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The Fresh Fiction PodcastSuch Sheltered Lives: Alyssa Sheinmel on Celebrity Secrets, Dead Bodies, and Her Adult Fiction DebutWhat happens when three celebrities land in the same ultra-exclusive rehab — and someone ends up dead? That's the opening of Such Sheltered Lives, the electric adult debut from New York Times bestselling author Alyssa Sheinmel.
Host Samantha Tennant sits down with Alyssa for a wide-ranging conversation about the leap from YA to adult fiction, the joys and challenges of writing multiple narrators, and how she crafts twists that feel both surprising and inevitable on the second read.
They also dig into Alyssa's fascinating work as a collaborative and ghost writer — including her official novels for Umbr...
2026-04-2139 min
Authors on the Air Global Radio NetworkAlyssa Sheinmel's first adult thriller, SUCH SHELTERED LIVESAlyssa Sheinmel is the New York Times bestselling author of several novels for young adults, including A Danger to Herself and Others, The Castle School for Troubled Girls, and Faceless. Such Sheltered Lives is her adult debut. Alyssa grew up in Northern California and New York and currently lives and writes in New York.
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2026-01-2326 minAuthors on the Air Global Radio NetworkAlyssa Sheinmel's first adult thriller, SUCH SHELTERED LIVESAlyssa Sheinmel is the New York Times bestselling author of several novels for young adults, including A Danger to Herself and Others, The Castle School for Troubled Girls, and Faceless. Such Sheltered Lives is her adult debut. Alyssa grew up in Northern California and New York and currently lives and writes in New York.
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2026-01-2326 minAuthors on the Air Global Radio NetworkAlyssa Sheinmel's first adult thriller, SUCH SHELTERED LIVESAlyssa Sheinmel is the New York Times bestselling author of several novels for young adults, including A Danger to Herself and Others, The Castle School for Troubled Girls, and Faceless. Such Sheltered Lives is her adult debut. Alyssa grew up in Northern California and New York and currently lives and writes in New York.
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2026-01-2326 min
Killer WomenAlyssa Sheinmel's first adult thriller, SUCH SHELTERED LIVESAlyssa Sheinmel is the New York Times bestselling author of several novels for young adults, including A Danger to Herself and Others, The Castle School for Troubled Girls, and Faceless. Such Sheltered Lives is her adult debut. Alyssa grew up in Northern California and New York and currently lives and writes in New York.Killer Women Podcast is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network#podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile ...
2026-01-2326 min
This Creative LifeS3 E16: Author Alyssa SheinmelAlyssa Sheinmel's psychological thriller and adult debut, Such Sheltered Lives, it out now. In this episode, I spoke with Alyssa about what it's been like to publish in the adult category alongside her ongoing work in her teen lit roots, how she gets it done, and hey, what's going on in YA right now anyway? Such Sheltered Lives - Out from Atria 1/20/26 Alyssa's website Alyssa @ IG Learn more about me, my books, and my other projects at: www.sarazarr.com The Writers Circle Thanks to Da...
2026-01-2048 min
Totally Booked with ZibbyThe Private Treatment Facility of Celebs with Alyssa SheinmelAlyssa Sheinmel, author of Such Sheltered Lives, shares a fictitious but all-too-real-sounding ultra-lux treatment facility on Shelter Island, part of the Hamptons (sort of). From royals to pop stars with drug, eating, and other issues, the motley cast in treatment in Such Sheltered Lives paints quite a picture of the pitfalls of fame. Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/49OAM0tShare, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens!** Check out the Z.I.P. membership program—Zibby’s Important People! As a Z.I.P., you’ll get exclus...
2026-01-2032 min
Books that fit your daily rhythmSuch Sheltered LivesVisit audiobookzap.com/audible to get free audiobook with a 30-day free trial!Title: Such Sheltered LivesSubtitle: A NovelCategories: Psychological, Suspense, ThrillerAuthor: Alyssa SheinmelNarrator: Emily Lawrence, Gabra Zackman, James MeunierPublisher: Simon & Schuster AudioRelease date: 01-20-2026Language: English
2026-01-2000 min
The Broke BookwormEp. 6: A Haunted House, Death Questions, and Fairies - Book Recs Pt. 2Hello bookworms! This is part 2 in my book recommendation series! I hope you enjoy!
