Narratives & Nightcaps

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Reading recaps, author interviews, and book club vibes. Welcome to our cozy corner of the book world and stories worth sipping to. We dive into the stories that have us hooked, heartbroken, or laughin... more

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July 24, 2024 N&N Author Interview: MK Pagano
Today's episode features author MK Pagano!
MK's debut novel, GIRLS WHO BURN, is out now.
As we about, MK writes stories about "messy girls, mayhem, and murder." But when she’s not busy thinking about and writing about fictional people, she can be found reading, dreaming about restoring an old French chateau, or wandering the weirder parts of New Jersey.
Visit ⁠⁠MK's website for more.
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July 17, 2024 N&N Author Interview: Sarah Easter Collins
Today's episode features author Sarah Easter Collins! Sarah's debut book, Things Don't Break On Their Own, is a literary suspense novel filled with mystery and family secrets.
In addition to writing, Sarah is an artist with beautiful paintings that you can see on her website. She also worked in education, teaching art in the UK, Botswana, Thailand, and Malawi. She’s a mother and currently lives on Exmoor (national park in SW England) with her husband and dogs. Sarah is a graduate of the Curtis Brown Creative novel writing course.
Sarah paired this episode with a Malawi gin and tonic, with ice and cucumber.
Visit ⁠Sarah's website⁠ for more and follow her on Instagram here.
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July 10, 2024Romance and Magic: The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston
Welcome back to our book club podcast! This episode is ALL about The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston. Yes, we will be talking about the entire book, and then giving our book reviews at the end.
Before that, we have a fun Blueberry Lemon Sangria to pair, thanks to a recipe from @Nikki.Sips on Instagram.
Plus, background on Poston the Upper East Side!
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Sources:
https://www.ashposton.com/
https://www.nyctutoring.com/crazy-upper-east-side-facts
https://furmancenter.org/neighborhoods/view/upper-east-side
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Upper_East_Side
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1h 7min
July 03, 2024 N&N Author Interview: D.L. Jennings
Today's episode features author D.L. Jennings, the award-winning author of The Highglade Series, an epic fantasy tale that will wrap up with its third installment on July 9th when Days of the Dark is released.
Dave is a 14-year active-duty veteran of the United States Air Force, and he actually finished writing his debut novel, Gift of the Shaper (the first in the trilogy) while serving overseas.
This episode is paired with the Captain Lawrence Dark Chocolate Cherry Imperial Stout!
Visit D.L.'s website for more.
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June 26, 2024 N&N Author Interview: Jo Ferrone
In today’s special episode, we’re talking to author Jo Ferrone! Jo is the author of Julian Dickerson and the Higher Ups and its sequel, Doreen by Doreen, available now.
Pour yourself a glass of sweet tea and join us for laughs and inspiration with Jo (and Doreen)!
Follow Jo on Instagram and visit her website for more.
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June 19, 2024 N&N Author Interview: LaDarrion Williams
In today’s special episode, we’re talking to author LaDarrion Williams about his debut book, BLOOD AT THE ROOT, available now!
Tune in for the full story about how this book came-to-be, his own experiences that inspired the book, advice for other writers, the songs you need to listen to while you read Malik's magical story, and so much more.
Follow LaDarrion on Instagram, TikTok, Threads -- @itsladarrion. And here's the link the Blood at the Root Spotify list.

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June 12, 2024A Summertime Read: This Summer with Be Different By Carley Fortune
Welcome back to our full book conversation and review episode! It's time for an easy, steamy, summertime read. This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune is June's book club pick.
SPECIAL GUEST Emily Nanni from Books & Bottles joins us with the wine pairing.
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Sources:
https://www.carleyfortune.com/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_Edward_Island

https://www.tourismpei.com/about-pei/history-culture
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1h 21min
May 30, 2024 Mini Ep - Psychological Fiction
A new narrative genre to discuss! This week's mini episode covers the umbrella genre term -- psychological fiction. This encompasses the subgenres: psychological thrillers, psychological horror, psychological drama, and psychological science fiction.

Tune in for common writing methods and recommendations!
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_fiction#:~:text=In%20literature%2C%20psychological%20fiction%20(also,mental%20lives%20of%20its%20characters
https://www.inthemargin.com.au/features/genre-breakdown-psychological-fiction
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36min
May 22, 2024 N&N Author Interview: Sloan Harlow
In today’s special episode, we’re talking to author Sloan Harlow! Sloan's debut novel, EVERYTHING WE NEVER SAID, will be released on May 28th.
Sloan's “drink of choice” for this episode is an Iced Ube Latte.
Follow Sloan on Instagram for the latest.

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1h 3min
May 15, 2024A Heavy Read: Marlena by Julie Buntin
Welcome back to our full book conversation and review episode! This one is pretty heavy... We're talking about Marlena by Julie Buntin.
TW - proceed with caution. This book and podcast episode includes topics on substance abuse, physical abuse, taking one's life, and death.
This book pairing is a refreshing mocktail from The Mindful Mocktails. It's the Lemon Mint Mocktail!
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Sources:
https://www.juliebuntin.com/bio

⁠https://lsa.umich.edu/english/people/faculty/jbuntin.html

⁠https://www.instagram.com/juliebuntin
https://thinkdunes.com/news/a-little-bit-of-dune-history/#:~:text=The%20Park%20is%20spread%20across,the%20severity%20of%20the%20weather
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1h 12min

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The podcast currently has 145 episodes available.