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In this episode, author Michael J. Seidlinger reads from his experimental horror novel Anybody Home? and chats about the craft of writing, home invasions, social media for authors, and his publishing experience with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for the Bullet to the Brain, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Anybody Home? now, make a drink, and have a listen.

In this episode, author Jamila Minnicks reads from her novel Moonrise Over New Jessup and and chats about writing historical fiction, centering black people on the page, the importance of family and heritage, and her publishing experience with this book with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  Don't miss this author reading! The recipe for the Sugar Maple Sour, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Moonrise Over New Jessup now, make a drink, and have a listen.

In this episode, author David Ebenbach reads from his luminous poetry collection What's Left to Us by Evening and and chats about writing and craft, the transitory nature of good opinions, cherry trees in D.C., and literary influences with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for The Dark Cherry Tree, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of What's Left to Us by Evening now, make a drink, meander over, and pull up a chair.

In this episode, author E.M. Tran reads from her novel Daughters of the New Year and and chats about mothers, identity acceptance and exploration, the immigrant experience, female characters with agency, and her publishing this book with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for the Fire Dragon, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Daughters of the New Year now, make a drink, and have a listen.

In this episode, author Jennifer Givhan reads from her novel River Woman, River Demon and and chats ghosts, brujería, suspense, motherhood, facing criticism, and women supporting women in River Woman with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for the Rum River, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of River Woman, River Demon now, make a drink, and have a listen.

In this episode, author Angela Readman reads from her short fiction collection The Girls Are Pretty Crocodiles and and chats magical realism, poetry, metaphors, and the importance of enjoying the act of writing with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for The Hobthrush Sour, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of The Girls Are Pretty Crocodiles now, make a drink, and have a listen.

In this episode, author Avital Gad-Cykman reads from her short fiction collection Light Reflection Over Blues and and chats travel, Israeli culture, writing poems and stories, and the importance of family with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for The Red Caipirinha Under the Bridge, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Light Reflection Over Blues now, make a drink, and have a listen. 

In this episode, author Eric Nguyen speaks to writing his novel Things We Lost to the Water with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. He reads an excerpt from the novel and discusses developing this books through many drafts, creating an epic novel, and more. The recipe for this book's custom mocktail, The Longan Colada, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.   Grab a copy of Things We Lost to the Water, make a drink, and have a listen.  

In this episode, author Ethel Rohan speaks to writing her short fiction collection In the Event of Contact with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. She reads excerpts from the collection and discusses growing up working class in Dublin, Irish favorite authors, creating tight prose, winning a Dzanc Books fiction prize,  developing her craft, and more. The recipe for this book's custom cocktail, The Jimmy Toodaloo, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.   Grab a copy of In the Event of Contact, make a drink, and have a listen.  

In this episode, author Lynn Melnick speaks to writing her poetry collection Refusenik with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. The author reads poems and discusses Jewish identity, Los Angeles, family history, Dolly Parton, rape culture, motherhood, and more. The recipe for her book's custom cocktail, the Black and White Russian  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.   Grab a copy of Refusenik, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, author Sequoia Nagamatsu speaks to writing his novel How High We Go in the Dark with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler (with special guest host Jen Michalski). The author reads an excerpt from How High We Go and discusses his publishing journey from indie press to big press, themes of grief and loss, cyberculture, the capitalistic concerns of modern death, and more. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Bear Claw with a Sweet Twist is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.   Grab a copy of How High We Go in the Dark, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, poet Dani Putney speaks to writing their poetry collection Salamat Sa Intersectionality with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. The author reads an excerpt from their book and discuss facets of non-binary identity, concepts of West, family heritage, queer sexuality, and what inspires them in poetry and life. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Angeligender is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.   Grab a copy of Salamat Sa Intersectionality, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, author Beth Gilstrap speaks to writing her short fiction collection Deadheading & Other Stories with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. She reads an excerpt from the book and discusses craft, Southern literature, mental illness as it impacts artists, and what inspired the book. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Pink-Tipped Renegade is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.  Grab a copy of Deadheading & Other Stories, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, novelist Michael Takeda speaks to writing his novel Moth with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler.  He reads an excerpt and discusses craft, Italy, and what inspired the book. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Starry Negroni  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.  Grab a copy of Moth, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, novelist Keisha Bush speaks to writing her novel No Heaven for Good Boys with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler.  She also reads an excerpt and discusses craft, Senegalese culture, and the talibé boys she encountered who inspired the book. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Fairy Godmother  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.  Grab a copy of No Heaven for Good Boys, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, prose author and poet Gabriela Garcia chats about  the writing and publication of her novel Of Women and Salt with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler.  She also reads an excerpt and discusses craft, history, and identity. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Salty Mist,  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.  Grab a copy of Of Women and Salt, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, fiction author Damian Dressick speaks to the craft of writing as well as his experience writing his experimental short story collection Fables of the Deconstruction with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler.  He also reads from this book and discusses authors he loves and expectations for new writers. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Last Chance,  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.  Grab a copy of Fables of the Deconstruction, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, acclaimed author Gina Frangello speaks to writing her multi-faceted memoir on adultery Blow Your House Down with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler, as well as reading from this book and discussing the authorial lens, narratives of disruption, male violence, the difference between love and certainty, feminism, research, and more. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Aperol Affair,  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.  Grab a copy of Blow Your House Down, make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, essayist and novelist Maisy Card speaks to writing her novel These Ghosts are Family with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler, as well as reading from the book and discussing setting fiction in Jamaica and New York, using history as a source, and connecting with her agent. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Under the Mango Tree,  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.  Grab a copy of These Ghosts Are Family make a cocktail, and listen.

In this episode, novelist Zaina Arafat speaks to writing her novel You Exist Too Much with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler, as well as reading from the book and discussing craft, mothers, identity in multicultural contexts, influences, and process. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the On the Ledge,  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.  Grab a copy of You Exist Too Much, make a cocktail, and listen.