The Fresh Fiction Podcast

By Fresh Fiction Media

Listen to a podcast, please open Podcast Republic app. Available on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.


Category: Books

Open in Apple Podcasts


Open RSS feed


Open Website


Rate for this podcast

Subscribers: 2
Reviews: 0
Episodes: 223

Description

Conversations about what you’re reading, what you’re watching, and what you’re listening to

Episode Date
The Slow Climb of Dread: Chelsea Conradt on Gothic Suspense and Heroines Who Doubt Their Own Minds
Oct 20, 2026
Spies Spying on Spies: David McCloskey Goes to London Station
Oct 13, 2026
Cyanide at a Castle Dinner Party: Barbara O’Neal on the True History Behind A THOUSAND PAINTED HOURS
Oct 06, 2026
CJ Carmichael on Fake Snow, Hallmark, and the Christmas Book That Became a Movie
Sep 29, 2026
AN ACCIDENT OF DRAGONS: Cheri Radke on Teddy, Dragons, and Why She Refuses to Write a Tragic Gay Lead
Sep 22, 2026
"Reasonable People Do Not Make the Best Characters" — Mary Burton on Writing the Thrillers Readers Can't Put Down
Sep 15, 2026
From Regency Dukes to Zombie Romance: Robyn DeHart's 90-Title Career Pivot
Sep 08, 2026
From 3-Million-Reader Magazine Editor to Harlequin Romance Novelist: Kandy Shepherd's Second Act
Sep 01, 2026
Marshals, Spies & Jack Ryan: Marc Cameron on Writing What He Knows
Aug 25, 2026
NYT Bestseller Michelle M. Pillow on Why Romantasy Was Her Genre Before It Had a Name
Aug 18, 2026
Cathy Maxwell on Trusting Readers, Losing the Gatekeepers, and Writing Her Own Rules
Aug 11, 2026
She Wrote Her First Novel in a School Pickup Line | Christine Gunderson
Aug 04, 2026
Meeting Authors In Person — Our Weekend at Kiss and Tell
Jul 28, 2026
How Real Government Psychic Research Inspired Jayne Castle's Harmony World
Jul 21, 2026
Big Family, Bigger Love Stories: Amy Award on The Cocky Kingmans
Jul 14, 2026
Summer Reads, Road Trips & Real Talk: Four Authors on the Books That Belong in Your Beach Bag
Jul 07, 2026
Love, Books & Battle of the Sexes: Sheila Roberts on Her Boldest Rom-Com Yet
Jul 01, 2026
Scientist, Artiste, Hoodoo Conjurer: Andrea Hairston on Genre, Afrofuturism, and Writing Like a Director
Jun 23, 2026
She Took a Surf Camp at 50-Something to Write This Book — Mary Ellen Taylor on THE SKY BENEATH HER
Jun 16, 2026
Steamy Regency, Morally Gray Men & the Busty Bodice Club — Kathleen Ayers on Writing Romance That Stays With You
Jun 10, 2026
Ivy Cassidy on House of Spells and Secrets, Biddy Early, and Writing Without Rules
Jun 02, 2026
Gregg Hurwitz | Orphan X, Anti-Hero & the Art of Keeping a Killer Human
May 19, 2026
From Courtroom to Regency Ballrooms: Janna MacGregor on Writing, Mentorship, and Body Confidence
May 13, 2026
200 episodes, 1 missing author, 14 incredible readers
May 05, 2026
25 Years, 40+ Books, and One Story She Wasn't Supposed to Tell Yet — Julianne MacLean on What Tomorrow Will Be
Apr 28, 2026
Such Sheltered Lives: Alyssa Sheinmel on Celebrity Secrets, Dead Bodies, and Her Adult Fiction Debut
Apr 21, 2026
From Bartender to Bestseller: Annabelle Anders on Self-Publishing, Rejection, and 40+ Novels
Apr 14, 2026
Demons, Dynasties, and 24 Books: Inside the Stone Slayer Epic with Candace Lynn Talmadge
