Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Danielle L. Jensen, author of The Bridge Kingdom, Dark Shores, and the upcoming Defy the Dusk! Seriously, it was such a fun conversation!

Danielle L. Jensen is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Fate Inked in Blood, A Curse Carved in Bone, and the Bridge Kingdom, Dark Shores, and Malediction series. Her novels are published internationally in twenty-three languages. 

She lives in Calgary, Alberta, with her family and guinea pigs.

Listen in as we chat more about Danielle’s books, The Bridge Kingdom adaptation, the Swedish Guinea Pig Mafia, and the upcoming Defy the Dusk book. Be sure to follow her @danielleljensen

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Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with THE Britney S. Lewis, author of Blood Moon!

Britney S. Lewis is the #1 New York Times, Indie, and USA Today Bestselling Author of Blood Moon. She is also the award-winning author of The Dark Place and The Undead Truth of Us.

She grew up in Kansas City, Kansas, where she fell in love with storytelling and the idea that magic moved and breathed in our world. After getting her Bachelor of Arts and Science Degree, she worked in the field of marketing and communications for a few years before accepting a position as an editor for greeting cards, where her job is to make sure she gets the best words on paper. When Britney isn’t daydreaming about new stories, she is an urban hiker, exploring the city on foot, looking for iced coffee. She can also be found watching TV shows with her pup or practicing West Coast Swing in one of her local dance studios. She lives in Kansas City.

Listen in as we chat more about Britney’s books, why you should be annoying online, swing dancing, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @britney.s.lewis

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Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Casey Bond, author of The Shadows of Neverland Duet!

RONE Award-winning author Casey Bond lives on a rural farm in West Virginia with her husband and their two beautiful daughters. She writes phoenixes – gloriously flawed and morally gray characters that fiercely rise from the ashes of their circumstances, though worldbuilding is one of her favorite hobbies.

She thinks thunderstorms are better than coffee and that watching a meteor shower is magical. She’s a firm believer that every amazing book needs a world you want to wrap yourself in, a character you want to win, and a love you would fight for.

Listen in as we chat more about Casey’s books, rising like a phoenix, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @authorcaseybond

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Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with T.L. Price, author of Destiny’s Hammer, the newly released Exiled No More!

T. L. Price writes epic romantic fantasy, urban fantasy, and science fiction romance with unforgettable characters and thrilling adventures. As the award-winning, bestselling author of the Exiled Elementals Series, she’s known for blending danger, love, and magic into fast-paced tales that readers can’t put down.

Her newest series, the Celestial Dragon Riders, promises to enchant readers with its rich world-building, fierce dragon riders, and sizzling romance. From magical elementals to vampiric Fae royals and demigods, her stories transport you to worlds where destiny is as powerful as the characters who fight to shape it. With a knack for creating steamy romance and high-stakes action, T. L. Price delivers books that leave you desperate for more.

When she’s not writing stories for you, she enjoys time with her husband and three sons in the Washington, DC, area or drinks coffee in her cozy, enchanted library. Follow T. L. Price on social media and never miss an update—because once you enter her worlds, you’ll never want to leave.

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Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Clare Sager, author of A Kiss of Iron and King of Ravens!

Clare Sager is the Sunday Times bestselling author of darkly addictive romantasy full of slow-burn steam, gut-wrenching conflict and morally grey everybody. Dubbed the Queen of Edging by readers, she takes no responsibility for lost sleep or therapy bills.

When she's not breaking hearts with her books, Clare can usually be found drinking coffee, lifting weights or impulse-buying stationery. She lives in Nottingham, Robin Hood country, so it's no surprise she writes about characters who don't always play by the rules.

Listen in as we chat more about Clare’s books, her chaotic reading order, Alice in Wonderland, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @claresager

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Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Nicolette Elzie, author of A Curse of Tooth and Claw, We Were Meant to Burn, and more!

Nicolette Elzie writes mythology-inspired fantasy romance that is fierce and emotionally gutting. Her writing is full of morally grey love interests, weaponized trauma, just kiss already angst with fierce heroines more likely to jump into battle mode with their swords blazing. She lives in Washington, D.C., with her swoony husband, two children, and three fur babies. She can usually be found reading, re-watching her favorite shows for the millionth time, playing board games, and reminiscing on her past life as a dragon.

