In this powerful and refreshingly honest episode, Stephanie Mack sits down with friend, debut author and Maurice Prize winner Jessica Guerrieri to talk about her upcoming novel Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea . Stephanie dives into motherhood, vulnerability, book club fiction, and what it means to tell the truth on the page—no filter, no fluff. If you're a fan of bold voices and books that make you feel seen, this episode is for you. Thank you so much for listening, bookish besties! Toda...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 11 min
In this episode, we’re joined by the one and only Betty Cayoutte —viral creator behind Betty’s Book List and debut author of Tell Me How You Really Feel . Betty opens up about turning internet buzz into a book deal, writing with heart and honesty, and how travel, connection, and community fuel her storytelling. We dive into what it’s really like to go from recommending books to writing one, the power of vulnerability, and why she’s all about championing voices that might otherwise go unheard. If...
May 07, 2025•47 min
Get ready to swoon, laugh, and maybe even hop on a tandem bike—because in this episode, we’re chatting with rom-com author Becca Kinzer , the delightful mind behind Dear Henry, Love Edith , Love in Tandem , and First Love, Second Draft . Becca shares the inspiration behind her quirky characters, charming love stories, and the real-life moments that sneak onto the page. We dive into the magic of meet-cutes, the joy of second chances, and what it takes to write romantic comedy with both heart and ...
Apr 30, 2025•44 min•Season 2Ep. 27
In this episode, Steph + Han sit down with internationally bestselling author Joy Callaway for a lively, heartfelt conversation about her upcoming TWO book releases— The Star of Camp Greene (May 6) and Sing Me Home to Carolina (June 10). Joy delves into her foray from historical into contemporary fiction, the inspiration behind her sparkling stories, and marketing beyond social media. We also gleaned her sage advice for contemporary authors looking to dabble in historical tales. Plus, we peeled ...
Apr 23, 2025•52 min
Pour yourself some sweet tea for this sit-down with beloved Southern fiction author Kristy Woodson Harvey , the New York Times, USA Today, and Publisher’s Weekly bestselling queen! You don’t want to miss this delightful conversation about her upcoming novel Beach House Rules , hitting shelves May 27, plus so much more. Kristy shares the spark behind the story’s “mommune,” her knack for conveying irresistible Southern charm, and her path to becoming a bestselling author. The conversation also tou...
Apr 16, 2025•59 min
Pinch us because we’re up in the clouds over this sunny conversation with the endlessly lovable Emma Grey ! In today’s episode of Booked Solid, we chat with the bestselling author about her latest smash-hit release, Pictures of You , along with her dazzling tearjerker and global breakout of a debut, The Last Love Note . Emma shares insights into her intricate storytelling process, blending humor with deep themes like grief and loss, and the challenge of major rewrites after the book deal. Plus, ...
Apr 09, 2025•40 min
In this episode, we interview Kim Vogel Sawyer, a bestselling author of inspirational Christian fiction. Kim shares her passion for crafting stories that edify God's children and offer hope through His grace. She discusses her writing process, which begins with prayer and reflection on God's Word, and how storytelling, like Jesus' parables, can impact hearts and reveal His purpose. Tune in to hear more about her journey and how her faith shapes every word she writes! Today's Solid Sponsor: Today...
Apr 02, 2025•40 min
In this episode, we sit down with bestselling author Pepper Basham , known for her captivating stories featuring heartwarming romance and her newest novel with a charming Scotsman! Join us as Pepper shares the inspiration behind her beloved novels, her creative process, and what it's like to write stories that blend wit, romance, and rich historical settings. Pepper opens up about the role of her faith in her writing journey and how it shapes the stories she tells. She shares wise words from her...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 13 min
Join us in welcoming the wonderful Courtney Walsh to the hot (but never too spicy) seat! We’ve been dreaming of chatting with her since launching the pod, so today is a dream come true! If you’re like us, Courtney has won you all-the-way over with her vibrant corner of Instagram, swoony low-spice romance novels, and inspiring hybrid career combining all the best of traditional and indie publishing. We are proud to call her a colleague and now a bonafide Booked Solid bestie! The invaluable things...
Mar 19, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Grab your favorite mug and get cozy because in this episode, Hannah Caitlin Parker is spilling all the tea about her reading life! First up, she’s dishing about House of My Mother by Shari Franke, a memoir that will stick with you long after you finish(and make you want to binge the Hulu doc Devil in The Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke ASAP). Then, she’s swooning over Authentically Izzy by Pepper Basham, a sweet closed-door romcom that you don't want to miss. And last but definitely not least, s...
