Book Shop Chats:

Book Shop Chats:

Victoria Hopkins

Episodes 97
Avg. Duration 34m
Activity Dormant
Apple Rating 5.0 (2)
Since Jun 2024
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
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Episodic
Consistency
56%
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rss.buzzsprout.com

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About This Podcast

Welcome to Book Shop Chats, your go to podcast for indie authors and learning insight into what it takes to write a book (HINT: You can do it too!!)

Join authors as they share their personal journeys, successes, and challenges, providing you with unique insights into the writing process. The discussions explore into various aspects of storytelling, from character development to plot structuring, ensuring you have a well-rounded understanding of the craft.


Whether you're just starting out or have published multiple works, this podcast is your companion in the pursuit of storytelling excellence. Tune in, gather inspiration, and let your passion for writing flourish alongside a community that celebrates the art of the written word.

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Recent Episodes

S1E23 How A Soccer Love Story Survived Rejection And Found A Home with Tara Sexton

Feb 25, 2026 36m Transcript

About the author:Tara Sexton writes adult contemporary romance and fantasy. She can often be found with her nose in a book and a coffee at hand.Book Blurb: The hot new soccer romance for fans of Ted…

S1E22 Why Finishing Your Draft Beats Waiting For Inspiration with Kimberly Christenson

Feb 20, 2026 37m Transcript

About Kim: Nothing makes me happier than when someone tells me a book I recommended expands their perspective, brings them joy, or makes them feel less alone.Aside from being a self-proclaimed…

S1E21 How A Dark Fantasy Uses Storytelling To Challenge Exclusion And Inspire Belonging with Ryan Schulz

Feb 18, 2026 35m Transcript

About the Author:Born and raised in Perth, Western Australia. Ryan graduated from John Curtin College of the Arts before later taking on a career as a drag queen. Through drag, Ryan found a love for…

S1E20 From Accidental Idea To Spicy, Layered Love Story with Kelly R. Nelson

Feb 13, 2026 36m Transcript

Story Synopsis:   The Devil & The Details is a dark, emotionally charged slow-burn romance that blurs the line between love and danger. After escaping a past built on control and silence, Bethany…

S1E19 Dear Netflix, Please Call About “High School Epic” with Hannah R. Goodman

Feb 11, 2026 43m Transcript

BlurbAfter her father vanishes, Dani Fetter begins high school already carrying the weight of abandonment. She expects her best friends to support her, but they prioritize parties, hookups, and…

S2E18 From Sydney Flights To Scottish Ferries with J.A Forde

Feb 06, 2026 37m Transcript

About the author: Author of swoony romances full of real characters you can’t help butroot for.  When I’m not writing you’ll find me with my nose stuck in a book... Ormore realistically, you’ll find…

S1E17 Please Hurt My Feelings, But Make It HEA with K.C Harper

Feb 04, 2026 38m Transcript

Author bio:K.C. Harper grew up on Canada's east coast and spends her time plotting to destroy the happiness of her characters. She’s an avid reader, developmental editor, and a full-time human…

S1E16 Survival, Self-Publishing, And A Love Letter To Nature with Ashley Peters

Jan 30, 2026 40m Transcript

About the author:My name is Ashley & I am writing my debut novel in dystopian speculative fiction. It is a work in progress but I hope you join me wild journey of discovery and growth as I…

S2E15 Is A Dream Still Worth It If No One Believes with S.R Morton

Jan 28, 2026 52m Transcript

About the author:Saoirse Raylene Morton is the author of the Faeries of the City series and is co-authoring a steampunk fantasy series with her husband, Cody Owen. She has a degree in English…

S2E14 From Broken To Bold with Ming Louie Stein

Jan 23, 2026 30m Transcript

About the author:Ming Louie Stein grew up in East Vancouver and now lives in Port Moody with her husband and their two beloved pets—a poodle-terrier mix and a British shorthair cat. She has two…

S2E13 Dragons, Romance, And Going Indie With J.M Frey

Jan 21, 2026 44m Transcript

About the Author:J.M. is an author, screenwriter, and lapsed academic. With an MA in Communications and Culture, she’s appeared in podcasts, documentaries, and on radio and television to discuss all…

S2E12 From Hallmark Tropes To City Lights: A Romance Author’s Playbook with Suzy Langevin

Nov 12, 2025 35m Transcript

Feeling the magic of Christmas in today's episode. Suzy Langevin flips the classic Hallmark trope on it's head and we are here for it. About the book The Cowboy Christmas Glow UpLevi Dearborn,…

S2E11 How A Dream-Led Trilogy Found Its Voice And Readers With Megan Mary

Nov 06, 2025 36m Transcript

We cozy up with author Megan Mary to explore her dream-led trilogy, Witches of Maple Hollow, and how intuition, audiobooks, and creative marketing brought this fall-perfect world to life. We also dig…

S2E10 Dragons, Gladiators, and Fire Horses with Reese Sharon

Nov 05, 2025 38m Transcript

Author Reese Sharon shares her journey of creating "Scorched," a romanticist book featuring gladiator-style battles with dragons and elemental horses coming out this October. We discuss the creative…

S1E9 Magic, Mystery, And Making A Debut Novel with Sara J. LIlienfeld

Oct 31, 2025 37m Transcript

We sit down with Sara J. Lillenfeld to explore the journey from fanfiction to a finished debut, blending urban fantasy with a small-town murder mystery and the courage it took to complete the book…

S1E8 How A Sleepless Night And Fortnite Sparked A Fantasy Series with Nicole Batey

Oct 29, 2025 44m Transcript

In today's episode we sit down with author Nicole Batey to explore Forged, a romantasy where magic is an artifact, councils hoard medallions, and a revenge-driven heroine steps into an open challenge…

S2E7 How A Scientist-Turned-Novelist Blends Tarot With Murder And Mystery with A.L Sterling

Oct 24, 2025 36m Transcript

We cozy up with A.L. Sterling to explore Forseyth Conservatory, a dark academia gothic mystery where tarot, science, and an anxious heroine collide. Official Blurb:Dahlia Blackburne is a failing…

S1E6 From Fan Fiction To Fantasy: Building Soulmateless with Morgana Sandpiper

Oct 22, 2025 36m Transcript

What if a kingdom promised true love to everyone—except its two protagonists? We sit down with author Morgana Sandpiper to unpack Soulmateless, a fantasy where a prince longs for a forbidden match…

S2E5 From Fantasy Realms to Swoony Rom-Coms: A Conversation with Shameez Patel

Oct 10, 2025 35m Transcript

Shamiz Patel shares her journey of writing across different genres, from a fantasy trilogy to a flirty rom-com, highlighting how each book has its own unique development process and timeline.Author…

S2E5 Coffee-Fueled Confessions of romance author Rebecca Wrights

Oct 08, 2025 50m Transcript

Romance author Rebecca Wrights shares her journey from accidental writer to successful indie publisher, discussing how her viral marketing strategy led to rapid growth and meaningful reader…

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Book Shop Chats: has published 97 episodes since June 2024, covering topics in Arts, Books.

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Book Shop Chats: is currently dormant with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 34m.

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