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Do you enjoy reading YA books? Are you dying to talk about them and hear what others think about your favorite books? Are you outside of the YA age bracket (like myself) but still enjoy them? Then this is the podcast for you! Join me and my friends, as we discuss our favorite YA books and authors! We’ll chat spoiler-free at the start of each episode, just in case you haven’t read the book yet. Then I’ll give a warning before heading into our spoiler zone. I'll also have special episodes wher ...
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“Learn how acclaimed writers keep the ink flowing, the cursor moving, and avoid writer’s block.” Each week, host Kelton Reid chats with guests like Nobel Prize winner Abdulrazak Gurnah, on life after becoming a laureate; #1 New York Times bestselling author, Emily Henry on her past life as a YA mid-lister; Celebrated author, Walter Mosley, on his conflicted feelings after winning a National Book Award; NY Times bestselling author, Lisa Scottoline, on what she learned from literary lion Phili ...
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The Written in Melanin Podcast is the space where you come for your weekly dose of melanated creativity. Hosted by C. M. Lockhart, an author of fantasy books featuring Black girls who aren't all that nice, and the owner of the Melanin Library, this podcast is a glimpse into the journey of Black authors. New episodes are released every other Wednesday! Purchase her latest book from her website https://CMLockhart.com 🤎
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In Authors & Audiences, YA author and presentation coach Caroline Leech, chats to authors, illustrators, booksellers, librarians, publishers and other randomly fascinating guests, and invites them to share the secrets of their public speaking confidence and their media/social media strategies. Caroline will also share her own extensive knowledge of public speaking, storytelling, event planning and media strategy, so if you want to feel sure you can present yourself and your books with both c ...
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The Okie Bookcast is dedicated to helping curious readers like you find your next great read by connecting you to Oklahoma authors and stories. The show features monthly interviews with contributors to the reading life of Oklahoma - it might be an author, publisher, librarian, reader, bookseller, or other figure. In addition to interviews, the show has a monthly book conversation full of reviews and recommendations. New episodes drop on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Connect with ...
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Booking Back

Penn & Friends

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Do you long for those schoolyard days where you had all the time in the world to finish a good book? This podcast revisits the books that gave us happiness as children and maybe even later as adults!
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Ladies of YA

Ladies of YA

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What's more fun than reading books? Talking about them! We three ladies will be your guide through the world of young adult...and beyond (into, like, space or something). Join us for tea drinking and book talking.
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Join award-winning, indie author, Dianne Burckhardt, as she chats with fellow authors and industry insiders around the world about their work, inspirations, greatest challenges, and triumphs. Writing is often the easy part, and the real work begins once the author writes, "The End." Dianne and her guests shed light on what it takes to be a successful author in today's markets whether as an indie author or traditionally published. Dianne's guests share their insights on their personal journey ...
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Books and Boba

Potluck Podcast Collective

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Books & Boba is a book club dedicated to books written by Asian and Asian American authors. We cover a wide range of genres including contemporary, historical fiction, sci-fi, fantasy, YA, nonfiction, thrillers, graphic novels, and memoirs.
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Jot Notes

Jot Notes - Where we discover the newest, hottest books & Authors on the scene

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Welcome to Jot Notes - Where we dive into the newest, hottest books and Authors on the scene. My name is Jenna Greene, YA fantasy author – author of the Imagine series and the award-winning novel REBORN. With me is my co-host Miranda Oh, a contemporary chick-lit writer, author of the “Chin Up, Tits Out” series.
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Comedian and author Sara Benincasa talks to fascinating people about their origin stories - literal, metaphorical, and beyond. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/whereyafrom/support
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Explore the stories behind the young adult books you love with the B&N YA Podcast. Join host Melissa Albert, editor of the B&N Teen Blog and bestselling author of The Hazel Wood, as she sits down with fellow YA authors to talk about books, life, their teen years, their pop cultural obsessions, and how they came up with the stories that keep us up at night. Subscribe to listen in on fascinating new conversations every other week.
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Narcissist monks! Insane Paladins! Positive masculinity barbarians! Authors and Dragons is a weekly Dungeons & Dragons actual play podcast where a group of comedic fantasy writers take on a world of might and magic... Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/authors-dragons-comedy-dnd-podcast--5624719/support.
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This is the podcast where we ask, 'How's All That Working For Ya?’ - a bold question that sparks transformation. In this space, we are done with sugar coating, and we embrace authenticity. Join host Rachel D. Baker as she guides you on this journey to create some breathing room, set healthy boundaries, and reclaim your time, guilt-free. As a wife, special needs mom, author, coach, and speaker, Rachel knows how it feels to drown in the overwhelm of doing All The Things. Her education and life ...
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The PikeCast is an in-depth discussion of the work of YA horror author Christopher Pike. Like your favorite book club, in each episode, we break down one of his novels and discuss it from a modern perspective as well as looking through our teenage eyes at the violence, sex, and goofiness that was so prevalent in his writing.
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The term "Zero Suit" refers to a mode from the popular Metroid video game franchise, in which the main character Samus is not wearing her famous full-body armor. By extension the "Zero Suits Podcast Situation" is a patreon-funded podcast in which two black creatives—PhD candidate and Afrofuturist producer & rapper Sammus as well as YA author Lanre Akinsiku—remove their armor to discuss the highs and lows of their new journey as full-time artists in Philly, as well as their relationships with ...
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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

