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Ep 19: Interview with Erin Baldwin
02 juil. 2026
00:43:16
Where are my Amazing Race fan at? Good Luck, Babe is the perfect read for you. I had the best time chatting with Erin Baldwin about her newest release, reality tv, and her writing career. Check out Erin on Instagram and her website for updates.
A female race car driver and her last shot at the Indy 500, what more could you want? Join me while I chat with debut author Kate Clark Stone about her book, The Last Sunday in May! This is the perfect summer read and I demand everyone picks it up now. Follow her on Instagram and check out her website for more updates.
*screaming* I am so excited to share my interview with THE LAURA PAVLOV! An absolute icon in the small town romance genre. I had the best time chatting with her about crafting the perfect small town, writing a second generation book, and more! Check out her newest release My Forever Girl. Make sure to follow Laura on Instagram, TikTok, and her website for more details!
Join me this week as I chat with Amalie Howard, author of Rebel Heiress! Her newest YA historical romance is She's the Man meets Twelfth Night and it's absolutely perfect. We had the best time chatting about her writing career, creating an iconic historical romance, and what's next for her. Follow Amalie on Instagram and her website for more updates.
Ahhhh you guysssss the queen of Halloween romance, cozy covers, and everything Disney. I am so excited to chat with Jennifer Chipman about her newest release, Contractually Mine. We had the best time chatting about our love for Matthius, creating a cozy story, and what's next for her. Check out Jennifer on Instagram and her website for updates.
There are a few new faces here and honestly it's been a while so I wanted to share a little get to know me episode. It, like ever other episode, is a bit all over the place, but join me and Molly as we chat author services, surviving the zombie apocalypse, and creating the podcast.
If you want to listen to Molly's interview about her candle company Smiles and Light, listen here! Make sure to follow Molly on Instagram and TikTok, Smiles and Light on Instagram.
Join me and Amber Palmer while we chat about her brand new release One More Round! This is the small town read of my DREAMSSSS and I had the absolute best time talking with Amber about crafting small towns, her writing journey, and connecting all her worlds. Check her out on website for updates!
The Rom-Com queen herself, Falon Ballard joined me this week to talk about her newest release, Toe to Toe. This book is Center Stage meets Magic Mike and I need everyone to say less. I had such a great time chatting with her about her writing process, switching from rom-com to romantasy, and more! Check her out on Instagram and her website for more updates.
Join me this week while I chat with Pierce Brown himself. The Red God update you have all been waiting for happens very early in the episode, but stick around for a very long chat about Red Rising, creating memorable worlds, and of course, Star Wars and Game of Thrones. Make sure to follow Pierce on Instagram and his website for updates and events.
**This episode contains spoilers from the entire Red Rising series, Game of Thrones, Hunger Games, Twilight, and Star Wars
It's time to chat with the queen of cozy fantasy herself, Sarah Beth Durst. Known for her cozy and kind worlds, join me and Sarah while we chat all things world building, friends to lovers, and her newest release The Faraway Inn. Check out her Instagram and website for more updates.
Do you love cozy fantasy and sapphic romance? Charmed and Dangerous is the perfect book for you! Enjoy my interview with author Shelly Page! Make sure to follow along on Instagram and her website for updates.
Where are my romantasy readers at? Yearn Media is a brand new subscription site FILLED to the brim with romantasy ebooks and audiobooks all available for one low monthly rate. Join me while I chat with Honey and Grace about the creation of Yearn!
Welcome to episode one of the trope series! Molly and I will be picking our favorite tropes and sharing some of our recs that fit the bill. Our first trope is Friends to Lovers! Strap in while we chat our favorite friends-to-lovers stories.
If you're not following Molly check her out on Instagram and TikTok.
Dust off your prom photos and remember your senior pranks, Love on Ice is the perfect YA romance to bring back all the memories. Join me and Sara Ney as we chat about her journey to becoming a romance author, her love of all things romance, and creating Love on Ice. Make sure to follow her on Instagram for updates.
Welcome to the cottage! Join me, Molly, and Lindsey while we chat all things Shane and Ilya! This was such a fun episode and honestly made us look a little deeper at our hockey romance reading habits (spoiler we need to add more to our lists)! If you're a fan of the show or read the book, or both, this episode was made for you. So get on your cozy Canada sweaters and come join us and the stupid wolf birds for this episode. If you're not following Molly, check her out on Instagram and TikTok and make sure to check out Lindsey on Instagram and TikTok now!
The roaring 20's but make it magical, add a carnival and a second chance romance, Carnival Fantastico is INCREDIBLE and Angela and I had the best time chatting all about it! Join us while we dive deep into our childhood favorites, creating a mystery within the YA Fantasy genre, and her writing journey. Follow Angela on Instagram for more updates.
A queer YA thriller that is sure to stick with you long after you finish...sign me up. Join me and Rebekah Faubion while we chat about her new release Lost Girls of Hollow Lake! Make sure to follow Rebekah on Instagram and check out her website for updates.
