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HeartracersAuthor Xio Axelrod, book buying trends for 2025, and spredges!We talked 2025 book buying trends that Claire learned at ABA (American Booksellers Association). And we welcomed USA Today Bestselling author Xio Axelrod, who writes contemporary fiction and romance. Her award-winning novels have earned both critical acclaim and a passionate readership. Her Lillys series, including The Girl with Stars in Her Eyes and Girls with Bad Reputations, explores themes of love, loss, and self-discovery. Xio actively connects with her readers through social media, fostering a dedicated and supportive community. Xio is a recording artist, a native of Philadelphia, and lives in complete denial of the last five minutes of Buffy...2025-04-151h 27
ZiplessEp. 8: Fantasy vs Reality? Finding Balance with Xio AxelrodA great romance novel knows how to deliver the fantasy of a perfect relationship and the reality of one. Author Xio Axlerod joins us to talk about how she balances dreamy boyfriends with the gritty reality of what makes relationships work.2025-04-1533 min
AWM Author TalksEpisode 208: Writing Love StoriesThis week, in celebration of Valentine’s Day, three of America’s leading romance writers—Xio Axelrod, Swan Huntley, and Claire Legrand—talk about how they write love stories and the love stories that inspired them. Moderated by author Pamala Knight.This conversation originally took place May 19, 2024 and was recorded live at the American Writers Festival. We hope you enjoy entering the Mind of a Writer.AWM PODCAST NETWORK HOMEBooks by these authors:A Crown of Ivy and Glass by Claire Legrand — A lush, sweeping, steamy, forbidden romance series starter that’s per...2025-02-1033 min
Reeding Between The LinesInterview with Carter Wilson - Thrillers and World building! New Book Release!Send us a text CARTER WILSON is the USA Today bestselling author of nine critically acclaimed, standalone psychological thrillers. He is an ITW Thriller Award finalist, a five-time winner of the Colorado Book Award, and his works have been optioned for television and film. Carter lives outside of Boulder, Colorado. Dynamic and compelling, he now hosts his own podcast, Making It Up, interviewing authors like S.A. Cosby, Daniel Handler, Stuart Turton, Xio Axelrod, and Julie Clark to...2025-01-2626 min
#AmWriting#Writer Gift ExtravaganzaJess here, hosting my entire extended family for the holiday weekend and sending love to you and yours. Enjoy this #WriterGift flashback!It’s the gifts episode! Here are the links you’re looking for:KJ:Redbubble ❄️ Stamp blocks ❄️ Stamp blanks and stencils ❄️ Frixion Pens ❄️ Leuchterm plannerJess:Sarina’s Socks ❄️ Half Broke by Ginger Gaffney (for KJ, but Jess loved it, too!) ❄️ Fillion planner cover by Little Mountain Bindery ❄️ Jess’s favorite sticky tabs ❄️ Pens by Schneider ❄️ Sarina’s stamp with the kinda-sorta True North Series three pine tree logo ❄️ The “Begin” mug Jess w...2024-11-2942 min
#AmWriting#Writer Gift Extravaganza
Jess here, hosting my entire extended family for the holiday weekend and sending love to you and yours. Enjoy this #WriterGift flashback!
It’s the gifts episode! Here are the links you’re looking for:
KJ:
Redbubble ❄️ Stamp blocks ❄️ Stamp blanks and stencils ❄️ Frixion Pens ❄️ Leuchterm planner
Jess:
Sarina’s Socks ❄️ Half Broke by Ginger Gaffney (for KJ, but Jess loved it, too!) ❄️ Fillion planner cover by Little Mountain Bindery ❄️ Jess’s favorite sticky tabs ❄️ Pens by Schneider ❄️ Sarina’s stamp with the kinda-sorta True North Series three pine tree logo ❄️ The “Begin” mug Jess wants a case of.
