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Tea & Tropes

An adult fantasy book club. Each week we break down chapters of that month’s book and discuss the story and it’s themes while answering listener questions and comments!

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01:36:49

EP 39. Lunaria Chapters 30-40 and Special Interview...

Tea & Tropes ·

2024/06/26

The finale to book one of the Unraveled Fate Series, Lunaria! And hanging out with fantasy author Whitney McGruder! Join us next week as we sit down with Kara Douglas to dive deep into Lunaria! Tea of the week: Happee Birthdae Harry by Becca's Little Boutique (https://www.etsy.com/shop/beccaslittleboutique?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=773064019&from_page=listing) Whitney McGruder is an author, editor, cosplayer, and self-proclaimed selfie queen. While she’s a bit obsessed with

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01:22:55

EP 38. Lunaria Chapters 20-29 and Special Interview...

Tea & Tropes ·

2024/06/19

Only one more episode to go as we continue talking all things Lunaria and things are getting goooodddd! I'm also hanging out with author DH Hoskins! Tea of the week: Sneezing Powder by Ivory Monocle

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01:23:51

EP 37. Lunaria Chapters 10-19 and Special Interview...

Tea & Tropes ·

2024/06/13

Continuing our discussion on Lunaria by Kara Douglas and finding out if I'm right about Adrian. (This is Nightweaver all over again). Then hanging out with JE Larson!Tea of the week: Enemies to Lovers by The Sunny Teacup (https://www.etsy.com/listing/1539784976/enemies-to-lovers-romance-trope-50g?click_key=33c2b9e816ce0e67e0a0984accb35514f779e1f4%3A1539784976&click_sum=27f2db7e&ref=search2_top_narrowing_intent_modules_top_rated-2) " “Alaska Grown,” with a passion for creating my

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01:24:25

EP 36. Lunaria Chapters 1-9 and Special Interview...

Tea & Tropes ·

2024/06/06

Jumping into a book from my TBR for a while! We are reading the first quarter of Lunaria by Kara Douglas and then hanging out with author Megan L Adams!Tea of the Week: Moon Magick Brew by Violet Apothic (etsy.com/shop/VioletApothic) Megan L. Adams is a new fantasy writer. She was born and raised in Georgia and is the oldest of seven siblings. She’s enjoyed reading and writing since elementary school but just recently picked up her pen to write her first novel, Shadows Within the Fire. Megan

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01:21:37

EP 35. Rhapsodic Chapters 21-30 and Special Interview...

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2024/05/29

We are talking the conclusion of Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa today and then hanging out with fantasy author, Tessonja Odette! Tea of the Week: LUSH by The Cottage Of The Woods (www.etsy.com/shop/TheCottageoftheWoods) Tessonja Odette is a Seattle-based author of fantasy romance, epic romantasy, and fairytale retellings. She especially loves to write about brooding fae and the fierce women who hate-to-love them. When she isn’t writing, she’s watching cat videos, petting dogs, having dance parties

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01:33:00

EP 34. Rhapsodic Chapters 15-20 and Special Interview...

Tea & Tropes ·

2024/05/22

Ending this one on a cliff hanger! Hang out as we continue our discussion on Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa and I chat spicy gay pirates with Penn Silva! Tea of the Week: Sweetroll by Tea Your Tale

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01:36:11

EP 33. Rhapsodic Chapters 9-14 and Special Interview...

Tea & Tropes ·

2024/05/15

Continuing our chat on Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa and hanging out with Sydney Wilder talking about her sequel coming out this week! Tea of the Week: Enemies to Lovers by Cliche Tea (Clichetea.com) Sydney Wilder has been a writer ever since she was a child, and fell in love with reptiles in her early 20s. Her collection includes four snakes and a bearded dragon, which keep her company in her cozy home office as she writes fantasy novels inspired by them.

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01:30:41

EP 32. Rhapsodic Chapters Prologue-8 and Special...

Tea & Tropes ·

2024/05/08

Diving into one that has been on my TBR for A LONG TIME!!! We are reading the first quarter of Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa and later talking with debut author RH Linehan! Tea of the Week: Nott, the Brave... and Drunk by Black Lotus Tea Co. (https://www.blacklotustea.com/products/nott-the-brave-and-drunk?_pos=1&_fid=0966edea2&_ss=c&variant=18551805083721) R.H. Linehan has been writing since she could hold a pen, but was always too anxious to share her stories with anyone. When she

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01:06:51

EP 31. Trine Rising Talk with Author CK Donnelly!

Tea & Tropes ·

2024/05/01

Author of out BotM, CK Donnelly and I chat all things Trine Rising as she answers all of our questions! Learn more from behind the scenes of the story! Cindy, thank you so much for hanging out with me today and for this opportunity! Next week we will be reading Chapters 1-8 of Rhapsodic by Laura Thalassa!

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01:37:06

EP 30. Trine Rising Chapters 25-39 and Special...

Tea & Tropes ·

2024/04/24

We are wrapping up our chat on Trine Rising by CK Donnelly and hanging out with author Sonja F Blanco! Be sure to send in your questions for CK Donnelly for our special full length interview episode! Tea of the Week: Maple Vanilla Black Tea by Tiamat Tea (https://www.etsy.com/shop/TiamatTea) Although we recorded this prior to Spells and Shadows release, it is available now and if you are in Arizona, come see her at her release party at @bnchandleraz this Sunday! Sonja F. Blanco grew up in New

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01:48:17

EP 29. Trine Rising Chapters 14-24 and Special...

