Blush & Burn Books Podcast

Episode 35: Alexis Calder | Author Interview | Silk & Iron In this episode of the Blush & Burn Podcast, Laura and Annie get to talk with the amazing Alexis Calder, they had to have her back on to talk about her newest book! 🔥 Topics We Cover: 📖 Silk & Iron 📖 Laura hates Lee 📖 Writing a strong FMC 📖 Writing process per book Where to Find Alexis: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authoralexiscalder/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authoralexiscalder Website: https://alexiscalder.com/ Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Silk-Iron-Alexis-Calder/dp/1960823264/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.Ut3dsGI3xF6u4fupAtxdeA.jdowLJ7Ffgh5_IjWlbRmRmMvHsf9HXhgHOyanEE8BaI&qid=1768870357&sr=8-1 If you are looking for your next romantasy that will have you hooked from chaper 1? Check out Silk & Iron! Available 1/20/2025 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more bookish interviews and discussions! #AlexisCalder #SilkAndIron #Romantasy #DarkFantasy #AuthorInterview #BookTube #BookTok #bookpodcast

*POSSIBLE SPOILERS AHEAD* The Mating Game by Lana Ferguson ARC Book Review We want to say THANK YOU to NetGalley & Berkley Publishing for this ARC! This book hit all the right spots for a snowed in Alpha & Omega! We’ll cover: -Tropes -Our Ratings -Overview of the story Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss a new episode! Get our full review on GoodReads 👉 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7821632462 Follow us on: 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blush_and_burn_books/ 👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blushandburnbooks 👉 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqMAWovhwi0g0mO5yalUZ?si=5c0951d94f8f409c #BookReview #BookTube #BookPodcast #AlphaOmega #Alpha #Omega #AlphaAndOmega #BlushAndBurn #Wolf #Shifter #Werewolf ##BlushAndBurnBooks #TheMatingGame #TheFakeMate #LanaFerguson

Episode 23: Codi Gary Hall | Author Interview | There's Something About Merry In this must-watch episode of the Blush & Burn Podcast, Laura and Annie get to talk with Codi Gary, but you may know her as Codi Hall, an author who loves Spreading the holiday cheer! 🔥 Topics We Cover: 📖 Crochet Voodoo Peens..... 📖 How we found Codi through There's Something About Merry 📖 Our petition for PassionFlix to snag these books! 📖 Author fan cast for her books Where to Find Codi: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorcodihallgary/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorcodihallgary?lang=en Website: https://www.codigarysbooks.com/ If you are looking for your next Holiday read, check out the mistletoe Series by Codi! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more bookish interviews and discussions! #CodiHall #CodiHallGary #CodiGary #MistletoeRomance #HolidayReads #HolidayReady #AuthorInterview #BookTube #BookTok #Contemporary #RomCom #bookpodcast

*POSSIBLE SPOILERS AHEAD* Torment Part 1 & 2 by Dylan Page Book Review We want to say THANK YOU to NetGalley for this ALC! This story is a true Motorcycle Gang story. This is not romanticized. It is dark, tough and will test your levels. Please check your trigger warning going into these books! We’ll cover: -Our Ratings -Overview of the story Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss a new episode! Get our full review on GoodReads 👉 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7821632462 Follow us on: 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blush_and_burn_books/ 👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blushandburnbooks 👉 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqMAWovhwi0g0mO5yalUZ?si=5c0951d94f8f409c #BookReview #BookTube #BookPodcast #BlushAndBurn #Torment #DylanPage #Part1 #Part2 #TormentPart1 #TormentPart2 #BlushAndBurnBooks

*POSSIBLE SPOILERS AHEAD* Claimed By Her Monsters by Lexi Davis Book Review We want to say THANK YOU to NetGalley & Lexi Davis audio for this ARC! This was such a fun read for October! Quick and fun Why Choose! We’ll cover: -Our Ratings -Overview of the story Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss a new episode! Get our full review on GoodReads 👉 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7821632462 Follow us on: 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blush_and_burn_books/ 👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blushandburnbooks 👉 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqMAWovhwi0g0mO5yalUZ?si=5c0951d94f8f409c #BookReview #BookTube #BookPodcast #Romantasy #DarkRomantasy #DarkFantasy #BlushAndBurn #Witch #Vampire #Werewolf #Ghost #WhyChoose #ClaimedByHerMonsters #LexiDavis #MelissaDymond #BlushAndBurnBooks

