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by Julia Steudle
A podcast where we interview queer and female authors about their upcoming novel! Hear about what made their book come to life, the ups and downs of writing and the publishing industry, and plain ole silly tangents in comfortable conversation that feels like it could be happening between friends at your local book club or from your couch. Hosted by long-time booklover and mid-time podcaster, Julia Steudle, Novel Finds is a place to celebrate diverse voices and read good books.
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- 4 weeks ago1h 13m
Worldwide Pocket Foods with Shazleen Khan
Please Note: Novel Finds will be a on short break following this episode, but will be back on November 22 with Dr Shelby Van Rossum for a discussion about A Court of Splintered Harmony. In this episode, your host Julia chats with award winning author & illustrator, Shazleen Khan, about their LGBTQ+ Webtoon-turned-graphic-novel, BUUZA!! - Volume 1 is available now, and Volume 2 is coming soon, so do yourself a favor and order your copies today from Shazleen's fave indie bookshops: Proud Geek Store and Gosh ComicsWant to read like Shazleen? Check out their favorite books: This One Summer by Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki, Supermutant Magic Academy by Jillian Tamaki, The Secret History by Donna Tartt, and Circe by Madeline Miller Find Shazleen on IG and their website, and see them in person at London MCM in Artist Alley Table A22 and Thought Bubble Comic Festival at table (we still don't know)!As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend! Host: Julia Steudle (she/her)Editor & Artwork: Jonah Kensett (he/him)Music: Brady Dunn (they/them)Content Development: Hannah Latham (she/her)Instagram | PatreonSupport indie bookstores through Bookshop.org & Libro.fmNovel Finds is an affiliate of Bookshop.org & Libro.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Oct 4, 202654 min
Behold! Saint of Time, Catherine Doyle
In this episode, your host Julia chats with bestselling author, Catherine (Cat) Doyle about the conclusion to her City of Fantome trilogy, The Dragon and the Dove. You hear all about why she would want to be the saint of time, how she felt ending such an impactful series, and what songs she listened to while writing Sera and Ransom.Want to listen to the Spotify playlist? Find it hereIf you're interested in reading Cat's books, why not grab them from her fave local independant bookstore: Kenny's Bookshop, Charlie Byrne's Bookshop, Halfway Up the Stairs, Forbidden Planet, and Of Books and LoveRead Cat's favourite books: Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor, The Knight and the Moth and The Knave and the Moon by Rachel Gillig, Throne of Glass (and ACOTAR) by Sarah J Maas, Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross, and The Wrath and the Dawn by Renee AhdiehWant to see more from Cat? Follow her on IG, TikTok, and her websiteAs always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!Host: Julia Steudle (she/her)Editor & Artwork: Jonah Kensett (he/him)Music: Brady Dunn (they/them)Content Development: Hannah Latham (she/her)Instagram | PatreonSupport indie bookstores through Bookshop.org & Libro.fmNovel Finds is an affiliate of Bookshop.org & Libro.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 20, 202636 min
Team Christine with Erin A Craig
In this episode, your host Julia chats with bestselling author Erin A Craig about her newest book, Our Strange Duet! In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera, Erin was tasked with the challenge of writing Phantom in a new way. One that highlights Christine and her unspoken thoughts and choices through the story...like how much she loves a man in a mask, maybe? If this sounds like a book for you, order it now from Erin's favorite indie bookshop: The Book Cellar, located in Grand Haven, Michigan!Want to read some of Erin's favorite books? Check them out: Night Film Marisha Pessl and The Gods Will Sing Our Song by Autumn KrauseFollow Erin on IG, Threads, FB, and her websiteAs always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!Host: Julia Steudle (she/her)Editor & Artwork: Jonah Kensett (he/him)Music: Brady Dunn (they/them)Content Development: Hannah Latham (she/her)Instagram | PatreonSupport indie bookstores through Bookshop.org & Libro.fmNovel Finds is an affiliate of Bookshop.org & Libro.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Sep 6, 202643 min
Add This To Your Vampire Lore with Josh Winning
In this episode, your host Julia chats with horror film-loving, and critically acclaimed author Josh Winning about his newest book Be Still My Unbeating Heart! Order your copy today from one of his fave indie bookshops: Dial Lane Books in IpswichWant to read like Josh? Check out some of his favorite books: The Whitby Witches trilogy by Robin Jarvis, Bloom by Delilah S Dawson, The Outrage by William Hussey, and Half Bad by Sally GreenFollow Josh on his socials: Instagram, Facebook, Twitter (X), and his websiteListen to Josh's podcast Charmed Chat Podcast, all about the beloved 90s television show, you guessed it, Charmed!As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!Host: Julia Steudle (she/her)Editor & Artwork: Jonah Kensett (he/him)Music: Brady Dunn (they/them)Content Development: Hannah Latham (she/her)Instagram | PatreonSupport indie bookstores through Bookshop.org & Libro.fmNovel Finds is an affiliate of Bookshop.org & Libro.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Aug 16, 202639 min
The Art of Malicious Compliance with Ann Aguirre
In this episode, Julia chats with New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Ann Aguirre about her newest book, The Hocus Pocus Handbook, which is available September 1st! Why not grab it from one the indie bookshops she wrote it in while on tour for I Think I'm In Love With An Alien: Village Books, Third Place Books, Grand Gesture, Ruby's Books, Li'l Book Bug, Mysterious Galaxy, Changing Hands, King's English, Spicy Librarian, Watermark Books, Under the Cover, or Love's Sweet ArrowWhile you're at it, check out some of Ann's auto-buy authors: Courtney Milan, Charlotte Stein, Sharon Shinn, Beverly Jenkins, Victoria Helen Stone, Victoria Dahl, Skyla Dawn Cameron, Lilith Saintcrow, Kelley Armstrong, Shawntelle Madison (listen to her Novel Finds episode here!), Kate Elliot, and Martha WellsFind more from Ann on IG, Bluesky, Facebook, and her websiteAs always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!Host: Julia Steudle (she/her)Editor & Artwork: Jonah Kensett (he/him)Music: Brady Dunn (they/them)Content Development: Hannah Latham (she/her)Instagram | PatreonSupport indie bookstores through Bookshop.org &
