Best Page and Screen Creative Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 012 - "The Cavern" by Kelly Keevins 15:41

22h ago15:41

15:41

Welcome to episode 12 of Cliffhangers & Page Turners with Paige and Cliff. Today we are discussing"The Cavern" by Kelly Keevins. This episode does contain spoilers so if you'd like to read the book first, turn back now. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the book or suggest what book we should read next! Join us next week for "To the E…

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Harnessing Nature's Wisdom with Jocelyn Hastie 1:02:34

3d ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Jocelyn Hastie spent 30 years as an accountant before the combination of a stage 4 cancer diagnosis and a sudden job loss forced a radical turn, leading her to work full-time with horses as a way to foster leadership skills and personal growth. She joins me to talk about why it’s not fair to judge accountancy as boring, how bad management and leade…

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Ep 478: A snippet from the 2025 Summer Reading Guide 10:33

4d ago10:33

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We're taking you behind the scenes of our 2025 Summer Reading Guide and sharing an excerpt from our live Unboxing party. Our 2025 Guide includes 35 books across a range of genres which we've grouped into six categories. Today you'll hear Anne's commentary of three books from the first category, Family Sagas. Our Summer Reading Guide and Unboxing ar…

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Ep. 011 - "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain 14:13

8d ago14:13

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Welcome to episode 11 of Cliffhangers & Page Turners with Paige and Cliff. Today we are discussing "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" by Mark Twain. This episode does contain spoilers so if you'd like to read the book first, turn back now. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the book or suggest what book we should read next! Join us n…

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CPT #104: Limitations 4:28

10d ago4:28

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It's counterintuitive, but sometimes limitations are your best friend, especially when you're doing something creative. I explain why in this super-short episode. Listen to my conversation with Nick Morrison here. Want more tips? Check out with all my previous Creative Pep Talks in this playist! Could you leave a review? It's really easy, and it he…

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Ep 477: A summer reading road trip 59:40

11d ago59:40

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We're kicking off Summer Reading Season with our fourteenth annual Summer Reading Guide, coming this Thursday! Today on the podcast Anne is joined by a special guest who is particularly well qualified to go behind the scenes of our 2025 Summer Reading Guide with her: Will Bogel! Many of you consider Anne's husband Will to be your book twin, and tod…

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Ep. 010 - "A New America" by Aaron Morell 14:01

15d ago14:01

14:01

Welcome to episode 10 of Cliffhangers & Page Turners with Paige and Cliff. Today we are discussing "A New America" by Aaron Morell. This episode does contain spoilers so if you'd like to read the book first, turn back now. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the book or suggest what book we should read next! Join us next week for the li…

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Blank Pages & Big Plans 26:14

16d ago26:14

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Episode 4: Blank Pages & Big Plans Every writer hits the wall at some point. No matter how hard they try, they have no idea what comes next. In this episode of Nothing Trivial, we tackle practical tips to overcome writer’s block and explore some ways to add depth and engagement to characters. And later, we unpack the often-misunderstood difference …

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Building Worlds on Page and Screen with Josh Mendoza 57:15

17d ago57:15

57:15

My guest today is Josh Mendoza, an award-winning filmmaker known for his post-apocalyptic feature film, What Still Remains. His debut novel, Shadow of the Eternal Watcher, which combines sci-if and film noir, was released in January. Josh joins me to talk about his start in creative writing and his move into film, the similarities and differences i…

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Ep 476: Offbeat, intricately plotted books for an ambitious reading project 1:13:42

18d ago1:13:42

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Reading projects take all shapes and sizes, and today's guest has set a goal to read all the Women's Prize for Fiction shortlists and winners. Today, Anne is talking books with Kathryn, who lives on the island of Okinawa, Japan, with her military husband and energetic golden retriever. Kathryn works for a nonprofit and spends her leisure time readi…

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Thunderbolts* Because not everybody can be an Avenger 25:10

22d ago25:10

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🎙️ Episode Title: Thunderbolts* Because not everybody can be an Avenger 📅 Release Date: May 2, 2025 🎧 Episode Length: [Insert Duration] 💥 Episode Summary: In this episode, Lori dives headfirst into the morally murky, emotionally layered world of Marvel's Thunderbolts. Forget the headlines calling them the “Discount Avengers” — Lori is here to unpac…

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Ep. 009 - "Toothsucker" by Kaden Love 13:29

22d ago13:29

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Welcome to episode 9 of Cliffhangers & Page Turners with Paige and Cliff. Today we are discussing "Toothsucker" by Kaden Love. This episode does contain spoilers so if you'd like to read the book first, turn back now. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the book or suggest what book we should read next! Join us next week for "A New Amer…

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CPT #103: Celebrate Your Wins 4:57

