A collective of queer and cozy indie authors discussing books, writing, and publishing.
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A lighthearted podcast dedicated to books and everything literary! Talking about everything, anything, and nothing at all. Just vibes and funny times! Official Instagram: @Softestlore Ko-Fi: @Softestlore
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Gothic Lesbian Romance - The Haunting of Heatherhurst Hall with Sebastian Nothwell
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Carolina Cruz (they/them) interviews Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about his gothic sapphic romance The Haunting of Heatherhurst Hall, including lesbian flirtation through sapphic literature, drawing inspiration from Carmilla and The Goblin Market, the perils of writing about writers, 19th century spirit photography, and a surprise guest appearance b…
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Softest Lore Ep. 20 - Fiorenzo by Sebastian Nothwell + Interactive Bookish Game
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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Sebastian Nothwell, a queer romance author. Join us as we discuss the BTS of Fiorenzo! Sebastian transports the reader into world filled with intrigue and romance. There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you! Fiorenzo Synopsis: Fiore has a plan. Find a…
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Softest Lore Ep. 23 - A Rival Most Vial by R.K. Ashwick + Interactive Bookish Game
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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing R.K. Ashwick, a Cozy Fantasy Romance author. Join us as we discuss the BTS of A Rival Most Vial! R.K. transports the reader into a magical world filled with DND NPC energy, potion mishaps, big found family and more! There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting …
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Queer Horror - Helen House with Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya
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Sarah Wallace (they/them) interviews Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya (she/her) about her work in the “relationship horror” subgenre, her career spanning nonfiction TV and film criticism to writing fiction, and adding to the growing canon of queer horror with her illustrated novelette, Helen House. Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya (she/her) is the managing editor of A…
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Softest Lore Ep. 22 - I Knew You Would Be Trouble by Brettney Thompson + Interactive Bookish Game
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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Brettney Thompson, a romance author. Join us as we discuss the BTS of I Knew You Would Be Trouble! Brettney transports the reader into a slow burn romance, funny banter, and friends to lover story. There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you! Synopsis:…
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Softest Lore Ep. 21- Bloodborn by Stephanie Kelmer + Interactive Bookish Game
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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Stephanie Kelmer, a gothic paranormal author. Join us as we discuss the BTS of Bloodborn! Stephanie transports the reader into world filled with intrigue and twists and turns. There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you! Synopsis: As the descendant of …
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Fae’s Bargain - Fated Fae with Luna Daye
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Noah Hawthorne (he/they) interviews Luna Daye (she/her) about her upcoming release Fae’s Bargain, the first sapphic story in the Fated Fae romantasy series - coming October 31st! Luna Daye (she/her) is the author of the Fated Fae romantasy series as well as the high fantasy series the Thoraius Saga. You can connect with her at her website: lunadaye…
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Blood in the Water - Vampire Romance with Carolina Cruz
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A ship at sea is beset by a vampire, leaving two survivors—one turned, one human—adrift in uncertain tides. A bloody beginning begets a shockingly sweet end. Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) interviews Carolina Cruz (they/them) about their horror romance novella Blood in the Water. Spoilers for The Last Voyage of the Demeter (2023) and Passengers (2016)…
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Welcome to Potion Con! A Captured Cauldron with RK Ashwick
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Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) interviews RK Ashwick (she/her) about her upcoming novel A Captured Cauldron, a cozy fantasy sequel to A Rival Most Vial—featuring a potion-brewing convention, a cozy kidnapping, and a brand new sapphic romance for a returning fan favorite. RK Ashwick (she/her) is the cozy fantasy author of the Lutesong series (beginning…
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Softest Lore Ep. 19 - Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms by Sarah Wallace and S.O. Callahan + Interactive Bookish Game
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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Sarah Wallace, a brilliant cozy historical fantasy author! Join us as we discuss the BTS of Breeze Spells and Bridegrooms. Sarah and Shannon transport the reader to a queer normative world of fae and humans. There is much to uncover and plenty of fun waiting for you!…
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Cozy Halloween Vibes with A.K. Mulford and K. Elle Morrison
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Noah Hawthorne interviews A.K. Mulford and K. Elle Morrison about cowriting, grief, inspiring representation, small town autumn, and their new cozy paranormal sapphic romance Pumpkin Spice & Poltergeist. A.K. Mulford (they/she) is the author of the Five Crowns of Okrith novels and the Golden Court series, amongst others. You can connect with them a…
