Read It With Whiskey
248 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsWelcome to Read It With Whiskey, the place to be if you are a sci-fi or fantasy reader! Our host, Laura Juntunen, interviews self-publish authors of these genres, and together, you will learn about the person behind the page: the author! Enjoy!
*This podcast is no longer releasing new content. To learn more about the host, visit her website at www.LauraJayLive.com. Thank you!
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Episodes
R.S. Williams, Kingdom of Lies
May 10, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews R.S. Williams, the author of Kingdom of Lies, a YA fantasy novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2022/05/10/r-s-williams/ Quixotic Belle Media, Audiobook Podcast Production: https://www.quixoticbellemedia.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
RIWW: R.S. Williams, Kingdom of Lies
May 10, 2022 04:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews R.S. Williams, the author of Kingdom of Lies, a YA fantasy novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2022/05/10/r-s-williams/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
Laura Juntunen, The Shockwave Series
April 26, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBIn this episode, our host, Laura Juntunen, speaks about the completion of her science fiction trilogy, The Shockwave. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2022/04/26/laura-juntunen-2/ Quixotic Belle Media, Audiobook Podcast Production: https://www.quixoticbellemedia.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
RIWW: Laura Juntunen, The Shockwave Series
April 26, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBIn this episode, our host, Laura Juntunen, speaks about the completion of her science fiction trilogy, The Shockwave. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2022/04/26/laura-juntunen-2/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
RIWW: J.P. McDonald, The Invisible Tether
April 12, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 33.6 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews J.P. McDonald, the author of The Invisible Tether, a science fiction novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2022/04/12/j-p-mcdonald/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
J.P. McDonald, The Invisible Tether
April 12, 2022 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews J.P. McDonald, the author of The Invisible Tether, a science fiction novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2022/04/12/j-p-mcdonald/ Quixotic Belle Media, Audiobook Podcast Production: https://www.quixoticbellemedia.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
Seth Overton, The Mortal Gate
March 29, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews Seth Overton, the author of The Mortal Gate, a game-lit fantasy novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2022/03/29/seth-overton/ Quixotic Belle Media, Audiobook Podcast Production: https://www.quixoticbellemedia.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
RIWW: Seth Overton, The Mortal Gate
March 29, 2022 11:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews Seth Overton, the author of The Mortal Gate, a game-lit fantasy novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2022/03/29/seth-overton/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
RIWW: E.A. Robins, Scion of the Oracle
March 15, 2022 11:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews E.A. Robins, the author of Scion of the Oracle, a fantasy novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2022/03/15/e-a-robins/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
E.A. Robins, Scion of the Oracle
March 15, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews E.A. Robins, the author of Scion of the Oracle, a fantasy novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2022/03/15/e-a-robins/ Quixotic Belle Media, Audiobook Podcast Production: https://www.quixoticbellemedia.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
RIWW: Destiny Hawkins, The Descendants
March 01, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews Destiny Hawkins, the author of The Descendants, a dystopian sci-fi fantasy novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2022/03/01/destiny-hawkins/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
Destiny Hawkins, The Descendants
March 01, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews Destiny Hawkins, the author of The Descendants, a dystopian sci-fi fantasy novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2022/03/01/destiny-hawkins/ Quixotic Belle Media, Audiobook Podcast Production: https://www.quixoticbellemedia.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
Danielle M. Orsino, Locked Out of Heaven
February 15, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews Danielle M. Orsino, the author of Locked Out of Heaven, a fantasy novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2022/02/15/danielle-m-orsino/ Quixotic Belle Media, Audiobook Podcast Production: https://www.quixoticbellemedia.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
RIWW S2E16: Danielle M. Orsino, Locked Out of Heaven
February 15, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBThank you so much for tuning in with the Read It With Whiskey podcast! Welcome to Season 2, Episode 16 of the podcast! We are speaking with Danielle M. Orsino, author of Locked Out of Heaven, book one of the Birth of the Fae series. In this interview, Danielle and I chat dive into how cosplay turned into cover modeling, audiobook creation, and how religious stories helped develop some of her story's plotline. There was so much we talked about that some of the content had to be cut out... I...
