<![CDATA[Wine, Women and Words]]>http://winewomenwordspodcast.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:06:28 GMTThu, 24 Sep 2026 03:03:07 GMT60Diana Giovinazzo Tierney and Michele LeivasMost people pair their wine with food but here, at Wine, Women and Words we pair our wine with books. Join us each week as we chat with authors, read books and of course, drink wine!episodicDiana Giovinazzo Tierney and Michele Leivasdianagwrites@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Taxi Dancer with Marivi Soliven]]>In this episode with chat with Marivi about her novel, The Taxi Dancer. We get into the history of the Filipino population in California.

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]]>d988c7f3-6c81-4ae9-942f-012ec3c729c1Wed, 30 Sep 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>In this episode with chat with Marivi about her novel, The Taxi Dancer. We get into the history of the Filipino population in California. </p><p>Pick up your copy here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781636285153" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781636285153</a></p>no00:33:24Taxi Dancer with Marivi Solivenfull<![CDATA[Kirsten Miller]]>We sit down with Kirsten to talk about her latest novel, The Women of Wild Hill. We also talk about the importance of Non-fiction in writing novels and our love for witchy books.

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/kirsten-millere924e319-7dc6-4139-a251-2a914085c20bMon, 24 Nov 2025 23:35:00 GMT<p>We sit down with Kirsten to talk about her latest novel, The Women of Wild Hill. We also talk about the importance of Non-fiction in writing novels and our love for witchy books.</p> <p>Pick up your copy of the Women of Wild Hill here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063282858</p>no00:35:04Kirsten Millerfull<![CDATA["They Come at Knight" with Yasmin Angoe]]>Author Yasmin Angoe joins Diana and guest co-host Alex Kiester to discuss her latest novel "They Come at Knight," the second installation of her Nena Knight series. They discuss the inspiration behind the novel, the family and friend resources Yasmin used in the research process for her novel, continuing these characters' stories from the first novel and so much more!

Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "They Come at Knight" under 'Featured Books' and our November title, "The Ways We Hide" by Kristina McMorris in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/they-come-at-knight-with-yasmin-angoe9fee68d7-766d-40de-9671-e34894ce8cf3Fri, 25 Nov 2022 17:38:00 GMT<p>Author Yasmin Angoe joins Diana and guest co-host Alex Kiester to discuss her latest novel "They Come at Knight," the second installation of her Nena Knight series. They discuss the inspiration behind the novel, the family and friend resources Yasmin used in the research process for her novel, continuing these characters' stories from the first novel and so much more!</p> <p>Be sure to check out our shop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/wineandwords" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "They Come at Knight" under 'Featured Books' and our November title, "The Ways We Hide" by Kristina McMorris in our 'Book of the Month' shop.</p>no00:35:19"They Come at Knight" with Yasmin Angoefull<![CDATA[The Sweet Spot with Amy Poeppel]]>Join us as we chat about writing comedy; the difference between writing a screenplay and writing a novel; and like in NYC. We also come up with a new party game.

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/the-sweet-spot-with-amy-poeppela0a1a1a8-5204-4b6e-8ab1-426fcc081b90Wed, 15 Feb 2023 13:30:00 GMT<p>Join us as we chat about writing comedy; the difference between writing a screenplay and writing a novel; and like in NYC. We also come up with a new party game.</p> <p>Get your copy of The Sweet Spot here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781982176457</p> <p>Help support our podcast for less than a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:45:04The Sweet Spot with Amy Poeppelfull<![CDATA[Katrina Kittle]]>We chat with author Katrina Kittle about her latest book, Morning in this Broken World. We also talk about pacing yourself to write a novel, writing multiple perspectives and Diana gives us her definition of "Show Don't Tell." (As a hint, it has something to do with the Supreme Court)

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/katrina-kittle88cd0010-995d-4f3e-9b10-3efcf101e7d7Wed, 06 Sep 2023 05:49:35 GMT<p>We chat with author Katrina Kittle about her latest book, Morning in this Broken World. We also talk about pacing yourself to write a novel, writing multiple perspectives and Diana gives us her definition of "Show Don't Tell." (As a hint, it has something to do with the Supreme Court)</p> <p>Pick up your copy of Katrina's book here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781662510113" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781662510113</a></p> <p>Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:34:15Katrina Kittlefull<![CDATA[Talking The First Witch of Boston with Andrea Catalano]]>We sit down with Andrea Catalano about her debut novel, The First Witch of Boston, and all the fun rabbit holes to explore with this fascinating bit of history.

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/talking-the-first-witch-of-boston-with-andrea-catalano8fcd4859-a653-4ab7-b852-169dec8f1a56Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:40:32 GMT<p>We sit down with Andrea Catalano about her debut novel, The First Witch of Boston, and all the fun rabbit holes to explore with this fascinating bit of history.</p> <p>Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781662526008</p> <p> </p>no00:41:11Talking The First Witch of Boston with Andrea Catalanofull<![CDATA["Dalvi: Six Years in the Arctic Tundra" with Laura Galloway]]>Author Laura Galloway joins us to discuss "Dalvi: Six Years in the Arctic Tundra," her memoir of her experiences living in a reindeer village in the Arctic Tundra. We dive into her experiences learning the language, the writing process of compiling her memories and translating it into a book and much, much more. 

We also discuss our book of the month, "The Book Eaters" by Sunyi Dean.

Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Dalvi: Six Years in the Arctic Tundra" under 'Featured Books' and our August title, "The Book Eaters" by Sunyi Dean in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/dalvi-six-years-in-the-arctic-tundra-with-laura-gallowaya89f9a59-1123-4b26-b9d9-0f7e1bb2e4caSat, 20 Aug 2022 17:51:18 GMT<p>Author Laura Galloway joins us to discuss "Dalvi: Six Years in the Arctic Tundra," her memoir of her experiences living in a reindeer village in the Arctic Tundra. We dive into her experiences learning the language, the writing process of compiling her memories and translating it into a book and much, much more. </p> <p>We also discuss our book of the month, "The Book Eaters" by Sunyi Dean.</p> <p>Be sure to check out our shop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/wineandwords" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Dalvi: Six Years in the Arctic Tundra" under 'Featured Books' and our August title, "The Book Eaters" by Sunyi Dean in our 'Book of the Month' shop.</p>no00:47:23"Dalvi: Six Years in the Arctic Tundra" with Laura Gallowayfull<![CDATA[You've Been Served with Kristen Alicia]]>In this episode Kristen and Diana bond over their shared ADHD, their shared history of being in the legal field and the importance of black joy.

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/youve-been-served-with-kristen-alicia156ce97e-683d-4950-b269-95a7ff7e0c61Thu, 20 Jul 2023 18:17:41 GMT<p>In this episode Kristen and Diana bond over their shared ADHD, their shared history of being in the legal field and the importance of black joy.</p> <p>Get your copy of You've been Served here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781649373946" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781649373946</a></p> <p>Support our podcast, buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:37:55You've Been Served with Kristen Aliciafull<![CDATA["Reluctant Immortals" with Gwendolyn Kiste]]>Author Gwendolyn Kiste joins Diana and guest co-host Alyssa Palombo to discuss her latest novel, "Reluctant Immortals." They dive into reinventing classic characters (Lucy from Dracula and Bertha from Jane Eyre, in this case), creating female friendships in the novel, the California history featured in the novel and much more!

Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Reluctant Immortals" under 'Featured Books' and our November title, "The Ways We Hide" by Kristina McMorris in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/reluctant-immortals-with-gwendolyn-kisteeb4f81c0-478a-42e3-a408-bb6e931fbf1aFri, 25 Nov 2022 17:05:00 GMT<p>Author Gwendolyn Kiste joins Diana and guest co-host Alyssa Palombo to discuss her latest novel, "Reluctant Immortals." They dive into reinventing classic characters (Lucy from Dracula and Bertha from Jane Eyre, in this case), creating female friendships in the novel, the California history featured in the novel and much more!</p> <p>Be sure to check out our shop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/wineandwords" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Reluctant Immortals" under 'Featured Books' and our November title, "The Ways We Hide" by Kristina McMorris in our 'Book of the Month' shop.</p>no00:26:31"Reluctant Immortals" with Gwendolyn Kistefull<![CDATA["The Caretakers" with Amanda Bestor-Siegal]]>Amanda Bestor-Siegal joins us to discuss her debut novel, "The Caretakers." We dive into the experiences that inspired the novel, what it was like to layer those experiences into character perspectives and the different themes that were explored through different characters -- and much, much more! 

Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "The Caretakers" under 'Featured Books' and our June title, "The Candid Life of Meena Dave" by Namrata Patel in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/the-caretakers-with-amanda-bestor-siegal115fe700-426b-4aa5-986f-0aaed21c219fThu, 30 Jun 2022 23:20:04 GMT<p>Amanda Bestor-Siegal joins us to discuss her debut novel, "The Caretakers." We dive into the experiences that inspired the novel, what it was like to layer those experiences into character perspectives and the different themes that were explored through different characters -- and much, much more! </p> <p>Be sure to check out our shop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/wineandwords" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "The Caretakers" under 'Featured Books' and our June title, "The Candid Life of Meena Dave" by Namrata Patel in our 'Book of the Month' shop.</p>no00:31:56"The Caretakers" with Amanda Bestor-Siegalfull<![CDATA["Let Me Be Frank" with Tracy Dawson]]>It's our book of the month episode to unpack "Let Me Be Frank" with author Tracy Dawson. We dive into all things about the book, from how it originated to the epic title to the phenomenal artwork to the women and research behind this non-fiction book. 

Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our July title, "Let Me Be Frank" by Tracy Dawson in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/let-me-be-frank-with-tracy-dawson52910e18-f576-4654-aa66-46c9ed44f8f4Thu, 04 Aug 2022 22:24:40 GMT<p>It's our book of the month episode to unpack "Let Me Be Frank" with author Tracy Dawson. We dive into all things about the book, from how it originated to the epic title to the phenomenal artwork to the women and research behind this non-fiction book. </p> <p>Be sure to check out our shop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/wineandwords" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our July title, "Let Me Be Frank" by Tracy Dawson in our 'Book of the Month' shop.</p>no01:00:23"Let Me Be Frank" with Tracy Dawsonfull<![CDATA["Self-Portrait with Ghost" with Meng Jin]]>Author Meng Jin returns to discuss "Self-Portrait with Ghost," her collection of short stories. We discuss writers who influenced Meng's writing, how she approached writing the stories in this collection and much more. 

