Reeding Between The Lines

📚 From Battling Cancer to Building Worlds — Meet Shawn Speakman, the powerhouse behind Grim Oak Press and The Signed Page!

After facing down over $200,000 in medical debt, Shawn didn’t just survive—he THRIVED, launching the bestselling anthology Unfettered and transforming his passion for fantasy into a publishing empire.

👑 In 2023, he took things next level, partnering with Skybound Entertainment (you know, the legends behind The Walking Dead and Invincible) to publish The King-Killing Queen—a fantasy epic that kicks off the Old World Tales trilogy.

🗡️ We sat down for an epic chat about his journey, his love for fantasy, and all the behind-the-scenes magic from @emeraldcitycomiccon.

✨ If you love stories of resilience, world-building, and the power of words, this is an episode you don't want to miss!

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🌸 Spring Book Releases + The Problem with Problematic Authors! 🌸

It’s time to refresh your TBR! In this episode, we're diving into the most exciting spring book releases of 2025 and tackling the complicated topic of problematic authors. Can you separate the art from the artist? We're breaking it all down! 👀✨

Books We're Excited About:
📚 The Wild Things – London Clarke (Carfax Abbey)
📚 Bad Publicity – Bianca Gillam (Penguin, May 20)
📚 The Maid’s Secret – Nita Prose (Ballantine, April 8)
📚 Neverwhere – Neil Gaiman
📚 Broken Country – Clare Leslie Hall (Simon & Schuster, March 4)
📚 Great Big Beautiful Life – Emily Henry (Berkley, April 22)
📚 A Map to Paradise – Susan Meissner (Berkley, March 18)
📚 Tilt – Emma Pattee (MarySue Rucci, March 25)
📚 The Ministry of Time – Kaliane Bradley (Simon & Schuster, May 7)

✨ PLUS: We’re having an honest conversation about the controversy—how do YOU approach reading books by authors with a problematic past?

💬 Share your thoughts and let us know which spring releases you're most excited about!

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In this episode of Reeding Between the Lines, I sit down with acclaimed author Rufi Thorpe to discuss her latest novel, Margot’s Got Money Troubles. We dive into the inspiration behind the book, the complexities of Margot’s journey, and the themes of ambition, class, and survival woven throughout the story.

Join us as we explore Thorpe’s writing process, the realities of financial struggle, and how her bold, unforgettable characters come to life on the page. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to her work, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss!

✨ Listen now and get ready to add another book to your TBR!

📚 Have you read Margot’s Got Money Troubles? Let’s chat! DM me or comment with your thoughts.

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Learn more about her writing retreat and books here - https://www.rufithorpe.com/

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