🎙️ The Book MAsh is a bookish podcast and indie author spotlight platform hosted by sister duo Ashleigh & Miranda.
What started as two sisters mashing up book picks has grown into a multi-platform space dedicated to amplifying indie voices, celebrating romance and thrillers, and building genuine connections within the bookish community.
With 130+ recorded author interviews and 90+ written features, we bring readers behind the scenes with the authors creating their next obsession. From dark romance to small-town love stories and edge-of-your-seat suspense, we highlight the stories—and storytellers—that deserve to be discovered.
Expect heartfelt interviews, fun bookish conversations, sister banter, and a community-first vibe that feels like your favorite virtual book club.
We’re here to support indie authors, connect readers, and keep the bookish chaos alive across platforms.
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Now What After Writing a Book? 📚 | Self-Publishing Guide with Abigail Turner
You finished your manuscript… now what?
In this episode of The Weekly MAsh, we sit down with author coach Abigail Turner, co-owner of PipStones Publishing, to break down what really happens after you type “The End.”
We’re diving into her book
📚 Now What? The 7 Vital Steps to Self-Publish your Manuscript
and talking all things self-publishing—from the biggest mistakes new authors make to the exact steps you need to take to get your book out into the world.
Whether you're an aspiring author, a current writer, or just curious about the publishing process, this episode is packed with insight you don’t want to miss.
✨ In this episode:
Why Abigail wrote this guide for authors
The biggest self-publishing mistakes to avoid
What to do after finishing your manuscript
The 7 vital steps to publishing your book
Resources every author should be using
The story behind PipStones Publishing
📌 Connect with Abigail:
🌐 www.pipstones.com (http://www.pipstones.com)
📱 TikTok: @pipstonespublishing
📸 Instagram: @pipstones
📘 Facebook: PipStones Publishing
👍 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more author interviews and bookish content!
24 Mar 2026
✨ AUTHOR INTERVIEW with Ineda Pearl | The Weekly MAsh ✨
In this episode of The Weekly MAsh, we’re joined by author Ineda Pearl to discuss her heartfelt friends-to-lovers romance, Talking to the Moon 🌙
Ineda shares her journey from writing on Wattpad at just 13 to building a loyal readership, and how her background in counseling shapes the emotional depth of her characters and relationships. We dive into the inspiration behind Talking to the Moon, her favorite scenes, and the moments readers are loving most.
💬 In this episode, we discuss:
The friends-to-lovers trope & why it works
Writing emotional, character-driven romance
Reader reactions & fan-favorite moments
Ineda’s writing journey + process
⚠️ Editing Note:
We experienced some unforeseen technical issues during editing that resulted in occasional overlap between questions and answers. We sincerely apologize for the formatting—it may sound a little off in places, but we didn’t want you to miss out on Ineda’s incredible insights!
👇 Follow & Support Ineda Pearl:
TikTok: @authorineda
🎧 Listen to The Weekly MAsh:
Available on all major streaming platforms
💖 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more author interviews, book discussions, and reader chaos!
19 Mar 2026
Heart, Soul & Spice — Our Chat with Romance Author S. Ashley
We went LIVE with contemporary romance author S. Ashley and the conversation was everything — heart, chaos, mom life, and of course… spice. 🌶️📚
We talked about her interconnected series featuring
💔 Freeing Mallory
🔥 Hating April
🌼 and her newest release Loving Daisy
S. Ashley also shared what it meant to win the Indie Romance Author Scholarship hosted by
✨ Navessa Allen
✨ Avina St. Graves
✨ Dana LeeAnn
✨ Leigh Rivers
From writing romance while raising four kids to chasing publishing dreams in the middle of chaos — this interview was inspiring and fun.
Follow and support S. Ashley:
📱 TikTok: @s.ashleyauthor
📸 Instagram: @s.ashley_author
And don’t forget to grab Loving Daisy! 🌼
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