RIWW: Danielle M. Orsino, Locked Out of Heaven
February 15, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews Danielle M. Orsino, the author of Locked Out of Heaven, a fantasy novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2022/02/15/danielle-m-orsino/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
T.S. Beier, Escaping First Contact
February 01, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 28.5 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews T.S. Beier, the author of Escaping First Contact, a space sci-fi novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2022/02/01/t-s-beier/ Quixotic Belle Media, Audiobook Podcast Production: https://www.quixoticbellemedia.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
RIWW: T.S. Beier, Escaping First Contact
February 01, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews T.S. Beier, the author of Escaping First Contact, a space sci-fi novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2022/02/01/t-s-beier/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
RIWW S2E15: T.S. Beier, Escaping First Contact
February 01, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBThank you so much for tuning in with the Read It With Whiskey podcast! Welcome to Season 2, Episode 15 of the podcast! We are speaking with T.S. Beier, author of Escaping First Contact. In this interview, T.S. (Tina) and I chat dive into character development, specifically creating different alien races, as well as language and relationships of diverse constructs. Escaping First Contact is book one of the Burnt Ship series; the second in the trilogy, A Threat Revealed, just released, and th...
RIWW: Catherine Downen, The Markings
January 18, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews Catherine Downen, the author of The Markings, a Hawaiin dystopian novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2022/01/22/catherine-downen/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
Catherine Downen, The Markings
January 18, 2022 12:00 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews Catherine Downen, the author of The Markings, a Hawaiin dystopian novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2022/01/22/catherine-downen/ Quixotic Belle Media, Audiobook Podcast Production: https://www.quixoticbellemedia.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
RIWW S2E14: Catherine Downen, The Markings
January 18, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBThank you so much for tuning in with the Read It With Whiskey podcast! Welcome to Season 2, Episode 14 of the podcast! We are speaking with Catherine Downen, author of The Markings. In this interview, Catherine and I chat dive into world-building, magic, and more! We talk about self-publishing as a hobby, purely for the joy of writing, as well as speak about how characters evolve through the writing process. If you want to watch the full, unedited interview video, head over to the RIWW Pat...
Suzette Arellano, The New Dawn
January 04, 2022 12:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews Suzette Arellano, the author of The New Dawn, a dystopian fantasy novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2022/01/04/suzette-arellano/ Quixotic Belle Media, Audiobook Podcast Production: https://www.quixoticbellemedia.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
RIWW S2E13: Suzette Arellano, The New Dawn
January 04, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBThank you so much for tuning in with the Read It With Whiskey podcast! Welcome to Season 2, Episode 13 of the podcast! We are speaking with Suzette Arellano, author of The New Dawn. In this interview, Suzette and I chat about The New Dawn and it's soon-to-release sequel, The Dead Spirit. We chat about the book characters, under- vs. over-writing, and the beautiful book cover! If you want to watch the full, unedited interview video, head over to the RIWW Patreon (www.patreon.com/readitwithw...
RIWW: Suzette Arellano, The New Dawn
January 04, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 21.3 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews Suzette Arellano, the author of The New Dawn, a dystopian fantasy novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2022/01/04/suzette-arellano/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
Exclusive Book Club Sign-Up Opportunity
January 02, 2022 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.61 MBAre you read for the Read It With Whiskey book club?! It has been a long time coming, but we are Finally ready to Launch this Exclusive Book Club on Patreon! This episode includes insights into some new exclusive videos that just released on Patreon, as well as discusses what Patreon is and WHY Read It With Whiskey needs it to survive! We then dive into how YOU can join the RIWW Book Club! This book club is going to be different than your usual book club and will include so much fun conten...
RIWW S2B2: Exclusive Book Club Sign-Up Opportunity
January 02, 2022 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.61 MBAre you read for the Read It With Whiskey book club?! It has been a long time coming, but we are Finally ready to Launch this Exclusive Book Club on Patreon! This episode includes insights into some new exclusive videos that just released on Patreon, as well as discusses what Patreon is and WHY Read It With Whiskey needs it to survive! We then dive into how YOU can join the RIWW Book Club! This book club is going to be different than your usual book club and will include so much fun conten...