We also launch our discussion about "Let Me Be Frank," our book of the month by Tracy Dawson.

Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Self-Portrait with Ghost" under 'Featured Books' and our July title, "Let Me Be Frank" by Tracy Dawson in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/self-portrait-with-ghost-with-meng-jin4a43f0b0-71ef-455f-ae49-19f9e8febf47Tue, 12 Jul 2022 21:19:40 GMT<p>Author Meng Jin returns to discuss "Self-Portrait with Ghost," her collection of short stories. We discuss writers who influenced Meng's writing, how she approached writing the stories in this collection and much more. </p> <p>We also launch our discussion about "Let Me Be Frank," our book of the month by Tracy Dawson.</p> <p>Be sure to check out our shop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/wineandwords" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Self-Portrait with Ghost" under 'Featured Books' and our July title, "Let Me Be Frank" by Tracy Dawson in our 'Book of the Month' shop.</p>no00:41:25"Self-Portrait with Ghost" with Meng Jinfull<![CDATA[C. D'Angelo and "The Visitor"]]>C. D'Angelo joins us to discuss her latest novel "The Visitor." We dive into the inspiration behind the story (and which kind of stores we would open), the complex organizing systems we create for our bookshelves, how authors become mini experts in various fields/topics and much, much more!

Check out C. D'Angelo's website to order your own copy of "The Visitor."

Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our June title, "The Candid Life of Meena Dave" by Namrata Patel in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/c-dangelo-and-the-visitor539c4ce8-bfe3-4e82-9485-540e5ba7ef86Wed, 22 Jun 2022 19:52:46 GMT<p>C. D'Angelo joins us to discuss her latest novel "The Visitor." We dive into the inspiration behind the story (and which kind of stores we would open), the complex organizing systems we create for our bookshelves, how authors become mini experts in various fields/topics and much, much more!</p> <p>Check out <a href="https://cdangeloauthor.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">C. D'Angelo's website</a> to order your own copy of "The Visitor."</p> <p>Be sure to check out our shop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/wineandwords" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our June title, "The Candid Life of Meena Dave" by Namrata Patel in our 'Book of the Month' shop.</p>no00:41:28C. D'Angelo and "The Visitor"full<![CDATA[Kirthana Ramisetti]]>We chat with Kirthana Ramisetti about her book Advika and The Hollywood Wives and what happens when the fantasy isn't what you thought it would be. Kirthana and Diana talk about the editor they shared at Grand Central.

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/-kirthana-ramisettibf9e8c5a-2070-4136-85c9-073a8b573f91Mon, 22 Jan 2024 18:49:21 GMT<p>We chat with Kirthana Ramisetti about her book Advika and The Hollywood Wives and what happens when the fantasy isn't what you thought it would be. Kirthana and Diana talk about the editor they shared at Grand Central.</p> <p>Pick up your copy here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781538709276" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781538709276</a></p> <p>Support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:28:55Kirthana Ramisettifull<![CDATA[Roni Robbins "Hands of Gold"]]>We chat with Roni about her novel Hands of Gold which was inspired by her grandparents. We get real about imposter syndrome and where do we get our validity in our writing.

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/roni-robbins-hands-of-gold07efb3bc-3648-46b7-b759-a49cad888fc0Tue, 24 Jan 2023 14:00:00 GMT<p>We chat with Roni about her novel Hands of Gold which was inspired by her grandparents. We get real about imposter syndrome and where do we get our validity in our writing.</p> <p>Please be sure to visit our bookshop to pick up your copy of <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9789493231856" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Hands of Gold.</a></p>no00:30:41Roni Robbins "Hands of Gold"full<![CDATA[Lee Bukowski and "A Week of Warm Weather"]]>Author Lee Bukowski joins us to discuss her novel "A Week of Warm Weather" and we dive into what we think the old adage "write what you know" really means, exploring women's friendship in writing and much more!

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/lee-bukowski-and-a-week-of-warm-weather1b0dbff5-b509-4dac-93ef-f224446df556Thu, 22 Jun 2023 02:27:00 GMT<p>Author Lee Bukowski joins us to discuss her novel "A Week of Warm Weather" and we dive into what we think the old adage "write what you know" really means, exploring women's friendship in writing and much more!</p> <p>Get your copy of A Week of Warm Weather: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781684631377" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781684631377</a></p> <p>Support the podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:28:57Lee Bukowski and "A Week of Warm Weather"full<![CDATA[Jillian Forsberg]]>We chat with Jillian Forsberg about animals in literature, including some interesting animal photos and the history of animal husbandry.

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/jillian-forsberg2476deac-1f3d-4826-85c8-f21e0aa21459Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>We chat with Jillian Forsberg about animals in literature, including some interesting animal photos and the history of animal husbandry.</p> <p>Pick up your copy here:</p> <p>https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781963452181</p>no00:41:49Jillian Forsbergfull<![CDATA[Paulette Kennedy]]>We chat with Paulette Kennedy about her latest book, The Devil and Mrs. Davenport. Diana and Paulette talk about their shared fundamentalist past, agency, and we get a stark reminder that the 90s was more that 10 years ago.

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/paulette-kennedy05dd2f0e-4107-4842-8982-d92e84434cb6Wed, 03 Apr 2024 07:33:22 GMT<p>We chat with Paulette Kennedy about her latest book, The Devil and Mrs. Davenport. Diana and Paulette talk about their shared fundamentalist past, agency, and we get a stark reminder that the 90s was more that 10 years ago.</p> <p>Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781662514883</p>no00:45:32Paulette Kennedyfull<![CDATA[Jasmin Iolani Hakes]]>We sit down with Jasmin and talk about her latest novel Hula (Now available on paperback). In this discussion we explore her research into her native Hawaiian history, the importance of Historical fiction and responsible tourism. 

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/jasmin-iolani-hakesb9dd2084-7787-400b-9472-817a682c665dThu, 13 Jun 2024 17:37:17 GMT<p>We sit down with Jasmin and talk about her latest novel Hula (Now available on paperback). In this discussion we explore her research into her native Hawaiian history, the importance of Historical fiction and responsible tourism. </p> <p>Get your copy here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063384446" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063384446</a></p> <p>Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:34:10Jasmin Iolani Hakesfull<![CDATA[Exploring Hidden Palaces with Helene Wecker]]>We get to talk with Helene Wecker about both The Golem and the Jinni and Hidden Palaces. Diana and Helene commiserate over historical fiction woes and Helene's science fiction influences. 

Get your copy of Hidden Palaces and The Golem and the Jinni at our bookshop.

 

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/exploring-hidden-palaces-with-helene-weckeraa30f2da-6b5f-4a84-8f18-6af36fad8a97Thu, 13 Oct 2022 05:50:21 GMT<p>We get to talk with Helene Wecker about both The Golem and the Jinni and Hidden Palaces. Diana and Helene commiserate over historical fiction woes and Helene's science fiction influences. </p> <p>Get your copy of <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780062468710" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Hidden Palaces</a> and <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780062468710" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">The Golem and the Jinni</a> at our bookshop.</p> <p> </p>no01:05:35Exploring Hidden Palaces with Helene Weckerfull<![CDATA[Donna Hill]]>We chat with Donna Hill about her novel I am Ayah: The Way Home about the craft of writing. We find out we have a new title holder for most books written and Michele and Diana find out that they might end up in a book one day.

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/donna-hill2fcd1dc5-65bd-4f27-b654-4b9fa6e614c4Mon, 12 Feb 2024 18:14:47 GMT<p>We chat with Donna Hill about her novel I am Ayah: The Way Home about the craft of writing. We find out we have a new title holder for most books written and Michele and Diana find out that they might end up in a book one day.</p> <p>Help Support Our Podcast:</p> <p>Pick up your book here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781649371454" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781649371454</a></p> <p>Buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:34:21Donna Hillfull<![CDATA["The Lager Queen of Minnesota" with J. Ryan Stradal]]>J. Ryan Stradal joins us to discusses his latest novel "The Lager Queen of Minnesota." We dive into the research that went into the novel, author quirks and host a writer's workshop on his technique of starting a novel in the middle and working his way to the beginning and the end -- and much more! 

Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "The Lager Queen of Minnesota" under 'Featured Books' and our July title, "Let Me Be Frank" by Tracy Dawson in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/the-lager-queen-of-minnesota-with-j-ryan-stradala08b2474-c6ce-4afb-8b9f-e0c39b2b1672Tue, 19 Jul 2022 14:19:37 GMT<p>J. Ryan Stradal joins us to discusses his latest novel "The Lager Queen of Minnesota." We dive into the research that went into the novel, author quirks and host a writer's workshop on his technique of starting a novel in the middle and working his way to the beginning and the end -- and much more! </p> <p>Be sure to check out our shop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/wineandwords" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "The Lager Queen of Minnesota" under 'Featured Books' and our July title, "Let Me Be Frank" by Tracy Dawson in our 'Book of the Month' shop.</p>no00:47:05"The Lager Queen of Minnesota" with J. Ryan Stradalfull<![CDATA["The Book Eaters" with Sunyi Dean]]>***CAUTION: SPOILERS***

We welcome Sunyi Dean for our August Book of the Month episode to unpack all things "The Book Eaters." We discussed the inspiration behind the novel, how Sunyi created taste descriptions for the books her characters ate in the story, what the story initially began as and so much more! 

Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our August title, "The Book Eaters" by Sunyi Dean in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/the-book-eaters-with-sunyi-dean14d589aa-8654-44b1-ada5-4a894325416dThu, 08 Sep 2022 21:35:12 GMT<p>***CAUTION: SPOILERS***</p> <p>We welcome Sunyi Dean for our August Book of the Month episode to unpack all things "The Book Eaters." We discussed the inspiration behind the novel, how Sunyi created taste descriptions for the books her characters ate in the story, what the story initially began as and so much more! </p> <p>Be sure to check out our shop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/wineandwords" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our August title, "The Book Eaters" by Sunyi Dean in our 'Book of the Month' shop.</p>no00:40:11"The Book Eaters" with Sunyi Deanfull<![CDATA[Storyteller's Workbook with Adrienne Young and Isabel Ibañez]]>In our first episode of the year, we chat with Adrienne Young and Isabel Ibañez about the Storyteller's Workbook and how useful it is for authors.

Pick up your copy here.

