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Lore&LoveLore&LoveEpisode 5-Artisans Touch: The Author's Courage: Finding Your Voice and Finishing StrongWhat is the most important tool in a writer's toolkit? It might just be courage. In this passionate and deeply personal episode of Lore & Love, Alexandria explores the author's voice and the courage required to trust your unique vision—especially when it feels too big, too epic, or too wild.Listen as Alexandria shares her own fears and triumphs when writing a climactic scene from her manuscript, Storm Kin, involving a powerful enchantress, a colossal dragon, and a legendary staff of power. Learn how she used the tools of craft not to shrink from the story's demands, bu...2025-07-1107 minLore&LoveLore&LoveEpisode 4-Artists Touch: Dialogue That Breathes: Subtext, Banter, and VoiceReady to have some fun? This week on Lore & Love, we're diving into one of the most enjoyable parts of writing: dialogue! It's the moment your characters truly come alive, and great dialogue does more than just move the plot forward—it reveals character, builds relationships, and creates sparkling subtext.Join Alexandria as she explores how to give each of your characters a unique and recognizable voice. Using hilarious and heartfelt examples from her manuscript, Storm Kin, she'll break down how a dwarf's hearty boom, a warrior's weary wit, and a scholar's earnestness can all exist on th...2025-07-1108 minLore&LoveLore&LoveEpisode 3-Artist Touch: The Rhythm of Language: Prose and PacingStep beyond the role of a storyteller and become a composer. In this artistic and inspiring episode of Lore & Love, Alexandria explores the music of prose—the powerful, often-unseen rhythm that dictates the emotional experience of your reader. Learn how to consciously craft your sentence structure, length, and word choice to control the pacing of your story, turning a simple scene into a symphony.Through a close reading of two contrasting scenes from her manuscript, Storm Kin, Alexandria demonstrates how short, staccato sentences can create a breathless, heart-pounding action sequence, while long, lyrical sentences can invite the re...2025-07-1108 minLore&LoveLore&LoveEpisode 2: Artisans Touch: The Soul of the Scene: Mastering Showing vs. TellingIt's the most common piece of writing advice, but what does "Show, Don't Tell" truly mean? This week on Lore & Love, Alexandria demystifies the age-old rule, reframing it as a powerful tool for creating deep reader immersion. Learn the difference between summarizing emotion and action versus grounding your reader in a scene they can see, hear, and feel.Using scenes of intense action and quiet regret from her own manuscript, Storm Kin, Alexandria provides a clear, practical breakdown of how to translate abstract concepts into concrete, sensory details. Discover how a character’s internal state can be po...2025-07-1111 minLore&LoveLore&LoveEpisode 1: Artisans Touch- The First Page Promise: Hooking Your Reader from Sentence OneWelcome back to a new season of Lore & Love! In "The Artisan's Touch," we move from building our story to mastering the craft of prose. And what better place to start than the most important page of your novel: the very first one.Join host Alexandria as she discusses how to craft an opening that makes an immediate promise to your reader—establishing tone, immersing them in your world through sensory detail, and introducing a compelling character before they even speak a word.In a vulnerable and insightful new format, Alexandria puts her own work un...2025-07-1107 minAlexandria Quinn Love\'s Mindful VibesAlexandria Quinn Love's Mindful VibesEpisode 15-A Moment of reflectionSend us a textIn this special Season 1 finale, we pause to take a collective breath and reflect on the incredible journey we've shared. With a heart full of gratitude, we'll walk back through the foundational practices we've explored together—from finding our anchor in the storm of anxiety and unplugging from the digital world, to discovering our superpower of compassion for others. This episode serves as a gentle recap of the essential tools you've gathered, reinforcing the lessons and celebrating the progress made.We also look ahead to the exciting future of MindfulVibe. Learn ab...2025-07-1008 minAlexandria Quinn Love\'s Mindful VibesAlexandria Quinn Love's Mindful VibesEpisode 14-Journey Towards inner Peace: SuperheroSend us a textWe all have that person in our life—our "arch-nemesis" or "kryptonite" who seems to have a special talent for pushing our buttons and making our inner peace vanish. In this humorous and heartfelt season finale, we explore how to handle these challenging relationships not by building heavier armor, but by developing a secret superpower: Loving-Kindness.Discover why offering compassion to