The Book MAsh Podcast

✨ New Episode Alert! ✨ This week on The Weekly MAsh , we’re joined by Sweet Tales With Spice author Katharine Sweet — the creative force behind Failure to Thrive , Love , Love Stories from the Goodroe Brothers, and Grams’ Rated R Cookbook ! We talked spice, sweetness, writing chaos , and so much more. 📚❤️‍🔥 🎙️ Tune in now wherever you stream your pods! 💜 Connect with Katharine: sweettaleswith...

This week on The Weekly MAsh, we finally got to sit down with the incredible Katie Night — author of the dark holiday romance 12 Nights of Christmas and her newest release, the deliciously twisted Halloween romance Shadows of Obsession . We dive into masked men, mystery gifts, stalker vibes, forbidden crushes… and then pivot straight into the eerie world of her newest obsession-worthy MMC. Katie t...

This week, we’re soaring into a world of secrets, sky battles, and forbidden love with fantasy romance author K.J. Altair ! ✨ We dive into the magic of Feathers of Ash and Hope — a spellbinding start to a Roman Empire–inspired world where lies can protect or destroy — and chat all about its stunning sequel, Trials of Embers and Trust . Expect talk of giant mystical birds, slow-burn tension that’l...

This week on The Weekly MAsh , we’re joined by the wonderful Tania Dilworth , author of Look At Me — a heartfelt, slow-burn romance about healing, survival, and the spark that changes everything. ✨ Tania opens up about the inspiration behind her story, the power of second chances, and the beauty in finding love when you least expect it. From favorite tropes to character playlists, we dive into it...

💉 Love, trauma, and survival... bound in blood. This week on The Weekly MAsh , we’re chatting with the mysterious and brilliant Leyna Chloise , author of Love Marked In Blood . When Wyatt and Ainsley are forced into a sadistic survival game, they form an unbreakable bond drenched in pain and passion. But six years later, when fate throws them together again, they’re no longer the same people who...

This week on The Weekly MAsh , we’re joined by G.M. Parrillo (@ginaparrillo) — author of A Fall for Grace , a second-chance contemporary romance packed with secrets, revenge, and a 27-year reunion that brings ALL the tension. 👀🔥 We dive into the inspiration behind her Toselle Park series, how she balances love and vengeance on the page, and what readers can expect from the series now that book t...

One girl. Two brothers. A school built on secrets. And a bond that could burn the world down. In this week’s The Weekly MAsh , we sit down with Ang T. Dalton , author of The Scars Within — a spellbinding fantasy romance packed with found family, forbidden magic, and a love triangle that will set your heart (and your TBR) on fire. Join Miranda and Ashleigh as they dive into the chaos of Mageia War...

What happens when you mix a runaway from the Irish mob, a serial killer van, and a desert kidnapping? You get Becoming Indigo — the darkly funny, gritty, and emotional rollercoaster from author Meridith Gray. In this episode of The Weekly MAsh, Miranda and Ash dive deep into The Damaged Goods series, talking fierce FMCs, found family tropes, writing trauma with humor, and that evil cliffhanger end...

This week, Miranda and Ashleigh sit down with L.A. Brink , author of the psychological thriller Unstable ! 👀 Autumn Fowler seems to have it all — the perfect family, the dream art career — until her childhood sleep paralysis returns…and her nightmares start leaving evidence behind. Is it all in her head, or is something darker at play? We talk about the real-life fears that inspired this haunting...

This week on The Weekly MAsh , we’re sitting down with the multitalented A. Unda-Tames (Aggie Unda) — an author who truly writes it all ! From the dark and dangerous pages of Mateo and Mariana , to the emotional depths of The Beautiful Mess Trilogy , and even the magical adventure of Risho & Kaia — Aggie proves that storytelling has no bounds. We talk creative range, villain redemption arcs, m...

In this episode, we sit down with dystopian sci-fi author Miranda Dietz to dive into her newest release, Next to Spotless , the gripping sequel to Out of Perfection . We chat about: ✨ Claire’s next chapter outside the glass pyramid ✨ Expanding the clone-filled world of Perfection ✨ New characters (hi Yvain 👀), shifting power, and messy identity ✨ How her French literature background continues...

Ever wondered what would happen if Shawn of the Dead and Gilmore Girls had a baby during the apocalypse? Author Mary Jane Owen joins The Weekly MAsh to talk about her hilarious and heartfelt “cozy apocalyptic” novel, Last Mom Standing. In this episode, we chat about writing through retirement in Spain, embracing pseudonyms, the art of balancing humor and heart, and the chaotic beauty of surviving...

