Welcome back and happy 2026 to everyone! Today, Anne and Bree are joined by the incredibly talented V.B. Lacey! Vanessa is the author of the Elementals of Iona duology and the Veridian Empire Series- a series of interconnected standalones with book 3 due to be released later this month!
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In today's, episode, Anne and Bree sit down with the exceptional Celia Ralk to talk all things spoilers about her latest release Rumours of Rage and Revenge.
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if you would like to dive head first into a world you won't want to leave!
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Today Anne and Bree dive into what they have on their 2026 TBR and what they are most excited to read. From authors they love to new authors, the year of 2026 is going to be a good year for reading.
Books Mentioned in this ep:
Buckle Up Buttercup by Elle Ashwell
Howl by Allegra Hall
The Witchness Protection Programme by A Jane Dove
From the Silence of the Shadows by VB Lacey
Scars Beneath a Serpent's Scales by Nicole Platania
Burn of the Everflame by Penn Cole
In The Grey of Dawn by K Wish
Long Live by Vb Lacey
The Saltwater Curse by Avina St Graves
Feeling the heat by Emily Antoinette
A bargain so bloody by vasilisa drake
Broken kingdoms series by lj andrews
Zodiac academy by Sarah packanham and Susan valenti
A wraith beneath the tides by Emilia jae
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Today Anne and Bree are joined by the insanely talented Allegra Hall! Author of the Unravelling Monsters Universe and the Bloomverse Omegaverse, you won't want to miss her books if you're a monster romance fan! Anne and Bree ask all the hard questions, get the inside scoop on what it was like to write a romance between a ghost and an orc and just have an absolute hoot of a time.
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On todays episode, Anne and Bree talk about their reading habits- from the formats they read, to how they get out of book slumps, how they organize their shelves and everything in between!
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Today Anne and Bree are joined by not one but TWO authors- A Jane Dove rejoins the girls and also new to the podcast, Aaron Dick! Today they discuss their new releases, their upcoming launch party and what it's like to switch gears in genres into cozy fantasy
Amanda and Aaron are doing a joint release of their new Cozy Fantasies- A Bakers Coven by Aaron Dick and The Witchness Protection Programme by A Jane Dove which are both set to release December 17th, 2025 and have a pre-release party at the The Book Exchange in Glen Eden, Auckland on December 14th, 2025. Come along here attendees can get early copies, meet the authors, and get flash tattoos by laureneagle_tattoo!Make sure to follow us on our Instagram and Tiktok @thebrokebookgirlspod. Make sure to subscribe or follow on your listener of choice and check back in every Wednesday for a brand new episode.
Today, Anne and Bree discuss the books they are most scared to read- scared in the sense of feelings, the end of an era and even just fear of the unknown....
Books mentioned:
A Legacy of stars by Sheila Masterson
Shrinking Violets By Elle Ashwell
Shadow and Son by Gretchen Powell Fox
Feathers so vicious by Liv Zander
Burn of the Everflame by Penn Cole
Rumors of Rage and Revenge by Celia Ralk
When Sorrow Fell For Rapture by Zoey J Briar
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Today Anne and Bree are joined by the incredibly talented Demi Clorissa, author the Divine Bride series! If you love a darker fantasy world, emotional turmoil and to get REALLY into your feelings, Demi and the gang get into writing about grief, healing from trauma and touching on harder subjects to write about.
You can find Demi on instagram @demiclorissawrites
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Today, Anne and Bree dive into their end of year TBR- the books high on their list of things they want to read before 2025 comes to a close.
No links today with this episode due to the writers fatigue from a jam packed weekend but find each author below!
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Skin of a Sinner - Avina St Graves
Fifth Class by A Jane Dove
Howl by Allegra Hall
Wildflower Ridge Series By Elle Ashwell
A Vow of shadow and Blood by Charlene Antrobus
A Wolf in the Garden by Allegra Hall
The Longest Night by Courtney Clark Michaels, Esme Brett, Stephanie Ruth
These Shadows Become Her by Demi Clorissa
Her Feral Beasts by E.P Bali
The Legacy of Ophelia by Nicole Platania
Today Anne and Bree are joined by the wonderfully talented, hilarious, expert at writing emotional trauma Sheila Masterson! From The Lost God to writing gothic romantic fantasies The Poison Daughter and The Song of the Darkwood, Sheila shares her writing journey, makes the girls cry and participated in the longest episode to date!
