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Cliffhangers and Cocktails is hosted by Amy Cissell & Shéa MacLeod. They have published 63 episodes. The show covers arts, with a books focus.

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Recent episodes include "From the Archives: Blessed Mabon!", "Episode 55: ARCANE AWAKENINGS, Money Pigs, and Puppy Piddles", and "Episode 54: The Witch’s Liquor Cabinet: A Twist of Magic". The latest went out on 22 Sep 2026 and ran about 31 minutes. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

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Cliffhangers and Cocktails publishes weekly, a median of 7 days between episodes. Episodes average about 57 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 63 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

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Cliffhangers and Cocktails

Hosted by Amy Cissell & Shéa MacLeod · arts · EN-US · 63 episodes

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Fantasy book discussions, author interviews, cocktail recipes (and drinking!), and witchy content. Hosted by Shéa MacCleod and Amy Cissell, USA Today Bestselling Authors of urban fantasy, cozy mysteries, paranormal women's fiction, and all things magical and wonderful.

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Cliffhangers and Cocktails
From the Archives: Blessed Mabon!
Sep 22, 202631 min
Got thoughts? Let us know! Today is the autumnal equinox in the northern hemisphere, so in honor that holiday, we’re bringing back our most popular Sabbat episode ever! On today's episode, which originally aired in September 2025, we talked a little about the history, celebrations, and themes around the holiday. Pour yourself a glass of wine or a Maple Old Fashioned and settle in for a look at the Equinox! (And don’t worry, Southern Hemisphere besties - II’ve got your link to our Ostara episode right here! YouTube: https://youtu.be/xLUtv6C5pVU Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cliffhangers-and-cocktails/id1790481380?i=1000756120471 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Z5AqdqYo7NSwNyDprQ4hE?si=5ebe0a2a45684a46 Other: https://www.cliffhangersandcocktails.com/episodes/episode/8022d1cd/minisode-13-happy-ostara Today's deck was the Seasons of the Witch Oracle by Lorriane Anderson & Juliet Diaz, illustrated by Tijana Lukovic. https://www.rockpoolpublishing.com/en-au/products/seasons-of-the-witch-mabon-oracle For complete show notes and recipe, visit us at: https://www.cliffhangersandcocktails.com/post/rerun-mabon Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@cliffhangersandcocktails Visit our sponsor, the Paranormal Women's Fiction Bookclub , for a free monthly book at https://pwfbookclub.com/ . Follow the pod on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cliffhangersandcocktails/ and TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cliffhangers.cocktails Check out our website at https://www.cliffhangersandcocktails.com/ for complete show notes and sign up for our newsletter! Don't forget to like, rate, review, subscribe, and share! Thanks - the Caftan Coven
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Episode 55: ARCANE AWAKENINGS, Money Pigs, and Puppy Piddles
Sep 21, 20261h 24mS2
Got thoughts? Let us know! OMFG y'all! This episode was uploaded about 10 days ago and was supposed to go live on the 15th of September. HOWEVER - apparently, for the first time in ages, I had a tech glitch. And also for the first time in ages, I did not double check that everything worked, so I only noticed when I came back to upload this week's episode. So - you get new stuff two days in a row! The Kickstarter has been live for a week now and is fully funded and is working towards the awesomesauce stretch goals. Go to the KS site and pledge your support! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/arcaneawakenings/arcane-awakenings *** In today’s episode of Cliffhangers and Cocktails, Shéa interviews five of the eighteen authors (including our very own Amy Cissell) who are part of the Arcane Awakenings anthology that went live on Kickstarter today! We also discuss a few magical ways to wake your own creativity, share our magical and mystical drinks, and as always, try to have a few shenanigans. The full show notes, including recipes for today’s cocktails, are on our website: https://www.cliffhangersandcocktails.com/post/episode-55-arcane-awakenings Find our Guests! https://www.instagram.com/author_danielcoolbaugh/ https://www.popskullproductions.com https://benschenkman.com https://cthomaslafollette.com https://amycissell.com https://thefantasyandscififanaticspod.com Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@cliffhangersandcocktails Visit our sponsor, the Paranormal Women's Fiction Bookclub , for a free monthly book at https://pwfbookclub.com/ . Follow the pod on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cliffhangersandcocktails/ and TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cliffhangers.cocktails Check out our website at https://www.cliffhangersandcocktails.com/ for complete show notes and sign up for our newsletter! Don't forget to like, rate, review, subscribe, and share! Thanks - the Caftan Coven