those who challenge us is actually a profound act of self-preservation that frees us from the weight of anger and resentment. This episode features a full, guided Loving-Kindness (Metta) meditation, an...2025-07-1010 minAlexandria Quinn Love\'s Mindful VibesAlexandria Quinn Love's Mindful VibesEpisode 13-Journey Towards inner Peace: Your Anchor in the StormSend us a textAnxiety can feel like a relentless storm, an internal alarm bell that leaves you feeling exhausted and alone. In this episode, we gently pull back the curtain on the physiology of anxiety, exploring the feedback loop between a racing mind and shallow breathing that can keep us stuck in fight-or-flight mode. Discover why the secret to calming your nervous system isn't about taking a bigger breath, but a slower one.This episode guides you through two powerful breathing techniques that can serve as your anchor in any storm. First, you'll be...2025-07-1012 minAlexandria Quinn Love\'s Mindful VibesAlexandria Quinn Love's Mindful VibesEpisode 12-Journey Towards inner Peace: The Wisdom of a Single LeafSend us a textFeeling drained and disconnected after too much screen time? This episode is your invitation to step away from the digital world and rediscover the wonder that's waiting right outside your door. We explore how connecting with nature's "soft fascination"—the gentle, unpredictable patterns of the living world—can restore and energize our attention in a way screens can't.Join us for a guided Mindful Walking practice, a transformative technique adapted from our upcoming book, MindfulVibe: The Fellowship of Inner Peace. You will be gently led through a sensory exploration, learn...2025-07-1012 minAlexandria Quinn Love\'s Mindful VibesAlexandria Quinn Love's Mindful VibesEpisode 11-Journey Towards inner Peace: The Gentle Art of UnpluggingSend us a textHave you ever lost precious minutes (or hours) to the endless "scroll hole"? In this episode, we gently explore our relationship with the digital world. We'll uncover why our phones are so captivating, touching on the psychology of "variable rewards" and the dopamine loop that keeps us swiping. Discover the surprising cost of losing our quiet moments and the hidden benefit of boredom for creativity and problem-solving.Instead of a drastic digital detox, you'll learn a simple, powerful micro-practice called "The Threshold"—a single conscious breath you can take before unlocking yo...2025-07-1009 minLore&LoveLore&LoveEpisode 10-Lore and Love: The Brave Leap: Finding and Using Your First ReadersIn the concluding episode of this foundational series, Alexandria tackles the essential and often intimidating step of sharing your work. "The Brave Leap" is a practical guide to finding and utilizing your first readers, or beta readers. Learn who makes an ideal reader (and who doesn't), how to professionally ask for feedback with specific, targeted questions, and why you must give yourself 24 hours before reacting to criticism. This episode provides the tools to navigate the feedback process, helping you identify actionable patterns while maintaining your authorial vision, and transforming your polished draft into a truly great story.2025-07-1006 minLore&LoveLore&LoveEpisode 9-Lore and Love: The Heart of the Matter: Uncovering Your Story's Theme This episode of Lore & Love dives into the heart of your story: its theme. Alexandria demystifies the concept, moving it from an intimidating academic exercise to a core question your narrative explores. Discover how theme is often found during the revision process by examining your main character's emotional journey and the central conflict between your hero and antagonist. Learn practical techniques to sharpen your story's thematic resonance by weaving in motifs, symbols, and mirrored subplots, making your narrative more powerful and cohesive. 2025-07-0907 minLore&LoveLore&LoveEpisode 8-Lore and Love: The Second Story: Finding the Magic in Revision Welcome back to Lore & Love! If you've just typed "The End" on your first draft, it's time to celebrate—and then, it's time for the real magic to begin. In this episode, Alexandria demystifies the revision process, transforming it from a daunting task into an exciting journey of discovery. Learn why stepping away from your manuscript is the essential first step, and how to differentiate the "telescope" work of revision from the "microscope" work of editing. Alexandria offers practical tips like changing your manuscript's format, reading it aloud to catch awkward phrasing, and the importance of being brave enough to...2025-07-0907 minLore&LoveLore&LoveEpisode 7-Lore and Love: The Final Polish: Writing Dialogue and Description That SingsWe’ve built our world, created our characters, and outlined our plot. Now for the final, crucial step: bringing it all to life on the page. In