Send us a text You are in for a treat! Kendare Blake is back and funnier than ever. Since some footage vanished, you get a real look at our friendship and conversation as we talk about her new dog, annotating books, and your soon-to-be new favorite trope: only one body! Join us as we discuss her latest book, Warrior of Legend, which is the sequel t…

Send us a text Jenni L. Walsh is the author of "Ace. Marvel. Spy.", which tells the real story of Alice Marble and her journey from pro tennis star to comics writer to World War Two spy. I love the blending of these three areas in this story, and hope you enjoy it too. FOLLOW JENNI BUY THE BOOK Bookshop Amazon LibroFM Audiobook Support the show Sup…

Send us a text Kathleen Glassgow is an author who's older works took on new life thanks to BookTok. "Girl In Pieces" now has a new deluxe edition, and she released another book recently, "The Glass Girl". Join us as we talk all about teen alcoholism and the power of knowing you're not alone in your struggles. BUY THE BOOKS Bookshop The Glass Girl G…

Send us a text I love introducing you to debut authors, and this is a fun one. Christy Swift is the author of "Celebrity Crush", where a single mom's novel about her real celebrity crush leads to meeting the man in person. BUY THE BOOK Bookshop Amazon LibroFM FOLLOW CHRISTY Watch the full interview with Andrew Eiden/Teddy Hamilton, including his lo…

Send us a text If you've ever thought about what the rules of roller derby would look like if vampires, fae, and other mystical creatures played it, then this book is for you. Blood City Rollers is a fun, middle grade graphic novel packed with action and some conversation starters for families. Author VP Anderson and I chat about the book, the illu…

Send us a text Lauren Kung Jessen kicked off my reading in 2025 with a five-star delight. "Yin Yang Love Song" is a heartbreaker musician and a heartbreak-healing herbalist fake dating, and it is so good. Explore all the layers in this book through this fun conversation with the author. FOLLOW LAUREN BUY THE BOOKS Bookshop Yin Yang Love Song Lunar …

Send us a text If you've ever thought about writing and illustrating your own graphic novels, listen to this. John Hendrix is a writer and illustrator for his own projects, illutstrator for several authors, cover designer, and an art professor. His latest book, "The Mythmakers" is all about the friendship between J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis, and …

Send us a text If you're an aspiring writer, this is going to help you so much. R.A. Salvatore has been publishing books for more than 35 years, so he knows a thing or two about writing. He's the man behind the Drizzt books, Demon Wars Saga, as well as some Star Wars books. He's got around 70 titles under his belt, so how does he keep going? Join u…

Send us a text We owe Natalie C Parker a great debt of gratitude for introducing Julie Murphy and Sierra Simone, who now write together. Christmas Notch fans, rejoice! Natalie has built a successful writing community in the Kansas City area, which is where her newest book is set. "The Assassin's Guide to Babysitting" is dedicated to Keanu Reeves, a…

Send us a text Name a more iconic duo than a duke and a bluestocking. For historical romance, dukes are all the rage. Emily Sullivan talks that perfect mix of historical romance and mystery that's drawing in readers right now, plus exploring a darker side of the time period that you don't see in a lot of books. Oh, and we talk about dessert and piz…

Send us a text If you haven't already started watching Silo on Apple TV, what are you waiting for? Season two is in progress now and it is intense. Hugh Howey wrote the books "Wool", "Shift" and "Dust", which are the basis for this popular series starring Rebecca Ferguson and Common. In this conversation, we're talking about his writing process, th…

Send us a text There are a few ways you might recognize Andrew Duplessie. He appeared on 'American Horror Story: Freak Show' in a brutal killing, he made headlines for selling a tech company at 26 years old, and now, he's added author to his list of accomplishments. His debut novel "Too Scared to Sleep" is a horror short story collection for teens,…

Send us a text Some books have meet cutes and others have meet disasters. Love in Bloom falls more on the latter, with our heroine halfway undressed in the men's bathroom ahead of her grandparent's will reading.... and the guy who catches her won't be out of her life anytime soon. Lucy opens up about crafting romance with controversial topics and m…

