The Bookish Banter Podcast

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Ep 44: Interview with Nikki M. Griggs Nov 05, 2023

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This book gives every bit of nostalgia I've never needed in life and Nikki is kind of my new favorite person. Join me while I chat with debut author, Nikki M. Griggs about her YA Urban Fantasy filled with reapers, fae, ghosts, and more. We dove deep into creating a novel over 12 years, living in a camper van during the pandemic, and what it's like to create such a massive fantasy world. Follow Nikki on TikTok and Instagram and head to her website for updates! Check out Janis and the Reaper available NOW.

November's book club pick with be The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater, ⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to join!

This episode is sponsored by ⁠Fable Grounds Coffee. Use code LLAMA10 to save.

Please subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and follow along on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠ @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the website ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠! If you want to check out our Patreon, click ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ for behind-the-scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠@TheLiteratureLlama2.0⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠.

Ep 43: Interview with Kate Gateley Oct 23, 2023

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I am so excited I finally got to chat with the wonderful Kate Gateley! She is author of the Lost Wells Trilogy, a twisting tale of Celtic folklore and contemporary fantasy about a sassy heroin on a quest to break a centuries-old rebirth curse. Join us while we chat about writing styles, creating a fantasy world, and what's next for this series. Follow Kate on Instagram and check out her website for updates and information.

Spoilers for: The Vampire Diaries TV Show

Tuesday I will be hosting an audiobook giveaway for the first two books in Kate's series. Make sure to head over to the Instagram page to enter!

Our October book club pick is ⁠Vampires of El Norte⁠ by Isabel Cañas, ⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠to join!

This episode is sponsored by ⁠Hold It There. Use code LLAMA10 to save.

EP 42: Interview with Starr Z. Davies Oct 16, 2023

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Welcome to this week's episode where I got to chat with the "Character Assassin" herself, Starr Z. Davies. Her dystopian series is top-notch and full of all the diverse and amazing characters we all want. Join us while we chat about building these worlds, being an indie author, and what's next for her. Make sure to check out her website for updates. Follow her on Tiktok and Instagram. Check out her kickstarter for Miller ending soon.

Our October book club pick is Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas, click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠to join!

This episode is sponsored by Fable Ground Coffee. Use code LLAMA10 to save.

Please subscribe, leave us a 5-star review, and follow along on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠ @TheBookishBanterPodcast. Check out the website ⁠⁠here⁠⁠! If you want to check out our Patreon, click ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ for behind-the-scenes content and bonus episodes!!! Follow Tatyana on Instagram ⁠⁠@TheLiteratureLlama2.0⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠.

Ep 41: Interview with Julie Soto Oct 09, 2023

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The myth, the legend, she is the moment! I am so excited to share this week's episode. Kazzle Dazzle and chaos reigned during this 1.5 hours, Julie, Shaye, and I chatted about our love of fictional characters, creating the most iconic fan fiction, and transitioning to traditional publishing. Make sure to follow Julie on Instagram and Tiktok. Check out her latest release Forget Me Not now and check out further updates here!

Our October book club pick is Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas, click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠to join!

This episode is sponsored by Smiles and Light Candles. Use code BOOKISHBANTER10 to save.

Ep 40: One Dark Window (and a missed monster romance) Oct 02, 2023

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It's spooky season and we're leaning into the vibes with this one! It's so gothic and spooky, we loved it! Join myself, Kiersten, and Natasha as we chat monster romance, predicting the ending, and what we hope for the next book. Follow Kiersten on Instagram and Tiktok! Follow Natasha on Instagram and Tikok.

This episode is sponsored by Smiles and Light Candles. Use code BOOKISHBANTER10 to save.

Ep 39: Interview with Carissa Orlando Sep 25, 2023

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It's officially spooky season and The September House is the perfect book to start off with. Join me as I chat with Carissa Orlando about creating the world's most haunted house and the trauma her characters went through living there. Check out The September House now!

This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠Spotify for Podcasters.⁠⁠⁠

Our pick for the September Book Club Pick is Tastes like Shakkar by Nisha Sharma, ⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠to join!

Ep 38: Interview with Craig Johnson Sep 18, 2023

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It's Longmire time and Walt is back in action. I had so much fun chatting with award-winning author Craig Johnson, about his newest book The Longmire Defense. Join us while we chat about creating Longmire (the hit Netflix show), writing the same characters over the years, and what inspired this epic series. Make sure to follow Craig on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, and head over to his website for updates and tour information.

This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠Spotify for Podcasters.⁠⁠⁠

Our pick for the September Book Club Pick is Tastes like Shakkar by Nisha Sharma, ⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠to join!

Ep 37: Interview with Nelle Nikole Sep 11, 2023

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Where are my dystopian girlies at?

Rising is an urban fantasy, post-apocalyptic, zombies, elemental magic, the whole nine. This book has me in a chokehold and I want everyone to know it. I had the pleasure of chatting with the mind behind the book, Nelle Nikole! Join us while we dive deep into her character inspiration, our love for dystopian novels, and what’s next for her. Follow Nelle on Instagram and Tiktok, and check out her newsletter for the latest updates.

This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠Spotify for Podcasters.⁠⁠⁠

Our pick for the September Book Club Pick is Tastes like Shakkar by Nisha Sharma, ⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠to join!

Ep 36: Six Scorched Roses (and a little Disney love) Sep 04, 2023

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ACOTAR ain't got nothing on this vampire retelling of Beauty and the Beast by Carissa Broadbent. This perfectly sized novella combines all of our favorites: vampires, mortal peril, giant spooky mansions, and misunderstood morally grey men. Join myself and Lucia from the Reading Materials Podcast as we dive deep into this captivating novella. Follow Reading Materials on Instagram and check out their website for all of their most recent episodes.

This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠Spotify for Podcasters.⁠⁠⁠

Our pick for the September Book Club Pick is Tastes like Shakkar by Nisha Sharma, ⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠to join!

Ep 35: Ashes and the Star-Cursed King (and there she is) Aug 28, 2023

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1000 pages later and we've made it through this viral duology. Join me and Lucia from Reading Materials Podcast as we dive very deeply into the second book in the Crowns of Nyaxia series. It was a wild ride and we hope you enjoy. Follow Reading Materials on Instagram and check out their website for all of their most recent episodes.

This episode is sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠Spotify for Podcasters.⁠⁠⁠

Our pick for the September Book Club Pick is Tastes like Shakkar by Nisha Sharma, ⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠to join!

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