Books and Brews Podcast Episode #33: Shannyn Schroeder

Sloane Steele is the pen name for Shannyn Schroeder. As Sloane, her Counterfeit Capers series of heist romances are her love letter to the TV show Leverage. As Shannyn, she writes contemporary romances about big families, both those created by blood and by choice. Her books are set in the city of Chicago because having grown up there and lived near the city her whole life, she writes what she knows. Shannyn is a part-time English teacher, part-time curriculum editor, and full-time mom, even though her kids are pretty self-sufficient teens. In her down time, she bakes cookies, reads romance, and watches far too much TV. shannynschroeder.com Shannyn's Readings: It Takes a Thief – 13:53 Catch Your Breath, O' Leary Family #4 – 25:37 My Forever Plus-One, Daring Divorcees – 42:08 Michael's Beer Pairings: Grain Belt Premium, August Schell Brewing Company (paired to It Takes a Thief) – 9:12 Undercover Investigation Shutdown Ale, Lagunitas Brewing Company (paired to Catch Your Breath) – 23:26 Family Drama, Flying Dog Brewery (paired to My Forever Plus-One) – 40:15 Interview Highlights: The good thieves – 18:44 The name behind the beer (or What goes on in breweries?) – 23:52 Finding time to write with kids – 38:00 What is the attraction of reading about big families? – 32:14 Conflict in romance--when you're with your best friend? – 48:24 Using two author names – 51:37 COMING NEXT MONTH: Sadira Stone, Romance Author. UPCOMING EVENTS: Gabriel's Horn is accepting submissions for its anthology Our theme music is from www.bensound.com.