We’re officially in our double-digit era—Episode 10 of The Book MAsh is HERE! 🥳And for the first time ever, we recorded together in the same place!In this episode, we talk all things:💀 Phantasma by Kaylie Smith (spoiler-light, but beware…)🎡 Our new spinner read📦 A MASSIVE July author giveaway announcement🔁 The rebranding of Feature Friday to The Weekly MAshIf you love haunted mansions, morally gray phantoms, and chaotic cohosts, this one’s for you.🎙️ Subscribe, like, and join us for more bookish chaos every week!#TheBookMAsh #Phantasma #KaylieSmith #RomanticFantasy #BookTokPodcast #WeeklyMAsh #FantasyBooks2025 #BookGiveaway

This week on The Book Mash, we sit down with indie romance author Jordana Blake—and let’s just say, we were laughing before we even hit record.We talk about everything from messy characters and emotional arcs to what makes her book Fighting so painfully addictive (spoiler: Mateo 😮‍💨). Jordana opens up about her writing process, her love of raw, layered characters, and what’s coming next in her romance world.✨ Come for the grumpy/sunshine angst, stay for the feels.🔗 Find Jordana’s books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jordana-Blake/author/B0D2PLSH5Y?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true📲 Follow her on Instagram: @jordanablakebooks#JordanaBlake #TheBookMash #FeatureFriday #RomanceAuthorInterview #FightingBook #IndieAuthorLove #GrumpySunshineRomance #ForcedProximityFeels #BookishPodcast

This week on Feature Friday, we're joined by debut author KG Sovereign to chat about her swoon-worthy sports romance, The Safety! 💥🏈NFL safety Ryan Lasalle is a single dad trying to keep his season—and his life—on track. When Kingsley moves in next door and ends up nannying his daughters, everything seems to fall into place… until her devastating secret threatens to tear it all apart. 👀We talk inspiration, characters, writing debuts, and just enough spoilers to get you hooked—without giving anything away. Whether you love found family, single dad energy, or hidden past tropes, you’re going to want this book on your shelf.💬 Let us know in the comments if you’ve read it or if it’s going on your TBR!👇 Grab your copy of The Safety:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FD847T6SFollow KG on Instagram here: @authorkgsovereign🎧 Subscribe for more author chats, reviews, and bookish chaos every week!#FeatureFriday #TheSafety #KGSovereign #BookTube #TheBookMash #SportsRomance #SingleDadRomance

🎙️ Feature Friday: Spotlight on Indie Author Nicole Lenz!Today we’re joined by indie author Nicole Lenz, here to chat about her debut romantic suspense novel, Finders Keepers! We dive into her writing process, character inspiration, current reads, music vibes, and who she'd cast as Bailey and Gavin. It’s a fun, laid-back feature you don’t want to miss!📚 Grab your copy of Finders KeepersAvailable now on Amazon + free with Kindle Unlimited!👉 https://a.co/d/7x2BryK🎧 Listen to Nicole’s Finders Keepers Playlist on SpotifySet the mood with the songs that inspired the story👉 https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3dhDTdBcXyHxPhaheFPPEj?si=ksFnptVhTPq3v74OKlmzvQ🔗 Connect with Nicole LenzInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/authornicolelenz?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@author.nicole.lenz?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcWebsite: https://www.authornicolelenz.com/🎧 Follow The Book Mash PodcastLinktree: https://linktr.ee/TheBookMAsh💬 Love indie reads, romantic suspense, or discovering new authors? Drop your thoughts in the comments and tell us—who would you cast as Bailey and Gavin?#NicoleLenz #FindersKeepers #IndieAuthor #RomanticSuspense #AuthorInterview #TheBookMashPodcast #KindleUnlimited #FeatureFriday #BookTok #BookTube

Welcome back to The Book Mash! In this Feature Friday episode, we’re joined by indie romance author Cedar James, who spills all the details behind her debut rom-com release, Text Me, Never.We chat about dream casting, hilarious deleted scenes, what might be next in her writing world, and wrap things up with a fun rapid-fire round to get to know the author behind the pages.🎙️ Full disclosure: we had a couple of minor tech glitches and moments where we talked over each other (#virtualrecordinglife 😅), but the conversation was still a blast and totally worth tuning in for!✨ Grab your copy of Text Me, Never: https://a.co/d/dHHDFTW📲 Follow Cedar James on Instagram: @authorcedarjames💬 Catch up with us on our socials: https://linktr.ee/TheBookMAsh📌 Are you an indie author who wants to be featured? Fill out the form in our Linktree.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more bookish content every week!#TheBookMash #CedarJames #TextMeNever #FeatureFriday #RomanceBooks #IndieAuthorSpotlight #RomComReads #BookTube #BookishPodcast #NewRelease

