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Megan's Bookish LifeGenre Bending in Media: An Interview with Josh MendozaMegan's Bookish Life had a great time chatting with director, author, and writer, Josh Mendoza. In this episode, we talked about genre-bending, he spilled some behind the scenes info on his 2018 movie, What Still Remains, and what the biggest difference is between screenwriting and writing a book. +Purchase Josh's debut book, Shadow of the Eternal Watcher on Amazon*You can find What Still Remains streaming on Amazon Prime and TubiJosh's Links:Instagram: @MendozaStrikesWebsite: JoshMendoza.com2025-06-2026 minMegan's Bookish LifeKeeping Space Horror Alive: An Interview with Author S.A. BarnesMegan's Bookish Life was so excited to have on author S.A. Barnes where we talked about which genres were more difficult to write than other ones she's written, if the characters in some books come to her first or if the plot does, and I gush so much about her older YA books, The Ghost and the Goth (because they are worth it!)+Megan’s Bookish Life is a huge supporter of indie bookstores. This podcast is a big fan of Three Avenues Bookshop, an independent bookstore in Chicago. When yo...2025-06-1823 minMegan's Bookish LifeInstagram Live with Author Lainey LawsonMegan's Bookish Life is LIVE! -DISCLAIMER- This episode is not edited as a regular podcast episode. The audio quality is not perfect and there are some audio skips and bumps but it's a great episode nonetheless!Romance author Lainey Lawson joined me on Instagram Live where we had a fun time chatting about cowboys (real AND fictional ones), how Lainey started off her reading journey with mafia romances, and what to expect from her next book, Up in Smoke. 2025-06-0937 minMegan's Bookish LifeThe Unsung Heroes of History: An Interview with Author Meg HamandMegan's Bookish Life was joined by author Meg Hamand where we chatted about why she loves to write historical fiction, keeping people alive through writing, and how her book, Diamonds of Auschwitz came to be. You can buy Diamonds of Auschwitz on Amazon !Meg's Links:Read Meg's Blog Website: MegHamandAuthor.comInstagram: @MegHamandMegan's Links:Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcastWebsiteWant to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form HER...2025-05-2924 minMegan's Bookish LifeInstagram Live with Author Sydney ApplegateMegan's Bookish Life is LIVE! -DISCLAIMER- This episode is not edited as a regular podcast episode. The audio quality is not perfect and there are some audio skips and bumps but it's a great episode nonetheless!Sydney Applegate came on to chat about her signing with an agent, how you can read her duology in any order, and she spills about how she caught the eye of some Dancing with the Stars cast on TikTok. +Megan’s Bookish Life is a huge supporter of indie bo...2025-05-2943 minMegan's Bookish LifeFrom Journalist to Romance Author: An Interview with Chelle SloanMegan's Bookish Life was joined by romance author, Chelle Sloan, where we chatted about how Chelle was The Chosen One when it came to an N'Sync concert, her wild times as an obituary writer, and what categories she puts her book tropes in. -COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is anaffiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link,please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-Buy Chelle's new...2025-05-2327 minMegan's Bookish LifeFrom Script Writing to Romance Books: An Interview with Author Noel StarkMegan's Bookish Life was so excited to have debut author, Noel Stark, on the podcast!Noel and I chatted about how Degrassi was involved in a full circle podcast moment for me, how Noel's scriptwriting career led her to writing her book, and how her signing at The Ripped Bodice is super significant to her. -COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I...2025-05-2022 minMegan's Bookish LifeOne Story at a Time: An Interview with Author Nana MaloneMegan’s Bookish Life had such a fun time with romance author, Nana Malone on this episode. We chatted about book signings, how Nana handles having new story ideas pop up, and how her new book, Gold Coast Dilemma, came to fruition. -COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-Buy Nana’s new book, Gold...2025-05-0522 minMegan's Bookish LifeFleshing Out a Love Story: An Interview with Author CC MonroeMegan’s Bookish Life had the wonderful CC Monroe on the podcast for a second time and this time we chatted all about her traditionally published version of Loving Ben Cooper. -COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-Buy Loving Ben Cooper*CC’s Links2025-05-0224 minMegan's Bookish LifeThere Are No Therapists in Fantasy: An Interview with Author Mina BrowerMegan's Bookish Life was so excited to have on author Mina Brower where we talked about her debut, A God of Moonlight and Stardust, her strong will when it came to law school, and how my favorite Daughters of Chaos series character will get an HEA (thank goodness.)-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is anaffiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link,please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-2025-04-2128 minMegan's Bookish LifeWriting on Vibes: An Interview with Author E.A. WhyteMegan's Bookish Life had on author Erin (E.A. Whyte) where we chatted magic systems, how to go about trigger warnings, and how Erin's blog helps indie authors so much (including me!)+ Megan’s Bookish Life is a huge supporter of indie bookstores and the podcast is partnering with Romance-Landia, an independent romance bookstore in Maryland.When you see + next to a link, it means it supports Romance-Landia!Buy A Thief Among Liars on Bookshop+E.A.'s LinksIn...2025-04-1520 minMegan's Bookish LifeInstagram Live with Author C.W. RoseMegan's Bookish Life is LIVE! -DISCLAIMER- This episode is not edited as a regular podcast episode. The audio quality is not perfect and there are some audio "skips" but it's a great episode nonetheless!Christine (C.W. Rose) and I had a fun chat about Merfolk lore, how her inspiration for Oceansong came to be, and what's happening with book 2, Midnight Song. -COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a...2025-04-1332 minMegan's Bookish LifeWriting at Any Age: An Interview with Author Susan ThodeMegan's Bookish Life was honored to have on YA author Susan Thode where we chatted about how she overcame careers she didn't like to find the career she loves and how her Do I Matter series is meant to show young adults they aren't alone. Buy Susan's first book, Riptide, on Amazon HERE and buy her second book, Undercurrents, on Amazon HERE !Susan's LinksWebsiteInstagram: @DoYouMatter1Megan's LinksInstagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcastW...2025-04-1222 minMegan's Bookish LifeA Dream and Many Kindle Unlimited Page Reads: An Interview with Author Lulu MooreRomance author Lulu Moore joined Megan's Bookish Life to chat about how she had a literal dream about her first book, what Lulu loves right now, and how she keeps her ideas in her head instead of writing them down. -COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get aportion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-Buy Lulu's first book, Jasper* (This version is edited...2025-04-0125 minMegan's Bookish LifeRemembering Books Based on the Vibes: A Reader Chat with HelyaMegan's Bookish Life was joined by reader, Helya, who came on the podcast to chat about her favorite (and least favorite) places to read, the books that impacted her as a reader, and how we are both trying our hardest to be audiobook people. +Megan’s Bookish Life is a huge supporter of indie bookstores and the podcast is partnering with Romance- Landia, an independent romance bookstore in Maryland. When you see + next to a link, it means it supports Romance-Landia!Books mentioned in this episode:...2025-03-1726 minMegan's Bookish LifeInstagram Live with Author Mia HeintzelmanMegan's Bookish Life is LIVE!