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In this hilarious, and completely captivating episode, we sit down with USA Today Romance Author B. Celeste, the beloved new adult and contemporary romance author. B is known for giving powerful, emotional voices to raw, realistic characters, especially those navigating chronic illness and finding love through it all.

B. opens up about her inspiring author journey, the importance of spotlighting chronically ill c...

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Bestselling author Alicia Thompson (With Love, From Cold World; Never Been Shipped) joins us for a fun, fast-paced, absolutely delightful deep dive into the stories and sparks that inspire her. From her Paramore-superfan roots to the moments that shaped her newest novel, Alicia brings the perfect mix of heart, humor, and behind-the-scenes magic.

We chat about meeting our favorite bands, the thrill (and chaos) of...

Today we’re wrapping up Season One with a sleigh-stopping, blush-inducing Holiday episode. Trust me, this one is HOT enough to melt the snow. 

We’re joined by Brittany Ann, Amazon Top 50 Bestselling Author, whose sizzling novella Deck the Halls With Cowboys has readers kicking off their boots and fanning themselves. This story is sexy, bold, kink-sprinkled, and delivers the kind of holiday heat we didn’t know we needed… until now.

Br...

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With so many of us hitting the road over the next few days, we’re excited to bring you a travel special edition of Lunchtime Listens. If you’re looking for the perfect episode to keep you company on your journey, this one is a must-hear!

In this episode, we chat with author Michele Kwasniewski, whose dynamic career spans over years in film and television production. Michele began her journey as a film set assist...

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ENTER WITH JOY: This episode may cause real laughs and instant M.A. Wardell fandom!

This episode contains uncontrollable laughter, author charm, and the kind of joyful chaos only M.A. Wardell can bring.

I sit down with Lambda Literary Award–nominated author M.A. Wardell, the incredible mind behind the spicy MM rom-coms he always wished existed. Our laughs were completely authentic, the kind that stay with you an...

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Today’s Rebel Reads Podcast is an extra-special release in honor of World Diabetes Day 2025, a day dedicated to awareness, education, and the power of community. 

This year’s theme, “Diabetes Across Life Stages,” reminds us that diabetes affects every chapter of life. Today, we’re opening up real conversations about resilience, support, and the emotional realities of navigating Type 1 diabetes, especially how it...

Buckle up, babes — because this episode is a whole EVENT.

The Rebel Reads Podcast drops tonight and I am feral-level excited.

Our guest? G.N. Wright — the mastermind behind:

Dark romance that grips your soul and doesn’t give it back

Hockey romance with very suggestive “locker room energy” 

Men who are morally gray, emotionally complicated, and completely unhinged in the best possible way

And yes… one of my top-tier, chokehold, standards-...

Happy Halloween Rebel Readers!

This week on the Rebel Reads Podcast, we journey into the dark and alluring world of In The Shadows, the first installment in a powerful new fantasy romance series from breakout author L.B. August.

Once a nameless survivor, Lilith Clarke was meant to die at the hands of the vicious King Oren — yet fate had other plans. Now crowned Queen of Umbra and bound to the ruthless King Asher, she rules from the s...

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Spooky season is in full swing, and what better way to celebrate than by diving into the world of dark romance, danger, and a little monstrous mayhem? This week marks a special one, Episode 24 releasing on the 24th (talk about synchronicity!) and I’m thrilled to be joined by my fellow New Yorker, the incredible Nicole Rubino, author of The Monstrous Series, a thrilling dark fantasy, twisted romance with a splas...

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October is here, and while most of us are leaning into spooky season, our guest this week takes dark romance to haunting new heights.

Author Melody Joanne is a Canadian author of dark romantasy whose stories are equal parts chaos, humor, and heart. Her bold, unhinged heroines and dangerously irresistible love interests redefine what it means to fall for the dark side.

In this episode, we dive into her latest nove...

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In this inspiring episode of Rebel Reads Podcast, host Cheryl Briggs sits down with acclaimed author Jacqueline Friedland to explore the story behind the storyteller. From her early days practicing law to finding her true calling in writing, Jackie opens up about the winding road that led her to become one of today’s most fearless voices in contemporary fiction.

Together, they unpack how Friedland channels her p...

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In the landmark 21st episode of the Rebel Reads Podcast, host Cheryl Briggs welcomes Taylor Cassidy, the TikTok powerhouse whose Fast Black History series (over 60 million likes) transformed short-form storytelling into a movement. Now, the author of Black History Is Your History, Taylor, opens up about turning viral influence into a lasting cultural impact.

Together, Cheryl and Taylor explore how creativity and...

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In this powerful first episode, host Cheryl Briggs sits down with the incredible Jeza Belle—drag queen, comedian, producer, and award-winning author—for a raw, unfiltered conversation on faith, fiction, and fierce truths.

From laugh-out-loud cocktails in The Harlot’s Guide to Classy Cocktails, to her groundbreaking devotional Jeza’s Jesus Juice, to her acclaimed historical fiction series The Presence Collect...

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This episode of the Rebel Reads Podcast is a truly special one—I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with the amazing Emily Goodwin. Emily is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than a dozen swoon-worthy romance titles. She writes the kind of stories she loves to read, filled with irresistible bad boys and unforgettable HEAs!

What made our conversation even more meaningful is that...

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In this episode of the Rebel Reads Podcast, we’re joined by the incredible Zoraida Córdova—bestselling author of The Inheritance of Orquídea Divina, the Brooklyn Brujas trilogy, Meant to Be Series, Valentina Salazar Is Not a Monster Hunter, and Star Wars: The High Republic: Convergence and many more.

Born in Ecuador, and raised in Queens, NY, Zoraida is a fellow New Yorker whose storytelling is deeply shaped by...

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We’re serving up our very first Lunchtime Listen with the brilliant author A.M. Dunnewin! 

Growing up with a love for mysteries and thrillers, A.M. has carved her own unique path in the literary world. As an affiliate member of the Horror Writers Association, her stories span across genres—often with a dark, unexpected twist. With a B.A. in Psychology, a deep love for chai tea, and a bookshelf stacked with everyt...

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This week on the Rebel Reads Podcast, I’m joined by the incredible Beth Kander—a genre-defying author and screenwriter whose work has been described as “riveting” and “habit-forming.” With tangled roots in both the Midwest and the Deep South, Beth’s writing beautifully weaves together old and new worlds, often with a darkly funny twist.

Beth’s highly anticipated debut novel, I MADE IT OUT OF CLAY (MIRA Books /...

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This week, I’m joined by Author Bianca Miller — a self-proclaimed bubbly introvert who thrives in the beautiful chaos of storytelling. She pours every ounce of herself into her romance novels, crafting stories that are raw, tender, and healing — the kind that break your heart before piecing it back together with even bigger, brighter happy endings.

Bianca’s journey began in 2008 with late-night fanfiction ...