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Must Love Books78. From Viral TikTok Skit to Bestselling Author with Hannah Nicole Maehrer, ACCOMPLICE TO THE VILLAINHannah Nicole Maehrer joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast to celebrate the release day of ACCOMPLICE TO THE VILLAIN, the highly-anticipated third novel in the Assistant to the Villain series. Once Upon a Time meets The Office in the laugh-out-loud viral TikTok series turned novel, about the sunshine assistant to an Evil Villain…and their unexpected romance.📌 Important Links 📌Instagram:@hannahnicolemaeTikTok: @hannahnicolemaeWebsite: www.hannahnicolemae.com Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: ...2025-08-0641 min
Must Love Books77. August New ReleasesKrystle Hope dives into almost 70 new and upcoming releases for August 2025 in this new monthly segment of Must Love Books. Stay tuned every month for a listing of new indie and trad titles to look out for!📌 Important Links 📌Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.com🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers community on Patreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastSupport this...2025-08-0523 min
Must Love Books76. Let's Do A Tarot Reading with Elise Kova, ARCANA ACADEMYElise Kova joins Krystle Hope for the release of the first book in her latest fantasy series, ARCANA ACADEMY. We talk about slow burn enemies to lovers and do a live Tarot reading – complete with tie-ins and sneak peeks into the book (spoiler-free!) In this romantic fantasy, Clara Graysword has survived the underworld of Eclipse City through thievery, luck, and a whole lot of illegal magic. After a job gone awry, Clara is sentenced to a lifetime in prison for inking tarot cards - a rare power reserved for practitioners at the elite Arcana Academy. Just when it...2025-07-2440 min
Must Love Books75. Dungeons & Dragons & Dating with Lenora Woods, ROLL FOR ROMANCELenora Woods joins Krystle Hope to celebrate the release of ROLL FOR ROMANCE and dish on all things Dungeons & Dragons. We also chat about World of Warcraft, our own gaming experiences and roleplaying origins (shout out to the Neopets RPG boards!), and plan a D&D one-shot for the Something Smutty Book Club. Listen to the full episode for info on the Smooch Pit Mentorship Program for romance writers (applications open September 8th) www.smoochpit.com 📌 Important Links 📌Instagram:@lenorawoodswritesWebsite: www.lenorawoods.com Must Love Books o...2025-07-1532 min
Must Love Books74. July New ReleasesKrystle Hope and Stephanie (“Daddy Zeus” from the Something Smutty Book Club) dive into new and upcoming releases for July 2025 in this new monthly segment of Must Love Books. Stay tuned every month for a listing of new indie and trad titles to look out for!📌 Important Links 📌Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://krystlehope.substack.com🔒🎧 Join the Book Lovers com...2025-07-1114 min
Must Love Books73. Read and React: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING - Part ThreeMay the odds be ever in your favor, listeners! In this three-part series, we are diving into the complex world of the heartbreaking prequel of The Hunger Games Series By Suzanne Collins. There will be spoilers, as we are breaking down the novel scene by scene!In this episode of Must Love Books host, Krystle and Kaylee (Slowburn and DNF from the Something Smutty Book Club) discuss PART THREE of SUNRISE ON THE REAPING. We also read the final chapter and epilogue out loud for a live reaction! (Please note, some sections of reading were cut for...2025-07-041h 25
Must Love Books72. The Importance of Reading Diversely (with book recs!)Reading diversely is important, especially if you want to be well-read. In this episode, Krystle Hope is joined by Bookstagrammer and diversity advocate Marcela Baugh (known as @atemarcelareads__ and Ate’ Marcela on Instagram) to discuss reading outside of your perspective and diversifying your shelves with some book recommendations!If you agree that diverse reading is important, please subscribe for updates and rate 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️📌 Important Links 📌Instagram:@atemarcelareads__ Threads: @atemarcelareads__Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehope2025-07-0338 min
Must Love Books71. Read and React: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING - Part TwoMay the odds be ever in your favor, listeners! In this three-part series, we are diving into the complex world of the heartbreaking prequel of The Hunger Games Series By Suzanne Collins. There will be spoilers, as we are breaking down the novel scene by scene!In this episode of Must Love Books host, Krystle and Kaylee (Slowburn and DNF from the Something Smutty Book Club) discuss PART TWO of SUNRISE ON THE REAPING. Keep your arrows close and your tissues closer because this book has a reputation for making us all sob.Stay tuned...2025-07-0246 min
Must Love Books70. Why we (still) love YA Dystopia with EL Starling, BOUND BY STARSEL Starling joins Krystle Hope to celebrate the release date of BOUND BY STARS, sci-fi gender-bent retelling of Titanic…in space! We talk all about why we still love YA Dystopia, the parallels between science fiction and contemporary issues, and how dystopian stories can teach us to find hope in even the darkest of times. 📌 Important Links 📌Instagram:@e_l_starlingThreads: @e_l_starlingTikTok: @elstarling Website: www.elstarling.com Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle...2025-07-0225 min
Must Love Books69. Gothic Horror and Girlhood with Lyndall Clipstone, TENDERLY I AM DEVOUREDLyndall Clipstone joins Krystle Hope to celebrate the release date of TENDERLY I AM DEVOURED, a gothic horror romantasy for fans of Saltburn and House of Hollow. We talk about dark romantasy, the importance of perseverance, and some favorite gothic book recs!📌 Important Links 📌Instagram:@lkclipstoneThreads: @lkclipstoneTikTok: @lkclipstone Website: www.lyndallclipstone.com Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeThreads: @krystlehopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads...2025-07-0238 min
Must Love Books68. Read and React: SUNRISE ON THE REAPING - Part OneMay the odds be ever in your favor, listeners! In this three-part series, we are diving into the complex world of the heartbreaking prequel of The Hunger Games Series By Suzanne Collins. There will be spoilers, as we are breaking down the novel scene by scene!In this episode of Must Love Books host, Krystle and Kaylee (Slowburn and DNF from the Something Smutty Book Club) discuss part one of SUNRISE ON THE REAPING. Keep your arrows close and your tissues closer because this book has a reputation for making us all sob.Stay tuned...2025-06-3044 min
Must Love Books67. Books are political, defining romantasy, and…mermaid dong? with CW Rose, OCEANSONGCW Rose, author of OCEANSONG, joins Krystle Hope to discuss how her passion for environmentalism inspired her Asian Romeo & Juliet meets The Little Mermaid contemporary fantasy. We also dive into defining romantasy – is it fantasy romance? Is it romantic fantasy? Let us know in the comments or on social media!And yes, this does get political. Books are political. Existence is political. There will be mentions of politics when discussing books, libraries, access to books, book banning, and reading diversely. And then we talk about mermaid dong and how mermaids get it on. Enjoy! ...2025-06-2435 min
