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The Quarter Queen: A Mother-Daughter Voodoo Story

Southeast USA

Oct 14, 2026

The Quarter Queen: A Mother-Daughter Voodoo Story

Author Kayla Hardy on Marie Laveau, Ree, and Power in 1840s New Orleans

Author Leslie Adame – Chloe Vega and the Magic of Finding Your Hero

Art & Entertainment

Oct 1, 2026

Author Leslie Adame – Chloe Vega and the Magic of Finding Your Hero

Fantasy author Leslie Adame on writing immigration, identity, and found family for young readers

Author Tara Badstubner: Every Room Remembers Novel

Art & Entertainment

Sep 20, 2026

Author Tara Badstubner: Every Room Remembers Novel

Debut novelist Tara Badstubner on the widow, the ghost, and the animal signs at the heart of her novel, writing grief and an imperfect marriage, a reading from the book, and advice for first-time novelists.

Author Jule Selbo: Dee Rommel, Dashing Dogs & Friendly Frogs

Pets, Plots & Poisons

Sep 17, 2026

Author Jule Selbo: Dee Rommel, Dashing Dogs & Friendly Frogs

Screenwriter-turned-mystery-novelist Jule Selbo joins Big Blend Radio's "Pets, Plots & Poisons: Podcast for a one-legged PI, a scene-stealing Pomeranian, and a poison dart frog.

The Hanged Man: Jane Brookwood on Tarot, Cats & Cozy Mystery

Art & Entertainment

Sep 9, 2026

The Hanged Man: Jane Brookwood on Tarot, Cats & Cozy Mystery

Author Jane Brookwood on tarot symbolism, her cat-familiar muse Rosie, and building the cozy mystery world of Pineridge Hollow

Author Michael J. Seidlinger – Brokeula: A Broke Vampire's Fight Against Capitalism

Art & Entertainment

Sep 1, 2026

Author Michael J. Seidlinger – Brokeula: A Broke Vampire's Fight Against Capitalism

Author interview on satire, vampires, and late-stage capitalism on Big Blend Radio's Toast to the Arts Podcast

Pets, Plots & Poisons

Aug 20, 2026

Pets, Plots & Poisons: The Launch Episode with Matt Cost & BJ Magnani

Poison Gardens, Plot Formulas & the Books Behind the Hosts

Aloha Wanderwell Takes the Wheel with Author Laurel Corona

Women Making History

Jul 30, 2026

Aloha Wanderwell Takes the Wheel with Author Laurel Corona

An epic journey following the first woman to drive around the world—blending historical fiction, adventure, and forgotten women’s history.

Getting to Know Author Dr. BJ Magnani: Toxicology, Thrillers & Poison Gardens

Women Making History

Jul 16, 2026

Getting to Know Author Dr. BJ Magnani: Toxicology, Thrillers & Poison Gardens

From real-life forensic science to crafting deadly suspense—plus a sneak peek at her new podcast with Matt Cost!

Bringing History to Life: Female Spies and World War II Intrigue with Author Pam Webber

Women Making History

Jun 23, 2026

Bringing History to Life: Female Spies and World War II Intrigue with Author Pam Webber

Massawa: A Tale of Illusion, Espionage, and Love

Like Snow Before Sun — Author Marianne Rabalais Sulser on Cajun & Acadian Heritage

Southeast USA

Jun 10, 2026

Like Snow Before Sun — Author Marianne Rabalais Sulser on Cajun & Acadian Heritage

A debut historical novel rooted in family history, indigenous connections, and a chapter of North American history most people have never heard.