
My Nights Are Booked
By Sarabeth Pollock

My Nights Are BookedMay 11, 2023

Passionflix May 2023 Update: PassionCon 2024, Gabriel's Redemption Pt. 1 Premiere and More!
Join host Sarabeth Pollock as she breaks down all of the exciting Passionflix news, from the Gabriel's Redemption Pt. 1 release and London premiere to the latest book optioned by Passionflix to all of the exciting details for PassionCon 2024!

Fear the Walking Dead Season 8 Preview
Host Sarabeth Pollock offers a spoiler-free preview of the first three episodes of Fear the Walking Dead season 8 ahead of the May 14 premiere.
You can read her interview with Fear TWD star Kim Dickens here.
Here are the episode descriptions of the first three episodes of the final season:
Episode 801: “Remember What They Took From You” - Premieres Sunday, May 14 on AMC and AMC+
Written by: Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg
Directed by: Michael E. Satrazemis
After going undercover at PADRE, Morgan and Madison find themselves back at odds trying to do what’s best for Mo while struggling to accept their new lives under the watchful eye of PADRE.
Episode 802: “Blue Jay” - Premieres Sunday, May 21 on AMC and AMC+
Written by: Andrew Chambliss and Ian Goldberg
Directed by: Heather Cappielo
After fleeing PADRE, June’s safety and solitude are threatened by an unwelcome reunion with Dwight and Sherry and a desperate father’s search for his missing daughter.
Episode 803: “Odessa” - Premieres on Sunday, May 28 on AMC and AMC+
Written by: Andrew Chambliss, Ian Goldberg
Directed by: Ron Underwood
Mo’s hunt to prove PADRE’s true intentions has her in over her head as she’s drawn into the larger web of secrets and subterfuge of the adults who care for her.

Interview with Haley Walker, author of Love You Like the Movies
Join Sarabeth as she chats with Passionista Haley Walker about her debut novel, Love You Like the Movies.

Interview with Emma Chase: Celebrating the First Anniversary of Tangled
Author Emma Chase joins host Sarabeth Pollock on the podcast to celebrate the first anniversary of Tangled on Passionflix. She also provides an update on the Royally Screwed adaptation and she offers a hint about her next book.

Interview with Stacia Crawford, Director of The Secret Life of Amy Bensen
Join host Sarabeth Pollock for a conversation with Stacia Crawford, the brilliant director behind several episodes of The Secret Life of Amy Bensen on Passionflix.

Mayfair Witches, Interview with the Vampire updates January 2023
Join host Sarabeth Pollock as she shares some thoughts ahead of Mayfair Witches episode 4. She also talks about Interview with the Vampire and the timing of season 2, some insight into the social media situation and resuming the podcast recordings with fans.

The Secret Life of Amy Bensen season 1 review, predicting season 2
The season finale of The Secret Life of Amy Bensen has arrived and host Sarabeth Pollock shares her thoughts about the first season of the series, which is based on the book by Lisa Renee Jones. She also offers her thoughts about when the second season might arrive on Passionflix.

Interview with Henriette Lazaridis, author of Terra Nova
Author Henriette Lazaridis joins host Sarabeth Pollock for a discussion about her new book Terra Nova.
From the cover: "A haunting story of love, art and betrayal, set against the heart-pounding backdrop of Antarctic exploration--from the Boston Globe-bestselling author of The Clover House."

Interview with Rebecca Kelley, author of No One Knows Us Here
Author Rebecca Kelley stops by the My Nights Are Booked Podcast to talk about her new book, No One Knows Us Here.
From the cover: "In this gripping novel about obsession, control and self-preservation, a woman desperate to provide a new life for her sister enters a compromising arrangement with an entitled tech billionaire."

Mayfair Witches 101 review, interview with stars Harry Hamlin and Tongayi Chirisa
Host Sarabeth Pollock shares her thoughts about the series premiere of Mayfair Witches, "The Witching Hour," and she speaks with stars Harry Hamlin (Cortland Mayfair) and Tongayi Chirisa (Ciprien) about their roles in the new Anne Rice series.

Interview with Maddie McCormick, star of The Secret Life of Amy Bensen
The Secret Life of Amy Bensen star Maddie McCormick joins host Sarabeth Pollock for a conversation about her role as Amy in the new Passionflix series. It's a fun and insightful chat and you'll learn a lot about Maddie, especially when she answers the 10 questions from Inside the Actors Studio.