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/storytellers-workbook-with-adrienne-young-and-isabel-ibaezec3e85b4-08ce-4630-9c1a-92bd46e2a162Tue, 17 Jan 2023 15:00:00 GMT<p>In our first episode of the year, we chat with Adrienne Young and Isabel Ibañez about the Storyteller's Workbook and how useful it is for authors.</p> <p>Pick up your copy <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780593539439" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here.</a></p>no00:22:43Storyteller's Workbook with Adrienne Young and Isabel Ibañezfull<![CDATA[Constance Sayers and The Star and The Strange Moon]]>Constance Sayers stopped by the podcast to talk about her latest novel The Star and the Strange Moon.  We talked about our love for strange books, old Hollywood, and how agents deserve so much praise for putting up with eccentric authors like us.

Pick up our copy of The Star and Strange Moon here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780316493741

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/constance-sayers-and-the-star-and-the-strange-moon37c8991a-c681-4762-a0d0-0ef8de46c852Fri, 10 Nov 2023 18:41:17 GMT<p>Constance Sayers stopped by the podcast to talk about her latest novel The Star and the Strange Moon.  We talked about our love for strange books, old Hollywood, and how agents deserve so much praise for putting up with eccentric authors like us.</p> <p>Pick up our copy of The Star and Strange Moon here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780316493741" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780316493741</a></p> <p>Support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:45:15Constance Sayers and The Star and The Strange Moonfull<![CDATA[Jessa Maxwell and The Golden Spoon]]>We chat with Jess about her debut novel, The Golden Spoon. We also talk about boundaries for writers and their partners and how much baking went into her research.

Get your copy of The Golden Spoon here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781668008003

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/jessa-maxwell-and-the-golden-spoon1d5eea3f-50d0-463b-a0a7-d01ce1a93254Wed, 26 Apr 2023 19:17:02 GMT<p>We chat with Jess about her debut novel, The Golden Spoon. We also talk about boundaries for writers and their partners and how much baking went into her research.</p> <p>Get your copy of The Golden Spoon here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781668008003" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781668008003</a></p> <p>Buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:35:38Jessa Maxwell and The Golden Spoonfull<![CDATA[Jeanne Mackin]]>In this episode, we chat with Jeanne Mackin about her novel Picasso's Lovers. We also marvel at how visual artists see the world, we talk about Macarthyism and the nuanses of Color Blindness.

You can pre-order your book here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/picasso-s-lovers-jeanne-mackin/20030076?ean=9781101990568

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/jeanne-mackin7ba03c7b-6e11-433c-bacf-659733e12abaThu, 18 Jan 2024 17:49:18 GMT<p>In this episode, we chat with Jeanne Mackin about her novel Picasso's Lovers. We also marvel at how visual artists see the world, we talk about Macarthyism and the nuanses of Color Blindness.</p> <p>You can pre-order your book here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781101990568" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/p/books/picasso-s-lovers-jeanne-mackin/20030076?ean=9781101990568</a></p> <p>Show our podcast how much you love us, buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:35:44Jeanne Mackinfull<![CDATA["Sister Mother Warrior" with Vanessa Riley]]>Vanessa Riley returns to the show to discuss her latest novel "Sister Mother Warrior." We dive into the real women behind the novel, finding the balance of history and fiction as a historical fiction writer and -- of course -- the research in a history nerd happy hour. And much, much more.

Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Sister Mother Warrior" by Vanessa Riley under 'Featured Books' and our July title, "Let Me Be Frank" by Tracy Dawson in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/sister-mother-warrior-with-vanessa-riley23b85aee-84ff-487d-b903-9b0a7e1b05c2Fri, 15 Jul 2022 20:41:33 GMT<p>Vanessa Riley returns to the show to discuss her latest novel "Sister Mother Warrior." We dive into the real women behind the novel, finding the balance of history and fiction as a historical fiction writer and -- of course -- the research in a history nerd happy hour. And much, much more.</p> <p>Be sure to check out our shop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/wineandwords" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Sister Mother Warrior" by Vanessa Riley under 'Featured Books' and our July title, "Let Me Be Frank" by Tracy Dawson in our 'Book of the Month' shop.</p>no00:39:59"Sister Mother Warrior" with Vanessa Rileyfull<![CDATA["The Truth About Ben and June" with Alex Kiester]]>Author Alex Kiester returns to discuss her novel "The Truth About Ben and June." We dive into the research she did for her characters, writer's quirks and more amid a conversational tangent or two. Or three. 

Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "The Truth About Ben and June" under 'Featured Books' and our August title, "The Boo Eaters" by Sunyi Dean in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/the-truth-about-ben-and-june-by-alex-kiesterf7173754-2d50-4c92-bf4c-dcc784849d7dFri, 12 Aug 2022 21:25:48 GMT<p>Author Alex Kiester returns to discuss her novel "The Truth About Ben and June." We dive into the research she did for her characters, writer's quirks and more amid a conversational tangent or two. Or three. </p> <p>Be sure to check out our shop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/wineandwords" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "The Truth About Ben and June" under 'Featured Books' and our August title, "The Boo Eaters" by Sunyi Dean in our 'Book of the Month' shop.</p>no00:45:55"The Truth About Ben and June" with Alex Kiesterfull<![CDATA["Coming Apart" with Karen Heenan]]>Historical fiction author Karen Heenan joins us to discuss her latest novel "Coming Apart," a story of two sisters set during the Great Depression. We dive into shifting writing styles to a different period of history, Karen's experience exploring the complexities of the sisters' relationships and much more!

Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Coming Apart" under 'Featured Books' and our October title, "The Witch & the Tsar" by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/coming-apart-with-karen-heenanbb46a21d-dcf2-4555-ad25-57349082880aThu, 03 Nov 2022 13:42:00 GMT<p>Historical fiction author Karen Heenan joins us to discuss her latest novel "Coming Apart," a story of two sisters set during the Great Depression. We dive into shifting writing styles to a different period of history, Karen's experience exploring the complexities of the sisters' relationships and much more!</p> <p>Be sure to check out our shop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/wineandwords" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Coming Apart" under 'Featured Books' and our October title, "The Witch &amp; the Tsar" by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore in our 'Book of the Month' shop.</p>no00:33:58"Coming Apart" with Karen Heenanfull<![CDATA[Temi Oh]]>We chat with Temi Oh about her book More Perfect. We also talk a bit about writing while in university and Diana gets nerdy about Doctor Who. 

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/temi-oh319976ba-06fd-4fe9-afe0-5012ffad6931Wed, 30 Aug 2023 19:48:05 GMT<p>We chat with Temi Oh about her book More Perfect. We also talk a bit about writing while in university and Diana gets nerdy about Doctor Who. </p> <p>Get your copy of More Perfect here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/more-perfect-temi-oh/18982894?ean=9781982142834" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> https://bookshop.org/p/books/more-perfect-temi-oh/18982894?ean=9781982142834</a></p> <p>Please support our podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:18:45Temi Ohfull<![CDATA["Darling Girl" with Liz Michalski]]>Liz Michalski joins us to discuss her latest novel, "Darling Girl" a dark reimagining of J.M. Barrie's "Peter Pan" and we dive into fairytales in general, narrator perspectives, Liz's take on Peter and Tinker Bell and so much more! 

Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Darling Girl" under 'Featured Books' and our July title, "Let Me Be Frank" by Tracy Dawson in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/darling-girl-with-liz-michalski8d7b9674-73ea-48f2-86f1-cf9a17b64723Tue, 12 Jul 2022 20:35:45 GMT<p>Liz Michalski joins us to discuss her latest novel, "Darling Girl" a dark reimagining of J.M. Barrie's "Peter Pan" and we dive into fairytales in general, narrator perspectives, Liz's take on Peter and Tinker Bell and so much more! </p> <p>Be sure to check out our shop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/wineandwords" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Darling Girl" under 'Featured Books' and our July title, "Let Me Be Frank" by Tracy Dawson in our 'Book of the Month' shop.</p>no00:27:42"Darling Girl" with Liz Michalskifull<![CDATA[Alex Martin and Next Door Nemesis]]>We sit down with Alex Martin to talk about the horrors of HOAs and why it is the perfect place to set a rom-com. We also discuss some of the finer points that go into the making of a rom-com novel. 

Pick up your copy of NextDoor Nemesis here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593337257

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/alex-martin-and-next-door-nemesis7292fe1e-de93-4eb9-8d6f-6c0baa25e78bWed, 21 Feb 2024 20:50:13 GMT<p>We sit down with Alex Martin to talk about the horrors of HOAs and why it is the perfect place to set a rom-com. We also discuss some of the finer points that go into the making of a rom-com novel. </p> <p>Pick up your copy of NextDoor Nemesis here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593337257" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593337257</a></p> <p>Wine, Women and Words is a listener-supported podcast, please consider buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:16:02Alex Martin and Next Door Nemesisfull<![CDATA[Sofia Robleda]]>We chat with debut author Sofia Robleda about her book Daughter of Fire. We also chat about bad reviews and the fact that Sofia and Diana have a shared agent.

Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781662517976

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/sofia-robleda84d43744-11ac-47d9-a8de-0b35de4327f0Tue, 06 Aug 2024 14:00:00 GMT<p>We chat with debut author Sofia Robleda about her book Daughter of Fire. We also chat about bad reviews and the fact that Sofia and Diana have a shared agent.</p> <p>Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781662517976</p>no00:45:43Sofia Robledafull<![CDATA[Bryn Turnbull and The Paris Deception]]>We catch up with Bryn Turnbull to discuss her latest novel, The Paris Deception. We talk about art forgery and why novelists will always be the first people the police will look at. Also, we define the term "Lebowski-chic"

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/bryn-turnbull-and-the-paris-deceptionafd87f7b-a062-42fa-9882-1c77b31c306aWed, 07 Jun 2023 13:00:00 GMT<p>We catch up with Bryn Turnbull to discuss her latest novel, The Paris Deception. We talk about art forgery and why novelists will always be the first people the police will look at. Also, we define the term "Lebowski-chic"</p> <p>Get your copy of The Paris Deception: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780778333418" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780778333418</a></p> <p>Support the podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:46:21Bryn Turnbull and The Paris Deceptionfull<![CDATA[Gareth Brown]]>Diana gets to sit down and chat with author Gareth Brown about The Book of Doors. We discuss the importance of first lines, writing during the pandemic and how to write the best book you can.

Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-book-of-doors-gareth-brown/20297550?ean=9780063323988

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/gareth-brownc3835934-0cdb-499c-a579-21f1598ab0fdWed, 24 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT<p>Diana gets to sit down and chat with author Gareth Brown about The Book of Doors. We discuss the importance of first lines, writing during the pandemic and how to write the best book you can.</p> <p>Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-book-of-doors-gareth-brown/20297550?ean=9780063323988</p>no00:33:03Gareth Brownfull<![CDATA[Big Chicas Don't Cry with Annette Chavez Macias]]>We chat with Annette Chavez Macias about food, cousins and her latest book Big Chicas Don't Cry. 

Pick up your copy of the book here.

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/big-chicas-dont-cry-with-annette-chavez-macias0d40340f-edad-408c-8e6f-3b6c9f4852f9Thu, 15 Dec 2022 02:23:11 GMT<p>We chat with Annette Chavez Macias about food, cousins and her latest book Big Chicas Don't Cry. </p> <p>Pick up your copy of the book <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781542039291" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here.</a></p>no00:33:15Big Chicas Don't Cry with Annette Chavez Maciasfull<![CDATA[Talking Rom Coms with TJ Alexander]]>TJ talks about their new novel, Chef's Choice. Michele and TJ also talk about the joys of buying the good cheese (you know the fancy stuff behind glass) and the whacko do requests in wills that may or may not be far-fetched.

Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781982189105

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/talking-rom-coms-with-tj-alexanderfc0c36a0-cd2d-4144-9566-f7e71ecc2569Tue, 11 Jul 2023 17:55:08 GMT<p>TJ talks about their new novel, Chef's Choice. Michele and TJ also talk about the joys of buying the good cheese (you know the fancy stuff behind glass) and the whacko do requests in wills that may or may not be far-fetched.</p> <p>Pick up your copy here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781982189105" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781982189105</a></p> <p>Support our podcast, buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:28:59Talking Rom Coms with TJ Alexanderfull<![CDATA[Lindsay Marie Morris]]>Join us as we talk with Lindsay Marie Morris about her latest novel, Beneath the Sicilian Stars.

Be sure to pick up your copy of Lindsay's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781805088530

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/lindsay-marie-morrisd434eac0-80bb-4b4a-a3d9-0f915b1219c4Mon, 18 May 2026 19:33:04 GMT<p>Join us as we talk with Lindsay Marie Morris about her latest novel, Beneath the Sicilian Stars.</p> <p>Be sure to pick up your copy of Lindsay's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781805088530</p>no00:34:29Lindsay Marie Morrisfull<![CDATA[Heather Webb]]>We catch up with our long-time podcast friend, Heather Webb to discuss her book Strangers in the Night.

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/heather-webb636baeb2-3557-42ec-8080-56b957f612dbThu, 30 Mar 2023 16:53:14 GMT<p>We catch up with our long-time podcast friend, Heather Webb to discuss her book Strangers in the Night.</p> <p>Pick up your copy here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063297111" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063297111</a></p> <p>Help support our podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast" name="linkAddress" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</a></p> <p> </p>no00:27:07Heather Webbfull<![CDATA[Not Hiding with Kristina McMorris]]>***Spoilers**

We sit down with Kristina McMorris to talk about her latest book, The Ways We Hide. We get into the grit about writing.

Get your copy of The Ways We Hide here

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/not-hiding-with-kristina-mcmorrisc3d53faf-bf51-4ab0-a291-eff1c552aefdFri, 16 Dec 2022 15:00:00 GMT<p>***Spoilers**</p> <p>We sit down with Kristina McMorris to talk about her latest book, The Ways We Hide. We get into the grit about writing.</p> <p>Get your copy of The Ways We Hide <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781728249797" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a></p>no00:58:33Not Hiding with Kristina McMorrisfull<![CDATA[Discussion Episode of The Many Daughters of Afong Moy]]>In this episode, we discuss up to Chapter 14. Diana and Michele share their frustrations with certain characters, library pet peeves, and the many wonderful uses for chopsticks.

Get your copy of The Many Daughters of Afong Moy here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781982158217

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/discussion-episode-of-the-many-daughters-of-afong-moyb61976a5-ee20-401b-ae77-972cc6f9d50dThu, 23 Feb 2023 18:04:29 GMT<p>In this episode, we discuss up to Chapter 14. Diana and Michele share their frustrations with certain characters, library pet peeves, and the many wonderful uses for chopsticks.</p> <p>Get your copy of The Many Daughters of Afong Moy here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781982158217</p> <p>Help support our podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:35:57Discussion Episode of The Many Daughters of Afong Moyfull<![CDATA[Saving Face with Mansi Shah]]>We're back baby!

We missed you all too much to be gone for so long. Diana and Michele are back from their hiatus and ready to hit the ground running with our first guest, Mansi Shah. We are talking about her latest novel, Saving Face. 

Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780778368403

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/saving-face-with-mansi-shahf41977d1-7e84-4200-9f9b-6673cf97085aTue, 02 Sep 2025 20:03:40 GMT<p>We're back baby!</p> <p>We missed you all too much to be gone for so long. Diana and Michele are back from their hiatus and ready to hit the ground running with our first guest, Mansi Shah. We are talking about her latest novel, Saving Face. </p> <p>Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780778368403</p>no00:32:52Saving Face with Mansi Shahfull<![CDATA[Discussion of The Queen of Exiles]]>Diana and Michele discuss The Queen of Exiles up to Chapter 4. Michele talks about how cool she was in elementary school and Diana talks about the joy of reading.

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/discussion-of-the-queen-of-exiles3465db3a-91a7-4fd5-92fd-91ca56525dbdTue, 15 Aug 2023 14:00:00 GMT<p>Diana and Michele discuss The Queen of Exiles up to Chapter 4. Michele talks about how cool she was in elementary school and Diana talks about the joy of reading.</p> <p>Pick up your copy of The Queen of Exiles: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063270992" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063270992</a></p> <p>Help support our podcast, buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:20:52Discussion of The Queen of Exilesfull<![CDATA[Vanessa Riley and The Queen of Exiles]]>We talk with Vaness about her incredible record of writing books and what keeps her going; the incredible history behind her most recent novel and a bit about her writing process.

Get your copy of Queen of Exiles here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063270992

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/vanessa-riley-and-the-queen-of-exiles9f019be7-883f-416e-80ff-6f6d54f75167Thu, 07 Sep 2023 13:00:00 GMT<p>We talk with Vaness about her incredible record of writing books and what keeps her going; the incredible history behind her most recent novel and a bit about her writing process.</p> <p>Get your copy of Queen of Exiles here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063270992" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063270992</a></p> <p>Support our podcast directly: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:43:07Vanessa Riley and The Queen of Exilesfull<![CDATA[Crystal King]]>Chatting with Crystal about her latest book, The Happiness Collector. We, of course, nerd out on the research that Crystal did on real houses and her love letter to Rome.

Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780778387275

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/crystal-king82ce4917-7fcd-4e3c-9ca5-c6b2b02ddb25Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT<p>Chatting with Crystal about her latest book, The Happiness Collector. We, of course, nerd out on the research that Crystal did on real houses and her love letter to Rome.</p> <p>Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780778387275</p>no00:30:52Crystal Kingfull<![CDATA[Gabriella Saab and "Daughter's of Victory"]]>***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS***

 

Catch up with Gabriella Saab to talk about her latest book, Daughters of Victory.  We do discuss some very big spoilers so if you haven't finished the book, listen at your own peril. 

However, if you would still like to buy the book, you pick up your copy from our shop. Already have the book? Feel free to buy us a cup of coffee.

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/gabriella-saab-and-daughters-of-victory24350971-fccc-4cbb-aec8-6468c544d583Tue, 31 Jan 2023 08:27:58 GMT<p>***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS***</p> <p> </p> <p>Catch up with Gabriella Saab to talk about her latest book, Daughters of Victory.  We do discuss some very big spoilers so if you haven't finished the book, listen at your own peril. </p> <p>However, if you would still like to buy the book, you pick up your copy from our <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063297050" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">shop</a>. Already have the book? Feel free to buy us a cup of <a href="ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">coffee</a>.</p>no00:52:42Gabriella Saab and "Daughter's of Victory"full<![CDATA["Dark Earth" with Rebecca Stott]]>Author Rebecca Stott joins us to discuss her latest novel, "Dark Eart" set during the Dark Ages in Londinium, the Roman settlement in Britain. We nerd out on research (of course) and archaeology, the brooch that inspired the novel, the meaning behind the title and much more. 

Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Dark Earth" under 'Featured Books' and our September title, "The Hidden Palace" by Helene Wecker in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/dark-earth-with-rebecca-stott4ca9566c-d03e-46ca-88b9-13f3f2c0af6dThu, 08 Sep 2022 17:22:30 GMT<p>Author Rebecca Stott joins us to discuss her latest novel, "Dark Eart" set during the Dark Ages in Londinium, the Roman settlement in Britain. We nerd out on research (of course) and archaeology, the brooch that inspired the novel, the meaning behind the title and much more. </p> <p>Be sure to check out our shop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/wineandwords" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Dark Earth" under 'Featured Books' and our September title, "The Hidden Palace" by Helene Wecker in our 'Book of the Month' shop.</p>no00:31:00"Dark Earth" with Rebecca Stottfull<![CDATA[Stone Blind With Natalie Haynes]]>Diana and Natalie discuss the mythology and history behind Medusa in Natalie's latest novel, Stone Blind. We also discuss what future literary professors will call the books created during the pandemic.

 

Pick up your copy of Stone Blind here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063258396

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/stone-blind-with-natalie-haynesbf3d330d-acb7-4c29-aff6-26e3fdbb5c80Tue, 21 Feb 2023 19:56:37 GMT<p>Diana and Natalie discuss the mythology and history behind Medusa in Natalie's latest novel, Stone Blind. We also discuss what future literary professors will call the books created during the pandemic.</p> <p> </p> <p>Pick up your copy of Stone Blind here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063258396</p>no00:39:05Stone Blind With Natalie Haynesfull<![CDATA[Rosie Danan]]>We chatted with romance author, Rosie Danan about her novel Do Your Worst. We also talk a bit about building tension, what it takes to write a romance and weird search histories.

 

Get your copy of Do Your worst here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593437148

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/rosie-danan3f71fbdb-0a9f-4864-84be-ac156bb65bc7Tue, 02 Jan 2024 18:22:48 GMT<p>We chatted with romance author, Rosie Danan about her novel Do Your Worst. We also talk a bit about building tension, what it takes to write a romance and weird search histories.</p> <p> </p> <p>Get your copy of Do Your worst here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593437148</p>no00:32:06Rosie Dananfull<![CDATA[Kris Waldherr]]>Kris Waldherr and Diana nerd out about Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and how it relates to Kris' book Unnatural Creatures.  Kris does a tarot reading for Diana from the tarot deck that she created and Lilo tries to fill in for Michele as co-host.

