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Book Club After Dark

Danni and Michelle

Book Club After Dark is an inviting, moonlit podcast where hosts, Danni and Michelle, breakdown fantasy, romantasy, and thriller novels; All things enchanting, intriguing and suspenseful. Each episode features intimate discussions on captivating stories, character breakdowns, theories, and more. Let’s get cozy, because the best stories are told after dark.

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S7 · E101
Saturday · 2 hr 4 min
Crescent City- REREAD - Sarah J Maas' EPIC Urban Romantasy + ACOTAR 6 THEORIES!
Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! Tonight we're traveling to Lunathion-- diving into Crescent City: House of Earth and Blood in a re-read overview style. You won't want to miss tonight's Drink of the Episode, our Down the Rabbit Hole segment: "Maasverse NEWS for books 6 &7" (we have titles!) and of course, Mystery Q&A-- Could you be a foster pet parent? 00:00 Welcome and Warnings 00:52 Spoilers and Episode Setup 01:30 Drink of the Night 03:54 Why Crescent City 05:27 How Tonight Works 07:06 Five Star Breakdown 14:05 Urban Fantasy and Audio 20:17 Spice Rating Talk 26:26 Part One Worldbuilding 37:11 The Night It All Changes 41:14 Time Jump and Investigation 46:36 Love Thread Pays Off 47:34 Bone Quarter Players 48:00 Detective Plot Unites Crew 49:42 Synth Lie And Power Games 51:11 Friendship Over Romance 53:46 Grief And Time Jump 55:23 Aidas Prince Of Hel 58:12 Hunt Rebellion Fallout 01:01:01 At The Library 01:03:32 Hypaxia And The Antidote 01:06:50 Horn Reveal 01:08:29 Syrinx Nokk Ordeal Begins 01:12:09 Lehabah 01:14:57 Memento Mori Godslayer 01:18:42 Gates Open Demons Loose 01:20:29 Citywide Feed And Rescue Run 01:24:13 The Drop Light It Up 01:27:25 Power Up And Aftermath 01:28:37 Full Cast Praise 01:29:07 Quiet Political Threat 01:29:46 Epilogue Library Lore 01:31:19 Aidas Character Debate 01:32:28 Timeline Crossover Theories 01:35:32 New ACOTAR Titles 01:41:12 Splintered Harmony Synopsis 01:47:51 Forgotten Melody Synopsis 01:50:39 Mystery Q&A 02:03:51 Next Episode and Farewell Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!
S7 · E100
September 5 · 1 hr 57 min
EPIC Interview with Christopher Davis, Author + Confronting The LITERACY CRISIS
Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! Ever wonder what it takes to get go after your dream?? You won't want to miss tonight's conversation with Local Orlando Author, Christopher Davis! PLUS our Down the Rabbit Hole hits with facts about the literacy crisis! Keep listening because as always we wrap with Mystery Q&A! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 00:00 Welcome and Warnings 01:11 Guest and Episode Plan 01:49 Master Key Synopsis 03:41 Author Bio and Roots 05:40 From Theater to Journalism 08:22 Imposter Syndrome and Interviews 10:41 Anime Spark to First Draft 13:28 Writing Routine and Outlining 17:10 Teaching Inspiration and Readers 20:31 Worldbuilding and Magic System 29:18 Series Hook and Core Premise 34:39 Publishing and Design Challenges 39:01 DIY Cover Design Struggles 42:16 Printing Runs And Inventory 43:35 Publishing Dreams And Strategy 44:31 Building A Creative Universe 46:48 Balancing Art And Business 50:43 Community First Mindset 52:59 Themes Guilt And Redemption 55:40 Prophecy Dimensions And Lore 58:18 Easter Eggs And Reader Trust 01:05:03 Anime Adaptation Dream 01:08:54 Book Two Timeline And Tone 01:13:20 Conventions Writing And Energy 01:16:17 Down the Rabbit Hole: Literacy in the U.S. 01:17:32 Numeracy And Literacy Stats 01:19:43 School Proficiency Alarms 01:21:14 Making Reading Enjoyable 01:24:52 Home And Testing Failures 01:28:28 Scaffolding With Tech 01:35:42 Workforce Skills Reality 01:38:16 Policy And Classroom Gaps 01:42:25 Early Years Matter Most 01:43:41 Mystery Q And 01:54:47 Where To Find Christopher 01:55:42 Whats Next And Farewell Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!
