Friendship. Heartbreak. Life-changing adventures.

This week on Page to Picture, we’re unpacking The Lifeless by Lori Nelson Spielman and its movie adaptation and let’s just say… feelings were felt.

We get into the emotional core of the story: friendship, grief, romance, personal growth, and what happens when life forces you to actually face the list you’ve been avoiding. From character development and relationship dynamics to the major changes in the adaptation (hello name swaps and plot shifts), we break down what worked, what didn’t, and why the journey matters more than the destination.

Kim and Tiffany dive deep into:

• The emotional weight of the protagonist’s self-discovery

• How heartbreak fuels transformation

• The father-daughter dynamics and evolving romantic relationships

• Why the book and movie endings hit very differently

• Whether the adaptation captured the heart of the story

Plus:

• Honest movie impressions

• Character analysis and performance highlights

• A chaotic and revealing This or That segment

• Big romantic gestures vs. quiet confessions

• Reading goals and future book recommendations

• And yes… Kim defending her animated movie king, Taron Egerton

Expect laughs, a little frustration, some “I cry on screen” energy, and one host proudly declaring, “I love Farmer George.”

If you’re into book adaptations, emotional journeys, romance, and character-driven stories that make you rethink your own life list, this episode is for you.

Read it. Watch it. Then come argue with us.

She came back. She finished the trilogy. Emotional damage was done (the good kind).

Kim sits down again with indie author Rowyn Adelaide to talk about the bittersweet chaos of completing a debut trilogy because ending a series is basically a breakup you chose. We get into character growth, reader reactions that hit way too hard, and how her writing has leveled up from book one to “oh wow, I actually know what I’m doing now.”

Rowyn spills on her writing process, the symbolism she sneaks into her stories (yes, tattoos included), and why community is the real MVP in the indie author world.

Plus: future projects, new genres, author events, and the eternal struggle of “I just want to write a romance book” energy.

It’s honest, supportive, a little unhinged, and full of hope because apparently we’re resilient now.

✨ What we get into:

• Finishing a trilogy without emotionally combusting

• Character development & why readers’ feedback matters

• Writing in different POVs (hard but worth it)

• Symbolism, growth, and tighter storytelling

• Indie author life + community support

• What’s next for Rowyn (spoiler: exciting things)

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This week on Page to Picture, Kim and Tiff put People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry under the microscope and ask the real question: Did the Netflix adaptation understand the assignment… or nah?

One of us read the book. One of us only watched the movie. Chaos ensues.

We break down Poppy and Alex as characters (who we defended, who tested our patience), unpack the friends-to-lovers trope like it’s therapy, and talk about why emotional intimacy hits harder than physical intimacy. We dig into the moments that caused the biggest rifts, how character backstories (and family dynamics 👀) shape relationship choices, and why some of the book’s magic just doesn’t fully translate onscreen.

We also give flowers to the cast, talk chemistry (because it matters), debate what worked vs. what absolutely did not, and somehow end up spiraling into celebrity crush territory because obviously.

If you love book-to-movie adaptations, rom-coms with feelings, kissing-in-the-rain energy, and unfiltered opinions, this episode is for you.

Rom-coms are back. Emily Henry knows what she’s doing. And adaptations? Still risky business.

In this episode of Page to Picture, host Kim sits down with Inez Ocon, a Las Vegas–based indie author making waves in the dark romance space. Inez opens up about her writing journey, how storytelling became a form of healing, and why she isn’t afraid to explore darker themes with heart and purpose.

We talk all things character development, from strong, complex female leads to characters that—according to Inez—“just won’t shut up.” She shares insight into her Shatter Queen series, her evolving writing process, and why representation in romance matters now more than ever.

The conversation also dives into the realities of indie publishing, the importance of finding your creative village, and the kind of advice every aspiring author needs to hear (no gatekeeping here). Plus, we get into what’s coming next—including her plans to complete the trilogy.

If you love dark romance, plot twists, emotionally layered characters, and honest conversations about writing and community, this episode is absolutely for you.

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We’re BACK together (finally) and heading straight to Berk 🐉🔥

In this episode of Page to Picture, Kim and Tiff reunite to break down How to Train Your Dragon in every form: the original book by Cressida Cowell, the iconic animated film that emotionally ruined us, the live-action remake everyone has opinions about, & the official Isle of Berk cookbook....because yes, we’re eating like Vikings now.

We get into:

• Why the book and movie are wildly different (and why the movie kinda ate)

• Toothless: menace in the book, icon in the movies

• Hiccup and Toothless’ bond as mutual healing, not “boy and his pet”

• Stoick as the aggressively loving dad who yells instead of saying “I’m proud of you”

• The animated movie’s refusal to play it safe (yes, the leg 😭)

• Hans Zimmer’s score doing the absolute MOST

• Whether we’d survive on Berk (short answer: no)

Plus, Kim wraps up Book Bites & Blockbusters by testing a recipe straight from the Dragons: Recipes from the Isle of Berk cookbook - baked apples with rye and vanilla frozen yogurt - while the girls catch up, spiral, and remember why recording together just hits different.

Grab your helmet, your dragon, and maybe a baked apple.

This episode takes flight and feelings are absolutely involved. 🐲✨

Dark magic, sisterhood, and absolute chaos? Yeah, we’re in.

