Today I got to talk with YA author of both prose and poetry (in the same book no less!) Patrick Flores-Scott about his newest novel NO GOING BACK. A book that jumps through time and takes readers through one wild weekend that can and will change everything for our protagonist. Follow Patrick Follow On The Shelf Get No Going Back! Schuler Books Literati Bookstore BookSweet Bookstore Book Smitten (Podcast)

Today I got to talk with attorney turned author Jerry Madden about his debut novel STEEL VALLEY: A LOVE STORY. We got into the emotion truths behind the fictional narrative and the love story at the core of it all. An incredibly sweet story and a lovely interview Follow On The Shelf Get STEEL VALLEY Quail Ridge Books (NC) Odyssey Books (MA)

Last Year I had the absolute honor of talking to Kyla Zhao about her debut novel THE FRAUD SQUAD and had an absolute blast so when I found out she had another book coming out in 2024 I just knew I wanted her back on the show! Today on OTS Kyla and I catch up on what's been going on, how she took on book 2 (and the many different titles it could have had) and how she brought together the tech and fashion spaces in her sparkly new novel. Follow Kyla Follow OTS Get VALLEY VERIFIED Linden Tree Books Quail Ridge Books Odyssey Books

Today, after a mess of scheduling issues I FINALLY sat down with Tisha Marie Reichle-Aguilera about her debut novel BREAKING PATTERN. In which she goes right back to her roots in the rodeo and horse world but through a YA lens. Follow Tisha Follow On The Shelf Map of Indie Bookstores (now with Libromobile) Get BREAKING PATTERN Libromobile (CA) Quail Ridge Books (NC) Odyssey Books (MA)

Today I got to talk with an absolute powerhouse of a young readers writer. Hena Khan has done it all, middle grade, picture books, anthologies, graphic novels... there is no telling what she'll come up with next! Today I got to discuss her newest middle grade novel DRAWING DEENA. It was originally pitched to be a spin-off of one of her other novels (listen to the ep to find out which one...) and has turned into a delightful book of it's own after severing those ties. Hena is amazing and I highly recommend you check her and her works out! Follow Hena Follow On The Shelf Map of Indie Bookstores (now with Curious Iguana!) Get DRAWING DEENA Curious Iguana Books (MD) Quail Ridge Books (NC) Odyssey Books (MA)

Today I had the HONOR of talking with poet, academic, and now published author Dr. Tony Keith Jr. about his debut YA memoir in verse which he described as a YA version of his (award winning!!) dissertation! This is unlike any book I have ever read before and it is a FEAT, mixing verse narrative with an immersive historical framework and truly a story from the heart! Follow Tony Follow On The Shelf Map of Indie Bookstores (now with MahoganyBooks!) Get HOW THE BOOGEYMAN BECAME A POET MahoganyBooks (DC) Quail Ridge Books (NC) Odyssey Books (MA)

Today I got to talk to a member of comic royalty and an emerging voice in the mystery world. From Fabian Nicieza co-creator of Deadpool (and so much more) comes a two part mystery series that is more about the investigator's journeys than the actual murders. Fabian is incredible and I had SO much fun while recording this interview with him. Hope you enjoy! Follow Fabian! Follow On The Shelf Map of indie bookstores Get The Andi Stern Series! Poisoned Pen (AZ) RJ Julia Booksellers (CT) Odyssey Bookshop (MA) Quail Ridge Books (NC)

It has been almost a year since I first sat down with M.K. to discuss her first novel in this series and debut SEVEN FACELESS SAINTS. Now it's time to discuss the upcoming sequel DISCIPLES OF CHAOS which takes the main characters Roz and Damian on a whole new adventure but instead of a murder mystery this is much more a mystery of the theoretical as they discover the political gears of their society. Listen to part 1 of our interview series allll about book 1: Magic, Murder and Mayhem with M.K. Lobb author of Seven Faceless Saints (from March 2023) Follow M.K. Follow OTS Preorder DISCIPLES OF CHAOS Bakka Phoenix Books (Ontario) River Bend Book Shop (CT) Odyssey Bookstore (MA) Quail Ridge Books (NC) Map of Indie Bookstores (both are near the top!)

