The Best of Women's Fiction

Lainey Cameron
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Interviews with the best of women’s fiction authors. Where do best-selling authors find their story inspiration? Plus books they recommend, and advice for other writers.Hosted by award-winning author, Lainey Cameron and Ashley Hasty, the book blogger behind HastyBookList.com

  1. 12/09/2023

    Kelly Irvin, award-winning author of The Year of Goodbyes and Hellos

    For our last episode of this season, award-winning author Kelly Irvin talks about her most recent release, "The Year of Goodbyes and Hellos," a deeply personal novel inspired by her own experience with ovarian cancer.Kelly has authored more than 35 Amish romances, romantic suspense novels, and novellas. Her latest book, "The Year of Goodbyes and Hellos," recounts the journey of two sisters striving to find a new balance in work, family, and love when one receives a diagnosis that sets the clock ticking. The Year of Goodbyes and Hellos on ⁠⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠⁠ Find the recommended books, the author's social media links, and the video version of this episode at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.BestofWomensFiction.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lainey's author website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.LaineyCameron.com⁠ Affiliate Links Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon and bookshop.org affiliate programs, which means Lainey or Ashley get a tiny commission if you buy something after clicking through from link on our podcast listing or website.

    Kelly Irvin, award-winning author of The Year of Goodbyes and Hellos

  2. 12/02/2023

    Emily Bleeker, Wall Street Journal bestselling author

    Bestselling author Emily Bleeker, with six novels under her belt, is a two-time Whitney Award finalist, Wall Street Journal bestseller, and Amazon charts topper. In her latest historical fiction novel, "When We Were Enemies," Emily unveils a compelling narrative featuring two women from different generations thrust into the spotlight. This powerful novel, inspired by her own family history, explores family secrets, devastating choices, and hope for the future. When We Were Enemies on ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠ Find the recommended books, the author's social media links, and the video version of this episode at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.BestofWomensFiction.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ashley’s author website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.AshleyHasty.com⁠

    Emily Bleeker, Wall Street Journal bestselling author

  3. 11/30/2023

    Katherine Howe, New York Times bestselling author of Historical Fiction

    Katherine Howe is a New York Times bestselling and award-winning historian and novelist. She delves into the riveting world of piracy and maritime history in her latest novel, A True Account: Hannah Masury's Sojourn Amongst the Pyrates, Written by Herself. Drawing inspiration from her own genealogy, the book explores how women looked for their own freedom and independence then and now, weaving a narrative around her third great aunt, Hannah Augusta Masury Howe, who famously quelled a mutiny. A True Account: on ⁠Amazon⁠ and ⁠Bookshop.org⁠ Find the recommended books, the author's social media links, and the video version of this episode at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.BestofWomensFiction.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ashley’s author website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.AshleyHasty.com⁠

    Katherine Howe, New York Times bestselling author of Historical Fiction

  4. 11/21/2023

    *Special Fall Episode* Hot New Releases!

    A special Fall episode featuring hot new releases from our past guests! In this episode we share a range of newly released and upcoming books, from emotional and romantic women’s fiction, to historical fiction, domestic suspense, and even an apocalyptic holiday tale. Acid Christmas by Charlotte Dune Always Orchid by Carol Van Den Hende As Though You Were Mine by J Marie Rundquist The Baby Left Behind by Jen Craven The Last Caretaker by Jessica Strawser The Weight We Carry by Christina Consolino The Woman at the Wheel by Penny Haw Find the recommended books, the author's social media links, and the video version of this episode at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.BestofWomensFiction.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lainey's author website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.LaineyCameron.com Affiliate Links Disclosure: We are part of the Amazon and bookshop.org affiliate programs, which means Lainey or Ashley get a tiny commission if you buy something after clicking through from link on our podcast listing or website.

    *Special Fall Episode* Hot New Releases!

