The Story Bites Podcast

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Episode 17: Nightchaser by Amanda Bouchet, and an interview with the author Mar 28, 2019

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Podcasting together from Apollycon in D.C. was so much fun! In this episode you'll get the tense opening chapter of Amanda Bouchet's scifi romance, Starchaser. And then you'll get an interview with the author. We had such a great time.

Episode 16: Lessons From a One Night Stand by Piper Rayne Mar 21, 2019

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It's not just the terrific hook that drew us in. It's the terrific narration by Tim Paige! Join us to hear all the awesome.

Episode 15: Hotshot Doc by RS Grey Mar 14, 2019

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Today's excerpt, Narrated by Aubrey Vincent & Lee Samuels, is courtesy of Audible Studios! Sarina picked this one for two reasons.

She loves the raising-your-younger-sibling trope
A hotshot doc is a character archetype with tons of potential!

Also? What do R.S. Grey and Chekhov have in common? Tune in to find out.

Then we dish about Tanya's Trip to New York, where she took in a classy awards ceremony for audio books, and had a very Instagrammable meal.

Episode 14: Long Shot by Kennedy Ryan Mar 07, 2019

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This time we bring you a strong heroine who loves basketball almost as much as author Kennedy Ryan. Terrific narration by Sean Crisden and Jo Raylan.

Tune in to hear about unapologetic love triangles and fierce heroines. Plus Tanya tells us how she preps each new book for narration!

Episode 13: Consumed by JR Ward Feb 28, 2019

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What happens when a bestselling author of vampire tales turns her attention to firefighters? The story smolders! We couldn't resist this series-starter by JR Ward.

Episode 12: Matchmaking for Beginners by Maddie Dawson Feb 21, 2019

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We chose Matchmaking for Beginners by Maddie Dawson, narrated by Joyce Bean and Amy McFadden, for it's incredible, impeccable voice. So funny! So different in a romance. So…everything.

We also explore the question of What is a Romance? (And why is this so complicated, really?)

Also notable: the proper definition of Welsh Rarebit. It was such a fun question that Tanya had to make a video to explain it. (Also, Tanya likes cheese sauce. Because who doesn't?)

Visit storybitespodcast.com to see the video!

Episode 11: Devil's Daughter by Lisa Kleypas Feb 14, 2019

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Listeners, there's a reason Sarina has grabby hands for this new book. Lisa Kleypas is a genius at delayed gratification. This hero is a case study in how to build a series. (Or how to torture your readers for three years in the best possible way.) Devil's Daughter is masterful.

Episode 10: Vintage Love Stories "Didn't it Rain" Feb 07, 2019

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Today, for the first time on the Story Bites Podcast you're getting a whole story. No excerpt! No cliffies! No backsies!

We discuss Tanya's love of short stories and Sarina's fear. Also, there is some crow-eating to do over today's writers' rule…

Episode 9: The Keeper of Lost Things Jan 31, 2019

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Today we analyze why we like British accents so much, and we reassure ourselves that it doesn't mean we're shallow. Not very shallow, anyway.

Also we learn that Tanya dislikes hotdogs, and that Sarina is having a hard week.

Bottom Line: The Keeper of Lost Things is a deeply romantic book with surprises to keep you on your toes. And there may or may not be something magical going on. This is a spoiler free episode, though, so don't be afraid!

Episode 8: Girl on the Edge by CD Reiss Jan 24, 2019

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CD Reiss is a writer like no other. In this episode we dig into why, and hear a terrific duet narration.

We also talk about genre expectations, and how they affect both writer and reader.

Is Girl on the Edge tense, romantic suspense, as Audiofile Magazine puts it? Or romance? Listen and decide!

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