We're starting our the new year with a fun game of this or that bookish edition with a brand new guest, Janelle! We had the best time chatting about our favorite tropes, characters, and the bookish community. Make sure to follow Janelle on Tiktok and Instagram.
Hi! Happy 2026! Yes, I am aware that it is January 12th and that I am already behind for the year, but are we surprised? No, we're not. Enjoy this 2025 wrapped episode with Molly. We chatted favorites of the year, goals for next year, and just what we hope for this new year!
Our book club pick for the month is Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber.
Are you looking for your new rom-com to binge? Look no further, The Bodyguard Affair is the perfect book to finish out your 2025 TBR. Fake dating, a not so meet cute, and ample amounts of cheesecake. Join me and Amy Lea as we chat about her newest release, what's next for her, and taking on a challenge completely new for her career. Make sure to follow Amy on Instagram and check out her website for more updates.
A demon, a breakup, an elevator, and a deal she can't say no to. The Devil She Knows is a brand new paranormal romance from Alexandria Bellefleur. Join us while we chat about her amazing and authentic characters, writing paranormal romance, and what's next for her. Make sure to follow her on Instagram and her website for updates.
A Husband Wishlist, a christmas rom-com, and a long haul flight from London, riddled with Swiftie references. What more could a girl want? The answer: Nothing! Join me and Bridget as we chat about her newest release The Husband Wishlist! Make sure to follow her on Instagram and check out her website for updates.
Join me and my sister, Natasha, proclaimed romantasy expert as we chat This or That Bookish edition. Tune in for some new recs and some shocking twists.
*Full disclosure: I recorded this while I was in Sydney a few months ago, so the quality is not the best, but hope you enjoy!
Spooky season is upon us and I have the perfect book for you, THE CLEANER by Mary Watson. This is such a dynamic thriller and I had the best time chatting with Mary all about the story behind The Cleaner, her writing career, and what's next for her. Make sure to follow her on Instagram!
**Howlers, reminder Wednesday, September 17th at 7:30pm CST on the Lit Escalates Twitch channel, Pierce will be sharing more updates about Red God, his new project that was revealed, and more!
I know you've all heard me obsess about The Night Ends with Fire, well, book 2, The Dragon Wakes with Thunder, is finally available, and I had the pleasure of chatting with KX Song about creating this fantastical world. If you haven't had a chance to read this one, maybe this episode will convince you. Make sure to follow her on Instagram for more updates.
Guys, I finally got a bookstore close to me!!!!! And naturally, I had to chat with the owner all about her brand-new mobile bookstore! Opening on September 6th in Queen Creek, AZ and I couldn't be more excited. Make sure to follow The Prickly Pages on Instagram and TikTok and if you're in the SE Valley of Phoenix, stop by this Saturday to check out the grand opening!
It's basically spooky season, right? The Late Night Witches is the perfect summer-to-fall book, and I had the best time chatting with author Auralee Wallace all about The Late Night Witches. It's available now, and make sure to follow Auralee on Instagram!
Where are my fantasy romance girls at? Hunger Games meets Outlander, say literally less. Join me and Allison as we chat Twilight, her upcoming releases, and underground tunnels at Disney. Follow Allison on Instagram and TikTok and check out her website for more details.
Cozy paranormal romance inspired by the vibes of Gilmore Girls and Halloweentown...aka a millennial's dream. Join me and Meg Alivien as we chat all about her newest release, upcoming projects and creating the perfect monster MMC. You can follow Meg on Instagram and TikTok and grab signed copies from her website today!
It's July, when did this happen? Join me and Molly as we chat summer recs, yearly goals, our upcoming TBR and a possible side rant about this month's book club pick. Make sure to follow Molly on Instagram and TikTok. Follow the Lit Twist Bookstore on Instagram, they are wonderful and lovely and AZ locals. If you have any long serious recommendations, comment on this episode or message me on Instagram!
Gothic Girl Summer. I'm declaring it, starting with Tenderly, I am Devoured! Swan gods, childhood heartbreak, an alluring older sister, this book has it all and I had the best time chatting with L Clipstone about this one. Tune into our chat, follow her on Instagram and check out her website for updates.
A friends to lovers, second chance romance that gives So Not Meant to Be vibes!?!? Sign me up! Join me and Mia Sosa while we chat about her newest release, When Javi Dumped Mari. Make sure to follow her on Instagram and check out her website for updates.
Urban fantasy, mental health rep, and cozy vibes...sign me up. Join me and Kate Gateley as we chat about her newest release Shadow of the Yew Tree. Kate was a guest on the show last year and you can listen to that episode here. Check out her newest release today, make sure to follow her on Instagram and her website for updates.
My summer TBR is stacked and let this episode be a sign to add just one more to yours. Malibu Summer is the perfect summer read, filled with STEM women, quirky side characters, and recovering from grief. Join myself and Libby Gill as we chat about her debut into women's fiction. Follow her on Instagram and check out her website for updates.