*POSSIBLE SPOILERS AHEAD* Stalked by Seduction & Shadows by Maggie Sunseri Find Me by Ashley Rostek We’ll cover: -Synopsis of each book -Our Thoughts -Ratings -November Book Club Selections Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss a new episode! Get our full reviews on Goodreads 👉 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7821632462 Follow us on: 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blush_and_burn_books/ 👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blushandburnbooks 👉 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqMAWovhwi0g0mO5yalUZ?si=5c0951d94f8f409c #BookReview #StalkedBySeductionAndShadows #MaggieSunseri #FindMe #AshleyRostek #Romantasy #Romance #DarkRomance #Vampires #BookTube #BookPodcast #Contemporary #BlushAndBurn #BlushAndBurnBooks

SPOILERS AHEAD Red City by Marie Lu Book Review We want to say THANK YOU to NetGalley, Tor Books & Macmillan, audio for this ALC! This urban fantasy gives you all the things that you are looking for in an epic way! When two opposing mafia groups induct two friends into their ranks but neither knows, it turns to be quite a shock when they run into each other at an ambush. With the use of sand amplifying their abilities with alchemy., these 2 friends go from friends to enemies to lovers. Note: we can pick anything apart, with that said, we really enjoyed this book! We’ll cover: Spoilers throughout the full video -Our Ratings -Overview of the story -Things we struggled with -Wrapped up thoughts Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss a new episode! Get our full review on goodreads 👉 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7821632462 Follow us on: 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blush_and_burn_books/ 👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blushandburnbooks 👉 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqMAWovhwi0g0mO5yalUZ?si=5c0951d94f8f409c #BookReview #Red City #MarieLu #BookTube #BookPodcast #Fantasy #Paranormal #UrbanFantasy ##BlushAndBurn #BlushAndBurnBooks

SPOILERS AHEAD Invoking The Blood by Kalista Neith Book Review Vampires? Check Enemies to Lovers? Check Hades X Persephone Vibes? Yes! Debatably Why-Choose? Kinda yeah! Invoking the Blood is a dark, seductive romantasy steeped in magic, vengeance, and forbidden desire. When an Anarian catches the eye of the dark prince himself and is taken to his kingdom, she must embrace the darkness within to survive, and maybe fall for the one she should destroy. This story gave off a unique view of vampires and familiars. The magic was also unique in how it was used and portrayed. We loved the tension that was build between Faye and Rune (and of course Voshki). Perfect for your spooky holiday read or if you are just in the mood for some vampire tension! We’ll cover: Spoilers throughout the full video -Our Ratings -Overview of the story -Wrapped up thoughts Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss a new episode!

Episode 27: Kalista Neith Author Interview | Invoking the Blood In this must-watch episode of the Blush & Burn Podcast, Laura and Annie get to talk with Kalista Neith, an author who loves giving you plot with smut or all the filth! 🔥 Topics We Cover: 📖 Characters in her head at 14 📖 Our love for Invoking The Blood 📖 Special Editions 📖 Million Lives Bookish Event 📖 Where the "CARROT" came from! Where to Find Kalista: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalistaneith/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kalista_neith_author Website: https://www.kalistaneith.com/ If you are looking for your next dark romantasy, check out Invoking the Blood, Book 1 in the Of Chaos and Darkness Series! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more bookish interviews and discussions!   #KalistaNeith #InvokingTheBlood #TrialssOfLaceAndBone #SoulObsession #AuthorInterview #BookTube #BookTok #Romantasy #DarkRomantasy #Vampires#bookpodcast

Settle in to hear our thoughts on our September Book Club Reads: Praise by Sara Cate Still Beating by Jennifer Hartman We’ll cover: *Possible spoilers throughout* -Synopsis of each book -Our Thoughts -Ratings -October Book Club Selections Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss a new episode! #BookReview #Praise #SaraCate #StillBeating #JenniferHartman #Taboo #Romance #RomCom #BookTube #BookPodcast #Contemporary #BlushAndBurn #BlushAndBurnBooks