Must Love Books66. Tips, Tools, and Tricks for Building a Bookstagram with Shae ReadsBookstagrammer Shae Reads is BACK on Must Love Books Podcast to share some of her favorite tips, tools, and tricks that have helped her go viral on Bookstagram and grow over 40,000 followers. Shae and Krystle also answer questions from our listeners and shout out a few Bookstagrammars.Shae's Instagram: @shae.readsMust Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSubstack: https://substack.com/@krystlehopePatreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast2025-06-2046 min
Must Love Books65. Why We Love Villains with Brittney Arena, A DANCE OF LIES Debut author & friend of the podcast, Brittney Arena joins Krystle Hope to celebrate the release of A DANCE OF LIES.Do you love villains, spies, fantasy romance, and the morals of complex characters? In this episode of Must Love Books, Brittney and Krystle dance into this romantasy full of twists and turns! We also discuss villain redemption arcs, writing mentorship programs, and our dreams for more adult choose your own adventure stories!P.S. Major spoilers for Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and the Shadow & Bone Netflix seriesShare your...2025-06-1227 min
Empowered HeartsWherever you go there you are..things that occur when you create a new life that no one talks about.Are you craving a new life? Or are you maybe slowly starting to chase your new life, and let me guess...it's NOT going as planned....?!!!Welcome to being in between worlds, or as my favourite tarot reader calls it "being in the hallway". Being in the hallway, the integration period, or between two worlds is extremely challenging! So if no one has told you that you that today, this is your permission slip to give yourself a pat on the back.No you're not doing anything wrong, no you're not going crazy; you are...2025-06-0355 min
Must Love Books64. From screenwriting to novel writing with Carlyn Greenwald, MURDER LANDBuckle up for a thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat, it’s time for MURDER LAND. Carlyn Greenwald joins Krystle Hope to talk about how a background in screenwriting influenced her writing process and style and making the leap from romance to thriller.Instagram:@carlyn_geeWebsite: www.carlyngreenwald.comMust Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeJoin the Book Lovers community on Patreo...2025-05-0935 min
Krystle ClearWelcome to Krystle Clear: Discover Your Why, Define Your PurposeIn this special video intro, I’m sharing the heart behind Krystle Clear—why I created this podcast, what it means to me, and what I hope it becomes for you. This isn’t just another interview show. It’s a space for real stories, raw moments, and the clarity that comes when we finally understand our why. Whether you’re navigating change, searching for purpose, or just trying to make sense of your story—this podcast is here to meet you where you are. Let’s get Krystle Clear, together.2025-05-0505 min
The Expecting and Empowered Podcast85. C-Section Awareness Month Special: Everything You Need to Know the First Two Weeks After a C-sectionOne-third of babies in the United States are delivered via c-section. In honor of C-Section Awareness Month, we thought it would be a great opportunity to revisit one of our earliest episodes about everything you need to know during the first two weeks after a c-section. Here at Expecting and Empowered we celebrate all births whether they are vaginal births like Amy’s, or c-sections like Krystle’s. We will link Krystle’s c-section birth story about her breech baby, Brooke, down below! Our hope from this episode is to revisit important information that still...2025-04-3033 min
Must Love Books63. Space Horror Q&A – COLD ETERNITY Launch Party!This week I went to the launch party for COLD ETERNITY by SA Barnes, hosted by Read Between the Lynes in Woodstock, IL. We had themed drinks at Stage Left Café, followed by a Q&A, live reading of chapter one, and a book signing. This is the second time SA Barnes/Stacey Kade has appeared on Must Love Books Podcast – check out Episode 45, featuring her second space horror novel GHOST STATION.Instagram: @authorstaceykadeWebsite: www.staceykade.comMust Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope...2025-04-1024 min
Grief Unfiltered: Stories from Grow Through Your GriefMy StoryGrief changes us. In this deeply personal episode, Krystle Hall opens up about her own journey through loss, sharing how she endured the heartbreaking experience of losing 8 loved ones in just 11 years. From sudden tragedies to anticipatory grief, Krystle recounts how each loss shaped her, broke her, and ultimately led her toward healing.
She candidly explores the emotional impact of grief, the dark moments she faced, and the hard-earned lessons she’s learned along the way. If you’ve ever felt like grief was swallowing you whole, this episode is here to remind you—you are not alone...2025-04-1029 min
Must Love Books62. Inside Indie Publishing with Golden Scales PublishingSister publishing duo Kyera and Nicole from Golden Scales Publishing join Krystle Hope to dive inside the world of indie publishing: from the challenges to the fun stuff. We go over submission guidelines for aspiring authors and Kyera and Nicole do a live critique of Krystle’s query letter for her work in progress BLOOD AND LIES, a paranormal romance.Kyera and Nicole also talk about LIAR QUEEN by MT Soloman and DAUGHTER OF THE VOID by HR Cole.Instagram: @goldenscalespublishingTikTok: @goldenscalespublishingWebsite: www.goldenscalespublishing.com...2025-04-0337 min
Must Love Books61. Something Smutty Book Club reads GET IN MY SWAMP and goes to a Shrek Burlesque Show!I’m making waffles! Join the Something Smutty Book Club for brunch as we talk about GET IN MY SWAMP An Ogre Love Story by GM Fairy and our experience at the Get Shrek’d Burlesque show by Haus A'Blaze Burlesque and Heart Throb Productions.Stay until the end for a little APRIL FOOL’S prank!Something Smutty Book Club is a monthly book club featuring a group of cousins (sort of), cheese, and several bottles of wine. These episodes are unhinged, uncensored, and very much NSFW.*This episode contains spoilers*Everyo...2025-04-0124 min
Must Love Books60. How Indie Authors can Diversify from Amazon with MJ Etkind, THE WITCH OF WALL STREETKrystle Hope and author MJ Etkind celebrate the release day of THE WITCH OF WALL STREET and talk about supporting indie authors, how indie authors are leading publishing trends, and how indie authors can diversify from Amazon.Instagram: @mjetkindauthorTikTok: @mjetkindWebsite: MJEtkind.substack.comMust Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopePatreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.co...2025-03-2538 min
Must Love Books59. Using fantasy to deconstruct propaganda with Rocio Carranza, BLOOD OF THE BLACKTHORNKrystle Hope and author Rocio Carranza celebrate the release day of BLOOD OF THE BLACKTHORN and talk about the themes of propaganda and “medieval clickbait” in fantasy, our favorite books, and the importance of representation on book cover art.Instagram: @rociocarranzawritesTikTok: @rociocarranzawritesWebsite: https://rociocarranza.comMust Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopePatreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Support this podcast at — https...2025-03-1148 min
Must Love Books58. Bookshelves and Bookstagram with Shae ReadsShae is an Australian Bookstagrammer most known for organizing her collection of over 700 books into the viral rainbow aesthetic. Join Shae and Krystle Hope as they talk about reading eras, book recs, and top tips for building a Bookstagram.Shae's Instagram: @shae.readsMust Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopePatreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising In...2025-03-0642 min
