The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast: Recent Episodes
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It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a reader in possession of a good book, must be in want of another... Does that describe you? Then come along with me as I explore my bookshelves, read you stories, and talk to authors, as we search for your next great read!
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I’m excited to share today’s episode—our 100th episode of The Bookshelf Odyssey! To celebrate this milestone, I’m joined by author Leokadia George for a conversation about a topic that’s close to my heart: animal conservation. Leokadia has partnered with the New York Wolf Conservation Center to create a delightful series of children’s books about Trumpet, a real Mexican Gray Wolf whose story reflects the ongoing efforts to protect this endangered species.
In our interview, we dive into the inspiration behind her stories, the vital work being done at the NYWCC, and what we can all learn from wolf behavior and conservation efforts.
I walked away from this conversation inspired—and I think you will too. Don’t miss this special episode!
Trumpet's story is available everywhere, but here is the Wolf Conservation Center's shop where you can get Leokadia's books, along with teaching guides and more: https://shop.nywolf.org/collections/education-guides-books
Find out more about New York Wolf Conservation Website: https://nywolf.org/
Find out more about Leokadia George here: https://brileybaxterbooks.com/author-leokadia-george/
Find our more about LightHawk Conservation Flying: https://www.lighthawk.org/
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Can someone accidentally become a writer?
Today, my interview takes us over to beautiful Edinburgh, Scotland as I interview mystery author Val Penny! She writes crime mysteries set in Edinburgh - The DI Hunter Wilson Crime Series and the new spinoff series The Jane Renwick Thrillers. In today’s episode we talk about what we’re currently reading and the joy of rereading books throughout our life, her writing journey that began with a hard battle with cancer, and we find out how, as she puts it, “ignorance of how publishing works and illness” helped her to “accidentally” get published! Once you read her books, you’ll realize that her success is in no way an accident.
Val Penny: www.valpenny.com
Books Mentioned:
Hunter's Chase by Val Penny
The First Cut by Val Penny
A Fighting Chance by Val Penny dffasfsafasfasfasfsadfsadf
None of this is True by Lisa Jewell
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
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Today on the podcast, I’m joined by the talented Michele Pariza Wacek — author of an incredible range of mysteries, thrillers, and cozies, all set within a shared universe. We kick things off chatting about our pets (naturally!), share some great reading recommendations, and gush over one of my favorite series — The Dresden Files. Then we dive into Michele’s writing journey, explore how all her stories connect, and talk about the craft of writing and the lessons she’s learned along the way.
Find Michele online: https://michelepw.com/
She has several new books out right now, and her latest Christmas themed one will be out in just a couple of weeks!
Books Mentioned:
The Mysterious Case of the Missing Ghost
A Mysterious Christmas Collection
Arson, Old Lace, and Murder
The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher
Louise Penny
Elizabeth George
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This week on The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast, I interview author Kimberley Webb, who has just written a wonderful book called Jillian’s Island. I’m excited to introduce you to this talented new author! How does she find time to write and publish her own book while also being a full-time mom and wife? It’s all about balance and making time for the things that matter. We talk about that, dive into the craft of writing while busy, explore the art of creating believable characters, our love of genre mashups, and learn how her passion for the book Ella Enchanted inspired her to begin her own writing journey!
Find Kimberly Webb online: https://authorkimberlywebb.com/
Books Mentioned:
The Harry Potter Series by JK Rowling
Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury
So Far Gone by Jess Walter
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Is reading a form of self-care? In today’s episode, I’m joined by author Ciara Blume for a cozy and thought-provoking chat about how books can bring comfort, healing, and inspiration. We talk about reading as self-care, writing as a path to emotional wellness, and how fiction helps us better understand ourselves and others. Along the way, Ciara shares her reading journey, favorite authors, and her latest book project. If you love book talk, Jane Austen, writing inspiration, or mental wellness through stories, this episode is for you.
📚 Topics include:
- How reading and writing can support emotional and mental health
- The power of stories to heal and inspire
- Favorite books that bring comfort and joy
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Pet Talk
05:24 Getting to Know Ciara – Reading Recs and More
06:15 Jane Austen chat!
10:00 Book Talk
11:20 Ciara's Writing Journey (and that teacher who said happy endings weren’t “cool enough”)
31:49 Fiction as Self-Care – How Reading and Writing Can Bring Healing
42:56 Her New Book
53:30 Concluding Thoughts
Books Mentioned:
Natural Magic Series
The Mudpuddle Manual of Natural Magic
The Witches Catalogue of Wanderlust Essentials
The Magpie Oracle of Sense and Serendipity
Jane Austen
Emma: A Modern Retelling by Alexander McCall Smith
Tirzah Price’s mystery novels
The Marriage of Opposites and The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman
Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
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✨ In today’s episode of The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast, I sit down with urban fantasy author Trisha A. Thacker to talk about her writing journey, love of reading, and passion for adult literacy. We also dive into the world of Doctor Who, the joys and challenges of storytelling, and the magic of books that shape our lives.