Find the podcast on twitter, facebook, insta, and tiktok @brokebookwormpc
The books discuss in this episode are:
"That Time I Got Drunk and Saved a Demon" by Kimberly Lemming
"Home Before Dark" by Rile
"Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs?" by Caitlin Doughty
"Danger to Herself and Others" by Alyssa B. Sheinmel
"A Court of Thorns and Roses" series by Sarah J. Maas
2022-07-2630 min
Toot Hill Library PodcastControversial Fiction (EP 114)In this episode, Claire & Sophie discuss the recent controversy surrounding a cancelled author visit. They lay out the facts and then offer their support to Simon James Green and express the importance of fiction in schools. They then discuss Claire's article about controversial fiction which will be published by SLA later this year. They then review their books.Book Reviews:
'Through the Woods' by Emily Carroll (8.14)
'Loveless' by Alice Oseman (10.41)
'What Kind of Girl' by Alyssa Sheinmel (12.20)
'Skywake Invasion' by Jamie Russell (15.46)
'Hail Mary' by Andy Weir (16.56)
As always let us know your thoughts over on...
2022-03-1719 min
Get Lost In The Most Thought-Provoking Full Audiobook Today!Outer Banks: Lights Out by Alyssa SheinmelPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/197872to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Outer Banks: Lights Out
Author: Alyssa Sheinmel
Narrator: Eddie Lopez, Matt Godfrey
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 42 mins
Release date: 11-23-21
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 119 ratings
Genres: Movie, TV & Video Game Tie-ins
Publisher's Summary:
It’s spring break in the Outer Banks, and the islands are swarming with rich tourists. The last thing JJ and John B want to do is spend their week watching Kooks in action, so they plan a fishing getaway to the notoriously dangerous Frying Pan Shoals - nicknamed “Graveyard of the Atlantic” for good r...
2021-11-236h 42
Book BistroBooks Set In SchoolsSchool's back in session, so join Brooke, Shannon, and Natalia for some great recommendations of books set in schools. Titles mentioned include:
Kel Carpenter, Heir of Shadows (Daizlei Academy #1)
Vera Kurian, Never Saw Me Coming
Michelle Campbell, She Was the Quiet One
Alyssa B. Sheinmel, The Castle School
Becky Cooper, We Keep the Dead Close: A Murder at Harvard and a Half Century of Silence
Kathleen West, Minor Dramas and Other Catastrophes
Shannon Mayer and K.F. Breene, The Culling Trials (Shadowspell Academy #1)
...
2021-10-0855 min
Hooked on BooksFaceless by Alyssa SheinmelGenre: Realistic Fiction Maisie is a normal 16-year-old, until an electrical fire caused by a lightning strike leaves her with severe burns, her face partially destroyed, and though she is lucky enough to get a full face transplant, she soon discovers how much her looks shaped her own identity and her relationship with those around her, including her boyfriend.
2021-06-1711 min
Lab Talk20. Rapid Fire Recs- Faceless, The Queen's Assassin, Against CreativityThis week's recommendations are all about changing up perspectives. Tune in to reimagine creativity, experience a story told from two POVs, or learn how to navigate a life-altering event!FEATURINGElium (00:40)- Faceless by Alyssa Sheinmel Finesse (1:40)- The Queen's Assassin by Melissa de la CruzJennifer (2:18)- Against Creativity--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/townviewlibrary/message
2021-04-0703 min
Discover Top-Rated Audiobook Titles in High QualityWhat Kind of Girl -- Alyssa SheinmelPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/504011 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: What Kind of Girl
Author: Alyssa Sheinmel
Narrator: Cady Zuckerman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 1 minute
Release date: March 4, 2021
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3 of Total 1
Genres: Tough Topics
Publisher's Summary: The girls at North Bay Academy are taking sides. It all started when Mike Parker's girlfriend showed up with a bruise on her face. Or, more specifically, when she walked into the principal's office and said Mike hit her. But her classmates have questions. Why did she go to the...
