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WOW ReadsWOW Reads: S3, E7 - RAP Reads The Strange Case of Harleen and Harley by Melissa MarrJoin the Worlds of Words Center Teen Reading Ambassadors (TRAP) as we discuss The Strange Case of Harleen and Harley by Melissa Marr.In a special combined group of middle and high school readers, the Reading Ambassadors came together where story worlds collide -- in this case, DC Comics, the gothic world of Robert Lewis Stevenson, and author Melissa Marr's imagination. We thoroughly enjoyed Melissa's second visit with us, especially she shares her writing process and thoughts on book challenges. We also give a shout out to illustrator Jenn St-Onge.Program note: Melissa discussed Dissociative...2025-06-1824 min
Cantina Book ClubEpisode 91 - Kait Ballenger: Original SinnerIn this podcast interview Megan welcomes Kait Ballenger to talk about her book, Original Sinner, available now. She talks about developing a dark romance from well-known lore.
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Shhh We’re Reading Dirty Books192 - Original Sinner by Kait BallengerGoing to the devil himself for forgiveness - what a delightful, delectable idea. Only Charlotte has no sins to forgive and it’s driving Lucifer fucking mad. Charlotte is trying to escape the horrors of her past of an overtly religious, abusive father and the scars that he and his people have given her in God’s name. Thinking that no one will follow her because she now works for the devil, she takes a job at his firm. Lucifer has his new intrigue, Charlotte, on top of trying to keep his brothers and sister, the seven deadly sins, who...2025-05-2859 min
A Court of Fandoms and Exploration - A Podcast.SPECIAL EPISODE 20: Our new friend, Kait Ballenger!ACOFAE Podcast Presents: Special Episode 20: Our new friend, Kait Ballenger!
ACOFAE welcomes to the podcast award-winning author Kait Ballenger to discuss her newest release Original Sinner! Join Kait, Laura Marie and Jessica Marie as they dive into the inspiration, the writing process and all the daddy issues that come with Lucifer as he stomps around New York City as a billionaire CEO. Brooding and a little lost, Lucifer meets his match in Charlotte a girl from out of town that temps Lucifer in all the best ways. Full of spice Kait talks everyone through it as she...2025-04-1450 minWOW ReadsWOW Reads: S3, E6 - TRAP Reads Dear Manny by Nic StoneJoin the Worlds of Words Center Teen Reading Ambassadors (TRAP) as we discuss Dear Manny by Nic Stone.Nic Stone is open and warm, just like her favorite color -- orange. We discuss her commentary on lies (fiction is truth through the lens of a lie), her degree in psychology (understanding human experience helps with character development) and the habit of pursing discomfort (helps us grow and staves off boredom). Authors mentioned in this episode:Toni Morrison, Zora Neale Hurston, Alice Walker, Jacqueline Woodson and Terry J. Benton-Walker.Additional authors and the b...2025-04-0818 min
The Incoherent FangirlBack in Ye Old Days of Romance PublishingSend us a textAuthor Kait Ballenger stopped by to chat with The Fangirls about her latest novel, ORIGINAL SINNER, and give a brief history of romance among many other fun topics. Stay up to date with Kait by visiting her website!List of books mentioned in the podcast: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/booksEmail us @ theincoherentfangirl@gmail.comVisit our website @ https://theincoherentfangirl.comFollow us on social media!Bluesky: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/blueskyFacebook: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/facebookInstagram: https://theincoherentfangirl.com/instagram ...2025-03-281h 09
Of Swords and Soulmates"Onyx Storm" - Dragons, Lies, and the War WithinSend us a textWhen Rebecca Yarros released Onyx Storm, the third installment in her Empyrean series, fans dropped everything to immerse themselves in Violet's continuing journey. Our podcast hosts were no exception – taking time off work, planning reading parties (thwarted by actual storms), and devouring the book in mere hours.The conversation around this book reveals the fascinating dichotomy in how our hosts approach fantasy romance. We debate pure entertainment value and emotional impact versus technical criteria regarding world-building consistency and character development. This tension between "enjoyable escapism" and "cohesive fantasy craftsmanship" mirrors broader de...2025-03-1359 min
Passion and Practicality: A Liberal Arts PodcastWireside Chat featuring Kaitlyn BallengerIn which Wireside Chat is joined by Online MFA instructor and award-winning author Kait Ballenger! Lovers of paranormal romance and dark romantasy will not want to miss this episode, as Kait shares an insider's view of romance publishing today and talks about her love of villainous heroes and spicy redemption arcs.
