The Best of Women's Fiction

Latest Episodes:

Lyn Liao Butler, author of The Tiger Mom's Tale Jul 09, 2021

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Lyn Liao Butler shares the inspiration behind her debut novel, The Tiger Mom's Tale, a book which takes us to Taiwan. It already achieved a coveted starred review from Publishers Weekly, who call the novel “riveting” and say it “breathes new zesty life into women’s fiction”.

We chat about the concept of “own voices” and cultural representation, and Lyn's writing advice.

Find The Tiger Mom's Taleon bookshop.org.

Connect with Lyn and learn more about her books at www.lynliaobutler.com or on Instagram @lynliaobutler

And find Lainey's award-winning book, The Exit Strategy on sale here.

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Joyce Yarrow, author of Sandstorm and Pushcart Nominee Jul 06, 2021

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Joyce Yarrow joins Lainey on the release of her fifth novel, Sandstorm, to chat about how the novel was inspired by her childhood in the Bronx, the shaky line between law-abiding and not, and her best writing advice.

Find Sandstorm and Joyce's other novels on bookshop.org as well as the new read she recommends (releasing late July), The Wilderness Between Us by Penny Haw.

Connect with Joyce and learn more about her books at www.joyceyarrow.com or on Instagram @joyceyarrrowauthor

And find Lainey's award-winning book, The Exit Strategy on sale here.

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Lea Geller, author of Trophy Life and The Truth and Other Hidden Things Jun 25, 2021

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Lea Geller dishes on the inspiration behind her latest romp of a novel, The Truth and Other Hidden Things, about Bells Walker, an “older” pregnant woman in her forties who inadvertently becomes a gossip columnist in her new town in the Hudson Valley.

Find The Truth and Other Hidden Things on bookshop.org as well as the books Lea recommends; Sunshine Girl by Julianna Margulies, Brat by Andrew McCarthy and she’s excited to start A Special Place for Women by Laura Hankin.

Connect with Lea and learn more about her books at www.leageller.com or on Instagram @leagellerauthor

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Joanne Kukanza Easley, award-winning author of Sweet Jane and Just One Look Jun 25, 2021

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Joanne Kukanza Easley chats about the inspiration behind her debut novel, Sweet Jane, which swept up awards, winning 12 in total! The episode starts with an interview I recorded with Joanne last year, and then I invite her back to update us on her latest release, Just One Look.

Find both of Joanne's novels Sweet Jane, and Just One Look on bookshop.org.

Connect with Joanne and learn more about her books at www.joanneeasleyauthor.com or on Instagram @joanneeasleywriter.

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Grace Sammon, author of The Eves Jun 18, 2021

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Grace Sammon chats about her debut novel, The Eves, a study on the power of women’s friendship and how the stories we carry affect those around us. Grace shares her inspiration, book recommendations, and a sneak peek at her fun upcoming project!

Find The Eves on bookshop.org as well as the novels Grace Sammon recommends; The Exit Strategy by Lainey Cameron and The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson.

Connect with Grace and learn more about her books at www.gracesammon.net or on Instagram @gracesammonwrites

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Margaret Ann Spence, author of Joyous Lies Jun 11, 2021

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Margaret Ann Spence talks about her latest release, JOYOUS LIES, a women’s fiction novel with a good dose of mystery. Secrets from the past abound, set to the backdrop of what happened decades ago in a Northern California commune.

Find Joyous Lies on bookshop.org as well as the novels Margaret Ann recommends; Queen of the Owls by Barbara Linn Probst and The Ones We Choose by Julie Clark.

Connect with Margaret Ann and learn more about her books at www.margaretannspence.com or on Instagram @margaret_ann_spence

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Jessica Strawser, author of A Million Reasons Why Jun 04, 2021

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Jessica Strawser talks about her latest release, A Million Reasons Why, which was named a most anticipated book by Goodreads, SheReads. E! News. and Frolic as well as being chosen for Booktrib's 10 Books by Women to Read this Spring.

Find A Million Reasons Why on bookshop.org as well as the top novel she recommends; The Invisible Husband of Frick Island by Colleen Oakley.

Connect with Jessica and learn more about her books at www.jessicastrawser.com or on Instagram @jessicastrawserauthor.

All the deets on Lainey's special offers for Women's Fiction Day, coming on June 8th.

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Bette Lee Crosby, USA Today bestselling & award-winning author May 28, 2021

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Bette Lee Crosby writes Southern fiction that touches the heart. Lainey and Bette chat about how you can be guaranteed a happy ending in her books, writing advice and the real-life family inspiration for Bette's latest novel, When I Last Saw You.

Find When I Last Saw You on bookshop.org as well as the novels she recommends; The Truth and Other Hidden Things by Lea Geller and The Words Between Us by Erin Bartels.

Connect with Bette and learn more about her books at www.betteleecrosby.com or on Instagram @betteleecrosby

And we'd love if you joined us on Facebook where we are both hosts of the Blue Sky Book Chat Group.

All the deets on Women's Fiction Day, coming on June 8th at www.womensfictionwriters.org

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Carol Van Den Hende, award-winning author of Goodbye Orchid May 21, 2021

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Carol chats with us about Goodbye Orchid, her novel which was inspired by combat wounded veterans. The book has been racking up awards. including being named a 2021 Book Excellence winner, and a finalist in the CHATELAINE Book Awards that recognizes outstanding work and new talent in Romantic Fiction and Women’s Fiction.

Carol is donating a portion of the book's profits to the Heather Abbott Foundation and USA Cares.

Find Goodbye Orchid on bookshop.org as well as the novel Carol recommends; The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by VE Schwab.

Connect with Carol and learn more about her books at www.carolvandenhende.com, her Linktree: linktr.ee/cvdh or on Instagram @carolvandenhende

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Kathleen Basi, author of A Song for the Road May 14, 2021

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Kathleen Basi shares her inspiration her debut novel, A Song for The Road, which began as a dream that contained both grief and beauty. And she chats about the special relationship between music and writing, which led to Kathleen writing such a novel with such breathtakingly lyrical language.

Find A Song for the Road on bookshop.org as well as the books Kathleen recommends; The Rules of Arrangement by Anisha Bhatia, Sanditon by Jane Austen, and Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi.

Connect with Kathleen and learn more about her books at www.kathleenbasi.com or on Instagram @kathleenbasi

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