Author Interview: Hannah Whitten
Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Hannah Whitten, author of The Wilderwood duology and The Foxglove King!
Hannah Whitten has been writing to amuse herself since she could hold a pen, and sometime in high school, figured out that what amused her might also amuse others. When she’s not writing, she’s reading, making music, or attempting to bake. She lives in Tennessee with her husband and children in a house ruled by a temperamental cat.
Listen in as we chat more about Hannah’s books, her baking, and her other upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @hwhittenwrites
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Author Interview: Kate Gateley Returns!
Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we welcomed Kate Gateley back to the podcast, the author of the Lost Wells Trilogy and the newly released Shadow of the Yew Tree!
Author Kate Gateley writes at her small Cowichan Valley farm on Canada’s beautiful Vancouver Island, where she lives with her one amazing husband, two fantastic sons, and a constantly evolving number of canine, feline, and aviary companions.
With three published books, two Canadian Book Club Award wins, and three shortlist nominations under her belt, Kate celebrates the evolution of The Lost Wells trilogy into something that she dearly hopes can one day find a cherished spot among those volumes of both contemporary fantasy and historical romance novels that so inspired her growing up.
When Kate isn't reading, writing, or wrangling children and animals, she enjoys time in her "hobby library," which includes any number of creative side quests. Kate prefers not to wear socks, drinks too much coffee, and forever falls for the cinnamon roll hero.
Listen in as we chat more about Kate’s books, crafting Ronan’s story, and her other upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @kategateleyauthor
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Author Interview: Tessonja Odette
LISTENER NOTE: Due to some tech difficulties, Whitney's audio has some crackling throughout.
Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Tessonja Odette, author of Heart of the Raven Prince, and the Fae Flings and Corset Strings series!
Tessonja Odette is a Seattle-based author of fantasy romance, epic romantasy, and fairytale retellings. She especially loves to write about brooding fae and the fierce women who hate-to-love them. In addition to writing, she is a multi-passionate creative with a ton of artistic hobbies who believes in the importance of following your joy. When she isn’t creating, she’s watching cat videos, petting dogs, having dance parties in the kitchen with her daughter, or pursuing her many creative hobbies. In her books, you'll find enemies-to-lovers, witty banter, cozy vibes, and a delicious dash of steam.
Listen in as we chat more about Tessonja’s books, her book covers, and her other upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @tessonja
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Episode 52—Our Nerdiest Thing: Small Town Romance + Guest Host Karen Grey!
Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we're talking all about our favorite small town romance recs! Plus, we have a guest host, Karen Grey, author of the recently released The Single Dad’s Guide to Recreation.
Join us as we discuss the following:
-Tropes we love in small town romance
- Our favorite small town romance recs
- Whitney breaks down the movie Geostorm
- Karen Grey tells us how to write a great audio book review
Book Release News:
Wrath of the Fallen by Amber V Nicole
A Fate Forged in Fire by Hazel McBride
Problematic Summer Romance by Ali Hazelwood
Left of Forever by Tarah Dewitt
Runaways by Elle Mitchell - June 2nd
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Episode 50—Our Nerdiest Thing: Books With Awesome Plot Twists + Author Jill Tew!
Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we discuss books with our fave plot twists! Join us as we discuss the following:
-Books that shocked and awed us with their plot twists
-What we are reading, watching & listening to
-Talk about Dancing with the Devil, Manacled, mix tapes, and how to get into to book you just aren't feeling
-Our interview with author Jill Tew!
Book Release News:
The Knight and the Moth by Rachel Gillig
The Love Haters by Katherine Center
Rewind it Back by Liz TomForde
The Wrath of the Fallen by Amber V Nicole
Ashes of Honor by Nelle Nikole
The Caged Girl by Monica Arya
7. Not Safe for Work by Nisha J Tuli
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Episode 48—Our Nerdiest Thing: Audiobooks & Narrators We Love + Author Jasmine Walt!
Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we discuss audiobooks and the narrators we love!