Must Love Books57. Cozy Fantasy with Rebecca Thorne, TEA YOU AT THE ALTARKrystle Hope and best-selling author Rebecca Thorne celebrate the release day of TEA YOU AT THE ALTAR (book 3 of Tomes and Teas) and talk about cozy fantasy, transitioning from indie publishing to traditional publishing, Travis Baldree, LGBT representation in cozy fantasy, and what's next after BookTok.Instagram: @rebeccathornewritesTikTok: @rebecca.thorneWebsite: https://rebeccathorne.net Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopePatreon: www.patreon.com...2025-03-0448 min
Must Love Books56. Best Books of 2024, Editing Tips for Writers, & Onyx Storm Hot Takes with Hannah Sol MarieIndie Editor Hannah Sol Marie joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast to share her favorite editing tips for writers and her creative community, Bad B*tches! We also talk about our favorite reads of 2024, the Something Smutty Book Club, and Hannah’s Fourth Wing and Onyx Storm hot takes!Get some book recs, grow your TBR, and have some laughs!Instagram: @hannahsolmarieWebsite: www.hannahsolmarie.comBad Btches: The Brave B*tches Club — Hannah Sol Marie: Connection CreatorJoin the DiscordMust Love Books on Inst...2025-02-1853 min
Must Love Books55. Something Smutty Book Club plays Never Have I Ever (NSFW)Happy ONE YEAR Anniversary to Must Love Books Podcast! To celebrate, the Something Smutty Book Club played a game of Never Have I Ever, featuring several bottles of wine, lots of laughter, vacation planning, and ... feet pics?Something Smutty Book Club is a monthly book club featuring a group of cousins (sort of), cheese, and several bottles of wine. These episodes are unhinged, uncensored, and very much NSFW.Something Smutty Members:🔥Slowburn (Krystle)🚫DNF (Kaylee)🌩️Daddy Zeus (Stephanie)👬👬 Reverse Harem BB (Amanda)🏖️ Crazy Beach (Allison)™️ Smut Slut (Bri...2025-02-1318 min
Thriving In Her Purpose PodcastEnd of 2024 RecapIn this episode host, Krystle Austin, gives a recap of her 2024 as well as some inspiring messages for you. This year was full of ups and downs, however, I recognize the growth through the hard times. That's part of what it means to have a growth mindset. As I reflect on 2024, you do the same and look forward to a beautiful new year. As mentioned in this episode, here is the link to purchase a signed paperback copy of my two book projects where I was a contributing author: Unlock Your Voice, Vol. 2: Mantles, Mandates, and Motherhood a...2024-12-3010 min
Must Love Books54. Happy Holidays from the Something Smutty Book ClubEnjoy a holiday message from Slowburn and Crazy Beach, followed by a few rounds of Never Have I Ever with the Something Smutty Book Club.Something Smutty Book Club is a monthly book club featuring a group of cousins (sort of), cheese, and several bottles of wine. These episodes are unhinged, uncensored, and very much NSFW. Something Smutty Members: 🔥Slowburn (Krystle) 🚫DNF (Kaylee) 🌩️Daddy Zeus (Stephanie) 👬👬 Reverse Harem BB (Amanda) 🏖️ Crazy Beach (Allison) ™️ Smut Slut (Brittney)Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustL...2024-12-2414 min
Must Love Books53. Horror tropes for a Black audience with Sami Ellis, DEAD GIRLS WALKINGKrystle Hope and author Sami Ellis talk about writing horror tropes for a Black audience, decentering whiteness in horror, Jordan Peele, imperfect main characters, and anthologies and folklore.Sami Ellis is a queer horror writer inspired by the horrific nature of Black fears and the culture’s relation to the supernatural. She is also the co-founder of the Write Team Mentorship Program. You can follow her @themoosef on TwitterInstagram: @authorsamiellisTwitter: @themoosefWebsite: https://www.authorsamiellis.comyWTMP: https://www.writeteammentors.comMust Lov...2024-12-1754 min
Must Love Books52. Building Community on BookTok and the Literary Libra with Samantha Ferrand, SEVEN LITTLE KISSESSamantha Ferrand is a writer, director, and bookish influencer known for the Literary Libra Book Club. Her debut novel, SEVEN LITTLE KISSES, is a beautiful love story following Samaya Ximena through 7 major moments across 20 years of her life.Seven Little Kisses, explores sexuality, friendship, heartbreak, and deciphering the difference between a soulmate and a life lesson to walk away from.In this episode of Must Love Books Podcast, Krystle Hope and Samantha Ferrand talk about the importance of genre, ‘killing your darlings’, joining BookTok during the worst year ever, supportive women-led communities, and the Literary Libr...2024-12-1257 min
Must Love Books51. Comedy erotica with GM Fairy, POUNDED BY PRODUCEG.M. FAIRY is a #1 best-selling, erotica author who dabbles in Fantasy, Sci-Fi, and all things whimsical. She’s best known for GET IN MY SWAMP and BAD BEEHAVIOR.In this episode, Krystle and GM talk comedy erotica, traditional publishing vs self-publishing, writing under pen names, and dive into some of GM’s most popular works. We also talk about GM’s recent novel, CRIMSON WOLF, and the upcoming release of POUNDED BY PRODUCE.Instagram: @g.m.fairyauthorTikTok: @g.m.fairyWebsite: https://gmfairyauthor.comFacebook: G.M. Fairy...2024-12-0945 min
Must Love Books50. Something Smutty Book Club: STUFFED BY THE WERE-TURKEY**50th Episode!!**Gobble Gobble! It’s a special holiday episode on Must Love Books Podcast featuring the Something Smutty Book Club. Listen in as Krystle Hope reads our book of the month out loud to you all: Stuffed by the Were-Turkey by Tate McKirk. Lots of laughs, plenty of wine, book recs that we actually liked, and celebrating a birthday!Something Smutty Book Club is a monthly book club featuring a group of cousins (sort of), cheese, and several bottles of wine. These episodes are unhinged, uncensored, and very much NSFW.Episode available on...2024-11-2749 min
Must Love Books49. Death By Podcasting (with Sarah Archer and Landis Wade)Death By Podcasting is a witty murder-mystery comedy novella by Sarah Archer and Landis Wade of the Charlotte Readers Podcast. Sarah and Landis join Krystle Hope to talk writing, podcasting, and murder!Charlotte Readers Podcast:charlottereaderspodcast.comFB: @charlottereaderspodcastTwitter: @charlottereaderIG: @charlottereaderspodcastLandis:landiswade.comFB: @authorlandiswadeIG: @landiswritesSarah:saraharcherwrites.comIG: @saraharcherwritesMust...2024-11-271h 02
Must Love Books48. Retelling classics as cozy fantasy and romantasy with Sharon Lyn Fisher, GRIMM CURIOSITIESSharon Lynn Fisher is the best-selling author of SALT & BROOM, a witchy Jane Eyre retelling. In this episode of Must Love Books, Sharon and Krystle talk about Sharon's newest cozy fantasy, GRIMM CURIOSITIES. Instagram: @sharonlynnfisherauthorWebsite: www.sharonlynnfisher.com Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeBook Podcast Connection on Instagram: @BookPodcastConnectionTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopePatreon: www.patreon.com/MustLoveBooksPodcastSupport this podcast...2024-11-2739 min
All of HER#28 GWG: Intentional Postpartum (Part 3)TRIGGER WARNING:
**This episode contains discussions about postpartum experiences, including feelings of not bonding with or loving a baby and thoughts of not wanting a child. These topics may be triggering for individuals who have experienced or are currently facing postnatal depression, postnatal anxiety, or other challenging postpartum emotions.
