Day Drinking With Authors

Ruthie Knox and Annie Mare and SO MANY BOOKS! But especially, Homemaker, If I Told You I'd Have to Kiss You and Cosmic Love at The Multiverse Hair Salon

05 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ruthie Knox and Annie Mare are dear friends and amazing authors so for the last interview before summer - you get a real doozie. We talk for OVER AN H...

Allison King, The Phoenix Pencil Company and Lion's Head meatballs

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Phoenix Pencil Company is a Reese's Bookclub Pick!!!  When Allison and I chatted this had not been announced so I didn't get to ask her...

Mary Alice Monroe, Where The Rivers Merge and Sake

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sake!? Mary Alice's secrets come out early in this interview!  And what an amazing interview with one of my all-time favorite authors about a bo...

Elisabeth Dini, The Bearer of Bad News and an Aperol Spritz

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Not only is an Aperol Spritz one of my favorite drinks of all time - I have not stopped talking about this book. I told my mom. My friends. I told my ...

Jennifer Weiner, The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits, Champagne

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This happened. This really happened. I got to talk to Jennifer Weiner about her latest release The Griffin Sisters' Greatest Hits. We talked abou...

Holly Kennedy, The Sideways Life of Denny Voss and red wine

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I had the privilege of reading this book months before it was released and it has felt like I've been keeping an amazing secret, but now that it&...

Myah Ariel, No Ordinary Love and Jelly Pies

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You know how books are often advertised as "swoony" and it's a word that gets tossed around so much that it's perhaps lost it&apos...

Lauren Willig, The Girl From Greenwich Street and Cherry Bounce

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oh! OH! This book! This weird drink! And Lauren! What is not to love about this episode?  I love everything Lauren writes - her touch with historical...

Lauren Evans, Casket Case and the second cheapest red wine at the store...

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The premise of this book made me gasp. Made me read far into the night. Nora is dating Garrett. Garrett works for death. Clever, right? But there&apos...

Rochelle Weinstein, We Are Made of Stars, White Wine

27 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I sat down with a glass of white wine to talk to one of my favorites - Rochelle Weinstein about her latest novel We Are Made of Stars. If you are a fa...

Sweet Escape, Jillian Liotta and Meredith Wild and very fancy vineyard wines!

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oh, we all need an escape right now. The news is crushing. The weather is awful. Even my dog is bummed. Well, Jillian and Meredith have the right book...

Adriana Herrara, A Tropical Rebel Gets The Duke and a Negroni

13 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I barely managed to stop this from turning into a fan girl moment for Elizabeth Lowell. It is so rare that I find someone who shares my outrageous fan...

Chelsea Iverson, The Peculiar Garden of Harriet Hunt, Earl Grey Tea

06 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I know, I know, I said no more witches but who can resist a sentient garden? Who can resist ivy that senses emotions or a plum tree that's fruit ...

Alison Gaylin, We Are Watching and a Bloody Mary

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oh! OH! This one is BONKERS! You're going to need a Bloody Mary at some point while reading this absolute page turner.   Alison combines conspir...

Ines Johnson, Page Turner Pacing and sake

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is one for the authors. Any author. All The authors.  Forget every bit of pacing advice you've ever been given and pick up Ines' book ...

Naima Simone, Church Girl and there was so much to talk about we didn't get to a drink....

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are a few things that make an author a favorite. And what makes Naima Simone a favorite of mine - is she always understands the assignment. This...

Heather Webb and Hazel Gaynor, Christmas With The Queen and a Dubbonet and Gin

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I had no idea Queen Elizabeth II had a favorite cocktail. Did you? A Dubbonet and Gin and let me tell you, that first sip is a doozy, but after that i...

Monica Chenault-Kilgore The Jewel of the Blues and A French 75

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Monica stops by to talk about her fascinating and fast-paced Historical Fiction - The Jewel of the Blues while sipping the most sophisticated cocktail...

Mimi Matthews, Gray Ghost and The Muse of Maiden Lane

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Oh!!! Such a treat this week. Mimi Matthews bestselling author of The Siren of Sussex sits down to talk about the last book in her Belles of London se...