Dragons are back and in a big big way! Enter SO LET THEM BURN a YA Jamaican Inspired fantasy (with hints of Joan of Arc herself) about two sisters. One with the power of the gods and the other destined to be a footnote in her sister's story. And dragons. We can't forget the dragons. Kamilah Cole's debut novel is out now and I got the absolute pleasure to discuss with her! Listen to learn about why dragons (and what Kamilah's favorite fantasy creature is (it's not dragons but they are a close second)) how spite is the great motivator and EVEN MORE. Follow Kamilah! Follow OTS Check out my map of Indie Bookstores now with Books of Wonder! GET SO LET THEM BURN!! Word Bookstore (NJ) Books of Wonder (NY) Odyssey Books (MA) Quail Ridge Books (NC)

Today on OTS I finally got to sit down with Sierra Isley to discuss her debut novel IN THE RING. I've been so excited about this since I learned about the book from another interview I did recently with I.S. Belle since also has a YA fight club book coming out! And yes YA Fight Club. It is an amazing premise and incredible book and I hope you enjoy the interview. Follow Sierra Follow OTS Get In The Ring Little Shop of Stories (GA) Quail Ridge Books (NC) Odyssey Books (MA)

Hi and welcome or welcome back to On The Shelf! Today I had the honor of talking once again with Kathrine Beutner, this time about her debut novel Alcestis a Greek Mythology retelling that came out way before the current rise of myths in publishing. We discuss a lot, publishing trends, research processes, and the importance of stories like these. And of course even more! Listen to Part 1 of our interview Series about Killingly Follow OTS Follow Kathrine Get Alcestis Boswell's Books Mac's Backs Odyssey Books Quail Ridge Books

Today on OTS is got to talk with indie author Erin Hall about her debut novel DEAR SYLVIA, LOVE JANE. The queer, historical, noir mystery in an ongoing series starring Detective Molly Malone. Synopsis: "Between pretending to be the secretary of her own detective agency and late-night visits to her favorite gay club Whiskers (where a secret knock grants entry), Molly’s life is lived in the shadows. But when distraught housewife Sylvia seeks help from a detective, Molly’s professional and personal life begin to merge.  When an up-and-coming politician reveals his plan to shutter gay clubs like Whiskers, Molly is concerned.  Then when bodies start appearing, Molly needs to act fast to save her friends and loved ones–old and new–from being the next victims. Because Molly isn’t the only one with a secret." Follow Erin Follow OTS Map of Indie Bookstores Get Dear Sylvia, Love Jane Annie Bloom's 3rd Street Books Broadway Books Quail Ridge Books Odyssey Books

Hi and welcome or welcome back to On The Shelf! Today I had the honor of talking with Kathrine Beutner, her new novel Killingly, a dark academia book based on true events from the 1800s set at Mount Holyoke College! We discuss a lot, publishing trends, research processes, and the importance of stories like these. And of course even more! ⁠Follow OTS⁠ ⁠Follow Kathrine⁠ Get Killingly ⁠Boswell's Books⁠ ⁠Mac's Backs⁠ ⁠Odyssey Books⁠ ⁠Quail Ridge Books

From the author of Camp and Jack of Hearts (and other parts) Comes Emmett a queer, modern day retelling of Emma by Jane Austen. In this interview we talk about his big year of publications (3 books in 2023 alone!) what it takes to adapt a classic book, and how terrifying the joint matchmaking power of Emma and Emmett would be. Map of Indie Booksellers (now with The Ripped Bodice!!) Follow Lev Follow OTS Get Emmett now! The Ripped Bodice Odyssey Books Quail Ridge Books

Today on OTS I got to talk with Naben Ruthnum about his debut YA novel THE GRIMMER. But that's not all, we talked about his varied career in both fiction and nonfiction, adult and now YA, as well as his work in both prose and for the screen! I had a great time discussing and learning about his career and how these different types of writing are not as different as they may seem. Map of Indie Bookstores Follow OTS Book Links Odyssey Books Quail Ridge Books Another Story (Toronto)

Hi everybody and welcome (or welcome back) to On The Shelf. Today I had the absolute pleasure of talking with author Laekan Zea Kemp about one of her YA books (An Appetite for Miracles) and one of her Middle Grade books (Omega Morales and the Curse of El Cucuy). Enjoy! Follow Laekan Follow On The Shelf Paper Trail Podcast Map of Indie Bookstores! Book Links Book People! Quail Ridge!