If you’re feeling vulnerable, please consider if listening is right for you at this moment. Remember, you’re not alone, and support is available. If you need help, we encourage you to reach out to a trusted professional or helpline in your area...2024-11-271h 22
Must Love Books47. Fae romance, Reylo, fan fiction, and dating advice with Sarah Hawley, SERVANT OF EARTHKrystle Hope and Sarah Hawley discuss the best-selling Glimmer Falls series and her new fae romantasy Servant of Earth. We get into writing inspirations and processes, secret fanfiction accounts, our favorite fan fic adaptations, and even some dating advice for book lovers.Sarah Hawley is the author of:A Witch's Guide to Fake Dating a DemonA Demon's Guide to Wooing a WitchA Werewolf’s Guide to Seducing a VampireServant of EarthInstagram: @mssarahhawley Website: www.sarahhawleyauthor.com Must Love Books on...2024-11-2053 min
Must Love BooksExciting news, gratitude, and announcing Must Love Books Awards!Hey everyone! This is just a short update episode to share some exciting news as I prepare to wrap up 2024. We have 10 episodes left of the first season. Thank you to each and every one of you that has listened and shown your support as I started this new adventure on a whim! There are a lot of new ideas coming soon, so please stay tuned!Check out our new Patreon page! This is a great way to stay updated, access exclusive content, and show your support for Must Love Books.Must Love Books on...2024-11-1207 min
Must Love Books46. Top Romantasy Reads with A Pod of Smut and Wingspan - Crossover Episode!Join Krystle Hope of Must Love Books and Sam and B of A Pod of Smut and Wingspan as they talk about some of their top romantasy reads!A Pod of Smut and WingspanInstagram: @apodofsmutandwingspanWebsite: https://apodofsmutandwingspan.buzzsprout.com Must Love Books @MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeBook Podcast Connection Networking Group: @BookPodcastConnectionGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mu...2024-11-0547 min
Must Love Books45. Crafting atmospheric space horror with SA Barnes, GHOST STATIONIn this special Halloween episode, author SA Barnes shares how she creates creepy atmospheric space horror and talks about some upcoming releases.Instagram: @authorstaceykade Website: www.staceykade.com Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeMust Love Books Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and anywhere else you get your podcasts! New episodes posted on Tuesdays2024-10-3142 min
Must Love Books44. Death by TBR! Author and bookstore owner Stephanie Rose, HIDING LIESDeath by TBR Books owner Stephanie Rose discusses her debut cozy horror about a serial killer at a campground, HIDING LIES. We talk horror, indie publishing, genre bookstores, and audiobooks as a form of reading.Instagram: @stephanierosewriter and @deathbytbrbooksWebsite: www.stephanierosewriter.com and www.deathbytbrbooks.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/StephanietheSpookyQueenMust Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope...2024-10-2943 min
Must Love Books43. “Serial Killer Barbie” with Emma C Wells, THIS GIRL’S A KILLERWe support women’s rights – but we also support women’s wrongs! Join Krystle Hope and Emma C Wells to celebrate the release of THIS GIRL’S A KILLER.Cordelia Black is Legally Blonde’s Dexter-ish alter-ego. Ambitious pharma rep by day, killer of bad men that have escaped justice by night. They call her a serial killer, but she calls it karma.We love to see a woman succeeding in a male-dominated field. We also play a round of “Describing Book Plots Badly”. Can you guess our bad plots?Instagram...2024-10-2957 min
Must Love Books42. Something Smutty Book Club: SPOOKILY YOURSIs this a trick or a treat? Check out the special Halloween episode featuring the Something Smutty Book Club. Our October pick was Spookily Yours by Jennifer Chipman.Something Smutty Book Club is a monthly book club featuring a group of cousins (sort of), cheese, and several bottles of wine. These episodes are unhinged, uncensored, and very much NSFW. Episode available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever else you get your podcasts! *This episode contains spoilers* Everyone’s opinion is their own, views expressed here are not representative of Must Love Bo...2024-10-2525 min
Must Love Books41. Why we should be in charge of everything with Stacey McEwan, VALLEYThere is no denying that Krystle Hope and Stacey McEwan should be running the world - and Netflix. In this special bonus episode, let's dive into exactly why we should be consulted on all major decisions. Oh, and we will also discuss the release of Stacey's final installment to The Glacian Trilogy, VALLEY, as well as writing inspirations, coming up with fantasy names, and our favorite love triangles.Instagram: @staceymcewanbooksTikTok: @staceymcewanbooksWebsite: https://www.staceymcewanbooks.comMust Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:2024-10-1743 min
Must Love Books40. Our love for Dark Academia with ST Gibson, AN EDUCATION IN MALICEKrystle Hope and ST Gibson discuss dark academia and writing inspirations for three new releases: AN EDUCATION IN MALICE, EVOCATION, and ODD SPIRITS.Instagram: @stgibsonauthorWebsite: https://stgibson.comMust Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-10-1530 min
Must Love Books39. Something Smutty Book Club: SEDUCED BY THE PUMPKIN SPICE LATTEIt’s PSL season! The Something Smutty Book Club read SEDUCED BY THE PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE by Evelyn Cloves.We also play a few rounds of F*ck, Marry, K!ll and Smash or Pass, indulge in some delicious pumpkin-flavored treats baked by Amanda (Reverse Harem BB) and PSLs by Stephanie (Daddy Zeus). We follow up with talking about some of our current spicy reads.Something Smutty Book Club is a monthly book club featuring a group of cousins (sort of), cheese, and several bottles of wine. These episodes are unhinged, uncensored, and very much NS...2024-10-1247 min
Must Love Books38. Roleplay and Dark Academia with Allison Saft, A DARK AND DROWNING TIDENew York Times best-selling author Allison Saft share her inspirations and writing process for A DARK AND DROWNING TIDE. Krystle Hope and Allison reminisce over Warrior Cats, Neopets, and the days on online roleplay chats, and then play some bookish games.Instagram: @AllisonSaftWebsite: www.AllisonSaft.comMust Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mu...2024-10-1033 min
Must Love Books37. Chinese myths and fated mates with Katrina Kwan, THE LAST DRAGON OF THE EASTKrystle Hope and Katrina Kwan celebrate the release of THE LAST DRAGON OF THE EAST and play Bookish Would You Rather.Instagram: @katrinazkwanWebsite: www.KatrinaKwan.comMust Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-10-0834 min
Must Love Books36. Horror Would You Rather with Tatiana Schlote-Bonne, SUCH LOVELY SKINIt's officially spooky season! Krystle Hope and Tatiana Schlote-Bonne celebrate the release of horror novel SUCH LOVELY SKIN. We talk video games, meta horror, slashers, and play a round of Horror Would You Rather.Tatiana Schlote-Bonne has an MFA from The Nonfiction Writing Program at the University of Iowa. When she’s not writing, she’s either gaming, lifting heavy weights, or teaching people how to lift heavy weights. Such Lovely Skin is her debut novel.Instagram: @thebuffwriterTikTok: @the_buff_writerMust Love Books on I...2024-10-0134 min
Must Love Books35. Writing as a Collaborative Duo with Hazel Beck, TRULY MADLY MAGICALLYThe duo behind Hazel Beck celebrates the release of Witchlore #3: TRULY MADLY MAGICALLYHazel Beck is the magical partnership authors Megan and Nicole. Together they have collected two husbands, three familiars, two children, five degrees, and written around 200 books. As one, their books will delight with breathtaking magic, emotional romance, and stories of witches you won’t soon forget.In this episode, Megan and Nicole join Krystle Hope to talk about writing as a collaborative duo, the future of Witchlore and Hazel Beck, and share their tips for writing your own collaborative projects!In...2024-08-2738 min
