The Fresh Fiction Podcast

The Fresh Fiction Podcast

Conversations about what you’re reading, what you’re watching, and what you’re listening to

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March 26, 2024 36 mins

We're buzzing with excitement to chat with Katie Ruggle about her splash hit, FISH OUT OF WATER. It's not just about romance.

Katie's not your everyday author. Imagine living off-grid in the Rockies, being a Police Academy grad, and diving in cold Colorado mountain reservoirs. Yeah, she's all that and more. We're talking horseback riding, shooting, and even Krav Maga. Katie brings this kickass energy right into her writing.

FISH ...

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This week, we're chatting with David McCloskey, author of MOSCOW X. We had a lively conversation about espionage and mystery!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

David McCloskey is a former CIA analyst and consultant at McKinsey & Company.

While at the CIA, he wrote regularly for the President’s Daily Brief, delivered classified testimony to...

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This week, we're chatting with Dakota Cassidy, author of JINGLE ALL THE SLAY

Evening Rundown (all times CT):

7:00 pm - informal chitchat and icebreaker with readers

7:30 pm - Interview with Dakota Cassidy (recorded live)

8:00 pm - Unrecorded Q&A with readers

8:30 pm - Reader after party

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

USA Today Bestselling author Dakota Cassi...

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Fresh Fiction is joined by #KatieReus, the bestselling author of the grumpy-sunshine romance 'HOW THE Hitman Stole Christmas.' In the interview, we discuss Katie's writing process, the narrative arenas she feels most comfortable in as well as what her holiday traditions are. Enjoy the conversation!

Video Book Club is a great opportunity to connect, shared insights and explore the nuances of writing life. Whether you're a seasoned ...

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December 5, 2023 32 mins

For #VideoBookClub this month, Fresh Fiction was joined by #StefanieLondon, a multi-award-winning and USA Today bestselling author.

Video Book Club is a great opportunity to connect, shared insights and explore the nuances of writing life. Whether you're a seasoned book club enthusiast or a first-time participant, or even if you haven't had a chance to read the book yet, you'll be welcomed into a warm and engaging community of rea...

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November 14, 2023 36 mins

This week, we're chatting with Pippa Grant, author of THE GOSSIP AND THE GRUMP. Join us for a lively conversation about romance and laughter.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Pippa Grant is a USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author who writes romantic comedies that will make tears run down your leg. When she's not reading, writing or sleeping, she's being crowned employee of the month as a stay-at-home mom and housewife trying to prepare her a...

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October 31, 2023 30 mins

Listen in to our interview with Tammy L. Grace as she talks about her series, Sisters of the Heart, set in Lavender Valley.

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September 19, 2023 27 mins

Interview with mystery writer Matt Coyle, author of the Rick Cahill series.

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Vibe Check

Gwen has finally moved, and she is traveling for work for the next two weeks!!

Danielle is enjoying this blip of springtime in Chicagoland!

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Julia Quinn/Shondaland

The Netflix show, QUEEN CHARLOTTE, goes up on May 4th!

Gwen’s favorite Julia Quinn novel is ROMANCING MR. BRIDGERTON (Bridgerton #4).

Danielle’s favorite is WHEN HE WAS WICKED (Bridgerton #6)

Gwen loves two of Shonda Rhimes’s screenplays: CROSSROADS and THE ...

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April 27, 2023 47 mins

Vibe Check

We’re joined this week by entertainment critic and first repeat FF Pod guest, Susan Kamyab! Coming off of a busy awards season, Susan is enjoying just watching movies as a fan and not a critic. She fulfilled a lifelong dream of doing an hour-long segment about the Oscars on WFAA!

It’s almost Spring Break for Danielle and her family and they are READY. This week, Danielle crossed 80,000 words on her WIP!

Is Gwen moving? S...

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Gwen has a lot of upcoming travel and is moving! She is glad to have gotten over her recent cold. Danielle had a lot of things to do over the last week and wonders why everything happens at the same time. She also finished reading all 20+ trade volumes of the Lumberjanes series with her daughter!

