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When you think of those Christmas romcoms you love to read during the holiday season, who do you think of? The QUEEN of Christmas herself RaeAnne Thayne of course! If you need Hallmark in book form, look no further. Hang out with us as we chat about RaeAnne's author journey and feel all feels with that holiday cheer!

Am I living in a dream right now?? Because it feels like it. The creator of the Remnant Chronicles, the inventor of Kazi and Jase, and the new queen of Faerie??? Come chat with Mary E. Pearson and I and get to know the woman, the myth, the legend behind some of the greatest stories written in our time.

Want to meet the author of the romantasy of the year (according to both myself and Jennifer L. Armentrout btw)?? Sariah Wilson! I absolutely loved her The Chemistry of Love romcom, and then she goes and writes the most amazing fantasy romance books?? Somebody pinch me. Come hang out with Sariah and I and get hooked on your next favorite romantasy novel!

This is the first time I've interviewed an author AGAIN for a podcast! And it's only fitting that it be the fabulous Kate Golden. Make sure you've read the nail-biting finale to her Sacred Stones trilogy before you give this episode a listen!

Introducing the author of my favorite paranormal read of this spooky season (Love and Other Conspiracies) - the fabulous Mallory Marlowe! It blows me away that this is her debut novel. Absolute top notch tension, banter, romance, all the trimmings and trappings. Also borderline unhinged plot that's so hilarious and conspiracy theorists wearing backwards baseball caps so there's that. Come meet the mastermind behind the masterpiece + die on the romance hill with us!

I ADORED Abigail Owen's YA The Liar's Crown series, so when I saw she had another fantasy releasing with Greek mythology vibes?? Listen if I see anything Greek mythology related it's an instant add to TBR. It's my kryptonite, especially if it's Hades + Persephone. While a lot of retellings and adaptions are out there, I promise you Abigail's take is as fresh as it is incredible. The storytelling, tension, plot twists, it has absolutely everything going for it! Need more convincing? Click play.

When I read anything with sci-fi elements, it has to be good or I can't get through it. You know who SLAYS at this type of book with romance and fantasy?? Sara Wolf! If you've been noticing the gorgeous sprayed edges of Heavenbreaker, the inside is just as captivating. Come learn more about Sara's inspiration for her books and what she has coming up in the future!

If you haven't read Assistant to the Villain yet, I am BEGGING you to go read it and then listen to this episode.

Ok awesome thank you for reading!! Now come hang out with the fabulous Hannah Nicole Maehrer and I as we dive into her books, her writing journey, and what she has planned next - you do not want to miss this one!

Feeling stuck in a reading rut? Tune in to Storyhooked Shorts as we tackled the dreaded reading slump - why they happen, how to bust out of them, and rekindle that love of reading. Whether you're avoiding your TBR or just need a fresh start, this episode is packed with tips to get you back on track and back to reading for joy!

I have reached the pinnacle of my career as a podcaster - I interviewed multiple authors at once! Plus not just more than one - SEVEN!!! And it was such a blast and adventure. Come hang out with me in a chat all about the Falling for Summer series (a small beach town multi author crossover series) with Kortney Keisel, Gracie Ruth Mitchell, Cindy Steel, Becky Monson, Martha Keyes, Kasey Stockton (who was unfortunately sick and couldn’t join us), and Jess Heileman. This was one of the funnest episodes I’ve ever done - I can guarantee lots of laughs! This series is the perfect summer read closeout before fall hits!

Books featured:

Summer Ever After by Kortney Keisel

Beachy Keen by Kasey Stockton

Plotting Summer by Jess Heileman

Summer Tease by Martha Keyes

Beauty and the Beach by Gracie Ruth Mitchell

One Happy Summer by Becky Monson

Rebel Summer by Cindy Steel

(Since Kasey couldn’t be here I asked her to tell me what it was like working on a summer themed book and how it influenced her story. She said this: “The setting helps a lot! We’ve got this cute beachy island and town events that gave me a great blueprint to work with. I tried to get my characters outside or to the beach whenever I could, because that’s the best place to fall in love in the summer. And because of my title (and the whole summer vibes) I did my best to make sure the key moments in Cat and Noah’s relationship happened on or near the beach!”)