Hello, fellow nerds! This week we sat down with Kelly Finley, author of the TEMPT HER, ALL FOR HIM, AFTER HIM & WITH HIM, & theCOME FOR ME series. Kelly also claims the title of "Head Ass Kicker" for the upcoming Lust in the Lowcountry RomanceCon! Kelly Finley has been proclaimed Queen of Spice by her Lemonhead fandom and writes what she lovingly calls shameless fiction.  Dedicated to writing books featuring characters with proud love, shameless heat, brave hearts, and whip-smart minds—she's most likely at her keyboard putting the next spicy story on the page for you right now. She is the author of the Come For Me series and her most recent release, Tempt Her. A rebel with many causes, she fancies black leather, dirty jokes, big hearts, and smart mouths. She lives in the Carolinas with her sexy husband and cherished family. Listen in as we chat more about Kelly's work, what she's currently reading, and Lust in the Low Country. And be sure to follow Kelly at ⁠⁠@kellyfinleyauthorCatch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Upcoming Read-a-long Schedule:September: “A Realm of Ash & Shadow” by Lara BuckheitOctober: “That Time I Got Drunk & Saved a Demon” by Kimberly LemmingHalloween-November: Watch “Midnight Mass” and join us for our three week deep dive into vampires, the books we love to sink our teeth into, and a chat with vampire expert and author AJ Vrana! Have something nerdy to share? Contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠#ournerdiestthing #bookpodcast #author #fandoms #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #bookrecs #bookrecommendations #readmorebooks #authorinterview #currentlyreading #bookreview #booksarelife #readingisfundamental #bookreviewer #bookpost #fantasy #bookinterview #booktok #romance #writer #author #kellyfinley #romancecon #lustinthelowcountry

Hello fellow nerds!  It’s time for episode two of this season’s Our Nerdiest Thing Podcast! Today’s episode is centered around chapters: The Maiden Speaks through Present X in the book “A Soul of Ash and Blood” by @jennifer_l_armentrout.  Join us as we discuss our favorite characters and moments, how to spot your soulmate, and Miss Willa’s diary. We will have one more episode for this book next week!   Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "Wilhelmina’s Tonic". It can be found at ournerdiesthing.com Show Links:  Stephon from SNL  Read “Dark King” & “Rebel King” by Gina Maxwell  Read “Gild” by Raven Kennedy  Watch the PR parody for Ariana Grande  https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/how-to-know-if-someone-is-your-soulmate Madonna book named “Sex” Madonna “Erotica” album  Rock and Roll Bedtime Stories podcast  Watch Body of Evidence with Madonna and then listen to the “How Did This Get Made” episode for for the movie  Check out Sam Heughan’s international workout group “My Peak Challenge” Go watch the Barbie movie Check out the Throne of Glass Alex_oxy page overlays with @imaginebookssshop Pre-Order H Hunting’s Shattered Truths - which drops Tuesday!   Join us for our first three read-a-longs of the season: August: “A Soul of Blood & Ash” by @jenniferlarmentrout September: “A Realm of Ash & Shadow” by @laraonfire October: “That Time I Got Drunk & Saved a Demon” by @kimberlylemming Read-a-long schedules can be found on Instagram.com/ournerdiestthing Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Have something nerdy to share? Send us an email at [email protected]! This podcast is spoiler heavy across the "From Blood and Ash" and “Flesh & Fire” series, both written by @jennifer_l_armentrout . #ournerdiestthing #bookpodcast #hawkeandpoppy #frombloodandash #kingdomoffleshandfire #crownofgildedbones #waroftwoqueens #ashadowintheember #alightintheflame #jenniferlarmentrout #vampires #vamprys #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #readersofinstagram #bookrecommendations #bookreview #booklover #reading #poppy #hawke #casteel #asoulfoashandblood  #dualpov  #soulmates #misswillasdiary  #atlantians  #ournerdiestcocktail #podcastseason #booksandbooze 

