Tara Tai is an Asian American writer who crafts stories as rich as the video games they love to play. With a blend of intense competition and swoony romance, their debut novel, "Single Player", is sure to take the gaming and romance world by storm! When they’re not writing or playing tabletop RPGs, Tara is either romancing video game NPCs or sharing laughs with their wife Audrey and dog Gingko in Boston. In "Single Player", Tara brings us a queer enemies-to-lovers workplace romance that’s as fierce as it is heartwarming. When two video game creators—Cat Li and Andi Zhang—clash over how to create the next big hit, sparks fly both in and out of the game. With gaming culture, love, and personal stakes colliding, this novel offers a unique and delightful take on romance and rivalry. Let's dive into the writing journey, the love of gaming, and, of course, the world of "Single Player". Grab your controllers and your heartstrings—it’s game on! Tara Tai website: https://taratai.com/ To purchase the novel: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1639109935?tag=randohouseinc7986-20 For more author interviews, check out our playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS7OhDg9DfoHDsPWJPhyvAAk44P94AuKq&si=Q_Fb-4VogUZniuMN #authorpodcast #authortube #authorvlog #authorpodcast #writing #writer #author #writerslifewednesdays #writingtips #writingadvice #writingabook #amwritingpodcast #am-writing #murdermystery #booktube Podcast Links Email: angiechristiewritenow@gmail.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@angiechristiewn Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/angiechristiewritenow Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AngieChristieWriteNow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/angiechristiewn.bsky.social Threads: http://www.threads.net/@angiechristiewritenow TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@angiechristiewritenow YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@AngieChristieWriteNow Website: http://www.angiechristiewritenow.wordpress.com Angie's Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@angiesandro FB Page: http://www.facebook.com/253044268078356 Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Angie-Sandro/e/... YT: http://www.youtube.com/@angiesandrospondluv Christie's Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@christieberman FB page: http://www.facebook.com/christiebermanauthor Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christie.berman Threads: http://www.threads.net/@christie.berman Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/christieberman.bsky.social Photographs used in the creation of the thumbnail can be purchased from their creator(s) from Deposit Photos: https://depositphotos.com Affiliate Disclaimer: This description may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase from any of these links, the hosts of the Shelved Books Podcast or our guests may receive a small Commission at no extra cost to you. You can always choose to use different links. Thank you for supporting this channel so we can keep making amazing podcasts for you to enjoy.

Mindy Carlson is a Silver Falchion Award-nominated author for her debut novel, *Her Dying Day*, a fast-paced mystery that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. The novel follows June Masterson, a young filmmaker with quite a few personal issues, who stumbles into the tangled web of a mystery author’s disappearance. The case is full of dark secrets, deadly twists, and dangerous revelations. And we dare you to try to put down this book after reading the first two sentences! With her keen eye for suspense and flair for captivating mystery writing, get ready for a chat with an author who knows how to combine comfort with crime! We are so excited to welcome Mindy Carlson to our podcast! Mindy Carlson website: https://mindycarlson.com/ To purchase the novel: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09FP8TR4C?pf_rd_r=1Z8N8B89FXYK1JS022HZ&pf_rd_p=8fe9b1d0-f378-4356-8bb8-cada7525eadd&pd_rd_r=fe903a04-76b9-4280-aaac-131a6f9227bd&pd_rd_w=t5S39&pd_rd_wg=0Roza&ref_=pd_gw_unk For more author interviews, check out our playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS7OhDg9DfoHDsPWJPhyvAAk44P94AuKq&si=Q_Fb-4VogUZniuMN #authorpodcast #authortube #authorvlog #authorpodcast #writing #writer #author #writerslifewednesdays #writingtips #writingadvice #writingabook #amwritingpodcast #am-writing #murdermystery #booktube Podcast Links Email: angiechristiewritenow@gmail.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@angiechristiewn Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/angiechristiewritenow Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AngieChristieWriteNow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/angiechristiewn.bsky.social Threads: http://www.threads.net/@angiechristiewritenow TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@angiechristiewritenow YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@AngieChristieWriteNow Website: http://www.angiechristiewritenow.wordpress.com Angie's Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@angiesandro FB Page: http://www.facebook.com/253044268078356 Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Angie-Sandro/e/... YT: http://www.youtube.com/@angiesandrospondluv Christie's Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@christieberman FB page: http://www.facebook.com/christiebermanauthor Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christie.berman Threads: http://www.threads.net/@christie.berman Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/christieberman.bsky.social Photographs used in the creation of the thumbnail can be purchased from their creator(s) from Deposit Photos: https://depositphotos.com Affiliate Disclaimer: This description may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase from any of these links, the hosts of the Shelved Books Podcast or our guests may receive a small Commission at no extra cost to you. You can always choose to use different links. Thank you for supporting this channel so we can keep making amazing podcasts for you to enjoy.

