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This week we’re joined by the incredible Maxine Rosaler — a writer whose work blends sharp observation, emotional honesty, and the quiet beauty of everyday life.

In this heartfelt conversation, Maxine opens up about her writing journey, the themes that shape her stories, how motherhood and identity influence her work, and the art of capturing truth on the page.

We talk creativity, vulnerability, storytelling, and the moments that spark inspiration. It’s a soft, thoughtful, deeply human episode — perfect for anyone who loves literary fiction and honest conversations about life.

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She’s back! 🩸 This week on Fiction Fanatics, we’re welcoming Gillian Eliza West for her second visit — and we couldn’t be more excited to talk about her newest release, Until the Heart Stops.

Set in the darkly enchanting city of Oylen, Until the Heart Stops is a lush, emotional vampire romance filled with forbidden love, power, and danger. Gillian joins us to chat about her creative process, her favorite morally gray characters, and what it’s like to expand her world of witches, lycans, and vampires.

It’s a cozy, chaotic, and totally fang-tastic episode you won’t want to miss. 💋

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This week on Fiction Fanatics, we’re joined by the incredible A.A. Barton — author, storyteller, and all-around force of creativity. 💫

We talk all things A.A. Barton: her newest book, navigating grief through writing, the heart behind her stories, and the exciting new projects she has on the horizon. It’s an honest, funny, and deeply human conversation that’ll make you feel all the things.

Come laugh, cry, and fangirl with us — this one’s special. 💕

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

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We’re diving deep into the heart of modern rom-coms, Nerds! ✨ The brilliant Nikki Payne joins us to talk about her newest release, The Princess and the P.I., along with Pride and Protest and Sex, Lies and Sensibility.

We chat all things love, laughter, and representation — from Jane Austen inspirations to why diversity and fresh perspectives make today’s romances shine. It’s funny, thoughtful, and full of the Fiction Fanatics energy you know and love. 💕📚

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This week, we’re joined by the one and only @ShonnaReads — the radiant, book-loving powerhouse who’s making the reading world brighter and more inclusive. 🌈📚

Shonna opens up about her passion for highlighting diverse stories, celebrating underrepresented voices, and creating a book community that feels like home for everyone. We chat favorite reads, comfort books, and why representation on our shelves truly matters.

This one’s full of heart, laughter, and all the cozy, honest book talk we love. 💕

🎧 Available now wherever you get your podcasts!

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Heather Snodgrass joins us to talk A Love Letter to Reading!

We dive into her dark humor, killer playlists, and pop-culture-driven storytelling — all with her signature wit and warmth. 💀🎶

From grief and vengeance to bold, flawed female leads, Heather shows how laughter can live beside heartbreak.

Grab your headphones — this one’s smart, sassy, and full of heart. 💕

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This week on Fiction Fanatics, we’re joined by the incredible Joelle Wellington 🖤🔪 and honestly… we clicked instantly. ✨ Joelle is the author of Their Vicious Games, The Blonde Dies First, and the upcoming Girls Who Play Dead— thrillers that are sharp, chilling, and full of that delicious eat the rich energy we live for.

We chat about her inspirations, the dark and twisty stories she creates, and what it’s like writing thrillers that keep readers up way past bedtime. Expect laughs, goosebumps, and a lot of fangirling from us because Joelle is just THAT amazing.

Grab your headphones (and maybe keep a nightlight on 👀) — you don’t want to miss this one.

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NERDS, we’ve made it. 💔🔥 Our Hunger Games summer comes to a close with the Mockingjay finale, and we are still recovering. From Katniss stepping into the role of the Mockingjay, to the heartbreak of loss, to THAT ending — we’re talking all the feels, the battles, the politics, and the love triangle that kept us screaming.

We laugh, we cry, we scream ‘real or not real?’ … and we send off Panem the only way we know how: with total fangirl chaos.

Grab your bows, your bread, and your tissues — this one is going to hurt (in the best way). 🖤⚔️🍞

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Today on Fiction Fanatics, we are beyond thrilled to welcome Mona Awad, the bestselling author of Bunny, Rouge, All’s Well, and 13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl. 💫

Mona joins us to talk all about her highly anticipated new novel, We Love You, Bunny 🐇—a dark, witty, and surreal return to the Bunny-verse. We dive into her writing process, her unforgettable characters, her love of fairy tales, and the inspirations behind her work.

Of course… we couldn’t help but fangirl a little (okay, a lot 😍). This conversation is funny, thoughtful, and full of the same sharp, magical energy that makes Mona’s books so addictive.

✨ If you’re a fan of literary fiction, fairy tales with a bite, or unforgettable female characters, this episode is a must-listen!

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We are SCREAMING because Brynne Weaver is on Fiction Fanatics!! 🖤✨ The author of the Ruinous Love Trilogy(Butcher & Blackbird, Leather & Lark, Scythe & Sparrow) joins us to talk dark romance, slow-burn tension 🔥, morally gray heroes 😏, and her brand-new book Tourist Season—a delicious, slow-burn, enemies-to-lovers ride with small-town chaos, grumpy/grumpy vibes, and “touch-her-and-die” energy. 🐍📚

Come fangirl with us as we laugh, swoon, and get the juicy behind-the-scenes on Brynne’s worlds and characters. Grab your headphones and your cookies & cream ice cream 🍦🖤 because this episode is a treat.

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