Booktails

In this episode, author Eric Nguyen speaks to writing his novel Things We Lost to the Water with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. He reads an excerpt from the novel and discusses developing this books through many drafts, creating an epic novel, and more. The recipe for this book's custom mocktail, The Longan Colada, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.   Grab a copy of Things We Lost to the Water, make a drink, and have a listen.  

In this episode, author Ethel Rohan speaks to writing her short fiction collection In the Event of Contact with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. She reads excerpts from the collection and discusses growing up working class in Dublin, Irish favorite authors, creating tight prose, winning a Dzanc Books fiction prize,  developing her craft, and more. The recipe for this book's custom cocktail, The Jimmy Toodaloo, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.   Grab a copy of In the Event of Contact, make a drink, and have a listen.  

In this episode, author Lynn Melnick speaks to writing her poetry collection Refusenik with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. The author reads poems and discusses Jewish identity, Los Angeles, family history, Dolly Parton, rape culture, motherhood, and more. The recipe for her book's custom cocktail, the Black and White Russian  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.   Grab a copy of Refusenik, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, author Sequoia Nagamatsu speaks to writing his novel How High We Go in the Dark with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler (with special guest host Jen Michalski). The author reads an excerpt from How High We Go and discusses his publishing journey from indie press to big press, themes of grief and loss, cyberculture, the capitalistic concerns of modern death, and more. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Bear Claw with a Sweet Twist is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.   Grab a copy of How High We Go in the Dark, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, poet Dani Putney speaks to writing their poetry collection Salamat Sa Intersectionality with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. The author reads an excerpt from their book and discuss facets of non-binary identity, concepts of West, family heritage, queer sexuality, and what inspires them in poetry and life. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Angeligender is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.   Grab a copy of Salamat Sa Intersectionality, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, author Beth Gilstrap speaks to writing her short fiction collection Deadheading & Other Stories with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. She reads an excerpt from the book and discusses craft, Southern literature, mental illness as it impacts artists, and what inspired the book. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Pink-Tipped Renegade is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.  Grab a copy of Deadheading & Other Stories, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, novelist Michael Takeda speaks to writing his novel Moth with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler.  He reads an excerpt and discusses craft, Italy, and what inspired the book. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Starry Negroni  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.  Grab a copy of Moth, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, novelist Keisha Bush speaks to writing her novel No Heaven for Good Boys with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler.  She also reads an excerpt and discusses craft, Senegalese culture, and the talibé boys she encountered who inspired the book. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Fairy Godmother  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.  Grab a copy of No Heaven for Good Boys, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, prose author and poet Gabriela Garcia chats about  the writing and publication of her novel Of Women and Salt with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler.  She also reads an excerpt and discusses craft, history, and identity. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Salty Mist,  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.  Grab a copy of Of Women and Salt, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, fiction author Damian Dressick speaks to the craft of writing as well as his experience writing his experimental short story collection Fables of the Deconstruction with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler.  He also reads from this book and discusses authors he loves and expectations for new writers. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Last Chance,  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.  Grab a copy of Fables of the Deconstruction, make a cocktail, and listen.