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Each week, co-hosts, Alida Winternheimer, author and writing coach at Word Essential, and Kathryn Arnold, emerging writer, have conversations about the craft of writing fiction. They bring diverse experiences and talents to the table from both the traditional and indie worlds. Our goal is for each episode to be a fun, lively discussion of some aspect of story craft that enlightens, as well as entertains. Sometimes we have special guests. All episodes are available in video as well. Visit www ...
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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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The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed

The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed

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The Fantasy Writers' Toolshed is devoted to all things creative writing, fantasy fiction and book marketing. Hosted by writer Richie Billing, expect interviews with bestselling fantasy authors, historians, psychologists and the occasional FBI agent. New episode released on the 14th of each month. WRITING TIPS https://richiebilling.com/ JOIN OUR DISCORD COMMUNITY AND GET OUR NEWSLETTER https://mailchi.mp/be6082d43b39/the-writers-toolshed EXCLUSIVE RESOURCES AND FANTASY WRITING WORKSHOPS https ...
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Join J.D. Myall from Writer's Digest and Drexel University on 'Craft Chat Chronicles' for interviews with New York Times best-selling authors. Delve into the art of writing, uncover insights and tips on crafting bestsellers, as well as effective publishing and book marketing. Perfect for aspiring and seasoned writers, and students alike, this podcast combines creative writing expertise with real-world publishing experience. Tune in for transformative literary guidance.
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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. meganorussell.substack.com
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Writers With Wrinkles

Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid

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Authors Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid iron out the wrinkles in writing, publishing, and everything in between . . . One podcast at a time. Writers With Wrinkles is the go-to podcast for aspiring authors, and those in the trenches, who want to successfully publish a novel...or ten! Join us each week as we dive deep into writing and the publishing industry, providing expert interviews, insightful discussions, and practical tips. With our engaging and informative format, you'll get the guidance ...
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The Worldbuilder's Tavern

The Worldbuilder's Tavern

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At The Worldbuilder's Tavern podcast, we like to kick back with a drink and chat about the storytelling in science fiction and fantasy books, movies, and TV shows. Your hosts are three nerds—writer Emma Maione, editor Allison Alexander, and academic Christiana Jones—who love breaking down tropes, examining plot, and questioning the status quo. If you write novels or just enjoy discussions about worldbuilding, you're in the right place.
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Welcome to the Speculative Fiction Writing Made Simple Podcast! The show that’s all about how to brainstorm, write, edit, publish, and sell a powerful speculative fiction novel… and maybe just change the world too. I'm your host, Heather Davis. I’m a seasoned book coach, developmental editor, and fellow storyteller. In my work with writers, I always see the same problems and roadblocks standing in their way and preventing them from achieving their dream of becoming a published author. So it’ ...
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A bi-weekly podcast by a national professional association for mystery and crime writers in Canada. Crime Writers of Canada (CWC) is a national non-profit organization for Canadian mystery and crime writers, associated professionals, and others with a serious interest in Canadian crime writing. Our mission is to promote Canadian crime writing and to raise the profile of Canadian crime writers with readers, reviewers, librarians, booksellers, and media. Hosted by Erik D'Souza
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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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Jen Lowry - Monarch: Books That Matter Publishing Clean Reads for K12

Jen Lowry Monarch: Books That Matter Publishing Clean Reads for K12

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Follow to catch interviews with best-selling authors, tips, and writing challenges! Dr. Jennifer Ikner Lowry is the president of Monarch and publishes clean fiction for K12 readers. Join her on the daily journey of discovering what this writing life is about. Follow Monarch and learn all about her amazing authors: www.monarcheducationalservices.com.
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Building Fiction

Robin Ferrier and Sarah Horton

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Join us as we explore all aspects of writing fiction! Each episode we tackle a particular topic. After learning how to use the theme in our own writing, we test it out in the Writer's Room, where we race against the clock to plot out a complete story. So whether you’re a seasoned professional, aspiring writer, or just curious about the creative process, you’re invited to be a fly on the wall as we build some fiction.
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Architecture Dance

Architecture Dance

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Architecture Dance is a podcast about writing about music, and writing, and podcasts. Will Hagle reads the essays he's written for architecturedance.com, or interviews other music writers. Someone once said writing about music is like dancing about architecture so on this show we're podcasting about it all.
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My Book Bestie Said It's Good

My Book Bestie Said It's Good

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A fantasy lover, a romance reader, and a literary fiction fan walked into a podcast. They haven’t stopped debating since. Ana, Rina, and Trisha are three book besties with very different book tastes. To broaden their horizons, they started reading each other’s recommendations. Because, well, if My Book Bestie Said It’s Good… How bad could it be? The only thing they agree on? Books are always worth talking about. What started as a book club is now a podcast with new episodes every two weeks, ...
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Hi readers, welcome to Literary Gupshup, Pune's first podcast on literature and writing. I, Vikas Prakash Joshi, your host and founder, will interview Pune's best known writers, translators and creative personalities to answer the questions you had but were too scared to ask. "How does one improve as a writer?" "How difficult is it to get published?" "How do you market yourself as a writer?" These are just some of the questions that I answer through these podcasts. For guys and girls new to ...
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Deadline City's Podcast

