Megan's Bookish Life

Indie author, Kaye Rockwell, joins Megan's Bookish Life where we talk about her books (including all her thoughts on her debut novel, Glad You Exist), how she inevitably wrote herself as a character, and how hearing from readers has impacted her. --This episode was recorded in early 2023-- *This podcast episode is dedicated to Kaye's loving father.* Kaye's Links Instagram: @thenomaddre...

I was joined by the extremely fun and vibrant Mavis for the lifestyle portion of Megan's Bookish Life. Mavis and I talk about going to Europe, a few little tips she's learned along the way, and how US is full of beauty that we both would like to explore. Mavis' Links: Main Instagram: @Mavslade Fitness Instagram: @Mavsladegetsfit YouTube Channel: Mavis Slade Megan's Links: Follow on...

A wonderful friend of the podcast, Lisa, joins Megan's Bookish Life to talk about getting into reading, how's she's dipping her toes into different genres, and how vampires in books are a favorite of hers. Megan's Links: Website: Megansbookishlifepodcast.blogspot.com Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast

I was joined by indie author, Kari Pohar, on Megan's Bookish Life where we talked about writing the stories of ghosts, how she feels about querying, and of course, her debut novel, Chateau Merlot. Kari's Links: Buy Kari's Book on AMAZON Follow her on Facebook: @KariPoharAuthor Find her on Instagram: @karipohar Megan's Links: Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast Website: Megansbooki...

The amazing Talia (known as t.readsforfun on Bookstagram) joined me on a really fun episode of Megan's Bookish Life. Talia and I talked about how some cinema adaptions are better than the books, whether certain books should be considered YA, and we played Would You Rather: Book Edition. DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded in March 2023! Talia's Links: Instagram (which includes info on he...

I was joined by Jewel E. Ann in this episode of Megan's Bookish Life where we talked about writing as a craft, the future hope for her readers, and the realness of author marketing. Jewel's Links: Website: Jeweleann.com Instagram: @Authorjeweleann Right Guy, Wrong Word on AMAZON Megan's Links Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast Website: Megansbookishlifepodcast.blogspot.com

I was joined by the lovely Tiffany, where she and I talked about going back to school as adults and her dream of shaping the future of kids via education. Megan's Links: Megansbookishlifepodcast.com @Megansbookishlifepodcast (on Instagram)

Romance author, Sara Desai, joins Megan's Bookish Life in this episode! She talks about how (and where) she ends up writing spicy scenes, where she got her inspiration from for her new book, To Have and to Heist, and how representation is important for her to write. To Have and to Heist is out JULY 18TH 2023! Sara's Links: Instagram: @Saradesaiwrites Website: Saradesai.com Megan's Link...

I am joined by the lovely Katie, founder of Moody Wick Candles, for an episode of Megan's Bookish Life! We talk about how Katie got into the candle business, whether a "slow burn" type of book is a trope she likes to read, and she tells her book recommendations (that are very much opposite genres.) Katie is also planning a REBRAND in late July/early August 2023, so STAY TUNED ON HER SOCIALS! *This...

Author Kim Oclon joins me in this episode where we talk about where her inspiration comes from when writing queer characters, her next possible book idea, and how her journey to become an author took some side paths first. Kim Oclon's Links: Website Instagram Megan's Links: Instagram

Alison is back to give us her thoughts on what she read and what books she wish BookTok never brought to her attention. ATTN: This is an EXPLICIT episode ATTN PART 2: This episode has spoilers for each book! Books we talk about: 1) Icebreaker by Hannah Grace 2) Verity by Colleen Hoover 3) Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton

The ever lovely Kat joins Megan's Bookish Life where we discuss how we feel about recommending books to friends, what we were reading back in March, and how Kat might dip her toes into more fantasy. Kat's Links: Instagram: @Katsreadingagain Megan's Links: Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast

I'm joined by the wonderful Liv in this lifestyle episode. Liv is the creator of LivLore on YouTube, is a recently graduated fashion student, and has her spiritual advisory business, Guiding Lioness, that she runs. We talk about ALL of that in this episode! Liv's Links: Instagram: @Livloreyt YouTube Channel Spiritual Advisory on Instagram: @GuidingLioness Megan's Links: Follow Megan on...

