In our latest podcast, hosts Simone, Tanya and Deb talk to the author of “Death by a Thousand Cuts” Shashi Bhat. She shares what inspired these stories and what's next for her. 

In our latest podcast, hosts Simone, Tanya and Deb talk to the author of “Death by a Thousand Cuts” Shashi Bhat. She shares what inspired these stories and what's next for her.

Death by a Thousand Cuts - Author Q&A featuring Shashi Bhat

In our latest podcast, hosts Simone, Tanya and Deb discuss “Death by a Thousand Cuts” a collection of short stories, that comes from author Shashi Bhat.

A writer discovers that her ex has published a novel about their breakup.

An immunocompromised woman falls in love, only to have her body betray her.

After her boyfriend makes an insensitive comment, a college student finds an experimental procedure that promises to turn her brown eyes blue.

A Reddit post about a man's habit of grabbing his girlfriend's breasts prompts a shocking confession.

An unsettling second date leads to the testing of boundaries. And when a woman begins to lose her hair, she embarks on an increasingly nightmarish search for answers.

It’s in these stories that many women will find very familiar moments!!

In our latest podcast, hosts Simone, Tanya and Deb discuss “Death by a Thousand Cuts” a collection of short stories, that comes from author Shashi Bhat.
A writer discovers that her ex has published a novel about their breakup.
An immunocompromised woman falls in love, only to have her body betray her.
After her boyfriend makes an insensitive comment, a college student finds an experimental procedure that promises to turn her brown eyes blue.
A Reddit post about a man's habit of grabbing his girlfriend's breasts prompts a shocking confession.
An unsettling second date leads to the testing of boundaries. And when a woman begins to lose her hair, she embarks on an increasingly nightmarish search for answers.
It’s in these stories that many women will find very familiar moments!!

Shashi Bhat - Death by a Thousand Cuts

In our latest podcast, hosts Simone, Tanya and Deb discuss our latest read This Summer Will Be Different which comes from New York Times Best Selling author, Carley Fortune, and it’s as hot and steamy as our summer!!!

Lucy is the tourist vacationing at a beach house on Prince Edward Island.

Felix is the local who shows her a very good time. The only problem: Lucy doesn’t know he’s her best friend’s younger brother. Lucy and Felix’s have an unreal chemistry, but the list of reasons why they need to stay away from each other is long, and they vow to never repeat that electric night again.

It’s easier said than done.

It's a setting that’ll have you planning out a trip to the island, there’s a ride-or-die friendship like Anne and Dianna from Anne of Green Gables and a sexual tension that’ll melt that Cows brand ice cream!!

Time to grab a glass of Vino Verde and shuck some oysters as you listen to this steamy episode.

In our latest podcast, hosts Simone, Tanya and Deb discuss our latest read This Summer Will Be Different which comes from New York Times Best Selling author, Carley Fortune, and it’s as hot and steamy as our summer!!!
Lucy is the tourist vacationing at a beach house on Prince Edward Island.
Felix is the local who shows her a very good time. The only problem: Lucy doesn’t know he’s her best friend’s younger brother. Lucy and Felix’s have an unreal chemistry, but the list of reasons why they need to stay away from each other is long, and they vow to never repeat that electric night again.
It’s easier said than done.
It's a setting that’ll have you planning out a trip to the island, there’s a ride-or-die friendship like Anne and Dianna from Anne of Green Gables and a sexual tension that’ll melt that Cows brand ice cream!!
Time to grab a glass of Vino Verde and shuck some oysters as you listen to this steamy episode.

Carley Fortune - This Summer Will Be Different

In our latest episode, hosts Simone, Tanya and Deb discuss "It Ends with Us" by Colleen Hoover. The novels takes us through Lily Bloom's emotional journey as she navigates relationships with Atlas, her childhood love, and Ryle, her husband who has shown abusive behavior.

The story explores the complexities of Lily's connections, her inner turmoil, and her determination to break the cycle of abuse for her daughter's well-being.

As she confronts the harsh realities of her marriage, she resolves to prioritize her child's safety and embark on a path of healing, ultimately seeking the nurturing love she deserves.

The novel, which is inspired by the author's own parents, has spent 157 weeks on the New York Times' paperback trade fiction bestseller list.  The movie with same name releases on August 11th in theatres starring Blake Lively.

In our latest episode, hosts Simone, Tanya and Deb discuss "It Ends with Us" by Colleen Hoover. The novels takes us through Lily Bloom's emotional journey as she navigates relationships with Atlas, her childhood love, and Ryle, her husband who has shown abusive behavior.
The story explores the complexities of Lily's connections, her inner turmoil, and her determination to break the cycle of abuse for her daughter's well-being.
As she confronts the harsh realities of her marriage, she resolves to prioritize her child's safety and embark on a path of healing, ultimately seeking the nurturing love she deserves.
The novel, which is inspired by the author's own parents, has spent 157 weeks on the New York Times' paperback trade fiction bestseller list.  The movie with same name releases on August 11th in theatres starring Blake Lively.

Colleen Hoover - It Ends with Us

In our latest episode, hosts Simone, Tanya and Deb chat with the author of What Wild Women Do - Karma Brown.

She shares some great insight into the book, including what inspired it, and what she has in store for us next.

In our latest episode, hosts Simone, Tanya and Deb chat with the author of What Wild Women Do - Karma Brown.
She shares some great insight into the book, including what inspired it, and what she has in store for us next.

