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Currently ReadingSeason 8, Episode 7: Small-Town Escapes + Reading - Why So Serious?On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Bookish Moments: a budding book collector + a favorite book wins the Hugo AwardCurrent Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we’ve been reading latelyDeep Dive: reading — why so serious?The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading livesShow notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site).. . . . 1...
2025-09-1500 min
Currently ReadingSeason 8, Episode 7: Small-Town Escapes + Reading - Why So Serious?On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Bookish Moments: a budding book collector + a favorite book wins the Hugo Award Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: reading — why so serious? The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . .
2025-09-1559 min
Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleJen & Sarah and These Summer StormsLast night’s Fated Mates Live was so much fun, but now we’re back in your earholes. It’s time again for our annual Sarah MacLean deep dive (with no spoilers!). As per tradition, Jen asks Sarah a bunch of fun questions and forces Sarah to talk about her book. And it all ends with Julia Whalen reading two chapters of These Summer Storms! It was a delight to see so many of you in St. Louis yesterday, and to everyone else, we’re just as glad you’re here with us today. NotesIt’s fi...
2025-07-102h 01
Wildlife Conversations with Jen RitchieEpisode 26: Wildlife Conversations with John E. MarriottI’m honored to welcome wildlife photographer and conservationist John E. Marriott to Wildlife Conversations! With a career spanning more than two decades, professional photographer John Marriott has been published worldwide by publications like National Geographic, BBC Wildlife, Canadian Geographic, Maclean’s, and Reader’s Digest. He is a Canon Canada Ambassador, and he is an Associate Fellow with the International League of Conservation Photographers, the host of the popular web series EXPOSED with John E. Marriott, and a co-founder of the EXPOSED Wildlife Conservancy environmental non-profit. Author of several books like Tall Tales, Long Le...
2025-06-261h 19Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleSecond Chance Romance Redux We're taking a second run at second chance romance this week, and while we intended to recommend a million books, we ended up talking about all the ways this trope really works and really doesn't work for us! We're talking about rekindling love, unrequited love, resurrecting old wounds, the unforgivable stuff and of course, pining. It's a long one, and yes, Jen is talking about present tense. If you love this one, you can listen to our first Second Chance Romance episode with Priscilla Oliveras here. It's that time of year again--Sarah's next book, These...
2025-06-111h 39
Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleOn the Shelf with Spinsters and WallflowersOne of the og romance tropes is on the table today -- we're talking about heroines who are on the shelf! It's not quite wallflowers, not quite ruined, not quite spinsters...it's a very particular flavor of unmarried woman, and one we basically only find in historicals (can you tell Sarah is writing?). We're talking about the subtle nuances of heroines on the shelf and honoring some of the classics...but Sarah's got a batch of books we've never talked about before! Also! It's that time of year again! Sarah has a new book out in July...
2025-05-141h 20
The Valued Cultures PodcastJen MacLean of Dragon Snacks Games: "Connect, create, build something lasting"Joining us on the pod today is Jen MacLean, Co-Founder and CEO of Dragon Snacks Games. She speaks with our own Co-Founder Daryl Ogden who has known her since she was heading up partnerships and business development at Xbox.
Jen speaks to her rich, varied career in games–one which began as a play tester– with a focus on why she recently decided to take the plunge and start her own studio, including a life-defining story of a friend who asked her what she wanted to be said in her eulogy. She explains why she believ...
2025-05-0734 min
Rise and Play Podcast150. What's The Worst That Could Happen? Jen MacLean On Founding A Game Studio For GenZ7 factors of success for game studiosDownload the full report, share with your team: DOWNLOAD REPORTGrab your FREE TRIAL with our partner PlaytestCloud: https://start.playtestcloud.com/riseThanks for reading Rise and Play! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work.In this episode, Sophie Vo welcomes Jen MacLean, former Xbox executive and now founder of Dragon Snack Games. Jen shares her personal and professional journey—from leaving a corporate role to founding her own studio—with deep reflections on purp...
2025-04-2949 min
Dobré knihyRichard Štencl a nakladatelství MaratonV roce 2020 vzniklo nové nakladatelství s názvem Maraton. Od té doby přineslo českým čtenářům desítky poutavých románů i inspirativních populárně-naučných knih. Největší ohlas zaznamenala kniha Hella od Aleny Machoninové, která získala prestižní ocenění Magnesia Litera.K mikrofonu jsem si tentokrát pozval Richarda Štencla, šéfredaktora Maratonu. Povídali jsme si nejen o chystaných novinkách, ale také jsme se společně ohlédli za dosavadní cestou nakladatelství a připomněli si tituly, které vám možná zatím unikly.📚 A pozor! Všechny knihy z nakladatelství Maraton najdete na...
2025-04-1031 min
Realms UnknownRomance in sci-fi // Fantasy // NarniaHost Alice Fraser, and romance critic Jen Prokop from the Fated Mates podcast (space episode), bring you episode 12 of Realms Unknown: your one-stop show for genre fiction tropes, news and recommendations!Please take our listener survey so we can do even better: http://bit.ly/realmsunknown-surveyAll episodes are available in your podcast feed and on our YouTube channelSupport Realms Unknown by becoming a Team Bugle subscriber thebuglepodcast.com/donateYou can support your local bookshop by buying the books mentioned in the show in our Bookshop affiliate storeExplore the list of all...
2025-04-0941 min
Culture Study PodcastThe Feminist Playground of Historical RomanceIf you’re a historical romance person, all I need to say is: Sarah MacLean is here, and she is answering all the questions. If you’re not a historical romance person, I’ll spell it out a little more: Sarah MacLean is one of the most popular writers of historical romance today — and she’s also the cohost of the incredibly popular podcast Fated Mates. She’s a very good pod conversationalist, which is one of many reasons we wanted to have her on the show (that and I knew it would make Melody faint if she said yes). We tal...
2025-03-0500 min
The Here's Waldo PodcastMeeting the Needs of Gen Z & Gen Alpha’s Gaming Preferences with Jen MacLean of Dragon Snacks GamesJen MacLean, co-founder and CEO of a new studio, Dragon Snacks Games, is building social role-playing experiences that resonate with younger audiences. Formerly Xbox's General Manager of Creator Partnerships, she managed top partner relationships and co-led content strategies. With a passion for gaming, she also held senior roles in game development, driving worldwide business development at AWS and serving as Executive Director for the IGDA and IGDA Foundation. In this episode, Jen shares her journey in the gaming industry and the vision behind Dragon Snacks Games. She offers insights into designing safe, engaging games for Gen Z...
2024-12-0343 min
The AIAS Game Maker's NotebookIndustry Veteran Jen MacLean Talks Gen Z Audiences and Evolving ExpectationsThis episode is supported by Xsolla Chris Charla chats with industry veteran Jen MacLean. Together they discuss her journey in the games industry; what she's learned at each studio she's been a part of; the importance of the first hour in games; and what she thinks developers have to focus on to capture the attention of Gen Z and Gen Alpha. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving us a rating and review. Please consider supporting game dev students with: AIAS Foundation
2024-11-291h 09Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleSome Light Kidnapping: Restraints are for AmateursAn episode for the old school romance readers in the audience, we're talking about kidnapping this week! A trope that either absolutely works for readers (aka us) or absolutely doesn't, we talk about why that is, how the original romances of the 80s and 90s installed these buttons and how we still see the bones of old school kidnapping in delicious romances of today. That, and Jen reminds Sarah of books wrote one time. If you want more romance content, maybe you want to join our Patreon, where you get another episode from us each month, and...