Bianca Marais, Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra

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This is a podcast for emerging writers who want to improve the quality of their work and learn more about the publishing industry. Your one host, Bianca Marais (the bestselling author of 'The Witches of Moonshyne Manor') interviews authors, agents, editors and just about anyone and everyone who's involved in bringing a book to market. She's joined by her cohosts, literary agents Carly Watters and CeCe Lyra from P.S. Literary Agency, who read and critique query letters as well as opening page ...
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A Book and a Chat

A Book and a Chat

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"A Book and a Chat" has proved a hugely popular radio program with people of all ages. With over seven hundred shows already recorded, Barry's format of "a chat over a cup of tea" has received nothing but rave reviews from guest and listeners alike. The writer of a successful young adult romance book "Across the Pond" Barry has himself appeared on a large number of radio and TV programs. "A Book and a Chat" is a program for writers and readers, not so much a literary show, more like... let’s ...
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Plotting and Scheming

Plotting and Scheming

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Welcome to Plotting and Scheming where Maya Ameyaw, an aspiring Young Adult author, will explore all things YA and her own writing journey. Cover art photo provided by rawpixel on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@rawpixel
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Monday YA

Mckinley Huffman

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Welcome to Monday YA, the young adult book podcast, by a teen, for teens (oh yeah, and her non-bookworm friend, for comedic relief purposes). Every Monday, I’ll post a pocket-sized episode, where I’ll review one or two books, and dive deep into the author’s craft, and how they made that book so great... or not so great. I’ll also get excited about some upcoming YA, and talk about the books at the top of my TBR.
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The Query Show

Blair Thornburgh

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A podcast to help writers get published, hosted by editor and author Blair Thornburgh. Each episode takes a deep dive on a query letter (or two) and diagnoses its strengths and weaknesses so that authors can put their best foot forward into the world of agents and editors.
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Author Allison Tait and teacher-librarian-author Megan Daley, co-founders of the Your Kid’s Next Read community, talk books and reading for children of all ages. From board books and picture books, to junior fiction, middle-grade novels and YA blockbusters, they’ll help you find the perfect next book for the young readers in your life. Plus, practical tips on getting (and keeping) kids reading and writing, a whole lot of fun and … YKNR book question bingo.
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Listen to Sofia talk about everything fantasy in God's world. Any teen, young adult or young at heart will love to listen in on current topics and her favorite subjects, movies and books! Be ready to listen to Sofia interview authors, reader enthusiasts (even the unenthused), other podcasters and many more!
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The Plot With A Twist

Burning Hallows Productions

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Roe, Allorah, and Shaye are three vivacious 30s-to-40s bibliomaniac friends of the feminine variety who love nothing more than a good book, a great cocktail, and chatting all literary things savvy, smutty, and sassy in the fantasy, romance, YA, and thriller genres!
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Listen to Confessions of a Debut Novelist, hosted by author Chloe Timms, to hear from new and up-and-coming writers about their debut novel. We talk writing journeys, tips and advice and what it's like to be new to the world of publishing. Each episode features a writer about to have their debut novel published, covering adult, YA and children's in a range of genres. We'll hear about rejections and setbacks, how writers signed with their agent and whether their book deal was with an indie pu ...
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MahoganyBooks Front Row: The Podcast

