Hello Rebel Readers,

Laurie Gilmore is taking readers somewhere a little darker this fall. 

In this episode of the Rebel Reads Podcast, we sit down with the #1 bestselling author Laurie Gilmore to talk about her new Maple Hollow paranormal romance series, her writing process, and what it takes to create the kind of stories readers can’t put down.

Known for her cozy small-town romances, quirky characters, and swoon-worthy love stories, Laurie is opening the door to a new world filled with mystery, romance, and a little bit of magic.

We’re talking about BIG BAD WOLF, releasing September 8, and WILD WICKED MATE, coming October 20.

In BIG BAD WOLF, Ruby Bellerose lives in a cottage on the edge of the woods, where her quiet life takes a turn when she meets Rafe, a mysterious woodsman hiding a secret. But with something lurking in the forest, Ruby must figure out whether he’s her knight in shining armor or something much more dangerous.

Then there’s WILD WICKED MATE, where best friends Phoebe and Theo finally have to confront the chemistry they’ve been ignoring for years. A road trip, a truck, and a whole lot of unresolved tension might change everything.

Laurie takes us behind the scenes of her writing life, including how she got started as an author, her writing style, what a typical writing day looks like, her creativity, and how she builds romantic chemistry between characters.

We also talk about the evolution of her career, revisiting an earlier story, and what it’s like to launch a brand-new paranormal romance world.

If you love small-town romance, paranormal romance, friends-to-lovers, mysterious heroes, cozy settings, and a little sweetness with your spice, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. 

 Listen now and get ready to step into Maple Hollow.

 BIG BAD WOLF — September 8
 WILD WICKED MATE — October 20

Plus, Laurie has a big secret to share with the Rebel Reads listeners and trust us, you’re going to want to hear this one! Happy Listening!

Hello Rebel Readers,

What if the place you thought would be your safe haven was actually the place that knew all your secrets? 

In this episode of Rebel Reads Podcast, we’re joined by Ashley Woo, author of the chilling gothic debut WILDWOOD, releasing September 8, 2026.

We talk about what makes a gothic thriller so unsettling, the inspiration behind Wildwood’s haunted atmosphere, and how witches, ghosts, and a living forest become part of a story about family history, inheritance, class, wealth disparity, and who truly owns the land we call home.

Ashley also shares how her own move to Vermont helped inspire the novel, the real-life experiences that shaped its eerie setting, and what happens when beauty and isolation collide.

If you love gothic suspense, haunted houses, psychological thrillers, supernatural mysteries, atmospheric fiction, and complicated family secrets, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

WILDWOOD by Ashley Woo — available September 8, 2026.

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Hello Rebel Readers,

In this powerful episode of Rebel Reads Podcast, we sit down with debut author and artist K.L. Speer to talk about Bones a gripping post-apocalyptic survival story about trauma, redemption, found family, rebellion, and a love worth fighting for.

We dive into the inspiration behind Bones, K.L.’s connection to the remote mountains of Montana where the story takes place, her creative process, and what it was like turning deeply personal experiences into fiction.

But this conversation goes far beyond the book.

K.L. opens up with incredible honesty about mental health, experiencing a mental health crisis, and how those experiences shaped both her life and her writing. This is a raw, vulnerable, and deeply human conversation about surviving the darkest moments, finding your way forward, and discovering what is still worth fighting for.

And, of course, we talk about love, healing, trauma, survival, found family, and the complicated relationship between pain and hope.

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Content Warning: This episode includes an honest discussion of mental health crises and suicide. Please listen with care.If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis in the U.S., call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you are in immediate danger, call ⁠911⁠ or go to the nearest emergency department.

Hello Rebel Readers,

What happens when the truth is hiding just beneath the surface? 

In this Lunchtime Listen, we’re joined by internationally bestselling author Amy Meyerson to talk about her novel, The Water Lies, her thrilling transition into the world of psychological suspense.

Amy takes us behind the story of two mothers brought together by a mysterious death in the canals of Venice Beach, the real-life questions and ideas that inspired the novel, and what it was like stepping into a darker, more suspenseful genre after writing bestselling stories rooted in family, history, and secrets.

We also get into the craft of writing suspense, creating tension, motherhood and intuition, and those moments when an author knows they’ve found the perfect twist.

And because no thriller conversation would be complete without it… we have to talk about The Silent Patient. 

What makes a psychological thriller impossible to put down? Why do certain twists stay with us long after we finish a book? And what books have influenced the way Amy thinks about suspense?

Grab your lunch, your current read, and join us for a quick, juicy conversation with Amy Meyerson!

 Listen now and then tell us: Are you ready to dive into The Water Lies?

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Hello Rebel Readers,

Our FIRST narrator episode is here and audiobook lovers, this one is for YOU! 

What really goes into bringing your favorite books to life through sound? We’re going behind the voice with accomplished audiobook narrator and voice-over artist Casey Montgomery, who has already narrated 60 published titles and counting!

Casey joins us for a candid conversation about the world of audiobook narration, character voices, romance, comedy, heart, horror, thrillers, mood reading, and what it takes to completely sink your teeth into a new project. We’re talking about the magic behind the microphone and what listeners may not realize goes into creating the audiobooks they love.

Whether you’re an audiobook addict, romance reader, thriller fan, horror lover, aspiring narrator, author, or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes, this is an episode you do NOT want to miss.

Press play and get ready to hear books and the people who bring them to life, in a whole new way.

Follow the Rebel Reads Podcast, share this episode with your audiobook bestie, and tell us: What narrator has made you fall completely in love with an audiobook?