25d ago4:57

4:57

Building on my conversation with Amber Petty last week: I look at how and why you should celebrate your accomplishments in this short episode. Want more tips? Check out with all my previous Creative Pep Talks in this playist! Could you leave a review? It's really easy, and it helps SO much. Thanks! If you'd like to stay up to date on things like my…

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Ep 475: Help for a fiction lover who wants to read more nonfiction 48:59

25d ago48:59

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Today's guest is an avid reader, retired social worker, and What Should I Read Next? completist who lives in New Jersey. Jill Jaclin has a reading conundrum: she really wants to read more nonfiction, but she's struggled to find a way to incorporate it into her reading life. As she told Anne, she also knows that there are nonfiction books out there …

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Ep. 008 - "Sunrise on the Reaping" by Suzanne Collins 11:18

29d ago11:18

11:18

Welcome to episode 8 of Cliffhangers & Page Turners with Paige and Cliff. Today we are discussing "Sunrise on the Reaping" by Suzanne Collins. This episode does contain spoilers so if you'd like to read the book first, turn back now. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the book or suggest what book we should read next! Join us next week…

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Navigating Feedback and Building Creative Confidence with Amber Petty 1:01:58

1M ago1:01:58

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Amber Petty helps creatives get bylines and build audiences. She's written for the New York Times, Parade, Bustle, and others, and her clients have been published in outlets like the New Yorker, Washington Post, New York Times and many more. Amber talks with me about how she moved from teaching singing to teaching freelancing, how easy it is to dow…

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Ep 474: Burnout and the reading life 51:22

1M ago51:22

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Readers, if you are feeling burned out right now, you are not alone. In our team meeting last week, we talked about the fact that things are hard right now. That's why this feels like a great time to revisit a favorite past episode from another time not so long ago when we were also feeling burned out. Today we're sharing Anne's May 2021 conversati…

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Ep. 007 - "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee 15:05

1M ago15:05

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Welcome to episode 7 of Cliffhangers & Page Turners with Paige and Cliff. Today we are discussing "To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee. This episode does contain spoilers so if you'd like to read the book first, turn back now. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the book or suggest what book we should read next! Join us next week for "…

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CPT #102: Write It Down 4:15

1M ago4:15

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This might be the most functionally important pep talk ever—and you may even know it already! It bears repeating, though, and I tell you why in this super-short episode. Want more tips? Check out with all my previous Creative Pep Talks in this playist! Could you leave a review? It's really easy, and it helps SO much. Thanks! If you'd like to stay u…

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Ep 473: Refining an out-of-date TBR system 1:00:46

1M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

When the world feels heavy, many of us look to books for distraction, inspiration, or reassurance. Today's guest has a unique spin on what she's seeking and would love Anne's help in figuring out how the types of reads she wants right now fit into her existing to-be-read (TBR) system. Émilie Weidl lives in Wales, where she's taken a year off before…

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King of Kings: Is the latest release from Angel Studios a Miracle or a Miss? 17:12

1M ago17:12

17:12

Miracle or Miss? Our Review of King of Kings" This week, Lori put on her finest robes, grabbed some popcorn (and maybe a scroll or two), and journeyed into Angel Studios' latest epic: King of Kings. Spoiler alert: it’s a visual feast worthy of a king… but does it reign supreme or just recline on the throne? 👑 In This Episode: We marvel at the film’…

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Ep. 006 - "The Waiting Game" by Nicola Clark 11:25

1M ago11:25

11:25

Welcome to episode 6 of Cliffhangers & Page Turners with Paige and Cliff. Today we are discussing "The Waiting Game" by Nicola Clark. This episode does contain spoilers so if you'd like to read the book first, turn back now. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the book or suggest what book we should read next! Join us next week for "To …

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Preserving Memories with Andrew Darlow 58:34

2M ago58:34

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Andrew Darlow is a New Jersey-based photographer, inventor, author, and digital workflow coach. For over 25 years he has helped people preserve, protect and back up their irreplaceable photos, videos and other digital files. His photography, tips and reviews have appeared in many publications and media outlets, including: People magazine, Animal Pl…

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Ep. 005 "Deep End" by Ali Hazelwood 19:33

2M ago19:33

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Welcome to episode 5 of Cliffhangers & Page Turners with Paige and Cliff. Today we are discussing "Deep End" by Ali Hazelwood. This episode does contain spoilers so if you'd like to read the book first, turn back now. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the book or suggest what book we should read next! Join us next week for "The Waitin…

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CPT #101: What's Your Truth? 7:50

2M ago7:50

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What's your truth? Do you know? You might not—we're often not taught how to tell what's true for us, and instead, we're told what should be true for us. So why should we care, and how do we find out? I'll give you some suggestions in this short episode. Want more tips? Check out with all my previous Creative Pep Talks in this playlist! Could you le…

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Ep 472: Literary + Genre = match made in heaven 56:55

