Author: Carly-Rae

Karen George Aukema Author Interview is here. Before we dive into Karen’s interview, let’s talk about her books Ashel’s Spring and Ashel’s Christmas. Ashel’s Christmas centers around a six-year-old Ashel. He is very intrigued with cowboys. More importantly, the one riding through town whom Ashel’s mother lets him join to round up cattle. The cowboy works hard on something for Ashel on Christmas Eve, and when he drifts off to sleep, he dreams of the first Bethlehem Christmas. Find out what Ashel gets for Christmas when you read this book! Ashel’s Spring centers around eight-year-old Ashel. He and his mother…

Author Sarah Grunder Ruiz Interview is here! Sarah joins us to talk about her second novel, Luck and Last Resorts. When I first saw the blurb, I knew this was a book I had to get my hands on. I also couldn’t wait to chat with the author to find out all the details about what went into crafting this book! So, without further delay, let’s welcome Sarah! Sarah! Luck and Last Resorts is your latest book. I’m so excited. Tell readers more about it! I am so excited that you are excited! Luck and Last Resorts is a second-chance…

Harrowing Roses by Barbara Cooper centers around Dana Fairchild. She is a twenty-two-year-old whose one escape from her dad’s relatives is to go after her missing younger cousin. Dana’s cousin is somewhere in the wetlands, and she decides to find her, unsure if she’ll find her alive or dead. She gets help from someone who may or may not have psychic powers. But Dana doesn’t know who to trust when he starts to know things about her missing cousin. Does Dana find her cousin? Is this boy she is getting help from helping or hurting the search? Find out when…

Author Amanda Aksel Interview is here. Today Amanda joins us to talk to us all about No Funny Business! This book is officially out now and after I read it I knew Amanda needed to join us! Amanda! Welcome! Tell us more about No Funny Business. No Funny Business is about a young Manhattan attorney, Olivia Vincent, who’s thrown into the zany world of stand-up comedy when she’s given a chance to perform on The Late Night Show in Los Angeles. But here’s the punchline . . . the only way for her to get there is to join the…

Author Rachel Linden Interview is here! Rachel’s latest novel, The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie, is out now, and I’m so excited. As soon as I read the blurb and saw the cover, I knew I needed to come chat without it! Rachel Linden, welcome! The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie is your latest book. Tell us more about it! It’s about Lolly, a pie maker, who gives up everything – including an engagement ring and her dream job in England – after the sudden death of her mother. She goes home to Seattle to take care of her dad…

The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie by Rachel Linden is my HeyitsCarlyRae Book Club Pick for August! I’m so excited! At first, we were all chatting about picking a thriller, but then I suggested this book. Between the cover and the title, it got my bookish besties talking. The Magic of Lemon Drop Pie won over a thriller in the polls. And while I admittedly wanted to read a thriller, I was so excited this one got picked! It centers around Lolly Blanchard, whose life is figuratively and physically filled with lemons. Her mother died ten years ago, and since…

My Killer Vacation by Tessa Bailey Review is here. For the month of July, my book club picked My Killer Vacation to be our July book pick. I have to say I was very excited. This book was said to be not only a mystery but also a rom-com. Two combinations I have not seen in a book before! Now, before I give you all the gritty details of my review, let me tell you what this book is about! Synopsis: This book centers around Taylor, who is a teacher. She has saved up enough money to rent a really…

The Lifeguards by Amanda Eyre Ward Book Dress is here. So a few months ago, I got to interview Amanda Eyre Ward on YouTube! We had so much fun chatting! Amanda is not just a great author. She’s a great person. You can watch our interview here. Anyway, Random House contacted me a few months before The Lifeguards was set to release and sent me an ARC of the book. Needless to say, I loved the story! It centers around Whitney, Annette, and Lisa. They have known each other for more than fifteen years and have raised their children together…

Author Interview with Nan Fischer is here! Nan joins us today to chat all about her latest novel, Some Of It Was Real! Welcome Nan! I’m excited to chat with you! Now, Some of It Was Real releases on July 26th! I’m so excited! Tell us, readers, more about protagonist Sylvie Young and her love interest Thomas Holmes. Thanks so much for inviting me to chat Carly-Rae and for asking about Sylvie and Thomas! One of the seeds that started this novel with my fascination with imposter syndrome—the inability to believe one’s success has been legitimately achieved or deserved. I…

Jennifer J. Chow Author Interview is here! I’m so excited to chat with Jennifer about her newest novel, Death by Bubbly Tea! Jennifer! Welcome! Tell us more about Death by Bubble Tea. Death By Bubble Tea is inspired by my trips to night markets held both in the U.S. and overseas. I also grew up working in the family restaurant, so a cozy culinary mystery seemed like a natural fit. I love the aspect of having polar opposite protagonists. What inspired you to create their backstories? Family is really important to me, so I decided to have two cousins work…

Lexi Blake Author Interview is here, and I can’t wait to start! Lexi writes amazing books and when I heard about Bayou Sweetheart, I knew she had to join us to chat all about! Lexi, welcome! I’m so excited to have you join us. Share with readers more about Bayou Sweetheart. Bayou Sweetheart is the story of a Hollywood star who isn’t sure she wants the life she has and a deputy who knows he needs more out of life. They find each other in a quirky small town and make decisions that will affect the rest of their lives.…

Tessa Arlen Author Interview all about A Dress of Violet Taffeta is here on Chit Chat. Today, Tessa answers all our questions about her latest novel! Tessa, welcome! Tell us more about A Dress of Violet Taffeta! A DRESS OF VIOLET TAFFETA is a historical fiction set in England and America between 1893 and 1913. It is the story of the real-life Lucy Duff Gordon, who became one of the world’s most innovative fashion designers of her time. She opened fashion houses in London, New York, Chicago, and Paris at a time when women were demanding a more active role…