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Krystle Hope and author Rocio Carranza celebrate the release day of BLOOD OF THE BLACKTHORN and talk about the themes of propaganda and “medieval clickbait” in fantasy, our favorite books, and the importance of representation on book cover art. Instagram: @rociocarranzawrites TikTok: @rociocarranzawrites Website: https://rociocarranza.com Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook: @MustLoveBooksPo...

Shae is an Australian Bookstagrammer most known for organizing her collection of over 700 books into the viral rainbow aesthetic. Join Shae and Krystle Hope as they talk about reading eras, book recs, and top tips for building a Bookstagram. Shae's Instagram: @shae.reads Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope TikTok: @Huttslayer...

Krystle Hope and best-selling author Rebecca Thorne celebrate the release day of TEA YOU AT THE ALTAR (book 3 of Tomes and Teas) and talk about cozy fantasy, transitioning from indie publishing to traditional publishing, Travis Baldree, LGBT representation in cozy fantasy, and what's next after BookTok. Instagram: @ rebeccathornewrites TikTok: @rebecca.thorne Website: https://rebeccathorne.net...

Indie Editor Hannah Sol Marie joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast to share her favorite editing tips for writers and her creative community, Bad B*tches! We also talk about our favorite reads of 2024, the Something Smutty Book Club, and Hannah’s Fourth Wing and Onyx Storm hot takes! Get some book recs, grow your TBR, and have some laughs! Instagram: @hannahsolmarie Website: www.hannahsol...

Happy ONE YEAR Anniversary to Must Love Books Podcast! To celebrate, the Something Smutty Book Club played a game of Never Have I Ever, featuring several bottles of wine, lots of laughter, vacation planning, and ... feet pics? Something Smutty Book Club is a monthly book club featuring a group of cousins (sort of), cheese, and several bottles of wine. These episodes are unhinged, uncensored, and v...

Enjoy a holiday message from Slowburn and Crazy Beach, followed by a few rounds of Never Have I Ever with the Something Smutty Book Club. Something Smutty Book Club is a monthly book club featuring a group of cousins (sort of), cheese, and several bottles of wine. These episodes are unhinged, uncensored, and very much NSFW. Something Smutty Members: 🔥Slowburn (Krystle) 🚫DNF (Kaylee) 🌩️Daddy Zeus...

Krystle Hope and author Sami Ellis talk about writing horror tropes for a Black audience, decentering whiteness in horror, Jordan Peele, imperfect main characters, and anthologies and folklore. Sami Ellis is a queer horror writer inspired by the horrific nature of Black fears and the culture’s relation to the supernatural. She is also the co-founder of the Write Team Mentorship Program. You can fo...

Samantha Ferrand is a writer, director, and bookish influencer known for the Literary Libra Book Club. Her debut novel, SEVEN LITTLE KISSES, is a beautiful love story following Samaya Ximena through 7 major moments across 20 years of her life. Seven Little Kisses, explores sexuality, friendship, heartbreak, and deciphering the difference between a soulmate and a life lesson to walk away from. In t...

G.M. FAIRY is a #1 best-selling, erotica author who dabbles in Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and all things whimsical. She’s best known for GET IN MY SWAMP and BAD BEEHAVIOR. In this episode, Krystle and GM talk comedy erotica, traditional publishing vs self-publishing, writing under pen names, and dive into some of GM’s most popular works. We also talk about GM’s recent novel, CRIMSON WOLF, and the upcoming r...

**50th Episode!!** Gobble Gobble! It’s a special holiday episode on Must Love Books Podcast featuring the Something Smutty Book Club. Listen in as Krystle Hope reads our book of the month out loud to you all: Stuffed by the Were-Turkey by Tate McKirk. Lots of laughs, plenty of wine, book recs that we actually liked, and celebrating a birthday! Something Smutty Book Club is a monthly book club feat...

Death By Podcasting is a witty murder-mystery comedy novella by Sarah Archer and Landis Wade of the Charlotte Readers Podcast. Sarah and Landis join Krystle Hope to talk writing, podcasting, and murder! Charlotte Readers Podcast: charlottereaderspodcast.com FB: @charlottereaderspodcast Twitter: @charlottereader IG: @charlottereaderspodcas t Landis: landiswade.com FB: @authorlandiswade IG: @landisw...

Sharon Lynn Fisher is the best-selling author of SALT & BROOM, a witchy Jane Eyre retelling. In this episode of Must Love Books, Sharon and Krystle talk about Sharon's newest cozy fantasy, GRIMM CURIOSITIES. Instagram: @sharonlynnfisherauthor Website: www.sharonlynnfisher.com Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope Book Podca...

