Megan's Bookish Life had the pleasure to have on fellow podcaster and author, Kristen Balhs!
Kristen and I chatted about how her first live recording went at Ink and Indie, how writing news packages in college lead her to enjoy writing fiction, and the way she went on a journey while writing her characters in her debut cozy mystery book.
+Megan’s Bookish Life is a huge supporter of indie bookstores and the podcast is partnering with Romance-Landia, an independent romance bookstore in Maryland. When you see + next to a link, it means you’re supporting Romance-Landia!
Buy A Flair for Trouble on Amazon
Kristen's Links
Author Instagram: @KristenBahlsWrites
Podcast Instagram: @WhereILeftOffPod
Where to Listen Where I Left Off
Megan's Links
Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast
Read reader recommendations on The Bookish Life Blog
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[Novel Brews Co.]
Oh my GOSH, Novel Brews latest drop is Twilight and I think I squealed out loud?! Please, I need someone to get matching book sleeves with me of the Twilight Men!! I also need this Twilight kindle insert, which is another opportunity to twin with me ;)
I have a 15% off code the store for you all! Use code MBL15 at Www.NovelBrewsCo.com
Megan's Bookish Life had the honor of having romance author, C.R. Jane on the podcast!
C.R. chatted about her talent for writing fast, how she picks her friends to co-author with, and why she wrote Natalie' s book, Merry Me, as a romcom and not a dark romance.
-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-
Purchase C.R.'s newest holiday book, MERRY ME*
C.R.'s Links
Instagram: @CRJaneAuthor
Website: CRJaneBooks.com
Megan's Links
Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast
Read reader recommendations on The Bookish Life Blog
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[The Bookmarkery]
Can I just scream from the rooftops for a second? Because I am obsessed with The Bookmarkery and the ART of it all!
The quality? Unmatched. The hand drawn designs? Exquisite.
AND GUESS WHAT?! This shop gave me a code to give to you all!
Use BookishLife10for 10% off your purchase at Www.TheBookMarkery.com
[Novel Brews Co.]
Oh my GOSH, Novel Brews latest drop is Twilight and I think I squealed out loud?! Please, I need someone to get matching book sleeves with me of the Twilight Men!! I also need this Twilight kindle insert, which is another opportunity to twin with me ;)
I have a 15% off code the store for you all! Use code MBL15 at Www.NovelBrewsCo.com
Author Olivia J. Bennett, a local author to me, joined me on Megan's Bookish Life Podcast!
Olivia and I talked about how she started writing (and how her art connected with that), how she feels about holiday cookie exchanges as a baker herself, and what her guiding question was when she was writing her book, Casually Homicidal.
Buy Casually Homicidal SIGNED
Buy on AMAZON and get it on KU
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[Mood Reader Candles]
HEY SWIFTIES! YEAH, YOU! Do you love Taylor and books? Because you need Mood Reader Candles newest LIMITED EDITION release, The Life of a Book Girl! A wonderful vanilla scent with glitter and made from natural soy wax? I NEED 6 OF THEM!
Don't forget to use the podcast discount code for 15% off the candle! Type in MBL15 at checkout !
[The Bookmarkery]
Can I just scream from the rooftops for a second? Because I am obsessed with The Bookmarkery and the ART of it all!
The quality? Unmatched. The hand drawn designs? Exquisite.
GUESS WHAT?! This shop gave me a code to give to you all!
Use BookishLife10for 10% off your purchase at Www.TheBookMarkery.com
The Megan's Bookish Life guest with the most honest bookish opinions, Alison, is back on the podcast after a year away!
In this episode, our resident hate reader tells us what she thinks of Ali Hazelwood making the MMC character in Deep End barefoot all the time, how certain Bookstagram marketing for books needs to be changed, and Megan talks about how Sunrise on the Reaping was upsetting and not fun but still very good (maybe.)
