On today's episode, I am joined by the icon and powerhouse, Carmen Alvarez, aka, @tomesandtextiles! Carmen joins me to talk about her life as a book lover and book content creator. She tells me how her love for reading began, what her first impressions of BookTok were, we discuss the importance of representation and diversity (especially for Latinx books), Carmen shares her favorite Latinx books and authors, she gives some stellar advice, and so much more! This episode is full of inspiration, amazing stories, and lots of laughs, so you don't want to miss it!

Carmen’s Links: https://linktr.ee/tomesandtextiles

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On today's episode I get the pleasure of chatting with the debut author, Erin Cotter! Erin joins me to talk about her debut novel, By Any Other Name. She talks about her love for historicals that has been there since childhood, I learn about the inspiration for BAON and what the research process was like for writing a historical novel, Erin talks about the journey of publishing, which playwright should adapt BAON, her advice to her younger self, and so many more amazing stories!

Erin also wanted to mention, the author of That Self-Same Metal is Brittany N. Williams, not Brittany Morris.

Erin’s Website: https://www.erincotterwrites.com/

Erin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinseaotter/

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Today I am joined by the fabulous icon, Francis Dominic, aka, @fdreads! We talk all about Francis's journey onto bookstagram and what it has been like, Francis talks about the break he took from books because of the lack of representation, I learn all about his Disneyland and Heartstopper obsessions, he convinces me to read Fourth Wing, and so much more! This episode is not to be missed.

Francis’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francisdominiic/?hl=en

Francis’s Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdreads/?hl=en

Francis’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@francisdominiic?lang=en

Francis’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/francisdominiic

Francis’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/francisdominic

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I am so excited to be joined by the fabulous Avery Palmieri, or @averylaylap on BookTok! Avery is not only an iconic content creator, but she is also a book podcaster! She is the host of the amazing book podcast: Shut Up I'm Reading. On today's episode, Avery talks about her beginning to reading and how she didn't always like reading, what inspired her to start a BookTok account, the ups and downs of being a content creator, the inspiration for her book club, the best parts about hosting a book podcast, her favorite classic novels, and so much more! If you aren't following Avery on TikTok or listening to her podcast, this is your sign to follow her and get obsessed with her podcast! Enjoy the episode!

Avery’s BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@averylaylap?lang=en

Listen to Shut Up I’m Reading: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf2jmvHltbDIXJDTbGhDY?si=6dd86a7c13ea47b6

Avery’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avery_palmieri/

Avery’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@averylaylap

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Rachael Cohen is an author, a spiritual and soul coach, an energy worker and intuitive medium, and a plant connector. She is also the amazing guest on episode 44! Today I have the biggest honor of interviewing Rachael all about her books and how she merged her love for plants with her love for books. Rachael talks about how she's always loved books and reading, how she fell in love with the magic and healing power of plants, the exciting journey of publishing her debut, the importance of being kind and helping mother nature, why grief, love, anger, and joy is equally important, and so much more!

Rachael’s Website: https://www.infinitesucculent.com/

Rachael’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitesucculent/

Rachael’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@infinitesucculent

Rachael’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfiniteSucculent

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Today I have the honor of being joined by the amazing author K. Sterling! K is the author of many self published MLM romance novels and today we talk a lot about her most recent series, the Nannies of New York! K talks about her beginning love for books, the experience of publishing her debut, the process of writing the Last Nanny in Manhattan, the freedom of being an indie author, her excitement for her next series, the best part of being an author, and so much more!

K’s Website: https://www.ksterlingbooks.com/

K’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ksterling_/?hl=en

K’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/_ksterling_?lang=en

Purchase K’s Books: https://bookshop.org/shop/tryreading

Preorder Nelson and MacIlwraith: https://a.co/d/5S1YLyU

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On episode 42, I have the honor of being joined by the debut author, Miranda Sun! Today Miranda and I talk all about her debut novel, If I Have To Be Haunted (9/26/23)! I learn about Miranda's upbringing and how reading and writing was a big part of her childhood, she talks about the process of writing her debut and how it's been ten years in the making, Miranda shares about the cover process, the most important aspects of her book, and the long but hilarious journey of picking a title.

Miranda’s Website: https://www.themirandasun.com/

Miranda’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themirandasun/

Miranda’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/halcyonpen

Miranda’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themirandasun

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Add If I Have To Be Haunted on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/75498172

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Today I am joined by the lovely Angela Montoya, debut author of Sinner's Isle! This episode is full of laughter, lovely stories, and inspiration. Angela talks about her first (never-to-be-published) book that could have made her an official Kardashian, how the inspiration for Sinner's Isle came about, what getting the call from Joy Revolution was like, why Sinner's Isle should be a Disneyland ride, and so much more! You'll get it all on episode 41 and you will fall in love with Angela and her stories.

Angela’s Website: https://www.angelamontoyawrites.com/

Angela’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelamontoya_author/

Angela’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angelamontoya_author?lang=en

Angela’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/montoyasangel

Preorder Sinner’s Isle: https://bookshop.org/shop/tryreading

Add Sinner’s Isle on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60197376

Listen to Of The Publishing Persuasion: https://open.spotify.com/show/0u1jCN4aj31kV0GnkfqRno?si=6f921c6624b144cc

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Jennifer Chen, the journalist and debut author of Artifacts of an Ex (11/14/23) joins me on the podcast today! Jennifer is such an insightful person and she's full of inspiring stories and fantastic advice. She talks all about the beginning of her love for books and reading, what querying her never-published book was like, what led her to writing her debut, the things she can't wait for once it releases, her writer advice and so much more!

Jennifer’s Website: https://jchenwriter.com/

Jennifer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jchenwriter/

Jennifer’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jchenwriter

Jennifer’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jchenwriter/

Preorder Artifacts of an Ex: https://bookshop.org/shop/tryreading

Add Artifacts of an Ex on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/65213388-artifacts-of-an-ex

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Today I sit down and chat with the debut author, Victoria Wlosok! Victoria is the debut author of How to Find a Missing Girl (out 9/19/23). Victoria talks all about her beginning to the writing world, golden retriever fan-fiction, the inspiration for her debut novel, what thriller/mystery movies and shows she loves, and so much more! You do not want to miss out on this amazing, mystery-filled episode!

Victoria’s Website: https://www.victoriawlosok.com/

Victoria’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xvictoriawrites/

Victoria’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xvictoriawrites?lang=en

Victoria’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/xvictoriawrites

Preorder How to Find a Missing Girl: https://bookshop.org/shop/tryreading

Request How to Find a Missing Girl on NetGalley: https://www.netgalley.com/catalog/book/288211

Add How to Find a Missing Girl on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/75593507-how-to-find-a-missing-girl

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