MahoganyBooks, Derrick A. Young, Ramunda Lark Young

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MahoganyBooks Front Row: The Podcast is a thoughtfully curated series that offers a unique opportunity to listen to Black authors discussing their latest works. Each episode of the podcast features an in-depth conversation with an author, delving into their creative process, inspirations, and the themes explored in their book. The series is a re-cast of the live author talks hosted by MahoganyBooks, a Black-owned bookstore in Washington DC that is dedicated to promoting literature written fo ...
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MadLit Musings - We chat LIFE here with special guest authors of both fiction and non-fiction! We dive beyond the story into the deep questions of Spirituality, Does God Exist, How Does Faith Fit, Culture and Jesus, Identity, and more. It's not just a podcast to talk about writing or reading, it's a podcast where we ask the tough questions on life! Join Christy Award-Winning Author Jaime Jo Wright for Season 5!
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A monthly podcast for all things Australian YA, featuring interviews with authors, readers, publishing folk and booksellers, upcoming releases and events around the country, and much more!
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Storyteller Station

The Storyteller Station

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Truth or fiction, fact or fairytale, we all have a story to tell! Indie-author-mom Sarah Fenlon Falk shares interviews and thoughts on the craft of creating stories. Storyteller Station is for those who love to hear stories and for those who love to share them!
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Silver Wisdom is a podcast of shared perspectives from adults living their Catholic faith in the 7th decade of their lives or beyond. About the Episode: Dr. Alejo Salinas Jr., Ph.D., reflects on how older people throughout his own life influenced his path to fulfill his mission from God, which is to care for the elderly in his community and in his own family. He gives a platform to voices through his books and emphasizes the value of writing down the words of the elders in our lives now. Hos ...
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Book Bridges

Angie Beumer Johnson

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Inspirational audio highlights from diverse young adult (YA) authors & speakers from WORDBridge Now (www.wordbridgenow.com) LIVE online T.E.A.C.H.* Enrichments--*Teachers, Educators, & Authors Collaborate against Hatred. WORDBridge Now: Igniting a passion for diverse literature through live online author meet-ups--because WORDS build BRIDGES to UNITE.
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The Book of Life is an interview-format podcast about Jewish kidlit, mostly, with occasional coverage of Jewish YA/adult books, music, film and web, established in December 2005. Host: Heidi Rabinowitz Sponsors: Feldman Children's Library at Congregation B'nai Israel of Boca Raton, Florida & the Association of Jewish Libraries
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Queries, Qualms, & Quirks asks published authors to share their successful query letter and discuss their journey from first spark to day of publication. Author Sarah Nicolas interviews authors of all genres about how they got started writing, their writing process, getting their book deal, and their experiences with publication.
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Join author Megan O'Russell in this candid, humor-filled glimpse into the creation of a new book series, starting at page one. You're invited to step into the real-time writing process* as Megan weaves fae, shifters, witches, and seers into her latest young adult fantasy novel: Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer No second drafts allowed. No untwisting love triangles. No bringing characters back to life. *Warning: Writing this paranormal romance may cause drama, laughter, panic, and the use of craf ...
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The Adventurous Author | How to Write a Book, Character Development, Beat Writer’s Block, Creative Writing, World Building

Author DK Drake | Fantasy Author, Adventurous Author Coach, League of Adventurous Authors Leader

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Hey, Christian Author! Wanna write great fiction? BUT writing is hard because you… - Have NO TIME because you work a full-time job or go to school full-time - Doubt your writing ability. - Have no idea how to write the kind of captivating stories you love to read. Then welcome to The Adventurous Author, the podcast with short and entertaining episodes for Christian authors in high school, college, and beyond. Through these episodes, you will… - Gain confidence in your author identity. - Mast ...
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Sometimes things are as clear as the nose on your face or as my momma says, "if it had been a snake, it would've bit ya." I’m Pamela E. Williams (just call me Pam) blogger, author, and Harry Potter enthusiast. That Makes Sense is a weekly podcast where I share the life lessons I have learned going through breast cancer, growing up in the South and much more.
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Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.