Zoraida & Dhonielle

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Welcome to Deadline City: a podcast and a destination. We are two New York City-based authors who share an office and work on multiple books at a time. Between us, we have 40 books published and under contract, and we’re just getting started. If you’ve seen us on the road, you know how we cut up. We like to have fun and talk about the one thing that is always on our minds: creating books. Publishing is a big scary world to many of us, and our goal is to pull back the curtain on some of the m ...
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A Tale of Two Writers

A Tale of Two Writers

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Writers with a dream who love Netflix • cool pens • lovely writing • YA fiction • rainy days • our families (full of wild teens) • laughing out loud. It is the best of times! Follow along for more adventures in writing. Cover art photo provided by César Viteri on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@multimaniaco
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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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Raye Anderson's novel, The Dead Shall Inherit, (published by Signature Editions) was nominated for The Whodunit Award for Best Traditional Mystery sponsored by Jane Doe with a $500 prize. Raye Anderson is a Scots Canadian who taught Drama and ran Theatre and Community arts programs for many years, notably at Prairie Theatre Exchange in Winnipeg, in…
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Suzan Denoncourt’s novel, The Burden of Truth, (published by Suzan Denoncourt) was nominated for Best Crime First Novel, sponsored by Melodie Campbell with a $1000 prize. It was at the height of her career as a business executive that Suzan chose to pivot away from the corporate world and embrace a totally new chapter. Literally. Gravitating toward…
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In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the fantasy novel The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch. Proprietor's Pick: Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!) Intr…
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Children’s author-illustrator Niña Mata joins the Thriving Writers Podcast to chat about her publishing journey—from illustrating educational materials, working with Olympian athletes, to finally writing her own stories! Listen to hear Niña share some tips on what illustrators gravitate towards in manuscripts and ways writers can make the collabora…
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Jim McDonald has been judged a finalist for the prestigious Crime Writers of Canada Best Crime First Novel, sponsored by Melodie Campbell with a $1000 prize for his noir psychological thriller Altered Boy, available on Amazon Kindle. The winner will be announced on May 30, 2025. Also on Kindle: Smash Palace, a collection of 32 short stories. Coming…
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Award-winning YA author Sarah Arthur returns to the Toolshed to discuss her brilliant new book, Once A Castle. Sarah also shares her experiences following the release of her debut YA novel (Once A Queen), what it was like writing book two, and how theme has played such an important role in the writing of both. We also discuss Artificial Intelligenc…
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Allison and Megan explore all the reasons that young readers love mystery stories, why they’re addictive, and how to find age-appropriate reads. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au…
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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. That’s a wrap! In this week’s episode, we talk through the lessons learned on this crazy journey of Page by Page and …
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Cathy Ace’s novel, The Corpse with the Pearly Smile, (published by Four Tails Publishing Ltd.) has been nominated for The Whodunit Award for Best Traditional Mystery sponsored by Jane Doe with a $500 prize. Ace’s Cait Morgan Mysteries feature a globetrotting Welsh Canadian criminal psychologist who solves traditional whodunits alongside her retired…
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Send us a text In this encore edition, Beth and Lisa chat with Ivan Taurisano, Associate Editor at Abrams, who specializes in children's literature and intellectual properties. Ivan shares insider tips on creating standout submissions, navigating the acquisition process, and the evolving trends in middle-grade publishing. Guest Bio Ivan Taurisano i…
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Chloe Brown is a chronically ill computer geek with a goal, a plan, and a list. After almost—but not quite—dying, she’s come up with six directives to help her “Get a Life". Our May book club discussion is about Get a Life, Chloe Brown, a romance novel that features characters experiencing chronic pain and trauma. We talk about impacts and healing …
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Send us a text Ever wondered how fan fiction could pave the way to a bestselling author career? Tune into this inspiring double episode of Craft Chat Chronicles as we sit down with the multifaceted Denny S. Bryce, who transitioned from running a PR and marketing firm to becoming a celebrated author and faculty member at Drexel University. Denny tak…
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On this episode, we're excited to welcome Carolyn Huynh, the author of Books & Boba pick The Fortunes of Jaded Women, to discuss her sophomore novel, The Family Recipe, another dramedy about a messy Vietnamese American family, this time following the estranged scions of a banh mi empire who are thrown into competition with each other for their inhe…
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Melissa Yi is nominated for Best Crime Short Story and Best Juvenile / YA Crime Book sponsored by Superior Shores Press. Melissa could slice your throat and sew it back up again. Legally. Because she’s an emergency doctor. In her spare minutes, Melissa writes the Hope Sze medical crime series, which Ellery Queen praised for its “nitty-gritty” descr…
