Joined by Lex, the creator behind Fully Booked Babe and the project manager at The Nerd Fam, to pull back the curtain on what modern book marketing actually looks like when you are supporting indie authors and trad authors in real time. We talk through how The Nerd Fam runs campaigns with a small but mighty three-person team, what goes into monthly catalogs and early reader programs, and why beautifully designed PR boxes can create the kind of shareable content that drives attention and sales on...
Jun 10, 2026•43 min•Season 1Ep. 34
I’m joined by my longtime co-host and twin flame Fabienne, once known online as The Page Pilgrim, for a real talk about Bookstagram burnout, creator pressure, and what happens when reading stops feeling like a hobby and starts feeling like homework. We trace the arc from cozy COVID-era book photos and passionate reviews to the grind of posting, chasing engagement, and trying to keep up with endless new releases. We also get into what comes after the exit. Fabienne shares how rereads helped her f...
May 27, 2026•1 hr 17 min•Season 1Ep. 33
A romantasy author explains how stories become meaningful... A phoenix hatches in a college dorm and nothing stays normal. We’re joined by fantasy romance author Margarita Artista, creator of The Phoenix Keeper, to talk about how an urban fantasy romance can deliver the swoon while still carrying a serious punch of meaning. From there, we zoom out into craft and publishing. Margarita breaks down a real-world writing process: plotting big, rewriting early drafts as you grow, and learning when “pe...
May 13, 2026•56 min•Season 1Ep. 32
The romance bookshop that feels like home. We sit down with Amanda Anderson, the owner of The Last Chapter Bookshop in Chicago, to talk about what it truly looks like to build a modern independent bookstore that’s equal parts retail, event venue, and community home for romance readers. Amanda shares her path from corporate sports business to entrepreneurship, why she started The Last Chapter Bookshop as an online bookstore first, and how book boxes, preorder campaigns, signed books, and merchand...
Apr 29, 2026•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 31
A confident heroine refuses to take up less space. A dark romance heroine who’s plus-size, confident, and fully aware of her worth should not be a rarity. Author Lila Herron, whose book Any Means Necessary delivers sharp banter, undeniable tension, and a heroine who refuses to dim her light for anyone. We go behind the scenes on publishing and platform strategy. Lila breaks down how teasing an unwritten idea on BookTok went viral, what self-publishing taught her about craft and marketing, and wh...
Apr 15, 2026•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Anonymous peer review, professional grudges, and a conference that could make or break your career aren’t the usual ingredients for a swoony romance, which is exactly why this conversation works. We’re joined by neuroscientist and debut author Hannah Brohm to unpack how real academic life shaped Love and Other Brain Experiments, a STEM romance that pairs sharp humor with the very real instability of early-career research. We also get personal about craft and process: drafting while doing neurosc...
Apr 01, 2026•53 min•Season 1Ep. 29
A book goes viral on TikTok and the author isn’t even on TikTok. That’s where our chat with dark and paranormal romance author KL Hill begins, with the adrenaline of waking up to huge KDP page reads, the weird psychology of monthly dashboard resets, and how reader-driven hype can change your week before you’ve had coffee. From there, we get into the real story behind her debut Coded In Control and the Masquerade series: organized crime, a masked nightclub with an underground kink club, found fam...
Mar 18, 2026•1 hr 26 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Ever wondered how a late-night creative outlet can turn into a full-fledged fantasy trilogy? We sit down with Alecia B. Kirby—tourism marketing pro by day, author by night—to trace the unlikely path from a tough season in life to the release of A Crown In Shadows, a medieval fantasy charged with political intrigue, a framed-for-murder twist, and the kind of grumpy-sunshine pull that keeps pages turning. Alicia opens up about her writing process: embracing pantsing with a vision of the ending, a ...
Mar 04, 2026•51 min•Season 1Ep. 27
A dream, a superhero, and a kiss that can kill—Karina Halle joins me for a wildly honest, high‑energy conversation about Vanguard and the creative path that brought it roaring to life. From process to publishing, Karina is disarmingly practical. She writes in sprints, outlines lightly, sees scenes like movies, and lets characters bend the plan. We talk hybrid publishing and non‑competes, why she’ll always keep an indie lane for control, and how chasing reviews kills joy. She pinpoints backlist h...
Feb 18, 2026•1 hr 46 min•Season 1Ep. 26
MY FIRST SOLO EPISODE I saw LarryReads do a beginning of the year tag on her BookTube and I thought you know what, let me try that on the podcast. HERE WE ARE! my first solo episode where I answer all the questions Larry had for her tag. And I hope you all love it and if you don't please don't tell me, just lie to me and say you love it. Is there someone you are dying for me to interview or have a conversation with? LET ME KNOW!! Cover Art by: moi Intro/Outro Music: positive vibes by nanaacom on...