-DISCLAIMER- This episode is not edited as a regular podcast episode and there are some bumps in the audio, but it doesn’t take away from the conversation!Mia joined me on IG Live to chat about her books, how she felt when Last Christmas Crush was recommended on the New York Times, and then we ended the episode with her asking ME questions!-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bo...2025-03-1733 minMegan's Bookish LifeWhy Have a Brand? A Lifestyle Episode with Adah K.Megan's Bookish Life had the opportunity to interview the founder of Foreword Branding, Adah, for a lifestyle episode!We talked about the first step you need to start a rebrand, how she started her own business (although she says not to follow in her footsteps), and what book changed her professional mindset. Message Adah on Instagram (@ForewordBranding) if you want more information on how to work with her! Here is a LINK on what she offers!Megan's Links:Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast2025-03-0921 minMegan's Bookish LifeBook to Movie Adaptations with Ilsa RayneMegan's Bookish Life was joined by Ilsa Rayne where she told me all about Stephen King's novella, The Mist, why the 2019 version of Little Women did so well, and how the relevance of old books to a modern movie setting can do really well.DISCLAIMER: There are spoilers in the episode of the movie and the book, The Mist by Stephen King. The ending is talked about, too!Stay tuned to see Ilsa on The Bookish Life Blog where I will be asking her some questions about her upcoming...2025-03-0231 minMegan's Bookish LifeFor Fangirls, By Fangirls: An Interview with Co-Authors Sam Louise & Isabela MarMegan's Bookish Life was joined by debut author duo, Sam Louise and Isabela Mar where we talked about One Direction fanfiction, how they picked the song title chapters, and their now defunct sports podcast (which should definitely make a comeback). Buy Me For You on Amazon HERE Sam and Isa's Links: Likewise on Instagram: @Likewise_Pod Author Instagram: @SameWayBooks Author Website: SameWayBooks.com Likewise Pod on TikTok: @Likewise.pod Megan's Links: Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast Follow Megan's Bookish Life on TIKTOK...2025-02-2223 minMegan's Bookish LifeSwitching Up the Tropes: An Interview with Author K. BrombergRomance author K. Bromberg joined Megan’s Bookish Life and chatted about what has changed in the industry since she began publishing in 2013, her thoughts on trope heavy books, and how readers get a mix of different stories when you read her books.-Megan’s Bookish Life is a huge supporter of indie bookstores and the podcast is partnering with Romance Landia, an independent romance bookstore in Maryland. When you see + next to a link, it means it supports indie!Kristy’s newest release, Lucky Shot, is out NOW!B...2025-02-1621 minMegan's Bookish LifeThe Case of Lizzie Borden: An Interview with Author C.CreeMegan's Bookish Life had the massive honor of having on the author of Killing the Bordens, Lizzie Borden and the Unsolved 1892 Murders, C.Cree! It was her first time on a podcast and I couldn't be more honored. C. and Megan had a great time chatting about how the strangest characters in the book were the most real, the Borden case in itself (including the axe evidence at the trial), and how C. came up with the extremely possible ending to whodunit. C. Cree's links:Shop Chicago...2025-02-0842 minMegan's Bookish LifeSober Card Decks & Writing to Help Others: An Interview with Author Tawny LaraMegan’s Bookish Life was so honored to have Tawny Lara come on the podcast and we chatted all about why she didn’t want to write her book as a pure memoir, what her new year goal is for 2025 (and what she thinks of my small but big goal), and how her sobriety card deck came to fruition!
*DISCLAIMER* With the recording platform, Tawny's audio does have some skips at a few points. It does not affect our conversation, though!
Tawny’s Links
2025-01-2525 minMegan's Bookish LifeCo-Authors & Crossovers: An Interview with S.Massery & S.J. SylvisMegan's Bookish Life was joined by authors S. Massery and S.J. Sylvis for an episode of endless laughter where we chatted about their newest book release they co-wrote together, Heart of Thorns, why they chose to start the Shadow Valley U series with a hockey story, and how Sara is great at geography whereas Sammi and Megan need some help.
-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The
Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you...2025-01-0431 minMegan's Bookish LifeInstagram Live with Author Tina SpencerMegan's Bookish Life is LIVE!
-DISCLAIMER- This episode is not edited as a regular podcast episode. The audio quality is not perfect and there are some audio "skips" but it's a great episode nonetheless!
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Tina and I chat about dark romance and how it gives her a little more leeway with writing, how men should read romance (someone needs to make a romance book guide for them!) and how her Hudson Yard series are not interconnected standalones.
*Tina's new novella, Untamed, is out DEC. 5th 2024...2024-11-0439 minMegan's Bookish LifeHate Reading with Alison: 2024 Halloween EditionThe Megan's Bookish Life resident hate reader, Alison, is back on the podcast with some hot takes including one about a very popular BookTok book and her feelings about it. Also, is Megan now resident hate reader #2? You'll have to listen to find out!
DISCLAIMER- This episode is unedited so there may be some audio bumps or Megan stuttering a bit, but it's a fun conversational episode!
-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link...2024-10-3049 minMegan's Bookish LifeIntermissions & Sexy Accents: An Interview with Author Carly RobynMegan's Bookish Life was honored to have author Carly Robyn on the podcast (I say this because I mention TOO many times in this episode how much I love Drive Me Crazy; you have been warned.)
Carly and I chatted about how Drive to Survive on Netflix inspired her debut book, how her humor in real life transfers so well on the page, and the reason she doesn't write her stories around tropes.
Disclaimer: I am in the midst of changing the platform I record on, so episode does...2024-10-2527 minMegan's Bookish LifeLeaving a Series Open-Ended: An Interview with Author C.W. FarnsworthMegan's Bookish Life is so excited to have romance author C.W. Farnsworth on the podcast where she opened my eyes about how she matches her book cover designs to her stories, whether or not the East Coast is a place where apple cider donuts exist just as much as they do in the Midwest, and her thoughts on completing her first series next year.
