The Fresh Fiction Podcast

We're chatting with Amy Andrews , author of the OUTBACK HEAT series . Join this lively conversation about her work! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Amy is an award-winning, USA Today best-selling, triple RITA nominated Aussie author who has written eighty contemporary romances in both the traditional and digital markets and sold over 3 million books. Her books bring all the feels from sass and quirk and laughte...

Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay and special guest Bryan Kluger (of High Def Digest & Boomstick Comics) discuss the latest happenings in entertainment. This week's episode features talks about: FILM Alamo Drafthouse Theaters Close in Dallas-Fort Worth (0:00-15:15) BAD BOYS: RIDE OR DIE (15:15-26:49) THE WATCHERS (26:49-35:02) ALIEN: ROMULUS Trailer (35:02-39:45) TV THE ACOLYTE...

Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay discuss the latest happenings in entertainment. This week's episode features talks about: FILM THE DEAD DON'T HURT IN A VIOLENT NATURE WHAT YOU WISH FOR SUMMER CAMP TV LOOT Season Two Finale (Apple TV+) VANDERPUMP RULES INTERVIEWS THE DEAD DON'T HURT director/writer/star Viggo Mortensen IN A VIOLENT NATURE & FRIDAY THE 13TH: PART 2 star Lauren-...

Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay and Dan Moran (of the Fear & Loathing in Cinema Podcast) discuss the latest in entertainment, including what's happening at the cinema and on television. This week's episode features talks about: FILM FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA (Extended Review) THE GARFIELD MOVIE HIT MAN TV TRYING Season 4 (Apple TV+) INTERVIEWS TRYING stars Rafe Spall & Esth...

We're chatting with Jeff Zentner , author of COLTON GENTRY'S THIRD ACT . Join this lively conversation about his work! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jeff Zentner is the author of New York Times Notable Book The Serpent King, Goodbye Days, and Rayne & Delilah’s Midnite Matinee. He has won the William C. Morris Award, the Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award, the International Literacy Association Award, and the W...

Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta, James Cole Clay and Courtney Howard discuss the latest in entertainment, including what's happening at the cinema and on television. This week's episode features talks about: FILM IF BABES THE STRANGERS: CHAPTER 1 BACK IN BLACK FURIOSA: A MAD MAX SAGA ORPHAN (Scream Factory Blu-ray release) Various film screenings on 35mm TV THE BIG CIGAR (Limited Series on Apple TV+...

We're chatting with Susan C. Shea , author of MURDER AND THE MISSING DOG . Join us for a lively conversation about her work! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Susan C. Shea loves fine art, interesting food, all things France, the beauty of the San Francisco Bay Area she lives in, and her two orange tabby cats. She writes three mystery series that arise out of her likes: a French village mystery series that debute...

Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay are here to bring you the latest updates on what's happening in the world of cinema and television. So, sit back, relax, and tune in! This week's happenings include: A discussion on the state of the film/theater industry. FILM THE LAST STOP IN YUMA COUNTY KINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APES I SAW THE TV GLOW THE DRY  FORCE OF NATURE EVIL DOES NOT EXI...

We're chatting with Xio Axelrod , author of GIRLS WITH BAD REPUTATIONS .  ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Xio Axelrod is a USA Today bestselling author of award-winning contemporary romance, romantic fiction, and what she likes to call strange, twisted tales. Xio grew up in the music industry and began recording at a young age. When she isn't writing stories, she can be found in the studio, writing songs, or pe...

We're chatting with Joanna Davidson Politano , author of THE ELUSIVE TRUTH OF LILY TEMPLE . Join us for a lively conversation about her work! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Joanna Davidson Politano freelances for a small nonfiction publisher but spends much of her time spinning tales that capture the colorful, exquisite details in ordinary lives. Her manuscript for Lady Jayne Disappears was a finalist for seve...

We're chatting with Lisa Gardner , author of STILL SEE YOU EVERYWHERE . Join us for a lively conversation about her work! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Lisa Gardner, a No. 1 New York Times bestselling thriller novelist, began her career in food service, but after catching her hair on fire numerous times, she took the hint and focused on writing instead. A self-described research junkie, she has transformed he...

Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay are here to bring you the latest updates on what's happening in the world of cinema and television. So, sit back, relax, and tune in! This week's happenings include: FILM THE FALL GUY THE IDEA OF YOU STAR WARS EP. 1: THE PHANTOM MENACE WILDCAT JEANNE DU BARRY CIVIL WAR HARDWARE WARS (MVD Rewind Collection) TV THE BIG DOOR PRIZE (Season 2) revisited...

