Liminal Space dives deep into the messy beauty of living between cultures, identities, and ideologies—especially at the crossroads between China and the West. Hosted by Susan Su and Matthew Lu, two Third-Culture kids in China, we bring you "the good, bad, and the weird" with an insider’s nuance. Each episode, we feature guests navigating their own cultural in-betweenness. Tune in for fresh perspectives and honest dialogue that reveals what lies hidden in life's edges and overlaps. This podca ...
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Matthew Lu Podcasts
A podcast dedicated to my love of genre fiction with book reviews and new author interviews every week.
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The official podcast of the Roster Digital Indie Music Club.
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Enjoy recent author events, interviews, and bookseller series. Visit our website to learn more: www.skylightbooks.com
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From pop culture breakdowns to discussions with individuals in the USC community, listen to the Daily Trojan's Arts & Entertainment podcast.
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SEA4 Podcast: Southeast Asian Athlete Achievement > Adversity
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The SEA4 Podcast aims to bring the stories of refugees from Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam and their American-born descendants into the mainstream. By focusing on athletes and other accomplished individuals who have overcome adversity we hope to inspire others to pursue their dreams. John Messina and Ko Chandetka from the Lao American Sports Hall of Fame will be interviewing athletes and others who represent the diverse cultures of Southeast Asia including Lao, Laotian, Khmu, Khmer, Hmong, Viet ...
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Bookish Bites: B.K. Borison on 'Good Spirits'
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Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author B.K. Borison to talk about her newest romance 'Good Spirits.' Tune in to hear B.K. and I chat about being a people pleaser, exploring the weight of unfinished business, and letting others see the messy, imperfect parts of ourselves.By Megan Bjerke
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Season 3, Episode 24-Wen-Yi Lee & Addie Woolridge
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Join me as I welcome author Wen-yi Lee to talk about her newest fantasy 'When They Burned the Butterfly' and author Addie Woolridge to talk about her newest romance 'Reel Love.' Tune in to hear Wen-yi and I chat about how feminine rage shapes our world and the power of unassuming girls, and to hear Addie and I chat about how nothing is ever really …
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Bookish Bites: Mara Rutherford on 'A Curious Kind of Magic'
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Join me as I welcome back young adult fantasy author Mara Rutherford to talk about her newest release 'A Curious Kind of Magic.' Tune in to hear Mara and I chat about how touch ties into deep connection, how hope can not only be a beacon but a trap, and how people treat you differently when you have something they want.…
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Season 3, Episode 23-Abigail Owen & Matthew Norman
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Join me as I welcome #1 NYT bestselling author Abigail Owen to talk about her newest romantasy 'The Things Gods Break' and author Matthew Norman to talk about his newest romance 'Grace & Henry's Holiday Movie Marathon.' Tune in to hear Abigail and I chat about how those we meet shape our decisions and how you can't save everyone no matter how hard …
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Bookish Bites: Liz Parker on 'Witches of Honeysuckle House'
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Join me as I welcome back author Liz Parker to talk about their newest contemporary fantasy 'Witches of Honeysuckle House.' Tune in to hear Liz and I chat about creating a house that is a living, breathing character, how women can continue to affect their descendants long after their gone, and exploring PTSD that has sat within you for a long time.…
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Season 3, Episode 22-Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor & Audrey Goldberg Ruoff
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Join me as I welcome writing duo Kat Hillis and Rosiee Thor to talk about their newest mystery 'Dead and Breakfast' and author Audrey Goldberg Ruoff to talk about her debut paranormal romcom 'Hopelessly Teavoted.' Tune in to hear Kat, Rosiee, and I chat about opening yourself up to the right people and writing an older, supportive, and loving queer…
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Season 3, Episode 21-Cait Jacobs & Ariel Sullivan
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Join me as I welcome author Cait Jacobs to talk about their debut fantasy 'The Princess Knight' and author Ariel Sullivan to talk about her debut dystopian 'Conform.' Tune in to hear Cait and I chat about realizing that your worth is more important than putting yourself down and the weight of killing, and to hear Ariel and I chat about wanting a ve…
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Bookish Bites: Julie Leong on 'The Keeper of Magical Things'
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Join me as I welcome back USA bestselling author Julie Leong to talk about her newest cozy fantasy 'The Keeper of Magical Things.' Tune in to hear Julie and I chat about being shaped by our families in both good ways and bad, exploring self-worth and fulfillment, and finding someone who helps you heal and grow.…
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Season 3, Episode 20-Marie Lu & Emma Hinds
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Join me as I welcome #1 NYT bestselling author Marie Lu to talk about her adult fantasy debut 'Red City' and author Emma Hinds to talk about her newest contemporary fantasy 'Witchlore.' Tune in to hear Marie and I chat about the lengths mothers are willing to go to in order to do what they think is best for their child and what it feels like to bel…