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Main Discussion

Let’s talk fantasy! The differences between Paranormal and Fantasy are vast, but also not quite as differen...

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Yr girls are busy this week with work, writing, and life. But we are getting prepped for Rihanna (and the Super Bowl). Gwen made Death by Chocolate Trifle from scratch, including this Chocolate Pudding and these Outrageous Brownies. Danielle has a plan in place for the next few months of her author newsletter.

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ESCAPISM WITH INTENT

Danielle’s Recs: Movies: Under the Tuscan Sun, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Brooklyn, ...

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Gwen and Danielle have both had sort of rough weeks, but we’re getting through it! Gwen has been going to bed early and Danielle successfully revealed the cover of ACCIDENTALLY IN LOVE.

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Truth in Fiction

Gwen likes when real figures pop up in fiction works, to see how people reimagine them. Danielle struggles with real historical figures in fiction, unless under very specific circumstances.

Gwen’s Recs: Inspired by real...

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January 21, 2023 38 mins

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Happy 2023, Everyone! Danielle and Gwen are both getting over colds, and catching up after the holidays. But Danielle got to meet her best friend’s brand-new baby girl and Gwen went to the doctor!

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How did we ring in New Year’s?

Gwen and her husband got massages and had a quiet night at home. Then they spent time prepping meals and seeing friends for lunch on New Year’s Day.

Danielle still had a cold but did manage to g...

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January 1, 2023 69 mins

Vibe Check

We’re ready for the holidays! Also, it’s COLD. Danielle has finished her Christmas shopping and Gwen attended TWO Christmas markets.

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Faves of 2022

Both of your girls are dealing with feelings about media consumption—being okay with being behind and not being the target audience for everything anymore.

TV

Danielle: The Bear on FX/Hulu, Heartstopper on Netflix, Ms. Marvel on Disney+, Abbott Elementary on ABC, My Brillia...

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December 13, 2022 45 mins

Vibe Check

It’s cold in Chicagoland and Seattle, but Danielle and Gwen are staying cozy.

Danielle hosted a couple of great bookstore events this week, while Gwen co-hosted Readers & ‘ritas in Texas.

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Gift Guide 2022

For Your Fancy Friend

Danielle: Voluspa Mokara Candle

Gwen: A spa gift card. My local recommendation is Yaun Spa

For the Sports Fiend

Gwen: Gritty plush

Danielle: Lewis Hamilton Funko Pop

For a Book Lover

Danielle: Che...

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Gwen is prepping for more travel, but is excited to go back to Texas for Readers & ‘Ritas. She also scheduled a haircut while she’s there!

Danielle is fighting off a cold that will not decide what it’s going to be... She and her family had an awesome Halloween in their neighborhood!

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BORN IN FIRE by Nora Roberts

The first of the Irish Born Trilogy. We LOVED this book. This was also Gwen’s first Nora Roberts read!!

Dani...

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After all of her recent traveling, Gwen got sick last week! But she is recovered and was able to finalize the program for Fresh Fiction’s Readers & ‘ritas event on November 12th!

Danielle had two book events with Anderson’s Bookshop: Courageous Discomfort by Shanterra McBride and Rosalind Wiseman and The Book of Boundaries by Melissa Urban. She also got her COVID booster and flu shot!

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HOCUS POCUS 2!

Beware: SPOILERS! W...

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Gwen has been all over the country, and she survived almost a full month of constant travel.

Danielle is doing well, but is tired! Our family’s fall routine is finally getting into the groove, and she attended a book signing for her friend, Hanna Earnest and her new book, END OF THE DAY.

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Host Check-In

Gwen traveled for most of the month of September: NYC, Chicago, OKC, and back to NYC. Seeing friends and family and eat...

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Gwen is doing a lot of reflecting, and successfully booked a hotel for her upcoming trip to NYC. Danielle is getting used to back to school and turned in Book 2.

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MESSY CHARACTERS!

This discussion came about purely so we could talk about Carmy from THE BEAR again.

Danielle’s TV and Movie Picks: How to Get Away with Murder, Fleabag, Starstruck, Lovesick, New Girl, Insecure, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Harley ...

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