Episodes

  • S2 Ep13: Angela Readman - The Girls Are Pretty Crocodiles S2 Ep 13

    S2 Ep13: Angela Readman - The Girls Are Pretty Crocodiles S2 Ep 13
    Jun 16 2022
    In this episode, author Angela Readman reads from her short fiction collection LThe Girls Are Pretty Crocodiles and and chats magical realism, poetry, metaphors, and the importance of enjoying the act of writing with co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas.  The recipe for The Hobthrush Sour, the custom cocktail for this book, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab your copy of The Girls Are Pretty Crocodiles now, make a drink, and have a listen.
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  • S2 Ep10: Ethel Rohan - In the Event of Contact S2 EP10

    S2 Ep10: Ethel Rohan - In the Event of Contact S2 EP10
    Mar 16 2022
    In this episode, author Ethel Rohan speaks to writing her short fiction collection In the Event of Contact with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. She reads excerpts from the collection and discusses growing up working class in Dublin, Irish favorite authors, creating tight prose, winning a Dzanc Books fiction prize,  developing her craft, and more. The recipe for this book's custom cocktail, The Jimmy Toodaloo, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.   Grab a copy of In the Event of Contact, make a drink, and have a listen.  
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  • S2 Ep8: Sequoia Nagamatsu-How High We Go in the Dark S2:EP8

    S2 Ep8: Sequoia Nagamatsu-How High We Go in the Dark S2:EP8
    Feb 15 2022
    In this episode, author Sequoia Nagamatsu speaks to writing his novel How High We Go in the Dark with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler (with special guest host Jen Michalski). The author reads an excerpt from How High We Go and discusses his publishing journey from indie press to big press, themes of grief and loss, cyberculture, the capitalistic concerns of modern death, and more. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Bear Claw with a Sweet Twist is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.   Grab a copy of How High We Go in the Dark, make a cocktail, and listen.
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  • S2 Ep7: Dani Putney - Salamat Sa Intersectionality S2:EP7

    S2 Ep7: Dani Putney - Salamat Sa Intersectionality S2:EP7
    Jan 15 2022
    In this episode, poet Dani Putney speaks to writing their poetry collection Salamat Sa Intersectionality with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. The author reads an excerpt from their book and discuss facets of non-binary identity, concepts of West, family heritage, queer sexuality, and what inspires them in poetry and life. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Angeligender is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.   Grab a copy of Salamat Sa Intersectionality, make a cocktail, and listen.
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  • S2 Ep1: Gina Frangello - Blow Your House Down -S2-EP1

    S2 Ep1: Gina Frangello - Blow Your House Down -S2-EP1
    Jul 15 2021
    In this episode, acclaimed author Gina Frangello speaks to writing her multi-faceted memoir on adultery Blow Your House Down with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler, as well as reading from this book and discussing the authorial lens, narratives of disruption, male violence, the difference between love and certainty, feminism, research, and more. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Aperol Affair,  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.  Grab a copy of Blow Your House Down, make a cocktail, and listen.
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  • S1 Ep7: Maurice Carlos Ruffin - We Cast A Shadow - EP7

    S1 Ep7: Maurice Carlos Ruffin - We Cast A Shadow - EP7
    Jan 16 2021
    In this episode, recorded earlier this summer, Maurice Carlos Ruffin speaks to writing his satirical novel about race, We Cast A Shadow, with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler, as well as reading an excerpt and discussing his craft, influences, and process. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Black Shadow,  is on the Hot Redhead Media blog.  Grab a copy of his book We Cast A Shadow, make a cocktail, and listen.
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