Listen in as we chat more about Nicolette’s books, her love of dragons, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @authornicoletteelzie

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Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Geneva Monroe, author of The Sun Serpent, the Dark Oz series, and the upcoming Down the Rabbit Hole!

As a walking ball of chaos, Geneva is a mood reader turned into a mood writer. She’s obsessed with everything from epic landscapes, to unstoppable women, and main characters with questionable morals. Becoming an author was the gateway to her villain era, and she’s loving it. So don’t be surprised when you end up saying, “D*mn it, Geneva.” You were warned.

Listen in as we chat more about Geneva’s books, Alice in Wonderland, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @geneva_monroe_author

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Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Neena Laskowski, author of The King’s Weapon and The Heir’s Bargain!

Neena Laskowski didn't fall in love with reading until she started writing her own stories in fourth grade, when she realized reading would improve her writing. 

She earned her Master’s in Secondary Education and Bachelor’s in English and Classical Studies from the University of Michigan. After teaching middle school English for a few years, she decided to pursue her life-long passion for writing.

When she is not writing morally grey heroines or working her day job, she can be found camping with her husband, starting a random house renovation she found on TikTok, cuddling with her dog and cat on the couch with a good book, painting with a glass of wine in hand (and hoping she doesn't mix her paint water with her drink), or spending quality time with her friends and family.

Listen in as we chat more about Neena’s books, deadly libraries, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @neenalaskowski

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Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Sarah Glenn Marsh, author of Our Rogue Fates, How I Met Your Murderer, and more!

Sarah Glenn Marsh has been an avid fantasy reader and Tolkien enthusiast from the day her dad handed her a copy of The Hobbit and promised it would change her life. She’s been making up words and worlds ever since, and is now an author of books for kids including the How to Spot a Fairy series; books for teens like the Reign of the Fallen duology; and romances for adults, including the forthcoming Our Rogue Fates, out April 28th, 2026 from Alcove.

She has also written for popular franchises including Star Wars and Critical Role, as she loves digging into the sandboxes of her favorite worlds.

When she’s not writing, Sarah frequents the pottery studio and raises awareness about her autoimmune disease, Type 1 diabetes. As a queer person, Sarah is also passionate about seeing more and better representation in all forms of media; we all deserve happy endings.

While her favorite place to be is Ireland, Sarah currently lives in Richmond, Virginia where a tiny zoo of four rescued sighthounds, three birds, a turtle, many fish, and one adorable toddler—not to mention her garden—keep her and her partner plenty busy.

Listen in as we chat more about Sarah’s books, her adult MM romance, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @sarahmarshauthor

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Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with the AMAZING Analeigh Sbrana, author of the Lore of the Wilds duology and the upcoming Heir of Prophecy!

Analeigh Sbrana is the Sunday Times Bestselling author of Lore of the Wilds. Known for weaving lyrical prose with thrilling plot twists and captivating main characters, her novels explore complex themes of betrayal, justice, and the nuance of love. Through her storytelling, Analeigh’s primary aim is to evoke a full range of emotion while empowering historically marginalized readers, ensuring they feel seen and represented in rich, unforgettable narratives. She currently lives in California with her family and pets.

Listen in as we chat more about Analeigh’s books, deadly libraries, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @analeighsbrana

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Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Rose Garcia, author of Fae Away, A Storm Rises, A Legacy Forced, and more!

Rose Garcia is a USA Today bestselling author and screenwriter known for crafting heart-stopping fantasy stories where belief is power, love defies all, and hope burns brightest. Magic is real in her world—and the only thing more dangerous than a broken heart… is a hopeful one.

A lawyer turned writer, Rose weaves stories of complicated romance, powerful families, deep-rooted friendships, and ancestral magic drawn from her Mexican American heritage. Her diverse heroes are driven by bold hearts, forced to confront tangled destinies and make impossible choices.

When she’s not writing, you can find her designing escape rooms for her husband, obsessing over fantasy shows, traveling, or hanging out with her three needy and precious rescue dogs.

