For our last episode of this season, award-winning author Kelly Irvin talks about her most recent release, "The Year of Goodbyes and Hellos," a deeply personal novel inspired by her own experience with ovarian cancer.

Kelly has authored more than 35 Amish romances, romantic suspense novels, and novellas. Her latest book, "The Year of Goodbyes and Hellos," recounts the journey of two sisters striving to find a new balance in work, family, and love when one receives a diagnosis that sets the clock ticking.

A special Fall episode featuring Hot New Releases from our past guests!

In this episode we share a range of newly released and upcoming books, from emotional and romantic women’s fiction, to historical fiction, domestic suspense, and even an apocalyptic holiday tale.

In this special episode of our Fall/Winter season, we're showcasing six exciting women's fiction debuts. Each of our six authors shares insights about their novel, the inspiration behind it, and their best writing advice.

Mary Camarillo is the author of the award-winning novel, "The Lockhart Women." Her poems and short fiction have appeared in publications such as TAB Journal, 166 Palms, Sonora Review, and The Ear.

Her latest novel, Those People Behind Us is set in the summer of 2017 in Wellington Beach, California. This captivating story delves into the lives of five neighbors navigating a town divided by politics, protests, and soaring housing prices.

Annie Marie Jackson's debut novel, The Broken Hummingbird was announced as a finalist in the 2023 International Book Awards for Women's Fiction.

Set in the Mexican town of San Miguel de Allende, where Lainey Cameron also resides, this novel wrestles with marital dissolution and cultural dissonance, following a woman’s struggle to truly know her new country and her own heart.

In our last episode of this season, we feature four exciting new novels, all releases from our past guests.

We highlight new historical fiction from Erin Litteken and KD Allbaugh, set in Ukraine and rural Wisconsin. New contemporary fiction, in a poignant sister story from author, Jamie Beck, and a preview of an upcoming thriller from Maggie Giles, releasing in September.

For Women's Fiction Day, 2023, a discussion that tackles the difficult questions and future of the term “women’s fiction”

With host Lainey Cameron and guests Charlotte Dune, Maggie Smith, Paulette Stout, and author and book coach Kathryn Dodson.

In a world recognizing a wide gender spectrum, and after Publishers Marketplace dropped the term, does a gender specific genre like women’s fiction still make sense? Plus, don’t miss our giveaway from the podcast for Women’s Fiction Day.

Our panel discusses where they see the women’s fiction label going forward and why an author may (or may not) wish to position their writing within the women’s fiction genre

Micki Berthelot Morency shares the inspiration behind her debut novel, The Island Sisters.

A story about four women from Haiti, St. Thomas, and Guam whose fates are bound together by culture, history, and most importantly, by a deep and irrevocable friendship.

Our second episode featuring Hot New Releases from our past guests. This time we’re highlighting new books that just released in the month of May.

We'll introduce you to new historical fiction from Linda Rosen, an exciting new book club novel by Laura Hankin, and a thriller from Regina Buttner.

Joani Eliott's novel, The Audacity of Sara Grayson was last year’s winner of Women’s Fiction Writers Association STAR award in the debut category, in addition to winning the Whitney awards in debut novel of the year and general fiction categories.

Joani shares the inspiration behind a novel writers and creatives have been raving about, and which reviewers call “witty, funny and delightful”.

Debra Thomas' first novel, Luz, won several awards including the Sarton Award for contemporary fiction. Her second novel, Josie and Vic just released.

A brother and sister story of love, loss, and forgiveness, it's been described as "an unforgettable, heart-filled, heart-filling novel...grounded in the deepest of grief" that shines "with hope, with compassion, with the reminder that connection and service offer us paths toward healing." (Gayle Brandeis).

A new and special episode where we feature the latest releases from our past guests.

In this episode we introduce you to new romantic comedy, poignant women’s fiction and humor filled western fiction from Leanne Treese, Laura Drake, and K.T. Blakemore.

A special episode featuring six exciting women’s fiction debuts from the first half of 2023!

Featuring Tracey D Buchanan author of Toward the Corner of Mercy and Peace / Annie Cathryn author of The Friendship Breakup / D. Liebhart author of House on Fire / Donna Norman-Carbone author of All That is Sacred / Neely Tubati-Alexander author of Love Buzz

USA Today bestselling author, Sonali Dev, introduces us to her new women’s fiction novel, THE VIBRANT YEARS, which chosen as the first novel to be released by Mindy Kaling’s new imprint, Mindy’s Book Studio.

The story of three generations of women, Mindy describes the book as “a joyful and fun read”, “a tale about a group of underestimated women demanding respect and embracing their most authentic selves.”

Noué Kirwan introduces us to the inspiration behind her debut novel, LONG PAST SUMMER. Long Past Summer looks at the delicate and powerful thread that binds and breaks friends and flames.

USA Today bestselling author bestselling author, Jamie Beck describes Kirwan as “a welcome, smart new voice in romantic women’s fiction.”

Jeannée Sacken’s first novel, Behind the Lens won the 2022 American Writing Awards Hawthorne Prize and Book of the Year in fiction, women’s fiction and suspense, in addition to several other awards.

Her new novel, Double Exposure, is also set in Afghanistan featuring Annie Hawkins Greene, a war zone photojournalist.

Soraya Lane, bestselling author of historical and contemporary women’s fiction, introduces us to her new series, The Lost Daughters.

The Italian Daughter, first in the new series, is a dual timeline novel which takes the reader to Italy, both in 1946 and to a beautiful vineyard in present day.

Readers describe the novel as emotional, heart-breaking and “full of hope and love”.

Jen Craven writes upmarket women’s fiction where one decision changes everything. Her latest novel, Best Years of Your Life, takes place on a college campus, following the path of three women with big secrets. Early reviews describe the novel as gripping and a fast and exciting read.

The Beach Trap has been hailed as “an enchanting, heartwarming story” (NYT bestseller Ali Hazelwood), and “the ultimate vacation read” (Colleen Oakley).

Author Ali Brady (aka Alison Hammer and Bradeigh Godfrey) join us to share how they co-wrote such a winning novel.

Laura Hankin chats about A Special Place for Women. Just released on paperback, and already in TV development, the novel tells the story of a New York City club where only the most important women receive an invitation.

But one undercover reporter is about to infiltrate this female-run secret society and expose their secrets.