The Book MAsh Podcast

The frost has settled, the magic is rising, and vengeance is brewing! Join Miranda and Ashleigh as they chat with author Whitney Welsh Gibbs , creator of The Land of Frost — a fantasy romance packed with royal intrigue, hidden identities, and a heroine who refuses to melt under pressure. We talk about fairytale twists, training-montage playlists, frost vs fire, and which book boyfriend Whitney wou...

Sometimes the tech gods test our patience... and this episode was one of those days 😅 Between tangled cords, missing mics, and a few giggle fits, we somehow made it through — and what a time it was! This week on The Weekly MAsh , we’re joined by Megan Shade , author of The Magic of the Wildflowers Trilogy ! We talk about building fantastical worlds while juggling real-life chaos (including triple...

Get ready to dive into myth, mischief, and modern magic with author Stevie Rector — the mind behind Loki’s Lost Memory and Anja’s Awakening ! In this episode of The Weekly MAsh , we talk all things Norse gods, female power, and finding light in the darker corners of storytelling. Stevie shares how her creative spark ignited, what Loki might snack on in the modern world, and how TikTok plays into h...

What happens when a magic trick goes horribly wrong? This week on The Weekly MAsh , we’re joined by Danielle Muething , author of the chilling YA horror novel Disappear — where illusion and reality blur in the most haunting way. Dustin is a magician. Jane is his assistant and the love of his life. But when their new illusion, The Disappearing Lady , takes a terrifying turn, Jane vanishes for real…...

This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re joined by romance author NC Barton to chat about her newest release, The Now in Forever. 📖 Ten years ago, Hattie and Ed shared the perfect day. Now, fate has brought them back together on the Oregon Coast—with second chances, dream chasing, and a bookstore that could change everything. In this episode, we talk about: ✨ The inspiration behind Hattie & Ed’s...

What happens when a tropical escape becomes a nightmare? 🌴🔪 In this episode of The Weekly MAsh , we sit down with Kimberly Love to talk about her bone-chilling new thriller The Dismemberer’s Handbook . Officer Harley Wolfhart is haunted by guilt and plagued by nightmares, but the beaches of Thailand aren’t offering her peace. Instead, she’s caught in a dangerous game with a sadistic killer known...

This week on The Weekly MAsh , we’re joined by author Meghan Saint , who takes us into the sharp, witty, and unflinchingly honest world of her book Through (dis)Honest Eyes . Brianna has spent years perfecting her personas—the overachiever, the cool girl, the responsible one. But when her marriage, career, and family life collide, she faces the scariest truth of all: she doesn’t know who she reall...

This week on The Weekly MAsh , we’re joined by author Lorraine Johnson , who takes us inside her fictional narrative So This Is Love . ✨ Lonna’s story is one of passion, heartbreak, and resilience. Drawn to Franklin, she finds herself in her own personal hell — but after hitting rock bottom, she begins the powerful journey of reclaiming her life. Join Ashleigh and Miranda as they chat with Lorrai...

This week on The Weekly MAsh , we’re joined by cozy mystery author Christine Lawrence , who takes us inside her book To Have and to Kill (A Wedded Bliss Mystery). When a wedding vendor goes missing and later turns up unalived 😳, Leah and her team at The Wedded Bliss must once again balance bouquets with bodies. Christine shares her 16-year journey to publication, what it’s like balancing writing...

This week we sat down with CJ Sweet , author of Come for Me, Parts I & II from The Hunt Series —a fantasy/paranormal romance that’s all about danger, desire, and fate colliding. Every year, unmated males chase down the females in search of their fated mate… and trust us, this world is as addictive as it sounds. We talk inspiration, fated mates, survival tips for The Hunt (spoiler: Miranda and...

In this episode of The Weekly MAsh , we sit down with author Kade Charest to chat all about their romantic suspense novel Gray Area . Expect sizzling second-chance romance, morally gray vibes, and the perfect dose of danger to keep you on your toes. We dig into: Why Declan is the morally gray MMC we can’t resist The emotional tug-of-war in writing Vivian’s story Quirky lightning round questions yo...

Welcome back to The Weekly MAsh! This week we’re diving into rebellion, found family, divine feminism, and a whole lot of magic with author Samantha Vargas. Her fantasy adventure, The Guardians of Alistile: Risen from Ash, follows five Guardians as they break free from control, uncover hidden truths, and discover the power of burning it all down to rise stronger than ever.✨ What we cover in this...

Step into the maze with us as we chat with Stevie Hostetter , author of the psychological horror Long Gone . In this book, a group of kids must fight to survive inside a maze built from their deepest regrets — and trust us, the concept is as chilling as it sounds. In this episode, we dive into: The inspiration behind Long Gone Why regrets make the perfect setting for horror Stevie’s writing proces...