This week on Page to Picture, Kim sits down with indie fantasy author John North, the mind behind The Crimson Witch — a gritty, anime-inspired YA fantasy that pulls zero punches. We talk demon fights, demigods, katana-wielding vampires, and why this is not your Disney fairytale.

John breaks down his journey from film school dreams to self-publishing success, how anime like Fullmetal Alchemist, Naruto, and Dragon Ball shaped his storytelling, and why writing sisters instead of brothers changed everything. We dive into Aurora and Polaris’ explosive first meeting, the antagonist readers can’t stop obsessing over, and the emotional core that keeps this story grounded beneath all the blood and magic.

We also get into:

• Writing gore in upper YA (and why trigger warnings matter)

• Letting characters hijack your plot (respectfully)

• Building an indie author community from scratch

• Why Serena is That Villain™

• What readers should feel when they close the book

• A rapid-fire round that proves John is team demons, cliffhangers, and unforgettable deaths

Plus book two The Minotaur’s Wrath is coming, the series is way longer than you think, and the Gorgon universe is only getting bigger.

If you love dark fantasy, morally messy characters, found family, and stories that feel like they were made for the screen, this episode is for you.

This week on Page to Picture, Kim sits down with Kayla Ruhland—lifelong Twilight superfan and co-author of The Unofficial Twilight Saga Cookbook. From reading Twilight at 12 to seeing the first movie in theaters 11 times, Kayla walks us through how a vampire love story became a full-blown lifestyle (as it should).

They reminisce about midnight movie premieres, fandom chaos, and why being a Twilight fan in 2008 was truly a canon event. Kayla shares how her obsession turned into a cookbook with over 50 Twilight-inspired recipes, from Charlie-approved comfort food to drinks perfect for a Forks watch party. The conversation dives into the creative process behind the cookbook, iconic food moments from the books and films, and why cooking fandom food makes rewatching feel brand new.

Plus, they talk Forks festivals, favorite recipes, chaotic theater memories, and the unmatched magic of experiencing fandom—whether it’s Twilight, Harry Potter, Percy Jackson, or Lord of the Rings.

If you’ve ever waited in line for a midnight premiere, argued Team Edward vs. Team Jacob, or wanted to eat your way through a fictional universe, this episode is for you. 🧛‍♀️🌲🍰

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This week on Page to Picture, Kim sits down with romance author Tanvier Peart, the woman doing policy work by day and absolutely wrecking our standards by night 😮‍💨📚

Tanvier talks about balancing social justice work with writing Black romance that’s funny, messy, grown, and guaranteed to end in a happily ever after (non-negotiable). From The Seven Month Itch to Ella Gets the D and her latest release One Night Stand, we get into how therapy led her to romance, why she writes with pure vibes and zero outlines, and how her characters basically run the show.

We dive deep into One Night Stand—a friends-to-lovers, rugby rom-com featuring a cinnamon-roll playboy, STEM rep, slow-burn tension, and yes… a gym scene that required very specific physics research 👀🏋🏽‍♀️.

Tanvier also spills on writing spice, unhinged Google searches, playlists that match the book beat-for-beat, dream casting, and why rugby men deserve way more romance spotlight.

Plus: future Buffalo Steel books, single dads, virgin MMCs, Vegas chaos, an upcoming mafia rom-com, and a rapid-fire round that gets brutally honest about tropes, tension, and emotional damage.

If you love romance with humor, heart, heat, and characters who feel a little too real, this episode is for you. 🎧🔥

Food, fandom, and feelings? Say less. 🍳📚
In this episode of Page to Picture, Kim sits down with Jarrett Melendez—award-nominated graphic novelist, food journalist, and cookbook mastermind behind Chef’s Kiss—to talk all things storytelling through food. The spotlight is on his latest fandom love letter: the Percy Jackson cookbook.

Jarrett breaks down how official fandom cookbooks actually get made (spoiler: licensing is a whole thing), why accessibility in recipes matters more than fancy techniques, and how cooking can deepen your connection to the stories you love. From Sally Jackson's approved comfort food to chaotic kitchen experiments that still slap, this convo proves that cooking is just storytelling you can eat.

If you’re into fandom culture, graphic novels, or just want cooking tips that don’t judge you for messing up—this episode is for you.

Bonus: hints about Jarrett’s upcoming cookbooks that will absolutely wreck your TBR (and grocery list).

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This week on Page to Picture, Kim is back with romance author Tanisha Headley to fully hype up Blame the Blizzard, the swoony, tension-filled novella from her Saltwater Spring Series ❄️📚

Tanisha breaks down what the Saltwater Spring Series is all about, how Blame the Blizzard fits into that cozy, emotionally loaded world, and what originally inspired her to create a romance series rooted in small-town vibes, complicated feelings, and relationships that refuse to stay simple.

We get into what makes this couple’s dynamic different from the other Saltwater Spring pairings, why this novella hits in its own special way, and the exact kind of tension that makes readers whisper “oh… GIRL” while staring at the wall after a scene 👀🔥

Tanisha also spills on:

• the moment she knew readers would spiral

• the line that made her blush, laugh, or kick her feet

• and why sometimes the shortest stories still cause the most emotional damage

If you love novellas that pack a punch, couples with history, and romances where the chemistry refuses to chill—even during a blizzard—this episode is absolutely for you. 🎧❄️💥