The Unsorry Podcast is a weekly show for women (and men!) who are choosing themselves. We're on a mission to celebrate greatness, give the world what-for and be there for you during life’s best and worst bits. Every Monday your hosts Sam Sparrow and Lea Rice will tackle a new topic in the way only your best friend knows how to – honestly, and to the point. We'll help you navigate difficult issues, improve your mindset and support you to live your most unapologetic life.
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Sam Sparrow and Leanne Rice are the feisty female duo on a collaborative mission to bring you girl-about-town adventure, hot gossip, hilarity, exclusive interviews, a dash of tuneage and, most importantly, more tea and cake than you can shake a stick at. Join us for serious discussion, comedy value and all sorts of cheeky chinwags. ...Oh, and did we mention tea and cake? It's the podcast that packs a punch over a spot of high tea, darling.
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Join Freya Victoria for Freya's Fairy Tales, where we believe fairy tales are both stories we enjoyed as children, and something that we can achieve ourselves. Each week we will talk to authors about their favorite fairy tales when they were kids, when they knew they wanted to write, how they come up with their stories, and their adventures into holding their very own fairy tale in their hands. At the end of each episode, we will feature a fairy tale that is either a favorite of the author, ...
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History better than fiction. The History Cache podcast excavates through the deepest interiors of the human experience with in-depth research, and an intelligent narrative that weaves history with storytelling. A history podcast crafted for the most curious of minds.
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Freya Victoria, The Forgotten Beast, and Beauty and the Beast
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Today is part two of two where I am being interviewed by Charlotte Glass about my books. After today you will have heard about how I got started writing, my journey through narrating and back to writing, how I collaborate with my beta readers, building a community, the things I had to Google for research for my book, who I’d cast in the HBO series …
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Freya Victoria, The Forgotten Beast, and The Goose-Girl
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Today is part one of two where I am being interviewed by Charlotte Glass about my books. Over the next 2 weeks you will hear about how I got started writing, my journey through narrating and back to writing, how I collaborate with my beta readers, building a community, the things I had to Google for research for my book, who I’d cast in the HBO ser…
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Misty Walker, Petra's Bikers, and King Grisly-Beard
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Today is part two of two where we are talking to Misty Walker about her books. After today you will have heard about writing from a young age and binding her own books, speed writing through the first draft of her first book in six weeks, using her network of authors to get her book ready, catching the writing bug, learning different social medias …
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Misty Walker, Petra's Bikers, and The Dog and the Sparrow
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Today is part one of two where we are talking to Misty Walker about her books. Over the next 2 weeks you will hear about writing from a young age and binding her own books, speed writing through the first draft of her first book in six weeks, using her network of authors to get her book ready, catching the writing bug, learning different social med…
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Sam Razberry, From Soil to Sun and Back Again, and The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse
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Today is part two of two where we are talking to Sam Razberry about her poetry. After today you will have heard about writing love letters to her family and friends, starting with journaling her poems, struggles of self publishing print on demand companies, the emotions involved in writing, the similarities between plotting fiction and poetry, and …
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Sam Razberry, From Soil to Sun and Back Again, and Sweetheart Roland
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Today is part one of two where we are talking to Sam Razberry about her poetry. Over the next 2 weeks you will hear about writing love letters to her family and friends, starting with journaling her poems, struggles of self publishing print on demand companies, the emotions involved in writing, the similarities between plotting fiction and poetry, …
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Melinda Kucsera, Robin of Larkspur, and The Old House
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Today is part two of two where we are talking to Melinda Kucsera about her novels. After today you will have heard about making up stories for her siblings, when characters take over your books, winging it to get your first book out there, book promotion struggles, what to do when unexpected storylines pop-up, and her favorite advice to not look at…
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Melinda Kucsera, Robin of Larkspur, and The Leap-Frog
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Today is part one of two where we are talking to Melinda Kucsera about her novels. Over the next 2 weeks you will hear about making up stories for her siblings, when characters take over your books, winging it to get your first book out there, book promotion struggles, what to do when unexpected storylines pop-up, and her favorite advice to not loo…
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Enni Amanda, My Lucky Star, and A Study in Scarlet
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Today is part two of two where we are talking to Enni Amanda about her novels. After today you will have heard about teaching herself to read, writing from an early age, taking a long break from writing while learning other arts, knowing that you always consider learning to improve, accidentally publishing your first book, joining critique groups b…
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Enni Amanda, My Lucky Star, and The Adventures of Pinocchio
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Today is part one of two where we are talking to Enni Amanda about her novels. Over the next 2 weeks you will hear about teaching herself to read, writing from an early age, taking a long break from writing while learning other arts, knowing that you always consider learning to improve, accidentally publishing your first book, joining critique grou…
