Books are Chic

I have a new BFF and her name is Martha Hall Kelly.  She is a NYT best-selling author, genuinely the nicest and also has Gloucester ties, so I was all in!  We gathered together to chat about her latest historical novel, The Golden Doves.  I loved this book and all thad to offer.  I am so happy to celebrate it on PUB DAY!  Martha is an author who really does her research an...

I had the best chat about voodoo, writing and family with one of this year's Read with Jenna picks, Diane Marie Brown.  We are celebrating her debut novel, Black Candle Women.  Her journey to this novel was so inspiring.  She was so much fun to chat with and fun fact- she loves Bravo!   Follow Diane for her latest novels and news: https://www.dianemariebrown.com

My gal Sal is back!  Her 2nd visit to Books are Chic this time for her latest and Book of the Month pick, The Soulmate.  Honestly, this one is her BEST!  She is always a delight and so funny.  We talk writing, moving, her book shed, her wardrobe, kids and life.  Follow Sally for her latest novels and news: https://www.sallyhepworthauthor.com

The Great British Bake Off meets Knives Out is The Golden Spoon with all its fine ingredients.  I LOVED chatting with fellow 90's lover Jessa Maxwell about her writing process and journey to selling the rights to this AH-mazing book.  Definitely one of the hottest reads of 2023. Follow Jessa for her latest novels and news: https://www.instagram.com/jessamaxwellauthor/?hl=en

Pop Culture high priestess, Erin Carlson joins me and she is literally one of the BEST people, pop culture aficionados and authors EVAH!  The list was endless on topics covered and we clocked in, once again, over an hour.  We covered Oscars fashion, Jeremy Allen White, Madonna, Danny Pellegrino and SO much more.  Enjoy this chat and this human, as she is the meaning of FUN! Follow E...

If you love Bad Sisters, you will love Kristen Bird's latest thriller, I Love it When You Lie.  Kristen is in her own genre which is a mix of women's fiction, suspense and thrills.  This book had sisterhood, murder, the lengths we go for family and so much more.  I loved chatting with her to hear about her upbringing and inspirations.  She was a delight and so much fun to chat...

Another bucket list author, JT Ellison stopped by and she was everything and more!  We celebrated her latest release, It's One of Us- a thrilling suspense novel filled with twists and turns.  I couldn't read it fast enough.  I LOVED chatting with JT to hear her story as well as the inspiration behind this book. Follow JT for her latest novels and news: https://www.jtellison.com

Phyics to thrillers, wonder how Lexie Elliot got her start?  Well I was so excited to sit down and chat with her about her latest mystery, Bright and Deadly Things.  We talk chalets, locations, writing and lots more.  She was a delight to chat with and loved that she went live from one of my favorite places, LONDON! Follow Lexie for her latest novels and news: https://www.lexieellio...

Stone Cold Fox is one of my favorite 2023 reads, thus far!  A big claim to make but a BIG BOOK!  I had SO MUCH FUN chatting with debut author, Rachel Koller Croft.  We chatted about writing, thrillers, leading ladies, inspiration and so much more.  This book is just too good for words, you just need to read it!  It is a People pick of the week and was just optioned for TV,...

Books are Chic first!  Husband and wife writing duo, Emily and Austin join me!  We are here to celebrate their latest, Do I Know You? A not your typical rom-com but oh so good.  We talk marriage, writing, Taylor Swift and books!  They were so much fun and I was so inspired and impressed after our conversation.  Enjoy! Follow Austin and Emily for their latest novels and new...

OMG.  One of the most chic authors joins me, Natasha Lester!  If you know her books you know that they are the epitome of chic.  Gripping historical novels woven with vintage fashion icons and clothing- yes please!  She is here to celebrate her latest novel, The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre.  I. LOVED. THIS. BOOK.  We chat writing, fashion, DIOR and really any and e...

First time guest Mary Kubica joins Books are Chic today!  Her latest, Just the Nicest Couple is out now and centers on a missing persons case.  I have been a long time fan and LOVE chatting with her.  We talked writing, thriller, armchair detectives and so much TRUE CRIME.  She was such a delight! Follow Mary for her latest novels and news: https://marykubica.com

SO thrilled to welcome a long time favorite to the podcast!  Amy Poeppel is an author who will have you smiling after each and every one of her books.  They have humor, heart and humanity all in one.  Her latest, The Sweet Spot is nothing short of this.  I was so happy to see her and catch up as we chatted right at the beginning of COVID.  You will love her and all of her...