the final episode of this foundational series, we dive into the craft of prose itself, focusing on the two workhorses of fiction: dialogue and description.Learn how to write description that does more than paint a picture by filtering it through your character's unique point of view. Discover the power of engaging all the senses to create a truly immersive world. Then, we'll explore the magic trick of great dialogue—how...2025-07-0907 minLore&LoveLore&LoveEpisode 4-Lore and Love: Beyond the Archetype: Crafting Characters with a SoulA grand world is an empty stage without players to walk upon it. In this episode of Lore & Love, we move from world-building to character creation, exploring how to craft heroes and villains who feel less like game pieces and more like people with a soul. We discuss how to use archetypes as a starting point, not a destination, and dive into the techniques that give characters depth and drive.Using detailed examples from the Storm Kin Saga, we'll apply the "But Why?" game to uncover the true motivations of a character like the warrior Evandar, and...2025-07-0907 minLore&LoveLore&LoveEpisode 6-Lore and Love: Forging a Worthy Foe: The Art of the AntagonistA hero is only as compelling as the challenges they must overcome. This week on Lore & Love, we dive into one of the most exciting aspects of storytelling: crafting a truly worthy foe. We move beyond the idea of a one-dimensional, mustache-twirling villain and explore how to build an antagonist who is the hero of their own story.Using the complex figure of Sa'tar from the Storm Kin Saga as a case study, we break down the three essential elements of a memorable antagonist: a relatable motivation, a personal connection to the hero, and the ability to...2025-07-0907 minLore&LoveLore&LoveEpisode 5-Lore and Love: The Promise of a Story: Finding Your PlotYour world is built and your characters are ready, but what happens next? This week on Lore & Love, we demystify the art of plotting. Forget complicated charts and color-coded cards; at its heart, a plot is simply a promise you make to your reader. We explore how to craft a compelling narrative by focusing on that core promise and structuring it with the natural rhythm of the three-act structure.Using the epic journey of Evandar's transformation in the Storm Kin Saga, we'll identify the key "tentpole" moments that give a story its shape—from the inciting incident in...2025-07-0907 minLore&LoveLore&LoveEpisode 3-Lore and Love: More Than a Map: Building a World That BreathesWelcome back to Lore & Love! This week, we're tackling the grand, intimidating, and absolutely thrilling art of world-building. How do you create a fantasy world that feels like it has a pulse? We explore the "iceberg" method of world-building: focusing on the ninety percent of culture and history that lies beneath the surface to make the story your reader sees feel solid, authentic, and lived-in.Using specific examples from the Storm Kin Saga—from the sensory details of the Seven Curses tavern to the historical scars that define characters like Evandar and Me'chkia—we break down how to b...2025-07-0909 minAlexandria Quinn Love\'s Mindful VibesAlexandria Quinn Love's Mindful VibesEpisode 10-Journey Towards inner Peace: Mindful Vibe: Finding Gold in the OrdinarySend us a textAre you feeling numb, scattered, or stuck in a routine that lacks color? In this guided session, we explore the powerful and transformative practice of gratitude as an antidote to the "grayness" of modern life. Learn how to gently shift your focus from what's missing to the small pockets of grace that are already all around you.This isn't about toxic positivity or forcing a smile. It's a gentle, intentional act of training your attention—a form of mindfulness that can literally rewire your neural pathways to notice joy, connection, and pe...2025-07-0806 minAlexandria Quinn Love\'s Mindful VibesAlexandria Quinn Love's Mindful VibesEpisode 1-Journey to Inner Peace:Cultivating PeaceSend us a textFrom Alexandria Quinn Love, author of Mindful Vibe: Journey Toward Inner Peace and Awareness, welcome to the Mindful Vibe podcast. This is the perfect place to begin if you are seeking to nurture your inner peace and cultivate a life of intention.In this first episode, we gently introduce the transformative power of mindfulness. Whether you are taking your first step into meditation or simply curious about what it means to be more present, this episode is for you. We believe that mindfulness is a way of being, and it all...2025-07-0104 minAlexandria Quinn Love\'s Mindful VibesAlexandria Quinn Love's Mindful VibesEpisode 9-Journey Towards inner Peace: The Invitation to Begin Anew: Integrating Your PracticeSend us a text After exploring the history, principles, and core practices of mindfulness, how do we weave