Cantina Book Club

09/24/2026

New Podcast Interview! Sarah M. Anderson chats about her writing career and reads a short story!

Her short story, "An Exciting Career Opportunity", isn't about your average MLM.

Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and more!

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes Sarah M. Anderson, who talks about her writing career and performs a reading of her short story, “An Exciting Career Opportunity” under the pen name Sally Sultzman.

09/22/2026

New Podcast Interview! Ann Aguirre talks about her book, The Hocus Pocus Handbook, out now!

Ann shares insight into developing her characters and how the story fits into her other books.

Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and more!

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes Ann Aguirre to talk about her new cozy fantasy, The Hocus Pocus Handbook, available now.

09/18/2026

New Podcast Interview! Evelyn Ash talks about her book, A Beautifully Crafted Lie, out now!

Want to hear us giggle about the banter between our two lovebirds? Listen on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and more!

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes Evelyn Ash to talk about her new gothic romantasy, A Beautifully Crafted Lie, available now.

09/15/2026

New Podcast Interview! Brianna Labuskes talks about her new book, Clean Slate, out now!

Want to learn how Brianna approached her research into crime scene cleaning? Check out the episode on Apple, Spotify, YouTube, and more!

In this podcast interview Megan welcomes Brianna Labuskes to talk about her new psychological thriller, Clean Slate, available now.

09/15/2026

New Book Review!

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-rtdy2-1b5cd7e In this podcast interview Megan welcomes Brianna Labuskes to talk about her new psychological thriller, …...

https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-rtdy2-1b5cd7e In this podcast interview Megan welcomes Brianna Labuskes to talk about her new psychological thriller, Clean Slate, available now. She talks about her fascinating research into crime scene cleaners. Links to find the author and titles discussed i...

09/15/2026

09/14/2026

New Book Review! The Hocus Pocus Handbook by Ann Aguirre, out now!

Thea, a changeling who was switched at birth, is no stranger to chaotic good. When her disobedience earns her a marriage of convenience with a missing fiance, she teams up with broody hunter to track him down. What she found instead was a family, friendships, and a forbidden romance.

My first cozy fantasy novel and I definitely get the appeal! And who doesn't love a grumpy/sunshine love story? Interview with the author coming soon!

The Hocus Pocus Handbook follows a changeling who was switched at birth, sent on a mission to locate her missing fiance with the help of a broody forbidden love interest and her own chaotic kindness.

09/11/2026

New Book Review! Clean Slate by Brianna Labuskes, out now!

Crime scene cleaner Olive Hunt is called to a job and finds items that seem to be left specifically for her. When multiple scenes leave the same clues behind, she realizes that it's extremely personal. Despite warnings from law enforcement, she's determined to track down the serial killer for answers she was never prepared for.

An intense, clever, and suspenseful read! I seriously couldn't put it down. Just when you think Olive has it all figured out, the author shows us how wrong we were.

Interview with the author coming soon!

Clean Slate follows a crime scene cleaner who finds personal clues that lead her down a terrifying trail to track down a serial killer.

09/10/2026

New Book Review! A Beautifully Crafted Lie by Evelyn Ash, out now!

Governor's daughter Bryndis has a creature in her head, hearing and seeing everything. Magic is forbidden. When the bastard Prince discovers her transgressions, he agrees not to punish her as long as she carries out tasks of his larger plan. Soon she learns not everything is at it seems, while stopping at nothing to protect those she loves - no matter the cost.

A dark spin on romantasy! I connected with the characters yet wanted to shake them for their decisions. The cliffhanger left me shook and waiting for more!

Interview with the author coming soon!

A Beautifully Crafted Lie is a dark romantasy where a governor's daughter is keeping her magical abilities secret, while helping the bastard Prince who could punish her and her loved ones if she doesn't cooperate.