Speaking LITerally

CM Kuhtz joins the show to talk about their writing journey in the indie book world including their book imprint, which was just started. Their most recent book, Everything the Sun Touches, was also just released in March! The show also covers topics such as: does reading make you more attractive book inspired traveling even more book to screen (of game) adaptations. A few of the books discussed i...

Indie author Kelsey Painter joins the show to talk about her books, her current project and her writing journey. Check out her latest book, How Deep is the Ocean which just released in May. This episode has a little bit of everything with no shortage of books to talk about. Some of the titles we take a look at include Dungeon Crawler Carl, The Correspondent, Remarkably Bright Creatures, Whalefall,...

Lis McDermott joins the show to talk about her writing process, and her books! Specially, the latest in her series, The Beaconsbury Forest, which has book 3, Kian, releasing on June 17. What are your thoughts on the AI controversy? We discuss some current AI concerns and thoughts as well as Brandon Sanderson's latest adaptation announcement. Additionally, some books discussed through out the e...

We can't wait to talk about several authors who just announced new books. Plus, what happened at BookCon? There is quite a bit of book news to talk about before getting into the Book Club Discussion on McConaghy's Wild Dark Shores. In this episode we also discuss Bromeliad House by Jessika Grewe Glover and Piranesi by Suzanna Clark. Catch up on all the latest bookish news! #HappyReading Ab...

Indie author DW Brooks returns to the show to share everything she has been up to over the last 2 1/2 years since she first appear. We share in the delights of her newest release, The Match Game, which was released last month. This show is also one for the tangent record books. But, how could we over look the historical mission of Artemis 11? Ok, the Titanic tangent may be a little unpredictable!...

Author and Filmmaker Leon Mitchell joins the show to share is experience as a children's author and storyteller. His insightful thoughts on writing for children vs adults will make you want to pick up his most recent book, Felicity Fire and the Forever Key. And, if you are a fan of 80s movies, you won't want to miss this conversation. Also in this jam packed episode, we discuss the Tucson...

Big literary news this week with new ACOTAR books in our future and World Book Day. There was quite a bit to chat about this epsiode. Fan of Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow? We've got news for you. Indie romance author, Hadley Grey also joins the show to talk about her experience as an indie author as well as her latest novel, Seducing the Scientist. Until next time.... #HappyReading About...

Nothing makes a podcast better than talking about a book focused on serial killers falling in love with each other and then having an either/or speed round that is just as disturbing, but that's what you get in the latest episode. All that and a lot of laughs. We also talk about Game of Thrones and the new app "Upscrolled". But, once again, the book club girls go a little off the rails...

J.A. Forde joins the show to discuss her Love Along the Way series, her journey as an Indie author, the upcoming Scottish bookish tour with Lumina Literary Tours and so much more. Also in this episode, we discuss the decline of mass market books, Hamnet's big screen success, and some theories regarding trends on the New York Times Best Sellers List. There is always so much to talk about when w...

Join us as we well cozy heist caper author Sasha Preston to the show. She shares her insights on her Sweet Escape series and her writing process. We also dive into conversations on the movies up for Best Adapted Screenplay at the Oscars, Audiobooks in a Card, and the author who sold his 50 millionth book!! Book discussions include The Storm by Rachel Hawkins, Palm Meridian by Grace Flahive, and se...

We're kicking 2026 off with an amazing Australian indie author! See what you are missing out on if you haven't read any of Bridget's books - including her newest release The Husband Wishlist. This episode also takes a look at some of the 2025 book trends, genre bookstores, and a review of the Netflix adaption of Emily Henry's 'People We Meet on Vacation'. Specific books dis...

Speaking LITerally #65: 2025 Year In Review Every year seems to be full of more bookish goodness than the last, and 2025 was no exception. Join Holly and Liz can they take a trip down memory lane and reflect on their top books of the year and some of the books that are on their list for 2026. Stick around for the 2026 season for more shenanigans and even more author interviews. It's going to b...

