Underline That

Today on Underline That , I’m joined by the one and only Sheila Roberts —USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of more than fifty novels, with millions of copies sold and multiple beloved movie adaptations. Welcome, Sheila! Her newest book, The Man Next Door , is a witty, cozy, Rear Window –flavored mystery about starting over, multiple generations under one roof, and the dangerously...

Let Steph + Stef stack your stockings! In this festive episode of  Underline That , host  Stephanie Mack  and special guest bookstagrammer  Stefanie Zerbe  (@readwithsteph) dive headfirst into the world of holiday reading. From banter-filled romances to charming novellas, they unpack what makes a holiday book truly sparkle — and why this season brings out the best in our  book stacks ! We chat abo...

Grab your paddle and your pup—this episode has it all! Romance, pickleball, dog training, and the heart behind writing stories that make us smile. Stephanie chats with author and dog trainer  Victoria Schade  about her latest rom-com  Pick Me —a story that serves up laughter, love, and a reminder that sometimes the game of life involves letting yourself be chosen. Victoria shares how a local pickl...

It's Steph's birthday episode! I turn forty this weekend, and I’m celebrating with a very special episode: me, interviewing… myself! LOL. That’s right—you can pry my LOL from my dead-cold millennial fingers! From favorite trips, songs, and outfits to lessons learned, joys discovered, things I’m releasing, and things I’m not—we’re talking about it all. Most importantly, the freedom I feel a...

Lace up with Steph for her reflections and real talk on running—one constant that’s carried her through many seasons of womanhood, writing, and rediscovery. With her 40th birthday later this week and Boston Marathon dreams on the brain, Steph delves into what it means to call herself a runner (and why it’s taken her this long to say it out loud). Join as she dives into the mental and spiritual sid...

The holidays can be the most wonderful—and also crazy, stressful, and overwhelming. In this special  Underline That  episode, Steph is joined by Kelly Borjas  of  The Lit Ladies Podcast for a heartfelt interview with Cynthia Ruchti , bestselling author and literary agent. We dive into Cynthia’s new Advent devotional,  The Spirit of Christmas: Discovering His Presence Throughout the Advent , a gent...

Publishing tea, anyone?! In this super-fun + juicy conversation,  Stephanie Mack  sits down with friend + fellow author  Devon Daniels  ( Meet You in the Middle ,  The Rom Con ) to share some of the realest stories from inside the glossy biz of traditional publishing. Devon’s new novel  Star-Crossed Summer  is on the way—and so is the unfiltered talk about the ever-changing industry! Steph and Dev...

What does it really take to succeed as a self-published author? Don’t miss this deep dive with indie powerhouse ⁠Ashley Manley⁠ , where I ask everything—and she spills it all! We are two women, for women. No gatekeeping here. Buckle up for our most honest takeaways and painfully hilarious observations! We talk writing women’s fiction with heart, navigating indie publishing, and finding your voice...

What happens when your debut novel sells at auction, gets scooped up by a dream imprint, and is chosen for the Good Morning America Book Club and Book of the Month? In today’s episode, bestselling author Sophie Stava of  Count My Lies  takes us behind the scenes of her extraordinary publishing journey—full of surreal highs, surprising lows, pivotal choices, and the kind of “pinch me” moments (yes,...

Ever wonder what really goes on behind the desk at your local library? In this episode of  Underline That , Steph chats with Jordan Abitz, a rural branch librarian, indie author, and family farmer who calls herself a “book matchmaker.” From quirky patron requests to the joy of connecting readers with their next favorite story, Jordan takes us inside her Hallmark-worthy small-town library (swoon!)...

Today Steph sits down with one of her girl-mom heroes,  Kari Kampakis —bestselling author, speaker, and leader known for her life-changing work on the topic of mothering daughters. In this heartfelt and timely conversation, Steph and Kari explore the challenges and joys of parenting girls today, along with Kari’s new release,  Is Your Daughter Ready? 10 Ways to Empower Your Girl for an Age of New...

It’s a brand-new season, a brand-new podcast—welcome to  Underline That with Stephanie Mack! In this first-ever episode, Steph shares her heart and vision for the show, what you can expect moving forward, and a little of her own story. What does  underlining  mean to her, exactly? A call to notice, to pause: to pay attention. We're going to have so much fun! In today’s episode, you’ll hear: Wh...