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Drinking Ink
by Brittney, Becca and Mia
A podcast about bookish things from three bookish b!tches. From the newest releases to which book boyfriend takes the cake, the Ink Drinkers are here to help you get that Bookish Fix whether you're cozied up with your newest read or on the go! From Big Blue Aliens to Sweet Soft Rom-Coms and High Tension Fantasy, be warned, this podcast may increase the length of your TBR!
Episodes
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Beers with a Bard: Evie Mitchell
This week the Ink Drinkers dive between the pages of steamy romance with top notch disability rep with indie author Evie Mitchell! Evie Mitchell is a thirty-something romance author (she/her/hers) living with a chronic illness. Her loves include steamy romance novels, her husband, their THREE...
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S4 Episode 12: Feel Good Romance
What makes a romance a feel good moment? Is there enough difference that Feel Good Romance could be it own genre? Brittney, Becca and Mia dive into the discussion of the cute and cozy, the sweet and silly, the warm and fuzzy world of feel good romance. Follow Drinking Ink! Tiktok @...
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Beers with a Bard: Brynne Weaver
This week, Brittney, Mia and Becca fangirl down with USA today bestselling author of the dark romantic comedy, sleeper hit Butcher & Blackbird - BRYNNE WEAVER! The Ink Drinkers and Brynne discuss inspiration, accidental cannibalism, Dark Romantic Comedies in general and discuss the next…
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S4 Episode 11: The Darcy Effect
Today on Drinking Ink, Brittney, Mia and Becca discuss The Darcy Effect and it's impact on the romance genre, women's expectations and our perception of relationships. Why does Mr. Darcy continue to be upheld as the pinnacle of romantic gestures? What is it about Elizabeth Bennet and how she...
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S4 Episode 10: HER-storical Romance
This week the Ink Drinkers dive deep into the history, or more accurately HER-story of Historical Romance! Who wrote the first romance novel? Why do readers love to read about the past? What is it about History and Romance that makes it such a powerful combination? Brittney, Mia and Becca go way...
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S4 Episode 9: Batter up! Sports Romance w/ Vee
Who doesn’t love a hunky man in short athletic shorts, or tight uniform pants? WE DO! This week the Ink Drinkers sat down with our own, in-house expert and incredible audio engineer, Valentine Rodriquez to discuss everything Sports Romance. What is so great about Sports Romance? Why are we seeing...
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RERUN: S3 Episode 14: Listening is read too! feat. Brittany Lowry (@listenwithbritt)
This week life caught up to the Ink Drinkers, but they didn't want your mugs to run dry, so here is a rerun of one of our top listened to episodes of season three! This episode originally aired: November 14th, 2023. Do audiobooks count as reading? The Ink Drinkers think so! This week we invited...
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Beers with a Bard: Robin Gow
In this installment of our special segment Beers with a Bard, the Ink Drinkers sat down with author, witch, educator and poet Robin Gow to discuss it’s writing journey, it’s YA novel Dear Mothman, creating inclusive spaces and the impact that literature can have on community. This was such a…
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S4 Episode 7: It’s Critical to have Critique Partners feat/ Taylor Murch
This week the Ink Drinkers dive into the importance of having a critique group or partner when working on your novel. Writer and Editor Taylor Murch joins Brittney, Becca and Mia to talk all about how to find a good critique group, what can a critique partner provide and even get into how that...
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S4 Episode 6: Predation in the Romance Space
If you’ve been on BookTok lately, you may have heard about a popular audiobook narrator who recently came under fire of allegations of sexual harassment and predatory contracts. This led the Ink Drinkers to ask the question: Why does the Romance genre seem to attract this type of behaviour? How…
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S4 Episode 5: Shein, Temu, and Booktok — Oh My!
Has BookTok become Fast Fashion? This week, Brittney, Mia and Becca explore the notion regarding the meteoric rise of BookTok, its impact in reader spaces. Can you trust BookTok recommendations? Is Red Tower the Shein of publishing? Listen to this weeks episode to find out! To see all the books...
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Beers with a Bard: H.E. Gober
This week the Ink Drinkers sat down with Indie Author H.E. Gober! We discussed everything from the process of going from non-reader to reader to independent author, the struggle of figuring out how to publish, mental health, BookTok and more! Follow H.E. Gober on her socials below and don’t…
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S4 Episode 3: From Blood & Sass, why we LOVE to hate Casteel Da'Neer
Honeydew? Honey don’t. You’ve heard the Ink Drinkers gripe about this infamous fictional fantasy boyfriend before, but this time we really go all in, once and for all. A good cleanse never hurt anyone right? What is it about Casteel that makes him great? How has the From Blood and Ash series...
