What To Read Next Podcast

Today I am chatting with Julia Whelan. Julia is an actor, an author, and a well-known audiobook narrator. In this interview, we chat about Julia’s journey to become an audiobook narrator. How her latest book, Thank You for Listening, was a love letter to romance books and provides an insightful look at romance audiobooks. Julia also shares the books that shaped her life. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic 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/support.Mentioned in this episode:Advertise With UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us

Today’s guest is author Jennifer Chiaverini. In this interview, Jennifer shares what led her to write Elm Creek Quilter's novels and what led her to write historical fiction. We also chat about the source of inspiration for Switchboard Soldiers and how they relate to the women’s suffrage movement. Jennifer also shares three books that you must add to your TBR.SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic 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/support.Mentioned in this episode:Advertise With UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us

Today I am chatting with Amanda Aksel. Amanda’s latest is No Funny Business, a rom-com set in stand-up comedy. In this chat, we talk about attending yoga teacher training, fitness, and non-fiction recommendation that you must add to your TBR if you are feeling stuck. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic 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/support.Mentioned in this episode:Advertise With UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us

Today we are chatting with Amelia Diane Coombs. Amelia is a YA author; her latest book is Exactly Where You Need to Be. In this interview, we chat about the winding road to publishing and books you must add to your TBR. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic 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/support.Mentioned in this episode:Advertise With UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us

Today we are chatting with Cat Wynn, author of steamy rom-coms. Cat’s debut novel is Partner Track which you must add to your TBR. In this episode, we chat about Cat’s romance origin story and her podcast Tall, Dark, and Fictional. We also chat about Cat’s writing and publication process. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic 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/support.Mentioned in this episode:Advertise With UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us

Today’s guest is debut novelist Sophie Irwin. Sophie’s debut novel is A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting, a historical rom-com set in Regency. In this chat, we talked about Sophie’s journey to publication, romance authors you should check out, and what she is writing next. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic 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/support.Mentioned in this episode:Advertise With UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us

Today I am chatting with Bridget Morrissey. In this interview, we talked about her latest romance novel, A Thousand Miles, what led her to write romance books and what she is writing next. Bridget also shares some great book recommendations to add to your TBR. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic 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/support.Mentioned in this episode:Advertise With UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us

Today’s guest is Ashley Poston. Ashley’s latest novel, The Dead Romantics, is a fun rom-com where the heroine talks to ghosts. This book is a delight. In this interview, we chat about writing The Dead Romantics, Ashley’s romance journey, and she shares an old-school ghost story book inspiration. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic 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/support.Mentioned in this episode:Advertise With UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us

Today’s guest is Megan from Under the Cover Podcast. If you are curious about the romance featured on BookTok, this podcast is for you. In this episode, Megan shares five books high on the Spicy scale. Yes, this is a SpicyTok Book Recommendation episode. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic 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/support.Mentioned in this episode:Advertise With UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us

Today’s guest is Jessie Mihalik. Jessie writes Space Opera Romance, basically Star Wars with more kissing. In this interview, we chat about Jessie’s latest series Starlight Shadow which is a great series to start binging. These books have been a great escape during these trying times. Jessie shares some hopeful and joyful book recommendations to add to your TBR. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic 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/support.Mentioned in this episode:Advertise With UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us

Today’s guest is Alex Kiester. Alex writes fiction and her latest is The Truth About Ben and June should be in your TBR. In this interview, we talked about pandemic hobbies, what it was like to be romance book editor and The Artist Way. Alex also shares some great fiction book recommendations to add to your TBR.SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic 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/support.Mentioned in this episode:Advertise With UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us

Today I am chatting with historical fiction author Elena Gorokhova. In this interview, we chat about her writing journey, her latest book A Train to Moscow and a few great historical fiction book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic 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/support.Mentioned in this episode:Advertise With UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us

Today’s interview is with Kosoko Jackson, Kosoko’s latest release is I am so (not) over you which is best described as an American Black version of Crazy Rich Asians. Two former lovers have to fake their relationship as they attend the wedding of the century. If you love The Spanish Love Deception, then this book is for you. In this interview, we chat about the writing process, and why Kosoko chose to write an adult romance novel, and he shares some great book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic from Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/sunnyLicense code: 0RDRBKGH6NGQCAXRvBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/what-to-read-next-podcast-l-book-recommendation-show--5263998/support.Mentioned in this episode:Advertise With UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us

Today we are talking to Rachel Gibson. Rachel used to write romance but she made the switch to Women’s Fiction recently. In this interview, we chat about her writing, her latest Drop Dead Gorgeous, and a fun book recommendation.SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic 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/support.Mentioned in this episode:Advertise With UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us

Today I am chatting with Leslie from SheReadsRomanceBooks.com and we are talking about building your own romance starter pack kit. In this episode, we chat about how we get our own book recommendations. A few places for book recommendations are Goodreads, BookTube, Author Recommendations, BookBub, BookTok, Amazon Algorithm, and Bookstagram. This episode is perfect for newbie and seasoned romance readers. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic 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/support.Mentioned in this episode:Advertise With UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us

A programming note, this episode was originally recorded as an Instagram Live. The audio quality may not be as crisp as a regular recording. If you would like to watch the video interview, please visit @Whattoradnextpod on Instagram. Here is a link to the recording: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CfIJwdPomBi/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_linkAna Huang writes steamy contemporary romance. Her latest series is the Twisted series which is comprised of four books Twisted Love, Twisted Games, Twisted Hate, and Twisted Lies. In this interview, we chat about her writing process, the Twisted series, and paranormal/urban fantasy book recommendations. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic 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/support.Mentioned in this episode:Advertise With UsWant to promote your book or service to ou

Christi Caldwell is a prolific historical romance author with 70+ books published. She is a hybrid author. In this interview, we chat about her path to writing, how she got started and how she manages to write so much. We chat about being an indie historical romance author, and what it’s like to get the book ready for the reader. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic 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/support.Mentioned in this episode:Advertise With UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us

Today’s guest is Tracey Livesay. Tracey is a contemporary interracial author. She writes full-time but used to be a criminal defense attorney. In this interview, we chat about how her experience as a lawyer informed her writing, about writing American Royalty, and some nostalgic conversation about WB shows. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic 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/support.Mentioned in this episode:Advertise With UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us

This episode was part of the Romance For Reproductive Rights. Thank you, Elizabeth for making a donation to the various Abortion Funds. If you want to donate to one or a few of the various abortion funds, here is an article with a list of various funds. Please note for the next three months, I will donate all of the podcast earnings to Florida Access Network. After September 2022, 20% of the funds earned from the podcast will continue to be donated to the Florida Access Network. Finally, if it’s not clear enough Abortion is Healthcare. In today’s episode, Elizabeth shares her journey to monster romance. Here are some topics we chat about: what can be considered a monster romance, the great Amazon algorithm, the different types of monster dicks, what is missing within monster romance such as Queer Monster romance, the world of ORCs, and the different types of monster romance. This episode is perfect for those who want to begin their Monster Romance Journey. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog

Today’s guest is debut fiction author Paul Davidson. Paul’s debut novel is The Small Stuff. In this interview, we chat about books written in the midst of the pandemic. We also chat about books with a bit of magical touch. SHOWNOTES AND BOOK LINKShttp://WhattoReadNextBlog.comMusic 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/support.Mentioned in this episode:Advertise With UsWant to promote your book or service to our engaged audience? Check out our opportunities to sponsor. Advertise With Us