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Softest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 37 - Death Under the Deluge by C.M. Wendelboe + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing C.M. Wendelboe, a murder mystery author with western flair! Dive into his novel, Death Under the Deluge where the twists and turns will keep you guessing. With an intricately weaved plot, fall into this new mystery and stay on your toes! You never know what happens next. Synopsis: A corpse is found lashed to a submerged cabin under the Missouri River just south of a Sioux Indian reservation... A corpse tied there perhaps seventy ye...2025-06-2327 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 36 - Madame Mustache by Manuela Schneider + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Manuela, a historical fiction author. Dive into the interesting world of Madame Mustache. Learn her story and the way Manuela expertly weaves the truths behind forgotten history. Synoposis: The Memoir of Madame Moustache shows how the formative years of a gambler affected her as a career woman in the Old West.Eleanor Dumont earned the famous nickname “Madame Moustache” during her early life as the most well-known of all blackjack dealer...2025-06-1954 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 36 - One More Mountain by Mansur Nurdel + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? We have a memoir to dive into! Listen to the brave story behind Mansur Nurdel and his journey to America. From the roots of religion to the valor of embarking on a life changing journey. Synopsis: This book is the inspirational true story of young man willing to risk it all.Since the Islamic Revolution began in 1979, millions of Iranians have fled to Turkey seeking refuge from religious and political persecution. In 1988, I was one of them.My family are followers of the Ba...2025-06-1628 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 35: Montana Rivalry by Jim Overstreet + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? I had the pleasure of interviewing Jim Overstreet, a rancho author! Dive into a spiky rivalry that stretches beyond competition. Meet Warren Weston and Rusty Blackstone. The two boys couldn't be any different. Warren, the only son of wealthy ranch owners. Rusty, the son of a fiddle-footed cowboy and a mother juggling two jobs to make ends meet. Dive into rancho life and a competition that defines not only characters, but souls too. Synopsis: Rusty Blackstone and Warren Weston have spent their whole lives tr...2025-06-1223 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 34- Trailridge: A Guy Hogan Mystery by Kevin Wolf + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? I had the pleasure of interviewing Kevin Wolf, a mystery author! Dive into the nuanced mystery in Trailridge. Guy Hogan's normal days get turned upside down when he discovers something floating in the water. Get ready for twists and turns, you're in a fun time!Synopsis: Guy Hogan and his wife planned to share their dream home in Colorado but cancer his took her from him. The mountains became his refuge and each day he hoped the next cast of his flyrod will chase away his loneliness.2025-06-0747 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 33 - Leeta Simtar - A Life on Two Planets: The Unauthorized Biography by Annie Fox + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Annie! The talented author behind Leeta Simtar- A Life on Two Planets: The Unauthorized Biography. Meet Leeta Simtar, an interspecies hybrid on planet Fure! When Leeta finds out everything she has ever known is a lie, she decides it's time to learn the truth. A journey across space and time you will never forget! Join us as we discuss the BTS of Leeta Simtar: A Life on Two Planets! Plenty of fun awaits!Synopsis: Leeta Simtar isn’...2025-04-0539 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 32 - The Family Tree Murders By Laura Hern + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? My episode with Laura Hern is here! Special thank you to Blue Cottage Agency! Guess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Laura! The talented author behind The Family Tree Murders! Meet Lainey, a recently widowed insurance investigator! When an email beckons a further investigation, Lainey will take a plunge into a DNA, inheritance mystery that will keep the reader guessing! Join us as we discuss the BTS of The Family Tree Murders! Plenty of fun awaits!Synopsis: Lainey needed a ch...2025-03-0736 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 31 - 3000 Words by Bridget Van der Eyk + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the amazing opportunity of interviewing Bridget Van der Eyk! The talented author behind 10 Dates and 3000 Words. Join us as we discuss the BTS of this socialite out of water story. New romances, new settings, and plenty of new scandals await! There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you! Synopsis: She traded Hollywood for college, but it seems like scandal has followed her all the way to NYC...She did it – Libby Evans got i...2025-02-2236 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 30 - Love Bites by Katrina N. Lewis + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the amazing opportunity of interviewing Katrina N. Lewis. The amazing author behind Love Bites. Join us as we discuss the BTS of this Enemies to Lovers, forced political marriage, vampire romance novella. Katrina transports us into the vampiric world where vampires rule. There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you! SYNOPSIS: Vampires. Luxury. Love?In the gritty slums of Fane City, half-vampire Dawn Arnold faces a life-changing ultimatum from the powerful vampire lord, J...2025-02-1536 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 29 - The Thorne at My Side by Erin Marie Bassett + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Erin Marie Basset! The amazing author behind, "The Thorne at My Side,". Join us as we discuss the BTS of this amazing spicy and entertaining romance. Erin