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🚨☕ AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: J.D. Barker — Can You Handle the Dark? 📚🖤
The man who ghostwrote books, managed bands, met the Bram Stoker family, collaborated with James Patterson, and now has his bestselling 4MK Thriller series headed to streaming with Sylvester Stallone's Balboa Productions... sat down with us.
Turn off the lights, pour yourself a cup of strong coffee... and whatever you do, don't look under the bed. Enter the brilliantly twisted mind of international bestselling thriller author J.D. Barker, where shocking plot twists, unforgettable villains, and sleepless nights are only the beginning.
In this exclusive conversation, we uncover the stories behind one of today's biggest thriller authors:
🎸 How his career began managing bands before making the leap into publishing.
✍️ His fascinating journey as a ghostwriter before becoming a household name himself.
🦇 The unforgettable experience of meeting the Bram Stoker family and how Dracula's legacy continues to inspire readers around the world.
🤝 What it's really like collaborating with James Patterson, one of the world's bestselling authors.
🎬 The exciting future of the 4MK Thriller series, now being developed for streaming by Sylvester Stallone's Balboa Productions.
☕ We even find out his main character's favorite coffee order!
🎤 And because this is The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show, we somehow end up talking about KPop Demon Hunters, proving that every great conversation can take an unexpected turn.
Whether you're a die-hard thriller fan, an aspiring author, or simply love hearing incredible behind-the-scenes stories from the publishing world, this episode is packed with surprises, laughs, and plenty of dark twists.
Can you handle the dark?
🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!
📲 Follow J.D. Barker on Instagram @therealjdbarker, X @jdbarker, Facebook JDBarkerAuthor, and visit jdbarker.com to explore his latest books and upcoming projects.
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📚 Connect with James Patterson on Instagram @jamespattersonbooks, X @JP_Books, and Facebook James Patterson for updates on his bestselling books and collaborations.
🎬 Watch KPop Demon Hunters on Netflix and follow @netflix on Instagram, TikTok, X, and YouTube for exclusive content and updates.
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Because when ink meets coffee... stories get dangerous.
 
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Episode 39: FEEL THE BERN!!!🔥📖
… is serving up mystery, history, and a healthy dose of vampire suspicion!
This week Rachel and Kasie review Feel the Bern by Andrew Shaffer (⭐⭐⭐ 3 Stars), a silly and ridiculous mystery packed with political satire, unexpected twists, and even maple syrup recipes. @andrew_schaffer @davidsedaris @clairkeeganfiction @ckeeganfiction @melanierdale @unexpectedmel
Next, we discuss the audiobook Children Playing Before a Statue of Hercules featuring David Sedaris (⭐⭐⭐ 3 Stars). While we were hoping for a little more Sedaris, we appreciated the variety and unique voices found throughout this multi-author anthology.
We also review Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan (⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4 Stars), a moving Irish Christmas story that explores the heartbreaking history of Ireland's Magdalene Laundries. Short in length but powerful in impact, this historical fiction novella gave us plenty to think about.
Honorable Mentions: ✨ The Little Book of Magical Creatures from The Witches' Almanac ✨ Girl of Lore by Melanie Dale
And somewhere between coffee refills and book talk, Kasie asks Rachel a very important question:
🧛‍♀️ "Are you a vampire?"
Tune in for laughs, literary discussion, and a few unexpected detours on Episode 39 of The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show.
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Episode 38: We Need to Talk About "Hyped" Books...
Are you listening? This week we're tackling hype, debating why we do and don't like poetry, and defining the epistolary writing style. Plus, we're asking: How long do you linger on art in graphic novels?
What We’re Reading & Rating:
The Correspondent by Virginia Evans ➡️ ⭐⭐⭐ @virginia.l.evans (Too much hype for Rachel, but a great reminder to keep an honest line of communication open with family & friends!)
Waiting for Godot by Samuel Beckett ➡️ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Sent us straight to the dictionary—we got a long list of vocab words from this!)