A new epic fantasy from the queen of dystopian, Stormvalor is available now and perfect for fans of trials, fake dating, and political intrigue. Join me and Starr while we chat about her new release, her latest kickstarter, and more. Check her out on Instagram and TikTok and check out her website for more updates.
Where are my reality TV fans at? Join me and rom-com author Neely Tubati-Alexander as we chat about her latest release, Courtroom Drama. A second-chance romance set to the backdrop of a murder trial for a famous Malibu celebrity. Enjoy our chat about navigating a dual timeline, picking out her next project, and the world of publishing. Make sure to follow Neely on Instagram and check out her website for updates.
A juicy thriller set to the backdrop of a South African safari, with lots of family secrets revealed and even a few deaths. Jaclyn Goldis' newest book The Safari is here and I had the best time chatting with her about how to craft the perfect thriller, her plotting process, and what's next after this one.
Check it out now and make sure to follow Jaclyn on Instagram and on her website for more updates.
The Thrashers by Julie Soto is both iconic and epic! This YA thriller is such an amazing book that Molly and I had the best time chatting about this one. If you're a fan of 13 Reasons Why, Pretty Little Liars, and Veronica Mars, you will be obsessed with this one. Check it out now!
Where are my urban fantasy fans at? The Notorious Virtues is the latest release from Alwyn Hamilton and it features the glitz and glamor of the 1920's with all kinds of juicy fantasy schemes. Join me while I chat with Alwyn about creating this universe, which characters she enjoyed most, and all her amazing special editions. Follow Alwyn on Instagram and TikTok and check out her website for updates.
Join me while I chat with Brianna, the coordinator of the Enemies to Lovers Event happening in Mesa, AZ, in just a few weeks. I am so excited to have a romantasy event happening in my backyard, and we're sharing all the details about where to buy tickets, what to expect at the event, and what inspired her to put together such an amazing event. Make sure to follow Teas & Tropes Podcast on Instagram, check out the event on Instagram, TikTok, and their website for updates.
I will have a press pass for this event, and I can't wait to take you guys along with me as I share behind-the-scenes content, exclusive author interviews, and more! Make sure to follow along on TikTok and Instagram!
If you're interested in attending, Enemies to Lovers is happening May 9th and 10th at the Mesa Convention Center in Mesa, AZ, and tickets are still available!
Pride or Die is the debut novel from author CL Montblanc and I had the best time chatting with them about creating a mystery, author advice, and what's next for them! Make sure to follow them on Instagram, TikTok and their website for updates! Tour information can be found here.
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The end of an era. Just kidding, let’s not get dramatic here. But it is the end of a very amazing trilogy that Molly and.I are throughly obsessed with. Join us while we chat about Daddy Death, Fate, and all the messy bits in between. Make sure to follow Molly on Instagram and TikTok.
YA romance, Feris Bueller's Day Off inspired, and mental health rep, sign me up! Join me as I chat with author KL Walther about her newest release, available now, WHILE WE WE'RE YOUNG. This book is such a perfect mix of nostalgia and friends to lovers. We had such a great time chatting about KL's publishing journey, the KLW universe, and more. Grab your copy of While We We're Young now and make sure to follow KL on Instagram for updates.
This episode is about one of my favorite things in the whole wide world: my job. I hope you all enjoy this episode where I dive into my full-time job as an author virtual assistant. I tried to answer all of your burning questions and share some insight into how you can do this yourself if you're ever interested!
It's been almost a year in the making, but here it finally is. Red Rising is a series that is near and dear both of our hearts and we really had the best time diving deep into the most recent installment. Maybe releasing this episode will manifest some Red God information of any form. Fingers crossed! Make sure to follow Cassie on Instagram and TikTok.
2024 was truly a year for the history books! I am so thankful for the amazing year. Join me and Molly (@mollysmilesreads) as we recap our most epic read of each month, top reads in each genre, and our bookish (and non bookish) wins of 2024.
Where are my historical romance girlies at? AND a cartoon cover!?!? Stop it right there. Join me and Emily Sullivan while we talk about her newest novel Duchess Material, our love of the friends-to-lovers trope, and what it takes to write a truly epic novel. Make sure to follow Emily on Instagram and check out her website now.
I am so excited to share this interview with Bridget Van der Eyk! She has been a guest on the podcast many times and it was so great to have her back to talk about her newest book, 2 Loves Later which comes out November 5th! Join us while we chat about speical edition ARCs, creating a 3 book romance series, and what's next for her. Make sure to follow her on Instagram and her website for updates.
If you want to catch up on her previous episodes with me, check them out here and here.
Do you love fake dating, rom-coms, and swoony book boyfriends? Let me introduce you to Leslie McElroy and her amazing new book, The Expiration Date! Check it out now on KU and follow her on Instagram, TikTok, and check out her website for updates.
Cheers to the last 3 years of this amazing adventure! I am forever thankful for this podcast family and all of the incredible episodes that have come out. I know the last few months have been a little inconsistent, but I wanted to do a brief update episode and say thank you for listening!!
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