-DISCLAIMER- Around the 25:43 mark, the audio does get a little funky for about 4 seconds. You can still hear what she is saying, but just a heads up! It's not...2024-10-2027 minMegan's Bookish LifeInstagram Live with Indie Author Kelsey PainterMegan's Bookish Life is LIVE!
-DISCLAIMER- This episode is not edited as a regular podcast episode. The audio quality is great but the mess ups aren't edited out.
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Author Kelsey Painter joined me on Instagram Live on October 6th and we chatted about what book sold the most during her first ever book convention as a signing author, whether her passion for soccer (football) is still just as strong since she surrounds herself with writing those stories, and she spills about her upcoming new series (Dancing with the Stars: PLEASE CALL KELSEY)
2024-10-0936 minMegan's Bookish LifeMusic & Writing Go Hand in Hand: An Interview with Author KG FletcherMegan's Bookish Life was joined by author KG Fletcher where she talked about her singing career, how indie authors love to bring readers along with them on social media, and whether or not writing stories that feature music as a plot make it a little easier to write.
!! DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded last year. Please keep that in mind while listening. Follow Kelly on her social media to get an up to date look on her books! All the links will be below :)
-COOL NEWS...2024-10-0235 minMegan's Bookish LifeWriting Stories We Always Wanted to See Ourselves In: An Interview with Author Anna P.Megan's Bookish Life was joined by indie author Anna P. earlier this year where we chatted about how Anna has the talent of being a nonfiction and fiction writer, the reason why she writes relatable characters, and the journey of self publishing.
!!DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded in February of 2024 and Anna has just released her 5th book in the Love in Wildes series, Almost Love! Please keep in mind the back date of this episode and follow Anna's up to date journey on her Instagram. The links will be below :)
2024-09-3029 minMegan's Bookish LifeHow a Dream Lead to a Debut: An Interview with Author Jennifer MillikinMegan's Bookish Life was joined by author Jennifer Millikin where we chatted how social media has changed over time for authors, how Jennifer sees her books as contemporary fiction but still attached with the romance genre, and the emotional journey readers were put through while reading her newest release, What We Keep.
-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-
2024-09-2119 minMegan's Bookish LifeInstagram Live with Indie Author Sarah WardMegan's Bookish Life is LIVE!
-DISCLAIMER- This episode is not edited as a regular podcast episode. The audio quality is fine but you may hear Megan mess up a time or two (that's just who she is as a person)
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Author Sarah Ward joined me in IG Live on September 17th where there were lots of laughs, a chat about how Sarah chose to write a sports romance book as her second book ever to publish, and how reading is subjective to each person.
We also chatted about One...2024-09-1839 minMegan's Bookish LifeStanding Up For Who You Are: An Interview with CEO & Author, Betsy CeruloMegan’s Bookish Life Podcast was joined earlier this year by author, CEO & founder of AdNet/AccountNet, Inc., Betsy Cerulo!
In this episode, Megan and Betsy talked about Betsy’s two books, ‘Shake it Off Leadership: Achieving Success Through the Eyes of Our Labels’ and ‘Miss Crabapple and Her Magical Violin’ along with a discussion about whether gender equality has grown in the right direction and how trusting your intuition is an important part of yourself.
*DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded at the end of 2023.*
Betsy's Lin...2024-08-2525 minMegan's Bookish LifeStaying Focused with One Book at a Time: An Interview with Author Heather GarvinMegan's Bookish Life had the pleasure of having indie author, Heather Garvin, on the podcast earlier this year and this back list episode is one for the BOOKS :)
!!DISCLAIMER: As stated above, this podcast episode was recorded in May 2024. Please take into consideration dates and releases. Since this interview, Heather has put out a book (Just Don't Call Me Yours) with the second book (I Just Want to Be Yours) in that series out on September 20th. Please see the links to them below!
In this episode, Heather chats...2024-08-1832 minMegan's Bookish LifeInstagram Live with Romance-Landia Bookstore Owner, StaciMegan's Bookish Life is going LIVE!
-DISCLAIMER- This episode is not edited and the sound of Megan is a little subdued but nobody's perfect and it was still a fun time for all!
Earlier this June, I was joined by Staci, the owner of Maryland's first romance only online bookstore, Romance-Landia! We chatted about her adult summer reading program, including what made her start it and how everyone can participate, and how indie books are the heart of her bookstore. Even though this episode was previously recorded at the beginning of June...2024-06-2920 minMegan's Bookish LifeInstagram Live with Author Zee LacsonMegan's Bookish Life is spreading it's wings! We're going LIVE!
-DISCLAIMER- This episode is not edited and the sound of Megan is a little quiet but nobody's perfect and it was still a fun time for all!
Zee Lacson, a previous MBL podcast guest, joined me on IG Live on June 2nd, 2024 and we talked about her newest upcoming release, Twice Removed (one of Megan's top anticipated books of 2024!) Zee spilled about how the Filipino creature of folkore, the
Manananggal, is a big part of this book but also how the sense...2024-06-0321 minMegan's Bookish LifeWeaving Parts of Yourself into Your Characters: An Interview with Author Abby MillsapsMegan's Bookish Life was joined by the very cool romance author, Abby Millsaps!
Abby and I chatted about how her book series' aren't usually interconnected standalones, how the pandemic got her back into reading (and writing), and how she sets up her romance tropes for her books (SPOILER: there's not really a system!)
-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE 2024-05-2628 minMegan's Bookish LifeA Career of Hills and Valley's: An Interview with Author Kristen ProbyMegan's Bookish Life was joined by romance author, Kristen Proby, where we chatted about tips for self-publishing authors, her thoughts about writing with the current book trends, and how the cover for her newest release, Chasing Wild, has such a fun backstory!
-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE 2024-05-2322 minMegan's Bookish LifeLuxury in Fiction: An Interview with Author S.L. AstorMegan's Bookish Life Podcast was joined by author SL Astor where we talked abundantly about how writing her first book, The Hope of You, was a gift to herself. We also chatted about how she felt when her debut novel was featured in Colleen Hoover's past subscription service, The Bookworm Box, along with the time she took to make sure her book was the way she wanted it.
DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded in early 2023! Her second book, Synchronicity, is out NOW!