Review: Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches season 1 (Spoiler Free)
Join host Sarabeth Pollock as she previews the upcoming Anne Rice's Mayfair Witches series coming to AMC on January 8. In her spoiler-free preview and review, she talks about her impressions of the series after screening the first five episodes. And for Interview with the Vampire fans there's a brief discussion at the beginning about the next season and her thoughts about when it might premiere.

Interview with the Ghosts & Gravity team
Host Sarabeth Pollock chats with several members of the team behind the Ghosts & Gravity anthology benefitting VETSports.
Ghosts & Gravity
New York City, 1972. Between Central Park and the East River sits an apartment building as tall as a castle and as orange as a sunset. The Wellraven barely pricks a skyline so grand, but its curious history reaches out through occupants, young and old. Eleven stories chronicle the life and times of characters who cross paths and share destiny’s fire escape. Ghosts, gravity, romance, and secrets weave the communal narrative. Step into the elevator. Push any button, but try to remember your way back out. Not everybody makes it. Proceeds from this limited edition anthology will benefit VETSports, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing Veterans with continuous opportunities to reintegrate into their communities through sports, community service, events, and partnerships.
Genres: Short Stories, Romance, Paranormal Romance, Cozy Mystery, Historical Romance, Ghost Fiction
Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/yc6vbnra
Books2Read: https://books2read.com/u/mvXql8

Interview with Tracy Wolff, author of The Crave Series
Host Sarabeth Pollock is joined by Tracy Wolff, author of the bestselling Crave Series, to talk about the series and her latest book, Charm, which is available now.

The Walking Dead interview: Cast Superlatives (Exclusive)
Host Sarabeth Pollock had a chance to speak with members of The Walking Dead cast and asked them to assign superlatives to their fellow cast members. You'll hear from Seth Gilliam, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton and Lauren Ridloff (through her interpretor Ramon) in the first group, and then Laila Robins, Michael James Shaw, Eleanor Matsuura and Josh McDermitt in the second group. These responses will be part of a larger feature for What to Watch after the finale.

Interview with IWTV fan Jenn Bowler
Join host Sarabeth Pollock for a riveting conversation with IWTV fan Jenn Bowler (@creativespoonie on Twitter) about the AMC series and her journey as a relatively new fan of Anne Rice's work.

Interview with author Vanessa Fewings, bestselling author of 'Enthrall'
Join host Sarabeth Pollock as she chats with bestselling author Vanessa Fewings, whose book Enthrall was just optioned by Passionflix. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to The Enthrall Sessions, there's something for everyone in this interview, including an exclusive update about her newest project! We also chat about our mutual love for Anne Rice and vampires. Enjoy!

Interview with Katie Sise, author of 'The Break'
Join host Sarabeth Pollock as she chats with Katie Sise, bestselling author of The Break, a new thrilling new novel out now.

Interview with Kalyne Coleman, "Grace" on Interview with the Vampire
Interview with the Vampire's Kalyne Coleman joins host Sarabeth Pollock for a conversation about her time on AMC's new hit series. After speaking ahead of episode 105 in an interview for What to Watch, Sarabeth and Kalyne knew they had to continue their conversation. Here, Kalyne talks about how she landed the role of Grace in her first TV role. You'll never guess which scene was her first scene to shoot!

Breaking Down Interview with the Vampire 104: "The Ruthless Pursuit of Blood with All a Child's Demanding"
Join host Sarabeth Pollock as she breaks down Interview with the Vampire episode 104, "The Ruthless Pursuit of Blood with All a Child's Demanding"

Hallmark Channel Countdown to Christmas Week 1 review
Host Sarabeth Pollock breaks down the first three movies in Hallmark Channel's Countdown to Christmas 2022: Noel Next Door, We Wish You a Married Christmas and A Kismet Christmas.

So many good things happening with Passionflix!
Join host Sarabeth Pollock for a quick summary of everything that's in the works over at Passionflix. It's an exciting time to be a Passionista!

Interview with Interview with the Vampire Superfan Gorrei
Join host Sarabeth Pollock as she talks all things Interview with the Vampire with superfan Gorrei (@Gorrei_VC on Twitter, @Gorrei on TikTok)

Interview with the Vampire: Louis' possible affection and concern for Daniel
In this episode, host Sarabeth Pollock considers the first two episodes of Interview with the Vampire and the subtle signs that Louis (Jacob Anderson) has feelings of some kind for Daniel.

