I am so excited for today's episode. I sat down with Ava from @KingdomofMaas and @Maastastic and the podcast Fandomtastic and discussed all things fan accounts! We start with how the handle @kingdomofmaas got started and everything she wanted to create with it (hint it had a lot to do with one of her favorite water boys), and then dive into some of her more "controversial" choices with the page and the backlash that came with that. We also discussed her podcast, and I highly recommend you guys c...
Oct 13, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 18
If we have ever talked on bookstagram about book recommendations, you should know this week's guest well! Kate Canterbary (probably one of my favorite authors) and I sat down to discuss how she visits witches in Salem and how the voices in her head tell her stories. We also talk about how I am obsessed with her books, how these characters come to her fully formed, her rehabilitation from the corporate world, and more! I love this chat! Kate was so open and honest, so I cannot wait for everyone t...
Oct 06, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Have you ever wondered how an artist gets inspiration for their fanart? Well this week, I sat down with artist Sasha Lee Coleman to discuss inspiration, growth, partnerships, and more! We dive dep on how she started doing fan art, what she has learned about running a business, and dream commissions. Each piece of hers takes about 15-20 hours of work and is incredible. You might recognize some of her pieces from A Touch Of Magic Designs and each piece is just more and more incredible! We sp...
Sep 29, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Today I am talking to author Sajni Patel to discuss all things about her new release First Love, Take Two ! We sat down and talked about her nerves of sharing her culture with the world in a book, who should tell what stories, and how no matter how successful we become, we will consistently fan girl over our favorite authors! TW: We discuss racism, mental health, and touch on sexual assault as it is a topic of her novel The Trouble with Hating You. Order First Love, Take Two here! This epi...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of a book box? Have you wondered why some books get special editions and some don't? Well, I got to sit down and chat with Justine, the creator of The Bookish Box! We talked all about how The Bookish Box got started, the process of getting special edition books, handling competition in the book box sector, and more! Tune in to hear about The Bookish Box and stay for the book recommendations to listen to Justine rave about her team, ...
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Have you read The Marriage Game and the Dating Plan yet? Have you embraced reading about other cultures in romance? Are you curious about desi culture in general? Well, in today's episode I talk with author Sara Desai and discuss how the publishing industry is embracing new voices, and I really try to sell you on preordering The Singles Table, which comes out November 16th! This episode is sponsored by Audible! Follow this link to get a free 30-day trial for Audible. Become a Patreon...
Sep 08, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Have you heard of the myth of Narcissus? Do you love a good love square? Is Gossip Girl one of your favorite guilty pleasures? If so, you will love the book and subject of today's episode. I sat down with Natasha Joukovsky to discuss her debut novel The Portrait of a Mirror! We discuss her writing process, her inspirations, and geek out over literary fiction, Joan Didion, and Jane Austin. This episode is sponsored by Audible! Follow this link to get a free 30-day trial for Audible. Become ...
Aug 25, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Have you tried Fable Grounds Coffee yet? This week, I sit down with the owner, Katelyn ( @balancingbooksandcoffee ), and discuss all things coffee roasting, running a small business, our shared love of Danielle Jensen and the Invisible Life of Addie LaRue! This episode is sponsored by Audible! Follow this link to get a free 30-day trial for Audible. Become a Patreon Member! https://www.patreon.com/abookshelfbinge Join the discord server! Shop the Podcast! We have merch! Click here to...
Aug 18, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Have you ever wondered about fantasy? What makes it fantasy? Did you know there are different categories of fantasy? What is the history of the genre? Well, this week Jess ( @bookishbaddy ) and I dive in to the history and various aspects of fantasy that we both love and can do without. We talk about how we got started loving fantasy books, what our favorite tropes are, what we dislike in a fantasy novel, and more! Trigger Warning: We talk about Harry Potter a bit in this one, especially a...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Have you ever wondered what happens when a book goes to a publisher? Are you in love with authors like Jennifer L. Armentrout, Dylan Allen, Tessa Bailey, and Lauren Blakely? In today's episode, I sit down with Jill Stein from 1001 Dark Nights and Blue Box Press and discuss what happens when a story gets to them, what it means to be a publisher, major lessons she's learned being 1/3 of the owners of 1001 Dark Nights, and fun books about to be published! Also enjoy hearing me just try to bec...