Mar 12, 2025•13 min
Grab your headphones and join us for an exciting episode with Lynette from Storyhooked : the book blogger, podcast host, and all-around spreader of sunshine! In this conversation, we dive deep into some HOT topics, starting with the fiery controversy surrounding spicy romance novels—what’s all the fuss about and where do we draw the line? From there, we explore the world of Bookstagram, chatting about its unique culture, the pressure to curate the 'perfect' bookish aesthetic, and the joy of conn...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Alright, Bookish Besties...If you’ve ever wondered how to turn your manuscript into a published book without pulling your hair out, J.A. is here to share all her secrets for making the journey smooth and stress-free. J.A. breaks down the indie publishing process in a way that makes it feel totally doable, whether you’re just getting started or looking to streamline your current process. She shares her top tips for everything—from formatting to marketing, and how to avoid the common pitfalls that...
Feb 26, 2025•45 min
In this episode of The Booked Solid Podcast , we're joined by the sensational Sophie Cousens, New York Times bestselling author of recent smash hit Is She Really Going Out With Him? , plus The Good Part, Before I Do, Just Haven't Met You Yet, and This Time Next Year. We dive deep into the heart behind her latest beloved rom-com, filled with all the classic tropes we adore, and explore the journey of having her debut novel adapted into a film. Sophie opens up about the highs and lows of navigatin...
Feb 19, 2025•41 min
Melissa spills the beans on her latest release, The Perfect Romcom —a delightful, laugh-out-loud story that will have you swooning and grinning from ear to ear. We talk about where she got the inspiration for the book, and the magic behind creating a rom-com that’s as charming as it is hilarious. Of course, we also dive into some hot takes on the publishing world—what’s working, what’s not, and how authors can find their way in today’s crazy industry. Oh, and social media? We chat about how it i...
Feb 12, 2025•49 min
Hold onto your coffee cups, writers and readers alike! This week on The Booked Solid Podcast, we’re hanging out with Emily Conrad, the author behind the swoon-worthy Rhythms of Redemption series. She's a master of crafting stories with heart and hope. Emily is a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) and as a former staff member of HopeWriters, Emily’s had the privilege of chatting with some heavy-hitters in the writing world, like Francine Rivers, Susan Meissner, and Steven Jam...
Feb 05, 2025•45 min
We’re thrilled to bring you a conversation with an award-winning author whose books are known for their mind-bending twists, intense suspense, and binge-worthy plots. This week, we’re joined by Marissa Vanskike, the brilliant author behind How It Had To Be and Bronswood—two novels that have been praised for their exploration of complex family dynamics and the deep, often painful sacrifices that come with them. Marissa’s novels have reached readers in over seven countries, and her knack for craft...
Jan 29, 2025•50 min
In this cozy and heartwarming episode of The Booked Solid Podcast, we're sitting down with Christian indie romance author India Tungate , whose sweet and swoon-worthy stories are perfect for readers who love a warm hug in book form. India’s novels are full of heart, charm, and all the feels you crave from a good romance, and today, we’re diving into her writing journey and the personal inspiration behind her work. She opens up about the profound loss of her grandmother and how it pushed her to f...
Jan 22, 2025•38 min
Move over, Oprah. You’re ready to launch the reading community of your dreams! With the rise of celebrity book clubs, literary excitement, and frankly our TBRs, many of us feel the yearning to take our book love beyond our reading nooks + into a real-life cohort. Fear not, besties; Steph has you covered! Her own IRL book club—established in 2017—is still thriving (more than ever!) thanks to solid reads, consistent monthly meetings, and (gasp!) members who actually read (don’t get us wrong—we’re ...
Jan 15, 2025•25 min
It's time for a bookish rewind, and we're serving up all the best reads of 2024 with a side of excitement for 2025! Join your literary BFFs, Hannah and Stephanie, as they spill the tea on the books that made them swoon, laugh, cry, and, yes, sometimes even ugly-cry this year. From "Oh my gosh, this is the best thing I’ve ever read!" to "How did I not know about this book?! ," get ready for an episode full of bookish love and lots of laughs. Plus, we’re sharing all the books we can’t wait to get ...
Jan 08, 2025•51 min
Grab your coffee, slip into something cozy, and settle in for an episode of The Booked Solid Podcast that’s sure to give you all the warm and fuzzy bookish feels! This week, we’re chatting with the one and only Brandi Davis with @becomingbookbybook , a bookstagrammer who’s turned her love for reading into a visual and literary dream. We’re diving into Brandi's journey from casual reader to Insta-book queen, exploring what it’s really like behind the lens of those stunning #bookstagram photos, an...
