Best Lima Reads Podcasts (2024)

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First Taste: Ananda Lima Reads from Craft: Stories I Wrote for the Devil 16:38

20d ago16:38

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Ananda Lima reads an excerpt from her debut novel Craft: Stories I Wrote For the Devil! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.o…

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August Thompson - Anyone's Ghost 44:03

3d ago44:03

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August Thompson, the author of ANYONE'S GHOST, joined the podcast to discuss the Boston Celtics, metal music, and writing sad books. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593656563 August Thompson on the Internet: https://www.august-thompson.com/ August Thompson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/augustpthomp…

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Episode 179: "... now we're just naming pits." 1:09:21

4d ago1:09:21

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, folks! It may be summer outside, but we're keeping it creepy here on the podcast. Kala had a special seeeeester birthday request for a haunted museum, and so she covered world's largest museum, education, and research complex, The Smithsonian Institute! Considering how many artifacts these buildings hold, it's no surprise th…

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Isabel Banta - Honey 38:51

11d ago38:51

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Isabel Banta, the author of HONEY, joined the podcast to discuss early-2000s pop, reading across genre, and writing a coming-of-age novel. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250333469 Isabel Banta on the Internet: https://www.isabelbanta.com/ Isabel Banta on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isabel.banta/ De…

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Episode 178: "That's weird, right?!" 1:02:50

11d ago1:02:50

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, friends! This week has us asking “How often do coincidences actually happen?” First, Kala talks about precognitive dreams (premonitions). There is a long history of us receiving warnings in our sleep. Should we heed every bad dream? What’s the risk if we don’t? And Brittany revisits weird coincidences throughout history. The…

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First Taste: Manuel Betancourt Reads From The Male Gazed 23:24

13d ago23:24

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Manuel Betancourt reads an excerpt from his debut book The Male Gazed! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/97816462…

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Santiago Jose Sanchez - Hombrecito 40:58

18d ago40:58

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Santiago Jose Sanchez, the author of HOMBRECITO, joined the podcast to discuss finding yourself in your writing, writing stories vs writing novels, and why time was needed to finish the debut. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593542187 Santiago Jose Sanchez on the Internet: https://www.santiagojosesanchez.com…

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Episode 177: #HauntingsForWomen! 1:20:14

18d ago1:20:14

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, dear listeners! This week we've got a special guest! Singer & Songwriter, Park Ranger, and all-around awesome person: Duluth's Famous Kaylee Matuszak! She joins us for a conversation full of spooky stories, side tangents, and #FunFacts. First up, Kala revisits a topic she covered over three years ago, on the very first episo…

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Joanna Pearson - Bright and Tender Dark 29:19

25d ago29:19

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Joanna Pearson, the author of BRIGHT AND TENDER DARK, joined the podcast to discuss non-mystery mysteries, psychiatry, and publishing a debut novel on a bigger press four books into her career. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781639732890 Joanna Pearson on the Internet: https://www.joanna-pearson.com/ Debutiful…

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Episode 176: "They had a ball-room" 1:07:44

25d ago1:07:44

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, folks! We've got a classic haunting and a major coincidence on the docket this week. I know what you're thinking? A major coincidence? How is that Spooky-Wednesday-worthy? Trust us... you'll want to hear this. But first, Kala talks about the George Stickney House in Woodstock, Illinois. This building is now a police headquar…

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Puloma Ghosh - Mouth 31:54

1M ago31:54

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Puloma Ghosh, the author of MOUTH, joined the podcast to discuss having a regular ol' non-writing day job as a writer, not caring about spoilers, and what her experience was like in a low-residency MFA. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781662602474 Puloma Ghosh on the Internet: https://www.pulomaghosh.com/ Pulom…

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Episode 175: "Play Bowl!" 1:01:34

1M ago1:01:34

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Happy Spooky Wednesday! This week we're finishing up our U.S. takeover. Kala realized that there we hadn't covered any locations in two different states, and she needed to rectify this issue immediately. So she covered Wood Island Light in Maine and McRaven House in Mississippi. The Wood Island Light seems like your standard haunted lighthouse, unt…