S7 · E99
August 29 · 1 hr 39 min
Interview: Audiobook Narrator Courtney Maya!
Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! Ever wonder what it takes to get started in the Audiobook industry?? You won't want to miss tonight's conversation with Audiobook Narrator: Courtney Maya! PLUS our Down the Rabbit Hole takes us back in time! Keep listening because as always we wrap with Mystery Q&A! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 00:00 Welcome and Warnings 01:17 Meet Courtney Maya 03:06 Narrator Origin Story 04:59 Auditions and Scripts 08:25 Gear Costs and Setup 12:38 Getting Paid Explained 16:29 Building Character Voices 22:56 Spice Scenes and Limits 34:11 Favorites and Genres 40:08 Dream Authors and Rituals 45:36 Advice and Community 53:17 Hardest Scenes Recorded 54:43 Voice Strain Challenges 56:28 2026 Goals And Projects 01:00:26 FMK Bonds 01:07:42 Current Reads Check In 01:09:46 Audiobook History Origins 01:14:53 GraphicAudio Debate 01:24:07 Mystery Q&A 01:37:53 Wrap Up Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!
S7 · E98
August 21 · 1 hr 49 min
ACOTAR RE-READ: A Court of Silver Flames (ACOSF) by Sarah J Maas + THEORIES
Send us Fan Mail It's FINALLY HERE! Welcome Night Owls! We're back to traveling to Prythian-- we're the book 5: ACOSF - A Court Of Silver Flames by Sarah J Maas. You won't want to miss tonight's Drink of the Episode, our Down the Rabbit Hole segment: "Maasverse Theories for books 6 &7" and of course, Mystery Q&A-- Have you been following any big true crime cases lately? Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 00:00 Welcome and Content Warning 00:48 Maasverse Spoiler Scope 01:47 Drink of the Episode 05:23 Episode Overview 06:50 Star Ratings 10:14 Spice Ratings 15:44 Audiobook and Graphic Audio 20:45 Trauma and Isolation Setup 27:21 Training as Healing 35:21 Blood Rite Plot Questions 41:14 Valkyries 43:43 Dread Trove 44:30 Missing Book Title Buzz 46:17 Feyre's Pregnancy 50:49 Trope Discourse Spiral 53:40 Nesta Theory 56:04 Azriel Ships Explained 59:09 Gwyn Parentage Theories 01:01:27 Dread Trove Origins 01:04:47 Breaking the Death Pact 01:08:53 How Many Books Left 01:12:39 Predictions 01:15:23 Azriel Bonus Chapter Clues 01:18:50 Series Endgame Speculation 01:20:23 Down the Rabbit Hole: Maasverse Theory List 01:35:59 Release Dates Spoiler Etiquette 01:37:47 Bookish Mail Unboxing 01:40:07 Midnight Release Party Plans 01:40:53 Next Reads Crescent City 01:42:44 Mystery Q&A 01:49:08 Wrap Up Next Episode Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!
S7 · E97
August 14 · 1 hr 47 min
Authentic Books Interview!
Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! Ever wonder what it takes to start that bookish idea of your dreams?? You won't want to miss tonight's conversation with Authentic Books Owner: Natisha! PLUS our Down the Rabbit Hole this week is all about getting started in the book business and opportunities like The Tory Burch Foundation! Keep listening because as always we wrap with Mystery Q&A! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!
S7 · E96
August 7 · 1 hr 45 min
ACOTAR RE-READ: ACOWAR, ACOFAS + MYSPACE IS BACK?!
Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! We're back to traveling to Prythian-- we're covering books three and four: ACOWAR (A COURT OF WINGS AND RUIN) + ACOFAS (A COURT OF FROST AND STARLIGHT) by Sarah J Maas. You won't want to miss tonight's Drink of the Episode, our Down the Rabbit Hole segment: "IS MYSPACE BACK?" and of course, Mystery Q&A-- it's back to school season! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 00:00 Welcome and Warnings 01:09 Drinks of the Episode 06:00 What's in this Episode 09:25 ACOWAR Star Ratings 19:05 Spice Rating Breakdown 29:17 Lucien Theory Check 31:47 Eris and Mor Mystery 37:04 Maasverse Links and Witches 40:41 Whose Book is Next? 43:59 Suriel Death Scene 52:12 War Deaths Breakdown 59:37 Bryaxis Whereabouts 01:05:02 ACOFAS Star Ratings 01:05:32 Plot Holes and Painting 01:09:52 The House of Wind 01:12:24 Trauma And Setup 01:17:40 Solstice And Ships 01:21:33 Gifts And Foreshadowing 01:26:29 Down the Rabbit Hole: Myspace? 01:35:59 Mystery Q And A 01:44:19 Next Episode Outro Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!
