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.
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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.
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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.
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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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2024 Book Superlatives
Hello fellow nerds! On today's episode, we are sharing all of our favorites from 2024! Join us as we discuss the following: -Our fave reads
-The books that surprised us the most
-The most underrated authors we read this year Show links:
New read along schedule coming soon!
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Nerdy Rewind: We All Might Be Frank Sinatra’s Kid - Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey
Hello, fellow nerds! We are finishing up our holiday rewind with chapters 17-33 of @tessabaileyisanauthor book, "Wreck the Halls"! This week, we're discussing these chapters, celebrity paternity scandals and imposter syndrome.
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Fancast
Melody
Beat
Octavia
Danielle
Joseph
Trina
Fletcher
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Nerdy Rewind: Sweet Beat - Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey
Hello fellow nerds! Today, we are re-releasing season 3, episode 13 of Tessa Bailey's Wreck the Halls!
In this episode, we have a special guest host, Brian, from the @rocknrollbedtimestories podcast and he’ll be discussing the top three most ridiculous band breakups of all time. Then, we’ll chat more about Fleetwood Mac and how nostalgia can be bad for your mental health.
Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "The Beat Crush". It can be found in this cocktail post or at ournerdiestthing.com
Show links:
“Rocket Queen” by Guns & Roses
Keanu Reeves as John Wick
Mr. Belding on Saved By the Bell
https://wearethestoryguys.com/podcast/episode-76-fleetwood-mac-vs-rumours/
Silver Springs by Fleetwood Mac
Haunted Hotel in Kentucky
Author Emily Rath
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Episode 26—Read-Along: Let’s Go Hammurabi!
Nerds - it's time for our final read along episode for Leather and Lark, book two in the Ruinous Love Trilogy! Join us by reading chapters 23-Bonus Chapter.
Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -What does blimmin mean in Irish Slang?
-What do you know about industrial batch ovens?
-Where does an “eye for an eye” come from? And what does that have to do with the Code of Hammurabi?
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Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our episode from Tuesday, where we chat about Snowy Day Reads!
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Read Along Schedule: Be on the look out for our re-release of Wreck the Halls by Tessa Bailey - a perfect spicy holiday read!
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Episode 25—Our Nerdiest Thing: Snow Day Reads + Author James Sutter!
Hello fellow nerds! Join us for today's episode as we discuss the following:
-Do you prefer cozy or baby making books on snowy days?
-What’s your snowy day book recommendation?
-Need a recommendation to make you feel like you aren’t isolated in the cold weather? Mindy gives us her recs! Release news:
Fallen Gods by Rachel Van Dyke
What the Woods Took by Courtney Gould
A Deception of Courts by Ben Alderman
Kingdom of Deceit and Desire by Leslie Sullivan
Keep Me by Sara Cate
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Join us on Thursday for our final read along episode of Leather & Lark, chapters 23-Bonus Chapter! Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Watch this episode via our studio feed on YouTube! Link in bio. Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Have something nerdy to share? Message us!
Episode 24—Read-Along: Tossed Salad
Hello fellow nerds! This week, we are continuing our read along of Leather and Lark, book two in the Ruinous Love Trilogy! Join us by reading chapters 20-22. Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -Who is Doctor D3ath?
-What do you know of Corenza Townsend?
-How are biometrics used and how can they be controversial?
-Is butt stuff liberating women to be comfortable in their sexuality?
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https://wondery.com/shows/dr-death/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Duntsch Read Along Schedule: December 5th: Ch 20-22 December 12th: Ch 23-Bonus Chapter Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Subscribe to our YouTube studio feed to hang out with us in person! Link in bio. Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Have something nerdy to share? Message us!
Episode 23—Read-Along: A K!nk is Born
Hello fellow nerds! This week, we are continuing our read along of Leather and Lark, book two in the Ruinous Love Trilogy! Join us by reading chapters 16-19.
Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following:
-What is your favorite Irish slang?
-What is the psychology behind doing the deed in public?
-Are there benefits of choking during sexy times?