Interview with the Vampire 101 review: Little Drink, Chef's Kiss
Sarabeth breaks down her reaction to the first episode of Interview with the Vampire, "In the Throes of Increasing Wonder."

Spotlight on the Vampire Lestat
AMC released a teaser for Interview with the Vampire featuring a montage of Lestat moments. "I'm a lot," he says. Yes, yes he is. Host Sarabeth Pollock breaks down some impressions of Lestat through the eyes of Louis in Interview with the Vampire and Armand in The Vampire Armand, as well as Lestat's impressions of himself from The Vampire Lestat.
She also talks about IWTV receiving a season 2 renewal.

Interview with the Vampire: "Read Between the Lines"
Sarabeth shares her thoughts on the nature of Louis and Lestat's relationship, reflecting on Lestat's perspective at the end of The Vampire Lestat. (Once again, no spoilers for the Interview with the Vampire series on AMC)

Interview with the Vampire season 1 review
Now that the review embargo has lifted, host Sarabeth Pollock offers her spoiler-free review of the first five episodes of the new AMC series, Anne Rice's Interview with the Vampire.

Interview with the Vampire: How I became a fan of Anne Rice's work
As the Fall 2022 TV season approaches, I thought I'd talk a little bit about how I came to fall in love with Anne Rice's work.

Interview with Barbara Bourland, author of The Force of Such Beauty
Welcome to season 2 of the My Nights Are Booked Podcast! Host Sarabeth Pollock teases what's been going on and what's in store for the podcast in upcoming episodes, and she shares an insightful interview with author Barbara Bourland about her new book, The Force of Such Beauty.

Recipe for Survival: Interview with Dr. Dana Ellis Hunnes
Sarabeth chats with Dr. Dana Ellis Hunnes about her new book Recipe for Survival: What You Can Do to Live a Healthier and More Environmentally Friendly Life. Dr. Hunnes is a dietician, educator and researcher at UCLA Medical Center who regularly provides insight about the intersection of health and being conscious about how we impact the environment.

Interview with Erica Ferencik, author of 'Girl In Ice'
My Nights are Booked Podcast host Sarabeth Pollock chats with author Erica Ferencik about her new book 'Girl In Ice.' This thrilling book follows talented linguist Val as she travels to the harsh landscape of the Arctic Circle to explore a mystery that is so much bigger than anything she ever could have imagined.

Interview with Kristy Bromberg
Join host Sarabeth Pollock as she talks with bestselling author Kristy Bromberg about her new book Last Resort, the first story in her all-new S.I.N. Series. We also talk about her writing process, how she comes up with ideas for her stories and we even chat about Driven Season 3, coming in May to Passionflix.

Interview with James Andrew Fraser
Host Sarabeth Pollock spoke with James Andrew Fraser about Gabriel's Rapture Part Two, acting, movies and more. It's hard to believe that two years ago we chatted in that Brady Bunch-style Zoom call with the entire cast of Gabriel's Inferno Part One just as the world was locking down in the early days of the pandemic. Two years have passed and the fifth movie in the Gabriel series is now available and the journey continues. If you've ever wanted to know more about the man who brings Paul Norris to life, here's your chance.

Exclusive Interview with Melanie Zanetti
Sarabeth chatted with Melanie Zanetti in early March 2022. The interview is part of a larger project, but in honor of Melanie's birthday Sarabeth wanted to share it with Melanie's fans. Stay tuned to My Nights Are Booked and Sarabeth's You Tube channel for articles and video clips from the interview. The complete feature article will be available in April.

Interview with April Asher, author of 'Not the Witch You Wed'
Sarabeth chats with April Asher, author of Not the Witch You Wed. In the interview you'll learn more about Violet the witch and Lincoln the wolf shifter, and you'll also find out how Asher, a nurse, was able to pivot from romantic suspense and write a paranormal romance in the middle of the pandemic.

Interview with Josh Plasse, Star of Passionflix's Tangled
Sarabeth chats with Josh Plasse, star of the new Passionflix movie Tangled.

