What To Read Next Podcast

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. In this episode, I explore the world of literary fiction and romance, focusing on engaging stories with strong, passionate, and relatable female protagonists. We discuss the evolution of both genres to include more diverse representation and the importance of embracing challenges and personal growth in midlife. We delve into captivating novels like All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Matthews*, Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin*, and The Sentence by Louis Erdrich*. If you're a fan of romance or literary fiction, you won't want to miss this episode filled with compelling stories and unforgettable characters!*Affiliate LinksSHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusi

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. In this episode, I had a fantastic conversation with Ashley, who runs the Tampa chapter of the Thrillers by the Book Club. We explored strong female protagonists in thriller novels and shared our top recommendations for books featuring complex, unlikable, and multifaceted female characters. Some of our favorite picks include Stone Cold Fox by Rachel Koller Craft* The Hunting Wives by May Cobb, The Turnout by Megan Abbott,* My Sweet Girl by Amanda Jayatissa*, and People Like Her by Ellery Lloyd* Don't miss this episode packed with thrilling book recommendations.*Affiliate LinksSHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLice

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with author Tijan about her writing journey, which began after college when she started using her parents' old computer to get the stories and characters in her head out into the world. Tijan shares her experiences writing on platforms like Fiction Press, Live Journal, and Wattpad, and how her self-published book, Fallen Crest High*, skyrocketed her career.Tijan’s latest book is Hockey with Benefits*, a new adult friends-with-benefits romance. Tijan shares a few of her backlist titles for you to pick up after reading Hockey with Benefits*.We also explored the benefits and challenges of being a hybrid author, working with both traditional and self-publishing. Tijan talks about the support she receives from a team in traditional pub

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. In this episode, I enjoyed chatting with Stella Hote, an author who has been writing for a long time and reading romance. We discussed her journey to becoming a published author and her exciting new series launching with Tule. Stella shared her love for romance novels, spanning from historical to modern and everything in between. We also delved into her upcoming books, including "Last First Kiss" and "Battle of Hearts," as well as her writing process and the importance of embracing change and learning from professionals in the industry. To wrap up, Stella shared some fantastic romance book recommendations and where you can find her online. Don't miss this episode if you're an avid romance reader or want a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a romance author!*Affiliate Links S

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. In this episode, I'm excited to launch a new weekly series where I'll be recommending books similar to popular romance novels. First, we'll discuss the 2022 breakout hit "Things We Never Got Over" by Lisa Score* and its sequel, "Things We Hide in the Light.* " I'll also share four book recommendations for fans of the single parent, grumpy hero, and small-town romance stories, including "Juniper Hill" by Devney Perry*, "Charmed" by Laura Pavlov*, "Ignite" by Melanie Harlow*, and "Heartless" by Elsie Silver*. If you're a mood reader craving more romance, this episode is for you! Remember, you can find even more recommendations in the accompanying blog post, Books Like Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score (Grumpy- Small Town Romances). Don't hesitate to send me your suggestions

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. In this episode, I chatted with author Brianna about her journey from journalism to writing psychological thrillers and historical fiction. This spring, Brianna will have two books out: The Librarian of Burned Books* (Historical Fiction) and See It End* (Psychological Thriller, Book 3 in the Dr. Gretchen White series) We discussed the importance of research in both genres and how her background in journalism has helped her transition into fiction writing. We also touched on the timely topic of book banning and censorship, drawing parallels between the 1930s and today, and the power of controlling information. We then dived into discussing our favorite books in the Game Changers series by Rachel Reid*, a male/male hockey romance collection with comforting aspects and deeper issu

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. Today we are chatting with Ren DeStefano. Ren has been a published author since 2011, but this year, she debuted her adult thriller, How I’ll Kill You, which explores a family of serial killers. In this episode, we chat about the following:How Ren’s passion for true crime led her to write her first thriller How she picked the trope of a serial killer and turned it upside down by choosing a family as opposed to a lone wolfWhat was Ren’s path to true crime from Unsolved Mysteries, Investigative Discovery, and podcastsSome of Ren’s favorite true crime podcastsRen’s writing process of writing How I’ll Kill You**Affiliate Link SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Cre