- Aug 2, 202648 min
The Trees Can Speak with Maggie Stiefvater
In this episode, your host Julia chats with bestselling author Maggie Stiefvater about her newest graphic novel adaptation, The Dream Thieves--sequel to The Raven Boys! Order her book from one of her fave indie bookstores: Parnassus Books If you vibed with Maggie, read some of her favorite books (and then re-read them!): Dogsbody by Diana Wynne Jones, Watership Down by Richard Adams, and Piranesi by Susanna ClarkeWant to hear more from Maggie Stiefvater? Follow her on IG, her website, and newsletterSo I listen to audiobooks when I'm crafting, if you love audiobooks or want to give them a shot (and don't want to give more money to the greedy billionaires of the world) try Libro.fm-- you can purchase individual books to listen to, like The Raven Boys, or sign up for a monthly membership (like me!) or even an annual membership, and each purchase and sign up not only supports your friendly neighborhood book podcast, but also an independent bookstore of your choice with every book you pick! (Mine is Portal Bookshop in located off of The Shambles in York, UK--they specialize in queer voices and are an amazing safe space for all. I highly recommend a visit if you get the chance!) As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!Host: Julia Steudle (she/her)Editor & Artwork: Jonah Kensett (he/him)Music: Brady Dunn (they/them)Content Development: Hannah Latham (she/her)Instagram | PatreonSupport indie bookstores through Bookshop.org & Libro.fmNovel Finds is an affiliate of Bookshop.org & Libro.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Jul 19, 20261h 3m
Definitely (Not) Haunted with Jenny L. Howe
In this episode, your host Julia chats with author Jenny L. Howe about her perfect Summerween YA romance: How (Not) to Renovate a Haunted House! Order it now from one of her fave indie bookstores: An Unlikely Story (where you can sometimes find Jenny herself!), The Purple Couch, and The Little Bubblegum BookshopAlso, check out Jenny's extensive list of book recommendations: Out on a Limb by Hannah Bonam-Young, Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone, Seven Days in June by Tia Williams, Find My Way Down To You by Julian Winters, The Everlasting by Alix E. Harrow, Legendborn by Tracy Deonn, The Charm Offensive by Alison Cochrun, Buried Feelings by Kit Rosewater, A Gentleman's Gentleman by TJ Alexander (you can also listen to our Novel Finds episode with TJ here!), and The Grace Year by Kim LiggettAre you based around the Plainville, MA area? Get last minute tickets to the Summerween Event of the Season with Jenny, Taylor Grothe, Hannah Reynolds, and Crystal Seitz here!I'm currently listening to Legendborn on audiobook from Libro.fm and the narrator is absolutely fabulous! If you want to listen to the audiobook, follow this link for the book itself, become a monthly member (like me, and get two extra credits at sign up with our link), or even an annual member and support not only your friendly neighborhood book podcast, but also an independant bookshop of your choice with every book you pick! (Mine is Portal Bookshop in located off of The Shambles in York, UK--they specialize in queer voices and are an amazing safe space for all. I highly recommend a visit if you get the chance!)If you want to hear more from Jenny, follow her on IG, her website, and newsletterWhether you identify with the community or not, remember to support marginalized authors! You'll find that once you start in on one thread, you become more aware of the whole tapestry and how everything is connected. Inclusivity makes life worth living! So thank you for being a Novel Friend.Host: Julia Steudle (she/her)Editor & Artwork: Jonah Kensett (he/him)Music: Brady Dunn (they/them)Content Development: Hannah Latham (she/her)Instagram | <a href="https://patreon.com/novelfindspod?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLink" r
- Jul 5, 202640 min
The Horrors of Nostalgia with Kiersten White
CW: We briefly discuss Kiersten's experiences growing up with religion and religious trauma about 22 minutes in.In this episode, host Julia chats with bestselling author Kiersten White about her graphic novel adaptation of Mister Magic. Adapted by Scott Peterson and illustrated by Andy and Veronica Fish! Mister Magic follows a group of adults who are brought back together to reminisce about the television show they starred on as children, but things turn a bit more sinister than expected...find her book at her favorite indie bookshop: Mysterious Galaxy Check out Kiersten's favorite books: Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery, Redwall by Brian Jacques, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson, and Piranesi by Susanna ClarkeFollow Kiersten on IG, Threads, and her website (subscribe to her newsletter here!)As always, thank you for being a Novel Friend!Host: Julia Steudle (she/her)Editor & Artwork: Jonah Kensett (he/him)Music: Brady Dunn (they/them)Content Development: Hannah Latham (she/her)Instagram | PatreonSupport indie bookstores through Bookshop.org & Libro.fmNovel Finds is an affiliate of Bookshop.org & Libro.fm Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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About Novel Finds: A literary podcast
A podcast where we interview queer and female authors about their upcoming novel! Hear about what made their book come to life, the ups and downs of writing and the publishing industry, and plain ole silly tangents in comfortable conversation that feels like it could be happening between friends at your local book club or from your couch. Hosted by long-time booklover and mid-time podcaster, Julia Steudle, Novel Finds is a place to celebrate diverse voices and read good books.
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