S7 · E95
August 2 · 1 hr 4 min
SUMMER THRILLER: My Husband's Wife By Alice Feeney Review, Spice Rating + Wicker the Movie
Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! We're ready to talk a new Thriller-- we're covering the New York Times Bestseller: My Husband's Wife by Alice Feeney! You won't want to miss tonight's Drink of the Episode, our Down the Rabbit Hole segment: "A Wicker Man.. Movie??" and of course, Mystery Q&A! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 00:00 Welcome 01:05 Spoiler and Format Warning 01:37 Drink of the Episode: The Birdie Special 03:51 Star Ratings and Five Stars 07:34 Immersive Audiobook 10:41 Spice Meter Breakdown 16:45 Opening Twists 22:30 Multiple POVs and Suspects 28:17 Who Pushed Eden? 29:00 Thanatos 32:21 AI Predicting Death-- Black Mirror 35:24 Mary Enters the Story 36:28 Gabriella’s Tragic Reveal 42:40 Twists and Themes 48:40 Cliffhanger and Jane’s Threat 49:38 Down the Rabbit Hole: Wicker 57:05 Mystery Q&A 01:03:57 Wrap-Up and What’s Next Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!
S7 · E94
July 27 · 1 hr 43 min
ACOMAF Reread: A New Book Club Cocktail, Ratings, Theories & SJM Booktok Drama
Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! We're FINALLY traveling to Velaris-- we're covering book two ACOMAF (A COURT OF MIST AND FURY) by Sarah J Maas. You won't want to miss tonight's Drink of the Episode, our Down the Rabbit Hole segment: "SJM and all the Booktok Drama- is it worth it?" and of course, Mystery Q&A-- Let's talk tech! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 00:00 Welcome and Warnings 01:12 Night Court Cocktail 04:32 SJM Multiverse 06:24 Episode Roadmap 08:00 Star Ratings 12:16 Audiobook and Merch 16:38 Spice Rating Debate 22:39 Reread Comparisons 27:19 Ianthe and Villains 32:12 Feyre Trauma and Abuse 37:25 Tamlin Aftermath 38:05 Queens and Hybern 38:35 Hybern Theory Talk 40:26 Not Really Villains 43:50 Tamlin Red Flags 47:12 Lucien Loyalty Debate 51:57 Night Court Healing 58:54 Cabin and Chapter 55 01:04:32 Starfall Multiverse 01:07:59 Cauldron Plot Holes 01:10:31 Summer Court Heist 01:12:10 Sisters and Betrayal 01:14:17 Elain Frustrations 01:16:29 Mating Bond Debate 01:21:20 Inner Circle Girls Night 01:23:44 Down the Rabbit Hole: SJM & The Internet 01:32:47 Mystery Q and A 01:38:24 Bookish Mail Haul 01:42:02 Next Reads and Farewell Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!
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July 17 · 1 hr 29 min
Interview with FMC Books Founder Tara Hamma + Bound Dark Fantasy Gala, Book Clubs & Indie Bookstore Tips
Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! Ever wonder what it takes to start that book store of your dreams?? You won't want to miss tonight's conversation with FMC Bookstore Owner: Tara Hamma! PLUS our Down the Rabbit Hole this week is all about shopping small & the impact of preorders on authors and book businesses as always we wrap with Mystery Q&A! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 00:00 Welcome and Warnings 01:18 Meet FMC Books Founder 02:20 Besties to Bookstore 05:33 Reading Styles and Guilt 10:04 Best and Worst Parts 12:56 Haunted Bookstore Tales 17:27 From Accounting to Books 27:28 Reinvention and Inventory 33:33 Book Clubs and Book Reports 37:46 Fantasy Standalones and Monster Romance 42:19 Building Seven Book Clubs 45:15 Fantasy Club Setup 47:02 Dark Romance Boom 48:13 Icebreakers For Introverts 50:14 Indie Authors Spotlight 52:35 Bound Gala Vision 58:59 Tickets And Logistics 01:02:37 Down the Rabbit Hole: Why shopping small matters 01:15:13 Mystery Q And A 01:27:08 Wrap Up And Farewell Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!