This week, we’re diving into A Sea of Song and Sirens by Whit Stanfield (@whitstanfieldauthor) — a beautifully written romantasy that flips The Little Mermaid and Moana into something entirely its own. 🌊✨ Packed with sirens, sea magic, enemies-to-lovers tension, and more plot twists than your heart can handle, this story straddles the line between saving the world and burning it down. And if you...

This week on The Weekly MAsh , we’re diving into the world of sports romance with Ashlyn Harmon , author of Maybe One Day ! 💜 Josie Martin thought she’d left her past—and her ex—behind. But when Bryce Clark reappears in her life asking for a second chance, she’ll have to decide if her heart is ready to dive back in. Join Miranda and Ashleigh as they chat with Ashlyn about writing plus-size heroin...

In this episode of The Weekly MAsh , Miranda and Ash dive into the sultry, powerful, and unapologetically bold world of La Mamácita Mafiosa with author Celina Thompson . Set in South Texas just before El Día de los Muertos , this dark mafia romance follows Graciela — a fierce, bisexual jefa reclaiming her power against the man who once broke her. With danger, desire, and over a third smut (yes, yo...

In this episode of The Weekly MAsh , we sit down with indie author Autumn Lawrence-Barnette to talk about her heart-wrenching romantic tragedy Someday Never Came — a story of fate, heartbreak, and soul-tied love that refuses to fade. 💬 Topics include: Writing deep emotional romance with tragic undertones Exploring twin flames and second chances Autumn’s writing process and inspirations A fun rapi...

This week on The Weekly MAsh , we’re joined by romantic-suspense author Erin Silva , creator of Unspoken Destiny — a gripping, emotional story about love, loss, and the ghosts that never truly let go. Walker’s world shattered the day tragedy struck, and now he’s forced to face the past when Sadie, a girl from his history, reappears. But as old wounds reopen, danger lurks in the shadows — and silen...

This week on The Weekly MAsh , we’re joined by the incredible AJ Whitney , author of the YA dystopian series Sovereign ! 👑 Raised to be sacrificed, Orphan Number 332 never expected a life beyond the gods’ control—but when her village stops believing, rebellion begins. We talk about the spark behind this gripping trilogy, the heart of dystopian storytelling, AJ’s writing process, and what’s coming...

Step into the world of power, betrayal, and passion as we chat with C. Jacoby , author of Court Ordered: An Unholy Triad Novel . This dark romance follows Victoria, a determined intern, and Shaelene, the eldest in a family of mafia lawyers, as they navigate trauma, loyalty, and temptation that could destroy them both. 💥 Expect talk of mafia drama, writing chaos, and spicy behind-the-scenes moment...

Get ready to laugh, cringe, and reminisce on all things awkward and amazing about growing up! This week on The Weekly MAsh , we’re joined by author Rebecca Garner , whose YA hit Why Won’t My Boobs Grow… and Other Annoyances delivers Judy Blume-vibes for a new generation. We chat about writing honest coming-of-age stories, awkward teen years, hilarious cringe moments, and the importance of humor in...

What if you woke up inside your favorite sci-fi series… and it was real ? 🚀 This week on The Weekly MAsh , we’re joined by author BA Chapman (@authorbachapman) to talk about her out-of-this-world sci-fi romance Beyond Reality’s Edge — where danger, destiny, and desire collide among the stars. We talk about: 💫 Blending action and romance in space 👾 The thrill (and chaos) of waking up in your fav...

We’re back in the world of divine light, shadow folk, and sharp-tongued heroes! Fantasy author Eris Marriott , creator of Magic Bites and the Sunfall series, joins us again to talk about worldbuilding, mythic inspiration, and what readers can expect in Book 3 (coming Spring 2026) . From gods at brunch to chaos-gremlin drafting, this chat dives deep into creativity, character growth, and all the be...

This week on The Weekly MAsh , we’re diving into something truly extraordinary with Kate Winch , author of Restitching Destiny: Book One . A historical romance with a past life twist , Kate’s debut explores love, loss, and the healing power of rewriting your own story—literally. 🕯️💫 From past life regressions to Colonial South Carolina , we’re chatting all things destiny, healing, and timeless lo...

In this episode of The Weekly MAsh , we’re joined by the amazing Elise McCormack — author of the dystopian romantasy The Chosen: And The Price of Defiance ! We talk perfectionism, forbidden love, and the cost of defiance… but don’t worry, it’s not all serious — somewhere along the way we end up laughing until we cry over the mental image of an opossum mopping a floor (you really had to be there 🫠...

In this episode of The Weekly MAsh, we sit down with romance author Adeline Emrys to talk about her heartfelt novel Shadows of Truth. Summer and Archer have been married for 22 years—but when Summer decides to push past the boundaries of routine, everything changes. This one is raw, emotional, and a beautiful reminder that love stories don’t end at “I do.” 💬 Tune in for: • Writing long-term love...