Game of Books

Christie and Cathi talk with Nina Sadowsky about her latest novel "The Empty Bed," her prior novels, and her film and TV career. They also discuss the role of authors in marketing. The wine of the episode is Mirassou Pinot Noir. 

Cathi and Christie discuss Nina Sadowsky's "The Empty Bed" while drinking TYKU Sake. The Writer's Perspective this week is about book birthdays and we get an update on Cathi's new editor.

Christie and Cathi celebrate Christie's birthday by discussing "When You See Me" by Lisa Gardner; the latest in one of her favorite series. The wine this week is the Ravenswood Zinfandel. For the writer's perspective they talk about Lisa Gardner's tips on researching.

Christie and Cathi call Jess Lourey for a conversation about her writing including her latest book "Unspeakable Things." The chat ranges from writing in a variety of genres to writing retreats to advice for querying. The wine this week is Bota Box.

Christie and Cathi taste AVA Grace Rosé and talk about Jess Lourey's "Unspeakable Things." Their discussion leads into the writer's perspective section where the topic is Young Adult vs. Adult Fiction. 

Christie and Cathi have a conversation with bestselling author Taylor Stevens while sipping the Dark Horse Big Red Blend. After discussing "Liars' Legacy" last week, they talk to Taylor about her writing process and how she first got published. She also gives advice to writers. You can listen to more from her on "The Taylor Stevens Show" podcast. 

Cathi and Christie discuss Taylor Stevens second book in the Jack and Jill Thriller series, "Liars' Legacy." The book ties into their writer's perspective segment on writing multiple perspectives. Wine of the week is the Schmitt Söhne Riesling.

Christie and Cathi have a conversation with J.T. Ellison, author of "Good Girls Lie", about her career, books, and views on writing. For our wine this week, The Wine Vixen chose the Museum Tempranillo.

Christie and Cathi prepare for next week's J.T. Ellison C&C by discussing her new book "Good Girls Lie." They also focus on her "two-minute rule" in the Writer's Perspective segment. Wine this week is the interesting Replica Just Right Cabernet Sauvignon.

Cathi and Christie start 2020 drinking Prophecy Wines Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. They discuss their New Year's resolutions and look forward to the year ahead!