The Best of Women's Fiction

Latest Episodes:

Kim Taylor Blakemore, bestselling author of After Alice Fell Mar 12, 2021

Show notes

Kim shares how she prides herself on writing historical fiction “for non historical fiction lovers”, her inspiration for her big bestseller,After Alice Fell, her best writing advice, and a book recommendation.

Find Kim's novel, After Alice Fell, on bookshop.org as well as her recommended read Churchill's Secret Messenger by Alan Hlad.

Connect with Kim and learn more about her fierce women characters at www.kimtaylorblakemore.com or on Instagram @kimtaylorblakemorebooks

Find all episodes at www.bestofwomensfiction.com

Barbara Conrey, USA Today bestselling author of Nowhere Near Goodbye Mar 12, 2021

Show notes

Barbara is one of the best supporters of other authors. We chat about the great reception and inspiration for her debut novel, Nowhere Near Goodbye, and her pride in being such a well-received debut author over 70 (it’s never too late!).

Find Barbara's novel, Nowhere Near Goodbye on bookshop.org as well as her recommendations by Robert Dugoni and Chris Bohjalian.

Connect with Barbara at www.barbaraconreyauthor.com or on Instagram at @barbaraconrey

Find all episodes at www.bestofwomensfiction.com

Sarahlyn Bruck, award-winning author Mar 07, 2021

Show notes

Sarahlyn Bruck shares the inspiration behind her latest release, Daytime Drama, which follows her award-winning debut, Designer You.

She shares why she chose multiple points of view to tell this latest story, great writing advice, and recommended Philly authors.

Connect with Sarahlyn at www.sarahlynbruck.com on Instagram @sarahlynbruck

Find all episodes at www.bestofwomensfiction.com

*Special Edition* Writer Advice from The Best of Women’s Fiction Authors Mar 05, 2021

Show notes

The best advice from 40+ episodes of The Best of Women's Fiction interview series. Tips from best-selling and debut authors on getting started, finding your voice, the power of community, writing craft, dealing with fear, and more.

Find interviews with all the featured authors at www.bestofwomensfiction.com

Mel Greenberg, author of Running With Our Eyes Closed Feb 26, 2021

Show notes

Mel chats about her inspiration for Running With Our Eyes Closed, a novel set in mid-life, which reviews describe as a tale of rediscovery and reconnection between a husband and a wife, beautifully written, sensual and spicy. We discuss why she decided to make the novel so sexy, how Samantha, her protagonist found her own voice during the editing process, and Mel's writing advice.

Connect with Mel at www.melmediallc.com or on Instagram @melgberg

Find all episodes at www.bestofwomensfiction.com

Barbara O'Neal, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and #1 Amazon Bestselling Author Feb 26, 2021

Show notes

Barbara O'Neal, whose books have sold in the millions of copies, chats about the inspiration for her latest novel which released last year, The Lost Girls of Devon. She shares how she keeps finding inspiration after so many big best-sellers including When We Believed in Mermaids, and has advice for early career authors on the importance of finding your voice.

Connect with Barbara at www.barbaraoneal.com or on Facebook.

Find all episodes at www.bestofwomensfiction.com

Patricia Sands, award-winning author of The Bridge Club and the Love in Provence Series Feb 20, 2021

Show notes

Patricia chats about the new ten-year anniversary edition of her debut novel and award-winner, The Bridge Club, and shares her inspiration for this tale of eight friends. Plus, how she started as an Indie author, then got a surprise call with that coveted publishing offer from Amazon's Lake Union. And she has great writing advice and lots of book recommendations!

Connect with Patricia at www.patriciasandsauthor.com or on Instagram at @patricialsands

Find all episodes at www.bestofwomensfiction.com

Leanne Treese, author of Their Last Chance: A Complicated Love Story Feb 20, 2021

Show notes

Leanne shares her inspiration to write Their Last Chance, a unique novel about a struggling marriage– which is told from four points of view (the divorcing couple and the two divorce lawyers). She shares her inspiration, some writing advice and how the book changed in editing

Connect with Leanne at www.leannetreese.com or on Instagram @leannetreese

Find all episodes at www.bestofwomensfiction.com

Ava Homa, author of Daughters of Smoke and Fire, a Best Book of 2020 Feb 12, 2021

Show notes

Ava shares the inspiration behind her novel, Daughters of Smoke and Fire, which was selected as a Best Book of 2020 in The Wall Street Journal, Writer's Bone, Buzz Magazine, and Reader's Digest. In oneof the show's most inspirational interviews to date, she shares how how books can light the fire to fight injustice.

Connect with Ava at www.avahoma.com or on Instagram @ava.homa

Find all episodes at www.bestofwomensfiction.com

Leah DeCesare, author of Forks, Knives and Spoons Feb 12, 2021

Show notes

Leah talks about the inspiration for Forks, Knives and Spoons, her women's fiction novel with a good dose of romance. We chat about why readers are especially appreciating the 1980s college setting in today's pandemic world, and Leah also shares some great writing advice and the books she's excited about!

Connect with Leah at www.leahdecesare.com or on Instagram @leah.decesare

Find all episodes at www.bestofwomensfiction.com