Episode 35: “Our ½ Star Era”

🚨☕ AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: J.D. Barker — Can You Handle the Dark? 📚🖤

🚨☕ AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: J.D. Barker — Can You Handle the Dark? 📚🖤 The man who ghostwrote books, managed bands, met the Bram Stoker family, collaborated with James Patterson, and now has his bestselling 4MK Thriller series headed to streaming with Sylvester Stallone's Balboa Productions... sat down with us. Turn off the lights, pour yourself a cup of strong coffee... and whatever you do, don't look under the bed. Enter the brilliantly twisted mind of international bestselling thriller author J.D. Barker, where shocking plot twists, unforgettable villains, and sleepless nights are only the beginning. In this exclusive conversation, we uncover the stories behind one of today's biggest thriller authors: 🎸 How his career began managing bands before making the leap into publishing. ✍️ His fascinating journey as a ghostwriter before becoming a household name himself. 🦇 The unforgettable experience of meeting the Bram Stoker family and how Dracula's legacy continues to inspire readers around the world. 🤝 What it's really like collaborating with James Patterson, one of the world's bestselling authors. 🎬 The exciting future of the 4MK Thriller series, now being developed for streaming by Sylvester Stallone's Balboa Productions. ☕ We even find out his main character's favorite coffee order! 🎤 And because this is The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show, we somehow end up talking about KPop Demon Hunters, proving that every great conversation can take an unexpected turn. Whether you're a die-hard thriller fan, an aspiring author, or simply love hearing incredible behind-the-scenes stories from the publishing world, this episode is packed with surprises, laughs, and plenty of dark twists. Can you handle the dark? 🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts! 📲 Follow J.D. Barker on Instagram @therealjdbarker, X @jdbarker, Facebook JDBarkerAuthor, and visit jdbarker.com to explore his latest books and upcoming projects. @balboa_productions 📚 Connect with James Patterson on Instagram @jamespattersonbooks, X @JP_Books, and Facebook James Patterson for updates on his bestselling books and collaborations. 🎬 Watch KPop Demon Hunters on Netflix and follow @netflix on Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube for exclusive content and updates. ☕ Stay connected with The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show by following @thespilledinkandcoffeeshow on Instagram and TikTok, @SpilledInkShow on X, @TheSpilledInkandCoffeeShow on YouTube, and visiting thespilledinkandcoffeeshow.com for episodes, author interviews, bookish content, and coffee-fueled conversations. Because when ink meets coffee... stories get dangerous.   ✨The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show, Your FAVORITE Bookish Podcast! Copyright © 2024 The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show. All rights reserved.  #booktok #booktube #podcast #books #shorts #shortsvideos #viral #BookRecommendations #bookstagram #booktwt #TheSpilledInkAndCoffeeShow

Episode 39: FEEL THE BERN!!!🔥📖

Episode 39: FEEL THE BERN!!!🔥📖 … is serving up mystery, history, and a healthy dose of vampire suspicion! This week Rachel and Kasie review Feel the Bern by Andrew Shaffer (⭐⭐⭐ 3 Stars), a silly and ridiculous mystery packed with political satire, unexpected twists, and even maple syrup recipes. @andrew_schaffer @davidsedaris @clairkeeganfiction @ckeeganfiction @melanierdale @unexpectedmel Next, we discuss the audiobook Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules featuring David Sedaris (⭐⭐⭐ 3 Stars). While we were hoping for a little more Sedaris, we appreciated the variety and unique voices found throughout this multi-author anthology. We also review Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan (⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 Stars), a moving Irish Christmas story that explores the heartbreaking history of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries. Short in length but powerful in impact, this historical fiction novella gave us plenty to think about. Honorable Mentions: ✨ The Little Book of Magical Creatures from The Witches' Almanac ✨ Girl of Lore by Melanie Dale And somewhere between coffee refills and book talk, Kasie asks Rachel a very important question: 🧛‍♀️ "Are you a vampire?" Tune in for laughs, literary discussion, and a few unexpected detours on Episode 39 of The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show. ✨The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show, Your FAVORITE Bookish Podcast! Copyright © 2024 The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show. All rights reserved.  #booktok #booktube #podcast #books #shorts #shortsvideos #viral #BookRecommendations #bookstagram #booktwt #TheSpilledInkAndCoffeeShow

Episode 38: We Need to Talk About "Hyped" Books...