Today I got to talk to the one and only Lilian Li for the second time and about her second novel Duet Me Not. Duet Me Not is a YA rom-com about the trials and tribulation of synchronized swimming (renamed to artistic swimming). Part 1 of this interview series, all about her debut novel House of Koi is available now but these interviews can be enjoyed in any order. Follow Lilian Follow OTS Map of Indie Bookstores Listen to Part 1 alllll about House of Koi Purchase Duet Me Not Bookalicious  Riwayat  Amazon Purchase House of Koi! NY YU and Me Odyssey Books Quail Ridge

Today I got to talk with the one and only J.B. Ryder! An up and coming young writer about his sci-fi dystopian debut novel THE FORGOTTEN COLONY Follow J.B. Follow OTS Map of Indie Bookstores (now with Books Inc. Palo Alto!) Buy THE FORGOTTEN COLONY! Amazon

This week on OTS we welcome back Ryan Britt! Last time we discussed his book 'Phasers On Stun' which is alllll about the making and creation of the Star Trek Universe and this week we are covering all things Dune in his new book 'The Spice Must Flow'. We talk about the research that goes into making a book like this, how it's the first of it's kind, the endless web of contradictions that Dune and the creatives behind it contain and even more! Follow Ryan Follow OTS Check out our other interview about 'Phasers On Stun' (Interviewing an Interviewer... Phasers on Stun! with Ryan Britt) Map of Indie Bookstores Buy The Spice Must Flow The Green Hand Nonesuch Books Longfellow  Quail Ridge Books Odyssey Books

Today I got to talk to the one and only Lilian Li about her debut novel HOUSE OF KOI. We discuss the good of her tumultuous publishing journey as well as her inspiration and her hopes for those that come after. House of Koi is a research document turned YA rom-com that is full of heart and is an absolute joy to read. Follow Lilian Follow OTS Map of Indie Bookstores Purchase House of Koi Bookalicious  NY YU and Me Odyssey Books Quail Ridge

Welcome back to OTS! Today I have a VERY special interview to share today... a release day special for Fake Famous, Dana L. Davis' fifth novel! This book is all about Red, a farm girl from Iowa that after a joke video is pulled into the world of her celebrity look alike Zay Zay Waters and asks herself 'is the grass really greener on the other side?' Follow Dana Follow OTS Fake Famous is available now! Consider purchasing through one of these fine retailers. Odyssey Books Quail Ridge Amazon (also on Kindle Unlimited!!)

Ever wonder what happens when to you favorite kid detectives after they hang up their magnifying glass and grow up? Enter Charlotte Illes... a former kid detective pulled in for one last mystery. Today I, Honora, reported in live from outside, with a studio audience (my friend Anjali that wanted the chance to meet Katie) and had the absolute honor of talking to Katie Siegel about her debut novel, it's interesting origins as a Webseries and maybe, just maybe what's instore next for our Charlotte. Follow Katie Follow OTS Map of Indie Bookstores! Buy Charlotte Illes! Katie's Indies WORD Bookstores in Jersey City Fountain Bookstore in Richmond VA Scrawl Books in Reston VA The Curious Iguana in Frederick MD BookMark Shoppe in Brooklyn NY The End in Allentown PA OTS Indies Odyssey Books MA Quail Ridge Books NC

