Sophia Rose reviews USA Today bestselling author Kelli Estes's SMOKE ON THE WIND: A sweeping parallel story that captured my emotions and interest through its vivid Scottish settings—both historical and contemporary—along with its colorful, layered characters, fans of historical fiction who appreciate strong, sympathetic female leads must add Smoke on the Wind to their TBR stack.

Christina Boyd interviews debut author Grace Fox. Grace grew up traveling the back roads of America, collecting stories the way some people collect postcards. The places she’s seen, the people she’s met, and the dreams she’s carried have always found their way into her writing. Grace's debut novel THE VIRGO PROPHECY is a paranormal thriller with romantic elements set in Arizona. Grace is actively seeking agent representation.

Christina Boyd interviews author Sam Evans. Sam has lived all over the US but currently resides in the Upper Midwest. She’s a software engineer by day but letting her imagination run wild is her full-time occupation. She lives with her partner, a high-strung border collie, and an insane kelpie. She routinely drinks too much coffee and gets too little sleep.

On this International Women’s Day, I’m thinking about the power of simply being alive. “I took a deep breath and listened to the old brag of my heart: I am, I am, I am.” —Sylvia Plath In a world that feels chaotic, loud, and uncertain, there is something grounding in that simple rhythm—“I am, I am, I am,” the reminder that we are still here. I am still here. Still breathing. Still becoming.

Christina Boyd reviews debut authors Elizabeth Watson’s Rise of Scarlett Heroux . It begins with a gut punch and never loosens its grip. Set in Soleil—a sleek, modern fantasy world where magic is outlawed and politics are lethal—the novel opens with Scarlett Heroux witnessing her father’s assassination and being forced into his parliamentary seat before she’s had time to grieve.

Christina Boyd reviews The Impoverished Orphan, Kelly Miller’s latest variation of Pride and Prejudice, is a wholly inventive, emotive, and deeply enjoyable reimagining that will delight devoted Janeites and newcomers alike. With grace and originality, Miller reshapes Jane Austen’s beloved classic into a tender Regency romance layered with a compelling cozy mystery.

Christina Boyd interviews debut author Elizabeth Watson: I first met Elizabeth Watson through Bianca Marais' Great Beta Reader Matchup. After a couple of exchanges, Elizabeth, Sarah Dohlman in Australia, and I decided we were a match and would like to continue working together. That was over two-years ago, and we met via Google Meet every other week to discuss the pages we had critiqued. Elizabeth and I even met in real life when her family traveled to Seattle for a quick pe

Sophia Rose reviews ANNE OF GREEN GABLES tribute ANNE OF A DIFFERENT ISLAND by NY Times bestselling author Virginia Kantra.

Sophia Rose reviews MURDER MADE HER WICKED, book 2 in Elizabeth Hobbs' A Marigold Manners Mystery.

Christina Boyd interviewed author, podcaster, and spiritual explorer Fern Ronay. She has lived in Manhattan, Chicago, and now sunny Los Angeles with her husband, but she always considers herself a Jersey girl. She is the author of two novels, Better in the Morning and Better Believe It, and is the host of the podcast Signs from the Other Side.

Guest reviewer Sophia Rose says of NY Times bestselling author Daniel M. Lavery's novella, CHRISTMAS AT THE WOMEN'S HOTEL: Warmhearted and amusing, with ‘found-family’ anticipating Christmas at the heart of it all. A historical holiday women’s fiction that puts one solidly in the holiday spirit.

Christina Boyd interviews Austenesque author Kathleen Earle.

Christina Boyd interviews Wild for Austen by Devoney Looser. It's a lively exploration of Jane Austen’s life and legacy, and Devoney Looser delivers it with irresistible wit. I thoroughly enjoyed the book’s fresh take on Austen’s world, especially the surprising stories that challenge the persistent myth of Austen as a quiet, unassuming spinster.

Jane Austen turned 250 this year, and I celebrated her quietly—very quietly—at home in Washington State, while rain poured steadily outside. Though floodwaters rose in many areas here in Western Washington, from the safety of my home, the rain seemed suited for reflection and long glances out the window. I didn’t attend a ball or host a tea (confession: I didn’t drink tea at all). Instead, I brewed coffee, indulged in pastries, and settled in for an all-day Austen movie marat

Christina Boyd interviews Melissa Anne, an accidental author who fell down the Jane Austen rabbit hole and never wanted to leave. After devouring hundreds of Pride and Prejudice variations, she thought, “I could try this too”—and has since managed to publish more than a dozen full-length novels and a few novellas! From her home in Georgia (by way of East Tennessee), she crafts Regency romances that stay true to Austen’s era.

Christina Boyd reviews USA Today Bestselling author Mimi Matthews' latest, THE MARRIAGE METHOD: "Warm, witty, and emotionally satisfying, this is a charming romance with enough mystery to keep the pages turning—and a couple you can’t help but root for."

Susan Kaye, Austenesque author, shares why this oft-overlooked scene in PERSUASION is her favorite.

Christina Boyd interviews USA Today bestselling author KC Freeman, who writes mostly urban fantasy and paranormal romance novels. She also spends a lot of time editing manuscripts with her company, Book Mage Editing, and is certified by the Professional Book Editors Association.

Sophia Rose reviews Anne of Avenue A, a modern spin on Austen's Persuasion by Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding.

Christina Boyd interviews award-winning Pacific Northwest author David Beaumier about writing, new release, and giving back.