Author Taylor J. Larue

We talked to author Elizabeth Richardson, whose novel TRAD is being serialized on Substack. We discussed what made her decide to go that route, and how it works. A fascinating conversation about books, reading, and options beyond the norm.

Today we talk to .... Sierra! Her book, The Enigma Challenge, publishes August 11, 2026. Naturally we laugh through the interview and then have a few "callers." We also talk about what sells books.

We talked to Taylor J. Larue, whose debut romantasy, Steelborn, is making huge waves! It publishes August 4, 2026. We talk the 17 years (!!) that it took for Taylor to be published, and her whirlwind acquisitions process--and all about Steelborn.

Back again for season 3! Maggie is the author of three incredible romance novels including her latest release, Fossil Feud, which published on July 28, 2026. We gush over the movie Aliens and nerd out.

We talked to prolific author Darcie Wilde, whose newest release, The Abduction of Rosalind Thorne, is out today, June 30, 2026! We discuss historical mystery, Queen Victoria, and Doctor Who.Darcie Wilde is the bestselling, genre-jumping, author of the acclaimed Rosalind Thorne and Useful Woman mystery series. Her book The Secret of the Lost Pearls was called “a must read” by USA Today.Born in California, she lives in Michigan with her husband Tim and her son Alex.A history buff and avid reader, when she is not writing, she also spends her time stitching and watching far too many competitive cooking shows.

Author Lindsay Hameroff joins us again to talk about her new book, Rewrite the Stars, out July 7, 2026. We talk about genre trends, what’s selling, her new book, and autism rep. Also, Claire declares on this episode unequivocally that she will never get a cat, and now she has a cat.Order Rewrite the Stars from Wild Sisters.

We welcomed author Lisa Roe to the show, whose book Big & Lily releases on August 11, 2026. We heard about when and how she started writing--a great message for anyone, no matter what stage of life you're in, to start--and her journey through publishing (hint: it wasn't smooth but look at her now!)Preorder Big & Lily here.

We're BACK! Sierra has a book publishing and Claire is opening a second store location and WOW do we have a lot to talk about! Plus the authors to introduce you too...whoo! We kick off season 3 with the chatter and laughs that you know and love.

We talked with prolific author, Rex Ogle (over 100 books!) about his career writing MG, YA, and graphic novels, and about finding and maintaining joy.Find all his books here.

Claire and Sierra talk about how authors can work with indie bookstores, including the author's perspective of walking into a bookstore, and the bookseller perspective of authors walking in (hint: they're very different!) Then we welcomed audiobook narrator Megan Wicks to talk about the ins and outs of audiobook narration! Megan began narrating in 2022 and has quickly become a sought-after voice in the romance and fantasy world. With a diverse portfolio that spans 15 audiobooks in only a few years, Megan has showcased her versatility by working across multiple genres, bringing stories to life with her unique vocal talent. Her collaborations with acclaimed authors such as Kandi Steiner and Liz Tomforde have solidified her reputation as a top-tier narrator.Follow her @meganwicks on Instagram.