2021-03-047h 01
Adventures you can hearWhat Kind of GirlVisit audiobookzap.com to start the 30-day free trial and listen to full audiobooks for free!Title: What Kind of GirlCategories: Abuse, Body Image, Dating, Difficult SituationAuthor: Alyssa SheinmelNarrator: Cady ZuckermanPublisher: Dreamscape Media, LLCRelease date: 02-25-2021Language: English
2021-02-2500 min
Book Lounge by LibbyMarch's Biggest Booksep #525. In today's episode, Adam and Jill dive into all of the great books coming out in March and share some of the ones they are most looking forward to.Books mentioned in today's episode: Infinite Country By Patricia EngelAct Your Age Eve Brown by Talia HibbertThe Conductors By Nicole GloverThe Lost Apothecary by Sarah PennerThe Lamplighters By Emma StonexAccidentally Engaged by Farah HeronRaft of Stars By Andrew J. Graff
2021-02-2529 min
Book Lounge by LibbyEp. #338 - Recent Reads and Game of Thrones Finale ThoughtsOn today's episode, Adam and Jill share the books they've enjoyed recently before getting into their big thoughts after watching the Game of Thrones finale. What they think might surprise you! Today’s episode is sponsored by The Great Courses Plus. Visit thegreatcoursesplus.com/probooknerds to unlock a free month of unlimited access to their entire library of lectures from professors and experts! No matter your interest, they have something incredible for you to discover and learn! Books mentioned in this episode Believe Me by JP Delaney Nath...
2019-05-2042 min
Hazel & Katniss & Harry & StarrElla EnchantedBrenna and Joe stumble into a fairy tale world that compels them to do everything they're told...so long as it's compare Gale Carson Levine's 1997 Ella Enchanted and Tommy O'Haver's over-the-top wacky 2004 adaptation, which is celebrating its 15th anniversary this week!The book proves to be a good example of how straightforward and non-subversive books for young adults were in the 90s, while the film makes good use of a game Anne Hathaway's capacity for physical comedy, but goes over board on extra characters and bad CGI. Plus: come for the discussion about misused WOC and stay...
2019-04-091h 04
2019-03-2604 min
Access Premium Digital Audiobooks with Easy AccessA Danger to Herself and Others - Alyssa SheinmelPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/367449 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A Danger to Herself and Others
Author: Alyssa Sheinmel
Narrator: Devon Sorvari
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 41 minutes
Release date: February 5, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.8 of Total 5
Ratings of Narrator: 4.67 of Total 3
Genres: Tough Topics
Publisher's Summary: Hannah knows there's been a mistake. She doesn't need to be institutionalized. What happened to her roommate at that summer program was an accident. As soon as the doctor and judge figure out that she isn't a danger to herself or others, she...
2019-02-058h 41Access Your Favorite Audiobook Titles for Your LibraryA Danger to Herself and Others (Written by Alyssa Sheinmel)Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/367449 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A Danger to Herself and Others
Author: Alyssa Sheinmel
Narrator: Devon Sorvari
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 8 hours 41 minutes
Release date: February 5, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.8 of Total 5
Ratings of Narrator: 4.67 of Total 3
Genres: Mystery & Thriller
Publisher's Summary: Hannah knows there's been a mistake. She doesn't need to be institutionalized. What happened to her roommate at that summer program was an accident. As soon as the doctor and judge figure out that she isn't a danger to herself or others, she...
2019-02-058h 41
What Book Hooked You?048 Author Alyssa Sheinmel
Author Alyssa Sheinmel‘s new book, R.I.P. Eliza Hart comes out on November 28th from Scholastic. Listen in as Alyssa talks about the books that inspired her and details of her new novel.
Episode Mentions:
* Kristy’s Great Idea
* Wuthering Heights
* Jane Eyre
* One Hundred Years of Solitude
* Prozac Nation
* Wasted
* Big Two-Hearted River
* Tender is the Night
* Kiss of the Spider Woman
* Beach Music
* Book Thief
* The Beautilful Between
* R.I.P. Eliza Hart
* Poaching of redwood burls
* Alice Hoff...
