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Wine, Women and Words

342 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratings

Most people pair their wine with food but here, at Wine, Women and Words we pair our wine with books. Join us each week as we chat with authors, read books and of course, drink wine!

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Chanel Cleeton and House on Biscayne Bay

March 21, 2024 15:38 - 30 minutes - 17 MB

We chat with Chanel about her upcoming book House on Biscayne Bay, along with some of the history of that time-period. Diana and Chanel fangirl over the Scrivener drafting program and our current favorite book series. Pre-order your copy of The House on Biscayne Bay here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593440506 Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

LR Jones and The Wedding Party

March 13, 2024 14:00 - 34 minutes - 19.4 MB

Diana and Lisa talk about the famous setting for The Wedding Party, the importance of reliability over likeability in a character, and why Lisa started writing under a pen name. Get your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781662508899 Support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Rita Woods and The Last Dreamwalker

March 05, 2024 15:00 - 32 minutes - 17 MB

We are chatting with Rita Woods about her most recent book, The Last Dreamwalker. In addition to having a mini writer's workshop, we discuss the Gula culture and it's influence on the book.  Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781250805621 Help support Wine, Women and Words: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781250805621

Kristina Forest and The Partner Plot

February 29, 2024 18:31 - 25 minutes - 13.1 MB

We chat with Kristina Forest about her new novel The Partner Plot and our own take on what comes first the character or the plot. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593546451 Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Seressia Glass and "Game On"

February 21, 2024 22:00 - 26 minutes - 14.7 MB

While chatting with Seressia Glass about her novel Game On, we touch on the racism and sexism in the gaming industry. We talk about tropes in romance and why only writers understand the phrase, "My characters talk to me." Get your copy of Game On here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593199077 Wine, Women and Words is a listener supported podcast, please consider buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Alex Martin and Next Door Nemesis

February 21, 2024 20:50 - 16 minutes - 8.84 MB

We sit down with Alex Martin to talk about the horrors of HOAs and why it is the perfect place to set a rom-com. We also discuss some of the finer points that go into the making of a rom-com novel.  Pick up your copy of NextDoor Nemesis here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593337257 Wine, Women and Words is a listener-supported podcast, please consider buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Donna Hill

February 12, 2024 18:14 - 34 minutes - 19 MB

We chat with Donna Hill about her novel I am Ayah: The Way Home about the craft of writing. We find out we have a new title holder for most books written and Michele and Diana find out that they might end up in a book one day. Help Support Our Podcast: Pick up your book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781649371454 Buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Denny S. Bryce and Eliza Knight

February 02, 2024 17:35 - 24 minutes - 13.6 MB

Eliza and Denny stop by to talk about their book Can't We Be Friends. We discuss the history of Marilyn Monroe and Ella Fitzgerald's friendship, how Denny and Eliza started this book, and how they balance more than one book contract. Pre-order your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063282902 Support our podcast by purchasing a cup of coffee for us: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Kirthana Ramisetti

January 22, 2024 18:49 - 28 minutes - 15 MB

We chat with Kirthana Ramisetti about her book Advika and The Hollywood Wives and what happens when the fantasy isn't what you thought it would be. Kirthana and Diana talk about the editor they shared at Grand Central. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781538709276 Support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Jeanne Mackin

January 18, 2024 17:49 - 35 minutes - 18.3 MB

In this episode, we chat with Jeanne Mackin about her novel Picasso's Lovers. We also marvel at how visual artists see the world, we talk about Macarthyism and the nuanses of Color Blindness. You can pre-order your book here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/picasso-s-lovers-jeanne-mackin/20030076?ean=9781101990568 Show our podcast how much you love us, buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Welcome 2024

January 08, 2024 19:27 - 47 minutes - 25.6 MB

Michele and Diana are back! We are discussing what we did over our Christmas break, chatting about our upcoming episodes along with some fun side quests. Support our podcast! Buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Rosie Danan

January 02, 2024 18:22 - 32 minutes - 18.3 MB

We chatted with romance author, Rosie Danan about her novel Do Your Worst. We also talk a bit about building tension, what it takes to write a romance and weird search histories.   Get your copy of Do Your worst here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780593437148

