Episodes

  • Allison Brennan on BEACH READS AND DEADLY DEEDS, Crepes Rabbit Hole & Hot Irish-Mayan God

    Allison Brennan on BEACH READS AND DEADLY DEEDS, Crepes Rabbit Hole & Hot Irish-Mayan God
    Jun 19 2025
    In Episode 41 of Undercurrents of Romance, Tracey Devlyn sits down with New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan to discuss her new romantic mystery, BEACH READS AND DEADLY DEEDS. A private island. A mysterious book. A reluctant heroine with everything to lose. In BEACH READS AND DEADLY DEEDS, Allison Brennan blends forced-proximity romance and a dangerous mystery in paradise. A responsible booklover stumbles into real-life danger—and unexpected love—when the margins of a beach read reveal clues to a guest’s deadly disappearance. Love this episode? Rate it ⭐️ Thumbs Up 👍 Subscribe 🔔 Show Notes:
 https://traceydevlyn.com/podcast #newrelease #bookrelease #romancebooks #romance #mysteryromance #romanticmystery #allisonbrennan #forcedproximity #fishoutofwater #mira #harpercollins #HEA #happilyeverafter #traceydevlyn #undercurrentsofromance #podcaster #podcastepisode #podcastguest #bookpodcast #authorpodcast #authorsontheair #vidcast #authorinterview #authorssupportingauthors #videobookclub #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddiction
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    32 mins
  • Elias Miguel Muñoz - From Havana to Hollywood: A Story of Survival, Cinema, and Creativity - Ep 11

    Elias Miguel Muñoz - From Havana to Hollywood: A Story of Survival, Cinema, and Creativity - Ep 11
    Jun 18 2025
    In this powerful and thought-provoking episode, author Elias Miguel Muñoz reflects on his remarkable life—from growing up in revolutionary Cuba to forging a creative path as an immigrant writer in the United States. He opens up about the personal and political forces that shaped his identity, the movies that sparked his imagination, and the authors—like García Márquez and Manuel Puig—who inspired his voice. We explore the unexpected ways quantum physics, Hollywood melodrama, and the experience of being a queer Latino immigrant fuel his storytelling. With moments of deep vulnerability and insight, Muñoz offers wisdom on overcoming fear, embracing creative freedom, and finding empowerment through literature. ✨ "My writing became an escape." ✨ "I am fascinated by quantum physics." Whether you're a writer, reader, or lover of literary journeys, this conversation will move and inspire you. Topics include: • The Cuban Revolution’s impact on personal identity • Creating stories from silent films • Magical realism and literary influences • Queer representation in Hollywood • Embracing creativity without fear Links to Books in this Episode: Encore! Encore! Amazon: https://amzn.to/40E2GaV Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/110292/9781955826518 #Podcast #EliasMiguelMuñoz #WritingJourney #CubanAmericanVoices #QuantumCreativity
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    18 mins
  • J Penner - A Fellowship of Bakers and Magic

    J Penner - A Fellowship of Bakers and Magic
    Jun 18 2025
    J Penner spins cozy fantasy stories featuring humans, elves, orcs, dwarves, and more. She refers to herself as "baking magic into every page" and teases us with mouth-watering descriptions of baked goods in A Fellowship of Bakers & Magic, the first novel in her Adenashire cozy fantasy series. Originally self-published, Poisoned Pen Press picked up the Adenashire series. Four books are already published in the series, and a fifth will be published soon. J Penner shares about her journey to trad publishing, the mental health arcs she included for her characters, and how writing out of order helps her when she's drafting a manuscript. She also shares a few teasers about what to expect in book 5! To learn more about J Penner and her books, and check out some special recipes, visit her website https://jpennerauthor.com or follow her on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jpennerauthor/
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    47 mins
  • Ryan Pote—BLOOD AND TREASURE

    Ryan Pote—BLOOD AND TREASURE
    Jun 18 2025
    Today in the interrogation chair, it's Ryan Pote, author of the hot new thriller, BLOOD AND TREASURE. Hear about how Ryan went from Navy rescue helicopter pilot to NTSB investigator/IRS auditor/program manager for test flight operations for the government, his unpredictable novel BLOOD AND TREASURE, and what he'd do if he moved back to Hawaii and had to live on a beach. Welcome to The Dossier Podcast! ryanpote.com | thewritersdossier.com | Voice credit: Hillary Huber
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    18 mins
  • Erica Peplin on WORK NIGHTS, Navigating Crushes & Donut-eating Coworkers