Stacie Grey knows how to keep readers on the edge of their seats. She is not only a mystery lover, but a biotech researcher by day, and a psychological thriller writer by night. She lives in Alameda, California, with her husband and dog, where she crafts pulse-pounding stories that twist and turn. Her latest release, She Left, is a psychological thriller that has been keeping readers up at night since it was published by Poisoned Pen Press in May 2024. That’s because "She Left" isn’t your ordinary thriller—it explores a decades-old massacre, survivor’s guilt, and a chilling reunion where not everyone will make it out alive. Stacie Grey's sharp writing delves into the darkest corners of buried secrets. And just when you think you’ve figured it out—well, we can almost guarantee you haven’t. If you love mysteries packed with tension and a side of jaw-dropping twists, you’re in the right place. We are beyond excited to have a true talent in psychological suspense on the podcast! Stacie Grey's website: https://staciegrey.com/ To purchase the book: She left https://bookshop.org/p/books/she-left-stacie-grey/20283582?ean=9781728292922 #authorpodcast #authortube #authorvlog #authorpodcast #writing #writer #author #writerslifewednesdays #writingtips #writingadvice #writingabook #amwritingpodcast #am-writing Podcast Links Email: angiechristiewritenow@gmail.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@angiechristiewn Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/angiechristiewritenow Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AngieChristieWriteNow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/angiechristiewn.bsky.social Threads: http://www.threads.net/@angiechristiewritenow TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@angiechristiewritenow YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@AngieChristieWriteNow Website: http://www.angiechristiewritenow.wordpress.com Angie's Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@angiesandro FB Page: http://www.facebook.com/253044268078356 Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Angie-Sandro/e/... YT: http://www.youtube.com/@angiesandrospondluv Christie's Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@christieberman FB page: http://www.facebook.com/christiebermanauthor Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christie.berman Threads: http://www.threads.net/@christie.berman Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/christieberman.bsky.social Photographs used in the creation of the thumbnail can be purchased from their creator(s) from Deposit Photos: https://depositphotos.com Affiliate Disclaimer: This description may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase from any of these links, the hosts of the Shelved Books Podcast or our guests may receive a small Commission at no extra cost to you. You can always choose to use different links. Thank you for supporting this channel so we can keep making amazing podcasts for you to enjoy.

It’s hard to believe, but we’re celebrating the first anniversary of Angie & Christie Write Now! To mark this milestone, we’re throwing it back to where it all started – our very first episode. In this special edition, we watch our podcast’s humble beginnings unfold, where it was just the two of us, filled with excitement and big dreams for our writing journeys and the “writers helping writers” community we hoped to create. Join us as we laugh, cringe, and reflect on the progress we’ve made and the incredible authors and listeners who’ve joined us along the way. Here’s to many more years of storytelling, support, and creativity!

Do you prefer the book or the movie? Join us as we discuss our top five favorite horror novel-to-movie adaptations with guest host, C.J. Edmunds, host of the Urban Fantasy PH podcast and author of Speculative Fiction and Magical Realism. We'll be counting down our favorite horror/thriller authors and novels, along with their adaptations to television or film. #horrorstories #horrorstory #thrillernovel #thrillermovies #horrorpodcast movies #stephenking #hauntingofhillhouse #beloved #tonimorrison #interviewwiththevampire #silenceofthelambs #authorpodcast #authortube #authorvlog #authorpodcast #writerslifewednesdays #writingtips #writingadvice #writingplaylist #writingabook #novel #amwritingpodcast #am-writing C. J. Edmunds @CJEdmunds Amazon Author Page- Amazon.com: C.J. Edmunds: books, biography, latest update Podcast Links Email: angiechristiewritenow@gmail.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@angiechristiewn Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/angiechristiewritenow Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AngieChristieWriteNow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/angiechristiewn.bsky.social Threads: http://www.threads.net/@angiechristiewritenow TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@angiechristiewritenow YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@angiechristiewritenow Website: http://www.angiechristiewritenow.wordpress.com Angie's Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@angiesandro FB Page: http://www.facebook.com/253044268078356 Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Angie-Sandro/e/... YT: http://www.youtube.com/@angiesandrospondluv Christie's Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@christieberman FB page: http://www.facebook.com/christiebermanauthor Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christie.berman Threads: http://www.threads.net/@christie.berman

