Megan's Bookish Life was joined by authors S. Massery and S.J. Sylvis for an episode of endless laughter where we chatted about their newest book release they co-wrote together, Heart of Thorns, why they chose to start the Shadow Valley U series with a hockey story, and how Sara is great at geography whereas Sammi and Megan need some help.

-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-

Books you totally need (with links!)

• Buy the first book in the Shadow Valley U series, Sticks and Stones *
• Buy the newest Shadow Valley U book, Heart of Thorns, on Amazon

Bookish Shopping (with discount codes!)

* If you are a candle fan, especially a bookish candle fan, do have I a small business for you!

⁠⁠⁠Mood Reader Candles ⁠⁠⁠is Megan's Bookish Life's go-to candle business. The newest Twilight collection is incredible and I am not a Jacob fan (LET THAT BE KNOWN!!!) but the scent, Bella, Where Have You Been Loca, is 10/10.

If you want to see me unboxing the collection with behind the scenes content from the CEO of Mood Reader Candles, you can see it on my Bookstagram account HERE.

Use the code MBL15 at checkout on Moodreadercandles.com to get 15% off regularly priced candles!

* Another bookish shop I am obsessed with is Coffee and Good 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 (thank you, Coffee and Good Reads!) I have been eyeing this glass Pink Heart Cup for a while and honestly, why not treat myself? I deserve it!

The best part: you can use the code COFFEE15 for 15% the whole store!

Extra Links:

Follow S.J. Sylvis on Instagram

Follow S. Massery on Instagram

Follow Megan on Instagram

Megan's Bookish Life Website

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!

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Tina and I chat about dark romance and how it gives her a little more leeway with writing, how men should read romance (someone needs to make a romance book guide for them!) and how her Hudson Yard series are not interconnected standalones.

*Tina's new novella, Untamed, is out DEC. 5th 2024! You can preorder it HERE

-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 Tina's first 2 books from the Hudson Yards series, Shattered Obsession* and Shattered Hearts*

Tina's Links:

Instagram: @TinaSpencerAuthor

Website: TinaSpencerBooks.com

Join her FB Group, Tina's Slashers

Megan's Links:

Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast

Website- with podcast testimonials, free access to all episodes, and a cute About Me section (although I am bias...)

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 season and I am NOT ASHAMED!) She did a collab with another small business I love, Coffee and Goodreads, and the candle smells like fresh coffee!!! (I am adding 3 exclamation points because I love it so much!)

Use the code MBL15 at checkout on Moodreadercandles.com to get 15% on regularly priced candles!

The Megan's Bookish Life resident hate reader, Alison, is back on the podcast with some hot takes including one about a very popular BookTok book and her feelings about it. Also, is Megan now resident hate reader #2? You'll have to listen to find out!

DISCLAIMER- This episode is unedited so there may be some audio bumps or Megan stuttering a bit, but it's a fun conversational episode!

-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-

Books we discussed in this episode:

Riley Thorn and the Dead Guy Next Door* by Lucy Score

Morbidly Yours* by Ivy Fairbanks

Leather and Lark* by Brynne Weaver

Hooked* by Emily McIntire

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Follow Alison on Instagram: @SpreadThosePagesLikeAGoodGirl

Megan's Links:

Instagram: @Megansbookishlifepodcast

Website

Megan's Bookish Life was honored to have author Carly Robyn on the podcast (I say this because I mention TOO many times in this episode how much I love Drive Me Crazy; you have been warned.)

Carly and I chatted about how Drive to Survive on Netflix inspired her debut book, how her humor in real life transfers so well on the page, and the reason she doesn't write her stories around tropes.

Disclaimer: I am in the midst of changing the platform I record on, so episode does has some very slight audio bumps.

-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-

Carly's newest book, Drive Me Wild*, is OUT NOW

Purchase DRIVE ME CRAZY* to see why I am obsessed with this book.

Carly's Links:

Instagram: @CarlyRobynAuthor

Website. CarlyRobynAuthor.com

Buy signed books from Carly HERE

Megan's Links:

Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast

Website (with podcast testimonials, free access to all episodes, and a very nice About Me section) (I'm bias, though.)