Apr 07, 2026
Fairytales, Dark Romance & Writing from the Heart with Naima Simone
Mar 31, 2026
Kirsten Pursell on Heartbreak, Midlife, and Writing the Women We Actually Are
Mar 24, 2026
Grumpy Dukes, Busty Bodices & Body-Positive Romance: A Conversation with Eliana Piers
Mar 17, 2026
How does Hank Phillippi Ryan write her thriller novels? Process, Plotting & Publishing Revealed
Mar 10, 2026
Forgotten Women of WWII: The Real WASP Pilots Behind AMERICAN SKY
Mar 03, 2026
Liz Alterman on A Different Type of Poison: Twists, Book Clubs & the Art of Suspense
Feb 25, 2026
How Andi Arndt Brings 700+ Audiobooks to Life | Inside Audiobook Narration, Romance Audio, Dual Narration & the Audie Awards
Feb 17, 2026
Busty Bodices & Bold Heroines: Inside a Body-Positive Regency Romance Collaboration
Feb 10, 2026
Getting Lost in Story: Heather Graham on Haunted Places, History, and the Books Readers Love
Feb 03, 2026
Dark Romance, Creative Joy & Writing for Fun with Taylor Hutton
Jan 28, 2026
Abigail Owen on Greek Gods, Dangerous Trials, and Writing the Crucible Trilogy
Jan 20, 2026
LAST CALL AT THE SAVOY: Brisa Carleton on Forgotten Women, Broadway, and Writing Her Debut Novel
Jan 13, 2026
Writing Romance After 50: A Holiday Chat with Julia London
Dec 23, 2025
From Rescue Dogs to Holiday Magic: Andrew Grey Shares the Stories Behind the Stories
Dec 16, 2025
Lucy Connelly on Cozy Crimes, Pen Names, and Christmas in Scotland
Dec 09, 2025
Second Chances, Christmas Magic & Global Romance: A Conversation with Author Kandy Shepherd
Dec 03, 2025
Inside the Rock-and-Roll Romance World of Xio Axelrod
Nov 18, 2025
Terri Reed: Murder, Mayhem & Mistletoe in “TEXAS CHRISTMAS COVER-UP”
Nov 12, 2025
From Chaos to Magic: Darynda Jones on Life, Laughter & Writing Through It All
Nov 04, 2025
Magic, Motorcycles & Mail-Order Brides: Kati Wilde on Writing Fantasy Romance with Heart
Oct 28, 2025
From Science to Suspense: Toni Anderson on Crafting Love and Danger in COLD TRUTH
Oct 21, 2025
From BookTok Skits to Bestseller: Hannah Nicole Maehrer on Villains, Frogs & Found Family
Oct 15, 2025
Behind the Spy Novels: David McCloskey on THE PERSIAN
Oct 07, 2025
Laughing with a Killer – Samantha Downing on TOO OLD FOR THIS
Sep 30, 2025
Charlaine Harris on Vampires, Mysteries & The Last Wizards’ Ball
Sep 23, 2025
Inside Heatherly Bell’s Romance Worlds | Small-Town Love, Holiday Magic & Harlequin Secrets
Sep 16, 2025
From Contemporary Drama to Fantasy Realms: K.A. Linde on Building Worlds, Breaking Boundaries, and Hitting the Bestseller Lists
Sep 09, 2025
Jennifer Ryan on See Me, Love Me: Suspense, Second Chances & Texas Fireworks
Sep 02, 2025
Exploring Jane Austen Inspirations with Jayci Lee
Aug 26, 2025
Exploring Romantic Suspense with Julie Miller
Aug 19, 2025
Exploring the Multiverse with Ann Aguirre
Aug 12, 2025
Kendra Elliot: Inside HER FIRST MISTAKE and Beyond!
Aug 05, 2025
Re-Raking the Rake: Cathy Maxwell on Love, Laughter & A TOUCH OF STEELE
Jul 29, 2025
Marie Bostwick on Book Clubs, Feminism, and Finding Your Voice
Jul 22, 2025
Author Terry Reed on Writing, Dogs, and Creating Suspenseful Romance
Jul 15, 2025