Photo Attributions: Stephen King- IT Jacket design by Neil Stuart Jacket illustration by Bob Giusti Title lettering by Amy Hill Photo by Thomas Hawkins - Heritage Auctions (direct link) Beloved by Toni Morrison Jacket design by R. D. Scudellari. Published by Alfred A. Knopf. - Scan via Heritage Auctions. Cropped from original image., Public Domain, Toni Morrison, 1998. Photographer: © John Mathew Smith (celebrity-photos.com), CC BY-SA 2.0 From Enoch Pratt Library January 29, 1998 © copyright John Mathew Smith 2001 Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris The poster art can or could be obtained from Orion Pictures., Fair use, Silence of the Lambs book cover May be found at the following website: http://hannibal.hannotations.com/., Fair use, “Interview with a Vampire” by Anne Rice It is believed that the cover art can or could be obtained from Alfred A. Knopf., Fair use Author photo by Anne Rice - http://www.annerice.com/images/Gall10_10.jpg, Public Domain,

From small-town Iowa to the chilling depths of psychological thrillers, get ready for plot twists and edges of your seat stories. Bestselling author Tony Wirt had an early start to his writing journey—his first publication was in first grade when a hard-hitting essay on Airplane II: The Sequel made it into the Lake Mills Elementary School’s Creative Courier. Then, as a proud graduate of the University of Iowa, he spent nearly a decade doing media relations for the Hawkeye Athletic Department, where he got to witness the thrill of sports up close—and maybe developed a few thriller plots? His debut novel, A Necessary Act, was named Reader’s Choice novel of the year by Underground Book Reviews. His latest book, Just Stay Away, hit shelves in 2023, and his upcoming thriller, Pike Island, which promises to be just as beautifully creepy, is set to release in November 2024. Dive into the ins and outs of these thrilling stories with us as we welcome Tony Wirt to the podcast! Tony Wirt website: https://www.tonywirt.com/ To buy the novel, Pike Island: https://www.amazon.com/Pike-Island-Thriller-Tony-Wirt-ebook/dp/B0CF399F43/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=VxQmT&content-id=amzn1.sym.cf86ec3a-68a6-43e9-8115-04171136930a&pf_rd_p=cf86ec3a-68a6-43e9-8115-04171136930a&pf_rd_r=138-5214607-7956614&pd_rd_wg=1DZrZ&pd_rd_r=e16d006c-3560-4360-84d3-cac3c418945b&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk #authorpodcast #authortube #authorvlog #authorpodcast #writing #writer #author #writerslifewednesdays #writingtips #writingadvice #writingabook #amwritingpodcast #am-writing Podcast Links Email: angiechristiewritenow@gmail.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@angiechristiewn Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/angiechristiewritenow Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AngieChristieWriteNow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/angiechristiewn.bsky.social Threads: http://www.threads.net/@angiechristiewritenow TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@angiechristiewritenow YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@AngieChristieWriteNow Website: http://www.angiechristiewritenow.wordpress.com Angie's Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@angiesandro FB Page: http://www.facebook.com/253044268078356 Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Angie-Sandro/e/... YT: http://www.youtube.com/@angiesandrospondluv Christie's Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@christieberman FB page: http://www.facebook.com/christiebermanauthor Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christie.berman Threads: http://www.threads.net/@christie.berman Photographs used in the creation of the thumbnail can be purchased from their creator(s) from Deposit Photos: https://depositphotos.com Affiliate Disclaimer: This description may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase from any of these links, the hosts of the Shelved Books Podcast or our guests may receive a small Commission at no extra cost to you. You can always choose to use different links. Thank you for supporting this channel so we can keep making amazing podcasts for you to enjoy.

