In this episode of The Weekly MAsh, Miranda and Ash dive into the sultry, powerful, and unapologetically bold world of La Mamácita Mafiosa with author Celina Thompson.
Set in South Texas just before El Día de los Muertos, this dark mafia romance follows Graciela — a fierce, bisexual jefa reclaiming her power against the man who once broke her. With danger, desire, and over a third smut (yes, you heard that right), Celina’s story blends cultural depth, trauma recovery, and unapologetic sensuality into a read you won’t forget.
💀 Topics we cover:
— Celina’s journey as a disabled author and how it shapes her work
— Writing a bisexual switch FMC in an open relationship
— The balance between vengeance, vulnerability, and empowerment
— A little fun with Graciela’s playlist and “fictional hit list”
Follow Celina: @AuthorCThompson
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🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube!
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In this episode of The Weekly MAsh, we sit down with indie author Autumn Lawrence-Barnette to talk about her heart-wrenching romantic tragedy Someday Never Came — a story of fate, heartbreak, and soul-tied love that refuses to fade.
💬 Topics include:
Writing deep emotional romance with tragic undertones
Exploring twin flames and second chances
Autumn’s writing process and inspirations
A fun rapid-fire round of bookish favorites
A special Book Mash giveaway featuring Someday Never Came
📚 Get your copy of the book: https://a.co/d/07GWJBeE
📲 Follow Autumn: Instagram @author_autumnlb
💜 Join The Book Mash Community: linktr.ee/thebookmash
🎧 Listen, follow, and mash along on Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts!
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This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re joined by romantic-suspense author Erin Silva, creator of Unspoken Destiny — a gripping, emotional story about love, loss, and the ghosts that never truly let go.
Walker’s world shattered the day tragedy struck, and now he’s forced to face the past when Sadie, a girl from his history, reappears. But as old wounds reopen, danger lurks in the shadows — and silence might be the most dangerous choice of all.
🎙️ We chat with Erin about:
✨ What inspired Unspoken Destiny
✨ How she balanced romance, suspense, and tragedy
✨ Her process for finding the perfect title
✨ What she hopes readers carry with them after the final page
💬 Grab your copy of Unspoken Destiny: https://a.co/d/0iEB1q0
📱 Follow Erin:
TikTok @erin.m.silva.author
Instagram @erinmsilva19
Website thewritepatherinsilva.com
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This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re joined by the incredible AJ Whitney, author of the YA dystopian series Sovereign! 👑
Raised to be sacrificed, Orphan Number 332 never expected a life beyond the gods’ control—but when her village stops believing, rebellion begins.
We talk about the spark behind this gripping trilogy, the heart of dystopian storytelling, AJ’s writing process, and what’s coming next (spoiler-free, of course 👀).
🎙️ Tune in for:
✨ The origin of Sovereign and its haunting world
✨ Why dystopian fiction still captures our hearts
✨ A sneak peek into Book 2 (coming February 2026!)
✨ AJ’s lightning-round favorites and writing rituals
🎧 Available wherever you listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | YouTube
📚 Grab Sovereign: www.ajwhitneybooks.com/sovereign
📱 Follow AJ: TikTok & IG @aj.thewriter | FB & YouTube @ajwhitneybooks
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Step into the world of power, betrayal, and passion as we chat with C. Jacoby, author of Court Ordered: An Unholy Triad Novel.
This dark romance follows Victoria, a determined intern, and Shaelene, the eldest in a family of mafia lawyers, as they navigate trauma, loyalty, and temptation that could destroy them both.
💥 Expect talk of mafia drama, writing chaos, and spicy behind-the-scenes moments you won’t want to miss!
🎧 Available now on Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon Music.
📚 Grab Court Ordered here: https://a.co/d/f44tigK
📲 Follow the author: @authorc.jacoby (TikTok) | @c.jacoby_author (Instagram)
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Get ready to laugh, cringe, and reminisce on all things awkward and amazing about growing up! This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re joined by author Rebecca Garner, whose YA hit Why Won’t My Boobs Grow… and Other Annoyances delivers Judy Blume-vibes for a new generation.
We chat about writing honest coming-of-age stories, awkward teen years, hilarious cringe moments, and the importance of humor in finding yourself.
📚 Book: Why Won’t My Boobs Grow… and Other Annoyances
🌐 Find Rebecca: rebeccagarnerauthor.com
📱 Socials: @rebeccagarner_author
✨ Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and join the book chat on Instagram & Discord!
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What if you woke up inside your favorite sci-fi series… and it was real? 🚀 This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re joined by author BA Chapman (@authorbachapman) to talk about her out-of-this-world sci-fi romance Beyond Reality’s Edge — where danger, destiny, and desire collide among the stars.
