Join your host, O'Dell Hutchison as he chisels away at his TBR pile and shares his thoughts on the books he's read, and what books he's looking forward to.
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Welcome to Novel Pairings, a podcast dedicated to making the classics readable, relevant, and fun. As two nerdy bookworms, we appreciate the role of classic lit, but we but we won’t get too academic about it. We’ll talk about the books we love and the books we loath, and help stock your TBR pile with old and new reads for every literary taste.
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Welcome to Southern Fried Fantasy, a podcast for readers and writers, where southern authors talk about books set in the region they call home. Book lovers beware, your TBR pile is about to get taller than high cotton.
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Bookish Flights: Themed Book Recommendations from Your Favorite Authors and Relatable Reading for Moms, Parents, Kids and Entrepreneurs
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Bookish Flights is a show where we tell our stories through our favorite books. It is sure to grow your to-be read (TBR) pile and not leave you wondering what to read next. We are all busy and this show encourages you to make time for your reading life. You will be inspired to read more, to try a new genre and to get more out of your reading life. If you want to read more good books, you have come to the right place! Head over to www.BookishFlights.com to learn more. This show will provide a ...
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Bring your coffee, swirl your glass of wine, and listen as Katie discusses your favorite books, whether its a NYT Best Seller or your favorite classics. Grow your TBR pile (or be inspired to whittle down your TBR pile!) We talk about your favorite books (and ours), without the crap that nobody’s interested in. 📚
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Join York County Public Library staff members as they chat about reading and discuss the different ways that we find, select, and enjoy books. In Season One, we discuss the genres we love (or love to hate), why we read them, and our picks for books to add to your TBR pile.
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This is a chaotic historical romance podcast hosted by confirmed spinsters: Caroline @salty_caroline_reads and Hannah @fringebookreviews. To be quite honest, they should not have been trusted with microphones. New episodes drop on Fridays and every other Tuesday. Hannah and Caroline are not responsible for any pants romanced off of your body and/or any addition to that pile of books just chilling by your bed.
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Marlon and Jake Read Dead People is a podcast hosted by the Man Booker Prize-winning and internationally bestselling author Marlon James and his editor, Jake Morrissey, Executive Editor at Riverhead Books. In each episode, Marlon and Jake talk about authors—specifically dead authors. Authors they like. Authors they hate. Great books, terrible books, and books they love that you’d never expect them to. As a writer and an editor, Marlon and Jake have read thousands of books between them, and t ...
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Tune in to hear two friends discuss all the steamy (and sometimes tepid) details of the regency romance genre. Join us each episode as we take a trip across the pond and into the past in search of swoon-worthy Happily Ever Afters! We talk about all your regency favorites like Julia Quinn’s Bridgertons or Lisa Kleypas’ Ravenels, plus we dive deep into exciting new releases from rising stars like Scarlett Peckham, Cat Sebastian, and Evie Dunmore. We’ve got full book reviews AND fabulous interv ...
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Winner of the 2024 Positive Change Podcast Awards for Best Host and Best Book Podcast. Online for Authors is the only podcast with a host that personally reads and reviews indie-written fiction and inspirational/memoirs for avid readers who want to add books for their TBR beyond what they can find on the NYT best sellers list. As an award-winning host, Teri M Brown’s goal for Online for Authors is to introduce avid readers to characters they’d like to invite to lunch. If you read more than 4 ...
