Tea & Tropes

We kick off February with booktok sensation, Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross! We are covering chapters 1-12 this week and then talking to YA fantasy author, Camilla Tracy about her new standalone!

Tea of the Week:

Lothlorian Honeybush Chai by Steeped In Lore

(https://www.etsy.com/shop/SteepedinLoreCo)

CAMILLA TRACY IS A YA FANTASY AUTHOR WHO

LOVES TO WRITE STRONG ASIAN HEROINES WHO

CAN KICK BUTT, FIND LOVE, AND ADVENTURE WITH

THEIR ANIMAL SIDEKICKS.

BORN AND RAISED CALGARIAN, CAMILLA IS AN

INTERNATIONALLY ACCREDITED ANIMAL

BEHAVIOR EXPERT, SPEECH ARTS INSTRUCTOR,

AND AUTHOR.

Instagram: @camilla_tracy

Camillatracy.com

The happily ever after ending we have all been waiting for for Gwen and Art! And this week I talk history and conspiracies with LL Nelson!

Tea of the Week:

The Shire by Becca's Little Boutique

(https://www.etsy.com/shop/beccaslittleboutique?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=557392339&from_page=listing)

www.llnelsonauthor.com

February Book Of The Month: Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross!

Kicking off next episode with Chapters 1-12!

Our lovers are loving as we continue with our read of Gwen And Art Are Not In Love by Lex Croucher! And we are joined this week by Joanna Reeder to talk about her new release!

Tea of the Week:

Chocolate Chai by Tea'ze A More

(https://www.teazeamore.com/)

Joanna Reeder is a USA Today Bestselling author who takes her readers time traveling to the past and through the portals to Faerie (and ALWAYS have a dash of romance!).

She lives with her husband, three littles, a dog, and a cat. When she isn’t writing or reading, Joanna enjoys bike rides with her family, vacationing at the beach, and cuddling on the couch with a good movie.

She’s a believer in the paranormal (seriously, she has stories!) and her motto is, "A Dr. Pepper a day keeps insanity away!"

https://reamstories.com/joannareeder

https://instagram.com/joanna_reeder

https://facebook.com/joannareederauthor

Reader Group (release party): https://www.facebook.com/groups/joannasdreamreeders

Christin (from @lost_to_a_book) and I share even more Nightweaver theories in the first Fan Chat episode of Tea & Tropes!

We dive deeper than ever before and come up with even more unhinged ideas about where the story will go from here!

And as a bonus to the bonus, I share a little of my "Jack Sparrow is Better Than Will Turner" rant!

Let us know what you think of our theories and if you are Team Will or Team Titus!

We continue our talk on this adorable fantasy romcom, Gwen and Art Are Not In Love by Lex Croucher and talk with author allie Thomas!

Tea of the Week:

*Sent in by Christin

Front Porch Special by Piper and Leaf Tea Company

(https://piperandleaf.com)

New year, new book of the month! We are kicking off January with chapters 1-7 of Gwen and Art Are Not In Love by Lex Croucher and later we are joined by authors and best friends, Anne Kendsley and Mary Dublin!

(https://www.thewitchwoodteahouse.com)

Mary Dublin and Anne Kendsley are a best friend and co-author duo that have been writing and adventuring together for over ten years.

Anne Kendsley is a writer from South Texas with a passion for weaving stories that explore the fantastical and surreal.

Growing up, she developed a deep appreciation for the power of storytelling and started writing her own tales at a young age. Her love for fantasy and sci-fi has carried into her writing today, blending with darker, grittier themes.

Ultimately, she loves to explore complex characters who stand resilient against societal breakdown while finding beauty in a harsh and unforgiving world. When she’s not devouring one book after another or daydreaming about her next story, she’s taking a walk in the woods or cozying up with a video game.

Mary Dublin was born and raised in the heart of Florida and has had a passion for storytelling since childhood. Her love for words began at a young age, where she found solace in books that transported her to fantastical worlds and inspired her to begin dreaming of her own stories.

Apart from writing, Mary is a passionate traveler, and her experiences in different parts of the world inspire elements in her novels. When she’s not writing, she can be found practicing yoga, trying new hiking trails, or curled up with a good book on a rainy day.

RM Gray and I sit down this week to dive deeper into her book Nightweaver. She answers all your questions and we laugh about my reactions throughout the read! Come hang out with this amazing person and learn more about the world she built and the characters we all loved (not Will - IYKYK).

Next week we will be talking Chapters 1-7 of Gwen and Art Are Not In Love by Lex Croucher

Hang out with me as I lose my mind in chapters 23-32 of RM Gray's Nightweaver!

Tea of the Week:

Yuletide Magick Tea from Anita Apothecary Shop

(https://www.etsy.com/shop/AnitaApothecaryShop)

Author Spotlight: Sadie Hewitt

Sadie Hewitt is the author of stunning, fantastical mysteries that keep readers on their toes. She is an avid fantasy and thriller reader. Sadie is especially passionate about diverse representation and mental health recovery in fiction, allowing her to create wonderfully vivid and relatable characters who jump off the page.

When she’s not writing or working as a full-time respiratory therapist, she travels the world, spends time with her two dogs and husband, and scarfs pizza like it's going out of style.

@sadiehewittbooks

This is my most unhinged episode yet! Hang out with me as I lose my mind in chapters 11-22 of RM Gray's Nightweaver!

Tea of the Week:

Crowley from Tabletop Teas

(https://tabletopteas.com/product/crowley/)

Author Spotlight: Sarah Zimm

Sarah Zimm is a Wisconsin writer whose debut YA-Adult

crossover fantasy Every Dark Shadow releases on August 29, 2023.

A former journalist with Gannett Wisconsin Newspapers, Sarah

has a BA in journalism. By the glow of the moon, she pens

romantic fantasy adventures weaved with dark and twisty plots,

strong female protagonists, morally gray villains, and slow-burn

angst, often set across time or parallel worlds.

@authorsarahzimm