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Send us Fan Mail Name a more iconic duo than a duke and a bluestocking. For historical romance, dukes are all the rage. Emily Sullivan talks that perfect mix of historical romance and mystery that's drawing in readers right now, plus exploring a darker side of the time period that you don't see in a lot of books. Oh, and we talk about dessert and pizza because food is life. FOLLOW EMILY...

Send us Fan Mail If you haven't already started watching Silo on Apple TV, what are you waiting for? Season two is in progress now and it is intense. Hugh Howey wrote the books "Wool", "Shift" and "Dust", which are the basis for this popular series starring Rebecca Ferguson and Common. In this conversation, we're talking about his writing process, the change...

Send us Fan Mail There are a few ways you might recognize Andrew Duplessie. He appeared on 'American Horror Story: Freak Show' in a brutal killing , he made headlines for selling a tech company at 26 years old, and now, he's added author to his list of accomplishments. His debut novel "Too Scared to Sleep" is a  horror short story collection for teens, but features a uniqu...

Send us Fan Mail Some books have meet cutes and others have meet disasters. Love in Bloom falls more on the latter, with our heroine halfway undressed in the men's bathroom ahead of her grandparent's will reading.... and the guy who catches her won't be out of her life anytime soon. Lucy opens up about crafting romance with controversial topics and much more. FOLLOW LUCY BUY THE BOO...

Send us Fan Mail I've been a fan of Dr. Travis Langley's work in the Pop Culture Psychology series for years, but this one is close to my heart. Book 16 in the series focuses on Margaret Atwood's classic novel, "The Handmaid's Tale", the sequel, "The Testaments", as well as both the TV show and movie based on her work. Dr. Langley co-edited this book with Dr...

Send us Fan Mail Jayci Lee is branching out into a new genre. She's known for her romcoms, but in 2024, she published a romcom and a romantasy in the same week. FOLLOW JAYCI BUY THE BOOKS Bookshop: A Sweet Mess The Dating Dare Booked on a Feeling That Prince is Mine Nine Tailed Give Me A Reason Amazon: A Sweet Mess The Dating Dare Booked on a Feeling That Prince is Mine Nine Tailed Give Me A...

Send us Fan Mail Lori Brand has worn a lot of different hats over the years, and now she's combining her background in fitness and bodybuilding with writing. Her debut novel "Bodies To Die For" explores the dark side of the war over what women should look like. FOLLOW LORI BUY THE BOOK Bookshop Amazon LibroFM Support the show Support the podcast by shopping: Etsy My Bookshop.org lis...

Send us Fan Mail If you like me, you're going to LOVE Megan Bannen. She's the author of some quirky romantasy books, "The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy" and "The Undermining of Twyla and Frank", which are both perfect for a cozy and hilarious romantasy reader. We're talking all things humor, talking hedgehogs, and sparkly dragons in today's conversation. FOL...

Send us Fan Mail Heather Walter has the perfect book to fill the fall vibes you're craving. "The Crimson Crown" is a sapphic and witchy origin story for Snow White's Evil Queen. This conversation explores how she approached the classic story and steered clear of Disney drama. FOLLOW HEATHER BUY THE BOOKS Bookshop: The Crimson Crown Malice Misrule Amazon: The Crimson Crown Malic...

Send us Fan Mail Melissa Wiesner is mixing love and a touch of magic in "Wish I Were Here". It's a story of wishing you didn't have to be the one to take care of everything for everyone, then discover your govenment identity suddenly vanishes. Of course, our type A heroine has to deal with a free spirit (who is also hot) on her journey to fix the problem. Melissa and I talk all...

Send us Fan Mail What would you do if a heart with the same defect as your missing child's turned up in an exhibit? That's what we find out in "The Specimen" by Jaima Fixsen. This wild book is part mystery, part historical fiction, part rage, and it is fascinating. Check out this conversation to find out the real cases that inspired Jaima's latest novel. FOLLOW JAIMA BUY T...

Send us Fan Mail Sean Gunn is best known for his acting in "Gilmore GIrls" and "Guardians of the Galaxy", but now he's also adding author to his title. Sean announced plans to publish a graphic novel called "Shepherds", so I caught up with him at Fan Expo Chicago to talk about it and get some early details! I'll keep you posted when it's available to or...

Send us Fan Mail When authors like Ali Hazelwood and Julie Soto both passionately recommend a book, it's probably a good idea to check it out. That's how I was introduced to Nikki Payne and her latest book, "Sex, Lies, & Sensibility". Nikki is revamping classic Jane Austen tales with characters of color dealing with modern day problems. She does a fantastic job, and bonus,...