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Hello Rebel Readers,

#1 New York Times bestselling author Alexandra Bracken joins Rebel Reads to celebrate IMMORTAL ROSE, her highly anticipated adult fantasy debut, where perfumery and magic collide in a world of dark secrets, royal intrigue, murder, romance, and forbidden power.

Alexandra takes us behind the world-building of IMMORTAL ROSE and into the fascinating science and artistry of fragrance, perfume, odor molecules, scent memories, and perfumery. We also get nostalgic about the smells that define us, from Victoria’s Secret Love Spell, Gap, Ulta, Bath & Body Works and why one familiar scent can instantly transport us back to another time and place.

We’re also talking fantasy romance, enemies-to-lovers tension, writing for adult readers, and what inspired Alexandra to create a world where perfume is magic.

If you love Alexandra Bracken, Immortal Rose, fantasy books, romantasy, fantasy romance, perfume, fragrance, BookTok, PerfumeTok, scent psychology, world-building, enemies-to-lovers romance, and bestselling authors, this episode is for you.

🌹 IMMORTAL ROSE is out August 18, 2026.

🎧 Listen now and discover the scent of magic.

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Hello Rebel Readers,

In this episode of the Rebel Reads Podcast, we’re putting Full Throttle by J.K. MacLaren on your most anticipated novel to add to your TBR list! The highly anticipated adult romance debut that brings the adrenaline, glamour, rivalry, and drama of Formula 1 racing to the world of sports romance.

Cue the enemies-to-lovers tension, second-chance romance, forced proximity, racing rivalry, and undeniable chemistry. 

We’re talking about what makes Formula 1 such a compelling backdrop for romance, the growing popularity of F1-inspired sports romance, and because every great Rebel Reads conversation needs a little fun, J.K lets us in on the inspiration for writing Full Throttle. Plus, what is like to watch the real-life Formula 1 movie starring Brad Pitt, coffee drinks of choice, Grandma’s cookbook, and the ultimate enemies-to-lovers debate.

Listen now on the Rebel Reads Podcast and get ready to go FULL THROTTLE. Like, Follow, Share and Follow!

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Hello Rebel Readers,

What happens when your dream vacation becomes a nightmare? New York Times bestselling author Gillian McAllister joins the Rebel Reads Podcast to discuss That Night, her highly anticipated psychological thriller about a family vacation in Italy that takes a terrifying turn.

Gillian is the internationally bestselling author of Wrong Place Wrong Time, Just Another Missing Person, Famous Last Words, and more. Her novels have been selected by Read with Jenna and Reese’s Book Club, making her one of today’s most celebrated voices in psychological suspense.

In this conversation, Gillian takes us behind the scenes of That Night and shares her approach to psychological thrillers, suspense, plot twists, storytelling, character development, writing process, and the craft of keeping readers guessing. We also explore why vacation thrillers are so irresistible and what makes a truly unforgettable twist work.

If you love psychological thrillers, mystery books, suspense novels, thriller authors, book recommendations, Reese’s Book Club picks, Read with Jenna selections, and behind-the-scenes conversations with bestselling authors, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

Listen now and discover why Gillian McAllister continues to keep readers guessing.

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Hello Rebel Readers,

 Pink warriors, alien nightclubs, football alphas, and margaritas… this episode has it ALL! 

International bestselling author Ari Wright joins the Rebel Reads Podcast for one of our most hilarious, unfiltered, and out-of-this-world conversations yet!

We’re diving headfirst into the world of Omegaverse, Why Choose Romance, and Ari’s newest adventure, Out of This World, where Sophie finds herself on Earth… before ending up in an alien nightclub with some very unforgettable pink warrior aliens.

In this episode, we chat about:
 -Writing Omegaverse over margaritas with her best friend
- The inspiration behind her newest novel Out of This World
-  Why football Omegaverse has readers obsessed
 - Ari’s writing routine at her local Starbucks
 - The creative challenge of finding fresh ways to describe those ahem intimate moments
 - The surprising Case-Mate soap bubble phone case that sparked a story idea
 - The editing rule Ari completely ignored, and trust us, it rhymes with “sock.”

If you love spicy romance, alien romance, Omegaverse books, Why Choose romance, laugh-out-loud author interviews, behind-the-scenes writing stories, and all things pink, this is one episode you don’t want to miss.

 Grab your favorite margarita, turn up the volume, and join the rebellion! Like, share, follow and comment!

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Hello Rebel Readers,

This week on the Rebel Reads Podcast, we’re joined by bestselling author Alena Bruzas to celebrate the release of The Broken Edge of the World (out now!). Inspired by the Grimm fairy tale “Hans My Hedgehog,” this captivating novel blends Gothic romance, mystery, folklore, and unforgettable characters into a story that lingers long after the final page.

Set on a remote prairie preserve in Nebraska, The Broken Edge of the World follows Sylvie, a young woman seeking refuge from her inner struggles by taking a secluded summer job. But what begins as an escape quickly becomes something far more dangerous as she’s drawn toward a mysterious attraction, hidden secrets, and an ancient curse she can’t ignore.

In this heartfelt conversation, Alena opens up about:
 Reimagining a Grimm fairy tale for modern readers
 Writing Gothic romance with emotional depth
 Creating authentic OCD representation through Sylvie’s journey
 The importance of mental health representation in fiction
 Themes of identity, self-worth, perception, healing, and love
 The inspiration behind The Broken Edge of the World

Whether you love Gothic romance, dark fairy tale retellings, emotionally rich love stories, or books that spark meaningful conversations about mental health, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.

A huge thank you to Penguin Random House for coordinating this wonderful conversation with Alena Bruzas.

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