Join us as we discuss the following:
-Our audiobook and narrator suggestions
-What we are reading, watching & listening to
-Talk about Sza, skeleton coffee mugs and seven brew
Book Release News:
1. A Curse Carved in Bone by Danielle Jensen
2. What Sleeps Within the Cove by Harper L Woods
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Episode 46—Our Nerdiest Thing: Ask Us Anything + Author Nelle Nikole!
Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we let you ask us anything! These questions were sent to us via our instagram channel, which listeners can join at https://www.instagram.com/channel/Aba_fAWaCHHV6Mz1/ Join us as we discuss the following:
-What is everyone’s opinion on sentient object romance novels, and what’s the worst object?
-What FMC/MMC would you prefer had been unalived? Or saved?
-Best/favorite author interview to date and why?
-Plus tons more of your questions and an interview with author Nelle Nikole!
Book Release News:
The Thrashers by Julie Soto
The Survivor Wants to Die at the End by Adam Silvera
My Friends by Fredrik Backman
The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers
Carrie TV Series is being adapted by Mike Flanagan and Amazon Studios
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Episode 44—Our Nerdiest Thing: The Shakespeare Conspiracy+ Author Ben Alderson!
Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we are talking all about Shakespeare, those pesky conspiracy theories around his work, and our fave adaptations. Join us as we discuss the following:
-Do you know the conspiracy theories regarding Shakespeare’s work?
-Did you know that some people think Shakespeare didn't exist?
-Did you know that there is a curse written on Shakespeare’s tomb?
-What is your fave modern Shakespeare adaptation?
-Plus an interview with author Ben Alderson!
Book Release News:
Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker
Enigma by RuNyx
A Novel Life of Jane Austen - A Graphic Biography by Janine Barchas
Julie Chan is Dead by Liann Zhang
King of Envy by Ana Huang
Rise of a Cursed Kingdom by Ligia Cushman
Spindle of Nightmares by Amber Bunch
Show links:
https://lithub.com/doubting-shakespeares-identity-isnt-a-conspiracy-theor
https://www.mentalfloss.com/posts/shakespeare-conspiracy-theories
https://www.natgeokids.com/uk/discover/history/general-history/shakespeare-facts/
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Episode 42—Our Nerdiest Thing: Don’t Hate on Nesta + Author Morgan Gauthier!
Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we are talking all about Nesta Archeron and the hate she receives. This episode was inspired by @tessacarter_cosplay post ( https://www.instagram.com/reel/DGiln1no30s/ ) about Nesta getting hate as a woman. We commented "There are readers who ARE Nesta and readers who can’t understand her trauma. We ARE Nesta and will love her forever. Join us as we discuss the following:
Argument: Nesta is selfish and arrogant
Argument: I have trauma and I am not mean/rude/nasty to people
Argument: She’s the older sister and should have taken on a more responsible role
Argument: After ACOSF, she got better but she is still rude
Argument: She should apologize to Feyre
-Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
-Murder Between Friends by Liz Lawson
-Broken Hearted by Leia Stone and Julie Hall
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Episode 40—Our Nerdiest Thing: Our Spring & Summer Reading Hopefuls + Author L.M. Sanguinette!
Hello fellow nerds! On today’s episode, we are sharing our spring & summer reading hopefuls! Join us as we discuss the following:
-The books we hope we get to read this spring and summer!
-What we’re reading and watching + the book Whit and Deb wanted to get more out of
-Our nerdiest thing of the week!
We also got to talk to author L.M. Sanguinette, author of Welcome to Visanthe, The Days I Dream of Coffee, and more!
L. M. Sanguinette was born on a small island in the Caribbean, where the palm trees watched over her like giants and the sea crept up to her feet to say hello. Ever since she was little, she surrounded herself with tales of fantasy and magic, hoping that one day, she too would be involved in a story like the ones that captured her imagination.
Years—and many rewatching’s of Avatar: The Last Airbender—later, she is happily living in the worlds that her mind created, filling her bookshelves with more books than she will ever read and practising her own version of magic.