2024-10-071h 50
Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleWife Guys in Romance: Just Look at Her!There's a particular kind of romance hero who makes us feel all kinds of warm and fuzzy, because all he wants to do is stare in awe at his partner and tell everyone in the world to do the same. The Wife Guy is everything we love when it's done right, and we're so very excited to share a list of books that deliver this straight shot of serotonin every single time.If you also love romance, maybe you want to join our Patreon, where you get another episode from us each month, and access to the...
2024-09-231h 43Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleWicked and the Wallflower: The Bareknuckle Bastards BeginIt's coming up on the end of Season 6, and that means we're talking about one of Sarah's books! We're finishing up (or beginning?) the Bareknuckle Bastards series today with a deep dive of Sarah's Wicked and the Wallflower, the first in her Bareknuckle Bastards series--part Rumplestiltskin retelling, part Peaky Blinders fic, all justifiable face punching and ode to the darkness. This is the series she loves the best, and Jen just might agree. You can get Wicked and the Wallflower in print, ebook and audiobook at: Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Apple Books, Kobo, or wherever you get your...
2024-08-072h 40
No Return6: Mageslayers: A Side Quest?!Send us a textAddison and Nanda try to unfuck the ending of the story but the rest of the gang just won't stick to the script.Lyrarch Scaram Anaheit- Tyler MoodySeilbh- Krissi WilliamsNikhol Ashorn- Cameron GergettPhaetra Coi- Danielle ThuenNanda Nall- Justin FifeDescartamelius (Dec) Go’orbulle- Dylan SmithChancellor- Kat McQueenCinnte Micheart- Gemma Maclean-MairShain Sotalach- Ad...
2024-03-2138 min
No Return5: Mageslayers: WELCOME TO THE REACH BATTLE ARENA!!!!Send us a textWhile others scramble to clean up Dec and Seilbh’s boozy bloodbath, Pog takes the opportunity to move the plot forward... with a bit of backup.Seilbh- Krissi WilliamsNikhol Ashorn- Cameron GergettPhaetra Coi- Danielle ThuenNanda Nall- Justin FifeDescartamelius (Dec) Go’orbulle- Dylan SmithChancellor- Kat McQueenCinnte Micheart- Gemma Maclean-MairShain Sotalach- Adam Robinson Addison De Ar...
2024-03-2034 min
Unreserved Wine TalkDelicious Vegan Wine Pairings with Jennifer Huether and Priya Rao, Authors of The Social HerbivoreWhich wineries are leading the way with vegan wines? How are some restaurants expanding into innovative vegan or vegetarian menus? What makes Riesling so versatile, especially with vegan dishes? In this episode of the Unreserved Wine Talk podcast, I'm chatting with Jennifer Huether and Priya Rao, authors of The Social Herbivore: Perfect Pairings For Plant-Based Cuisine. You can find the wines we discussed at https://www.nataliemaclean.com/winepicks Giveaway One of you is going to win a copy of Priya Rao & Jennifer Huether's terrific book, The Social Herbivore...
2024-03-1338 min
Beyond the Shelves: A Podcast from the Des Moines Public LibraryBeyond the Shelves: All About RomanceIt's February, and love is in the air! Get your HEA (happily ever after) by listening to Sarah, a romance aficionado, and Jes discuss the history of the romance genre, current trends, cross-genre romance books, and what some of their favorite stories are within different romance tropes. Currently Reading The Book the Wouldn't Burn, by Mark Lawrence Ruthless Vows, by Rebecca Ross Beautyland, by Marie-Helene Bertino Good Material, by Dolly Alderton Light from Uncommon Stars, by Ryka Aoki The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi, by Shannon Chakraborty Trope Picks Enemies to Lovers Act Your Age, Eve Brown, by...
2024-02-0652 min
Alberta UnboundTalkin’ ‘Bout CommunicationSenator Simons speaks with Dr. Emily Laidlaw, Karen Unland, and Jen Gerson about current and future communications issues.
Dr. Emily Laidlaw is Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity Law and Associate Professor of Law at the University of Calgary.
Jen Gerson is a co-founder of The Line and a commentator and journalist who has contributed to the CBC, the National Post, Maclean's, the Walrus, the Washington Post, and the New York Times.
Karen Unland is co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Taproot Edmonton, the creator of the Alberta Podcast Network, and co-host of the podcast That's a...
2023-11-2247 min
Raging Romantics#78 Gilt-y Pleasures: Dollar Princesses and Husband HuntersBooks we mention/recommend:The Husband Hunters by Anne de CourcyThe Buccaneers by Edith WhartonThe Gilded Age by Mark TwainThe Luxe series by Anna GodbersonThe Gilded Age Heiresses by Harper St. GeorgeThe Four Hundred series by Joanna SchupeUptown Girls series by SchupeFifth Avenue Rebels by SchupeBareknuckle Bastards by Sarah MacLeanReferences:Possibly source of the Spanish Influenza- Fort Riley in Kansas"The New Colossus" by Emma LazarusAmerican dollar princess (wikipedia, n.d.)“Amy Henderson: “Downton Abbey” and the Dollar Princesses” (Henderson, 2012)“How American ‘Dollar Princesses’ Invaded British High Society” (Blakemore, 2023)“Why Did the Gilded...
2023-11-1751 minRaging RomanticsMinisode #51 - Book Sommeliers?Sip, turn the page, savor, add it to the book cave!Fireblood Dragons by Ruby DixonDark Water Daughter by HM LongDay of the Duchess by Sarah MacLeanBookshop on the Shore by Jenny Colgan
2023-11-1005 minRaging Romantics#75 It's the Final Countdown!What trope will come out on top?! Will it be Second Chance? Love Triangles? Or Fake Relationships?! Cast your votes now at ragingromantics@nopl.org!Books we mention:Heartstopper by Alice OsemanTwilight by Stephanie MeyerAstrid Parker Doesn't Fail by Ashley Herring BlakeThe Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare*The Sword Catcher by Cassandra Clare (Jackie said Kingmaker Chronicles)*The Day of the Duchess Sarah MaClean husband bookRed White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonThey Never Learn by Layne FargoIt Happened one Summer by Tessa BaileyThe Dragon's Bride by Katee RobertWeather Girl by Rachel Lynn...
2023-10-0755 min
Margana Saragihread [EPUB] Well Traveled (Well Met, #4) by Jen DeLucaread [EPUB]Well Traveled (Well Met, #4) by Jen DeLuca**Download Book Here ==> https://kelangpencabut.blogspot.com/49839269-well-traveledread [EPUB]Well Traveled (Well Met, #4) by Jen DeLucaRead OnlineWell Traveled (Well Met, #4) by Jen DeLuca is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Well Traveled (Well Met, #4) for free in any format with visit the link button below.**Read Book Here ==> https://kelangpencabut.blogspot.com/49839269-well-traveled**Download Book Here ==> https://kelangpencabut.blogspot.com/49839269-well-traveledB...
2023-09-2500 min
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2023-09-0700 min
Failure to AdaptSarah MacLean, It Happened One NightWe're kicking off Season 4 of Failure to Adapt with bestselling romance novelist and FRIEND OF THE SHOW, Sarah MacLean!!! Sarah shows some leg and secures a ride with Red Scott and Maggie Tokuda-Hall as they discuss the August 1933 short story Night Bus published in Cosmopolitan magazine, and the 1934 winner of Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay: It Happened One Night. Sarah MacLean is a New York Times, Washington Post, AND USA Today bestselling romance novelist and god of the MacLeaniverse. Her sexy historical novels have been translated into over 25 languages. She...