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome back a very special guest—the first author to join us on the podcast—Blakely Chorpenning! Her talent for crafting immersive, emotional stories left a lasting impression and now, with the release of her latest novel, Requiem, the second book in the Sinners and Saints series, we couldn't be more excited to catch up with her again, and dive deeper into the gripping world of vampires, danger, and tough choices. In "Requiem," Alice's world spirals into darkness as she confronts her deepest fears and an insidious supernatural threat. Haunted by her past and grappling with newfound abilities, Alice faces an impossible choice: trust the enigmatic Wolf to guide her through the treacherous realm between life and death, or risk entanglement in a web of deceit spun by those closest to her. As she battles to save Gesick—the introverted bookworm who's stolen her heart—from his own bloodthirsty nature, Alice strikes a perilous bargain that may cost her everything. With a malevolent force hell-bent on vengeance closing in, she must navigate a volatile underworld where her very essence hangs in the balance. Will Alice's resilience prevail against the relentless assault on her soul, or will she succumb to the darkness that threatens to consume her? "Requiem" plunges readers into a spellbinding world where love, betrayal, and redemption collide. This haunting sequel delves deep into the heart of obsessive-compulsive darkness, delivering pure terror that will leave you breathless. Blakely Chorpenning online: x: @bchorpenning Facebook: Blakely Chorpenning - Author in Progress To buy the book: "Requiem" https://www.amazon.com/Requiem-Sinners-Saints-Book-2-ebook/dp/B0D46P3GD7/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3GKPP8OYKC7FF&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RpN17i4r7mFUpVi_VB-1CDEE3h0OwQJ3fgnSAdFZJ5dmsDaFwQrc_BM3r10kIxWa.oXZ5rRtUxdpUmny6QfwhwE9ikrVqb79yW5MoGFvK-LM&dib_tag=se&keywords=requiem+Blakely&qid=1726857795&s=books&sprefix=requiem+blakely%2Cstripbooks%2C73&sr=1-1 #authorpodcast #authortube #authorvlog #authorpodcast #writing #writer #author #writerslifewednesdays #writingtips #writingadvice #writingabook #amwritingpodcast #am-writing Podcast Links Email: angiechristiewritenow@gmail.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@angiechristiewn Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/angiechristiewritenow Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AngieChristieWriteNow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/angiechristiewn.bsky.social Threads: http://www.threads.net/@angiechristiewritenow TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@angiechristiewritenow YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@AngieChristieWriteNow Website: http://www.angiechristiewritenow.wordpress.com Angie's Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@angiesandro FB Page: http://www.facebook.com/253044268078356 Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Angie-Sandro/e/... YT: http://www.youtube.com/@angiesandrospondluv Christie's Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@christieberman FB page: http://www.facebook.com/christiebermanauthor Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christie.berman Threads: http://www.threads.net/@christie.berman Photographs used in the creation of the thumbnail can be purchased from their creator(s) from Deposit Photos: https://depositphotos.com Affiliate Disclaimer: This description may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase from any of these links, the hosts of the Shelved Books Podcast or our guests may receive a small Commission at no extra cost to you. You can always choose to use different links. Thank you for supporting this channel so we can keep making amazing podcasts for you to enjoy.

Get ready to dive into the vibrant world of speculative fiction and independent media with a truly multifaceted artist. Josh Wilson is an accomplished author, nonfiction editor, and a passionate advocate for independent media and culture. He’s also the driving force behind The Fabulist Magazine, a publication that has been a beacon for short fiction, poetry, and art since 2007. It stands out for its commitment to speculative fiction, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, and magic realism. And the publication isn’t just about escapism; it’s about using fantastical fiction and art to provoke thought and advance our shared human condition. The magazine has a clear mission: to support creative and critical works that foster a sustainable, just, peaceful, and diverse world and to celebrate art that challenges and inspires. If you believe in the power of art to change lives and the importance of independent media, then today's episode is for you. The Fabulist Magazine: https://fabulistmagazine.com/ Bookstore: https://fabulistmagazine.com/bookstore/ #thefabulist #fabulistmagazine #authorpodcast #authortube #authorvlog #authorpodcast #writing #writer #author #writerslifewednesdays #writingtips #writingadvice #writingabook #amwritingpodcast #am-writing Podcast Links Email: angiechristiewritenow@gmail.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@angiechristiewn Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/angiechristiewritenow Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AngieChristieWriteNow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/angiechristiewn.bsky.social Threads: http://www.threads.net/@angiechristiewritenow TikTok: http://www.tiktok.com/@angiechristiewritenow YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@AngieChristieWriteNow Website: http://www.angiechristiewritenow.wordpress.com Angie's Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@angiesandro FB Page: http://www.facebook.com/253044268078356 Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Angie-Sandro/e/... YT: http://www.youtube.com/@angiesandrospondluv Christie's Links Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/@christieberman FB page: http://www.facebook.com/christiebermanauthor Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/christie.berman Threads: http://www.threads.net/@christie.berman Photographs used in the creation of the thumbnail can be purchased from their creator(s) from Deposit Photos: https://depositphotos.com Affiliate Disclaimer: This description may contain affiliate links. If you make a purchase from any of these links, the hosts of the Shelved Books Podcast or our guests may receive a small Commission at no extra cost to you. You can always choose to use different links. Thank you for supporting this channel so we can keep making amazing podcasts for you to enjoy.