Christina Boyd interviews Austenesque author Melissa Anne and discusses why and how she continues to write Darcy and Elizabeth stories.

Christina Boyd reviews MURDER AT ENSCOMBE PARK by Vanessa Kelly: Beyond the mystery, I particularly enjoyed the exploration of Frank and Jane’s marriage, especially given the rather complicated impression Frank leaves in “Emma” and the secrecy that once surrounded their attachment. Questions of family loyalty, inheritance, and the consequences of a newly revised will muddle the investigation. With its colorful cast of familiar characters, clever sleuthing, and delicious Regen

Sophia Rose guest reviews NY Times bestselling author Sarah Addison Allen's PAPER GHOSTS. "Sarah Addison Allen’s whimsical, gently paced blend of magical realism and Southern fiction has drawn me in since her debut, Garden Spells, and left me salivating for this latest, where a Southern small town is home to a family darkened by generations of secrets and steeped in magic."

Sophia Rose guest reviews Nancy Bilyeau's new release THE HEIRESS OF NORTHANGER ABBEY. "Twenty years after the ending of Jane Austen’s gentle satire about gothic novels, the characters of Northanger Abbey are once again plunged into adventure. After penning several well-crafted historical mysteries, Nancy Bilyeau has turned her talents to a Northanger Abbey sequel full of gothic deliciousness."

Christina Boyd interviews Filipina American debut author Trish Caragan. Trish writes YA books about Filipinos falling in love, chasing after their dreams, and finding their voices. Her debut SMILE FOR THE CAMERA publishes October 2026.

Christina Boyd interviews Canadian Vanessa Kelly, USA Today bestselling author, about her upcoming Austenesque mystery, MURDER at ENSCOMBE PARK, writing craft, story inspirations, and more.

Sophia Rose guest reviews Naomi Stephens' Don't Upstage the Body, an Agatha Christie-inspired, 1950s manor house murder mystery where no one is who they seem.

Sophia Rose guest reviews MISS BATES by Catherine Cliff, a daring re-imagining of an Austen classic from the unflinching viewpoint of the misunderstood Miss Bates.

Christina Boyd interviews Daniel W. Shegrud: I first met fellow Washington State author Daniel W. Shegrud through the Pacific Northwest Writers Association. We were both up for the Best Romance Unpublished Writers Award in September 2025. I sat with him and his lovely wife at the awards banquet.

Sophia Rose reviews THE LIGHT OF STARS by Jenelle Hovde: The Light of Stars shone bright and will align well for those who love stories blending inspirational themes, historical backdrop, suspense, and long-haul sweet romance.

Guest reviewer, Sophia Rose, reviews NY Times bestselling author Chanel Cleeton's AN INFINITE LOVE STORY: An Infinite Love Story was a stellar read, the women’s side of the Space Race told well. That period and the characters were brought to life, and I loved the suspense, plot, a lot of retrospective thought, and a woman finding her way.

Sophia Rose guest reviews LOST IN FRANCE by Claire Ross Dunn: "I was especially taken with how the gals became part of the village and how the mother-daughter relationship blossomed. Those who like a blend of contemporary romance and women’s fiction would best appreciate getting Lost in France."

Sophia Rose reviews THE WINDSOR AFFAIR by Melanie Benjamin: "All in all, The Windsor Affair tells the tale of a colorful and exciting rivalry set against a glittering and gritty multi-decade swath of history. I’ll be placing Melanie Benjamin’s backlist on my wish list, and I can heartily recommend her latest to historical fiction readers."

Christina Boyd reviews ST. ULPHIA'S DEAD by Scott Lambridis: "Lambridis blends absurd humor with meditations on trauma, mortality, and human connection, creating a novel in which certainty dissolves beneath the reader’s feet. Drawing from science fiction, folk horror, and the literary ghost story while retaining the lyrical sensibility of magical realism, St. Ulphia’s Dead transforms the classic detective narrative into something stranger and more psychologically resonant."

Sophia Rose reviews THE ROUTE 66 DETECTIVE IN MISSOURI by Micki Pierce. "All in all, the rapid-fire pace of the machine-gun writing style felt as authentic as the historical setting and characters. I sincerely hope Micki Pierce continues to showcase her writing chops in more such historical mystery adventures."

Christina Boyd's interview: I met author Scott Lambridis after Bellingham Mini-Con at Village Books while standing in line to buy David Beaumier's debut, The Mourning Fields. And as writers do, we started talking about current writing projects. When Scott said he had a book coming out in July 2026 via Regal House Publishing, I invited him to this interview.

Christina Boyd reviews Pride & Prejudice adaptation FIVE DAUGHTERS OUT AT ONCE by author Jayne Bamber and narrated by Stevie Zimmerman. "Tensions inevitably rise between Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy as they both bristle at Lady Catherine’s schemes for very different reasons. As Netherfield Park is rented and a host of eligible gentlemen arrive—each 'in possession of a good fortune' and therefore presumed to be in want of a wife—chaos ensues and carefully laid plans

Christina Boyd reviews THE ECHO BELOW. "Heather Cavill delivers a compelling debut that blends a coastal mystery, family secrets, supernatural suspense with remarkable confidence. Set against the eerie backdrop of the fictional town of Greyhook, Washington, the novel immediately immerses readers in a world of fog-drenched cliffs, restless tides, and lingering grief. Isla March is an engaging protagonist, and her return home unfolds with a steady sense of unease that keeps the

Sophia Rose reviews The Inkling Detective Agency by John R Kelly that introduced famous Inklings, JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis as lead detectives in their first murder investigation. Along the way, there are familiar locations, faces, and hints as their writers' mind gleaned from all they observed bits and pieces that would show up in later famous works.

Christina Boyd interviews author Heather Cavill. Cavill lives with her family in a quiet beach community near Vancouver, where the fog, sea, and folklore of the West Coast shape her writing. With decades of experience as a professional photographer and branding and marketing consultant, she brings a visual storyteller’s eye to every page. Her background in creative writing, combined with her artistic roots, drives her passion for crafting immersive, atmospheric fiction. Debu