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M.L. Burns, The Hourglass Keeper, and The Queen of Heaven
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Today is part two of two where we are talking to ML Burns about her novels. After today you will have heard about starting with text based role playing and moving into novels, overcoming writing challenges and imposter syndrome, listening to what your readers want, within reason, getting your book ready for release, working with author friends to c…
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M.L. Burns, The Hourglass Keeper, and The Story of Princess Hase
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Today is part one of two where we are talking to ML Burns about her novels. Over the next 2 weeks you will hear about starting with text based role playing and moving into novels, overcoming writing challenges and imposter syndrome, listening to what your readers want, within reason, getting your book ready for release, working with author friends …
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Lilla Glass, The Unseen, and The Legend of Stingy Jack
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Today is part two of two where we are talking to Lilla Glass about her novels. After today you will have heard about writing lyrically, learning the process of things as she went, pivoting as needed while querying, testing out plotting vs pantsing, knowing the major character points and plot points of the series, working with your narrator to nail …
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Today is part one of two where we are talking to Lilla Glass about her novels. Over the next 2 weeks you will hear about writing lyrically, learning the process of things as she went, pivoting as needed while querying, testing out plotting vs pantsing, knowing the major character points and plot points of the series, working with your narrator to n…
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Alexia Onyx, Come Out, Come Out, and The Premature Burial
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Today is part two of two where we are talking to Alexia Onyx about her novels. After today you will have heard about starting by writing poetry and short stories, and evolving to partial novels that never become fully fledged, making sure you love your story, learning as you go and improving, figuring out social media marketing, building your autho…
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Alexia Onyx, Come Out, Come Out, and The Red Shoes
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Today is part one of two where we are talking to Alexia Onyx about her novels. Over the next 2 weeks you will hear about starting by writing poetry and short stories, and evolving to partial novels that never become fully fledged, making sure you love your story, learning as you go and improving, figuring out social media marketing, building your a…
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Ty Carlson, The Shadowless, and The Emperor's New Clothes
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Today is part two of two where we are talking to Ty Carlson about his novels. After today you will have heard about writing in middle school and developing his writing as he got older, researching the querying process, strategizing with other authors to get your pitch out there, listening to and implementing the advice of others, learning how to pr…
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Ty Carlson, The Shadowless, and Puss In Boots
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Today is part one of two where we are talking to Ty Carlson about his novels. Over the next 2 weeks you will hear about writing in middle school and developing his writing as he got older, researching the querying process, strategizing with other authors to get your pitch out there, listening to and implementing the advice of others, learning how t…
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TL Combs, The Audacity of Flower, and The Six Swans
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Today is part two of two where we are talking to TL Combs about her novels. After today you will have heard about writing from a young age, learning from other authors before you get started, learning how to market, making mistakes and learning from them, working on multiple projects at the same time, her advice to take all advice with a grain of s…
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TL Combs, The Audacity of Flower, and The Loveliest Rose in the World
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Today is part one of two where we are talking to TL Combs about her novels. Over the next 2 weeks you will hear about writing from a young age, learning from other authors before you get started, learning how to market, making mistakes and learning from them, working on multiple projects at the same time, her advice to take all advice with a grain …
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Will Grey, Dalen Pax and the Heart of Stone and How Perseus Avenged Danae
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Today is part two of two where we are talking to Will Grey about his novels. After today you will have heard about storytelling as a teenager, starting with being a dungeon master, becoming your character, going from being signed to a publisher, to that same publisher teaching you how to do it yourself, promoting yourself, writing and publishing in…
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Will Grey, Dalen Pax and the Beads of Fire and The Golden Bird
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Today is part one of two where we are talking to Will Grey about his novels. Over the next 2 weeks you will hear about storytelling as a teenager, starting with being a dungeon master, becoming your character, going from being signed to a publisher, to that same publisher teaching you how to do it yourself, promoting yourself, writing and publishin…
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Steven Guglich, Piercing the Veil, and The Elves and the Shoemaker
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Today is part two of two where we are talking to Steven Guglich about his novels. After today you will have heard about writing in elementary school, going from remedial English classes to editor and chief of the school paper, starting with stories for dungeons and dragons, taking 15 years to write your first book, adapting existing fairy tales for…