July 12 · 1 hr 32 min
ACOTAR BY SARAH J MAAS: Star and Spice Ratings PLUS: THE LITERACY CRISIS
Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! We're FINALLY doing it-- we're covering A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR) by Sarah J Maas. You won't want to miss tonight's Drink of the Episode, our Down the Rabbit Hole segment: "US Literacy Rates are Falling?" and of course, Mystery Q&A-- Any one watching the World Cup?? Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 00:00 Welcome and Warnings 00:50 Spoiler Setup ACOTAR 01:28 Drink of the Episode: The Spring Court 04:57 Why This Series Matters 06:15 Star Ratings Breakdown 10:35 Spice Rating Debate 16:33 Feyre Family Drama 23:53 Feyre as Protagonist 28:28 Tamlin and Lucien Talk 39:25 Under the Mountain Trials 43:20 Looking Ahead Books Six Seven 43:53 Unseen Courts Ahead 45:28 Reread Pace And Easter Eggs 48:44 Real World Themes And Trauma 54:25 Tamlin Debate And Reader Impact 59:53 Down the Rabbit Hole 01:22:43 Mystery Q&A 01:30:36 Next Episode (Interview goes reveal) And Sign Off Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!
S6 · E91
July 3 · 1 hr 45 min
Interview with New York Times Best Selling Author: Carissa Broadbent!
Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! Help us WELCOME BACK the New York Times best selling author of the War of Lost Hearts and Crowns of Nyaxia series, the one and only: Carissa Broadbent! We're talking all about her August release of The Lion and the Deathless Dark (Book 5 in the Crowns of Nyaxia series), plus SO MUCH MORE! As always we have our Down the Rabbit Hole and Mystery Q&A segments to wrap everything up! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 00:00 Welcome and Warnings 01:08 Meet Carissa Broadbent 02:24 Where to Find Signed Books 03:13 Life Update 14:51 Motherhood Changes Perspective 20:16 War of Lost Hearts Rerelease 25:38 Crowns of Nyaxia Cover Designs 28:05 Symbols and Series Planning 30:30 Titles and Final Book Tease 33:01 Easter Eggs and Returning Characters? 36:56 Single POV? 37:55 A Brand New FMC 39:20 Spice Level Breakdown 43:37 Writing Septimus 50:34 What Comes Next? 55:50 Release Gap and Book Length 01:00:17 Cliffhanger Warning 01:01:30 What She’s Reading 01:03:21 Down the Rabbit Hole: POV on poor reviews? 01:21:14 Social Media Mental Health 01:23:26 Mystery Q&A 01:42:18 Next Episode And Farewell Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!
S6 · E90
June 26 · 1 hr
Harvest Season by Brynne Weaver Review (Seasons of Carnage Book 2)
Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! We're continuing our coverage of the SEASONS OF CARNAGE SERIES--- We're talking Harvest Season by Brynne Weaver (including BONUS CONTENT + BOOK THREE PREDICTIONS). You won't want to miss tonight's Drink of the Episode, our Down the Rabbit Hole segment and of course, Mystery Q&A. Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 00:00 Welcome and Warnings 00:51 Spoilers and Setup 01:08 Drink of the Episode 05:14 Special Editions and Audio Praise 08:44 Star Ratings Breakdown 13:31 Spice and Reader Expectations 16:35 Favorite Moments 21:59 Harper Trauma and Trust Issues 26:32 Harper and Nolan Chemistry 30:27 Third Act Breakup and Trauma Brain 34:31 Cape Carnage Logic Check 35:22 La Plume Bonus Clues 39:15 Thursdays Child Boat Theory 42:55 La Plume Motives Debate 46:48 Down the Rabbit Hole: AI FAKE SUMMER READING LIST 55:57 Mystery Q and A 59:30 Whats Next and Farewell Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!