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First Taste: Frankie Barnet Reads From Mood Swings 7:18

1M ago7:18

7:18

Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Frankie Barnet reads an excerpt from her debut novel Mood Swings! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781662602597…

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Kimberly King Parsons - We Were The Universe 35:07

1M ago35:07

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Kimberly King Parsons, the author of WE WERE THE UNIVERSE, joined the podcast to discuss what advice she gives her students, how she sets goals, and the business side of publishing. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780525521853 Kimberly King Parsons on the Internet: https://www.kimberlykingparsons.com/ Kimberly …

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Episode 174: “Freedom fighters and food folk” 1:08:08

1M ago1:08:08

1:08:08

Happy Spooky Wednesday, folks! It's opposite day at Left of Skeptic. First up, Kala talks about Jinny Bingham's ghost in Camden Town, London. Also known as Mother Damnable and Mother Redcap, Jinny was a 1600s woman who was known in her small village for witchcraft and murder! But was she really a witch, or just a woman with a whole lot of bad luck.…

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First Taste: Annell López Reads From I'll Give You a Reason 7:51

1M ago7:51

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Annell López reads an excerpt from her debut story collection I'll Give You A Reason! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org…

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Episode 173: "These ghosts are ruining their social lives" 1:19:59

2M ago1:19:59

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, one and all! Summer has started and we've got some stories to put you in the mood for the warmer weather. First up, Kala talks about haunted theme park attractions, and honestly, some of these stories are a total bummer. But the hauntings that follow these tragedies will be giving you "spooky carnival" vibes for sure. From a…

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Emma Copley Eisenberg: Housemates 39:39

2M ago39:39

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Emma Copley Eisenberg, the author of HOUSEMATES, joined the podcast to discuss literary community, writing across genre, and all things Philadelphia. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593242230 Emma Copley Eisenberg on the Internet: https://www.emmacopleyeisenberg.com/ Emma Copley Eisenberg on Instagram: https…

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First Taste: J. Nicoles Jones Reads From The Witches of Bellinas 8:58

2M ago8:58

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, J. Nicole Jones reads an excerpt from her debut novel The Witches of Bellinas! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/…

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Melissa Mogollon - Oye 31:48

2M ago31:48

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Melissa Mogollon, the author of OYE, joined the podcast to discuss fake degrees and MFAs, writing to see herself in a book, the joys of teaching, and more! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593594902 Melissa Mogollon on the Internet: https://melissamogollon.com/ Melissa Mogollon on Instagram: https://www.insta…

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Episode 172: “It was built for the living. Duh.” 1:10:09

2M ago1:10:09

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, folks! This week Kala keeps it Midwest by talking about Bowers Harbor Inn on the Old Mission Peninsula in Michigan. This building is home to the ghost of a woman “known well” in local legends. And by “known well,” we mean incorrectly described. But just because the local legend is wrong doesn’t mean the haunting isn’t real. …

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First Taste: Charlee Dyroff Reads From Loneliness & Company 10:18

2M ago10:18

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Charlee Dyroff reads an excerpt from her debut novel Loneliness & Company! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781…

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Alina Grabowski: Women and Children First 43:10

2M ago43:10

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Alina Grabowski, the author of WOMEN AND CHILDREN FIRST, joined the podcast to discuss being an only child who told a lot of stories, her college and MFA experiences, and creating distinct voices for all of her narrators. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781638930785 Alina Grabowski on the Internet: https://www.…

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Episode 171: "Flesh or... lima beans?" 1:02:34

2M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Happy Spooky Wednesday, dear listeners! We've got aliens and cryptids for you this week! First up, Kala talks about the Kelly-Hopkinsville Encounter, famous for being the start of the "little green men" description of aliens. In the 1950s, a farm house in Kentucky was visited by strange little creatures from outer space, and that family's lives wer…

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Jiaming Tang - Cinema Love 27:10

2M ago27:10

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Jiaming Tang, the author of CINEMA LOVE, joined the podcast to discuss his mother's relationship to his work, finding out who his book was about, and growing in the years since his book was finished and what excites him about the future. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593474334 Jiaming Tang on the Internet:…