Constance Sayers and The Star and The Strange Moon

November 10, 2023 18:41 - 45 minutes - 26.1 MB

Constance Sayers stopped by the podcast to talk about her latest novel The Star and the Strange Moon.  We talked about our love for strange books, old Hollywood, and how agents deserve so much praise for putting up with eccentric authors like us. Pick up our copy of The Star and Strange Moon here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780316493741 Support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Breanne Randall

October 30, 2023 19:17 - 1 hour - 43.1 MB

Breanne Randall stopped by to talk about everything under the sun, quite literally, from her book to her grandmother's influence. Pick up your copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781639105731 Support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Meg Cabot

October 27, 2023 19:01 - 28 minutes - 16.2 MB

In this episode, we talk with Meg Cabot about her long-standing career (she has written over 50 novels!) and her new book, Enchanted to Meet You. Pick up your copy of Enchanted to Meet you here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/enchanted-to-meet-you-meg-cabot/19446881?ean=9780063268371 Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Raquel Vasquez Gilliland & "Witch of Wild Things"

October 20, 2023 16:00 - 33 minutes - 19.6 MB

Author Raquel Vasquez Gilliland joins us to discuss her adult debut novel, "Witch of Wild Things." We also dive into some of her previous work, including the difference between writing young adult and adult fiction and much more. Support our podcast, buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Kris Waldherr

October 18, 2023 18:29 - 35 minutes - 18.3 MB

Kris Waldherr and Diana nerd out about Mary Shelley's Frankenstein and how it relates to Kris' book Unnatural Creatures.  Kris does a tarot reading for Diana from the tarot deck that she created and Lilo tries to fill in for Michele as co-host. Pick up your copy of Kris' beautifully drawn tarot deck and expanded compendium here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kriswaldherr/the-goddess-tarot-25th-anniversary-collectors-edition Buy your copy of Unnatural Creatures here: https://books...

Christine Sneed

September 26, 2023 14:00 - 50 minutes - 33.6 MB

We talk about what it's like to write short fiction, the publishing industry, and the trouble with italics (along with the Oxford comma) Get your copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780810146167 Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Leigh Esposito and The Godmother

September 21, 2023 20:05 - 51 minutes - 28.5 MB

We discuss the research that it takes to write a novel, regardless of the genre, developing strong female characters, and the messy legacy of the Mafia on Italian culture. Pick up your copy of The Godmother here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9798987561355 Support our podcast, buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Vanessa Riley and The Queen of Exiles

September 07, 2023 13:00 - 43 minutes - 23.2 MB

We talk with Vaness about her incredible record of writing books and what keeps her going; the incredible history behind her most recent novel and a bit about her writing process. Get your copy of Queen of Exiles here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063270992 Support our podcast directly: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Katrina Kittle

September 06, 2023 05:49 - 34 minutes - 18.1 MB

We chat with author Katrina Kittle about her latest book, Morning in this Broken World. We also talk about pacing yourself to write a novel, writing multiple perspectives and Diana gives us her definition of "Show Don't Tell." (As a hint, it has something to do with the Supreme Court) Pick up your copy of Katrina's book here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781662510113 Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Temi Oh

August 30, 2023 19:48 - 18 minutes - 11.1 MB

We chat with Temi Oh about her book More Perfect. We also talk a bit about writing while in university and Diana gets nerdy about Doctor Who.  Get your copy of More Perfect here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/more-perfect-temi-oh/18982894?ean=9781982142834 Please support our podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Ore Agbaje-Williams and The Three of Us

August 23, 2023 17:44 - 36 minutes - 21.1 MB

We chatted with Ore about her debut novel, The Three of Us and what could happen if a husband and best friend don't get along. We also talk about the second book hurtle and Diana discusses why it was her third book rather than her second.  Get your copy of The Three of us here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780593540718 Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Discussion of The Queen of Exiles

August 15, 2023 14:00 - 20 minutes - 11.8 MB

Diana and Michele discuss The Queen of Exiles up to Chapter 4. Michele talks about how cool she was in elementary school and Diana talks about the joy of reading. Pick up your copy of The Queen of Exiles: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063270992 Help support our podcast, buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Claire McMillan and The Alchemy of a Blackbird

August 14, 2023 14:00 - 29 minutes - 16.7 MB

Claire joins us to discuss utilizing Tarot, research, and the friendship between Remedios Vera and Leonora Carrington. Get your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781668006559 Help support our podcast, buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Stephen Kiernan