  5. 11/11/2023

    Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger, author of The Diplomat's Wife Series

    Award-winning author Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger talks about her first two books in The Diplomat's Wife series: "The American Wife" and "An American Wife in Paris". The third book, "The American Wife's Secret," has just been released. In this gripping World War 2 fiction, we follow the journey of Kitty Larsson, a U.S. senator's daughter whose life takes an unexpected turn when she marries an Austrian diplomat on the cusp of the Anschluss. As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, Kitty's unwavering moral compass becomes her guiding light through a landscape of espionage and political intrigue. The Diplomat's Wife series on ⁠⁠Amazon⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Bookshop.org⁠⁠ Find the recommended books, the author's social media links, and the video version of this episode at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.BestofWomensFiction.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lainey's author website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.LaineyCameron.com

    Chrystyna Lucyk-Berger, author of The Diplomat's Wife Series

  6. 11/04/2023

    Jane Healey, Bestselling author of Historical Fiction

    Step back in time with Jane Healey, the Washington Post and Amazon Charts bestselling author of 'The Secret Stealers.' In her latest historical novel, 'Goodnight From Paris,' we're transported to Nazi-occupied France. Here, an American film star embraces her most dangerous role, weaving a tale of loyalty and resistance, inspired by the true story of real-life Hollywood actress Drue Leyton. Jane is also the host of Historical Happy Hour, a monthly webinar and podcast featuring premiere historical fiction authors and their latest books.  Goodnight from Paris on Amazon and Bookshop.org Find the recommended books, the author's social media links, and the video version of this episode at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.BestofWomensFiction.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ All books featured on the podcast are listed in The Best of Women's Fiction List at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.bookshop.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠amazon.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ashley’s author website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.AshleyHasty.com

    Jane Healey, Bestselling author of Historical Fiction

  7. 10/28/2023

    *Special Fall Episode* Exciting 2023 Debuts!

    In this special episode, we showcase six exciting women's fiction debuts. Each of our chosen authors shares insights about their novel, the inspiration behind it, and their best writing advice. From historical fiction to multi-cultural romance and a dose of the supernatural, there's something here for everyone! Anju Gattani author of Dynasties, Book 1 in the Winds of Fire Series  Lynne Golodner author of Woman of Valor Delise Torres author of One Tough Cookie  Gabi Coatsworth author of A Beginner's Guide to Starting Over  Noreen Mughees author of The Mis-Arrangement of Sana Saeed Logan Steiner author of After Anne  Find the recommended books, the author's social media links, and the video version of this episode at ⁠⁠⁠www.BestofWomensFiction.com⁠⁠⁠ All books featured on the podcast are listed in The Best of Women's Fiction List at ⁠⁠⁠www.bookshop.org⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠amazon.com⁠⁠⁠ Ashley’s author website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.AshleyHasty.com Lainey's author website: ⁠⁠⁠www.LaineyCameron.com

    *Special Fall Episode* Exciting 2023 Debuts!

  8. 10/21/2023

    Mary Camarillo, Award-winning author of Those People Behind Us

    Mary Camarillo is the author of the award-winning novel, "The Lockhart Women." Her poems and short fiction have appeared in publications such as TAB Journal, 166 Palms, Sonora Review, and The Ear. Her latest novel, Those People Behind Us is set in the summer of 2017 in Wellington Beach, California. This captivating story delves into the lives of five neighbors navigating a town divided by politics, protests, and soaring housing prices. Those People Behind Us on Amazon and Bookshop.org Find the recommended books, the author's social media links, and the video version of this episode at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.BestofWomensFiction.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ All books featured on the podcast are listed in The Best of Women's Fiction List at ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.bookshop.org⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠amazon.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Ashley’s author website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.AshleyHasty.com

    Mary Camarillo, Award-winning author of Those People Behind Us
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Interviews with the best of women’s fiction authors. Where do best-selling authors find their story inspiration? Plus books they recommend, and advice for other writers.Hosted by award-winning author, Lainey Cameron and Ashley Hasty, the book blogger behind HastyBookList.com

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