🔥 FEATURE FRIDAY | Alyse Night talks spicy debuts, why-choose romance, and her upcoming book Until My Last BreathThis week on The Book Mash, we’re joined by debut author Alyse Night — and her sister Ember — for a live Feature Friday interview that brings all the spice, chaos, and romance-loving energy we live for.Alyse’s debut novel Until My Last Breath is a dark, emotionally intense, and spicy why-choose romance currently in the works, and after this episode… you’re definitely going to want it on your TBR.🎧 In this episode, we talk about:🔥 Who she’d get stuck in an elevator with (and why it might get steamy)📚 Her writing process, tropes she loves, and more—📲 Follow Alyse on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alysenightauthor?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc💬 Join The Book Mash community on our socials via Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TheBookMAsh📅 New episodes every week!—💖 Like, comment, and subscribe for more Feature Fridays, author spotlights, and unhinged bookish convos.#TheBookMash #FeatureFriday #AlyseNight #UntilMyLastBreath #WhyChooseRomance #DarkRomanceBooks #SpicyBookTube #RomanceAuthors #AuthorInterview #BookishYouTube #IndieAuthorLove

This Feature Friday, we’re joined by debut author Reyna Pingul to chat about her cozy, quirky, and emotionally rich novel, Sunday Morning Usual ☕📖We talk about:Writing heartbreak (and humor)Creating the ultimate fictional coffee shop (Nightmare King, we love you)Dream casting her characters for Netflix…and so much more!✨ Whether you're deep in a healing era or just here for the cinnamon cold brew vibes, this one’s for you. Hit play and get to know Reyna—she’s officially been mashed.📚 Grab your copy of Sunday Morning Usual here: https://www.awitchofliterarymagic.com/find-my-book👇 Drop your favorite fictional coffee shop in the comments!#TheBookMash #FeatureFriday #ReynaPingul #SundayMorningUsual #AuthorInterview #CozyReads #BookishVibes #HeartbreakToHealing #booktube

Welcome to another Feature Friday from The Book Mash! 🎙️This week, we’re fangirling over the lovely C.K. Darling, author of the Sweetheart Scones & Stories short romance series. Set in the charming town of Peachwood Grove, these stories are sweet, steamy, and oh-so-addictive—just like the author herself!In this interview, we:💘 Play a rapid-fire “Scone or Story” game💘 Talk favorite tropes, friendships, and Peachwood gossip💘 Get a sneak peek of what’s coming next💘 Watch Miranda shamelessly show off her signed copy while Ashleigh plots a heist 🤭📚 Come hang out with us, laugh a little, and fall in love with small-town romance all over again.🧁 Don’t forget to subscribe, comment with your fave trope, and join us on Instagram & Discord (link in description)!Follow C.K. here 👇Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ckdarlingauthor?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ckdarlingauthor @CKDarlingAuthor  Read here: https://a.co/d/bb3sWZg#CKDarling #SweetheartScones #RomancePodcast #BookMashPodcast #AuthorInterview #SmallTownRomance #SignedBookProblems #BookishHumor #RomanceBookChat

🎙️ Feature Friday with Author Katy Carver | The Book Mash Podcast 🎙️This week on Feature Friday, we’re thrilled to welcome Katy Carver, author of the Behind the Line series — including her latest release, Jay’s Legacy. 💙We talk about her writing journey, the emotional themes woven through her stories, and how she brings love, resilience, and personal growth to life on the page — all without spoilers, so new readers are welcome!Whether you're already a fan or meeting Katy for the first time, this is a must-watch for anyone who loves heartfelt fiction, strong female characters, and stories with depth.📚 Grab her books here: https://a.co/d/c9u0rOahttps://a.co/d/dqc4Dmj📲 Follow Katy Carver on socials:Instagram: @carverauthor42✨ Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to The Book MAsh for more Feature Friday author interviews, book chats, and reader fun!Linktree: https://linktr.ee/TheBookMAsh#FeatureFriday #TheBookMash #KatyCarver #Jay’sLegacy #BehindTheLineSeries #AuthorInterview #BookTube #ReadersOfYouTube #ContemporaryFiction #IndieAuthorLove #RomanceReads

This Feature Friday, we’re shaking things up! Instead of a new author interview, we're taking a walk down memory lane and reflecting on some of our favorite moments from past Feature Fridays. From behind-the-scenes chaos to surprising takeaways, we're dishing on everything we've learned, loved, and laughed about while interviewing some incredible indie authors.Come hang out with us as we talk:💭 What surprised us the most👯‍♀️ How our co-hosting dynamic has grown🌟 What we want Feature Friday to become!If you’ve been tuning in week after week—or if this is your first episode—this is the perfect way to catch the vibe and get to know The Book Mash on a deeper level 💖👇 Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT your favorite Feature Friday moment, and SUBSCRIBE for more author interviews, bookish chaos, and podcast fun every week.📲 Connect with us everywhere: https://linktr.ee/TheBookMash#FeatureFriday #TheBookMash #BookPodcast #IndieAuthors #AuthorInterview #BookCommunity #PodcastRecap #BehindTheScenes #BookTok #Bookstagram #ReadersOfInstagram