August 09, 2023 22:31 - 1 hour - 44 MB

We chat with Stephen Kiernan about his latest book The Glass Chateau along with his adventures in researching including making his own glass flowers. Stephen also does our show's first-ever reading! Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-glass-chateau/18859509?ean=9780063227316 Help support the podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast  

The Last Masterpiece with Laura Morelli

July 25, 2023 17:40 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MB

We sit down with Laura Morelli to talk about Italian history and WW2. Laura and Diana fan girl over a mutual "character" and Laura discusses her plotting process. Don't forget to pre-order your book through Laura's website so that you can get your  https://lauramorelli.com/store/the-last-masterpiece-a-novel/ Help support our podcast: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

You've Been Served with Kristen Alicia

July 20, 2023 18:17 - 37 minutes - 22.3 MB

In this episode Kristen and Diana bond over their shared ADHD, their shared history of being in the legal field and the importance of black joy. Get your copy of You've been Served here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781649373946 Support our podcast, buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Talking Rom Coms with TJ Alexander

July 11, 2023 17:55 - 28 minutes - 17.5 MB

TJ talks about their new novel, Chef's Choice. Michele and TJ also talk about the joys of buying the good cheese (you know the fancy stuff behind glass) and the whacko do requests in wills that may or may not be far-fetched. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781982189105 Support our podcast, buy us a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

TJ Klune

June 27, 2023 18:05 - 30 minutes - 17.4 MB

While we intended to talk to TJ Klune about his latest book In the Lives of Puppets we ended up having a wonderful conversation about the brave little toaster along with LGBTQ+ history and how it relates to the themes in his books.  Be sure to get your copy of In the Lives of Puppets here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781250217448 Already have the book? Support our podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Lee Bukowski and "A Week of Warm Weather"

June 22, 2023 02:27 - 28 minutes - 17 MB

Author Lee Bukowski joins us to discuss her novel "A Week of Warm Weather" and we dive into what we think the old adage "write what you know" really means, exploring women's friendship in writing and much more! Get your copy of A Week of Warm Weather: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781684631377 Support the podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Bryn Turnbull and The Paris Deception

June 07, 2023 13:00 - 46 minutes - 26.2 MB

We catch up with Bryn Turnbull to discuss her latest novel, The Paris Deception. We talk about art forgery and why novelists will always be the first people the police will look at. Also, we define the term "Lebowski-chic" Get your copy of The Paris Deception: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780778333418 Support the podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

William Landay

May 30, 2023 22:14 - 54 minutes - 31.4 MB

***THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS***   In this episode we chat with William Landay about his latest book, All That is Mine I Carry With Me. We get into the details of the book, how the way you write a book can affect the ebook as well as the audiobook and Michele tries to press William on what really happened at the end of the book. Reminder, there are spoilers, you have been warned. Support the podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Diane Marie Brown and Black Candle Women

May 24, 2023 21:25 - 33 minutes - 19.5 MB

In this episode we chat with Diane Marie Brown about her new book.  Get your copy here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/black-candle-women-diane-marie-brown/18524225?ean=9781525899911 Support the podcast by buying us a cup of Kofi: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Harper Kincaid and A Midsummer Night's Murder

May 18, 2023 23:09 - 54 minutes - 30.6 MB

We sit down with author Harper Kincaid to talk about the difference between murder mystery books and cozy mystery books, newsletter marketing, and why you want Diana and Harper on your trivia team.  Get your copy of Harper's latest book here: https://www.amazon.com/Midsummer-Nights-Scheme-Bookbinding-Mystery-ebook/dp/B08FZN9MGC/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1684450707&sr=8-1 Help support our podcast by buying us a cup of kofi: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Weina Dai Randal and Night Angels

May 10, 2023 06:13 - 45 minutes - 23.6 MB

Weina talks to us about the Chinese Schindler who is in her book, the Night Angels. Weina and Diana discuss the details that go into researching historical fiction and how there is some truth to the saying, "Lost in Translation." Get your copy of Night Angels here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781542038003

Marvelous with Molly Greeley

May 02, 2023 17:26 - 55 minutes - 31.6 MB

Molly talks about the history behind the Beauty and the Beast fairytale. Diana talks about what it's like to wear a corset and we discuss marketing and book art. Pick up your book here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063244092 Buy Michele and Diana a cup of coffee: Ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Jessa Maxwell and The Golden Spoon

