The Book MAsh Podcast

Get ready to be cursed… in the best way possible. This week on The Weekly MAsh , we’re diving into the hauntingly beautiful world of Her Dark Promise by Bria Rose — a dark romantasy audiobook full of shattered curses, star-crossed love, and dangerously conflicted brothers. ✨👑 We chat with Bria about: The twisted fairy tale roots behind the story Writing a cursed queen trapped in time Audiobook p...

✨ The threads of fate are unraveling… and the Goddess is calling. Will you answer? In this episode of The Weekly MAsh , we’re diving deep into dark urban fantasy with debut author Lexi MacQueen . Her upcoming release, The Goddess Calls (out Sept. 30th), blends Celtic-inspired magic, destiny, and sizzling romance into a story that will pull you in and not let go. We chat about: 💫 The inspiration...

This week, we sat down with Katie King (@katiekingwrites), author of the warm, witty, and heart-swoony contemporary romance Rules for Starting Over —releasing September 19 ! 💖 Chloe has a plan: a new town, a tiny apartment (with questionable rooster wallpaper), and a set of rules to keep her heart safe. But when she literally runs into James… well, let’s just say some rules are made to be broken....

Time travel. Vampire exes. Werewolf politics. Demon prophecies. And a main character who’s been murdered... but has things to say. This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re fangirling hard over urban fantasy powerhouse Karina Espinosa, author of Fangs of Fate. We dive into her twisty supernatural world, grill her on favorite scenes and ships, and put her through our infamous lightning round. Is she Team...

Welcome back, Mashies! Episode 11 is here and we’re diving into the usual bookish chaos—with a new twist. 🙃 This week we’re: 📚 Checking in on our current reads 🌕 Admitting that When the Moon Hatched may still be… hatching 🎩 Drawing our next reads from a hat like the bookish gremlins we are 🎥 Reflecting on The Weekly MAsh and all the amazing indie authors we’ve featured 🎁 AND reminding you th...

Paranormal Mystery | Ghosts, The Otherworld & Rule-Breaking Heroes This week on The Weekly MAsh , Miranda and Ashleigh are joined by author Amanda Fasciano , creator of Waking Up Dead and the Life After Series . We dive into the ghostly mysteries of her paranormal universe — The Otherworld — and chat about Cadence, a sharp, sassy protagonist who learns there’s a lot more to death than dying. A...

Therapist by day. Vigilante by night. Andi Carmichael isn’t your typical heroine—and Enzo Salvatori definitely isn’t your typical villain. In this electrifying episode, we sit down with H.J. Synn to dive deep into Twisted Fates , her upcoming dark romance full of revenge, obsession, and blood-soaked chemistry. We talk character creation, writing emotional wreckage, mafia mayhem, and why this isn’t...

In this episode of The Weekly MAsh , we’re joined by the brilliant Sloane Raleigh — author of the gripping and emotionally charged Shadows of a Tortured Heart . We dive into Mallory and Bryce’s layered love story, the raw portrayal of mental health, and the twisty suspense that kept us hooked from start to finish. 🎙 We talk: Writing emotionally authentic characters Mental health in fiction Balanci...

Dark magic, brutal trials, and female rage? We’re in. This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re joined by Michelle N. Hagood, author of The Master's Trial — book two in her dark fantasy, dark academia series that delivers murder, magic, and morally grey chaos. We dive into found family road trips, the wildest scenes to write, and Trials of our own twisted author gauntlet. (Spoiler: one of her characters...

Welcome to The Weekly MAsh! This week we’re featuring the fabulous Michelle Major, USA Today bestselling author of the Skylark Series. 💖We dive into:✨ What inspired Skylark Bend✨ Sadie’s unforgettable fake-relationship journey✨ Building heart-tugging romance in a tight-knit town✨ Fun behind-the-scenes author moments and rapid-fire questions! Whether you love small-town charm, relatable heroin...

We’re back with a brand-new Weekly MAsh episode featuring romance author Trin Savage—and it’s a wild one! 💥💖With her latest release Hide From Me officially out, Trin joins us to chat about the full Chaotic Love journey. From the angst and heat of Sink With Me and Burn For Me to the emotional wreckage of book 3, this spoiler-free convo dives deep into her inspiration, writing process, and what's...

This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re joined by fantasy romance author C. R. Lee, celebrating the release of her epic second-in-series, Hunt for the White Witch! We talk magical betrayals, fae queens, shifter drama, and why romantasy is having its moment. Plus, C. R. Lee gives us the inside scoop on her writing journey—from college romance beginnings to publishing fantasy with a fierce, emotional ed...