S6 · E89
June 20 · 1 hr 48 min
Influencer: Nicki Kupps Interview and Bookish News: HOT GIRLS READ
Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! Ever wonder what it takes to start that bookish content account of your dreams?? You won't want to miss tonight's conversation with Bookish Influencer: Nicki Kupps PLUS our Down the Rabbit Hole this week is all about the thoughts surround the trademark of Hot Girls Read and we wrap with Mystery Q&A! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 0:00 Welcome and Warnings 01:11 Meet Nicki Kupps 02:13 How She Started 03:58 Consistency and Algorithms 06:18 Viral Hits and Weird Audiences 07:37 Creepy DMs and Stolen Content 20:11 Favorite Parts of Influencing 29:25 Advice for New Creators 33:39 Manifestation and Posting Habits 36:15 Podcast Collabs and Burnout 39:06 Book Club After Dark Lore 45:25 Creating With Confidence 47:58 Chaos With Smash Cast 51:56 Book Events 57:15 Spicy Conventions And Boundaries 57:51 FMK SJM 01:06:50 Current Reads And Tropes 01:13:27 Down the Rabbit Hole : "Hot Girls Read" 01:26:16 Mystery Q & A 01:47:14 Wrap Up And Next Read Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!
S6 · E88
June 12 · 1 hr 41 min
Demi Winters Interview- The Ashen Series- The Latest NEWS, Fantasy Romance and Bookish Conversation!
Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! We're closing our coverage of The Ashen Series with an author interview with the one and only Demi Winters! You won't want to miss tonight's conversation and questions on book 4 PLUS our Down the Rabbit Hole and of course our Mystery Q&A segments. Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 00:00 Welcome and Warnings 01:11 Meet Demi Winters 02:06 From Science to Stories 13:18 Ashen Series Origins 18:38 Romantasy Influences 23:31 Plotting the Five Books 30:43 The Mist and Magic 32:51 Couples and Spice Balance 40:59 Writing Challenges and Growth 45:45 Romantasy vs Fantasy Shelves 49:25 Dream TV Casting 52:18 Jonas Trauma and POV 54:21 Writing Routine 01:01:50 Novellas and Series Future 01:03:30 Inclusivity and Sensitivity Reads 01:07:47 Mental Health Themes 01:13:32 Book Four Plans and Timeline 01:16:28 Special Editions and Merch 01:20:48 Down the Rabbit Hole: Attending Book Cons as an Author 01:33:17 Mystery Q&A 01:40:28 Wrap Up Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!
S6 · E87
June 5 · 1 hr 35 min
Books 2.5 & 3 in The ASHEN SERIES by Demi Winters PLUS AI in the bookish space??
Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! We're continuing our coverage--- and buckle up because you're getting a two for one special! We're talking both Roots of Darkness (The NOVELLA you don't want to skip!) and Dawn of the North by Demi Winters. You won't want to miss tonight's Drink of the Episode, and a follow up on a previous story for our Down the Rabbit Hole segment. Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 00:00 Welcome and Warnings 01:11 Drink of the Episode 04:54 Roots of Darkness Ratings 09:16 Spice and Hookup Chaos 14:36 Grief and Tension 19:10 Magic System Expansion 24:40 Miscommunication Rage 34:25 Trauma Healing and Quotes 39:16 Dawn of the North Ratings 44:17 Spice and Plot Discussion 46:01 POV and Villain Depth 49:16 Viking Funeral Rites 49:40 Sexism 50:09 Twists 54:04 Wild Horse Taming 57:37 The Mist and the Gods 01:03:51 Reveals and Intrigue 01:09:42 Ending and Book Four 01:15:16 Down the Rabbit Hole: Reese Witherspoon & AI UPDATE 01:28:10 Mystery Q and A 01:34:32 Wrap Up and Next Week Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!
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May 30 · 1 hr 9 min
The Ashen Series: Kingdom of Claw by Demi Winters + the latest Booktok NEWS!
Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! We're continuing our coverage--- join us as we talk all about The Ashen Series book 2: Kingdom of Claw by Demi Winters. You won't want to miss tonight's Drink of the Episode, and big announcement you might not have heard yet for our Down the Rabbit Hole segment. Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 00:00 Welcome and Warnings 01:13 Drink of the Episode 04:17 Book Intro: "Kingdom of Claw" and Ratings 14:14 Magic System Deep Dive 17:41 Sisters and Storylines 24:35 Lore and Prophecy Talk 31:17 Shadow Daddy Debate 35:24 Villains and Side Characters 40:13 Trust and Translations 50:48 Down the Rabbit Hole: BIG release news + Bookstagram FINALLY gets some consequences 01:02:57 Mystery Q and A Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!