2017-11-2434 min
Audio that inspiresBeautifulVisit audiobookzap.com to start the 30-day free trial and listen to full audiobooks for free!Title: BeautifulCategories: Contemporary, Female Protagonist, Fiction, SportAuthor: Alyssa SheinmelNarrator: Valentina MariPublisher: Audible StudiosRelease date: 12-09-2016Language: Italian
2016-12-0900 min
Stream Thousands of Digital Audiobooks in High QualityAlyssa Sheinmel, Paige McKenzie's The Awakening of Sunshine GirlPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/321285 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Awakening of Sunshine Girl
Series: #2 of Haunting of Sunshine Girl
Author: Alyssa Sheinmel, Paige McKenzie
Narrator: Paige McKenzie, Saskia Maarleveld
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 34 minutes
Release date: March 1, 2016
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.38 of Total 8
Ratings of Narrator: 4.67 of Total 3
Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher's Summary: Receiving high praise from the likes of R. L. Stine and Wes Craven, Paige McKenzie's Sunshine Girl series is a must-read for fans of paranormal and horror fiction. Here 16-year-old Sunshine is r...
2016-03-017h 34Grab Top-Rated Audiobook Titles on Any DeviceListen to The Awakening of Sunshine Girl by Alyssa Sheinmel, Paige McKenziePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/321285 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Awakening of Sunshine Girl
Series: #2 of Haunting of Sunshine Girl
Author: Alyssa Sheinmel, Paige McKenzie
Narrator: Paige McKenzie, Saskia Maarleveld
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 34 minutes
Release date: March 1, 2016
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.38 of Total 8
Ratings of Narrator: 4.67 of Total 3
Genres: Mystery & Fantasy
Publisher's Summary: Receiving high praise from the likes of R. L. Stine and Wes Craven, Paige McKenzie's Sunshine Girl series is a must-read for fans of paranormal and horror fiction. Here 16-year-old Sunshine is reluctantly g...
2016-03-017h 34
Feel The Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook Now, Story Seekers!The Awakening of Sunshine Girl by Paige McKenzie, Alyssa SheinmelPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/197047to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Awakening of Sunshine Girl
Series: Haunting of Sunshine Girl, Book 2
Author: Paige McKenzie, Alyssa Sheinmel
Narrator: Paige McKenzie, Saskia Maarleveld
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 33 mins
Release date: 03-01-16
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 127 ratings
Genres: Horror
Publisher's Summary:
2016-03-017h 33Open Up To Audiobooks With This Fast-Paced Chapters.Enjoy The Awakening of Sunshine Girl from Alyssa Sheinmel, Paige McKenziePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/321285 to listen full audiobooks.
Publisher's Summary: Receiving high praise from the likes of R. L. Stine and Wes Craven, Paige McKenzie's Sunshine Girl series is a must-read for fans of paranormal and horror fiction. Here 16-year-old Sunshine is reluctantly gaining control over her powers as a Luiseach. But while she explores her mystical lineage, Sunshine discovers a dangerous discordance-one only she can heal.
Title: The Awakening of Sunshine Girl
Series: #2 of Haunting of Sunshine Girl
Author: Alyssa Sheinmel, Paige McKenzie
Narrator: Paige McKenzie, Saskia Maarleveld
Format: Unabridged A...
2016-03-017h 34
Writing in Real LifeEpisode 16: The One with Reality TV A sudden baby! Empathy for other parents…or not. The importance of downtime vs. the importance of productivity. “Musing on the Kinship of Motherhood” — Morgan’s new band. Signal vs. noise related to life experiences and writing. Help choose Barry’s hobby!
Links:
Southern Charm
Biography -- Barry Lyga Dot Com
Morgan’s Twitter bio
Barry’s Twitter bio
The Twelve Tribes of Israel
Black-ish Season 1, Episode 3: "The Nod"
"Here Is What a Hard-Working, Overachieving Person’s Day Looks Like" -- Jezebel.com post
“Whiteboard” — Episode 15: The One Where Leia Flirts
Routines — Episode 14: The One about Routines
"Dear Moms: We Are A...
