{"podcast":{"title":"Quick Book Reviews with Philippa Hall","slug":"quick-book-reviews-with-philippa-hall-183832","podcast_index_feed_id":183832,"rss_url":"https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/6087d3aca4a81031ba098a59","website_url":"https://play.acast.com/s/quick-book-reviews","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/6087d3aca4a81031ba098a59/1735832732838-15640c7a-3144-49ba-9bc0-a59a401d1e9a.jpeg","author":"Philippa Hall","episode_count":476,"summary":"Thousands of books. No time to waste. No spoilers. Ever. Quick Book Reviews — your twice-weekly reading companion with host Philippa Hall What it is Quick Book Reviews is a spoiler-free book podcast hosted by Philippa Hall, published every Monday and Friday. Philippa reads widely so busy readers don't have to guess — delivering honest, enthusiastic, bite-sized reviews alongside in-depth author interviews and a friendly window into the publishing world. This is a warm, welcoming show for readers who love books but don't have time to read everything — and want someone they trust to help them choose what's next. Format Spoiler-free reviews : Fast, honest breakdowns of new releases and upcoming fiction Author interviews : In-depth conversations with novelists about plot, character, and writing craft — from global names to indie debuts Publishing insider news : Literary trends, BookTok and Bookstagram highlights, and behind-the-scenes publishing gossip Genres covered Crime · Psychological thriller · Cosy crime · Contemporary drama · Dark academia · Rom-com · Historical fiction · Horror · Romantasy Ideal for Readers with an ever-growing TBR pile · Book club members looking for their nex…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T04:19:55.610709+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/quick-book-reviews-with-philippa-hall-183832"},"episode":{"title":"From Publishing to Bestseller: Ellis Hunter on Blood Bound & Writing Together","slug":"from-publishing-to-bestseller-ellis-hunter-on-blood-bound-writing-together","published_at":"2026-05-08T05:02:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/quick-book-reviews-with-philippa-hall-183832/from-publishing-to-bestseller-ellis-hunter-on-blood-bound-writing-together","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/quick-book-reviews-with-philippa-hall-183832","url":"https://shows.acast.com/quick-book-reviews/episodes/from-publishing-to-bestseller-ellis-hunter-on-blood-bound-wr","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6087d3aca4a81031ba098a59/e/69e772c766c3374f7ed2e606/media.mp3","summary":"In this episode of  Quick Book Reviews , Philippa is joined by the powerhouse writing duo  Ellis Hunter  —  Kate Ellis Brown  and  Becky Hunter  — to talk about their hugely anticipated debut  Bloodbound . Already generating major buzz across the book world,  Bloodbound  is a standout novel blending witches, dragon riders, high-stakes magic, and powerful female friendships. WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER What  Blood Bound  is about — and why readers are obsessed Why this book works for both  fantasy fans and fantasy beginners The rise of  romantasy  and why it’s dominating the book world How two authors successfully  co-write a novel together The realities of going from publishing professionals to debut authors Behind-the-scenes insight into book deals, rights, and global publishing The pressure (and excitement) of writing  Book 2 Why female friendship is at the heart of this story ABOUT BLOOD BOUND A gripping fantasy set between a  Queendom of Witches  and a  Kingdom of Dragon Riders , where two women on opposite sides of a deadly conflict must face fate, power, and impossible choices. With: enemies-to-lovers tension epic world-building magic, dragons, and deadly trials and unforgettable twists …it’s no surprise this is the book everyone is talking about. ABOUT THE AUTHORS Ellis Hunter is the writing duo of: Kate Ellis Brown  – editor and publishing professional Becky Hunter  – author and former publicist Together, they bring insider knowledge of the publishing world and a shared love of fantasy to create something fresh, addictive, and emotionally powerful. INSIDE THE WRITING PROCESS How they split POV characters (Astrid & Skylar) Why planning together was key…","meta_description":"In this episode of Quick Book Reviews , Philippa is joined by the powerhouse writing duo Ellis Hunter — Kate Ellis Brown and…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2231,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/quick-book-reviews-with-philippa-hall-183832/episodes/from-publishing-to-bestseller-ellis-hunter-on-blood-bound-writing-together/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/quick-book-reviews-with-philippa-hall-183832/from-publishing-to-bestseller-ellis-hunter-on-blood-bound-writing-together.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}