Episode 38: We Need to Talk About "Hyped" Books... Are you listening? This week we're tackling hype, debating why we do and don't like poetry, and defining the epistolary writing style. Plus, we're asking: How long do you linger on art in graphic novels? What We’re Reading & Rating: * The Correspondent by Virginia Evans ➡️ ⭐⭐⭐ @virginia.l.evans (Too much hype for Rachel, but a great reminder to keep an honest line of communication open with family & friends!) * Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett ➡️ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Sent us straight to the dictionary—we got a long list of vocab words from this!) * All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby ➡️ ⭐⭐⭐ / 🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸 @leoking8473 (Audiobook review! Book journalers: instead of spicy peppers, start using blood drops for your thriller gore ratings. Mic drop. 🎤) * The Nightmare Before Christmas: Zero’s Journey by DJ Mikey @disney @tokyopop ➡️ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (A beautiful graphic novel and an incredibly sweet read reminding you to never ignore your fur babies!) 👇 Sound off in the comments: What’s your personal book rating system? And don't forget to write us a ditty for our quotes segment! ✨The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show, Your FAVORITE Bookish Podcast! Copyright © 2024 The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show. All rights reserved.  #booktok #booktube #podcast #books #shorts #fyp #viral #BookRecommendations #bookstagram #booktwt #BookPodcast #ReadingVlog #TheSpilledInkAndCoffeeShow #HypedBooks #ZerosJourney #GraphicNovels #TokyoPop #DisneyBooks #WaitingForGodot #AllTheSinnersBleed #ThrillerBooks #ReadingJournal #Epistolary #PoetryDebate #FurBabies #BookRecommendations

Episode 37:💔 Inside Demon Copperhead

Episode 37 -💔 Inside Demon Copperhead Rachel's 5-star Book of the Month is Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver, and this week we're diving into the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that had her laughing, crying, and feeling every emotion in between. We discuss themes of hope, resilience, grief, and survival, and explore why this powerful story stays with readers long after the final page. Along the way, we celebrate David's belated birthday, check in on Goodreads Challenge progress, discuss Rachel's journey through Babel, and chat with Crystal from Portkey Books [https://www.portkeybooks.com?utm_source=chatgpt.com] about the ever-elusive definition of magical realism. We also briefly touch on Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers—including the mysterious missing half-star from Kasie's rating—but don't worry, a much deeper discussion is coming in a future episode. Plus, chocolate forest cake, bookish tangents, and a conversation about what truly makes a protagonist. @goodreads @portkeybookstore @barbara.kingsolver @authorjesseqsutanto 🥐☕Huge thank you to @chez.david.french.restaurant  for letting us record our bookish podcast in your beautiful space—and for keeping our coffee cups very full. Perfect vibes, perfect pastries, perfect pours. We’re so grateful! ☕✨  #DemonCopperhead #BarbaraKingsolver #BookTok #Bookstagram #BookTube #BookTwt #BookPodcast #BookReview  #ReadersOfInstagram #CurrentlyReading #GoodreadsChallenge #PulitzerPrize #MagicalRealism #BookNerd #BookCommunity #podcast #books #shorts #fyp #viral #bookstagram #booktwt #bookreviews #BookPodcast #ReadingVlog #TheSpilledInkAndCoffeeShow Copyright © 2024 The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show. All rights reserved.

📚☕ AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: J. N. Cheney ☕📚

📚☕ AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: J. N. Cheney ☕📚 A forgotten chapter of history is finally being brought back into the light… In this special episode of The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show, we sit down with historian and author J. N. Cheney to discuss Women, Immigrants, and the Working-Class Battle in Little Falls, New York: The Textile Strike of 1912-1913. ✨ We’re diving into the powerful true story of immigrant women who stood together against unsafe working conditions, powerful mill owners, and a system determined to silence them. Through extensive research and archival discoveries, Cheney uncovers a pivotal moment in labor history and restores these courageous voices to the story they deserve. 📖 History. Courage. Community. The stories that shaped us are waiting to be rediscovered. Join us for a conversation about forgotten struggles, the importance of preserving local history, and why these stories still matter today. ⭐ If you read Women, Immigrants, and the Working-Class Battle in Little Falls, New York, consider leaving an honest review on your favorite book platform, Goodreads, or social media. Every review helps authors like James continue sharing important stories. 🎧 Catch this episode of The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show — Your FAVORITE Bookish Podcast! Follow J. N. Cheney: 📘 Facebook: JN Cheney — Historian and Author 🦋 Bluesky: @historianjncheney.bsky.social 🥐☕Huge thank you to @thesherburneinn for letting us record our bookish podcast in your beautiful space—and for keeping our coffee cups very full. Perfect vibes, perfect pastries, perfect pours. We’re so grateful! ☕✨  #AuthorSpotlight #BookPodcast #HistoryBooks #LaborHistory #WomenInHistory #NewYorkHistory #BookLovers #TheSpilledInkAndCoffeeShow #BookishPodcast