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Steven Guglich, Piercing the Veil, and The Valiant Little Tailor
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Today is part one of two where we are talking to Steven Guglich about his novels. Over the next 2 weeks you will hear about writing in elementary school, going from remedial English classes to editor and chief of the school paper, starting with stories for dungeons and dragons, taking 15 years to write your first book, adapting existing fairy tales…
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Sowing History: The Judean Date Palm’s 2,000 Year Old Comeback
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For 1,000 years the Judean Date Palm has been extinct, likely wiped out due to human warfare which took a toll on the palm plantations that required copious amount of water and care in the harsh desert environment. The fruit from this particular species was said to be unusually sweet and was valued for its medicinal properties. Appearing on ancient…
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Neal Romriell, Site Alpha, and Hans Christian Andersen
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Today is part two of two where we are talking to Neal Romriell about her novels. After today you will have heard about writing prompts as a kid in school, starting with short stories based on life experiences, finally being able to write a novel when covid traps you at home, getting signed by a publisher and getting your rights back, learning how t…
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Neal Romriell, Site Alpha, and Grimm Brothers
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Today is part one of two where we are talking to Neal Romriell about his novels. Over the next 2 weeks you will hear about writing prompts as a kid in school, starting with short stories based on life experiences, finally being able to write a novel when covid traps you at home, getting signed by a publisher and getting your rights back, learning h…
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Bridget Van der Eyk, 10 Dates, and Hans Christian Andersen Part 2
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Today is part two of two where we are talking to Bridget Van der Eyk about her novels. After today you will have heard about starting to write just little bits and pieces, taking over a decade to finish your first novel, having people hype up the book before it released, taking inspiration for your characters from friends in real life, stepping out…
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From the Cache: Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer and the Coelacanth
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It was believed the Coelacanth went extinct along with the dinosaurs around 66 million years ago when the Chicxulub impactor smashed into planet Earth…that was until Marjorie Courtenay-Latimer, curator of the East London Museum, found one in a pile of fish on a dock in South Africa in 1938. This primordial fish shocked the scientific world when the…
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Bridget Van der Eyk, 10 Dates, and Hans Christian Andersen
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Today is part one of two where we are talking to Bridget Van der Eyk about her novels. Over the next 2 weeks you will hear about starting to write just little bits and pieces, taking over a decade to finish your first novel, having people hype up the book before it released, taking inspiration for your characters from friends in real life, stepping…
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Emily Michel, Memory Duology, and Prince Hyacinth and the Dear Little Princess
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Today is part two of two where we are talking to Emily Michel about her novels. After today you will have heard about winning a contest with your first writing, telling yourself stories, taking 7 years to get your first book to a publishable state, joining groups to help hone your craft, learning as you go what works for you to get your books publi…
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Emily Michel, Memory Duology, and The Robber Bridegroom
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Today is part one of two where we are talking to Emily Michel about her novels. Over the next 2 weeks you will hear about winning a contest with your first writing, telling yourself stories, taking 7 years to get your first book to a publishable state, joining groups to help hone your craft, learning as you go what works for you to get your books p…
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From the Cache: History’s Happy Little Accidents
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From the cache! Until an all-new episode premiers this October, please enjoy this recast. Bob Ross, American painter and iconic TV host of the 80s and 90s, famously told us that there are no mistakes, only “happy little accidents.” There are numerous examples of history happening by accident--archaeologists accidentally stumbling upon a find, scien…
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Stormi Lewis, Birth of the Legend, and Little House on the Prairie
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Today is part two of two where we are talking to Stormi Lewis about her novels. After today you will have heard about writing since she could put sentences together, getting in trouble in school for writing longer stories, life being bipolar and using that to fuel helping others, pulling out old stories you’ve written to write your novels, learning…
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Stormi Lewis, Birth of the Legend, and Anne of Green Gables
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Today is part one of two where we are talking to Stormi Lewis about her novels. Over the next 2 weeks you will hear about writing since she could put sentences together, getting in trouble in school for writing longer stories, life being bipolar and using that to fuel helping others, pulling out old stories you’ve written to write your novels, lear…
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Sheryl Bass, Baby Dragon's Big Sneeze, and The Pig and the Sheep
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Today is part two of two where we are talking to Sheryl Bass about her novels. After today you will have heard about writing as a kid, using rhyme to help tell your story, setting your story aside while making plans, using your family as a focus group for your illustrations, promoting your books at children’s conferences, taking classes to learn ho…