RIWW S2E12: Sacha Black, Keepers
December 21, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBThank you so much for tuning in with the Read It With Whiskey podcast! Welcome to Season 2, Episode 12 of the podcast! We are speaking with Sacha Black, author of Keepers. In this interview, Sacha and I chat about The Eden East novels and the soon-to-be-released third (and final) installment of the series. We chat about world-building and characters, and the excitement that is self-publishing. And we finish up with how a reader review was very impactful on the writing process Sacha went thr...
Sacha Black, Keepers
December 21, 2021 12:00 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews Sacha Black, the author of Keepers, a YA fantasy. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2021/12/21/sacha-black/ Quixotic Belle Media, Audiobook Podcast Production: https://www.quixoticbellemedia.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
RIWW: Sacha Black, Keepers
December 21, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews Sacha Black, the author of Keepers, a YA fantasy. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2021/12/21/sacha-black/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
RIWW S2E11: A.L. Hooke, Daughter of the Antediluvian World
December 07, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBThank you so much for tuning in with the Read It With Whiskey podcast! Welcome to Season 2, Episode 11 of the podcast! We are speaking with A.L. Hooke, author of Daughter of the Antediluvian World. In this interview, Ali and I chat about the extensive research she had to go through to create her story, the characters and locations within the book, and the moment she first held her proof copy in her hands. If you want to watch the full, unedited interview video, head over to the RIWW Patreo...
A.L. Hooke, Daughter of the Antediluvian World
December 07, 2021 12:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews A.L. Hooke, the author of Daughter of the Antediluvian World, an Atlantis fantasy novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2021/12/07/a-l-hooke/ Quixotic Belle Media, Audiobook Podcast Production: https://www.quixoticbellemedia.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
RIWW: A.L. Hooke, Daughter of the Antediluvian World
December 07, 2021 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews A.L. Hooke, the author of Daughter of the Antediluvian World, an Atlantis fantasy novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2021/12/07/a-l-hooke/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
RIWW S2E10: Patrick Johns, Junkland
November 23, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBThank you so much for tuning in with the Read It With Whiskey podcast! Welcome to Season 2, Episode 10 of the podcast! We are speaking with Patrick Johns, author of Junkland. In this interview, Pat and I chat about the stories that influenced his series, the side characters within Junkland and how important side characters can be, and how living in Spain influenced Pat's writing significantly. If you want to watch the interview video and are not a Patron of the Read It With Whiskey podcast...
RIWW: Patrick Johns, Junkland
November 23, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews Patrick Johns, the author of Junkland, a dystopian fantasy novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2021/11/23/patrick-johns/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
Patrick Johns, Junkland
November 23, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews Patrick Johns, the author of Junkland, a dystopian fantasy novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2021/11/23/patrick-johns/ Quixotic Belle Media, Audiobook Podcast Production: https://www.quixoticbellemedia.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
Kristen Martin, Shadow Crown
November 09, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews Kristen Martin, the author of Shadow Crown, a YA fantasy novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2021/11/09/kristen-martin/ Quixotic Belle Media, Audiobook Podcast Production: https://www.quixoticbellemedia.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
RIWW: Kristen Martin, Shadow Crown
November 09, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews Kristen Martin, the author of Shadow Crown, a YA fantasy novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2021/11/09/kristen-martin/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
RIWW S2E9: Kristen Martin, Shadow Crown
November 09, 2021 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBThank you so much for tuning in with the Read It With Whiskey podcast! Welcome to Season 2, Episode 9 of the podcast! We are speaking with Kristen Martin, author of Shadow Crown, among other books and series. In this interview, Kristen and I chat about her series and a recent stand-alone novel. We discuss how having multiple points of view (POV's) helps readers to binge series - super fun! We then dive into how authors use their own spiritual journey within their work and how Kristen, herse...