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In this episode of the Story Works Round Table, Alida Winternheimer and Kathryn Arnold sit down with J.E. Weiner, the author of the captivating novel The Wretched and Undone. This Southern Gothic tale, set in the Texas Hill Country, intertwines history and supernatural elements as it explores the immigrant experience during the American Civil War. …
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Brenda Chapman is a Canadian crime fiction author with twenty-six published novels. In addition to short stories and standalones, she has written the lauded Stonechild and Rouleau police procedural series, the Anna Sweet mystery novellas, and the Jennifer Bannon mysteries for middle grade. Her work has been shortlisted for several awards including …
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Antoine Bandele joins C. M. Lockhart on the Written in Melanin Podcast to discuss his journey as an independent author, the importance of in person events, and the upcoming installments in his TJ Young & the Orishas series. 00:00 Welcome to the Written Melanin Podcast 00:22 Introducing Special Guest: Antoine Bandele 01:27 Antoine's Journey as an In…
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Greg Rhyno is the author of the Dame Polara mystery series from Cormorant Books, including Who by Fire, which was nominated for a Crime Writers of Canada Award of Excellence. His debut novel, To Me You Seem Giant (NeWest Press), was nominated for a ReLit Award and an Alberta Book Publishing Award. He completed an MFA at the University of Guelph and…
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Allison chats to Jacqueline Harvey about her brand-new middle-grade novel ‘The Girl and The Ghost’, meeting new characters and developing a new series. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | megandaley.com.au…
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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter thirty-eight, the final chapter in Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer! In place of …
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Send us a text Episode Summary: In this inspiring episode, Beth and Lisa welcome bestselling author and illustrator Brian Selznick to discuss his latest YA novel Run Away With Me. Brian shares how personal history, queer identity, and the haunting beauty of an empty Rome during the pandemic shaped this deeply moving love story. Guest Bio: Brian Sel…
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In this episode of My Book Bestie Said It’s Good, we’re chatting all about the books we recommended to each other - with no spoilers. From surprising favorites to unexpected misses, we’re sharing honest takes, hot tea, and a few TBR-worthy gems. Cozy up and get ready for the ultimate book bestie review session! List of books mentioned in the episod…
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On this episode we discuss our Books & Boba April 2025 pick is The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd, a mystery thriller with magical realism elements about a woman investigating the death of her father who had exiled her from the field of cartography years ago, and uncovering old family secrets through the discovery of the old highway map that had ca…
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Peter Holloway's novel THE ROARING GAME MURDERS has been nominated for the Best Crime First Novel, sponsored by Melodie Campbell, with a $1000 prize. Peter is married with two children and has lived in Tsawwassen and Ladner for over thirty years. He has cycled the dikes and backroads around Boundary Bay and the Fraser River, where ‘The Roaring Game…
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Marcelle Dubé's story, Chuck Berry is Missing, (published in Alfred Hitchcock's Mystery Magazine, July/Aug 2024 issue) is nominated for Best Crime Novella sponsored by Carrick Publishing with a $200 prize. Marcelle Dubé writes mystery and speculative fiction novels and short stories. Mostly. She grew up near Montreal. After trying out a number of d…
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A.L. Tait reads from ‘Willow Bright's Secret Plot’, a new middle-grade mystery story about growing up, finding your place in the world and the restorative power of nature. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid’s Next Read Community on Facebook Visit allisontait.com | mega…
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The Derrick Murdoch Award is a special achievement award presented at the discretion of the Board Chair of Crime Writers of Canada. It recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to developing crime writing in Canada. William’s bibliography includes twenty-one novels, many drawing from his extensive legal experience. Notable work…
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In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the gothic romance movie Crimson Peak. Proprietor's Pick: The Dark Window by Rachel Gillig (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!) Intro and outro music: "The T…
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In this episode, we speak to Jonathan Whitelaw. His book, The Concert Hall Killer, (HarperNorth/HarperCollins Canada) has been shortlisted for The Whodunit Award for Best Traditional Mystery, sponsored by Jane Doe with a $500 prize Jonathan Whitelaw is a writer, award-winning journalist and broadcaster. After working on the frontline of Scottish po…
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To celebrate 200 episodes of Your Kid’s Next Read podcast, Allison and Megan are answering YOUR questions. From how to write a book to how to make library time more inclusive to how to organise a brilliant author event, it’s all here. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Megan and the Your Kid…
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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter thirty-seven. Ella whittles her way to the core of her kidnapper, but not bef…
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Send us a text Beth and Lisa sit down with Carey Blankenship-Kramer, literary agent and author of Ghost Scout's Honor, to talk all things publishing—from crafting irresistible query letters to the harsh realities of publishing economics. Carey shares heartfelt insights on the future of middle grade, the evolving horror genre, and what truly makes h…