All the Sinners Bleed by S.A. Cosby ➡️ ⭐⭐⭐ / 🩸🩸🩸🩸🩸 @leoking8473 (Audiobook review! Book journalers: instead of spicy peppers, start using blood drops for your thriller gore ratings. Mic drop. 🎤)
The Nightmare Before Christmas: Zero’s Journey by DJ Mikey @disney @tokyopop ➡️ ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (A beautiful graphic novel and an incredibly sweet read reminding you to never ignore your fur babies!)
👇 Sound off in the comments: What’s your personal book rating system? And don't forget to write us a ditty for our quotes segment!
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Episode 37 -💔 Inside Demon Copperhead
Rachel's 5-star Book of the Month is Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver, and this week we're diving into the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that had her laughing, crying, and feeling every emotion in between. We discuss themes of hope, resilience, grief, and survival, and explore why this powerful story stays with readers long after the final page.
Along the way, we celebrate David's belated birthday, check in on Goodreads Challenge progress, discuss Rachel's journey through Babel, and chat with Crystal from Portkey Books about the ever-elusive definition of magical realism.
We also briefly touch on Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers—including the mysterious missing half-star from Kasie's rating—but don't worry, a much deeper discussion is coming in a future episode.
Plus, chocolate forest cake, bookish tangents, and a conversation about what truly makes a protagonist.
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🥐☕Huge thank you to @chez.david.french.restaurant  for letting us record our bookish podcast in your beautiful space—and for keeping our coffee cups very full. Perfect vibes, perfect pastries, perfect pours. We’re so grateful! ☕✨ 
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📚☕ AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: J. N. Cheney ☕📚A forgotten chapter of history is finally being brought back into the light…
In this special episode of The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show, we sit down with historian and author J. N. Cheney to discuss Women, Immigrants, and the Working-Class Battle in Little Falls, New York: The Textile Strike of 1912-1913.
✨ We’re diving into the powerful true story of immigrant women who stood together against unsafe working conditions, powerful mill owners, and a system determined to silence them. Through extensive research and archival discoveries, Cheney uncovers a pivotal moment in labor history and restores these courageous voices to the story they deserve.
📖 History. Courage. Community. The stories that shaped us are waiting to be rediscovered.
Join us for a conversation about forgotten struggles, the importance of preserving local history, and why these stories still matter today.
⭐ If you read Women, Immigrants, and the Working-Class Battle in Little Falls, New York, consider leaving an honest review on your favorite book platform, Goodreads, or social media. Every review helps authors like James continue sharing important stories.
🎧 Catch this episode of The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show — Your FAVORITE Bookish Podcast!
Follow J. N. Cheney:📘 Facebook: JN Cheney — Historian and Author🦋 Bluesky: @historianjncheney.bsky.social
🥐☕Huge thank you to @thesherburneinn for letting us record our bookish podcast in your beautiful space—and for keeping our coffee cups very full. Perfect vibes, perfect pastries, perfect pours. We’re so grateful! ☕✨ 
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Episode 36: Clickbait
"Do one thing awesome," they said. So we decided to fly our freak flags high. This episode is a wild ride through the aggressively absurd, the "coocoo bananas," and the flat-out slimy. From the birds and the bees (and the crows and the deer...) to clean regency romance, we are covering the full spectrum of the literary world.
Plus, Rachel explains the method behind the madness of Goodreads challenges and introduces our new 2-Star Rule for those short, honorable (or not-so-honorable) mentions.
The Spice, The Weird, and The "I Just Threw Up In My Mouth"
The "Honorable" 2-Star Mention: Hill of Secrets by debut author Galina Vromena. A Kindle freebie that Rachel describes as a "stinky Los Alamos" and a "slimy mess." Consider this your warning.
A Deal with a Debutante by Chelsea Bobulski (@chelseabobulski): A clean, "no-spice" historical romance and the first in the London's Most Eligible series. An ARC Kindle read that earned 3 Stars from Rachel.
Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez (@authorabbyjimenez): A 2025 contemporary romance featuring a veterinarian and a social media manager. Despite the distance and the heartbreak of dementia, the connection is instant. 4 Stars from Rachel.