Behind the Counter and Between the Pages with Jessica Anya Blau
Jul 08, 2025
Exploring Historical and Fantasy Romance with Mary Jo Putney
Jun 25, 2025
Exploring Norse Mythology and Romance with Asa Maria Bradley
Jun 17, 2025
Eloisa James Discusses Writing, Italy, and the Magic of Romance
Jun 11, 2025
Unraveling Mysteries with Lisa Regan: Inside the Josie Quinn Series
Jun 03, 2025
From Romance Novel Critic to Cowboy Loving Author: Leah Vale
May 27, 2025
Regency Romance, Fake Courtships & Real Chemistry with Jade Lee
May 20, 2025
Exploring Paranormal Romance with Charley Black
May 13, 2025
Donna Michaels: Romance, Heroes, and Behind-the-Scenes Insights
May 06, 2025
Behind the Scenes with Julie Ann Walker
Apr 29, 2025
Murder, Matrimony, and Mystery: Alyssa Maxwell on TWO WEDDINGS AND A MURDER
Apr 22, 2025
From Childhood Dreams to Becoming a Published Author - The Inspiring Journey with Katie Mettner
Apr 15, 2025
Exploring Italy and Women's Fiction with Jennifer Probst
Apr 08, 2025
Marie Force: Writing Romance, Building Empires, and Keeping It Real
Apr 01, 2025
Tracy Goodwin Talks Rom-Coms, Hockey Heroes, and Beagles in Tutus!
Mar 25, 2025
From Typewriter to Bestseller: Sharon Sala’s Journey
Mar 20, 2025
Sandra Brown Unfiltered: BLOOD MOON, Thrills, and a Legendary Career!
Mar 18, 2025
Exploring Myth, Magic, and Joy: Piper J. Drake on Writing, Resilience, and the Mythwoven Series
Feb 25, 2025
Author Insights: A Conversation with Jayne Ann Krentz
Feb 11, 2025
Chat with Georgia K. Boone: Debut Rom-Com 'I'll Be Gone for Christmas'
Dec 26, 2024
Celebrating Christmas Books with Author Lynn Austin
Dec 19, 2024
Holiday Tales & Writing Secrets: Elizabeth Boyle on 'Oh, Little Town of Bethlehem'
Dec 17, 2024
Dive into Romantasy with Abigail Owen: Fresh Fiction Book Club Podcast
Nov 12, 2024
Exploring Fiction with Jennifer Estep: From Superheroes to Sci-Fi
Nov 05, 2024
Interview with Emma Barry
Oct 22, 2024
Meet Zoje Stage, author of DEAR HANNA
Oct 15, 2024
Exciting adventures with Linda Hurtado Bond
Oct 08, 2024
Checking in with Rhys Bowen, author of THE ROSE ARBOR
Oct 01, 2024
Meet Zen Cho, author of THE FRIEND ZONE EXPERIMENT
Sep 24, 2024
Interview with Jessica Joyce, author of THE EX-VOWS.
Sep 17, 2024
Film & TV Ep. 24 | 'The 4:30 Movie' (feat. Cast Interviews) & Fantastic Fest 2024
Sep 16, 2024
Film & TV Ep. 23 | 'Beetlejuice Beetlejuice', 'Rebel Ridge' and 'What You Wish For' (feat. Nick Stahl)
Sep 07, 2024
Film & TV Ep. 22 | '1992' (feat. Ariel Vromen), 'Killer Lies' (feat. Lauren Collins & Ben Selkow) and 'The Deliverance'
Aug 31, 2024
Film & TV Ep. 21 | 'Twisters' on Digital (feat. Sasha Lane), 'Greedy People' (feat. Himesh Patel) & 'The Crow'
Aug 26, 2024
Film & TV Ep. 20 | 'Alien: Romulus,' 'Bad Monkey' (feat. Bill Lawrence) and 'OceanXplorers' (feat. Aldo Kane & Eric Stackpole)
Aug 16, 2024
Film & TV Ep. 19 | 'It Ends with Us', 'One Fast Move' (feat. Edward James Olmos) & 'Sing Sing' (feat. filmmakers)
Aug 14, 2024
Film & TV Ep. 18 | M. Night Shyamalan's 'Trap' and '7 Beats Per Second' (feat. freediving athlete Jessea Lu & filmmaker Yuqi Kang)
Aug 02, 2024
Meet Delia Pitts | Author of 'Trouble in Queenstown'
Jul 31, 2024