We talk about:
💫 Blending action and romance in space
👾 The thrill (and chaos) of waking up in your favorite show
🎧 Why the audiobook version is a must-listen
❤️ And which tropes BA would write forever
Grab your copy (paperback, digital, or audiobook!) at https://bachapman.com
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We’re back in the world of divine light, shadow folk, and sharp-tongued heroes!
Fantasy author Eris Marriott, creator of Magic Bites and the Sunfall series, joins us again to talk about worldbuilding, mythic inspiration, and what readers can expect in Book 3 (coming Spring 2026).
From gods at brunch to chaos-gremlin drafting, this chat dives deep into creativity, character growth, and all the beautifully dark edges of Tyrladan.
💬 Tune in for:
Behind-the-scenes of Book 3
Writing mythology from scratch
Rapid-fire fun questions you didn’t see coming
✨ Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and follow The Weekly MAsh for more author interviews, bookish banter, and indie love every week!
📚 Guest: Eris Marriott
🌐 Website: erismarriottauthor.com
📖 Book: Magic Bites (Sunfall, Book 1)
🎧 Available on: YouTube | Spotify | Amazon Music
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This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re diving into something truly extraordinary with Kate Winch, author of Restitching Destiny: Book One.
A historical romance with a past life twist, Kate’s debut explores love, loss, and the healing power of rewriting your own story—literally. 🕯️💫
From past life regressions to Colonial South Carolina, we’re chatting all things destiny, healing, and timeless love stories.
🎧 Tune in on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!
📖 Grab Restitching Destiny here: https://a.co/d/7fC08O2
🎁 Plus—keep your eyes out for our upcoming giveaway!
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In this episode of The Weekly MAsh, we’re joined by the amazing Elise McCormack — author of the dystopian romantasy The Chosen: And The Price of Defiance!
We talk perfectionism, forbidden love, and the cost of defiance… but don’t worry, it’s not all serious — somewhere along the way we end up laughing until we cry over the mental image of an opossum mopping a floor (you really had to be there 🫠).
💬 Expect talk of power, passion, and a few chaotic giggles along the way.
📚 Grab your copy here: https://a.co/d/cUVOr8x
Follow on TikTok- @elisemccormack.author
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In this episode of The Weekly MAsh, we sit down with romance author Adeline Emrys to talk about her heartfelt novel Shadows of Truth.
Summer and Archer have been married for 22 years—but when Summer decides to push past the boundaries of routine, everything changes. This one is raw, emotional, and a beautiful reminder that love stories don’t end at “I do.”
💬 Tune in for:
• Writing long-term love stories
• Marriage, growth, and second chances
• Adeline’s creative process and inspiration
✨ Grab Shadows of Truth here: https://payhip.com/AdelineEmrys
📲 Connect with Adeline: TikTok: @adelineemrys_author
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The frost has settled, the magic is rising, and vengeance is brewing! Join Miranda and Ashleigh as they chat with author Whitney Welsh Gibbs, creator of The Land of Frost — a fantasy romance packed with royal intrigue, hidden identities, and a heroine who refuses to melt under pressure.
We talk about fairytale twists, training-montage playlists, frost vs fire, and which book boyfriend Whitney would risk a coup for.
📖 Grab your copy: whitneygibbsauthor.com
💬 Follow Whitney: @whitneywritesstuff
🎙️ Listen now wherever you stream podcasts — YouTube | Spotify | Amazon Music
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Sometimes the tech gods test our patience... and this episode was one of those days 😅 Between tangled cords, missing mics, and a few giggle fits, we somehow made it through — and what a time it was!
This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re joined by Megan Shade, author of The Magic of the Wildflowers Trilogy! We talk about building fantastical worlds while juggling real-life chaos (including triplets!), her favorite tropes to write, and how her stories weave magic, romance, and resilience together.
🎙️ Now streaming on Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon Music!
🌸 Listen in and let your inner wildflower bloom.
Follow Megan here: https://linktr.ee/meganshadeauthor?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=65f6a550-4df4-4e8d-aaf0-05cdb302ff83
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Get ready to dive into myth, mischief, and modern magic with author Stevie Rector — the mind behind Loki’s Lost Memory and Anja’s Awakening!
In this episode of The Weekly MAsh, we talk all things Norse gods, female power, and finding light in the darker corners of storytelling. Stevie shares how her creative spark ignited, what Loki might snack on in the modern world, and how TikTok plays into her writing journey.
✨ Expect laughter, chaos, and maybe a little divine inspiration.