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Season 3, Episode 19-Stephanie Perkins & Traci Hunter Abramson
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Join me as I welcome NYT bestselling author Stephanie Perkins to talk about her newest romance 'Overdue' and award-winning author Traci Hunter Abramson to talk about her newest thriller 'Victim #8.' Tune in to hear Stephanie and I chat about how the life path society tells us we should have is not for everyone and exploring the grief of leaving beh…
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EP9 - Poor Old Lu Reunion Shows: Nick Barber, Scott Hunter, Aaron and Jesse Sprinkle
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In this conversation, the band members reflect on their recent reunion shows and discuss the emotional impact of performing live after many years apart. They share insights into the preparation process, including rehearsals and song selection. The discussion highlights the genuine connection they feel with their fans and the nostalgia that comes wi…
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In Angel City, alchemy is everything. Red City is the new fantasy novel from Marie Lu (Legend, Stars and Smoke). Bookseller Keila Cone-Uemura talks to Lu about the difference between writing for an adult audience and for a YA audience. During this wide-ranging talk, they discuss the inspiration that Lu pulled from her own life and from the city of …
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Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author Karina Halle to talk about her newest release 'Hollow.' Tune in to hear Karina and I chat about transforming from someone who only does what they're told to someone who is strong and confident in themselves, giving us three characters who are so different yet who complement each other, and having a s…
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Season 3, Episode 18-Maggie Gates & Allie Oleander
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Join me as I welcome bestselling author Maggie Gates to talk about her newest romance 'Dust Storm' and debut author Allie Oleander to talk about her dark romance 'Willing Prey.' Tune in to hear Maggie and I chat about being unapologetically yourself and finding a place where you feel like you belong, and to hear Allie and I chat about knowing your …
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Bookish Bites: Katie Zhao on 'Zodiac Legacy'
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Join me as I welcome back author Katie Zhao to talk about her newest young adult fantasy 'Zodiac Legacy.' Tune in to hear Katie and I chat about writing a love letter to New York and its people, the struggle and fear of moving forward after defeat, and the weight of the responsibility of being a leader.…
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Season 3, Episode 17-Kirsten Miller & Rachel Greenlaw
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Join me as I welcome author Kirsten Miller to talk about her newest contemporary 'The Women of Wild Hill' and author Rachel Greenlaw to talk about her newest fantasy 'The Ordeals.' Tune in to hear Kirsten and I chat about female rage in all its wonderful glory and how women know the lives to come are our legacy, and to hear Rachel and I chat about …
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Season 3, Episode 16-Beth Revis & Sara Raasch
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Join me as I welcome NYT bestselling author duo Beth Revis and Sara Raasch to talk about their newest fantasy 'Crimson Throne.' Tune in to hear Beth, Sara, and I chat about weaving real historical people and facts into fantasy, struggling to understand someone's intentions when you've only had transactional relationships, and finding someone who se…
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Season 3, Episode 15-Jennifer Niven & Emily Stone
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Bookish Bites: Jenna Levine on 'Road Trip with a Vampire'
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Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author Jenna Levine to chat about her newest romance 'Road Trip with a Vampire.' Tune in to hear Jenna and I chat about finding someone who makes you feel safe, finding joy in being alive, and the journey of self-acceptance.By Megan Bjerke
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Season 3, Episode 14-Ann Rose & Evette Davis
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Join me as I welcome author Ann Rose to talk about her newest romance 'A Hexcellent Chance to Fall in Love' and author Evette Davis to talk about her newest paranormal 'The Campaign.' Tune in to hear Ann and I chat about wanting more from a life you've been tricked into and the choice, the fight, and the struggle it takes to be together time after …
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Bookish Bites: Sarah Hawley on 'Princess of Blood'
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Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author Sarah Hawley to talk about her newest romantasy 'Princess of Blood.' Tune in to hear Sarah and I chat about merging different parts of your past and present, the consequences of a regime change and the push for power, and how abuse can influence relationships with those you love.…
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Season 3, Episode 13-Ellen O'Clover & Nadia El-Fassi
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Join me as I welcome author Ellen O'Clover to talk about her newest romance 'The Heartbreak Hotel' and author Nadia El-Fassi to talk about her newest romance 'Love at First Fright.' Tune in to hear Ellen and I chat about setting aside your own feelings in order to avoid conflict and struggling to handle everything on your own, and to hear Nadia and…
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From Chinese Rock Star to Cross-Cultural Storyteller: Henry Kong on Music, Identity, and Cultural Exchange
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What does it mean to grow up with music, and then grow into it? In this episode of Liminal Space, we speak with Henry Kong—festival organizer, music promoter, and 75th descendant of Confucius—about his journey from teenage rock star to cultural bridge-builder. Henry reflects on his first bands, the vibrant indie scene in Beijing, and the challenges…
