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Fantasy Fangirls Media Network 16 Episodes Oct 13, 2026

Fantasy FanReads is a podcast dedicated to sharing what we love most about reading, hosted by Jess, from Lost Books of Jess on Instagram! From author interviews, to discussions with fellow bookish creators, Jess will help warm your reading-loving heart!

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Smashing Bookstagram x Steven Walker Oct 13, 2026 1:00:47 Hey there, how are ya?! In this episode, Jess is joined by content creator and podcast host Steven Walker! This episode is full of chaos from the jump as Steven and Jess talk about the ups and downs of content creation! Steven touches on his journey, and what it can look like to protect yourself and your privacy while still sharing things with the world online. They also highlight some of the amaz

Hannah Nicole Maehrer Oct 6, 2026 1:19:52 Hey there, how are ya?! This week, Jess is joined by Hannah Nicole Maehrer, author of the Assistant to the Villain series! In this episode, Jess and Hannah chat about the whimsy behind her amazing books, and how her characters started as silly little skits online! Jess and Hannah also answer hard hitting questions like her characters' Netflix preferences and (maybe controversial) Gilmore Girls

Sharing your Joy w/ Kaeli Dance Sep 29, 2026 1:24:04 Series Spoilers for ACOTAR, Crescent City, and Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas Hey there, how are ya?! This week, Jess is joined by fellow reader and content creator, Kaeli Dance! In their conversation, Jess and Kaeli discuss their favorite books, Taylor Alison Swift, reading obsessions, as well as Throne of Glass opinions and upcoming ACOTAR theories! This episode is mostly spoiler-free, bu

Mental Health and Reading x Nicole from Fantasy Fangirls Sep 22, 2026 1:20:32 Hey there, how are ya?! This week we are so excited to welcome back Nicole from Fantasy Fangirls to discuss mental health and reading! Jess and Nicole dive into their own personal mental health journeys, their comfort reads during times of high stress, and how they aim to take care of themselves every day. Nicole also provides some insight into her upcoming debut release, Oath of the Chosen, and w

Raven Kennedy Sep 15, 2026 1:13:15 Hey there, how are ya?! This week, Jess sits down with author Raven Kennedy to celebrate the release of her new book, The Sweetest Fiend, on September 22nd! Jess and Raven chat about Raven’s author journey, her writing process, and they dive into some exciting background about her upcoming release! This episode is mostly spoiler-free, but they do touch on characters, settings, and general themes o

Rachel Gillig Sep 11, 2026 1:06:44 Hey there, how are ya?! In this special bonus episode, Jess sits down with author Rachel Gillig to celebrate the release of The Knave and the Moon! Jess and Rachel chat about Rachel’s author journey, her unique magic systems and settings, and, of course, everybody’s favorite gargoyle, Bartholomew. This episode is mostly spoiler-free, but there is a small SPOILER SECTION for The Knight and the Moth

The Voice Behind the Audiobook x Khaya Fraites Sep 8, 2026 57:04 Hey there, how are ya?! This week, Jess sits down with actress and audiobook narrator Khaya Fraites. Khaya is most well known as the voice of Violet Sorrengail in the graphic audio version of Fourth Wing. Jess and Khaya discuss all of Khaya’s amazing creative endeavors, from voice acting, to photography, to self-publishing her own novel! She also walks us through how her voice acting career got st

Penn Cole Sep 1, 2026 1:27:18 Hey there, how are ya?! In this episode, Jess is joined by Penn Cole, author of the Kindred’s Curse Saga! The final book in the series, Burn of the Everflame, releases this September, and this episode contains SPOILERS for all released books in the series but is spoiler free for Burn. During this chat, Jess and Penn dive deep into a handful of the amazing characters in this series, like Henri, Die

Building a Brand x Samii Ryan Aug 25, 2026 55:46 Hey there, how are ya?! In this episode, Jess sits down with global brand creator, Samii Ryan! The brand, Samii Ryan, is celebrating the release of their newest collection: an ACOTAR collaboration with Sarah J. Maas! Jess and Sammi dive into how she created her brand, how it’s grown over the past decade, and why this newest collection is an absolute dream as a fellow reader! Samii also highlights

Sheila Masterson Aug 18, 2026 1:26:43 Hey there, how are ya?! In this episode, Jess chats with Sheila Masterson, author of The Poison Daughter! Jess and Sheila dive into Sheila’s writing journey, her author catalogue, and some of the things she learned about herself throughout the writing process. They also chat about her characters, world-building, and what makes The Poison Daughter such a unique standalone romantasy. A quick heads-u