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A Very Bookish Flights Celebration: Reflecting on the Past 100 Episodes (E100)
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Send us a text In today’s episode, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by my dear friend, Jacqui Lents from the Jacqui Just Chatters podcast. We covered a lot of ground, discussing everything from my TBR list and favorite episodes to inspiring guests and whether there might be some book writing in my future. You'll also get to hear the story be…
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Episode 49: August Wrap-up and September Hopefuls
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In this episode, O'Dell shares his high-level thoughts on all of the books he read in August, including a few ARCS of September releases. He then gives a look at which books are on his September TBR. Books discussed include: All the Sinners Bleed - SA Cosby Sacrificial Animal - Kalee Pedersen Same As It Ever Was - Claire Lombardo Five-Star Stranger…
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Life as an American in the Middle East: Challenges and Connections with Author Catherine W Rouhana
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Catherine W Rouhana, author of the book When the Fudge Trees Bloom. Cathy grew up in the ’50s and ‘60s in a three-bedroom row house in Baltimore, Maryland. She was the second of ten children, seven girls, and three boys. Yikes! You might say. Somewhat cramped? Well, yes, in retrospect. But childre…
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Gaming, Faith and Creativity: A Conversation with Author Hannah Mae (E99)
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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Hannah Mae. Since day one, Hannah Mae and her two sisters were instilled with a love of God and His Scriptures by their loving parents. Encouraged by her friends and family, Hannah transformed her game design, Celestial, into her very first book. Now, she can’t imagine life without writing. Epis…
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Friendship Tested by Hidden Truths: Sleepy Hollow Secrets Revealed with Author Barbara Dullaghan
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Barbara Dullaghan, author of the book, Secrets in the Hollow. Barbara Dullaghan grew up in Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown and is enthralled with the magic and energy of the towns. She is published in gifted education with Kendall Hunt and Prufrock Press and her short stories and poetry can be found i…
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The Crown and the Chaos: A Tale of Intrigue with Author Catherine Butterfield
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Catherine Butterfield, author of the book, The Serpent and the Rose. Catherine was born in Manhattan but raised primarily in Minnesota and Massachusetts. (The Three M's) She was a skinny kid with miserable allergies and spent most of her youth indoors reading books. Her two biggest influences at t…
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Mixing Magic with Tough Topics: A Journey through Words and War with Author Eli Gardner (E98)
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Send us a Text Message. Eli Gardner is an award-winning author of 7 books. She is a military veteran with over a dozen deployments to the Middle East. The time spent overseas and the beauty she finds in misunderstood places and topics, inspires much of her writing. She writes in the genres of historical fiction, fairytale retellings, cozy magical r…
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Surviving the Unknown: A Pandemic Refugee's Journey with Author Joel David Bond
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Joel David Bond, author of the book As Large As Your Spirit: A Reverse Refugee Memoir. A born explorer, Joel has spent over two decades living and working around the world, from farm work in Italian vineyards to jet-setting as a London-based flight attendant. His recent work in Iraqi Kurdistan bui…
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Gill Paul. Gill is the bestselling author of twelve historical novels, many of them about real women from the past whom she thinks have been marginalized or misjudged by historians. Gill was born in Scotland and grew up there, apart from an eventful year at school in the US when she was…
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Divine Crossroads: A Christian Thriller Romance with Author Dani Pettrey
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Dani Pettrey, author of the book One Wrong Move. Dani has sold nearly 800,000 copies of her novels to readers eagerly awaiting the next release. Dani combines the page-turning adrenaline of a thriller with the chemistry and happy-ever-after of a romance. Her novels stand out for their "wicked pace…
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Pages of Love: A Writer and Bookseller Dream Big with Author Maryann McFadden
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Today, Online for Authors will be hosted by an amazing guest host, Carole O’Neill. Her guest is Maryann McFadden, author of the book The Book Lover. In 2007 Maryann McFadden “won the literary lottery” according to writing blogs when her previously self-published novel, The Richest Season, sold at auction to Hyperion Books. It became a Target Breako…
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Indie Authors and a Cozy Romantasy Book Flight with Author Hannah Levin (E96)
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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Hannah Levin. Hannah Levin is a neurodivergent dog mom who grew up in Northern New Jersey and currently resides in the D.C. metropolitan area. Her writing career began with poetry and fanfiction in her early teen years; luckily, she's come a long way in the decade since. During the day, she writ…
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Secrets and Lies: Your Biggest Mistakes Do Not Define You with Patti Frye Meredith
