Wine, Women and Words

Most people pair their wine with food but here, at Wine, Women and Words we pair our wine with books. Join us each week as we chat with authors, read books and of course, drink wine!

Sofia Robleda 08/06/2024

Sofia Robleda We chat with debut author Sofia Robleda about her book Daughter of Fire. We also chat about bad reviews and the fact that Sofia and Diana have a shared agent. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781662517976 /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/32813437

The Briar Club with Kate Quinn 07/16/2024

The Briar Club with Kate Quinn In this episode we chat with Kate Quinn about all the things that went into making her latest novel, The Briar Club. From the lavender scare in the 1950s, to the recipes included in the book. We even find out what a character's exclamation is. Support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast Be sure to pick up your copy of The Briar Club: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063244740 /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/32163867

Jasmin Iolani Hakes 06/13/2024

Jasmin Iolani Hakes We sit down with Jasmin and talk about her latest novel Hula (Now available on paperback). In this discussion we explore her research into her native Hawaiian history, the importance of Historical fiction and responsible tourism. Get your copy here: Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/31734572

One Last Word with Suzanne Park 05/30/2024

One Last Word with Suzanne Park In addition to our book chat, we talk about comedy, romance tropes, and friends ghosting. Pick up your copy here: Support our podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/31541217

Jennifer J. Chow and Ill-Fated Fortune 05/20/2024

Jennifer J. Chow and Ill-Fated Fortune Michele makes a point of reminding all of us that we are discussing fictional murder in this episode. Jennifer talks about the surprising history of the fortune cookie; where we can learn more about plotting our fictional murder and what makes a cozy mystery. Pick up your copy of Jennifer's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781250323033 Jennifer's Blog: Sisters in Crime: https://www.sistersincrime.org/ /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/31389282

Sophie Wan and The Women of Good Fortune 05/07/2024

Sophie Wan and The Women of Good Fortune We sit down with Sophie Wan to talk about her new book The Women of Good Fortune, the challenge of writing a good heist and the importance of having a good team behind you. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781525804304 /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/31177362

Gareth Brown 04/24/2024

Gareth Brown Diana gets to sit down and chat with author Gareth Brown about The Book of Doors. We discuss the importance of first lines, writing during the pandemic and how to write the best book you can. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-book-of-doors-gareth-brown/20297550?ean=9780063323988 /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/30963533

Paulette Kennedy 04/03/2024

Paulette Kennedy We chat with Paulette Kennedy about her latest book, The Devil and Mrs. Davenport. Diana and Paulette talk about their shared fundamentalist past, agency, and we get a stark reminder that the 90s was more that 10 years ago. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781662514883 /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/30657793

Chanel Cleeton and House on Biscayne Bay 03/21/2024

Chanel Cleeton and House on Biscayne Bay We chat with Chanel about her upcoming book House on Biscayne Bay, along with some of the history of that time-period. Diana and Chanel fangirl over the Scrivener drafting program and our current favorite book series. Pre-order your copy of The House on Biscayne Bay here: Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/30479443

Rita Woods and The Last Dreamwalker 03/05/2024

Rita Woods and The Last Dreamwalker We are chatting with Rita Woods about her most recent book, The Last Dreamwalker. In addition to having a mini writer's workshop, we discuss the Gula culture and it's influence on the book. Pick up your copy here: Help support Wine, Women and Words: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781250805621 /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/30224253

Kristina Forest and The Partner Plot 02/29/2024

Kristina Forest and The Partner Plot We chat with Kristina Forest about her new novel The Partner Plot and our own take on what comes first the character or the plot. Pick up your copy here: Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/30171053

Seressia Glass and "Game On" 02/21/2024

Seressia Glass and "Game On" While chatting with Seressia Glass about her novel Game On, we touch on the racism and sexism in the gaming industry. We talk about tropes in romance and why only writers understand the phrase, "My characters talk to me." Get your copy of Game On here: Wine, Women and Words is a listener supported podcast, please consider buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/30056528

Alex Martin and Next Door Nemesis 02/21/2024

Alex Martin and Next Door Nemesis We sit down with Alex Martin to talk about the horrors of HOAs and why it is the perfect place to set a rom-com. We also discuss some of the finer points that go into the making of a rom-com novel. Pick up your copy of NextDoor Nemesis here: Wine, Women and Words is a listener-supported podcast, please consider buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/30055338

