On The Shelf with Honora Quinn

Today I had the HONOR of talking with poet, academic, and now published author Dr. Tony Keith Jr. about his debut YA memoir in verse which he described as a YA version of his (award winning!!) dissertation! This is unlike any book I have ever read before and it is a FEAT, mixing verse narrative with an immersive historical framework and truly a story from the heart! Follow Tony Follow On The Shelf...

Today I got to talk to a member of comic royalty and an emerging voice in the mystery world. From Fabian Nicieza co-creator of Deadpool (and so much more) comes a two part mystery series that is more about the investigator's journeys than the actual murders. Fabian is incredible and I had SO much fun while recording this interview with him. Hope you enjoy! Follow Fabian! Follow On The Shelf Ma...

It has been almost a year since I first sat down with M.K. to discuss her first novel in this series and debut SEVEN FACELESS SAINTS. Now it's time to discuss the upcoming sequel DISCIPLES OF CHAOS which takes the main characters Roz and Damian on a whole new adventure but instead of a murder mystery this is much more a mystery of the theoretical as they discover the political gears of their s...

Dragons are back and in a big big way! Enter SO LET THEM BURN a YA Jamaican Inspired fantasy (with hints of Joan of Arc herself) about two sisters. One with the power of the gods and the other destined to be a footnote in her sister's story. And dragons. We can't forget the dragons. Kamilah Cole's debut novel is out now and I got the absolute pleasure to discuss with her! Listen to lea...

Today on OTS I finally got to sit down with Sierra Isley to discuss her debut novel IN THE RING. I've been so excited about this since I learned about the book from another interview I did recently with I.S. Belle since also has a YA fight club book coming out! And yes YA Fight Club. It is an amazing premise and incredible book and I hope you enjoy the interview. Follow Sierra Follow OTS Get I...

Hi and welcome or welcome back to On The Shelf! Today I had the honor of talking once again with Kathrine Beutner, this time about her debut novel Alcestis a Greek Mythology retelling that came out way before the current rise of myths in publishing. We discuss a lot, publishing trends, research processes, and the importance of stories like these. And of course even more! Listen to Part 1 of our in...

Today on OTS is got to talk with indie author Erin Hall about her debut novel DEAR SYLVIA, LOVE JANE. The queer, historical, noir mystery in an ongoing series starring Detective Molly Malone. Synopsis: "Between pretending to be the secretary of her own detective agency and late-night visits to her favorite gay club Whiskers (where a secret knock grants entry), Molly’s life is lived in the sha...

Hi and welcome or welcome back to On The Shelf! Today I had the honor of talking with Kathrine Beutner, her new novel Killingly , a dark academia book based on true events from the 1800s set at Mount Holyoke College! We discuss a lot, publishing trends, research processes, and the importance of stories like these. And of course even more! ⁠Follow OTS⁠ ⁠Follow Kathrine⁠ Get Killingly ⁠Boswell's...

From the author of Camp and Jack of Hearts (and other parts) Comes Emmett a queer, modern day retelling of Emma by Jane Austen. In this interview we talk about his big year of publications (3 books in 2023 alone!) what it takes to adapt a classic book, and how terrifying the joint matchmaking power of Emma and Emmett would be. Map of Indie Booksellers (now with The Ripped Bodice!!) Follow Lev Foll...

Today on OTS I got to talk with Naben Ruthnum about his debut YA novel THE GRIMMER. But that's not all, we talked about his varied career in both fiction and nonfiction, adult and now YA, as well as his work in both prose and for the screen! I had a great time discussing and learning about his career and how these different types of writing are not as different as they may seem. Map of Indie B...

Hi everybody and welcome (or welcome back) to On The Shelf. Today I had the absolute pleasure of talking with author Laekan Zea Kemp about one of her YA books (An Appetite for Miracles) and one of her Middle Grade books (Omega Morales and the Curse of El Cucuy). Enjoy! Follow Laekan Follow On The Shelf Paper Trail Podcast Map of Indie Bookstores! Book Links Book People! Quail Ridge!

Today I got to talk to the one and only Lilian Li for the second time and about her second novel Duet Me Not. Duet Me Not is a YA rom-com about the trials and tribulation of synchronized swimming (renamed to artistic swimming). Part 1 of this interview series, all about her debut novel House of Koi is available now but these interviews can be enjoyed in any order. Follow Lilian Follow OTS Map of I...