2M ago56:55

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Finding highly discussable books for book clubs often feels like a full-time job, especially if you're a member of multiple long-standing book clubs like today's guest, Lara. Today, Lara joins Anne to talk about her constant search for fiction that explores the human condition in all its messy glory. She loves these sorts of books because they give…

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Ep. 004 "The Crash" by Freida McFadden 13:02

2M ago13:02

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Welcome to episode 4 of Cliffhangers & Page Turners with Paige and Cliff. Today we are discussing "The Crash" by Freida McFadden. This episode does contain spoilers so if you'd like to read the book first, turn back now. This episode contains discussions of triggering material; viewer discretion is advised. Let us know in the comments what you thou…

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Wrangling the Doubt Monster with Amy L. Bernstein 57:52

2M ago57:52

57:52

Amy L. Bernstein is a multi-genre novelist, award-winning journalist, speechwriter, playwright, poet, and nonfiction book coach. Her new book is Wrangling the Doubt Monster: Fighting Fears, Finding Inspiration. Amy teaches a variety of writing workshops and is a frequent guest on podcasts to discuss writing, publishing, and creativity. Amy joins me…

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The Creative Life, Career Advice, and Biscuits with the Boss 44:40

2M ago44:40

44:40

If you’re passionate about the creative arts, this episode is a must-listen! Lori dives into her journey as a creative, the fine line between a hobby and a career, and the game changing advice she received from her mentor. Plus, she shares some thoughts on that new Ted Lasso news. Don’t miss out! Timestamps: 00:00:00 Intro 00:00:34 The Creative Chi…

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Ep 471: Don't let perfectionism ruin your reading life 1:07:42

2M ago1:07:42

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Over the past few years, today's guest has been on a journey of self-discovery. Florida reader Casey has been working on coming to terms with her perfectionism and along the way, she's been noticing what it means for her reading life. Casey's noticed she tends to save highly anticipated books for later: some uncertain time down the road when circum…

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Ep. 003 "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton 18:39

2M ago18:39

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Welcome to episode 3 of Cliffhangers & Page Turners with Paige and Cliff. Today we are discussing "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton. Every third week will be a literary classic. This episode does contain spoilers so if you'd like to read the book first, turn back now. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the book or suggest what book we sho…

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CPT #100: Take a Chance 5:49

2M ago5:49

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Sometimes we don't act on ideas because we're convinced we can't sustain them long-term. Here's why you should take a chance—and how taking the leap on creative pep talks worked out for me. 🎉 Spoiler: This is pep talk ONE HUNDRED!!! 🎉 Want more tips? Check out this playlist with all my previous Creative Pep Talks! Could you leave a review? It's rea…

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Ep. 002 "Tell Me What You Did" by Carter Wilson 11:27

2M ago11:27

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Welcome to episode 2 of Cliffhangers & Page Turners with Paige and Cliff. Today we are discussing "Tell Me What You Did" by Carter Wilson. This episode does contain spoilers so if you'd like to read the book first, turn back now. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the book or suggest what book we should read next! Join us next week for…

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Ep. 001 "Famous Last Words" by Gillian McAllister 18:51

2M ago18:51

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Welcome to episode 1 of Cliffhangers & Page Turners with Paige and Cliff. Today we are discussing "Famous Last Words" by Gillian McAllister. This episode does contain spoilers so if you'd like to read the book first, turn back now. Let us know in the comments what you thought of the book or suggest what book should we read next! Join us next week f…

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Ep 470: Revisiting childhood favorites for a nostalgic reading project 57:30

2M ago57:30

57:30

Re-reading is a practice fits into every reader's life in a different way, and today's guest has embarked on a unique reading challenge that brings a fresh perspective to her re-reading. Sarah Swarbrick joins Anne today from the outskirts of Sydney, Australia, to talk about the special project she's crafted in advance of her 53rd birthday. With her…

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Changing Lives with Wendi Gordon 1:04:05

2M ago1:04:05

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My guest today is Wendi Gordon, a mental and spiritual health writer, speaker, and coach. Wendi writes for various digital media outlets, including her own “Changing Lives” newsletter, where she shares her mental and spiritual health struggles and the resources and practices that have helped her change her life to help others change theirs. Wendi t…

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Ep 469: Book Club is for discussing, discovering, and dissenting 1:08:29

2M ago1:08:29

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Readers, we often receive questions from you about our Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club and what actually goes on in our online reading community, and today's guest is here to help Anne take you behind the scenes! You may already know Ginger Horton, our MMD Book Club Community Manager, from her prior appearances here on the podcast or because you interac…

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CPT #99: Trust Yourself 4:44

