The Book MAsh Podcast

You finished your manuscript… now what?

In this episode of The Weekly MAsh, we sit down with author coach Abigail Turner, co-owner of PipStones Publishing, to break down what really happens after you type “The End.”

We’re diving into her book
📚 Now What? The 7 Vital Steps to Self-Publish your Manuscript
and talking all things self-publishing—from the biggest mistakes new authors make to the exact steps you need to take to get your book out into the world.

Whether you're an aspiring author, a current writer, or just curious about the publishing process, this episode is packed with insight you don’t want to miss.

✨ In this episode:

• Why Abigail wrote this guide for authors
• The biggest self-publishing mistakes to avoid
• What to do after finishing your manuscript
• The 7 vital steps to publishing your book
• Resources every author should be using
• The story behind PipStones Publishing

📌 Connect with Abigail:
🌐 www.pipstones.com
📱 TikTok: @pipstonespublishing
📸 Instagram: @pipstones
📘 Facebook: PipStones Publishing

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In this episode of The Weekly MAsh, we’re joined by author Ineda Pearl to discuss her heartfelt friends-to-lovers romance, Talking to the Moon 🌙

Ineda shares her journey from writing on Wattpad at just 13 to building a loyal readership, and how her background in counseling shapes the emotional depth of her characters and relationships. We dive into the inspiration behind Talking to the Moon, her favorite scenes, and the moments readers are loving most.

💬 In this episode, we discuss:

• The friends-to-lovers trope & why it works
• Writing emotional, character-driven romance
• Reader reactions & fan-favorite moments
• Ineda’s writing journey + process

⚠️ Editing Note:
We experienced some unforeseen technical issues during editing that resulted in occasional overlap between questions and answers. We sincerely apologize for the formatting—it may sound a little off in places, but we didn’t want you to miss out on Ineda’s incredible insights!

👇 Follow & Support Ineda Pearl:
TikTok: @authorineda

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We went LIVE with contemporary romance author S. Ashley and the conversation was everything — heart, chaos, mom life, and of course… spice. 🌶️📚

We talked about her interconnected series featuring
💔 Freeing Mallory
🔥 Hating April
🌼 and her newest release Loving Daisy

S. Ashley also shared what it meant to win the Indie Romance Author Scholarship hosted by
✨ Navessa Allen
✨ Avina St. Graves
✨ Dana LeeAnn
✨ Leigh Rivers

From writing romance while raising four kids to chasing publishing dreams in the middle of chaos — this interview was inspiring and fun.

Follow and support S. Ashley:
📱 TikTok: @s.ashleyauthor
📸 Instagram: @s.ashley_author

And don’t forget to grab Loving Daisy! 🌼

This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re sitting down with PNW indie dark romance author Ariana Rivers, the mind behind Perfect — a psychological, obsessive, trauma-laced love story that will live rent free in your head.

We talk:
🖤 Writing obsession without glamorizing it
🖤 Exploring trauma & (kind of) healing
🖤 Indie author life behind the scenes
🖤 Dream cast for Theo
🖤 And whether an army of geese could take over the world (spoiler: we think yes)

Grab Perfect here:
📖 Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Perfect-Ariana-Rivers-ebook/dp/B0FMPPHHCF

Connect with Ariana:
🌐 Website: https://www.arianarivers.com
🔗 All links: https://linktr.ee/arianariversauthor

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join us every week for more bookish chaos 💕

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It’s time for the first annual Book Mash Awards! 🏆📚

We went live on TikTok to celebrate the incredible authors who made Season 1 of The Book Mash unforgettable. From the stories that kept us up all night to the authors who completely stole our hearts, we’re handing out awards to the writers who made this season so special.

We also had to give a special shoutout to one amazing viewer who has supported the podcast along the way!

Join us as we celebrate the books, the authors, and the community that made Season 1 such a success.

Welcome back to The Weekly MAsh! 🎙️✨

This week we’re joined by romance author C.K. Darling, the queen of quick, cozy, small-town love stories, to talk all things Peachwood Grove and her Holiday Matchmaker series.