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Send us a text What if your storytelling dreams could transform into an award-winning career? Join us on Craft Chat Chronicles as we sit down with the remarkable Connie Schofield Morrison, who shares her journey from managing her illustrator husband Frank Morrison to carving out her own path as a celebrated author. Connie's candid conversation cove…
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SCOTT THORNLEY grew up in Hamilton, Ontario, which inspired his fictional Dundurn. As president and creative director of Scott Thornley + Company, a strategic creative firm, Thornley worked with cultural and health science clients in Canada, the United States and Great Britain. Over time, his love of graphic and typographic design grew to include w…
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In this week's episode of the Story Works Round Table, we welcome Bjorn Leesson, an author whose passion for history and the supernatural has culminated in his captivating series, Outside the Thalsparr. Join us as we explore the unique blend of Viking history and time travel, uncovering the fascinating role of women in Viking culture and the intric…
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So many writers dream of getting a traditional book deal—but the process to get there can feel confusing, overwhelming, and totally out of reach. In this episode, I’m giving you a bird’s-eye view of the entire traditional publishing journey—from that first spark of a novel idea to the moment you finally see your book on the shelf. We’ll talk about …
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Allison chats to Clayton Zane Comber and Conor McCammon about their brand-new novel ‘The Marvellous Submarine’, including co-writing a book on sticky notes (both), taking on illustrating for the first time (Conor), and moving from YA to junior fiction (Clayton). Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with All…
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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter thirty-six. Join us as Ella awakens in a strange place, bound to a metal chai…
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In this episode, we chat with debut YA romantasy author Lois Miller, whose novel Don't Fear the Fire came out March 25th. Lois takes us behind the scenes of her writing journey, from first draft to publishing, and shares how she approached querying agents, building an audience, and crafting a villain who definitely thinks he's the main character (l…
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It's a Marvin solo episode for our mid-month check in for April 2025. Listen in as he highlights some of the latest publishing announcements for novels written by Asian American authors! Upcoming books mentioned in our publishing news: THE MIDNIGHT TAXI By Yosha Gunasekera A TEASPOON OF MAGIC By Jackie Lau MIGRATORY CREATURES By Jennifer Yeh ENVOY …
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Kelly Young has a BA in English from the University of Waterloo and worked as a reporter for many years before becoming a swimming instructor. She has since retired. A member of Crime Writers of Canada and Sisters in Crime, she is the self-published writer of the Travel Writer Cozy Mystery series, the Travel Writer Day Trips Cozy Mystery series, th…
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Due to a severe accident (can't get into details) and family issues with my son (Sam's addictions), last year was a season of pause. It was one of the hardest years of my life, and I'm still facing daily battles. Even though Monarch was still moving through publishing, I felt like I was at a standstill and couldn't move forward. Now we are in a new…
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Thrilled to be joined by author and publishing expert Courtney Maum! She gives us insight behind her terrific book, Before and After the Book Deal, and talks about the highs and lows of the publishing business. Tune in for her knowledgable tidbits about marketing, building an online platform, self-publishing, memoir, and more! Courtney Maum Website…
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In this episode, we're talking about the writing and worldbuilding in the sci-fi/LitRPG novel Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman. (Disclosure: we are a Bookshop.org affiliate, so if you purchase through these links, we will earn a small commission AND you will support an indie bookstore!) Proprietor's Pick: The Wandering Inn by pirateaba Intro a…
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Welcome to Page by Page: Writing the Book in Real Time. Readers and writers alike are invited to take a look behind the veil as YA author Megan O’Russell creates her newest novel, Sketchbook of a Wayward Seer, one episode at a time. In this week’s episode, we read chapter thirty-five. Ella climbs out of the fissure and into a fiery argument with th…
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Funny books create a LOT of discussion in the Your Kid’s Next Read community, so Megan and Allison are discussing the the role of funny books in reading, what makes a great funny book, and if, when and how to move kids into other areas of the bookshelf. Read the show notes for all book references at yourkidsnextread.com.au Connect with Allison, Meg…
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Send us a text 🎙️ Episode Summary: In this special "Ask Beth & Lisa" episode of Writers With Wrinkles, Beth McMullen and Lisa Schmid explore the emotional challenges of the current creative climate and share their personal writing origin stories to inspire struggling writers. With humor, heart, and a dash of wine, they offer a candid look at what f…
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Send us a text Ever wondered how a ghost story can turn rejections into a celebrated book launch? Join us on Craft Chat Chronicles as we sit down with award-winning YA and children's picture book author, Sarah Glenn Marsh. Hear about Sarah's inspiring journey from a book-loving teenager encouraged by a high school teacher to an accomplished author …
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