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During the chaos of World War 2, soldiers on both land and sea found companionship and comfort in the animals they had with them. From horses to goats, the animals serving alongside the soldiers of WW2 saw action on battlefields the world over. Today we’re exploring the life of one particular animal who survived the sinking of three different battl…
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Sheryl Bass, Baby Dragon's Big Sneeze, and The Story of Atalanta
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Today is part one of two where we are talking to Sheryl Bass about her novels. Over the next 2 weeks you will hear about writing as a kid, using rhyme to help tell your story, setting your story aside while making plans, using your family as a focus group for your illustrations, promoting your books at children’s conferences, taking classes to lear…
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W.L. Brooks, Crossing a Fine Line, and Goldilocks and the Three Bears
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Today is part two of two where we are talking to WL Brooks about her novels. After today you will have heard about telling stories as a kid, writing your novels in a few short weeks, having your novel torn apart by your editor, getting published with a small press, learning how to market your book, making sure you only keep around the scenes that t…
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W.L. Brooks, Crossing a Fine Line, and The Story of the Three Bears
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Today is part one of two where we are talking to W.L. Brooks about her novels. Over the next 2 weeks you will hear about telling stories as a kid, writing your novels in a few short weeks, having your novel torn apart by your editor, getting published with a small press, learning how to market your book, making sure you only keep around the scenes …
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During the summer of 1858, a drought coupled with a heatwave, the lack of a proper sewer system, industrial waste, a booming population, and an increase in the usage of new flush toilets all came together to form a perfect storm of putrid petulance in London that was so bad historians gave it its own name: The Great Stink. The Great Stink was so fo…
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Morrigan Gaines, Echoes of Bellek, and Chronicles of Narnia
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Today is part two of two where we are talking to Morrigan Gaines about her novels. After today you will have heard about dictating your first stories to your mom, getting support from your husband, who helped to encourage her to publish her first book, rearranging your books when your characters talk too much, ignoring bad advice, using reviews to …
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Morrigan Gaines, Echoes of Bellek, and Greek Mythology
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Today is part one of two where we are talking to Morrigan Gaines about her novels. Over the next 2 weeks you will hear about dictating your first stories to your mom, getting support from your husband, who helped to encourage her to publish her first book, rearranging your books when your characters talk too much, ignoring bad advice, using reviews…
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Laura John, Summer Dreams, and The Brothers Grimm Part 2
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Today is part two of two where we are talking to Laura John about her novels. After today you will have heard about starting your writing career as a an adult, writing to help your mental health, letting your characters do the talking, getting your books in audio, navigating your career after chaos, finding the software that works best for you, the…
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In 1928 Betty Robinson astounded the sports world by winning the first Olympic gold medal in history awarded to a woman for the 100-meter race after only running competitively for five months. While training for the 1932 Olympics set to take place in her home county, Betty was involved in a tragic accident and her diagnosis was heartbreaking. Docto…
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Laura John, Summer Dreams, and The Brothers Grimm
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Today is part one of two where we are talking to Laura John about her novels. Over the next 2 weeks you will hear about starting your writing career as a an adult, writing to help your mental health, letting your characters do the talking, getting your books in audio, navigating your career after chaos, finding the software that works best for you,…
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Tanya Lynn, Branches of Intimacy, and Hans Christian Andersen
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Today is part two of two where we are talking to Tanya Lynn about her novels. After today you will have heard about making your own books about things around your house, being discouraged by your family, researching the way that you’d like to publish your book, learning as you go, having your family read your books, having your friend read your rev…
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Tanya Lynn, Branches of Intimacy, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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Today is part one of two where we are talking to Tanya Lynn about her novels. Over the next 2 weeks you will hear about making your own books about things around your house, being discouraged by your family, researching the way that you’d like to publish your book, learning as you go, having your family read your books, having your friend read your…
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The Lady Franklin Bay Expedition Part 2: Their Legacy Remains
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We continue the story of the tragic Lady Franklin Bay Expedition, also known as the Greely Expedition, in the Canadian Arctic. We pick back up and Camp Clay on Cape Sabine after the crew had fled their previous station when their relief ship had failed to arrive a second year in a row. At their new outpost, the crew finally realized they were on th…
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Settle Myer, Beyond the Fame, and The Snow Queen Part 2
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Today is part two of two where we are talking to Settle Myer about her novels. After today you will have heard about writing since middle school on printer paper, knowing when to pull a book down when it’s not ready, having your own photoshoot for your cover, learning how to promote your books, blowing up on tiktok for videos unrelated to your book…
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