3M ago4:44

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Why should you start trusting yourself, and how do you start doing it more? I answer these questions in this super short episode. Want more tips? Check out this playlist with all my previous Creative Pep Talks! Could you leave a review? It's really easy, and it helps SO much. Thanks! If you'd like to stay up to date on things like my courses and al…

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Screens & Streams: Those golden awards, TV reviews, and domains are investments in your dreams 51:48

3M ago51:48

51:48

Hey everyone - we're back for a brand new exciting episode of Nothing Trivial. In fact, this is the very first premiere episode of Nothing Trivial and today we're going to discuss some really fun things. Business and Branding: Why a domain name is a digital investment in your dreams. TV Review: Let's talk about The Pitt on MAX. The Academy Awards: …

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Ep 468: Books for an adventure out West 1:00:54

3M ago1:00:54

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Today's guest is a mood reader who often finds herself falling down a reading rabbit hole. Madelyn Kresinske is an elementary school librarian, wife, and mom who reads widely from middle-grade and picture books to romance, family dramas, and more. Madelyn doesn't hate her pattern of falling into sometimes a rut, sometimes she actually quite enjoys …

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Poetry and Viral Success with Jennae Cecelia 1:03:19

3M ago1:03:19

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Jennae Cecelia is a best-selling author and poet known for her poetry books, Uncaged Wallflower, The Sun Will Rise and So Will We, and Healing for No One But Me. Her mission as an author is to comfort and encourage people. In addition to writing, she is focused on helping other authors learn how to successfully put their writing out into the world.…

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Ep 467: I love literary fiction... don't I? 1:05:45

3M ago1:05:45

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Today's guest has a common readerly dilemma: what to do when reading tastes change? In her submission to join Anne on the show, Philadelphia dweller and avid book thrifter Phoebe Mellinger shared that she'd had pretty consistent reading tastes for her whole life, until last year when she noticed that her taste suddenly and vastly changed. Her go-to…

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CPT #98: Be Brave 7:14

3M ago7:14

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I'm just back from this year's Gallifrey One Doctor Who convention, and it's reminded me of the importance of being brave. How? Why? I'll tell you in this short episode. Want more tips? Check out this playlist with all my previous Creative Pep Talks! Could you leave a review? It's really easy, and it helps SO much. Thanks! If you'd like to stay up …

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Ep 466: New stamps for your literary passport 1:05:08

3M ago1:05:08

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Today's guests excel in pairing the perfect read with worldwide destinations: joining Anne today are her friends, fellow book lovers, and podcasters Mel Joulwan and Dave Humphreys. You may know them as the literary minds behind Strong Sense of Place. They've also been guests on our show a handful of times across the years. Today, Mel and Dave are b…

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Bonus Episode: Captain America Brave New World Review 20:28

3M ago20:28

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In this episode of the Nothing Trivial Podcast, Lori Twichell introduces the show and provides a sneak peek into what listeners can expect. She reviews the film 'Captain America: Brave New World', discussing its characters, themes, and her personal insights as a long-time Marvel fan. Lori also shares her vision for the podcast, which will cover top…

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Crafting Worlds with Mark Morris 58:04

3M ago58:04

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Horror author Mark Morris has written and edited around fifty novels, novellas, short story collections and anthologies. His script work includes audio dramas for Doctor Who and a Doctor Who spinoff series, Jago & Litefoot, and the Hammer Chillers series. His most recent work includes a new novel, That Which Stands Outside, and a 30th anniversary s…

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Ep 465: What's saving your reading life? 46:57

3M ago46:57

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Every year on the Modern Mrs Darcy blog, Anne shares a post about what's saving her life right now, and today she's joined by team member Shannan Malone to talk about what's saving their reading lives lately. Shannan is our What Should I Read Next Patreon community manager, and also our Modern Mrs Darcy Book Club co-host. Today, she and Anne explor…

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CPT #97: Have Fun 4:41

4M ago4:41

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It's incredibly counterintuitive, and can even be difficult, but one of the most important things you can do when the world is falling apart is have fun. I explain why in this super short episode. Want more tips? Check out this playlist with all my previous Creative Pep Talks! Could you leave a review? It's really easy, and it helps SO much. Thanks…

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Ep 464: Travel-minded books for a fantastic European adventure 55:30

4M ago55:30

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Today's guest has a bookish birthday trip in the works. When Barbara Andrade DuBransky told us about her tradition of taking big trips with her best friend to mark big life milestones, Anne knew she wanted to talk about Barbara's upcoming European trip. Barbara and her friend are passionate readers who rely on their libraries to help them plan and …

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Traveling in Wonder with Autumn Carolynn 59:27

4M ago59:27

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Photographer and author Autumn Carolynn’s relationship with wanderlust started early in her life, with a semester abroad in England. From there, she’s held a variety of travel-related positions, including flight attendant and travel agent, and all of them have allowed her to pursue photography around the globe. During the pandemic, she combined her…

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