📚 Whether you’re a fan of urban fantasy, a reader looking for inspiration, or just love discovering new authors, this episode is for you!
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Find Trisha online at: www.trishathacker.com!
Time Stamps
01:12 Introducing Trisha, Pet Talk, and Getting to Know You
06:50 Book Recommendations and chatting about reading
24:25 Trisha's writing journey
43:40 Doctor Who discussion
50:57 Writing Advice and conclusion
54:57 Final Thoughts
57:10 Easter Egg
Books Mentioned:
Books by Seanan McGuire
Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files
Stephen King
Doctor Who
Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
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In today's episode I interview Sci-Fi writer Jenny Ahmed. Her recent book "Utopia" is about "A handpicked team of elite scientists, each prepared to leave Earth behind forever. Their mission: to build a permanent colony and turn the barren red planet into humanity's next home. Mars holds secrets far older—and far stranger—than anyone could have imagined..."
We also talk about her writing journey, the craft of writing, reading for characters vs plot, and how a bad experience with Covid helped her embrace life and try new things. Her book is thrilling and her life reflects the same adventurous spirit!
Find Jenny and her books online:
Amazon Author Page – https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jenny-Ahmed/author/B078S5WFVL?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jennyahmedauthor/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/WriterJennyAhmed
Book Bub – https://www.bookbub.com/profile/1040685213
Good Reads – https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17601347.Jenny_Ahmed
Books Mentioned:
My Best Friend’s Exorcism, Grady Hendrix
James Patterson’s Masterworks
Utopia, Spirals, Awake by Jenny Ahmed
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It's always a fun time when Jessica Thompson stops by the podcast. Today, she and author Heidi O'Barr take a break from their writing retreat to chat with me about the Messy Manuscript Society's newest collection of fantasy short stories, "Beyond the Waves"! We chat about what we're reading, and talk about some of our favorite Cozy mysteries and all the tropes we enjoy. Take a listen today and get all kinds of great cozy recommendations to enhance your summer reading!
Jessica Thompson Online: https://jessicathompsonauthor.com/
Heidi O'Barr: https://obarrbooks.com/
Messy Manuscript Society: https://messymanuscriptsociety.godaddysites.com/
Books Mentioned:
The Caterer's Guide to Crime series by Jessica Thompson
Beyond the Woods
Beyond the Waves
Bippity Boppity Boots
The Cupcake Company Baker's Manual
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In today's episode of The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast, I interview author Jenna Maeson about her writing journey, her books, and a topic that is a passion of ours - the importance of reading aloud to children (and adults!) Jenna and I share a bunch of books that are great to read aloud to children. Please feel free to add more to our list in the comments! Also find out all about her delightful cozy mystery series, Tails of Trouble: The Emerald Ridge Mysteries!
Find her online at: https://www.jennamaesonmysteries.com/
Books mentioned:
Tails of Trouble series:
Shadows on the Ridge, Book 1
Danger in the Dogwoods, Book 2
Secrets Underground, Book 3
The Land of Stories by Chris Colfer
A Tale of Magic by Chris Colfer
The Explorer Academy Series by Trudi Trueit
Into The Woods Somewhere by Sam Evans
The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan
The Genius of Birds by Jennifer Ackerman
Great Books to Read Aloud:
The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
The Llama Llama Books by Anna Dewdney
The Little Blue Truck Books by Alice Schertle and Jill McElmurry
Feelings Ninja by Mary Nhin
Elephant and Piggie/Gerald & Piggie by Mo Williams
Thomas the Tank
Curious George
Magic Tree House Series by Mary Pope Osborne
Time Stamps
04:58 Book Recommendations and getting to know Jenna!
11:30 Planner vs Pantser - All about her writing style
13:56 Pets and the world of her books
17:35 Jenna's Writing Journey
32:24 The Importance of Reading Aloud
41:03 Read Aloud Recommendations
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Today I continue my conversation with author Stefanie Santone. We have a very open conversation about our struggles with mental wellness - and the important part that writing, reading, and stories have played in helping us in our journey. This is a topic that I have wanted to discuss for awhile, and I am grateful that Stefanie was willing to be open with her journey. We also talk about her nickname "The Mindful Scribe" - and how she came to claim it! I hope that you will be inspired to keep creating, to be kind to yourself, and if you need help I hope that there is a friend or counselor you can reach out to.
Buy Stefanie's brand new book "Tangled Magic" here: https://shop.stefaniesantone.com/ and find out ways to connect with Stefanie!
