The Hope Prose Podcast

In this episode of Hope Prose, Tara and Alex chat with Erica Bauermeister, the New York Times bestselling author of 5 novels, including The Scent Keeper, The School of Essential Ingredients, and her latest, No Two Persons. Listen as Erica showers them in wisdom about the craft of getting out of the way of your character, the art of the linked story, how to tell when you are ready to write your sto...

In this episode of Hope Prose, Tara and Alex talk with Gillian Bronte Adams about the most recent installment in her epic YA fantasy.  Gillian writes epic fantasy novels, including the award-winning Of Fire and Ash and The Songkeeper Chronicles. She loves strong coffee, desert hikes, and trying out new soup recipes on crisp fall nights. When she’s not creating vibrant new worlds or dreaming up sto...

In this episode of Hope Prose, Alex sits down with Kyla Zhao to talk about her latest book “Valley Verified”, and perfect for fans of Legally Blonde.  Born and raised in Singapore, Kyla Zhao graduated in 2021 from Stanford University with an MA in Communications and BA in Psychology. Right now, she works in marketing at a tech company in Silicon Valley, California. Besides novel writing, Kyla has...

In this episode of Hope Prose, Alex and Tara sit down for a vulnerable, heartfelt discussion on grief, love, and hope with author Emma Grey.  Emma is a novelist, feature writer, photographer, professional speaker, and accountability coach. She wrote her first adult novel, The Last Love Note, in the wake of her husband’s death. It’s a fictional tribute to their love, an attempt to articulate the ma...

In this episode of Hope Prose, Alex and Tara chat with rom-com/Women’s fiction extraordinaire, Annette Christie. Annette is the author of For Twice in My Life and The Rehearsals, and the author/narrator of Love Lessons. She has a BFA in Theatre and a history of very odd jobs. The back of her head is featured prominently in the film Mean Girls and she currently resides with her husband and two chil...

In this episode of Hope Prose, Tara sits down with Charlene Carr to discuss her latest novel HOLD MY GIRL. Charlene studied literature at university, attaining both a BA and MA in English, including a study program at Oxford. She has independently published nine novels and her first agented novel, Hold My Girl, has sold to HarperCollins Canada, Sourcebooks Landmark (US), and is set for adaptation...

In today’s episode, Tara and Alex  sit down with debut Adult fiction author Johanna Rojas Vann.  With a background in journalism, Johanna is a big fan of words—speaking them, reading them, and (especially) writing them. She is passionate about stories that highlight the complexity and beauty of diverse families. But nothing brings her more joy than her role at home as a wife and mom of two toddler...

In today’s episode, Tara and Alex return to their YA roots and chat with fantasy author Moriah Chavis. She is the author of ‘HEART OF THE SEA’ and various other short stories, and it's been said you can often find her perusing bookstores, attempting to persuade strangers to read her favorite books, and oscillating between watching the Lord of the Rings trilogy (her husband’s favorite) or Harr...

Prepare for joy in the latest episode of the podcast! Alex and Tara sit down with the “reigning queen of comfort reads” Katherine Center, New York Times bestselling author of ten novels, including How to Walk Away , Things You Save in a Fire , The Bodyguard , and her newest, Hello Stranger —an instant New York Times bestseller.  Katherine writes laugh-and-cry books about how life knocks us down—an...

In our first episode of season 4, we sit down with powerhouse YA and now Adult author, Ally Carter.  Ally Carter is the bestselling author of novels that have epitomized action-adventure YA romance for more than a decade. From the spy-centric humor of I’d Tell You I Love You, but Then I’d Have to Kill You to the globe-trotting glamour of Heist Society and Not If I Save You First , the name Ally Ca...

Just like that, season three of the Hope Prose podcast is over! Join Tara and Rebekah as they reflect on the past season, tease their upcoming guests, update you on some exciting things happening in their lives, and ask YOU what you want their next season to sound like.  Enjoy!  The Hope Prose Podcast's Instagram Alex's Instagram Tara's Instagram

Today’s episode of Hope Prose showcases a first for the show! You’ve heard Tara and Alex talk to authors before, but you’ve never heard them interview CO-AUTHORS. Well, today is the day they break that streak by having Ali Brady in the studio!  Ali Brady is the pen name of writing BFFs Alison Hammer & Bradeigh Godfrey. Their debut novel, THE BEACH TRAP, was a ‘Best of Summer’ pick for The Wash...

Today’s episode of Hope Prose is for those that love romantic comedies, K-pop, K-drama, or maybe even none of those things and just want something fun to listen to on a long commute. No matter where you fall into those categories, Lily Chu is sure to have you laughing and running out to buy her latest book “The Comeback”.  Her debut novel “The Stand-In”, released through Audible, is performed by P...