Fellow Nerds!  Our first episode of season three of Our Nerdiest Thing is here!  Join us as we discuss chapters Present I through Present IV of the book “A Soul of Ash & Blood” by Jennifer L. Armentrout! “ASOAAB” picks up right where “The War of Two Queens” ended with Poppy completing her culling and falling into stasis. Casteel and Kieran must speak to her while she sleeps, with hopes that she will awaken as a primal with all of her memories intact.  In today’s episode, we discuss these chapters, the supernatural beings called tulpas, what it means to be born in a shroud, and ponder what the heck the true story behind Shay is. Trigger Warning: Self harm   Drink up "Our Nerdiest Cocktail" named "I Really Should Be Sober for This". It can be found at ournerdiesthing.com Fave episode quote: “It’s never good to murder, dear listeners”—Mindy    Show Links:  Dude, Where’s My Car  Books to check out: A Court of Thorns and Roses King of Battle and Blood  What Lies Beyond the Veil  https://www.wikihow.com/Create-a-Tulpa Kingdoms of Solis and Atlantia (FBAA) World Map Pride & Prejudice, Kyra Knightly movie version Supernatural “Hell House” episode  “Thin Man” Supernatural episode  Join us for our first three read-a-longs of the season: August: “A Soul of Blood & Ash” by @jenniferlarmentrout September: “A Realm of Ash & Shadow” by @laraonfire October: “That Time I Got Drunk & Saved a Demon” by @kimberlylemming Read-a-long schedules can be found on Instagram.com/ournerdiestthing Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Have something nerdy to share? Send us an email at [email protected]! This podcast is spoiler heavy across the "From Blood and Ash" and “Flesh & Fire” series, both written by @jennifer_l_armentrout . #ournerdiestthing #podcast #hawkeandpoppy #frombloodandash #kingdomoffleshandfire #crownofgildedbones #waroftwoqueens #ashadowintheember #alightintheflame #jenniferlarmentrout #vampires #vamprys #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #readersofinstagram #bookrecommendations #bookreview #booklover #reading #poppy #hawke #casteel #asoulfoashandblood  #dualpov  #tulpa #borninashroud #shea #atlantians  #ournerdiestcocktail #seasonpremiere #podcastseason #booksandbooze  

Hello, fellow nerds!  Season three kicks off on Tuesday, but first we wanted to share our interview with Sara Schaller, who is indeed a fellow nerd! Sara M Schaller is an author and publishing professional who lives in Colorado. Sara loves the world of pop culture and the performing arts, so when she is not reading or writing, she is either watching movies and shows, attending conventions, or going out to see live performances. She likes to write stories for all ages in the fantasy genre, and her writing usually contains elements of speculative fiction and features a large cast of characters. Sara has a Bachelor's degree in English, Art History, and Religious Studies from the University of Denver, and a Master's degree in Publishing from Pace University. Listen in as we chat more about Sara’s Empyrean Trilogy, what she's currently reading, and her nerdiest thing of the week. And be sure to follow Sara at ⁠⁠@saramschaller Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.  Season three of Our Nerdiest Thing kicks off onTuesday with new read-a-longs!  In August, we are reading “A Soul of Blood & Ash” by Jennifer L. Armentrout, followed by “A Realm of Ash & Shadow” by Lara Buckheit in September, and “That Time I Got Drunk & Saved a Demon” by Kimberly Lemming in October.  Have something nerdy to share? Contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠  ⁠#ournerdiestthing #bookpodcast #author #fandoms #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #bookrecs #bookrecommendations #readmorebooks #authorinterview #currentlyreading #bookreview #booksarelife #readingisfundamental #bookreviewer #bookpost #fantasy #bookinterview #booktok #fantasyliterature #writer #author #saraschaller #empyreantrilogy #imaginariumbookfestival  

Hello, fellow nerds!  Season three kicks off next week but we have more author interviews to share with you first!  We met T.L. this spring and instantly fell in love with her and her characters! T. L. PRICE enjoys writing fantasy, urban fantasy and paranormal romance novels with memorable characters full of intrigue, danger, and adventure. Come meet magical elementals, demigods, bioengineered humans, shifters, and others.  She writes fast-paced action scenes full of danger and steamy romance. Her exotic characters are strong-willed and unpredictable. Readers often cheer for more than one heroine or hero whose inspirational missions might be at odds in a dystopian world. She blends serious concepts with young adult characters and situations you can relate to. Her books make you think about destiny and the future while having you sitting on the edge of your seat, turning page after page for more.  When she’s not running after her three sons in the Washington, D.C. area, enjoying dinner with her husband, or chatting with her mom and sisters, she’s writing amazing stories for you. Listen in as we chat more about TL’s books "Exiled No More" and "Enviro-Scapes", what she's currently reading, and her nerdiest thing of the week. And be sure to follow T.L. at ⁠⁠@tlprice_author Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.  Season three of Our Nerdiest Thing kicks off next Tuesday with new read-a-longs!  In August, we are reading “A Soul of Blood & Ash” by Jennifer L. Armentrout, followed by “A Realm of Ash & Shadow” by Lara Buckheit in September, and “That Time I Got Drunk & Saved a Demon” by Kimberly Lemming in October.  Have something nerdy to share? Contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠  ⁠#ournerdiestthing #bookpodcast #author #fandoms #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #bookrecs #bookrecommendations #readmorebooks #authorinterview #currentlyreading #bookreview #booksarelife #readingisfundamental #bookreviewer #bookpost #fantasy #bookinterview #booktok #fantasyliterature #writer #author #tlprice #ExiledNoMore #imaginariumbookfestival #EnviroScapes 

