If It Was a Book | Real Stories, Reimagined

Ashley @wickedreads | Bookish Podcast Host
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For all book lovers: writers, readers, publishers, librarians, and anyone who enjoys pop culture and ADHD chaos.  BookToker Ashley @wickedreads invites authors and other bookish influencers to the podcast to discuss their outrageous stories and decide what would happen if you were writing that situation as a book! You can submit your story to ifitwasabook@gmail.com to hear how your favorite author might re-write your life into a best seller! 

  1. NOV 10

    Write a magical realism book about the Fae in the Irish Countryside with Nathan Shuherk @schizophrenicreads

    Send us a text Welcome to the season 1 finale!  - After a night out at the bars, our main character finds the trains have ended for the night and he must brave the four mile walk through the forest in the dead of night to reach home…but he is not alone in the forest… - 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest 01:00 Nathan's Terrifying Drunken Experience in Ireland 04:37 Brainstorming the Fictional Story 09:08 Exploring the Fae and Magical Realism 13:51 The Character's Hallucinations and Internal Struggles 18:08 Setting the Scene 19:08 Exploring the Fae's Influence 21:28 Challenges and Games with the Fae 25:30 Psychological Tension and Character Dynamics 28:41 The Epiphany and Resolution 36:34 Character Development 40:44 Book Recommendations (fiction and non-fiction!) Support the podcast and get books from the episode!  Full list: https://bookshop.org/lists/ep-33-with-nathan-shuherk-schizophrenicreads  They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us by Hanif Abdurraqib: https://bookshop.org/a/112791/9781953387448 When We Cease to Understand the World by Benjamin Labatut: https://bookshop.org/a/112791/9781681375663 A Physical Education: How I Escaped Diet Culture and Gained the Power of Lifting by Casey Johnston https://bookshop.org/a/112791/9781538773253 Forager: Field Notes for Surviving a Family Cult: A Memoir by Michelle Dowd https://bookshop.org/a/112791/9781643755779 A Fever in the Heartland by Timothy Egan https://bookshop.org/a/112791/9780735225282 The Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dust Bowl by Timothy Egan https://bookshop.org/a/112791/9780618773473 I Survived the Dust Bowl, 1935 by Lauren Tarshis https://bookshop.org/a/112791/9781338891829  Follow the podcast! https://www.instagram.com/ifitwasabook https://www.tiktok.com/@ifitwasabook Follow the Guest https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_UoNf0oOzzh_4g5SNNioAg https://www.instagram.com/schizophrenicreads https://www.tiktok.com/@schizophrenicreads Follow the Host https://www.instagram.com/wickedreads https://www.tiktok.com/@wickedreads #ifitwasabook #writing #writingcommunity #bookpodcast #bookishpodcast #reader #reading #bookstagram #writingcommunity #writingpodcast #wickedreads #influencer #bookinfluencer #schizophrenicreads #wickedreads #reading #booktube #booktuber

    54 min

  2. NOV 4

    Write a Witchy Book Where We Break a Hex our Grandma Put on our Skeptical Ex with Author Maya Ameyaw

    Send us a text Join Young Adult author Maya Ameyaw as we take a reddit post and write a witchy Christmas Carol quest where you heal your inner child and find little bits of magic in everyday.  Get your copy of Maya’s books now!  When it all Syncs Up - https://bookshop.org/a/112791/9781773217826 Under All the Lights - https://bookshop.org/a/112791/9781773218632 00:00 Introduction to Maya Ameyaw and Inkwell Writing Workshops 01:24 Exploring YA Novels: Themes and Characters 02:23 Reimagining Real Stories: The Reddit Story 05:34 Character Development: The Skeptic and the Witch 08:55 The Quest: Collecting Magical Items 12:34 Dealing with Past Trauma and Relationships 20:41 Rekindling Magic in Everyday Life 21:06 Breaking the Hex 24:13 Memories and Healing 27:21 The Challenges of Writing and Inspiration 31:15 Advice for Aspiring Writers and Favorite Reads #ifitwasabook #writing #writingcommunity  #bookpodcast #bookishpodcast #reader #reading #bookstagram #writingcommunity #writingpodcast #wickedreads

    36 min

  3. OCT 27

    Write a College Thruple book but One of the Members is a ghost with Author Akwaeke Emezi

    Send us a text Join us in interviewing Akwaeke Emezi about their new book, writing experience in writing YA, Adult fiction, and for TV.  Their newest book Son of the Morning comes out November 4th and can be pre-ordered now: https://bookshop.org/a/112791/9780063323186 Check out all the books from this week’s episode here: https://bookshop.org/lists/from-ep-31-with-akwaeke-emezi

    47 min

  4. OCT 20

    Get Revenge on Your Commitment-phobic Ex by Dating His Brother with Author Ava Rani