Send us a text I've been a fan of Dr. Travis Langley's work in the Pop Culture Psychology series for years, but this one is close to my heart. Book 16 in the series focuses on Margaret Atwood's classic novel, "The Handmaid's Tale", the sequel, "The Testaments", as well as both the TV show and movie based on her work. Dr. Langley co-edited this book…

Send us a text Jayci Lee is branching out into a new genre. She's known for her romcoms, but in 2024, she published a romcom and a romantasy in the same week. FOLLOW JAYCI BUY THE BOOKS Bookshop: A Sweet Mess The Dating Dare Booked on a Feeling That Prince is Mine Nine Tailed Give Me A Reason Amazon: A Sweet Mess The Dating Dare Booked on a Feeling…

Send us a text Lori Brand has worn a lot of different hats over the years, and now she's combining her background in fitness and bodybuilding with writing. Her debut novel "Bodies To Die For" explores the dark side of the war over what women should look like. FOLLOW LORI BUY THE BOOK Bookshop Amazon LibroFM Support the show Support the podcast by s…

Send us a text If you like me, you're going to LOVE Megan Bannen. She's the author of some quirky romantasy books, "The Undertaking of Hart and Mercy" and "The Undermining of Twyla and Frank", which are both perfect for a cozy and hilarious romantasy reader. We're talking all things humor, talking hedgehogs, and sparkly dragons in today's conversat…

Send us a text Heather Walter has the perfect book to fill the fall vibes you're craving. "The Crimson Crown" is a sapphic and witchy origin story for Snow White's Evil Queen. This conversation explores how she approached the classic story and steered clear of Disney drama. FOLLOW HEATHER BUY THE BOOKS Bookshop: The Crimson Crown Malice Misrule Ama…

Send us a text Melissa Wiesner is mixing love and a touch of magic in "Wish I Were Here". It's a story of wishing you didn't have to be the one to take care of everything for everyone, then discover your govenment identity suddenly vanishes. Of course, our type A heroine has to deal with a free spirit (who is also hot) on her journey to fix the pro…

Send us a text What would you do if a heart with the same defect as your missing child's turned up in an exhibit? That's what we find out in "The Specimen" by Jaima Fixsen. This wild book is part mystery, part historical fiction, part rage, and it is fascinating. Check out this conversation to find out the real cases that inspired Jaima's latest no…

Send us a text Sean Gunn is best known for his acting in "Gilmore GIrls" and "Guardians of the Galaxy", but now he's also adding author to his title. Sean announced plans to publish a graphic novel called "Shepherds", so I caught up with him at Fan Expo Chicago to talk about it and get some early details! I'll keep you posted when it's available to…

Send us a text When authors like Ali Hazelwood and Julie Soto both passionately recommend a book, it's probably a good idea to check it out. That's how I was introduced to Nikki Payne and her latest book, "Sex, Lies, & Sensibility". Nikki is revamping classic Jane Austen tales with characters of color dealing with modern day problems. She does a fa…

Send us a text It's hard to believe Mean Girls is 20 years old, but here we are. This redheaded homeschooler of the early 2000's never thought to even dream up talking with the man who played Aaron Samuels on her teenage-self's favorite movie, but here we are in 2024, talking to the one and only Jonathan Bennett. If you are a fan of Mean Girls, you…

Send us a text Holly James is beloved by the LiterarHype team and I could not be more excited to have her back for a third round. Her third book, "Name Your Price" is available now, plus she's got two more books on the way! This conversation covers a lot of ground, from breaking her toe to balancing working with three different publishers, plus, wh…

Send us a text Amalie Howard's adult regency romance series is back with book 3, "The Worst Duke In London" and her YA series will continue in spring 2025. We sat down at Steamy Lit Con 2024 to talk about all her exciting projects, inluding her romantasy debut! FOLLOW AMALIE BUY THE BOOKS (Bookshop): Always Be My Duchess Never Met A Duke Like You T…

Send us a text You may have heard of the publishing imprint First Second (aka :01). It's been around for years, giving readers graphic novels for all ages. Well, it's doing so well that Creative Director Mark Siegel is branching out. 23rd Street Books is a brand new imprint, which will specifically focus on adult graphic novels of all genres! Check…

