Wine, Women and Words
344 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 days ago - ★★★★★ - 16 ratingsMost 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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Gareth Brown
April 24, 2024 12:00 - 33 minutes - 21.2 MBDiana gets to sit down and chat with author Gareth Brown about The Book of Doors. We discuss the importance of first lines, writing during the pandemic and how to write the best book you can. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-book-of-doors-gareth-brown/20297550?ean=9780063323988
Paulette Kennedy
April 03, 2024 07:33 - 45 minutes - 25.1 MBWe chat with Paulette Kennedy about her latest book, The Devil and Mrs. Davenport. Diana and Paulette talk about their shared fundamentalist past, agency, and we get a stark reminder that the 90s was more that 10 years ago. Pick up your copy here: https://bookshop.org/a/55881/9781662514883
Chanel Cleeton and House on Biscayne Bay
March 21, 2024 15:38 - 30 minutes - 17 MBWe 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 MBDiana 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 MBWe 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 MBWe 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 MBWhile 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 MBWe 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 MBWe 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 MBEliza 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 MBWe 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 MBIn 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 MBMichele 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 MBWe 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 MBConstance 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 MBBreanne 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 MBIn 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 MBAuthor 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 MBKris 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 MBWe 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 MBWe 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 MBWe 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 MBWe 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 MBWe 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 MBWe 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 MBDiana 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 MBClaire 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 MBWe 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 MBWe 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 MBIn 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 MBTJ 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 MBWhile 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 MBAuthor 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 MBWe 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 MBIn 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 MBWe 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 MBWeina 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 MBMolly 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 MBWe 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 MBIn 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 MBGreer 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 MBDiana 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 MBWe 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 MBWe 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 MBWe 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 MBIn 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 MBPotential 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 MBIn 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 MBDiana 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