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Episode 170: “We’re just astonished this whole time” 1:16:45

2M ago1:16:45

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, folks! And a happy belated birthday to Kala’s Mom! We’re taking her listener request and starting the episode with a discussion of Grand Junction, Colorado! When Kala visited this city with her mom and aunt last July, she heard about one haunted location, but she had no idea how many more existed in the small city. Was there…

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First Taste: Garrard Conley Reads From All The World Beside 8:49

2M ago8:49

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Garrard Conley reads an excerpt from his debut novel All the World Beside! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780…

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Episode 169: “Yes, Caddy! Yes!” 1:18:22

2M ago1:18:22

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, everyone. It’s the moment Kala has been waiting for (at least for the last 99 episodes): EPISODE 169! Kala starts us off by taking about Incubus/Succubus/Incubi/Succubi, or as she calls them, BiBus. These evil spirits are known for sneaking into mortals homes and engaging in demonic trysts! But are they real, or just a produ…

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First Taste: Uche Okonkwo Reads From A Kind of Madness 7:16

3M ago7:16

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Uche Okonkwo reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection A Kind of Madness! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.or…

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Episode 168: “Who you gonna call? CHAD!” 1:18:13

3M ago1:18:13

1:18:13

Happy Spooky Wednesday, everyone! We have a special guest, Chad Brown (AKA C-Silence), with us this week! You can catch him this Homegrown both solo, and with his group, Boog3ym3n! First up, Kala tells us all about the Wyoming Frontier Prison in Rawlins, Wyoming. This building opened in the early 1900s, and like all prisons from that time, it has a…

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Episode 167: "Dracula Furries" 1:14:22

3M ago1:14:22

1:14:22

Happy Spooky Wednesday, folks! This week we have another special guest! Fearless leader of the Twin Ports Horror Society, member of more Duluth bands than we can count, and Co-Director of the Homegrown Music Festival: Cory Jezierski. In honor of his visit, we have selected two horror-themed stories this week. First, Kala talks about The Exorcism if…

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Christine Ma-Kellams - The Band 20:13

3M ago20:13

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Christine Ma-Kellams, the author of THE BAND, joined the podcast to discuss K-Pop, the power of language, and writing empirical studies on culture, social perception, and relationships. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668018378 Christine Ma-Kellams on the Internet: https://www.christinema-kellams.com/ Christ…

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First Taste: Parul Kapur Reads From Inside the Mirror 11:47

3M ago11:47

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Parul Kapur reads an excerpt from her debut novel Inside the Mirror! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781496236…

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Episode 166: "He's done with the funny business" 1:44:18

3M ago1:44:18

1:44:18

Happy Spooky Wednesday, friends! We've got special guest Breanne Marie of Breanne Marie and the Front Porch Sinners with us this week! First up, Kala talks about The Mizpah Hotel and The Clown Motel in Tonopah, Nevada. The Mizpah is a historic hotel that got its start during a mining boom, and has continued for over a hundred years to provide peopl…

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Ursula Villareal-Moura - Like Happiness 40:58

3M ago40:58

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Ursula Villareal-Moura, the author of LIKE HAPPINESS, joined the podcast to why she re-reads books, finding herself in literature, the ups and downs of finding an agent, and how this book stemmed from a short story idea. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781250882837 Ursula Villareal-Moura on the Internet: https:…

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First Taste: Jessie Ren Marshall Reads From Women! In! Peril! 9:54

3M ago9:54

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Jessie Ren Marshall reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection Women! In! Peril! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://books…

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Marissa Higgins - A Good Happy Girl 31:43

3M ago31:43

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Marissa Higgins, the author of A GOOD HAPPY GIRL, joined the podcast to discuss how a Garth Greenwell workshop helped her write her debut, sending her manuscript to agents too soon, and how it is exciting to see how readers contextualize books differently. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781646221974 Marissa Hi…

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Episode 165: “KEVIN!!” 1:59:03

