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In this episode of Book Banter with Rayna, we talk with author Steven Rowley about his heartfelt and humorous storytelling. We dive into his bestselling novels, the themes of love and found family that resonate with readers, and how he crafts such deeply emotional yet uplifting stories. Plus, he shares insights into his writing process and what's next on his literary horizon.

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Steven Rowley is the New York Times bestselling author of Lily and the Octopus, a Washington Post Notable Book of 2016, The Editor, named by NPR as one of the Best Books of

2019, The Guncle, a Goodreads Choice Awards finalist for

2021 Novel of the Year and winner of the 22nd Thurber Prize for American Humor, and The Celebrants, a TODAY Show Read With Jenna Book Club pick. His fiction has been published in twenty languages. All of his books are in development for feature film or television adaptation.

Originally from Portland, Maine, he is a graduate of Emerson College and currently resides in Palm Springs with his husband, the writer Byron Lane, and two rescue dogs.

All of Steven's books can be purchased through Book Banter Books: https://bookshop.org/lists/book-banter-guests

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In this episode of Book Banter with Rayna we talk with author Justine Pucella Winans about her newest book, Wishbone, how representation and family dynamics play an important role in her work and of course All The Cats!

Justine Pucella Winans (they/she) is a queer and nonbinary writer who lives in Los Angeles with their husband and incredible Halloween-colored cats. Their books include YA novels like the critically acclaimed Indies Introduce title, BIANCA TORRE IS AFRAID OF EVERYTHING, Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection, ONE KILLER PROBLEM, and HOW TO SURVIVE A SLASHER. Their MG speculative horror titles include the acclaimed Stonewall Honor Book, THE OTHERWOODS, WISHBONE, and A LITTLE TOO HAUNTED.

When not writing queer, creepy, and funny fiction for kids and teens, they can be found training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, reading (a lot of) manga and webcomics, and actively avoiding real life scary situations.

Wishbone is Coraline meets Ghost Squad in this terrifying story about what happens when you aren't careful what you wish for. "A magical, high-octane adventure and a perceptive examination of queerness and fear." - Publishers Weekly

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In this episode of Book Banter with Rayna we talk with author Rebecca Thorne about her Tomes & Tea cozy fantasy series. How she harnesses the power of her ADHD to write all the books. We also discuss (with diagrams) her 5-Sentence Method to keep you writing too.

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Rebecca Thorne is a USA Today, Indie, and Sunday Times Bestselling author, specializing in fantasy, sci-fi, and romantic.

She is a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, hails from sunny Arizona, and uses her ADHD as a superpower to write multiple books a year. When she's not writing (or avoiding writing), Rebecca can be found traveling the country as a flight attendant, hiking with her dogs and lovely fiancée, or basking in the sun like a lizard.

Rebecca's books range from heartwarming to heart-pounding. They will always feature LGBTQIA+ characters and diverse casts, as well as Rebecca's hallmark writing of cinematic action and witty banter. All of Rebecca's books can be purchased through this link: https://bookshop.org/lists/book-banter-guests

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Book Banter is a conversational interview with authors, illustrators, creators and other bookish folks.

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In this episode of Book Banter with Rayna we talk with Alexandra Vasti about her bestselling regency romance series. We learn when Alex read her first romance novel and what projects she has coming up.

Alexandra Vasti is a British literature professor by day and USA Today bestselling romance writer by night. After finishing her PhD at Columbia University, she moved to New Orleans with her family. Her books have been featured in The New York Times, NPR, Entertainment Weekly, and elsewhere.

Join us as we discuss her bestselling books Ne'er Duke Well and Earl Crush. We'll find out how she started loving romance novels and what she is working on next.

Ne'er Duke Well can be purchased here: https:// bookshop.org/a/106612/9781250910943

Earl Crush can be purchased here: https://bookshop.org/a/

106612/9781250910967

Book Banter is a conversational interview with authors, illustrators, creators and other bookish folks.

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