Diana Giovinazzo Tierney and Michele Leivas

Wine, Women and Words

Arts EN ↓ 100 episodes

Most people pair their wine with food but here, at Wine, Women and Words we pair our wine with books. Join us each week as we chat with authors, read books and of course, drink wine!

Author

Diana Giovinazzo Tierney and Michele Leivas

Category

Arts

Podcast website

winewomenwordspodcast.com

Latest episode

May 20, 2026

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Episodes

Gabriella Saab and The Star Society 20.05.2026

We catch up with Author Gabriela Saab to talk about her latest book, The Star Society. Diana and Gabriela also talk about their research adventure in Hollywood. Pick up your copy here:  https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781400351312  

Lindsay Marie Morris 18.05.2026

Join us as we talk with Lindsay Marie Morris about her latest novel, Beneath the Sicilian Stars. Be sure to pick up your copy of Lindsay's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781805088530

Jillian Forsberg 27.04.2026

We chat with Jillian Forsberg about animals in literature, including some interesting animal photos and the history of animal husbandry. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781963452181

Crystal King 20.04.2026

Chatting with Crystal about her latest book, The Happiness Collector. We, of course, nerd out on the research that Crystal did on real houses and her love letter to Rome. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780778387275

Kirsten Miller 24.11.2025

We sit down with Kirsten to talk about her latest novel, The Women of Wild Hill. We also talk about the importance of Non-fiction in writing novels and our love for witchy books. Pick up your copy of the Women of Wild Hill here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063282858

Madeline Martin 21.11.2025

We chat with Madeline Martin about her latest book The Secret Book Society.  Get your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781335001153

Alexis Henderson 18.11.2025

We talk with author Alexis Henderson about her novel, An Academy for Liars. Why reading in a different genre from the one you are writing is always helpful, and what constitutes paying it forward in the book world (hint, it involves your local library). Pick up your copy of Academy for Liars here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593638323 Note, by purchasing through this link, you will support no...

Talking The First Witch of Boston with Andrea Catalano 16.10.2025

We sit down with Andrea Catalano about her debut novel, The First Witch of Boston, and all the fun rabbit holes to explore with this fascinating bit of history. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781662526008  

Catching Up with Eliza Knight 09.09.2025

Eliza stops by the podcast to talk about her latest novel, Confessions of a Grammar Queen along with her other novel, under the pen name Michele Brandon. 

Saving Face with Mansi Shah 02.09.2025

We're back baby! We missed you all too much to be gone for so long. Diana and Michele are back from their hiatus and ready to hit the ground running with our first guest, Mansi Shah. We are talking about her latest novel, Saving Face.  Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780778368403

Sofia Robleda 06.08.2024

We chat with debut author Sofia Robleda about her book Daughter of Fire. We also chat about bad reviews and the fact that Sofia and Diana have a shared agent. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781662517976

The Briar Club with Kate Quinn 16.07.2024

In this episode we chat with Kate Quinn about all the things that went into making her latest novel, The Briar Club. From the lavender scare in the 1950s, to the recipes included in the book. We even find out what a character's exclamation is.  Support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast Be sure to pick up your copy of The Briar Club: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063244740

Jasmin Iolani Hakes 13.06.2024

We sit down with Jasmin and talk about her latest novel Hula (Now available on paperback). In this discussion we explore her research into her native Hawaiian history, the importance of Historical fiction and responsible tourism.  Get your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063384446 Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

One Last Word with Suzanne Park 30.05.2024

In addition to our book chat, we talk about comedy, romance tropes, and friends ghosting. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063216099 Support our podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Jennifer J. Chow and Ill-Fated Fortune 20.05.2024

Michele makes a point of reminding all of us that we are discussing fictional murder in this episode.  Jennifer talks about the surprising history of the fortune cookie; where we can learn more about plotting our fictional murder and what makes a cozy mystery. Pick up your copy of Jennifer's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781250323033 Jennifer's Blog: https://chicksonthecase.com/ Sisters...

Sophie Wan and The Women of Good Fortune 07.05.2024

We sit down with Sophie Wan to talk about her new book The Women of Good Fortune, the challenge of writing a good heist and the importance of having a good team behind you. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781525804304

Gareth Brown 24.04.2024

Diana gets to sit down and chat with author Gareth Brown about The Book of Doors. We discuss the importance of first lines, writing during the pandemic and how to write the best book you can. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-book-of-doors-gareth-brown/20297550?ean=9780063323988

Paulette Kennedy 03.04.2024

We chat with Paulette Kennedy about her latest book, The Devil and Mrs. Davenport. Diana and Paulette talk about their shared fundamentalist past, agency, and we get a stark reminder that the 90s was more that 10 years ago. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781662514883

Chanel Cleeton and House on Biscayne Bay 21.03.2024

We chat with Chanel about her upcoming book House on Biscayne Bay, along with some of the history of that time-period. Diana and Chanel fangirl over the Scrivener drafting program and our current favorite book series. Pre-order your copy of The House on Biscayne Bay here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593440506 Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Rita Woods and The Last Dreamwalker 05.03.2024

We are chatting with Rita Woods about her most recent book, The Last Dreamwalker. In addition to having a mini writer's workshop, we discuss the Gula culture and it's influence on the book.  Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781250805621 Help support Wine, Women and Words: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781250805621

Kristina Forest and The Partner Plot 29.02.2024

We chat with Kristina Forest about her new novel The Partner Plot and our own take on what comes first the character or the plot. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593546451 Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Seressia Glass and "Game On" 21.02.2024

While chatting with Seressia Glass about her novel Game On, we touch on the racism and sexism in the gaming industry. We talk about tropes in romance and why only writers understand the phrase, "My characters talk to me." Get your copy of Game On here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593199077 Wine, Women and Words is a listener supported podcast, please consider buying us a cup of coffee: https:...

Alex Martin and Next Door Nemesis 21.02.2024

We sit down with Alex Martin to talk about the horrors of HOAs and why it is the perfect place to set a rom-com. We also discuss some of the finer points that go into the making of a rom-com novel.  Pick up your copy of NextDoor Nemesis here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593337257 Wine, Women and Words is a listener-supported podcast, please consider buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.co...

Donna Hill 12.02.2024

We chat with Donna Hill about her novel I am Ayah: The Way Home about the craft of writing. We find out we have a new title holder for most books written and Michele and Diana find out that they might end up in a book one day. Help Support Our Podcast: Pick up your book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781649371454 Buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Denny S. Bryce and Eliza Knight 02.02.2024

Eliza and Denny stop by to talk about their book Can't We Be Friends. We discuss the history of Marilyn Monroe and Ella Fitzgerald's friendship, how Denny and Eliza started this book, and how they balance more than one book contract. Pre-order your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063282902 Support our podcast by purchasing a cup of coffee for us: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

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