This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re stepping into the world of fantasy romance with debut author Emilee N.K. Robbins! 🪄💖
We’re chatting all about her book The Nine Realms—a spellbinding story featuring:
✨ A woman rescued from a snowstorm
✨ Lost memories
✨ An illustrious estate
✨ A slow-burn romance
✨ A magical ball that changes everything
Emilee dishes on worldbuilding, lore, spice levels, and what it’s like bringing a brand-new fantasy romance into the world. If you love magic, romance, and immersive storytelling, this episode is for you.
📚 Grab your copy of The Nine Realms: https://a.co/d/cGCowT7
🎧 Available now wherever you listen to podcasts.
✨ This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re heading to a cozy small town filled with heart, healing, and slow-burn romance.
Join us for an author feature with Cait Wood, writer of Chestnut Hollow, as we dig into:
📖 What inspired her story
💔 How grief and growth shaped her characters
📍Why small-town romance hits so deeply
✍️ Her writing journey and creative process
📲 Follow Cait Wood:
Instagram & TikTok: @kittycaitwood
(And wherever you find fun book content!)
🎙️ Tune in now — grab your copy of Chestnut Hollow and fall in love with this slow-burn gem.
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This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re joined by Sweet Tales With Spice author Katharine Sweet — the creative force behind Failure to Thrive, Love, Love Stories from the Goodroe Brothers, and Grams’ Rated R Cookbook! We talked spice, sweetness, writing chaos, and so much more. 📚❤️🔥
🎙️ Tune in now wherever you stream your pods!
💜 Connect with Katharine: sweettaleswithspice.com
This week on The Weekly MAsh, we finally got to sit down with the incredible Katie Night — author of the dark holiday romance 12 Nights of Christmas and her newest release, the deliciously twisted Halloween romance Shadows of Obsession.
We dive into masked men, mystery gifts, stalker vibes, forbidden crushes… and then pivot straight into the eerie world of her newest obsession-worthy MMC. Katie talks inspiration, writing dark romance with heart, and balancing festive spice with Halloween chills.
Check out her brand-new website here: authorkatienight.framer.website
Grab a drink, get comfy, and let's MAsh it up!
This week, we’re soaring into a world of secrets, sky battles, and forbidden love with fantasy romance author K.J. Altair! ✨
We dive into the magic of Feathers of Ash and Hope — a spellbinding start to a Roman Empire–inspired world where lies can protect or destroy — and chat all about its stunning sequel, Trials of Embers and Trust. Expect talk of giant mystical birds, slow-burn tension that’ll have you screaming at your Kindle, and a peek at what’s next in the Skyrider world.
🎧 Grab your headphones, grab your book, and let’s get ready to mash it up!
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This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re joined by the wonderful Tania Dilworth, author of Look At Me — a heartfelt, slow-burn romance about healing, survival, and the spark that changes everything. ✨
Tania opens up about the inspiration behind her story, the power of second chances, and the beauty in finding love when you least expect it. From favorite tropes to character playlists, we dive into it all — with plenty of laughs (and maybe a few swoons).
📖 Look At Me is available now!
👉 https://a.co/d/fYYCfX3
Follow Tania on social: @look_at_me_booktok
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💉 Love, trauma, and survival... bound in blood.
This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re chatting with the mysterious and brilliant Leyna Chloise, author of Love Marked In Blood.
When Wyatt and Ainsley are forced into a sadistic survival game, they form an unbreakable bond drenched in pain and passion. But six years later, when fate throws them together again, they’re no longer the same people who fought to survive…
We talk dark romance, healing through horror, and the beauty of broken love. It’s raw, it’s intense, and it’s everything we love about this genre.
🎙️ The Weekly MAsh — where every story leaves a mark.
📖 Love Marked In Blood by Leyna Chloise → [Amazon link]
Follow the author on IG: @leyna.chloise
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This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re joined by G.M. Parrillo (@ginaparrillo) — author of A Fall for Grace, a second-chance contemporary romance packed with secrets, revenge, and a 27-year reunion that brings ALL the tension. 👀🔥
We dive into the inspiration behind her Toselle Park series, how she balances love and vengeance on the page, and what readers can expect from the series now that book two, Bad Decisions, is officially out in the world!
💬 It’s heartfelt, fun, and full of behind-the-scenes gems for romance readers.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & more.
📚 Grab both books on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, KU, or visit: www.gmparrillo.net
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One girl. Two brothers. A school built on secrets. And a bond that could burn the world down.
In this week’s The Weekly MAsh, we sit down with Ang T. Dalton, author of The Scars Within — a spellbinding fantasy romance packed with found family, forbidden magic, and a love triangle that will set your heart (and your TBR) on fire.