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Patti Frye Meredith, author of the book South of Heaven. Patti’s debut novel came out late in life and for her, that's right on time. She could not be happier. She grew up in Galax, Virginia. Most of her stories are set in her beloved Blue Ridge Mountains, but South of Heaven takes place in the No…
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Unlocking Your Author Potential: Essential Business Strategies with Author Leigh Shulman
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Leigh Shulman, author of the book The Writer's Roadmap. Leigh is a writer and writing mentor with two decades of experience under her belt. She founded The Inspired Writer Community, an online mentoring community for writers at any stage in their writing lives. Her bestselling book The Writer's Ro…
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Episode 48: July Wrap-up and August Hopefuls
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In this episode, O'Dell shares his high-level thoughts on all of the books he read in July, including a few ARCS of August releases. He then gives a look at which books are on his August TBR. More in-depth reviews are available on his review blog at justreaditalready.com. You can also follow him on Instagram for all kinds of bookish news and review…
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Found Family Book Flight with Amanda Cox (E95)
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Send us a text Today’s guest is Amanda Cox. Amanda is a therapist-turned-novelist who pens stories about characters finding hope, healing, and a sense of belonging. She resides in Tennessee with her husband and three children. Her latest novel, Between the Sound and Sea, comes out on August 6th, 2024. Episode Highlights: Favorite Book to Write: She…
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The Voice Behind the Story: Meet Traci Odom, A Talented Audiobook Narrator
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Traci Odom, an audiobook narrator and voice-artist who is going to chat with us about audiobook production – where to find a narrator, how to pick the right one for your project, the timeline for production, and her experiences when creating audio for authors. Traci, an American-born actor and voi…
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S03.10: Romance Your TBR in Love (with Eloisa James)
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In which Hannah and Caroline interview Eloisa James, celebrate the release of Viscount in Love, and remain, at all times, within six degrees of Taylor Swift, William Shakespeare, and Formula 1. Reminders: - Follow Eloisa James on Instagram (@EloisaJamesBooks) and TikTok (@EloisaJamesBooks) - Order Viscount in Love from Bookshop.org, Amazon, Target,…
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Feel Good Books for Young Readers with Author Monica Roe (E94)
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Send us a text In today’s episode I am chatting with Monica Roe. Monica is a writer, physical therapist, beekeeper, and researcher/advocate for the social model of disability and inclusive rural health. A first-generation graduate, Monica studies public health and disability-inclusive disaster preparedness at the University of Alaska. She and her f…
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The Untold Story of John Ridge: A Real Cherokee Hero with Author Leslie K Simmons
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Leslie K Simmons, author of the book Red Clay, Running Waters. Leslie K. Simmons writes about extraordinary people at the center of crucial turning points in American history. She is particularly fascinated by outliers and the lesser known (but no less incredible) stories that slip through history…
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Friends-to-Lovers Rom-Coms with Author Lauren Ford (E93)
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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Lauren Ford. Lauren is the debut Australian author of Liv is Not a Loser, a hilarious and heartwarming rom-com.Lauren shares all about writing and the publishing pipeline differences between the film scripts and novel writing. She also shares a delightful book flight of friends-to-lovers romanti…
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Badass Women: International Tales of Suspense with Author Lya Badgley
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Lya Badgley, author of the book The Worth of a Ruby. Lya was born in Yangon, Myanmar. The child of Montana parents – a political scientist and an artist – she grew up in a household that encouraged critical thinking and creativity. After dabbling in retail management, Lya moved to the Pacific Nort…
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The Briar Club with Kate Quinn: On Historical Fiction, Women in History and Mood Reading (E92)
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Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, I am chatting with Kate Quinn. Kate is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of historical fiction. A native of southern California, she attended Boston University where she earned a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Classical Voice. She has written four novels in the Empress of Rome Saga, a…
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Trapped in the Flames: A Suspenseful Forest Fire Thriller by Author Rebecca Hodge
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Rebecca Hodge, author of the book Wildland. Rebecca is a former veterinarian and clinical research scientist who lives and writes in North Carolina. Her novels WILDLAND and OVER THE FALLS both place memorable characters in situations filled with suspense. She has three grown sons, one crazy dog, a…
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Bookology: A Guide to Reading and Notebooking with Stephanie Affinito
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Bookologist Stephanie Affinito of A Lit Life. She’s going to chat with us about a new concept called Bookology, which is the study of books and reading and notebooks and writing, mixed with mindfulness and creativity to bring you restorative reading and writing. Stephanie states on her website tha…