Charlotte Stein, How To Help A Hungry Werewolf, Cinnamon Danish Hot Chocolate,

28 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the last witch, I promise!  Charlotte Stein is top-tier romance. Years ago I asked her how she kept the romantic and sexual tension in her bo...

Celestine Martin, Deja Brew, Iced Pumpkin Cold Brew

21 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hey hey!!! Who wants more witches? Me! And with a Groundhog Day time twist? Yes Please!  Celestine Martin sits down with the last of her stash of pum...

Anna Rasche, The Stone Witch of Florence and Claret

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When will I be tired of witches? Never. And especially when they come in a quirky and fascinating debut like The Stone Witch of Florence. Anna Rasche ...

Lynda Cohen Loigman, The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern, White Russians

07 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Oh! What a treat this one is. First of all, SOMONE FINALLY PICKED WHITE RUSSIANS!!! I have been dreaming of this for years. And second, The Love Elixi...

Hazel Beck Truly Madly Magically and Peppermint Tea

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're back! After a long hiatus Day Drinking With Authors is back with more fantastic interviews with your favorite authors. I'm in a seriou...

Emma Barry, The Chick Magnet and Spiked Iced Tea

18 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Book: The Chick MagnetThe Drink: Hard Iced Tea (made by throwing a few tea bags in some booze - the way you should have been doing it all this tim...

Sonali Dev and The Vibrant Years

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The book: The Vibrant YearsThe drink: I honestly, can not even remember...Favorite line: “Some accidents were actually beautiful.”Oh my gosh! Sona...

Amy E Reichert, Once Upon A December, and mulled wine

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Book: Once Upon A DecemberThe drink: Mulled wine but really a third cup of coffeeFavorite Line: Christmas wasn't a place or a season or a tim...

Suzanne Park, The Christmas Clash and Holiday Mules

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The book: The Christmas  ClashThe drink: Holiday MulesFavorite Line: Chloe can't stand Peter Li and his smug, perfect faceWell, despite not havi...

Dr. Daphne Palmer Geanacopoulos, The Pirate's Wife and Posset

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Daphne stops by with a glass of Posset (which is  essentially boiled milk and wine with spices)  to discuss her swashbuckling new release The Pirate...

Bárbara Mujica, Miss Del Rio and Pisco Sours

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Book: Miss Del RioThe Drink: Pisco Sours - with a bonus recipe demonstration from Bárbara.Miss Del Rio is a fascinating historical novel about a ...

Bianca Marais and The Witches of Moonshyne Manor

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Book: The Witches of Moonshyne ManorThe Drink: Gin MartiniMy favorite line:  Why were we taught to fear witches and not the men who burned them?A...

Olesya Salnikova Gilmore, The Witch and The Tsar and Kvass

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Book: The Witch and The TsarThe drink: Kvass (a drink made with fermented rye bread, we didn't actually drink this, though Olesya says it&apo...

Shaunna J Edwards and Alyson Richman, The Thread Collectors and Sazeracs

30 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The book: The Thread CollectorsThe author: Shaunna J Edwards and Alyson RichmanThe drink: New Orlean's own Sazerac  This is the recipe I used an...

Deanna Raybourn, Killers of a Certain Age and imaginary Killer Bees

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The book: Killers of A Certain AgeThe author: Deanna RaybournBest line from the book: "It's a bad week for clowns..."Drink: If I had my...

Day Drinking with Brighton Walsh

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Brighton Walsh stops by with a Screaming Orgasm (which is a drink that needs to come with a warning) to talk about her fantastic new contemporary roma...

Day Drinking with Hannah Mary McKinnon

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

My first 3x guest!! I love Hannah's twisty and emotional complex, surprisingly funny  thrillers. This time we're talking about Never Coming...

Day Drinking with Piper Huguley

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

By Her Own Design by Piper Huguley is one of the best books I've read this year because of the unstoppable and fascinating voice Piper created fo...

