Donna R. Madden

Books, Banter, & Beyond

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Hi all! Welcome to the official channel of Books, Banter, & Beyond, hosted by romance author Donna R. Madden - that's me! I am an author, book lover, and your host of this podcast for everyone who believes in the power of stories, the people who create them, and the communities that celebrate them. Whether you're a reader, a writer, or someone who just loves everything bookish — this is your space. Welcome! Subscribe to follow my writing life, get inspired, and learn how to make your indie author dreams a reality. www.donnarmadden.com

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Donna R. Madden

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A Mobile Bookstore and Champion of Indie Authors with Breezy Bookshop on Books, Banter, & Beyond 07.07.2026 45:31

What does it look like to run a fully mobile bookstore out of a 6x12 trailer in Southwest Florida? In this episode, Donna sits down with Vanessa, owner of Breezy Bookshop, for a conversation about books, community, and what it really means to champion indie authors. Vanessa shares how Breezy Bookshop got its name (hint: it involves a corgi named Bree), why she traded a 10x10 tent for a fully air-c...

Tuesdays with Tonia: Books, Genres, and Bookish Hot Takes on Books, Banter, & Beyond 30.06.2026 42:16

Welcome to the very first edition of Tuesdays with Tonia! On the last Tuesday of every month, Donna sits down with her sister-in-law Tonia, fellow romance reader and the ultimate beta reader, for a cozy, no-agenda chat about all things bookish. In this first episode, they dig into their reading histories, how the romance genre has evolved over the years, and what actually draws them to a book (spo...

Debut Author chat with DeAnna Kaye Fields on Books, Banter, & Beyond 25.06.2026 43:19

What does it look like to finally sit down and write the book that's been living in your head? In this episode, Donna chats with debut author DeAnna K. Fields about her journey from dreaming about writing to actually doing it, and everything that came after. DeAnna writes cozy, closed-door romance with happily ever afters, all set in her fictional small town of Shepherd's Grove. Her debut novella,...

Life as an Indie Author with K.M. Ryan on Books, Banter, & Beyond 25.06.2026 31:34

What does it really take to choose the indie path and make it work? In this episode, Donna sits down with author K.M. Ryan for a candid conversation about life as an indie author — the creative freedom, the community, and everything in between. They dig into why K.M. chose indie publishing over the traditional route, what draws her to writing novellas in addition to full-length novels, and how col...

INDIE AUTHOR MARKETING on Books, Banter, & Beyond! 25.06.2026 41:52

I'm sitting down with Emily Hensley, owner of Small Fry Marketing, for a conversation packed with real talk about indie author marketing: the questions you've been asking, the concerns holding you back, and a few things you probably haven't even thought about yet. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up, you'll walk away with real, actionable advice. https://www.smallfrymarketing.c...