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to buy books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. Today’s guest is Greer Rivers. Greer writes dark, spicy romance. Her latest is Rouge*, part of a retelling series of tragedies that are dark romances with a happily ever after. In this episode, we chat about the following: How Greer ended up writing within the dark romance nicheHow did her career as a former criminal lawyer influence her writing How her books are darkWe chat about Rouge, what to expect from this book, and why you should read it.Greer’s writing process, from fast drafts to spending a lot of time editing*Affiliate LinkSHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of t

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. Today’s guest is debut author Melissa Cassera. Melissa’s debut novel. Control* is an upper YA/New Adult paranormal romance full of twists and turns and self-discovery set in an elite boarding school. In this interview, we chat about the following: How Melissa transitioned to writing fiction after years of writing screenwriting What has been the process of writing a trilogy from putting together a series bibleWhy cliffhangers seem to work on TV and film but not on books When will the trilogy be completeOur share love for Turkish Soap Operas Where to watch Turkish Soap Operas? For English listeners, you can find them on YouTube. If you are a Spanish speaker, Peacock has quite a few. *Affiliate LinksSHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. Today we are chatting with debut author Lila Riesen. Lila’s new YA novel is Free Radicals*, a coming-of-age novel with Afghan representation. In this interview: we chat about the following:Lila’s writing journey to get publishedWhy she started out writing fantasy romances and the process that led her to write and sell her debut novelWhat Free Radicals* is all aboutWhy Lila chose to write within the YA nicheSome fun YA book recommendations Based on Lila’s book recommendations, you should also check out our interview with Krytal Marquis (episode #577, available on Spotify)*Affiliate Links SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzman

Today’s guests are Krista & Becca Ritchie. Krista and Becca are a writing duo that writes new adult contemporary romance that is angsty and full of character development. They are best known for the Addicted and Calloway sisters series. In this episode, we chat about the following:Each sister’s interests and how they influence their writingWhy writing books is a family affairHow they conceived the Addicted series almost ten years agoHow reader’s word of mouth provided the Addicted series a Cinderella storyWe chat about the Like Us series and how different this series is in comparison to the Addicted seriesTheir upcoming series from what to expect, what shows did it inspireRELATED CONTENTPlease check out our series guide to the Addicted/Calloway universe created by Krista and Becca Ritchie (blog, Spotify episode #226)SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzm

Today, I am chatting with content creator Rachel Baldwin (@fitteacherrachel). We both are living in our Hockey Romance era, and we are sharing the latest Hockey Romance new releases you must add to your TBR.In this episode, we chat about the following:Rachel’s reading journeyHow reading helped her find an identity outside of being a mom of threeHow she manages to read while living in a busy seasonHer unique and chaotic rating systemHow she listens to audiobooks as a way to make mom's life betterWhy we should DNF more booksRachel’s Reading Spreadsheet - Perfect if you are looking for spicy book recommendationsWhat led her to offer Special Edition Book BoxesWhy Hockey Romance is a Top-Tier Sports RomanceFive book recommendations that are all available on Kindle UnlimitedA listener note, I have read all five book recommendations that Rachel made. These are excellent recommendations. Some books are chunky (500+), some read fast, while others may take a while. They are all spicy.SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://Wha

Today I am excited to chat with Becky from the Buzzing About Romance Podcast. Becky is here to share the ultimate guide for Sports Romance on Kindle Unlimited.In this episode, we chat about the following:How did the Buzzing About Romance Podcast start, and it was rebrandedWe talk about Becky’s reading journey from Historical Romance, YA Dystopian, Charlaine Harris's True Blood seriesHow we both discovered and used Kindle UnlimitedWe talk about how to search for books on AmazonWhere do we find our book recommendationsSeries recommendations available on Kindle Unlimited for the following sports: football, baseball, winter sports, hockey romance books. ’SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/sup