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/kris-waldherr632997ac-a5f7-40ea-b149-b7c471271389Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:29:31 GMT<p>Kris Waldherr and Diana nerd out about Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and how it relates to Kris' book Unnatural Creatures.  Kris does a tarot reading for Diana from the tarot deck that she created and Lilo tries to fill in for Michele as co-host.</p> <p>Pick up your copy of Kris' beautifully drawn tarot deck and expanded compendium here: <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kriswaldherr/the-goddess-tarot-25th-anniversary-collectors-edition" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kriswaldherr/the-goddess-tarot-25th-anniversary-collectors-edition</a></p> <p>Buy your copy of Unnatural Creatures here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9798985351200</p>no00:35:22Kris Waldherrfull<![CDATA[Chanel Cleeton and House on Biscayne Bay]]>We chat with Chanel about her upcoming book House on Biscayne Bay, along with some of the history of that time-period. Diana and Chanel fangirl over the Scrivener drafting program and our current favorite book series.

Pre-order your copy of The House on Biscayne Bay here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593440506

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/chanel-cleeton-and-house-on-biscayne-bay9db18343-8428-4175-bcb0-9600ea093504Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:38:02 GMT<p>We chat with Chanel about her upcoming book House on Biscayne Bay, along with some of the history of that time-period. Diana and Chanel fangirl over the Scrivener drafting program and our current favorite book series.</p> <p>Pre-order your copy of The House on Biscayne Bay here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593440506" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593440506</a></p> <p>Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:30:39Chanel Cleeton and House on Biscayne Bayfull<![CDATA[Catching Up with Eliza Knight]]>Eliza stops by the podcast to talk about her latest novel, Confessions of a Grammar Queen along with her other novel, under the pen name Michele Brandon. 

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/catching-up-with-eliza-knight20f981d5-1f7c-4871-b80b-87eb874b98d6Tue, 09 Sep 2025 20:29:11 GMT<p>Eliza stops by the podcast to talk about her latest novel, Confessions of a Grammar Queen along with her other novel, under the pen name Michele Brandon. </p>no00:33:15Catching Up with Eliza Knightfull<![CDATA["The Witch & the Tsar" with Olesya Salnikova Gilmore]]>**CAUTION: SPOILERS**

 

We chat with Olesya Salnikova Gilmore joins us to discuss our October Book of the Month (and her debut novel!) "The Witch & the Tsar." We dive into the debut novel experience, the history and lore behind the novel, Olesya's experience weaving the two together into her story -- and much more!

 

Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "The Witch & the Tsar" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

 

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/the-witch-the-tsar-with-olesya-salnikova-gilmore3f761dbb-ed3d-42ce-92e7-3ca5c5afbf76Fri, 25 Nov 2022 16:12:00 GMT<p>**CAUTION: SPOILERS**</p> <p> </p> <p>We chat with Olesya Salnikova Gilmore joins us to discuss our October Book of the Month (and her debut novel!) "The Witch &amp; the Tsar." We dive into the debut novel experience, the history and lore behind the novel, Olesya's experience weaving the two together into her story -- and much more!</p> <p> </p> <p>Be sure to check out our shop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/wineandwords" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "The Witch &amp; the Tsar" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.</p> <p> </p>no00:49:51"The Witch & the Tsar" with Olesya Salnikova Gilmorefull<![CDATA[The Many Daughters of Afong Moy]]>Potential Spoilers

In this week's episode, we chat with Jamie Ford about his latest book The Many Daughters of Afong Moy. We also discuss the science behind epigenetics, the joys of writer's retreats, and becoming a writer without an MFA.

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/the-many-daughters-of-afong-moy604bde4b-56d2-447d-8656-78797d8e5d55Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:20:10 GMT<p><em><strong><em>Potential</em></strong> <em><strong>Spoilers</strong></em></em></p> <p>In this week's episode, we chat with Jamie Ford about his latest book The Many Daughters of Afong Moy. We also discuss the science behind epigenetics, the joys of writer's retreats, and becoming a writer without an MFA.</p> <p>If you haven't read The Many Daughters of Afong Moy yet, get your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781982158217</p> <p>Already have a copy? Then help support our podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>no00:54:12The Many Daughters of Afong Moyfull<![CDATA[Once Upon A December with Amy Reichert]]>On our last episode of the year, we chat with Amy Reichert about her latest books, Christmas markets, and Christmas Kringle...

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/once-upon-a-december-with-amy-reichertb4ca9893-cead-42b2-86a3-8f854b815d3eThu, 22 Dec 2022 23:36:45 GMT<p>On our last episode of the year, we chat with Amy Reichert about her latest books, Christmas markets, and Christmas Kringle...</p> <p>Get your copy of Once Upon a December <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780593197790" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a></p>no00:37:13Once Upon A December with Amy Reichertfull<![CDATA[Marvelous with Molly Greeley]]>Molly talks about the history behind the Beauty and the Beast fairytale. Diana talks about what it's like to wear a corset and we discuss marketing and book art.

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/marvelous-with-molly-greeley408e71ac-f0a0-46d6-bb7b-772558ea03e0Tue, 02 May 2023 17:26:28 GMT<p>Molly talks about the history behind the Beauty and the Beast fairytale. Diana talks about what it's like to wear a corset and we discuss marketing and book art.</p> <p>Pick up your book here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063244092" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063244092</a></p> <p>Buy Michele and Diana a cup of coffee: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast" name="linkAddress" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</a></p>no00:55:42Marvelous with Molly Greeleyfull<![CDATA["Moth" with Melody Razak]]>Author Melody Razak joins us to discuss her debut historical fiction novel "Moth." We dive into the research behind the story, the craft of building dialogue in the writing process, Melody's year living in India writing this novel and much, much more. 

Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Moth" under 'Featured Books' and our August title, "The Book Eaters" by Sunyi Dean in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/moth-with-melody-razak21da22f3-efb6-40ee-b204-1a3937c41f21Tue, 30 Aug 2022 16:27:50 GMT<p>Author Melody Razak joins us to discuss her debut historical fiction novel "Moth." We dive into the research behind the story, the craft of building dialogue in the writing process, Melody's year living in India writing this novel and much, much more. </p> <p>Be sure to check out our shop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/wineandwords" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Moth" under 'Featured Books' and our August title, "The Book Eaters" by Sunyi Dean in our 'Book of the Month' shop.</p>no00:26:08"Moth" with Melody Razakfull<![CDATA[Loki's Ring with Stina Leicht]]>Diana and Stina bond over Ted Lasso, Michele learns about heirloom carrots and their effect on Loki's Ring. Stina also talks about the subtle ways we can subvert the patriarchy through literature.

Pick up your copy of Loki's Ring here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781982170639

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/lokis-ring-with-stina-leicht8ab49a93-d846-4646-9000-3e4e34245affThu, 06 Apr 2023 23:27:01 GMT<p>Diana and Stina bond over Ted Lasso, Michele learns about heirloom carrots and their effect on Loki's Ring. Stina also talks about the subtle ways we can subvert the patriarchy through literature.</p> <p>Pick up your copy of Loki's Ring here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781982170639</p>no00:45:39Loki's Ring with Stina Leichtfull<![CDATA[TJ Klune]]>While we intended to talk to TJ Klune about his latest book In the Lives of Puppets we ended up having a wonderful conversation about the brave little toaster along with LGBTQ+ history and how it relates to the themes in his books. 

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/tj-klune8179e483-db61-4ab7-9be9-1a982217435bTue, 27 Jun 2023 18:05:29 GMT<p>While we intended to talk to TJ Klune about his latest book In the Lives of Puppets we ended up having a wonderful conversation about the brave little toaster along with LGBTQ+ history and how it relates to the themes in his books. </p> <p>Be sure to get your copy of In the Lives of Puppets here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781250217448" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781250217448</a></p> <p>Already have the book? Support our podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:30:34TJ Klunefull<![CDATA["The Memory Keeper of Kyiv" with Erin Litteken]]>Erin Litteken joins us to discuss her debut historical fiction novel "The Memory Keeper of Kyiv." We dive into Erin's experiences pulling from her own family history to help inspire, inform and shape this novel, the chapter of Ukrainian history featured in this novel and nerd out about research rabbit holes (of course) -- and much more!

Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "The Memory Keeper of Kyiv" under 'Featured Books' and our July title, "Let Me Be Frank" by Tracy Dawson in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/the-memory-keeper-of-kyiv-with-erin-litteken59cfbd4f-e014-4dd8-9c58-5eea239b9e66Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:18:06 GMT<p>Erin Litteken joins us to discuss her debut historical fiction novel "The Memory Keeper of Kyiv." We dive into Erin's experiences pulling from her own family history to help inspire, inform and shape this novel, the chapter of Ukrainian history featured in this novel and nerd out about research rabbit holes (of course) -- and much more!</p> <p>Be sure to check out our shop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/wineandwords" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "The Memory Keeper of Kyiv" under 'Featured Books' and our July title, "Let Me Be Frank" by Tracy Dawson in our 'Book of the Month' shop.</p>no00:28:32"The Memory Keeper of Kyiv" with Erin Littekenfull<![CDATA["Mademoiselle Revolution" with Zoe Sivak]]>Debut author Zoe Sivak joins us to discuss her historical fiction novel "Mademoiselle Revolution." We discuss pub week, what drew Zoe to this time period, the historical figures in the novel, cover art and so, so much more.

Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Mademoiselle Revolution" under 'Featured Books' and our August title, "The Book Eaters" by Sunyi Dean in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/mademoiselle-revolution-with-zoe-sivakb94edc31-6fb9-41fa-bcd1-50ddff38c77eWed, 24 Aug 2022 14:35:08 GMT<p>Debut author Zoe Sivak joins us to discuss her historical fiction novel "Mademoiselle Revolution." We discuss pub week, what drew Zoe to this time period, the historical figures in the novel, cover art and so, so much more.</p> <p>Be sure to check out our shop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/wineandwords" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Mademoiselle Revolution" under 'Featured Books' and our August title, "The Book Eaters" by Sunyi Dean in our 'Book of the Month' shop.</p>no00:50:39"Mademoiselle Revolution" with Zoe Sivakfull<![CDATA[Margaret Verble]]>In this talk with Margaret Verble, Michele learns the importance of never throwing away a shelved book and she finds another pantser! 