Step into the shadows with us on The Weekly MAsh ! This week, we’re joined by Riva Frye , author of the dark romance Twisted Chambers . 🔥 About the Book: Consumed by vengeance and blood, Dimitri is a man haunted by shadows and driven by obsession. When the ruthless Prism organization threatens the one spark of light in his life—Serena, his “Little Siren”—he faces an impossible choice: continue hi...

We had the amazing opportunity to sit down in person with author Courtney Davis at the It’s a Love Story Meet Cute Market! ✨📚Courtney is the mind behind magical, mysterious, and romantic worlds — from witches and supernatural intrigue to love stories that keep you turning pages late into the night. In this interview, she shares insights into her writing, the inspiration behind her stories, and s...

🚀✨ NEW EPISODE ALERT! ✨🚀 This week on The Weekly MAsh , we’re blasting off with Jessahme Wren , author of Terra Nova —the thrilling sequel to Terra Firma . Join us as we dive into Sev’s fractured galaxy, mysterious illnesses, found family bonds, and the challenge of balancing heart with high-stakes sci-fi action. From world-building across planets to keeping readers on the edge of their seats,...

✨ NEW EPISODE NOW STREAMING! ✨ This week on The Weekly MAsh , we’re joined by the incredible Bekki Vowles , author of I Dreamt of You 💔 A romantic suspense filled with heartache, mystery, and the kind of “second chance” tension that will keep you hooked until the very last page. We chat about: The inspiration behind Bekki’s emotional whirlwind of a story Balancing romance with the scars of the...

✨ Welcome back, Mashers! This week on The Weekly MAsh we’re joined by Alysun Sanders , author of the heartfelt small-town romance Hello, Goodbye. 📖 Hello, Goodbye takes us to Coupeville, Washington, where Emersyn Collins returns home after loss and finds herself tangled up in family secrets, grief, and an unexpected connection with the mysterious Zeke Thatcher. It’s emotional, swoony, and full o...

A violent world. A dark love. A twisted fate. This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re diving into the shadows with Violet Jackson, author of These Twisted Fates—book one of her Of Fae & Monsters series. We talk about:The birth of her horrormantasy world 🌑Why morally black characters (not gray!) make the best lovers and villainsHer non-sassy, raw, and real heroines 💔How a mash-up of Game of Thron...

Step into the misty world of Thayaria with Alexandria Arden, author of The Witch Queen ! 🌙👑 In this episode, we chat about: Why she started Laurel’s story after the prophecy failed The enemies-to-allies spark between the Witch Queen and Prince Hawthorne 🔥 Worldbuilding the Four Kingdoms (and which ones you should never vacation in!) Balancing high steam, dark magic, and political intrigue ✨ PL...

In today’s episode, we chat with Raye Anderson, author of Shattered Love , a new adult contemporary romance about the complicated journey from friends to lovers. We dive deep into Lark and Kellan’s relationship, their struggles, and the challenges of writing friends-to-lovers dynamics. Raye shares the inspiration behind the story, how she crafted their emotional journey, and gives us the inside sc...

Cold cases, dark secrets, and the relentless hunt for justice—this week, we’re joined by Nadija Mujagic , author of the FBI Agent Adams crime thriller series. From the chilling disappearance of Charlotte Mercer in 1986 to the shocking connections uncovered decades later, Nadija takes us inside the emotional and investigative heart of her series. Inspired by true events, the Agent Adams books are g...

This week, we’re stepping into the magic of Irish mythology with fantasy author Rebecca Grattson , creator of Finding Autumn — a romantic reimagining of Mother Nature and Father Time, set against the lush backdrop of County Down, Northern Ireland. 🌿🕰️ Rebecca shares the inspiration behind this myth-soaked love story, her journey as a dyslexic author, and the balance between her nursing career and...

Magic, palace intrigue, and romance with enough heat to burn through a prophecy—this week, we’re chatting with Alesha Escobar , author of The Queen’s Oath ( The Soulweaver Trilogy #1 ). A cursed prince. A dying heir. A girl with magic in her blood. Lysara Vale never wanted to play the palace’s deadly games, but healing Prince Kayel binds her to a prophecy that could doom them both. And when the en...

Saddle up, book lovers! This week, we’re chatting with Trena VanHoff , author of The Charm of a Cowboy — a heartwarming small-town romance about love, second chances, and finding where you truly belong. We dive into Ellie Monae’s journey from Vegas glamour to Clinton’s cozy charm, Colton Bennett’s irresistible cowboy-lawman appeal, and what readers can expect in the sequel coming this November! Pl...