    Erica Peplin on WORK NIGHTS, Navigating Crushes & Donut-eating Coworkers
    Jun 18 2025
    In Episode 40 of Undercurrents of Romance, Tracey Devlyn sits down with author Erica Peplin to discuss her debut novel, WORK NIGHTS. Two crushes. One chaos. Zero emotional clarity. Peplin takes readers on a messy journey through newsroom politics, nightlife flirtations, and accidental love triangles. Between a magnetic intern and a prickly musician, Jane’s heart is a disaster—and she’s about to make it worse. Love this episode? Rate it ⭐️ Thumbs Up 👍 Subscribe 🔔 Show Notes:
 https://traceydevlyn.com/podcast #newrelease #bookrelease #womensfiction #sapphicwomensfiction #debutnovel #queerromance #ericapeplin #lovetriangle #gallerybooks #simonandschuster #traceydevlyn #undercurrentsofromance #podcaster #podcastepisode #podcastguest #bookpodcast #authorpodcast #authorsontheair #vidcast #authorinterview #authorssupportingauthors #videobookclub #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddiction
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    22 mins
  • Liv Constantine (DON'T OPEN YOUR EYES) EP 66

    Liv Constantine (DON'T OPEN YOUR EYES) EP 66
    Jun 17 2025
    New York Times and internationally bestselling author, Liv Constantine, discusses her twisty new thriller, DON’T OPEN YOUR EYES. A woman’s perfect life is turned upside down when she suspects her nightmares are actually premonitions. Fearing the worst is about to befall those she loves, she must decide how far she is willing to go to stop fate. "Liv Constantine is at the top of her game."—Publishers Weekly Listen in as we chat about why people like to close their eyes to what goes on around them, destiny versus free will, and hear Liv share her real life experience with a precognitive dream! www.livconstantine.com https://www.mariesutro.com/twisted-passages-podcast ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Liv Constantine is the pen name of sisters Lynne Constantine and Valerie Constantine. Lynne and Valerie are New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today international bestselling authors with over two million copies sold worldwide. They are Library Reads Hall of Fame authors. Their books have been translated into 29 languages, are available in 34 countries, and are in development for both television and film.
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    23 mins
  • Laura Lippman - Murder Takes a Vacation - Crime Wave

    Laura Lippman - Murder Takes a Vacation - Crime Wave
    Jun 17 2025
    This week on Crime Wave: Listen to Bonnar get blown away by Laura Lippman’s razor-sharp insights into life, friendship, family, and craft. Laura and I were together to chat about her wonderful new mystery, MURDER TAKES A VACATION, starring Mrs. Muriel Blossom, a 68-year-old widow determined to see the world she felt was passing her by. When Muriel books a vacation for a river cruise in France, her trip turns into a deadly international mystery. Laura’s smart and perceptive writing style has produced satisfying mysteries for decades—and her compassionate grasp of human nature shines through in her off-the-cuff remarks about MURDER TAKES A VACATION. I love Muriel Blossom *and* Laura Lippman! Connect with Laura: https://lauralippman.com/ #podcast #author #interview #authors #CrimeWavePodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers#writersinspiration #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #BonnarSpring #BonnarSpringBooks #bookouture #thrillers #LauraLippman #MurderTakesAVacation
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    23 mins
  • Jeffrey James Higgins—HAVANA SYNDROME

    Jeffrey James Higgins—HAVANA SYNDROME
    Jun 16 2025
    Today in the interrogation chair, it's Jeffrey James Higgins, author of HAVANAH SYNDROME, out from Severn River on 6/17/25. In this episode, we discuss how Jeff went from a being Supervisory Special Agent with the DEA, to opening the field office in Bagram Afghanistan, and now as a full-time author how he hosts other writers at his restaurant in Old Town Alexandria, VA. There's some great stuff ahead, so stick around and enjoy The Dossier Podcast! jeffreyjameshiggins.com | thewritersdossier.com | voice credit: Hillary Huber
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    20 mins