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. Today’s guest is romance author Laura Pavlov. Her latest release is Into the Tide*, a brother’s best friend, small-town romance.In this episode, we chat about the following:Laura’s writing journey Based on Laura’s backlist, she shares the various starting points for reading her books.If you love billionaire romances, then begin with Legacy (Montgomery Brothers)*If you love small-town romances, there are two starting points: Frayed (Willow Springs)*Always Mine (Honey Mountain) *We chat about what to expect from the Cottonwood Cove series What was the setting inspiration for the Honey Mountain and Cottonwood Cove series Lots of indie romance book recommendations *Affiliate LinksSHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattore

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. Today’s guest is romance author Audrey Carlan. Audrey’s serial, The Marriage Auction, is the top serial on Kindle Vella. In this episode, we chat about the following:Audrey’s writing journey How Fifty Shades of Grey inspired Audrey to write romanceWhat is Kindle Vella?How does Kindle Vella work for a reader?How to write a successful Kindle Vella?What is The Marriage Auction all about?Alien and thriller book recommendations *Affiliate Links SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendat

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. Today’s guest is romance author Jeannie Chin. Jeannie writes small-town romances that feature Asian American characters. Her latest book, The House of Mulberry Street, is a friends-to-lovers romance featuring a hero like Ben Wyatt from Parks and Recreation. In this interview: we chat about the following:Jeannie’s crafting hobbyWhat Jeannie listens to while knitting The appeal of small-town romances Why representation matters, including in small-town romances How Parks and Recreation is a great show to watch and how it inspired her latest book*Affiliate LinkSHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6N

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. Today we are chatting with Mila Finelli. Mila writes Mafia Romances, and her latest book is Mafia Target*, an MM romance between Don’s son and the assassin paid to kill him.In this episode, we talk about the following:The unexpected gift of building her Mafia brandWhat happened when Mafia Mistress found its audienceWhat has she learned from self-publishing and building her Mafia brandHow the Mila Finelli side became a priority as a writer?We chat about the indie romance community.What is Mafia Target all about?How is Fausto doing?A recommendation for a Taboo Age Gap romance?*Affiliate Link SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartz

Today I have a Kindle Unlimited (KU) Indie Romance recommendation episode. I shared the twenty books I have borrowed from KU and why I am excited to read these books!In this episode, I talked about the following:How long have I been a member of Kindle UnlimitedHow to get the best deal for my KU membershipWhy I mainly read Kindle Unlimited Where do I get my book recommendationsHow are Kindle Unlimited books saved on AmazonHow do I store my Kindle Unlimited recommendations on AmazonWhy do I have shared the KU list on Amazon with friends How to determine if a book is Audible ExclusiveWhy you can whispersync the audio at a lower priceCreators that share Kindle Unlimited Recommendations:Izzy Happy For Now - Check out her latest TBR videoChandler Ainsley videos about Kindle Unlimited ListFit Teacher Rachel on Instagram SportsChicReads on InstagramBuzzing About Romance Podcast SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Upp

Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon Affiliate/LTK Creator programs. We will receive a small commission at no cost if you purchase a book. This post may contain links to purchase books & you can read our affiliate disclosure here. Today we are chatting with Shana Galen. Shana writes about historical romance. Her latest release, Saved by the Belle*, has a touch of romantic suspense that keeps the reader engaged. In this episode, we chat about the following:Why she chose to write within the historical romance nicheWhat was it like to conduct historical romance research in the 2000sWhy her love for Julie Garwood led her to her writing careerHow her publisher came up with her pen nameIf you are new to Shana’s writing, she shares a few books from her backlist to get startedHow she incorporates romantic suspense to her books*Affiliate LinkSHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://u

Today’s guest is Chelsea and Olivia from the Thrillers by the Bookclub Podcast. In this episode, you must add ten thriller book recommendations to your TBR. We have a mix of backlist, books about cults, unputdownable thrillers. In this episode, we chat about the following:How did the Thrillers by the Bookclub Podcast get started?What to expect from each episode of Thrillers by the Bookclub Podcast?Olivia is an author, and in this episode, she shares how she came up with her pen name.Our reading journey from childhood books and what we gravitate nowIf you are new to the thriller genre, this episode is for you as we introduce you to books at different levels of trigger warnings, gore, suspense, etc.SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comCheck out our YouTube Channel;https://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/youtubeMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-