Sarina:...2024-11-2942 min
The Cup and Saucy Book ClubInterview with author Xio AxelrodIn Our CupsZanna - Egyptian Energy Tea from Hussain Spice Market, Luxor Jen - Jen's Own Singer's TeaOur GuestXio AxelrodIn Her Cup - Typhoo TeaMentioned in This EpisodeSteamy Lit ConShiloh JamesBuffy The Vampire SlayerScandalTumblrAO3 - Archive Of Our OwnLiveJournalFanfiction.netNapsterChristopher RiceTalia HibbertThe OfficeParks...2024-09-3051 min
The Busy RomnivoresGet Recc'd with a Mid Year Check InGet Recc’d with a Mid-Year Check In!Happy Anniversary! It’s been a year of reading and challenge chaos for your listening pleasure. In this episode, The Busy Romnivores talk about all of the challenges they have…and have not…done this year. Get Recc’d with these:Hold Me Under by Riley NashInextricably Tied by Aveda ViceThe Wren in the Holly Library by K.A. LindeMilked by C.M. NascostaThe Familiar by Leigh BardugoA Fate Inke...2024-08-061h 05
Big Gay Fiction PodcastRockstar Romance with Xio AxelrodKicking off the episode, Jeff highlights a new Kickstarter from Lee Wind, and recommends "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" on stage at PAC NYC, and baseball romance "The Prospects" by KT Hoffman. Then, Xio Axelrod is in conversation with Jeff at an event that was recorded live at Wild Sisters Book Company in Sacramento. Xio talks about her latest book, "Girls with Bad Reputations," which features the romance between Kayla and Ty, and set in the world of The Lillys, an all girl rock band working for their big break. Xio discusses her inspirations for the characters, The...2024-07-0157 min
History, Books & Wine PodcastThe First Female US Ambassador -- Daisy Harriman -- With Guest Alix RickloffToday we’re excited to have a guest joining us – Alix Rickloff. On this episode we’re going to talk about Alix’s book The Last Light Over Oslo, the first female US Minister–Daisy Harriman–and the invasion of Norway by Germany in WWII. Paired with this episode:Alix: Nordic summer cocktail: Norwegian aquavit, aperol and lime juiceEliza: Misfits and Mavens, Cabernet SauvignonAlix's Book:THE LAST LIGHT OVER OSLOWhat Alix is Reading:The Girl With Stars in Her Eyes by Xio AxelrodThat Sum...2024-05-2827 min
Skip to the Good PartUSA Today bestselling author Xio Axelrod talks about writing, making music, and much more!Send us a textXio Axelrod is the USA Today bestselling author of The Girl with Stars in her Eyes, Girls with Bad Reputations, and Love on the Byline, among many others. When she isn’t behind the keyboard, Xio can be found behind the mic in a studio, writing songs or performing as her fictional band, The Lillys.Find out more about Xio:https://xioaxelrod.com/InstagramFacebookSupport the show2024-05-1533 min
The Fresh Fiction PodcastLet's Chat about "Bad Reputations" with Xio AxelrodWe're chatting with Xio Axelrod, author of GIRLS WITH BAD REPUTATIONS.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Xio Axelrod is a USA Today bestselling author of award-winning contemporary romance, romantic fiction, and what she likes to call strange, twisted tales.
Xio grew up in the music industry and began recording at a young age. When she isn't writing stories, she can be found in the studio, writing songs, or performing on international stages (under a different, not-so-secret name).
She lives in Philadelphia with one full-time husband and several part-time cats.
2024-05-0939 min
Cocktails and Cliterature - A Romance Novel PodcastFrom Hot Licks to Lip Bites with Xio AxelrodSend us a textGet ready to mix a batch of spicy banter with a splash of scandal on this episode of "Cocktails & Cliterature." Sip along with your saucy host Constance and special guest, the ravishing romance writer Xio Axelrod. Dive into the steamy depths of Xio’s latest sizzler, "Girls with Bad Reputations," and peel back the layers on what makes her passionate characters strike a chord in the symphony of seduction.Strap in for a wild ride as we talk love, lust, and the bad-ass beats of an all-female rock band. This co...2024-04-1753 min
Castle of Horror PodcastCastle Talk: Carter Wilson, author of new thriller THE FATHER SHE WENT TO FINDTonight we’re chatting with USA Today bestselling thriller author Carter Wilson about his new book releasing April 2: THE FATHER SHE WENT TO FIND from Poisoned Pen Press.Carter Wilson is the USA Today bestselling author of eight critically acclaimed, standalone psychological thrillers. He is an ITW Thriller Award finalist, a five-time winner of the Colorado Book Award, and his works have been optioned for television and film. Carter lives outside of Boulder, Colorado. Dynamic and compelling, he now hosts his own podcast, Making It Up, interviewing authors like S.A. Cosby, Daniel Handler, Stuart Turton, Xio Axelrod, an...2024-03-2915 min
Heaving BosomsThe Girl with Stars in Her Eyes by Xio Axelrod (Part 2) | Ep. 318Hey HBs! It's time to cross the finish line of THE GIRL WITH THE STARS IN HER EYES by Xio Axelrod. Toni is starting to mesh with and carve out her role in the band, Seb is remining himself of his no-fraternization clause constantly, and Kandy is ready to make some waves! Y'all, this childhood best-friends to lovers set in the soundscape of an all-girl rock band, frankly, rocked our world.
