I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Gill Paul. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Scandalous Women, Mad Men meets the world of publishing in international bestselling author Gill Paul’s new novel about Jackie Collins and Jacqueline Susann, two dynamic, groundbreaking writers renowned for their scandalous and controversial novels, and the beleaguered young editorial assistant who introduces them.

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Gill: French 75
Eliza: Bontera, Cabernet Sauvignon

Gill's Book:
Scandalous Women

What Gill is Reading:
Let's Call Her Barbie by Renee Rose

The Greek House by Dinah Jefferies

Confessions of a Grammar Queen by Eliza Knight

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Rebecca Rosenberg. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Madame Pommery, part of the Champagne Widows series, based on real-life widows who grappled with the loss of their husbands only to realize that their new marital status allowed them to own their own winery under the Napoleonic Code. These Champagne Widows overcame pandemics, mental illness, sexist laws, wars, and foreign occupation to forge their champagne empires.

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Rebecca: Pommery, Brut Champagne
Eliza: Veuve Cliquot, Brut Champagne

Rebecca's Book:
Madame Pommery

What Rebecca is Reading:
Demon Copperhead

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest authors Robert Dugoni and Jeff Langholz. On this episode we’re going to talk about their book that they penned along with Chris Crabtree, HOLD STRONG, a unique WWII novel about the deadliest accident in US military history and the people involved, an incredible and inspiring story that has never been told completely—until now.

Paired with this episode:

Robert: Silent Night Tea, Smith's Tea Company

Jeff: Champagne

Eliza: Bound, Cabernet Sauvignon

Get the book:
Hold Strong by Robert Dugoni, Jeff Langholz and Chris Crabtree

What Robert is Reading:
ARC of Shell Games by Dan Waters

ARC of I Heard You Paint Cowboys

What Jeff is Reading:

Research books!

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Jeanne Mackin. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, PICASSO’S LOVER, a lushly drawn imagining of the women who inspired Pablo Picasso, the muses behind some of his greatest works, and the enduring influence of love and art.

Paired with this episode:

Jeanne: Spanish Port
Eliza: True Myth, Cabernet Sauvignon

Jeanne's Book:
Picasso's Lover

What Jeanne is Reading:
Party of the Century: The Fabulous Story of Truman Capote and His Black and White Ball

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It's time for a Drunk History Trivia Game!! I’m excited to be joined on the show today by E. Elizabeth Watson, Julie Johnstone and Cecelia Mecca. Welcome ladies!

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E. Elizabeth Watson: Natura Rose
Julie Johnstone: Water
Cecelia Mecca: Hot Chocolate with RumChata
Eliza: Plum Gekkeikan

Elizabeth's Book:
A Highland Rogue to Ruin

Julie's Book:
The Highlander Burns for Vengeance

Cecelia's Book:
To Desire

Eliza's Book:
The Laird's Guardian Angel

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Shara Moon. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, LET US MARCH ON, a stirring novel inspired by the life of an unsung heroine, and real-life crusader, Lizzie McDuffie, who as a maid in FDR’s White House spearheaded the Civil Rights movement of her time.

Paired with this episode:

Shara: Moscato, Bartenura
Eliza: Educated Guess, Cabernet Sauvignon

Shara's Book:
Let Us March On

What Shara is Reading:
Becoming by Michelle Obama

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, T.M. Blanchet. On this episode we’re going to talk about her young adult fantasy series, the Neath Trilogy which includes Herrick's End, Herrick's Lie, and Herrick's Key.

Paired with this episode:

Trisha: Hard Iced Tea
Eliza: Brunello di Montalcino

Trisha's Book:
The Neath Trilogy

What Trisha is Reading:
Leonardo DiVinci by Walter Isaccson
The Man Who Died Twice by Richard Osman
The Puzzle Master by Danielle Trussoni

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A Mighty Blaze Podcast

Operation Delta Dog

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I’m excited to be joined on the show today by guest author, Afarin Ordubadi Bellasario. On this episode we’re going to talk about her book, Silenced Whispers, a novel about the struggle for freedom and love against tradition, corruption, and colonial ambition during World War I in Iran.

Paired with this episode:

Afarin: Alvarino
Eliza: Black Raspberry La Croix

Afarin's Book:
Silenced Whisper

What Afarin is Reading:
Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See
Balzac's Paris by Eric Hazen

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