CW: sexual and physical violence

kenz favorite book ‘in my dreams i hold a knife’ by ashley winstead recap

in a nutshell: which of heather’s ‘best friends’ killed her?

mint (jessica’s boyf).

courtney (mean girl addicted to diet pills).

caroline (to nice for her own good).

frankie (closeted christian football player).

coop (drug dealer).

tale as old as time: BE YOURSELF and the right people will find you. <3

mystery novella by Taylor J. Bridgeforth coming September 2024. Release date, cover reveal and blurb to come on socials. https://beacons.ai/taylorjbridgeforth

what are you looking forward to in the remainder of 2024?

FIRST INDIE AUTHOR GUEST on season three finale of ijustreadthisbook—the podcast THURSDAY AUG 29, Courtney Corlew ‘A Little Bit Extra.’

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50th EPISODE OF IJUSTREADTHISBOOK--THE PODCAST!

50 more and I'll be hosting a giveaway so make sure you're following my socials for a chance to win. https://beacons.ai/taylorjbridgeforth

Olivia (@pairthisbookwith) and I talk 'The Idea of You,' book and screen.

@ijustreadthisbook and @pairthisbookwith invite you to a safe bookish space to celebrate books and not bash authors or reader preferences.

'How To End a Love Story' by Yulin Kuang is in the top running for my favorite read of 2024. Tell me yours in the question box.

MOVIE RANT MONDAY: It Ends With Us preview.

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Without counting, I'd say this episode of ijustreadthisbook--the podcast has the most tangents yet.

'Yellowface' perfect novel for writers, authors, and readers.

'Yellowface' perfect recap from writers, author and readers for writers, authors and readers.

Writing tip: take a sentence from a book, song, etc. to start; write off that sentence and when you get to the bottom of the page/paragraph, delete the first sentence.

Writing tip: you do not have to write linear.

Writing tips: embrace the journey, put on your blinders when/before the comparison monster strikes, and sharing is caring.

Reguarly scheduled episode of ijustreadthisbook--the podcast on THURSDAY JULY 31, Kenz favorite book 'In My Dreams I Hold A Knife' by Ashley Winstead with Kenz!.

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'If your dreams don't scare you, there're not big enough.'

BONUS EPISODE OF IJUSTREADTHISBOOK--THE PODCAST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY 'READ THE NARRATIVE BOOK BOX' BY SHERONA.

Its Juneteenth and I'm highlighting a small black/women-owned business, 'Read the Narrative.'

"'Read the Narrative' is a unique book subscription service that features books from diverse authors and genres."

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I got introduced to Sherona by my current friend and her classmate from high school--oh the joy of friendships. LURV.

When you're thinking about starting your own business, REMEMBER: you have to be own number one fan, passion is everything, celebrate the small victories, sharing is caring, AND I'M ROOTING FOR YOU.

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ijustreadthisbook--the podcasts FIRST fantasy novel + fantasy and middle grade author KAMILLA BENKO.

I met Kamilla during 2024 Indy Indie Bookstore Crawl and as you'll listen she is such a delight and apart of my writing community (bbfs pending lol)

After talking her latest novel 'The Unicorn Legacy: Tangled Magic,' Kamilla offers some insight into her inspirations, current reads, writing process + advice, etc.

Book two, 'The Unicorn Legacy: Wild Magic' April 2025

Next regularly scheduled episode on THURSDAY JUNE 27 'Yellowface' by RF Kuang

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Hour long gush fest about Kristina Forest's 'The Partner Plot' as well as some tidbits about 'The Love Lyric' and writing and publishing.

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HAPPY INDIE APRIL.

Indie April: celebration where folks commit to sharing, buying, reading and reviewing indie books all month long.

When TikTok breeds friendship and community.

This episode is all about DJ Murphy, her debut 'Lipsticks and Camera Clicks,' her writing journey and how 'Lipsticks and Camera Clicks' came to fruition.

DJ TikTok: books.candles.fantasy

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Also provided: author marketing tips, future goals and what's next in DJ Murphy writing career.

THURSDAY MAY 30, ijustreadthisbook--the podcasts first fantasy and middle grade novel WITH FANTASY AND MIDDLE GRADE AUTHOR, Kamilla Benko: 'The Unicorn Legacy: Tangled Magic.'

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