Episode 25: Cortney L Winn Author Interview | Vesselless In this must-watch episode of the Blush & Burn Podcast, Laura and Annie get to talk with Cortney L. Winn, a local author who took TikTok by storm with her debut Romantasy. 🔥 Topics We Cover: 📖 Where it started: TWILIGHT 📖 Bucket List: To Be A Writer 📖 Character Development 📖 Indie to Trad 📖 Utah Soda Shops Where to Find Cortney: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cortneylwinn/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cortneylwinn Website: https://www.cortneylwinn.com/ If you are looking for your next dark romantasy, check out Vesselless! Releasing October 7th! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more bookish interviews and discussions! #CortneyLWinn #CortneyWinn #Vesselless #DebutAuthor #AuthorInterview #BookTube #BookTok #Romantasy #DarkRomantasy #LocalAuthor #bookpodcast

Episode 24: Brandon T. Bernard Author Interview | Mad World of Wonderland In this must-watch episode of the Blush & Burn Podcast, Laura and Annie sit down with the Brandon T. Bernard to talk all things from growing up in a library, writing Mad World and on to discussions with TOR Publishing! 🔥 Topics We Cover: 📖 What is Grimdark? 📖 Where his love of books started 📖 Building lore for his characters 📖 1 Book into 6 📖 Quills Conference to discussions with Tor Where to Find Brandon: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/authorbrandontbernard/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorbtb?lang=en Website: https://www.brandontbernard.com/ If you love fantasy with a dark spin where you don't know what twists and turns will come your way? Check out Mad World by Brandon T. Bernard 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more bookish interviews and discussions! #BrandonTBernard #BrandonBernard #AuthorInterview #FantasyBooks #GrimdarkBooks #GrimDrak #BookishPodcast #BookTube #PublishingTrends #BlushAndBurnPodcast #MadWorld

SPOILERS AHEAD The Serpent's Bride by Kathryn Ann Kingsley ALC Book Review Thank you to NetGalley & Bookouture Audio | Second Sky Books for the opportunity to listen to this title! In this story where Vampires are running the streets and the fae have been run underground, tensions rise when someone steps out of line, creating the rift that pushes a shapeshifting fae woman to seek revenge for her family by doing what she things is necessary. But will her heart and mind get jumbled as to what she really wants? We’ll cover: Spoilers throughout the full video -Our Ratings -Overview of the story -Wrapped up thoughts Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss a new episode! Get our full review on goodreads 👉 Goodreads:   / 7821632462   Follow us on: 👉 Instagram:   / blush_and_burn_books   👉 TikTok:   / blushandburnbooks   👉 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqMAWo... #BookReview #TheSerpentsBride #KathrynAnnKingsley #BookTube #BookPodcast #Romantasy #DarkRomantasy #DarkFantasy ##BlushAndBurn #Fae #Vampire #BlushAndBurnBooks

Rose In Chains by Julie Soto ALC Book Review Thank you to NetGalley & Forever Publishing for the opportunity to listen to this title! In a world bound by dark bargains and dangerous magic, this book blends fanfic roots with a fresh, original twist. With its slow-burn pacing, inventive magic system, and simmering tension, this story delivers a moody, atmospheric ride perfect for fans of unique fantasy romance. We’ll cover: -Our Ratings -Overview of the story -Wrapped up thoughts   Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss a new episode! Get our full review on goodreads 👉 Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7917088569 Follow us on: 👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blush_and_burn_books/ 👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@blushandburnbooks?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc 👉 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqMAWovhwi0g0mO5yalUZ?si=8b6c63f36a384f13   #BookReview #RoseInChains #JulieSoto #BookTube #BookPodcast #Romantasy #DarkRomantasy #DarkFantasy #SlowBurn #BlushAndBurn #BlushAndBurnBooks

We are making some changes! We have started going down the ARC train and we will be sharing these book reviews with you! Ever wondered how book lovers, bloggers, and reviewers get their hands on books before they hit the shelves? In today’s episode of the Blush & Burn Books Podcast, we break down everything you need to know about ARCs (Advance Reader Copies) and how to request them on NetGalley. We’ll cover: - What ARCs are & why publishers give them out - How to apply for books on NetGalley - Tips to increase your chances of getting the ARCs you really want Whether you’re a romance book fan, a book blogger, or just starting out in the world of book reviews, this quick 101 guide to ARCs on NetGalley will give you the insider tips to start reading early copies of your most anticipated books. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss a new episode! 👉 NetGalley: https://www.netgalley.com/ 👉 The Nerd Fam: https://www.thenerdfam.com/current-campaigns 👉 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blush_and_burn_books/ 👉 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5YqMAWovhwi0g0mO5yalUZ

Laura & Annie sit down and talk with EL Canney in todays Author Interview!