Get Ready For So Much Passionflix!
Tangled is coming February 3rd, Tosca Musk and Jodi Ellen Malpas are teasing exciting things, Sylvain Reynard has an announcement on January 18th...there's so much to be excited about!
Also, JEM's new book The Resurrection is coming January 25 and you won't want to miss it!

Previewing 'A Discovery of Witches' Season 3
A Discovery of Witches is back for its third and final season, and host Sarabeth Pollock is talking about the first two episodes and how they stack up to the book. (Also, we're hoping for more Phoebe!!)

Book Talk: The Off-Campus Series by Elle Kennedy
Host Sarabeth Pollock talks about the Off-Campus Series by Elle Kennedy. Many thanks go out to Pam Jaffee at Bloom Books for this thrilling #BookMail featuring the all-new Bloom Book covers of Kennedy's popular series. Kennedy's new hockey romance is coming to Bloom Books in 2023.
Links to order:
The Deal (Garrett and Hannah)
The Mistake (Logan and Grace)
The Score (Dean and Allie)
The Goal (Tucker and Sabrina)
The Legacy (All characters)

Interview with Scarlett St. Clair, author of King of Battle and Blood
Author Scarlett St. Clair stopped by the My Nights Are Booked Podcast to talk about her new book King of Battle and Blood, the story that kicks off her new Adrian x Isolde fantasy series. We also chat about her beloved Hades x Persephone series and everything she has planned in 2022 and 2023.

Interview with Emily Stone, author of 'Always, In December'
My Nights Are Booked host Sarabeth Pollock is thrilled to present an interview with Emily Stone, whose debut novel Always, In December is a story that will stay with you long after you finish the last page. Josie and Max have an instant connection but fate has other ideas. Always, In December is one of Sarabeth's favorite books of the 2021 holiday season, and it's one of her favorite books of 2021 as well.

A tribute to Anne Rice
My Nights Are Booked host Sarabeth Pollock reflects on the impact Anne Rice made on her life and how Rice's books changed her life's trajectory completely. Anne Rice passed away at the age of 80 on December 11, 2021, leaving behind an enduring legacy that will live on forever.

The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer is a holiday romance must-read
The holiday season needs more Jewish romance stories and Jean Meltzer's The Matzah Ball is a mesmerizing story about the joys of Hanukkah and the magic of the Jewish holiday traditions. It also features an enemies to lovers romance that will make you swoon.

Why Passionflix is the gold standard in adapting romance novels
When it comes to faithful adaptations of books, Passionflix is the gold standard. My Nights Are Booked host Sarabeth Pollock breaks down what makes Passionflix adaptations like the Driven Series and the Gabriel Series so successful, and why other streaming services should take note.

Let's talk about The Hating Game movie
My Nights Are Booked host Sarabeth Pollock breaks down her thoughts about The Hating Game movie starring Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell, based on Sally Thorne's 2016 novel of the same name. (NOTE: There are some spoilers in the conversation if you haven't read the book or seen the movie)

Interview with Passionflix's Ali Whitaker
Ali Whitaker, Passionflix Director of Marketing and Public Relations, joins My Nights Are Booked host Sarabeth Pollock to talk about Passionflix projects, what's coming and what it's like being part of the Passionflix family.

Passionflix Chat: Let's talk about that Lou Ferrigno Jr. "Resisting Roots" clip...
Join My Nights Are Booked host Sarabeth Pollock as she shares her thoughts about Audrey Carlan's Resisting Roots. (Yes, she finished it, and yes, she also finished the second book in the series...) And we have to talk about the behind the scenes clip of Lou Ferrigno Jr.'s Trent Fox taking batting practice...

Madison Clark returns to Fear the Walking Dead
There's a ton of news in the Fear the Walking Dead world! Host Sarabeth Pollock breaks down the big announcement that Kim Dickens is returning to Fear TWD and that the show has been renewed for season 8.

Breaking down the TWD: World Beyond finale with Jeffrey Kopp
Jeffrey Kopp (@TWalkingDWorld) joins host Sarabeth Pollock to break down everything that happened in the thrilling series finale of The Walking Dead: World Beyond. They also offer some thoughts about possible spinoffs and how that end-credit scene could factor into the future of the franchise.

What's new at Passionflix: Resisting Roots filming news, Gabriel's Rapture Part 1 review
My Nights Are Booked host Sarabeth Pollock talks about the magic of Gabriel's Rapture Part 1 and news that Resisting Roots has started filming.