Must Love Books34. Meet the Witches of Thistle Grove with Lana Harper, RISE AND DIVINEKrystle Hope and Lana Harper celebrate the release of RISE AND DIVINE, the fifth and final installment of The Witches of Thistle Grove.Which Thistle Grove witch is your favorite?Website: www.lanapopovicbooks.comInstagram: @lanalyteTwitter: @LanaPopovicLitMust Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising In...2024-08-2045 min
Must Love Books33. An Ode to the Midwest with Calahan Skogman, BLUE GRAFFITIKrystle Hope and Calahan Skogman celebrate the release of Calahan’s debut novel, BLUE GRAFFITI.In this episode, Krystle and Calahan discuss writing inspirations, lyrical prose, and how Blue Graffiti is an ode to the Midwest. Calahan also reads an excerpt from the novel and shares a little bit about recording the audiobook.It is also the 6-month podcast anniversary for Must Love Books!Instagram: @calahan.skogmanPatreon: www.patreon.com/calahanskogmanInstagram: @KrystleHope and @MustLoveBooksPodcastTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.go...2024-08-1331 min
Must Love Books32. Game Night with the Something Smutty Book ClubSomething Smutty Book Club: Game Night Edition THE AUDIO GAMEWelcome to our funniest – and dirtiest – episode yet! In this episode, four of us play The Audio Game. This game is essentially Cards Against Humanity but with audio clips of memes, quotes, and the occasional *interesting* sound effect. Slowburn, DNF, Daddy Zeus, and Smut Slut recorded this episode immediately after recording our book club episode for Mating with Mallows. It’s the middle of the night, Daddy Zeus has peeps in her wine, and Daddy Zeus, DNF, and Smut Slut are all big fat cheaters! I hope...2024-08-131h 03
Must Love Books31. Something Smutty Book Club: MATING WITH MALLOWS by Nora NoodleSomething Smutty Book Club is a monthly book club featuring a group of cousins (sort of), cheese, and several bottles of wine. These episodes are unhinged, uncensored, and very much NSFW. This month’s book is Mating with Mallows by Nora Noodle *This episode contains spoilers* Everyone’s opinion is their own, views expressed here are not representative of Must Love Books Podcast. Other topics discussed in this episode: • Sentient candy erotica • Reading our favorite GoodReads reviews• Smash or Pass…with animated characters Someth...2024-08-1030 min
Must Love Books30. Finding creativity after burnout with Keshe Chow, THE GIRL WITH NO REFLECTIONKrystle Hope and Keshe Chow discuss filling the creative well, winning writing awards, exploring different methods of writing, and how rest is an important part of the creative process. Keshe also shares her reactions to horror genres and Krystle reveals which fanfiction inspired her current work in progress.Website: https://www.keshe.com.auInstagram: @keshewritesTikTok: @keshewritesMust Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope...2024-08-0638 min
Must Love Books29. BONUS: Adaptations we love and hate, crossover with Offscript PodcastWelcome Alli and Bri from Offscript Podcast! In this crossover episode, we talk about some of our favorite book-to-film adaptations and some that really went off script. Just a few topics covered: Homeward Bound, Ella Enchanted, and Bridgerton!Stay tuned as we tease our next big collab - The Fall of the House of Usher, March 2025!Website: https://offscript253.wixsite.com/offscriptInstagram: @offscriptpodcast253Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www...2024-08-0230 min
Must Love Books28. Going viral on BookTok with Emily Blackwood, BLOOD SO BRUTALKrystle Hope and Emily Blackwood (HOUSE OF LIES AND SORROWS, WINGS SO WICKED) talk about going viral on BookTok and using manifestation techniques to get what you want!We also play a bookish Would You Rather and talk about being a full-time indie author.Website: www.authoremilyblackwood.comInstagram: @authoremilyblackwoodTikTok: @authoremilyblackwoodEmily Blackwood’s Fairies Group: www.facebook.com/groups/3212278985712743Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeTikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope...2024-08-0147 min
Must Love Books27. Flipping the script on horror tropes with Joelle Wellington, THE BLONDE DIES FIRSTKrystle Hope and Joelle Wellington (THEIR VISCIOUS GAMES, THE BLONDE DIES FIRST) discuss approaching common horror tropes in a new way, rooftop horror nights, crutch phrases that we can’t stop using, and how Jo used salmon to decide which publishing company to sign with!We also talk about All These Sunken Souls: A Black Horror AnthologyWebsite: www.joellewellington.comInstagram: @jowellingtonTwitter: @joelle_wellingMust Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope...2024-07-3038 min
Must Love Books26. Using fantasy as political commentary with Bethany Baptiste, THE POISONS WE DRINKWriting is political and in this episode Krystle Hope and Bethany Baptiste dive into THE POISONS WE DRINK and how this fantasy tale about magic and morally gray marginalized witches presents relevant and relatable political commentary.“Even simply existing is like a form of protest.” – Bethany BaptisteThis episode was recorded in May 2024 and discusses current political events at that time.Website: www.bethanybaptiste.comInstagram: @bethany_baptisteTikTok: Bethany.baptisteMust Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:@MustLoveBooksPodcastK...2024-07-2351 min
Wanderlust & WishesEpisode 8: Krystle and Julie take on Universal Orlando!In this episode, we start off discussing Epic Universe, the new park coming to Universal Orlando in 2025. With 5 new unique areas of the park and three new hotels, there's so much to be excited about! We then review our adventures during our visit in late June and Julie's plans for her upcoming family trip. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we enjoyed talking about all things Universal Orlando!Connect with us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wanderlustandwishespodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wanderlustandwishespodcastFor interest in vacation planning email us...2024-07-1754 min
Must Love Books25. Small towns, big cities, and writing relatable characters with Elena Goudelias, BEFORE NEW YORKKrystle Hope and independent author Elena Goudelias talk about the Oak Plains series, writing from experience to create relatable characters, and what she has learned since she started publishing.
Then Krystle and Elena play a little bookish Mad Libs and 54321!
Website: www. elenagoudelias.wixsite.com
Instagram: @ egoudeliasbooks
Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook:
@MustLoveBooksPodcast
Krystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHope
TikTok: @Huttslayer_Hope
GoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehope
Support this podcast at — https://re...2024-07-1617 min
Must Love Books24. Perfectly Imperfect Love Stories with Tarah DeWitt, SAVOR ITKrystle Hope and USA Today best-selling author Tarah DeWitt discuss perfectly imperfect love stories, flawed characters, and foggy small towns.This episode also includes:• Approaching common tropes in an authentic way• From enneagrams to star signs: what to include in you character profiles• Announcing upcoming releases• Re-releasing The Co-Op with new content (11.12.2024)• The Tarah DeWitt Literary Universe (TDLU)• Playing a game of Round Robin – we just wrote a children’s book together!TarahDeWitt.comInstagram: @ authortarahdewit...2024-07-0332 min
Must Love Books23. Indie Publishing is Changing the Industry with Allie Samberts, COMMON GROUNDSKrystle Hope and Allie Samberts (COMMON GROUNDS, THE WRITE PLACE) discuss book covers, self-publishing, interconnected standalone novels, and ask do readers care how a book is published?This episode also includes:• Writing a book based on the cover• Balancing writing with a career• Publishing timelines: trad vs indie• Reader support for indie authors• How independent publishing is changing the industry• Allie’s favorite tropesAllieSamberts.comInstagram: @alliesambertswritesTikTok: @alliesambertsFacebook Reader Group...2024-06-2544 min
Must Love Books22. Cosplays, Roleplays, and Writing with Aster Vaughn and Heather "BluFlameChic"Krystle Hope, Aster Vaughn, and Heather (cosplayer BluFlameChic) talk about Briarthorne University, cosplays and RPGs, streaming on Twitch, and the good ol’ days of TikTok.
