Welcome back to another cosy episode of the Chapter 25 Podcast! This week, we are joined by the wonderful author Phoenicia Rogerson to chat about her brilliant novel, Aphrodite. Phoenicia opens up about her lifelong obsession with Greek mythology, her unique name, and why she felt compelled to challenge the trope of Aphrodite as just a superficial flirt. Grab your favorite warm drink and join us for a delightful discussion on ancient translations, complex power dynamics, and the joy of giving forgotten mythological figures a voice.

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In this cosy bonus episode, we sit down with Penn Cole, the brilliant mind behind the hit Kindred's Curse Saga, to discuss her bestselling fantasy novels. Penn shares her journey from growing up in Texas libraries to living in Paris and becoming a full-time author. We explore her meticulous plotting process, the heavy themes of power and cost within her magic system, and her deep appreciation for the passionate romance community.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Penn is an extreme plotter who plans every chapter and scene before drafting to find the most creative story solutions.

• Why magic and choices must carry a real, lasting cost to ground fantasy in emotional reality.

• A passionate defence of Henry as the vital mortal voice in the political conflict of the series.

• The power of self-publishing and how indie authors and readers are reshaping the publishing landscape.

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Grab a warm cup of camomile tea and settle in for a cosy chat with the wonderful Beth O'Leary! In this episode, we explore the creation of her romance novel, Swept Away, which features two strangers stranded at sea on a tiny houseboat.

Beth opens up about her unique writing process, how she balances darker emotional depth with comforting lightheartedness, and gives us an exclusive glimpse into her exciting upcoming novel, The Name Game.

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Welcome back to the Chapter 25 podcast! In this episode, our host Paige catches up with the lovely Kate Dramis to discuss her hit contemporary romance, The Odds of You, alongside her popular fantasy series, The Curse of Saints. Kate takes us behind the scenes of her writing process, sharing how a flight to San Diego Comic-Con turned into a full-length novel and how her real-life Scottish road trip inspired Sage's adventures in the Isle of Skye. We also talk about female friendships, writing authentic ADHD representation, favourite romance tropes, and what it is like balancing double writing deadlines.

Welcome back to the Chapter 25 podcast! In this episode, our host, Tara, sits down with bestselling thriller author T.M. Logan for an amazing, warm chat about all things writing.

We explore how his background in journalism influences his fast-paced plotting, what really goes on behind the scenes of a TV adaptation, and where he gets his wild story ideas. Grab a warm drink and settle in as we unlock the mind behind some of your favourite page-turners!

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• T.M. Logan relies on his journalism background to strip away unnecessary words and keep readers hooked from the very first line.

• Story ideas often strike during the most mundane moments, like going on a neighbourhood run or washing the dishes with music on.

• His Google search history for book research has actually triggered automatic warnings when researching dangerous chemicals!

• TV adaptations of books like The Holiday and The Catch are separate visual interpretations rather than line-by-line copies of the text.

• His upcoming 2025 release, The Family, follows a 17-year-old boy trying to prove his father's innocence when everyone else believes he committed a horrific crime.

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Welcome back to the Chapter 25 podcast, your cosy bookish sanctuary! In this episode, host Charlotte is joined by the fantastic Jessica Knoll, New York Times bestselling author of Luckiest Girl Alive and Bright Young Women.

Jessica opens up about shifting the spotlight away from infamous killers to focus entirely on the brilliant, high-achieving women at the heart of her stories.

We also chat about her days as a senior editor at Cosmopolitan, her morning writing habits, and her top bookish recommendations.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Centring the Women: Jessica discusses why it was vital for Bright Young Women to refuse to give the perpetrator centre stage, focusing instead on the extraordinary lives and potential of the victims.

• Reclaiming the Narrative: How uncovering lesser-known facts about well-documented cases fuels Jessica's drive to correct public misconceptions through fiction.

• The Power of Revisions: Jessica shares the reality of writing hundreds of pages that never see the light of day to find the true heart of a novel.

• Craft Recommendations: The two writing guides Jessica regularly revisits for inspiration are Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott and On Writing by Stephen King.

• Screenwriting vs Novel Writing: Why collaborating on set and in editing suites for film adaptations provides a welcome break from the solitary nature of writing books.

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Welcome back to the Chapter 25 podcast, your cosy spot for all things bookish! In this episode, we sit down with the incredible TJ Klune to chat about the beloved world of The House in the Cerulean Sea, his powerful sequel Somewhere Beyond the Sea, and the deep beauty of found family. TJ shares his honest thoughts on navigating the publishing industry, crafting authentic queer characters, and the hilarious, real-life moments that inspire his heartwarming stories. Grab a warm drink, settle in, and join us for a brilliant conversation full of heart, hope, and plenty of laughs.

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Welcome back to another cosy chat! In this episode, we are joined by the incredible Chelsea Curto to talk all about her swoon-worthy romance In Stormy Weather. Chelsea gives us a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at writing her book during a real hurricane, balancing academic rivals with authentic weather science, and creating unapologetic women in STEM taking centre stage. We also dive deep into her DC Stars series, the science behind pacing spicy scenes, and what she has planned for her readers all the way through 2030.

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In this episode of the Chapter 25 Book Club podcast, we are having a friendly chat with the wonderful Lucy Vine to celebrate the release of her brilliant eighth romantic comedy, Good for You.

Our host, Paige, sits down with Lucy to chat about everything from a viral TikTok meltdown over tiramisu to the deep importance of exploring female rage in modern commercial fiction.

Pull up a chair, grab a cup of tea, and join us for the ultimate bookish chat with one of our absolute favourites.

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Welcome back to Chapter 25! Today, we are settling in for a wonderfully cosy chat with the brilliant Claire Daverley, author of Talking at Night and People in Love. Claire opens up about her journey to becoming a full-time author, sharing how her fine art background helps her create detailed word drawings on the page. We also dive into her time working in publishing, the importance of protecting your ideas, and why she considers her debut to be a rich life story rather than a simple love story.

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