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Horses, History and the Making of a Novel with Nicole Miller (E91)
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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Nicole Miller. Nicole lives in Southwest Washington state with her husband and two sons, along with her two purebred Arabian horses, chickens, ducks, dogs, cats, and guinea pigs. When she is not writing or tending the animals, she works in human resources. Nicole’s debut novel, Until Our Time Co…
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Embracing Life: My Disability Journey with Author Jennifer Gasner
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Jennifer Gasner, author of the book, My Unexpected Life: Finding Balance Beyond My Diagnosis. Jennifer received her BA in English from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and her MS in recreation from Western Illinois University. Her work with Independent Living Centers enabled her to learn ab…
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Episode 47: June Wrap-up and July Hopefuls
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In this episode, O'Dell shares his high-level thoughts on all of the books he read in June, including a few ARCS of July releases. He then gives a look at which books are on his July TBR. More in-depth reviews are available on his review blog at justreaditalready.com. You can also follow him on Instagram for all kinds of bookish news and reviews. B…
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Weed, Seed and Water Your Life | The Life-giving Wisdom of Frances Hodgson Burnett with Keri Wilt (E90)
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Send us a text In today’s episode, I am chatting with Keri Wilt. Keri is a speaker, writer, and heart cultivator with a soul full of sunshine who’s on a mission to help you flourish. That’s because not long ago, she looked down and discovered that my life had become an over-planted mess that was choking out her relationships, creativity, and purpos…
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Broken Bones and Betrayal: A Medical Thriller by Orthopedic Trauma Author Thomas Kelso
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Thomas Kelso, author of the book Fractured. Tom is a physician who also holds a Ph.D. from Washington State University School of Veterinary Medicine. He earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Following medical school Dr. Kelso completed his residency in ortho…
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The Kids Tell Us - Books that Entertain with Luella, Leva (and Ana) - E89
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Send us a text Today we have an episode from the kids for the kids. I am speaking today with Luella (age 9), Leva (age 7) and their Mom, Ana. Luella will be going into 4th grade and Leva into 2nd grade. This sister duo is always looking to be entertained and they brought a book flight of a few of their favorite books that do just that! Make sure to…
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Surviving the Shadows: A Family Memoir of the Holocaust with Author Vivien Sieber
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Vivien Sieber, author of the book Kino and Kinder: A Family’s Journey in the Shadow of the Holocaust. Dr Vivien Sieber is a biologist. After ten years of biomedical research, she began lecturing in Genetics before her interests moved into academic development, learning technology and information l…
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Non-Fiction Books for Navigating Motherhood and Mindset with Erin Roese (E88)
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Send us a text In today's episode, I am chatting with Erin Roese. Erin is a homeschooling mama to 3 littles ages 7, 5 and almost 3 and 2 angel babies. A co-author of a #1 best seller with Kimberly Olson and podcast host /executive producer of the Dear Mama, You’re going to find your joy again podcast. After going through her first miscarriage, she …
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Whispers from JFK Jr’s Ghost: Southern Fiction with Author Sheila Athens
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Sheila Athens, author of the book Neena Lee is Seeing Things. Sheila writes smart contemporary women’s fiction set where the South meets the Sunshine state. Her stories are about women seeking to find the peace we all deserve. Readers are drawn to her work because they believe that everyday heroes…
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Her Latest Chapters: A 101-Year-Old's Historical Fiction Journey with Author Babette Rosen Hughes
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Babette Rosen Hughes, author of the book Lessons in Evil. Born in Cleveland Ohio, Babette grew up in the time of Prohibition and bootleggers. Her father was one of the first rum runners in the country and was murdered by the Mafia in a turf war at the age of 29. Babette was just two at the time. W…
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Book Journaling, Cozy Books and an Anthropomorphic Book Flight with Sonia Moore (E87)
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Send us a text In today’s episode I chatting with Sonia Moore. Sonia was born and raised in the Show Me state. She is a Gen Xer with a Dolly Parton wig personality. A former Elementary teacher, current Adult English Language teacher, Jill of all trades, creative, and best darn Auntie on the planet. Sonia is a lover of vintage things, cozy cottages,…
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Digital Redemption: A Cybersecurity Tale of Second Chances with Author Janet Roberts
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Janet Roberts, author of the book What Lies We Keep. Janet Roberts is a global leader in cybersecurity education and awareness with over a decade of experience. She holds a BA in Journalism from Temple University, and MA in Communications from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. She is a member o…
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152. The Custom of the Country Book One Recap