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Words and Nerds Podcast is an entertaining and conversational podcast that aims to get inside a writer's mind. We discuss books, the social and political influences of a writer's work and how literature has the power to change the world. The podcast digs deep to bring you an in depth and sometimes humorous analysis of the author's book and its influences. Join us for a new way of looking at literature. Dani Vee your host, English teacher, podcaster, reader, book enthusiast and over-thinker. ...
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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People Today Dianne get to shares her conversation with the incredible Andrew Najberg. Andrew has built a career deeply embedded in the artistry of the written word. Having spent eighteen years as a teacher for the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, he has taught courses in creative writing, rhet…
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Welcome to the July edition of Your Next Great Read! J and Hannah are joined by YA author, Candace Kade, to talk books. We cover a ton of ground - everything from murder mysteries to teen angst to Japanese dragons. Something for every reader! Get ready to fill your TBR list with more great books. Connect with Candace: website | Instagram Get Candac…
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Three old men talk about the weather. Who are the New Jersey patron saints of Summer? What is their deal? Find out! Don't forget to check out our merch at teepublic! Now with hats!! https://www.teepublic.com/?ref_id=13059 Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/authors-dragons-comedy-dnd-podcast--5624719/support.…
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Today I am chatting with debut author Amber Chen about her brand new YA Silkpunk Fantasy novel, Of Jade and Dragons. Take a listen as Amber and I chat about what it's like being a debut author, her journey from writing for Wattpad to being traditionally published, what Silkpunk fantasy is, the beautiful cover design, the world building, strong char…
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Fika with Vicky welcomes Peta-Gaye Nash. Peta-Gaye is the author of Told Ya! Stories, our focus book for episode 76. Multi- genre, she’s also penned a children’s literature series and her work Bushy Head will also be part of our discussion. I believe the term focus book is the perfect description for Told Ya! Stories. If a focus point is a place “a…
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Steve and I recap the week where Joe Biden went 11 rounds/minutes with a teleprompter on a live (?) broadcast. We discuss the off-limits ways you cannot criticize Kamala, but feel free to call Trump a "threat to democracy." Steve's best takes on July 13th, and a most plausible "conspiracy theory." And who is the boss? Is Kamala taking over... or is…
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On this episode, we chat with author Amber Chen about her debut novel, Of Jade and Dragons, a fantasy adventure and murder mystery set in a Silkpunk world, about a girl who loves engineering as she pretends to be her brother to infiltrate a prestigious academy in order to uncover the conspiracy that killed her father. We chat with Amber about her j…
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Show Notes: Silver Wisdom is a podcast of shared perspectives from adults living their Catholic faith in the 7th decade of their lives or beyond. About the Episode: Dr. Alejo Salinas Jr., Ph.D., reflects on how older people throughout his own life influenced his path to fulfill his mission from God, which is to care for the elderly in his community…
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Chelsea talks with Rachel Howzell Hall as they discuss her journey as an author, balancing a full-time job, transitioning from writing thrillers to romanticy, and the impact of life experiences on her writing. 00:00 Welcome to the Written In Melanin Podcast 00:22 Introducing Rachel Howzell Hall 01:33 Balancing Writing with a Full-Time Job 03:48 The…
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What ever you do, remember Kamala Harris is NOT the Border Czar. The 10+ million illegals that flooded our nation and added significant financial and logistical burdens, national security risks, and left America vulnerable to terrorist attacks are NOT her fault. She was never the #BorderCzar. Because that would mean she failed, and she totally didn…
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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Daniel Aubrey about his crime novel Dark Island. We discuss the importance of putting an authentic autistic character front and centre, why Orkney is the perfect place to set a crime series and the brave move Daniel made when he told his agent to pull an earlier novel from submissio…
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In today's Books with Hooks, we’re throwing it back to an early backlist segment. After which, Bianca interviews creative writing professor, essayist, and author of Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance, Alison Espach. They discuss falling into the mode of writing the same sorts of novels repeatedly; the genre that Notes on Your Sudden Disappearance w…
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Kamala Harris has gotten the all-in Media Makeover and we are here to be disgusted. Meanwhile, the childless, Leftist cat ladies have aimed their intellectual critiques at JD Vance and the "myth of the Self-Made Man." ______________________________________________________________ Check out BETWEEN THE LINES on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Cath…
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The Dicey Bastards Crew put their feet up after a long hard days adventuring and answer the questions of you, the loyal and beautiful listener. Time Travel Panel Van is where we end up. Dicey Bastards is a hilarious actual play comedy adventure where comedy writers go head-to-head in D&D 5e. Ridiculous characters battle their ridiculous destiny in …
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Facebook Instagram In this episode of 'The Plot with a Twist,' hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye delve into the audiobook world, debating whether listening to audiobooks counts as reading, and exploring the various narration styles. They share personal experiences with narration speeds, audiobook apps, and their top narrator recommendations. The episod…