Today on OTS I got to talk with the one and only Brandy Colbert about her brand new novel The Blackwoods! This book follows a Black Hollywood dynasty through 3 POVs. Matriarch Blossom's journey through the 40s and beyond and two of her grandchildren's relationships with this fame. Follow Brandy Follow OTS Map of Indie Bookstores (now with Reparations Books!) Buy The Blackwoods Reparation Books (CA) Quail Ridge (NC) Odyssey Books (MA)

welcome back to on the shelf, as per usual I have a very special episode I can't wait to share today, an author interview but not only that... this is part 2 of a two part series I'm doing with I.S. Belle about her shared universe stories. Part 2 is all about Babylove Novellas! ⁠Follow I.S. Belle⁠ Follow OTS ⁠Check out our map of Indie bookstores⁠ Purchase Babylove ⁠Quail Ridge⁠ ⁠Odyssey Books⁠ ⁠Unity Books Wellington (NZ) ⁠ Purchase Sugarsnap ⁠⁠Quail Ridge⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Odyssey Books⁠⁠ Preorder Sweethearts (out January 2024!) Amazon Preorder Girl's Night (Out April 2024!) Odyssey Books

Today I FINALLY got to talk with the one and only Mackenzie Reed about her debut novel The Rosewood Hunt (out 10/31/23!!) We discussed what goes into making a mystery as well as our mutual awe of the Inheritance Games Series and what is next for Mackenzie after The Rosewood Hunt releases! The Rosewood Hunt is described as Knives Out meet Outer Banks with a scavenger hunt/mystery for a missing fortune! Follow Mackenzie Follow OTS Map of Indie Bookstores (now with The Dog Eared Book!!) Preorder/Purchase Links The Dog Eared Book (with the preorder goodies!!) Quail Ridge Books (NC) Odyssey Books (MA)

Today my good friend Kaitlyn and I got to talk to the one and only S.H. Cotugno about there webcomic turned graphic novel The Glass Scientists. The series, while incorporating elements from several classic monster stories, focuses on the story of Jekyll and Hyde. Set amongst beautiful artwork this magical version of Victorian London comes to life! The Glass Scientists is out NOW! Follow S.H. Follow OTS Map of Indie Booksellers Buy TGS Chevalier's Books Odyssey Books Quail Ridge Books

Today on OTS I present you with part 1 of 2 of a double feature of spooky graphic novels to sink your teeth into this October. Today's episode is allllll about Brooms a graphic novel written by Jasmine Walls with art by Teo DuVall. I had the honor of talking with both author and artist along with leading the interview with a friend of mine Anjali. Come back tomorrow for part two of our graphic novel double feature alllll about The Glass Scientists by S.H. Cotugno! Follow Jasmine Follow Teo Follow OTS Get BROOMS Teo's Indies Elliot Bay Bookstore (WA)  Phoenix Comics and Games (WA) Third Place Books (WA)  Jasmine's Indies Mysterious Galaxy (CA) Diesel (Del Mar CA)

welcome back to on the shelf, as per usual I have a very special episode I can't wait to share today, an author interview but not only that... this is part 1 of a two part series I'm doing with I.S. Belle about her shared universe stories. Part 1 is all about Zombabe, the 'flagship' of her shared universe. ⁠Follow I.S. Belle⁠ Follow OTS ⁠Check out our map of Indie bookstores⁠ Purchase Zombabe ⁠Quail Ridge⁠ ⁠Odyssey Books⁠ ⁠Unity Books Wellington (NZ) ⁠ Preorder Girl's Night (Out April 2024!) Odyssey Books

Today on OTS Michael Richards and I talked about our mutual admiration for Brandon Sanderson to the interesting places that stories can come from to his novel 'The Peace of Freysdal'. Follow Michael Follow OTS Check out our map of small bookstores (now featuring McKay's!) Purchase The Peace of Freysdal McKay's (TN) Amazon Quail Ridge (NC) Odyssey Books (MA)

Today on OTS I got to talk with Jennifer Kavanagh author of a number of non-fiction and fiction books the most recent of which is the topic of today's episode. And This Shall Be My Dancing Day is a story of 'two very different women are brought together by love, loss and their struggles with very modern moral choices.' Purchase the book: Quaker Bookshop Quail Ridge Odyssey Books Follow On The Shelf Check out our map of indie booksellers!