Day Drinking with Amy Mason Doan

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a 1970's classic cocktail - Grasshoppers and a beautiful 1970's set novel - Lady Sunshine.  Amy Mason Doan stops by to chat about...

Day Drinking with Brooke Lea Foster

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Cut your rum drink with a little vodka and don't forget the lime (for health) and join me as I chat with Brooke Lea Foster about her fabulous new...

Day Drinking with Ellie Thorne/Ellis Leigh

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh starts! New Pen Names! Houses that feel emotions! Chocolate Martinis! Ellis Leigh stops by to talk about all of it.  When Ellis first told me a...

Day Drinking with Elena Gorokhova

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Elena stops by to talk about her illuminating novel A Train To Moscow. This is easily the most fascinating interview I've ever had. Elena's ...

Day Drinking with Kosoko Jackson

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kosoko stops by to talk about his fabulous Black, Queer Adult Rom Com  I'm So (NOT) Over You. We talk about the stupid shit we did in our twenti...

Day Drinking with Simone St James

25 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Simone stops by to discuss her brand new New York Times Bestseller - THE BOOK OF COLD CASES!  We discuss what she learned from this problem child boo...

Day Drinking With Farah Heron

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Farah stops by with a Starry Fuzzy Fizz (that includes a spiced simple syrup you're going to want to drink with everything) to discuss her new ro...

Day Drinking with Kianna Alexander

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kianna Alexander stops by to talk about CAROLINA BUILT - a historical novel about the life of Josephine Leary. Jo Leary was a woman born into slavery ...

Day Drinking with Zoe York

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Zoe York stops by  - Gin and Tonic in hand - to discuss the third book in her fabulous non-fiction series - Romance Your Goals.  If you are a writer...

Day Drinking with Weina Dai Randel

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Weina stops by to talk about her bestselling novel The Last Rose of Shanghai. I've read a lot of World War II fiction and this is a look at that ...

Day Drinking with Fiona Davis

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Fiona Davis stops by to discuss her instant New York Times Bestselling novel - The Magnolia Palace.  Fiona answers lots of reader questions about res...

Day Drinking with Brenda Janowitz

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today's book is a soapy, bombastic delight! The Liz Taylor Ring has dual timelines, multiple MULTIPLE POV's, family secrets, family fighting...

Day Drinking with Katee Robert

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you are a fan of Katee's work or an author who is struggling to find the fun in writing and publishing - you're going to love this conver...

Day Drinking with Jennieke Cohen

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jennieke Cohen stops by with a delicious Earl Grey Glory to discuss her fabulous historical YA My Fine Fellow. This book is ALL sorts of things - a ge...

Day Drinking with Anna E Collins

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anna stops by to discuss her DEBUT romcom - Love At First Spite. Who knew Spite Houses were an actual thing? We discuss how a satisfying romance needs...

Day Drinking with Therese Beharrie

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Therese stops by to talk about her magical romance AND THEY LIVED HAPPILY EVER AFTER. We talk about her career writing Harlequin romances and what it ...

Day Drinking with Viola Shipman

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Viola Shipman is the pen name of author Wade Rouse. Well, this was the Christmas cheer we all need! A fabulous drink, lovely book THE SECRET OF SNOW ...

Day Drinking with Adriana Anders

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Adriana stops by to talk about...well, everything! But mostly her fabulous romantic suspense Uncharted.  We talk about how she challenges herself as ...

Day Drinking with Kimmery Martin

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kimmery stops by to discuss her breath-taking new book Doctors and Friends. For those of you reluctant to read about pandemics and the global experien...

Day Drinking with Jenny Holiday

25 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jenny Holiday stops by to talk about her fabulous new Holiday Rom Com- Duke, Actually.  Recently picked by New York Public Library as a best book for...

Day Drinking with Susanna Kearsley

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Susanna stops by with a fabulous drink - The Braveheart and for bonus points tells us the rather gruesome story of the REAL Braveheart  as we discuss...