Today I got to talk with the one and only J.B. Ryder! An up and coming young writer about his sci-fi dystopian debut novel THE FORGOTTEN COLONY Follow J.B. Follow OTS Map of Indie Bookstores (now with Books Inc. Palo Alto!) Buy THE FORGOTTEN COLONY! Amazon

This week on OTS we welcome back Ryan Britt! Last time we discussed his book 'Phasers On Stun' which is alllll about the making and creation of the Star Trek Universe and this week we are covering all things Dune in his new book 'The Spice Must Flow'. We talk about the research that goes into making a book like this, how it's the first of it's kind, the endless web of contr...

Today I got to talk to the one and only Lilian Li about her debut novel HOUSE OF KOI. We discuss the good of her tumultuous publishing journey as well as her inspiration and her hopes for those that come after. House of Koi is a research document turned YA rom-com that is full of heart and is an absolute joy to read. Follow Lilian Follow OTS Map of Indie Bookstores Purchase House of Koi Bookalicio...

Welcome back to OTS! Today I have a VERY special interview to share today... a release day special for Fake Famous, Dana L. Davis' fifth novel! This book is all about Red, a farm girl from Iowa that after a joke video is pulled into the world of her celebrity look alike Zay Zay Waters and asks herself 'is the grass really greener on the other side?' Follow Dana Follow OTS Fake Famous i...

Ever wonder what happens when to you favorite kid detectives after they hang up their magnifying glass and grow up? Enter Charlotte Illes... a former kid detective pulled in for one last mystery. Today I, Honora, reported in live from outside, with a studio audience (my friend Anjali that wanted the chance to meet Katie) and had the absolute honor of talking to Katie Siegel about her debut novel,...

Today on OTS I got to talk with the one and only Brandy Colbert about her brand new novel The Blackwoods! This book follows a Black Hollywood dynasty through 3 POVs. Matriarch Blossom's journey through the 40s and beyond and two of her grandchildren's relationships with this fame. Follow Brandy Follow OTS Map of Indie Bookstores (now with Reparations Books!) Buy The Blackwoods Reparation B...

welcome back to on the shelf, as per usual I have a very special episode I can't wait to share today, an author interview but not only that... this is part 2 of a two part series I'm doing with I.S. Belle about her shared universe stories. Part 2 is all about Babylove Novellas! ⁠Follow I.S. Belle⁠ Follow OTS ⁠Check out our map of Indie bookstores⁠ Purchase Babylove ⁠Quail Ridge⁠ ⁠Odyssey Books⁠ ⁠U...

Today I FINALLY got to talk with the one and only Mackenzie Reed about her debut novel The Rosewood Hunt (out 10/31/23!!) We discussed what goes into making a mystery as well as our mutual awe of the Inheritance Games Series and what is next for Mackenzie after The Rosewood Hunt releases! The Rosewood Hunt is described as Knives Out meet Outer Banks with a scavenger hunt/mystery for a missing fort...

Today my good friend Kaitlyn and I got to talk to the one and only S.H. Cotugno about there webcomic turned graphic novel The Glass Scientists. The series, while incorporating elements from several classic monster stories, focuses on the story of Jekyll and Hyde. Set amongst beautiful artwork this magical version of Victorian London comes to life! The Glass Scientists is out NOW! Follow S.H. Follo...

Today on OTS I present you with part 1 of 2 of a double feature of spooky graphic novels to sink your teeth into this October. Today's episode is allllll about Brooms a graphic novel written by Jasmine Walls with art by Teo DuVall. I had the honor of talking with both author and artist along with leading the interview with a friend of mine Anjali. Come back tomorrow for part two of our graphic...

welcome back to on the shelf, as per usual I have a very special episode I can't wait to share today, an author interview but not only that... this is part 1 of a two part series I'm doing with I.S. Belle about her shared universe stories. Part 1 is all about Zombabe, the 'flagship' of her shared universe. ⁠Follow I.S. Belle⁠ Follow OTS ⁠Check out our map of Indie bookstores⁠ Purch...

Today on OTS Michael Richards and I talked about our mutual admiration for Brandon Sanderson to the interesting places that stories can come from to his novel 'The Peace of Freysdal'. Follow Michael Follow OTS Check out our map of small bookstores (now featuring McKay's!) Purchase The Peace of Freysdal McKay's (TN) Amazon Quail Ridge (NC) Odyssey Books (MA)

Today on OTS I got to talk with Jennifer Kavanagh author of a number of non-fiction and fiction books the most recent of which is the topic of today's episode. And This Shall Be My Dancing Day is a story of 'two very different women are brought together by love, loss and their struggles with very modern moral choices.' Purchase the book: Quaker Bookshop Quail Ridge Odyssey Books Follow On The Shel...