transports us into the world of match making and irresistible characters as they navigate a new relationship. There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you!Synopsis: The Thorne at My Side is all your favorite enemies-to-lovers romantic comedies rolled into one....2025-01-1236 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 28 - The Crack at the Heart of Everything by Fiona Fenn + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Fiona Fenn, the brilliant author behind, "The Crack at the Heart of Everything," Join us as we discuss the BTS of this amazing romanstasy! Fiona transports us into a journey of redemption and magical fallout. Dive into story that makes the reader question: What if the villains won... and regretted it? There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you!Synopsis: He accidentally cursed himself...When the consequences get him...2024-12-1457 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 27 - All That You Are by Elicia Roper + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the absolute pleasure of interviewing Elicia Roper, an amazing romance author! ,Join us as we discuss the BTS of All That You Are! Elicia transports of into a heart warming romance filled with warmth and personal growth. . Dive into a story of sweet and endearing friendships, wholesome relationships, entertaining family dynamics, and plenty more! There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you!Synopsis: A beautifully written inspirational story with relatable characters. Elicia Roper's All T...2024-11-3040 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 26 - Another Beast's Skin by Jessika Grewe Glover + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Jessika Grewe Glover, a romantic fantasy author! Join us as we discuss the BTS of Another Beast's Skin! Jessika brings us into the intricate world of the fae. Dive into a story of compelling characters, magic, and more than meets the eye moments. There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you!Synopsis: You’re not broken. You needed to shed a skin. We all do sometimes…Grieving the death o...2024-11-2336 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 25 The Reborn Prince by Julianne Munich + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Julianne Munich, a Romantic Fantasy author! Join us as we discuss the amazing creation of The Reborn Prince! Julianne brings us into a story filled of the wonders of Paris, a cursed prince, enemies to lovers, inner beauty and much more! There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you!Synopsis: He was a prince, forced into a new life as a pauper.Luc, a poor but vain young m...2024-11-1140 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 24 - Sweet Bitter Love Anthology with Cathrine Swift + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Cathrine Swift, a Romance author! Join us as we discuss the amazing creation of Sweet Bitter Love, an anthology featuring various authors! Cathrine leads us to several stories of love, heartbreak, passion, and more. Get ready to dive into stories, poems, letters of raw passion, self love, heart warming, heart wrenching, heartfelt situations! There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you!Synopsis:They say love is tender. They say love is tr...2024-11-0228 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 23 - A Rival Most Vial by R.K. Ashwick + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing R.K. Ashwick, a Cozy Fantasy Romance author. Join us as we discuss the BTS of A Rival Most Vial! R.K. transports the reader into a magical world filled with DND NPC energy, potion mishaps, big found family and more! There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you!Synopsis: Two potion shops, one heated rivalry…until hate bubbles over into something else.Any adventurer worth their sword knows about Ambrose Beake. The prou...2024-10-2636 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 22 - I Knew You Would Be Trouble by Brettney Thompson + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Brettney Thompson, a romance author. Join us as we discuss the BTS of I Knew You Would Be Trouble! Brettney transports the reader into a slow burn romance, funny banter, and friends to lover story. There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you!Synopsis: Alec Kohl is a successful dog handler with the RCMP and resides with his girlfriend Heather, who is also a police member. At the end of the summer, Blake Taylor moves i...2024-10-1822 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 21- Bloodborn by Stephanie Kelmer + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Stephanie Kelmer, a gothic paranormal author. Join us as we discuss the BTS of Bloodborn! Stephanie transports the reader into world filled with intrigue and twists and turns. There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you!Synopsis:As the descendant of a centuries-old cult, Mina Coffin was never promised an ordinary life. The only things that keep her alive are drinking from open veins and keeping secrets. But truths drip from her lips like blood...2024-10-1343 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 20 - Fiorenzo by Sebastian Nothwell + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Sebastian Nothwell, a queer romance author. Join us as we discuss the BTS of Fiorenzo! Sebastian transports the reader into world filled with intrigue and romance. There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you! Fiorenzo Synopsis: Fiore has a plan. Find a wealthy elderly gentleman, delight him until the end of his days, and retire on the resulting inheritance. It’s the best outcome a low-born courtesan in the city of Halcyon can hope fo...2024-10-0543 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 19 - Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms by Sarah Wallace and S.O. Callahan + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Sarah Wallace, a brilliant cozy historical fantasy author! Join us as we discuss the BTS of Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms. Sarah and Shannon transport the reader to a queer normative world of fae and humans. There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you!Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms Synopsis:Roger not only had to prove himself to the Council, he also had to prove himself to Wyndham Wrenwhistle.Fae and humans alike are...2024-09-2136 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 19 - Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms by Sarah Wallace and S.O. Callahan + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Sarah Wallace, a brilliant cozy historical fantasy author! Join us as we discuss the BTS of Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms. Sarah and Shannon transport the reader to a queer normative world of fae and humans. There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you!Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms Synopsis:Roger not only had to prove himself to the Council, he also had to prove himself to Wyndham Wrenwhistle.Fae and humans alike are...2024-09-2138 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 19 - Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms by Sarah Wallace and S.O. Callahan + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Sarah Wallace, a brilliant cozy historical fantasy author! Join us as we discuss the BTS of Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms. Sarah and Shannon transport the reader to a queer normative world of fae and humans. There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you!Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms Synopsis:Roger not only had to prove himself to the Council, he also had to prove himself to Wyndham Wrenwhistle.Fae and humans alike are...2024-09-2153 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 18 - A Dive into Win's Books + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! And a very special episode too! I had the pleasure of interviewing Winnifred Tataw, the brilliant mind behind Win's Books. In this episode we dive into the world of publishing, the behind the scenes, and the passion that goes into it. There is much to undercover and plenty of fun waiting!Follow Winnie on instagram: @winsbooks Check out her books: The Gods' Scion: Child of Tempus Support the showHello my Snazzy Individuals! Like what you heard? Please consider leaving a...2024-09-0736 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 17 - Shot in the Dark by Mary Dublin and Anne Kendsley + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of Mary Dublin and Anne Kendsley, two brilliant fantasy authors! Join us as we discuss the BTS of "Shot in the Dark" This dynamic duo transports the reader into a world of fairies and monster hunters. There is much to undercover and plenty of fun waiting!Shot in the Dark Synopsis: Obey the curfew. Never fly past Elysia’s boundaries. Above all — never speak to humans.For twenty-one summers, Sylvia has evaded the ironclad rules set by her vill...2024-08-2542 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 16 - Fireheart and The Beautiful Game by Vanessa Lanang + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of Vanessa Lanang, a brilliant fantasy and contemporary romance author! Join us as we discuss the BTS of "Fireheart" and the "The Beautiful Game"! Vanessa transports the reader into a world of fierce dragons and thrilling romance. Follow Kaliyah as she navigates an intricate world of dragons and hidden truths. The truth is often as nuanced as the lies that cover them. There is much to undercover and plenty of fun waiting! Fireheart Synopsis:Kaliyah is sworn to slay the dragon...2024-08-1038 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 15 - Holidays of Healing by Kristin Wolf + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Kristin Wolf, a brilliant Historical Romance author! Join us in discussing the BTS of "Holidays of Healing". Kristin transports the reader into the world of Resilience and Redemption for the third installment. Follow Felicity Hawke and Dr. Nicholas Wright. Haunted by aches of the past, their pasts intertwine in the magnetic pull of fate. Admist the magic of the holidays, they explore the hidden gifts that lasso the two together. Forgiveness and hope, wounds to heal, and the solace they both seek. 2024-05-0439 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 14 - The Midnight Rambler By Don Carr + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Don Carr, an amazing eco-thriller author! Join us as we discuss the BTS of "The Midnight Rambler". Don transports the readers to Italy! Follow Sophie as she navigates the intricate environmental crime taking place! With twists and turns, Sophie must put an end to such a heinous crime. Synopsis: Often mocked as a "water cop," EPA special agent Sophie Grant has faced countless dangerous situations while chasing criminal polluters, from boarding tankers at sea to Somali refugee camps. But...2024-04-1228 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 13 - Bookish Tropes + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textTropes! Some we love and some we really don't like. How about we dive into our love for certain tropes and into the tropes we simply can't stand? Let's dive into this rollercoaster of a discussion! And of course, a bookish game awaits~ Support the showHello my Snazzy Individuals! Like what you heard? Please consider leaving a review and checking out my official social media for tips and exclusive content regrading my writing process and the fun behind-the-scenes of creating this podcast!I have a merch sh...2024-03-2215 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 12 - The Dowager and The Detective By Kristin Wolf + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Kristin Wolf, a brilliant Historical Romance author! Join us in discussing the BTS of "The Dowager and the Detective" . Kristin transports the reader into world of Resilience and Redemption. Follow Lady Mary Harrington, Dowager Countess of Ashford, and Mr. Hugh Bexley, a stellar detective. Their paths