-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The...2024-05-0923 minMegan's Bookish LifeCaring for Readers & Writing Her Truest Self: An Interview with Author Elise KennedyMegan’s Bookish Life was joined by the lovely, Elise Kennedy. We chatted about how she gets in the New England fall vibe while living in Southern California, why she includes trigger warnings in her books, and being “unapologetically ambitious.”
DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded in 2023! Some information about her book releases may be out of date. Wallflower in Bloom and Conveniently in Bloom are OUT NOW!
!COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a...2024-05-0231 minMegan's Bookish LifeTying the Bow at the End of a Series: An Interview with Author Willow AsterI was joined by romance author Willow Aster for an episode that started with random horoscopes and ended with talking about her newest book release, Stay!
-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE 2024-04-3022 minMegan's Bookish LifeWriting What You Want to Read: An Interview with Author S.J. SylvisMegan's Bookish Life was joined by author and fictional character loving romance fan, S.J. Sylvis!
S.J. and I talked about how she loves writing (and reading) dark/bully romances, what tips I should consider as I go to my first book convention soon, and she spills about how a scene in her newest book release, Puck Block, is her favorite ever.
-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get...2024-04-2522 minMegan's Bookish LifeSelf-Publishing & Supporting Indie Authors: An Interview with Author Vaibhavi KatariaMegan's Bookish Life welcomes indie author, Vaibhavi, all the way from India!
We chatted about how Vaibhavi self-published her first book, The Queen: Love or Power, as a teenager, how difficult it is to get recognition when telling people you self-publish, and how she fits her writing in while being a college student.
DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded in 2023. She HAS released her book, The King: Love is Power! She also may have heard of Fourth Wing by now :)
Vaibhavi's Links:
Instagram...2024-04-2022 minMegan's Bookish LifeBookish Manifesting & Love Interest Plotting: An Interview with Author Samantha ChaseMegan's Bookish Life was joined by author Samantha Chase for a podcast full of laughs and chats about bookish manifestation.
We get into Samantha's love of 80's rock music, how she comes up with her love interest characters, and how her author tagline came to be!
--This part will make more sense once you listen to the episode, but follow me at @Megansbookislifepodcast on Instagram for a release day giveaway/mini party for Samantha around May 21st, 2024 for her next book release of the Donovan series!
Samantha's...2024-04-1132 minMegan's Bookish LifeBacklist Binging & Mood Writing: An Interview with Author Avery FlynnMegan's Bookish Life had the lovely romance author, Avery Flynn, join the podcast where we chatted about special edition Oreos, finding a book series that gets you obsessed for months (and how great that feeling is), and how sometimes the created cover comes before the story is written!
COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE 2024-03-2221 minMegan's Bookish LifeMacbeth Retellings & Genre Hopping: An Interview with Authors Lillah Lawson and Lauren Emily WhalenMegan's Bookish Life had the complete honor of reading a great book that was released in 2023 and then having the authors on the podcast!
*DISCLAIMER: THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED IN 2023*
The coolest co-writing duo of the new adult domestic horror book, Tomorrow and Tomorrow, Lillah Lawson and Lauren Emily Whalen join me for a fun podcast chat! We talk about how Tomorrow and Tomorrow was a Macbeth retelling (and how I slept through English class so I never read Macbeth...), how they co-authored this book while living in separate states, and how creating a synopsis before writing the book made...2024-03-0228 minMegan's Bookish LifeReading Roundup: A Podcast Swap with So, What Are You ReadingMegan's Bookish Life did something wild and crazy: a podcast swap!
I was joined in this episode with Stephanie and Alycia from the extremely relatable and funny book podcast So, What Are You Reading?
We did a Reading Roundup episode that included how Alycia would not sacrifice herself for the planet (per Project Hail Mary and a whole mood in general), how I know someone who reads the last chapter of a book before they actually read the beginning (a hot topic), and Stephanie gets into how she is reading a true crime book that...2024-02-281h 28Megan's Bookish LifeInstagram Live with Author Sarah HillMegan's Bookish Life is spreading it's wings! We're going LIVE!
-DISCLAIMER- This episode is not edited and the sound may be a little choppy in parts, but it's still so fun!
Sarah Hill, indie author extraordinaire, joined Megan's Bookish Life on IG Live on February 18th and we talked all about writing romance (and how her "closed door" preference changed a bit) and how YOU can support indie authors :)
Sarah's Links:
Instagram: @AuthorSarahHill
Purchase Caterpillars in Glass Jars on Amazon (her newest release)
Sarah...2024-02-2440 minMegan's Bookish LifeActivism is Personal: An Interview with Writer and Author Emily Barth IslerThis episode of Megan's Bookish Life is inspiring, heartbreaking, and eye opening. Emily Barth Isler, who is a journalist, activist, and author (among so much more) joins the podcast in a discussion that will have you nodding your head in the midst of realizing how true Emily's words are.
DISCLAIMER: THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED IN EARLY 2023. The topics are still, and will always be, relevant to any year.
We start this episode talking about how she came into journalism after realizing that her formative career wasn't cutting it for her. Emily spills about her career...2024-02-021h 01Megan's Bookish LifeInstagram Live with Laura PavlovMegan's Bookish Life is spreading it's wings! We're going LIVE!
For this first ever special episode, author Laura Pavlov joined me on Instagram Live on January 21st. For those who watched us live told me they loved our interaction and for those who couldn't make it, it will always be on my Instagram feed for playback or, if you're on the go...YOU CAN LISTEN TO IT AS A PODCAST EPISODE!
-DISCLAIMER- This episode is not edited and the sound may be a little choppy in parts, but it's still so fun!
2024-01-2836 minMegan's Bookish LifeFact Vs. Fiction: Chatting About Writing and Motorsport with AbbyFor this lifestyle/bookish/writing episode, I was joined by Abby of WriteWatchWork.com!
Abby teaches me about motorsport (because I am totally out of the loop), chats about her journalism and writing career, and how a book is USUALLY better than the movie.
DISCLAIMER: THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED EARLIER IN 2023.
Abby's Links:
Website: WriteWatchWork.com
Instagram: Writewatchwork
Abby's Formula Nerds articles
Megan's Links:
Instagram: Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast
2024-01-1730 minMegan's Bookish LifeCharacter Connections & Heart Wrenching Recs: An Interview with Author Jeannie ChoeIndie author, Jeannie Choe, joins Megan's Bookish Life and we chat about her debut book (Written in the Oceans), our love of Starbucks cold brew, and how she loves to write AND read passionate stories with emotion.