Bonus Content: Sabrina has been ORGANIZING HER LIFE and will not be accepting questions, we're so glad we're not famous, what are x's and o's, the...2024-02-192h 05
Book Lounge by LibbyCelebrating Valentine's Day with Dominique Raccah and the Sourcebooks Team!Romance readers, assemble! This episode is for you. Emma chats with Dominique Raccah, Publisher and CEO, of Sourcebooks, the publisher behind some of your favorite romance reads at Sourcebooks Casablanca and Bloom Books imprints. They’re joined by Paula Amendolara (Senior Vice President of Sales), Mary Altman (Assistant Editorial Director), Molly Waxman (Executive Director of Marketing), Deb Werksman (Executive Editor), and Pamela Jaffee (Sr. Director Publicity/Brand Marketing), just some of the incredible team at Bloom Books and Sourcebooks Casablanca. They discuss insider info about how the publisher approaches each romance imprint, share trends in romance, and leave us wi...2024-02-1540 min
The Audio Was BetterEp 18 - Xio Axelrod w/Benjamin CharlesHave you picked up a Xio Axelrod book before? I will admit I (Laura) had not and I've been MISSING OUT. We welcomed the USA Today Bestselling author and one of her dynamic duo of narrators, Benjamin Charles, onto the podcast to discuss her new book, Girls with Bad Reputations, as well as her writing style, audiobook journey and what's next!Also, if you haven't picked up a Benjamin Charles books, Laura recommends Riley Hart's The End Zone and M. Jay Granberry's Exquisitely HiddenFollow Xio on socials - @xioaxelrod on Instagram and Tiktok2024-02-1353 min
Heaving BosomsThe Girl with Stars in Her Eyes by Xio Axelrod (Part 1) | Ep. 317Hey HBs! We planned this as a two-parter because we knew we would need to obsess over every detail AND WE WERE RIGHT. We're recapping THE GIRL WITH STARS IN HER EYES by Xio Axelrod! It's a second chance, childhood-best-friends-to-lovers romance set in the music industry and ehrmegerd we're hooked.
Bonus Content: Mel's entire personality is gardening, this book has so much TEXTURE, you can hear the music and smell the smells and feel ALL the feels, Mel's rogue tampon, the blissful city of Tamtopia, and so much more!
Lady Loves
Sabrina: Go...2024-02-121h 45
Chick Lit Book Club PodcastEpisode 82: Girls with Bad Reputations by Xio AxelrodTo honor and celebrate Black History Month, we’re starting off with bestselling author Xio Axelrod—featuring an interview with Xio herself!—and her brand new book Girls with Bad Reputations! This is book two in The Lillys series, where we follow drummer Kayla and bus driver Ty as they get to know each other on the road. They both have things to hide, but they’re both trying to find their way in the world. Can they find what they’re looking for together? Also discussed: utility kilts, the Barbie movie, and Carl Weathers. Up Next: BONUS Episo...2024-02-062h 34
Discover Top Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernGirls with Bad Reputations by Xio AxelrodPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/728588 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Girls with Bad Reputations Series: #2 of The Lillys Author: Xio Axelrod Narrator: Benjamin Charles, Tyla Collier Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 14 hours 17 minutes Release date: February 6, 2024 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: Once upon a time, the pressure to be the perfect daughter her demanding mother needed nearly broke Mikayla Whitman. Desperate to find an outlet, she picked up a pair of drumsticks, forever altering the rhythm of her life. Since then, she’s been determined to make her own way, finding her home with her bandmates even as she fights to...2024-02-0603 min
Listen and Learn With the Power of Full AudiobookGirls with Bad Reputations Audiobook by Xio AxelrodListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 728588
Title: Girls with Bad Reputations
Author: Xio Axelrod
Narrator: Benjamin Charles, Tyla Collier
Format: Unabridged
Length: 14:17:18
Language: English
Release date: 02-06-24
Publisher: Dreamscape Media, LLC
Genres: Romance, Contemporary, New Adult
Summary:
Once upon a time, the pressure to be the perfect daughter her demanding mother needed nearly broke Mikayla Whitman. Desperate to find an outlet, she picked up a pair of drumsticks, forever altering the rhythm of her life. Since then, shes been determined to make her own way, finding her home with her bandmates even as...2024-02-062h 17Chick Lit Book Club PodcastEpisode 81: Done and Dusted by Lyla SageWe’re back with the first book review of the year, which just so happens to be the viral sensation Done and Dusted by Lyla Sage. Emmy Ryder is coming home to Meadowlark, Wyoming after an injury… that her family doesn’t actually know about. She’s helping out around the family ranch and winds up spending more time with her brother’s best friend, Luke Brooks. Emmy thinks Luke is an irresponsible playboy. But is he? Emmy’s going to find out. Is the book overhyped? Absolutely not—totally worth the hype. Is it hot as they say? Absolutely yes...2024-01-232h 37