Rose lives in Houston, Texas, and believes tacos are a core food group—because well, they are.

Listen in as we chat more about Rose’s books, her move from lawyer to author, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @rosegarciabooks

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Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Kara McDowell, author of The Heir Apparently and the new release, Write-Off!

Kara McDowell is the author of romantic comedies for adults and teens.  Born in the mountains and raised in the desert, Kara spent her childhood swimming, boating, and making up stories in her head. Now she lives in Mesa, Arizona, where she divides her time between writing, baking, playing board games, and wishing for rain with her husband and three young sons.

Listen in as we chat more about Kara’s books, stress baking, author conventions and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @karajmcdowellbooks

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Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Judy Liu, author of The Vending Portal and Synthers and Beasts!

Inspired by her love of Marvel, sci-fi, old Taiwanese dramas, and ridiculous anime, Judy scribbles mini-stories wherever she can (and subsequently forgets them!). She graduated from Rice University in Houston, Texas, studying history, Asian studies, and education. Judy is not unfamiliar with extensive writing, having published multiple pieces. She spent some time living in rural Japan before working in the legal and compliance sphere. With her debut novel The Vending Portal, Liu hopes to meaningfully add to Asian American literature to further enrich the YA genre.

Outside of work and writing, Judy enjoys dancing with her teammates and friends, exploring unknown spots or cities, caring for her plants, and making nonsense sounds to her sister.

Listen in as we chat more about Judy’s books, her love of RL Stine, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @judyliu_author

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Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Amalie Howard, author of The Starlight Heir and the sequel, which releases today, Queen of the Night Sky!

Amalie Howard is a USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling romance author. Her novels have received national awards, starred trade reviews, and have been featured in The Hollywood Reporter, Screen Rant, Entertainment Weekly, and Cosmopolitan. She also writes young adult fiction as well as books for younger readers, which have been a Kids’ IndieNext pick, a Target Book Club read, a Scholastic Book Fair selection, and on multiple high school state reading lists. When she’s not writing, she can usually be found reading, being the president of her one-woman Harley Davidson motorcycle club, or power-napping. She lives in Colorado with her family.

Listen in as we chat more about Amalie’s books, her love of Harley Davidsons, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @amaliehoward

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SURPRISE, fellow nerds! Tomorrow is our Last episode of 2025 but we wanted to share one more episode with you with a little insight to our Holiday Hangout!  Listen in as we discuss:

• Holiday reads, listens and movies you need to watch

• Bookish things on our wishlist

• Our holiday bookish cocktail

• Our Nerdiest Thing of the week

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A.                 Good Spirits

B.                 Secret Santa

C.                While It Was Snowing

D.                Booked For the Holidays

E.                  Grace and Henry’s Holiday Movie Marathon

F.                  https://www.etsy.com/shop/Eichendesign

G.                Mini Brands mini books

H.                2026 52 Book Club Challenge Journal

I.                    Hadley Designs Reading Journal

J.                   Booked for the Year Club Journal

K.                 Book of the Month

L.                  Aardvark Book Club

M.                Allurial Book Club

N.                Stranger Things Season 5

O.                The 12 Dates of Christmas

P.                 Oh. What. Fun.

Q.                Jett Family Christmas Spotify playlist

R.                 Royal Icing by Madison Score

S.                 Merry Little Kissmas 

T.                  Daddy Issues by Kate Goldbeck

U.                 Dashing All the Way

V.                 The Holiday

W.               Champagne Problems Netflix

X.                  With Love Meghan Holiday

Y.                  Nailed It Holiday

Z.                  Who Killed Santa Murderville

AA.             The Holiday movie soundtrack

BB.            HDTGM A Very Nutty Christmas

CC.           Christmas tree blanket Macy’s

DD.           A Novel Romance

EE.             Taylor Puzzle

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Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Sierra Simone, author the Priest series, The New Camelot Series, The Lyonesse Trilogy, and more!

Sierra is a voracious reader of all things including the smuttiest smut, piles of non-fiction, and old-timey books with brooding widowers. She loves writing the dirtiest things that she can think of, and also: King Arthur, sparkling water, ancient mystery cults, coffee, leggings, and fog. 

