The Stories Station Podcast

We here at the Stories Station Podcast wanted to treat you sweet listeners to something extra special, as this is the last episode of the year.

So we invited authors Mo Flames, E.A . Noble, and ShaRhonda Sharpe to join us as our December feature authors!

Join us as we chat and get to know indie author S. Nicole, who has just released their debut novel, Where the River Meets the Soul!

In this episode, they share with us a bit about their writing process, what shows inspire their storytelling, and what it's been like sharing their story with the important people in their life.

Everyone, please welcome Monique Fisher back to the podcast!

Thank you all for tuning in to another sweet and in depth episode of The Stories Station Podcast.

Our featured author, Drea C, chats with us about their novel, The Queen's Beta!

This week we are joined by the YA turned Romance author Laura F. Murphy!

Listen in as she shares a rundown of her latest story, Before Dawn, and how it came to be what it is today.

She also shares a bit of advice for authors with stories that they have started and can't seem to bring to completion - find out what Laura F. Murphy thinks you should do before letting go of finishing that work in progress!

Want to know more about Laura F. Murphy?

Please join us for this riveting chat with comic and romcom author, Monique Fisher!

Listen as she shares her whirlwind beginnings to the pen, and how her first novel Where There's Smoke, There's Fire puts a bit of a twist sharing the 'Happily Ever After' that readers have come to expect. Also, throughout our interview Monique Fisher graciously acknowledges her team of other creatives that help her bring this heartfelt romance to life.

Join us this week as we chat with Shareeka Elliott!

We discuss finding your 'dream team' and what that means for each author, as well as their debut novel Green. 

Welcome returning indie author Niccoyan Zheng back to The Stories Station Podcast!

Since her debut novel release, Niccoyan Zheng has been hard at work on their first series, so of course we got the scoop on Retrograde: Forget Me Not , the first of three stories to come from the Elite series.

We also talked about what happens when we don't listen to our characters, how some characters 'takeover' your well intended outlines, and why fangirling over our favorite indie authors at author/reader events is acceptable.

Sweet listeners, please welcome Amaya Black and Imani Jay to The Stories Station Podcast!

These two romance authors stopped by to chat about their sizzling and spicy stories from Season 5 of The Lunchtime Chronicles, and it was a MOOD, lol 

Listen to this 30 minute episode as we discuss their author journeys, why they write what they like, and what it's been like being a part of not one, but TWO incredible collaborations with other indie authors this year.

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Back again for another chat with The Stories Station Podcast is Siera London, the multi-series author of heroines you know, heroes you love, and romance you feel. 

During this 50 minute episode, we talk about how they found themselves in those Tik Tok streets, why they love working with other authors for (the now 5th season) The Lunchtime Chronicles series, and the 'birth' of Messy Mandy - The Lunchtime Chronicles' gossip maven!

Want to know more about Siera London?

A USA Today Bestselling & Award-winning author, Siera London pens contemporary and paranormal romance, romantic suspense, and crime fiction. She crafts stories of diverse characters navigating their journey with intelligence, wit, emotion, and love. When away from the literary world, Siera lives on the east coast with Mr. Awesome and a color patch tabby named Frie.

This week, we here at The Stories Station Podcast had the special honor of chatting with D. Mortier, a Romance author well known for writing stories that celebrate and bring to light multi-cultures, mainly within the Caribbean community.

Find out how manifesting works best for their storytelling of many tropes - cheating spouses and virgin - to name a few. Also, what images inspires the heroines of her steamy romances when writing and why.  

Want to know more about D.M. Mortier?

I write my stories so that every woman would be inspired to find the other half of themselves. With every story I tell, my Caribbean sisters are highlighted. Our culture is a melting pot of all ethnicities, where love has no color. We love who we love and make no apology for it. These stories are also infused with my love for sports and action thrillers. I’m an avid sports fan. Tennis, football, track and basketball are my favorites. I devour dramas and action movies. So it’s to be expected that my books have a healthy dose of adventure.

Listen in as we chat with the wonderful multi-series author Jailaa West!

During this 40 minute episode, Jailaa West, indie author of the Skin Sins series, shares with us why scheduling writing blocks throughout her day works and what it's been like being a mom as well as a full time author. 

Want more intel on this indie author? Keep reading below! 

Jailaa West grew up on the southside of Chicago. She fell hard for romance books in junior high school when she got her first book boyfriend.

Now when she has no book boyfriend she writes one. Falls in love each time until the end and then writes another one. Her books, those she’s read and written, have carried her off and taken her away through good times and bad times. Losing her mom to cancer, getting divorced, struggling as a single mom of 3 equally addicted book lovers. Books have always given her a happy place; a heart full of hope, love and a light when the world seemed dark. She hopes to do the same for her readers.