Today my friend Kaitlyn and I had the incredible opportunity to interview Kosoko Jackson about his upcoming YA novel 'The Forest Demands Its Due'. Douglas finds himself in the midst of curse breaking, monsters, and the ability to remember those who have died despite no one else doing the same. This incredibly engaging novel is available from Quill Tree on October 3rd and is the perfect novel for spooky season! Follow Kosoko! Follow OTS! Map of Indie Bookstores (now featuring One More Page and Loudmouth Books!) Preorder The Forest Demands Its Due Quail Ridge Books (NC) Odyssey Books (MA) One More Page (VA) (signed copies!) Loudmouth Books

Today for the first time in OTS history we interview a writing duo! Teen writers, Kylie and Liana have been friends for years and when they reconnected during the pandemic they decided to co-write a contemporary book and try to accurately capture the teen experience in a way they felt YA had not done. Stuck in Her Head is now available for preorder! Follow Liana Follow Kylie Check out Liana and Kylie's website for more info! Follow On The Shelf

Today my lovely friend Caroline and I got to talk with Zachary Sergi, author of Major Detours and the upcoming This Pact is Not Ours out from Tiny Ghost Press October 3rd. We both read Major Detours for a book club so we were thrilled about the chance to sit down with Zach! For the perfect blend of a eerie but surprisingly summery halloween book I highly recommend This Pact Is Not Ours! Follow Zach Follow Tiny Ghost Press for more amazing books Follow On The Shelf Check out our map of Indie Booksellers Preorder This Pact Is Not Ours A Novel Idea PA Greenlight Books NY Book Soup CA Quail Ridge NC

Today, ahead of it's 8/22 release date, I got to sit down with Adalyn Grace about books 1 and 2 in her Belladonna trilogy. We discussed an array of topics from her interesting path to prose, to which character she'd most like to bring to a tea party to which important character almost didn't make it into the book! This interview has a bit of it all! Follow Adalyn Follow On The Shelf Check out our map of indie bookstores! Listen to last week's interview with Ava Reid! Preorder/Purchase Foxglove (out august 22nd!) Mysterious Galaxy (CA) Quail Ridge (NC) Odyssey Books (MA) Purchase Belladonna Mysterious Galaxy (CA) Quail Ridge (NC) Odyssey Books (MA)

Today my friend Kaitlyn and I had the absolute honor of reading and discussing A Study in Drowning with Ava Reid. It's a dark academia with romance and mystery and is so so good. A Study in Drowning follows Effy, an architecture student but wannabe literature student, as she gets chosen to design a house for the family of her literary idol and gets caught up in the mysteries of the house on the cliff. Map of Indie Bookstores Follow Ava Follow OTS Preorder A Study In Drowning Kepler's Books (CA) Quail Ridge (NC) Odyssey Books (MA) Listen to last week's interview with Zoe Sivak!

This week we dive into facing the uncomfortable parts of history head on and the making of a truly amazing novel. Tune in to me talking about one of my favorite reads of the year with the author herself, Mademoiselle Revolution by Zoe Sivak. If you enjoy complex heroines in the midst of world changing historical events this book (and this episode) may be right up your alley! Stay up to date! Shop Small Map (now featuring Harriett's) Follow Zoe Follow On The Shelf Purchase Mademoiselle Revolution! Available in hardcover, paperback, e-book, and audio! Harriett's (PA) Quail Ridge (NC) Books.org (General Resouce)

Dive right into todays episode of On The Shelf where we dive into her unique spin on the vampire lore and how it got from Wattpad to the physical page! Bella was on OTS last week to talk allll about book 1 Belle Morte or the eponymous series. Haven't listened to part one? Never fear here is the link! Follow Bella Follow Us Revelations is available in Hardcover, Paperback, and Digital! Buy Revelations Quail Ridge B&N Amazon

Want to Learn More?? Dive right into todays episode of On The Shelf where we dive into her unique spin on the vampire lore and how it got from Wattpad to the physical page! Bella will be back next week to talk all thing Revelations (Belle Morte book 2) so stay tuned! Follow Bella Follow Us Belle Morte is available in Hardcover, Paperback, and Digital! Buy Belle Morte Quail Ridge B&N Amazon

We look back on our 3 years as a group and look into the future with this retrospective discussion. While that is acting as our 'finale' for what OTS was we are far from done and have more in store for the summer!