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S4 Episode 2: Tea with the 'Ton
Season Four is all about the Romance! So why not dedicate an entire episode to the romance series currently captivating readers, and Netflix subscribers - BRIDGERTON! Brittney, Becca and Mia each read one of Julia Quinn’s quintessential romances and they have lots to say about it. Is Book Anthony...
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S4 Episode 1: Crescent City, Crossovers & Conspiracy Theories f/ LitonFiction Part 1
To celebrate the release of House of Flame and Shadow and the Crossover of ALL Crossovers, we decided to kickstart season 4 with our own! Jump into the MLU (that’s Maas Literary Universe) with the Ink Drinkers and our special guests Sam & Eve from LitonFiction! We are obligated to remind you that...
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Teaser: Season of the 'Ton, coming FEB 20th!
Prepare your dance cards listeners! On February 20th, Drinking Ink is back for a brand new season of conversation, interviews and book reviews! The Ink Drinkers plan to debate many things: Darcy or Heathcliff? Why so many different genres of Romance? Netflix & the Bridgerton Phenomenon and more!…
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S3 Episode 20: Good, Good, GoodReads and Goodbye Season Three!
Another season finale, another Goodreads Wrap-up! Come find out how many books Becca read this year, how far behind Brittney is on her reading goal and how many books Mia has read that are Goodreads Choice Awards finalists! To see all the books mentioned on todays episode visit...
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S3 Episode 19: Out of the Cauldron and into the Maas Literary Universe
In the penultimate episode of 2023 the Ink Drinkers dive deep into the cauldron to discuss theories, thoughts and opinions about the entire MLU — that is, the Maas Literary Universe. With House of Flame and Shadow set to release in January 2024, Brittney, Becca and Mia take one last trip down...
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S3 Episode 18: Broody vs. Abusive
How far is too far? This week Brittney, Becca and Mia discuss the fine line between a Broody Bad Boy and an abusive, toxic relationship. Is there such a thing as too much masculinity? Find out on this week! To see all the books mentioned on todays episode visit www.drinkinginkpodcast.com. Follow...
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S3 Episode 17: Boobs can do what? Men Writing Women
Men who write women characters often do so badly. How bad you might ask? This week the Ink Drinkers sit down to find out. Reviewing the popular twitter hashtag #MenWritingWomen and sourcing excerpts from TikTok and Reddit, Brittney, Mia and Becca go down the rabbithole to see just how many unique...
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S3 Episode 16: AITA - Bookish Edition
This week Brittney, Mia and Becca go full Reddit-mode and play a game of AITA, a.k.a. Am I The Asshole? Come guess which fictional characters submitted their questions and which real life AITA situations the Ink Drinkers found to discuss. Visit...
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S3 Episode 15: Bookish Subscription Boxes. Yes, THAT one
Who doesn’t love getting a monthly box full of bookish surprises? This week the Ink Drinkers discuss the pros and cons of many of BookToks favourite book subscription services. Who has the best quality? Which company has a notoriously bad reputation? Are books getting smaller? Is it WORTH…
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S3 Episode 14: Listening is read too! feat. Brittany Lowry (@listenwithbritt)
Do audiobooks count as reading? The Ink Drinkers think so! This week we invited BookTok influencer and prolific audiobook afficionado Brittany Lowry (@Listenwithbritt on TikTok) to join us and talk about all audiobooks - from the listener perspective. What makes a good narrator? What did Brittany...
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S3 Episode 13: Don’t Yuck My Yum
This week the Ink Drinkers dove into their biggest book kinks and why its important to not kink-shame when reading. What makes Mia giggle and kick her feet? What makes Brittney blush? Is there anything that gets Becca’s motor going? Find out on this weeks episode! To see all the books mentioned…
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Beers with a Bard: Liv Zander
This week, the Ink Drinkers had the opportunity to sit down with Dark Romance Author Liv Zander, and get all the details on how The Pale Court came to be the sensational fantasy dark romance duology, loved by so many. Ranging from Liv’s love of all things dark, to how she feels about a movie or…
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S3 Episode 11: Return to the Chasm, a Q + A w/ Stacy McEwan
This month the Ink Drinkers were extremely grateful to have the opportunity to chat with BookTok Influencer, Teacher and now novelist Stacy McEwan as part of her online book tour for her sophomore release “Chasm”, the second book in her Glacian Trilogy. Big thank you to Angry Robot Books for...