Day Drinking with Theodora Taylor and SPECIAL GUESTS

14 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

CALLING ALL WRITERS!! This one is for you. I sit down with Theodora Taylor to talk about her mind-blowing, non-fiction book - 7 Figure Fiction.  This...

Day Drinking with Maggie Knox

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The writing duo of Karma Brown and Marissa Stapley stop by to talk about their new Rom Com written under the pen name Maggie Knox. We discuss the marr...

Day Drinking with Karin Tanabe

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Karin is not fooling around with her gin martini and spy novel A WOMAN OF INTELLIGENCE.  We discuss whether women in the 50's really liked this ...

Day Drinking with Sally Kilpatrick

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sally stops by with a NEW Old Fashioned (maple syrup makes it new and it's delicious!)  to talk about her charming new novel Much Ado About Barb...

Day Drinking with Jaimie Brenner

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jaimie stops by to talk about her novel BLUSH.  Blush is a tribute to all the splashy soapy bestsellers of the 80's with their complicated femin...

Day Drinking with Christina Clancy

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Christina stops by with a Bunny Mother to chat about her fascinating coming of age story - Shoulder Season. Set in the 1980's in the Playboy Reso...

Day Drinking with Naima Simone

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Naima is the kind of person and writes the kind of books that pick you up after a bad day. We get a sugar high off cocoa and tell embarrassing stories...

Day Drinking with Vanessa Riley

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Vanessa Riley stops by to talk about her historical fiction - Island Queen. And this might be the most fascinating interview I've ever had the pl...

Day Drinking with Cate C Wells

04 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My new romance obsession - Cate C Wells stops by to talk about her Steel Bones Motorcycle club romances series. We talk about EVERYTHING. I try to fin...

Day Drinking with Tessa Bailey

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tessa stops by with a gin and tonic to talk about IT HAPPENED ONE SUMMER - this book is the cure for the stress we're all feeling right now. It&a...

Day Drinking with Amanda Skenandore

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Amanda visits with a Gin Rickey to talk about her fabulous historical fiction novel - The Second Life of Mirielle West.  This might be one of my favo...

Day Drinking with Lexi Ryan

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lexi Ryan stops by to talk about her epic YA fantasy THESE HOLLOW VOWS. Lexi tells me how she got out of her head while writing it and how she wrote h...

Day Drinking with Vera Kurian

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back Day Drinkers! We have an exclusive this week - Vera Kurian stops by to talk about her debut thriller NEVER SAW ME COMING - which releases...

Day Drinking with Stephanie Doyle

07 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My Day Drinking origin story is revealed as I talk to one of my nearest and dearest - Stephanie Doyle about her new Jane Austen/Veronica Mars/Sherlock...

Day Drinking with Xio Axelrod

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Xio Axelrod sips some whiskey with me while talking about her ambitious new book - The Girl With Stars in Her Eyes. Part romance, part women's fi...

Day Drinking with Hudson Lin

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Hudson Lin and I chat about her LGBTQ romance - Hard Sell.  We discuss her amazing cover  with two beautiful Chinese men on it - that has to be a fi...

Day Drinking with Hannah Mary McKinnon

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Thriller month comes to a close with Canadian Bestseller and my first repeat guest - Hannah Mary McKinnon! We discuss brainstorming that extra twist a...

Day Drinking with Jessica Hamilton

29 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Debut author Jessica Hamilton stops by to take a cocktail tour of NYC and discuss her thriller WHAT YOU NEVER KNEW. We talk about plotting twists and ...

Day Drinking with Joshilyn Jackson

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

You should always meet your heroes - particularly while drinking Chocolate Cherry Bombs! NYT Bestselling author Joshilyn Jackson stops by to talk abou...

Day Drinking with Victoria Helen Stone

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's 80's Murder Night with the author of LAST ONE HOME. Victoria talks about the intersection of unlikeable heroines, unreliable narrators ...

Day Drinking with Jennifer Rosner

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jennifer stops by with a cup of tea in a beautiful mug to discuss her beautiful and harrowing novel The Yellow Bird Sings. She discusses her research ...