BE AWARE- There are spoilers for all of Sheila's books in this episode. Do not proceed if you do not want to pre-spoiled!
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Today Anne and Bree get into the worlds they would want to live in- and why. From Elysia to Hollows Cove, there's one thing that's for certain- fictional worlds are definitely better than reality!
Honourable Book Mentions:
Xantera By Mariah Montoya and Grace Pearson https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230451424-xantera
The Poison Daughter by Sheila Masterson https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/230848723-the-poison-daughter
The Memory Curse by Sheila Masterson https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/197292904-the-memory-curse
The Storm King by Sheila Masterson https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205252098-the-storm-king
Screwed by the Minotaur in Hallow’s Cove by Jennifer Wood https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/236506184-screwed-by-the-minotaur-in-hallow-s-cove
Null and Void by R. Moody
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/215211520-null-and-void
Shades of Smoke and Shadows by Celia Ralk https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/213901155-shades-of-smoke-and-shadows The Tarakona Chronicles by A Jane Dove https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/138367635-of-dresses-and-dragons
When Deities Awaken by Zoey J. Briar https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220244499-when-death-called-life-home
Smoke & Scar by Gretchen Powell Fox https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/221866459-smoke-and-scar
The Dagger and the Forbidden Heir by Emilia Jae https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/204581966-the-dagger-and-the-forbidden-heir
Long Live by V.B. Lacey https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/95584311-long-live
In the Wake of the Wicked by V.B. Lacey https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/211011789-in-the-wake-of-the-wicked Want a new book tracking app? Created by book gals for book people- check out Pagebound, your new aesthetically pleasing page tracker! https://pagebound.co/
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On todays episode, Anne and Bree are joined by the absolutely delightful and hilarious C.H. Lyn! Talking all things spooky, plotting, co-authoring and being a business owner, tune in for an episode full of laughs!
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Today, Anne and Bree talk about their favourite book trope- Enemies to Lovers and they are coming in HOT with some pretty solid recommendations too
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Book Mentions:
She's a Keeper by Ali K Mulford https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/206127214-she-s-a-keeper
When Fear Danced With Courage by Zoey J Briar https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228212708-when-fear-danced-with-courage
Null and Void by R Moody
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/215211520-null-and-void
A Legacy of Stars by Sheila Masterson
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/222287410-a-legacy-of-stars
Revenge of the Forgotten by Dany Crooks https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/215965912-revenge-of-the-forgotten
Smoke and Scar by Gretchen Powell Fox https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/221866459-smoke-and-scar
Hot for slayer by Ali Hazelwood https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/240581511-hot-for-slayer
Sadist by Chaos Davie
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/222424266-sadist
Her Vicious beasts by E.P Bali https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/196579796-her-vicious-beasts
This deceit of ours by Shannon R. Lir https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61219193-this-deceit-of-ours
Today Anne and Bree are joined by the exceptionally talented, M in the name Athena M. Bliss, Jack of all Trades, hilarious, kind and fabulous human Marluxia Bliss! In this episode, they talk all things from writing to editing, AI and the impacts on artists, how Marly met Athena and became the iconic duo we know as Athena M. Bliss and of course, go on a few random and expected tangents.
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Today Anne and Bree dive into one of their fave book tropes, Fated Mates, and come in hot with some of their favourite books that fit that criteria for everyone to hopefully also fall in love with.