Hello and happy July! This interview has been a longggg time coming and I am so grateful that I got to sit down with Oliva to talk all things Fear the Flames! We talk everything from the characters and dynamics, childhood nostalgia, to what is next in this series. The novel is a New Adult romantasy that is oh-so fun that you won't want to miss out on! Shop Small Map! Follow Olivia Follow On The Shelf Get Fear the Flames Northshire Bookstore (Olivia's Indie) Quail Ridge Books (Our Indie) Amazon for both Print and Kindle

This concludes the 3 Part interview series with Tasha Madison and her Pen Thief book series! listen to part 1 listen to part 2 Listen to last week's interview with K.X. Song Follow OTS Follow Tasha Find and Indie near you! Buy division of destiny! Quail Ridge Barnes and Noble Tasha's Website Amazon

stay tuned for part 3! listen to part 1 Listen to last week's interview with K.X. Song Follow OTS Follow Tasha Find and Indie near you! Buy Chamber of Power! Quail Ridge Barnes and Noble Tasha's Website Amazon

stay tuned for parts 2 and 3 of this interview series! Listen to last week's interview with K.X. Song Follow OTS Follow Tasha Find and Indie near you! Buy Orbit of Uncertainty! Quail Ridge Barnes and Noble Tasha's Website Amazon

K.X. Song's debut novel 'An Echo In The City' comes out in a month! (June 23rd 2023) and you do not want to miss out on this book! Here's a preview: 'Two star-crossed teenagers fall in love during the Hong Kong protests in this searing contemporary debut about coming of age in a time of change' Don't you just want to know more?? Follow K. X.! Follow On The Shelf Map of Indie Bookstores Buy An Echo In The City! K.X.'s Links (with the special preorder package!) Books Inc. Kepler's Other Links Quail Ridge (our indie in NC) Odyssey Books (MA) Listen to last week's Episode with Mark Crilley!

An OTS first we discuss Lost In Taiwan, a graphic novel with author Mark Crilley, out May 23rd from Little, Brown. It's a fun, slice of life adventure that I totally recommend you check out if you enjoy graphic novels! Follow On The Shelf Follow Mark Crilley Listen to Last week's Interview with Ryan Britt Map of Book Sellers Pre Order/Buy Through Links: Quail Ridge (NC) BookBeat (MI) Odyssey Books (MA) Amazon

Against The Stars has been out for a month and I got the honor to sit down with Christopher Hartland about his debut novel! We discuss a range of topics from They Both Die At The End to the Return of David Tennent in Doctor Who! Follow Christopher Follow On The Shelf Link to last week's Interview with Ryan Britt Shop Small Corner Map! Purchase Against The Stars! Tiny Ghost Press Quail Ridge Books (NC) TheBookishType (UK) Little District Books (DC) Huck and Puck Books (CA)

Whether you've never seen an episode to someone readily awaiting the premiere of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds next month there is lots to enjoy in Ryan Britt's PHASERS ON STUN! and this episode! We talk about lots of topics from Sherlock Holmes' influence on Star Trek all the way to Timothée Chalamet! (yes really) Last week's interview - Riley S. Quinn Follow On The Shelf Follow Ryan Shop Small Corner Map Phasers on Stun! Links Quail Ridge Books The Green Hand BookShop Nonesuch Books Longfellow Books The Spice Must Flow Preorder Links Quail Ridge Books Nonesuch Books Longfellow Books

This interview has been months in the making and I am so happy it is finally here! Follow On The Shelf Follow Riley: The Art Account The Book Account Linktree to allll the good places to get the book Link to last week's interview