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Mr Warren’s Profession - Historical Romance with Sebastian Nothwell
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Tess Carletta (she/her) interviews Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about his gay romance novel Mr Warren’s Profession, including historical research, Victorian engineering, and the strange and stubborn road to indie publishing. Tess Carletta (she/her) is the author of Kit & Basie, a queer cozy magical-realism romance. You can connect with her at her we…
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Softest Lore Ep. 18 - A Dive into Win's Books + Interactive Bookish Game
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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! And a very special episode too! I had the pleasure of interviewing Winnifred Tataw, the brilliant mind behind Win's Books. In this episode we dive into the world of publishing, the behind the scenes, and the passion that goes into it. There is much to undercover and plenty of fun waiting! Follow Winni…
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Co-Writing with Sarah Wallace and S.O. Callahan
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Sarah Wallace (they/them) and S.O. Callahan (she/her) answer your questions about cowriting! What does it take to meld two distinct author voices into a cohesive narrative? How did their coauthoring journey begin? And what unique formula have they worked out to balance dialogue with description? All this and more! Sarah Wallace and S.O. Callahan ar…
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Oak King Holly King - Historical Romantasy with Sebastian Nothwell
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“Big guys that stab things also deserve to be soft and squishy.” Noah Hawthorne (he/they) interviews Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about his queer romantasy Oak King Holly King, including historical research, fae folklore new and old, and the surprising discoveries that occur when creating an audiobook. Noah Hawthorne (he/they), also writing as Aelin…
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Softest Lore Ep. 17 - Shot in the Dark by Mary Dublin and Anne Kendsley + Interactive Bookish Game
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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of Mary Dublin and Anne Kendsley, two brilliant fantasy authors! Join us as we discuss the BTS of "Shot in the Dark" This dynamic duo transports the reader into a world of fairies and monster hunters. There is much to undercover and plenty of fun waiting! Shot in the Dark Synopsis: …
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Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) interviews Sarah Wallace (they/she) about large print and dyslexia font editions, their importance for accessibility, their value to libraries, and how indie authors can create their own. To learn more about Erin Wright's "Wide for the Win" author classes, check out her website: erinwright.net Sarah Wallace (they/she) is…
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Dionysus in Wisconsin with E. H. Lupton
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Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) interviews E. H. Lupton (she/they) about under-explored eras of historical fiction through a queer lens and the community of indie publishing. E. H. Lupton (she/they) is the author of the 1960s-set queer fantasy romance trilogy Dionysus in Wisconsin, Old Time Religion, and Troth. You can connect with them at their websit…
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Softest Lore Ep. 16 - Fireheart and The Beautiful Game by Vanessa Lanang + Interactive Bookish Game
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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of Vanessa Lanang, a brilliant fantasy and contemporary romance author! Join us as we discuss the BTS of "Fireheart" and the "The Beautiful Game"! Vanessa transports the reader into a world of fierce dragons and thrilling romance. Follow Kaliyah as she navigates an intricate world o…
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Noah Hawthorne (he/they) interviews M.N. Bennet (he/him) about the catharsis of cozy amidst tragedy, the joys of fanfiction, exploring literal and metaphorical queer experiences simultaneously, taking ithe terrifying leap from fantasy to contemporary, and why indie publishing is not a consolation prize. M.N. Bennet (he/him) is the author of the Bra…
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Dear Listener, We hope this episode finds you well… Because it’s time to talk epistolary fiction! From Dracula to Daddy Longlegs to Dangerous Liasons (and everything in between), we discuss the weaknesses, strengths, and practical applications of epistolary writing, and determine once and for all which podcaster is secretly a ghost. Sarah Wallace (…
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A character is hurt. A character is comforted. It’s all about vulnerability on today’s episode where we explore one of our favorite tropes: hurt/comfort! (Called “whump” in some circles.) From the cathartic reader experience of seeing beloved characters looked after and cared for to the versatility of a writing tool that enables characters to open …
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Indie authors discuss everything we love about libraries! From the strong positive influence of libraries in our individual lives to the power of apps like Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy, and the vital access provided by the Queer Liberation Library—plus, how to get your favorite indie books into more library collections and other ways YOU can help your…
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Five indie authors weigh the benefits of writing interconnected books as a series or specializing in telling single stories, including the shiny lure of a fresh story idea, getting to know intriguing new characters compared to settling in for another adventure with old friends, the challenge of crafting a sequel as compelling as its predecessor, an…
