The Fresh Fiction Podcast

On episode 3, Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay discuss what's happening this week at the cinema and on television. We also have filmmaker and scientists interviews to share. So, pull up and chair and listen in! This week's happenings include:

FILM

• SASQUATCH SUNSET
• THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE
• ABIGAIL
• REBEL MOON: PART TWO

TV

• EARTHSOUNDS 
• SECRETS OF THE OCTOPUS
• PALM ROYALE

INTERVIEWS

We're chatting with Vivienne Lorret, author of IT HAD TO BE A DUKE. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

USA Today bestselling author VIVIENNE LORRET transforms copious amounts of tea into words. She is an Avon author of fun and steamy Regency Romances, with works including the Wallflower Wedding series, the Rakes of Fallow Hall series, the Season’s Original series, the Misadventures in Matchmaking series, the Mating Habits of Scoundrels series, and...

On episode 2, Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay discuss what's happening this week at the cinema and at home on the tube. We also have filmmaker and actor interviews to share. So, pull up and chair and listen in! This week's happenings include:

FILM

• CIVIL WAR
• ARCADIAN
• STING
• GIRLS STATE
• LISA FRANKENSTEIN

TV

• FRANKLIN
• FALLOUT

INTERVIEWS

This week's interviews include:

• GIRLS STATE directors ...

We're chatting with Michel Prince, author of TEMPERED BEATS. Join us for a lively conversation about mystery.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

USA Today Bestselling author, Michel Prince, graduated with a bachelor degree in History and Political Science. Michel writes new adult and adult paranormal romance as well as contemporary romance.

With characters yelling "It's my turn damn it!!!" She tries to explain to them that alas, she can only type a...

Fresh Fiction Podcast is expanding to the world of film and television! For our debut episode, Fresh Fiction's Preston Barta and James Cole Clay discuss what's happening this week at the cinema and at home on the tube. We also have filmmaker and actor interviews to share. So, pull up and chair and listen in! This week's happenings include:

FILM

• Wicked Little Letters
• Parachute
• Monkey Man
• The Greatest Hits
• The First Omen
• Dogma...

We talked with Jayne about the latest in her suspense series, Lost Night Files. 

Lost Night Files Berkley January 2024 On Sale: January 9, 2024 Featuring: Talia March; Luke Rand 336 pages ISBN: 0593639855 EAN: 9780593639856 Kindle: B0C1YCHX1Q Hardcover / e-Book / audiobook Romance Suspense

The disappearance of a mysterious informant leads two people desperate for answers to an island of deadly decepti...

We're buzzing with excitement to chat with Katie Ruggle about her splash hit, FISH OUT OF WATER. It's not just about romance.

Katie's not your everyday author. Imagine living off-grid in the Rockies, being a Police Academy grad, and diving in cold Colorado mountain reservoirs. Yeah, she's all that and more. We're talking horseback riding, shooting, and even Krav Maga. Katie brings this kickass energy right into her writing.

FISH ...

This week, we're chatting with David McCloskey, author of MOSCOW X. We had a lively conversation about espionage and mystery!

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

David McCloskey is a former CIA analyst and consultant at McKinsey & Company.

While at the CIA, he wrote regularly for the President’s Daily Brief, delivered classified testimony to...

This week, we're chatting with Dakota Cassidy, author of JINGLE ALL THE SLAY. 

Evening Rundown (all times CT):

7:00 pm - informal chitchat and icebreaker with readers

7:30 pm - Interview with Dakota Cassidy (recorded live)

8:00 pm - Unrecorded Q&A with readers

8:30 pm - Reader after party

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

USA Today Bestselling author Dakota Cassi...

Fresh Fiction is joined by #KatieReus, the bestselling author of the grumpy-sunshine romance 'HOW THE Hitman Stole Christmas.' In the interview, we discuss Katie's writing process, the narrative arenas she feels most comfortable in as well as what her holiday traditions are. Enjoy the conversation!

Video Book Club is a great opportunity to connect, shared insights and explore the nuances of writing life. Whether you're a seasoned ...

For #VideoBookClub this month, Fresh Fiction was joined by #StefanieLondon, a multi-award-winning and USA Today bestselling author.

Video Book Club is a great opportunity to connect, shared insights and explore the nuances of writing life. Whether you're a seasoned book club enthusiast or a first-time participant, or even if you haven't had a chance to read the book yet, you'll be welcomed into a warm and engaging community of rea...

This week, we're chatting with Pippa Grant, author of THE GOSSIP AND THE GRUMP. Join us for a lively conversation about romance and laughter.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Pippa Grant is a USA Today and #1 Amazon bestselling author who writes romantic comedies that will make tears run down your leg. When she's not reading, writing or sleeping, she's being crowned employee of the month as a stay-at-home mom and housewife trying to prepare her a...

Vibe Check

Gwen has finally moved, and she is traveling for work for the next two weeks!!

Danielle is enjoying this blip of springtime in Chicagoland!

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Julia Quinn/Shondaland

The Netflix show, QUEEN CHARLOTTE, goes up on May 4th!

Gwen’s favorite Julia Quinn novel is ROMANCING MR. BRIDGERTON (Bridgerton #4).

Danielle’s favorite is WHEN HE WAS WICKED (Bridgerton #6)

Gwen loves two of Shonda Rhimes’s screenplays: CROSSROADS and THE ...

Vibe Check

We’re joined this week by entertainment critic and first repeat FF Pod guest, Susan Kamyab! Coming off of a busy awards season, Susan is enjoying just watching movies as a fan and not a critic. She fulfilled a lifelong dream of doing an hour-long segment about the Oscars on WFAA!

It’s almost Spring Break for Danielle and her family and they are READY. This week, Danielle crossed 80,000 words on her WIP!

Is Gwen moving? S...

Vibe Check

Gwen has a lot of upcoming travel and is moving! She is glad to have gotten over her recent cold. Danielle had a lot of things to do over the last week and wonders why everything happens at the same time. She also finished reading all 20+ trade volumes of the Lumberjanes series with her daughter!

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Main Discussion

Let’s talk fantasy! The differences between Paranormal and Fantasy are vast, but also not quite as differen...

Vibe Check

Yr girls are busy this week with work, writing, and life. But we are getting prepped for Rihanna (and the Super Bowl). Gwen made Death by Chocolate Trifle from scratch, including this Chocolate Pudding and these Outrageous Brownies. Danielle has a plan in place for the next few months of her author newsletter.

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ESCAPISM WITH INTENT

Danielle’s Recs: Movies: Under the Tuscan Sun, How Stella Got Her Groove Back, Brooklyn, ...

Vibe Check

Gwen and Danielle have both had sort of rough weeks, but we’re getting through it! Gwen has been going to bed early and Danielle successfully revealed the cover of ACCIDENTALLY IN LOVE.

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Truth in Fiction

Gwen likes when real figures pop up in fiction works, to see how people reimagine them. Danielle struggles with real historical figures in fiction, unless under very specific circumstances.

Gwen’s Recs: Inspired by real...