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction:
01:00 Our Mental Health Journey
23:37 The Mindful Scribe
30:20 Future writing plans
32:00 Wrapping up
Books Mentioned:
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien
Wonder Woman
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Hello bookworms! Today I have the privilege of sitting down with author Stefanie Santone. She's just published a book called "Tangled Magic" - and it's the first book in a new urban fantasy mystery series.
In Part 1 of my interview, the chaos runs strong: In this fun and wide-ranging episode, Stefanie shares her writing journey—from being inspired by Star Wars to crafting magical stories of her own. We talk about everything from reading and writing to our favorite shows like Star Wars and Star Trek. We explore how she handles bad reviews, pets, and writing tips for new authors. Then we end part 1 chatting about the differences of viewing stories with enthusiasm vs criticism.
Stay tuned for Part 2 coming out next week - we dig deep into a more serious topic and explore mental health and how it impacts creativity. You won't want to miss it!
Buy "Tangled Magic" here: https://shop.stefaniesantone.com/ and find out ways to connect with Stefanie!
Books and shows mentioned:
Lamb, by Christopher Moore
Star Wars legacy books
Thrawn Trilogy by Timothy Zahn
The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Star Wars
Star Trek The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager
Star Trek Lower Decks
Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro and channel updates
03:12 Getting to Know Stefanie Santone
09:34 Writing Journey but actually we just talk about Star Wars and Star Trek
21:57 “Tangled Magic” and other distracted conversations
34:12 Enthusiasm vs Critical Reading
37:33 Wrap Up Part 1
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Today on The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast, I sit down with fantasy author M.T. Solomon to discuss her latest release, "Liar Queen" – the exciting first book in an all-new fantasy trilogy! At the beginning of the episode I also give a quick update on my podcast, this channel, and life in general.
We then explore her writing journey—from her dreams of being a writer that began as a young child, to an adult making that dream a reality. She opens up about the joys and challenges of writing, finding inspiration from the world around you, and the pros and cons of traditional vs. indie publishing - and how that led her to become the first author to be published by Golden Scales Publishing!
You'll also hear:
📚 Her favorite books to recommend
✍️ Her best writing advice for aspiring authors
👑 A behind-the-scenes look at "Liar Queen" – and what to expect next!
Whether you're a fan of epic fantasy, an aspiring author, or just love hearing about the creative process, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss!
Links: M. T. Solomon's website: https://themtsolomon.wordpress.com/
Buy Liar Queen and support small bookstores: https://bookshop.org/a/56283/9798991530309 (affiliate link)
Golden Scales Publishing: https://goldenscalespublishing.com/
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro and life update and channel update
04:45 Introducing MT Solomon
13:37 M. T. Solomon’s Writing Journey
17:56 All About “Liar Queen”
23:11 Joys and Challenges of her Writing Journey
25:49 Writing Advice 30:42 Publishing Independent vs traditional
33:47 Future Plans
Books Mentioned:
Atwood, Margaret. The Handmaid’s Tale.
Ellis, Samantha. Take Courage.
O'Meara, Mallory. The Lady from the Black Lagoon.
Solomon, M.T. All the Fragile Hearts.
Solomon, M.T. The Liar Queen.
Solomon, M.T. Whispers in the Dark.
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In today's episode I speak with author Nat Bickel! She was just written and published a new YA novel called "The Catalyst". We discuss some favorite books, her writing journey, and the highs and lows of self publishing!
"Kelynn Sanders has a head full of dreams almost as overwhelming as the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina. She can't contain it nor control it. The constant swimming of what ifs, wants, aspirations, and the possible failure of it all causes her to black out. She tries her best to push her thoughts into a mystical opal necklace, but it only keeps her episodes temporarily at bay. Her loss of consciousness sometimes lasts for more than eight hours at a time, which only puts her life on hold, until she meets Clayto
When Clayton Fogerty enters into her world on a bet, he soon becomes the only thing that clears her head. He makes life bearable, her thoughts understandable and realistic, but Clayton has a secret. He has Kelynn's opal necklace through which he's able to watch her biggest dreams play out before his eyes like a movie. He uses his access to her thoughts to his advantage, boosting her confidence and creating scenarios that seem like coincidences to really push her into what he thinks she wants out of life."
