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The Author and the Reader Podcast

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27 episodes
Language
English
Date created
2025/11/24
Latest episode
2026/06/25
Average duration
68 min.
Release period
7 days

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The podcast where two besties talk obsessively about all things bookish. The author is Rebecca Elder. She is known for writing emotionally immersive romance books that will make you ugly cry, laugh out loud, and kick your feet until your socks fall off. The reader is Lily. She’s been devouring books since 1991 and thinks her book addiction might possibly be a mental illness. Together, we hope to give you the best of both worlds when it comes to reading. We’ll take you under the covers of how books are born, from the writing process to the struggles of being an indie author. We’ll also go embarrassingly in-depth on a variety of truly chaotic topics, like gasp-worthy theories from your favorite books, things that give us the ick, or which fictional characters we would die to bring to life. One author. ✍️ Two readers. 📚 No outline. 😅 Where the only plot twist is how off topic we can get✌️

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Episode 26: My Darling: The Greatest Love Story (Almost) Never Told 💌
2026/06/25
Welcome to The Author and the Reader where two besties talk obsessively about all things bookish in the most chaotic fashion. On this episode the ladies chat with Drew Coyle, the author of the greatest love story (almost) never told of his grandparents falling in love through writing letters from thousands of miles away during World War II. Drew and his father spent the past 18 months transcribing their letters, illustrating their words, and narrating their story. Helen Richardson had traveled the world, pedaling through distant lands as a fiercely independent lone wolf.  In 1944, seeking a new kind of adventure, she joined the Red Cross, supporting armed forces in the South Pacific during World War II.  In the twelve months following a fateful one-night rendezvous, she exchanged more than 150 love letters with a lonely naval lieutenant, and discovered for the first time, that she too was capable of the one thing she wanted most: falling in love.  This book is a collection of their letters, a portrait of human connection that reveals what may be the greatest love story never told. One Author. Two Readers. No Outline. Where the only plot twist is how off topic we get. Preorder My Darling coffee table book at mydarlingletters.com Tiktok / Youtube: @mydarlingletters Instagram: @mydarlingloveletters Drew's socials: @crewdoyle Follow us on socials: Instagram: @theauthorandthereaderpod Tiktok: @theauthorandthereaderpod Youtube: @theauthorandthereaderpodcast Email us at [email protected]
Episode 25: The Windy City Series: The Right Move: Ryan Shay is King 👑
2026/06/18
Welcome to The Author and the Reader where two besties talk obsessively about all things bookish in the most chaotic fashion. On this episode the ladies discuss the second book in Rebecca's favorite romance series: The Windy City Series: The Right Move. Ryan Shay is king, y'all. One Author. Two Readers. No Outline. Where the only plot twist is how off topic we get. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @theauthorandthereaderpod Tiktok: @theauthorandthereaderpod Youtube: @theauthorandthereaderpodcast Email us at [email protected]
Episode 24: Can We Send All the Fantasy Characters on Vacation to a Therapist's Office?