Aug 04, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Have you ever wondered what the business side of writing is? Do you love The Bridge Kingdom, The Malediction Series, and the Dark Skies Series? Have you seen my 700 posts featuring Danielle L. Jensen? Well, today I am joined by USA Today Best Selling Author Danielle L. Jensen! I could not be more excited about you hearing today's episode. Danielle is one of my favorite authors of all time and I am so fortunate that she was able to sit down with me to discuss all things writing. This episod...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Have you seen the bookish cosplayers on Instagram or Bookstagram? Have you ever wondered how intensive the process is getting into character or where their inspiration comes from? Have you ever wondered what spurs bigger accounts to post about social causes and about events in the news? Georgia ( @peachyqueencosplay ) and I discuss all of this in today's episode! Georgia was one of the first people I followed upon joining bookstagram, so I could not be more excited to introduce her to all of you...
Jul 21, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Crescent City by Sarah J Maas is probably one of my favorite novels and I got to sit down with one of my favorite bookstagrammers Jessie Lovene (@jessielovenelit) to discuss it! Do you think Bryce and Hunt are end game? Will you riot with us if Hunt isn't end game for Bryce? What was the biggest plot twist for you? Do you think Aidas is just around to push the plot forward? I am super excited for you to hear this week's episode! This episode is sponsored by Audible! Follow this link to get a fre...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of your favorite bookish shop? Are you a giant fan of Get Happy Tees like I am? Well in today's episode I sit down with the owner of Get Happy Tees, Jess, and we talk all things inspiration, tiktok, how orders go out, and more. This episode is sponsored by Audible! Follow this link to get a free 30-day trial for Audible. Become a Patreon Member! https://www.patreon.com/abookshelfbinge Join the discord server! Shop the Podcast! We ...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Have you ever considered self publishing? Henley J Alexander recently self published his first novel, 98.2 and sat down with me to discuss the process, how he went about writing his first novel, and all about his new book. 98.2 is a coming of age novel that set in two timelines, looking at the impact of a global pandemic - one timeline in the year that the pandemic began, and one timeline 50 years later. This episode is sponsored by Audible! Follow this link to get a free 30-day tria...
Jun 30, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Want to hear what goes on behind the scenes of a podcast? Join me and Books 'N Betches on today's episode! We talk about what it means to have a fast growing account on Instagram, how Books 'N Betches came to be, and more. This episode is sponsored by Audible! Follow this link to get a free 30-day trial for Audible. Become a Patreon Member! https://www.patreon.com/abookshelfbinge Join the discord server! Shop the Podcast! We have merch! Click here to shop the podcast's merch! Credits...
Jun 23, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Have you read historical romance? Do you have a favorite trope? Do you know the history of the genre and how it was started by men and only 15 historical romance books are published in hardcover every year? Danielle (@thenewadultbookclub) and I dive into all of that and more on today's episode! This episode is sponsored by Audible! Follow this link to get a free 30-day trial for Audible. Become a Patreon Member! https://www.patreon.com/abookshelfbinge Join the discord server! Shop th...
Jun 16, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 2
What is bookstagram? How has it affected the literary world? Do bookstagrammers hate it when you slide into their DMs? Naomi (@3starsandup) cover all of this and more in today's episode! This episode is sponsored by Audible! Follow this link to get a free 30-day trial for Audible. Become a Patreon Member! https://www.patreon.com/abookshelfbinge Join the discord server! Shop the Podcast! We have merch! Click here to shop the podcast's merch! Credits: Host: @bookshelfbinge Guest: Naomi @3sta...
Jun 09, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Welcome to A Bookshelf Binge! Here is everything to expect from this podcast and a little bit about your host, Jessica! Be sure to give A Bookshelf Binge a follow on your preferred listening platform and on Instagram! Cover art by: SaraSomethingCo (@sarasomething.co)
Jun 02, 2021•3 min