Feb 04, 2026•27 min•Season 1Ep. 25
MEET US AT THE COTTAGE!! Spoilers for both the show and book I brought Genesis back for us to talk about all things Heated Rivalry!! A hockey romance that actually trusts intimacy to carry the story? That’s the magic we dig into as we break down Heated Rivalry—from the viral cottage vibes to the quiet beats that make every look feel loaded. We talk about how a show that starts hot becomes something unexpectedly tender, why the mother–son conversation shattered us, and how consent shows up on scr...
Jan 21, 2026•53 min•Season 1Ep. 24
We swear we're not buying more books... After December! Goals that actually stick rarely start with spreadsheets—they start with a feeling. We as in Olivia and I decided our feeling for 2026 is consistency, and it changed everything about how we read, buy, and share books. From a simple 45‑minute daily target to a color‑coded year‑in‑pixels page, we map a routine that protects mental health, surfaces patterns, and keeps stories fun. No shame, no streak anxiety, just a gentle checkpoint that tell...
Jan 07, 2026•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 23
SPOILER FILLED!! I AM BACK WITH MY ROOMIE AKA HUBBY!! A glossy thriller can hold your breath and still leave you wanting more, and that’s exactly where our take on The Housemaid lands. We walked into the theater from different angles—one of us with the book’s twists stored in the back of our mind, the other meeting the story cold—and still found ourselves circling the same questions: did the “too perfect husband” give it away, did the inner monologues help or hurry the plot, and why did the fina...
Dec 31, 2025•31 min•Season 1Ep. 22
I sit down with Canadian author Nova Adams to unpack how a “quick” holiday novella turned into an 80,000-word small-town slow burn that balances cozy cheer with real emotional stakes. Nova shares the origin story behind The Crush of Christmas Past—written to brighten a friend’s darkest season—and how found family, age gap dynamics, and a grumpy-sunshine pairing come together without glossing over grief or growth. We get candid about the indie author grind: juggling a full-time job, sneaking in 2...
Dec 24, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Slutty Little Glasses A ghost of Christmas past with memory magic, a cinnamon-roll bodyguard, and a door knocker with opinions—Cass Geller brings the holidays to life in a way that’s equal parts tender, funny, and haunting. I sit down with Cass to unpack Mary & Brite, her urban fantasy romance set in present-day London with a secret world of Spirits Incorporated, where grief becomes a character and love learns to speak in the quiet. Cass opens up about writing at night while working full-tim...
Dec 17, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 20
What does it really take to keep an author’s world running? We sit down with Erin—aka @SinfulShelves—to unpack the real work of an author PA: building Airtable databases packed with character details and settings, pulling market-ready quotes and hooks, managing launches, and keeping creative teams moving. Erin’s approach blends meticulous systems with real empathy, showing how collaboration beats lone-wolf myths and why the right boundaries can actually improve results. The conversation travels ...
Dec 10, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Love, Lies, And A “Fake” AI Boyfriend What if the flirty “AI boyfriend” on your phone wasn’t artificial at all? Debut author Laura Bishop joins us to unpack the addictive hook behind Love Me, Stalk Me—a slow-burn, body-positive romance where obsession meets accountability and intimacy waits for honesty to catch up. Laura shares the real-world spark that lit the concept. From there, she built a story that asks sharp questions about privacy, consent, and the comfort we seek in digital confessional...
Dec 03, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 18
A Beginner-To-Diehard Tour Of Sarah J. Maas: Where To Start, What To Skip, And Why Throne Of Glass Reigns p.s. this episode is filled with SPOILERS!! The Maas-verse can feel like a beautiful trapdoor—you think you’re sampling a single series and suddenly you’re free-falling through worlds, prophecies, and characters you can’t stop thinking about. We invited back the friend who first pushed us into A Court of Thorns and Roses to map the entire journey: how to start, what to savor, and when to bra...
Nov 26, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Two creatives walk into a fantasy—with dragons that talk back, gods who meddle, and a forbidden bond that refuses to break. That’s the energy Rachel Tork brings as we explore the making of To Kill A Goddess, a standalone fantasy romance that blends star-crossed devotion with the sweep of high fantasy. Rachel opens up about the long arc of worldbuilding—mythology, deities, and culture—then shows how the romance stepped forward, sharpening the pacing while keeping the prose textured and immersive....
Nov 19, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Cozy coastal streets, siblings you’ll swear you’ve met, and a carpenter with a secret dirty mouth—welcome to Sutton Bay. We sit down with author Ronnie Mathews to unpack how a lifelong reader who never planned to publish built a small-town romance series that blends tenderness, banter, and genuine stakes without losing the fun. From the first spark of a debut to the final chapter of a four-book arc, Ronnie takes us inside her creative process and the choices that make these stories feel like hom...