Get your copy of Stealing here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063267053

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/margaret-verblef834bd4b-8220-487c-97e0-121e5caa3d6eTue, 18 Apr 2023 14:00:00 GMT<p>In this talk with Margaret Verble, Michele learns the importance of never throwing away a shelved book and she finds another pantser! </p> <p>Get your copy of Stealing here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063267053</p>no00:32:22Margaret Verblefull<![CDATA[Claire McMillan and The Alchemy of a Blackbird]]>Claire joins us to discuss utilizing Tarot, research, and the friendship between Remedios Vera and Leonora Carrington.

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/claire-mcmillan-and-the-alchemy-of-a-blackbirde736c04f-7d75-43b8-be0c-90745e2ad11eMon, 14 Aug 2023 14:00:00 GMT<p>Claire joins us to discuss utilizing Tarot, research, and the friendship between Remedios Vera and Leonora Carrington.</p> <p>Get your copy here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781668006559" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781668006559</a></p> <p>Help support our podcast, buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:29:31Claire McMillan and The Alchemy of a Blackbirdfull<![CDATA[Talking Arca with Greer]]>Greer Macallister pays another visit to the podcast to talk about her latest book Arca. We talk about the editing process, what it's like to write a series, and congratulate her on being the author in our five timer's club. We also talk about letting the chaos in our writing.

Pick up your copy of Arca here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781982167929

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/talking-arca-with-greer38f0868a-041e-4582-919d-59795acd5ff0Tue, 11 Apr 2023 13:00:00 GMT<p>Greer Macallister pays another visit to the podcast to talk about her latest book Arca. We talk about the editing process, what it's like to write a series, and congratulate her on being the author in our five timer's club. We also talk about letting the chaos in our writing.</p> <p>Pick up your copy of Arca here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781982167929</p>no00:34:47Talking Arca with Greerfull<![CDATA[Diane Marie Brown and Black Candle Women]]>In this episode we chat with Diane Marie Brown about her new book. 

Get your copy here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/black-candle-women-diane-marie-brown/18524225?ean=9781525899911

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/diane-marie-brown-and-black-candle-womenf8ac80ce-8344-41bf-a0c8-7be6fd604ac6Wed, 24 May 2023 21:25:57 GMT<p>In this episode we chat with Diane Marie Brown about her new book. </p> <p>Get your copy here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/black-candle-women-diane-marie-brown/18524225?ean=9781525899911" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> https://bookshop.org/p/books/black-candle-women-diane-marie-brown/18524225?ean=9781525899911</a></p> <p>Support the podcast by buying us a cup of Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:33:15Diane Marie Brown and Black Candle Womenfull<![CDATA[Moonday Letters with Emmi Itaranta]]>In chatting with Emmi we explore epistolary books, writing science fiction, and how Emmi writes in two different languages (English and Finnish!).

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/moonday-letters-with-emmi-itaranta4bb7ed12-8d01-41f7-90e8-2b2150dbd5f8Wed, 08 Mar 2023 17:30:26 GMT<p>In chatting with Emmi we explore epistolary books, writing science fiction, and how Emmi writes in two different languages (English and Finnish!).</p> <p>Get your copy of the Moonday Letters here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781803360447" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781803360447</a></p> <p>Already have a copy of the book? Then help support the podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast" name="linkAddress" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</a></p>no00:27:12Moonday Letters with Emmi Itarantafull<![CDATA[The Last Masterpiece with Laura Morelli]]>We sit down with Laura Morelli to talk about Italian history and WW2. Laura and Diana fan girl over a mutual "character" and Laura discusses her plotting process.

Don't forget to pre-order your book through Laura's website so that you can get your  https://lauramorelli.com/store/the-last-masterpiece-a-novel/

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/the-last-masterpiece-with-laura-morelli9ee82a85-c2d0-4d9e-b102-0525c0af547cTue, 25 Jul 2023 17:40:55 GMT<p>We sit down with Laura Morelli to talk about Italian history and WW2. Laura and Diana fan girl over a mutual "character" and Laura discusses her plotting process.</p> <p>Don't forget to pre-order your book through Laura's website so that you can get your  <a href="https://lauramorelli.com/store/the-last-masterpiece-a-novel/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://lauramorelli.com/store/the-last-masterpiece-a-novel/</a></p> <p>Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:35:49The Last Masterpiece with Laura Morellifull<![CDATA[Ore Agbaje-Williams and The Three of Us]]>We chatted with Ore about her debut novel, The Three of Us and what could happen if a husband and best friend don't get along. We also talk about the second book hurtle and Diana discusses why it was her third book rather than her second. 

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/ore-agbaje-williams-and-the-three-of-us2416ab49-7d6c-432b-b05c-2f463c75c21cWed, 23 Aug 2023 17:44:39 GMT<p>We chatted with Ore about her debut novel, The Three of Us and what could happen if a husband and best friend don't get along. We also talk about the second book hurtle and Diana discusses why it was her third book rather than her second. </p> <p>Get your copy of The Three of us here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780593540718" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780593540718</a></p> <p>Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:36:12Ore Agbaje-Williams and The Three of Usfull<![CDATA[Rita Woods and The Last Dreamwalker]]>We are chatting with Rita Woods about her most recent book, The Last Dreamwalker. In addition to having a mini writer's workshop, we discuss the Gula culture and it's influence on the book. 

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/rita-woods-and-the-last-dreamwalkerdc83b8e3-4602-419b-becf-0285b2c0f4c8Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:00:00 GMT<p>We are chatting with Rita Woods about her most recent book, The Last Dreamwalker. In addition to having a mini writer's workshop, we discuss the Gula culture and it's influence on the book. </p> <p>Pick up your copy here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781250805621" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781250805621</a></p> <p>Help support Wine, Women and Words: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781250805621</p>no00:32:27Rita Woods and The Last Dreamwalkerfull<![CDATA[Audrey Burges and The Miniscule Mansion]]>We chat with Audrey Burges about her book The Miniscule Mansion of My Myra Malone and the personalities each house contains. Be sure to get your copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780593546475

Michele and Diana also start their discussion of The Many Daughters of Afong Moy: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781982158217

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/audrey-burges-and-the-miniscule-mansion8fe42579-c5b0-456b-b303-0bb238046605Wed, 08 Feb 2023 14:00:00 GMT<p>We chat with Audrey Burges about her book The Miniscule Mansion of My Myra Malone and the personalities each house contains. Be sure to get your copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780593546475</p> <p>Michele and Diana also start their discussion of The Many Daughters of Afong Moy: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781982158217</p> <p>Already own the books? Support the podcast for less than a cup of coffee, https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:49:05Audrey Burges and The Miniscule Mansionfull<![CDATA["Curse Undone" with Brandie June]]>Author Brandie June returns to discuss "Curse Undone" the second book in her "Gold Spun" duology. We dive into sparkly cocktails, Brandie's experience building her own world in book two for the faerie realm versus working with the scaffolding of a fairytale in book one, Brandie's idea of a reverse outline and much more.

Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Curse Undone" under 'Featured Books' and our October title, "The Witch & the Tsar" by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/curse-undone-with-brandie-june517825e8-66a1-4db6-ba1f-4a35ff8b88b6Thu, 03 Nov 2022 13:06:00 GMT<p>Author Brandie June returns to discuss "Curse Undone" the second book in her "Gold Spun" duology. We dive into sparkly cocktails, Brandie's experience building her own world in book two for the faerie realm versus working with the scaffolding of a fairytale in book one, Brandie's idea of a reverse outline and much more.</p> <p>Be sure to check out our shop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/wineandwords" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Curse Undone" under 'Featured Books' and our October title, "The Witch &amp; the Tsar" by Olesya Salnikova Gilmore in our 'Book of the Month' shop.</p>no00:30:44"Curse Undone" with Brandie Junefull<![CDATA["By Her Own Design" with Piper Huguley]]>Piper Huguley joins us to discuss her latest historical fiction novel "By Her Own Design: A Novel of Ann Lowe, Fashion Designer to the Social Register." We dive into the true story behind the novel, the women in Ann's life, Diana's food question and much more!

Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "By Her Own Design" under 'Featured Books' and our July title, "Let Me Be Frank" by Tracy Dawson in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

 

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/by-her-own-design-with-piper-huguley4c857f1d-2bd4-4fc9-8db9-675c4e1dbcf0Thu, 28 Jul 2022 13:34:45 GMT<p>Piper Huguley joins us to discuss her latest historical fiction novel "By Her Own Design: A Novel of Ann Lowe, Fashion Designer to the Social Register." We dive into the true story behind the novel, the women in Ann's life, Diana's food question and much more!</p> <p>Be sure to check out our shop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/wineandwords" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "By Her Own Design" under 'Featured Books' and our July title, "Let Me Be Frank" by Tracy Dawson in our 'Book of the Month' shop.</p> <p> </p>no00:37:52"By Her Own Design" with Piper Huguleyfull<![CDATA[Gabriella Saab and The Star Society]]>We catch up with Author Gabriela Saab to talk about her latest book, The Star Society. Diana and Gabriela also talk about their research adventure in Hollywood.

Pick up your copy here:  https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781400351312

 

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/gabriella-saab-and-the-star-societydcb94092-321e-4fd4-aba2-324ad2f7a223Wed, 20 May 2026 17:56:32 GMT<p>We catch up with Author Gabriela Saab to talk about her latest book, The Star Society. Diana and Gabriela also talk about their research adventure in Hollywood.</p> <p>Pick up your copy here:  https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781400351312</p> <p> </p>no00:30:35Gabriella Saab and The Star Societyfull<![CDATA[Alexis Henderson]]>We talk with author Alexis Henderson about her novel, An Academy for Liars. Why reading in a different genre from the one you are writing is always helpful, and what constitutes paying it forward in the book world (hint, it involves your local library).

Pick up your copy of Academy for Liars here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593638323

Note, by purchasing through this link, you will support not just independent bookstores and authors but this podcast as well.

 

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/alexis-henderson7796b659-bf2c-44c4-ac29-e8f001be512aTue, 18 Nov 2025 18:35:18 GMT<p>We talk with author Alexis Henderson about her novel, An Academy for Liars. Why reading in a different genre from the one you are writing is always helpful, and what constitutes paying it forward in the book world (hint, it involves your local library).</p> <p>Pick up your copy of Academy for Liars here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593638323" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593638323</a></p> <p>Note, by purchasing through this link, you will support not just independent bookstores and authors but this podcast as well.</p> <p> </p>no00:30:14Alexis Hendersonfull<![CDATA[Welcome 2024]]>Michele and Diana are back! We are discussing what we did over our Christmas break, chatting about our upcoming episodes along with some fun side quests.