PSA: THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED IN SPRING 2023. 'BEST I NEVER HAD' HAS BEEN PUBLISHED!
COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE 2024-01-0519 minMegan's Bookish LifeThe Book was Better: A Reading Roundup with VickiVicki (@Vickijustwantstoread) joined me for a reading roundup where we chatted about how narrators can make or break a book, switching up gendered authors, and how much she likes Pierce Brown (and his fanbase, the Howlers.)
-There is some outside sound in the background but it was edited the best it could be.
-Also, The Read Rovers is an online book club (for those who listen and are confused about the "Rovers" reference!)
COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next...2024-01-0234 minMegan's Bookish LifeBending the Rom Com Rules: An Interview with Author M.A. WardellMegan's Bookish Life had the complete pleasure of having author M.A. Wardell on the podcast. He and I laughed more than we chatted and it makes for a banter filled episode (in the best way!)
Matt and I talk about his structured writing process and who helped him get there, having a bad relationship with Goodreads, and how everyone deserves a happy ending, no matter how they appear.
COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is now an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be...2023-12-1744 minMegan's Bookish LifeFixing Broken Parts with Love: An Interview with Corinne MichaelsMegan's Bookish Life was joined by the realest down to Earth author, Corinne Michaels, and there was nothing short of inspiration.
In this episode, Corinne talks about how she is open to changing the structure of her book series', how she has a "No Roosters" agreement with her house development neighbors, and the passion she has to make her characters the kind of people you'd want to hang out with.
PSA: We had an issue with some sound quality during recording. If you hear some robot noises, I couldn't fix them! Please pretend that this episode sounds perfect and it'll...2023-12-0927 minMegan's Bookish LifeEveryone is Passionate About Something: An Interview with Author Giana DarlingMegan's Bookish Life was joined by the talented and kind, Giana Darling, for an episode all about her books and writing background!
Giana talks about how the indie publishing world is ever changing, how her journalism career still impacts her writing, and all about her love of mythology (which includes her Percy Jackson hot takes that I also agree with.)
COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is now an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE 2023-12-0729 minMegan's Bookish Life3rd Time is a Bookish Charm: An Interview with Author Lauren AsherThe queen of Megan's Bookish Life, Lauren Asher, spent her 3rd time on the podcast chatting about Love Redesigned, answering great questions from readers and fans alike, and telling us all about her favorite things (PSA: YouTubing "ghost kitchen" is very safe. I did it for the sake of the podcast and it's not about the undead.)
Thank you to every single reader who submitted questions on Bandini Babes Facebook Group or on my podcast Instagram page! You all are amazing 2023-11-2543 minMegan's Bookish LifeLoving What You Write: An Interview with Author Allie SambertsI was joined by indie author Allie Samberts for a fun episode of Megan's Bookish Life. Allie talks about how her life is reflected in her books, being a supporter of her own work, and how much I love her books (yes, I gush a lot.)
*DISCLAIMER: THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED EARLIER IN THE 2023 YEAR*
Allie's 3rd book, The Write Choice, is out January 16th, 2024!
Allie's Links:
Instagram: @alliesambertswrites
Website: Alliesamberts.com
Amazon Author Account
Megan's...2023-11-2426 minMegan's Bookish LifeBook Series & Comfort Reads with KimThe amazing Kim, who is a friend of the podcast and an equally wonderful listener, came on Megan's Bookish Life to chat about books she enjoys as a series. We talk about Shatter Me, Heroes of Olympus, and how she finds comfort in the books that are written in the middle of a whole series.
*PLEASE NOTE: THIS PODCAST WAS RECORDED EARLIER IN THE YEAR* (I hope Kim is done reading Cruel Prince by now because I need her to spill her feelings about it)
Kim's Links:
Instagram: @thekimray
2023-11-1925 minMegan's Bookish LifeMafia Books & Pen Names: An Interview with Author TijanMegan's Bookish Life had the pleasure of interviewing best selling author Tijan. This episode is full of laughs but we also dived a little into how she started writing and how pen names work (something I was always curious about!)
Tijan's newest book, Pine River, is OUT NOW!
Tijan's Links:
Website: Tijansbooks.com
Instagram: @Tijansbooks
Facebook: TijansBooks
Amazon Store
Megan's Links:
Website: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast2023-10-3134 minMegan's Bookish LifeHate Reading with Alison: Spooky EditionA fan favorite of Megan's Bookish Life, Alison, is back for the first ever Halloween podcast episode.
PSA: This episode is EXPLICT and has SPOILERS (but maybe those spoilers make you want to read the book more....)
Books we focused on in this episode:
You're So Dead to Me by Steffanie Holmes
Butcher & Blackbird by Brynne Weaver
Alison's Links:
Instagram
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast2023-10-2832 minMegan's Bookish LifeWriting What You Love: An Interview with Author Shayla BlackMegan's Bookish Life was joined by the amazing and knowledgeable, Shayla Black, for an episode that makes you say "I never realized that!" in many parts.
Shayla chats about beating the odds of publishing, how being stubborn has furthered her career, and the real reason she's re-releasing her 2008 series, The Doomsday Brethren.
Tempt Me with Darkness (the bigger, better, and hotter version) is out OCTOBER 24TH, 2023!
Find it on Amazon
Find it on her Website
Shayla's Links:
Amazon...2023-10-2451 minMegan's Bookish LifeMuses & Taking Chances: An Interview with Author CC MonroeAuthor CC Monroe, who is sunshine personified, joined the podcast for an episode where we talk about writing schedules, advice for your 30's, and CC plans out her Taylor Swift/Harry Styles inspired book (which she OBVIOUSLY needs to write.)
*THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED IN EARLY 2023. THINGS SUCH AS BOOK RELEASES MAY HAVE CHANGED. PLEASE CHECK CC'S INSTAGRAM FOR UPATED INFORMATION*
CC's Links:
Instagram: @author_cc_monroe
Website: CC Monroe
Buy her books on AMAZON
Megan's Link's:
2023-10-2020 minMegan's Bookish LifeHealing Arts with AlexisAlexis, a long time friend of Megan, joins the podcast for a lifestyle segment! She talks about her definition of wellness, what Reiki entails, and she discusses how she started her own Healing Arts Boutique.
