<p>We're back! Our summer hiatus was a little longer than we planned, but we're delighted to bring you <strong><em>The Hobcast Book Show</em></strong><em> </em>again. Our guest this week is <a href="https://rhodabaxter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Rhoda Baxter</strong></a>, queen of witty, heartfelt romcoms. She also writes as <strong>Jeevani Charika</strong>, exploring multicultural women’s fiction with depth and warmth. We talk about smart heroines, nice‑guy heroes, and the craft of writing under two names. &nbsp;A former microbiologist turned intellectual property specialist, Rhoda brings a unique perspective to her writing life—balancing science, creativity, and a love of cake. It's a truly inspiring interview.</p><br><p>Also this week, we hear how leading UK independent publishers have warned that they're facing an existential threat, and can you really publish a book that smells of mayonnaise? </p><br><p><a href="https://rhodabaxter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jeevani Charika and Rhoda Baxter – Comfort reads with a dash of fun</a></p><br><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>