This episode also includes:
• Cosplay as self-expression
• Roleplaying on Discord
• From roleplaying to writing
• “If you write, you are a writer”
• Adding banned books to our library
• Schools should read The Hunger Games instead of Mark Twain and Lord of the Flies
Aster Vaughn
astervaughn.com
Instagram: @astervaughn_ and @VenaRicoDesig...2024-06-1842 min
Must Love Books21. The Positive Side of Negative Reviews with Margaret Rose, KISSING BANDITKrystle Hope and Margaret rose talk about rom-coms, indie versus trad publishing, and the importance of “no”.Margaret Rose majored in English with an emphasis on creative writing, dabbled in philosophy, and has a concentration in theater. Before becoming an author, she worked as a personal stylist, secretly drafting novels and begging her friends to read them. Now, she enjoys wearing sweatpants just as much as sequins and watching her kids chase their dreams while she chases her own. You can find her online at Margaretrosebooks.com.This episode also...2024-06-1446 min
Must Love Books20. Something Smutty Book Club: ICE PLANET BARBARIANSTrigger warnings and content warnings: discussions of s*xual assault, r*pe, dubious consent, excrement, forced ab*rtion, and lots of explicit language
Something Smutty Book Club is a monthly book club
featuring a group of cousins, cheese, and several bottles of wine. These episodes are unhinged, uncensored, and very much NSFW.
This month’s book is Ice Planet Barbarians by Ruby
Dixon
*This episode contains spoilers*Everyone’s opinion is their own, views expressed
here are not representative of Must Love Books Podcast.
Other topics discussed in this episode:• How was...2024-06-1139 min
Must Love Books19. More Book Vacations! with Clare Solly, SAVE THE LAST PIECEJoin Krystle Hope and Clare Solly as they talk about SAVE THE LAST PIECE, a Devil Wears Prada-esque rom-com set within the wedding industry. This episode also includes:- Reversing Hallmark tropes- New York Theatre projects- New York travels- Book vacations- For the love of spedges (sprayed edges)- Shonda Rhymes and Bridgerton- Balancing a busy worklife with writing- Writing buddieswww.ClareSolly.com / All social media @YouWontBeSollyMust Love Books on Instagram and Facebook: @MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on In...2024-06-0447 min
Must Love Books18. Balancing Work Life and Writing with Madeline Vaughn, RETRIBUTION FOR THE FALLENMadeline Vuaghn discusses the final installment of the Emily Fallon trilogy, GoodReads ratings, balancing work life with writing, and her love for Karin Slaughter.www.madelinevaughnbooks.comInstagram: @madelinevaughnbooksTikTok: @madelinevaughn5Must Love Books on Instagram and Facebook: @MustLoveBooksPodcastKrystle Hope on Instagram: @KrystleHopeKrystle Hope on TikTok: @Huttslayer_HopeGoodReads: https://www.goodreads.com/krystlehopeSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.co...2024-05-2819 min
Must Love Books17. Author Fun Facts with Claire Kann, LOOKING FOR LOVE IN ALL THE HAUNTED PLACESKrystle Hope and Claire Kanna celebrates the release of LOOKING FOR LOVE IN ALL THE ALL THE HAUNTED PLACES, out today everywhere!Claire Kann’s Fun Author Facts:• No one will read your book as many times as you have – and you will forget most of it!• Asking for blurbs is a unique form of torture• Pop culture references – your work will outlive you!• The querying process never stops• Festivals and events where you get to meet and talk to readers is one of the best parts of the job2024-05-2136 min
Must Love Books16. Book bans, diversity, and romance with Eden Books CEO Robyn CrawfordKrystle Hope and Eden Books CEO Robyn Crawford dive into the importance of standing up against book bans and how diversity in books translates to diversity and acceptance in our world.
Robyn Crawford is the founder and CEO of Eden Books, the only online bookstore and social media platform dedicated to romance and women’s fiction. She is a longtime romance reader, author personal assistant, and editor of romance books.
She is inspired by authors, specifically of romance, who
remind the world that love is always at the center of all great things. In her fr...2024-05-1443 min
Must Love Books15. Something Smutty Book Club: ICEBREAKER by Hannah GraceSomething Smutty Book Club is a monthly book club featuring a group of cousins, cheese, and several bottles of wine. These episodes are unhinged, uncensored, and very much NSFW.
This month’s book is Icebreaker by Hannah Grace
*This episode contains spoilers*
Everyone's opinion is their own, views expressed here are not representative of Must Love Books Podcast.
Other topics discussed in this episode:
We actually liked this book!
Stella Rosa Wine should sponsor us
Where are the sports in the sports romance?
Why you should not give fellatio to a cuc...2024-05-0748 min
Must Love Books14. Brooding Fae Kings and Paranormal Rom-Coms with Amy Boyles, HOW TO FAKE IT WITH A FAEKrystle Hope and author Amy Boyles discuss brooding fae kings, the importance of author groups, and how self-publishing is changing the industry!HOW TO FAKE IT WITH A FAE is available now and HOW TO OUTWIT A WIZARD will release August 31, 2024.Amy Boyles writes laugh-out-loud paranormal romcoms and mysteries. She has a Pharm D, a BA in Creative Writing, and lives in northern Alabama with her husband, two daughters, and Leo the Pug. When she’s not writing, you can find her either reading or binge-watching a K-drama.Amy Boyles Links:We...2024-04-3026 min
Must Love Books13. Taylor Swift and Romance Books with Elora Maxwell, BLINDED BY THE SPOTLIGHTKrystle Hope and Elora Maxwell discuss BLINDSIDED BY THE SPOTLIGHT, a contemporary romance featuring a country music star and a professional athlete.Elora Maxwell is an independent historical fiction author. She writes historical things, romantic things, fantastical things, and sometimes devastatingly sad things. When she’s not traveling through time, she likes visiting amusement parks, watching movies, and forcing everyone around her to listen to Taylor Swift. You can find her on Instagram and TikTok @author_eloramaxwellThis episode includes:- Writing inspirations- Self-publishing skills- Taylor Swift an...2024-04-2327 min
Smut Up and Listen!BONUS EPISODE: Hangin' with Krystle Hope (mad libs, would you rather and bookish chat)Send us a cute little love note & we’ll read it at the beginning of an epidodeOn today's episode we are joined by Krystle Hope from the Must Love Books Podcast! We talk bookish things, do some bookish "would you rather"? and play a few silly rounds of smutty mad libs! Come hang with us!Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-04-1732 min
Must Love Books12. "Smut Up and Love Books" Crossover with Smut Up and Listen!Welcome to the crossover episode! As a special bonus, Charlotte and Riley from Smut Up and Listen joins Krystle and Must Love Books for some smutty bookish fun. Join us with some spicy Mad Libs and a round of bookish Would You Rather.This episode is NSFWSmut Up and Listen Podcast:Available everywhere you yet your podcastswww.instagram.com/smutupandlistenpodcastwww.tiktok.com/@smutupandlistenMust Love Books Podcast:www.facebook.com/mustlovebookspodcast...2024-04-1732 min
Must Love Books11. Feminism and sexuality in fantasy with Jacqueline Carey, CASSIEL'S SERVANTNYT best-selling author Jacqueline Carey talks about her newest release, CASSIEL’S SERVANT, an epic fantasy retelling of her first novel Kushiel’s Dart from Joscelin’s point of view.Jacqueline Carey is the NY Times bestselling author of the critically acclaimed and award-winning Kushiel’s Legacy series of historical fantasy novels. Recent novels include the Shakespearean adaptation Miranda and Caliban, and the epic fantasy standalone Starless. In addition to writing, Jacqueline enjoys cooking, gardening, photography, and doing research on a wide variety of arcane topics. An affinity for travel has taken her from Iceland...2024-04-1637 min
Must Love Books10. Something Smutty Book Club: BLOOD OF THE SAINTSSomething Smutty Book Club is a monthly book club featuring a group of cousins, cheese, and several bottles of wine. These episodes are unhinged, uncensored, and very much NSFW.
