Book Lights Podcast

Send us Fan Mail It's Hispanice Heritage Month (Septmeber 15th-October 15th) and I'm super excited to have L.M. Gonzalez on Readers Entertainment Radio. LM writes about the loves and lives of Latinas and the challenges of romance the second time around. Her stories, set against a backdrop of strong Latino culture blended with an American lifestyle, are refreshing and capture the essence...

Send us Fan Mail USA TODAY bestselling, award winning author Melissa McClone writes heartwarming women’s fiction and sweet contemporary romance novels for Tule Publishing Group, Harlequin Books, and Cardinal Press. She has published more than 50 novels, optioned 2 screenplays, and sold more than 3 million books in over 25 languages. Melissa graduated from Stanford University with a mechanical engi...

Send us Fan Mail Mia Heintzelman is a polka-dot-wearing, horror and romance movie lover, who always has a book and a to-do list in her purse. She writes fun, unforgettable, more than just laughs romance about strong women, and men with enough heart to fall for them. When she isn’t busy writing fictional happily-ever-afters, she is likely reading, playing board games, or eating sweets. She currentl...

Send us Fan Mail Christine Feehan is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, with 83 published works in seven different series: Dark Series, GhostWalker Series, Leopard Series, Drake Sisters Series, Sea Haven Series, Shadow Series, and Torpedo Ink Series. All seven of her series have hit the #1 spot on the New York Times bestseller list. Judgment Road, the first book in her newest series, Torpedo...

Send us Fan Mail Tracy Goodwin is the USA Today bestselling author of uplifting women’s fiction, captivating contemporary romances and romantic comedies. In addition, she pens sweeping historical romances and vivid urban fantasies. Though the genres may be different, each story delivers her unique blend of passion, poignant emotion, humor, and unforgettable characters that steal readers’ hearts. A...

Send us Fan Mail Amina Akhtar is a former fashion writer and editor. Her satirical first novel, #FashionVictim, drew rave reviews and acclaim and was covered in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Martha Stewart Living, Entertainment Weekly, Fashionista, Book Riot, CrimeReads, and more. Akhtar’s new book Kismet takes on the world of wellness and all the crystals that go with it. This #OwnVoices novel...

Send us Fan Mail Kelly Cain writes multicultural romance with determined women directing their own fates, and the swoon-worthy men who adore them. She loves reading most genres but don’t ask Kelly to pick just one. However, she can pick her favorite book boyfriend – Will Herondale – although Jamie Fraser is a close second. When she isn’t reading or writing, she’s most likely using ancestry to rese...

Send us Fan Mail Mack Little grew up in the Deep South and has accumulated a vibrant experience which she often emulates in her storytelling. Her studies in International Politics and service in the Army have given her impressive perspectives to bring to her novels new layers of intrigues and twists, which are all quite prevalent in her latest novel, Daughter of Hades. You can learn more at her we...

Send us Fan Mail Karina is a bestselling author of 14 titles covering most fiction genres, including thriller novels and award-winning young adult fiction. She's also won awards for her documentary and short fims, at International Film Festivals. She is a BookTuber, podcaster and radio host, and also owns Author Assist, helping independant authors with promoting and marketing their books. You...

Send us Fan Mail Bestselling author, Barbara Ankrum, writes both contemporary and historical romance set in the west where she has spent much of her life. After a successful career as a commercial actress, she turned her creative energies to writing the stories she loves to read. Her emotional, character-driven books have been twice nominated for RWA’s prestigious RITA award, won numerous RT Award...

Send us Fan Mail Marie Soleil had two goals since she was seven years old: to be a mother, and to be an author. She has been a storyteller her whole life and can't wait to share these stories with the world. When she's not writing, she can be found watching The Office, playing the piano, sewing a dress, or reading a book (while consuming copious amounts of chocolate).She lives in sunny S...

Send us Fan Mail Whitney Dineen is an author of children's books, mommy fiction, rom-coms, and thrillers. She loves to create stories for all women, breaking the Hollywood sterotype of size 4 and under leading ladies are the only ones looking for love and earning life goals. Not only is she an author, but she's spent most of her adult life as a plus-size model, ranging anywhere from a si...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Honey Parker. During COVID, Honey reached out to talk about her book Careful-ish, then came back for Daughter of Careful-ish and now the Bride is here. Honey's been creating in one form or another for decades--as an advertising creative director, a stand-up comedian, and a screenwriter. Her previous books are all business. Literally. Careful-ish is Honey'...