2026/06/11
Welcome to The Author and the Reader where two besties talk obsessively about all things bookish in the most chaotic fashion. On this episode the ladies interview indie author Emily Joyce and talk all about her summer slow burn romance Promises of August! Then the ladies pick vacation destinations for all their favorite characters, but let's be honest, most of them just need a vacay to therapy. One Author. Two Readers. No Outline. Where the only plot twist is how off topic we get. Emily's links: Instagram / Substack: @emilyjoycewrites Promises of August:Amazon.com: Promises of August eBook : Joyce, Emily, Collins, Kavi: Kindle Store Instagram / Tiktok: @sugarandspicebookco Follow us on socials: Instagram: @theauthorandthereaderpod Tiktok: @theauthorandthereaderpod Youtube: @theauthorandthereaderpodcast Email us at [email protected]
Episode 23: Straight to Jail: Book Boyfriend vs Real Life Men
2026/06/04
Welcome to The Author and the Reader where two besties talk obsessively about all things bookish in the most chaotic fashion. On this episode the ladies chat with the amazing Chief Spice Officer of Nashville's all romance bookstore Sugar and Spice Book Co., Christina! Then the ladies discuss the things that only book boyfriends can get away with that we would send real men STRAIGHT TO JAIL FOR. One Author. Two Readers. No Outline. Where the only plot twist is how off topic we get. Sugar and Spice Book Co. Links: sugarandspicebookco.com Instagram / Tiktok: @sugarandspicebookco Follow us on socials: Instagram: @theauthorandthereaderpod Tiktok: @theauthorandthereaderpod Youtube: @theauthorandthereaderpodcast Email us at [email protected]
Episode 22: The Windy City Series: We Would Join the Mile High Club with Evan Zanders
2026/05/28
Welcome to The Author and the Reader where two besties talk obsessively about all things bookish in the most chaotic fashion. On this episode Rebecca talks about how release week went for her new rockstar romance Through the Storm and how to ride the wave of going viral. Then the ladies discuss the God tier romance series The Windy City Series by Liz Tomforde, specifically the first book Mile High. One Author. Two Readers. No Outline. Where the only plot twist is how off topic we get. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @theauthorandthereaderpod Tiktok: @theauthorandthereaderpod Youtube: @theauthorandthereaderpodcast Email us at [email protected]
Episode 21: Spicy Heartbeats Audiobook Sneak
2026/05/21
Welcome to The Author and the Reader where two besties talk obsessively about all things bookish in the most chaotic fashion. This week will not be a full episode due to the release of Rebecca's second book (no time to record!) BUT we are bringing you a fun and spicy scene from the Heartbeats audiobook as an apology. Enjoy this spicy chapter from the Heartbeats audiobook narrated by the amazing Natalie Brouwer and Matt Michael. You can download the full audiobook on Audible. One Author. Two Readers. No Outline. Where the only plot twist is how off topic we get. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @theauthorandthereaderpod Tiktok: @theauthorandthereaderpod Youtube: @theauthorandthereaderpodcast Email us at [email protected]
Episode 20: It Was Never Just A Phase: Hot (& Sad) Emo Rockstars, White People Shit and Charaoke
2026/05/14
Welcome to The Author and the Reader where two besties talk obsessively about all things bookish in the most chaotic fashion. In this episode Rebecca talks all things Through the Storm (her rockstar romance that releases on May 15th!) and then the ladies pair (karaoke, theme, walk up) songs to some of their favorite characters. One Author. Two Readers. No Outline. Where the only plot twist is how off topic we get. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @theauthorandthereaderpod Tiktok: @theauthorandthereaderpod Youtube: @theauthorandthereaderpodcast Email us at [email protected]
Episode 19: Smash or Pass: We Would All Give Venom Some Ass
2026/05/07
Welcome to The Author and the Reader where two besties talk obsessively about all things bookish in the most chaotic fashion. In this episode the ladies play a game of Smash or Pass round robin style with their favorite coffee addicted bookish gal, Taylor! (The infamous Taylor they can't stop mentioning) Taylor also gives all her tips and tricks for being a bookish content creator. One Author. Two Readers. No Outline. Where the only plot twist is how off topic we get. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @theauthorandthereaderpod Tiktok: @theauthorandthereaderpod Youtube: @theauthorandthereaderpodcast Email us at [email protected]
Episode 18: Gandalf for President! What Jobs Would Characters Have?