This month’s book is Blood of the Saints by Denver Rose
*This episode contains spoilers*
Everyone's opinion is their own, views expressed here are not representative of Must Love Books Podcast.
Other topics discussed in this episode:
Plot holes
What not to do as an undercover FBI agent
Is torture a requirement of dark romance?
Songs people definitely are not grind...2024-04-0944 min
Must Love Books9. Women Dominate Romance with ST Fernandez, THE LEGEND OF GASPARILLAKrystle and Stephanie talk about the true story behind the inspiration of the pirate love story behind THE LEGEND OF GASPARILLA, Latinx representation, and book-to-film adaptations, with a special call out to Netflix, Hulu, and Reese Witherspoon!Stephanie | S.T. FernandezInstagram | TikTok | STFernandez.com Must Love Books:Instagram | FacebookKrystle Hope:Instagram | TikTok | GoodReadsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-04-0249 min
Must Love Books8. April Fool's Episode! "Everything is Dune"Happy April Fools! Today's bonus episode features guest Tyler D Martin, short story author and Dune enthusiast.Don't take us seriously - we certainly don't!If you stay all the way to the end, you'll hear some absolutely unhinged and unedited insanity. Enjoy!Tyler D Martin Links:Instagram | TikTok | YouTubeMust Love Books:Instagram | FacebookKrystle Hope:Instagram | TikTok | GoodReadsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redci2024-04-0123 min
Must Love Books7. A few words with Narrator Katie Thompson / KT GrayJoin Krystle Hope and audiobook narrator Katie Thompson (also known as KT Gray) as they talk about the world of audiobooks and upcoming bookish events!
Katie Thompson is an audiobook narrator with a master's degree in journalism and over 15 years of theater experience. She has been a full-time entrepreneur since 2018 and discovered her passion for narrating audiobooks after the arrival of her first child. Katie narrates from her home in Georgia, where she lives with her husband and 2-year-old daughter.
Katie Thompson
Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | Website
2024 Events:
Hot & Steamy Po...2024-03-2633 min
Must Love Books6. Organs in jars with Danielle Renino, WHISPERS THE BLOOD and EVISCERATEJoin Krystle Hope and Danielle Renino in a discussion on YA Horror, speculative fiction, organs in jars, and....The Human Centipede?Danielle Renino writes YA & Adult Horror and Speculative Fiction. When she isn’t writing, she can be found photographing abandoned buildings, eating her way around Boston, or checking for monsters under her bed.Danielle is the author of WHISPERS THE BLOOD (YA speculative horror) and EVISCERATE (Saw with less gore and more millennial panic).Check her out on Instagram and TikTok.Must Love Bo...2024-03-1927 min
Must Love Books5. Dark fae romantasy Swan Lake retelling with Lyra Selene, A FEATHER SO BLACKLyra Selene celebrates her release day for A FEATHER SO BLACKThis episode includes:- Inspirations from Swan Lake and Celtic mythology- How living in Ireland as a child encouraged a love for fae, myth, and creativity- Perseverance in publishing- Advice for writersLyra Selene was born under a full moon and has never quite managed to wipe the moonlight out of her eyes. She grew up on a steady diet of mythology, folklore, and fantasy, and now writes tall tales of twisted magic...2024-03-1227 min
Must Love Books4. What if the enemies became lovers? with Thea Guanzon, THE HURRICANE WARSNYT best-selling author Thea Guanzon talks about her instant hit THE HURRICANE WARS.*This episode was recorded before the sequel's title was released. A MONSOON RISING is available for pre-order now!This episode includes:- Sequels and writing projects- The importance of representation- Cultural inspirations- Thea’s Book RecsThea Guanzon holds a Bachelor of Arts in International Studies, with a specialization in International Politics and Peace Studies. When she’s not writing, she can be found traveling, running a Du...2024-03-0534 min
Must Love Books3. Something Smutty Book Club: PROMISES AND POMEGRANATESSomething Smutty Book Club is a monthly book club featuring a group of cousins, cheese, and several bottles of wine. These episodes are unhinged, uncensored, and very much NSFW.
This month’s book is Promises and Pomegranates by Sav R Miller
*This episode contains spoilers*
Everyone's opinion is their own, views expressed here are not representative of Must Love Books Podcast.
Other topics discussed in this episode:
Reverse Harems
Fanfiction raised us
Dinosaur smut
Is twincest incest?
Trigger Warnings
Functionality of smut scenes
Eating cheese
Choosing our next book
Somet...2024-02-2754 min
Must Love Books2. Connecting readers and authors with Thea Claire, GO FIND LESSIndie author Thea Claire celebrates her debut novel GO FIND LESS and discusses writing through sobriety, high school reunions, renaissance faires, fanfiction, and creating personal connections between authors and readers.Thea Claire is a storyteller at heart. A North Texas native, she loves to write about strong characters creating beautiful lives for themselves and those around them. Thea has been an avid reader and sometimes-writer for more than 15 years, and has worked in a variety of fields as a communications professional. She is a proud mental health advocate, neurodiverse writer, and member of the LGBTQ+ community.2024-02-2039 min
Must Love Books1. Intuitive Writing with DM Needom, BETTER TO BURN OUT seriesIn this episode, we join indie author D.M. Needom as she discusses her Better to Burn Out series and how she uses her intuition to help lead her stories and character motivations. Warning: Spoilers ahead! NSFW Website: https://dmneedom.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/d.m.needom Facebook: www.facebook.com/D.M.NEEDOM TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@d.m.needom_author Must Love Books: Instagram | Facebook Krystle Hope: Instagram | TikTok | GoodReadsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-02-1340 min
Must Love BooksIntroducing myself, my pod, and my WIPGet to know your host! Author Krystle Hope provides a brief overview of what to expect from Must Love Books and shares a little bit about herself and her current writing project. Enjoy, subscribe, rate and review! Thank you and happy reading!