2025-01-2459 minWOW ReadsWOW Reads: S3, E2 - MSRAP Reads Buffalo Dreamer by Violet DuncanJoin the Worlds of Words Center Middle School Reading Ambassadors (MSRAP) as we recap our experience around Buffalo Dreamer by Violet Duncan.In this episode, we discuss... Our connections with the main character, Summer, and the fun we have when we reunite with distant family.How Buffalo Dreamer is the first formal introduction for the Reading Ambassadors about Residential/Industrial Schools for Indigenous children in North America, and how we can carry this new information forward. We consider the idea of "moving forwards, backwards" (sourced from University of Arizona faculty member, Sheilah Nicholas), and how even w...2025-01-1324 minWOW ReadsWOW Reads: S3, E1 - MSRAP Reads Miracle by Karen S. ChowJoin the Worlds of Words Center Middle School Reading Ambassadors (MSRAP) as we recap our experience around Miracle by Karen S. Chow.In this episode, we discuss... Everyone needs an editor -- and multiple kinds! SO to the copy editor who led Chow to her eventual decision to have the characters play The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild throughout Miracle.Relationships and mind reading and how we can short ourselves and those around us when we start to guess what other people are thinking.And Rebecca gets corrected by Emaline. Chow says, "Oh, yeah, y...2024-10-2525 min
Queries, Qualms, & QuirksRomance Author Kait Ballenger and the Literal Elevator PitchRomance novelist Kait Ballenger joins Queries, Qualms, & Quirks this week to discuss not meeting publisher's sales expectations, writing on the tail end of a trend, getting a starred review without knowing what it means, only writing what you love, and getting an agent after a literal elevator pitch. ✦
Kait Ballenger is the award-winning author of the Seven Range Shifter paranormal romance series, where she weaves captivating tales of dark, sexy heroes who are cowboys by day, wolf shifters by night. When Kait’s not writing “intense and riveting” paranormal plots or “high-voltage” love scenes that make even seasoned roma...2021-07-1542 min
Unleash Your Imagination, Through Free AudiobookCowboy Wolf Trouble Audiobook by Kait BallengerListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 512177
Title: Cowboy Wolf Trouble
Author: Kait Ballenger
Narrator: Gabriel Thorne
Format: Unabridged
Length: 09:58:55
Language: English
Release date: 01-05-21
Publisher: Findaway Voices
Genres: Romance, Science Fiction & Paranormal
Summary:
A wolf shifter romance like you've never seen beforecowboys by day, wolf shifters by night, this clan of secret wolves lies just beyond the mountains, and a world filled with intrigue and possibility is closer than you think.
For centuries, the shifters that roam Big Sky country have honored a pact to keep the peace. Even bad-boy rancher Wes Calhoun...2021-01-059h 58
Shelf Addiction PodcastEp 38: Author Interview with Kait Ballenger | #CMCon17 FeatureThis is a Coastal Magic Convention Author Feature. Today I'm chatting with featured author Kait Ballenger. Please leave a comment below and like the podcast and leave a positive review if you enjoyed today's episode. Thanks in advance!Find Kait all over the internet, her links are below. Check out her series as well, if you enjoy paranormal romance, give it a try.Connect to Kait BallengerTwitter | https://twitter.com/kait_ballengerBlog/Website | http://kaitballenger.com/Goodreads | https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5989661.Kait_Ballenger?from_search=truePick...2016-10-2741 min
Unlock Audiobook in Romance, ContemporaryTwilight Hunter by Kait Ballenger | Free AudiobookListen to full audiobooks for free on :https://hotaudiobook.com/freeTitle: Twilight Hunter
Author: Kait Ballenger
Narrator: Kim McKean
Format: Unabridged
Length: 10 hrs and 10 mins
Language: English
Release date: 09-07-13
Publisher: Harlequin Books S.A.
Genres: Romance, Contemporary
Summary:
Hunters of the supernatural, the Execution Underground are an elite group tasked with protecting humanity...but what happens when danger collides with desire?
Jace McCannon has one loyalty: the Execution Underground. Despite his mixed blood, his hatred for the werewolves he hunts is legendary. But in his search for a sadistic killer, Jace finds himself face-to-face with a stunningly seductive...2013-09-0710h 10