Ep. 51: Steph Hockersmith (@PieLadyBooks)

<p><strong>In Episode 51, Steph Hockersmith (<a href= "https://www.instagram.com/pieladybooks/">@pieladybooks</a>), fresh off her appearance on <a href= "https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/video/stephanie-hockersmith-celebrates-gmas-march-book-club-pick-69499259">Good Morning America</a>, shares all the behind-the-scenes details of her book-themed pies, including her favorite dessert (it’s not pie!) and her goals for expanding Pie Lady Books.</strong></p> <p><em>This post contains affiliate links, through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!).</em></p> <h2>Sponsor</h2> <p>This episode is sponsored by <strong><a href= "https://book-of-the-month.ixmz.net/c/1983770/694981/9782">Book of the Month</a></strong>. Use the code <strong>SARAHSBOOKSHELVES</strong> at checkout to get your first book for just $9.99!</p> <p>My March <strong><a href= "https://book-of-the-month.ixmz.net/c/1983770/694981/9782">Book of the Month</a></strong> pick was <strong><a href= "https://book-of-the-month.ixmz.net/c/1983770/776520/9782?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bookofthemonth.com%2Fhour-of-the-assassin-640">Hour of the Assassin</a></strong><strong> by Matthew Quick</strong>…an espionage thriller (out of my usual wheelhouse, but I’m intrigued!). <a class="spp-timestamp">[1:29]</a></p> <h2>Highlights</h2> <ul> <li>The answer to the most asked listener question.</li> <li>Why Steph chose to feature pies on her Instagram (vs. cookies or cakes).</li> <li>Answers to all your logistical questions about how she creates those beautiful pies!</li> <li>Pie failures that she wasn’t able to post on Instagram.</li> <li>The types of book covers she struggles to make pies for.</li> <li>What will likely make both of us want to throw a thriller across the room.</li> <li>Steph’s future goals / ideas for expanding Pie Lady Books.</li> <li>If GMA paid Steph to feature her <a href= "https://amzn.to/2IMjgOb" target="_blank" rel= "nofollow noopener noreferrer">In Five Years</a> pie on air (it aired on March 10).</li> <li>The blog Ste