Cup of Conversations #4 w/ Cohost Aug 11, 2026 1:01:52 Hey there, how are ya?! Today we have a very special Cup of Conversations episode, where Jess is joined by her husband, Cohost! Jess and Cohost dive into a variety of topics submitted by our listeners. They tackle questions around raising their son (Cohost 2.0), reading as a family, and give us a glimpse of some of their inside jokes! This episode is literally relationship goals, so grab yourself

Chatting with Jon & Con Aug 4, 2026 1:17:01 Hey there, how are ya?! Jess is joined by Con and Jon, a married duo of readers who love to keep the internet laughing with their tag team shenanigans! These two walk Jess through their reading habits, their favorite books, and some of the upcoming projects they are working on. This episode is mostly spoiler-free for any of the books that come up in the conversation, but there is a small part with

Carissa Broadbent Jul 28, 2026 1:13:12 Hey there, how are ya?! In this episode, Jess is joined by author Carissa Broadbent, who has a new book releasing August 4th! Carissa walks us through her author journey and writing process for the many different character types featured in her books! She also discusses backstories and the impact that has on a character’s development! Carissa also talks about how much she adores fan art of her cha

Bookish Merch x Erin from Sparrow & Wilde Jul 21, 2026 1:05:00 Hey there, how are ya?! This week, Jess sits down with Erin from Sparrow & Wilde to discuss all things bookish merch! Erin walks us through how her business began, as well as how and why she crafted a course to help others get started! She also takes us through her creative process and highlights some of the best (and worst) parts of being a small business owner. This is a great conversation,

Sangu Mandanna Jul 14, 2026 1:02:16 Hey there, how are ya?! On today’s episode, Jess is joined by cozy fantasy author Sangu Mandanna! The two discuss her author journey, and dive into how Sangu crafts the worlds and the characters in her stories. They also touch on the importance of adding depth to a cozy fantasy story, and why that can help make things relatable to readers! This is such a cozy conversation, so grab yourself a cup o

Anthony Palmini Jul 7, 2026 53:54 Hey there, how are ya?! This week, Jess sits down with popular voice actor Anthony Palmini, best known as the voice of Rhysand from ACOTAR and Kingfisher from Quicksilver! Anthony takes us through his journey into voice acting, and explains his process of taking a character off page and into a voice! He also gives us a behind the scenes look at the recording process for some of the different types

Cup of Conversations #3 Jun 30, 2026 1:00:16 Hey there, how are ya?! Today’s episode is our third Cup of Conversations solo episode, where Jess dives into a variety of reading topics submitted by our listeners. Jess tackles questions about Bookstagram pressure, future bucket-list interviews, and even dives into nostalgia with Pokemon! This conversation is entirely spoiler free, so go ahead and grab yourself a cup of something wonderful and

Going Beyond the Label with Devin from @Bromantasy (Ad-Free Early Access) Jun 23, 2026 1:11:03 Hey there, how are ya?! This week, we are thrilled to have fellow bookish creator Devin from @Bromantasy join us on the show! Devin and Jess talk through how Bromantasy began, and what it’s like being a male creator in the mostly-female dominant Romantasy space! They also dive into common book labels and why it’s important to look past them! This is such a fun conversation, so grab yourself a cup

Caty Rogan Jun 16, 2026 1:05:47 Hey there, how are ya?! We are so excited to have Caty Rogan, author of Kissed by the Gods, join us on Fantasy FanReads!! In this conversation, Caty tells Jess all about her journalist turned author career! The two also discuss feminine rage and what Caty hopes readers take away from her books. Caty also hints at what might be coming in book 2 next year! Grab yourself a cup of something wonderful

Motherhood and Reading x Lexi from Fantasy Fangirls Jun 9, 2026 1:14:19 Hey there, how are ya?! We are so excited to have Lexi back on Fantasy FanReads to discuss all things motherhood and reading! Jess and Lexi discuss finding time to read as a mom, navigating “mom-guilt,” and the importance of giving yourself grace! This is definitely an emotional episode, so go ahead and grab yourself a cup of something wonderful (and maybe some tissues) and come on in!JOIN THE FAN

Cultivating Community x Lauren from Book Huddle Jun 2, 2026 1:16:48 Hey there, how are ya?! Jess is so excited to be sitting down with Lauren from Book Huddle! The two dive into how Book Huddle came to be, and Lauren walks us through some of her top book recommendations based on the mood you’re in! They also talk about their favorite things when it comes to online communities! Today's conversation is entirely spoiler free, so go ahead and grab yourself a cup of s

Cup of Conversations #2 May 26, 2026 50:41 Hey there, how are ya?! Today’s episode is our second Cup of Conversations solo episode, where Jess dives into a variety of reading topics submitted by our listeners. Today's conversation is entirely spoiler free, so go ahead and grab yourself a cup of something wonderful and come on in!JOIN THE FANTASY FANCLUB TO GET EARLY ACCESS TO EACH EPISODE AND BENEFITS FROM ALL SHOWS IN THE NETWORK: https:

