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Hosted by Victoria Hopkins · EN-US · 98 episodes
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Welcome to Book Shop Chats, your go to podcast for indie authors and learning insight into what it takes to write a book (HINT: You can do it too!!) Join authors as they share their personal journeys, successes, and challenges, providing you with unique insights into the writing process. The discussions explore into various aspects of storytelling, from character development to plot structuring, ensuring you have a well-rounded understanding of the craft. Whether you're just starting out or have published multiple works, this podcast is your companion in the pursuit of storytelling excellence. Tune in, gather inspiration, and let your passion for writing flourish alongside a community that celebrates the art of the written word.
Victoria Hopkins hosts Book Shop Chats:, a fiction show with 98 episodes published.
In today's episode we are chatting with author Jenna Malin. Jenna shares tips and insight into what goes into writing, marketing and publishing a book. Book Blurb: Deviant Vandals ONE DETECTIVE RUNNING FROM HER PAST, ANO
About the author: Tara Sexton writes adult contemporary romance and fantasy. She can often be found with her nose in a book and a coffee at hand. Book Blurb: The hot new soccer romance for fans of Ted Lasso and She's the
About Kim: Nothing makes me happier than when someone tells me a book I recommended expands their perspective, brings them joy, or makes them feel less alone. Aside from being a self-proclaimed bibliotherapist, I’m a mom
About the Author: Born and raised in Perth, Western Australia. Ryan graduated from John Curtin College of the Arts before later taking on a career as a drag queen. Through drag, Ryan found a love for cabaret, burlesque a
Story Synopsis: The Devil & The Details is a dark, emotionally charged slow-burn romance that blurs the line between love and danger. After escaping a past built on control and silence, Bethany Martin is a woman learning
Blurb After her father vanishes, Dani Fetter begins high school already carrying the weight of abandonment. She expects her best friends to support her, but they prioritize parties, hookups, and popularity instead. Left
About the author: Author of swoony romances full of real characters you can’t help but root for. When I’m not writing you’ll find me with my nose stuck in a book... Or more realistically, you’ll find me chasing my two ki
Author bio: K.C. Harper grew up on Canada's east coast and spends her time plotting to destroy the happiness of her characters. She’s an avid reader, developmental editor, and a full-time human servant to a 4.5 lb teacup
About the author: My name is Ashley & I am writing my debut novel in dystopian speculative fiction. It is a work in progress but I hope you join me wild journey of discovery and growth as I navigate the complexities of t
About the author: Saoirse Raylene Morton is the author of the Faeries of the City series and is co-authoring a steampunk fantasy series with her husband, Cody Owen. She has a degree in English Education and worked as an
About the author: Ming Louie Stein grew up in East Vancouver and now lives in Port Moody with her husband and their two beloved pets—a poodle-terrier mix and a British shorthair cat. She has two grandchildren who inspire
About the Author: J.M. is an author, screenwriter, and lapsed academic. With an MA in Communications and Culture, she’s appeared in podcasts, documentaries, and on radio and television to discuss all things geeky through
Feeling the magic of Christmas in today's episode. Suzy Langevin flips the classic Hallmark trope on it's head and we are here for it. About the book The Cowboy Christmas Glow Up Levi Dearborn, handsome heir to a ranchin
We cozy up with author Megan Mary to explore her dream-led trilogy, Witches of Maple Hollow, and how intuition, audiobooks, and creative marketing brought this fall-perfect world to life. We also dig into imposter syndro
Author Reese Sharon shares her journey of creating "Scorched," a romanticist book featuring gladiator-style battles with dragons and elemental horses coming out this October. We discuss the creative spark that comes from
We sit down with Sara J. Lillenfeld to explore the journey from fanfiction to a finished debut, blending urban fantasy with a small-town murder mystery and the courage it took to complete the book after a cancer diagnosi
In today's episode we sit down with author Nicole Batey to explore Forged, a romantasy where magic is an artifact, councils hoard medallions, and a revenge-driven heroine steps into an open challenge that could reshape a
We cozy up with A.L. Sterling to explore Forseyth Conservatory, a dark academia gothic mystery where tarot, science, and an anxious heroine collide. Official Blurb: Dahlia Blackburne is a failing bookstore keeper and Tar
What if a kingdom promised true love to everyone—except its two protagonists? We sit down with author Morgana Sandpiper to unpack Soulmateless, a fantasy where a prince longs for a forbidden match and a shapeshifter prin
Shamiz Patel shares her journey of writing across different genres, from a fantasy trilogy to a flirty rom-com, highlighting how each book has its own unique development process and timeline. Author bio: Shameez Patel wa
Ashley Peters
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1 appearance on this show
Megan Mary
metaphysical author, dreamworker, host of the Women's Dream Enlightenment podcast · Inner Realms Publishing
1 appearance on this show
Michelle Young
author of "The Art Spy"
1 appearance on this show
Brittany Ranew
Premier Sotheby’s International Realty
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Lisa Marie
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Ruan Willow
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Erica Rose
Kearney High School
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