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On today's episode, I have the honor of being joined by the debut author, Cindy R. X. He! Cindy's debut thriller is Perfect Little Monsters and she joins me for episode 59 to talk about it! Cindy talks about her early love for reading and spending hours with her nose in a book, she shares the age at which she started reading Stephen King (too early in her opinion). She also talks about what inspired her debut novel, why she loves thrillers and horrors, what this debut journey has been like, what some of her favorite thriller/horror movies are, she shares her writing advice, and her hopes to see photos of her book on shelves!
Cindy’s Website: https://www.cindyrxhe.com/
Cindy’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/cindyrxhe
Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading
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Today I have the amazing honor of interviewing the marvelous debut author, KT Hoffman! KT is the author of The Prospects, which is a trans baseball romance full of queer joy and baseball love! On this episode KT talks about his early love for reading and his longing to feel represented in stories, he shares how writing historicals led him to his debut, KT shares all about his love for baseball, his love for his characters, and his excitement and nervousness for the release of his debut. He also shares some amazing wisdom and writing advice!
KT’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/squashgoblin
Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading
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On episode 57, I am joined by the debut author, Myah Hollis! Myah is the author of Not About a Boy (7/2/24), which is a YA contemporary about mental health and finding a sister you never knew you had. Myah talks about how she began this book when she was in high school and how our lord and savior Twilight slightly inspired her debut. Because Myah is a Twilight stan, she convinces me to read all of the books. Myah also talks about the process of publishing her debut, why she appreciated going into publishing blindly, what she's most excited for, why her debut would make a great album, scorpio men *eye roll*, amazing writing advice and so much more!
Myah’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/myahhollis
Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading
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I had the biggest honor of getting to interview the amazing and marvelous Elba Luz for episode 56! Elba joins me to talk about her debut novel, Build a Girlfriend (Fall 2024). On this episode Elba explains how getting grounded and failing 6th grade caused her to love books, she shares how our tía JLO inspired her debut, we discover that Elba and I are cousins (I know, it's amazing), Elba gives some amazing writing advice, we share regrets about not investing in Zoom or Google, she shares why her book would slay as a video game, we obsess over Schitt's Creek, and so much more! This episode is full of magnificent chaos and I hope you love it as much as I do!
Elba’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Elbaluz
Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading
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For the 55th episode, I am joined by the debut author Wen-yi Lee! Wen-yi is the author of The Dark We Know (8/13/24) and she joins me to discuss her debut novel. On today's episode, Wen-yi talks about her childhood love for reading, maxing-out her library card, why she has PTSD from the aliens in Mars Attack, what musicals inspired her debut, why TDWK would make a great graphic novel, her writing advice, and we bond over our identities as musical theater kids.
Wen-yi’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/wenyilee_
Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading
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Today on Try Reading, Erin Baldwin, debut author of Wish You Weren't Here (6/4/24), joins me! Erin talks about her early love for reading, the inspiration for her debut, working at a summer camp, what TK really means in publishing, her advice for writers and her younger self, hockey eras, and much more!
Erin’s Bio Site: https://bio.site/erinb
Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading
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On episode 53, I get to sit down and chat with the debut author, Laura R. Samotin! Laura joins me to talk about her debut novel, The Sins On Their Bones (5/7/24), which is a queer, Jewish, dark fantasy romance. Laura and I begin the podcast by bonding over our shared love for So Let Them Burn, she gives a live reading of her first fantasy novel she wrote at 8 years-old, I learn about the inspiration for TSOTB and all about Laura's journey to publishing. She shares some amazing advice for her younger self and advice for any aspiring authors, and so much more!
Laura’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/laurarsamotin
Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading
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On today's episode of season three, I'm joined by an amazing guest from season one! Maddie, aka, @love.from.maddie joins me to discuss why she left book content creation, what her time has been like after leaving, and her advice and experience is so inspiring! Of course we also discuss the latest Heartstopper news and updates, sob over Nick and Charlie, scream at Netflix, answer some 2023 Book Tag questions, spill some bookish tea, and so much more! This episode is not only perfectly chaotic, but it will also give you some amazing advice and book recs, so don't miss it!