Our featured author of the week, Savannah J. Frierson, candidly chatted with us about their short story, Legacy of Love. It is a sensual tale about choice for the Romance for Roe - Our Choice, A Pro-Choice Romance anthology.

We also discuss why Savannah J. Frierson has decided to focus on choosing the 'right' reader for their work, instead of looking to reach a wider audience.

• Disclaimer - this episode mentions heavily The Stories Station Podcasts' and Savannah J. Frierson's thoughts regarding Pro-Choice.       If that is not something you wish to listen to, please feel free to chose a previously recorded episode to enjoy.

Want to know more about this author?

Savannah J. Frierson is a USA TODAY best-selling and award-winning author penning diverse romance and mainstream fiction full of genuine characters, authentic stories, and passionate feeling.

This week we had the pleasure of sitting down and catching up with one of our favorite featured authors, Allison K. Garcia, to talk about their upcoming Queer Christian Romance novel, The Dry Depths of my Soul. It's scheduled for release this summer!

During our chat, she shared her thoughts on why taking part in an anthology could be a good springboard for new authors and what will connect readers while capturing their hearts in The Dry Depths of My Soul.

Want to know more about this author? 

Allison K. Garcia is a Licensed Professional Counselor, but she has wanted to be a writer ever since she could hold a pencil. She is a member of Shenandoah Valley Writers, Author Transformation Alliance, Virginia Writers Club, and is Municipal Liaison for Shenandoah Valley NaNoWriMo.

Latina at heart, Allison has been featured in local newspapers for her connections in the Latino community in Harrisonburg, Virginia. A member of cultural competency committees for work and a participant in several pro-immigrant rallies and other events in her region, she also sings on the worship team at church and enjoys spending time with her wife, Melissa, and her son, Miguel.

Join us for this ANOTHER messy and spicy episode, with our featured author of the week, Mo Flames!

During this half hour episode, Mo Flames walks us through how she lets her characters 'show' themselves during the writing process, the magic number of beta readers they like having for their stories, why 'six degrees of separation' works in her stories and so much more.

After the podcast, be sure to check out the link below for more about this incredible author!

Mo Flames is a charismatic woman with the gift of touching lives and causing uproars with her words. However, her gift of writing was almost overlooked in her teens. “After having to compose a work of fiction, my English teacher, Mr. Peyton strongly suggested that I hone in on that talent. I took his advice and began writing short stories in a journal.” Mo Flames reflects. And those that began experiencing her writing are glad that she did.

Now that Mo Flames' debut novel ONE AIN'T ENOUGH is being re-released, she is excited to present readers with even deeper entertainment and insight as they continue on the journey as she releases the long awaited sequel, ONE STILL AIN'T ENOUGH in July 2022!

This week we had the privilege of chatting with Sade Rena, the author of Until Forever, a second chance (and secret baby) romance!

Find out why they love collaborating with other authors and writing Paranormal/Dark Romance under their second pen name, S. Rena.

And listen in as she breaks down exactly what is involved in a reader's investment when it comes to taking a chance on a new author.

For more information about this week's featured author, continue reading below!

Sade Rena is a USA Today Bestselling Author of Contemporary and Multicultural Romance.

A lover of all things romance, Sade enjoys spinning tales that are angsty, emotional, and sexy. Stories that sometimes blur the lines and test the limits of love. She writes diverse characters who are flawed, and maybe even a little broken, but either way, the men in her books will worm their way into your heart.

If you enjoy darker tales, please be on the lookout for titles under S. Rena!

Join me and author Christian Cashelle, as we discuss her latest works, Move the Needle and The Last Bachelor Left.

Find out what we deemed to be a 'modern courtship' and why we love reading Black Romance!

Author Christian Cashelle is a creative whose passion is to help others find their voice. She is the CEO and Founder of Dynamic Image Publications, an independent publishing company for literature that creates change. Her mission is to motivate and inspire through the art of language.

For more information about Christian Cashelle and Dynamic Image Publications, visit the website below.

Join us as we chat it up with the extraordinary Michelle St. James!

In this episode, she shares not only sage advice for those looking to pursue traditional publishing, but key tips for mastering Tik Tok as well. Find out how her first indie novel, Ruthless was born, and why learning to trust yourself (and your talent) is one of the best lessons of them all!

Michelle St. James is a Southern California expat now living in New York who can confirm the former has better weather while the latter has better pizza.  She is the critically acclaimed author of over fifty published novels and seven novellas. Her first series (under her not-so-secret real name) received starred reviews from Kirkus and Booklist and was one of Booklist's Top Ten Debut novels. Her work has also been an Indie Next selection and has appeared on prestigious lists such as the Lonestar List, New York Public Library's Stuff for the Teen Age, and Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best. Her books have been published in over thirty countries and translated into over twenty languages.  Michelle lives in a converted barn with a leaking roof, a 65-pound puppy, and three perpetually annoyed cats. She spends her free time doing yoga, watching the Great British Baking Show, and waiting for the next season of Love Island U.K.

