Christine Sneed
Wine, Women and Words
We talk about what it's like to write short fiction, the publishing industry, and the trouble with italics (along with the Oxford comma) Get your copy of the book here: Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast
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Leigh Esposito and The Godmother
Wine, Women and Words
We discuss the research that it takes to write a novel, regardless of the genre, developing strong female characters, and the messy legacy of the Mafia on Italian culture. Pick up your copy of The Godmother here: Support our podcast, buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast
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Vanessa Riley and The Queen of Exiles
Wine, Women and Words
We talk with Vaness about her incredible record of writing books and what keeps her going; the incredible history behind her most recent novel and a bit about her writing process. Get your copy of Queen of Exiles here: Support our podcast directly: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast
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Katrina Kittle
Wine, Women and Words
We chat with author Katrina Kittle about her latest book, Morning in this Broken World. We also talk about pacing yourself to write a novel, writing multiple perspectives and Diana gives us her definition of "Show Don't Tell." (As a hint, it has something to do with the Supreme Court) Pick up your copy of Katrina's book here: Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast
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Temi Oh
Wine, Women and Words
We chat with Temi Oh about her book More Perfect. We also talk a bit about writing while in university and Diana gets nerdy about Doctor Who. Get your copy of More Perfect here: Please support our podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast
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Ore Agbaje-Williams and The Three of Us
Wine, Women and Words
We chatted with Ore about her debut novel, The Three of Us and what could happen if a husband and best friend don't get along. We also talk about the second book hurtle and Diana discusses why it was her third book rather than her second. Get your copy of The Three of us here: Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast
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Discussion of The Queen of Exiles
Wine, Women and Words
Diana and Michele discuss The Queen of Exiles up to Chapter 4. Michele talks about how cool she was in elementary school and Diana talks about the joy of reading. Pick up your copy of The Queen of Exiles: Help support our podcast, buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast
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Claire McMillan and The Alchemy of a Blackbird
Wine, Women and Words
Claire joins us to discuss utilizing Tarot, research, and the friendship between Remedios Vera and Leonora Carrington. Get your copy here: Help support our podcast, buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast
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Stephen Kiernan
Wine, Women and Words
We chat with Stephen Kiernan about his latest book The Glass Chateau along with his adventures in researching including making his own glass flowers. Stephen also does our show's first-ever reading! Pick up your copy here: Help support the podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast
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The Last Masterpiece with Laura Morelli
Wine, Women and Words
We sit down with Laura Morelli to talk about Italian history and WW2. Laura and Diana fan girl over a mutual "character" and Laura discusses her plotting process. Don't forget to pre-order your book through Laura's website so that you can get your Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast
info_outlineBrandie June joins us to discuss "Gold Spun," her debut novel. We chat about fairytale retellings and origin stories, what inspired her to reimagine the Rumpelstiltskin and the writing process behind giving a new spin on a classic tale.
We also introduce our October book of the month "Feral Creatures."
Be sure to check out our shop on Bookshop.org to be able to help support independent bookstores and this podcast. You can find "Gold Spun" under "Featured Books;" our book of the month, "Feral Creatures" in our 'Book of the Month' shop.