them into the fabric of our daily lives? This episode is about integrating our practice for the long term. It’s an invitation to see mindfulness not as another task on the to-do list, but as a compassionate way of being. We’ll review the simple, potent anchors available to us at any moment and discuss how to set gentle, achievable intentions. We'll conclude with a guided gratitude meditation, celebrating the journey so far and setting the stage for the p...2025-07-0108 minAlexandria Quinn Love\'s Mindful VibesAlexandria Quinn Love's Mindful VibesEpisode 8-Journey Towards inner Peace: Navigating the Inner LandscapeSend us a text Embarking on the path of mindfulness is a profound journey, but it isn't always serene. The mind wanders, difficult emotions arise, and finding time can be a struggle. This episode addresses the common challenges of mindfulness practice with honesty and compassion. We’ll explore how to work with distraction, impatience, and self-criticism not as signs of failure, but as opportunities to deepen our practice. We will end with a guided self-compassion meditation to help you meet these challenges with kindness. Support the show2025-07-0106 minAlexandria Quinn Love\'s Mindful VibesAlexandria Quinn Love's Mindful VibesEpisode 7-Journey Towards inner Peace: Mindful Communication: Speaking and Listening from the HeartSend us a textOur connections with others are at the core of our human experience. Yet, true, heartfelt communication can be challenging in a world of distraction. Mindful communication is the practice of bringing full awareness, presence, and compassion to our interactions. It transforms conversations, reduces misunderstandings, and builds stronger, more authentic bonds. In this episode, we’ll explore the power of deep listening and the sacred pause, and end with a reflective practice to bring more mindfulness into your own conversations. Support the show2025-07-0106 minAlexandria Quinn Love\'s Mindful VibesAlexandria Quinn Love's Mindful VibesEpisode 6-Journey Towards inner Peace: Mindful Walking: A Path to Inner PeaceSend us a textMovement can be meditation. Mindful walking is a practice that seamlessly integrates the benefits of a still, present mind with the vitality of physical movement. It grounds us in our bodies and connects us deeply to the world around us. In this episode, you will learn how to transform any walk—whether in a park or down a city street—into an opportunity for mindfulness. We'll explore the core elements of the practice and end with a short guided meditation to help you take your first mindful steps. Support the show2025-07-0107 minAlexandria Quinn Love\'s Mindful VibesAlexandria Quinn Love's Mindful VibesEpisode 5-Journey Towards inner Peace: Mindful Eating: Nourishing Body and ConnectionSend us a textHow often do we eat while distracted, barely tasting our food? This episode explores mindful eating as a revolutionary practice that transforms our relationship with food, our bodies, and each other. We'll discover how to engage our senses, listen to our body's wisdom, and use the shared meal as a way to build deeper connections. Learn how this single practice enhances physical well-being, fosters gratitude, and turns a simple meal into a celebration of both solitude and company. Support the show2025-06-3006 minAlexandria Quinn Love\'s Mindful VibesAlexandria Quinn Love's Mindful VibesEpisode 4-Journey Towards inner Peace: The Body Scan MeditationSend us a textAfter learning to anchor in the breath, we now expand our awareness to the whole body. The Body Scan Meditation is one of the most grounding and healing practices in mindfulness, teaching us to connect with our physical selves with kindness and curiosity. In this episode, we'll explore why this practice is so effective for releasing tension and reducing stress. You'll be guided through the gentle steps of the body scan and then led in a short, restorative guided meditation to cultivate a deeper, more compassionate connection with your body.Support...2025-06-3006 minAlexandria Quinn Love\'s Mindful VibesAlexandria Quinn Love's Mindful VibesEpisode 3-Journey Towards inner Peace: Finding Your Anchor: The Practice of Mindful BreathingSend us a textIn a world of constant distraction, our breath is the most powerful and accessible anchor we have to the present moment. Following our exploration of the pillars of mindfulness, this episode provides a step-by-step guide to the foundational practice of Mindful Breathing. Learn why the breath is such a powerful tool for calming the nervous system and focusing the mind. We'll explore simple techniques to observe the breath without force or strain, and how to work with a wandering mind with kindness. This episode includes a guided breathing meditation to help you...2025-06-2607 minAlexandria Quinn Love\'s Mindful