Day Drinking with Wendy Francis

25 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Wendy Francis stops by with blue drinks to talk about her summer page-turner THE SUMMERTIME GUESTS.  I confess my jealousy over the plot of this book...

Day Drinking with Denny S. Bryce

18 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Denny stops by to discuss her debut novel Wild Women and The Blues. We sip a prohibition cocktail (did you know cocktails were started during Prohibit...

Day Drinking with Marissa Stapley

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Marissa stops by to talk about her latest book: Lucky. About a grifter with a heart of gold who has a million dollar lottery ticket she can't cla...

Day Drinking With Farah Heron

19 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Farah stops by to talk about her delicious book - Accidentally Engaged. We discuss self-aware characters and lice... as you do.  Our cocktail is an e...

Day Drinking With Trish Doller

12 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Trish sails by to talk about her beautiful romance - FLOAT PLAN. Part romance, part exploration of grief, part travelogue through the Caribbean - Floa...

Day Drinking with Beverly Jenkins

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ms. Bev stops by to chat about her newest book: Wild Rain.  We talk about how her grandfather inspired her love of westerns and SOMEHOW I convince he...

Day Drinking with Kate Clayborn

25 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate stops by to talk about her newest swoony, slow-burn, jealousy-inducing (on my part) romance Love At First. We talk process, characters what we lo...

Day Drinking with Julia Kelly

11 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Julia sits down to talk about her gorgeous historical novel: The Last Garden in England. This book is ambitious - three timelines, five POV characters...

Day Drinking with Jill Shalvis

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Is Jill Shalvis one of the nicest authors out there? Yes! is she an absolute marvel of consistency? Yes! Is her book The Forever Girl another example ...

Day Drinking with Suleikha Snyder

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Suleikha stops by with some hot-buttered pineapple juice (extremely delicious, highly recommend) to talk about her audacious paranormal romance Big Ba...

Day Drinking with Kate Hilton

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kate Hilton stops by to talk about her sparkling latest release - Better Luck Next Time.  We talk about our favorite Toronto indie bookstore, the pro...

Day Drinking with Karma Brown

16 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Karma Brown, bestselling author of Recipe For A Perfect Wife stops by to talk about her new non-fiction release - The 4% Fix: How One Hour Can Change ...

Day Drinking with Sierra Simone, Nicola Davidson, Adriana Herrara, Eva Leigh, Joanna Shupe

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The authors of the fantastic historical romance anthology The Duke I'd Like To F... stop by to discuss research, consent, diversity and The Bridg...

Day Drinking With Michelle Major

20 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A Michelle Major Holiday Extravaganza! We drink delicious Cranberry Margarita's and talk about her novel The Merriest Magnolia.Want more fascinat...

Day Drinking with Sherry Thomas

06 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Sherry Thomas - bestselling author of some of my all time favorite romance novels stops by to talk about MURDER ON COLD STREET. The latest book in her...

Day Drinking with Diana Peterfreund

26 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's all things CLUE as I chat with Diana Peterfreund about her YA Mystery - In The Hall With The Knife!  We also get very nerdy and nostalgic a...

Day Drinking with Stacey Agdern

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Stacey stops by to talk about her beautiful Hanukkah romance - Miracles and Menorahs.  Want more fascinating conversations with authors about their b...

Day Drinking with Christina Lauren

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In a podcast special writing duo Christina Lauren stops by to discuss their instant New York Times Bestseller In A Holidaze. We talk about their quara...

Day Drinking with Roselle Lim

12 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Author of the extremely charming novel - Vanessa Yu's Magical Paris Tea Shop stops by to discuss magical realism, how her process is changing...

Day Drinking with Erin Ruddy

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Debut thriller author Erin Ruddy stops by for a glass of wine and to discuss her book TELL ME MY NAME.  I lose my mind a little bit over the changing...

Day Drinking with Simone St. James

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Simone St. James stops by for a few beers and to talk about her NYT bestselling ghost story - The Sundown Motel.  That has some of the most chilling ...