That's What She Read

Ashlyn Saler
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  • Updated Biweekly

Honest conversations, fresh voices, and the joy of reading.

  1. 6d ago

    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

    55 min

  2. 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

    45 min

  3. 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

    51 min

  4. Apr 18

    TWSR 2.0 + Space is Cool Again

    Welcome to our Q2 board meeting. I hope you brought snacks. Follow TWSR on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ 3 Shoutout to our amazing new logo designer Abi Lee Designs. Music License: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/matrika/pizza-delivery License code: DRBXNKO5G7SQBYAU (I picked this song literally because of pizza.)

    27 min

  5. Apr 4

    How to Be a Saint with Kate Sidley

    Do you have what it takes to become a saint? Kate Sidley joins us to talk about hair shirts vs overalls, preaching from pillars, and overcoming Midwest accents (the ultimate self-mortification ritual). We are not too far gone, friends! There is hope for us yet. Read How to Be a Saint Check out the other miracles Kate is making look easy More of Kate's writing Follow Kate on Instagram Follow TWSR on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ 3 Music license: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/pecan-pie/soulful-soiree License code: KC8AB6TP25HAZETC

    41 min

  6. Mar 21

    Inherit the Stars with Amy Ressa

    Fighting evil by moonlight, winning solar sovereign by daylight... Amy Ressa is the author of the new Sailor Moon inspired cosmic romantasy: Inherit the Stars. Amy joins me to talk about writing characters with flaws, women with multiple love interests, and what qualities make a good leader. Inherit the Stars is out now! Follow Amy on Instagram & TikTok Follow TWSR on ⁠Instagram⁠ 3 Music License: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/yawnathan/tokyo-spring-wooll-remix License code: HYK3XUZLFEK9PAMU

    51 min

  7. Mar 7

    Soulfyre with Samantha Nell

    Are you craving your next fantasy romance, complete with astral travel, assassins, and feminine rage? Samantha Nell talks about her debut novel that started off as Avatar the Last Airbender fanfic but became its own world. Soulfyre is the first in a trilogy and releases March 24th! Preorder Soulfyre now! Check out Samantha's great book marketing on Instagram and her website Plugging her amazing cover artist (@annguyenart) and character artist (@knightfallart) -- check out their other work! Follow TWSR on Instagram 3 Music License: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/moire/summer License code: JYPH6QQZIRXMWBJG

    33 min

  8. Feb 21

    This Safe Darkness with Alexis Maragold

    "Life doesn’t have to be painless to be full." Alexis Maragold’s debut novel, This Safe Darkness, features a disabled 30+ year old heroine in a world where day and night are flipped. Alexis and I talk about representation in literature, the self-publishing process, and finding hope in the darkness. This Safe Darkness is out now, wherever you get your books! Including indie book stores, Kindle Unlimited, and Alexis' website Follow Alexis on social media Follow That's What She Read on instagram Music license: Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/danijel-zambo/rainbow License code: F91SF1JAJWJNGJPM

    55 min
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Honest conversations, fresh voices, and the joy of reading.

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  • Creator
    Ashlyn Saler
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Ashlyn Saler
  • Show Website
    That's What She Read