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Feb 17, 2026
Feb 17, 2026
52 min
Audible Hall of Fame narrator Andi Arndt joins Fresh Fiction to discuss audiobook narration, dual vs duet recording, romance audiobook performance, pseudonyms, union contracts (SAG-AFTRA), and what really happens inside the recording booth. With over 700 audiobooks narrated, Andi shares how she physically embodies characters and why listeners trust her voice.
Feb 10, 2026
Feb 10, 2026
36 min
In this episode of the Fresh Fiction Podcast, historical romance authors Cathy Maxwell and Eliana Piers discuss the creation of the Busty Bodice Club—a collaborative Regency romance series celebrating body-positive heroines, creative freedom, and sisterhood. From writing one shared story chapter-by-chapter to publishing independently, this conversation explores how romance authors are reimagining the genre while delivering the escapist love stories readers crave.
Feb 3, 2026
Feb 3, 2026
40 min
What makes a story unforgettable? Sometimes, it’s the place.
In this episode of the Fresh Fiction Podcast, bestselling author Heather Graham joins us for a warm, wide-ranging conversation about haunted cities, real history, and the stories that stay with readers long after the book is finished.
From Salem and New Orleans to castles, legends, and mysteries, Heather shares how real locations inspire her novels—and why blending history, romance, and suspense keeps readers coming back for more.
Perfect for fans of romantic suspense, paranormal thrillers, and immersive storytelling.
Jan 28, 2026
Jan 28, 2026
42 min
Award-winning authors Julie Buxbaum and Adele Griffin—writing together as Taylor Hutton—talk dark romance, creative freedom, and how collaboration brought the fun back to writing.
Jan 20, 2026
Jan 20, 2026
39 min
Bestselling author Abigail Owen joins Fresh Fiction to talk Greek gods, epic trials, cliffhangers, and the series that changed her career.
Jan 13, 2026
Jan 13, 2026
38 min
Brisa Carleton joins Fresh Fiction to talk about LAST CALL AT THE SAVOY, forgotten women in history, and how a Broadway producer became a debut novelist.
Dec 23, 2025
Dec 23, 2025
35 min
In this episode of the Fresh Fiction Podcast, bestselling author Julia London joins us to talk about WHILE IT WAS SNOWING, a holiday romance featuring characters in their fifties navigating love, family, and second chances during a North Texas snowstorm. Julia shares behind-the-scenes insights on writing older protagonists, the realities of publishing during the pandemic, and why Christmas trees belong in every holiday novel.
Dec 16, 2025
Dec 16, 2025
44 min
A heartwarming holiday conversation with bestselling romance author Andrew Grey about THE GIFT OF THE MALTIPOO, writing emotional dog POVs, the evolution of gay romance, cherished Christmas traditions, and the joy of storytelling.
Dec 9, 2025
Dec 9, 2025
35 min
Lucy Connelly—also known as bestselling author Candace Havens—joins Samantha Tennant for a festive conversation about writing Death at a Scottish Christmas, creating holiday mysteries full of Scottish traditions, juggling multiple cozy series, and seeing her Ainsley McGregor books adapted for TV. She also shares her writing rituals, how she comes up with clever murders, and a surprise appearance from her real-life dog, Mr. Poe.
Dec 3, 2025
Dec 3, 2025
39 min
Author Kandy Shepherd joins Samantha Tennant for a warm, funny, deeply charming conversation about Christmas romances, second-chance love, magazine days at Cosmo and Family Circle, writing older heroines, collaborative duets, and why setting matters so much in a great story.