Alexis's Links:
Facebook: Lakeside Healing Arts Boutique
Instagram: @Lakesidehealingartsboutique
Booking and Info: Booking Page
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast2023-10-1616 minMegan's Bookish LifeCore Readers & Author Merch: An Interview with Author Stefanie SteckIndie author, Stefanie Steck, joined Megan's Bookish Life Podcast in a fun episode where we talked about how Bookstagram connects people, how her merch came to be, and why she writes her books "fade to black."
*THIS EPISODE WAS RECORDED IN EARLIER 2023. SOME CHANGES MAY HAVE OCCURED SINCE THEN*
Stefanie's Links:
Instagram: @Authorstefanieksteck
Website: Stefanieksteckbooks.com
Buy her books on AMAZON
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast2023-10-1326 minMegan's Bookish LifeEmpowerment in Romance: An Interview with EricaThe lovely and passionate, Erica, joins Megan's Bookish Life in an episode all about how books empower. We talk about how women love happily ever after stories and whether you can be inspired by a fiction book rather than a nonfiction.
Erica's Links:
Bookstagram: @Erica_reads_books
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: Megan's Bookish Life Podcast2023-10-0928 minMegan's Bookish LifeHockey Games & Best Sellers: An Interview with Author Teagan HunterThe wonderful romance author, Teagan Hunter, joined Megan's Bookish Life for a fun chat about hockey, author emotions, and Good Charlotte (which is definitely an episode teaser.)
Body Check is Teagan's newest book release. You can find it on Amazon HERE.
Teagan's Links:
Website: Teaganhunterwrites.com
Instagram: @Teaganhunterwrites
Amazon Page: Teagan Hunter Books
Megan's Links
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website
2023-10-0624 minMegan's Bookish LifeWriting Plans & Mental Health Rep: An Interview with Author Kaye RockwellIndie author, Kaye Rockwell, joins Megan's Bookish Life where we talk about her books (including all her thoughts on her debut novel, Glad You Exist), how she inevitably wrote herself as a character, and how hearing from readers has impacted her.
--This episode was recorded in early 2023--
*This podcast episode is dedicated to Kaye's loving father.*
Kaye's Links
Instagram: @thenomaddreamer
Facebook: Author Kaye Rockwell
Website: Kayerockwell.com
BUY HER BOOKS ON AMAZON
Megan's...2023-10-0221 minMegan's Bookish LifeTravel Talk with MavisI was joined by the extremely fun and vibrant Mavis for the lifestyle portion of Megan's Bookish Life.
Mavis and I talk about going to Europe, a few little tips she's learned along the way, and how US is full of beauty that we both would like to explore.
Mavis' Links:
Main Instagram: @Mavslade
Fitness Instagram: @Mavsladegetsfit
YouTube Channel: Mavis Slade
Megan's Links:
Follow on Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: @Megansbookishlifepodcast.blogspot.com2023-09-0330 minMegan's Bookish LifeTBR Lists & Discovering Morally Gray Characters: A Reading Roundup with LisaA wonderful friend of the podcast, Lisa, joins Megan's Bookish Life to talk about getting into reading, how's she's dipping her toes into different genres, and how vampires in books are a favorite of hers.
Megan's Links:
Website: Megansbookishlifepodcast.blogspot.com
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast2023-08-3024 minMegan's Bookish LifeGhost stories & Author Groups: An Interview with Author Kari PoharI was joined by indie author, Kari Pohar, on Megan's Bookish Life where we talked about writing the stories of ghosts, how she feels about querying, and of course, her debut novel, Chateau Merlot.
Kari's Links:
Buy Kari's Book on AMAZON
Follow her on Facebook: @KariPoharAuthor
Find her on Instagram: @karipohar
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: Megansbookishlifepodcast.blogspot.com
2023-08-2623 minMegan's Bookish LifeSeeking Emotionally Destructive Books: A Reading Roundup with TaliaThe amazing Talia (known as t.readsforfun on Bookstagram) joined me on a really fun episode of Megan's Bookish Life. Talia and I talked about how some cinema adaptions are better than the books, whether certain books should be considered YA, and we played Would You Rather: Book Edition.
DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded in March 2023!
Talia's Links:
Instagram (which includes info on her New York book club, Reads and the City): @t.readsforfun
Megan's Links:
Website: Megansbookishlifepodcast.blogspot.com
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast2023-08-2031 minMegan's Bookish LifeStorytelling & Fan Castings: An Interview With Author Jewel E. AnnI was joined by Jewel E. Ann in this episode of Megan's Bookish Life where we talked about writing as a craft, the future hope for her readers, and the realness of author marketing.
Jewel's Links:
Website: Jeweleann.com
Instagram: @Authorjeweleann
Right Guy, Wrong Word on AMAZON
Megan's Links
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: Megansbookishlifepodcast.blogspot.com2023-08-1630 minMegan's Bookish LifeBook Series & Heat Levels: An Interview with Author Sara DesaiRomance author, Sara Desai, joins Megan's Bookish Life in this episode! She talks about how (and where) she ends up writing spicy scenes, where she got her inspiration from for her new book, To Have and to Heist, and how representation is important for her to write.
To Have and to Heist is out JULY 18TH 2023!
Sara's Links:
Instagram: @Saradesaiwrites
Website: Saradesai.com
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast
Website: X2023-07-1318 minMegan's Bookish LifeSlow Burns & Candle Scents: An Interview with Katie from Moody WickI am joined by the lovely Katie, founder of Moody Wick Candles, for an episode of Megan's Bookish Life! We talk about how Katie got into the candle business, whether a "slow burn" type of book is a trope she likes to read, and she tells her book recommendations (that are very much opposite genres.)
Katie is also planning a REBRAND in late July/early August 2023, so STAY TUNED ON HER SOCIALS!
*This episode was recorded when the Read Rover candle was not yet released, but it's in the shop now!*
Moody Wick Links:
Instagram: @Moodywick
Buy Moody Wick Candles...2023-07-0815 minMegan's Bookish LifeBookish Fears and Reading Goals: A Reading Roundup with KatThe ever lovely Kat joins Megan's Bookish Life where we discuss how we feel about recommending books to friends, what we were reading back in March, and how Kat might dip her toes into more fantasy.
