Best Ashley Rovira Podcasts (2026)

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Interview with JM Celi {author of Vengeance (The Unlife of Lisa Cooper)} 20:47

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For the third time, J.M. "Jamie" Celi joins Ashley Rovira at Heavy Crown Press for a chat about vampire tropes, vampire humanity, mortality and morality, and more to promote his latest book, the second in The Unlife of Lisa Cooper series. His books are available for purchase on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Bookshop.Org, and straight off the shelf at sel…

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Tales of Virtuous Stepmothers by Georgina Warren 26:46

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PETITION to feature a stepmother in a positive role in a major animated Disney film: https://www.change.org/p/the-walt-disney-company-feature-a-stepmother-in-a-positive-role-in-a-major-animated-disney-film Georgina Warren's link tree: https://linktr.ee/georginawarren TALES OF VIRTUOUS STEPMOTHERS in lists on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/lis…

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What genre now? Grace Mirchandani is all over the Horror! 15:28

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So many links, but here goes the show notes: Grace Mirchandani's works are listed in her link tree: https://linktr.ee/gracewrites You can always connect with her on TikTok, Facebook & Instagram. You can buy all her works on Amazon, available in paperback and for Kindle. Many of her works began on Kindle Vella. Plus, all her works are available as a…

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Relaxing, endorphin-rush Summer Reading (and Marketing Tips) from Anne Trowbridge 23:23

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Show notes: Anne's excellent, comprehensive website (via which you must subscribe to her free newsletter) is https://www.annetrowbridgebooks.com. She mentions in this interview (our second time chatting) the numerous promotional vehicles that have carried her books, for example, the one-time (now over) opportunity to download THE DISTANCE BETWEEN U…

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Second Interview with Author J.M. Celi 30:15

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Jamie's website with all books and social media presences, and his free newsletter: https://www.jmceli.com The Unlife of Lisa Cooper | Amazon Kindle Book https://www.amazon.com/Unlife-Lisa-Cooper-Conviction-Stories-ebook/dp/B0CK5ZV77T/ The Vampires of 1863: https://www.amazon.com/Vampires-1863-J-M-Celi-ebook/dp/B0D5MPKGVR My review of the story @ K…

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Obsessing about The Picture of Dorian Gray by Oscar Wilde (with spoilers) 17:41

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I read Oscar Wilde's epic novel for the first time in the autumn of 2019. I made this video on 21 October 2019. I did not cover all aspects of it, not by any means, but I think I touched on the major themes: youth & beauty forever versus aging, conscience & soul versus the form & surface of things. Read the corresponding article: https://heavycrown…

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Interview with Supernatural Author J.M. Celi 17:48

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Show notes & links Jamie's website with all books and social media presences: https://www.jmceli.com The Unlife of Lisa Cooper on Kindle Vella https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0B3PF2B5R The Unlife of Lisa Cooper | Amazon Kindle Book https://www.amazon.com/Unlife-Lisa-Cooper-Conviction-Stories-ebook/dp/B0CK5ZV77T/ My review of the story @ …

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Genre Hopping Author Grace Mirchandani 32:06

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Here is Grace's link.tree from which all of her works are linked: https://linktr.ee/gracewrites She publishes paperbacks, ebooks, Kindle Vella, and even one Audiobook at audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Searching-for-Sadie-Audiobook/B0BKBJX5TS Her social media links are linked from there as well. She is very active on TikTok, and her TikTok vide…

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Romance author Anne Trowbridge 31:54

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Anne's link tree: https://linktr.ee/annetrowbridgebooks My review of Anne's Second Chance Romance: https://kindlevellareviews.substack.com/p/the-honeymoon-a-second-chance-romance My review of Anne’s Hidden Identity Romance: https://kindlevellareviews.substack.com/p/the-distance-between-us-by-anne-trowbridge Follow on Instagram @annetrowbridgebooks …

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Romance Author J.A. Price 20:03

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In person, she goes by Jenn. As an author, her byline is J.A. Price. She has written 2 Kindle Vella romances and one Amazon Kindle romance. She anticipates the publication of her first kindle/paperback romance very soon. Here is the link to her link tree, giving you access to all her published works: https://linktr.ee/j.a.priceromanceauthor And a r…

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Interview with Filmmaker Derek Sitter (full audio) 2:34:41

2+ y ago2:34:41

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Derek Sitter is an actor/writer/director and award-winning filmmaker. He founded the Volcanic Theatre Pub in Bend, Oregon and is an elected life member of the Actors Studio. Initially segmented in four parts, this is the FULL interview and it covers: the glories of playwriting as it parlays into filmmaking, New Beginnings á la Sam Shepard, bipolar …

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Interview with Amanda Bushman Murphy 25:50

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Amanda is a Phoenix Comic Con enthusiast in addition to being the principal caretaker of an 80-something desert tortoise. She graduated from the high school as me; that's how we met. We've been following each other on social media for many years, but this is the first time we chatted face to face in a long time. I wanted to know about her Comic Con…

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Interview with John Mese (full audio) 1:00:36

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John Mese is an actor, producer, director, and truly awesome guy. He's so nice, so funny, and, get this, he hails from my hometown, Baton Rouge, though he's been an Angeleno since the 90s. Follow him @mesejohn on twitter/Instagram. You can watch the video version of my interview with Mese at my YouTube channel @heavycrownpress. Thank you for listen…

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Interview with Derek Sitter (part four of four) 39:40

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This is the final segment of my interview with filmmaker/director/writer/actor Derek Sitter. Thank you for listening and subscribing to this podcast. If you'd like to support our work and enable us to continue platforming creative people, consider tipping us at https://ko-fi.com/heavycrownpress.By Ashley Rovira

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Interview with Derek Sitter (part three of four) 38:59

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Derek Sitter is an actor/writer/director and award-winning filmmaker. He founded the Volcanic Theatre Pub in Bend, Oregon and is an elected life member of the Actors Studio. In four parts, the interview covers: the glories of playwriting as it parlays into filmmaking, New Beginnings á la Sam Shepard, bipolar disorder, and so, so much more! To see t…

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Interview with Derek Sitter (part two of four) 35:22

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Derek Sitter is an actor/writer/director and award-winning filmmaker. He founded the Volcanic Theatre Pub in Bend, Oregon and is an elected life member of the Actors Studio. In four parts, the interview covers: the glories of playwriting as it parlays into filmmaking, New Beginnings á la Sam Shepard, bipolar disorder, and so, so much more! To see t…

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Interview with Derek Sitter (part one of four) 29:33

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Derek Sitter is an actor/writer/director and award-winning filmmaker. He founded the Volcanic Theatre Pub in Bend, Oregon and is an elected life member of the Actors Studio. In four parts, the interview covers: the glories of playwriting as it parlays into filmmaking, New Beginnings á la Sam Shepard, bipolar disorder, and so, so much more! To see t…