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Part Two: Author Newsletters with Luna Daye and Sarah Wallace
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Three indie authors at wildly different stages of newsletter experience discuss what to include in a newsletter, how often to send it, what readers expect from it, and why it’s vital to any indie author’s growth. Luna Daye (she/her) is the author of The Thoraius Saga and the Fated Fae series. You can sign up for her newsletter at her website: www.l…
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The Spellmaster of Tutting-on-Cress with Sarah Wallace
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Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) interviews Sarah Wallace (they/she) about the newest book in the queernormative cozy fantasy series Meddle and Mend. They discuss the challenges of crafting new love interests for established characters, the many forms queer relationships can take, and what’s coming up next in this beloved world. You can preorder The Spe…
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Cozy Horror and Weird West with Dead Cowpokes Don’t Wrangle
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Carolina Cruz (they/them) interviews Mars Adler (they/them) and H. S. Wolfe (they/them/he/him) about starting a small press, queer indie cozy horror, body horror as a tool to write about disability and queerness, catharsis, Weird West, and Kickstarting an anthology. You can back the Dead Cowpokes Don't Wrangle anthology Kickstarter here! Mars Adler…
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Part One: Author Newsletters with RK Ashwick and Noah Hawthorne
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Newsletters Part One with RK Ashwick and Noah Hawthorne Indie fantasy authors discuss author newsletters, why every author should have one, and what treasures readers can expect to find when they sign up. RK Ashwick (she/her) is the author of A Rival Most Vial and The Stray Spirit. You can sign up for her newsletter at her website: rkashwick.com No…
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Four indie authors discuss the how and why of audiobook production - including accessibility, distribution, funding, surprises, pitfalls, and the joys of collaborating with human narrators. Plus, the true cost of paperbacks. Noah Hawthorne (he/they), also writing as Aelina Isaacs, is the author of Phantom and Rook, narrated by Kirt Graves. Sarah Wa…
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Do indie authors gain anything from giving books away for free? The answer may surprise you. With bonus digressions into BookBub, Vellum, and Kobo Plus. Sarah Wallace (they/she) is a queer historical romantasy author of such titles as Letters to Half Moon Street (now permafree!) and Breeze Spells & Bridegrooms. You can connect with them and their b…
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Six authors attempt to define the genre. Featuring an extremely scientific hurt/comfort formula, manual labor, found family, connecting to nature, and an unforgivable betrayal. Our panel: RK Ashwick (she/her), author of A Rival Most Vial and The Stray Spirit. Noah Hawthorne (he/they), author of Phantom & Rook and Madsdottir & Adrastus. Sarah Wallac…
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Historical Fantasy with Sebastian Nothwell
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Tess Carletta (she/her) and Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) talk about body autonomy, escaping into queernormative worlds, and the parallels between English country house life and the isolation aboard ship in the age of sail. You can learn more about Sebastian and his books at his website: sebastiannothwell.com…
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Cozy Historical Fantasy with S. O. Callahan
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Cozy historical fantasy author S. O. Callahan (she/her) and Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) discuss co-writing, connection through character creation, and the inspiration in a happily-ever-after. You can find S. O. Callahan's books and more on Instagram: @s.o.callahan
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Cozy fantasy author RK Ashwick (she/her) and Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) discuss catharsis through character development, building stories around your passions, and cozy inspiration. You can find RK's books and more at her website: rkashwick.comBởi Sebastian Nothwell
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Contemporary ace romance author Sarah Whalen (she/her) and Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) discuss the value of feeling seen in fiction and the paradoxical universality of very specific stories. You can learn more about Sarah and her books on instagram: @authorsarahwhalenBởi Sebastian Nothwell
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Fantasy and Horror with Carolina Cruz
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Carolina Cruz (they/them) and Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) talk inspirational fantasy, redemption arcs, gothic horror, and the queerly comforting quality of otherworldly characters. You can find Cruz on twitter and instagram @NinawolverinaBởi Sebastian Nothwell
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Epic fantasy author Luna Daye (she/her) and Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) discuss character-driven storytelling, visceral reader reactions, and the symbiotic relationship between metal music and fantasy novels. You can learn more about Luna and her books on her website: lunadaye.comBởi Sebastian Nothwell
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Softest Lore Ep. 15 - Holidays of Healing by Kristin Wolf + Interactive Bookish Game
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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Kristin Wolf, a brilliant Historical Romance author! Join us in discussing the BTS of "Holidays of Healing". Kristin transports the reader into the world of Resilience and Redemption for the third installment. Follow Felicity Hawke and Dr. Nicholas Wright. Haunted by…