Her previous jobs have included firing ceramics, teaching living history lessons in one-room schoolhouse in full, 1904 school marm attire, and working in a library for several years (not in that order).

Her novels have been published in Czech, Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Turkish, and Ukrainian. She's been featured in Buzzfeed, Cosmopolitan, Entertainment Weekly, Marie Claire, and Library Journal with a starred review.

She lives in the Kansas City area with her husband, two children, and two giant dogs.

Listen in as we chat more about Sierra’s books, her co-author books, and her upcoming projects. Be sure to follow her @thesierrasimone

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Nerds- as we gear up for season 6 and our Throne of Glass book club, we’re sharing our favorite Sarah J Maas episodes!

New to the podcast? This episode is from our Crescent City book club and covers Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas with chapters 90-102.

Synopsis:

Whitney, Mindy and Debra continue season four of the podcast and discuss  "Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadow".

This episode includes: -How is Lidia related to Aelin from Throne of Glass? -How do stags come into play in the Maasverse? -How did a character with so little page time change the entire Crescent City, TOG and ACOTAR worlds?You can find the themed cocktail for this episode, “Memento Mori” at ournerdiestthing.com

This podcast is spoiler heavy across the A Court of Thorns and Roses series, as well as the Crescent City series and Throne of Glass series, all written by Sarah J. Maas.

Season six of the podcast starts on September 18th! Find the book club schedule in the pinned post at Instagram.com/ournerdiestthing. 

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Nerds- as we gear up for season 6 and our Throne of Glass book club, we’re sharing our favorite Sarah J Maas episodes!

New to the podcast? This episode is from our Crescent City book club and covers Crescent City: House of Flame and Shadow by Sarah J. Maas with the Prologue-Chapter 6!

Synopsis:

Whitney, Mindy and Debra continue season four of the podcast and discuss  "Crescent City: House of Flame".

This episode includes: -Did you know that some people are actually addicted to snake venom, just like those under the thumb of the venom queen? - Whitney breaks down the bonus chapter of Danika and Bryce, which you can find on Reddit - And has SJM given us some clues with Declan and Tristen’s names? Mindy breaks it down in Our Nerdiest Vocab!

You can find the themed cocktail for this episode, “Sabine's Face” at ournerdiestthing.com

This podcast is spoiler heavy across the A Court of Thorns and Roses series, as well as the Crescent City series and Throne of Glass series, all written by Sarah J. Maas.

Season six of the podcast starts on September 18th! Find the book club schedule in the pinned post at Instagram.com/ournerdiestthing. 

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Hello, fellow nerds! This week, we got to chat with Julie Olivia, author of The Honeywood Fun Park series, Never Harbor series, and the recently re-released standalone If It Makes You Happy! 

Julie Olivia writes cozy love stories filled with humor, spice, and close friend groups that feel like a warm hug. She is a roller coaster fan, avid romance reader, and rainy day enthusiast. Before writing romance novels, Julie moonlighted as an illustrator and worked in Human Resources, in which she still maintains a SHRM-CP certification. However, she decided writing about office romances where they break all the policies was far more enjoyable than enforcing them. Julie lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband and their very opinionated pets.

Listen in as we chat more about Julie's books, rainy days, and great banter in romance books! Be sure to follow her @julieoliviaauthor

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Nerds- as we gear up for season 6 and our Throne of Glass book club, we’re sharing our favorite Sarah J Maas episodes!

New to the podcast? This episode is from our Crescent City book club and covers the Prologue -Chapter 24 of Crescent City: House of Sky & Breath

Synopsis:

Whitney, Mindy and Debra continue season four of the podcast and discuss  "Crescent City: House of Sky & Breath".

This episode includes:

-The lore of Thunderbirds and how they are used in pop culture

-Midgard etymology and lore

You can find the themed cocktail for this episode, “Mirthroot Mojito” at ournerdiestthing.com

This podcast is spoiler heavy across the A Court of Thorns and Roses series, as well as the Crescent City series and Throne of Glass series, all written by Sarah J. Maas.

Season six of the podcast starts on September 18th! Find the book club schedule in the pinned post at Instagram.com/ournerdiestthing. 

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