HEADS UP: This is an unedited, chatty episode. The explicit button is toggled for this one :)
Books talked about in this episode:
*Shatter Me (first 3 books)
*Deep End
*Tourist Season
*Sunrise on the Reaping
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HEY SWIFTIES! YEAH, YOU! Do you love Taylor and books? Because you need Mood Reader Candles newest LIMITED EDITION release, The Life of a Book Girl! A wonderful vanilla scent with glitter and made from natural soy wax? I NEED 6 OF THEM!
Don't forget to use the podcast discount code for 15% off the candle! Type in MBL15 at checkout !
Megan's Links
Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast
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Alison's Links
Instagram: @SpreadThosePagesLikeAGoodGirl
Jennifer Chipman joined me on Megan's Bookish Life and we had such a good time!
We dived into how Shadow and Bone shaped Jennifer's writing (and how much I love that trilogy), how her covers are so cute that they are memorable, and then we chatted about her newest release, Bewitchingly Hers, and how she loved including past characters in this interconnected standalone.
-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-
Buy Jennifer's new book, Bewitchingly Hers*
Purchase her debut we chat about in the episode, Academically Yours*
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HEY SWIFTIES! YEAH, YOU! Do you love Taylor and books? Because you need Mood Reader Candles newest LIMITED EDITION release, The Life of a Book Girl! A wonderful vanilla scent with glitter and made from natural soy wax? I NEED 6 OF THEM!
Don't forget to use the podcast discount code for 15% off the candle! Type in MBL15 at checkout !
Megan's Bookish Life had such a good chat with historical romance author, Sarah M. Eden!
We dived into time travel as a romance plot, what she thought of being an extra on her upcoming movie being released, Seeking Persephone, and how she adjusts factual history into her fictional books.
Sarah's Links:
Instagram: @Sarah_M_Eden
Website: Sarahmeden.com
Seeking Persephone movie website: SeekingPersephoneMovie.com
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast
WebsiteWant to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form HERE
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[Novel Brews Co.]
If you’re looking for bookish items that are also heavy with Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter influence, Novel Brews Co. is your new go-to small business (trust me!) This shop has fun mouse pads, stationery, can sleeves, and so much more. You won’t be able to buy just one thing because there are too many good products (trust me! Again!)
I have a 15% off code the store for you all! Use code MBL15 at Www.NovelBrewsCo.com
Megan's Bookish Life had a great time interviewing Penelope Black for the podcast!
We talked about how Olipop is Penelope's drink of choice while writing (Olipop, sponsor her!!), how she plans the end of her books before she gets deep into writing, and the way she got started behind the scenes with authors before she became one herself.
-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-
Purchase Penelope's first book, Wolf*
Buy Penelope's NEWEST release, Shattered Promise
Penelope's Links
Instagram: @AuthorPenelopeBlack
TikTok: @PenelopeBlackWrites
Megan's Links
Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast
Website
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[The Bookmarkery]
I have never seen such beautiful handmade bookmarks and stickers until I came across The Bookmarkery.
The quality? Unmatched. The hand drawn designs? Exquisite. This bookish shop has products with cute sayings, celebritydrawings, and Taylor Swift pieces galore.
I was so excited when this shop gave me a code to give to you all. Use BookishLife10 for 10% off your purchase at Www.TheBookMarkery.com
[Novel Brews Co.]
If you’re looking for bookish items that are also heavy with Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter influence, Novel Brews Co. is your new go-to small business (trust me!) This shop has fun mouse pads, stationery, can sleeves, and so much more. You won’t be able to buy just one thing because there are too many good products (trust me! Again!)
I have a 15% off code the store for you all! Use code MBL15 at Www.NovelBrewsCo.com
Megan's Bookish Life had a great time chatting with director, author, and writer, Josh Mendoza. In this episode, we talked about genre-bending, he spilled some behind the scenes info on his 2018 movie, What Still Remains, and what the biggest difference is between screenwriting and writing a book.