Kat's Links:
Instagram: @Katsreadingagain
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast2023-06-1625 minMegan's Bookish LifeFashion, YouTube, and a Desire to Help Others: an Interview with LivI'm joined by the wonderful Liv in this lifestyle episode. Liv is the creator of LivLore on YouTube, is a recently graduated fashion student, and has her spiritual advisory business, Guiding Lioness, that she runs. We talk about ALL of that in this episode!
Liv's Links:
Instagram: @Livloreyt
YouTube Channel
Spiritual Advisory on Instagram: @GuidingLioness
Megan's Links:
Follow Megan on Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast2023-06-0820 minMegan's Bookish LifeAn Interview with Author Melissa GraceAuthor Melissa Grace join's Megan's Bookish Life where she talks about how people older than 30 always deserve a love story, her Midnight in Dallas series, and how mental health needs to be talked about more.
Melissa's Book Recommendations:
Frequency of Attraction by Eve Kasey (Amazon)
Spare by Prince Harry
Melissa's Links:
Author Website: Melissagracewrites.com
Buy her books on Amazon
Follow her on Instagram: @Heymelissagrace
Megan's Links:
Follow Megan on Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast2023-06-0218 minMegan's Bookish LifeAn Interview with Steamy Lit Con Founder, MelissaIn this episode, Melissa Saavedra, the creator of the Steam boxes and Steamy Lit Con, talks to Megan about the stigma of sexuality in romance books, how book marketing needs to open up more to underrepresented authors, and what is to come with Steamy Lit Con in August!
*PSA! THIS EPISODE IS MARKED AS EXPLICIT SO PLEASE BE AWARE*
Melissa's Links:
Steamy Lit Con HOMEPAGE
Steamy Lit Con on Instagram: @Steamylitcon
Steamy Lit- The Steam Box LINK
The Steam Box on Instagram: @Thesteamboxco
2023-05-2617 minMegan's Bookish LifeAn Interview with Author Duo Piper RayneIn this episode, Megan is joined by Piper and Rayne, the authors who make up Piper Rayne. We dive into the differences of independent authors and partner authors, their newest book release and whether Piper and Megan should watch Queen Charlotte (Rayne says yes).
Piper Rayne Links:
The Problem with Second Chances (a book that Megan can't stop thinking about!): Amazon
The Issue with Bad Boy Roommates (Preorder for June 27th): Amazon
Follow Piper Rayne on Instagram: @AuthorPiperRayne
Megan's Links:
Follow...2023-05-2019 minMegan's Bookish LifeAn Interview with Actress Rae DeRosaRae DeRosa, the actress who played Victoria in The Summer I Turned Pretty season 1, joins Megan's Bookish Life for a really fun chat. Rae gets into how she felt about having her first slow motion introduction, how she got along with the cast, and what she thinks about the book to screen changes.
Rae's next movie is a Lifetime movie called A Guide To Murder, which is currently in post-production, but Megan's Bookish Life will be having a watch party for it when it comes out, so follow the Instagram page :)
2023-05-0919 minMegan's Bookish LifeDreamland Billionaire Spoiler Chat with Lauren AsherAuthor Lauren Asher is back on Megan's Bookish Life but this time, she brought spoilers.
In this episode, Lauren talks about the debate of Cal giving off youngest child vibes, Final Offer being re-written a few times, how she's feeling about her new upcoming series, and *SPOILER* Seth Kane is not getting his own book. At the end of this episode, Megan gives Lauren a surprise from the heart and thank goodness Lauren loved it :)
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@Megansbookishlifepodcast2023-05-0430 minMegan's Bookish LifeReading Roundup with KierstenKiersten, a Megan's Bookish Life listener, joins me in this fun reading roundup episode! We talk about all kinds of books, including ACOTAR and Shatter Me, and of course, the Lauren Asher universe. Kiersten also talks about how her sister sometimes picks out her next read and it's so fun!
Books We Talk About:
Foul Lady Fortune by Chloe Gong
Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi
A Court of Thorns and Roses series by Sarah J. Maas
King of Sin series by Ana Huang
Anatomy...2023-04-2721 minMegan's Bookish LifeAn Interview With Author Jessica AyalaOn this episode, the wonderful Jessica Ayala talks about her debut fantasy book, Of Fangs and Shadows. We also discuss how Jessica found the "soul" of her book, what the hardest part of self publishing was for her, and her reaction to Of Fangs and Shadows fan art!
Jessica's Book Recommendations:
We Hunt the Flame by Hafsah Faizal
The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent
Jessica's Links:
BUY Of Fangs and Shadows
FOLLOW Jessica on Instagram
Megan's Links:
FOLLOW Megan on Instagram2023-04-0615 min
Megan's Bookish LifeAn Interview With Author Lauren AsherI was honored to have Lauren Asher, romance writer and an all around joy of a person, on Megan's Bookish Life! Lauren and I talked about how she feels when her book series comes to an end, her love of reading romance fantasy, and what makes a perfect cup of coffee according to Lauren Asher.
Lauren's Book Recommendations:
*Horde Kings series by Zoey Draven
*Aspects and Anchor series by Ruby Dixon
Megan's Book Recommendations:
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
Every Summer After by Carley Fortune
Somebody Give This Heart a Pen by Sophia Thakur
Final Offer, Lauren Asher's last book i...2023-01-1826 minMegan's Bookish LifeAn Interview with Author E.J. NicksonAuthor E.J. Nickson joins me on Megan's Bookish life to talk about her books (and I gush about how much I love The Span) along with how she outlines her novels.
Books Mentioned:
Project Hail Mary by Andy Wier (audiobook recommended by E.J.)
I Know This Much is True by Wally Lamb
E.J.'s Links:
WEBSITE
BUY HER BOOKS ON AMAZON
Megan's Links:
WEBSITE
INSTAGRAM
2023-01-1420 minMegan's Bookish LifeAn Interview with Author Zee LacsonIn this episode of Megan's Bookish Life, author Zee Lacson and I talk about her debut book series and we discuss what her "why" is!
This episode is dedicated to Zee's wonderful father, Eduardo Laureola Jr.
Books we discussed in this epsiode:
Uhura's Song (Star Trek No. 21)
Rump by Liesl Shurtliff
Zee's Links:
Purchase her books on AMAZON
Zee's WEBSITE
Follow Zee on INSTAGRAM
Megan's Links:
Megan's Bookish Life WEBSITE
Megan's Bookish Life on INSTAGRAM2022-12-1421 minMegan's Bookish LifeReading Roundup with GraceMegan's Bookish Life is joined by Grace where we discuss Romantacy and our current reads!
