That's What She Read

Kelly O'Hearn channeled 8 of her past lives... and it led her to writing the Arcanum series, a romantic fantasy saga woven with ancient magic and the slow unraveling of destiny. We talk about the collaboration behind self-publishing, overcoming the ego mind to tell your story, and how tarot finds you when you need it the most. Buy books 1-3 of the Arcanum series on Amazon Check out the Arcanum...

The Reality Shaper is a D&D-inspired fantasy novel turned musical podcast launching June 9. Sair joins to talk about writing a book in a week, adapting a novel for a musical, and making art that celebrates queer joy. We also had a full therapy session mid-episode about the challenges of creative collaboration, which was mostly cut, but the emotional residue remains. Stay tuned after the episod...

Subjecting my husband to the latest weird thing I've read: UFO of God by Chris Bledsoe. Chihuahua-shaped lumps, butt probes, and cryptic messages abound. The truth is out there... For more fun, follow ⁠TWSR on instagram <3 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/the-fog License code: Z6R1AKNFJDYEBDMN

"Writing taught me I can do hard things." J.F. Monroe joins to talk about her adult romantasy trilogy, Legacy of the Four. We discuss why characters matter, stable relationships in fiction, how to make fantasy relatable to real life, and whether a dolphin belongs in a vampire boarding school. I vote yes. You can find J.F.'s full trilogy on Amazon Follow her tiktok and instagram Check out her beaut...

Welcome to our Q2 board meeting. I hope you brought snacks. Follow TWSR on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ <3 Shoutout to our amazing new logo designer Abi Lee Designs. Music License: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/pizza-delivery License code: DRBXNKO5G7SQBYAU (I picked this song literally because of pizza.)

Do you have what it takes to become a saint? Kate Sidley joins us to talk about hair shirts vs overalls, preaching from pillars, and overcoming Midwest accents (the ultimate self-mortification ritual). We are not too far gone, friends! There is hope for us yet. Read How to Be a Saint Check out the other miracles Kate is making look easy More of Kate's writing Follow Kate on Instagram Follow TW...

Fighting evil by moonlight, winning solar sovereign by daylight... Amy Ressa is the author of the new Sailor Moon inspired cosmic romantasy: Inherit the Stars. Amy joins me to talk about writing characters with flaws, women with multiple love interests, and what qualities make a good leader. Inherit the Stars is out now ! Follow Amy on Instagram & TikTok Follow TWSR on ⁠Instagram⁠ <3 Music...

Are you craving your next fantasy romance, complete with astral travel, assassins, and feminine rage? Samantha Nell talks about her debut novel that started off as Avatar the Last Airbender fanfic but became its own world. Soulfyre is the first in a trilogy and releases March 24th! Preorder Soulfyre now! Check out Samantha's great book marketing on Instagram and her website Plugging her amazing co...

" Life doesn’t have to be painless to be full. " Alexis Maragold’s debut novel, This Safe Darkness, features a disabled 30+ year old heroine in a world where day and night are flipped. Alexis and I talk about representation in literature, the self-publishing process, and finding hope in the darkness. This Safe Darkness is out now, wherever you get your books! Including indie book stores , Kindle U...

Do you long to escape to the forest and fall in love with a handsome winged creature? Give into your desires with Paige Lavoie's Mothman in Love series! Paige and I chat about her books, cryptids, haunted houses, and her upcoming release: My Boyfriend is a Swamp Monster! Get Paige's books at your favorite indie bookstore. If you're in the market for one, check out The New Romantics Follow Paige on...

He's a handsome man... But are great abs enough for a lasting relationship? Discussing the movie adaptation of People We Meet on Vacation and the importance of couple's counseling. Thanks to my friend Hannah for starring in this one! xoxo Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thatswhatshereadpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ !  Music from #Uppbeat (free for C...

Romance is $1.4B+ industry, so why do critics claim it isn’t real literature? Christina Braver writes smart and steamy novels with a focus on sex-positivity. This is an explicit discussion, but an important one, as Christina discusses the impact of the patriarchy on our sex lives, identities, and books; how she is tackling toxic masculinity with her heroes with softer sides; and how romance novels...

Just checking in before year end. :) Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thatswhatshereadpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ !  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/pecan-pie/lo-fi-holiday License code: AX5U0LM08K3NCYHR

Get cozy and hatch your next heist with us today in this interview with Sasha Preston, the author of A Sweet Scheme and The Sweetest Getaway! We talk about her latest book, our love for the Midwest, and putting aside your fear to pursue your dreams. I had so much fun with this conversation and hope you all love it too. <3 Check out Sasha's work on Amazon and get the first chapter for free on he...

Haunted refrigerators, vampire roommates, and sentient compost heaps. Can my husband figure out which books are real and which are fake? Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thatswhatshereadpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ !  Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/roo-walker/christmas-chill License code: OLYLIKSEIUOE0PON

Meet a true creative and your next TBR in this interview with Krista Cooper-Schmidt, the author of Rise and Fall, a dark fantasy releasing November 11th. We talk the writing process, Destiel shipping, and characters that jump off the page. Specific spoilers between 16:40 - 22:27! Be mindful of your ears if you like surprises. Pre-order Rise & Fall on Amazon now! Check out Krista on screen ! Fo...

Join me for an interview with Kimberly Zeidner, the author of The Light & The Night Of The Firebird, releasing on October 21st! We talk about personal branding, the writing and publishing process, and pursuing joy -- just to prove you can. Get ready to meet your next favorite romantasy author. Pre-order The Light & The Night Of The Firebird on Barnes and Noble and Amazon (do it. do it now....

Hi I missed you and I'm hard launching my detective agency. xo Ashlyn. Big thanks to the dream guests on my podcast: Brittney & Hannah <3 Follow us on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thatswhatshereadpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ !  Follow 4bfineart on tiktok for actual art that does not use glitter Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/...