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Booktails

by Co-hosted by Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler

Hot Redhead Media is pleased to launch our newest podcast series Booktails: Readings, Cocktails, and Craft, with electric readings and conversations with acclaimed literary authors. Co-hosts Heather Fowler and Reine Dugas created this monthly series to give introvert listeners a chance to hear authors of poetry, fiction, and creative non-fiction discuss their craft and read from newly released books, while sipping a cocktail or mocktail and listening from the comfort of their own couch, pants optional. Subscribe to the Hot Redhead Media blog to get custom cocktail recipes in advance of podcast releases and chat with Heather and Reine on social media to join the conversation!

Copyright: 2020

Episodes

S2 Ep9: Lynn Melnick-Refusenik S2:EP9

1h 9m · Published 16 Mar 03:55
In this episode, author Lynn Melnick speaks to writing her poetry collection Refusenik with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. The author reads poems and discusses Jewish identity, Los Angeles, family history, Dolly Parton, rape culture, motherhood, and more. The recipe for her book's custom cocktail, the Black and White Russian is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab a copy of Refusenik , make a cocktail, and listen.

S2 Ep8: Sequoia Nagamatsu-How High We Go in the Dark S2:EP8

1h 0m · Published 15 Feb 17:00
In this episode, author Sequoia Nagamatsu speaks to writing his novel How High We Go in the Dark with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler (with special guest host Jen Michalski). The author reads an excerpt from How High We Go and discusses his publishing journey from indie press to big press, themes of grief and loss, cyberculture, the capitalistic concerns of modern death, and more. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Bear Claw with a Sweet Twist is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab a copy of How High We Go in the Dark , make a cocktail, and listen.

S2 Ep7: Dani Putney - Salamat Sa Intersectionality S2:EP7

1h 0m · Published 15 Jan 21:30
In this episode, poet Dani Putney speaks to writing their poetry collection Salamat Sa Intersectionality with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. The author reads an excerpt from their book and discuss facets of non-binary identity, concepts of West, family heritage, queer sexuality, and what inspires them in poetry and life. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Angeligender is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab a copy of Salamat Sa Intersectionality, make a cocktail, and listen.

S2 Ep6: Beth Gilstrap - Deadheading & Other Stories S2:EP6

51m · Published 15 Dec 15:08
In this episode, author Beth Gilstrap speaks to writing her short fiction collection Deadheading & Other Stories with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. She reads an excerpt from the book and discusses craft, Southern literature, mental illness as it impacts artists, and what inspired the book. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Pink-Tipped Renegade is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab a copy of Deadheading & Other Stories, make a cocktail, and listen.

S2 Ep5: Michael Takeda-Moth S2-EP5

39m · Published 15 Nov 21:16
In this episode, novelist Michael Takeda speaks to writing his novel Moth with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. He reads an excerpt and discusses craft, Italy, and what inspired the book. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Starry Negroni is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab a copy of Moth, make a cocktail, and listen.

S2 Ep4: Keisha Bush-No Heaven for Good Boys S2-EP4

1h 11m · Published 15 Oct 19:39
In this episode, novelist Keisha Bush speaks to writing her novel No Heaven for Good Boys with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. She also reads an excerpt and discusses craft, Senegalese culture, and the talibé boys she encountered who inspired the book. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Fairy Godmother is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab a copy of No Heaven for Good Boys , make a cocktail, and listen.

S2 Ep3: Gabriela Garcia-Of Women and Salt-S2-EP3

44m · Published 16 Sep 00:21
In this episode, prose author and poet Gabriela Garcia chats about the writing and publication of her novel Of Women and Salt with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. She also reads an excerpt and discusses craft, history, and identity. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Salty Mist, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab a copy of Of Women and Salt, make a cocktail, and listen.

S2 Ep2: Damian Dressick - Fables of the Deconstruction - S2-EP2

54m · Published 15 Aug 16:48
In this episode, fiction author Damian Dressick speaks to the craft of writing as well as his experience writing his experimental short story collection Fables of the Deconstruction with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler. He also reads from this book and discusses authors he loves and expectations for new writers. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Last Chance, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab a copy of Fables of the Deconstruction, make a cocktail, and listen.

S2 Ep1: Gina Frangello - Blow Your House Down -S2-EP1

1h 5m · Published 15 Jul 14:50
In this episode, acclaimed author Gina Frangello speaks to writing her multi-faceted memoir on adultery Blow Your House Down with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler, as well as reading from this book and discussing the authorial lens, narratives of disruption, male violence, the difference between love and certainty, feminism, research, and more. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Aperol Affair, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab a copy of Blow Your House Down, make a cocktail, and listen.

S1 Ep12: Maisy Card - These Ghosts Are Family - EP12

35m · Published 15 Jun 15:34
In this episode, essayist and novelist Maisy Card speaks to writing her novel These Ghosts are Family with Booktails co-hosts Reine Dugas and Heather Fowler, as well as reading from the book and discussing setting fiction in Jamaica and New York, using history as a source, and connecting with her agent. The recipe for his book's custom cocktail, the Under the Mango Tree, is on the Hot Redhead Media blog. Grab a copy of These Ghosts Are Family make a cocktail, and listen.

Booktails has 41 episodes in total of explicit content. Total playtime is 32:26:45. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on July 29th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on April 20th, 2024 09:13.

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