2023-09-061h 14
doyanutangRead [ePub] Well Traveled (Well Met, #4) by Jen DeLuca Read [ePub] Well Traveled (Well Met, #4) by Jen DeLuca Read Online Well Traveled (Well Met, #4) by Jen DeLuca is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Well Traveled (Well Met, #4) for free in any format with visit the link button below. **Read Book Here ==> https://suruhkuning.blogspot.com/49839269-well-traveled **Download Book Here ==> https://suruhkuning.blogspot.com/49839269-well-traveled Book Synopsis : A high-powered attorney from a success-oriented family, Louisa "Lulu" Malone lives to work, and everything seems to be going right, until the day she realizes it’s all wron...
2023-09-0100 minRaging RomanticsMinisode #46 - Give us another chance!It's our three year anniversary!!! To celebrate we wanted to highlight some stories that feature a new chance at old love - anniversaries and second chance romance, anyone?Books we mention:Bromance Book Club by Lyssa Kay AdamsLove Her or Lose Her by Tessa BaileyHappy Place by Emily HenryRetrieval by Aly MartinezThe Bride Test by Helen HoangGood Boy by Sabrina Bowen and Elle KennedyLady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer AshleyDay of the Duchess by Sarah MacLean
2023-08-2510 min
Unite Students Accommodation MattersS06E07: Innovations and inspiration for 2023/24With a new academic year rapidly approaching, we wanted to know what new and exciting initiatives are being rolled out in Purpose Built Student Accommodation (PBSA) around the UK – so we asked you, our listeners, to submit their own contributions about what they’re doing differently for the 2023/24 academic year.
This month, we’re sharing your ideas and innovations for the year ahead to inspire our audience, including enhanced student arrival comms, new initiatives to better support Black and care-experienced students throughout the year, and using names as a tool to deliver an elevated student experience in accomm...
2023-08-2433 min
The LYLAS PodcastThe LYLAS Podcast Season 2, Episode 26: "Meditation & Mindfulness"Send us a textYes, “meditation and mindfulness” seem to be the latest buzz words, BUT they have been around as practices for over 2,000 years! Why? Because they work!!!! In this episode, Jen shares how meditation has helped her escape the ferris wheel of hell and helped with calming reactions. Sarah also shares how mindfulness practice assists in grounding and best yet, YOU are already doing them, you might have not known it! Our website has more info too!!!https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/mindfulness
2023-08-1451 min
Happy ChanceThe Same NameToday’s episode will be called the Same Name and will be about people that share the same name.
Happy Chance (noun) – an unexpected piece of good luck, chance event, fortuity, accident, stroke of luck. Something that happens suddenly or by chance without an apparent cause. Synonyms: blessing, good luck, lucky break, serendipity, happenstance.
Welcome to Happy Chance. I am Jen Stanko, and I will be your host. This podcast is a collection of news stories
and personal accounts of divine orchestration, chance encounters, luck, miracles, serendipitous events, and many other unexplainable phen...
2023-04-1708 minFailure to AdaptEmma & Clueless, with Sarah MacLeanWe brought in an expert to talk Jane Austen's impetuous matchmaker Emma and her transformation into Cher, a virgin who can't drive. Best-Selling Romance novelist Sarah MacLean joins Red Scott and Maggie Tokuda-Hall to discuss the 1815 Jane Austen Novel Emma and the 1995 film directed by Amy Heckerling, Clueless. Sarah MacLean is a New York Times, Washington Post, AND USA Today bestselling romance novelist and god of the MacLeaniverse. Her sexy historical novels have been translated into over 25 languages. She also co-hosts the Fated Mates Podcast with romance critic Jen Prokop. Heartbreaker, the latest in the Hell's Belles s...
2022-12-211h 11Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleHere Comes Santa ClauseIt’s the Holiday Season™️ and for some reason 2022 Holiday Season has brought romance a sleigh full of Santa romance, which may or may not be a thing you’re into…but either way, here we are! Santa is doing all sorts of naughty business in these romances, and this one is definitely not for the kids. So headphones in, MFers! While you might not get it in time for the holidays, there’s still time for you to buy the Fated Mates Best of 2022 book collection from Old Town Books in Alexandria Virginia, and get the eight tradit...
2022-12-1359 minFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleS05.12: Twinterstitial: Twins in RomanceTWINS! For two romance readers steeped in 80s romance mythology, it’s hard to believe that it took us five seasons to have an interstitial on twins (a Twinterstitial?)! Jen has a theory about a romance twin continuum and Sarah jumps right back out of a boiling twin pot. It’s an exciting episode full of romance history, with plenty of recent titles to try. Just think: if you had a twin during the holiday season, someone else could deal with all your relatives for you! That’s the real HEA. Buy the Fated Mates Best of Book P...
2022-12-071h 08
Begin An Uplifting Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Well Traveled by Jen DelucaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/569465to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Well Traveled
Author: Jen Deluca
Narrator: Brittany Pressley
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 29 minutes
Release date: December 6, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2
Genres: Contemporary Women
Publisher's Summary:
One of Amazon's Best Romances of December · An Indie Next Pick · A December LibraryReads Pick · A Shondaland Best Book of December The Renaissance Faire is on the move, and Lulu and Dex are along for the ride, in the next utterly charming rom-com from Jen DeLuca. A high-powered attorney from a success-oriented family, Louisa 'Lulu' Malone lives...
2022-12-069h 29Listen To The Immersive Full Audiobook Now, Curious Minds!Well Traveled by Jen DelucaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/569465to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Well Traveled
Author: Jen Deluca
Narrator: Brittany Pressley
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 29 minutes
Release date: December 6, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2
Genres: Modern
Publisher's Summary:
One of Amazon's Best Romances of December · An Indie Next Pick · A December LibraryReads Pick · A Shondaland Best Book of December The Renaissance Faire is on the move, and Lulu and Dex are along for the ride, in the next utterly charming rom-com from Jen DeLuca. A high-powered attorney from a success-oriented family, Louisa 'Lulu' Malone lives to wo...
2022-12-069h 29Access Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernWell Traveled by Jen DelucaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/569465to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Well Traveled
Author: Jen Deluca
Narrator: Brittany Pressley
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 29 minutes
Release date: December 6, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2
Genres: Modern
Publisher's Summary:
One of Amazon's Best Romances of December · An Indie Next Pick · A December LibraryReads Pick · A Shondaland Best Book of December The Renaissance Faire is on the move, and Lulu and Dex are along for the ride, in the next utterly charming rom-com from Jen DeLuca. A high-powered attorney from a success-oriented family, Louisa 'Lulu' Malone lives to wo...
2022-12-069h 29
Access Must-Have Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernWell Traveled by Jen DelucaPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/569465 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Well Traveled Author: Jen Deluca Narrator: Brittany Pressley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 29 minutes Release date: December 6, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2 Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: One of Amazon's Best Romances of December · An Indie Next Pick · A December LibraryReads Pick · A Shondaland Best Book of December The Renaissance Faire is on the move, and Lulu and Dex are along for the ride, in the next utterly charming rom-com from Jen DeLuca. A high-powered attorney from a success-oriented family, Louisa 'Lulu' Malone lives...