VibesAlexandria Quinn Love's Mindful VibesEpisode 2-Journey Towards inner Peace: The Roots and Pillars of PresenceSend us a textIn this episode, we build on the foundation of present-moment awareness by exploring the rich, ancient history of mixndfulness and the three essential pillars that support a deeper practice: Non-Judgment, Acceptance, and Compassion. Discover the timeless wisdom of this practice, from its roots in Eastern philosophy with figures like Siddhartha Gautama to its modern, scientific application by pioneers like Thich Nhat Hanh and Jon Kabat-Zinn.We then break down the core principles that transform awareness into a deeply healing and transformative practice. Learn how to meet your experiences with open, kind...2025-06-2507 minLore&LoveLore&LoveEpisode 2-Lore and Love: magical Systems The True Cost of Magic: Five Ways to Ground Your Magic System Magic isn’t just dazzling displays and whispered incantations—it’s a force that demands balance. In the premiere full-length episode of Lore & Love, fantasy author Alexandria Love explores one of her favorite worldbuilding topics: the cost of magic. From physical tolls and rare ingredients to emotional sacrifice and environmental fallout, discover five powerful approaches to make your magic system feel weighty, immersive, and real. If you want to craft magic that resonates and reshapes your world, this is where your spellwork begins.2025-06-2506 minLore&LoveLore&LoveWelcome to Lore & LoveEvery epic fantasy world has a heartbeat. It thrums in the complex magic systems and forgotten maps. But who creates that pulse?In this prequel to the Lore & Love podcast, host and author Alexandria Love invites you on a journey to find out. Listen to discover the personal story that sparked the show's creation, the philosophy behind building worlds that resonate, and the two core pillars that will guide every future conversation: the "Lore" of the craft and the "Love" of the author's journey.This is more than a podcast about writing. It's a celebration...2025-06-2006 minWell-ReadWell-ReadWell-Read Episode 132 - Deep Dive into RomanceIn honor of Valentine’s Day, learn everything you need to know about the romance genre! Books and other media mentioned in this episode: Webinar: Crash Course in Romance Nicholas Sparks books Colleen Hoover books Hello Stranger by Katherine Center Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James Sarah Adams books Mindy Klasky Tropes List Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry The Wedding Party by Jasmine Guillory The Hating Game by Sally Thorne The Hating Game (fi...2024-02-081h 17The Busy RomnivoresThe Busy Romnivores6.5: 2024 PlanningGet Recc’d with a 2023 Wrap Up and 2024 Planning!In this episode, The Busy Romnivores wrap up their 2023 reading, plan their 2024 challenges, and attempt to rein in their chaos, a little bit. Get Recc’d with these:A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. MaasWe Could Be So Good by Cat SebastianBefore I Let Go by Kennedy RyanWild Pitch by Cat GiraldoThis Could Be Us by Kennedy RyanThe Roommate Risk by Talia HibbertIro...2024-01-021h 15The Busy RomnivoresThe Busy Romnivores5.5: Get Recc'd with KiranGet Recc’d with Kiran!In this episode, Marianna and Sabrina chat with their friend, Kiran! They discuss the millennial struggles one faced when visiting Blockbuster. They debate what makes one a horse girl. And Kiran feeds the TBR beast with those sweet, sweet recs.Get Recc’d with these:To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia QuinnSeduce Me at Sunrise by Lisa KleypasHalloween Boo by Sarah SpadeLizzie Blake’s Best Mistake by Mazey EddingsWith Love, from Cold World by Alicia Thomps...2023-12-051h 15The Social Learning LabThe Social Learning LabRemember More TogetherWelcome, Labmates, to an exciting journey through the corridors of our minds. Get ready to unlock the mysteries of memory and metacognition with our fabulous guest, Alexandria Clapp. Dive into our conversation as we explore the fascinating world of neuroplasticity, discuss how we learn and remember (or forget 😅), and share insights that will make you go "Aha!"  So grab your headphones, a comfy spot, and join us for a delightful and enlightening chat that's sure to tickle your neurons!    Join the 🧪The Social Learning Lab community.   The Experiment...2023-11-0638 minChecked In: A Davenport Library PodcastChecked In: A Davenport Library Podcast18. Library Card Sign-up Month, Voter Registration Month, and Banned Books Week!Send us a textIn this episode, Stephanie, Michelle, and Brittany take a deep dive into all things Romance! They also talk about Library Card Sign-Up Month, Voter Registration Month, Banned Books Week, and so much more!  Some helpful links from our discussion:Register to Vote! Iowa residents Illinois residentsNational Library Card Sign-Up Month - September is Library Card Sign-up Month! 