This episode focuses on the minefield that is marketing! I have enlisted the expertise of Megan Beth Davies, a Marketing Manager by day and social media, writer and blogger extraordinaire by night...and also day lol

We talk ads, websites and newsletters, marketing across social platforms and the importance of community and marketing yourself as well as your work. Megan lets us know the things she's learned that can covert to those all important sales.

Make sure to follow @meganbethdavies on Instagram for more tips and tricks about marketing!

Another author interview and this time featuring the amazing M. J. McGriff, author of Macario's Scepter, the first in a 7 book pirate adventure series!

Get to know Margaret and her amazing new world of treasure hunting pirates, snarky chosen ones and academic rebellious nuns! We talk diverse casts, hot pirates and being a working writer mum! 

Follow @mj_mcgriff on Instagram to stay in ouch with her and her amazing world.  Make sure to follow Charli on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for updates on all things bookish, projects and book club updates!

Ever read a book that made you so mad when they did something so heinous, you couldnt forgive them?

Today we talk Book Crimes that had you raging at the book and the author! Be careful in this episode as there are endless spoilers from Harry Potter, Shadow and Bone, Crescent City, Fire and Blood and Thrones of Glass!

Let me know some other Book Crimes you couldnt forgive in the comments!

It's Mother's Day here in the UK and so I decided to talk about balancing writing life and parenting as I've recently become a mother.

After checking with some of the writer parents on Instagram, people shared with me their advice for balancing this new part of my life and what works for them. Whether managing time or expectations, make sure to set realistic goals for yourself. There are so many more gems in this episode that may be of help, not only for parents but anyone having to deal with balancing writing with something else; a full time job for example.

Today I talk about Imposter Syndrome and how it appears in writers and our quest for literary domination. After a brief introduction on the meaning of what Imposter Syndrome is from two different sources, I talk about my relationship with it stems from, the different types of Imposters we can be/relate to and of course, the best ways to cope with it.

Do let me know what you thought of the episode and whether you identify with any of the Imposter types yourself and how you tackle IS.

I am joined on the first Live Stream of Books 'n' Shit by four unapologetically black female friends, to discuss the positive and negatives of Black Fiction and the state of the industry today.

We talk black love, good and bad representation by Black authors and what we can do as readers and writers, to dispel these stereotypes and create images of black excellence.

Follow all the lovely ladies on their socials here: @ayosfantasypodcast, @authorknl, @amandatheeauthor, @writtenninmelanin to hear about their own endeavours including book subscription boxes, debut novels and new releases.

In the spirit of Valentine's day/week, I decided to take a quick look at the couples that have graced our pages and our screens over the last few years. 

Why do we resonate with Romeo and Juliet or sympathise with Antony and Cleopatra. What is it about couples through the ages that continue to stand the test of time!

Let me know who you think are some great couples in literature, history or film/tv and see if other's agree!

Stay tuned at the end of the episode for more updates on the release of Wolves of Duty, how you can win a bonus chapter hardback edition and how i've been getting on with my reading goals this year!

Join me for another special episode featuring best selling author of The Wolf Den, Elodie Harper!  

Elodie and I discuss the phenomenal history behind The Wolf Den and how she wanted to pay homage to the lives, loves and losses of these incredible women. 

We touch on the publishing industry, the things indies should look out for as well what we consider to be some toxic relationship types in Fantasy/Historical Fiction.

Make sure to follow Charli and Elodie on Instagram. Sequel to The Wolf Den, The House with the Golden Door will be out in May 2022!!

Forget the heroes of the story, the Chosen Ones and lost princesses; what about the baddies!

Villains are such a large part of what makes up a good story/film and I thought it time to give them some spotlight!

A hero is nothing without a good adversary and in this episode, we discuss what makes a good or bad villain (04:40) and how villains like Thanos and the He Who Will Not Be Named Online, leader of a certain German 1940s group, are similar. I talk about a particular favourite villain of mine (17:25) as well as who I think are some notable villains in literature and media (21:20).

I update you all on my upcoming release of Wolves of Duty (03:07) and ways you can get involved!

Make sure to Like, Share, Rate and Review on your socials!

Happy New Year, One and All and welcome to first Books 'n' Shit episode of 2022!

There is a lot going on for me this year including having a baby, publishing my fifth novel, keeping up with this podcast and starting some new projects!

Have a quick chat with me about how i plan to tackle my 2022 TBR, how you can do the same and all the other fun things that are in store for the bookish world as well as the official release of Wolves of Duty!

I am still on the hunt for more ideas for upcoming Books 'n' Shit episodes, so make sure to send me your suggestions!