The Best of Women's Fiction

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Kelly Irvin, award-winning author of The Year of Goodbyes and Hellos Dec 09, 2023

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For our last episode of this season, award-winning author Kelly Irvin talks about her most recent release, "The Year of Goodbyes and Hellos," a deeply personal novel inspired by her own experience with ovarian cancer.Kelly has authored more than 35 Amish romances, romantic suspense novels, and novellas.

Her latest book, "The Year of Goodbyes and Hellos," recounts the journey of two sisters striving to find a new balance in work, family, and love when one receives a diagnosis that sets the clock ticking.

The Year of Goodbyes and Hellos on ⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠⁠

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

Lainey's author website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.LaineyCameron.com⁠

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Emily Bleeker, Wall Street Journal bestselling author Dec 02, 2023

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Bestselling author Emily Bleeker, with six novels under her belt, is a two-time Whitney Award finalist, Wall Street Journal bestseller, and Amazon charts topper.

In her latest historical fiction novel, "When We Were Enemies," Emily unveils a compelling narrative featuring two women from different generations thrust into the spotlight. This powerful novel, inspired by her own family history, explores family secrets, devastating choices, and hope for the future.

When We Were Enemies on ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠

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

Ashley’s author website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.AshleyHasty.com⁠

Katherine Howe, New York Times bestselling author of Historical Fiction Nov 30, 2023

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Katherine Howe is a New York Times bestselling and award-winning historian and novelist. She delves into the riveting world of piracy and maritime history in her latest novel, A True Account: Hannah Masury's Sojourn Amongst the Pyrates, Written by Herself.

Drawing inspiration from her own genealogy, the book explores how women looked for their own freedom and independence then and now, weaving a narrative around her third great aunt, Hannah Augusta Masury Howe, who famously quelled a mutiny.

A True Account: on ⁠Amazon⁠ and ⁠Bookshop.org⁠

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

Ashley’s author website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.AshleyHasty.com⁠

*Special Fall Episode* Hot New Releases! Nov 21, 2023

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A special Fall episode featuring hot new releases from our past guests! In this episode we share a range of newly released and upcoming books, from emotional and romantic women’s fiction, to historical fiction, domestic suspense, and even an apocalyptic holiday tale.

Acid Christmasby Charlotte Dune

Always Orchid by Carol Van Den Hende

As Though You Were Mineby J Marie Rundquist

The Baby Left Behind by Jen Craven

The Last Caretaker by Jessica Strawser

The Weight We Carry by Christina Consolino

The Woman at the Wheel by Penny Haw

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

Lainey's author website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.LaineyCameron.com

Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger, author of The Diplomat's Wife Series Nov 11, 2023

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Award-winning author Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger talks about her first two books in The Diplomat's Wife series: "The American Wife" and "An American Wife in Paris". The third book, "The American Wife's Secret," has just been released.

In this gripping World War 2 fiction, we follow the journey of Kitty Larsson, a U.S. senator's daughter whose life takes an unexpected turn when she marries an Austrian diplomat on the cusp of the Anschluss. As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, Kitty's unwavering moral compass becomes her guiding light through a landscape of espionage and political intrigue.

The Diplomat's Wife series on ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠

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

Lainey's author website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.LaineyCameron.com

Jane Healey, Bestselling author of Historical Fiction Nov 04, 2023

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Step back in time with Jane Healey, the Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestselling author of 'The Secret Stealers.' In her latest historical novel, 'Goodnight From Paris,' we're transported to Nazi-occupied France. Here, an American film star embraces her most dangerous role, weaving a tale of loyalty and resistance, inspired by the true story of real-life Hollywood actress Drue Leyton.

Jane is also the host of Historical Happy Hour, a monthly webinar and podcast featuring premiere historical fiction authors and their latest books.

Goodnight from Paris on Amazon and Bookshop.org

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

Ashley’s author website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.AshleyHasty.com

*Special Fall Episode* Exciting 2023 Debuts! Oct 28, 2023

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In this special episode, we showcase six exciting women's fiction debuts. Each of our chosen authors shares insights about their novel, the inspiration behind it, and their best writing advice.

From historical fiction to multi-cultural romance and a dose of the supernatural, there's something here for everyone!

Anju Gattani author of Dynasties, Book 1 in the Winds of Fire Series

Lynne Golodner author of Woman of Valor

Delise Torres author of One Tough Cookie

Gabi Coatsworth author of A Beginner's Guide to Starting Over

Noreen Mughees author of The Mis-Arrangement of Sana Saeed

Logan Steiner author of After Anne

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

Ashley’s author website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.AshleyHasty.com

Lainey's author website: ⁠⁠⁠www.LaineyCameron.com

Mary Camarillo, Award-winning author of Those People Behind Us Oct 21, 2023

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Mary Camarillo is the author of the award-winning novel, "The Lockhart Women." Her poems and short fiction have appeared in publications such as TAB Journal, 166 Palms, Sonora Review, and The Ear.

Her latest novel, Those People Behind Us is set in the summer of 2017 in Wellington Beach, California. This captivating story delves into the lives of five neighbors navigating a town divided by politics, protests, and soaring housing prices.

Those People Behind Us on Amazon and Bookshop.org

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

Ashley’s author website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.AshleyHasty.com

Vanessa Riley, Award-winning author of Historical Fiction Oct 14, 2023

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Vanessa Riley is an award-winning author of historical fiction. Her novels illuminate the hidden histories of Black women and women of color, emphasizing strong sisterhoods and vibrant multicultural communities.

Her novel, Island Queen was a Good Morning America Buzz Pick and she was also named the 2023 Georgia Author of the Year Awards Literary Fiction Winner for Sister Mother Warrior.

Vanessa chats with Ashley about Queen of Exiles, which is based on the life of an extraordinary Black woman from history: Haiti’s Queen Marie-Louise Coidavid, who escaped a coup in Haiti to establish her own royal court in Italy during the Regency era. There, she became a popular figure in European royal society.

Queen of Exiles on ⁠Amazon and Bookshop.org

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

Ashley’s author website: ⁠⁠⁠www.AshleyHasty.com

Ann Marie Jackson, author of The Broken Hummingbird Oct 07, 2023

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Our choice for the first episode of the new season, Ann Marie Jackson's debut novel, The Broken Hummingbird, was announced as a finalist in the 2023 American Fiction and International Book Awards. Set in the Mexican town of San Miguel de Allende, where Lainey Cameron also resides, this novel wrestles with marital dissolution and cultural dissonance, following a woman’s struggle to truly know her new country and her own heart.

The Broken Hummingbird on Amazon and Bookshop.org

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

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