120. Feminist Horror with Lindsay Merbaum, WITCHES OF THE WHEEL

JR Ward, best-selling author of the hit series THE BLACK DAGGER BROTHERHOOD joins Krystle Hope on Must Love Books Podcast for the release of her latest novel, LOVER ENTHRONED. 20 years of stories, spanning dozens of novels, JR Ward talks about the inspiration behind her popular paranormal romance series and how this novel stands out and brings in a new romance. Move over Alpha Male MMCs, it’s time for the Hot Nerd! Star-crossed lovers face the battles of their lives...in the midst of war with the Lessening Society. Computer genius Allhan holds a deadly secret. Princess Dennesha is heir to the throne of the Shadows. Can the two find a way out of their fates? Or are they doomed to grieve a love that could never be for eternity… We also talk about: - Black Dagger Brotherhood PassionFlix adaptation – season 2 releasing October 29th! - JR Ward’s writing process and cinematic writing style - JR Ward’s advice for new writers Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

The darkness isn’t empty. It’s hungry. Tatiana Schlote-Bonne is BACK on Must Love Books Podcast to chat about her fungal horror fantasy, WHAT FEEDS BELOW. Check out Tatiana’s previous episodes on Must Love Books Podcast: 103. Girlhood and Murderous Cults with Tatiana Schlote-Bonne, THE MEAN ONES 36. Horror Would You Rather with Tatiana Schlote-Bonne, SUCH LOVELY SKIN Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

By the pricking of my thumb, something wicked this way comes… It’s officially Spooky Season on Must Love Books Podcast! Jasmine Smith joins Krystle Hope for her debut novel, DEATH CARD, a witchy coming of age novel set in New Orleans, featuring familial witches, Black girl magic (literally!), grief, ancestral ties, mystery, and romance. We also talk about favorite witches and Halloween traditions! Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

The weather is getting chillier, so let’s heat it up! Megan from Cantina Book Club podcast joins Krystle Hope to share some bookish hot takes, such as… - Audiobooks are reading! - Thoughts on the Wuthering Heights Adaptation! - Taylor Swift music is overused on Bookstagram (sorry Swifties!) - Cheese! (what else?) And more! Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

A war-scarred mage, a sentient ship, and a secret that could drown empires – H Leighton Dickson joins Krystle Hope to talk about her slow-burn epic romantasy SHIP OF SPELLS, using her STEM background to build a fantasy world and magic system, and her education in Romantasy 101 We also talk about our favorite topic on this podcast: cheese! Thank you everyone so much for listening – be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, and if you like what you hear, consider rating 5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️