In today's super episode, Kate & Tasha talked to their friend - science fiction author Mel Todd - while in Kate's condo in Atlanta. Mel has navigated some major changes in her life and career. Things that would have knocked anyone on their ass,

Steamy Stories with Rachel Kramer Bussel

Jul 2nd, 2019 55m 7s

In today’s episode, Tasha & Kate chat with Rachel Kramer Bussel - a veteran in erotic short fiction - about what goes into anthologies, from writing short fiction, editing, and curating her anthologies. [Click here for full show notes and links

Game Changing with Annabel Joseph

Jun 21st, 2019 57m 8s

Kate and Tasha talk with author Annabel Joseph about everything from finding new audiences using Facebook video to getting the first book of a series banned on Amazon! [Click here for full show notes!]

Courting Creativity with Caitlin Brehm

May 23rd, 2019 1h 4m

Kate and Tasha discuss research, folk tales, and getting out of your own way with Caitlin Brehm of the Roots of Lore Podcast. [Click here for full show notes!]

Sloppy Seconds

May 9th, 2019 53m 7s

Call it the sophomore slump, jinx, or jitters, more than one author has been plagued by the belief that that the second book will never be as good as the first. There are psychological explanation for the phenomenon, but even statistically, it'

A Drink with Alyssa Cole

May 17th, 2018 1h 7m

Today we chat with Alyssa Cole, award-winning author of historical, contemporary, and SFF romance. Her latest series, Reluctant Royals, starts with A Princess in Theory -- which we totally use this chance to gush about the book with the author!

10.5 Join us at Secret Writeaway!

Apr 19th, 2018 15m 59s

Today, Kate, Tasha, and their friend Caroline Donahue (from Ep 9) discuss an upcoming writing retreat -- Secret Writeaway -- they are hosting in Portland, Oregon this October.Find more information about upcoming dates, workshops, and tickets

A Drink with Being Boss

Apr 5th, 2018 1h 19m

Emily + Kathleen put the drink in #ADrinkwithLadyBooks! Emily Thompson and Kathleen Shannon, hosts of the podcast Being Boss, visit us today to play a drinking game and discuss the writing process behind their new book, Being Boss: Take Control

A Drink with Caroline Donahue

Mar 22nd, 2018 1h 5m

Kate & Tasha are reunited with their boss friend, Caroline! Caroline Donahue is also known as the Book Dr., and the host of her very own podcast, the The Secret Library. They talk about everything from plotting, to tarot, to wigs, to spreadsh

A Drink with DL White

Mar 8th, 2018 1h 15m

Welcome to the first episode of #ADrinkWithLadyBooks, our new interview series! In today’s episode we have a drink with DL White!DL (aka Dom) is our real life author-friend who has penned seven novels in both the romance and women’s fiction gen

Girls Just Wanna Have Friends

Feb 22nd, 2018 31m 24s

Does Romance have a problem with depicting healthy female friendships? Kate and Tasha think they do.In today's episode:Genres that seem to do friendships really well. Catty friendships: Which came first? Poor depictions of female friendships or

Books That Take Us Back

Feb 8th, 2018 1h 2m

Are you a Jessica or an Elizabeth? Or a Betty or Veronica? On this week’s episode, Kate and Tasha reminisce about books they loved growing up - from elementary to high school - and how the books shaped the writers we are today.Books and authors

Publish That Thing!

Jan 25th, 2018 1h 12m

This week Kate and Tasha walk through the Amazon KDP (Kindle Direct Publishing) process step-by-step! They discuss:What's a synopsis and how do you write it?Feelings and trigger warnings and feelings about trigger warnings.Date around or stay e

Those Pre-Editing Blues

Jan 11th, 2018 50m 34s

Happy New Year! Welcome the first episode of the 2018! Kate and Tasha discuss self-editing and how they approach the sometimes painful, but definitely worthwhile process.Why is it important to read and self edit your novel before you send it to

Bonus

Holiday Check-In

Dec 28th, 2017 9m 28s

In this liminal week between the holidays and new year, Kate and Tasha discuss their plans, Kindles, and what's up for Lady Books in 2018. It's short but don't worry - starting in 2018, we'll have episodes each Thursday. ***Follow Lady Books on

Every Story is a Romance

Dec 21st, 2017 51m 41s

Romance novel writing is a billion dollar industry, but it’s authors and readers are often met with derision from the literary community and society as a whole. But when Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, a self-proclaimed feminist, dismisses

NaNoWriMo Aftermath

Dec 14th, 2017 45m 56s

Ahhh...NaNoWriMo. That one month of the year when aspiring and veteran authors take on the challenge to write 50,000 words in thirty days... And possibly melt their brains in the process. In this episode Kate and Tasha discuss:Why they decided

Inspiration Stalking

Dec 12th, 2017 45m 43s

Welcome to our inaugural episode of Lady Books where Kate and Tasha chat (and sometimes giggle and snort) about all things books!Authors are the frequently asked, what inspired this story? In this episode, Kate and Tasha ramble about the people