The "10-Star" Beyond Obsessed
Heads Will Roll (Audible Original): Created by and starring Kate McKinnon and Emily Lynne (@the.emilylynne). This isn't a traditional audiobook; it’s a star-studded audio drama produced by Broadway Video."It’s Monty Python–adjacent, pop-culture-stuffed, and feels less like a fever dream and more like a severe Google hallucination." — Kasie’s 10-Star Pick
The Genius of the Bizarre
Horse Girl Fever: Stories by Kevin Maloney (@kevinrmaloney): Published by Clash Books (@clashbooks_). Kasie found the last copy of this at Book + Bottle in St. Pete, FL, and it changed her life.
Rating: 5 Stars (and a soul-searching experience).
The Vibe: Darkly humorous autofiction that feels like Tales From the Loop meets an "After School Special About Your Potential Future Adult Life." It’s surrealism acting like a slow-moving boa constrictor.
Trigger Warnings: All of them. Just... all of them. Read a story, take a breath, and look into the abyss.
In This Episode, We Also Mention:
Bridgerton
Sophia the First
Goodreads Challenge Strategies
Why crows and ravens are having way too much fun in modern literature.
What are these authors thinking? We have no idea, but we’re reading it anyway.
🥐☕Huge thank you to @veskolini_cafe_dunedin for letting us record our bookish podcast in your beautiful space—and for keeping our coffee cups very full. The delicious French food and pastries were absolute perfection. Perfect vibes, perfect pours. We’re so grateful! ☕✨ 
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☕📚 ON TOUR WITH THE SPILLED INK AND COFFEE SHOW! 📚☕
This month, we're heading to Norwich, NY for an evening filled with books, coffee, local history, and unforgettable stories.
✨ Heritage Night: Books, Coffee & Local History at C.S. Miller Books✨
Join Kasie from The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show (while Rachel is, naturally, visiting yet another independent bookstore 😉) for a special conversation with featured author Christian Vischi.
📖 We'll be diving into his fascinating book, Stitched Together: A History of the Norwich Knitting Co. and Walt Disney, uncovering the surprising connections between Norwich's industrial past, storytelling, entrepreneurship, and a touch of Disney magic woven throughout.
☕ Enjoy a cup of Knuckle Down Coffee 📚 Browse incredible books 🏛️ Celebrate local history 🎙️ Experience a live Spilled Ink and Coffee conversation
A huge thank you to our wonderful community partners:
✨ @chenangotourism ✨ @csmillerbooks ✨ @upstateroasting ✨ @chenangohist ✨ @christianvischi
This is exactly why we love taking the show on the road—bringing together readers, writers, local businesses, and the stories that connect us all.
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Episode 35: “Our ½ Star Era”
Rachel is in her ½ star era and chaos is absolutely on the menu 😌☕
This week on The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show we are serving HOT takes, steamy surprises, and completely unhinged bookish energy!
We kick things off with “It’s a steamy Hallmark” vibes and somehow end up asking the real questions like “Do you have Borg Insurance?” and turning book quotes into fortune cookies 🥠📖
Rachel brings the mood with a 2.5⭐ review of The Silent Watcher by Victor Methos — a FREE Kindle legal thriller that had potential but didn’t quite win her over@victormethos
Then we head to the beach with The Strawberry Patch Pancake House by Laurie Gilmore — giving fast, steamy, cozy Hallmark energy… but WARNING: catfish cover 👀🥞@lauriegilmore_authorhttps://www.facebook.com/lauriegilmoreofficial/@harpercollins
Rachel is back in her historical fiction era with The Wharton Plot by Mariah Fredericks — 3.5⭐ and full of Gilded Age drama, fashion, and Pulitzer Prize moments. Edith is THAT girl@mariahfredericks@thetenementmuseum@tenementmuseumhttps://www.facebook.com/janeprescottmysteries/
Kasie is thriving with 5⭐ for Mr. Spock’s Little Book of Mindfulness by Glenn Dakin — logically iconic and yes… we absolutely tried to turn Spock wisdom into fortune cookies 🖖🥠@GlennDakin@startrek
AND THEN… the unexpected obsessionKasie gives basically 10⭐ to Brackish Waters by Matt Boren — an Audible Original comedy narrated by Christina Applegate that had us LOSING ITA chaotic vacation, a legendary one-star Yelp review, and honestly… the ONLY reason you need is Christina ApplegateA MUST for moms, teachers, and the PTA — we root for Kate but Rudy 👀 steals the show@mattboren@1capplegate@christinaapplegate
We absolutely derail into Trek talk 🚀 and now we’re asking… do we need a whole spin-off podcast?? Trek Talks might be happening
Come for the reviews, stay for the vibes: HILARIOUS, slightly unhinged, and very caffeinated ☕✨
🥐☕Huge thank you to @chez.david.french.restaurant for letting us record our bookish podcast in your beautiful space—and for keeping our coffee cups very full. The delicious French food and pastries were absolute perfection. Perfect vibes, perfect pours. We’re so grateful! ☕✨ 
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Episode 34: “Vibes: HILARIOUS! Situation: Murder.” ☕🔪📚
Murder… but make it ✨funny✨. That’s the vibe this week and we are absolutely leaning in.