Author Melissa Grace join's Megan's Bookish Life where she talks about how people older than 30 always deserve a love story, her Midnight in Dallas series, and how mental health needs to be talked about more. Melissa's Book Recommendations: Frequency of Attraction by Eve Kasey ( Amazon ) Spare by Prince Harry Melissa's Links: Author Website: Melissagracewrites.com Buy her books on...

In this episode, Melissa Saavedra, the creator of the Steam boxes and Steamy Lit Con, talks to Megan about the stigma of sexuality in romance books, how book marketing needs to open up more to underrepresented authors, and what is to come with Steamy Lit Con in August! *PSA! THIS EPISODE IS MARKED AS EXPLICIT SO PLEASE BE AWARE* Melissa's Links: Steamy Lit Con HOMEPAGE Steamy Lit Con on Instag...

In this episode, Megan is joined by Piper and Rayne, the authors who make up Piper Rayne. We dive into the differences of independent authors and partner authors, their newest book release and whether Piper and Megan should watch Queen Charlotte (Rayne says yes). Piper Rayne Links: The Problem with Second Chances (a book that Megan can't stop thinking about!): Amazon The Issue with Bad Boy Roo...

Rae DeRosa, the actress who played Victoria in The Summer I Turned Pretty season 1, joins Megan's Bookish Life for a really fun chat. Rae gets into how she felt about having her first slow motion introduction, how she got along with the cast, and what she thinks about the book to screen changes. Rae's next movie is a Lifetime movie called A Guide To Murder, which is currently in post-produ...

Author Lauren Asher is back on Megan's Bookish Life but this time, she brought spoilers. In this episode, Lauren talks about the debate of Cal giving off youngest child vibes, Final Offer being re-written a few times, how she's feeling about her new upcoming series, and *SPOILER* Seth Kane is not getting his own book. At the end of this episode, Megan gives Lauren a surprise from the heart and tha...

Kiersten, a Megan's Bookish Life listener, joins me in this fun reading roundup episode! We talk about all kinds of books, including ACOTAR and Shatter Me, and of course, the Lauren Asher universe. Kiersten also talks about how her sister sometimes picks out her next read and it's so fun! Books We Talk About: Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi A Court of Thorns and...

On this episode, the wonderful Jessica Ayala talks about her debut fantasy book, Of Fangs and Shadows. We also discuss how Jessica found the "soul" of her book, what the hardest part of self publishing was for her, and her reaction to Of Fangs and Shadows fan art! Jessica's Book Recommendations: We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent Jessica's Li...

In this episode, Shannon Jump joins me as we talk about patience with self-publishing and how she was never expecting to write more books after her first one. Shannon's Book Recommendations: Look Closer by David Ellis Megan's Book Recommendation: The Gift of Forgiveness by Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt Shannon's Links: WEBSITE BUY HER BOOKS ON AMAZON INSTAGRAM

I'm joined on the podcast by Christina, an advocate for book representation. We talk about some deep questions about mental health and invisible illnesses in the book and publishing world. Christina's insight is only the thoughts of one person, but she says everything so beautifully! Christina's Book Recommendations: The Child Finder by Rene Denfeld Semaphore by Sarah Wofford (PLEASE B...

I am joined by Laraya on this episode where we talk her poetry book, her inspiration, and whether she's team Edward or team Jacob (it connects to the podcast, I promise!) Laraya's Book Recommendations: salt. by Nayyirah Waheed Teaching My Mother How to Give Birth by Warsan Shire Laraya's Links: Buy her book on AMAZON Listen to her podcast SHEER CREATIVITY Follow Sheer Creativity on INSTAGRAM Megan...

Marie Aitchison talks about her debut novel, Dyer Lane, and how she markets her book. Marie's Book Recommendations: 11/22/63 by Stephen King Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton Marie's Links: INSTAGRAM AMAZON Megan's Links: WEBSITE INSTAGRAM

I was joined by Willow Winters, a woman of all trades in the romance genre. We talked about her subscription boxes, her discreet book series, and why she also goes by the pen name, W. Winters.  I would also like to say that her Live a Thousand Lives project has influenced my audiobook volunteer project, so THANK YOU Willow! Willow's Links: WEBSIT E AMAZON PAGE INSTAGRAM Megan's Links: PODCAST...