We're chatting with Jennifer Deibel , author of  THE IRISH MATCHMAKER . Join us for a lively conversation about romance and mystery! ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jennifer Deibel is the bestselling and award-winning author of A Dance in Donegal, The Lady of Galway Manor and The Maid of Ballymacool. Her work has appeared on (in)courage, on The Better Mom, in Missions Mosaic magazine, and others. With firsthand...

Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay are here to bring you the latest updates on what's happening in the world of cinema and television. In addition, they engage in a healthy debate on Taylor Swift's new album, "The Tortured Poets Department," and conduct an interview with filmmaker Caitlin Cronenberg. So, sit back, relax, and tune in! This week's happenings include: FILM CHALLENGERS...

On episode 3, Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay discuss what's happening this week at the cinema and on television. We also have filmmaker and scientists interviews to share. So, pull up and chair and listen in! This week's happenings include: FILM SASQUATCH SUNSET THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE ABIGAIL REBEL MOON: PART TWO TV EARTHSOUNDS  SECRETS OF THE OCTOPUS PALM ROYALE...

We're chatting with Vivienne Lorre t, author of IT HAD TO BE A DUKE .  ABOUT THE AUTHOR: USA Today bestselling author VIVIENNE LORRET transforms copious amounts of tea into words. She is an Avon author of fun and steamy Regency Romances, with works including the Wallflower Wedding series, the Rakes of Fallow Hall series, the Season’s Original series, the Misadventures in Matchmaking series, the Ma...

On episode 2, Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay discuss what's happening this week at the cinema and at home on the tube. We also have filmmaker and actor interviews to share. So, pull up and chair and listen in! This week's happenings include: FILM CIVIL WAR ARCADIAN STING GIRLS STATE LISA FRANKENSTEIN TV FRANKLIN FALLOUT INTERVIEWS This week's interviews include: GIRLS STATE dire...

We're chatting with Michel Prince , author of TEMPERED BEATS . Join us for a lively conversation about mystery. ABOUT THE AUTHOR: USA Today Bestselling author, Michel Prince, graduated with a bachelor degree in History and Political Science. Michel writes new adult and adult paranormal romance as well as contemporary romance. With characters yelling "It's my turn damn it!!!" She tries to explain t...

Fresh Fiction Podcast is expanding to the world of film and television! For our debut episode, Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay discuss what's happening this week at the cinema and at home on the tube. We also have filmmaker and actor interviews to share. So, pull up and chair and listen in! This week's happenings include: FILM Wicked Little Letters Parachute Monkey Man The Greate...

We talked with Jayne about the latest in her suspense series, Lost Night Files.  The Night Island Lost Night Files Berkley January 2024 On Sale: January 9, 2024 Featuring: Talia March; Luke Rand 336 pages ISBN: 0593639855 EAN: 9780593639856 Kindle: B0C1YCHX1Q Hardcover / e-Book / audiobook Romance Suspense   The disappearance of a mysterious informant leads two people desperate for answers to an i...

We're buzzing with excitement to chat with Katie Ruggle about her splash hit, FISH OUT OF WATER. It's not just about romance. Katie's not your everyday author. Imagine living off-grid in the Rockies, being a Police Academy grad, and diving in cold Colorado mountain reservoirs. Yeah, she's all that and more. We're talking horseback riding, shooting, and even Krav Maga. Katie brings this kickass ene...

This week, we're chatting with David McCloskey , author of MOSCOW X . We had a lively conversation about espionage and mystery! Take advantage of all North Texas events! Sign up for our weekly newsletter . (http://eepurl.com/cc9BoH) ABOUT THE AUTHOR: David McCloskey is a former CIA analyst and consultant at McKinsey & Company. While at the CIA, he wrote regularly for the President’s Daily Brie...

This week, we're chatting with Dakota Cassidy , author of JINGLE ALL THE SLAY .  Evening Rundown (all times CT): 7:00 pm - informal chitchat and icebreaker with readers 7:30 pm - Interview with Dakota Cassidy (recorded live) 8:00 pm - Unrecorded Q&A with readers 8:30 pm - Reader after party Take advantage of all North Texas events! Sign up for our weekly newsletter. () ABOUT THE AUTHOR: USA To...

Fresh Fiction is joined by #KatieReus , the bestselling author of the grumpy-sunshine romance 'HOW THE Hitman Stole Christmas.' In the interview, we discuss Katie's writing process, the narrative arenas she feels most comfortable in as well as what her holiday traditions are. Enjoy the conversation! Video Book Club is a great opportunity to connect, shared insights and explore the nuances of writi...

For #VideoBookClub this month, Fresh Fiction was joined by #StefanieLondon , a multi-award-winning and USA Today bestselling author. Video Book Club is a great opportunity to connect, shared insights and explore the nuances of writing life. Whether you're a seasoned book club enthusiast or a first-time participant, or even if you haven't had a chance to read the book yet, you'll be welcomed into a...