2022-12-0610 minDownload High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenWell Traveled by Jen DelucaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/569465to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Well Traveled
Author: Jen Deluca
Narrator: Brittany Pressley
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 29 minutes
Release date: December 6, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 2
Ratings of Narrator: 4.5 of Total 2
Genres: Contemporary Women
Publisher's Summary:
One of Amazon's Best Romances of December · An Indie Next Pick · A December LibraryReads Pick · A Shondaland Best Book of December The Renaissance Faire is on the move, and Lulu and Dex are along for the ride, in the next utterly charming rom-com from Jen DeLuca. A high-powered attorney from a success-oriented family, Louisa 'Lulu' Malone lives...
2022-12-069h 29
Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleS05.11: The Best Romance Novels of 2022The Best Romance Novels of 2022! It’s the best and worst task of the year for us, because we read so many fabulous books over the course of the year, and choosing ten is hard for us, ok? But here they are — ten gorgeous books that we adored—books that delivered all the things we love in romance: sharp edges, sparkling dialogue, strong heroines and smoking hot chemistry. Buy the Fated Mates Best of Book Pack in one fell swoop from our friends at Old Town Books in Alexandria Virginia, and get the eight traditionally publis...
2022-11-301h 47
Care So MuchRomance Books with Sanjana BaskerSometimes we need a promised happily ever after. Sanjana Basker talks about the value of joy, feminism, and sexual empowerment in romance books. Romance books are about love, community, and connection, some things often undervalued in society today. Sanjana and I dive deep into all the reasons we love these books and the community surrounding them.
Like romance books themselves, while not all of the episode is about sex, it is part of it. We go into a deeply academic conversation about sex at around minute 42, so if that’s not something you enjoy, you may want to...
2022-10-251h 08
Get Outside With KidsRaising beachcombing kids in a small town, with Pete Clarkson, marine debris artist and former Parks Canada Park WardenArtist and former Parks Canada Park Warden Pete Clarkson has had enough adventures to fill an entire podcast series! In addition to making waves around the world with his colourful and inspiring marine debris artwork, Pete has worked in two of the most iconic National Parks in Canada and raised three kids with his wife in the beautiful town of Tofino.
Now that Pete’s kids are adults, he takes us through his family’s journey from the mountains to the ocean.
Tune in to hear:
About Pete’s amazing career, starting on horseback in the b...
2022-10-1337 min
Romance Your TBR: An Unhinged Historical Romance PodcastIntro: I Don't Know How to Finish (Title of My Sex Tape)In which Hannah and Caroline introduce themselves, wax poetic about starchy dukes, debate illustrated vs clinch covers, and talk about how they started reading historical romance.Books mentioned in this episode:Heartbreaker, Sarah MacLeanThe Earl Takes All, Lorraine HeathBringing Down the Duke, Evie DunmoreWhen He Was Wicked, Julia QuinnDangerous Alliance, Jennieke CohenWell Met, Jen DeLucaBeach Read, Emily HenryEvvie Drake Starts Over, Linda HolmesThe Duke Undone, Joanna LowellTo Have...
2022-10-1247 min
Generation Squeeze's Hard TruthsTaxing empty homes worked in BC: interview with Jen St. DenisB.C.'s Speculation and Vacancy Tax successfully returned 20,000 vacant homes to the long-term rental market between 2018 and 2020, according to a report released this summer. Gen Squeeze founder Dr. Paul Kershaw interviews journalist Jen St. Denis about her coverage of the empty homes tax and other solutions to the housing affordability crisis.
"It takes a long time to get housing built, but we had all these units that were apparently just hiding under the couch cushions," said St. Denis, The Tyee's Downtown Eastside and "Hot, Hot Housing" reporter.
Learn more:
Jen St. Denis's article f...
2022-08-1234 min
Heaving BosomsIT'S FATED BOSOMS! Burn For Me by Ilona Andrews | Ep. 250Hey HBs! Sarah MacLean and Jen Prokop from Fated Mates join Erin and Mel to talk about Burn For Me by Ilona Andrews! It's the first book in the Hidden Legacy series and BOY do we now understand what people mean when they talk about "Mad Rogan." YOWZA.
Bonus Content: sexy tortures, sexier loopholes, what we'll forgive for a fictional sociopath (everything), scapecows,"malls are the modern-day ballroom"--Sarah MacLean, in which mall store would we like to have an orgasm, the eroticism of the lava lamp, waterbeds, and so much more! Seriously though, tweet at us...
2022-07-251h 33
CM ConversationsLessons from Leaders in Life Science: Jen Skeen, COO at Renegade Bio.In this episode of CM Conversations mini-series, Lessons from Leaders in Life Science, CM Life Science Business Consultant, Jack Maclean, speaks with Jen Skeen, Chief Operating Officer at Renegade.bio.Moving from a scientific background to the forefront of an innovative leadership team at a disruptive company like Renegade.bio is no mean feat. Jen delves into the trials and tribulations of her climb to the top as a woman in science, discussing how to find your niche and build a career based on what you like.Whether you’re interested in learning valuable insight fr...
2022-06-2324 min
Prosecco N Prose | A Book ClubThe Hating Game by Sally ThorneSend us a textIt’s game on when Wendy and Amy tackle The Hating Game. / Sally Thorne’s MC Lucy has Josh’s heart all aflame. / As these workplace enemies compete for a COO promotion, / Pop a cork to love and hate, Josh and Lucy are full of emotion.Show Notes:Author Sally Thorne's WebpageOliver Fox's article "The Four Pillars of Romance" from The Writers Write Blog. Fun PROSECCO ROSE earrings from Style ASAP...
2022-03-3043 min
Mostly Books Meets...Jen WilliamsIn the podcast this week, we’re speaking to author, copywriter and bookseller, Jen Williams.
Jen started her writing career by creating character-driven fantasy novels full of adventure and magic. They were extremely successful and Jen was awarded the British Fantasy award on two occasions.
More recently, Jen has written dark unsettling thrillers with strong female leads. He latest book, Dog Rose Dirt was published in paperback on 20th January.
The podcast is produced and presented by the team at Mostly Books. Find us on Twitter @mostlyreading & Instagram @mostlybooks_shop. Edited by Nick Short @alongstoryshorter. Dog Rose Dirt is published in...
2022-02-2442 min
Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleS04.22: Sarah J Maas on Sailor Moon, Sex and Second BooksOh boy have we got an episode for you! We’re thrilled to have Sarah J. Maas with us to celebrate the release of the second in her Crescent City series, House of Sky and Breath — in this episode, we talk about second books in series, why second books are often so unique and different from the other books in the series, and about how fandom informs Sarah’s work. And of course, because it’s Sarah, we talk about fantasy, about worldbuilding, about moving between YA and adult fantasy, and about writing romance (and sex) on the page. All this...
2022-02-161h 19
Shipwrecked - The Radio Play25 shipwrecked - kevin's dreamthis week Kev gets his arm cut off by john in a new game called Cops & Rambo's, then gets his hand replace with an egg whisk. Ivan opens up about being raised by wild dogs and Pixie gets a candle holder stuck in his throat.....thanks to Kevin Thomas, Jen Thomas, John Wilson, Manfred Vjars, Pixie Jenkins, PetchraChelli, and Jason Macleanwritten and put together by Brad Maclean Listen to Pixie and Manfred on the "Stumpy and Grumpy" podcast @ - https://stumpy-and-grumpy.castos.com
2022-02-081h 00
The Shoney ShowOffline to Freedom Filled Thriving Online (Jen & Emma)This story will transform the lives of so many coaches. Many who are working through a process that actually doesn't serve them and yet it can be nothing more than a decision to change. Tune in now.
