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Episode Breakdown: A Literary Sleepover with Samantha Brinn! Grab your fuzzy socks and favorite snacks, book besties, because this episode is like finding a forgotten Lisa Frank folder full of bookish goodness! Samantha Brinn crashed our literary sleepover to spill the tea on her debut novel 'Because of You' and the upcoming sequel that has us more excited than a trip to Blockbuster on a Friday night! We played "Dream Cast" faster than you can say "Teen Choice Awards," and let's just say, if this book were a movie, it'd be a total box office smash! But wait, there's...
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Buckle up, book lovers! This episode of She's All Books is bringing the heat with debut author Tamara Rene, and we're diving headfirst into her sizzling rom-com 'Living with Fire'. Picture this: a naive accountant running from danger, a hunky firefighter ready to save the day, and enough sparks to start a wildfire. Tamara spills the tea on her love for firefighter romances (can you blame her?) and why slow burns are her writing jam. But wait, there's more! We play casting director and dream up the perfect stars for a 'Living with Fire' movie. Spoiler alert: Robbie Amell might need to hit the...
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Buckle up, book besties! This episode of She's All Books is taking flight with author MJ Huxley, and we're soaring through her latest romance, 'Beauty Beneath the Sorrow'. MJ dishes all about Lena, our high-flying flight attendant heroine, who's catching feels for her dad's bestie (plot twist: he's an ex-fighter pilot!). We're talking tropes that'll make your heart do loop-de-loops, from the classic dad's-friend to some serious hurt/comfort action. Ever wonder what an author's fave part of writing is? MJ spills that the second draft is where the magic happens - it's all about enriching those...
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Book besties, get ready for a wild ride on this week's She's All Books podcast! We're diving into the magical world of fantasy romance with author extraordinaire Deanne Dietz. Deanne spills the tea on her upcoming page-turner 'Hearts Held by Barbed Wire' (sounds spicy, right?). She shares how putting pen to paper is like her own personal therapy session – move over, Dr. Phil! We're talking favorite tropes that'll make you swoon, writing rituals that are quirkier than your old Tamagotchi, and battling the big bad wolf of the writing world – imposter syndrome. Yep, even awesome authors...
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Summary In this episode of She's All Books, Hannah Brixton discusses her books Hey Jude and Jessie's Girl. Hey Jude is a romantic dramedy about a lumberjack-type guy and a hot mess ADHD female main character who are stuck working on a landscaping project together. Jessie's Girl is a traditional rom-com about a summer situationship turned more with her brother's best friend. The conversation covers micro tropes in Jessie's Girl, such as the 'fuck it' moment, nicknames, and the 'agony wank'. Hannah hopes that readers will laugh, feel seen, and connect with the imperfect and relatable characters...
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Summary In this conversation, Lexie Woods, author of the Midtown Memorial series, discusses her books and writing process with She's All Books. Lexie shares that she is a nurse who ended up writing a medical romance series set in Atlanta, Georgia. The series has a Grey's Anatomy vibe with super smutty romance and kink exploration. They also discuss the interconnected nature of the books and the different tropes present in each one. Lexie reveals that she was a competitive swimmer as a child and talks about her book planning style, which is a mix of plotting and letting the characters take...
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Summary In this episode of She's All Books, author Amber Cordova discusses her Baker Oaks series and shares insights into her writing process. She talks about the different tropes she enjoys reading and writing, including second chance romance, small town romance, and friends to lovers. Amber also discusses the inspiration behind her books and the importance of authenticity. She shares details about upcoming signing events and opportunities for readers to connect with her. In this part of the conversation, Ambar and She's All Books discuss upcoming events and book signings. Ambar shares her...
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Summary Hey book besties! In this book chat, Jordana and She's All Books discuss various topics, including their excitement for the interview, their shared interests, and the elevator pitch for Jordana's book 'Flying'. They also talk about the representation of ADHD in the book and the importance of authentic and relatable characters. Jordana shares some personal experiences and insights into her writing process. They discuss the significance of self-love and acceptance in the book and the joy of reading series that allow readers to connect with the characters over time. The conversation...
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In this episode of She's All Books, Katherine Bittner, a self-published author, joins the host for a fun and nostalgic conversation. They play a game of 'Never Have I Ever' with a bookish twist and discuss Katherine's books. Katherine shares that she has three self-published books, including 'Time to Bloom,' a college romance; 'The Way You See Me,' a beach read about self-love; and 'Strayed,' an emotional suspense novel. She also reveals that she is currently worki
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In this episode of She's All Books, Hannah Brixton discusses her books Hey Jude and Jessie's Girl. Hey Jude is a romantic dramedy about a lumberjack-type guy and a hot mess ADHD female main character who are stuck working on a landscaping project together. Jessie's Girl is a traditional rom-com about a summer situationship turned more with her brother's best friend. The conversation covers micro tropes in Jessie's Girl, such as the 'fuck it' moment, nicknames, and the 'agony wank'. Hannah hopes that readers will laugh, feel seen, and connect with the imperfect and relatable characters in her books. In this conversation, Hannah Brixton discusses her book Jessie's Girl and shares insights into the characters and plot. They also play a game of MASH to create a plot for Hannah's next book. The conversation covers topics such as book boyfriends, careers, number of children, and tropes. Hannah provides information on where to connect with her on social media and where to find her books.
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Takeaways
- Hannah Brixton's books Hey Jude and Jessie's Girl are discussed in this episode
- Hey Jude is a romantic dramedy about a lumberjack-type guy and a hot mess ADHD female main character
- Jessie's Girl is a traditional rom-com about a summer situationship turned more with her brother's best friend
- Micro tropes in Jessie's Girl include the 'fuck it' moment, nicknames, and the 'agony wank'
- Hannah hopes that readers will laugh, feel seen, and connect with the imperfect and relatable characters in her books
- Hannah Brixton discusses her book Jessie's Girl and provides insights into the characters and plot.
- The conversation includes a game of MASH to create a plot for Hannah's next book.
- Hannah shares information on where to connect with her on social media and where to find her books.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:00 Exploring the Romantic Dramedy of Hey Jude
09:44 Hannah's Personal Life and Writing Process
17:24 Micro Tropes in Jessie's Girl
23:49 Hannah's Personal Life and Writing Process
26:15 Micro Tropes in Jessie's Girl
32:24 Hopes for Readers and Conclusion
36:12 Playing the MASH Game
41:21 Choosing Categories for the MASH Game
45:08 Selecting Book Boyfriends
49:48 Choosing Careers
52:46 Deciding on the Number of Children
54:27 Picking Tropes
56:08 Creating the Plot for Hannah's Next Book
01:02:04 Where to Connect with Hannah Brixton and Find Her Books
01:03:36 Nostalgic Connection and Conclusion
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