April 26, 2023 19:17 - 35 minutes - 20.9 MB

We chat with Jess about her debut novel, The Golden Spoon. We also talk about boundaries for writers and their partners and how much baking went into her research. Get your copy of The Golden Spoon here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781668008003 Buy us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Margaret Verble

April 18, 2023 14:00 - 32 minutes - 17.3 MB

In this talk with Margaret Verble, Michele learns the importance of never throwing away a shelved book and she finds another pantser!  Get your copy of Stealing here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063267053

Talking Arca with Greer

April 11, 2023 13:00 - 34 minutes - 19.9 MB

Greer Macallister pays another visit to the podcast to talk about her latest book Arca. We talk about the editing process, what it's like to write a series, and congratulate her on being the author in our five timer's club. We also talk about letting the chaos in our writing. Pick up your copy of Arca here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781982167929

Loki's Ring with Stina Leicht

April 06, 2023 23:27 - 45 minutes - 25.5 MB

Diana and Stina bond over Ted Lasso, Michele learns about heirloom carrots and their effect on Loki's Ring. Stina also talks about the subtle ways we can subvert the patriarchy through literature. Pick up your copy of Loki's Ring here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781982170639

Heather Webb

March 30, 2023 16:53 - 27 minutes - 15.9 MB

We catch up with our long-time podcast friend, Heather Webb to discuss her book Strangers in the Night. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063297111 Help support our podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: Ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast  

Susan Stokes Chapman

March 28, 2023 17:52 - 24 minutes - 13.5 MB

We discuss all things Pandora including the Georgian time period and Greek Mythology with Susan Stokes Chapman. Susan and Diana bond over a mutual character that they share in their novels. Pick up your copy of Pandora here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063280021 Help support the podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: Ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Janie Chang

March 14, 2023 14:00 - 37 minutes - 36.4 MB

We had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Janie Chang about her most recent novel, The Porcelain Moon.  Pick up your copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780063072862   Already have a copy of the book? Then help support the podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: Ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Moonday Letters with Emmi Itaranta

March 08, 2023 17:30 - 27 minutes - 15.9 MB

In chatting with Emmi we explore epistolary books, writing science fiction, and how Emmi writes in two different languages (English and Finnish!). Get your copy of the Moonday Letters here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781803360447 Already have a copy of the book? Then help support the podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: Ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

The Many Daughters of Afong Moy

February 28, 2023 18:20 - 54 minutes - 31.6 MB

Potential Spoilers In this week's episode, we chat with Jamie Ford about his latest book The Many Daughters of Afong Moy. We also discuss the science behind epigenetics, the joys of writer's retreats, and becoming a writer without an MFA. If you haven't read The Many Daughters of Afong Moy yet, get your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781982158217 Already have a copy? Then help support our podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast      

Discussion Episode of The Many Daughters of Afong Moy

February 23, 2023 18:04 - 35 minutes - 20.1 MB

In this episode, we discuss up to Chapter 14. Diana and Michele share their frustrations with certain characters, library pet peeves, and the many wonderful uses for chopsticks. Get your copy of The Many Daughters of Afong Moy here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781982158217 Help support our podcast by buying us a cup of coffee: ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Stone Blind With Natalie Haynes

February 21, 2023 19:56 - 39 minutes - 21.9 MB

Diana and Natalie discuss the mythology and history behind Medusa in Natalie's latest novel, Stone Blind. We also discuss what future literary professors will call the books created during the pandemic.   Pick up your copy of Stone Blind here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9780063258396

The Sweet Spot with Amy Poeppel

February 15, 2023 13:30 - 45 minutes - 26.3 MB

Join us as we chat about writing comedy; the difference between writing a screenplay and writing a novel; and like in NYC. We also come up with a new party game. Get your copy of The Sweet Spot here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781982176457 Help support our podcast for less than a cup of coffee: https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast

Audrey Burges and The Miniscule Mansion

February 08, 2023 14:00 - 49 minutes - 23.8 MB

We chat with Audrey Burges about her book The Miniscule Mansion of My Myra Malone and the personalities each house contains. Be sure to get your copy of the book here: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9780593546475 Michele and Diana also start their discussion of The Many Daughters of Afong Moy: https://bookshop.org/a/5676/9781982158217 Already own the books? Support the podcast for less than a cup of coffee, https://ko-fi.com/winewomenwordspodcast