Email: mustlovebookspodcast@gmail.com
Must Love Books:
Instagram | Facebook
Krystle Hope:
Instagram | TikTok | GoodReads
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-02-0604 min
Must Love BooksMust Love Books Podcast TrailerWelcome to Must Love Books: A podcast for book lovers, by book lovers.
Join author Krystle Hope and various guests as we talk about the books we love (and sometimes the books we hate), fanfiction, adaptations, publishing trends, and interviews with our favorite authors and debut authors.
Interested in a guest spot? Send an email to
mustlovebookspodcast@gmail.com or slide into our DMs on Instagram!
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Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/must-love-books/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/bra...2024-01-2901 min
Freedom Found Podcast145. What We Did That Worked | 2023 EditionCraving a real look into someone’s business - one where they don’t just share the highlights but the wins and losses along the way?
Welcome back to the second annual ‘What We Did That Worked’ episode where I share the exact strategies we deployed as a team or decisions I made as a CEO and how it all panned out.
I’m not here to sugar-coat anything. This is an hour of KC Brand successes and learning lessons this year and my hope in sharing them is that you can grow witho...2023-12-2052 minThe Expecting and Empowered Podcast45. Everything You Need to Know About Preventing Tearing During LaborA common fear that a lot of women have when they are going into labor is tearing. Especially if it’s your first time. We want to address this fear in this episode. We cover what you can do in pregnancy to prepare, how to protect your perineum during labor, and what to do if you do end up tearing.Krystle explains what tearing actually is and what the different degrees of tearing mean. We get into why tearing happens and why it is more common among athletes. We teach you ho...2023-11-0130 min
Get in the Cashflow Game with K&K | A Podcast for Multifamily Real Estate Investors and those Looking to get in the GameTHE AMERICAN DREAM IS ALIVE!!!!
EPISODE #185
Welcome to Season 3 of GET IN THE CASHFLOW GAME with K&K! We are excited to share this season with you and introduce you to all the new guests who joined the show.
The American Dream is often defined as the belief that anyone, regardless of their background, can achieve success and prosperity through hard work and determination. Investing is one of the most powerful tools that Americans have at their disposal to achieve the American Dream. However, many say that it's dead. I'd say, hold your horses, Justin Freishtat, an investor living the American dream, joins us...2023-09-2837 min
Get in the Cashflow Game with K&K | A Podcast for Multifamily Real Estate Investors and those Looking to get in the GameSecrets to Building a Successful Brand
EPISODE #182
Welcome to Season 3 of GET IN THE CASHFLOW GAME with K&K! We are excited to share this season with you and introduce you to all the new guests who joined the show.
A strong brand is essential for any business that wants to succeed in today's competitive marketplace. A well-defined brand can help you attract new customers, build loyalty with existing customers, and command a premium price for your products or services. And who better to talk about this topic than Jeff Sinelli, the Chief Vibe Officer - yes you read it right! - of Sinelli
Concepts...2023-09-071h 14
Get in the Cashflow Game with K&K | A Podcast for Multifamily Real Estate Investors and those Looking to get in the GameThe US INSURANCE CRISIS of 2023Welcome to SEASON 3 of GET IN THE CASHFLOW GAME with K&K!
We are excited to share this season with you and introduce you to all the new guests who graced the show.
For our first episode, we're doing a Solo K&K one and for our comeback episode, we're talking about the US insurance crisis.
The US housing insurance crisis is a complex issue with no easy solutions. However, it is important to understand the factors that are contributing to the crisis so that we can work towards finding a solution.
2023-08-3125 minThe Expecting and Empowered Podcast35. Krystle Howald's Second and Third C-section Birth + RecoveryKrystle is back on the podcast today and we are covering her experience with her second and third C-sections. Krystle shares how her goal with her second birth was to have a VBAC and gets honest about how she felt pressured into having a C-section instead. She shares what tools have helped her the most in dealing with this birth trauma.We ask Krystle questions around how you can set your house up for success prior to having a C-section, what it was like to come home to little ones and...2023-06-1423 min
Get in the Cashflow Game with K&K | A Podcast for Multifamily Real Estate Investors and those Looking to get in the GameWhat in the World is Going on with the Real Estate Market ?!Episode #179
Join us for another episode on the current rollercoaster of the real estate market where inventories keep getting low while interest rates keep going high.
In this episode of Get in the Cashflow with K&K, we delve into the current state of the real estate market, where low inventories and high-interest rates are shaping the landscape for buyers, sellers, and investors.
With housing demand soaring in recent years, inventory levels have struggled to keep pace, leading to increased competition among buyers. We explore the factors...2023-06-0127 minFreedom Found Podcast60. Why Success is Holding You BackSuccess is the worst teacher.
If you are constantly striving for perfection and focusing on it so much that you don't see the lessons sitting right in front of you - that success, or the hope of that success, is holding you back.
I have so many stories of things that didn’t go the way I had planned. But I’ve learned that through those experiences, through listening to and observing those “failures” - I’ve been able to come out 10x stronger. Because success breeds complacency.
In this episo...2022-11-2313 minThe Expecting and Empowered Podcast10. Krystle Howald's First C-section With Breech Baby BrookeToday is a special episode, as Krystle is sharing all about her first C-section birth with her beautiful baby, Brooke. As you’ll hear, Krystle has never shared the whole story all at once, and in this episode, she opens up about a lot of things that moms typically don’t talk about. This is a very personal account of the way she processed the emotions that came up for her immediately after having her C-section birth, and she also reveals how she prepared for it, the physical and emotional impact that accompanied the birth, and much more.We...2022-07-1326 minFreedom Found Podcast26. Why Starting a Podcast Might Be Your Next Best Move with Kacia FitzgeraldIf you've ever been interested in starting your own podcast, or been curious about how it can impact your growth as both a brand and a leader, you’re gonna love this episode!
We're talking to Kacia Fitzgerald, a multi-passionate entrepreneur, speaker, and podcasting queen who's on a mission to help women share their message with the world. She's the host of the top-rated podcast, EmpowerHER, with over 4 million downloads in the first three years. She's also the founder and CEO of She Goes, a company focused on personal growth, business membership, and helping women wan...2022-04-1337 min
Get in the Cashflow Game with K&K | A Podcast for Multifamily Real Estate Investors and those Looking to get in the Game#133: Ralph DiBugnara: Disrupting the Real Estate IndustryJoining us today on the Get in the Cashflow Game with K&K, is Real Estate Industry DISRUPTOR, Ralph DiBugnara.
Ralph Dibugnara is a nationally recognized mortgage expert and a frequent real estate industry commentator, featured in CNBC, Fox Business, Forbes, Huffington Post, Realtor.com, and several other top-tier media outlets. Ralph is also part of the Forbes Leaders Council - members are selected for Forbes Councils based on their depth and diversity of experience, then invited to share their insights via CommunityVoice on Forbes.com.
With over 15+ years of experience, he focuses on the millennial demographic and redefining the...2021-09-2955 min