E157: Emily Wilde and the Fairies of Heather Fawcett

Today I welcome Heather Fawcett to the show to talk about her Emily Wilde series. These beloved books are about a Cambridge professor who specializes in the study of fairies. This cozy fantasy trilogy has been at the forefront of this subgenre since the first novel, “Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries,” came out a few years ago. The third book, “Emily Wilde's Compendium of Lost Tales,” was released February 11th and has Emily studying the faery realm as their queen.

Books mentioned in our conversation include two books by Suzanna Clark, Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell and The Ladies of Grace Adieu. She also mentioned The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune.

E156: Cottagecore Movies with Liz Parker

 

Surprise! A NEW BONUS EPISODE! Today I welcome Liz Parker back to the show to talk about Cottagecore Movies. I really needed a break from the world, so I wanted to do an episode that felt like a warm hug. This also came just in time for Liz’s upcoming book, THE OTHER MARCH SISTERS, which she co-wrote with Linda Epstein and Ally Malinenko, from the point of view of the other March sisters in LITTLE WOMEN. It comes out February 25th, so get your preorders in while you enjoy the show!

Movies included in our discussion include:

• Practical Magic
• Cold Mountain
• Howl's Moving Castle
• The Secret Garden
• Chocolat
• Little Women
• Sense and Sensibility
• The Secret of Roan Inish
• My Neighbor Totoro
• Wicked Little Letters
• The Holiday
• Steel Magnolias

E155: Spicy Cozy SciFi and Fantasy Books by Kimberly Lemming

 

Today I welcome Kimberly Lemming to the show to talk about her work, including a new science fiction romcom series that begins with I GOT ABDUCTED BY ALIENS AND NOW I’M TRAPPED IN A ROMCOM. We also discuss her previous cozy fantasy romcom series that began with THAT TIME I GOT DRUNK AND SAVED A DEMON. We chat about maintaining her voice across genre, and what folks are seeking when reaching for these distinctive titles. Please note that there is a sound fluctuation for the first ten minutes of the show, so please excuse that and enjoy the chat because Kimberly Lemming is a smart and fun delight that I know you’ll enjoy. The three authors Kimberly recommended are Lexi Esme, Regine Able, and Ella Maven. I also mention Ruby Dixon's Bull Moon Rising.