When In RomanceDarling But DangerousJess and Trisha kick off 2024 WIR Book Club by discussing The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich and then discuss other books with mistaken identities or disguises.Follow the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify.To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter!2024 is the tenth year of the Read Harder Challenge! Join us as we make our way through 24 tasks meant to expand our reading horizons and diversify our TBRs. To get book recommendations for each task, sign up for the Read Harder newsletter...2024-01-221h 01
Book Talk Babes03. Readers Roulette Part OneThis week the Babes answered some random book and reading related questions pulled from a llama bowl holder. This episode may contain cussing and explicit language.
*Books spoiled: Autumn of the Grimoire by J. L. Vampa, Tell Me Your Dreams by Sidney Sheldon (minor spoiler), The Ravenhood: Exodus by Kate Stewart (minor spoiler), Stuffed by the Were-Turkey by Tate McKirk.
**Book descriptions: Autumn of the Grimoire by J. L. Vampa, The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller, Nevermore Bookstore by Cynthia St. Aubin and Kerrigan Byrne, The Girl w...2024-01-161h 09
And a Rewatch PodcastTragically Cancelled TV | Julie and the PhantomsWelcome to a new mini-series on the podcast called "Tragically Cancelled TV" where your favorite hosts, co-hosts, and guests get to talk about shows that ended way before their time. This week Jenn is joined by super fans Heather Novak (@authorheathernovak) and Ci (@adultsandthephantoms) to discuss the tragically cancelled Netflix series, Julie and the Phantoms. The trio unpacks what made this show so special, gush about the talented young cast, discuss why representation matters, narrow down their favorite songs, answer your listener questions, and more! Enjoy!Our recommended media:Thien-Kim...2023-10-051h 40
Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernLove on the Byline: A Plays and Players Novel by Xio AxelrodPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/801317 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Love on the Byline: A Plays and Players Novel Author: Xio Axelrod Narrator: Lynn Wright, William Leroy Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 0 minutes Release date: August 29, 2023 Genres: Modern Publisher's Summary: Blake Dillon isn’t exactly living the dream. She longs to follow in her grandfather’s footsteps and make a difference in the world as a journalist. Unfortunately, her current job has her paying-off hotel staff for celebrity gossip. Tasked with shadowing a film star for an in-depth profile, Blake sees it as a chance to finally prove her...2023-08-2905 min
Download Latest Full Audiobooks in Romance, ModernLove on the Byline: A Plays and Players Novel by Xio AxelrodPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/801317to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Love on the Byline: A Plays and Players Novel
Author: Xio Axelrod
Narrator: Lynn Wright, William Leroy
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 0 minutes
Release date: August 29, 2023
Genres: Modern
Publisher's Summary:
Blake Dillon isn’t exactly living the dream. She longs to follow in her grandfather’s footsteps and make a difference in the world as a journalist. Unfortunately, her current job has her paying-off hotel staff for celebrity gossip. Tasked with shadowing a film star for an in-depth profile, Blake sees it as a chance to finally prove her wort...2023-08-2910h 00
The Meet Cute BookPodAuthors Katee Robert and Xio Axelrod"I can make anything sexy." Today, we have the audio from our virtual release party for Katee Robert’s fourth Dark Olympus book, Radiant Sin. She's in conversation with the wonderful Xio Axelrod, and, together they chat about the fun of loose retellings and why the worlds of Katee’s various series are intertwined. Both authors share their favorite tropes and talk through the differences between traditional and indie publishing and what they do when they hit a wall while writing. Katee considers which character in the series so far surprised her the most and how her sex scenes stay...2023-02-2150 min
Christopher & EricEp. 157 – SPECIAL ENCORE PRESENTATION Our Anne Rice: A Special Live Recording featuring Lexi Blake and Xio AxelrodIt's been one year since we lost our beloved Premiere Party Person, Anne Rice. As we remember this sad anniversary, we bring you a special encore presentation of one of our most emotional episodes. Recorded before a live audience at Colleen Hoover's Book Bonanza in Dallas, Texas earlier this year, join Christopher and Eric, and their special guests, bestselling romance writers Lexi Blake and Xio Axelrod, as they pay tribute to one of popular fiction's most legendary authors, who was also a remarkable mother to Christopher and one of Eric's dearest friends.2022-12-1145 min
Dear Romance Writer PodcastEp 70: Halloween Assholery!In today's Halloween episode, Xio and Roan are joined by audiobook superstar Andi Arndt to weigh in on trick-or-treat neighborhood gatekeeping, and discuss their favorite Halloween traditions!