Join Miranda and Ashleigh as they dive into the chaos of Mageia War College, talk dragons, brotherly tension, mental health through fantasy, and of course… whether Ang is Team Shayde or Team Rhodes 👀
If you’re a fan of Fourth Wing, Powerless, or Throne of Glass — you’ll want to binge this one immediately.
💜 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, Apple, or Amazon Music
📚 Grab The Scars Within: https://amzn.to/4klTfp1
🎙 Follow us everywhere: @the_book_mash_podcast
🐉 Follow the author: @angtdalton
What happens when you mix a runaway from the Irish mob, a serial killer van, and a desert kidnapping? You get Becoming Indigo — the darkly funny, gritty, and emotional rollercoaster from author Meridith Gray.
In this episode of The Weekly MAsh, Miranda and Ash dive deep into The Damaged Goods series, talking fierce FMCs, found family tropes, writing trauma with humor, and that evil cliffhanger ending.
💬 Hear about the inspiration behind Indigo’s chaos, how Meridith balances dark themes with sharp wit, and what readers can expect in Book Two (releasing October 9th, 2025).
🎙️ Episode Highlights:
• Indigo’s origin story and what makes her unforgettable
• How to write trauma and humor in perfect tension
• Tropes galore — found family, MC, mafia, enemies-to-lovers, and more
• Teasers for the Damaged Goods sequel
• Lightning round chaos with Meridith
☕ Grab your coffee and buckle up, Mashers. Indigo’s story is one you won’t forget.
📚 Becoming Indigo is available now: https://a.co/d/25SdJrB
Follow the author: @meridithgrayauthor
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This week, Miranda and Ashleigh sit down with L.A. Brink, author of the psychological thriller Unstable! 👀
Autumn Fowler seems to have it all — the perfect family, the dream art career — until her childhood sleep paralysis returns…and her nightmares start leaving evidence behind. Is it all in her head, or is something darker at play?
We talk about the real-life fears that inspired this haunting story, how to write believable suspense, and what happens when imagination crosses into obsession.
🌀 Tune in for twists, creepy laughs, and a peek into the mind of an author who loves to keep readers guessing.
🎧 Listen now on your favorite platform!
➡️ Unstable by L.A. Brink → https://a.co/d/aQl4Y8P
📱 Follow L.A. Brink @l.a.brink
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This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re sitting down with the multitalented A. Unda-Tames (Aggie Unda) — an author who truly writes it all! From the dark and dangerous pages of Mateo and Mariana, to the emotional depths of The Beautiful Mess Trilogy, and even the magical adventure of Risho & Kaia — Aggie proves that storytelling has no bounds.
We talk creative range, villain redemption arcs, mental genre gymnastics, and the wild mash-ups only The Book Mash could dream up.
🎙️ Tune in for laughs, writing secrets, and plenty of heart.
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In this episode, we sit down with dystopian sci-fi author Miranda Dietz to dive into her newest release, Next to Spotless, the gripping sequel to Out of Perfection.
We chat about:
✨ Claire’s next chapter outside the glass pyramid
✨ Expanding the clone-filled world of Perfection
✨ New characters (hi Yvain 👀), shifting power, and messy identity
✨ How her French literature background continues to influence her writing
✨ Motherhood, writing during nap time, and finishing a sequel with a baby on her chest
✨ Romance, rebellion, consequences, and finding yourself in a world that’s not what you were raised to believe
Miranda is witty, insightful, and so much fun — and this conversation goes beyond the dystopian world into creativity, character growth, and what it means to write your truth.
📚 Grab Next to Spotless: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0FLPDJVDT
📚 Follow Miranda: @mirandadietzwrites
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Ever wondered what would happen if Shawn of the Dead and Gilmore Girls had a baby during the apocalypse? Author Mary Jane Owen joins The Weekly MAsh to talk about her hilarious and heartfelt “cozy apocalyptic” novel, Last Mom Standing.
In this episode, we chat about writing through retirement in Spain, embracing pseudonyms, the art of balancing humor and heart, and the chaotic beauty of surviving the end of the world—with teenagers.
✨ Last Mom Standing proves that even the apocalypse can have a Hallmark-worthy ending.
📚 Grab your copy: https://amazon.com/dp/B0DT7QNR7D
📱 Follow Mary Jane: @pepperbackPress
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This week, we’re diving into A Sea of Song and Sirens by Whit Stanfield (@whitstanfieldauthor) — a beautifully written romantasy that flips The Little Mermaid and Moana into something entirely its own. 🌊✨
Packed with sirens, sea magic, enemies-to-lovers tension, and more plot twists than your heart can handle, this story straddles the line between saving the world and burning it down.