📚 Books discussed:
Loki’s Lost Memory → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBRJ44YG
Anja’s Awakening → https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FBRNJNJ5
🎧 Stream now on Spotify, Amazon Music, and YouTube!
🔗 Follow Stevie on TikTok: @authorstevierector
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What happens when a magic trick goes horribly wrong?
This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re joined by Danielle Muething, author of the chilling YA horror novel Disappear — where illusion and reality blur in the most haunting way. Dustin is a magician. Jane is his assistant and the love of his life. But when their new illusion, The Disappearing Lady, takes a terrifying turn, Jane vanishes for real… and when she comes back, she isn’t quite the same.
Join Miranda and Ashleigh from The Book Mash as they chat with Danielle about the inspiration behind Disappear, the craft of balancing suspense and emotion in YA horror, and the thrill of storytelling that keeps readers up at night (with the lights on, of course).
🎧 Available now on Spotify, YouTube, and Amazon Music.
📚 Grab your copy of Disappear: bit.ly/DisappearAmazon
📱 Follow Danielle on socials: @daniellemuething @daniellemwrites @dmnarrates
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This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re joined by romance author NC Barton to chat about her newest release, The Now in Forever.
📖 Ten years ago, Hattie and Ed shared the perfect day. Now, fate has brought them back together on the Oregon Coast—with second chances, dream chasing, and a bookstore that could change everything.
In this episode, we talk about:
✨ The inspiration behind Hattie & Ed’s unforgettable story
✨ Balancing heart vs. ambition in romance writing
✨ NC’s own podcast So, I Wrote a Book… Now What?
✨ And some fun “dream casting” for The Now in Forever
🔗 Grab your copy of The Now in Forever: https://a.co/d/hJzfHzR
📲 Stay connected with NC Barton:
IG: @ncbartonwrites
TikTok: @ncbwrites
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What happens when a tropical escape becomes a nightmare? 🌴🔪
In this episode of The Weekly MAsh, we sit down with Kimberly Love to talk about her bone-chilling new thriller The Dismemberer’s Handbook.
Officer Harley Wolfhart is haunted by guilt and plagued by nightmares, but the beaches of Thailand aren’t offering her peace. Instead, she’s caught in a dangerous game with a sadistic killer known only as The Butcher. One by one, her friends vanish, and soon Harley is faced with the ultimate question:
👉 Is she the hunter… or the hunted?
📖 Grab your copy here: Amazon Link
📲 Follow Kimberly on Instagram & TikTok: @therealkimberlylove | @authorkimberlylove2.0
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This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re joined by author Meghan Saint, who takes us into the sharp, witty, and unflinchingly honest world of her book Through (dis)Honest Eyes.
Brianna has spent years perfecting her personas—the overachiever, the cool girl, the responsible one. But when her marriage, career, and family life collide, she faces the scariest truth of all: she doesn’t know who she really is.
With biting humor and dark romantic twists, Meghan’s story explores the lies we tell ourselves, family dysfunction, and the terrifying act of standing in our own truth.
✨ In this episode, we talk about:
What makes a Dark Romantic Comedy
How much of Brianna’s story reflects Meghan’s own life
Why humor and vulnerability are such a powerful combo
A fun round of Two Truths and a Lie: Author Edition
📚 Grab Through (dis)Honest Eyes here: https://books2read.com/u/mgd9wv
📲 Follow Meghan on Instagram & Threads: @MeghanSaintWrites | TikTok: @Meghan_Saint_Writes
This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re joined by author Lorraine Johnson, who takes us inside her fictional narrative So This Is Love. ✨
Lonna’s story is one of passion, heartbreak, and resilience. Drawn to Franklin, she finds herself in her own personal hell — but after hitting rock bottom, she begins the powerful journey of reclaiming her life.
Join Ashleigh and Miranda as they chat with Lorraine about:
💭 The inspiration behind Lonna’s emotional journey
🎶 The “theme song” that fits the book best
📖 Balancing heartbreak with hope in storytelling
🎬 Who she’d cast in a movie adaptation
⚡ A lightning round of quirky author confessions!
📚 Grab your copy of So This Is Love here: Amazon
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This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re joined by cozy mystery author Christine Lawrence, who takes us inside her book To Have and to Kill (A Wedded Bliss Mystery).
When a wedding vendor goes missing and later turns up unalived 😳, Leah and her team at The Wedded Bliss must once again balance bouquets with bodies. Christine shares her 16-year journey to publication, what it’s like balancing writing with her day job and family, and how her background in forensic science and private investigation sparks her crime inspiration.
📚 Grab your copy of To Have and to Kill: Amazon Link
🔗 Connect with Christine: Linktree
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