Maddie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/love.from.maddie/
Maddie’s Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/dap54asvibbw0b2c72796yhvb?si=69674af60b2c4952
Maddie’s Pinterest: https://pin.it/4ljd7gc
Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading
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We're back!!! On the first episode of season 3, I get the honor of interviewing Jessica Arrieta, the BookTokker and Bookstagrammer who's best known as @exclusivepalmbeachliving! On this episode, Jessica talks about her beginning to the book world, how the library was her safe space as a teen, her first impressions of BookTok, what being a book content creator has been like, the importance of diversity and representation, and of course, we dive into some Latinx book recs! Don't miss this fabulous start to season three!
Jessica’s Beacons Page: https://beacons.ai/exclusivepalmbeachliving
Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading
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It's the season finale! I cannot believe that we're already nearing the end of 2023 and ending yet another iconic season of Try Reading. For this fantastic finale, I am joined by the debut author, Anthony Nerada! Anthony is the author of Skater Boy (2/6/24) and he joins me to talk about this fantastic story! Anthony shares about his dream of being a director as a kid, his un-published fantasy novels, the inspiration for Skater Boy, what he hopes readers will take away from reading his work, and so much more!
Anthony’s Website: https://anthonynerada.com/
Anthony’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anthonynerada/
Anthony’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@anthonynerada
Anthony’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnthonyNerada
Preorder Skater Boy: https://bookshop.org/shop/tryreading
Add Skater Boy on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/62693157-skater-boy
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I had the BEST time talking with the iconic Kamilah Cole on today's episode! She is the author of So Let Them Burn, which is her debut novel releasing on 1/16/24! Kamilah has so many incredible stories; she talks about her early love for mystery books, we bond over our obsession of The Magic Treehouse, we talk about bee-related horror stories, Kamilah shares about the long journey of writing her debut and how Zendaya's Joan of Arc outfit was a big factor in the story, she gives her advice for aspiring writers, shares her favorite dragon media, and so much more!
Kamilah’s Website: https://www.kamilah-cole.com
Kamilah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wordsiren/
Kamilah’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/wordsiren
Preorder So Let Them Burn: https://bookshop.org/shop/tryreading
Add So Let Them Burn on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61219118-so-let-them-burn
Add The Sinister Elite on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/178251418-the-sinister-elite
Add ‘So Let Them Burn 2’ on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61264897-untitled
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On today's episode, I am joined by the icon and powerhouse, Carmen Alvarez, aka, @tomesandtextiles! Carmen joins me to talk about her life as a book lover and book content creator. She tells me how her love for reading began, what her first impressions of BookTok were, we discuss the importance of representation and diversity (especially for Latinx books), Carmen shares her favorite Latinx books and authors, she gives some stellar advice, and so much more! This episode is full of inspiration, amazing stories, and lots of laughs, so you don't want to miss it!
Carmen’s Links: https://linktr.ee/tomesandtextiles
Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading
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On today's episode I get the pleasure of chatting with the debut author, Erin Cotter! Erin joins me to talk about her debut novel, By Any Other Name. She talks about her love for historicals that has been there since childhood, I learn about the inspiration for BAON and what the research process was like for writing a historical novel, Erin talks about the journey of publishing, which playwright should adapt BAON, her advice to her younger self, and so many more amazing stories!
Erin also wanted to mention, the author of That Self-Same Metal is Brittany N. Williams, not Brittany Morris.
Erin’s Website: https://www.erincotterwrites.com/
Erin’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinseaotter/
Purchase By Any Other Name: https://bookshop.org/shop/tryreading
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Today I am joined by the fabulous icon, Francis Dominic, aka, @fdreads! We talk all about Francis's journey onto bookstagram and what it has been like, Francis talks about the break he took from books because of the lack of representation, I learn all about his Disneyland and Heartstopper obsessions, he convinces me to read Fourth Wing, and so much more! This episode is not to be missed.
Francis’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/francisdominiic/?hl=en
Francis’s Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fdreads/?hl=en
Francis’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@francisdominiic?lang=en
Francis’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/francisdominiic
Francis’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/francisdominic
Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading
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I am so excited to be joined by the fabulous Avery Palmieri, or @averylaylap on BookTok! Avery is not only an iconic content creator, but she is also a book podcaster! She is the host of the amazing book podcast: Shut Up I'm Reading. On today's episode, Avery talks about her beginning to reading and how she didn't always like reading, what inspired her to start a BookTok account, the ups and downs of being a content creator, the inspiration for her book club, the best parts about hosting a book podcast, her favorite classic novels, and so much more! If you aren't following Avery on TikTok or listening to her podcast, this is your sign to follow her and get obsessed with her podcast! Enjoy the episode!
