Main Chapter
A podcast all about books, Hollywood adaptations, and everything in between. From a recently laid off journalist who is starting a new chapter -- hopefully her main one -- this series will showcase a variety of interviews with actors, authors and those in the book world.
Episodes
Main Chapter dips into historical romance with author Rose Prendeville, chatting all about her new novel, The Unknown Birds. Set during World War I, the story follows Charlotte Ashley, a young woman who secretly takes her twin brother’s place in the British Army. It’s a fascinating story for historical romance enthusiasts or those new to the subgenre, like Main Chapter host Brianna Rose Hewitt.
In this episode of...
Main Chapter is exploring a niche genre this week: Alien Romance! Brianna is joined by her friends Katie, Paige, & Chantal who are big fans of the viral alien romance series, 'Ice Planet Barbarians' by Ruby Dixon. Brianna asks the trio what got them into alien romance and what the appeal of it is. Why should one read alien romance over romantasy or other subgenres? She also asks her burning questions about the series, including...
Karen Mack & Jennifer Kaufman had a big summer, releasing their fourth book together, "The Kings of Vegas." The duo sat down with Main Chapter's Brianna Rose Hewitt to talk about their partnership over the years and what led to the new crime thriller. Kaufman encouraged Mack to use her childhood as a casino kid in Las Vegas as inspiration, and Josie's story was born.
Hewitt asks Mack and Kaufman about different plo...
Main Chapter is back for Season 2, and kicking things off with the amazing Elba Luz! Elba Luz is making a bang with adult romance debut, releasing her new novel, "How To Ruin A Wedding" under Mindy's Book Studio and Amazon Publishing.
Luz sat down with Main Chapter's BriannaRose Hewitt to talk all about her new novel, including developing Lucy & Anders' characters, her favorite scene and the influence of early 2000...
Former Bachelorette and New York Times Bestselling Author Hannah Brown sat down with Main Chapter ahead of the release of her third book, Reasons To Be Loved By You. Brown's third book follows Nikki who is based off the author herself and her very public life of being on reality television and her "stranger than fiction" family dynamic. Main Chapter host Brianna Rose asked Brown not only about the book's inspiration, but also her a...
USA Today Bestselling Author Kristina Forest is talking all about her new romance, The Summer Girlfriend. The new release follows Noelle Lewis who agrees to be the fake girlfriend of Jeremiah Smith II, the heir of a successful sweets company. His family comes together at Heart Beach, New Jersey each summer, and he needs a companion after lying about having a partner.
Forest and Main Chapter host Brianna Rose talk...
By The Bootstraps is officially out, and USA Today Bestselling Author Alexa Martin sat down with Main Chapter to talk about the inspiration and passion behind the Black cowboy romance. Martin wanted the book to be a "gateway" cowboy romance with some Friday Night Lights flare. She & Brianna break down her inspiration for the book, including her life in Texas, experience as a biracial woman, and her time as a former NFL WAG. The...
Main Chapter was joined by Katie Bonaccorso (@ moralllygreykatie on Instagram and @ katieb1013 on TikTok) to talk about dark romance. Main Chapter's host, Brianna Rose, does not read dark romance and is slightly terrified of it, but wanted to learn more about the appeal, plot points and main differences from traditional contemporary romance.
Katie shares her perspective and journey with dark romance, her favorite autho...
Keshe Chow is making waves with her first adult romantasy, 'Strange Familiars'. The academic rivals to lovers novel takes places in a magical veterinary school, and Chow claims it's the most transparent book she's ever written with the female lead Gwendolynne being heavily inspired by herself. This 'Main Chapter' episode dives into some of the major themes of 'Strange Familiars,' including its critique on capitalism and the e...
Shameez Patel started 2026 strong with the release of her workplace, url-to-irl romance, "Next Level Love." Patel told Main Chapter about her process in developing Elizabeth and Lincoln's relationship, why she thinks virtual gaming makes a great setting for the romance genre, and her experience as a civil engineer. The author and Main Chapter's host, Brianna Rose, also bonded over Brown representation and neurodivergent representat...
Rise Literary founder Kristen McGuiness and her new partner Joy Gorman are making a new path in Hollywood. The publishing expert and Hollywood producer have created a new model at Rise Literary that focuses on getting books ready for adaptation earlier in the writing and editing process. They broke down how it works with Main Chapter, while also discussing what it takes to make an adaptation. The two powerhouses also obsessed over ...
Sarah Hoover is celebrating the paperback release of her memoir, "The Motherload: Episodes From The Brink of Motherhood." Hoover's story shares about her non-textbook experience with postpartum depression and how it impacted her relationships, including her marriage. "The Motherload" has since been picked up for television adaptation, and the author shared her excitement while also talking about her writing process and special mome...
The world may be reinfatuated with JFK Jr. following Fx's Love Story, but Suzy Langevin started writing her own Kennedy inspired novel nearly four years ago. Now that her debut novel, "American Royalty," is out, Langevin sat down with Main Chapter to break down her characters, the political and social plots, as well as her upcoming works. She even dives into what it was like writing a biracial characater as a White author and her h...
S. Frasher is all about making cozy books and broke down her Critical Match universe. With elements of dating shows like "The Bachelor" and traits from Dungeons & Dragons, she creates characters readers can get lost in. Main Chapter's interview not only breaks down Elara and Tavian, but teases her next couple, Poppy and Riven. This interview also includes fun conversations about tropes and the romantasy community as a whole.&nb...
D.W. Brooks sat down with Main Chapter to celebrate the release of "The Match Game," the second book of the "Meet Your Match" series. While breaking down the story lines and characters, Brook also talked about what it means to write about Black love, her experience in medical school, and gave advice about changing careers.
Lauren Courtney has described her earlier years as a crossover of "Gossip Girl" and "Sex in the City." The reiki healer unapologetically shares her story in "Glow Up Your Chakras: From Medicated to Meditated," and talked with Main Chapter about her mediumship, ways to heal, and more. From talking about her ex-boyfriend being arrested in her apartment to sharing about messages from her late grandfather, this interview with Lauren Co...
USA Today best-selling authour Kat Mizera sat down with Main Chapter to talk about her latest release, "The Penalty Kiss." Mizera has authored over 100 books, the majority being hockey romance. She shared her insight on the genre, her writing process, plus teased some new details about her new series, "Pucks & Penalties."
Abbey Sharp, known as the "No BS Dietician," sat down with Main Chapter to talk about her brand new book, "The Hunger Crushing Combo." Sharp not only shared personal details about her story, but also broke down the latest diet and wellness trends and headlines -- including Ozempic, SkinnyTok and the protein craze.
In Main Chapter's debut episode, Madelyn Keys, the star on Netflix's YA Romance, Finding Her Edge, told Brianna Rose all about playing Adriana, her relationship with authour Jennifer Iacopelli, and her opinions on the show's infamous love triangle.
Hear their full 20 minute coversation, plus Brianna Rose's breakdown of the book versus television show. Madelyn's interview starts at the 12:30 mark.
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