Kim Hooper discusses her latest book, "No Hiding in Boise," from the title development and audiobook to character voices and creating plot twists (but we don't give any away)! Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "No Hiding in Boise" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Collector's Daughter" in our 'Book of the Month' shop. 

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One-on-One with Kim Hooper

Galia Gichon joins the show to discuss her debut novel, "The Accidental Suffragist". We discuss the history and women behind her novel, which character was the most challenging for her to write, and why she chose the time period she did in which to set her novel -- and much more. Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Accidental Suffragist" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "Feral Creatures" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.  

"The Accidental Suffragist" with Galia Gichon

Brandie June joins us to discuss "Gold Spun," her debut novel. We chat about fairytale retellings and origin stories, what inspired her to reimagine the Rumpelstiltskin and the writing process behind giving a new spin on a classic tale.  We also introduce our October book of the month "Feral Creatures."  Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Gold Spun" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "Feral Creatures" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.  

Revisiting Fairytales with Brandie June

Author Steven Rowley joins us for a discussion about "The Guncle," his latest novel. We dive into character development, the creation of the audiobook and weaving humor into characters -- and so much more. Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Guncle" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "Feral Creatures" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.  

Chatting with Steven Rowley

Gill Paul joins us to discuss her novel "The Collector's Daughter" (our September book of the month) and we spend a nerd-tastic hour diving into the history of the novel, the challenges of creating the perfect opening chapter and even a couple of Gill's other leading ladies.  Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Collector's Daughter" in our 'Book of the Month' shop. 

Digging into "The Collector's Daughter" with Gill Paul

We join Rachel Griffin and journey back to our August book of the month to discuss "The Nature of Witches." We touch on her research behind the novel, the magic of revision and how the story initially started versus the final product.  Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "The Nature of Witches" in our 'Book of the Month' shop. 

Revisiting "The Nature of Witches" with Rachel Griffin

Sara Ackerman discusses her latest novel,"Radar Girls." We discuss the real-life inspiration behind the novel, her writing process with a new novel and how she approached creating her cast of supporting characters. Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Radar Girls" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Collector's Daughter" in our 'Book of the Month' shop. 

Unpacking "Radar Girls" with Sara Ackerman

Author Suzanne Park discusses her latest novel, "So We Meet Again" and we dive into a range of topics, including writing food/cooking scenes into novels to family recipes to finding inspiration in random, every day moments.  Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "So We Meet Again" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Collector's Daughter" in our 'Book of the Month' shop. 

An evening with Suzanne Park

Debut author Linda Feyder discusses all things "All's Fair and Other California Stories," her collection of short stories, from the evolution of her title to how she approaches capturing a moment in a short story.  Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "All's Fair and Other California Stories" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Collector's Daughter" in our 'Book of the Month' shop. 

Short stories with Linda Feyder

Simone de Muñoz discusses all things "Manflu," her debut novel, with Michele and guest co-host and author Kaia Alderson ("Sisters in Arms"), from her research to her "moments of joy" of bringing it into the world.  Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Manflu" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Collector's Daughter" in our 'Book of the Month' shop. 

Visiting with Simone de Muñoz

Laurell K. Hamilton discusses "A Terrible Fall of Angels," the first book in her newest series. We dive into some of her research while preparing to write this novel and the challenge of naming characters among so much more.  Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "A Terrible Fall of Angels" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Collector's Daughter" in our 'Book of the Month' shop. 

An Evening with Laurell K. Hamilton

Author Whitney Otto joins the show to discuss her latest book "Art for the Ladylike: An Autobiography through Other Lives" and we discuss the inspiration for this collection of essays, some of the women featured in the book and Whitney's experience writing this autobiography. Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Art for the Ladylike: An Autobiography through Other Lives" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Collector's Daughter" in our 'Book of the Month' shop. 

Chatting with Whitney Otto

Author Carrie Callaghan joins the show to discuss her latest novel, "Salt the Snow" and we dive into the real life of her main character, Millie Bennett and the letters Carrie was able to read during her research written by Millie herself.  We also begin our discussion of our book of the month, "The Collector's Daughter" by Gill Paul.  Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Salt the Snow" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Collector's Daughter" in our 'Book of the Month' shop. 

Chatting with Carrie Callaghan

Ella Carey joins us to discuss her latest novel, "The Lost Girl of Berlin" and we dive down several research rabbit holes from some of the plot lines in the novel. Ella also shares her experiences as a mentor to other writers.  Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "The Lost Girl of Berlin" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Nature of Witches" in our 'Book of the Month' shop. 

Exploring research rabbit holes with Ella Carey

Tami Charles joins the show to discuss her newest novel, "Muted." We chat about her decision to write the novel in verse and getting into her main character's head while writing -- among other things. We continue our discussion on our book of the month, "The Nature of Witches" by Rachel Griffin.  Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Muted" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "The Nature of Witches" in our 'Book of the Month' shop. 

A discussion with Tami Charles

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