A new and special episode where we feature the latest releases from our past guests.

In this episode we introduce you to new romantic comedy, poignant women’s fiction and humor filled western fiction from Leanne Treese, Laura Drake, and K.T. Blakemore.

Jennifer Rosner’s first novel, The Yellow Bird Sings was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award.

Her new release, Once We Were Home is historical fiction based on the true stories of children separated and displaced from their parents, during and after World War II. The novel has been called “moving, subtle, and beautifully told”.

Stephanie Landsem introduces us to her fifth novel, Code Name Edelweiss

Based on true events, the novel tells the story of how a lone Jewish lawyer and a handful of amateur spies discovered and foiled Adolf Hitler's plan to take over Hollywood.

A special episode featuring six exciting women’s fiction debuts from the first half of 2023!

Featuring Tracey D Buchanan author of Toward the Corner of Mercy and Peace / Annie Cathryn author of The Friendship Breakup / D. Liebhart author of House on Fire / Donna Norman-Carbone author of All That is Sacred / Neely Tubati-Alexander author of Love Buzz

Sarah Penner is the author of the New York Times bestseller and breakout debut success, The Last Apothecary.

Her new novel, The London Séance Society, tells the tale of two daring women who hunt for truth and justice in the perilous art of conjuring the dead.

USA Today bestselling author, Sonali Dev, introduces us to her new women’s fiction novel, THE VIBRANT YEARS, which chosen as the first novel to be released by Mindy Kaling’s new imprint, Mindy’s Book Studio.

The story of three generations of women, Mindy describes the book as “a joyful and fun read”, “a tale about a group of underestimated women demanding respect and embracing their most authentic selves.”

Madeline Martin talks to Ashley about her latest historical novel, THE LIBRARIAN SPY, based on the true story of American librarians spying for the American government with little to no training during World War II. We meet Ava, an American librarian at the Library of Congress who travels to Lisbon to gather intelligence and ends up communicating through coded messages with Elaine, A french girl working for the resistance at a printing press.

Lisa Williamson Rosenberg talks with us about her debut novel, Embers on the Wind.

Telling a tale centered around Whittaker House, a haunted stop on the Underground Railroad, past and present converge in this novel about women connected by motherhood, slavery’s legacy, and histories that span centuries.

Jenni L. Walsh talks about her latest historical novel, THE CALL OF THE WRENS, a little-known story about a group of women who were assigned to train and deliver carrier pigeons to the front line of World War II. Jenni talks about the difference between writing about real, well-known women in history versus telling true stories through the eyes of fictional characters, why she writes both middle grade and adult novels, and how she first heard about the Women’s Royal Naval Service—the Wrens.

New York Times bestselling author and winner of winner of the Washington Post Best Novel and NPR Best Mystery of the Year prizes introduces us to her latest novel.

In Ashton Hall, an American woman and her son unearth the buried secrets and past lives of an English manor house

Louisa Treger talks about her latest historical novel, MADWOMAN, inspired by the true story of Nelly Bly, an investigative journalist who faked madness and got herself committed to an insane asylum in the late 1800s. Louisa talks about how her background as an orchestral performer helped her career as a writer, why she made the career transition, and how she first heard about Nelly Bly’s story.

Noué Kirwan introduces us to the inspiration behind her debut novel, LONG PAST SUMMER. Long Past Summer looks at the delicate and powerful thread that binds and breaks friends and flames.

USA Today bestselling author bestselling author, Jamie Beck describes Kirwan as “a welcome, smart new voice in romantic women’s fiction.”

Penny Haw talks about her debut historical novel, THE INVINCIBLE MISS CUST, inspired by the true story of Aleen Isabel Cust, Britain and Ireland's first female veterinary surgeon. Penny talks about her love of animals and how they inspire her writing, how she first heard about Aleen Cust’s story, and what it was in her own past that led her to write about a veterinary surgeon.

Jeannée Sacken’s first novel, Behind the Lens won the 2022 American Writing Awards Hawthorne Prize and Book of the Year in fiction, women’s fiction and suspense, in addition to several other awards.

Her new novel, Double Exposure, is also set in Afghanistan featuring Annie Hawkins Greene, a war zone photojournalist.

Erin Littenken talks about her debut novel, THE MEMORY KEEPER OF KYIV, a dual timeline story that follows Katya’s life beginning in the 1930s during the Holodomor, a man-made famine instigated by Stalin and 70 years later with Katya’s granddaughter facing her own struggles and learning of her grandmother’s past. Erin talks about the journey she took to becoming an author, the familial connection that inspired her to write about Ukraine, and what it was like to publish a book about Ukraine as they experience their current crisis with Russia.

Soraya Lane, bestselling author of historical and contemporary women’s fiction, introduces us to her new series, The Lost Daughters.

The Italian Daughter, first in the new series, is a dual timeline novel which takes the reader to Italy, both in 1946 and to a beautiful vineyard in present day.

Readers describe the novel as emotional, heart-breaking and “full of hope and love”.

Lynda Cohen Loigman talks about her latest novel, THE MATCHMAKER’S GIFT, a dual timeline story set between 1910 and the 1960s. She talks about the real-life stories that served as the initial spark of inspiration for the plot, how each of her novels, though under the umbrella of historical fiction, has its own personality, and how her daughter coming home from college in the midst of a pandemic sparked this story. In addition, she shares great advice for writers.

Jen Craven writes upmarket women’s fiction where one decision changes everything. Her latest novel, Best Years of Your Life, takes place on a college campus, following the path of three women with big secrets. Early reviews describe the novel as gripping and a fast and exciting read.

Catherine Adel West, author of The Two Lives of Sara, tells Ashley Hasty about what her research looked like, how she ended up writing this story, and her favorite books. Catherine also shares the best advice she has for aspiring authors.

Pamela Stockwell joins us to chat about her debut novel, which has been described as a heartfelt, touching, and delightful "slice-of-life story".

We selected Pamela for this benchmark episode, because she represents the best of what the women's fiction community can achieve when we uplift and support each other!

Listen to the episode to hear about her kidney donation story to a fellow writer.