And if you’re wondering what Aunt Betty has to do with any of this — she doesn’t 😂 But Whit’s form response had us laughing so hard we couldn’t not bring it up.
We had such a blast chatting, and Miranda immediately devoured Books 1 and 2 after recording. That’s your sign to grab your fins and join the chaos. 🧜♀️🔥
🎙️ The Weekly MAsh ft. Whit Stanfield
📚 A Sea of Song and Sirens – available now: https://a.co/d/fADlvX4
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This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re diving into the world of sports romance with Ashlyn Harmon, author of Maybe One Day! 💜
Josie Martin thought she’d left her past—and her ex—behind. But when Bryce Clark reappears in her life asking for a second chance, she’ll have to decide if her heart is ready to dive back in.
Join Miranda and Ashleigh as they chat with Ashlyn about writing plus-size heroines, non-toxic masculinity, queer representation, and crafting stories that celebrate real, imperfect love.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, or Apple Podcasts.
📚 Grab your copy of Maybe One Day ➡️ ashlynharmon.com
✨ Follow Ashlyn: @ashwritesromance
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In this episode of The Weekly MAsh, Miranda and Ash dive into the sultry, powerful, and unapologetically bold world of La Mamácita Mafiosa with author Celina Thompson.
Set in South Texas just before El Día de los Muertos, this dark mafia romance follows Graciela — a fierce, bisexual jefa reclaiming her power against the man who once broke her. With danger, desire, and over a third smut (yes, you heard that right), Celina’s story blends cultural depth, trauma recovery, and unapologetic sensuality into a read you won’t forget.
💀 Topics we cover:
— Celina’s journey as a disabled author and how it shapes her work
— Writing a bisexual switch FMC in an open relationship
— The balance between vengeance, vulnerability, and empowerment
— A little fun with Graciela’s playlist and “fictional hit list”
Follow Celina: @AuthorCThompson
Follow us: @The_Book_Mash_Podcast
🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and YouTube!
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In this episode of The Weekly MAsh, we sit down with indie author Autumn Lawrence-Barnette to talk about her heart-wrenching romantic tragedy Someday Never Came — a story of fate, heartbreak, and soul-tied love that refuses to fade.
💬 Topics include:
Writing deep emotional romance with tragic undertones
Exploring twin flames and second chances
Autumn’s writing process and inspirations
A fun rapid-fire round of bookish favorites
A special Book Mash giveaway featuring Someday Never Came
📚 Get your copy of the book: https://a.co/d/07GWJBeE
📲 Follow Autumn: Instagram @author_autumnlb
💜 Join The Book Mash Community: linktr.ee/thebookmash
🎧 Listen, follow, and mash along on Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts!
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This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re joined by romantic-suspense author Erin Silva, creator of Unspoken Destiny — a gripping, emotional story about love, loss, and the ghosts that never truly let go.
Walker’s world shattered the day tragedy struck, and now he’s forced to face the past when Sadie, a girl from his history, reappears. But as old wounds reopen, danger lurks in the shadows — and silence might be the most dangerous choice of all.
🎙️ We chat with Erin about:
✨ What inspired Unspoken Destiny
✨ How she balanced romance, suspense, and tragedy
✨ Her process for finding the perfect title
✨ What she hopes readers carry with them after the final page
💬 Grab your copy of Unspoken Destiny: https://a.co/d/0iEB1q0
📱 Follow Erin:
TikTok @erin.m.silva.author
Instagram @erinmsilva19
Website thewritepatherinsilva.com
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This week on The Weekly MAsh, we’re joined by the incredible AJ Whitney, author of the YA dystopian series Sovereign! 👑
Raised to be sacrificed, Orphan Number 332 never expected a life beyond the gods’ control—but when her village stops believing, rebellion begins.
We talk about the spark behind this gripping trilogy, the heart of dystopian storytelling, AJ’s writing process, and what’s coming next (spoiler-free, of course 👀).
🎙️ Tune in for:
✨ The origin of Sovereign and its haunting world
✨ Why dystopian fiction still captures our hearts
✨ A sneak peek into Book 2 (coming February 2026!)
✨ AJ’s lightning-round favorites and writing rituals
🎧 Available wherever you listen: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | YouTube
📚 Grab Sovereign: www.ajwhitneybooks.com/sovereign
📱 Follow AJ: TikTok & IG @aj.thewriter | FB & YouTube @ajwhitneybooks
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