The Best of Women's Fiction

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Ali Brady, author of The Beach Trap Jun 25, 2022

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The Beach Trap has been hailed as “an enchanting, heartwarming story” (NYT bestseller Ali Hazelwood), and “the ultimate vacation read” (Colleen Oakley).

Author Ali Brady (aka Alison Hammer and Bradeigh Godfrey) join us to share how they co-wrote such a winning novel. Also, how it wasn’t the first book they worked on together, insights on how they became co-authors, and their best writing advice.

Want to win a copy? Lainey currently has a giveaway for a signed copy of The Beach Trap.

Find the show notes, 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

Kerry Chaput, author of Daughter of the King Jun 18, 2022

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In this episode, Kerry Chaput shares how researching her husband’s family history inspired her to write DAUGHTER OF THE KING, which is about the protestant struggle in Catholic France in the 1600s and based on the real story of girls known as a daughter of the king who were taken from poverty, given money and protection and allowed to select their own husbands through an interview process if they would help populate the region of Canada.

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

Laura Hankin, author of A Special Place for Women Jun 11, 2022

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Just released on paperback, and already in TV development, A Special Place for Women, tells the story of a New York City club where only the most important women receive an invitation. But one undercover reporter is about to infiltrate this female-run secret society and expose their secrets.

Laura shares how she was inspired by the experience of entering an exclusive all women’s club, plus fascinating insights on the process of developing the script for television.

Find the show notes, 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

Aimie K. Runyan, author of The School for German Brides Jun 04, 2022

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In this episode, Aimie Runyan shares why her latest novel was the perfect book to write during the pandemic lockdown and why she never could have written it in happier times. THE SCHOOL FOR GERMAN BRIDES is about the unlikely friendship between a young German girl sent to a horrific “bride school” and a young Jewish woman who is about to give birth.

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

Marilyn Simon Rothstein, author of Crazy to Leave You May 28, 2022

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Marilyn Simon Rothstein, an author who is known for her sharp humor, introduces us to Crazy to Leave You, a novel which Booklist called a “fast-paced and entertaining story will appeal to those who like tales of women succeeding on their own terms.”

Find the show notes, 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

Heather Webb, author of The Next Ship Home May 21, 2022

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In this episode, Heather Webb shares the real-life stories of people passing through Ellis Island, as well as the historical backdrop of the time that inspired her latest novel THE NEXT SHIP HOME. We also chat about Heather’s reading world which transitioned into us sharing some of our favorite con-artist television shows. She also shares the best advice she has for aspiring authors.

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

Veena Rao, author of Purple Lotus, winner 2021 American Fiction Awards May 14, 2022

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Veena Rao shares the inspiration behind her novel, Purple Lotus, the winner in the 2021 American Fiction Awards (multi-cultural category).

A tale of an immigrant who comes to Atlanta through marriage, the novel has been described as a "dazzling tale of an Indian-American woman finding her way through the labyrinth of tradition to self-awareness in the modern world" (Elaine Neil Orr, author of Swimming Between Worlds).

Touching on issues of domestic abuse, shame, and balancing family and cultural obligations with choosing ourselves, Purple Lotus is a page-turning story that takes the reader from India to the US and back. It was selected as one of Travel + Leisure’s "20 Most-anticipated Books for Fall" and Veena was selected as a finalist in the Georgia Author of the Year award and the International Book Awards.

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

Denny S. Bryce, author of In the Face of the Sun May 07, 2022

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In this episode Denny S. Bryce chats about her latest novel, IN THE FACE OF THE SUN, as well as the four books she’s currently in the process of writing. We dive into her research, the inspiration behind the title and the story, as well as the writing advice that I especially needed to hear this week.

Described as “The best kind of historical novel: immersive, mysterious and evocative,” by Ms. Magazine, Denny also tells us about some of the real-life people that inspired her fictional characters.

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

Laura Drake, award-winning author of The Road to Me Apr 30, 2022

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Award-winning author, Laura Drake introduces us to her newest novel, The Road to Me, which has been described as “an unforgettable story of self-discovery and survival, reconciliation and redemption.” (bestselling author, Barbara Claypole White).

Laura Drake's first novel, The Sweet Spot, was a double-finalist and then won the 2014 Romance Writers of America® RITA® award. She's since published 11 more novels in both romance and women’s fiction.

In The Road to Me, Jacqueline Oliver gets a call about her hippie grandma, and drops everything to travel to Arizona. They end up on a unique and healing grandmother - granddaughter road trip.

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

Lainey's author website: www.LaineyCameron.com

Kimberly Brock, author of The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare Apr 23, 2022

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Kimberly Brock shares the inspiration behind The Lost Book of Eleanor Dare, a novel described as “complex, compelling, and beautifully crafted” by William Kent Kreuger, New York Times bestselling author.

In this episode Kimberly Brock tells us what caused her to cry during her research phase, when I asked her for her best advice for her fellow authors she gave the most accurate description of what it is like to be a writer that I’ve ever heard, and she gives a long list of her must-read, favorite books.

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

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