Meet Kelley Armstrong | Author of 'Finding Mr. Write'
Jul 30, 2024
Meet Jade Lee | Author of 'Vixen' (Forbidden Pleasures Book #1)
Jul 29, 2024
Film & TV Ep 17 | 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' Physical Media Releases, and 'Lady in the Lake' (feat. Actor Interviews)
Jul 27, 2024
Film & TV Ep. 16 | 'Twisters', 'My Spy: The Eternal City' (feat. Ken Jeong & Kristen Schaal) and 'Lady in the Lake' (feat. Alma Har'el)
Jul 20, 2024
Film & TV Ep. 15 | 'Fly Me to the Moon,' 'Sunny' (feat. Rashida Jones & Hidetoshi Nishijima) and 'Dandelion' (feat. Nicole Riegel)
Jul 12, 2024
Film & TV Ep. 14 | 'MaXXXine', 'Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F' and 'Shark vs. Ross Edgley' (feat. Ross Edgley)
Jul 03, 2024
Meet Nishita Parekh | Author of 'The Night of the Storm'
Jul 02, 2024
Film & TV Ep. 13 | 'A Quiet Place: Day One', 'WondLa' (feat. Teri Hatcher) and 'The Devil's Bath' (feat. Veronika Franz & Severin Fiala)
Jun 29, 2024
Meet Rachel Dodes & Lauren Mechling | Authors of 'The Memo'
Jun 26, 2024
Film & TV Ep. 12 | 'Thelma' (feat. June Squibb & Josh Margolin) and 'The Exorcism' (feat. Joshua John Miller & M.A. Fortin)
Jun 25, 2024
Meet Aimée Carter | Author of the 'Royal Blood' series
Jun 22, 2024
Film & TV Ep. 11 | 'Inside Out 2' (feat. Tony Hale), 'Fresh Kills' (feat. Jennifer Esposito), and 'Firebrand'
Jun 17, 2024
Meet Lisa Regan | Author of 'Her Dying Secret' (Detective Josie Quinn series)
Jun 11, 2024
Meet Shaina Steinberg | Author of 'Under the Paper Moon'
Jun 10, 2024
Meet Amy Andrews | Author of the 'Outback Heat' Series
Jun 10, 2024
Film & TV Ep. 10 | 'The Watchers' (feat. Ishana Shyamalan), 'Bad Boys: Ride or Die' & 'The Acolyte'
Jun 08, 2024
Film & TV Ep. 9 | 'The Dead Don't Hurt' (feat. Viggo Mortensen) and 'In a Violent Nature' (feat. Lauren-Marie Taylor)
May 31, 2024
Film & TV Ep. 8 | 'Furiosa' (Extended Review), 'Hit Man' & 'Trying' Season 4 (feat. Rafe Spall & Esther Smith)
May 24, 2024
Meet Jeff Zentner | Author of 'Colton Gentry's Third Act'
May 21, 2024
Film & TV Ep. 7 | 'IF', 'Babes', 'The Strangers: Chapter 1' & 'The Big Cigar' (feat. cast and showrunners)
May 17, 2024
Meet Susan C. Shea | Author of 'Murder and the Missing Dog'
May 15, 2024
Film & TV Ep. 6 | 'The Last Stop in Yuma County' (feat. director Francis Galluppi), 'Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes' and 'The Dry' Films
May 09, 2024
Let's Chat about "Bad Reputations" with Xio Axelrod
May 08, 2024
Meet Joanna Davidson Politano | Author of 'The Elusive Truth of Lily Temple'
May 07, 2024
Meet Lisa Gardner | Author of 'Still See You Everywhere'
May 06, 2024
Film & TV Ep. 5 | 'The Fall Guy,' 'The Idea of You' (feat. director Michael Showalter) and 'The Big Door Prize' (feat. show runner David West Read and stars Chris O'Dowd & Josh Segarra)
May 03, 2024
Meet Jennifer Deibel | Author of 'The Irish Matchmaker'
May 01, 2024
Film & TV Ep. 4 | Taylor Swift, ‘Challengers’ and ‘Humane’ (feat. director Caitlin Cronenberg)
Apr 26, 2024
Film & TV Ep. 3 | 'Sasquatch Sunset' (feat. directors David & Nathan Zellner) and 'Earthsounds' (feat. producer Sam Hodgson and scientists Beth Goodwin & Bourhan Yassin)