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S3 Episode 10: Celebrating Diversity in Fiction
This time last year the Ink Drinkers were talking Diversity in books, and so we thought, “why not do it again?” Brittney, Mia and Becca talk about the Own Voices movement and the conversation around gate-keeping identities, supporting diverse authors and the books we love, not to mention the…
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S3 Episode 09: Get Uncomfortable! (Weird books you SHOULD read)
As we move into Spooky Season, the Ink Drinkers wanted to talk about the weird books they’ve read that they think you should read too. From the macabre and triggering all the way to just plain strange, get your weird recommendations here! To see all the books mentioned in todays episode visit...
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Beers with a Bard: Jillian Graves
We’re back with another episode of Beers with a Bard! This time the Ink Drinkers sat down with Jillian Graves, author of Titan, a Daddy Dom Gargoyle Romance (we might be a little obsessed!) Hang out with us while we teach Jillian what AU means in Fanfiction, where her inspiration comes from and...
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S3 Episode 07: Don't Read These Books! (but actually, you should!)
Across the United States of America, many important books have recently been banned, or are currently being banned in libraries in all states. This week the Ink Drinkers wants to discuss these books, why you SHOULD read them and how you can support your local libraries in maintaining equal access...
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S3 Episode 06: Celebrating Indigenous Voices
This month, on September 30th, is Truth & Reconciliation Day in Canada. The Ink Drinkers wanted to highlight Indigenous Issues and celebrate the Indigenous authors they are aware of, talk about how you can support Indigenous authors and why its important to write what you know. To see all the…
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S3 Episode 05: Our Most Anticipated Fall Reads
Which books are the Ink Drinkers looking forward to? What books were pushed from spring releases? Which book is Brittney dying to get her hands on? What is Becca waiting for? Which book is first on Mia’s TBR? All this and more on this weeks episode of Drinking Ink! To see all the books mentioned…
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Beers with a Bard: Lillian Lark
For Season Three, the Ink Drinkers are proud to introduce a new segment - Beers with a Bard! Almost every month, the Becca, Mia and Brittney will sit down with an indie author to talk about their books, their thoughts, and other bookish things. This month, the Ink Drinkers chatted with Lillian...
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S3 Episode 03: Book Trope Tarot - TBR Edition feat. Tehya!
This week the Ink Drinkers have a a special guests joining them for this extra special edition of Book Trope Tarot! Brittney, Becca and Mia are hanging out with our giveaway winner Tehya Foussat to play with a special deck of book trope cards to see just how long their TBR’s actually are. Tune in...
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S3 Episode 02: 50 Shades of Nay
Have you ever wanted to re-read a book because you wanted to relive it? The Ink Drinkers have. This week Mia, Brittney and Becca discuss their re-reading of 50 Shades of Grey by E.L. James. Why was this book so popular? What did Brittney learn through reading it a second time? Is this a rare...
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S3 Episode 01: Straight to Book Jail!
We're BACK! The Ink Drinkers are kicking off Season Three with a bang. This spring a list was circulating on TikTok of all sorts of dark books that “belonged in jail.” Brittney, Mia and Becca decided to go through the list and explore what is on it, what they’ve read off it, and why some things...
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Season Three Trailer!
One week until Season Three of Drinking Ink hits the airwaves! Don't forget, a new episode every Tuesday starting August 15th! Follow Drinking Ink! Tiktok @ Drinking Ink Podcast Official | Instagram @ Drinking Ink Podcast Follow the hosts on their socials: Tiktok @ Of Paths…
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S2 Episode 18: Goodreads? Maybe.
In the Season Two Finale the Ink Drinkers look at their Goodreads lists to see how close… or far, they are from their Goodreads goal. What is on Brittney’s TBR? How many books has Becca read already? (Spoiler, its more than you think!) What has been Mia’s favourite book so far this year? This…
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S2 Episode 17: Happy Pride Month!
To celebrate Pride Month, the Ink Drinkers discuss their favourite queer, sapphic and trans books, LGBTQ2IA+ authors and how important it is to read diversely. Why should we feel so passionately about promoting LEGBTQ2IA+ books? Come find out which books you need to add to your TBR on this weeks...