Send us a text Sarah Henning and I may have beef when it comes to college sports, but we can definitely agree on books are the absolute best. Sarah is a former journalist turned YA novelist. Her newest book, The Lies We Conjure, gives Clue or Knives Out meets witches vibes, and is a great read for someone looking for cozy, fall vibes. FOLLOW SARAH …

Send us a text K.X. Song is flipping Mulan's story a smidge. What if Mulan was motivated by greed and ambition instead of duty? That's what her book "The Night Ends With Fire" gives us exactly that, plus some fun fantasy magic. Enjoy this conversation from San Diego Comic Con 2024. FOLLOW K.X BUY THE BOOKS (Bookshop): The Night Ends With Fire An Ec…

Send us a text Yulin Kuang is a screenwriter, showrunner, and director turned novelist. Her debut book is "How to End a Love Story" and she's also working on adapting two of Emily Henry's books for the screen. Enjoy this conversation from San Diego Comic Con 2024. FOLLOW YULIN BUY THE BOOK Bookshop Amazon LibroFM Support the show Support the podcas…

Send us a text Did you know Alexene Farol Follmuth is the author better known as Olivie Blake? She's got a plethora of books out and coming soon, including some info in this that is not announced yet! FOLLOW OLIVIE BUY THE BOOKS Bookshop Twelfth Knight My Mechanical Romance Masters of Death The Atlas Six The Atlas Paradox The Atlas Complex Januarie…

Send us a text Buckle up, y'all because Adib Khorram and I are about to take you on a journey. We're talking food. We're talking wine. We're talking romance. We're talking banned books from the perspective of someone who's had their books banned and it impacted their life. We're talking about more food and wine and books. There's a whole lot of lau…

Send us a text Would you leave two teenagers and a small child alone for a few days while you went on vacation? Well, that's the start of Abigail Hing Wen's new book, "Kisses, Codes, & Conspiracies". As you can imagine, things get a little crazy from there. Abigail Hing Wen made her San Diego Comic Con debut in 2024 to talk about her book-turned-mo…

Send us a text If you're a fan of Chloe Gong, you're going to love Hayley Dennings. Her debut novel is about a couple of friends turned enemies (because one is a vampire) hunting down answers to a murder in Harlem's Jazz Age. FOLLOW HAYLEY BUY THE BOOK Bookshop Amazon LibroFM Support the show Support the podcast by shopping: Etsy My Bookshop.org li…

Send us a text Naz Kutub is back! Earlier this year, Naz released "No Time Like Now" about a teen who finds out their magical power isn't so magical afterall and now he's got a tough decision to make. Think "Loki" meets "A Christmas Carol". It's a beautiful book about grief, but also quirky and fun in a way only Naz can write. In this conversation,…

Send us a text This might be the weirdest interview I've ever done, but considering the author wrote the weirdest book I've read, it fits. Both are entertaining, so buckle up for all kinds of shenanigans with James Kennedy, author of "Bride of the Tornado" and "Dare to Know". We chatted at C2E2 2024 in Chicago, where James was dressed up as a torna…

Send us a text Annabel Monaghan popped onto the literary scene with "Nora Goes Off Script" and she hasn't let off the gas since. This time, we're talking all about her latest book, Summer Romance, and some sweet hints at her upcoming fourth book. FOLLOW ANNABEL BUY THE BOOKS (Bookshop): Nora Goes Off Script Same Time Next Summer Summer Romance BUY …

Send us a text This author interview is SO MUCH FUN. Like, I literally hit my head on a wall while filming because I was laughing so hard (and I left it in, for your entertainment, obviously). Gretchen Schreiber is the author of "Ellie Haycock is Totally Normal", which is a YA novel about a teenager with VACTERLs. It's a condition Gretchen knows ab…

Send us a text Danielle Paige is best known for the Dorothy Must Die series, and now she's giving us a twist on the fairy godmother! We're talking all about her book Wish of the Wicked, what's coming next in the series, and writing for television. FOLLOW DANIELLE BUY THE BOOKS (Bookshop): Dorothy Must Die Wish of the Wicked Spell of the Sinister St…