Karin Lin-Greenberg joins Alex and Tara to chat all things her debut novel You Are Here . Karin’s first story collection, Faulty Predictions , won the 2013 Flannery O'Connor Award in Short Fiction from the University of Georgia Press. Her second story collection, Vanished , won the 2021 Prairie Schooner Raz-Shumaker Book Prize in Fiction and was published by the University of Nebraska Press i...

In today’s episode of Hope Prose, Suzanne Park joins Alex and Tara to chat about her newest book The Do-Over .  Suzanne is a Korean American writer born and raised in Tennessee and in her former life as a stand-up comedian, she appeared on BET, was the winner of the Seattle Sierra Mist Comedy Competition , and was a semi-finalist in NBC's " Stand Up For Diversity " showcase. Her nov...

In today’s episode of Hope Prose, Becky Dean drops by to chat about her newest book Picture-Perfect Boyfriend . Becky is the author of two young adult contemporary romances, Love & Other Great Expectations and (soon!) Picture-Perfect Boyfriend , plus the science fiction series Shades of Starlight written under the name B.L. Dean.  She is a fan of adventures both real and fictional and when she...

In today’s episode of Hope Prose, author, podcaster, lawyer, and professor Jamie Chai Yun Liew sits down with Tara to discuss her debut novel Dandelion. Longlisted for the CBC Canada Reads 2023 and CBC's Best Canadian Fiction 2022 list, Dandelion is also the recipient of the Asian Canadian Writers’ Workshop Jim Wong-Chu Emerging Writers Award, aka…she’s a pretty big deal. With roots in South...

In today’s BONUS episode of Hope Prose, Emilie (AKA E.A. Hendryx) sits down with Alex to talk about her YA fantasy/sci-fi novel Suspended in the Stars and her experience crowdfunding it. When she’s not reading, writing, or working in her Etsy shop, she loves long walks in the woods and listening to music.  Listen as they discuss the pros and cons of crowdfunding a novel, the differences between se...

In today’s episode of Hope Prose, acclaimed author Mary Adkins sits down with Tara and Alex to talk about her latest novel Palm Beach , and her book coaching program The Book Incubator . A former lawyer turned book coach and writer, Mary is a graduate of Duke University and Yale Law School. Her books have been published in 13 countries, and her essays and reporting have appeared in the New York Ti...

In today’s episode, Candace Kade stops by the studio to talk about her debut novel Enhanced, a YA with a futuristic take on the traditional dystopian-eques plot.  Candace is a recovering over-achiever who spends her time dreaming up stories typically involving tech, psychology, culture, and/or swords. Candace Kade is a certified Krav Maga assistant instructor and loves writing action-packed martia...

In today’s episode, Dallas Woodburn drops in to talk with Alex and Tara about her YA novel Thanks, Carissa, For Ruining My Life , and her recent collection of short stories How to Make Paper When the World is Ending. Dallas Woodburn is an award-winning writer of fiction, nonfiction, and plays. She’s an in-demand book coach; and host of the Thriving Authors Podcast. Her debut YA novel, The Best Wee...

In today’s episode, Daniel Aleman drops by to talk with Alex and Tara about his newest novel Brighter Than the Sun (releasing March, 21st, 2023) about a teen girl shouldering impossibly large responsibilities and ultimately learning that she doesn’t have to do it alone. Daniel is the award-winning author of Indivisible , his debut novel. While born and raised in Mexico City, he currently makes the...

In today’s episode of Hope Prose, author Charity Alyse sits down with Tara and Alex to talk about her debut novel Other Side of the Tracks . Charity earned her bachelor’s degree in English literature at Rowan University and when she’s not writing, she is working toward a master’s degree in clinical mental health therapy.  Listen as they have a robust discussion about her debut, racism, the importa...

In today’s episode, Carmen Schober joins Tara and Alex to talk about her newest novel Pretty Little Pieces (releasing Dec. 6th, 2022) about the next Joanna Gaines.  A mother of three, Rocky enthusiast, and perpetual project starter, Carmen writes clean, faith-based contemporary romance. Her MMA-themed debut After She Falls is available wherever you buy books. Listen in to hear what inspired her to...

In today’s episode, Patrice Gopo comes to the table with tender wisdom and advice for those looking to break into the creative non-fiction space. As an essayist, Patrice often returns to themes of race, immigration, identity formation, and belonging within her writing. Her essay collection, All the Colors We Will See , was a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers selection and her debut pic...