+Purchase Josh's debut book, Shadow of the Eternal Watcher on Amazon
*You can find What Still Remains streaming on Amazon Prime and Tubi
Josh's Links:
Instagram: @MendozaStrikes
Website: JoshMendoza.com
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast
Website
Want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form HERE
Read reader recommendations on The Bookish Life Blog
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[The Bookmarkery]
I have never seen such beautiful handmade bookmarks and stickers until I came across The Bookmarkery. The quality? Unmatched. The hand drawn designs? Exquisite. This bookish shop has products with cute sayings, celebrity drawings, and Taylor Swift pieces galore.
I was so excited when this shop gave me a code to give to you all. Use BookishLife10 for 10% off your purchase at Www.TheBookMarkery.com
[Mood Reader Candles]
If you are a candle fan, a book reader, and a small business supporter, I have the perfect shop for you:
Mood Reader Candles is Megan's Bookish Life's go-to candle business (my Mood Reader collection grows each month and season and I am truly not ashamed. )
Use the code MBL15 at checkout on Moodreadercandles.com to get 15% off regularly priced candles at Www.Moodreadercandles.com
Megan's Bookish Life was so excited to have on author S.A. Barnes where we talked about which genres were more difficult to write than other ones she's written, if the characters in some books come to her first or if the plot does, and I gush so much about her older YA books, The Ghost and the Goth (because they are worth it!)
+Megan’s Bookish Life is a huge supporter of indie bookstores. This podcast is a big fan of Three Avenues Bookshop, an independent bookstore in Chicago. When you see + next to a link, it means you're supporting Three Avenues!
Purchase S.A. Barnes' new book, Cold Eternity, HERE+
Purchase Megan's favorite book of S.A. Barnes, Dead Silence, HERE+
Purchase a copy on Amazon of The Ghost and the Goth or read it on Kindle Unlimited!
Stacey's Links:
Instagram: @AuthorStaceyKade
Website: StaceyKade.com
Facebook: Author Stacey Kade
Megan's Links:
Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast
Website
Want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form HERE
Read reader recommendations on The Bookish Life Blog
Bookish Discount Codes You Totally Need:
[Novel Brews Co.]
If you’re looking for bookish items that are also heavy with Taylor Swift influence, Novel Brews Co. is your new go-to small business (trust me!) This shop has fun mouse pads, stationery, can sleeves, and so much more. You won’tbe able to buy just one thing because there are too many good products (trust me! Again!)
I have a 15% off code the store for you all! Use code MBL15 at Www.NovelBrewsCo.com
Megan's Bookish Life is LIVE!
-DISCLAIMER- This episode is not edited as a regular podcast episode. The audio quality is not perfect and there are some audio skips and bumps but it's a great episode nonetheless!
Romance author Lainey Lawson joined me on Instagram Live where we had a fun time chatting about cowboys (real AND fictional ones), how Lainey started off her reading journey with mafia romances, and what to expect from her next book, Up in Smoke.
Preorder Up in Smoke, out July 25th, HERE
Lainey's Links:
Instagram: @LaineyLawsonRomance
Website: LaineyLawsonRomance.com
Megan's Links:
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Megan's Bookish Life was joined by author Meg Hamand where we chatted about why she loves to write historical fiction, keeping people alive through writing, and how her book, Diamonds of Auschwitz came to be.
You can buy Diamonds of Auschwitz on Amazon !
Meg's Links:
Read Meg's Blog
Website: MegHamandAuthor.com
Instagram: @MegHamand
Megan's Links:
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The Bookmarkery
I have never seen such beautiful handmade bookmarks and stickers until I came across The Bookmarkery. The quality? Unmatched. The hand drawn designs? Exquisite. This bookish shop has products with cute sayings, celebrity drawings, and Taylor Swift pieces galore.
She has an I Love Books collection and I need someone to match this bookmark with me (I love it so much.)
I was so excited when this shop gave me a code to give to you all. Use BookishLife10 for 10% off your purchase at Www.TheBookMarkery.com
Megan's Bookish Life is LIVE!
-DISCLAIMER- This episode is not edited as a regular podcast episode. The audio quality is not perfect and there are some audio skips and bumps but it's a great episode nonetheless!