Nov 12, 2025•47 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Want to see what happens when a marketer leaves corporate sameness for the wild, fast world of indie romance? Alyssa, founder of Plot Twist Marketing, shares how she builds custom strategies that actually move books: aligning ads, PR, social, and ARC outreach so every touchpoint pulls in the same direction. No boilerplate, no fluff—just smart diagnosis, careful execution, and a deep respect for the reader experience. Along the way, she drops binge-worthy recs—angsty duets, dark mafia heat, hocke...
Nov 05, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Fog, streetlights, and a city that bites back—this one takes you straight into Gothic Grove, where witches and vampires fall hard and break rules even harder. I sit down with JA George, a therapist who writes before sunrise, to trace how a mafia draft transformed into a magic-soaked world and why letting the story lead can change everything. From scene-hopping chaos to Google Docs resurrection, she walks us through the tools, rituals, and brutal honesty that keep an indie series alive. The conve...
Oct 29, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 13
What if your brand felt like a room you actually live in—soft light, a good playlist, books stacked next to lip gloss and a tote that’s seen a few city sunsets? That’s the world Liz built as The Boho Book Blogger, and she’s here to unpack the craft behind the cozy: how to design a feed around feeling, grow a loyal community without chasing trends, and still keep reading joyful when algorithms get loud. We get into the origin of her handle and why the bohemian aesthetic wasn’t a costume but a ref...
Oct 22, 2025•54 min•Season 1Ep. 12
What if the publishing experience felt personal, fast, and genuinely supportive—and the books brought the heat? I sit down with MK Ahearn, the romantasy author behind Broken Flames and the founder of Azala Press, to talk about building a small press that acts like a trusted partner. From a pandemic spark that led to her first manuscript to a growing catalog of romance and fantasy romance, MK shares the choices, systems, and scrappy experiments that turned a lone imprint into a full-service publi...
Oct 15, 2025•50 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Behind the Books: Inside the World of a Publishing Editor Ever wondered what it's really like to work in publishing? Spoiler alert: it's not just reading books all day in a cozy armchair. In this episode, I sit down with Kelly, an acquisitions editor who pulls back the curtain on the realities of the publishing industry. Kelly shares her journey into publishing—a path that began with a simple suggestion from a friend and led to her dream career. With refreshing honesty, she reveals that her job ...
Oct 08, 2025•57 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Building a Bookish Brand and Navigating Conventions How does a passion for reading transform into a thriving business and community? Olivia from Pages and Journeys shares her remarkable journey from bookstagram influencer to Etsy shop owner, revealing the thoughtful philosophy behind her popular bookish merchandise brand, Dreamy Pages Co. What began with stickers and crocheted book sleeves has evolved into a refined collection of apparel and jewelry designed with a powerful purpose. Her minimali...
Oct 01, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Breaking Hearts with Shakespeare "The Casualty of Us" draws inspiration from Shakespeare's Hamlet, following the journey of Ophelia, a philosophy major beginning her freshman year of college just three months after surviving a kidnapping. What sets this narrative apart is its thoughtful structure—divided into two theatrical acts spanning 18 months of character development. The novel masterfully weaves multiple storylines: the mystery of Ophelia's unsolved kidnapping, her healing journey, the pro...
Sep 24, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 8
What happens when the darkest corners of desire meet the written page? Author, Holly Guy invites us into her world of villains who would "burn the whole world down just to turn up the heat." Our conversation with Holly reveals the powerful philosophy behind her work: creating spaces where women can confront trauma, desire, and darkness without apology. She brilliantly distinguishes between dark romance and erotic horror, explaining how both genres serve readers seeking to explore taboo themes wi...
Sep 17, 2025•49 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Dark Romance with a Secret Baby Twist Ever wondered what happens when you can't find the exact romance novel you're craving? For Nikki Ash, the answer was simple: write it yourself. In this captivating conversation, the USA Today bestselling author shares the unexpected journey that transformed her from an English literature teacher into a prolific romance novelist with nearly 40 books to her name. What stands out most is Nikki's genuine passion for storytelling. "Writing is the only thing that ...
Sep 10, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 6
The Evolution of Bookstagram The digital book world has transformed dramatically since its inception, and few people have witnessed this evolution as closely as Genesis, the creator behind Whispering Chapters. Long before BookTok exploded and before most of us even knew what "Bookstagram" meant, Genesis was sharing her love of stories through carefully filtered photos and thoughtful reviews. In this candid conversation, Genesis takes us back to 2013 when Bookstagram was in its infancy – a time o...
Sep 03, 2025•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 5
