Try Reading Podcast

On episode 53, I get to sit down and chat with the debut author, Laura R. Samotin! Laura joins me to talk about her debut novel, The Sins On Their Bones (5/7/24), which is a queer, Jewish, dark fantasy romance. Laura and I begin the podcast by bonding over our shared love for So Let Them Burn, she gives a live reading of her first fantasy novel she wrote at 8 years-old, I learn about the inspiration for TSOTB and all about Laura's journey to publishing. She shares some amazing advice for her younger self and advice for any aspiring authors, and so much more!

Laura’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/laurarsamotin

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On today's episode of season three, I'm joined by an amazing guest from season one! Maddie, aka, @love.from.maddie joins me to discuss why she left book content creation, what her time has been like after leaving, and her advice and experience is so inspiring! Of course we also discuss the latest Heartstopper news and updates, sob over Nick and Charlie, scream at Netflix, answer some 2023 Book Tag questions, spill some bookish tea, and so much more! This episode is not only perfectly chaotic, but it will also give you some amazing advice and book recs, so don't miss it!

Maddie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/love.from.maddie/

Maddie’s Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/dap54asvibbw0b2c72796yhvb?si=69674af60b2c4952

Maddie’s Pinterest: https://pin.it/4ljd7gc

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We're back!!! On the first episode of season 3, I get the honor of interviewing Jessica Arrieta, the BookTokker and Bookstagrammer who's best known as @exclusivepalmbeachliving! On this episode, Jessica talks about her beginning to the book world, how the library was her safe space as a teen, her first impressions of BookTok, what being a book content creator has been like, the importance of diversity and representation, and of course, we dive into some Latinx book recs! Don't miss this fabulous start to season three!

Jessica’s Beacons Page: https://beacons.ai/exclusivepalmbeachliving

Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading

It's the season finale! I cannot believe that we're already nearing the end of 2023 and ending yet another iconic season of Try Reading. For this fantastic finale, I am joined by the debut author, Anthony Nerada! Anthony is the author of Skater Boy (2/6/24) and he joins me to talk about this fantastic story! Anthony shares about his dream of being a director as a kid, his un-published fantasy novels, the inspiration for Skater Boy, what he hopes readers will take away from reading his work, and so much more!

Anthony’s Website: https://anthonynerada.com/

Anthony’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonynerada/

Anthony’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@anthonynerada

Anthony’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnthonyNerada

Preorder Skater Boy: https://bookshop.org/shop/tryreading

Add Skater Boy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62693157-skater-boy

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I had the BEST time talking with the iconic Kamilah Cole on today's episode! She is the author of So Let Them Burn, which is her debut novel releasing on 1/16/24! Kamilah has so many incredible stories; she talks about her early love for mystery books, we bond over our obsession of The Magic Treehouse, we talk about bee-related horror stories, Kamilah shares about the long journey of writing her debut and how Zendaya's Joan of Arc outfit was a big factor in the story, she gives her advice for aspiring writers, shares her favorite dragon media, and so much more!

Kamilah’s Website: https://www.kamilah-cole.com

Kamilah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordsiren/

Kamilah’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/wordsiren

Preorder So Let Them Burn: https://bookshop.org/shop/tryreading

Add So Let Them Burn on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61219118-so-let-them-burn

Add The Sinister Elite on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/178251418-the-sinister-elite

Add ‘So Let Them Burn 2’ on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61264897-untitled

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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/

Purchase By Any Other Name: https://bookshop.org/shop/tryreading

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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

Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading

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

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

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