That's What She Read

Ashlyn Saler
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Part author interview, part virtual book club, all a little chaotic. Join Ashlyn for conversations with authors on how their books got made. Come for the behind-the-scenes stories; stay to find your next favorite book!

  1. 3h ago

    Indie Publishing Unfiltered with Kimberly Zeidner

    How many ARC readers do you actually need? How much do authors make from Kindle Unlimited versus physical books? And just how important are those reviews you keep meaning to leave? Kimberly Zeidner, author of The Light & The Night of The Firebird, returns to share what she’s learned from indie publishing. We talk reviews, ARC readers, and the math behind book sales. Then we get into her latest release, The Rise & The Reign of The Phoenix, and her upcoming holiday book, How The Grench Stole Christmas Magic. Come for the publishing talk, stay to find your next favorite book! Follow Kimberly on Instagram Buy her books Follow TWSR on Instagram 3 Intro/Outro Music License: Music: 'I Want To Be An Artist' by Flow State on #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/c/flow-state License code: IXDOKAJFYK9SAREO

  2. Sep 12

    To Catch a Sinner (with Lucy Wilson-Tagoe)

    Dylan Allen is a USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling romance author. Now she's also writing under the truest name she's ever had -- Lucy Wilson-Tagoe. Lucy joins to talk about her steamy new romantic suspense To Catch a Sinner. We talk her writing journey, the attorney to author pipeline, and some deliciously messy book community drama. It would be easier to settle for a less ordinary life. Fortunately for us, that's not Lucy's path. To Catch a Sinner is out now -- wherever you buy your books! Check out all of Lucy's books on her website Follow Dylan/Lucy on instagram Keep up with TWSR on instagram 3 Intro/Outro Music License: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/bosnow/warm-spot License code: VN7XGL39LGTMWKWI

  3. Aug 22

    Maladaptive with Julie Gunn

    Maladaptive is a magical realism romance featuring a neurodivergent protagonist who has spent a decade daydreaming about her celebrity crush. Until they meet in real life, and he recognizes her. Author Julie Gunn joins me to talk about maladaptive daydreaming, getting loud about neurodivergent rep, and her rollercoaster of a publication journey. Get Maladaptive now on KU or Amazon Listen to the audiobook with dreamy duet narration Follow Julie on tiktok or IG Follow TWSR on Instagram⁠⁠⁠ 3 Intro/Outro Music License: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/walz/golden-age License code: 0LLY20SXUHATX9DO

  4. Aug 8

    Proof of Life

    Oops, lost all sense of time for a second there. Catching you up on my life, AI drama, and the few books I've read lately. Be back in two weeks with an author interview wheee Follow TWSR on Instagram⁠⁠ 3 Intro/Outro Music License: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/nicolas-kluzek/brazilian-coffee License code: A6GSQCD1ALAWWVLW

  5. Jun 27

    Past Lives, Tarot, and the Arcanum Series (with Kelly O'Hearn)

    Kelly O'Hearn channeled 8 of her past lives... and it led her to writing the Arcanum series, a romantic fantasy saga woven with ancient magic and the slow unraveling of destiny. We talk about the collaboration behind self-publishing, overcoming the ego mind to tell your story, and how tarot finds you when you need it the most. Buy books 1-3 of the Arcanum series on Amazon Check out the Arcanum website Ready to work? Book a reading! Follow Kelly on instagram Follow TWSR on Instagram⁠ 3 (hi besties) Music License: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/dope-cat/chill-fm License code: C3XODWPXGX56VEUQ

  6. May 30

    The Reality Shaper with Sair Kaufman

    The Reality Shaper is a D&D-inspired fantasy novel turned musical podcast launching June 9. Sair joins to talk about writing a book in a week, adapting a novel for a musical, and making art that celebrates queer joy. We also had a full therapy session mid-episode about the challenges of creative collaboration, which was mostly cut, but the emotional residue remains. Stay tuned after the episode for the trailer of The Reality Shaper! Get the book that started it all! Subscribe to The Reality Shaper: A Musical Podcast -- launching June 9! Check out the website with links to the upcoming Kickstarter (pre-save!!) Looking for opportunities in theatre? Subscribe to The Theatre Writers Digest Follow TWSR on Instagram 3 (hi besties) Intro/Outro License: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/1001-nights License code: CIDI6FUVWLECJ6TJ

  7. May 16

    Husband Book Report: UFO of God

    Subjecting my husband to the latest weird thing I've read: UFO of God by Chris Bledsoe. Chihuahua-shaped lumps, butt probes, and cryptic messages abound. The truth is out there... For more fun, follow ⁠TWSR on instagram 3 Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/the-fog License code: Z6R1AKNFJDYEBDMN

  8. May 2

    Legacy of the Four with J.F. Monroe

    "Writing taught me I can do hard things." J.F. Monroe joins to talk about her adult romantasy trilogy, Legacy of the Four. We discuss why characters matter, stable relationships in fiction, how to make fantasy relatable to real life, and whether a dolphin belongs in a vampire boarding school. I vote yes. You can find J.F.'s full trilogy on Amazon Follow her tiktok and instagram Check out her beautiful website And of course, follow TWSR on instagram 3 Music license: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/pryces/all-of-my License code: SSLISCNZOQCB2DES

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Part author interview, part virtual book club, all a little chaotic. Join Ashlyn for conversations with authors on how their books got made. Come for the behind-the-scenes stories; stay to find your next favorite book!

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  • Creator
    Ashlyn Saler
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ashlyn Saler
  • Show Website
    That's What She Read