3M ago1:59:03

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Happy Spooky Wednesday and Happy Homegrown month, dear listeners! This week we have special guest Abe Curran of Winzige Hosen and many other Duluth bands! First up, Kala talks about Red Onion Saloon in Skagway, Alaska! This building was once a brothel during the Klondike Gold Rush in the late 1800s. It’s now a popular restaurant and bar that has em…

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First Taste: Laura Chow Reeve Reads From A Small Apocalypse 10:52

3M ago10:52

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Laura Chow Reeve reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection A Small Apocalypse! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://booksh…

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Alexandra Tanner - Worry 36:48

4M ago36:48

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Alexandra Tanner, the author of WORRY, joined the podcast to discuss books as personalities, Wes Anderson, Donald Glover, and finding an editor who gets her and her work! You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9781668018613 Alexandra Tanner on the Internet: https://www.alexandratanner.com/ Alexandra Tanner on Instagram…

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Episode 164: “OSHA, is this okay?” 1:41:08

4M ago1:41:08

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, folks! We’ve got a haunted home and a freaky factory for you this week! Kala talks about The Hinsdale House, also known as the Dandy House, in Hinsdale, NY. This old home was made popular in the 70s when the Dandy family reported being bombarded with paranormal activity while they resided in the old barn house. Objects moved…

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First Taste: Gina Chung Reads From Green Frog 13:32

4M ago13:32

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Gina Chung reads an excerpt from her debut short story collection Green Frog! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9…

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Sierra Greer - Annie Bot 32:46

4M ago32:46

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Sierra Greer, the author of ANNIE BOT, joined the podcast to discuss the future, robots, and writing for different ages. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063312692 Sierra Greer on the Internet: https://www.sierragreerwriter.com/ Sierra Greer on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sierra_greer_writer/ Sierra …

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Episode 163: “Drab to fab!” 1:23:41

4M ago1:23:41

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, everyone! First up, Kala talks about the famous Lake Lanier, a man-made lake in Georgia, often considered one of the most deadly lakes in the United States. This lake was built over what was once a thriving community, and though they cleared up some of the things people left behind, there is still plenty left in the depths o…

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First Taste: Rita Bullwinkel Reads From Headshot 7:13

4M ago7:13

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Rita Bullwinkel reads an excerpt from her debut novel Headshot! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780593654101 R…

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Andrew Boryga - Victim 32:06

4M ago32:06

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Andrew Boryga, the author of VICTIM, joined the podcast to discuss being a Mets fan in the Bronx, how his community made him who he is today, and if hustling is good/bad/neither. You can purchase a copy of her book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780385549974 Andrew Boryga on the Internet: https://www.andrewboryga.com/ Andrew Boryga on Instagram:…

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Episode 162: "I'm CLEARY magical, and you are... not." 57:47

4M ago57:47

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, everyone! We’ve got ghosts and eyeballs for you this week! First up, Kala heads back to the Midwest to talk about The American Club in Kohler, WI. This five star resort is known for its golf courses, restaurants, many amenities, and it’s lesser known for its ghosts. If you roam the halls you may hear strange voices, encounte…

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First Taste: Jennifer Croft Reads From The Extinction of Irena Rey 7:54

4M ago7:54

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Jennifer Croft reads an excerpt from her debut novel The Extinction of Irena Rey! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/3…

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Episode 161: “The pirates pillaged and plundered for a plethora of periods” 1:18:59

4M ago1:18:59

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Happy Spooky Wednesday, folks! We’ve got a historic episode this week, literally. Full of history. First up Kala talks about Anne Boleyn and the many places she haunts. This woman has been vilified throughout history, but was she the villain or was she a victim? And has this caused her to stick around multiple locations long after death? And Britta…

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First Taste: Gareth Brown Reads From The Book of Doors 9:35

4M ago9:35

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Welcome to the First Taste Reading Series on Debutiful. This is a weekly series where writers will read a short excerpt from their book so readers can whet their appetite with delicious writing. Today, Gareth Brown reads an excerpt from his novel The Book of Doors! You can purchase a copy of his book here: https://bookshop.org/a/339/9780063323988 G…

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