2026/04/30
Welcome to The Author and the Reader where two besties talk obsessively about all things bookish in the most chaotic fashion. In this episode the ladies discuss what real life jobs that fantasy characters would have and what fantasy "jobs" that contemporary characters would have. Rebecca also shares all her best marketing tips! One Author. Two Readers. No Outline. Where the only plot twist is how off topic we get. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @theauthorandthereaderpod Tiktok: @theauthorandthereaderpod Youtube: @theauthorandthereaderpodcast Email us at [email protected]
Episode 17: A WHITE MAN? NO! - Scripts n Thingz That Stick In Our Brainz
2026/04/23
Welcome to The Author and the Reader where two besties talk obsessively about all things bookish in the most chaotic fashion. In this episode the ladies talk about all the things that we can't get out of our brains: iconic scenes and lines, plus our favorite Schmidt quote. They also interview indie gothic romantasy author Zoe Conley and yap about her series: The Pledge Tales. One Author. Two Readers. No Outline. Where the only plot twist is how off topic we get. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @theauthorandthereaderpod Tiktok: @theauthorandthereaderpod Youtube: @theauthorandthereaderpodcast Email us at [email protected]
Episode 16: Well of Ascension: Mistborn Madness, Snarky Kandras, & Political Chaos
2026/04/16
Welcome to The Author and the Reader where two besties talk obsessively about all things bookish in the most chaotic fashion. 📢SPOILERS FOR MISTBORN WELL OF ASCENSION In this episode the ladies cover the absolute insanity that is the second book in the Mistborn Trilogy: Well of Ascension. From snarky kandras to almost love triangles and a few conspicuous insults from our favorite Terrisman Sazed. One Author. Two Readers. No Outline. Where the only plot twist is how off topic we get. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @theauthorandthereaderpod Tiktok: @theauthorandthereaderpod Youtube: @theauthorandthereaderpodcast Email us at [email protected]
Episode 15: WHAT WAS THE REASON?? Our Worst Icks Edition
2026/04/09
Welcome to The Author and the Reader where two besties talk obsessively about all things bookish in the most chaotic fashion. In this episode the ladies talk about all the things that give them the ICK in books. From winning the poohing to ripe morning breath. Rebecca also gives all her indie author writing tips! Lots of laughing, dry heaving and a short rant about bastards. One Author. Two Readers. No Outline. Where the only plot twist is how off topic we get. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @theauthorandthereaderpod Tiktok: @theauthorandthereaderpod Youtube: @theauthorandthereaderpodcast Email us at [email protected]
Episode 14: Mistborn: Do Allomancers Just Need Some Tums?
2026/04/02
Welcome to The Author and the Reader where two besties talk obsessively about all things bookish in the most chaotic fashion. 📢SPOILERS FOR BRANDON SANDERSON'S MISTBORN In this episode the ladies will go in-depth on one of their new favorite series, Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson. They cover the first book and talk about if Allomancers ever need tums, the crazy mother f****r that is Kelsier & the powerful sense of hope that this story brings. The ladies also highlight an amazing indie author A.G. Korecka and her series Mastermind of New Hope. Apologies for the sound quality of this episode, Rebecca's mic wasn't working so had to make due with computer audio! Follow us on socials: Instagram: @theauthorandthereaderpod Tiktok: @theauthorandthereaderpod Youtube: @theauthorandthereaderpodcast Email us at [email protected]
Episode 13: Microtropes and MicroNOPES
2026/03/26
Welcome to The Author and the Reader where two besties talk obsessively about all things bookish in the most chaotic fashion. In this episode the ladies go in-depth (and really niche) on our favorite / least favorite romance microtropes. We also yap with an amazing indie author, Alyssa Feliciano and her Christian-centric short romance stories. One Author. Two Readers. No Outline. Where the only plot twist is how off topic we get. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @theauthorandthereaderpod Tiktok: @theauthorandthereaderpod Youtube: @theauthorandthereaderpodcast Email us at [email protected]
Episode 12: Grumpy Billionaires, Boy Aquarium & Heated Rivalry Fan Girling
2026/03/19
Welcome to The Author and the Reader where two besties talk obsessively about all things bookish in the most chaotic fashion. 📢SPOILERS FOR HBO HEATED RIVALRY SHOW and GAME CHANGER / HEATED RIVALRY BOOKS by Rachel Reid In this episode the ladies yap about all things Heated Rivalry and Game Changer. Y'all these hockey boys are going to live in our hearts forever. 💘 The ladies also interview grumpy billionaire extraordinaire Dia Beckett and talk all about her steamy romances. One Author. Two Readers. No Outline. Where the only plot twist is how off topic we get. Follow us on socials: Instagram: @theauthorandthereaderpod Tiktok: @theauthorandthereaderpod Youtube: @theauthorandthereaderpodcast Email us at [email protected]

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