The Reading Rift

Step into the Rift with me as I sit down with author Orin Steele to talk all things By Blood, Shadow, and Fire 🔥 (out now!) In this episode, we go way beyond the book… We talk about Orin’s journey to becoming an author, the moment she realized “I can actually do this,” and what it really looks like to build a writing career with intention. We also dive into: ⚔️ Publishing outside the traditional/...

Welcome to the reading rift, I am your host Lydia Legacy and today I have the privilege of speaking with TL Combs about her newest book The Forsaken Crown. In this episode we will get to know author TL Combs, talk about self publishing, and discuss what does it cost to be kind, and complex relationships in books. 📖 Background: Professional chef to farm life to writing 📖 Early reading & Inspo...

Welcome to the reading rift, I am your book bestie Lydia Legacy and today I have the privilege of speaking with K R Paul about her newest book The Ballad of Ashes and Spring . In this spoiler free episode we will get to know author K R Paul, talk about self publishing, and discuss common romance themes that K R Paul writes differently and also discuss a topic that's been on my mind lately of the r...

Welcome to the Reading Rift, I am your host Lydia Legacy and today I have the privilege of talking to author Megan Jauregui Eccles! For listens in today’s episode we will get to know the author and spoiler free details about her book, Sing the Night which released on March 10th 2026 and then we will talk about what it means to be relentless and how to handle the challenge of learning things you’ve...

Welcome to the Reading Rift, I am your host Lydia Legacy and in this episode we dive into the banter of married romance author duo Piper & Jack Davenport. We learn about the wild adventure in rock and roll to becoming romance authors and the inside scoop of what its like being married to a creative person. They share their advice on how to support your creative partner. Website: https://piperd...

What was the first book you read that made you feel seen? In this episode host Lydia Legacy sits down to talk to Katrina Kwan to not only talk about her newest book The Legend of the Nine Tailed Fox, but also to talk about why storytelling is important and why everyone’s story is important Website: https://katrinakwan.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/katrinazkwan/ GoodReads: https://www.goodread...

"Dark romance? It's not what you think. Here's why this genre is so much more than just edgy stories… Drop a 🔥 if you've ever hesitated to try it — but secretly wanted to. Growing up, I was all about mystery and fantasy—Harry Potter, Judy B. Jones, Hunger Games. But it wasn’t until I discovered Haunting Adeline in 2025 that I realized dark romance could be a powerful way to explore trauma, healin...

Welcome back to The Reading Rift ✨ This week, Lydia and Bec sit down with J.N. Kindig, author of The Nightmare Novellas , for a deep dive into indie publishing, gothic horror, worldbuilding, and what it truly takes to bring a dark story to life. 🔞 Listener Note: This is an adult podcast with adult themes and language. 📚 Spoiler-Free Episode: You can absolutely listen even if The Nightmare Novel...

Welcome back to The Reading Rift ! I’m Lydia, joined by Bec, and this week we’re sitting down with Lindsey Richardson , author of Godsbane ⚔️✨ ✨ Listener Notes: • This is an adult podcast with adult language and topics • This episode is completely spoiler free , so you can listen even if Godsbane is still on your TBR In this episode, Lindsey shares her journey as a reader and writer, the creativ...

Welcome back to The Reading Rift ! I’m Lydia, joined by Bec, and this week we’re sitting down with A.O. Garnette , author of Golden Resistance ✨ ✨ Listener Notes: • This is an adult podcast with adult language and themes • This episode is completely spoiler-free , so you can listen even if Golden Resistance is still on your TBR In this episode, A.O. Garnette shares her journey back to reading an...

Welcome back to The Reading Rift ! I’m Lydia, joined by Bec, and this week we’re sitting down with M.J. Hughes , author of What If 🖤 ✨ Important notes before you listen: • This is an adult podcast with adult themes • This episode is completely spoiler-free , so you can listen even if What If is still on your TBR In this episode, Miranda walks us through her journey as a reader, writer, and indie...

Welcome back to The Reading Rift ! I’m Lydia, joined by Bec, and today we’re sitting down with Gabriella Stone —a woman who wears many hats: actor, director, solo traveler, creative force… and author . In this episode, we’re diving deep into Gabriella’s memoir Eat Pray #FML , unpacking the wisdom, heartbreak, healing, and self-discovery woven through her real-life story. This conversation feels li...

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Welcome back to The Reading Rift ! I’m Lydia, joined by Bec, and this week we’re thrilled to welcome Veronica Bane , instant USA Today bestselling author of Difficult Girls . In this episode, we sit down with Veronica to explore her journey from creative writing student and English teacher to ghostwriter—and ultimately to publishing her own debut novel that quickly became a USA Today bestseller. T...

⚠️ PART 2: EXPLICIT SPOILER WARNING ⚠️ Everything from here on out contains full spoilers for Book 1 and discusses adult themes . Please check the content advisory before reading or listening. 👉 Content warnings: https://www.kcwoodruff.com/content-advisory In Part 2, Lydia finally gets to fan-girl as we break the book wide open. We play a Character Confessions Game , deep-dive into worldbuilding,...

AUTHOR INTERVIEW: KC Woodruff | Dawn of the Darkest Day (Soul Trappers Saga) 📚 The Reading Rift – Full Author Deep Dive (Spoiler-Free + Spoilers) In this two-part interview, we sit down with KC Woodruff, author of Dawn of the Darkest Day, the first book in the Soul Trappers Saga, for an honest, in-depth conversation about writing, publishing, and the dark fantasy story that has stayed with us lon...

Welcome back to The Reading Rift! In Episode 10, we sit down with fantasy author Alexandra Kennington to dive into her unforgettable debut novel, Blood Beneath the Snow — a story full of Viking-inspired grit, complex relationships, morally gray characters, and emotional depth that will ruin you in the best possible way. This episode includes a full discussion of Alexandra’s writing journey, the wo...