Show overview
The Fresh Fiction Podcast has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 206 episodes. That works out to roughly 150 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 6th season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 32 min and 57 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Arts show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 23 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 56 episodes published. Published by Fresh Fiction Media.
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Latest Episodes
View all 206 episodesScientist, Artiste, Hoodoo Conjurer: Andrea Hairston on Genre, Afrofuturism, and Writing Like a Director
She Took a Surf Camp at 50-Something to Write This Book — Mary Ellen Taylor on THE SKY BENEATH HER
Steamy Regency, Morally Gray Men & the Busty Bodice Club — Kathleen Ayers on Writing Romance That Stays With You
Ivy Cassidy on House of Spells and Secrets, Biddy Early, and Writing Without Rules
Gregg Hurwitz | Orphan X, Anti-Hero & the Art of Keeping a Killer Human
From Courtroom to Regency Ballrooms: Janna MacGregor on Writing, Mentorship, and Body Confidence
200 episodes, 1 missing author, 14 incredible readers
25 Years, 40+ Books, and One Story She Wasn't Supposed to Tell Yet — Julianne MacLean on What Tomorrow Will Be
Such Sheltered Lives: Alyssa Sheinmel on Celebrity Secrets, Dead Bodies, and Her Adult Fiction Debut
From Bartender to Bestseller: Annabelle Anders on Self-Publishing, Rejection, and 40+ Novels
Ep 150Demons, Dynasties, and 24 Books: Inside the Stone Slayer Epic with Candace Lynn Talmadge
Candace Lynn Talmadge didn’t just imagine the Stone Slayer series — she believes she lived it. A former business journalist turned dark high fantasy author, Candace joins Samantha Tennant on the Fresh Fiction Video Book Club to talk about the obsession that’s driven her since childhood, the literal demon she had to add to her nine-book-and-counting series, and why the fictional society of Asgard feels uncomfortably familiar right now. With four generations of fierce women, 24 planned books, and a story rooted in past-life healing, this is a conversation about what it truly means to be called to write.
Ep 149Fairytales, Dark Romance & Writing from the Heart with Naima Simone
USA Today bestselling author Naima Simone joins Samantha Tennant to talk about her journey from writing New Edition fan fiction in seventh grade to crafting some of the most emotionally layered romance series in the genre today. From the beloved Rose Bend small-town series to her boldly dark Huntsman fairytale reimaginings, Naima shares what drives her to write complex, unforgettable characters — and why fear is never a good enough reason to say no to a new creative challenge.
Ep 148Kirsten Pursell on Heartbreak, Midlife, and Writing the Women We Actually Are
Bestselling author Kirsten Pursell joins Samantha Tennant to talk about THE UNABRIDGED LIFE OF MISSY KINCAID — an emotionally raw, ultimately uplifting novel about a woman who rises from her lowest point. Kirsten opens up about the real heartbreak and grief that shaped Missy's story, why she writes imperfect women who refuse to quit, and what's coming next in the Scarlet's Harlots trilogy.
Ep 147Grumpy Dukes, Busty Bodices & Body-Positive Romance: A Conversation with Eliana Piers
In this episode of the Fresh Fiction Video Book Club, host Samantha Tennant sits down with award-winning bestselling historical romance author Eliana Piers to talk all things steamy Regency romance—and the bold multi-author series she dreamed up from scratch.
Ep 146How does Hank Phillippi Ryan write her thriller novels? Process, Plotting & Publishing Revealed
Emmy Award–winning investigative journalist turned thriller novelist Hank Phillippi Ryan joins Fresh Fiction to talk about her USA Today bestselling novel All This Could Be Yours — a spine-tingling thriller set on a book tour from hell. Hank reveals her unique 'discovery writing' process, what it's like to write 20 novels without an outline, and why she considers every reader a partner in bringing a story to life. A must-listen for fans of suspense, storytelling craft, and strong women who fight back.
Ep 145Forgotten Women of WWII: The Real WASP Pilots Behind AMERICAN SKY
Carolyn Dasher joins Fresh Fiction to discuss AMERICAN SKY, her debut historical novel inspired by the Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) of World War II. In this episode, she shares the real history behind these groundbreaking female pilots, the emotional cost of their post-war dismissal, and how she crafted a multi-generational story spanning WWII and Vietnam. A must-listen for fans of historical fiction, women’s history, and powerful mother-daughter narratives.
Ep 144Liz Alterman on A Different Type of Poison: Twists, Book Clubs & the Art of Suspense
Author Liz Alterman on psychological thrillers, writing across genres, surviving rejection, and why your neighbor might be scarier than any monster.
Ep 143How Andi Arndt Brings 700+ Audiobooks to Life | Inside Audiobook Narration, Romance Audio, Dual Narration & the Audie Awards
Audible Hall of Fame narrator Andi Arndt joins Fresh Fiction to discuss audiobook narration, dual vs duet recording, romance audiobook performance, pseudonyms, union contracts (SAG-AFTRA), and what really happens inside the recording booth. With over 700 audiobooks narrated, Andi shares how she physically embodies characters and why listeners trust her voice.
Ep 142Busty Bodices & Bold Heroines: Inside a Body-Positive Regency Romance Collaboration
In this episode of the Fresh Fiction Podcast, historical romance authors Cathy Maxwell and Eliana Piers discuss the creation of the Busty Bodice Club—a collaborative Regency romance series celebrating body-positive heroines, creative freedom, and sisterhood. From writing one shared story chapter-by-chapter to publishing independently, this conversation explores how romance authors are reimagining the genre while delivering the escapist love stories readers crave.
Ep 141Getting Lost in Story: Heather Graham on Haunted Places, History, and the Books Readers Love
What makes a story unforgettable? Sometimes, it’s the place. In this episode of the Fresh Fiction Podcast, bestselling author Heather Graham joins us for a warm, wide-ranging conversation about haunted cities, real history, and the stories that stay with readers long after the book is finished. From Salem and New Orleans to castles, legends, and mysteries, Heather shares how real locations inspire her novels—and why blending history, romance, and suspense keeps readers coming back for more. Perfect for fans of romantic suspense, paranormal thrillers, and immersive storytelling.