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Episode 54: The Witch’s Liquor Cabinet: A Twist of Magic
Sep 8, 202641 minS2
Got thoughts? Let us know! In today’s episode of Cliffhangers and Cocktails, Shéa and Amy Just Say No — to Ghosts! We’re talking spirit-free fun with mocktails. Not everyone wants to drink all the time. Not everyone drinks. We wanted to make sure to cover sans alcohol drinks that are still totally witchy and 100% spellcraft. Yay, potions! Now, sit back, grab your fave N/A beverage (ideas in the website show notes), relax, and enjoy a Twist of Magic with Amy & Shéa! Resources Portland bars https://www.ravensmanorexperience.com https://havalinapdx.com Julia Halina Hadas: https://witchcraftcocktails.com/mystical-mocktails/ Depression (Wacky) Cake https://iambaker.net/depression-cake/ https://sweetlittlebluebird.com/tried-true-tuesday-crazy-for-crazywacky/ Mystic Sisters Oracle by Emily Balivet: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1572817887? https://emilybalivet.com Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@cliffhangersandcocktails Visit our sponsor, the Paranormal Women's Fiction Bookclub , for a free monthly book at https://pwfbookclub.com/ . Follow the pod on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cliffhangersandcocktails/ and TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cliffhangers.cocktails Check out our website at https://www.cliffhangersandcocktails.com/ for complete show notes and sign up for our newsletter! Don't forget to like, rate, review, subscribe, and share! Thanks - the Caftan Coven
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Episode 53: Very Stable Geniuses Fart Out Perfect First Drafts!
Sep 1, 202634 minS2
Got thoughts? Let us know! Nobody’s perfect. (Or are they?) In today’s episode of Cliffhangers and Cocktails, Shéa and Amy sit down to discuss the myth of the perfect first draft in a one-hit wonder episode about writing craft. This week’s episode was recorded a million years (give or take almost a million years) ago in late 2025 but never saw the light of day. UNTIL NOW. Now, while I did consider NOT editing this episode to really share what the first draft of a podcast looks like, I decided against it. Please let us know about both your moral outrage AND any resources you use when creating your first drafts! Now, sit back, relax, and enjoy the perfection of #hotmessauthors Amy & Shéa! Ritual and complete notes at: https://www.cliffhangersandcocktails.com/episode-53-episode-53-hotmessauthors Resources Why ‘The Perfect First Draft’ is a Myth by Josh Spilker (behind the Medium paywall): https://medium.com/create-make-write/why-the-perfect-first-draft-is-a-myth-adaac2c654ca Shitty First Drafts by Anne Lamott: https://wrd.as.uky.edu/sites/default/files/1-Shitty%20First%20Drafts.pdf Write Novels Fast: Down and Dirty Draft: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0748PSJJK Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@cliffhangersandcocktails Visit our sponsor, the Paranormal Women's Fiction Bookclub , for a free monthly book at https://pwfbookclub.com/ . Follow the pod on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cliffhangersandcocktails/ , Check out our website at https://www.cliffhangersandcocktails.com/ and sign up for our newsletter! Don't forget to like, rate, review, subscribe, and share! Thanks - the Caftan Coven
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From the Archives: Blood Worm Moons and an Interview with LINDA MERCURY!
Aug 25, 20261h 3m
Got thoughts? Let us know! Shéa and Amy are wrapping up their vacation, so please enjoy your last rerun of the summer! (We’re back September 1 with all new episodes.) On today's episode, which originally aired in May 2025, we interview author Linda Mercury about her paranormal romance and her oracle deck. Episode 5 was originally released late due to a broken foot (Amy’s). AND GUESS WHAT? Amy just had that same foot x-rayed, almost a full year and a half later, and it is still broken. Now, Linda’s episode was always the plan for this week, so now we’re pretty sure Linda is angry with Amy and cursed her left foot. Sigh. Anyway, please shake yourself up a Clover Club Cocktail, settle back, and enjoy our interview with LINDA MERCURY! Find all Linda's books AND the deck on her website: http://lindamercury.com And find her on instagram https://www.instagram.com/linda_mercury/ Today's deck was the Seasons of the Witch Oracle by Lorriane Anderson & Juliet Diaz, illustrated by Tijana Lukovic. https://www.rockpoolpublishing.com/en-au/products/seasons-of-the-witch-ostara-oracle For complete show notes and recipe, visit us at: https://www.cliffhangersandcocktails.com/post/rerun-linda-mercury Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@cliffhangersandcocktails Visit our sponsor, the Paranormal Women's Fiction Bookclub , for a free monthly book at https://pwfbookclub.com/ . Follow the pod on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/cliffhangersandcocktails/ , Check out our website at https://www.cliffhangersandcocktails.com/ and sign up for our newsletter! Don't forget to like, rate, review, subscribe, and share! Thanks - the Caftan Coven
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Episode 55: ARCANE AWAKENINGS, Money Pigs, and Puppy Piddles

