could really get. And then we talk about modern contemporary romance and how things are changing in traditional publishing. Our next read along in some number of weeks (three? four?) is Kylie Scott's Lead, one of our longtime favorites. 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 NotesBombshell comes out on Aug 24th. You should preorder it from WORD in Brooklyn, which will for sure come with some cool swag, including a special edition Fated Mates sticker. Best Friend Kelly did a Twitter poll asking people about their experiences ordering books + swag from Indie bookstores. Speaking of which, the art by Liz Parkes for The Soulmate Equation is the cutest! You might need this page as you are reading Tangled Lies.Speaking of books from your grandma's attic, look at what HEAapologist found this week! If you want this feeling without having relatives cool enough to leave them lying around, just order a big lot of random romances from eBay. For individual titles, Jen thinks Thrift Books is better than Amazon because you don't pay shipping for each individual title.Rob Imes has a page on his blog where he keeps track of all the category lines through 1989. In the case of Tangled Lies, it was first published as Harlequin Intrigue #5, then it was rebranded in the Men Made in America series, and finally part of the Famous Firsts Collection that celebrated Harlequin's 60th anniversary. Fiction DB is the place to do if you're looking for an author's backlist. Here is Anne Stuart's page, the one where the soldier and the nun have a baby together. Also, Catspaw.Check out Adriana's Instagram Live Series about telenovelas. Sarah was on to talk about Falcon Crest, because she imprinted on Lorenzo Llamas in his swim suit. His character's name was Lance Cumson. Sure.Speaking of Adriana, now is the time to preorder One Week to Claim it All. Jen and her brother Mike will be on to talk about Santa Barbara.In case you don't remember the movie Sneakers a very similar situation happens when Robert Redford is out for pizza in the 60s. And it looks like Jen & Sarah aren't the only ones who love this movie. Why we were all afraid of piranhas and quicksand in the 80s. I don't know why.The Pondering Padre (from the original cover) looks like Friar Lawrence, but not like Friar Tuck. Please note: not that kind of Priest.In the introduction, Anne Stuart mentioned being inspired by an old movie called Miss Tatlock's Millions (1948) but when it comes to "ope, maybe we're related" in pop culture, it seems hard not to talk about the influence of Flowers in the Attic and its famous incestual relationship. More recently, it was the Lannister twins in Game of Thrones or the folks in this Slate column.In romance, it was more common that these attractions were the mark of villainous men lusting after their sisters, such as Prisoner of My Desire by Johanna Lindsey, and others by Bertrice Small and Stella Cameron. A more updated story is Mister Moneybags by Vi Keeland and Penelope Ward.In film, along with Miss Tatlock's Millions, Sarah metioned Crimson Peak (2015), and Jen is kicking herself for not bringing up the terrific movie movie Lone Star (1996).Jen wrote about paratext on Twitter, which of course turned into a cover conversation. We have a lot of fun interviews with authors coming up in June, and our next read along (in a couple of weeks) will be Lead by Kylie Scott. Vulture TV Critic Angelica Jade Bastién wrote a thread asking why she's bored, and wondering what happend to interesting failures. Donald Glover returned to Twitter to blame cancel culture for boring art, but then he canceled his own tweets later. A few think pieces about why sexual content is being deplatformed on the: who is doing it, and who it impacts. I bet you're shocked to learn its about capitalism and right-wing politics. Why Sarah's Facebook group OSRBC keeps getting dragged into the net.We have a lot of really fun guests coming up in the next few weeks: Tia Williams, Zoraida Cordova, and Nana Malone. Our next read along (at some point in June) will be Lead by Kylie Scott.

What`s all the bruja-hah? Today, we`re excited to talk about the fantasy adventure "Labyrinth Lost", by Zoraida Cordova! Enjoy! Content Warnings For This Book: *Instances of gore and body mutilation *Brief non-graphic nudity *Death of small animals Source For The Trivia Corner: https://www.freshorthodontics.com/25-facts-about-brooklyn-that-are-hard-to-believe/ Cover Art: "Sincerely Media" on Unsplash, via anchor.fm Theme Music: The Show Must Be Go by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4509-the-show-must-be-go License: creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Follow Us Online: twitter.com/bndpod facebook.com/booknerddiaries instagram.com/bndpod Check Out Our Website: bndpod.wordpress.com E-Mail Us: bndpod@gmail.com Advertise With Us: ko-fi.com/bndpod (Click On "Shop") PLEASE Leave Us A Five-Star Rating And Review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-book-nerd-diaries/id1519847155 Or become a subscriber ON PATREON as part of our "21 for 21" Campaign! patreon.com/bndpod