    Send us a text When your ex is taking their new fiance to a mutual friend’s wedding, the only right answer is to bring his brother he’s always been jealous of as your date!  - Come talk 2000s TV shows, writing advice, and more with Ava Rani Get your copy of Ava’s newest book Poisoned Ivy, out now! https://bookshop.org/a/112791/9798999489517 See all books from this episode here: https://bookshop.org/lists/from-ep-30-with-ava-rani            00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guest: Ava Rani 00:26 Exploring 'Poisoned Ivy' - A New Release 06:24 Character Dynamics and Plot Development 11:16 Creative Writing Process and Story Premise 17:01 Character Relationships and Wedding Setup 20:54 The Fake Relationship Begins 25:11 Unraveling Tensions and Conflicts 30:50 The Wedding Reception Showdown 35:59 Resolution and New Beginnings 37:46 The Chaos of Bad Bunny Performances 38:05 Messy Romance and TV Adaptations 39:08 The Chaotic Life of Malina in Poison Ivy 40:42 Book Recommendations and Recent Reads 42:31 Indie vs. Traditional Publishing 47:10 Writing Inspirations and Advice for Aspiring Authors Follow the podcast: www.tiktok.com/@ifitwasabook www.instagram.com/ifitwasabook Follow the Host: www.tiktok.com/@wickedreads www.instagram.com/wickedreads Follow the guest: www.tiktok.com/@authoravarani  www.instagram.com/authoravarani ~metadata for the algorithm~ Author, indie author, writing, writingpodcast, messy, messy romance, storytime, bookpodcast, bookishpodcast, bookpod, bookishpod, readers, reading, writing, indiepub, tradpub, publishing, onetreehill, theOC, storyboarding, interview, authorinterview, bad bunny

    51 min

  5. OCT 13

    Write a children's book about Mothman's son and his little sister's detective agency with @novelniah

    Send us a text Dani was just a normal kid until tragedy struck and she had to go live with her older half brother–who isn’t what he seems. When Dani and her brother are in danger of losing their home, they take on the biggest mystery they’ve ever faced for an even bigger pay-out.  - Join me with Niah of @novelniah as we talk writing, fandoms, paranormal investigation, and more.  You can follow us: https://www.instagram.com/ifitwasabook https://www.tiktok.com/@ifitwasabook The Host https://www.instagram.com/wickedreads https://www.tiktok.com/@wickedreads The Guest:  https://www.instagram.com/novelniah https://www.tiktok.com/@novelniah Video episodes are available on YouTube and Audio is streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts -metadata for the algorithm- writing, writer, author, influencer, booktok, instagram, tiktok, reading, reader, ya books, childrens books, middle grade, paranormal, detective, pi, mothman, supernatural, storytime, stories, crazy stories, writer community, author

    46 min

  6. OCT 6

    Write a messy college romance about two advice columnists at the school paper with indie author Chelsea Curto

    Send us a text Join us this week with romance author Chelsea Cutro of Face Off and the DC Stars as she perpares for the release of her first dark romance In the Dark coming out October 15th.  In this episode Chelsea shares advice for writers, athlete struggles, and more!  https://linktr.ee/authorchelseacurto 00:00 Introduction to Chaos and Creativity 05:06 Face Off and Its Impact 10:01 Chelsea's Dark Romance Debut 15:21 Crafting a Story: The Two-Timing Dilemma 20:18 Character Dynamics: Friendship and Betrayal 25:35 Growth and Redemption in Relationships 28:00 Closure Conversations and Grand Gestures 31:25 Character Development and Future Storylines 34:45 Indie vs. Traditional Publishing Challenges 38:08 Balancing Writing with a Full-Time Job 44:28 Advice for Aspiring Writers

    49 min

  7. SEP 29

    Write a Paranormal College Film-Bro Redemption with a Sapphic Romance SubPlot With Debut Author Cait Jacobs

    Send us a text When Doreen and Sam become roommates their freshman year of college, they don't expect a nefarious ghost to add to the tension of sharing their space. In order to remove the third roommate, Doreen and Sam must work together to fulfill his unfinished business. As they get closer to completing these tasks, they find themselves getting closer to eachother as well.  - Tune in to our newest episode with debut author Cait Jacobs. Their novel The Princess Knight is coming to a bookstore near you on October 14th! ⁠Pre-orders are live!  Follow the author! IG: @caitjacobs TT: @caitjacobs YT: @caitjacobs

    43 min

  8. SEP 22

    Write a Workplace Revenge Romance and Forgive Your Inner Child with Best-Selling Author Diana Quincy

    Send us a text This week I had the honor of interviewing best-selling author and award-winning television journalist Diana Quincy about her new book "The Earl That Got Away" which is a second chance historical romance coming to shelves September 30th.  Pre-Order your copy now! https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-earl-that-got-away-diana-quincy/30dd4aa8c39b4dd5?ean=9780063247567&next=t& - Today, we took Diana's story of being bullied on the school bus and we wrote a childhood bully to coworkers to lovers story full of twists and turns!  - You can follow the podcast @ifitwasabook in IG & TikTok You can follow our guest on IG and Threads @diana_quincy_diana_awad You can Follow the host on IG, TT, and YT @wickedreads Video episodes are also available on YouTube

    41 min
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For all book lovers: writers, readers, publishers, librarians, and anyone who enjoys pop culture and ADHD chaos.  BookToker Ashley @wickedreads invites authors and other bookish influencers to the podcast to discuss their outrageous stories and decide what would happen if you were writing that situation as a book! You can submit your story to ifitwasabook@gmail.com to hear how your favorite author might re-write your life into a best seller! 

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