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May 22 · 2 hr 33 min
The Poison Daughter-- Shiela Masterson Interview:Spoilers, BookTok Fame & Trad Publishing Deal!
Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! We've got a lot for you this week, join us as we talk all about THE POISON DAUGHTER with the author: SHIELA MASTERSON! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 00:00 Podcast Welcome and Warnings 00:58 Meet Sheila Masterson 01:52 Poison Daughter Hype and Background 04:11 Origins of the World and Magic 12:24 Plotter vs Pantser Writing Process 20:02 Favorite Characters and Spicy Scenes 30:05 Spin-offs? 36:05 Politics and Class Themes 55:12 CPTSD And Grief Realism 01:09:08 Unhinged Enemies To Lovers 01:18:38 Hidden Easter Eggs 01:24:50 Audiobook Casting Process 01:34:30 Down the Rabbit Hole: Indie to Trad 01:40:05 Going Indie by Choice 01:42:08 Poison Daughter Takes Off 01:58:50 Keeping Ebook Rights 02:12:35 Events and Tour Tease 02:13:12 Indie Tour Plans 02:14:36 Mystery Q&A 02:26:14 FMK Book Characters 02:31:30 Farewells And Next Reads Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!
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May 15 · 1 hr 27 min
BOOK CAKES! Interview Episode: Natalie from Nat Just Cakes!
Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! We've got a lot for you this week, join us as we talk all about books, cakes, & book cakes with Natalie from Nat Just Cakes! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 00:00 Welcome and Content Warning 01:26 Meet Natalie Again 02:21 Not Just Cakes Origin Story 06:28 Bookish Details and Virality 10:14 Favorite Cake of 2025 14:32 Realistic Cake Reels 19:36 Plans for 2026 23:57 Rebecca Yarros Meeting 27:58 ACOTAR Theories and Ships 32:50 Ranking Maas Series 38:31 2026 Releases 42:55 Magic Swords Lore 43:27 FMK Character Picks 47:42 Why Demi Winters Works 52:34 Down the Rabbit Hole 01:14:10 Mystery Q&A 01:26:17 Wrap Up And Plugs Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!
S6 · E83
May 8 · 1 hr 9 min
The Road of Bones! New ROMANTASY series coverage!
Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! We've got a whole new coverage style for our next series--- join us as we talk all about The Ashen Series starting with book 1: The Road of Bones by Demi Winters! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 00:00 Welcome 00:30 Content and Spoiler Warnings 01:00 Drink of the Episode 05:04 New Episode Format 06:10 Star Ratings 13:25 Spice Rating 17:01 Story Setup and Setting 24:59 Favorite Moments 34:21 Favorite Characters and Diversity 41:42 Grief and Revenge? 44:02 Anger, Guilt and Accountability 45:37 Found Family 48:05 Villain Arcs and Therapy 52:06 Slow Burn Spice 53:31 Down the Rabbit Hole: What's the largest library in the US? 01:01:41 Mystery Q and A Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!
S6 · E82
May 1 · 1 hr 10 min
Game On (Into Darkness #3) Dark Romance Book Review + All New Ratings System!
Send us Fan Mail Welcome Night Owls! We've got a lot for you this week, with the NEWS on our new episode layout plus join us as we talk all about the conclusion to the Into Darkness trilogy: Game On by Navessa Allen! Let's get cozy because the best stories are told after dark! 00:00 Welcome Night Owls 00:58 Content Warning Spoilers 01:32 Drink of the Episode 04:46 Book Club After Dark New Format 08:08 Star Rating Guide 11:42 Spice Rating Guide 13:24 Game On Ratings 20:26 Game On Themes 24:08 Favorite Characters Moments 50:56 Special Editions Bonus Chapters 53:53 Down The Rabbit Hole 01:04:43 Mystery Q&A 01:09:44 Next Episode And Farewell Support the show Thanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Book Club After Dark! If you enjoyed the conversation, don’t forget to hit that subscribe button and leave us a review—it really helps us reach more listeners just like you! You can also follow us on Instagram @BookClubAfterDarkpod for updates, behind-the-scenes content, and to join the discussion. Got any thoughts or book recommendations? Send us an email at info@bookclubafterdark.co—we’d love to hear from you! Until next time, happy reading Night Owl!

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