Sep 21, 20261h 24mS2

Got thoughts? Let us know! OMFG y'all! This episode was uploaded about 10 days ago and was supposed to go live on the 15th of September. HOWEVER - apparently, for the first time in ages, I had a tech glitch. And also for the first time in ages, I did not double check that everything worked, so I only noticed when I came back to upload this week's episode. So - you get new stuff two days in a row! The Kickstarter has been live for a week now and is fully funded and is working towards the awesomesauce stretch goals. Go to the KS site and pledge your support! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/arcaneawakenings/arcane-awakenings *** In today’s episode of Cliffhangers and Cocktails, Shéa interviews five of the eighteen authors (including our very own Amy Cissell) who are part of the Arcane Awakenings anthology that went live on Kickstarter today! We also discuss a few magical ways to wake your own creativity, share our magical and mystical drinks, and as always, try to have a few shenanigans. The full show notes, including recipes for today’s cocktails, are on our website: https://www.cliffhangersandcocktails.com/post/episode-55-arcane-awakenings Find our Guests! https://www.instagram.com/author_danielcoolbaugh/ https://www.popskullproductions.com https://benschenkman.com https://cthomaslafollette.com https://amycissell.com https://thefantasyandscififanaticspod.com Watch us on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/@cliffhangersandcocktails Visit our sponsor, the Paranormal Women's Fiction Bookclub , for a free monthly book at https://pwfbookclub.com/ . Follow the pod on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cliffhangersandcocktails/ and TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@cliffhangers.cocktails Check out our website at https://www.cliffhangersandcocktails.com/ for complete show notes and sign up for our newsletter! Don't forget to like, rate, review, subscribe, and share! Thanks - the Caftan Coven

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From the Archives: Blessed Mabon!

Episode 55: ARCANE AWAKENINGS, Money Pigs, and Puppy Piddles

Episode 54: The Witch’s Liquor Cabinet: A Twist of Magic

Episode 53: Very Stable Geniuses Fart Out Perfect First Drafts!

From the Archives: Blood Worm Moons and an Interview with LINDA MERCURY!

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Eleanor Janega

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From the Archives: Blessed Mabon!

Episode 55: ARCANE AWAKENINGS, Money Pigs, and Puppy Piddles

Episode 54: The Witch’s Liquor Cabinet: A Twist of Magic

Episode 53: Very Stable Geniuses Fart Out Perfect First Drafts!

From the Archives: Blood Worm Moons and an Interview with LINDA MERCURY!

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Eleanor Janega

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