Books mentioned in this podcast:
Kingdom of the Wicked series by Kerri Maniscalo
A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas
Throne of Glass series by Sarah J. Maas
The Girl He Used to Know by Tracey Garvis Graves
Follow Grace:
Instagram
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Website
Instagram 2022-12-0835 minMegan's Bookish LifeAn Interview with Author Sydney BlondellOn this episode, I'm joined by author Sydney Blondell. We talk about how writing books played a part in her college career and we get into her brand new book, The Stars in My Heart!
SYDNEY'S LINKS
Website (the best place to purchase her books!)
Instagram
Amazon
MEGAN'S LINKS
Instagram
Website2022-11-2224 minMegan's Bookish LifeReading Roundup with NatalieThis episode in the Reading Roundup series has me and Natalie talking about From Lukov With Love and The Paper Palace along with what Natalie recently recommends!
*PAPER PALACE SPOILERS AND MINOR LUKOV SPOILERS!!*
Books mentioned: Hoops by Kennedy Ryan Longshot by Kennedy Ryan Blind Side by Kandi Steiner The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller From Lukov With Love by Mariana Zapata
Social Media:
MEGAN'S BOOKISH LIFE INSTAGRAM
MEGAN'S BOOKISH LIFE WEBSITE
NATALIE'S INSTAGRAM 2022-11-1718 minMegan's Bookish LifeAn Interview with Author Denise WilliamsDenise Williams, romance author and an all around great woman, joins Megan's Bookish Life to talk about her books, including her newest, Do You Take This Man (OUT NOW!) and if her university students ever come up to her and tell her they've read her romance titles (I asked the hard hitting questions here.)
Thank you, Denise, for being such a joy!
Follow Denise on INSTAGRAM
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2022-09-1634 minMegan's Bookish LifeReading Roundup with GwenI was joined by the amazing Gwen from Talk Bookish to Me podcast for the first Reading Roundup episode in this podcast series! Gwen gave wonderful recommendations, we talked about The Summer I Turned Pretty (the book and the show), and we discussed how Gwen's book rating system works.
Gwen's Book Recs:
Hook line and sinker by Tessa Bailey
The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han
Campers and Criminals series by Tonya Kappes
The Monsters We Make by Kali White
The Measure by Nikki Erlick
No Exit by Taylor Adams2022-09-0346 minMegan's Bookish LifeInterview with Author Chip PonsI had such a great time talking with Chip Pons, a debut author, about how he connects his personal story to his new book, You & I: Rewritten, what the best part of releasing a book is, and he spills what his all time favorite Taylor Swift song is (Hint: it's not Hey Stephen).
Books mentioned by Chip:
In the Weeds by BK Borison
Love, Hate, & Clickbait by Liz Bowery
Everything for You by Chloe Liese
FOLLOW CHIP:
Bookstagram
Website
BUY You & I: Rewritten (Out August 23rd, 2022)
2022-08-2123 minMegan's Bookish LifeAn Interview with Erzsi BernathIn this super cool/fun/interesting episode, Erzi Bernath tells about her life as a dancer and a performer. We talk about how her auditions work, in which ways the pandemic affected her, and how she booked the role of Maria AKA a main performer in Netflix's The Queen's Ball: A Bridgterton Experience in Chicago.
Follow Erzi on INSTAGRAM
Watch a beautiful Tik Tok of Erzsi during The Bridgerton Ball
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Follow Megan on her PODCAST INSTAGRAM2022-08-0738 minMegan's Bookish LifeInterview with Author Kristin MulliganThis podcast is full of laughs and has an in depth look at debut author Kristin Mulligan's journey with writing and self publishing.
If you've read The Acts of Life, who do you see as the main character, Sam? DM me or Kristin and give us your best casting!
Kristin's Links:
Follow Kristin on INSTAGRAM
Buy The Acts of Life on AMAZON (and leave a review!)
Visit Kristin's WEBSITE (and get a personalized book plate!)
If you make a Tik Tok that includes The Acts of Life, make sure to...2022-08-0230 minMegan's Bookish LifeAn Interview with Author Maggie Ann MartinMegan and Maggie is a fun combination of names to say, but it's also a fun time listening to this episode! We dive in to Maggie's unique journey with publishing and we also discuss who was mobbed at the Olivia Rodrigo she went to (HINT: It wasn't Maggie who was mobbed).
Books that were recommended by Maggie:
Mammoth by Jill Baguchinsky
Julie Murphy's books
Leah on the Offbeat by Becky Albertalli
Home Field Advantage by Dahlia Adler
The Girl's I've Been by Tess Sharp
Book that were recommended by Megan:2022-07-2023 minMegan's Bookish LifeReading Amusing TweetsThis episode is a quick one! I, Megan, the host of Megan's Bookish Life, read somewhat amusing/funny tweets from June 2022 and a couple of tweets from the queen herself, Cher. This is an episode to tide you over to the next longer episode ;)
Follow me on my podcast INSTAGRAM2022-07-1210 min
Megan's Bookish LifeMegan Talks With Maddie About ACOTAR"ACOTAR: Complete trash or literary masterpiece?"
Yes, this is my first read of A Court of Thornes and Roses. Did I like it? Well, the podcast will tell you more ;)
*SPOILERS IN THIS EPSIODE*
Books mentioned by Maddie:
-Zodiac Academy by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti
-Terms and Conditions by Laura Asher
-Dirty Air series by Laura Asher
-Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalo
Books mentioned by Megan:
-Uncharted by Tracey Garvis Graves
-The Missed Connection by Denise Williams
-YOU by Caroline Kepnes
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FOLLOW ME ON MY PODCAST INSTAGRAM: X2022-06-3025 minMegan's Bookish LifeThings to Do in Summer '22Are you wondering what fun summer things you can do/read/listen to this season? Well, thank goodness I have you covered in this episode! This is the lifestyle part of Megan's Bookish Life.
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*Maneskin is from Italy. Which I totally kn...2022-06-1715 min
Megan's Bookish LifeMegan's Bookish Life TrailerWelcome to a brand new book and lifestyle podcast called Megan's Bookish Life! I have recorded a short trailer to tell a little bit about what content I'll be recording on this podcast. I can't wait to start this new journey!
Love,
Megan
FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/megansbookishlifepodcast2022-06-0702 min