Booktails

In this episode, Sante discusses writing her gender transition memoir I Heard Her Call My Name, her process, her views on being an artist, and more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas. She also reads from the book. Visit the HRM blog for the recipe for The Blue to Pink the custom drink created for this book. Grab a copy of her book, make a cocktail, and have a listen.

In this episode, Marshall discusses her process, the multiverse of selves, women's bodies as witnessed, writing, and more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.   Visit the HRM blog for the recipe for a Bubbles in Peril, the custom drink created for this book. Grab a copy of her book, make a cocktail, and have a listen.

EXPLICIT: In this episode, Kuku talks about writing, women's agency, Lagos, publishing, and more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas. Don't miss this episode for fans of the modern short story. The recipe for the Sidelined Spritz, the custom cocktail created for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad , make your cocktail or mockt...

In this episode, Spark talks about writing, her work with the homeless, modern parenting, teaching, and more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas. Don't miss this episode for fans of the braided novel. The recipe for the Morrison Switchel, the custom cocktail created for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog . Grab your copy of Discipline , make your cocktail or mocktail, and have a...

In this episode, Means talks about writing from memory, the intersection of faith and judgement, family relationships, self-care while autobiographical writing, and more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  Don't miss this insightful episode for authors and fans of memoir and creative non-fiction. The recipe for the Puzzum Sour, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Me...

In this episode, acclaimed poet and author Lee Ann Roripaugh reads from her fascinating story collection Reveal Codes and chats about texture in fiction, ordering collections, her favorite pieces in the book, and more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for the Meringue Head, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog . Grab your copy of Reveal Codes...

In this episode, novelist Erin Flanagan reads from her thriller novel Come with Me and chats about writing novels, women with dark sides, her publication trajectory, the significance of women friends, and more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas. The recipe for the Rule Number 6, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog . Grab your copy of Come with Me now, make...

In this episode, novelist Chin-Sun Lee reads from her novel UPCOUNTRY and chats about writing with women as her focus, her publication trajectory, mysterious religious groups in small communities, and more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for the Bitter Spritzer, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog . Grab your copy of UPCOUNTRY now, make you...

In this episode, novelist and poet Margot Douaihy reads from her novel Scorched Grace and chats about religion, community, the beautiful city of New Orleans, and so much more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for The Conventmaker, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog . Grab your copy of Scorched Grace now, make your Conventmaker, and have a li...

In this episode, novelist and essayist Leora Skolkin-Smith reads from her novel Stealing Faith and chats about her relationship with Grace Paley, understanding celebrity, feminism in the 1970s, depression, and so much more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for The Comfort Tea Cocktail, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog . Grab your copy of S...

In this episode, poet Christine Kwon reads from her poetry collection A Ribbon The Most Perfect Blue and chats about cats, beautiful girls on bicycles, the color blue, and poetry and prose with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for the City Park Sour AF, the custom mocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog . Grab your copy of A Ribbon The Most Perfect Blue now, ma...

In this episode, author Meg Tuite reads from her book Three By Tuite  out from Cowboy Jamboree Press and chats about the importance of reading as an author, upcoming projects, and her love for libraries with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for The Demolition Derby, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog . Grab your copy of Three by Tuite now, make...

In this episode, author Jen Michalski reads from her book The Company of Strangers out from Braddock Avenue Books and chats about belonging, queer identity, erotic work, POV in literary short fiction, and her author's journey with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for The Scheherazade, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog . Grab your copy of The Co...

In this episode, author Michael J. Seidlinger reads from his experimental horror novel Anybody Home? and chats about the craft of writing, home invasions, social media for authors, and his publishing experience with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for the Bullet to the Brain, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog . Grab your copy of Anybody Home?...

In this episode, author Jamila Minnicks reads from her novel Moonrise Over New Jessup and and chats about writing historical fiction, centering black people on the page, the importance of family and heritage, and her publishing experience with this book with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  Don't miss this author reading! The recipe for the Sugar Maple Sour, the custom cocktail for this b...

In this episode, author David Ebenbach reads from his luminous poetry collection What's Left to Us by Evening and and chats about writing and craft, the transitory nature of good opinions, cherry trees in D.C., and literary influences with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for The Dark Cherry Tree, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog . Grab your c...

In this episode, author E.M. Tran reads from her novel Daughters of the New Year and and chats about mothers, identity acceptance and exploration, the immigrant experience, female characters with agency, and her publishing this book with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for the Fire Dragon, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog . Grab your copy of...

In this episode, author Jennifer Givhan reads from her novel River Woman, River Demon and and chats ghosts, brujería, suspense, motherhood, facing criticism, and women supporting women in River Woman with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for the Rum River, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog . Grab your copy of River Woman, River Demon now, make...

In this episode, author Angela Readman reads from her short fiction collection The Girls Are Pretty Crocodiles and and chats magical realism, poetry, metaphors, and the importance of enjoying the act of writing with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for The Hobthrush Sour, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog . Grab your copy of The Girls Are Prett...

In this episode, author Avital Gad-Cykman reads from her short fiction collection Light Reflection Over Blues and and chats travel, Israeli culture, writing poems and stories, and the importance of family with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for The Red Caipirinha Under the Bridge, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog . Grab your copy of Light Re...

In this episode, author Eric Nguyen speaks to writing his novel Things We Lost to the Water with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. He reads an excerpt from the novel and discusses developing this books through many drafts, creating an epic novel, and more. The recipe for this book's custom mocktail, The Longan Colada, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog .   Grab a copy of Things We L...

In this episode, author Ethel Rohan speaks to writing her short fiction collection In the Event of Contact with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. She reads excerpts from the collection and discusses growing up working class in Dublin, Irish favorite authors, creating tight prose, winning a Dzanc Books fiction prize,  developing her craft, and more. The recipe for this book's custo...

In this episode, author Lynn Melnick speaks to writing her poetry collection Refusenik with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. The author reads poems and discusses Jewish identity, Los Angeles, family history, Dolly Parton, rape culture, motherhood, and more. The recipe for her book's custom cocktail, the Black and White Russian  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog .   Grab a copy of...

In this episode, author Sequoia Nagamatsu speaks to writing his novel How High We Go in the Dark with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler (with special guest host Jen Michalski). The author reads an excerpt from How High We Go and discusses his publishing journey from indie press to big press, themes of grief and loss, cyberculture, the capitalistic concerns of modern death, and more...

In this episode, poet Dani Putney speaks to writing their poetry collection Salamat Sa Intersectionality with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. The author reads an excerpt from their book and discuss facets of non-binary identity, concepts of West, family heritage, queer sexuality, and what inspires them in poetry and life. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Angeligend...