Dec 18, 2024•56 min
In this festive episode, Hannah Caitlin shares her December TBR (To Be Read) list, filled with holiday romcoms to get in the Christmas spirit. Here’s a quick look at her picks: 1. The December Market by RaeAnne Thayne Hannah loved this small-town holiday romance about Amanda, who dislikes Christmas but works hard to make it special for others. She teams up with Rafe to keep their grandparents' romance from blooming, but sparks fly between them instead. 2. Christmas with a Crank by Courtney Walsh...
Dec 11, 2024•20 min
In today’s episode, we are joined by the talented Emma St. Clair , a USA Today bestselling author who is known for crafting stories with sassy heroines, witty banter, and love stories that balance heart and humor . Emma’s books are the perfect mix of sizzling chemistry and romantic tension, all while keeping the bedroom door firmly closed. Emma shares her writing journey with us, from her MFA in Fiction to her unique writing process – which includes tapping away on her phone while on the ellipti...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 1 min
For our first-ever crossover episode, we are thrilled to share this timely convo with the fabulous gals of the Lit Ladies podcast! They are three writers and moms exploring how to live out their faith in their literary lives. Tune in as we take turns spotlighting major trends we observe in the current book world—and hash out whether they’re forever or fleeting. Topics include: Romantasy: Seeing its peak or still rising high? Bookish Books: Trendy or timeless? Book Covers: Let’s chat headless fig...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Welcome to our Fall Book Club episode, besties! If you haven’t yet devoured The Frozen River —one of the hottest titles of 2024—chances are high you’ve at least seen the stunner floating around the interwebs + topping bestseller lists. Today we’re thrilled to discuss the smash hit with its gracious, brilliant, endlessly articulate author, Ariel Lawhon. Cozy up for this unforgettable conversation with one of the most beloved historical fiction greats of our day. You’ll hear about the origins of T...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 3 min
We’re giddy to welcome the one + only Robin Jones Gunn to the Booked Solid podcast! Her beloved Christy Miller series shaped the teen years of countless millennial women—and today, it resonates with their daughters. Don’t miss this uniquely inspiring and tender conversation with the woman behind this once-in-a-generation sensation + many more bestselling books. Join us as we chat all things teen reads and celebrate the release of Robin’s newest contemporary Christian women’s fiction novel, Tea w...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 7 min
We’re so excited to share our first-ever Q&A episode featuring us two, your co-hosts! We opened the forum for questions, with nothing off-limits. That’s right! You grill. We spill. Tune in today for our responses to your inquires about our career goals for the next year, book recommendations across the genres, balancing author + family life, and more! Thank you so much for listening, bookish besties! Find us on Instagram ( @bookedsolidpod , @hannahbooksit , @stephanienmack )! Subscrib...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 1 min
‘Tis the season to cozy up for this sit-down with wildly successful romance author RaeAnne Thayne! With 75 books to her name, the New York Times , USA Today , Wall Street Journal , and #1 Publishers Weekly bestselling author is known and loved internationally for her stories of hope, healing, and heart. We had the joy of chatting with RaeAnne to celebrate her newest novel— The December Market —and glean all her insight into holiday reads, life on deadline, and the book business over the decades....
Oct 23, 2024•47 min
Treat yourself to some quality time with the wonderful T.I. Lowe! For our first guest interview episode of the season, we’re honored to share this sit-down with the internationally bestselling author of Under the Magnolias, Lulu’s Café, Lowcountry Lost , and so many more! What did breakout debut success look like for her? How does she approach tackling difficult topics through fiction? What industry observations and advice does she have to share with Christian authors? Don’t miss this chat on “g...
Oct 16, 2024•45 min
Welcome back, bookish besties! Oh, how we’ve missed you! We’re ecstatic to kick off SEASON TWO of Booked Solid! We can’t wait to roll out our lineup of literary luminaries for you guys in the coming months! Today join Hannah + Steph for a special kick-off episode where we reflect on our ACFW conference experience, share our September highlights + rave reads, and tease the (lit!) season ahead! Shows we're loving and writerly updates? You know we've got those, too! Thank you so much for listening!...
Oct 09, 2024•56 min
We’re officially here, bookish besties! We’ve reached the end of BOOKED SOLID's first season ever! And what better way to go out than with the woman behind one of Han + Steph’s all-time, iconic favorites? Enormous welcome to Martha Hall Kelly— New York Times bestselling author of Lilac Girls, Lost Roses, The Golden Doves, and more. This conversation quite honestly blew us away! Tune in for the spark behind her international mega-hit (also her debut, nbd!), practical writing advice (A+ recs), and...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 3 min