Send us a text I've loved Nicola Yoon's books for a long time, so it's an absolute thrill to have her on LiteraryHype. She's such a kind person, so her adult thriller debut, One of Our Kind, will definitely surprise you. In this conversation, we're tackling some big topics that are part of the book, including racism, grace, and improving the world …

Send us a text Meet my new bestie, Betty "Beef" Corrello and her debut novel, "Summertime Punchline". Yes, we get into that nickname and so much more. We're talking comedy, Italian history, and Eric Northman from 'True Blood". Yes, we are all over the place, but what would you expect from a comedian? FOLLOW BETTY BUY THE BOOK: Bookshop Amazon Libro…

Send us a text Celebrate the start of "The Boys" Season 4 with the actress who brings us Ashley! Colby Minifie was gracious enough to chat with me about adapting graphic novels and books for the screen. She's been involved in several graphic novel-based projects, including "The Boys", "Jessica Jones", "Fear the Walking Dead", and nonfiction adaptat…

Send us a text Listen to find out what's in the locket and some unreleased information about upcoming books! Kristin Dwyer is the author of two YA novels and an avid K-Pop fan, so clearly, we're meant to be best friends. Is this conversation kinda all over the place? Yes. Is it fun as all get out? Also yes. FOLLOW KRISTIN BUY THE BOOKS Bookshop: So…

Send us a text Hannah Nicole Maehrer made a huge splash with her debut novel, "Assistant to the Villain" and the sequel, "Apprentice to the Villain" is coming very soon. Hannah shares about taking the idea from TikTok skit series to NYT bestseller. FOLLOW HANNAH: https://www.instagram.com/hannahnicolemae/ BUY THE BOOKS (Bookshop): Assistant to the …

Send us a text This is a short interview, so let's just call it a bonus episode. Henry Winkler gave me two minutes to ask questions about his books while we were at Planet Comicon KC 2024. Listen to this short interview and the story of how it all came to be. FOLLOW HENRY BUY THE BOOKS (Bookshop): Being Henry BUY THE BOOKS (Amazon): Being Henry I'v…

Send us a text Bethany Baptiste published her first novel, "The Poisons We Drink" amid a Goodreads review bombing scandal. Another author admitted to creating fake accounts and writing scathing reviews of their fellow debut class's books. Now, Bethany is talking about moving forward and celebrating the release of this book full of magic, love, and …

Send us a text This episode of LiteraryHype marks a first: the first Pulitzer Prize winner on the show! Jane Smiley won the award back in 1992, but hasn't stopped writing since. Her new book, "Lucky" is out now. Take this conversation with you! LiteraryHype is now a podcast on all major platforms! APPLE PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podca…

Send us a text Zoraida Córdova is a very busy writer! She's part of the Star Wars world, Disney's Meant To Be series, she writes for a variety of ages, she edits anthology books for teens, and she has a podcast. We talk about all of that and more in this conversation from YALLFEST 2023. Take this conversation with you! LiteraryHype is now a podcast…

Send us a text We've got some breaking news for you! Just hours ago, Barnes and Noble announced Lauren Roberts as the winner of its annual YA Award for her debut novel, "Powerless"! Hear from Lauren about this exciting honor, plus some hints about what is to come with the series as book two, "Reckless" hits shelves this summer. FOLLOW LAUREN: BUY T…

Send us a text Hannah Brown is a reality TV queen following her appearances on "The Bachelor", "The Bachelorette", "Dancing With The Stars", and "Special Forces: World's Toughest Test". Hannah is following up the success of her memoir, "God Bless This Mess" with her fiction debut, "Mistakes We Never Made". This road trip with friends to enemies to …

Send us a text Cait West is an editor and survivor of the Christian Patriarchy movement. Cait explains what that is and shares about the abuse she endured as a child in her new memoir, "Rift". FOLLOW CAIT BUY THE BOOK: Bookshop Amazon Support the show Support the podcast by shopping: Etsy My Bookshop.org lists LibroFM audiobooks Try Audible Plus Gi…