Be sure to check out her incredible collection of Mafia Romance series by visiting the link below today!

This week, the inspiring K. T. Bond sat down with us to talk about her journey from ghostwriting to self publishing. She also shared what was most challenging for about telling and writing a 'full' story in under 10,000 words!

K. T. Bond (not her government name) writes second-chance, interracial romances, often about adults over thirty-five. She is an ex-pat, mother of four and grandmother of one human and one fur baby, a retired English educator, lapsed Ph. D. candidate, and member of the Romance Writers of America. She reads, cooks, sings, and sometimes walks on the dirt road where she lives. And she's thinking of taking up needlework.

Her latest novel, A Catered Affair, published on April 28, is the story of unexpected love between the resourceful new event planner Johanna Butler and the seasoned celebrity chef Dominic Keegan. Though they work together seamlessly to pull off the perfect wedding, it takes them a while to find their way to the HEA they had both given up on ever having.

Find out more about K. T. Bond by visiting her on Amazon, Facebook, and at the link below!

This week, we sat down with the creative, high - novel loving, TB Bond!

Listen in as we talk about her up coming high concept, time travel, and syfy stories. We also geeked out together over our love of fanfiction as well as several science fiction shows, and why she may be using the famous 'Black Girl Magic' hashtag for one of her many stories in the future.

TB. Bond has been writing, drawing, and web designing for years. When she is not doing one of those things, she’s reading and watching anime. Nerdtastic to the core she’s a Whovian, Trekie, Otaku, and probably a whole host of other things.

Currently, she lives with her husband, a fellow nerd, in Virginia.

Join us as we chat with the extraordinary ML Preston!

During this episode we talk about her works High Roller and All In, as well as what advice they have for those looking to start their journey into writing IR romance.

ML Preston is a USA Today Bestselling Author who writes Contemporary, Multicultural Romance. 

Encouraged to nurture her active imagination, she quickly found a passion for storytelling. She spins sagas of passion and romance

where the lines between race and creed, physical perfection and social norms disappear in the face of love. 

Novels of real love; erotic connections with a heart and soul that everyone can relate. 

She makes a home in Texas with her husband, three children, two fur-babies, and one grandchild to rule them all.

Find out more about ML Preston by visiting their website today!

Listen in as Brooklyn Knight walks us through her humble beginnings as an indie author, from writing as a kid, to attending conferences as an unpublished indie author, all the way to the release of El Rey - book 1 in her first and fiery series!

Also, for you faithful readers of Brooklyn Knight - you definitely want to stick around to the end of this episode, as she shares an unexpected surprise that you all are sure to love! 

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'Brooklyn Knight' is a romance enthusiast who lives in the island of Bermuda and has been writing stories since she was a little girl. Over the years, her gift for designing and bringing characters to life has evolved, and she enjoys creating vivid, memorable characters and unforgettable situations. Her characters are thought-provoking and evocative; and they will draw emotion out of you like water from a well.

Join us for this sizzling hot episode, with our featured author, Mo Flames!

Listen in as we talk about the power of multiply social medias, her messy yet enticing novel, One Ain't Enough, and how to handle readers that don't like your work. After the podcast, be sure to check out the link below for more about this incredible author!

Mo Flames is a charismatic woman with the gift of touching lives and causing uproars with her words. However, her gift of writing was almost overlooked in her teens. “After having to compose a work of fiction, my English teacher, Mr. Peyton strongly suggested that I hone in on that talent. I took his advice and began writing short stories in a journal.” Mo Flames reflects. And those that began experiencing her writing are glad that she did.

Now that Mo Flames' debut novel ONE AIN'T ENOUGH is being re-released, she is excited to present readers with even deeper entertainment and insight as they continue on the journey as she releases the long awaited sequel, ONE STILL AIN'T ENOUGH.

Join us as we chat briefly with BWWM indie author, Michelle Hardin!

Find out which book led to their journey towards writing romance, and where they see their ever growing series Dangerous Beauty 

is heading in the future.

Want more deets on Michelle Hardin?

Born and raised in Missouri, I am a dreamer with an active imagination. I am in my 30's and have a bachelor's degree in Psychology. My dream is to one day make a mark in this world. I have a big heart, and even bigger smile, and I love to read a good story. A perfect evening for me would include a glass of wine, chocolate, and a romance novel on my kindle. I have an overactive imagination and enjoy putting together a good story with raw emotion and shocking secrets.

Find out more by clicking on the link below!