Donna Hill 02/12/2024

Donna Hill We chat with Donna Hill about her novel I am Ayah: The Way Home about the craft of writing. We find out we have a new title holder for most books written and Michele and Diana find out that they might end up in a book one day. Help Support Our Podcast: Pick up your book here: Buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/29909873

Denny S. Bryce and Eliza Knight 02/02/2024

Denny S. Bryce and Eliza Knight Eliza and Denny stop by to talk about their book Can't We Be Friends. We discuss the history of Marilyn Monroe and Ella Fitzgerald's friendship, how Denny and Eliza started this book, and how they balance more than one book contract. Pre-order your copy here: Support our podcast by purchasing a cup of coffee for us: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/29772663

Kirthana Ramisetti 01/22/2024

Kirthana Ramisetti We chat with Kirthana Ramisetti about her book Advika and The Hollywood Wives and what happens when the fantasy isn't what you thought it would be. Kirthana and Diana talk about the editor they shared at Grand Central. Pick up your copy here: Support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/29598228

Jeanne Mackin 01/18/2024

Jeanne Mackin In this episode, we chat with Jeanne Mackin about her novel Picasso's Lovers. We also marvel at how visual artists see the world, we talk about Macarthyism and the nuanses of Color Blindness. You can pre-order your book here: Show our podcast how much you love us, buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/29547313

Welcome 2024 01/08/2024

Welcome 2024 Michele and Diana are back! We are discussing what we did over our Christmas break, chatting about our upcoming episodes along with some fun side quests. Support our podcast! Buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/29391873

Rosie Danan 01/02/2024

Rosie Danan We chatted with romance author, Rosie Danan about her novel Do Your Worst. We also talk a bit about building tension, what it takes to write a romance and weird search histories. Get your copy of Do Your worst here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593437148 /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/29311088

Constance Sayers and The Star and The Strange Moon 11/10/2023

Constance Sayers and The Star and The Strange Moon Constance Sayers stopped by the podcast to talk about her latest novel The Star and the Strange Moon. We talked about our love for strange books, old Hollywood, and how agents deserve so much praise for putting up with eccentric authors like us. Pick up our copy of The Star and Strange Moon here: Support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/28586753

Breanne Randall 10/30/2023

Breanne Randall Breanne Randall stopped by to talk about everything under the sun, quite literally, from her book to her grandmother's influence. Pick up your copy of the book here: Support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/28466159

Meg Cabot 10/27/2023

Meg Cabot In this episode, we talk with Meg Cabot about her long-standing career (she has written over 50 novels!) and her new book, Enchanted to Meet You. Pick up your copy of Enchanted to Meet you here: Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/28444583

Raquel Vasquez Gilliland & "Witch of Wild Things" 10/20/2023

Raquel Vasquez Gilliland & "Witch of Wild Things" Author Raquel Vasquez Gilliland joins us to discuss her adult debut novel, "Witch of Wild Things." We also dive into some of her previous work, including the difference between writing young adult and adult fiction and much more. Support our podcast, buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/28371056

Kris Waldherr 10/18/2023

Kris Waldherr Kris Waldherr and Diana nerd out about Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and how it relates to Kris' book Unnatural Creatures. Kris does a tarot reading for Diana from the tarot deck that she created and Lilo tries to fill in for Michele as co-host. Pick up your copy of Kris' beautifully drawn tarot deck and expanded compendium here: Buy your copy of Unnatural Creatures here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9798985351200 /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/28358033

Christine Sneed 09/26/2023

Christine Sneed 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 /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/28143146

Leigh Esposito and The Godmother 09/21/2023

Leigh Esposito and The Godmother 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 /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/28106930

Vanessa Riley and The Queen of Exiles 09/07/2023

Vanessa Riley and The Queen of Exiles 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 /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/27963639

Katrina Kittle 09/06/2023

Katrina Kittle 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 /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/27954300

Temi Oh 08/30/2023

Temi Oh 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 /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/27895239

Ore Agbaje-Williams and The Three of Us 08/23/2023

Ore Agbaje-Williams and The Three of Us 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 /episode/index/show/wineandwords/id/27832101

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