2015-05-1238 min
Author Interviews - AfterBuzz BooksPaige McKenzie | The Haunting of Sunshine Girl | Author InterviewPaige McKenzie's web-series, The Haunting of Sunshine Girl is being adapted into a book and TV series by The Weinstein Company. In the book, which is out now, Sunshine must save her mother from the evil spirits that are also living in their new house. Paige talks about creating The Haunting of Sunshine Girl with her mother, Mercedes Rose, and their producer, Nick Hagen, and what's next for the series. The Haunting of Sunshine Girl is co-written by Alyssa Sheinmel.
"But I swear, just as I'm drifting out of consciousness, in that place where you're more asleep than awake...
2015-04-2014 min
Absorb A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Riveting.The Haunting of Sunshine Girl by Paige McKenzie, Alyssa SheinmelPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/197129to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Haunting of Sunshine Girl
Series: Haunting of Sunshine Girl, Book 1
Author: Paige McKenzie, Alyssa Sheinmel
Narrator: Paige McKenzie, T. Ryder Smith
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 34 mins
Release date: 03-31-15
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 251 ratings
Genres: Horror
Publisher's Summary:
2015-03-317h 34
Access Thousands of Audiobook Collection with Easy AccessThe Haunting of Sunshine Girl -- Alyssa Sheinmel, Paige McKenziePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/231185 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Haunting of Sunshine Girl
Series: #1 of Haunting of Sunshine Girl
Author: Alyssa Sheinmel, Paige McKenzie
Narrator: Paige McKenzie, T. Ryder Smith
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 36 minutes
Release date: March 24, 2015
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.33 of Total 64
Ratings of Narrator: 4.34 of Total 29
Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher's Summary: Based on the wildly popular YouTube channel, The Haunting of Sunshine Girl has been described as ' Gilmore Girls meets Paranormal Activity for the new media age.' YA fans new a...
2015-03-247h 36Get Full Audiobook Titles for Your LibraryThe Haunting of Sunshine Girl (Written by Alyssa Sheinmel, Paige McKenzie)Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/231185 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Haunting of Sunshine Girl
Series: #1 of Haunting of Sunshine Girl
Author: Alyssa Sheinmel, Paige McKenzie
Narrator: Paige McKenzie, T. Ryder Smith
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 36 minutes
Release date: March 24, 2015
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.33 of Total 64
Ratings of Narrator: 4.34 of Total 29
Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher's Summary: Based on the wildly popular YouTube channel, The Haunting of Sunshine Girl has been described as ' Gilmore Girls meets Paranormal Activity for the new media age.' YA fans new a...
2015-03-247h 36Grab Premium Audiobook Collection with Easy AccessAlyssa Sheinmel, Paige McKenzie's The Haunting of Sunshine GirlPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/231185 to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Haunting of Sunshine Girl
Series: #1 of Haunting of Sunshine Girl
Author: Alyssa Sheinmel, Paige McKenzie
Narrator: Paige McKenzie, T. Ryder Smith
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 7 hours 36 minutes
Release date: March 24, 2015
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.33 of Total 64
Ratings of Narrator: 4.34 of Total 29
Genres: Mystery & Fantasy
Publisher's Summary: Based on the wildly popular YouTube channel, The Haunting of Sunshine Girl has been described as ' Gilmore Girls meets Paranormal Activity for the new media age.' YA fans new and o...
2015-03-247h 36Step Into A Elegant Audiobooks Audio Pack During A Flight.Alyssa Sheinmel, Paige McKenzie brings the The Haunting of Sunshine Girl (Audiobook)Please visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/231185 to listen full audiobooks.
Publisher's Summary: Based on the wildly popular YouTube channel, The Haunting of Sunshine Girl has been described as ' Gilmore Girls meets Paranormal Activity for the new media age.' YA fans new and old will learn the secrets behind Sunshine-the adorkable girl living in a haunted house-a story that is much bigger, and runs much deeper, than even the most devoted viewer can imagine.
Title: The Haunting of Sunshine Girl
Series: #1 of Haunting of Sunshine Girl
Author: Alyssa Sheinmel, Paige McKenzie
Narrator: Paige M...
2015-03-247h 36