Woo-hoo and welcome to season 2!  I am so thrilled to welcome back one of my most favorite people, Deborah Goodrich Royce!  She is a woman of so many lives and layers and she is back celebrating the release of her third novel, Reef Road.  This is book based on a true crime and explores generational trauma, violence, crime and mystery.  She had so much insight and the inspiratio...

Just a thanks for all the listeners and followers!  It was an AH-mazing Season 1 of Books are Chic and I will be back in 2023 with Season 2!  

Join me in my final 2022 and first season episode with Maureen Johnson!  Her latest, Nine Liars, part of the Stevie Bell series is out now.  With Agatha Christie vibes, this series is a modern twist to the throwback whodunits.  I loved our chat as we talk all things British, mysteries, writing and more.  I was thrilled she was the grand finale of the year! Follow Maureen for her latest novels and...

Twin sisters, a debut psychological, twisty thriller and fashion- all the parts to this amazing episode with Amber and Danielle Brown.  Join us in my 2nd to last episode of season one as we talk writing, fashion and everything that makes up this timely novel.  We had a blast chatting and they spill the tea on what it really is like to grow up with a twin. Follow Amber and Danielle for th...

Malls, Chiristmas, grandparents and nostalgia- what more do you need?!  All the ingredients in this fun chat with author Suzanne Parks to celebrate her latest, The Christmas Clash.  We had a blast comparing our childhood malls and food courts, which made me completely nostalgic for my teen years.  She was such a blast to talk to and this is a fun YA holiday rom com! Follow Suzanne f...

Dark, disturbing, twisty and a must-read is how I describe Rachel Kapelke- Dale's last novel, The Ingenue.  She chatted with me all the way from Paris!  We had SO much fun chatting writing, books and inspiration.  I can't wait for her next novel! Follow Rachel for her latest novels and news: http://rachelkapelkedale.com

Keeping up with my fab birthday week I wanted to share one of the biggest treats this season!  Kate Andersen Brower stopped by Books are Chic to talk about icon Elizabeth Taylor.  Her latest non-fiction book, Elizabeth Taylor The Grit and Glamour of an Icon is the ONLY EVER authorized bio.  It. Is. EPIC.  She was such a blast to chat with and let me ask anything.  She had...

Today I turn 40!  Woo-hoo!  And I am so THRILLED to gift this very special chat to you.  Ashley Winstead is an auto-buy for me.  A literary icon who gave me my fave book of the year, The Last Housewife.  I can't tell you how much I loved this book.  Clocking in at over an hour, we chat ALL things!  Writing, cults, beauty products and lots of other fun things. &nb...

So thrilled to welcome Hannah Morrissey to Books are Chic!  So much fun chatting and celebrating her latest thrilled, The Widowmaker.  All I have to say is this book gave me chills and actual chills.  I loved chatting with her about her police transcribing past and what makes up her "Murder Board".  I have already ordered her backlist! Follow Hannah for her latest novels and ne...

My first "three timer" club member!  A Books are Chic favorite is back, Kimberly Belle with her latest thriller, The Personal Assistant.  If you are fascinated by social media, influencers and the darker side of this phenomenon, you will love this book.  We had a fab chat about influencing and what it means as well as some of our favorite accounts and, of course, since she has been...

Viola Shipman aka Wade Rouse is back and better than ever with his latest, A Wish for Winter, now one of my all time favorite holiday reads.  I really can't sum up the meaning of this episode or my love for Wade.  He is magic.  Just listen and hopefully this will spark some holiday JOY! Follow Viola/Wade for his latest novels and news: https://violashipman.com

Bucket list guest, Ruth Ware, Queen of thrills and chills joins me today!  It was a celebration of suspense and mystery with a holiday twist as we discussed her latest story, a part, in the compilation for the legendary and iconic, Agatha Christie.  Her piece in Marple, is set during Christmas that still has all the Agatha ingredients.  I LOVED this chat and hope it helps you kick o...