Sarah is *still* on deadline (WE KNOW), but we're answering your questions about romance novels, publishing, writing and more. In this episode, we're talking about stand-alone romance series, heroes who do bad stuff, Jane Austen, cover reveals and more. Whether you're new to Fated Mates this month or have been with us for all three seasons, we adore you, and we're so grateful to have you. We hope you're reading the best books this week.Next week, it's Mary Balogh's A Matter Of Class — this is the truth. Get it for only $2.99 at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo or Google Books.Show NotesSarah and Eric, Sara and Derek! Jen recommends Let's Make Art if you're looking for something fun to power you through until we're all vaccinated. Check out Kelly's Romance Sticker of the Month Club.Next week, we'll be reading A Matter of Class by Mary Balogh. WE PROMISE. Why aren't there more Fantasy Romances? Later this spring, we're having an episode with Zoraida Cordova about fantasy romance. Until then, maybe you'll be interested A Court of Silver Flames, the newest release from Sarah J. Mass.When did Series becomes so Popular? We talked about this in our episode about romance families, so you might want to check that out for a longer discussion of this topic. Perhaps you are like Jen and want to know more about how to turn off the “popular highlights”series on your Kindle. Oh the 80s and 90s: Lovesepts series with the Delaneys, or Elizabeth Lowell's series with heroes named after states. What's the State of Publishing? What are the different Trim Sizes? One of the reasons mass market paperbacks (MMPB) are harder to get is because of a merger between printers, which explains the transition to Mass Market Max.All about stripped or remaindered books and what happens when a bookstore returns a book to the publisher. How Can You Afford Your Romance Habit? Kindle Unlimited, obviously. You should absolutely get the Libby app (managed by Overdrive) and use it to check books out of your local library. If your library system has Hoopla, you should check it out. Here's a quick primer on the differences between these apps.It's essential to subscribe to the BookBub daily email, you can choose from a number of categories. Also, you should follow The Book Queen on Twitter, who posts a daily thread of what's on sale. Finally, you should use eReaderIQ to track authors and specific books, and they will email you when the prices drop. Who do we want to write our Life Story? Kleypas and Kresley. What are the Best Romance Craft Books? OH-IO is what all the Ohioans say. And there's nothing more midwestern than “ope.” It's "Ope There Goes Gravity" and we will not be taking questions at this time. Sarah recommends the following craft books: Romancing the Beat, Save the Cat, and The Heroine's Journey. (And here's the Hero's Journey).Can a Hero by a Known Kidnapper? Ask St. Vincent, although he doesn't kidnap the heroine. It depends on the reason for the kidnapping--for example, his childhood home is part of her dowry, meaning A Rogue by Any Other Name or try Dark Mafia Prince. But these stories are less common in contemporaries, unless it's “dark romance.”Why aren't there more Vibrators? It's such a good question, and we are slowly seeing more of them. Check out Elia Winters' blog where she reviews sex toys. Other books to check out: It Happened One Summer, Happy Endings, and You Had Me at Hola. Why Are there so Many Dukes? Because people buy them.Why don't we have better names for different types of Illustrated Covers? Because we're readers and don't know enough art words? The word cartoon has a childish connotation, and so we think that's why we started using illustrated. Sometimes we hear the phrase "photo-realistic" to describe the previous illustrated style. Did Jane Austen write Contemporaries? Yes.Historical romance are set in the past, and an example of one set in the recent past is Loud is How I Love You by Mercy Brown.Why are Cover Reveals Important? Publicity, and if you want to see a great new cover, check out the new cover for The Kiss Quotient.Can You be a Casual Romance Reader? Yes! You can. Please just tell us to calm down, and maybe just start with our best of lists. Have fun! Where are the Curvy Heroes? It's so tricky, but we like Marie Liscomb's Champion's Heart series. There's a few from Jessa Kane. But body image issues are present even in children's toys. What does "Two Ps in V" mean? It's two penises, one vagina. Usually, one P waits its turn, but in The Architect by Nikki Sloan and also Ready and Willing by Cara McKenna, (which is no longer available) it's actually happening simultaneously. Romance really does have everything!

It's Tuesday, which means it's time for new books! Gary and Becca discuss the events coming up for the week, and then diving into a couple of new titles that've just been released. Other topics discussed include, but aren't limited to: upcoming recordings, Thrawn, Blaseball, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, and Kylo Ren.    Events This Week: Wednesday, September 23rd: Jason Offutt, in conversation with Mark Broe  Thursday, September 24th: Rudy Ruiz and Charlie Lovett Friday, September 25th: YA Book Club  Monday, September 28th: Jim Butcher    New This Week: The Ressurection of Fulgencio Ramirez by Rudy Ruiz  Escaping Dreamland by Charlie Lovett  Solutions and Other Problems by Allie Brosh  The Left-Handed Booksellers of London by Garth Nix  The Doors of Eden by Adrian Tchaikovsky  Early Departures by Justin A. Reynolds  The Silvered Serpents by Roshani Chokshi  Funeral for a Friend by Brian Freeman  Well Played by Jen DeLuca  Maya and the Rising Dark by Rena Barron  And Now She's Gone by Rachel Howzell Hall  Hench by Natalie Zina Walschots  Miss Meteor by Tehlor Kay Mejia and Anna-Marie McLemore Vampires Never Get Old by Zoraida Cordova and Natalie C. Parker  Little Bird: The Fight for Elder's Hope by Darcy Van Poelgeest and    What We're Reading: Thrawn Ascendancy: Chaos Rising by Timothy Zahn  The Rise of Kylo Ren by Charles Soule and Will Sliney Memory of Souls by Jenn Lyons Bone Shard Daughter by Andrea Stewart   You can now find us on Patreon! Unlock exclusive content by subscribing today! Special thanks to Austin Farmer for letting us use the track "Kill the Farm Boy", from his album Bookshelf Symphony Orchestra!  Send us your questions to podcast@mystgalaxy.com Follow us on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube!  And support the store by ordering books at mystgalaxy.com!

Brooklyn Bruja and Star Wars Novelist Zoraida Cordova and I dive into talk about the craft of wri

Jay & Chris are back from Celebration Chicago which was a whirlwind week of Star Wars…nothing but Star Wars! Listen in to first-time guests Justina Ireland, Zoraida Cordova & Claudia Gray as they discuss their recent & upcoming projects that you won't want to miss on this special Star Wars Celebration Chicago April Microcast of Jedi Journals!

This week the WIP team talks about nvaigating the publishing “long game” with special guest, Zoraida Cordova! Follow Zoraida on Twitter: twitter.com/zlikeinzorro Have questions or topic ideas you would like to share? Get at us! email: talktowip@gmail.com Twitter: twitter.com/TheWIPpod All of the resources mentioned in this episode can be found at thewippodcast.com/resources Our theme music is "Liseberg" by Origami Pigeon. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes and your favorite podcast apps! We love you!