When she’s not sitting at the computer, she can be found snorkelling near forgotten shores, twisting from silks that hang from the ceilings, or in one of the many hidden coffee shops of Madrid, conversing with the spirits of the old city and dreaming up new adventures.
Listen in as we chat more about L.M.’s books, her poetry, and her other upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @author_lmsanguinette
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Episode 38—Our Nerdiest Thing: Nonfiction We Can Get On Board With + Author Mikayla Hornedo!
Hello fellow nerds! On today's episode, we are sharing non-fiction books that we actually like! Since Deb literally reads zero non-fiction (she likes to disassociate, thank you very much), Brian from Rock N Roll Story Guys joins us to share his faves!
Listen in as we discuss the following:
-Non-fiction we can get onboard with
-What we’re reading and watching
-Our nerdiest thing of the week!
We also chat with Mikayla Hornedo, author of Blood and Brujas as well as the newly released Air and Essence!
Mikayla D. Hornedo is the author of diverse fantasy stories that blend magic, romance, and mythology. Ever since she picked up The Chronicles of Narnia at a young age she’s been in love with everything fantasy. Whether that’s movies, tv shows, or books, Mikayla loves the feeling these magical worlds bring her. All of her work is heavily inspired by Latin culture and mythologies, and she believes doing the research is just as fun as writing the actual stories. Mikayla is happily married with two beautiful young girls, who inspire her to go the extra mile every day.
Listen in as we chat more about Mikayla’s books, Kuxtal Academy,, and her other upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @mikayla.hornedo.author
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Episode 36—Our Nerdiest Thing: Best Read of 2025 (So Far) + Author J.D. Netto!
Hello fellow nerds! On today's episode, we are sharing our fave read of 2025 - so far! Join us as we discuss the following:
-The book living rent free in our heads right now
-What we’re reading and watching
-Our nerdiest thing of the week!
Show links:
Boston Revs Baseball Club series
Cobra Kai
Be Ready When the Luck Happens
finding more
The Dixon Rule
Faithbreaker
Where Shadows Meet
The Sirens
Say You’ll Remember Me
Sweet Obsession
Holy Terrors
Gifted and Talented
A Thorn in Every Heart
The Deep End
Monkey Movie
Empire of the Vampire
American Murder: Gabby Petito documentary
A Madness Unmade
Lights Out
The God of the Woods
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Author Interview: Elle Rivers
Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Elle Rivers, author of the newly released book Ill Will!
Elle Rivers writes fun romance books filled with real world problems wrapped in beautiful, heart-warming happy endings. When not writing, she can be found speed reading other authors’ amazing romance novels, curling up next to any warm object she can find, or singing obnoxiously loud to Taylor Swift.
Elle was born and raised in Nashville, TN, and she considers herself one of the few native Nashvillians who does not like country music. She has eight cats who fight for the spot on her lap, and eight chickens who couldn’t care less about her unless she is bringing them food. She lives with her romance hero of a husband, who endlessly supports her writing endeavors, and her son, who is the biggest but most adorable distraction.
Listen in as we chat more about Elle’s books, her favorite romance tropes, and her other upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @elleriversauthor
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Author Interview: Amari Nylix
Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Amari Nylix, author of The Austin Heat series!
Amazon bestseller Amari Nylix tells sordid stories revolving around tempestuous love affairs. She is inspired by the secret liaisons of old west villains, heroes, and the temptresses who lure those powerful men into their webs. She particularly enjoys it when the men’s armor is ripped away, exposing their soft underbellies known as their hearts. She relishes in the men’s pursuit of the soft, feminine kitten, only to find themselves shocked when she turns out to be a wanton minx.
Amari works closely with bestselling author of both nonfiction and fiction, Tara Delaney. Tara has extensive professional experience in behavior and nervous system development, while also having studied the impact of how early trauma impacts our responses as adults. Tara is directly responsible for trimming back Amari’s sex scenes, allowing room for all the FEELS.