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Bookish Bites: Amélie Wen Zhao on 'The Scorpion and the Night Blossom'
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Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author Amélie Wen Zhao to talk about her newest fantasy 'The Scorpion and the Night Blossom.' Tune in to hear Amélie and I chat about how loved ones can drive a quest for vengeance and immortality, the conflict of being attracted to someone you're not sure you can trust, and working through past prejudices.…
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Bookish Bites: Jen DeLuca on 'Ghost Business'
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Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author Jen DeLuca to talk about her newest romance 'Ghost Business.' Tune in to hear Jen and I chat about the tension of an impending hurricane on a looming deadline, being attracted to someone who stands in the way of you accomplishing your dreams, and figuring out where you fit in.…
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Bookish Bites: Sophie Sullivan on 'You Make It Feel Like Christmas'
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Join me as I welcome back author Sophie Sullivan to talk about her newest romance 'You Make It Feel Like Christmas.' Tune in to hear Sophie and I chat about understanding that you deserve respect, handling anxiety in a sensitive, yet honest, way, and how populations who are repeatedly told to suppress their emotions can and do still struggle with m…
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Bookish Bites: Kiersten White on 'The House of Quiet'
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Join me as I welcome back #1 NYT bestselling author Kiersten White to talk about her newest fantasy 'The House of Quiet.' Tune in to hear Kiersten and I chat about creating a singular atmosphere that becomes its own character, the fight for connection, and how far we're willing to go to protect our siblings.…
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Bookish Bites: Alexandra Vasti on 'Ladies in Hating'
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Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author Alexandra Vasti to talk about her newest romance 'Ladies in Hating.' Tune in to hear Alexandra and I chat about struggling with eldest daughter guilt, inflicting isolation upon yourself as a consequence for your actions, and finding love when you think you don't deserve it.…
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Season 3, Episode 12-Nikki Payne & Aurora Palit
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Join me as I welcome author Nikki Payne to talk about her newest romance/mystery 'The Princess and the P.I.' and author Aurora Palit to talk about her newest romance 'Honey and Heat.' Tune in to hear Nikki and I chat about breaking out of the shell you've been forced into and showing that sometimes it does take another person to make us want to gro…
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Season 3, Episode 11-Julie Berry & Lucy Jane Wood
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Join me as I welcome NYT bestselling author Julie Berry to talk about her newest YA fantasy/historical 'If Looks Could Kill' and author Lucy Jane Wood to talk about her newest cozy fantasy 'Uncharmed.' Tune in to hear Julie and I chat about trying to do the right thing even when you question it all and how appealing belief becomes when you have now…
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Season 3, Episode 10-Kait Ballenger & Carmela Dutra
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Join me as I welcome author Kait Ballenger to talk about her newest paranormal romantasy 'Wicked Believer' and author Carmela Dutra to talk about her debut cozy mystery 'A Murder Most Fowl.' Tune in to hear Kait and I chat about the journey of discovering your power, strength, and confidence and the emotional toll of power struggles, and to hear Ca…
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EP8 - Andrew Schwab Part 2: Story of Project 86 in His Words
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Andrew Schwab takes Project 86 fans on a trip down memory lane with stories pulled from his autobiographical book, I. Need. Truth.: My Life and Times in Project 86. As he walks listeners through the band’s history, he shares the highest of highs and lowest of lows, how the journey has shaped him, and a few things he wishes he’d done differently. Al…
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From Texas to Jiangyin: A Naval Engineer’s Journey in China w/ Julia Meyn
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What does it mean to build something massive, precise, and powerful—while rebuilding your own sense of belonging? In this episode of Liminal Space, host Susan Su and co-host Matt Lu talk with Julia Meyn, a naval engineer from Texas now working in Jiangyin, China. Julia shares her journey into the world of shipbuilding, from feeling like an outsider…
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Season 3, Episode 9-Cynthia Murphy & Amy True
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Join me as I welcome author Cynthia Murphy to talk about her newest YA thriller 'Keep Your Friends Close' and author Amy True to talk about her newest romance 'Welcome Home to Ivy Falls.' Tune in to hear Cynthia and I chat about coming back from betrayal and the influence of group mentality within an academic setting, and to hear Amy and I chat abo…
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Season 3, Episode 8-Erin A. Craig & Alexandra Brown Chang
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Join me as I welcome #1 NYT bestselling author Erin A. Craig to talk about her newest fantasy 'A Land So Wide' and author Alexandra Brown Chang to talk about her newest YA contemporary 'By Invitation Only.' Tune in to hear Erin and I chat about the price one pays for their greed and living with, and surviving, the consequences of your actions, and …
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Season 3, Episode 7-Julie Olivia & Kiera Azar