16 local businesses are offering special perks this month for Davenport Public Library cardholders! Also, our friends at Lopiez Pizza have chosen the Library as their "arti...2023-09-212h 02The Daily Thistle, St. Margaret\'s SchoolThe Daily Thistle, St. Margaret's SchoolThe Daily Thistle and Sisters' Pride with Kendall Quinn, Wednesday, April 19, 2023Kendall visits with The Rt. Rev’d E. Mark Stevenson is the 14th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Virginia. He was elected on June 4, 2022, at St. Stephen’s and St. Agnes School, Alexandria, and was ordained and consecrated on December 3, 2022, at The Saint Paul’s Baptist Church in Richmond. More than 35 bishops from around the United States, England, Tanzania and Ghana joined in the laying on of hands along with Presiding Bishop Michael Bruce Curry, Chief Consecrator. Bishop Stevenson is focused on centering his ministry – and that of the Diocese of Virginia – on the teaching and love of Jesus...2023-04-1915 minThe Millionaire Mom DiariesThe Millionaire Mom DiariesHaving the Faith to Pivot w/ Tanisha MicheleTanisha Michele is stepping on toes this week and telling us about ourselves as we discuss Having the Faith to Pivot. She is a survivor of domestic violence, a public speaker, author of The Price of Love, and an entrepreneur on fire for her community and serving men, women, and children in similar circumstances. I’m excited for you to hear from her how having the faith and courage to pivot can lead to discovery of the power we need to pursue our divine purpose. Connect With Me Website: ⁠⁠https://www.quinnalexandria.com⁠⁠ Join In Th...2023-04-1237 minFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleAntiheroines in RomanceOur final interstitial of Season 4 and we’re talking Antiheroines! If she’s a criminal, a grifter, a villain or a generally bad dude, we’re here for her, we support her, and we’re rooting for her to fall in love! Today we’re talking about the way antiheroines play in romance, about how we hold them to different standards than antiheroes (it’s the patriarchy, that’s why!), and about why they seem to be more prevalent in historicals and paranormals than they are in contemporaries. Please tell us about all the bad b*tches in books you love so we...2022-08-101h 07Emo Girls’ Guide to the GalaxyEmo Girls’ Guide to the GalaxyEpisode 5: I Will Die on That HillToday we have a special guest host. Steph is here to talk with us about bookish opinions that may cause some controversy. Love triangles, caves of smut and what popular series do we all think is mediocre? ----more---- Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Facebook  |  TikTok STEPH'S SHOP - Red Rebel   Affiliate Links: Jess's Book of the Month Club referral Loretta's Chirp audiobooks referral (50% off your first purchase) Dev's FandomSleeves Code - Dev10 Dev's Once Upon a Book Club Box Code - Dev10   Bo...2022-03-201h 01Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleThe Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever by Julia Quinn: Because everyone else is doing the BridgertonsBRIDGERTON is nearly here! Make sure you have batteries in your remote and your Netflix subscription is up to date, because on 12/25, Julia Quinn’s Bridgerton series is coming to your TV courtesy of Shonda Rhimes! We are EXTREMELY EXCITED, and in honor of the series, we’re reading Sarah’s favorite Julia Quinn romance which, *surprise!* isn’t a Bridgerton book!If you want Bridgerton deep dives, do not miss the series at Learning the Tropes with our amazing friends Erin & Clayton. But we’re reading The Secret Diaries of Miss Miranda Cheever, and we’ve got a LOT to...2020-12-161h 04Calling CardsCalling CardsImpractically Engaged (Book 8)Cucumber sandwiches! Kidnapping! Boring sex! Lydia and Taylor rant about cardboard characters, crappy brothers and dumb friends in Julia Quinn’s 8th Bridgerton novel, On the Way to the Wedding. Wild happenings in an orangery, tying a crush to a toilet, and a lot of talk about love and sandwiches... Look, listeners, we’re really not fans of this one. We’ll be back in a few weeks to discuss the first episode of Bridgertons!Thanks for listening! Let us know what you think about our take on Gregory, Lucy, and the rest. You can find us...2020-12-082h 14Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleThe Hating Game by Sally Thorne: Lucy! Obviously Danny didn't send the roses!There aren’t many recent romances you can point to and categorically label as game changers, but Sally Thorne’s The Hating Game definitely fits this bill. We talk about all the ways we love it, about sparkling dialogue and witty writing and what makes a romcom and how this book changed the cover game for a generation of romance. Oh, and yes, we get to the