Book Talk: The Hating Game, Window Shopping, To Sir With Love and more
In this week's episode of Book Talk, host Sarabeth Pollock talks about some of the books that caught her attention. Links to books mentioned in the podcast below:
The Hating Game, by Sally Thorne
To Sir With Love, by Lauren Layne
A Not So Meet Cute, by Meghan Quinn
Window Shopping, by Tessa Bailey
Duke, Actually, by Jenny Holiday
King of Battle and Blood, by Scarlett St. Clair

Hallmark Channel's 'The Nine Kittens of Christmas' is purrfectly wonderful
Join host Sarabeth Pollock as she breaks down The Nine Kittens of Christmas, the sequel to The Nine Lives of Christmas, airing as part of the Merry Thanksgiving Weekend on Hallmark Channel.

Reflections on SDCC: Special Edition
SDCC: Special Edition was a great chance to get back to the San Diego Convention Center with pop culture fans, and even though it was a smaller event it was still a lot of fun.

Breaking down the Spider-Man: No Way home trailer with special guest Mia Johnson
My Nights Are Booked host Sarabeth Pollock is joined by special guest Mia Johnson to break down the Spider-Man: No Way Home trailer. What started as a 20-minute conversation became an opus to the trailer and the glory that is the vast Marvel empire.

Celebrating the Passionflix Gabriel's Rapture premiere
My Nights Are Booked host Sarabeth Pollock pays tribute to Tosca Musk and the entire Passionflix team the day after the Gabriel's Rapture premiere in Boston on November 18, 2021.
Sarabeth also explains why an unfortunate comment from her French penpal is responsible for her inability to ever say Sylvain Reynard's name out loud....

The More the Merrier: The joys of having lots of Christmas movies to enjoy
My Nights Are Booked host Sarabeth Pollock talks about the joy of having new Christmas movies on Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, BET, GAC Family, Lifetime, Netflix, Amazon and more. There's room for all of it!
This weekend's new Christmas movie schedule:
11/19: Nantucket Noel (8pm ET, Hallmark Channel)
11/20: A Christmas Together with You (8pm ET, Hallmark Channel), Five More Minutes (10pm, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries), A Kindhearted Christmas (8pm ET, GAC Family)
11/21: A Kiss Before Christmas (8pm ET, Hallmark Channel)

Book Talk: All the Feels, Kristin Proby News, Mrs. Maisel and more
In this Book Talk episode of the My Nights Are Booked Podcast host Sarabeth Pollock talks book news, new books out this week, great gift book ideas and more.
Books mentioned in this episode:
The Dangers of An Ordinary Night (Lynne Reeves)
How To Murder a Marriage (Gabrielle St. George)
The Art of The Walking Dead Universe (AMC)
Madly Marvelous: The Costumes of The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (Donna Zakowska)
All the Feels (Olivia Dade)
King of Battle and Blood (Scarlett St. Clair, coming 11/30)
The Money Man (The Consultants Book 1, Nancy Herkness)
The CEO Buys In (Wager of Hearts Book 1, Nancy Herkness)
Net Worth (Amelia Wilde)

Interview with Ted Sutherland, star of TWD: World Beyond
My Nights Are Booked host Sarabeth Pollock chats with TWD: World Beyond star Ted Sutherland about Percy's journey in World Beyond season 2. This interview was recorded prior to WB 205, but you'll find that the conversation sheds some light on why Percy felt it was important to switch places with Elton to go inside the research facility with Iris and Felix even though the stakes were high and the odds were against him.

Talking The Art of the TWD Universe book with Mike Zagari, Head of AMC Network Publishing
The Art of The Walking Dead Universe is finally available to fans and My Night Are Booked host Sarabeth Pollock is talking with Mike Zagari, Head of AMC Network Publishing, about how the project came together and what fans can expect in this gorgeous love letter to the TWD Family.

Welcome to the My Nights Are Booked Podcast!
Welcome to the My Nights Are Booked Podcast. Get to know host Sarabeth Pollock, who explains what fans can expect from the brand-new podcast and My Nights Are Booked website. This will be a place for fans of books, The Walking Dead, Passionflix, Hallmark movies and entertainment to come together in a safe place to be fans of the things they love. Get to know host Sarabeth Pollock in this episode and learn what's coming in future episodes!