Speaking LITerally #64: Book Club Featuring The Most Wonderful Crime of The Year The final episode of 2025 is here, and there is no better way to wrap up the year than with a book club episode! Jen and Steph join Holly and Liz to discuss Ally Carter's popular holiday mystery romance. Let's just say the book was a BIG hit! Additional topics include the Goodread's Reader Choice Award win...

Australian Indie Author Sean Bobby Kerr joins the show to discuss his epic fantasy book. She shares some fun and interesting insight on his experience as an author and how he approaches his writing process. It's the time of year where book awards are announced and holiday books are all the rage. We address both in this episode, as well as some recent and upcoming movie adaptations. Not to spoi...

Natalia Williams joins the show to talk her book Taking the Cake and her Tango Series in our latest episode. It's Halloween, so we discuss the season and how Darcy Coates has become a fixture in our spooky season library. Other topics discussed include the Book of the Year candidates and the Indiverse Awards. To cover the international news of the recent Louvre robbery, heist books are also a...

Rabbit Moon author Jan D Payne joins the show to share her passion of writing and how her background with the Navajo Nation has shaped her storytelling. Spooky season is here, so we would not be doing our job without discussing some of our picks for the season. Books covered include Incidents Around the House by Josh Malerman, The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna, and Oct...

Prepare yourself for an epic adventure in this episode. There are more off-the-rails moment than in any recent episodes making it one of the most fun ones yet! The Book Club girls have quite a bit to share about this new horror book by Nat Cassidy that explores the concept of what happens when we have the power to manifest your fears into real, tangible entities. What else is in store? Well, what...

Laura Hern, author of The Lainey Maynard Mystery series, joins the show to to discuss her journey as an author. Topics on the show also include adaptation updates, Hank Green's Focus Friend App and many book discussions and mentions: Strange Houses by Uketsu, Babel by FR Kuang, and Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman just to name a few. When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy will be the foc...

Indie romance author Kat Neil joins the show to discuss her series, In the Name of Love. Her series currently has 3 of the 4 books out now. Book 4 is set to be released in late 2025. You'll definitely want to check them out! We also discuss our favorite binge-worthy cooking shows! There is much to discuss this time. Everything from the Jennifer Lynn Barnes book signing event, to book award nom...

The long awaited Dinner Party has arrived! So what does an author/character/podcast dinner party look like? What would a dinner at a swanky New York Italian restaurant look like with a group of fictional horror characters? What would their host gifts be? Take a listen and find out! Also in this most recent episode, we discuss books including We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer and Funny Story b...

With our 4th year anniversary show comes a first for us - a show trigger warning, please see ending note. Book Club this month is JA Forde's "On a Flight to Sydney." According to a Steph during the show this is "one of my favorite romcoms!" Yep, this book is a perfect summer read, and it becomes one of our longer talks as while it is a sweet romance on the surface, there is so...

Dive into the world of books with us again this month as we discuss a wide variety of bookish things including thoughts on the cast for Sunrise on the Reaping and the July release of the Netflix adaptation of Remarkedly Bright Creatures. Joining the show this month is return Indie author, Jessika Grewe Glover, who discusses her new release, BloodLily, a very spicy vampire romance! Also discussed a...

Becca Lopez, owner of Bookish Becca, Co., joins the show to discuss her shop - how she got started, her goals, and even the challenges of being a small business owner. Her online shop focuses primarily on candles, wax melts, lotions and soaps that are bookishly inspired. Did you know that April 26 is Indie Bookstore Day? We share some information regarding this annual event, plus we provide update...

Jenn Bouchard returns to the show to discuss her new book Considering Us, a fun story that won't leave you sad about a young private chef who takes on the role of Director of Dining at a New England boarding school after facing a scandal in Boston. Not only do we get to welcome back a return author, but you also won't want to miss our discussions on several books and bookish topics includi...

What an episode this turned out to be! The moral and ethical roller coaster that our speed round takes us on was unexpected, but so, so good! And, all based off of ideas discussed throughout our book club chat on Noni's hit YA book, "The Prison Healer." Besides an in-depth analysis of our March Book Club pick, there was much to discuss: 2025 Indieverse Award nominations are out - Speak...