“Men will never be ready for women like us and it is not our job to ready them” - Almira from “Queen and Conquerer” by Isabelle Olmo Guess what nerds?  It’s time for another author interview with one of our five-star review authors from Imaginarium Book Festival!  Isabelle Olmo not only writes amazing FMCs that take zero sh!t from anyone, but her book merch is also top notch!   QOTD: Where do you like to get your book merch? More about Isabelle: Isabelle Olmo was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where she lived until moving to Florida at the age of 12. Being raised on a steady diet of 1980s fantasy films and Sweet Valley High, she naturally became a gifted storyteller herself.. She graduated from the University of Central Florida with a degree in English Literature and is an adult fantasy author whose stories are female-focused and fantastic.  When she’s not writing she loves to cook, drink wine, and travel, which you can enjoy via her instagram account.  One day she hopes to live in Barcelona, her favorite city in the world. Her debut novel is Queen and Conqueror and the sequel, “Lady of Istok”, was just released in June 2023.  Listen in as we chat more about Isabelle’s books “Queen & Conquerer” and “Lady of Istok”, what she's currently reading, and her nerdiest thing of the week. And be sure to follow Isabelle at ⁠⁠@isabelleolmobooks Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.  Season three of Our Nerdiest Thing kicks off next Tuesday with new read-a-longs!  In August, we are reading “A Soul of Blood & Ash” by Jennifer L. Armentrout, followed by “A Realm of Ash & Shadow” by Lara Buckheit in September, and “That Time I Got Drunk & Saved a Demon” by Kimberly Lemming in October.  Have something nerdy to share? Contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠  ⁠#ournerdiestthing #bookpodcast #author #fandoms #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #bookrecs #bookrecommendations #readmorebooks #authorinterview #currentlyreading #bookreview #booksarelife #readingisfundamental #bookreviewer #bookpost #fantasy #bookinterview #booktok #fantasyliterature #writer #author #isabelleolmo #queenandconquerer #imaginariumbookfestival #ladyofistok #feminism #strongfmc

Hello, fellow nerds! We have an awesome interview for you this week with Lara Buckheit, who just happens to be the author of our September read-a-long book, “A Realm of Ash and Shadow”!  We met Lara at Imaginarium Book Festival but had already read her amazing book beforehand, which is a solid 5 star read!  Be on the lookout for the read-a-long schedule for “A Realm of Ash and Shadow” and Lara has agreed to join us for an episode as we dive deeper into her book.  More info to come soon! Lara Buckheit was born and raised on the Eastern Shore. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications from Wilmington University, is a 2021 WriteMentor Mentee, an avid writer (and reader) of spice, and one time she met Taylor Swift’s dad. Lara lives in Charlottesville, VA, with her husband, dog, and thirteen house plants named after fictional characters. She started writing at a very young age, mostly fanfiction centered around women with swords and men with devilish grins. And she hasn’t stopped since. She is the author of the new adult romantic fantasy novel A Realm of Ash and Shadow When not writing, Lara can be found drinking tea, hustling for her day job, reading from her endless TBR pile, or hanging out on her body confidence bookstagram. Listen in as we chat more about Lara’s “A Realm of Ash and Shadow”, what she's currently reading, how she got a guitar pick from Taylor Swift’s dad, and her Buffy fanfic. And be sure to follow Lara at ⁠⁠@laraonfire Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Have something nerdy to share? Contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠

Hello, fellow nerds! This week’s author interview is with Elizabeth Kirke, who we met got to sit down with on the podcast and who we hosted a panel with at Imaginarium Book Festival!   Elizabeth wanted to be an author before she even knew what an author was. She used to say that she wanted to be an artist, but that was only because she was too young to write and had to tell stories with pictures instead. She hasn't stopped writing since she learned how. It wasn't long before she dreamed of becoming an author and couldn't be happier now that that dream is a reality. If she isn't writing...well, let's be honest; if she isn't writing she's probably on Facebook thinking that she should start writing. But, if she isn't writing or on Facebook, she's probably doing something involving books, baking, gardening, or yarn. In an ideal world, she'd be reading and knitting while something from the garden is in the oven. Then again, in an ideal world, she'd have a flock of ducks and a couple of goats. Listen in as we chat more about Elizabeth’s “More than Magic” series, what she's currently reading, and her fave fandoms. And be sure to follow Elizabeth at ⁠⁠@elizabethkirkeauthor Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts.  Have something nerdy to share? Contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠ ⁠#ournerdiestthing #bookpodcast #author #fandoms #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #bookrecs #bookrecommendations #readmorebooks #authorinterview  #currentlyreading #bookreview #booksarelife #readingisfundamental #bookreviewer #bookpost #fantasy #bookinterview #booktok #fantasyliterature #writer #author #elizabethkirke #morethanmagic #imaginariumbookfestival

Hello, fellow nerds! We had the opportunity to interview Penn Cole, author of "Spark of the Everflame" and her new release, "Glow of the Everflame". Background on Penn: Penn Cole is a fantasy romance author whose debut novel and the start of her Kindred’s Curse Saga released in June 2023. While her life has taken her through a lot of ups and downs, her love for reading and writing has forever been her true north. She has been writing stories since childhood, filling mountains of notebooks with wild worlds and angsty romances. After receiving her degree in Creative Writing and planning to write the next “great American novel”, she took a detour as an attorney and small business owner. We plan and fate laughs, as they say, and now she is thrilled to be a full-time author. She is a regular participant in NaNoWriMo, loves meeting and supporting other new authors, and reading fantasy, rom coms, and non-fiction. Originally from Texas, Penn lives in France with her husband, where she  can usually be found sipping wine and creating fantasy worlds on her balcony. Listen in as we find out more about Penn, her new release, what she's currently reading, and her fave fandoms. And be sure to follow Penn at ⁠@authorpenncole Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Have something nerdy to share? Contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠#ournerdiestthing #bookpodcast #author #fandoms #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #bookrecs #bookrecommendations #readmorebooks #authorinterview #bookstagram #currentlyreading #bookreview #booksarelife #readingisfundamental #bookreviewer #bookpost #fantasy #bookinterview #booktok #penncole #fantasyliterature #writer #author #sparkoftheeverflame #glowoftheeverflame #heatoftheeverflame

Hello, nerds! We had the opportunity to read Moriah Chavis’ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ARC, “Heart of the Sea” and had a great convo! Background on Moriah: Moriah is the author of the YA fantasy “Heart of the Sea”. She is also the author of the short stories The Assassin’s Kiss and Thorns of Winter. Moriah is a two-time graduate from the University of South Carolina, with a Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts and a Master’s in Library and Information Science. She indulges in her love of all things bookish by spreading that passion to others as an elementary school librarian. When not reading or writing, she can be found at the bookstore, adding another book to her endless TBR, sewing, or drafting something new. Moriah looks at the world through a writer’s lens, seeing stories in everyday life just waiting to be told and doing her best to be the medium through which they reach the page. Listen in as we find out more about Moriah, her upcoming release, what she's currently reading, and her fave fandoms. And be sure to follow Moriah at ⁠@moriah.chavis Catch up on previous episodes of the show by visiting ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ournerdiestthing.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ or by searching for Our Nerdiest Thing wherever you listen to podcasts. Have something nerdy to share? Contact us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected] ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠#ournerdiestthing #podcast #author #fmc #fandoms #bookstagrammer #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #bookrecs #bookrecommendations #readmorebooks #authorinterview #fandoms ##bookstagram #bibliophile #igreads #currentlyreading #bookreview #instaread #lovetoread #booksarelife #readingisfundamental #whatimreading #bookreviewer #bookaddicts #bookpost #fantasy #bookinterview #heartofthesea #yafantasy #booktok #youngadult #moriahchavis #fantasyliterature #writer #author