Sydney Applegate came on to chat about her signing with an agent, how you can read her duology in any order, and she spills about how she caught the eye of some Dancing with the Stars cast on TikTok.
+Megan’s Bookish Life is a huge supporter of indie bookstores and the podcast is partnering with Romance-Landia, an independent romance bookstore in Maryland. When you see + next to a link, it means you're supporting Romance-Landia!
Buy Fall of Jericho+
Buy Rise of Jericho (book 2)+
Sydney's Links:
Website: SydneyApplegate.com
Instagram: @AuthorSydneyApplegate
Take the quiz to find which Fall of Jericho character you are HERE on Buzzfeed!
Megan's Links:
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Megan's Bookish Life was joined by romance author, Chelle Sloan, where we chatted about how Chelle was The Chosen One when it came to an N'Sync concert, her wild times as an obituary writer, and what categories she puts her book tropes in.
-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is anaffiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link,please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-
Buy Chelle's new book, Roommates Guide to Love*!
Chelle's Links
Instagram: Chelle_Sloan
Website: ChelleSloan.com
Links to other Chelle things to check out: X
Megan's Links
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Coffee and Good Reads
A bookish shop I am obsessed with is Coffee andGood Reads. I bought a cup and some straws last year for my friend's Christmas gift and I have never seen her gush so much over a gift! I have been eyeing some glass cups recently and I’m about to treat myself because we all need a cute drinkware in our lives.
The best part: you can use the code COFFEE15 for 15% the whole store at Www.Coffeeandgoodreads.com
Megan's Bookish Life was so excited to have debut author, Noel Stark, on the podcast!
Noel and I chatted about how Degrassi was involved in a full circle podcast moment for me, how Noel's scriptwriting career led her to writing her book, and how her signing at The Ripped Bodice is super significant to her.
-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-
Noel's Links
Instagram: @NoelStarkAuthor
Website: NoelStark.com
Megan's Links
Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast
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The Bookmarkery
I have never seen such beautiful handmade bookmarks and stickers until I came across The Bookmarkery.
The quality? Unmatched. The hand drawn designs? Exquisite. This bookish shop has products with cute sayings, celebrity drawings, and Taylor Swift pieces galore.
She has an I Love Books collection and I need someone to match this bookmark with me (I love it so much.)
I was so excited when this shop gave me a code to give to you all. Use BookishLife10 for 10% off your purchase at Www.TheBookMarkery.com
Novel Brews Co.
If you’re looking for bookish items that are also heavy with Taylor Swift influence, Novel Brews Co. is your new go-to small business (trust me!)
This shop has fun mouse pads, stationery, can sleeves, and so much more. You won’t be able to buy just one thing because there are too many good products (trust me! Again!)
I have a 15% off code the store for you all! Use code MBL15 at Www.NovelBrewsCo.com
Megan’s Bookish Life had such a fun time with romance author, Nana Malone on this episode. We chatted about book signings, how Nana handles having new story ideas pop up, and how her new book, Gold Coast Dilemma, came to fruition.
-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-
Buy Nana’s new book, Gold Coast Dilemma*
Nana’s Links
Instagram: @NanaMaloneWriter
Support Nana’s nonprofit, Audio in Color
Website: NanaMalone.com
Get your own Nana mug for Sassy Mug Monday
Megan's Links
Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast
Want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form HERE
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I have never seen such beautiful handmade bookmarks and stickers until I came across The Bookmarkery. The quality? Unmatched. The hand drawn designs? Exquisite. This bookish shop has products with cute sayings, celebrity drawings, and Taylor Swift pieces galore.
She has an I Love Books collection and I need someone to match this bookmark with me (I love it so much.)
I was so excited when this shop gave me a code to give to you all. Use BookishLife10 for 10% off your purchase at Www.TheBookMarkery.com
Megan’s Bookish Life had the wonderful CC Monroe on the podcast for a second time and this time we chatted all about her traditionally published version of Loving Ben Cooper.