2022-01-2644 min
Deep Cuts: Exploring Equity in SurgeryWhen Do Vascular Surgeons Have to Amputate a Limb? What Can Be Done Before This Outcome? — Dr. Ross Milner and Dr. Kha TranWhen does a limb have to be amputated? This is the question Dr. Ross Milner and Dr. Kha Tran — 2 vascular surgeons who operate to restore blood flow in the body — consider. When a patient’s arteries have narrowed and improper blood flow emerges, that patient may be diagnosed with peripheral arterial disease. In this episode, you’ll hear about different ways to treat this disease, what can be done before a limb amputation has to occur, and why it's so important to understand the lived circumstances of a patient who has peripheral arterial disease.Dr. Ross Milner is a Pro...
2021-11-2633 min
The Badass CEOEP 66: Creating an Online Direct to Consumer Business with Baby Barn Co-Founder Jen HochstadtSo many women quit before fully committing to their entrepreneurial dreams because they are focused on perfection. The perfect logo, social media, branding, funding, etc. but there is never going to be a “perfect” way to run a business. Jen Hochstadt, the co-founder of Baby Barn, joins us to talk about how she beat her nerves and desires for perfection in order to start the popular, minimal-inspired, baby brand!Tune in to hear Jen’s story, her thoughts on building customer trust, pivoting from food to clothing, and why if you want it you have to just start!
2021-10-1527 min
Lit Wallflowers PodcastBombshell Interview with Sarah MacLeanNew York Times, Washington Post, and USA Today bestselling romance novelist, romance columnist, and podcaster Sarah MacLean spoke to us!This interview was full of spoilers so our fangirl selves including Natalie of @kissandletmetellyou, could ask revealing questions and get the answers that would bring joy to our heart!We dive into writing the book and touch upon topics within the genre. We talk about historical accuracy and she can prove her ideas happened in the past. And for pervy human history, we can follow Sarah and listen to Jessica Cale’s Dirty, Sexy History podc...
2021-10-021h 23
CANADALANDCanadian Politics Don't Have To SuckWith the election coming in two weeks, Jesse sits down for an interview with Tiffany Lam, producer of The Backbench, to discuss what kind of politics show her and Fatima are making and how a politics show can be fun, accessible and nutritious. The interview is followed by the most recent episode of The Backbench. Subscribe to The Backbench to be informed about the important issues of this election.--The Liberals promised to inject 6-billion more dollars into our healthcare system last week, but will more money mean more healthcare? Meanwhile, regional fe...
2021-09-0648 min
The BackbenchHealth Vs. HealthcareThe Liberals promised to inject 6-billion more dollars into our healthcare system last week, but will more money mean more healthcare? Meanwhile, regional federal parties have dropped their platforms with distinct climate plans, posing a possible threat to major parties.This week's contributors: Leena Minifie, Emilie Nicolas, Stuart ThomsonLinks:Jen Gerson's Maclean's piece on the Maverick PartyFatima & Emma MacIntosh's National Observer 2019 piece on whether politicians should be blocking votersMark McKinnon's Globe and Mail piece on Ukraine rescuing Canada-bound AfghansThis episode is supported by CIBC Aventura, Aussie Hair and T...
2021-08-3141 min
Get Best Full Audiobooks in Romance, Modern[German] - A History of Us - Erst auf den zweiten Blick - Willow-Creek-Reihe, Band 2 (Ungekürzt) by Jen DelucaPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/545462 to listen full audiobooks. Title: [German] - A History of Us - Erst auf den zweiten Blick - Willow-Creek-Reihe, Band 2 (Ungekürzt) Author: Jen Deluca Narrator: Dagmar Bittner Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 11 hours 32 minutes Release date: July 20, 2021 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: Stacey macht jeden Sommer beim Mittelalterfestival ihrer Heimatstadt Willow Creek mit. Für sie ist es Routine. Genau wie die dazugehörende Sommeraffäre. Nur wünscht sie sich inzwischen mehr, eine richtige Beziehung, wie sie ihre Freunde haben. Dex MacLean, der jedes Jahr mit seiner Highland-Band 'The Dueling Kilts' auf dem Festi...
2021-07-2003 min
Get Best Full Audiobooks in Romance, Modern[German] - A History of Us - Erst auf den zweiten Blick - Willow-Creek-Reihe, Band 2 (Ungekürzt) by Jen DelucaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/545462to listen full audiobooks.
Title: [German] - A History of Us - Erst auf den zweiten Blick - Willow-Creek-Reihe, Band 2 (Ungekürzt)
Author: Jen Deluca
Narrator: Dagmar Bittner
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 11 hours 32 minutes
Release date: July 20, 2021
Genres: Modern
Publisher's Summary:
Stacey macht jeden Sommer beim Mittelalterfestival ihrer Heimatstadt Willow Creek mit. Für sie ist es Routine. Genau wie die dazugehörende Sommeraffäre. Nur wünscht sie sich inzwischen mehr, eine richtige Beziehung, wie sie ihre Freunde haben. Dex MacLean, der jedes Jahr mit seiner Highland-Band 'The Dueling Kilts' auf dem Festival auftr...
2021-07-2011h 32
A Time to Thrill - Conversations with AIME AUSTIN Crime Fiction AuthorEpisode 15: A Time to Thrill – Conversation with Aime Austin – featuring Theodora TaylorFinally! Nearly every author I’ve interviewed has praised Theodora Taylor (Smith ’99). Now you get to hear what all the hype is about. For once, believe the hype.
Theodora Taylor
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Show Notes:
USA Today Bestselling Author Maggie Marr
A Court of Thorns & Roses
Sarah MacLean (Smith ’00)
Save the Cat Writes a Novel – Jessica Brody (Smith ’01)
The Teenage Brain – Frances Jensen (Smith ’78 – Smith Medal Winner)
Never Split the Difference – Chris Voss
(VC Andrews, Johanna Lindsey, Susan Elizabeth Phillips, Jude Deveraux, Julie Garwood, Judith Mc...
2021-07-151h 26
Blackballed With James Di FioreJen Gerson (05-17-21)James DiFiore invites Canadian journalist who has contributed to the CBC, the National Post, Maclean's, Walrus, the Washington Post, and the New York Times Jen Gerson to the program. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-05-201h 12Raging RomanticsGetting Bromantic with Lyssa Kay Adams!It's finally here! Jen and I were so honored to get to sit down with the amazing Lyssa Kay Adams, author of the Bromance Book Club Series!!! In this episode we have a (very long) casual conversation with Lyssa about her career as a romance author, her journey to the bestseller list, her inspirations, and the best part about being an author. We also hype up a bunch of newer/lesser known/inclusive romance authors for you to check out!
Content Warning: Discussions of #MeToo and sexual harassment
Do you want to win a signed...
2021-05-071h 21Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleA Matter of Class by Mary Balogh: It's Grown Up!We’re headed back to 2007 this week, to talk about Mary Balogh’s A Matter of Class, which Sarah’s editor gave her as assigned reading when she was writing A Rogue By Any Other Name. We’re leaving plot and character aside here and really digging into structure, so expect conversations about timelines, about language and yes…about tense. Because, Jen. Whether you're new to Fated Mates this month or have been with us for all three seasons, we adore you, and we're so grateful to have you. We hope you’re reading the best books this week.
