The Bookish Banter Podcast

A lush gothic world, a deal with a demon, and a cover I will simply never be over. Join me this week as we chat with Charlotte B. Plum, author of Reap & Sow! We had so much fun talking about the lush world she built, this fabulous book, and her author journey. Follow Charlotte on Instagram and visit her website for updates. This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Join me while I chat with indie author Herman Steuernagel. He's been a guest on the podcast before where we chatted about his Sci-Fi series and you can listen to that episode here ! He's back talking about his upcoming cozy fantasy release and really amazing pieces that are coming to his Kickstarter campaign. Check out Herman's website for more updates, signed copies, etc and make sure...

This book was like a little therapy session while looking directly into a mirror and if that sounds scary, it wasn't. Join me and Molly this week as we chat all things Free Falling by Lyla Sage and the rest of the Sweetwater Peek duology. This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fable Grounds Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

(insert scream here ) GUYYYSSSS it's timeeeee to chat with Lyla about her newest release Free Falling. This book is everything to me and I had the most amazing time chatting with Lyla about this book. If you love fake dating, small towns, and warm hugs, you need to read this one. And in the meantime listen to me and Lyla chat about envoking big emotions, leaving this town behind, and what'...

The queen of obscurse myths and legends that make you fall in love, join me while I chat with Raven Kennedy about her newest release, The Sweetest Fiend. This is perfect for fans of rivals to lovers, mythology, and found family. We had the best time chatting about her writing process and our love of Samwise Gamgee. Follow Raven on Instagram or check out her website for updates! This episode is spo...

Join me this week while we chat with Autumn Krause about her newest release, The Gods Will Sing Our Song. This is a WW2 inspired fantasy that is loosely based on the story of her own grandparents. This book is so hauntingly beautiful and I had the best time reading it and chatting with Autumn about it! Make sure to follow Autumn on Instagram or TikTok and check out her website for updates. This ep...

Join me this week while I chat with Mike Chen as we chat about his YA debut, Of Sorcery and Science! This one is perfect for fans of Stranger Things, but add a little more whimsy and a little less demogorgons. We had the best time chatting all things Anakin Skywalker, fandom, and creating such dynamic characters. Make sure to follow Mike on Blue Sky, Instagram and check out his website for more up...

This week I am chatting with the lovely Liana De la Rosa! She's an Arizona native, historical romance author who has a brand new contemporary release that is chef's kiss. It's friends to lovers, hidden identity, and a very big twist. I loved this book and had the best time chatting with Liana about her debut into contemporary and what's next for her. Check out her website , Instagr...

An absolute master at her craft, Tarah Dewitt joined Molly and I this week to discuss her new release, Lost and Found. This book is about healing, grief, epic friendships, and finding yourself again and if it's not on your list, ADD IT NOW. We had the best time talk about to Tarah about how she creates such raw and real characters and builds such amazing worlds. Follow Tarah on Instagram and c...

Percy Jackson for adults, I'm sat! Hell or High Winter is perfect for fans of Greek Mythology, headstrong characters, and an epic quest. I had the best time chatting with Andrew Rubin about his debut novel, Hell or High Winter. Join us while we chat about Greek mythology, crafting his debut and the rest of this series, and creating relatable characters. Make sure to follow Andrew on Instagram...

It's time for another trope episode featuring: Second Chances! If there is anything I love more than friends to lovers is a good grovel. A little right person wrong time, give me more. Join me and Molly as we dive deep into the archives for this one and share some of our favorite second-chance moments! We need your help for the next episode: Fake Dating or Enemies to Lovers? Please subscribe,...

Where are my Amazing Race fan at? Good Luck, Babe is the perfect read for you. I had the best time chatting with Erin Baldwin about her newest release, reality tv, and her writing career. Check out Erin on Instagram and her website for updates. This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fable Grounds Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Us...

A female race car driver and her last shot at the Indy 500, what more could you want? Join me while I chat with debut author Kate Clark Stone about her book, The Last Sunday in May! This is the perfect summer read and I demand everyone picks it up now. Follow her on Instagram and check out her website for more updates. This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

*screaming * I am so excited to share my interview with THE LAURA PAVLOV! An absolute icon in the small town romance genre. I had the best time chatting with her about crafting the perfect small town, writing a second generation book, and more! Check out her newest release My Forever Girl. Make sure to follow Laura on Instagram , TikTok , and her website for more details! This episode is sponsored...

Join me this week as I chat with Amalie Howard, author of Rebel Heiress! Her newest YA historical romance is She's the Man meets Twelfth Night and it's absolutely perfect. We had the best time chatting about her writing career, creating an iconic historical romance, and what's next for her. Follow Amalie on Instagram and her website for more updates. This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Ahhhh you guysssss the queen of Halloween romance, cozy covers, and everything Disney. I am so excited to chat with Jennifer Chipman about her newest release, Contractually Mine. We had the best time chatting about our love for Matthius, creating a cozy story, and what's next for her. Check out Jennifer on Instagram and her website for updates. This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

There are a few new faces here and honestly it's been a while so I wanted to share a little get to know me episode. It, like ever other episode, is a bit all over the place, but join me and Molly as we chat author services, surviving the zombie apocalypse, and creating the podcast. If you want to listen to Molly's interview about her candle company Smiles and Light, listen here ! Make sure...

Join me and Amber Palmer while we chat about her brand new release One More Round! This is the small town read of my DREAMSSSS and I had the absolute best time talking with Amber about crafting small towns, her writing journey, and connecting all her worlds. Check her out on website for updates! This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fable Grounds Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

The Rom-Com queen herself, Falon Ballard joined me this week to talk about her newest release, Toe to Toe. This book is Center Stage meets Magic Mike and I need everyone to say less. I had such a great time chatting with her about her writing process, switching from rom-com to romantasy, and more! Check her out on Instagram and her website for more updates. This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠...

Join me this week while I chat with Pierce Brown himself. The Red God update you have all been waiting for happens very early in the episode, but stick around for a very long chat about Red Rising, creating memorable worlds, and of course, Star Wars and Game of Thrones. Make sure to follow Pierce on Instagram and his website for updates and events. **This episode contains spoilers from the entire...

It's time to chat with the queen of cozy fantasy herself, Sarah Beth Durst. Known for her cozy and kind worlds, join me and Sarah while we chat all things world building, friends to lovers, and her newest release The Faraway Inn. Check out her Instagram and website for more updates. This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fable Grounds Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

Do you love cozy fantasy and sapphic romance? Charmed and Dangerous is the perfect book for you! Enjoy my interview with author Shelly Page! Make sure to follow along on Instagram and her website for updates. This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fable Grounds Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . Use code LLAMA10 to save. Please subscribe, leave us a 5...

Where are my romantasy readers at? Yearn Media is a brand new subscription site FILLED to the brim with romantasy ebooks and audiobooks all available for one low monthly rate. Join me while I chat with Honey and Grace about the creation of Yearn! If you're a reader wanting to try out Yearn, check out it out here ! If you're an author interested in being on the platform, you can apply here...

Welcome to episode one of the trope series! Molly and I will be picking our favorite tropes and sharing some of our recs that fit the bill. Our first trope is Friends to Lovers! Strap in while we chat our favorite friends-to-lovers stories. If you're not following Molly check her out on Instagram and TikTok . This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fable Grounds Co...

Dust off your prom photos and remember your senior pranks, Love on Ice is the perfect YA romance to bring back all the memories. Join me and Sara Ney as we chat about her journey to becoming a romance author, her love of all things romance, and creating Love on Ice. Make sure to follow her on Instagram for updates. This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Fable Grounds C...