The Bookish Diaries Podcast

I’m in the guest seat 👀✨ My co-host flips the script and interviews me about my editing business—how it started, what I actually do as an editor, and the realities of working behind the scenes in publishing 📚✍️ We talk craft, common author mistakes, boundaries, burnout, and why editing is so much more than fixing commas. If you’re a writer, editor, or just curious how the sausage gets made, thi...

What happens when someone raised in purity culture finally discovers their voice, their power, and their desire? ✨ We talked with TJ Lundin about breaking free from restrictive beliefs, healing from shame, and finding joy in writing the stories she once wasn’t allowed to imagine. 🔥📚 This episode is honest, empowering, and so needed. ❤️‍🔥 If you're looking for where to find TJ's books,...

🕯️✨ Let’s talk vibes. Fantasy isn’t one-size-fits-all. In this episode, we’re diving into the worlds of cozy vs. dark fantasy: what sets them apart, how tone and themes shift between comfort and chaos, and why readers are drawn to both. From tea-sipping village magic 🍵 to morally gray dragon kings 🐉, we’re exploring the full spectrum. With the weather turning chillier everyday, we have a list o...

We sat down with Abigail Owen , author of The Things Gods Break and The Games Gods Play , to talk Greek myths, Titans, and writing romance that hurts so good. 🖤 From fate vs. free will to writing “burn the world down” love stories, Abigail shares how she builds epic stakes, emotional depth, and spice that actually drives the story. If you love god-tier tension, morally gray characters, and fantas...

🦜We had a blast talking through the different books we read to fill out our bingo cards. From dark romance to sci-fi, we read a little bit of everything. And the best part is? The year isn’t over, so there is still time to get a black out on your bingo board!  📚Have you read any from our lists? We’d love to know!  💬What was your favorite book you used to cover a spot?  Kate’s List of books:  Pe...

📚 Episode 3 of The Bookish Diaries Podcast is here! 🎙️✨ This week we’re joined by the amazing Cortney Winn—indie turned trad author—whose upcoming release Vesselless is hitting shelves this October. 🍂📖 We chat all about her writing process, her goals for the years ahead, and the reality of being an author in today’s book world. Whether you’re a fellow writer, an aspiring author, or just love h...

📚 The Bookish Diaries Podcast — Season 2, Episode 2 is live! 🎙️✨ This week, your hosts Megan and Kate are diving into their best and worst reads of the year so far —and holding nothing back. 👀 From unexpected favorites to DNF-worthy disappointments, we’re spilling all the tea. 👭We’re also chatting about the books we can’t wait to pick up next , and the upcoming releases that have us counting d...

📖 Welcome to Season 2 of The Bookish Diaries Podcast ! 🎉✨ We’re kicking things off with a bang—and a very special guest. This episode, we’re joined by urban fantasy queen Stephanie Storm for a deep-dive into all things magical, messy, and downright addictive. 🖤🗡️ 🧙‍♀️ If you love morally gray characters, magic mafia vibes, and a dash of spice…this episode is for you. 🔥 What to Expect in This...

📖 Welcome back to The Bookish Diaries Podcast! 🎙️✨ In our newest episode, we’re diving headfirst into all the relationship tropes we can’t get enough of—and a few we’re very ready to leave behind. 👀💬 🔥 What to Expect in This Episode: ✨ Deep (and dramatic) discussions on the tropes that make us swoon—and the ones that make us groan 💘 Hot takes on everything from age gaps to enemies-to-lovers...

📖 Welcome back to The Bookish Diaries Podcast! 🎙️✨ The wait is over! Our full interview with contemporary romance author Maggie Arnold is officially LIVE! 🎉 From the worlds she’d love to live in to crafting swoon-worthy romance (and extra spicy scenes 👀🔥), this episode is packed with bookish goodness. 🔥 What to Expect in This Episode: ✨ Maggie’s journey as an author & what inspires her...

This week on The Bookish Diaries we’re getting real about our experiences with ARCs (Advance Reader Copies), sharing honest thoughts on writing book reviews, and diving into the ever-debated topic of when (or if) you should tag authors in your posts. Join us for an open and honest chat about: ✨ The highs and lows of reading ARCs ✨ Honoring your commitment to the authors 📝 Writing reviews once t...

Dear Diary, It’s finally here! The interview you’ve all been waiting for! Head to Spotify, YouTube, or Apple Podcasts for all the juicy details. In the meantime, you do have this clip to hold you over. We quizzed Cecy on her ultimate book crush—who’s yours? Which of Cecy Robson’s literary gems have you devoured? Planning to snag some? Spill the tea in the comments! Catch The Bookish Diaries on You...

📖 Welcome back to The Bookish Diaries Podcast! 🎙️✨ 💬If you could have ANY special edition book, which would you choose?  🔥 What to Expect in This Episode:✨ A deep dive into Special Edition books💘 What we love, what we hate, and what we can’t wait to buy 🎁Book boxes: Are they worth it?  📅 Tune in today for this entry! You won’t want to miss this hilarious and slightly chaotic discussion. Yo...

We’re so excited to have K.M. Davidson join us for this episode to talk about Darkness Comes Again & Fate Demands Sacrifice —the first two books in the Sirians Series ! But that’s not all… she also shares details about her upcoming books and what’s next! 📖 GIVEAWAY ALERT! 📖 We’re giving away Books 1 & 2 in the Sirians Series to one lucky winner! Want to enter? Here’s how: 📅 Listen Now:...

Welcome back to The Bookish Diaries! In this episode, we sit down with USA Today, NY Times, and International Best Selling Author, Abigail Owen to discuss her latest fantasy release: The Games Gods Play. Join us as we dive into the mythology, world-building, and inspiration behind this gripping story. What to Expect in This Episode: Abigail Owen’s journey as an author and what led her to write The...

Join us as we share how we review books, when we feel like you should and should not tag authors, and how we began dnf'ing books. There may be some House of Dragon and bookmark rabbit trails! Let us know in the comments what you use as a bookmark. We'd also love your guesses for the mystery author we mentioned at the end of the podcast. If you have any fun ideas for sign-offs, we'd lov...

This first episode introduces your hosts: Helen, Megan, and Kate. We chat about what you can expect to hear on our podcast, things to look forward to, and there are of course a few rabbit trails. We can't wait for you to join us!