Listen in as we chat more about Amari’s books, why old farts deserve love too, and her other upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @author.amarinylix
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Author Interview: Nikki A. Lamers
Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Nikki A. Lamers, author of The Unforgettable Summer and the upcoming Once Upon a Forsaken Love, which drops on March 27th! Nikki has an awesome mermaid romance in this anthology that we cannot wait to read!
Before becoming an award winning author, Nikki grew up in a small town in Wisconsin and went to college at one of the University of Wisconsin campuses. She now lives in New York with her husband and their two children. She has always loved to write and create stories, as well as curl up with a good book.
Nikki is the author of the Unforgettable series, which won 4 Firebird Awards when it rereleased in 2022, and the Home duet, inspired by her upbringing in the Midwest. Nikki loves exploring different places and meeting new people where she's always looking for new inspiration for her next story.
Listen in as we chat more about Nikki’s books, writing Midwestern characters, and her other upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @nikkialamersauthor
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Author Interview: Jennifer J. Williams
Hello, fellow nerds! We're excited to share our interview with Jennifer Williams, author of Worth the Risk, Forever Sunshine, and more!
Jennifer was born and raised in Ohio, but currently calls Colorado home. A lifelong lover of romance books, Jen felt pulled to write stories with older characters, because "old farts" deserve love too. Jen prides herself on delivering realistic characters that struggle with normal problems. She spends most of her free time within her zoo: two kids, two dogs, and two cats…all of which are male! When not containing the chaos, Jen can be found lounging on her covered porch devouring books on her Kindle.
Listen in as we chat more about Jennifer’s books, why old farts deserve love too, and her other upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @authorjenniferjwilliams
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Author Interview: Trisha Wolfe
Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we sat down with the brilliant Trisha Wolfe, author of The Hollows Row Series, Born Darkly, Marrow, and more!
Trisha Wolfe is a USA Today bestselling dark academia romance and psychological thriller author. From an early age, Trisha dreamed up imaginary worlds and characters and was accused of talking to herself. Today, she lives in South Carolina with her family and writes full time, using her imaginary worlds as an excuse to continue talking to herself.
Listen in as we chat more about Trish’s books, her favorite romance tropes, the mythology and lore in her books, we well as her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @trisha_wolfe
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Author Interview: Ria Wilde
Hello, fellow nerds! We're thrilled to welcome Ria Wilde back to the podcast to chat about her new release, River!
Ria Wilde is an international bestselling author of dark, steamy & suspenseful romance. She currently resides in the UK where getting lost in her books, and plotting the next best way to break some hearts is a daily occurrence. A lover of all things steamy and sinful, she also has a big soft spot for small town romances & cowboys, but morally gray will forever be her favorite color! Ria writes HEA's & spice with no promise it'll be an easy ride. Be prepared to fall in love with her morally gray men and the sassy queens that steal their hearts.
Listen in as we chat more about Ria’s books, her favorite romance tropes, and her other upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @authorriawilde
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Author Interview: Jenni Bara
Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with friend of the podcast Jenni Bara, author of Wild Pitch, Finding Out, More Than a Hero, and more!
Jenni Bara is an indie romance writer with a lifelong passion for telling stories. Even as a young child, she would craft tales with her endless imagination; she's improved her skills since the days of scaring younger cousins with ghost stories, but her love for books and storytelling has never wavered.
In her everyday life, she is a paralegal for family law writing unhappily ever afters. So naturally, she spends her free time writing happy endings and anything that keeps her laughing, including life with her kids.
Listen in as we chat more about Jenni’s books, her favorite ghost story, and her other upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @jennibarabooks
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Episode 7—Our Nerdiest Thing: Nerdy Fall Favorites (Books & Beyond) + Author Courtney Gould
Hello fellow nerds! Join us for today's episode as we discuss the following:
• Buffy, ghosts at Deb's house and amusement parks
• Twilight, campy fall movies, horror nostalgia and our fave fall books
• Release news
• What we are reading, watching and loving
• Our Nerdiest Thing of the week
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ONT Midnight Mass
Join us on Thursday for our read along episode of Butcher & Blackbird, chapters 13-15!