Do you want to be on Megan's Bookish Life Podcast in 2025? I'm looking for readers, authors of all kinds and any genres, and lifestyle content! Fill out the form ⁠HERE ⁠!

⁠⁠Mood Reader Candles ⁠⁠⁠is Megan's Bookish Life's go-to candle business (I literally have stacks of the candles; I am not ashamed.) My favorite will always be Character Crush and I have given it out to so many people as gifts (HINT HINT FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON!!!!)

Use the code MBL15 at checkout on Moodreadercandles.com to get 15% on regularly priced candles!

Megan's Bookish Life is so excited to have romance author C.W. Farnsworth on the podcast where she opened my eyes about how she matches her book cover designs to her stories, whether or not the East Coast is a place where apple cider donuts exist just as much as they do in the Midwest, and her thoughts on completing her first series next year.

-DISCLAIMER- Around the 25:43 mark, the audio does get a little funky for about 4 seconds. You can still hear what she is saying, but just a heads up! It's not you, it's me! ;)

C.W.'s newest release, False God, is OUT NOW.

Check it out on KU and Paperback via Amazon

C.W.'s (Charlotte) Links:

Instagram: @AuthorCwFarnsworth

Website: AuthorCwFarnsworth.com

Amazon author page

Preorder From Now On (the first final book in a C.W. series!)

Megan's Links:

Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast

Website

Do you want to be on Megan's Bookish Life Podcast in 2025? I'm looking for readers, authors of all kinds and any genres, and lifestyle content! Fill out the form HERE !

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 season and I am NOT ASHAMED!) She just did a collab with another small business, Furever Booked, and the blue, sweet scented candle is called Hot Ghouls Read, and honestly, I am so obsessed with that.

Use the code MBL15 at checkout on Moodreadercandles.com to get 15% on regularly priced candles!

Megan's Bookish Life is LIVE!

-DISCLAIMER- This episode is not edited as a regular podcast episode. The audio quality is great but the mess ups aren't edited out.

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Author Kelsey Painter joined me on Instagram Live on October 6th and we chatted about what book sold the most during her first ever book convention as a signing author, whether her passion for soccer (football) is still just as strong since she surrounds herself with writing those stories, and she spills about her upcoming new series (Dancing with the Stars: PLEASE CALL KELSEY)

*Kelsey's next book, Always on My Mind, releases November 18th*

Kelsey's Links:

Instagram: @AuthorKelseyPainter

Website: KelseyPainterBooks.com

Buy her books on AMAZON

Megan's Links:

Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast

Website

Megan's Bookish Life was joined by author KG Fletcher where she talked about her singing career, how indie authors love to bring readers along with them on social media, and whether or not writing stories that feature music as a plot make it a little easier to write.

!! DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded last year. Please keep that in mind while listening. Follow Kelly on her social media to get an up to date look on her books! All the links will be below :)

-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-

KG Fletcher's Links:

Website: KGFletcherAuthor.com

Instagram: @KGFletcherAuthor

Buy KG's first indie published book, Georgia Clay, on AMAZON

Start with the first book in the Bennetts of Langston Falls series, Faultless Love*

Megan's Links:

Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast

WEBSITE

If you are a candle fan, a book fan, and a small business supporter, I have the perfect shop for you:

⁠Mood Reader Candles ⁠is Megan's Bookish Life's go-to candle lady (I'm truly serious about this; I have Pub Day burning next to me right now.) Her fall collection is live and I highly suggest Books, Books, Books which has the scent of "autumn flannel."

Use the code MBL15 to get 15% on the regularly priced candles!

Megan's Bookish Life was joined by indie author Anna P. earlier this year where we chatted about how Anna has the talent of being a nonfiction and fiction writer, the reason why she writes relatable characters, and the journey of self publishing.

!!DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded in February of 2024 and Anna has just released her 5th book in the Love in Wildes series, Almost Love! Please keep in mind the back date of this episode and follow Anna's up to date journey on her Instagram. The links will be below :)

Anna's Links:

Website: AnnaWritesHere.com

Instagram: @AnnaWritesHere

Buy her books on AMAZON

Check out her very cool interview series, Indie Support Sunday

Megan's Links:

Instagram: @MegansBookishLifePodcast

Website