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With less than one month to go before CBCA Book Week kicks off on 17th August 2024, Megan has new tips and exciting updates for bringing CBCA Book Week to life at your place, whether that's home or school. Plus, her new favourite picture book. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Yo…
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Joe Biden is still MIA, but at least he appeared via recor.. I mean phone call in Wilmington, Delaware so his VP could fully take over his campaign. USSS Director Kimberly Cheatle managed to create a bipartisan call for her resignation - she has declined so far. And ALL of this personnel chaos and roster rumbling has distracted people, momentarily,…
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Most of us know Joe Biden can't "finish the race," but after a "shocking" announcement on Sunday - has anyone heard from the President? Democrats praise "the bravery" and the "nobility," but I want to know... should we be seeing Proof of Life? And our world is going to get even bumpier... ____________________________________________________________…
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On our mid-month check in for July 2024, we recap some of the latest Asian American publishing announcements, as well as get some updates on the latest Books & Boba pick to get picked up for TV and which books by Asian authors made it into the New York Time's best 100 books of the century! Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news: Seen: The …
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Trump invokes God's Grace as the reason he is standing, Hulk Hogan lets "Trumpamania" run all over him (brother!), and scant few details emerge about the alleged shooter Thomas Crooks. A triple threat of @SuspendablesUSA, @GOBactual and @RealSteveFriend join me to talk about USSS, the wrap of the RNC, and how we can all "Say Nope to Slope." _______…
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#1 New York Times bestselling author, Lev Grossman, spoke to me about his tenure at Time magazine, how The Magicians poked holes in Narnia and Potter, and reimagining a legend with THE BRIGHT SWORD: A Novel of King Arthur. Lev Grossman is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Magicians trilogy—The Magicians, The Magician King, and The Mag…
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"You were a newsman back when newsmen were newsmen." -Glenn Beck about Charlie Seraphin. Charlie is a husband, a father, a former front office executive for two Major League Baseball teams, and a retired newsman who watched and reported on many events in recent history with radio stations from San Francisco to Miami. Today's 350th episode will be a…
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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to LJ Shepherd about her psychological suspense novel The Trials of Lila Dalton. We discuss how to find high concept ideas, writing what you know but with a twist and why it's important to surprise smart and savvy readers. And right at the end of the episode, in a special spoilerific s…
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In today's Books with Hooks, we’re throwing it back to an early backlist segment. After which, CeCe interviews Parini Shroff, lawyer and author of the national bestseller and award nominated The Bandit Queens. They discuss, Parini's experience working as a lawyer part-time while also writing fiction; finding it difficult to sustain writing for long…
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Join the conversation, text us now. Hello Happy People, If you have been following along this season, you know inclusion and representation has been a big theme for us. It's important for anyone to see people like themselves in books, but it's especially true for children. My guest today brings fun, creative, and empowering images to children with …
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Today's show addresses the ridiculous explanation by USSS Director Kim Cheatle in the attempted Trump assassination. We will discuss a rubric for evaluating some of the more outrageous claims being made online and on-air. And a new bulletin released by FBI/DHS indicates - they are more worried about you than the Leftist violent actors. Plus, after …
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The encounter with the Adolescent Mutated Warrior Tortles goes a lot more diplomatically than intended, but can our heroes leave the sewer without taking a dip in the tantilizing ooze pool? Dicey Bastards is a hilarious actual play comedy adventure where comedy writers go head-to-head in D&D 5e. Ridiculous characters battle their ridiculous destiny…
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Facebook Instagram Exploring Dystopian Worlds: From Books to Cocktails In this episode of 'The Plot With A Twist,' hosts Roe, Allorah, and Shaye delve into the fascinating realm of dystopian books. They discuss what makes a good dystopian novel, the themes of human nature, societal collapse, class division, and governmental intrigue. The episode co…
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Allison chats to author Mark Greenwood about his new middle-grade series HISTORY HUNTERS, finding the ‘story’ in history, and advice for young researchers. Plus, Megan has tips for brilliant birthday parties. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Fac…
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All events this week will be overshadowed by the bandage on DJT's ear, but the world keeps turning. JD Vance, author and Senator (R-OH), was selected as running mate; more details are coming in about the security failure in PA; conspiracies, hoaxes, and horrible analysis abounds; and... The CLASSIFIED DOCS CASE/MAL Raid case has been dismissed in F…
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Have you ever been told how to study the bible? Is there only one way, or do we have options? Today’s guest is Bible teacher, writer, and speaker, Liz Cobo. Her ministry is focused on biblically equipping Christian women to grow their faith. Episode Highlights What “breathing room” looks and feels like for Liz Liz’s story of how she became so passi…
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