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Exploring History with Noah Hawthorne
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Urban fantasy and historical fiction author Noah Hawthorne (he/they), also writing as Aelina Isaacs, chats with Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) about exploring new genres and researching queer pasts. You can find all of Noah’s books and social media on his website: neshamapublishing.com Content warning: discussion of mental illness, depression, fiction…
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Cozy Historical Fantasy with Sarah Wallace
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Cozy historical fantasy author Sarah Wallace (they/she) and Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) discuss found family, co-writing, and queer happily-ever-afters with and without romance. You can find Sarah's books on their website: sarahwallacewriter.comBởi Sebastian Nothwell
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Cozy Magical Realism with Tess Carletta
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Cozy magical realism author Tess Carletta (she/her) and Sebastian Nothwell (he/him) discuss how to apply theatre techniques to writing novels and crafting an aspirational world. Check out Tess’s books at her website: tesscarletta.comBởi Sebastian Nothwell
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Softest Lore Ep. 14 - The Midnight Rambler By Don Carr + Interactive Bookish Game
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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Don Carr, an amazing eco-thriller author! Join us as we discuss the BTS of "The Midnight Rambler". Don transports the readers to Italy! Follow Sophie as she navigates the intricate environmental crime taking place! With twists and turns, Sophie must put an end to suc…
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Softest Lore Ep. 13 - Bookish Tropes + Interactive Bookish Game
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Send us a text Tropes! Some we love and some we really don't like. How about we dive into our love for certain tropes and into the tropes we simply can't stand? Let's dive into this rollercoaster of a discussion! And of course, a bookish game awaits~ Support the show Hello my Snazzy Individuals! Like what you heard? Please consider leaving a review…
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Softest Lore Ep. 12 - The Dowager and The Detective By Kristin Wolf + Interactive Bookish Game
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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Kristin Wolf, a brilliant Historical Romance author! Join us in discussing the BTS of "The Dowager and the Detective" . Kristin transports the reader into world of Resilience and Redemption. Follow Lady Mary Harrington, Dowager Countess of Ashford, and Mr. Hugh Bexle…
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Softest Lore Ep. 11- Roxy The Witch By Laura Espinal Corpeno + Interactive Bookish Game
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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing... myself! Hahaa if you found the name to be familiar, well, that's why. Join me in discussing the BTS of "Roxy The Witch". Allow me to transport you into Roxy Sagehart's magical world of agents and quests. Follow Roxy and Kin Con (her familiar and partner) as she em…
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Softest Lore Ep. 10 - Lost in Love By K.L. Thorne + Interactive Bookish Game
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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing K.L. Thorne, an amazing romantasy author! Join us in discussing the BTS of "Hestaesia Series: Lost in Love". K.L. transports the reader into magical world of clashing kingdoms. Follow Lori Goldwyrm, a runaway faerie princess, as she falls into the unsuspecting arms o…
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Softest Lore Ep. 9 - Dior or Die By Laura Akers + Interactive Bookish Game
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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Laura Akers, an amazing mystery-action author! Join us in discussing the BTS of "Davia Glenn Series: Dior or Die". Laura transports the reader into the battle field and the world of glam. Here find our main character, Davia Glenn, an operative who inherits a fortune …
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Softest Lore Ep. 8 - Aesthetics in books + Interactive Bookish Game
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Send us a text Oh aesthetics, from cozy to dark, we immediately get sucked in. But what if a book has a particular aesthetic, doesn't that draw you in instantly? Well let's dive into this fun discussion! And of course, a bookish game awaits! Support the show Hello my Snazzy Individuals! Like what you heard? Please consider leaving a review and chec…
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Softest Lore Ep. 7 - Grove Hollow by Shelby McFadden + Interactive Bookish Game
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Send us a text Guess what? It's interview time! I had the pleasure of interviewing Shelby McFadden, an amazing paranormal-romance author! Join us in discussing the BTS of "Grove Hollow". Shelby transports the reader into the mysterious town of Grove Hollow. Here we find our main character Jade who must navigate her new life in Grove Hollow and unra…
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Softest Lore Ep. 6 -10 Dates By Bridget Van der Eyk Interview + Interactive Bookish Game
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Send us a text First interview on Softest Lore woohooo! I had the pleasure of interviewing Bridget Van der Eyk, a brilliant romance author! Join us in discussing the BTS of “10 Dates”. Bridget transports the reader into the scandalous world of "10 Dates" and the intricate environment of socialites. Let's dive right in! And of course, an extreme gam…
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