Krystle and Stephanie talk about the true story behind the inspiration of the pirate love story behind THE LEGEND OF GASPARILLA, Latinx representation, and book-to-film adaptations, with a special call out to Netflix, Hulu, and Reese Witherspoon!

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Happy April Fools! Today's bonus episode features guest Tyler D Martin, short story author and Dune enthusiast.

Don't take us seriously - we certainly don't!

If you stay all the way to the end, you'll hear some absolutely unhinged and unedited insanity. Enjoy!

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Join Krystle Hope and audiobook narrator Katie Thompson (also known as KT Gray) as they talk about the world of audiobooks and upcoming bookish events!

Katie Thompson is an audiobook narrator with a master's degree in journalism and over 15 years of theater experience. She has been a full-time entrepreneur since 2018 and discovered her passion for narrating audiobooks after the arrival of her first child. Katie narrates from her home in Georgia, where she lives with her husband and 2-year-old daughter.

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2024 Events:

Hot & Steamy Portland - May 31

Dark Star Con New Orleans - August 29

Hot & Steamy New Orleans - September 27

Books and Bourbons Spooky Soiree - October 25 & 26

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Join Krystle Hope and Danielle Renino in a discussion on YA Horror, speculative fiction, organs in jars, and....The Human Centipede?

Danielle Renino writes YA & Adult Horror and Speculative Fiction. When she isn’t writing, she can be found photographing abandoned buildings, eating her way around Boston, or checking for monsters under her bed.

Danielle is the author of WHISPERS THE BLOOD (YA speculative horror) and EVISCERATE (Saw with less gore and more millennial panic).

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Lyra Selene celebrates her release day for A FEATHER SO BLACK

This episode includes:

- Inspirations from Swan Lake and Celtic mythology

- How living in Ireland as a child encouraged a love for fae, myth, and creativity

- Perseverance in publishing

- Advice for writers

Lyra Selene was born under a full moon and has never quite managed to wipe the moonlight out of her eyes. She grew up on a steady diet of mythology, folklore, and fantasy, and now writes tall tales of twisted magic, forbidden love, and brooding landscapes. She lives in New England with her husband, daughter, and dog in an antique farmhouse that’s probably not haunted. She is the author of YA duology Amber & Dusk. A Feather So Black is her adult debut.

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NYT best-selling author Thea Guanzon talks about her instant hit THE HURRICANE WARS.

*This episode was recorded before the sequel's title was released. A MONSOON RISING is available for pre-order now!

This episode includes:

- Sequels and writing projects

- The importance of representation

- Cultural inspirations

- Thea’s Book Recs

Thea Guanzon holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, with a specialization in International Politics and Peace Studies. When she’s not writing, she can be found traveling, running a Dungeons & Dragons campaign, or fangirling over villains. She currently resides in Metro Manila, Philippines. The Hurricane Wars is her first novel.

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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 Promises and Pomegranates by Sav R Miller

 *This episode contains spoilers*

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

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Indie author Thea Claire celebrates her debut novel GO FIND LESS and discusses writing through sobriety, high school reunions, renaissance faires, fanfiction, and creating personal connections between authors and readers.

Thea Claire is a storyteller at heart. A North Texas native, she loves to write about strong characters creating beautiful lives for themselves and those around them. Thea has been an avid reader and sometimes-writer for more than 15 years, and has worked in a variety of fields as a communications professional. She is a proud mental health advocate, neurodiverse writer, and member of the LGBTQ+ community.

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In this episode, we join indie author D.M. Needom as she discusses her Better to Burn Out series and how she uses her intuition to help lead her stories and character motivations. Warning: Spoilers ahead! NSFW Website: https://dmneedom.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/d.m.needom Facebook: www.facebook.com/D.M.NEEDOM TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@d.m.needom_author Must Love Books: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ Krystle Hope: ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠GoodReads⁠⁠

Get to know your host! Author Krystle Hope provides a brief overview of what to expect from Must Love Books and shares a little bit about herself and her current writing project. Enjoy, subscribe, rate and review! Thank you and happy reading!

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