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/welcome-20245d61733c-d747-40f4-b477-d2e333f0796aMon, 08 Jan 2024 19:27:54 GMT<p>Michele and Diana are back! We are discussing what we did over our Christmas break, chatting about our upcoming episodes along with some fun side quests.</p> <p>Support our podcast! Buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:47:18Welcome 2024full<![CDATA[Janie Chang]]>We had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Janie Chang about her most recent novel, The Porcelain Moon. 

Pick up your copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063072862

 

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/janie-chang87d6d7eb-01b2-4c47-8249-ccc13b79d6f3Tue, 14 Mar 2023 14:00:00 GMT<p>We had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Janie Chang about her most recent novel, The Porcelain Moon. </p> <p>Pick up your copy of the book here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063072862" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063072862</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Already have a copy of the book? Then help support the podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast" name="linkAddress" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</a></p>no00:37:25Janie Changfull<![CDATA["The Unquiet Dead" with Stacie Murphy]]>Stacie Murphy returns to the show to discuss "The Unquiet Dead," the next adventure of Amelia and Jonas (the characters from her debut novel "A Deadly Fortune"). We discuss the agent-author relationship, Stacie's experience working with a sensitivty reader, expanding her characters' world in book two and much more!

Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "The Unquiet Dead" under 'Featured Books' and our September title, "The Hidden Palace" by Helene Wecker in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/the-unquiet-dead-with-stacie-murphy61a37023-09e8-4644-a093-83c0acd866bfWed, 28 Sep 2022 19:08:00 GMT<p>Stacie Murphy returns to the show to discuss "The Unquiet Dead," the next adventure of Amelia and Jonas (the characters from her debut novel "A Deadly Fortune"). We discuss the agent-author relationship, Stacie's experience working with a sensitivty reader, expanding her characters' world in book two and much more!</p> <p>Be sure to check out our shop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/wineandwords" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "The Unquiet Dead" under 'Featured Books' and our September title, "The Hidden Palace" by Helene Wecker in our 'Book of the Month' shop.</p>no00:41:43"The Unquiet Dead" with Stacie Murphyfull<![CDATA[Meg Cabot]]>In this episode, we talk with Meg Cabot about her long-standing career (she has written over 50 novels!) and her new book, Enchanted to Meet You.

Pick up your copy of Enchanted to Meet you here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/enchanted-to-meet-you-meg-cabot/19446881?ean=9780063268371

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/meg-cabot2cb36a0d-f4ec-481f-9b0d-ecc07c8175a3Fri, 27 Oct 2023 19:01:50 GMT<p>In this episode, we talk with Meg Cabot about her long-standing career (she has written over 50 novels!) and her new book, Enchanted to Meet You.</p> <p>Pick up your copy of Enchanted to Meet you here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/enchanted-to-meet-you-meg-cabot/19446881?ean=9780063268371" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> https://bookshop.org/p/books/enchanted-to-meet-you-meg-cabot/19446881?ean=9780063268371</a></p> <p>Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:28:45Meg Cabotfull<![CDATA[Jennifer J. Chow and Ill-Fated Fortune]]>Michele makes a point of reminding all of us that we are discussing fictional murder in this episode. 

Jennifer talks about the surprising history of the fortune cookie; where we can learn more about plotting our fictional murder and what makes a cozy mystery.

Pick up your copy of Jennifer's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781250323033

Jennifer's Blog: https://chicksonthecase.com/

Sisters in Crime: https://www.sistersincrime.org/

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/jennifer-j-chow-and-ill-fated-fortune8c8981d3-5269-414a-9c15-bdf757406017Mon, 20 May 2024 19:54:52 GMT<p>Michele makes a point of reminding all of us that we are discussing fictional murder in this episode. </p> <p>Jennifer talks about the surprising history of the fortune cookie; where we can learn more about plotting our fictional murder and what makes a cozy mystery.</p> <p>Pick up your copy of Jennifer's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781250323033</p> <p>Jennifer's Blog: <a href="https://chicksonthecase.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://chicksonthecase.com/</a></p> <p>Sisters in Crime: https://www.sistersincrime.org/</p>no00:31:33Jennifer J. Chow and Ill-Fated Fortunefull<![CDATA[The Briar Club with Kate Quinn]]>In this episode we chat with Kate Quinn about all the things that went into making her latest novel, The Briar Club. From the lavender scare in the 1950s, to the recipes included in the book. We even find out what a character's exclamation is. 

Support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Be sure to pick up your copy of The Briar Club: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063244740

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/the-briar-club-with-kate-quinn6ad2b379-d5c4-4a4d-b861-fcf7395c0731Tue, 16 Jul 2024 17:34:42 GMT<p>In this episode we chat with Kate Quinn about all the things that went into making her latest novel, The Briar Club. From the lavender scare in the 1950s, to the recipes included in the book. We even find out what a character's exclamation is. </p> <p>Support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p> <p>Be sure to pick up your copy of The Briar Club: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063244740</p>no00:32:53The Briar Club with Kate Quinnfull<![CDATA[Denny S. Bryce and Eliza Knight]]>Eliza and Denny stop by to talk about their book Can't We Be Friends. We discuss the history of Marilyn Monroe and Ella Fitzgerald's friendship, how Denny and Eliza started this book, and how they balance more than one book contract.

Pre-order your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063282902

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/denny-bryce-and-eliza-knight0b3f62eb-8cc1-491a-93b1-005cf2b1923aFri, 02 Feb 2024 17:35:24 GMT<p>Eliza and Denny stop by to talk about their book Can't We Be Friends. We discuss the history of Marilyn Monroe and Ella Fitzgerald's friendship, how Denny and Eliza started this book, and how they balance more than one book contract.</p> <p>Pre-order your copy here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063282902" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063282902</a></p> <p>Support our podcast by purchasing a cup of coffee for us: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:24:38Denny S. Bryce and Eliza Knightfull<![CDATA[Harper Kincaid and A Midsummer Night's Murder]]>We sit down with author Harper Kincaid to talk about the difference between murder mystery books and cozy mystery books, newsletter marketing, and why you want Diana and Harper on your trivia team. 

Get your copy of Harper's latest book here: https://www.amazon.com/Midsummer-Nights-Scheme-Bookbinding-Mystery-ebook/dp/B08FZN9MGC/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1684450707&sr=8-1

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/harper-kincaid-and-a-midsummer-nights-murderdfcabae3-862c-4653-8f3a-4c3582ba7c3fThu, 18 May 2023 23:09:28 GMT<p>We sit down with author Harper Kincaid to talk about the difference between murder mystery books and cozy mystery books, newsletter marketing, and why you want Diana and Harper on your trivia team. </p> <p>Get your copy of Harper's latest book here: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Midsummer-Nights-Scheme-Bookbinding-Mystery-ebook/dp/B08FZN9MGC/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1684450707&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> https://www.amazon.com/Midsummer-Nights-Scheme-Bookbinding-Mystery-ebook/dp/B08FZN9MGC/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=1684450707&amp;sr=8-1</a></p> <p>Help support our podcast by buying us a cup of kofi: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:54:05Harper Kincaid and A Midsummer Night's Murderfull<![CDATA[Discussing "The Candid Life of Meena Dave" with Namrata Patel]]>***CAUTION: SPOILERS!!***

It's our book of the month episode, so we're diving into all the spoilers of "The Candid Life of Meena Dave" with author Namrata Patel. From the phenomenal characters to the food to the plot twists - we discuss that and much, much more. 

Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our June title, "The Candid Life of Meena Dave" by Namrata Patel in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/discussing-the-candid-life-of-meena-dave-with-namrata-patelcee3d746-83f8-4b77-afd8-7f71163d251fSat, 09 Jul 2022 00:18:47 GMT<p>***CAUTION: SPOILERS!!***</p> <p>It's our book of the month episode, so we're diving into all the spoilers of "The Candid Life of Meena Dave" with author Namrata Patel. From the phenomenal characters to the food to the plot twists - we discuss that and much, much more. </p> <p>Be sure to check out our shop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/wineandwords" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find our June title, "The Candid Life of Meena Dave" by Namrata Patel in our 'Book of the Month' shop.</p>no00:59:30Discussing "The Candid Life of Meena Dave" with Namrata Patelfull<![CDATA[William Landay]]>***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS***

 

In this episode we chat with William Landay about his latest book, All That is Mine I Carry With Me. We get into the details of the book, how the way you write a book can affect the ebook as well as the audiobook and Michele tries to press William on what really happened at the end of the book.

Reminder, there are spoilers, you have been warned.

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/william-landaydedfcd20-72d4-4180-ad6c-cc27cf099ca3Tue, 30 May 2023 22:14:19 GMT<p><strong><em>***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS***</em></strong></p> <p> </p> <p>In this episode we chat with William Landay about his latest book, All That is Mine I Carry With Me. We get into the details of the book, how the way you write a book can affect the ebook as well as the audiobook and Michele tries to press William on what really happened at the end of the book.</p> <p>Reminder, there are spoilers, you have been warned.</p> <p>Support the podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:54:48William Landayfull<![CDATA[Exploring a Mind for Murder with Daniella Bernett]]>Join us as we chat with Daniella Bernett about setting, plotting our books and more!

 

Be sure to get your copy of A Mind for Murder here.

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/exploring-a-mind-for-murder-with-daniella-bernettdb2236dd-deaa-401d-81d1-5734d4286e58Wed, 28 Sep 2022 22:49:32 GMT<p>Join us as we chat with Daniella Bernett about setting, plotting our books and more!</p> <p> </p> <p>Be sure to get your copy of A Mind for Murder <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781953434876" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here.</a></p>no00:25:59Exploring a Mind for Murder with Daniella Bernettfull<![CDATA["Ben & Beatriz" with Katalina Gamarra]]>Author Katalina Gamarra joins us to discuss her debut novel, "Ben & Beatriz." We have a mini Shakespeare nerd-out session before discussing Katalina's inspiration for a modern-day Beatriz, how her theater background helped her write dialogue in the novel and much, much more!

Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Ben & Beatriz" under 'Featured Books' and our September title, "The Hidden Palace" by Helene Wecker in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/ben-beatriz-with-katalina-gamarrad5672b05-94fb-4070-a130-c6d3215bfebbThu, 08 Sep 2022 17:28:49 GMT<p>Author Katalina Gamarra joins us to discuss her debut novel, "Ben &amp; Beatriz." We have a mini Shakespeare nerd-out session before discussing Katalina's inspiration for a modern-day Beatriz, how her theater background helped her write dialogue in the novel and much, much more!</p> <p>Be sure to check out our shop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/wineandwords" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "Ben &amp; Beatriz" under 'Featured Books' and our September title, "The Hidden Palace" by Helene Wecker in our 'Book of the Month' shop.</p>no00:37:02"Ben & Beatriz" with Katalina Gamarrafull<![CDATA[Sophie Wan and The Women of Good Fortune]]>We sit down with Sophie Wan to talk about her new book The Women of Good Fortune, the challenge of writing a good heist and the importance of having a good team behind you.

Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781525804304

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/sophie-wan-and-the-women-of-good-fortune5b20fed6-988f-401b-9d80-98e22130edd3Tue, 07 May 2024 17:11:20 GMT<p>We sit down with Sophie Wan to talk about her new book The Women of Good Fortune, the challenge of writing a good heist and the importance of having a good team behind you.</p> <p>Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781525804304</p>no00:29:36Sophie Wan and The Women of Good Fortunefull<![CDATA[Leigh Esposito and The Godmother]]>We discuss the research that it takes to write a novel, regardless of the genre, developing strong female characters, and the messy legacy of the Mafia on Italian culture.

Pick up your copy of The Godmother here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9798987561355

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/leigh-esposito-and-the-godmotherb2fd9cdb-0b19-4de8-8f58-bb1a76b6e4c2Thu, 21 Sep 2023 20:05:39 GMT<p>We discuss the research that it takes to write a novel, regardless of the genre, developing strong female characters, and the messy legacy of the Mafia on Italian culture.</p> <p>Pick up your copy of The Godmother here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9798987561355" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9798987561355</a></p> <p>Support our podcast, buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:51:10Leigh Esposito and The Godmotherfull<![CDATA[Breanne Randall]]>Breanne Randall stopped by to talk about everything under the sun, quite literally, from her book to her grandmother's influence.

Pick up your copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781639105731

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/breanne-randall9eaf28fa-2ca1-4fe3-ba22-47c2d6f2fe7cMon, 30 Oct 2023 19:17:43 GMT<p>Breanne Randall stopped by to talk about everything under the sun, quite literally, from her book to her grandmother's influence.</p> <p>Pick up your copy of the book here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781639105731" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781639105731</a></p> <p>Support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no01:04:16Breanne Randallfull<![CDATA[Christine Sneed]]>We talk about what it's like to write short fiction, the publishing industry, and the trouble with italics (along with the Oxford comma)

Get your copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780810146167

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/christine-sneed32f4f89b-8e1c-4b61-a5ad-02c1df8391caTue, 26 Sep 2023 14:00:00 GMT<p>We talk about what it's like to write short fiction, the publishing industry, and the trouble with italics (along with the Oxford comma)</p> <p>Get your copy of the book here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780810146167" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780810146167</a></p> <p>Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:50:36Christine Sneedfull<![CDATA["The Accidental Pinup" with Danielle Jackson]]>Author Danielle Jackson joins us to discuss her debut novel "The Accidental Pinup." We discuss Danielle's inspiration and research process behind "Dreamland," the lingerie line featured in the novel, how Danielle's past career as a publicist in publishing prepared her to become an author and much more!

Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "The Accidental Pinup" under 'Featured Books' and our September title, "The Hidden Palace" by Helene Wecker in our 'Book of the Month' shop.

 

]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/the-accidental-pinup-with-danielle-jackson3e9a4a37-083b-46d9-99fc-74260035a1abThu, 08 Sep 2022 21:00:57 GMT<p>Author Danielle Jackson joins us to discuss her debut novel "The Accidental Pinup." We discuss Danielle's inspiration and research process behind "Dreamland," the lingerie line featured in the novel, how Danielle's past career as a publicist in publishing prepared her to become an author and much more!</p> <p>Be sure to check out our shop on <a href="https://bookshop.org/shop/wineandwords" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Bookshop.org</a> to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find  "The Accidental Pinup" under 'Featured Books' and our September title, "The Hidden Palace" by Helene Wecker in our 'Book of the Month' shop.</p> <p> </p>no00:27:56"The Accidental Pinup" with Danielle Jacksonfull<![CDATA[Susan Stokes Chapman]]>We discuss all things Pandora including the Georgian time period and Greek Mythology with Susan Stokes Chapman. Susan and Diana bond over a mutual character that they share in their novels.

Pick up your copy of Pandora here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063280021

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/susan-stokes-chapman28cc759b-d433-42c2-9b73-d6a46b11eb16Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:52:07 GMT<p>We discuss all things Pandora including the Georgian time period and Greek Mythology with Susan Stokes Chapman. Susan and Diana bond over a mutual character that they share in their novels.</p> <p>Pick up your copy of Pandora here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063280021" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063280021</a></p> <p>Help support the podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: <a href="https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast" name="linkAddress" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</a></p>no00:24:06Susan Stokes Chapmanfull<![CDATA[Madeline Martin]]>We chat with Madeline Martin about her latest book The Secret Book Society. 

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/madeline-martinc69dea61-e835-4baa-9e98-4f97738d3ff2Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:43:00 GMT<p>We chat with Madeline Martin about her latest book The Secret Book Society. </p> <p>Get your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781335001153</p>no00:27:45Madeline Martinfull<![CDATA[Kristina Forest and The Partner Plot]]>We chat with Kristina Forest about her new novel The Partner Plot and our own take on what comes first the character or the plot.

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/kristina-forest-and-the-partner-plotd321996d-c8ef-485d-bc31-2a0b560130aeThu, 29 Feb 2024 18:31:36 GMT<p>We chat with Kristina Forest about her new novel The Partner Plot and our own take on what comes first the character or the plot.</p> <p>Pick up your copy here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593546451" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593546451</a></p> <p>Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:25:43Kristina Forest and The Partner Plotfull<![CDATA[Weina Dai Randal and Night Angels]]>Weina talks to us about the Chinese Schindler who is in her book, the Night Angels. Weina and Diana discuss the details that go into researching historical fiction and how there is some truth to the saying, "Lost in Translation."

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/weina-dai-randal-and-night-angels9a4c4480-ba0d-4225-8d22-335e5b8a2523Wed, 10 May 2023 06:13:48 GMT<p>Weina talks to us about the Chinese Schindler who is in her book, the Night Angels. Weina and Diana discuss the details that go into researching historical fiction and how there is some truth to the saying, "Lost in Translation."</p> <p>Get your copy of Night Angels here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781542038003</p>no00:45:46Weina Dai Randal and Night Angelsfull<![CDATA[Seressia Glass and "Game On"]]>While chatting with Seressia Glass about her novel Game On, we touch on the racism and sexism in the gaming industry. We talk about tropes in romance and why only writers understand the phrase, "My characters talk to me."

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/seressia-glass-and-game-on176fe85b-1a68-448c-89fb-f2d761f30afcWed, 21 Feb 2024 22:00:14 GMT<p>While chatting with Seressia Glass about her novel Game On, we touch on the racism and sexism in the gaming industry. We talk about tropes in romance and why only writers understand the phrase, "My characters talk to me."</p> <p>Get your copy of Game On here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593199077" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593199077</a></p> <p>Wine, Women and Words is a listener supported podcast, please consider buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:26:48Seressia Glass and "Game On"full<![CDATA[Raquel Vasquez Gilliland & "Witch of Wild Things"]]>Author Raquel Vasquez Gilliland joins us to discuss her adult debut novel, "Witch of Wild Things." We also dive into some of her previous work, including the difference between writing young adult and adult fiction and much more.

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/raquel-vasquez-gilliland-witch-of-wild-thingsaf277f8d-9939-4611-8a4c-a0bd39f7de7eFri, 20 Oct 2023 16:00:00 GMT<p>Author Raquel Vasquez Gilliland joins us to discuss her adult debut novel, "Witch of Wild Things." We also dive into some of her previous work, including the difference between writing young adult and adult fiction and much more.</p> <p>Support our podcast, buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:33:45Raquel Vasquez Gilliland & "Witch of Wild Things"full<![CDATA[Traveling Through History with Kim Taylor Blakemore]]>Have you ever wondered what the little yellow person is on google maps? Well with the help of Kim Taylor Blakemore we find out. Kim isn't just here to shed light on a google mystery, she returns to the show to talk about her latest book, The Deception, and how to do setting research without leaving your home.

 

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/traveling-through-history-with-kim-taylor-blakemore2865d049-dcb1-4702-8a9e-0d1b6934afd6Wed, 28 Sep 2022 14:00:00 GMT<p>Have you ever wondered what the little yellow person is on google maps? Well with the help of Kim Taylor Blakemore we find out. Kim isn't just here to shed light on a google mystery, she returns to the show to talk about her latest book, The Deception, and how to do setting research without leaving your home.</p> <p> </p> <p>Pick up your copy of Deception <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781542037037" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">here</a>.</p>no00:47:49Traveling Through History with Kim Taylor Blakemorefull<![CDATA[Stephen Kiernan]]>We chat with Stephen Kiernan about his latest book The Glass Chateau along with his adventures in researching including making his own glass flowers. Stephen also does our show's first-ever reading!

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/stephen-kiernane25a4183-3763-4591-82a8-0babff708c32Wed, 09 Aug 2023 22:31:45 GMT<p>We chat with Stephen Kiernan about his latest book The Glass Chateau along with his adventures in researching including making his own glass flowers. Stephen also does our show's first-ever reading!</p> <p>Pick up your copy here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-glass-chateau/18859509?ean=9780063227316" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-glass-chateau/18859509?ean=9780063227316</a></p> <p>Help support the podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p> <p> </p>no01:14:58Stephen Kiernanfull<![CDATA[One Last Word with Suzanne Park]]>In addition to our book chat, we talk about comedy, romance tropes, and friends ghosting.

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]]>https://wineandwords.libsyn.com/one-last-word-with-suzanne-park554b22e8-11c3-40f6-81ad-4138d7600bf8Thu, 30 May 2024 22:15:03 GMT<p>In addition to our book chat, we talk about comedy, romance tropes, and friends ghosting.</p> <p>Pick up your copy here: <a href="https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063216099" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063216099</a></p> <p>Support our podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast</p>no00:46:03One Last Word with Suzanne Parkfull