2021-03-171h 01Raging Romantics#13 Bridgerton's or BustIf you loved Regency romance novels before 82 million households tuned into Bridgerton's on Netflix, or if you're new to the regency game, then this episode is dedicated to you. Here Jen and Jackie attempt to boil down an iconic era of British history into a single podcast episode. Jackie's gives you a fun history lecture on what precisely the regency period was, and together your favorite hosts discuss where the regency romance got its start (all hail Queen Austen), and some potential issues that can be found in (arguably) one of the most popular romance subgenres out there! Button...
2021-03-0546 min
Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastTo Sir Phillip, With Love (Bridgertons Book 5) by Julia Quinn (w/Sarah MacLean), Episode 89This week we're joined by romance writer, co-host of the podcast Fated Mates and friend of the show, Sarah MacLean to talk about To Sir Phillip, With Love by Julia Quinn! We talked all things Julia, why this book is so impressive from a writing standpoint and what it takes for Clayton to receive guests.
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2020-11-181h 31
Tune In To Your Ears To A Spellbinding Full Audiobook.Well Played by Jen DelucaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/415082to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Well Played
Author: Jen Deluca
Narrator: Brittany Pressley
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 59 minutes
Release date: September 22, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.67 of Total 9
Ratings of Narrator: 3.5 of Total 2
Genres: Modern
Publisher's Summary:
A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy featuring kilted musicians, Renaissance Faire tavern wenches, and an unlikely love story. LibraryReads Pick Stacey is jolted when her friends Simon and Emily get engaged. She knew she was putting her life on hold when she stayed in Willow Creek to care for her sick mother, but it's been years now, and even t...
2020-09-229h 59
Grab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernWell Played by Jen DelucaPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/415082 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Well Played Author: Jen Deluca Narrator: Brittany Pressley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 59 minutes Release date: September 22, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.67 of Total 9 Ratings of Narrator: 3.5 of Total 2 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy featuring kilted musicians, Renaissance Faire tavern wenches, and an unlikely love story. LibraryReads Pick Stacey is jolted when her friends Simon and Emily get engaged. She knew she was putting her life on hold when she stayed in Willow Creek to care for her sick mother, but it's been years now, and e...
2020-09-2210 minGrab the Essential Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernWell Played by Jen DelucaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/415082to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Well Played
Author: Jen Deluca
Narrator: Brittany Pressley
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 59 minutes
Release date: September 22, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.67 of Total 9
Ratings of Narrator: 3.5 of Total 2
Genres: Modern
Publisher's Summary:
A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy featuring kilted musicians, Renaissance Faire tavern wenches, and an unlikely love story. LibraryReads Pick Stacey is jolted when her friends Simon and Emily get engaged. She knew she was putting her life on hold when she stayed in Willow Creek to care for her sick mother, but it's been years now, and even t...
2020-09-229h 59Get Top Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenWell Played by Jen DelucaPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/415082to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Well Played
Author: Jen Deluca
Narrator: Brittany Pressley
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 59 minutes
Release date: September 22, 2020
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.67 of Total 9
Ratings of Narrator: 3.5 of Total 2
Genres: Contemporary Women
Publisher's Summary:
A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy featuring kilted musicians, Renaissance Faire tavern wenches, and an unlikely love story. LibraryReads Pick Stacey is jolted when her friends Simon and Emily get engaged. She knew she was putting her life on hold when she stayed in Willow Creek to care for her sick mother, but it's been years now, and e...
2020-09-229h 59
Get Top Full Audiobooks in Fiction, Contemporary WomenWell Played by Jen DelucaPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/415082 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Well Played Author: Jen Deluca Narrator: Brittany Pressley Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 9 hours 59 minutes Release date: September 22, 2020 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 3.67 of Total 9 Ratings of Narrator: 3.5 of Total 2 Genres: Contemporary Women Publisher's Summary: A laugh-out-loud romantic comedy featuring kilted musicians, Renaissance Faire tavern wenches, and an unlikely love story. LibraryReads Pick Stacey is jolted when her friends Simon and Emily get engaged. She knew she was putting her life on hold when she stayed in Willow Creek to care for her sick mother, but it's been years now, a...
2020-09-2210 minFated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleWe Are Grateful For You - Freewheeling with Sarah & JenThis is a tough week for everyone, so we did what we could do to make ourselves feel a little bit more ourselves despite existential despair—we recorded a podcast. We’re all over the place (we promise this won’t be a theme for the whole season!), but we recommend a TON of books, which is basically all we can do.Next week, we’ve got an interstitial for you! And the week after, we’re deep diving on Alisha Rai’s Serving Pleasure, which is a fantastic erotic romance. Find it at Amazon, B&N, Kobo, Apple...
2020-09-211h 01
Between The Pages6. AUTHOR INTERVIEW - Sarah MacLeanBTP is delighted to welcome NYT best-selling author Sarah MacLean to the podcast! Sarah and Caitlin talk about sex in romance novels (including a very important question re: squirting), reading and writing romance to fight the patriarchy, and a listeners' Q&A from Old Town Books Bad Romance Book Club members. Show NotesThe EW “elegantly fuming, utterly intoxicating” articleSarah’s Gracefully Furious merchThe Vagina Bible by Jen GunterSex Ed In RomancePegging Romance Interstitial episode of Fated Mates (Sarah’s podcast)You Had...
2020-09-1756 min
What to Read Next Podcast l Book Recommendation Show#216: Hodge Podge of Romance Book RecommendationsToday’s guest is Shani and Bridget the podcasters behind Romance at a Glance Podcast. I this episode, we chat contemporary, historical, paranormal and audiobook romance recommendations. BOOKS RECOMMENDED: Black Dagger Brotherhood by JR Ward - https://amzn.to/2FacQKu The Duke I Tempted by Scarlett Peckham - https://amzn.to/3by5ZGC Immortals After Dark by Kresley Cole - https://amzn.to/3m75Ejl Nalini Singh - https://amzn.to/3lYSLHT Christine Feehan - https://amzn.to/3bC5yv5 Heat Stroke by Tessa Bailey - https://amzn.to/323El1c Well Met by Jen DeLuca - https://amzn.to/333traY T...
2020-09-1342 minBetween The Pages5.5. BONUS Romance Recommendation Roundup (Kristen Coates)@kristenlcoates is back! Here’s her amazing romance recommendation round-up: Fake Relationship Trope FavesRed White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuistonLush Money by Angelina M. LopezThe Earl I Ruined by Scarlett PeckhamWhen A Scot Ties The Knot by Tessa DareBest Intro Romances For New ReadersSarah MacLean’s Rules of Scoundrels series A Rogue by Any Other NameOne Good Earl Deserves a LoverNo Good Duke Goes UnpunishedN...
2020-09-1036 min
A Bookish AffairEpisode 11: In Which We Sort Of Apologize To AlphasHello out there, all you chivalrous tennis instructors and poisonous superheroines! In this week's episode, we'll re-recap our book club discussion of Bringing Down the Duke, admit we may have been too hard on alphas in the past, and trust our favorite authors to take us into uncharted territory. For readalikes, book lists, and antiracism resources, to learn more about attending a book club meeting, or just to chat with us about romance, find us here or email us directly at ssedell@lakeoswego.city (Shannon) or sdickinson@lakeoswego.city (Shandy).You can also find us o...
