Join Krystle Hope and Clare Solly as they talk about SAVE THE LAST PIECE, a Devil Wears Prada-esque rom-com set within the wedding industry.

 This episode also includes:

-         Reversing Hallmark tropes

-         New York Theatre projects

-         New York travels

-         Book vacations

-         For the love of spedges (sprayed edges)

-         Shonda Rhymes and Bridgerton

-         Balancing a busy worklife with writing

-         Writing buddies

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Madeline Vuaghn discusses the final installment of the Emily Fallon trilogy, GoodReads ratings, balancing work life with writing, and her love for Karin Slaughter.

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GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope

Krystle Hope and Claire Kanna celebrates the release of LOOKING FOR LOVE IN ALL THE ALL THE HAUNTED PLACES, out today everywhere!

Claire Kann’s Fun Author Facts:

• No one will read your book as many times as you have – and you will forget most of it!

• Asking for blurbs is a unique form of torture

• Pop culture references – your work will outlive you!

• The querying process never stops

• Festivals and events where you get to meet and talk to readers is one of the best parts of the job

• Most authors are a lot shorter in person (not Claire, but Krystle definitely is)

• Most authors are just as nice in person as they are online

Claire Kann will be meeting readers and signing copies at RomanceCon (www.romance-con.com) and SteamyLit (www.steamylitcon.com).

www.ClaireKann.com / All social media @KannClaire

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GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope

Krystle Hope and Eden Books CEO Robyn Crawford dive into the importance of standing up against book bans and how diversity in books translates to diversity and acceptance in our world.

Robyn Crawford is the founder and CEO of Eden Books, the only online bookstore and social media platform dedicated to romance and women’s fiction. She is a longtime romance reader, author personal assistant, and editor of romance books.

She is inspired by authors, specifically of romance, who

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GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope

Something Smutty Book Club is a monthly book club featuring a group of cousins, cheese, and several bottles of wine. These episodes are unhinged, uncensored, and very much NSFW.

 This month’s book is Icebreaker by Hannah Grace

 *This episode contains spoilers*

Everyone's opinion is their own, views expressed here are not representative of Must Love Books Podcast.

 Other topics discussed in this episode:

Something Smutty Members:

Slowburn (Krystle)

DNF (Kaylee)

Daddy Zeus Apologist (Stephanie)

Revers Harem BB (Amanda)

Crazy Beach (Allison)

Smut Slut (Brittney)

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Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope

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GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope

Krystle Hope and author Amy Boyles discuss brooding fae kings, the importance of author groups, and how self-publishing is changing the industry!

HOW TO FAKE IT WITH A FAE is available now and HOW TO OUTWIT A WIZARD will release August 31, 2024.

Amy Boyles writes laugh-out-loud paranormal romcoms and mysteries. She has a Pharm D, a BA in Creative Writing, and lives in northern Alabama with her husband, two daughters, and Leo the Pug. When she’s not writing, you can find her either reading or binge-watching a K-drama.

Amy Boyles Links:

Website: www.amyboylesauthor.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/authoramyboyles

Facebook group, Amy Boyles’s Cozy Coven: www.facebook.com/groups/1036312889809991

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Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope

Krystle Hope on TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope

GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope

Krystle Hope and Elora Maxwell discuss BLINDSIDED BY THE SPOTLIGHT, a contemporary romance featuring a country music star and a professional athlete.

Elora Maxwell is an independent historical fiction author. She writes historical things, romantic things, fantastical things, and sometimes devastatingly sad things. When she’s not traveling through time, she likes visiting amusement parks, watching movies, and forcing everyone around her to listen to Taylor Swift. You can find her on Instagram and TikTok @author_eloramaxwell

This episode includes:

- Writing inspirations

- Self-publishing skills

- Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce

- Wattpad

- Bookish ‘would you rather’

- Reading at parties

- Why you should read historical fiction

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Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope

Krystle Hope on TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope

GoodReads: ⁠https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope⁠

Welcome to the crossover episode! As a special bonus, Charlotte and Riley from Smut Up and Listen joins Krystle and Must Love Books for some smutty bookish fun. Join us with some spicy Mad Libs and a round of bookish Would You Rather.

This episode is NSFW

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NYT best-selling author Jacqueline Carey talks about her newest release, CASSIEL’S SERVANT, an epic fantasy retelling of her first novel Kushiel’s Dart from Joscelin’s point of view.

Jacqueline Carey is the NY Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed and award-winning Kushiel’s Legacy series of historical fantasy novels. Recent novels include the Shakespearean adaptation Miranda and Caliban, and the epic fantasy standalone Starless. In addition to writing, Jacqueline enjoys cooking, gardening, photography, and doing research on a wide variety of arcane topics. An affinity for travel has taken her from Iceland to China to date, and she currently lives in west Michigan.

This episode includes:

• Jacqueline’s writing inspirations and journey

• Feminism and sexuality in fantasy

• HOT PRIEST

• Reading in the hay day

• TV adaptation?

• The romantasy surgency

• Never, ever look at an author’s search history

Thank you everyone for listening today. It was truly such an honor and a blessing to be able to talk with Jacqueline Carey for this episode.

Further information is available at www.jacquelinecarey.com. Join her on Facebook, @jcareyauthor on X, Instagram and Threads, and @thelesis on TikTok.

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Something Smutty Book Club is a monthly book club featuring a group of cousins, cheese, and several bottles of wine. These episodes are unhinged, uncensored, and very much NSFW.

 This month’s book is Blood of the Saints by Denver Rose

 *This episode contains spoilers*

Everyone's opinion is their own, views expressed here are not representative of Must Love Books Podcast.

 Other topics discussed in this episode:

Something Smutty Members:

Slowburn (Krystle)

DNF (Kaylee)

Daddy Zeus Apologist (Stephanie)

Revers Harem BB (Amanda)

Crazy Beach (Allison)

Smut Slut (Brittney)

Must Love Books:

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