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🚨 BIG NEWS 🚨 We are officially taking reservations to bring The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show to YOU Indie bookstores 📚 libraries 🏛️ authors ✍️ cozy corners ☕ If it’s bookish, we want in. Let’s collab, sip coffee, and talk books together 💌
This episode is packed with chaotic good energy: 📱 We chat the magic of the Libby app (aka our audiobook lifeline) 📚 Rachel brings her OG Nancy Drew books and we each pick one to read… the choices were VERY telling 🎤 A dramatic (audio-only, sadly) tribute to Eva Perón because theater kids never rest 🍕 And YES… the Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program still exists!
☕ Rachel’s Reviews
📖 Lost by Rachel Hartigan — 2 stars 📖 Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q. Sutanto — 4 stars A cozy mystery set in San Francisco’s Chinatown featuring a lonely tea shop owner, a dead body, and a found family of suspects… ICONIC. Rachel LOVED this one for the humor 🎬 Dream casting? Michelle Yeoh as Vera Wong please and thank you
🔥 Kasie’s Reviews
📖 Pele Mana: The Goddess of Fire by Christopher Caravalho — 5 stars Absolutely stunning. The art, the storytelling, the love poured into it… chef’s kiss perfection
📖 Friday the Rabbi Slept Late by Harry Kemelman — 4 stars A classic mystery featuring Rabbi David Small 🎧 Audiobook narrated by George Guidall Slow start but once it hits… it HITS
✨ Cozy mysteries, nostalgic reads, musical theater chaos, and pizza-fueled reading dreams This episode truly has everything
Support your local libraries 📚 and independent bookstores 💛 And don’t forget to rate, follow, and share if you love chaotic bookish energy ☕✨
🥐☕Huge thank you to @chez.david.french.restaurant for letting us record our bookish podcast in your beautiful space—and for keeping our coffee cups very full. The delicious French food and pastries were absolute perfection. Perfect vibes, perfect pours. We’re so grateful! ☕✨ 
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🎥✨ BONUS EPISODE ALERT: The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Volumes 1–4
🎥✨ BONUS EPISODE ALERT ✨📚 Rachel & Kasie take on the VIDEO version of our special bonus episode featuring The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion Volumes 1–4 by Beth Brower!
We laugh. We cry. We get angry. We spiral. We are painfully weird on camera. 😅☕📖
Emma and the entire cast of characters we adore (and absolutely LOVE to despise 👀) have us talking nonstop in this one. This series completely stole our hearts and honestly?
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5 STARS. 5 STARS. 5 STARS. 5 STARS.
🎙️ One Podcast. Everywhere you want to listen. 🌍🎧✨ 
🥐☕Huge thank you to @veskolini_cafe_dunedin for letting us record our bookish podcast in your beautiful space—and for keeping our coffee cups very full. The delicious French food and pastries were absolute perfection. Perfect vibes, perfect pours. We’re so grateful! ☕✨ 
✨The Spilled Ink and Coffee Show, Your FAVORITE Bookish Podcast!
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