Kia Carrington-Russell, Token Huntress
October 26, 2021 11:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews Kia Carrington-Russell, the author of Token Huntress, a dystopian sci-fi novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2021/10/26/kia-carrington-russell/ Quixotic Belle Media, Audiobook Podcast Production: https://www.quixoticbellemedia.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
RIWW: Kia Carrington-Russell, Token Huntress
October 26, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews Kia Carrington-Russell, the author of Token Huntress, a dystopian sci-fi novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2021/10/26/kia-carrington-russell/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
RIWW S2E8: Kia Carrington-Russell, Token Huntress
October 26, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBThank you so much for tuning in with the Read It With Whiskey podcast! Welcome to Season 2, Episode 8 of the podcast! We are speaking with Kia Carrington-Russell, author of the Token Huntress series, among others. In this interview, Kia and I chat about characters, world-building, and the structure needed in being a full-time author. Kia mentions all the series she has written so far, as well as the current projects she has in the works. If you want to watch the interview VIDEO, then you s...
RIWW: Ireen Chau, The Herbwitch's Apprentice
October 12, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews Ireen Chau, the author of The Herbwitch's Apprentice, a YA fantasy novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2021/10/12/ireen-chau/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
Ireen Chau, The Herbwitch's Apprentice
October 12, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28.6 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews Ireen Chau, the author of The Herbwitch's Apprentice, a YA fantasy novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2021/10/12/ireen-chau/ Quixotic Belle Media, Audiobook Podcast Production: https://www.quixoticbellemedia.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
RIWW S2E7: Ireen Chau, The Herbwitch's Apprentice
October 12, 2021 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBThank you so much for tuning in with the Read It With Whiskey podcast! Welcome to Season 2, Episode 7 of the podcast! We are speaking with Ireen Chau, author of The Herbwitch's Apprentice. In this interview, Ireen and I chat about so much more than just her book! Ireen is an amazing artist and specializes in character art for authors via her Instagram account. We chat about her art, her books, and her busy life as a full-time student; you don't want to miss it! If you want to watch the int...
RIWW: Lisa Johnston, Wakeless
September 28, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews Lisa Johnston, the author of Wakeless, a dystopian sci-fi novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2021/09/28/lisa-johnston/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
RIWW S2E6: Lisa Johnston, Wakeless
September 28, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBThank you so much for tuning in with the Read It With Whiskey podcast! Welcome to Season 2, Episode 6 of the podcast! We are speaking with Lisa Johnston, author of Wakeless. In this interview, Lisa and I chat about the long journey this book had to go on to finally be published (it was 25 years in the making!). We also chat about world-building and the inspiration behind the setting/timeframe of the plot. There is also an amazing link between Wakeless and Oscillation Rising, the second boo...
Lisa Johnston, Wakeless
September 28, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews Lisa Johnston, the author of Wakeless, a dystopian sci-fi novel. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2021/09/28/lisa-johnston/ Quixotic Belle Media, Audiobook Podcast Production: https://www.quixoticbellemedia.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
RIWW S2E5: Douglas W.T. Smith, The Shadow of the Wicked
September 14, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBThank you so much for tuning in with the Read It With Whiskey podcast! Welcome to Season 2, Episode 5 of the podcast! We are speaking with Douglas W.T. Smith, author of The Shadow of the Wicked. In this interview, Douglas and I chat about character and world-building, the difficulty of writing a novella versus a traditional novel, and of course, whiskey! If you want to watch the interview video and are not a Patron of the Read It With Whiskey podcast, then you should go sign up right now! ...
Douglas W.T. Smith, The Shadow of the Wicked
September 14, 2021 11:00 - 38 minutes - 35.9 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews Douglas W.T. Smith, the author of The Shadow of the Wicked, a dark fantasy novella. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2021/09/14/douglas-w-t-smith/ Quixotic Belle Media, Audiobook Podcast Production: https://www.quixoticbellemedia.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message
RIWW: Douglas W.T. Smith, The Shadow of the Wicked
September 14, 2021 11:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBIn this episode, Laura interviews Douglas W.T. Smith, the author of The Shadow of the Wicked, a dark fantasy novella. Show Notes: https://www.laurajaylive.com/2021/09/14/douglas-w-t-smith/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/readitwithwhiskey/message