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Are you sure you’re reading from cover to cover? Join self-proclaimed book nerd Nutan Rubinson as she chats with authors and explores what’s past “The End”. Listen every other week as authors share how the acknowledgments at the end of their book relate to the story, the characters, and their experience as a writer. There’s more to the book than just the story.
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"True Biz" by Sara Nović, on Deaf culture and community
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TRUE BIZ (adj./exclamation; American Sign Language): really, seriously, definitely, real-talk In this episode of The Acknowledgments, I'm joined by Sara Nović, the author of "True Biz." Her novel introduces us to the students at the River Valley School for the Deaf. In this fictional story, the reader has the opportunity to explore the experiences,…
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"With Regrets" by Lee Kelly with a chat about mixing genres
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In this episode of The Acknowledgments, author Lee Kelly talks about her genre-blend book, "With Regrets." The book was compared to a mix between “Big Little Lies” and “Bird Box,” witha story that revolves around four couples and their struggles when faced with an apocalyptic event. Lee shares how her own experiences as a parent influenced the book…
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"First Course" by Jenn Bouchard, with a chat about rom-coms
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In this episode of The Acknowledgments, Nutan chats with author Jenn Bouchard. They delve into her book "First Course" and her journey into the literary world. The novel, which revolves around the life of Janie Whitman, a young journalist in Chicago, has received several accolades, including being a finalist in the Women's Fiction category of the 2…
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"Governing Bodies" by Sangamithra Iyer, with a chat about connection
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In this episode, we chat with Sangamithra Iyer about topics spanning from her unique education, connection to her family, and passion about the natural world around her. Although Sangu’s book, “Governing Bodies,” won’t grace our shelves for some time, she gives a preview by reading a beautifully written section of the book. Throughout the conversat…
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"A House Full of Windsor" by Kristin Contino, with a talk about the royal family
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In this episode of the Acknowledgements podcast, author Kristin Contino chats about her royal-themed book, “A House Full of Windsor.” Kristin shares her personal interest in the royal family and how it led to her book's concept which follows mother-daughter duo Debbie and Sarah. Debbie, who's a compulsive hoarder of Royal Family memorabilia ends up…
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"Loot" by Tania James, with a chat about the power of play
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In this episode of the Acknowledgements podcast, host Nutan Rubinson sits down and chats with author Tania James to dig into her uniquely-themed book "Loot," a historical fiction, a heist novel, a romance, and a story about colonialism and artistic growth. The story is set in 18th century South India and follows a young wood carver named Abbas who …
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"The Bangalore Detectives Club" by Harini Nagendra, with a discussion about writing both fiction and non-fiction
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In this episode of The Acknowledgments, author Harini Nagendra discusses her captivating book, "Bangalore Detectives Club." Set in 1920s Bangalore, India, the story follows the determined 19-year-old protagonist, Kaveri, as she forms a detective club after stumbling upon a murder. Harini shares her inspirations for the book, drawing from the strong…
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"Puppy Chow is Better than Prozac" by Bruce Goldstein, with a conversation about mental health
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Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to suicide and mental health. If you or someone you know needs support, please refer to the 988 Suicide and Crisis hotline. Welcome to another episode of The Acknowledgments, featuring special guest Bruce Goldstein, author of "Puppy Chow is Better than Prozac". Bruce takes us on a journey through hi…
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"The Perfect Neighborhood" by Liz Alterman, with a chat about mom guilt
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Welcome to another episode of The Acknowledgments! In this episode, we have a conversation with Liz Alterman, author of the thriller, The Perfect Neighborhood. Liz takes us on a journey through her fictional upscale community, challenging the perception of a perfect neighborhood, and exploring the pressures faced by mothers. We delve into the motiv…
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"A Game of Fox & Squirrels" by Jenn Reese, with an exploration into fantasy
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Trigger Warning: This episode contains references to abuse. If you or someone you know needs support, please refer to organizations such as www.childhelp.org and www.childwelfare.gov. Nutan chats withJenn Reese about her middle-grade book, "A Game of Fox and Squirrels." The story follows Samantha and her sister Caitlin, who find themselves in Orego…
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"The Summer My Grandmother's Yard Tried to Kill Me" by Harry Harvey, with a talk about imagination
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In this episode of the Acknowledgements podcast, host Nutan Rubinson sits down with author Harry Harvey to discuss his book "The Summer My Grandmother's Yard Tried to Kill Me." The book follows the adventures of Peter Mulligan, a young boy with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), as he spends his summer with his grandmother on Johnson Island. Harry dra…
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"Make Me Disappear" by Jessica Payne, with a chat about found family
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In this episode, author Jessica discusses her debut novel "Make Me Disappear," a gripping domestic suspense thriller. The story follows Noel, a nurse in Seattle, who plans her own kidnapping to escape her controlling boyfriend, Daniel. However, the situation takes a dark turn when her fake kidnapping becomes real, and she realizes she is still trap…
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"The Shore" by Katie Runde, with a dialogue about dads
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In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with author Katie Runde, a writer, and mom, from Iowa, whose book, The Shore, is a poignant and hopeful tale of a family facing the challenges of a family member living with a glioblastoma brain tumor. Katie shares with us the inspiration for her book, which was inspired by her own family’s experience…
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"Finding Tessa" by Jaime Lynn Hendricks, with a conversation about resilience
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In this episode, we dive into the world of thriller novels with renowned author Jaime Lynn Hendricks. Her book, Finding Tessa, follows the story of a wife who goes missing, and her husband's journey to uncover the truth behind her disappearance. Jaime talks about her writing journey and the arduous process of writing a book. Her writing community p…
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"Revival Season" by Monica West, with a conversation about gratitude
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For Monica West, it took time to write a book that would impact and resonate with her audience. Her latest book, Revival Season, was nine years in the making. Monica shares that writing was her place of peace, her escape, and her refuge. Monica also reveals the fascinating thing that inspires her writing; she sees an image and builds the story arou…
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"Your Robot Dog Will Die" by Arin Greenwood, with a chat about helping animals
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Authors have many different sources of inspiration in writing books. For Arin Greenwood, it is her family and her love for animals. Arin is an animal writer, editor, novelist, and communications consultant who keeps many pets. Arin’s book, Your Robot Dog Will Die, is set in a near-future world where real dogs are non-existent. Her goal? To make thi…
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"By Way of Sorrow" by Robyn Gigl with a Conversation about Family
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Writing from a unique perspective, transgender attorney, activist, and author, Robyn Gigl, shares the influences in her writings. Critics say that her legal thrillers, By Way of Sorrow and Survivor’s Guilt, are emotionally resonant and quietly groundbreaking. In this episode, Robyn talks about her transitioning later in life, how it sparked her to …
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"The Part About the Dragon Was (Mostly) True" by Sean Gibson with a chat about dad jokes
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Guest author Sean Gibson speaks about his funny, light, and unconventional comedic fantasy book, The Part About the Dragon was (Mostly) True. Majoring in English and concentrating on Victorian literature was not one of Sean’s plans, but it definitely led him to writing. Sean shares that his children were very young when he wrote the book so he was …
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Trailer Episode - The Acknowledgments Podcast
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Welcome to The Acknowledgments, a podcast where we chat with authors and take a peek beyond “The End”. I’m your host, Nutan Rubinson, and every other week, I’ll be chatting with a new author about their book, their acknowledgments, and everything in between. Our community is filled with book lovers, from avid readers to aspiring writers, who enjoy …
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