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Join me as I welcome author Julie Olivia to talk about her newest contemporary romance 'If It Makes You Happy' and author Kiera Azar to talk about her debut fantasy 'Thorn Season.' Tune in to hear Julie and I chat about how our past relationships can still define us and developing a foundation of friendship first in a relationship, and to hear Kier…
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Bookish Bites: Erica Ridley on 'A Waltz on the Wild Side'
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Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author Erica Ridley to talk about her newest romance 'A Waltz on the Wild Side.' Tune in to hear Erica and I chat about approaching a relationship with a chip on your shoulder, being courageous in your own life, and how certain people and marginalized groups have to do so much more in order to get acknowled…
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Bookish Bites: Liana De la Rosa on 'Gabriela and His Grace'
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Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling author Liana De la Rosa to talk about her newest romance 'Gabriela and His Grace.' Tune in to hear Liana and I chat about racism towards the Mexican people, how we are so much more than what we portray ourselves to be, and why standing up for yourself and your people is so important.…
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Season 3, Episode 6-Joanna Shupe & Jamie D'Amato
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Join me as I welcome USA Today bestselling author Joanna Shupe to talk about her newest historical romance 'The Gilded Heiress' and author Jamie D'Amato to talk about her newest paranormal romance 'The Good Vampire's Guide to Blood and Boyfriends.' Tune in to hear Joanna and I chat about doing what you need to do in order to survive and how far per…
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Bookish Bites: Sara Raasch on 'The Entanglement of Rival Wizards'
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Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author to talk about her newest romance release 'The Entanglement of Rival Wizards.' Tune in to hear Sara and I chat about how found family influences our decisions, how past trauma shapes our relationships, and how love doesn't fix everything.By Megan Bjerke
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EP7 - Andrew Schwab (Part 1): AI, Futurism, and Writing the Novel, "OMNI."
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[Part 2 with Andrew Schwab, releasing soon, will be a deep-dive into the story of all things Project 86] Andrew Schwab just completed his first novel "OMNI." In this book, Andrew explores society's relationship with metaphysics, AI, and media by providing a mind-bending journey through a fictional civilization in the "not so distant" future. On thi…
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Season 3, Episode 5-Elle McNicoll & Ry Herman
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Join me as I welcome author Elle McNicoll to talk about her newest YA romance 'Wish You Were Her' and author Ry Herman to talk about their newest fantasy 'This Princess Kills Monsters.' Tune in to hear Elle and I chat about not allowing people to fit you in a box and the pressures fame can put on a young person, and to hear Ry and I chat about givi…
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Season 3, Episode 4-Auralee Wallace & Pyae Moe Thet War
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Join me as I welcome author Auralee Wallace to talk about her newest contemporary fantasy 'The Late-Night Witches' and author Pyae Moe Thet War to talk about her newest romance 'Here For A Good Time.' Tune in to hear Auralee and I chat about how we are never truly prepared for adulthood and how we don't really know how strong we are until we are fo…
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Better Than the Movie - Friend of the Fest 2025 Special: JOHNNY MNEMONIC
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In advance of the screening of Johnny Mnemonic in Black & White that the BTTM crew is hosting for the American Cinematheque's Friend of the Fest 2025, Allan and Justin get together to discuss the film and the William Gibson short story that inspired it. If you're going to be in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, why not come to our movie scre…
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Bookish Bites: Mallory Marlowe on 'Love at First Sighting'
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Join me as I welcome back USA Today bestselling romance author Mallory Marlowe to talk about her newest romance 'Love at First Sighting.' Tune in to hear Mallory and I chat about the struggles that come with putting your life online, being underestimated, and the emotional journey of two people who are partners in more way than one.…
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Bookish Bites: Brigid Kemmerer on 'Warrior Princess Assassin'
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Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author Brigid Kemmerer to talk about her new adult romantasy release 'Warrior Princess Assassin.' Tune in to hear Brigid and I chat about how vulnerability is different for each person, how people can be so incredibly different yet still experience similar trauma, and creating tension and chemistry between …
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Bookish Bites: Lexi Ryan on 'Between These Broken Hearts'
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Join me as I welcome back NYT bestselling author Lexi Ryan to talk about her newest YA fantasy release 'Between These Broken Hearts.' Tune in to hear Lexi and I chat about finding your strength, voice, and power despite being trapped by fear, exploring the many facets of life, and what it means to fight for a sometimes broken world.…
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Season 3, Episode 3-Katie Bishop & Jenny Birch
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Join me as I welcome author Katie Bishop to talk about her newest mystery 'High Season' and author Jenny Birch to talk about her debut YA fantasy 'Woven From Clay.' Tune in to hear Katie and I chat about mirroring tension between characters and the setting and how social media can influence true crime investigations, and to hear Jenny and I chat ab…
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