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In today's recap episode, we discuss Book One of The Custom of the Country (that's chapters 1-10 if your book is not divided into books). This episode includes detailed discussion of the plot and characters introduced in this first section of the novel, so spoilers abound. We discuss our initial impressions of the unforgettable character that is Un…
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Today’s episode is a special one! Twice a year, we choose a big bucket list classic to read together as a community. For every big book we read, Chelsey and Sara dust off their English teacher skills to break down plot, themes, style, and more in recurring recap podcast episodes. We have our Big Book Summer Read Along of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérable…
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S03.09: The Romance Your TBR Summer Reading Program
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In which Hannah and Caroline make their summer TBR your summer TBR, celebrate national donut day, and reveal the things that keep them up at night (endless TBRs, that me espresso, etc). Show Notes: - This episode is basically us reflecting and expanding on the recent Fated Mates Summer TBR episode! Plus, we've already read 10+ books off of their TB…
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Fantasy, Romance and A Book Club Podcast with Bound Sisters (E86)
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Send us a text In today's episode, I am chatting with Bound Sisters. Bound Sisters is a captivating book club podcast hosted by three dynamic sisters: Kellye, a stay-at-home mom with a passion for interior design; Jyl, a skilled Surgical Technologist who enjoys sharing her creativity through crocheting and painting, and Myranda, a dedicated Theatre…
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A Writer's Guide to Book Awards: How to Get Recognized as a Top Author with Author Edward Trayer
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Edward Trayer, organizer of The Wishing Shelf Book Awards, and author of 18 children, YA, and adult books under the pen names of Billy Bob Buttons and Hickory Crowl. Today, Edward and I are chatting about book awards – what they are, what makes a good award, why you want to enter, and what to do i…
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150. Ten classic novels you should read this summer
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We’re taking it back to the classroom in today’s episode! Chelsey and Sara reflect on their experience with high school summer reading as both students and teachers: the good, the great, and the hot takes. While we aren’t assigning any reading in this episode, we are sharing 10 classics that would make for great summer reads at any age! For an enha…
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In this episode, O'Dell shares his high-level thoughts on all of the books he read in May, including a few ARCS of June releases. He then gives a look at which books are on his June TBR. More in-depth reviews are available on his review blog at justreaditalready.com. You can also follow him on Instagram for all kinds of bookish news and reviews. Bo…
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Equal Opportunity Reading and Mental Health Represenation in Books with Anastasia Zadeik (E85)
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Send us a text Anastasia Zadeik is a writer, editor, and narrative nonfiction storyteller. She had a career in international neuropsychological research while raising her children. Her debut novel, Blurred Fates, won the 2023 Sarton Award for Contemporary Fiction and the 2023 National Indie Excellence Award in Contemporary Fiction. Her second novel…
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Resilient Women of WWII: A Historical Fiction Tribute with Author Meredith Ritchie
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Meredith Ritchie, author of the book Poster Girls. Her historical fiction novel takes place in North Carolina during WWII, and is based on the true but forgotten events that happened in her hometown. When her triplets left for college, she wrote Poster Girls as a cure for acute empty nest syndrome…
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Today, we’re wrapping up our spring season with Zadie Smith’s On Beauty, a theme-driven novel that recreates the social world of an elite liberal arts college, exploring issues through nuanced satire on race, class, and beauty. We dig into the stories of the Belsey and Kipp families and Smith’s use of the academic setting to discuss identity and so…
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In which Caroline and Hannah have a lot of issues that include under-appreciated dad jokes, catastrophic failures (of several varieties), and being wholly unprepared to talk about romance books. Reminders: - Fill out this Google Form to receive Romance Your TBR + romance themed friendship bracelets from us! https://forms.gle/N9ZZFfzAm5nCfTnV9 - Sub…
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The Legacy of Strong Women: A Family Saga Historical Fiction with Author Mark Jamilkowski
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My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Mark Jamilkowski, author of the book The Road to Moresco. Mark is a first-time author, a co-founder of a healthcare start-up, a husband and father. He enjoys music, reading and researching, games of strategy, photography, cooking, and writing. Mark authored "The Road to Moresco", a historical fict…
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Book Flight | Memoirs and Collections of Personal Essays with Katherine Snow Smith (E84)
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Send us a text In today's episode, I am chatting with Katherine Snow Smith. Katherine is a Raleigh native and has lived throughout the south as a newspaper reporter, editor, daughter, sister, mother, wife, divorcee and friend. She’s worked at small town papers and business journals, but spent most of her career at the esteemed Tampa Bay Times. A fe…
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