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2024/04/17

We are continuing our chat on Trine Rising by CK Donnelly and hanging out with author Katlyn DeRouenBe sure to send in your questions for CK Donnelly for our special full length interview episode! Tea of the Week: Cinn-O-Bunn by The Whistling Kettle (https://www.thewhistlingkettle.com/collections/black-teas/products/cinn-o-bunn) Katlyn DeRouen is a multi-genre author who dabbles in science fiction, fantasy, and romance. Driven by her love of the written word, she penned her debut book of poetry

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01:37:53

EP 28. Trine Rising Chapters 7-13 & Special Interview...

Tea & Tropes ·

2024/04/10

We are continuing our chat on Trine Rising by CK Donnelly and chatting with author Jessica Leigh! Be sure to send in your questions for CK Donnelly for our special full length interview episode! Tea of the Week: Fabled Foliage by Many Worlds Tavern (www.manyworldstavern.com) Jessica is an emerging author of fantasy romance. She independently published "A Daughter Forged in Fire" as her debut novel in Sept. 2023. Since publication, she has held a local signing event, has been a guest on

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01:52:14

EP 27. Trine Rising Chapters 1-6 and Special...

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2024/04/03

New month, new book! We are starting Trine Rising by CK Donnelly today with the first 6 chapters! And I am hanging out with Author and TTRPG creator Todd Mika! Tea of the Week: Divinitea by The Crafty Ravens (thecraftyravens.com) Todd Mika is a fantasy writer based out of the American Midwest. As a young boy, he was captivated by classic literature: Longfellow's musings, Poe's madness, Tolstoy's lamentations, Dickens' tales, Shakespeare's sonnets, and Doyle's

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01:28:52

EP 26. A Fate Inked In Blood Chapters 29-36 and...

Tea & Tropes ·

2024/03/27

Wrapping up our March BotM and hanging out with author Francesca Crispo!Tea of the Week: Starfall by Bearded Bee Homestead (https://www.etsy.com/shop/BeardedBeeHomestead) Francesca Crispo is a fantasy romance author living in the Pacific Northwest. She got her B.A. and M.Ed. from Arizona State University. When she's not writing or running a business, she enjoys adventuring with her family (husband, 2 young children, and dogs), crafting, and watching horror

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01:43:35

EP 25. A Fate Inked In Blood Chapters 20-28 and...

Tea & Tropes ·

2024/03/20

Continuing A Fate Inked In Blood by Danielle L Jensen. And chatting with debut author, Hayley Whiteley!Tea of the Week: Witches' Sabbat: Ostara "Growth" Spring Equinox Tea Blend by The Hexen hut (https://www.etsy.com/listing/1209400899/witches-sabbat-ostara-growth-spring?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=Ostara+tea&ref=sr_gallery-1-10&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1) Hayley Whiteley writes fantasy

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01:44:02

EP 24. A Fate Inked In Blood Chapters 11-19 and...

Tea & Tropes ·

2024/03/13

Continuing A Fate Inked In Blood by Danielle L Jensen. And chatting with author Bryan Asher today!Tea of the Week: Elven Elixer by Wolfdor (https://www.wolfdor.com/product-page/elven-elixir-cinnamon-apple-black-tea) Bryan Asher is a native Washingtonian and lifelong fan of fiction in all its forms. He started out like many kids from the '90s, being enthralled by all the superhero comics and cartoons crossing his vision. His love of literature came when he was handed a copy of John

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01:44:09

EP 23. A Fate Inked In Blood Chapters 1-10 and...

Tea & Tropes ·

2024/03/06

Jumping right into the action of this magical Viking fantasy, A Fate Inked In Blood by Danielle L Jensen. And hanging out with author Jillian Witt today!Tea of the Week: The Gilded Teafling Caramel Chai by The Gilded Teafling (https://thegildedteafling.com/products/the-gilded-teafling) Jillian Witt reads more romantic fantasy than is strictly necessary and writes books she would love to read. Her stories unleash powerful women into fantasy worlds, usually turn enemies into lovers, and always

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01:50:00

EP 22. Divine Rivals Chapters 35-Epilogue and Special...

Tea & Tropes ·

2024/02/28

The thrilling conclusion to the booktok sensation, Divine rivals by Rebecca Ross! And later, I walk to the author of The Prince of Terrana, Hayley Turner!Tea of the Week: Crimson Moon by Crimson Sage Apothecary (https://www.etsy.com/shop/CrimsonSageApoth) Hayley Turner is a writer and composer from North Carolina. When she isn’t furiously hackingaway at her writing projects—both musical and prose—she can be found pounding cold brewand playing videogames while cuddling with her excessively fluffy

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01:20:44

EP 21. Divine Rivals Chapters 25-34 and Special...

Tea & Tropes ·

2024/02/21

This week, we continue our discussion on Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross and we chat with the amazing Linda Ling! Tea of the Week: Smut-Tea by A Minor Goddess (https://www.etsy.com/shop/AMinorGoddess) Linda is a self-published author with a passion for reading and creative writing. Her favorite genres are fantasy and paranormal. She juggles a full time job as a doctor, being a mom, a wife, and the editor of a local newsletter. Linda is a pen name.She's published a epic fantasy trilogy, a

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01:42:36

EP 20. Divine Rivals Chapters 13-24 and Special...

Tea & Tropes ·

2024/02/14

Happy Valentine's Day! This week, we continue our discussion on Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross and we chat with Emma Arch about her new debut, The Nameless Heir! Tea of the Week: Lover's Tea by Woodland Herbal (https://www.etsy.com/shop/WoodlandHerbal) Emma Arch’s love for stories began at a young age. Once she figured out it was authors who worked behind the curtain to craft the books she adored, she knew it was what she was meant to do. The Nameless Heir saw her through high school, the

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