bottom (jk, there is no bottom) of Jen’s issues with first-person present. You still have time to buy the Fated Mates Best of 2020 Book Pack from our friends at Old To...2020-12-021h 16Feel The Riveting Full Audiobook Now, Story Seekers!Feel The Riveting Full Audiobook Now, Story Seekers!The Book of Lamps and Banners by Elizabeth HandPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/415141to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Book of Lamps and Banners Series: #4 of Cass Neary Author: Elizabeth Hand Narrator: Carol Monda Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 2 minutes Release date: September 29, 2020 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: Acclaimed crime writer Elizabeth Hand returns to her "fiercely frightening yet hauntingly beautiful" cult-favorite series: Photographer Cass Neary is hard-up for cash and in more danger than she realizes on the hunt for an ancient, legendary book (Tess Gerritsen).  Photographer Cass Neary is desperate to get home, and she's already lost her camera -- like losing a limb. Now he...2020-09-2911h 02Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveGrab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveThe Book of Lamps and Banners by Elizabeth HandPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/415141to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Book of Lamps and Banners Series: #4 of Cass Neary Author: Elizabeth Hand Narrator: Carol Monda Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 2 minutes Release date: September 29, 2020 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: Acclaimed crime writer Elizabeth Hand returns to her "fiercely frightening yet hauntingly beautiful" cult-favorite series: Photographer Cass Neary is hard-up for cash and in more danger than she realizes on the hunt for an ancient, legendary book (Tess Gerritsen).  Photographer Cass Neary is desperate to get home, and she's already lost her camera -- like losing a limb. Now he...2020-09-2911h 02Full Trial Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveFull Trial Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, Police & DetectiveThe Book of Lamps and Banners by Elizabeth HandPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/415141 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Book of Lamps and Banners Series: #4 of Cass Neary Author: Elizabeth Hand Narrator: Carol Monda Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 2 minutes Release date: September 29, 2020 Genres: Police & Detective Publisher's Summary: Acclaimed crime writer Elizabeth Hand returns to her "fiercely frightening yet hauntingly beautiful" cult-favorite series: Photographer Cass Neary is hard-up for cash and in more danger than she realizes on the hunt for an ancient, legendary book (Tess Gerritsen).  Photographer Cass Neary is desperate to get home, and she's already lost her camera -- like losing a limb. No...2020-09-2903 minExplore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseExplore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseThe Book of Lamps and Banners by Elizabeth HandPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/415141to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Book of Lamps and Banners Series: #4 of Cass Neary Author: Elizabeth Hand Narrator: Carol Monda Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 2 minutes Release date: September 29, 2020 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: Acclaimed crime writer Elizabeth Hand returns to her "fiercely frightening yet hauntingly beautiful" cult-favorite series: Photographer Cass Neary is hard-up for cash and in more danger than she realizes on the hunt for an ancient, legendary book (Tess Gerritsen).  Photographer Cass Neary is desperate to get home, and she's already lost her camera -- like losing a limb. Now her on...2020-09-2911h 02Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseAudiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseThe Book of Lamps and Banners by Elizabeth HandPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/415141 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Book of Lamps and Banners Series: #4 of Cass Neary Author: Elizabeth Hand Narrator: Carol Monda Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 2 minutes Release date: September 29, 2020 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: Acclaimed crime writer Elizabeth Hand returns to her "fiercely frightening yet hauntingly beautiful" cult-favorite series: Photographer Cass Neary is hard-up for cash and in more danger than she realizes on the hunt for an ancient, legendary book (Tess Gerritsen).  Photographer Cass Neary is desperate to get home, and she's already lost her camera -- like losing a limb. 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