In this engaging conversation, Zara interviews Sian Winter about her journey to becoming an author. Sian shares the unexpected inspiration behind her book, the challenges she faced during the writing process, and how her real-life friendships influenced her characters. The discussion delves into the themes of humor and authenticity in contemporary romance, as well as Sian's future writing plans, including a Christmas novella. With the release date set for March 15th, Sian expresses her excitement and hopes for the book's success.

In this engaging conversation, Sian and Zara discuss their latest book read, 'Mate' by Ali Hazelwood. They explore character development, narrative flow, and the dynamics of relationships within the story, while also sharing their thoughts on the audiobook experience. The conversation flows naturally through their personal lives, podcasting experiences, and literary critiques, culminating in their ratings and recommendations for future reads.

In this episode, the hosts dive into the world of 'Forbidden Alchemy' by Stacey McEwen, a dystopian novel set in a magical version of the 1800s.

They discuss the societal divide between artisans and craftsmen, the mysterious Ilium tonic that grants magical gifts, and the ensuing revolution.

The conversation explores the characters' motivations, the intricate world-building, and the book's themes of power and deception as well is if the hosts liked, loved or loathed the book? Tune into find out.