The Best of Women's Fiction

Latest Episodes:

*Special Episode* Hot New Releases! Apr 26, 2023

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A new type of special episode where we feature the latest releases from our past guests. In this episode we introduce you to new fiction from Leanne Treese, Laura Drake, and K.T. Blakemore.

Laura’s Drake’s newest novel, AMAZING GRACIE is poignant women’s fiction, a story of family in all its incarnations. FUN LESSONS, the new release from Leanne Treese is a romantic comedy with a serious twist. The new Wild-Willed Women of the West series by K.T. Blakemore is women's fiction full of adventure (think historical fiction with a dash of humor). The first novel in the series is called THE GOOD TIME GIRLS.

Find the recommended books, the author's social media links, and the video version of this episode at ⁠www.BestofWomensFiction.com⁠

All books featured on the podcast are listed in The Best of Women's Fiction List at ⁠www.bookshop.org⁠ and ⁠amazon.com⁠

Lainey's author website: ⁠www.LaineyCameron.com

Jennifer Rosner, Award-winning author of Once We Were Home Apr 22, 2023

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Jennifer Rosner’s first novel, The Yellow Bird Sings was a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award. Her new release, Once We Were Home, is historical fiction based on the true stories of children separated and displaced from their parents, during and after World War II. The novel has been called “moving, subtle, and beautifully told”.

Find the recommended books, the author's social media links, and the video version of this episode at www.BestofWomensFiction.com

All books featured on the podcast are listed in The Best of Women's Fiction List at www.bookshop.org and amazon.com

Lainey's author website: www.LaineyCameron.com

Stephanie Landsem, author of Code Name Edelweiss Apr 15, 2023

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Stephanie Landsem introduces us to her fifth novel, Code Name Edelweiss Based on true events, the novel tells the story of how a lone Jewish lawyer and a handful of amateur spies discovered and foiled Adolf Hitler's plan to take over Hollywood.

Stephanie shares her best writing advice, how she came across the true story that inspired this latest book.

Find the books recommended, the author's social media links, and the video version of this episode at www.BestofWomensFiction.com

All books featured on the podcast are listed in The Best of Women's Fiction List at www.bookshop.org and amazon.com

Ashley’s author website: www.AshleyHasty.com

*Special Episode* Exciting 2023 Debuts! Apr 08, 2023

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A special episode featuring six exciting women’s fiction debuts from the first half of 2023! Each of our six authors shares with Ashley Hasty and Lainey Cameron about their novel, their inspiration, and their best writing advice.

* Tracey D Buchanan author of Toward the Corner of Mercy and Peace

* Annie Cathryn author of The Friendship Breakup

* D. Liebhart author of House on Fire

* Donna Norman-Carbone author of All That is Sacred

* Neely Tubati-Alexander author of Love Buzz

Books featured in this episode are listed in The Best of Women's Fiction List at ⁠www.bookshop.org⁠ and ⁠amazon.com⁠

Ashley’s author website: ⁠www.AshleyHasty.com

Lainey's author website: ⁠⁠www.LaineyCameron.com

Sarah Penner, New York Times bestselling author of The London Séance Society Apr 01, 2023

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Sarah Penner is the author of the New York Times bestseller and breakout debut success, The Last Apothecary. Her new novel, The London Séance Society, tells the tale of two daring women who hunt for truth and justice in the perilous art of conjuring the dead.

In the episode, Sarah shares Sarah shares how it felt to live the dream of becoming a break-out success with her debut and leaving her day job, her research process and great books she’s read lately.

Find the books recommended, the author's social media links, and the video version of this episode at www.BestofWomensFiction.com

All books featured on the podcast are listed in The Best of Women's Fiction List at www.bookshop.org and amazon.com

Ashley’s author website: www.AshleyHasty.com

Sonali Dev, USA Today bestselling author of The Vibrant Years Dec 10, 2022

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USA Today bestselling author, Sonali Dev, introduces us to her new women’s fiction novel, THE VIBRANT YEARS, which chosen as the first novel to be released by Mindy Kaling’s new imprint, Mindy’s Book Studio.

The story of three generations of women, Mindy describes the book as “a joyful and fun read”, “a tale about a group of underestimated women demanding respect and embracing their most authentic selves.”

Find the recommended books, the author's social media links, and the video version of this episode at www.BestofWomensFiction.com

All books featured on the podcast are listed in The Best of Women's Fiction List at www.bookshop.org and amazon.com

Lainey's author website: www.LaineyCameron.com

Madeline Martin, York Times bestselling author of The Librarian Spy Dec 03, 2022

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In this episode, Madeline Martin chats about her latest historical novel, THE LIBRARIAN SPY, based on the true story of American librarians spying for the American government with little to no training during World War II. We meet Ava, an American librarian at the Library of Congress who travels to Lisbon to gather intelligence and ends up communicating through coded messages with Elaine, A french girl working for the resistance at a printing press.

In addition, Madeline shares great advice for writers, the best books she’s read lately, and we learn about how she traveled during the pandemic to research for the book.

Find the books recommended, the author's social media links, and the video version of this episode at www.BestofWomensFiction.com

All books featured on the podcast are listed in The Best of Women's Fiction List at www.bookshop.org and amazon.com

Ashley’s author website: www.AshleyHasty.com

Linda Williamson Rosenberg, author of Embers on the Wind Nov 26, 2022

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Linda Williamson Rosenberg talks with us about her debut novel, Embers on the Wind. Telling a tale centered around Whittaker House, a haunted stop on the Underground Railroad, past and present converge in this novel about women connected by motherhood, slavery’s legacy, and histories that span centuries.

Find the recommended books, the author's social media links, and the video version of this episode at www.BestofWomensFiction.com

All books featured on the podcast are listed in The Best of Women's Fiction List at www.bookshop.org and amazon.com

Lainey's author website: www.LaineyCameron.com

Jenni L. Walsh, author of The Call of the Wrens Nov 19, 2022

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In this episode, Jenni L. Walsh talks to Ashley about her latest historical novel, THE CALL OF THE WRENS, a little-known story about a group of women who were assigned to train and deliver carrier pigeons to the front line of World War II. Jenni talks about the difference between writing about real, well-known women in history versus telling true stories through the eyes of fictional characters, why she writes both middle grade and adult novels, and how she first heard about the Women’s Royal Naval Service—the Wrens. You won’t want to miss this episode.

Find the books recommended, the author's social media links, and the video version of this episode at www.BestofWomensFiction.com

All books featured on the podcast are listed in The Best of Women's Fiction List at www.bookshop.org and amazon.com

Ashley’s author website: www.AshleyHasty.com

Lauren Belfer, New York Times bestselling author of Ashton Hall Nov 12, 2022

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Lauren Belfer is a New York Times bestselling author and a past winner of winner of the Washington Post Best Novel and NPR Best Mystery of the Year prizes. She introduces us to her latest novel, Ashton Hall, where an American woman and her son unearth the buried secrets and past lives of an English manor house.

Find the recommended books, the author's social media links, and the video version of this episode at www.BestofWomensFiction.com

All books featured on the podcast are listed in The Best of Women's Fiction List at www.bookshop.org and amazon.com

Lainey's author website: www.LaineyCameron.com