Apr 18, 2024
Meet Vivienne Lorret | Author of 'It Had to Be a Duke'
Apr 17, 2024
Film & TV Ep. 2 | 'Arcadian' (feat. Jaeden Martell & Maxwell Jenkins ) & 'Girls State' (feat. directors Amanda McBaine & Jesse Moss)
Apr 12, 2024
Meet Michel Prince | Author of 'Tempered Beats'
Apr 10, 2024
Film & TV Ep. 1 | 'Parachute' (feat. Brittany Snow) & 'Loot' SSN 2 (feat. creators Alan Yang & Matthew Hubbard)
Apr 04, 2024
Delight with Jayne Ann Krentz
Apr 02, 2024
Meet Katie Ruggle | Author of 'FISH OUT OF WATER'
Mar 26, 2024
Go behind the secrets with David McClosky
Feb 13, 2024
Meet the hilarious and knowledgeable Dakota Cassidy
Feb 07, 2024
Meet Katie Reus -- celebrate Christmas with a Hitman
Dec 20, 2023
Meet Stefanie London
Dec 05, 2023
Meet Pippa Grant
Nov 15, 2023
Chat with Tammy L. Grace
Oct 31, 2023
Meet Matt Coyle
Sep 19, 2023
Mini-Ep: Julia Quinn Talks Queen Charlotte
May 06, 2023
Spring 2023 Media with Susan Kamyab
Apr 27, 2023
Pop Culture Fantasy + Jennifer Estep Interview
Mar 25, 2023
Escaping with Intent to the Highlands with Rochelle Billow
Feb 23, 2023
Truth in Fiction + Krystal Marquis Interview
Feb 06, 2023
2023 Intentions & Goals
Jan 21, 2023
Faves of 2022 + Gift Exchange
Jan 01, 2023
2022 Gift Guide + Goal Check-In
Dec 13, 2022
Classic Romance Book Club: BORN IN FIRE by Nora Roberts
Dec 02, 2022
We Put a Spell on You: HOCUS POCUS 2 Recap + Review
Nov 01, 2022
Witchy Wishes: Host Check-In + Celestine Martin Interview
Oct 15, 2022
We LOVE Mess! Messy Characters and Denise Williams Interview
Oct 04, 2022
What We’re Looking Forward To for Fall 2022!
Sep 26, 2022
SHOW TITLE: POP CULTURE BAKING + RUBY BARRETT INTERVIEW!
Aug 28, 2022
The Accidental Pinup is Here! + Interview with Danielle Jackson
Jul 26, 2022
A Caribbean Heiress in Paris Book Club!
Jun 12, 2022
Summer Host Check-In + Christina Lauren Interview
May 23, 2022
Page-to-Screen Adaptations + Abby Jimenez Interview
Apr 24, 2022
Pop Culture Weddings + Mia Sosa Interview
Apr 10, 2022
SELF-CARE + KATE SPENCER INTERVIEW
Mar 25, 2022
Oscar Predictions + Kristy Woodson Harvey Interview
Mar 19, 2022
Quote-Unquote Cool Girls + Mia P. Manansala Interview
Mar 05, 2022
Black Romance We Love + Interview with Jessica P. Pryde!
Feb 19, 2022
IT’S A VIBE!: Host check-in & Early 2022 Media Recs
Jan 29, 2022
Pop Culture, but Make It Fashion + Interview with Mimi Matthews
Jan 15, 2022
Everything We Loved in 2021!
Dec 26, 2021
Holiday Entertainment + Roan Parrish Interview
Dec 12, 2021
Thanksgiving + Listener Requests!
Nov 26, 2021
Pop Culture Pets + Lucy Gilmore Interview
Nov 12, 2021
Special Halloween Episode + Suleikha Snyder Interview
Oct 31, 2021
A Riches of Witches + Lana Harper!
Oct 22, 2021
Swoonworthy Second Chance Romance + Diana Biller
Oct 01, 2021
Write the thing! Writing in Pop-Culture + Author Naima Simone
Sep 17, 2021
“Ah, I love trailers” Anticipated Fall and Winter Books, Movies, and TV + Guest Susan Kamyab
Sep 03, 2021
Celebrity Culture & Entertainment + Jennet Alexander
Aug 20, 2021
Let’s Get Out of Here! Escapist Entertainment + Melonie Johnson Interview
Aug 06, 2021
We Hope You’re Hungry (Food in Pop Culture + Guest Sonali Dev)
Jul 23, 2021