2020-08-1851 min
The Same DrugsJen Gerson holds the lineJen Gerson is a Canadian journalist, who has worked with the National Post, the Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, Maclean's, the CBC, and Walrus. But, after many years, she became fed up with the Canadian media landscape. The culture had become suffocating, and she pined for more lively, provocative commentary on politics and culture in Canada. So she created a platform to do just that: The Line launched on July 27, 2020. Jen calls it "Canada's last, best hope for irreverent commentary, spirited debate, and liberal values." In this episode, Meghan Murphy speaks with about her experience in Canadian media, why t...
2020-08-071h 03Learning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastREMINDER: Learning The Tropes & Fated Mates LIVE! (On Zoom) TONIGHT, June 25TH @8PM ETOur live show with Sarah MacLean and Jen Prokop from Fated Mates is tonight at 8PM ET! We'll be talking all things Romance, playing games and taking questions! Tickets are FREE on Eventbrite.
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2020-06-2501 min
The Deerfield Public Library Podcast39: Sarah MacLean and Jen Prokop of Fated MatesSarah MacLean and Jen Prokop are the hosts of the romance literature podcast, Fated Mates. Sarah MacLean is a bestselling author of historical romance novels and Jen Prokop is a romance critic and teacher. Together on the Fated Mates podcast they have some of the most intellectually stimulating and joyful conversations about what romance does and why it’s important. You can check out books by Sarah MacLean in many formats here at the library. Her newest novel Daring and the Duke, comes out June 30th. We’ve also tagged some of the many books Sarah and Jen r...
2020-06-1151 min
Book Thingo PodcastAnna Cowan: Break the tabooGuest: Anna Cowan| Host: Kat Mayo | Audio producer: Rudi Bremer | Recorded: 25/01/2020 Sydney Australian author Anna Cowan's debut novel, Untamed, caused quite a stir and remains a keeper on my shelf. It's a beautifully written romance that explores gender and power, and we talk about some of the issues that she explores in the story. In the seven years since the book came out, Anna has been raising her children, and we have an incredibly honest conversation about the struggle to manage motherhood with personal ambition. Finally, Anna names some of her favourite queer romances, and I sha...
2020-03-2947 min
Get BookedFated Mates And Lots Of RomanceAmanda and Jenn are joined by Sarah MacLean and Jen Prokop of the Fated Mates podcast in this romance special episode!This episode is sponsored by Book Marks, a customizable journal to record your reading life, Sourcebooks, and Two Lines Press.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Stitcher.This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.For listener feedback and questions, as well as a complete list of books discussed in this episode, visit our website....
2020-02-1357 minLearning The Tropes: A Romance Novel PodcastThe Earl Takes All by Lorraine Heath (w/ Sarah MacLean), Episode 48This week we had the wonderful and talented author Sarah MacLean (Fated Mates Podcast) in the studio to talk about The Earl Takes All by Lorraine Heath! Sarah gives us the inside scoop on Romance cover photo shoots, Erin plays "Bad Cop" and we talk about why there aren't more Gorilla maulings in Romance. It's super fun!
Find Sarah -
Instagram @sarahmaclean
Twitter @sarahmaclean
Website http://www.sarahmaclean.net
Listen to Sarah and Jen's podcast Fated Mates!
Buy Sarah MacLean Merch: https...
2019-11-271h 37Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleCompetence & Careers in RomanceToday, we’re talking jobs in romance novels—why we love them, when we hate them, what’s the proper work/smooch balance, and what we mean when we say “competence porn.” This is a far reaching, many-rec episode that involves discussion of billionaires, of wealth, of power, of what Sarah means when she says heroes have to be kings, no matter what. We’ll also try to get to the bottom of what an Enterprise Holding, LTD is. Nah, that’s a lie, because who cares?! Oh, and stay tuned for Sarah’s treatise on the importance of local journalism...
2019-10-301h 06
Find Your WAI with Lindsey MeansChapter 9 - Therapy Changed My LifeIn Chapter 9, I talk about how therapy completely changed my life. When I figured out that my dad is a narcissist with sociopathic tendencies I thought to myself "Shit, I need therapy.". One of the best realizations I could have had, to be honest, because it changed my life. I talk about how I started seeing Jen because of my dad but talked more about my relationship and myself for the majority of my sessions with her. Dan and I weren't doing well and I was trying everything I possibly could to keep up together. I googled...
2019-08-1234 min
Hoovering with Jessica FostekewHoovering - Episode 55: Jen BristerWelcome to HOOVERING, the podcast about eating. Host, Jessica Fostekew (Guilty Feminist, Motherland) has a frank conversation with an interesting person about gobbling; guzzling; nibbling; scoffing; devouring and wolfing all up… or if you will, hoovering.This week my guest is my friend, the really excellent comedian Jen Brister. We met at hers in Brighton for the biggest, lushest and most-including-of-brave-foods vegan mega brunch I’ve ever laid my mouth on. We get very serious about kettle chips and a little bit nostalgic about holidays, alone. Everything written below in CAPITALS is a link to t...
2019-02-2258 min
Jen Tringale PodcastFull Access: A Conversation With Christian Recording Artist Dara MacleanThere’s a key difference between being in relationship with God, and giving Him full access to your heart. In this episode, Jen Tringale sits down with Dove Award Nominated Christian Recording Artist, Dara Maclean to hear her journey from beginning to lead worship and write songs at eight years old to signing a record deal that ultimately landed her name in the Billboard top-charts and on the largest tour in the world. Dara shares the unseen moments and choices she made behind the scenes that made the difference in walking out her calling, and how the simple phrase “full acce...
2019-02-1236 min
Turn a Pair Baseball PodcastJen Beyrle - Portland Diamond ProjectPortland, Oregon wants a baseball team. Jen Beyrle is part of the group that is trying to make that a reality. Jen and I talk about the prospects of baseball in Portland, the land they've already secured, and the beautiful stadium design they'll erect on that land.
2018-12-1648 min
Goldwater, DubéAntisocial media with Jen GersonDr. Samantha Goldwater-Adler is joined by Canadian journalist and commentator Jen Gerson, who knows first hand how life online can change how we interact with the world. They delve into some of the ways that social networking can be toxic, particularly for women in media; and for entire generations of young people evolving with these technologies, without knowing the extent to which these networks may be hindering their development. Gerson is the co-host of the podcast OPPO and her work appears in Maclean’s, The Walrus, Quillette, and the CBC.
2018-12-141h 00Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel PeopleIntro: A Wolf Without A FootWelcome to Fated Mates! Author Sarah MacLean and critic Jen Prokop launch their fan podcast about Kresley Cole’s Internationally bestselling paranormal romance series, Immortals After Dark. Sarah and Jen introduce themselves and the series, and talk about its place in the romance genre. Topics include feminism, patriarchy, modernity and Moonstruck. Yes, the one with Cher. Also included, an introduction to the first book in the series, A Hunger Like No Other…the book they’ll be rereading for Episode 1.Buy A Hunger Like No Other at Amazon, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, or your local indie. Sho...
2018-10-2342 min
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 160Top 10, House of Whispers, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Criminy OGN, Zootopia, Cemetery Beach, MCMLXXV, Champions 24, Iceman, Infinity Wars 3, Journey Into Mystery: The Birth of Krakoa, Vamplets: Undead Pet Society, Moth and Whisper, Wrong Earth, Exilium, Blood Realm, Archie 1941, Low Road West. Welcome to Wanderland, Newbury & Hobbes Reviews: Disenchantment, Dragon Prince s1, American Vandal s2, Velvet, 1st wave of Wal-Mart, Black, Keystone Comic Con year one recap, I Hate Fairyland News: Ben Percy off of Nightwing, Flash Wal-Mart, Kit Harrington in Batman cast?, Cavill out, X-Force and Freedom Fighters series announced, Sabrina trailer...