Avery’s BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@averylaylap?lang=en
Listen to Shut Up I’m Reading: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Pf2jmvHltbDIXJDTbGhDY?si=6dd86a7c13ea47b6
Avery’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avery_palmieri/
Avery’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@averylaylap
Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading
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Rachael Cohen is an author, a spiritual and soul coach, an energy worker and intuitive medium, and a plant connector. She is also the amazing guest on episode 44! Today I have the biggest honor of interviewing Rachael all about her books and how she merged her love for plants with her love for books. Rachael talks about how she's always loved books and reading, how she fell in love with the magic and healing power of plants, the exciting journey of publishing her debut, the importance of being kind and helping mother nature, why grief, love, anger, and joy is equally important, and so much more!
Rachael’s Website: https://www.infinitesucculent.com/
Rachael’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infinitesucculent/
Rachael’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@infinitesucculent
Rachael’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@InfiniteSucculent
Purchase Rachael’s Books: https://bookshop.org/shop/tryreading
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Today I have the honor of being joined by the amazing author K. Sterling! K is the author of many self published MLM romance novels and today we talk a lot about her most recent series, the Nannies of New York! K talks about her beginning love for books, the experience of publishing her debut, the process of writing the Last Nanny in Manhattan, the freedom of being an indie author, her excitement for her next series, the best part of being an author, and so much more!
K’s Website: https://www.ksterlingbooks.com/
K’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_ksterling_/?hl=en
K’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/_ksterling_?lang=en
Purchase K’s Books: https://bookshop.org/shop/tryreading
Preorder Nelson and MacIlwraith: https://a.co/d/5S1YLyU
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On episode 42, I have the honor of being joined by the debut author, Miranda Sun! Today Miranda and I talk all about her debut novel, If I Have To Be Haunted (9/26/23)! I learn about Miranda's upbringing and how reading and writing was a big part of her childhood, she talks about the process of writing her debut and how it's been ten years in the making, Miranda shares about the cover process, the most important aspects of her book, and the long but hilarious journey of picking a title.
Miranda’s Website: https://www.themirandasun.com/
Miranda’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themirandasun/
Miranda’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/halcyonpen
Miranda’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themirandasun
Preorder If I Have To Be Haunted: https://linktr.ee/themirandasun
Add If I Have To Be Haunted on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/75498172
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Today I am joined by the lovely Angela Montoya, debut author of Sinner's Isle! This episode is full of laughter, lovely stories, and inspiration. Angela talks about her first (never-to-be-published) book that could have made her an official Kardashian, how the inspiration for Sinner's Isle came about, what getting the call from Joy Revolution was like, why Sinner's Isle should be a Disneyland ride, and so much more! You'll get it all on episode 41 and you will fall in love with Angela and her stories.
Angela’s Website: https://www.angelamontoyawrites.com/
Angela’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelamontoya_author/
Angela’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@angelamontoya_author?lang=en
Angela’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/montoyasangel
Preorder Sinner’s Isle: https://bookshop.org/shop/tryreading
Add Sinner’s Isle on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60197376
Listen to Of The Publishing Persuasion: https://open.spotify.com/show/0u1jCN4aj31kV0GnkfqRno?si=6f921c6624b144cc
Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading
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Jennifer Chen, the journalist and debut author of Artifacts of an Ex (11/14/23) joins me on the podcast today! Jennifer is such an insightful person and she's full of inspiring stories and fantastic advice. She talks all about the beginning of her love for books and reading, what querying her never-published book was like, what led her to writing her debut, the things she can't wait for once it releases, her writer advice and so much more!
Jennifer’s Website: https://jchenwriter.com/
Jennifer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jchenwriter/
Jennifer’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jchenwriter
Jennifer’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/jchenwriter/
Preorder Artifacts of an Ex: https://bookshop.org/shop/tryreading
Add Artifacts of an Ex on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/65213388-artifacts-of-an-ex
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