Send us Fan Mail Jordan Monroe believes there is no such thing as a guilty pleasure. She enjoys playing her French horn, attempting to bake, and buying too many books to fit on her bookshelves. She lives in Maryland with her husband and spoiled cat. You can learn more at her website: https://missjmonroe.wordpress.com/And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.comBook Lights...

Send us Fan Mail Fortune's stories are “charming, silly and emotionally fraught” with “fast-paced plot[s] that keep pages flying”. And Publisher's Weekly has called her "...a romance writer to watch." When she’s not at her standing desk fending off feline invaders, you can find her on her yoga mat, or shelving books at the local library. Keep up with her @fortunewhelan everywhe...

Send us Fan Mail Richard H. Stephens lives in Cambridge, Ontario with his wife and five children. He began writing as a child, culminating in a 600-page novel about outer space that caught the attention of a special teacher, who encouraged him to keep writing. After a thirty year detour, Richard retired from the police force and is now writing full time. With the support of his family, he's n...

Send us Fan Mail Karen Winn received her MFA from Fairleigh Dickinson University. She also holds a doctoral degree in nursing. Born and raised in New Jersey, Karen now lives in Boston with her husband and two children. Our Little World is her first novel. You can learn more about her at: https://karenlwinn.com/And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://Lisa-Kessler.comBook Lights - shin...

Send us Fan Mail Often accused of navigating life without a filter, Tasha L. Harrison has managed to brand herself as the author who crafts characters and stories that make you feel all of the feels. She writes erotica and erotic romance with heroines just as brazen as herself and heroes that know that they are messy and dramatic but love them anyway. She lives in Upstate South Carolina with her h...

Send us Fan Mail Born and raised in New Jersey, TIMOTHY JANOVSKY is a queer, multidisciplinary storyteller. He earned a Bachelor of the Arts in both Theater (acting and performance studies) and Dance (choreography) from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA.He studied abroad at the Accademia dell’Arte in Arezzo, Italy where he spent a semester immersed in Physical Theater practices and Commedia dell...

Send us Fan Mail Sapna lives in Seattle, WA with her perfectionist husband and perfect daughter. Her name in Hindi means “dream” and true to its meaning, Sapna finds gratification in dreams and storytelling. She was born in southern India, raised in northern India, and spent the better part of her adult life in the United States. She, therefore, unabashedly clutches her Indian roots while embracin...

Send us Fan Mail Elle Marr is the #1 Amazon Charts bestselling author of The Missing Sister and Lies We Bury. She graduated from UC San Diego before moving to France, where she earned a master’s degree from the Sorbonne University in Paris. Originally from Sacramento, Elle now lives in Oregon with her husband, son, and one very demanding feline. You can find out more here: https://ellemarr.com/And...

Send us Fan Mail Zachary Hagen is a Minnesota based fantasy author and editor. He lives there with his wife, Claudia, and their dog, Flynn. When he isn't busy writing his next book or working with an editing client, you can often find him walking around his neighbor hood or up hiking. You can learn more at: https://zacharyhagenwrites.com/And for more about our host Lisa Kessler visit http://L...

Send us Fan Mail After graduating from the S. I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University and spending many years as an advertising creative director and copywriter in New York City, Lisa Roe accepted the tougher job of stay-at-home mom and turned to writing fiction — mostly to entertain her kids, but then to tell her own stories. A classic first born, a reluctant empty nest...

Send us Fan Mail New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Ann Aguirre has been a clown, a clerk, a savior of stray kittens, and a voice actress, not necessarily in that order. She grew up in a yellow house across from a cornfield, but now she lives in Mexico with her family. She writes all kinds of genre fiction, but she has an eternal soft spot for a happily ever after. Her upcoming releas...

Send us Fan Mail Erica Ferencik considers her MA in Creative Writing from Boston University just the beginning of her literary education. Her thirty-five years of writing—novels, short stories, essays, ghostwriting, ten years of standup and sketch comedy, as well as dozens of screenplays, and a brief filmmaking stint—was her boots-on-the-ground training. Her work has appeared in Salon and the Bost...