A cursed queen. A sentient castle. And a slow-burn romance with teeth. 👑🏰In this week’s episode of The Weekly MAsh, we sit down with Elle Wildes, author of the upcoming gothic fantasy romance Eldrenoire—a hauntingly beautiful tale inspired by the French fairytale The White Cat. With 40-something protagonists, cursed magic, and dangerous devotion, this story is for readers craving atmosphere, slo...

This week on The Book Mash, we’re joined by debut author Dawn Anderson, whose emotional and gripping novel Soldier of His Heart delivers a powerful blend of military realism, heartache, and healing love. After returning from war with PTSD and becoming a single mom to her disabled son, our heroine is suddenly asked to train Hollywood’s top action star. But as movie prep meets real-life trauma, both...

This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re thrilled to welcome Everly Claire, author of The Unchained Series, a dark dystopian romance that blends rebellion, sacrifice, and chemistry-fueled connection. 🔥We chat about:– Crafting a dystopian world driven by secrets and systemic oppression– How forbidden love became the center of the storm– Why knowledge (and a chemistry book 👀) is power– The emotional pa...

We’re officially in our double-digit era—Episode 10 of The Book MAsh is HERE! 🥳And for the first time ever, we recorded together in the same place! In this episode, we talk all things:💀 Phantasma by Kaylie Smith (spoiler-light, but beware…)🎡 Our new spinner read📦 A MASSIVE July author giveaway announcement🔁 The rebranding of Feature Friday to The Weekly MAshIf you love haunted mansions, moral...

This week on The Book Mash, we sit down with indie romance author Jordana Blake—and let’s just say, we were laughing before we even hit record. We talk about everything from messy characters and emotional arcs to what makes her book Fighting so painfully addictive (spoiler: Mateo 😮‍💨). Jordana opens up about her writing process, her love of raw, layered characters, and what’s coming next in her...

This week on Feature Friday, we're joined by debut author KG Sovereign to chat about her swoon-worthy sports romance, The Safety! 💥🏈NFL safety Ryan Lasalle is a single dad trying to keep his season—and his life—on track. When Kingsley moves in next door and ends up nannying his daughters, everything seems to fall into place… until her devastating secret threatens to tear it all apart. 👀We talk...

🎙️ Feature Friday: Spotlight on Indie Author Nicole Lenz! Today we’re joined by indie author Nicole Lenz, here to chat about her debut romantic suspense novel, Finders Keepers! We dive into her writing process, character inspiration, current reads, music vibes, and who she'd cast as Bailey and Gavin. It’s a fun, laid-back feature you don’t want to miss!📚 Grab your copy of Finders KeepersAvailable...

Welcome back to The Book Mash! In this Feature Friday episode, we’re joined by indie romance author Cedar James, who spills all the details behind her debut rom-com release, Text Me, Never. We chat about dream casting, hilarious deleted scenes, what might be next in her writing world, and wrap things up with a fun rapid-fire round to get to know the author behind the pages.🎙️ Full disclosure: we h...

🔥 FEATURE FRIDAY | Alyse Night talks spicy debuts, why-choose romance, and her upcoming book Until My Last BreathThis week on The Book Mash, we’re joined by debut author Alyse Night — and her sister Ember — for a live Feature Friday interview that brings all the spice, chaos, and romance-loving energy we live for. Alyse’s debut novel Until My Last Breath is a dark, emotionally intense, and spicy...

This Feature Friday, we’re joined by debut author Reyna Pingul to chat about her cozy, quirky, and emotionally rich novel, Sunday Morning Usual ☕📖We talk about:Writing heartbreak (and humor)Creating the ultimate fictional coffee shop (Nightmare King, we love you)Dream casting her characters for Netflix…and so much more!✨ Whether you're deep in a healing era or just here for the cinnamon cold br...

Welcome to another Feature Friday from The Book Mash! 🎙️This week, we’re fangirling over the lovely C.K. Darling, author of the Sweetheart Scones & Stories short romance series. Set in the charming town of Peachwood Grove, these stories are sweet, steamy, and oh-so-addictive—just like the author herself! In this interview, we:💘 Play a rapid-fire “Scone or Story” game💘 Talk favorite tropes, f...

🎙️ Feature Friday with Author Katy Carver | The Book Mash Podcast 🎙️This week on Feature Friday, we’re thrilled to welcome Katy Carver, author of the Behind the Line series — including her latest release, Jay’s Legacy. 💙We talk about her writing journey, the emotional themes woven through her stories, and how she brings love, resilience, and personal growth to life on the page — all without spoil...

This Feature Friday, we’re shaking things up! Instead of a new author interview, we're taking a walk down memory lane and reflecting on some of our favorite moments from past Feature Fridays. From behind-the-scenes chaos to surprising takeaways, we're dishing on everything we've learned, loved, and laughed about while interviewing some incredible indie authors. Come hang out with us as we talk:💭...