What Wild Women Do - Author Q & A featuring Karma Brown

In our latest podcast, hosts Simone, Tanya and Deb discuss What Wild Women Do from Karma Brown.

The story about 1970s feminist, Eddie facing the costs of loss and autonomy strives to create a better future for women at her Adirondacks camp; the other woman, Rowan, an aspiring screenwriter of today, makes a shocking discovery that sets her on a course of rewriting her own story.

It’s lives that interweave as two women in very different circumstances go on journeys of self-discovery.

So compelling, wonderfully written, part mystery, part journey to self-discovery.

In our latest podcast, hosts Simone, Tanya and Deb discuss What Wild Women Do from Karma Brown.
The story about 1970s feminist, Eddie facing the costs of loss and autonomy strives to create a better future for women at her Adirondacks camp; the other woman, Rowan, an aspiring screenwriter of today, makes a shocking discovery that sets her on a course of rewriting her own story.
It’s lives that interweave as two women in very different circumstances go on journeys of self-discovery.
So compelling, wonderfully written, part mystery, part journey to self-discovery.

Karma Brown - What Wild Women Do

Hosts Simone, Deb and Tanya chat with Sarah Bernstein about her book "Study For Obedience".

Hosts Simone, Deb and Tanya chat with Sarah Bernstein about her book "Study For Obedience".

Author Interview with Sarah Bernstein - Study for Obedience

In our latest episode, hosts Simone, Deb and Tanya discuss Study for Obedience from Sarah Bernstein.  This book tells the story of a young woman who moves from the place of her birth to the remote northern country of her forebears to be housekeeper to her brother, whose wife has recently left him. 

Soon after arriving, a series of inexplicable events occurs – deaths of cattle; the demise of a ewe and her lamb; a local dog's phantom pregnancy; a potato blight too.

She notices that locals suspect she might be the cause, the reason…

It explores themes of guilt, abuse and prejudice through the eyes of its unreliable narrator.

In our latest episode, hosts Simone, Deb and Tanya discuss Study for Obedience from Sarah Bernstein.  This book tells the story of a young woman who moves from the place of her birth to the remote northern country of her forebears to be housekeeper to her brother, whose wife has recently left him.  Soon after arriving, a series of inexplicable events occurs – deaths of cattle; the demise of a ewe and her lamb; a local dog's phantom pregnancy; a potato blight too.
She notices that locals suspect she might be the cause, the reason…
It explores themes of guilt, abuse and prejudice through the eyes of its unreliable narrator.

Sarah Bernstein - Study for Obedience

Hosts Simone, Deb and Tanya chat with the bestselling author of The Maid, Nita Prose about her latest book "The Mystery Guest".

We chat about how she got the idea, the cast of characters and storyline, plus Nita shares some really big news with us!!

Hosts Simone, Deb and Tanya chat with the bestselling author of The Maid, Nita Prose about her latest book "The Mystery Guest".
We chat about how she got the idea, the cast of characters and storyline, plus Nita shares some really big news with us!!

Author Interview with Nita Prose - The Mystery Guest

In our latest episode, hosts Simone, Deb and Tanya discuss a book from the bestselling author of The Maid, Nita Prose called The Mystery Guest. Molly Gray is not like anyone else. With her flair for cleaning and proper etiquette, she has risen through the ranks of the glorious five-star Regency Grand Hotel to become the esteemed Head Maid. But just as her life reaches a pinnacle state of perfection, her world is turned upside down when J.D. Grimthorpe, the world-renowned mystery author, drops dead—very dead—on the hotel’s tea room floor.

In our latest episode, hosts Simone, Deb and Tanya discuss a book from the bestselling author of The Maid, Nita Prose called The Mystery Guest. Molly Gray is not like anyone else. With her flair for cleaning and proper etiquette, she has risen through the ranks of the glorious five-star Regency Grand Hotel to become the esteemed Head Maid. But just as her life reaches a pinnacle state of perfection, her world is turned upside down when J.D. Grimthorpe, the world-renowned mystery author, drops dead—very dead—on the hotel’s tea room floor.

Nita Prose - The Mystery Guest

The Breeze Network of radio stations bring you the Relaxing Reads podcast. The Breeze encourages you to make a little time for yourself by diving into a good book and then join the discussion with Deb, Simone and Tanya on our Relaxing Reads podcast! Each month we’ll introduce a new book we love whether it’s about self-love, empowerment of mindfulness or simply fun and whimsical. We want you to join the conversation to discuss your thoughts on these books with us! We’ll chat about the book during our monthly discussion and share the audio here.

The Breeze Network of radio stations bring you the Relaxing Reads podcast. The Breeze encourages you to make a little time for yourself by diving into a good book and then join the discussion with Deb, Simone and Tanya on our Relaxing Reads podcast! Each month we’ll introduce a new book we love whether it’s about self-love, empowerment of mindfulness or simply fun and whimsical. We want you to join the conversation to discuss your thoughts on these books with us! We’ll chat about the book during our monthly discussion and share the audio here.

Relaxing Reads

The Breeze Network of radio stations bring you the Relaxing Reads podcast. The Breeze encourages you to make a little time for yourself by diving into a good book and then join the discussion with Deb and Simone on our Relaxing Reads podcast!

Each month we’ll introduce a new book we love whether it’s about self-love, empowerment of mindfulness or simply fun and whimsical. We want you to join the conversation to discuss your thoughts on these books with us! We’ll chat about the book during our monthly discussion and share the audio here.

Relaxing Reads

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