We dive into:

💘 Cupid’s Sweet Conspiracy (releasing January 30, 2026) — including the Valentine’s bachelor auction, Courtney & Nate’s delicious office-romance tension, and the ever-meddling Mrs. Havers.
🎄 How Holiday Hearts Unwrapped and Midnight Kiss Countdown connect across Season 1 of The Holiday Matchmaker.
🔥 What’s next for Peachwood Grove — including Blazing Hearts and meeting the firefighters later this year.
🎙️ Her writer podcast The Author Next Door and how she balances creativity, community, and indie author life.

If you love:
✨ Small-town romance
✨ Meddling matchmakers
✨ Fast, addictive novellas you can devour in one sitting
✨ Southern charm with swoon-worthy spice

…you’re going to want to move to Peachwood Grove immediately.

Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe — and tell us: would YOU bid at a Valentine’s bachelor auction? 👀💌

Follow C.K. Darling:
Instagram: @ckdarlingbooks
Podcast: The Author Next Door

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This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re joined by Pacific Northwest author Shannon Morse to talk about her dark, haunting standalone novel Absinthe.

Shannon writes both romance and thriller/mystery, and Absinthe blends psychological intensity with dark romantic tension in a way that lingers long after the final page. We dive into:

✨ The inspiration behind Absinthe
✨ Crafting an intense internal narrative voice
✨ Balancing dark themes with romance
✨ Writing across genres
✨ Life as a PNW author, XC youth coach & military spouse
✨ What’s next — including ARC opportunities

If you love dark romance, psychological depth, and atmospheric storytelling, this episode is for you.

📖 Grab Absinthe:
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/absinthe-shannon-morse/1148295407

🌲 Explore Shannon’s books & sign up for ARCs:
Website: https://shannonmorseauthor.com

📲 Follow Shannon:
Instagram: @shannonmorseauthor
(Linked through her website)

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Award-winning dark romance author Shae Coon joins The Weekly MAsh for an intense and unforgettable conversation about her gripping mafia romance, The Roma's Son.

In this recorded TikTok Live interview, we dive into:
🔥 The inspiration behind the Roma Mafia world
🔥 Writing morally gray heroes readers can’t resist
🔥 Crafting tension, obsession, and emotional depth
🔥 Her journey writing as Shae Coon (dark romance) and S. Marron (urban fantasy romance)

If you love dark romance filled with secrets, loyalty, and heart-pounding chemistry — this episode is for you.

📚 Learn more about Shae:
🌐 Website: https://www.shaecoon.com
📸 Instagram: @shaecoon
🎵 TikTok: @shaecoon
📘 Facebook: Shae Coon Author
📖 Amazon: Search The Roma’s Son

Make sure to like, subscribe, and join our bookish chaos over on Instagram and Discord to keep the conversation going!

This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re joined by romance author Stacey Agdern!

Stacey is a former award-winning bookseller and reviewer who now writes heartfelt romances filled with music, hockey, food, and the kind of emotional depth we love to dive into. We chat about her journey from bookseller to author, the influence of New York’s literary history, and how pop culture finds its way into her stories.

We also spotlight:
📖 The Kosher Conundrum
📖 The Hope Connection

If you love romance novels, bookstores, hockey energy, and stories full of heart — this episode is for you.

✨ Follow Stacey:
Website: https://www.staceyagdern.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sagdern
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sagdern
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sagdern
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/sagdern
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/nystacey
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/staceyaagdern

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Ashley Templin is back on The Weekly MAsh to celebrate the release of Firefly Embers — available now! 🔥💛

In this episode, we dive deep into Wade and Rayna’s friends-to-lovers story, the emotional layers of Firefly Cove, writing healing journeys, and what it’s like releasing the second book in a beloved small-town series.

If you love:
✔️ Childhood best friends to lovers
✔️ Small-town romance
✔️ Emotional growth & resilience
✔️ Stories that hurt a little (in the best way)

…this episode is for you.

🎙️ Listen now and grab your copy of Firefly Embers:
📖 Book Link: https://ashleytemplin.com/books/firefly-embers-a-firefly-cove-novel-ashley-templin/B0FH8318V2
🌐 Author Website: https://ashleytemplin.com/about

Make sure to follow Ashley:
📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atemplin_writes/
🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@atemplinwrites

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