Krystle Hope and Sarah Hawley discuss the best-selling Glimmer Falls series and her new fae romantasy Servant of Earth. We get into writing inspirations and processes, secret fanfiction accounts, our favorite fan fic adaptations, and even some dating advice for book lovers. Sarah Hawley is the author of: A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a Demon A Demon's Guide to Wooing a Witch A Werewolf’s...

Hey everyone! This is just a short update episode to share some exciting news as I prepare to wrap up 2024. We have 10 episodes left of the first season. Thank you to each and every one of you that has listened and shown your support as I started this new adventure on a whim! There are a lot of new ideas coming soon, so please stay tuned! Check out our new Patreon page! This is a great way to stay...

Join Krystle Hope of Must Love Books and Sam and B of A Pod of Smut and Wingspan as they talk about some of their top romantasy reads! A Pod of Smut and Wingspan Instagram: @apodofsmutandwingspan Website: https://apodofsmutandwingspan.buzzsprout.com Must Love Books @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope Book Podcast Connection Networking Group: @Book...

In this special Halloween episode, author SA Barnes shares how she creates creepy atmospheric space horror and talks about some upcoming releases. Instagram: @authorstaceykade Website: www.staceykade.com Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Must Love Books P...

Death by TBR Books owner Stephanie Rose discusses her debut cozy horror about a serial killer at a campground, HIDING LIES. We talk horror, indie publishing, genre bookstores, and audiobooks as a form of reading. Instagram: @stephanierosewriter and @deathbytbrbooks Website: www.stephanierosewriter.com and www.deathbytbrbooks.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/StephanietheSpookyQueen Must Love Books on I...

We support women’s rights – but we also support women’s wrongs! Join Krystle Hope and Emma C Wells to celebrate the release of THIS GIRL’S A KILLER. Cordelia Black is Legally Blonde’s Dexter-ish alter-ego. Ambitious pharma rep by day, killer of bad men that have escaped justice by night. They call her a serial killer, but she calls it karma. We love to see a woman succeeding in a male-dominated fi...

Is this a trick or a treat? Check out the special Halloween episode featuring the Something Smutty Book Club. Our October pick was Spookily Yours by Jennifer Chipman. Something Smutty Book Club is a monthly book club featuring a group of cousins (sort of), cheese, and several bottles of wine. These episodes are unhinged, uncensored, and very much NSFW. Episode available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts,...

There is no denying that Krystle Hope and Stacey McEwan should be running the world - and Netflix. In this special bonus episode, let's dive into exactly why we should be consulted on all major decisions. Oh, and we will also discuss the release of Stacey's final installment to The Glacian Trilogy, VALLEY, as well as writing inspirations, coming up with fantasy names, and our favorite love...

Krystle Hope and ST Gibson discuss dark academia and writing inspirations for three new releases: AN EDUCATION IN MALICE, EVOCATION, and ODD SPIRITS. Instagram: @stgibsonauthor Website: https://stgibson.com Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Advertising In...

It’s PSL season! The Something Smutty Book Club read SEDUCED BY THE PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE by Evelyn Cloves. We also play a few rounds of F*ck, Marry, K!ll and Smash or Pass, indulge in some delicious pumpkin-flavored treats baked by Amanda (Reverse Harem BB) and PSLs by Stephanie (Daddy Zeus). We follow up with talking about some of our current spicy reads. Something Smutty Book Club is a monthly bo...

New York Times best-selling author Allison Saft share her inspirations and writing process for A DARK AND DROWNING TIDE. Krystle Hope and Allison reminisce over Warrior Cats, Neopets, and the days on online roleplay chats, and then play some bookish games. Instagram: @AllisonSaft Website: www. AllisonSaft.com Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagra...

Krystle Hope and Katrina Kwan celebrate the release of THE LAST DRAGON OF THE EAST and play Bookish Would You Rather. Instagram: @katrinazkwan Website: www. KatrinaKwan.com Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook: @MustLoveBooksPodcast Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra...

It's officially spooky season! Krystle Hope and Tatiana Schlote-Bonne celebrate the release of horror novel SUCH LOVELY SKIN. We talk video games, meta horror, slashers, and play a round of Horror Would You Rather. Tatiana Schlote-Bonne has an MFA from The Nonfiction Writing Program at the University of Iowa. When she’s not writing, she’s either gaming, lifting heavy weights, or teaching peopl...