Book mentions and links to their Goodreads:
Empress Theresa by Norman Boutin https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23308436-empress-theresa
Smoke and Scar by Gretchen Powell Fox https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/221866459-smoke-and-scar
A Wraith Beneath The Tides by Emilia Jae https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/223062228-a-wraith-beneath-the-tides
Forget me not by Elle Ashwell https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228416390-forget-me-not
The Crooked Crowns Trilogy by Celia Ralk https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/213901155-shades-of-smoke-and-shadows
A House of Cloak and Daggers by Loren Little https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/223861813-a-house-of-cloaks-daggers
Bound in Violet Ink By Charlotte Mallory https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/235370732-bound-in-violet-ink
Her Vicious Beasts by E.P Bali https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/125035180-her-feral-beasts
A Wolf in the Garden by Allegra Hall https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/190008600-a-wolf-in-the-garden
The Mated Myths by Lex Logan https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/218187673-seducing-scylla
The Solstice Cycle by Tay Rose https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198969971-the-solstice-cycle
The Curse of Ophelia by Nicole Platania https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61062034-the-curse-of-ophelia
On todays episode, Anne and Bree are joined by the incredibly talented, hilarious, amazing Isabella from Nymeris Art! Together, they talk about all things art, AI, books and super secret stuff that you will all have to watch her space for.....
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Today, Anne and Bree talk about their most anticipated reads and releases for the rest of 2025 and coming into 2026.
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Book mentions:
Rumours of Rage and Revenge by Celia Ralk
Splintered Kingdom By Gretchen Powell Fox
Tempting Triton By Lex Logan
Scrooged for the holidays by Kayla Grosse
Xantera by Mariah Montoya and Grace Pearson
A vow of shadow and blood by Charlene Antrobus
The Poison Daughter by Sheila Masterson
The Legacy of Ophelia by Nicole Platania
Silver and Smoke by Helen Scheuerer
Burn of the Everflame by Penn Cole
Shattered by Tay Rose
This week Anne and Bree are joined by the incredibly talented Janessa, aka JR Creations! Join the girls as they talk about being an artist, finding inspiration from books and the world around, combating AI art and of course, discussing the best books around.
Check out Janessa's art and get a cheeky 30% off when you use BROKEBOOKGIRLS30 at checkout when you visit and purchase art at https://jracryliccreations.etsy.com?coupon=BROKEBOOKGIRLS30
Honourable Mentions:
These Hearts We Shatter by Shannon R. Lir https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63280287-these-hearts-we-shatter
Forget Me Not by Elle Ashwell https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228416390-forget-me-not
An Heir of Darkness and Ruin by Mina Browen https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/222206293-an-heir-of-darkness-and-ruin
Kindreds Curse Saga by Penn Cole
When Deities Awaken by Zoey J Briar https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220244499-when-death-called-life-home
Rowan Adelaide
E.A.M Trofimenkoff https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/195952244-a-kiss-of-the-siren-s-song
Mercy of Dawn by Ashle Bresee https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228111179-the-mercy-of-dawn
Shades of smoke and shadows by Celia Ralk https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/213901155-shades-of-smoke-and-shadows
On today's episode, Anne and Bree talk about being Author PAs and what PAs do, but they also lose the plot slightly and shenanigans ensue. Ranging from talking about being a PA, to finally asking each other the quick fire questions all the way to spreadsheets, join the girls as they slowly devolve into madness.
Special mentions today include:
Forget me not by Elle Ashwell https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228416390-forget-me-not
Empress Theresa by Norman Boutin https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/23308436-empress-theresa
A Wraith Beneath The Tides by Emilia Jae https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/223062228-a-wraith-beneath-the-tides
These Hearts We Shatter by Shannon R Lir https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/63280287-these-hearts-we-shatter
This Deceit of Ours by Shannon R Lir https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/61219193-this-deceit-of-ours
Forged by Malice by Elizabeth Helen https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/162931104-forged-by-malice
When Fear Danced With Courage by Zoey J Briar https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228212708-when-fear-danced-with-courage
Null and Void by R Moody https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/215211520-null-and-void
On todays episode, Anne and Bree are joined by the super talented A Jane Dove, writer and editor extraordinaire! The girls talk all about indie authoring in New Zealand and becoming and editor as well to help other new indie authors.
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Books mentioned:
Rumours of Rage and Revenge by Celia Ralk https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/234199961-rumours-of-rage-and-revenge
A Wraith Beneath the Tides by Emilia Jae https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/223062228-a-wraith-beneath-the-tides
Forget Me Not by Elle Ashwell https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/228416390-forget-me-not
Of the Curse or the Crown by VB Lacey https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/221358457-of-the-curse-or-the-crown
Thorns and Fire by Helen Schuerer https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/220617923-thorns-fire