Danielle and Gwen's Summer Check-in (Guests Roseann and Marissa from Love's Sweet Arrow)
Jul 09, 2021
Trope Madness! (Romance Tropes + Reese Ryan)
Jun 25, 2021
Go Ahead and INDULGE! (With Angelina M. Lopez)
Jun 10, 2021
Let’s Talk About Comfort Zones (Author Guest Alyssa Cole)
May 20, 2021
IT’S ALWAYS THE MOTHER (AUTHOR GUEST ASHLEY AUDRAIN)
May 13, 2021
Fancy Dresses and Learning Stuff: Pop Culture Historicals (Interview with Vanessa Riley)
May 06, 2021
We Are Family... (Author Guest Talia Hibbert)
Apr 22, 2021
Reading Slumps and Hot Rabbis (Author Guest Rosie Danan)
Apr 07, 2021
Working from home with Lauren Willig
Mar 24, 2021
Getting to know you...
Feb 24, 2021
Special TV Episode: Talking 'The Fix' with Kayla Cobb
Apr 03, 2019
Ronie Kendig ends 'TOX Files' series with 'Thirst of Steel'
Feb 28, 2019
Roseanna M. White Discusses 'An Hour Unspent'
Feb 19, 2019
Finding balance and suspense with Lisa Harris
Feb 07, 2019
Kay Hooper digs into her three decade long career and the "Bishop" series
Jan 31, 2019
Keeping secrets with DIRTY LITTLE SECRET author Jennifer Ryan
Jan 23, 2019
Denise Swanson takes readers back to Scumble River
Jan 15, 2019
Liz Johnson brings 1920s glamour to St. Simons Island in A SPARKLE OF SILVER
Jan 03, 2019
Ann H. Gabhart Brings 19th Century Kentucky to Life
Jan 02, 2019
Thomas Locke talks dystopia, living abroad, and what to expect in 'ENCLAVE'
Dec 26, 2018
A Very Christmas Episode with Melody Carlson
Dec 25, 2018
Writing gothic beauty with Jamie Jo Wright
Dec 17, 2018
Writing the stories of history's forgotten women with Jane Kirkpatrick
Oct 16, 2018
From homeschool mom to multi-published author, a conversation with Jan Drexler
Oct 04, 2018
Diving deep with romantic suspense author Lynn H. Blackburn
Aug 29, 2018
The gifts of story with Suzanne Woods Fisher
Aug 16, 2018
Finding Redemption in 'Azure Springs' with author Rachel Fordham
Jul 25, 2018
Episode 0113: Interview with Kristi Ann Hunter, author of A DEFENSE OF HONOR
Jul 10, 2018
Episode 0114: Interview with Susan Anne Mason, Author of A MOST NOBLE HEIR
Jul 10, 2018
Episode 0115: Interview with Sarah Sundin, author of THE SEA BEFORE US
Jul 10, 2018
Episode 0116: Interview with Jody Hedlund, author of TOGETHER FOREVER
Jul 10, 2018
Episode 0112: Interview with Jennifer Delamere, author of THE HEART'S APPEAL
Jul 04, 2018
Episode 0111: Interview with Karen Witemeyer, author MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE
Jul 03, 2018
Episode 0110: Interview with Patricia Bradley, author of JUSTICE BETRAYED
Jul 03, 2018
Episode 0109: Interview with Kristin Billerbeck
Jun 19, 2018
Episode 0108: Interview with Jocelyn Green
Jun 19, 2018
Episode 0107: Interview with Susan May Warren
Jun 15, 2018
Episode 0106: Debra White Smith
Jun 15, 2018
Episode 0105: The Royal Wedding! HARRY & MEGHAN: A ROYAL ROMANCE, and an interview with Laura Frantz
May 23, 2018
Episode 0104: 'First Burn,' BOOK CLUB, and an interview with Lynette Eason
May 23, 2018
E0103: LOVE, SIMON review and interview with Irene Hannon
May 02, 2018
e0102: NAILED IT, LADIES FIRST, and an interview with Mark Greaney
Mar 19, 2018
E0101: unREAL, Atlanta, and Valerie Fraser Luesse
Mar 06, 2018