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S2 Episode 16: Re-Reading & Comfort Characters
Why do the ACOTAR girlies always reach for A Court of Mist and Fury? How can Brittney re-read a book over and over and still find something she missed? Why do some books bring us the same comfy feeling a fluffy blanket does? This week the Ink Drinkers talk about their favourite comfort…
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S2 Episode 15: All about that Audio feat. Laura Horowitz
This week, Audiobook Narrator Laura Horowitz joins the Ink Drinkers to discuss the ins and outs of the audiobook narration process. What is it like performing as a narrator? How does the submission process work? How has TikTok changed the game for up and coming Narrators looking to join the...
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S2 Episode 14: Anticipated Summer Releases... kind of?
Yellowface. Happy Place. The True Love Experiment. What do all these titles have in common? They’re some of the Ink Drinkers most anticipated summer reads! This week Brittney, Mia and Becca review some lists of the summers most anticipated reads and highlight some of their own. Is it a summer of...
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S2 Episode 13: The Great Book Burnout
*Trigger Warning: This episode discusses depression, burnout and complicated feelings. Have you ever gone through a period where just looking at a book is exhausting? The Ink Drinkers did. This week Becca, Mia and Brittney discuss why reading has felt more like work than play this year. How can…
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S2 Episode 12: Manic Pixie What?
Who remembers the Manic Pixie Dream Girl? Still in your Mary Sue era? This week the Ink Drinkers discuss character quirks. Is there such a thing as too much quirk? What makes a character quirky? Mia, Brittney and Becca dig deep into their reading and writing history to analyze all the characters...
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S2 Episode 11: Are the Books really better than the Movie?
Was Twilight really that bad? Why do some Book to Movie adaptations do well and others don’t? This week the Ink Drinkers discuss Persuasion, debate Austen Adaptations and answer questions and comments from Listeners all about Books and their Movie counterparts. What does Brittney really think…
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S2 Episode 10: 50 Shades of Morally Gray
The Anti-Hero, The Antagonist, The Not-Quite-Villain. The character all readers love to hate, the ones who are some shade of morally gray. This week Brittney, Mia and Becca discuss all things questionable. Why does the SJM Fandom hate Nesta for being morally gray when Rhysand does the same thing?...
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S2 Episode 9: Ripped? Or Wrecked? What makes a Strong Female Character?
This week the Ink Drinkers dive into the well of what makes a strong female lead. Why do strong female characters often get heaped into the pile of violent and unlikeable? Do strong female characters add to the gender stereotypes and why can’t we stop labeling things? The Ink Drinkers give some...
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S2 Episode 08: National Poetry Month
Happy April! Did you know April was #NationalPoetryMonth? Neither did Brittney or Mia until Becca told them. This week, the Ink Drinkers dove into a deep discussion around poetry. Why is poetry considered so pretentious? What is the Rupi Kaur Effect? Why is poetry held to a higher standard than...
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RERUN: S1 Episode 01: Hot or Not Hoth
This week unfortunately life caught up to the Ink Drinkers and we need a little extra time to bring you some new content. We didn't want to leave you without anything to listen to however, so here is a re-run of our most popular episode - HOT or NOT HOTH! The Ink Drinkers dive into the #BookTok...
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S2 Episode 7: Indie Spotlight featuring N. Càceres!
This is one the Brittney’s been waiting for. The Ink Drinkers sit down with Nemmy Càceres to discuss her debut novel Obsidian Feathers, releasing March 28th. Becca, Brittney and Mia were given advanced reader copies and are ready to dig into the Dark Romance themes, conversations around cultural...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast about bookish things from three bookish b!tches. From the newest releases to which book boyfriend takes the cake, the Ink Drinkers are here to help you get that Bookish Fix whether you're cozied up with your newest read or on the go! From Big Blue Aliens to Sweet Soft Rom-Coms and High Tension Fantasy, be warned, this podcast may increase the length of your TBR!
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Brittney, Becca and Mia
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A podcast about bookish things from three bookish b!tches. From the newest releases to which book boyfriend takes the cake, the Ink Drinkers are here to help you get that Bookish Fix whether you're cozied up with your newest read or on the go! From Big Blue Aliens to Sweet Soft Rom-Coms and High...
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