intertwine the moment the ghost of the past begins to threaten Lady Ashford's happiness once again. Secrets and a love brighter than the sun awaits in Book Two of Resilience and Redemption! Let's dive right in! And...2024-02-0240 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 11- Roxy The Witch By Laura Espinal Corpeno + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing... myself! Hahaa if you found the name to be familiar, well, that's why. Join me in discussing the BTS of "Roxy The Witch". Allow me to transport you into Roxy Sagehart's magical world of agents and quests. Follow Roxy and Kin Con (her familiar and partner) as she embarked on their first A-grade quest. Let's dive right in! And of course, an extra extreme game of this or that awaits!Synopsis:After dealing with 238 side quests, Roxy Sagehart found her...2024-01-1225 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 10 - Lost in Love By K.L. Thorne + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing K.L. Thorne, an amazing romantasy author! Join us in discussing the BTS of "Hestaesia Series: Lost in Love". K.L. transports the reader into magical world of clashing kingdoms. Follow Lori Goldwyrm, a runaway faerie princess, as she falls into the unsuspecting arms of a demon commander! Trials and tribulations are ahead in Hestaesia! Let's dive right in! And of course, an extra extreme game of this or that awaits! Synopsis: The frozen plane of Hestaesia is consumed b...2023-12-2927 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 9 - Dior or Die By Laura Akers + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Laura Akers, an amazing mystery-action author! Join us in discussing the BTS of "Davia Glenn Series: Dior or Die". Laura transports the reader into the battle field and the world of glam. Here find our main character, Davia Glenn, an operative who inherits a fortune and must navigate a new world of challenges. Let's dive right in! And of course, an extra extreme game of this or that awaits! Synopsis: Davia Glenn is the first woman on a covert pa...2023-12-2224 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 8 - Aesthetics in books + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textOh aesthetics, from cozy to dark, we immediately get sucked in. But what if a book has a particular aesthetic, doesn't that draw you in instantly? Well let's dive into this fun discussion! And of course, a bookish game awaits! Support the showHello my Snazzy Individuals! Like what you heard? Please consider leaving a review and checking out my official social media for tips and exclusive content regrading my writing process and the fun behind-the-scenes of creating this podcast!I have a merch shop! https://softest-lore.m...2023-12-0817 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 7 - Grove Hollow by Shelby McFadden + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textGuess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Shelby McFadden, an amazing paranormal-romance author! Join us in discussing the BTS of "Grove Hollow". Shelby transports the reader into the mysterious town of Grove Hollow. Here we find our main character Jade who must navigate her new life in Grove Hollow and unraveling century long mysteries. Let's dive right in! And of course, an extra extreme game of this or that awaits! Synopsis: The year is 1985, and eighteen-year-old Jade Whitney is about to discover her family holds a sec...2023-11-1741 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 6 -10 Dates By Bridget Van der Eyk Interview + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textFirst interview on Softest Lore woohooo! I had the pleasure of interviewing Bridget Van der Eyk, a brilliant romance author! Join us in discussing the BTS of “10 Dates”. Bridget transports the reader into the scandalous world of "10 Dates" and the intricate environment of socialites. Let's dive right in! And of course, an extreme game of this or that awaits!Synopsis:Libby Evans is a Hollywood socialite and heiress to her great-grandfather’s film production empire, Privileged Pictures. She and her friends are part of the new Hollywood Brat Pack. Anita Yates...2023-11-1019 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 5 - Halloween SpecialSend us a textWhat better way to celebrate Halloween than to take part in a Halloween Interactive Story! You, my Snazzy Individual, get to choose how the story goes, every decision you make has a consequence. You have three chances, will you be able to make it to the end of the story? Mwahahahaaa Support the showHello my Snazzy Individuals! Like what you heard? Please consider leaving a review and checking out my official social media for tips and exclusive content regrading my writing process and the fun behind-the-scenes of creating t...2023-10-3121 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep. 4 - Fantasy Ramble from a Writer's POV + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textFantasy, such a beloved genre! But have you ever wondered the type of work that goes into crafting those magical worlds we have all grown to love! Take a dive with me as I discuss my journey of understanding why we love fantasy and the effort it takes to wield that mighty pen! And as per usual, a bookish game awaits you! Bring your magical staff, cape, and cool boots! You will need it! Support the showHello my Snazzy Individuals! Like what you heard? Please consider leaving a r...2023-10-2716 minSoftest LoreSoftest Lore Ep.3 - Mini Discussions + Interactive Bookish GameSend us a textThank you for coming back for another episode! Can you forgive setting discrepancies if the plot and characters are great? Do you find yourself falling in love with audiobooks? But have you ever stopped and wonder, why? Come join me as we dive into the depths of these discussion! And as per usual, an interactive game awaits you! Support the showHello my Snazzy Individuals! Like what you heard? Please consider leaving a review and checking out my official social media for tips and exclusive content regrading my writing pro...2023-10-1319 min