Booktails

Booktails

Hot Redhead Media is pleased to launch our newest podcast series Booktails: Readings, Cocktails, and Craft, with electric readings and conversations with acclaimed literary authors. Co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas created this monthly series to give introvert listeners a chance to hear authors of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction discuss their craft and read from newly released books, while sipping a cocktail or mocktail and listening from the comfort of their own couch, pants optional. Subscribe to the Hot Redhead Media blog to get custom cocktail recipes in advance of podcast releases and chat with Heather and Reine on social media to join the conversation!

Episodes

June 16, 2024 32 mins
In this episode, Sante discusses writing her gender transition memoir I Heard Her Call My Name, her process, her views on being an artist, and more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas. She also reads from the book.
Visit the HRM blog for the recipe for The Blue to Pink the custom drink created for this book. Grab a copy of her book, make a cocktail, and have a listen.
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In this episode, Marshall discusses her process, the multiverse of selves, women's bodies as witnessed, writing, and more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  
Visit the HRM blog for the recipe for a Bubbles in Peril, the custom drink created for this book. Grab a copy of her book, make a cocktail, and have a listen.
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EXPLICIT: In this episode, Kuku talks about writing, women's agency, Lagos, publishing, and more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas. Don't miss this episode for fans of the modern short story. The recipe for the Sidelined Spritz, the custom cocktail created for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Nearly All the Men in Lagos Are Mad, make your cocktail or mocktail, and have a listen.
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In this episode, Spark talks about writing, her work with the homeless, modern parenting, teaching, and more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas. Don't miss this episode for fans of the braided novel. The recipe for the Morrison Switchel, the custom cocktail created for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Discipline, make your cocktail or mocktail, and have a listen.
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In this episode, Means talks about writing from memory, the intersection of faith and judgement, family relationships, self-care while autobiographical writing, and more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  Don't miss this insightful episode for authors and fans of memoir and creative non-fiction. The recipe for the Puzzum Sour, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of He...
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In this episode, acclaimed poet and author Lee Ann Roripaugh reads from her fascinating story collection Reveal Codes and chats about texture in fiction, ordering collections, her favorite pieces in the book, and more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for the Meringue Head, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Reveal Codes now, make your Meringue Head, a...
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In this episode, novelist Erin Flanagan reads from her thriller novel Come with Me and chats about writing novels, women with dark sides, her publication trajectory, the significance of women friends, and more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas. The recipe for the Rule Number 6, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Come with Me now, make your Rule Number 6, and have a...
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November 15, 2023 39 mins
In this episode, novelist Chin-Sun Lee reads from her novel UPCOUNTRY and chats about writing with women as her focus, her publication trajectory, mysterious religious groups in small communities, and more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for the Bitter Spritzer, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of UPCOUNTRY now, make your Bitter Spritzer, and have a l...
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In this episode, novelist and poet Margot Douaihy reads from her novel Scorched Grace and chats about religion, community, the beautiful city of New Orleans, and so much more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for The Conventmaker, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Scorched Grace now, make your Conventmaker, and have a listen.
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In this episode, novelist and essayist Leora Skolkin-Smith reads from her novel Stealing Faith and chats about her relationship with Grace Paley, understanding celebrity, feminism in the 1970s, depression, and so much more with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for The Comfort Tea Cocktail, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Stealing Faith now, make a cuppa,...

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In this episode, poet Christine Kwon reads from her poetry collection A Ribbon The Most Perfect Blue and chats about cats, beautiful girls on bicycles, the color blue, and poetry and prose with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for the City Park Sour AF, the custom mocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of A Ribbon The Most Perfect Blue now, make a drink, and have a listen.<...
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In this episode, author Meg Tuite reads from her book Three By Tuite out from Cowboy Jamboree Press and chats about the importance of reading as an author, upcoming projects, and her love for libraries with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for The Demolition Derby, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Three by Tuite now, make a drink, and have a listen.
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In this episode, author Jen Michalski reads from her book The Company of Strangers out from Braddock Avenue Books and chats about belonging, queer identity, erotic work, POV in literary short fiction, and her author's journey with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for The Scheherazade, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of The Company of Strangers now, make a ...
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In this episode, author Michael J. Seidlinger reads from his experimental horror novel Anybody Home? and chats about the craft of writing, home invasions, social media for authors, and his publishing experience with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for the Bullet to the Brain, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Anybody Home? now, make a drink, and have a l...
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In this episode, author Jamila Minnicks reads from her novel Moonrise Over New Jessup and and chats about writing historical fiction, centering black people on the page, the importance of family and heritage, and her publishing experience with this book with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  Don't miss this author reading! The recipe for the Sugar Maple Sour, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Med...
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In this episode, author David Ebenbach reads from his luminous poetry collection What's Left to Us by Evening and and chats about writing and craft, the transitory nature of good opinions, cherry trees in D.C., and literary influences with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for The Dark Cherry Tree, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of What's Left to Us by Eve...
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In this episode, author E.M. Tran reads from her novel Daughters of the New Year and and chats about mothers, identity acceptance and exploration, the immigrant experience, female characters with agency, and her publishing this book with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for the Fire Dragon, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Daughters of the New Year now, ...
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In this episode, author Jennifer Givhan reads from her novel River Woman, River Demon and and chats ghosts, brujería, suspense, motherhood, facing criticism, and women supporting women in River Woman with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for the Rum River, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of River Woman, River Demon now, make a drink, and have a listen.
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In this episode, author Angela Readman reads from her short fiction collection The Girls Are Pretty Crocodiles and and chats magical realism, poetry, metaphors, and the importance of enjoying the act of writing with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for The Hobthrush Sour, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of The Girls Are Pretty Crocodiles now, make a drink,...
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In this episode, author Avital Gad-Cykman reads from her short fiction collection Light Reflection Over Blues and and chats travel, Israeli culture, writing poems and stories, and the importance of family with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for The Red Caipirinha Under the Bridge, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of Light Reflection Over Blues now, make a...
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