Andi Arndt: www.andiarndt.com
Xio Axelrod: www.xioaxelrod.com
Roan Parrish: www.roanparrish.com
2022-10-2939 minChristopher & EricEp. 135 – Our Anne Rice: A Special Live Recording featuring Lexi Blake and Xio AxelrodIn their first ever live on location episode of "TDPS Presents CHRISTOPHER & ERIC", your hosts travel to Book Bonanza in Dallas, Texas for a mimosa-filled celebration of Premiere Party Person — and Christopher's mother — Anne Rice. For this special tribute, they're joined by bestselling romance authors Lexi Blake and Xio Axelrod, who celebrate the impact Anne had on their work and the world of preternatural fantasy and romance as Christopher and Eric share personal and collegial memories of their own. Profound gratitude to Colleen Hoover and her amazing Book Bonanza staff for making this special presentation possible.2022-07-1043 min
Book & Conversation ClubThe Fastest Way to Fall (with Denise Williams!)Nesse episódio do Book & Conversation Club Podcast, você confere tudo o que rolou na conversa que tivemos com Denise Williams, autora de The Fastest Way to Fall, um dos livros mais amados pelas alunas do clube esse ano! ♥
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Email - gabriela@bookconversationclub.com.br
Os próximos encontros da turma de sábado à tarde do Book & Conversation Club são:
16/04 - The Girl with Stars in her Eyes with Xio Axelro...2022-04-151h 15
Too Stupid to Live: Romance Reviews $5 and UnderDear Romance Writer Gets HOT AS HELL with TSTLOoh boy the heat is up x3!! Hosts of Dear Romance Writer -- Xio Axelrod, Avery Flynn, and Roan Parrish -- join the show to talk about being the women in a bar bathroom telling you how amazing you are… and how they turned that into a podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-04-131h 02
Book & Conversation ClubWeather Girl (with Rachel Lynn Solomon!)Nesse episódio do Book & Conversation Club Podcast, você confere tudo o que rolou na conversa sobre Weather Girl com a autora Rachel Lynn Solomon.
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Twitter - @bookconclub
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Os próximos encontros da turma de sábado à tarde do Book & Conversation Club são:
16/04 - The Girl with Stars in her Eyes with Xio Axelrod
14/05 - The Wedding Crasher with Mia Sosa
11/06 - First...2022-03-251h 08
Book & Conversation ClubThe Charm Offensive (with Alison Cochrun!)Nesse episódio do Book & Conversation Club Podcast, você confere tudo o que rolou na conversa que tivemos com Alison Cochrun, autora de The Charm Offensive. Além de seu primeiro livro, também conversamos sobre escrever algo tão pessoal, sobre seu próximo lançamento, e, é claro, sobre The Bachelor!
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Twitter - @bookconclub
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Os próximos encontros da turma de sábado à tarde do Book & Conversation Club são:
19/03 - The...2022-03-181h 05
Boobies & Noobies: A Romance Review PodcastSteamy Spotlight: Interview with Kwana JacksonSummary: In this episode, USA Today bestselling author Kwana Jackson joins Kelly to discuss her latest release, How to Marry Keanu Reeves in 90 Days. At its core, this book is about processing grief - along with a lot of fun road-trip hijinks, too. Other topics also include the universal appeal of Keanu Reeves, policing women's joy, and disrupting the media's stereotypical portrayal of Black women over the age of 40. Guest: Kwana (K.M.) JacksonShow Notes: - It all started with a tweet... - The break-up (and make-up?) that affected us all: Jason Mamoa...2022-03-141h 00