-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-
Buy Loving Ben Cooper*
CC’s Links
Website: AuthorCcMonroe.com
Preorder her new book, Brake Me, Baby
Join CC’s Facebook group
Megan's Links
Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast
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I have never seen such beautiful handmade bookmarks and stickers until I came across The Bookmarkery. The quality? Unmatched. The hand drawn designs? Exquisite. This bookish shop has products with cute sayings, celebrity drawings, and Taylor Swift pieces galore.
She has an I Love Books collection and I need someone to match this bookmark with me (I love it so much.)
I was so excited when this shop gave me a code to give to you all. Use BookishLife10 for 10% off your purchase at Www.TheBookMarkery.com
Megan's Bookish Life was so excited to have on author Mina Brower where we talked about her debut, A God of Moonlight and Stardust, her strong will when it came to law school, and how my favorite Daughters of Chaos series character will get an HEA (thank goodness.)
-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is anaffiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link,please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-
Buy A God of Moonlight of Stardust*
Preorder An Heir of Darkness and Ruin e-book on AMAZON
Mina's Links
Instagram: @MinaBrowerAuthor
Website: MinaBrowerBooks.com
Find other cool podcasts that Mina has been on HERE
Megan's Links
Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast
WebsiteWant to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form HERE
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Megan's Bookish Life had on author Erin (E.A. Whyte) where we chatted magic systems, how to go about trigger warnings, and how Erin's blog helps indie authors so much (including me!)
+ Megan’s Bookish Life is a huge supporter of indie bookstores and the podcast is partnering with Romance-Landia, an independent romance bookstore in Maryland.When you see + next to a link, it means it supports Romance-Landia!
Buy A Thief Among Liars on Bookshop+
E.A.'s Links
Instagram: @Eawhyte
Website: eawhyte.com
Writing Advice on Erin's website
Megan's Links
Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast
Want to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form HERE
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If you’re looking for bookish items that arealso heavy with Taylor Swift influence, Novel Brews Co. is your new go-to small business (trust me!) Thisshop has fun mouse pads, stationery, can sleeves, and so much more. You won’t be able to buy just one thing because there are too many good products (trust me! Again!)
I have a 15% off code the store for you all! Use code MBL15 at Www.NovelBrewsCo.com
Megan's Bookish Life is LIVE!
-DISCLAIMER- This episode is not edited as a regular podcast episode. The audio quality is not perfect and there are some audio "skips" but it's a great episode nonetheless!
Christine (C.W. Rose) and I had a fun chat about Merfolk lore, how her inspiration for Oceansong came to be, and what's happening with book 2, Midnight Song.
-COOL NEWS! Megan's Bookish Life is an affiliate with The Ripped Bodice, an indie romance bookstore! When you see * next to a link, please be aware that I get a portion if you make a purchase :) SHOP INDIE-
Buy Oceansong HERE*
C.W.'s Links
Instagram: @CWRoseAuthor
Website: cw-rose.com
Megan's Links
Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast
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Mood Reader Candles is Megan's Bookish Life's go-to candlebusiness and they JUST released a Y2K collection and I am obsessed with the taglines on the candles ("Get in loser, we're going book shopping".)
Use the code MBL15 at checkout on Moodreadercandles.com to get 15% off regularly priced candles at Www.Moodreadercandles.com
Megan's Bookish Life was honored to have on YA author Susan Thode where we chatted about how she overcame careers she didn't like to find the career she loves and how her Do I Matter series is meant to show young adults they aren't alone.
Buy Susan's first book, Riptide, on Amazon HERE and buy her second book, Undercurrents, on Amazon HERE !
Susan's Links
Instagram: @DoYouMatter1
Megan's Links
Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast
WebsiteWant to be a guest on the podcast? Fill out the form HERE
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I have never seen such beautiful handmade bookmarks and stickers until I came across The Bookmarkery. The quality? Unmatched. The hand drawn designs? Exquisite. This bookish shop has products with cute sayings, celebritydrawings, and Taylor Swift pieces galore.
I was so excited when this shop gave me a code to give to you all. Use BookishLife10 for 10% off your purchase at Www.TheBookMarkery.com