Episode 19: Shannon Mayer Author Interview | Neverthorn Release In this must-watch episode of the Blush & Burn Podcast, Laura and Annie sit down with one of their favorites, Shannon Mayer! They talk about BB4E, Release of Neverthorn and all the squirreling!   🔥 Topics We Cover:   -BB4E  -Where did you come up with the concept of Neverthorn? -Neverthorn! -Bandit! -More Neverthorn? If you love fantasy, romance, romantasy, and behind-the-scenes author insights, this episode is for you!  Join us and start reading Neverthorn by Shannon Mayer.   📢 What is your favorite Shannon Mayer character? Drop it in the comments below!   🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more bookish interviews and discussions!

Episode Summary: In this episode of the Blush and Burn Books podcast, host Laura Eakin and co-host Annie Baxter welcome author Alexis Calder. They discuss Alexis's journey from a passionate reader to a published author, exploring her early influences, the evolution of reading preferences, and the impact of COVID-19 on reading habits. The conversation delves into the importance of audiobooks, writing groups, and the supportive nature of the indie author community, particularly among romance authors. Alexis shares insights into her writing process, inspirations, and the significance of finding books that resonate with readers. In this engaging conversation, Alexis shares her journey through the world of fantasy writing, discussing her experiences with commitment issues in reading series, the challenges of writing spicy scenes, and the complexities of relationships in reverse harem narratives. She emphasizes the importance of diverse representation in romance and fantasy, recounts her shift back to writing fantasy after exploring other genres, and reflects on the writing and editing process. The discussion also touches on the innovative approach of virtual signings and upcoming events, showcasing Alexis's dedication to her craft and her readers. Highlights of the Episode: Writing groups can offer essential support and motivation for authors. Romance authors often create a welcoming environment for new writers. Readers today are more open to exploring various genres than in the past. The importance of finding books that resonate with individual readers. Writing spicy scenes can be an embarrassing yet rewarding experience. Virtual signings provide accessibility for readers unable to attend physical events. Upcoming projects are in the works, with details to be revealed soon. Social media presence is a work in progress for many authors.   About Alexis Calder: Alexis Calder writes sassy heroines and sexy heroes with a sprinkle of sarcasm. She lives in the Rockies and drinks far too much coffee and just the right amount of wine. Instagram: @Author_AlexisCalder TikTok: @AuthorAlexisCaler  Website: https://alexiscalder.com/ Follow Blush & Burn Books: Instagram: @blush_and_burn_books TikTok: @blushandburnbooks   Join the Conversation: Have questions for Alexis or thoughts on the episode? Drop them in the comments below! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell to stay updated on future episodes. #BlushAndBurnBooks #AuthorInterview #AlexisCalder #KingdomOfBloodAndSalt #DarkFantasy #WomenWhoWrite #RomanceBooks #PodcastEpisode #BookishCommunity #ReadersOfInstagram #IndieAuthorLove #romantasy

Episode 17: LJ Andrews Author Interview | From Reader to Writer and all the stories inbetween  In this must-watch episode of the Blush & Burn Podcast, Laura and Annie sit down with the amazing LJ Andrews to talk all things writing for escapism from postpartum, Broken Souls And Bones, her editing process of reading out loud (in the accent) and the amazing sponsorship program she started!  🔥 Topics We Cover:   📖 Where her writing journey began  📖 The evolution of The Boken Kingdom Series 📖 Indie to Trad Publishing 📖 *Tap, Tap, Tap* 📖 Sponsorship Program she offers to Writers If you love fantasy, romance, romantasy, and behind-the-scenes author insights, this episode is for you!  Join us and get inspired by LJ Andrews journey.   📢 What is your favorite LJ Andrews character? Drop it in the comments below! 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more bookish interviews and discussions!   #LJ Andrews #AuthorInterview #FantasyBooks #RomanceBooks #Romantasy #BookishPodcast #BookTube #PublishingTrends #BlushAndBurnPodcast #TheEverSeas #TheBokenKingdom #BrokenSoulsAndBones

Here is the interview with Jac-Ann Marie