Fantastical Fandoms with Hayden from Fantasy FanFellas May 19, 2026 1:01:08 Hey there, how are ya?! Jess is joined by Hayden from the Fantasy FanFellas this week to talk through all things Fandoms! Hayden and Jess discuss the excitement (but also the anxiety) you can feel before diving into a Fandom with a massive following! And you already know these two HAD to discuss the amazing worlds and characters of Brandon Sanderson (spoiler free of course)! Grab a cup of somethin

Rachel Schneider May 12, 2026 53:58 Hey there, how are ya?! Jess is joined by Rachel Schneider this week to celebrate the upcoming release of her book, Light Wielder, on June 9th! Rachel walks Jess through her author journey and her writing fuel of choice (chips and salsa!?). Additionally they discuss the Metal Slinger twist that took the internet by storm, and Rachel teases what is to come in the sequel! So grab a cup of something

Cosplay and Community with Bardic Book Club May 5, 2026 1:08:55 Hey there, how are ya?! Jess is joined by Bardic Book Club this week! Maddie and Connor take us through how Bardic Book Club came to be and dive into the amazing corner of the bookish community that is Cosplay! They also hint at what might be coming for Bardic Book Club in 2027! Grab a cup of something wonderful and enjoy this episode of Fantasy FanReads!Check out Bardic Book Club:Website: https:/

Sable Sorensen Apr 28, 2026 1:01:21 Hey there, how are ya?! Jess is joined by Eliza and Annie, the power duo that make up Sable Sorensen! Eliza, Annie, and Jess talk through their unique writing process, along with how they connected and what they individually bring into their stories! We also get a small teaser for Fury Bound to obsess over until it releases on May 5th! Grab a cup of something wonderful and enjoy this episode of Fa

The Power of FMCs x Nicole from Fantasy Fangirls Apr 21, 2026 1:14:34 Hey there, how are ya?! Jess is joined by Nicole of the Fantasy Fangirls to discuss all things FMCs (female main characters)! Nicole and Jess talk about things they LOVE to see from these leading females, as well as the different types of strengths shown by different FMCs. Grab a cup of something wonderful and enjoy this episode of Fantasy FanReads!JOIN THE FANTASY FANCLUB TO GET EARLY ACCESS TO E

Sarah Beth Durst Apr 14, 2026 51:36 Hey there, how are ya?! Jess is joined by author Sarah Beth Durst , and the two discuss Sarah’s author journey, her love of all things cozy, and the research that goes into her stories! Plus we get a no-spoiler teaser about her upcoming book, Sea of Charms! Grab a cup of something wonderful and enjoy this episode of Fantasy FanReads!Where to find Sarah Beth Durst:Website: http://www.sarahbethdurst

Cup of Conversations Apr 7, 2026 43:34 Hey there, how are ya?! Today’s episode is a special Cup of Conversations solo episode, where Jess dives into a variety of reading topics submitted by our listeners. Today's conversation is entirely spoiler free, so go ahead and grab yourself a cup of something wonderful and come on in!JOIN THE FANTASY FANCLUB TO GET EARLY ACCESS TO EACH EPISODE AND BENEFITS FROM ALL SHOWS IN THE NETWORK: https:/

Gretchen Powell Fox Mar 31, 2026 1:00:21 Hey there, how are ya?! Jess is joined by author Gretchen Powell Fox , and the two discuss Gretchen’s author journey, her work/life balance, and her incredible fan base on social media! Gretchen also hints at things to come with her next book! Grab a cup of something wonderful and enjoy this episode of Fantasy FanReads!Where to find Gretchen Powell Fox:Website: https://www.gretchenpowellfox.com/So

Cozy Corner with Lexi from Fantasy Fangirls Mar 24, 2026 47:19 Hey there, how are ya?! We are so excited to present the FIRST episode of Fantasy FanReads! Jess is joined by Lexi from the Fantasy Fangirls to talk about all things cozy fantasy. This episode is spoiler free for the books they discuss, but feel free to grab something to take notes with because they have some awesome recommendations for you!JOIN THE FANTASY FANCLUB TO GET EARLY ACCESS TO EACH EPIS

Welcome To Fantasy FanReads! Mar 18, 2026 0:56 Hey there, how are ya?! We are THRILLED to give you a sneak peek of what to expect with the launch of the newest podcast in the Fantasy Fangirls Network: Fantasy FanREads! Join our host Jess, from @thelostbooksofjess, to discuss all of the best things about reading! Grab a cup of something wonderful and come on in! CHECK OUT THE FANTASY FANFELLAS PODCAST FEED: https://open.spotify.com/show/2J

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