Cantina Book Club

Listen to authors talk about their latest book releases. Grab a drink and tune in.

Episode 118 - Stephen F. Black: The Adventures of Tarum Mon

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes Stephen F. Black to talk about his book, The Adventures of Tarum Mon: The Sphere of Time, available now. He talks about his journey as a debut author with autism.   Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/xexusuncovered/  Threads: https://www.threads.com/@xexusuncovered  Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/570967178105247/permalink/571627571372541/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio  Link to Purchase: https://mynovelpublishing.com/2025/10/14/the-adventures-of-tarum-mon/    Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!   Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/  Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/  Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/  Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/  BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club  BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub  BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub 

12-23
50:14

Episode 117 - RaeAnne Thayne: Snow Kissed

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes back New York Times bestselling author RaeAnne Thayne to talk about her new book, Snow Kissed, available now. She talks about her growth as a romance and women’s fiction author.    Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:   Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/snow-kissed-by-raeanne-thayne/     Website: https://www.raeannethayne.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raeannethayne  Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/116118.RaeAnne_Thayne   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorRaeAnneThayne/  Link to Purchase: https://www.raeannethayne.com/book/snow-kissed/    Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!   Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/  Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/  Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/  Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/  BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club  BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub  BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub

12-16
53:28

Episode 116 - Rachel Howzell Hall: The Cruel Dawn

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes New York Times bestselling author Rachel Howzell Hall to talk about her book, The Cruel Dawn, available now. She talks about how she relates to her characters and their relationships.    Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!   Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:   Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/the-cruel-dawn-by-rachel-howzell-hall/       Website: https://www.rachelhowzell.com/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rhowzellhall/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rachel.h.hall        X (Twitter): https://x.com/rachelhowzell    Link to Purchase: https://www.rachelhowzell.com/home-1      Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!   Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/  Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/  Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/  Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/  BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club  BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub  BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub

12-09
54:51

Episode 115 - Erin Bledsoe: Mob Queen

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes Erin Bledsoe to talk about her new book, Mob Queen, available now. She talks about the fascinating real person who inspired this story.    Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:   Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/mob-queen-by-erin-bledsoe/       Website: https://www.ldlainc.com/erin-bledsoe    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinbledsoewrites/?hl=en  Threads: https://www.threads.com/@erinbledsoewrites  X (Twitter): https://x.com/erinwritess   Link to Purchase: https://www.blackstonepublishing.com/products/book-i2lv     Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!   Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/  Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/  Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/  Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/  BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club  BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub  BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub

12-02
56:44

Episode 114 - Namrata Patel: Your Next Life is Now

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes back bestselling author Namrata Patel to talk about her new book, Your Next Life is Now, available now. She talks about growing as a writer as she releases her fourth book.   Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:   Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/your-next-life-is-now-by-namrata-patel/        Website: https://www.nampatel.com/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/namratapatelauthor/  Link to Purchase: https://www.nampatel.com/home#books    Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!   Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/  Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/  Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/  Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/  BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club  BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub  BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub

11-25
01:34:44

Episode 113 - Grace Helena Walz: Good Hair Days

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes Grace Helena Walz to talk about her new book, Good Hair Days, available November 11. She talks about her experiences as a recently published author.    Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:   Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/good-hair-days-by-grace-helena-walz/       Website: https://www.gracehelenawalz.com/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gracehelenabooks  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gracewalzauthor   Link to Purchase: https://www.gracehelenawalz.com/    Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!   Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/  Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/  Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/  Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/  BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club  BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub  BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub 

11-18
01:09:30

Episode 112 - Heather Ogden: The Betrayal

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes debut author Heather Ogden to talk about her new book, The Betrayal: The Lies We Fear, available now. She talks about her journey as a new writer and plans for the series.    Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:        Website: https://www.thelieswefear.com/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/writer_central24/  X (Twitter): https://x.com/Wolfite24   YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WriterCentral24  Link to Purchase: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-betrayal-heather-ogden/1147344766?ean=9781636986753    Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!   Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/  Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/  Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/  Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/  BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club  BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub  BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub

11-11
44:37

Episode 111 - Leslie Gray Streeter: Family & Other Calamities

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes award-winning journalist and columnist Leslie Gray Streeter to talk about her book, Family & Other Calamities, available now. She discusses navigating her personal hardships and turning it into a work of comedic fiction.    Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:   Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/family-other-calamities-by-leslie-gray-streeter/         Website: https://lesliegraystreeter.com/    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lesliegraystreeter/  X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/lesliestreeter   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lesliegraystreeter/   Link to Purchase: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0D3P88L54/ref=x_gr_bb_amazon?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_bb_amazon-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0D3P88L54&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCGG2     Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!   Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/  Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/  Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/  Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/  BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club  BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub  BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub

11-04
01:02:40

Episode 110 - Lindy Ryan: Bless Your Heart Series

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes award-winning author Lindy Ryan to talk about her new books, Bless Your Heart and Another Fine Mess, available now. She talks about how growing up in the south influenced her book setting and characters.    Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:   Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/another-fine-mess-by-lindy-ryan/         Website: https://www.lindyryanwrites.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindyryanwrites  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/authorLindyRyan/  Link to Purchase: https://www.lindyryanwrites.com/another-fine-mess.html    Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!   Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/  Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/  Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/  Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/  BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club  BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub  BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub

10-28
01:00:09

Episode 109 - Sheila Roberts: The Man Next Door

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes USA Today Bestselling Author Sheila Roberts to talk about her new book, The Man Next Door, available now. She talks about her family life and character relationships.     Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:   Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/the-man-next-door-by-sheila-roberts  Website: https://sheilasplace.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sheilarobertswriter/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sheilarobertswriter  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClUWd1SxFGzd7NEkojcjDtA  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Sheila-Roberts/100044180452595/   Link to Purchase: https://sheilasplace.com/the-man-next-door/    Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!   Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/  Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/  Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/  Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/  BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club  BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub  BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub

10-21
58:26

Episode 108 - Abigail Owen: The Things Gods Break

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes back New York Times Bestselling Author Abigail Owen to talk about her upcoming book, The Things Gods Break, available October 21. She discusses the challenges of writing a sequel like never before.    Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:   Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/the-things-gods-break-by-abigail-owen/       Website: https://abigailowen.com/      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abigailowenauthor/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Abigail.Owen.Books/   TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@abigailowenauthor  Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/abigailowen  Link to Purchase: https://abigailowen.com/abigails-books/the-crucible/the-things-gods-break/     Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!   Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/  Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/  Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/  Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/  BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club  BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub  BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub

10-14
01:31:05

Episode 107 - Kalla Harris: The Ground That Devours Us

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes Kalla Harris to talk about her YA Dystopian novel, The Ground That Devours Us, available now. She shares her experience as a debut author and surviving the apocalypse.     Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:   Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/the-ground-that-devours-us/        Website: https://www.kallaharris.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kallanharris  Threads: https://www.threads.com/@kallanharris  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kallaharriswrites  Link to Purchase: https://www.kallaharris.com/books    Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!   Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/  Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/  Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/  Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/  BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club  BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub  BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub

10-07
01:17:59

Episode 106 - Laura Venita Green: Sister Creatures

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes Laura Venita Green to talk about her new book, Sister Creatures, available October 7. She talks about how her personal life influenced this story.    Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:   Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/sister-creatures-by-laura-venita-green/ Website: https://www.lauravenitagreen.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauragreen517/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauragreen517  Link to Purchase: https://www.unnamedpress.com/all-books/p/sister-creatures    Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!   Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/  Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/  Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/  Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/  BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club  BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub  BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub

09-30
01:00:24

Episode 105 - Hank Phillipi Ryan: All This Could Be Yours

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes Hank Phillipi Ryan to talk about her book, All This Could Be Yours, available now. She talks about her process for writing psychological thrillers.    Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:   Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/all-this-could-be-yours-by-hank-phillipi-ryan/       Website: https://hankphillippiryan.com/    Instagram: https://instagram.com/hankpryan/  BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/hank-phillippi-ryan/    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hank.phillippiryan   Goodreads: https://goodreads.com/HankPhillippiRyan   Facebook: https://facebook.com/HankPhillippiRyanAuthor/  Link to Purchase: https://hankphillippiryan.com/books/all-this-could-be-yours/     Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!   Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/  Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/  Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/  Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/  BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club  BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub  BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub

09-23
53:50

Episode 104 - Kait Ballenger: Wicked Believer

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes back Kait Ballenger to talk about her book, Wicked Believer, available September 9. She talks about expanding the love story of her main characters.    Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:   Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/wicked-believer-by-kait-ballenger/       Website: https://www.kaitballenger.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kait.ballenger/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kaitballenger  Goodreads: http://goodreads.com/author/show/5989661.Kait_Ballenger  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kaitballenger/  Link to Purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Wicked-Believer-Original-Sinners-Book-ebook/dp/B0DVTH1CKG    Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!   Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/  Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/  Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/  Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/  BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club  BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub  BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub 

09-16
01:05:31

Episode 103 - Charlie N. Holmberg: The Shattered King

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes back Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author Charlie N. Holmberg to talk about her book, The Shattered King, available now. She talks about building magic unique magic systems and plans for the sequel.   Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:   Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/the-shattered-king-by-charlie-n-holmberg/     Website: https://charlienholmberg.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnholmberg/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnholmberg  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnholmberg/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/CNHolmberg   Link to purchase:  https://www.charlienholmberg.com/books/p/lfld0ijsusehlgcv4r8ghco5jprzxi    Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!   Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/  Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/  Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/  Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/  BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club  BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub  BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub

09-09
39:16

Episode 102 - L. S. Stratton: In Deadly Company

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes L. S. Stratton to talk about her book, In Deadly Company, available September 2. She talks about her experiences writing for different genres.    Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:   Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/in-deadly-company-by-l-s-stratton/      Website: https://www.shellyellisbooks.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shellystrattonbooks  Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6464591.Shelly_Ellis  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shellyellisbooks/#  X (Twitter): https://x.com/ellisromance  Link to Purchase: https://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Company-L-S-Stratton/dp/1454960736    Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!   Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/  Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/  Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/  Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/  BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club  BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub  BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub 

09-02
49:36

Episode 101 - Kelli Estes: Smoke on the Wind

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes USA Today Bestselling Author Kelli Estes to talk about her latest book, Smoke on the Wind, available now. She talks about how her love for Scotland influenced this story.    Links to find the author and titles discussed in this episode:   Cantina Book Club Book Review: https://cantinabookclub.com/review/smoke-on-the-wind-by-kelli-estes/       Website: https://kelliestes.com/   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Kelli.Estes  X (Twitter): https://x.com/KelliEstes  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kelli.estes  Link to Purchase: https://kelliestes.com/home/smoke-on-the-wind/    Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!   Book Reviews Author Interviews Podcast Players Bookstagram BookTok BookThreads BookTube

08-26
01:07:48

Episode 100 - 100 Cantina Conversations and Counting! PART 2

Cantina Book Club is celebrating 100 episodes!!! In this special episode, you can enjoy a collection of my favorite clips from all interviews thus far.    Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!   Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/  Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/  Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/  Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/  BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club  BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub  BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub

08-21
01:31:49

Episode 100 - 100 Cantina Conversations and Counting! PART 1

Cantina Book Club is celebrating 100 episodes!!! In this special episode, you can enjoy a collection of my favorite clips from all interviews thus far.    Please rate, review, and subscribe so that you never miss an episode! Follow on social media to stay connected!   Book Reviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/reviews/  Author Interviews: https://cantinabookclub.com/author-interviews/  Podcast Players: https://cantinabookclub.com/podcast/  Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cantinabookclub/  BookTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cantina.book.club  BookThreads: https://www.threads.com/@cantinabookclub  BookTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CantinaBookClub

08-19
01:27:36

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