The Best of Women’s Fiction - Episodes
Looking for the best women’s fiction? The podcast publishes short interviews with bestselling and debut women’s fiction authors. Hosted by Lainey Cameron and Ashley Hasty
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Episode 58: Joyce Yarrow, author of Sandstorm and Pushcart Prize Nominee
Joyce Yarrow shares how her latest novel Sandstorm was inspired by her childhood in the Bronx, the shaky line between law-abiding and not, and her writing advice.
Episode 57: Lea Geller, author of Trophy Life and The Truth and Other Hidden Things
Lea Geller dishes on the inspiration behind her latest romp of a book, THE TRUTH AND OTHER HIDDEN THINGS.
Episode 56: Grace Sammon, author of The Eves
Grace Sammon shares behind the scenes insights on her novel, THE EVES, a unique and original study on parent-child relationships, women’s relationships, and the narratives we tell ourselves-- and each other.
Episode 55: Margaret Ann Spence, author of Joyous Lies
Margaret Ann shares the inspiration behind Joyous Lies, a women’s fiction novel with a good dose of mystery. Secrets from the past abound, set to the backdrop of what happened decades ago in a commune.
Episode 54: Jessica Strawser, author of A Million Reasons Why
Jessica Strawser talks about her latest release, A Million Reasons Why, which was named a most anticipated book by Goodreads, SheReads. E! News. and Frolic as well as being chosen for Booktrib's 10 Books by Women to Read this Spring.
Episode 53: Bette Lee Crosby, USA Today bestselling author
Bette Lee Crosby who writes Southern fiction that touches the heart talks about her latest release, When I Last Saw You.
Episode 52: Carol Van Den Hende, award-winning author of Goodbye Orchid
Carol shares her inspiration and more behind for Goodbye Orchid, her award-winning debut novel which was inspired by combat wounded veterans.
Episode 51: Kathleen Basi, author of A Song for the Road
Kathleen shares her inspiration her debut novel , A Song for The Road- which began as a dream that contained both grief and beauty. And she chats about the relationship between music and writing, which led to Kathleen writing such a novel with such breathtakingly lyrical language.
Episode 50: Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, award-winning poet and author of The Mountains Sing
Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, chats about The Mountains Sing; a New York Times Editors’ choice, winner of several awards including the 2020 Lannan Literary Award Fellowship. Plus it’s been named a best book in 2020 by the Washington Post, *O, The Oprah Magazine, and more.
Episode 49: Ann Garvin, USA TODAY and Amazon bestseller
Ann chats about her latest release, I Thought You Said This Would Work, which has shot up the Amazon charts already to #1 in humorous women’s fiction. She shares her inspiration, great writing and life advice, and a couple of book recommendations!
Episode 48: Rochelle Weinstein, USA TODAY and Amazon bestselling author
Rochelle chats about her latest release, This is Not How It Ends, how writing every book is different, the ups and downs of writing life, and she has great advice for writers, and on kindness and life in general.
Episode 47: Alison Hammer, author of Little Pieces of Me & You and Me and Us.
Alison Hammer, who has been called a great new voice in women’s fiction, chats about her beautiful sophomore novel, Little Pieces of Me. Her latest has already received a Library Journal starred review, and was named one of the top April books by E! News. We chat about her writing process, advice and recommended reads.
Episode 46: Kris Clink, author of Goodbye, Lark Lovejoy
Kris Clink chats about her touching and heartwarming debut novel Goodbye, Lark Lovejoy. She shares why she set the book on the Texas Wine Trail, and the importance of seeking spectacular happiness.
*Special Edition* Interview with Susan Marlowe, narrator of 150+ audiobooks
Interview with Susan Marlow, a successful narrator who has recorded 150+ audiobooks. Susan explains what goes into producing an audiobook, how the skills compare to writing and has great advice for authors and potential narrators.
Episode 44: Barbara Linn Probst, author of Queen of the Owls & The Sound Between the Notes
Barbara Linn Probst shares the inspiration for her newest novel, The Sound Between the Notes, plus surviving a pandemic debut book launch, and the challenges of sophomore novels.
Episode 43: Christina Consolino, author of Rewrite the Stars
Christina Consolino shares her inspiration for a novel that’s been called “bittersweet” and “touching”, as well as several recommended reads, and we chat about the difficulty of writing in multiple point of view.
Episode 42: Kathleen West, author of Minor Dramas & Other Catastrophes and Are We There Yet?
The inspiration for Kathleen West’s second novel Are We There Yet? book recommendations, how sometimes it takes writing 250,000 words to get to 90,000, the origin of her book’s title and writing advice.
Episode 41: Kim Taylor Blakemore
Why Kim prides herself on writing historical fiction “for non historical fiction lovers”, her inspiration for After Alice Fell, writing advice, and a book recommendation.
*Special Edition* Writer Advice from The Best of Women’s Fiction Authors
The best advice from 40+ episodes of The Best of Women's Fiction interview series. Hear from best-selling and debut authors on getting started, finding your voice, the power of community, craft tips, dealing with fear and doubt, and more.
Episode 39: Sarahlyn Bruck
Sarahlyn Bruck shares the inspiration behind her latest release, Daytime Drama, including why she chose multiple points of view to tell the story, great writing advice, and recommended Philly authors.