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 We were both up for the Best Romance Unpublished Writers Award in September 2025.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.

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."

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

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

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 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.

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.

Austenesque author Joana Starnes shares her favorite Jane Austen scene.

Christina Boyd interviews author Darcy McGuire. Darcy grew up in the wilds of New Zealand and eventually settled in the paradise of the Pacific Northwest. When she’s not working as a high school counselor, she loves writing about fierce female protagonists who can dodge daggers and bullets but never seem to escape Cupid’s arrow.

TO MARK THE OCCASION, a short story anthology to commemorate Jane Austen's 250th. I wrote the short "Mary Crawford's Debut." Dear friends, I hope, even if Austen isn't your cup of tea, you will buy the anthology to read my story and, more importantly, support a great cause. All proceeds from this anthology will be donated to the Jane Austen Literacy Foundation, founded by Jane Austen's 5th great niece, Caroline Jane Knight. Caroline also wrote the heartfelt foreword to the a

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 interviews British author Pernille Hughes. She has previously had three novels published: Ten Years, Probably the Best Kiss in the World, and Punch-drunk Love. Her writing has also been printed in the Sunday Times. She lives in Buckinghamshire, and while the kids are at school, she scoffs cake and writes stories in order to maintain a shred of sanity.

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."

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.