Swipe for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “D!ckmatized”
Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our Tuesday Our Nerdiest Thing episode, where we chat about Crazy Book Boyfriends!
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Read Along Schedule: November 28th: No Read Along December 5th: Ch 20-22 December 12th: Ch 23-Bonus Chapter
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Episode 22—Our Nerdiest Thing: Crazy Book Boyfriend Moves
Hello fellow nerds! Join us for today's episode as we discuss the following: -What are the most psycho scenes from book boyfriends?
-What are your favorite panty dropper book boy/girl friend moves?
-What are your unique special talents?
Release news:
A Better Engagement Ellory Douglas Nov 25 (Whit)
When the Rain Falls Rea Riley Nov 15 (Whit)
The Songbird & the Heart of Stone by Carissa Broadbent- Nov 19
The Whispering Night by Susan Dennard - Nov 19
Not for the Faint of Heart - Lex Croucher - Nov 26
Show links:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255 or 988
35. LGBT National Help Center at (888) 843-4564 Join us on Thursday for our read along episode of Leather & Lark, chapters 16-19!
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Episode 21—Read-Along: Who’s Afraid of Little Old Me?
Hello fellow nerds! This week, we are continuing our read along of Leather and Lark, book two in the Ruinous Love Trilogy! Join us by reading chapters 13-15. Listen in to this week’s podcast episode where we discuss the following: -Have you ever been dickmatized?
-Have you heard of the Gary Plauche revenge k!ll!ing?
-What do you know about the Spear of Destiny in religious lore? Swipe for this week’s themed cocktail recipe, named “Constantine” Not into this book? No problem! You can listen to our Tuesday Our Nerdiest Thing episode, where we chat about the movie and comic, Constantine! Show links:
https://museumreplicas.com/the-spear-of-destiny?srsltid=AfmBOoq2_brYG4FL5tXdaEWKtTEjMLF3xNRAdtbEQQk7Am08onTu-VhT
https://www.goodcatholic.com/discover-st-longinus-and-the-spear-of-destiny/#:~:text=Longinus%20and%20the%20“Spear%20of,still%20remains%20shrouded%20in%20mystery.
https://www.si.edu/es/object/yt_2GyyYKAfXcs?TSPD_101_R0=083ccf6c57ab200055cd7ed625c64f39c92e65e10065bc969632f8f87ba6eb2fe4dd882e019de59608e6c0c6ef14300082de5a18d4dd3c40c7f51f7c4f1126dacc3ba6e7547520776a2ec27c98a8377c4d1bdc6970bd20352e341d38f1cf79cf Read Along Schedule: Leather and Lark November 21st: Ch 16-19 November 28th: No Read Along December 5th: Ch 20-22 December 12th: Ch 23-Bonus Chapter Join our instagram channel for even more in depth nerdiness! Subscribe to our YouTube studio feed to hang out with us in person! Link in bio. Catch up on previous seasons of the show by visiting ournerdiestthing.com or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Have something nerdy to share? Message us!
Episode 20—Our Nerdiest Thing: Constantine
Hello fellow nerds! Join us for today's episode as we discuss the following:-All our favorite parts of the Constantine movie
-How does Constantine the movie differ from the comic?
-Does Gavin Rossdale cut it as a demon?
-What we are reading, watching and loving
Release news:
Is She Really Going Out With Him? By Sophie Cousens - November 19
My Favorite Holidate by Lauren Blakely Nov 12
The Penalty by DC Kile Nov 8
Everybody is a Liar by Liv Constantine - Nov 12
Dead Girls Don’t Dream by Nino Cipri - Nov 12
The Courting of Bristol Keats - Mary E Pearson - Nov 12
The Syndicator by RuNyx - Nov 15
Show links:
https://kentwired.com/78004/uncategorized/constantine-cant-compare-to-its-comic-book-counterpart/
https://www.cbr.com/constantine-film-changes-improved-character/
https://www.reddit.com/r/DC_Cinematic/comments/17cn5tl/how_accurate_is_the_constantine_movie_to_the/
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