2018-09-232h 50
The Wicked Wallflowers Club42 - What We're Reading #3Our third iteration of What We're Reading, featuring Jen Prokop from JenReadsRomance!
We give a few life updates on Sarah's new book and Jenny's adventures in motherhood. Also, dicksoap. We have thoughts.
Books we discuss in this episode:
A Taste of Pleasure by Chloe Blake
Gorgeous cover!
"Ghost Chef" meets handsome Italian man at a wedding
Snappy dialog, great banter.
Jen considers it "perfect"
Whiskey Sharp: Unraveled by Lauren Dane
Angst vs stakes
high stakes low angst (external conflict)
Forbidden Hearts series by Alisha...
2018-08-221h 16All - Smartest Person in the RoomEp. #36 Laura's favorite books of 2018 (so far)On today's episode, Laura is the smartest person in the room because she is the ONLY person in the room. That's right, it's a first for this podcast: a solo show! A few logistical obstacles got in the way of recording with a guest, so it's just Laura telling you about the best books she's read so far in 2018. Here's the list of every book she mentions, but not every book was a grand slam. You'll just have to listen to the episode to find out which books she's endorsing and which ones she's simply noting.
2018-07-2400 min
Kotaku SplitscreenGDC 2018: Video Game Unions, with Jen MacLeanAt GDC in San Francisco, Jason sat down with Jen MacLean, executive director of the International Game Developers Association, to get her take on all the recent talk of unionization among game developers.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
2018-03-2130 min
Swoony Boys PodcastYA Boys We're Currently Crushing OnPodcast Notes We talk about our favorite books we've recently been reading: The Anatomical Shape of a Heart by Jenn Bennett Article 5 by Kristen Simmons Bad Romance by Heather Demetrios The Bride by Julie Garwood The Broken Ones by Danielle L Jensen Changes in Latitudes by Jen Malone A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas Defy the Stars by Claudia Gray The Eagle Elite Series by Rachel Van Dyken Emmy & Oliver by Robin Benway Fireworks by Katie Cotugno In a Perfect World by Trish Doller Legend by Marie Lu Love Songs & Other Lies by Jessica...
2017-08-0300 min
Hollywood Late Night with RoccoEp43 - "HOT TOPICS" in Mr. Rocco's NeighborhoodJoin the “Hollywood Late Night” cast in a fast paced episode where nothing is “Off-limit”. Jurassic Jen sends Rocco out for pizza, an “au natural” Sunshine (Sarah Weismer) tells us how she’s gotten in touch with her pheromones, and that deodorant is “Over-rated”, and local resident from “Mr. Rocco’s Neighborhood”, Brenda stops by to chat with the girls for a little “Girl Talk”. Ashley Hovde, one of Rocco’s Late Night buddies is back in-studio, fresh out of “Nudist Camp”, to tell the world what they a missing out on. She’s a “Rocco fave”, and is always ready to turn up… in her own soph...
2017-05-2635 min
The Gray AreaPrologueVirginia Gaskell, an underappreciated 66-year-old cult writer forced into a rest home, contends with mysterious voices summoned from her typewriter and an obscure literary interviewer named Ed Champion. (9 minutes) Written and directed by Edward Champion CAST: Virginia Gaskell: Chris Smith Ed Champion: Edward Champion Orderly: Zachary Michael Demon #1: Greta Christie Demon #2: Pete Lutz Edited by Edward Champion Foley Sources: Edward Champion, Superex1110 (CC license, slight changes), and nothayama (CC license, slight changes). Special thanks to Jonathan Ames, Sacha Arnold...
2017-04-0408 min
Einstein A Go-GoEinstein A Go-Go - 10 July 2016Dr Shane, Dr Krystal, Dr Jen and Chris KP discuss how this year will be an extra second longer, air pollution causing flower scent interference and discovery of seafloor ruins.First guest: John Lesku, PhD Lecturer, ARC DECRA Research Fellow, School of Life Sciences, La Trobe University tells us all about his animal sleep research work and how animals in the wild are wired up with data loggers.Second guest: Ben MacLean, School of Physics, Monash University discusses the massive improvement in star observation capability after a telescope equipment upgrade at the Coonabarabran facility.
2016-07-1049 min
IndoorswomenIndoorswomen - Episode 14 - Smut Shaming: For Love of Fanfic and Romance NovelsIn this episode, you get the real "old days of radio" experience listening to Jen pick up her glass and drink from it and set it back down repeatedly. Ice clinking! It's like we are on Mad Men! Metal Desk + Podcast = Clink Amplification We start out playing a new game we dub "Scenarios" - Essentially we each make up a series of geeky/pop cultural scenarios for the other to navigate. It involves Harry Potter and Star Trek! For the main event, we have Smut Shaming or de-stigmatizing guilty pleasures. We have discussed before that...
2016-05-191h 08
Podcast | Big Planet ComicsPodcast #126
We report on multiple trips to New York!
Plus, we review all these books:
All-New Captain America #1 – Rick Remender, Stuart Immonen
Captain American and the Mighty Avengers #1 – Al Ewing, Luke Ross
Deep State #1 – Justin Jordan, Ariela Kristantina
Django Zorro #1 – Quentin Tarantino, Matt Wagner, Esteve Polls
Drifter #1 – Ivan Brandon, Nic Klein
The Kitchen #1 – Ollie Masters, Ming Doyle
Little Nemo: Dream Another Dream – Paul Allor, Michael & Laura Allred, Weshoyot Alvitre, Connie Appletree, Gabriel Bá, Peter Bagge, Fil Barlow, Jeremy Bastian, Jeremy Baum, Art Baxter, Alexandra Beguez, Gregory Benton, Stephen R. Bissette, Bo...
2014-11-1400 min
The Runcast with John RichardsMusic That Matters, Vol. 427 - Pure PlayHost Kevin Cole features some of his current favorites on this edition of KEXP's Music That Matters podcast. Why? Purely because he loves them and hopes you will too! Includes new songs from Jen Wood, Goat, The Juan MacLean and more! 1. Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas - Caught Up 2. Ex Hex - Don't Wanna Lose 3. Jen Wood - Fell In Love 4. Flowers - Forget The Fall 5. SW/MM/NG - Some Dreams Come True 6. Tennis - Solar On The Rise 7. ODESZA - Say My Name (feat. Zyra) 8. Shaprece - Her Song 9. Kimekai - Le Loyon 10. Goat - Words 11. Martyn - Empty...
2014-09-2651 min
KEXP Presents Music That MattersMusic That Matters, Vol. 427 - Pure PlayHost Kevin Cole features some of his current favorites on this edition of KEXP's Music That Matters podcast. Why? Purely because he loves them and hopes you will too! Includes new songs from Jen Wood, Goat, The Juan MacLean and more!
1. Jessica Hernandez & The Deltas - Caught Up
2. Ex Hex - Don't Wanna Lose
3. Jen Wood - Fell In Love
4. Flowers - Forget The Fall
5. SW/MM/NG - Some Dreams Come True
6. Tennis - Solar On The Rise
7. ODESZA - Say My Name (feat. Zyra)
8. Shaprece - Her Song
9. Kimekai - Le Loyon
10. Goat - Words
11...
2014-09-2651 min