Send us Fan Mail It's hard to believe Mean Girls is 20 years old, but here we are. This redheaded homeschooler of the early 2000's never thought to even dream up talking with the man who played Aaron Samuels on her teenage-self's favorite movie, but here we are in 2024, talking to the one and only Jonathan Bennett. If you are a fan of Mean Girls, you'll definitely want to hear...

Send us Fan Mail Holly James is beloved by the LiterarHype team and I could not be more excited to have her back for a third round. Her third book, "Name Your Price" is available now, plus she's got two more books on the way! This conversation covers a lot of ground, from breaking her toe to balancing working with three different publishers, plus, what it's like being married t...

Send us Fan Mail Amalie Howard's adult regency romance series is back with book 3, "The Worst Duke In London" and her YA series will continue in spring 2025. We sat down at Steamy Lit Con 2024 to talk about all her exciting projects, inluding her romantasy debut! FOLLOW AMALIE BUY THE BOOKS (Bookshop): Always Be My Duchess Never Met A Duke Like You The Worst Duke In London Queen Bee...

Send us Fan Mail You may have heard of the publishing imprint First Second (aka :01). It's been around for years, giving readers graphic novels for all ages. Well, it's doing so well that Creative Director Mark Siegel is branching out. 23rd Street Books is a brand new imprint, which will specifically focus on adult graphic novels of all genres! Check out this conversation with Mark for a...

Send us Fan Mail Sarah Henning and I may have beef when it comes to college sports, but we can definitely agree on books are the absolute best. Sarah is a former journalist turned YA novelist. Her newest book, The Lies We Conjure, gives Clue or Knives Out meets witches vibes, and is a great read for someone looking for cozy, fall vibes. FOLLOW SARAH BUY THE BOOKS (Bookshop): The Lies We Conjure Se...

Send us Fan Mail K.X. Song is flipping Mulan's story a smidge. What if Mulan was motivated by greed and ambition instead of duty? That's what her book "The Night Ends With Fire" gives us exactly that, plus some fun fantasy magic. Enjoy this conversation from San Diego Comic Con 2024. FOLLOW K.X BUY THE BOOKS (Bookshop): The Night Ends With Fire An Echo in the City BUY THE BOOKS...

Send us Fan Mail Yulin Kuang is a screenwriter, showrunner, and director turned novelist. Her debut book is "How to End a Love Story" and she's also working on adapting two of Emily Henry's books for the screen. Enjoy this conversation from San Diego Comic Con 2024. FOLLOW YULIN BUY THE BOOK Bookshop Amazon LibroFM Support the show Support the podcast by shopping: Etsy My Books...

Send us Fan Mail Did you know Alexene Farol Follmuth is the author better known as Olivie Blake? She's got a plethora of books out and coming soon, including some info in this that is not announced yet! FOLLOW OLIVIE BUY THE BOOKS Bookshop Twelfth Knight My Mechanical Romance Masters of Death The Atlas Six The Atlas Paradox The Atlas Complex Januaries Gifted&Talented Amazon Twelfth Knight...

Send us Fan Mail Buckle up, y'all because Adib Khorram and I are about to take you on a journey. We're talking food. We're talking wine. We're talking romance. We're talking banned books from the perspective of someone who's had their books banned and it impacted their life. We're talking about more food and wine and books. There's a whole lot of laughter an...

Send us Fan Mail Would you leave two teenagers and a small child alone for a few days while you went on vacation? Well, that's the start of Abigail Hing Wen's new book, "Kisses, Codes, & Conspiracies". As you can imagine, things get a little crazy from there. Abigail Hing Wen made her San Diego Comic Con debut in 2024 to talk about her book-turned-movie "Loveboat, Taip...

Send us Fan Mail If you're a fan of Chloe Gong, you're going to love Hayley Dennings. Her debut novel is about a couple of friends turned enemies (because one is a vampire) hunting down answers to a murder in Harlem's Jazz Age. FOLLOW HAYLEY BUY THE BOOK Bookshop Amazon LibroFM Support the show Support the podcast by shopping: Etsy My Bookshop.org lists LibroFM audiobooks Try Audibl...

Send us Fan Mail Naz Kutub is back! Earlier this year, Naz released "No Time Like Now" about a teen who finds out their magical power isn't so magical afterall and now he's got a tough decision to make. Think "Loki" meets "A Christmas Carol". It's a beautiful book about grief, but also quirky and fun in a way only Naz can write. In this conversation, we...