Carried Away: The Conversation

Hiya, Dreamers! ✨ This week, Ashley sits down with Charlotte Paradise — author, screenwriter, and all-around storyteller — to talk about her novel Overspill . They get into the heart of what makes the book so powerful: womanhood, body autonomy, trauma, and the weight of societal expectations. It's a raw, honest conversation about the stories we tell, the words we choose, and what happens when...

Hiya Dreamers, In this week's episode, I had the immense pleasure of speaking with Rachel Hochhauser whose debut novel 'Lady Tremaine,' untells Cinderella's evil(?) stepmother. Rachel's novel explores tackles fairy tales, archetypes, and the complexities of female characters. She shares insights into her writing process, character development, and the societal messages embedded...

In this conversation, Ashley and Emiko Jean discuss Emiko's return to young adult fiction with her new book, 'Love Me Tomorrow.' They explore the themes of love, friendship, and identity, as well as the significance of setting in storytelling. Emiko shares insights into her writing process, the development of her characters, and the importance of representation in literature. The discussion also t...

In this episode of Carried Away, Ashley reflects on her journey as a reader, discussing her evolving tastes from young adult literature to more complex adult narratives. She emphasizes the importance of both genres and announces a new format for the podcast, featuring two authors each month—one from YA and one from adult fiction. Ashley expresses excitement for the upcoming conversations and the o...

In this episode, Ashley reflects on the past year, discussing themes of slowness, patience, and personal growth. She shares her journey of rediscovering her love for literature and introduces her plans for the upcoming months, including revisiting favorite books and engaging with her community.

Catch us talking about glued eyes, sewn shut mouths, and the strangely alluring world of morticians in Kalynn Bayrons' latest YA horror novel "Make Me A Monster". Lets dive into all things life, death, and after death dreamers.

Have we got a treat for you dreamer!  Introducing our next beyond talented guest author, Benjamin Dean 📚If you haven’t heard of Ben yet, prepare to be utterly delighted. He’s hilarious, matches our freak in yapping, and knows exactly what he’s doing when it comes to storytelling. Tune in as we coax Ben into talking about himself in third person and doing a little self psychoanalysis 🫢. We cover...

Dreams really do come true dreamers, and our very first panel episode is proof! This episode features both Liselle Sambury and Kayvion Lewis in one unforgettable conversation. 💫 From what makes a story truly stay with readers, to knowing when an idea is ready to become a novel, to growing into yourself as a writer, this talk is everything we dreamed of and more. This episode is insightful, honest...

Ashley and Anna return with a therapy session and a major life update!👀 So sit back, relax, and listen to our two girls diving into their lives post-corporate...🫠

Hiya, dreamers ✨ Join Anna and Ashley in this week’s episode as they tussle with their Monday madness and ponder what it means to be a book girlie in a corporate world. This one’s a faithful spiral—no single destination, just a constellation of realizations and epiphanies. So cozy up, dreamer. Things are about to get existential up in here.

Surprise, Dreamers! You’re in for a treat. Part 2 of our wonderful interview with the lovely Liselle Sambury is here! 🎉 This surprise episode drop is in honor of the release of her latest book, A Mastery of Monsters, and what better way to celebrate than with more Liselle? Join Ashley and Camille as they attempt a rapid-fire round of questions… only to immediately get delightfully sidetracked (yo...

Calling all dark academia and fantasy lovers! ✨📚 In this special episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Liselle Sambury to talk about her upcoming release, A Mastery of Monsters 🐉🗝️. From secret societies to monstrous mysteries, Liselle takes us deep into her worldbuilding process, shares the inspirations behind her latest trilogy, and even drops a few exclusive sneak peeks 👀🌌. This is one yo...

Hello dreamers 💫, Oh,  do we have a treat for you 🍬🎙️! We had the immense pleasure of talking to the one and only Lucy Rose about her thrilling (and nauseating, in the best way, of course 🤢❤️) debut novel ‘The Lamb’ 🐑📖. This haunting twist of folklore left us contemplating the thin line between desires of the flesh and desire for flesh -  leaving us hungry for more than food…  Listen in as we...

Hey Dreamers, In this episode, Ashley and Anna Maria have a slight existential crisis on the eve of Ashley's 30th birthday.

Hiya, dreamers! ✨ We’re back with yet another exciting guest on Carried Away: The Conversation! 🎙️ You’re in for a killer convo 👀💀 Join us tomorrow as we chat with British-Nigerian YA author Busayo Matuluko—½ of the BookTok-famous @compulsivebookbuyers duo 📚✨—on the eve before the release of her debut novel. Hot from the press, ‘Till Death is shrouded in secrets—and if that’s not intriguing e...

Oh Dreamers, we are so beyond excited to have Kayvion lewis, author of ‘Thieves Gambit’ and newly released sequel ‘Heist Royale’, joining the conversation in todays episode! It’s not every day you encounter a work that goes against trends and trope norms , making you experience a genre like its brand new. Kayvion’s duology rekindles the joy of falling in love with reading. We’re so grateful to hav...

Sweetest dreamers, you're in for a treat!  In this episode, we’re thrilled to welcome Andy Darcy Theo, author of the bestselling YA fantasy novel The Light That Blinds Us !✨ Join us to hear Andy discuss his 10+ year writing journey and how he took matters into his own hands by connecting directly with his audience through social media.  To sum up this lovely chat, Andy humoured us with a lightnin...

Hiya, wicked dreamers!  Brace yourselves for an especially thrilling episode as we dive deep into the things that send chills down our spines. From the fears lurking in the real world to the irrational phobias that creep in when we least expect them, we’re laying it all on the table (but promise not to use it against us…please?). We’re baring our fears in the spirit of spooky season, so grab a coz...

Hiya Dreamers! ✨ Tune in to our latest episode where we dive into all things fall—books, movies, cozy foods, and spooky vibes. 🍂🎃 We also have an exciting announcement you won't want to miss! So grab your favorite autumn treat and get ready to be carried away with us!

Hi Dreamers, Welcome back to another episode of Carried Away: The Conversation. This week, as always, we went a bit rogue and what initially started off as a discussion on books that shaped our identities, quickly turned into who knows what. We hope you enjoy!

Hey Dreamers, Join us in our latest episode as we dive into an age-old debate: should we really not judge a book by its cover, or do aesthetics play a bigger role in our reading experience than we admit? Listen in as we chat about the covers that just don’t do it for us and celebrate the ones that hit the nail on the head. As usual, we might lose the plot a little, but we always find our way back....

Hi Dreamers, Welcome to season 2 of Carried Away: The Conversation! We are very excited to talk to you all again and share where we've been and our upcoming plans. Join us as we get carried away again in this episode.

Hiya Dreamers,   Join us on today’s episode as we dissect the systems we use to rate our books. Expect our usual tangents and lively discussions—it's all part of the fun! Tune in and enjoy the ride!

Hey Dreamers, This week's episode is a special one! We we honored to interview global best-selling author, Agustina Bazterrica. Together with Anna Maria and Ashley discuss Agustina's three bodies of work: Las Indignas, Tender is the Flesh, & 19 Claws and a Black Bird. This conversation is the first of our new segment where we will be speaking with authors of some of our most enjoyable reads! W...

Hey Dreamers, Welcome to the newest episode of 'Carried Away: The Conversation.' Join Anna Maria, Ashley, and featured guest Mads, as they dive into the disturbing, yet intriguing details of Agustina Bazterrica’s novel, 'Tender Is The Flesh.' Prepare yourself as we dig in and discuss some truly ‘special’ topics.