Find Nat online: https://www.natmosfear.com/
Get "The Catalyst" https://www.amazon.com/Catalyst-Nat-Bickel/dp/B0DFK9337B/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=rRaqr&content-id=amzn1.sym.05575cf6-d484-437c-b7e0-42887775cf30&pf_rd_p=05575cf6-d484-437c-b7e0-42887775cf30&pf_rd_r=143-6100496-5366316&pd_rd_wg=E3iHG&pd_rd_r=db8ee681-0a6c-4c36-8bdc-23358dd3f80b&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:45 Favorite Authors and Book Recommendations
03:33 What Inspires You To Tell Stories
05:55 Book Discussion on The Catalyst (no spoilers)
We also discuss her writing journey and what was it like to self puplish
Books Mentioned:
Hush Hush series by Becca Fitzpatrick
Christine Hannah The Nightingale
Greta Gerwig Little Women
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In today's episode, I sit and have a fun conversation with authors Heidi O'Barr and returning guest Jessica Thompson! Secrets will be revealed! They will shock you!... Ok maybe not, but I had a delightful time discusing the joys of reading and writing with two cozy mystery writers. They have a new collection of cozy mystery short stories out just in time for Halloween. Watch our conversation today and then run out and get their new collection: A Graveyard of Secrets!
Books Mentioned:
Drinker of Ink by Shannon Castleton
Locked in Time, Lois Duncan
Killers of a Certain Age, by Deanna Raybourn
The Cupcake Company Baker’s Manual by Heidi O’Barr
Beyond the Woods
Bippity, Boppity, Boots
A Graveyard of Secrets
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and What we’ve been reading
04:34 How did you become a writer, what do you write
10:31 Jessica’s stories and upcoming projects
16:55 Heidi’s challenges and joys of writing
20:55 Jessica’s Writing Process
21:50 Reading while younger - and some cool library stories
31:43 Future plans for Heidi, Jessica, and more
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In today's story I interview Mary Kendall, the author of "Bottled Secrets of Rosewood", how her experiences inspire her creativity, and we discuss our favorite authors including Louise Penny, Alan Bradley, and more! If you need more books to add to your TBR, listen to this episode today!
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"After an archeological dig at Rosewood, Miranda's historic house, unearths an ancient blue bottle of questionable origin, it seems to trigger the occurrence of inexplicable and mysterious events. While Brian, the head archeologist, and his team try to figure out the mystery behind the blue bottle, disturbing encounters with the local folks leave Miranda shaken and unsure of the isolated, coastal corner of Virginia where she has moved. In fact, it seems that there are forces at hand trying to oust Miranda from Rosewood with the bottle at the root of it all. When she is awakened one night by an eerie glow at her window and finds a circle of fire around her property, she must decide. Should she leave her dream house or stay--and potentially pay the ultimate price?"
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction, What are You Reading
11:25 Bottled Secrets of Rosewood
15:55 Growing up in old and haunted houses and the things that inspiring creativity
31:35 Her book journey, advice, and more
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In today's episode, I interview author Felicity Green. She is the author of the Scottish Witches Cozy Mystery Series. Her books are an excellent choice if you want some witchy cozy mysteries to read this October! Not only do we also explore her author journey from actress to author, we also end up talking about a lot of great cozy mysteries! So get ready to add to your TBR list with this fun episode!
Find Felicity Green online: https://felicitygreenauthor.com/
Books Mentioned
Famous Five series and Twins of St. Clare by Enid Blyton
Books by Kelley Armstrong
Sookie Stackhouse by Charlaine Harris
Paige Shelton Scottish Bookshop Mysteries
Amanda Flower Magical Garden Series
Harry Dresden Series by Jim Butcher
Shady Hollows series by Juneau Black
Beacon Bakeshop Series by Darci Hannah
Aunt Dimity series by Nancy Atherton
Time Stamps
00:00 The Scottish Witches Mystery Series
08:30 Author Journey
13:29 Favorite Books
15:30 The Story Behind the Witch's Story
18:20 Challenges
21:37 Book Recommendations, Cozies, and yummy treats
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Hello Bookworms! Have you ever wondered what goes into writing a retelling of a classics story, legend, or myth? I discuss that topic and more with our guest today, author Jeanne Blasberg. She has written the book "Daughter of a Promise", and it is a modern day retelling of the Biblical story of David and Bathsheba. We talk about how different the story is seen in the modern "me too" movement, what goes into writing a retelling, and the powerful connection our myths and legends have to our stories today.
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Get her book here: https://jeanneblasberg.com/books/daughter-of-a-promise/
Books Mentioned/Discussed:
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Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (bookshop.org affiliate link)
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In this episode of "The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast" we celebrate being boring! I have the pleasure of interviewing cozy mystery writer Anna A. Armstrong - who is NOT a boring writer! We kick off our conversation by discussing our mutual love for Jane Austen, acknowledging that while it may seem basic to some, we find immense comfort in her timeless works like "Pride and Prejudice." Embracing our so-called "boring" tastes, we chat about the joy and comfort these classic stories bring us. Anna also shares her inspiring journey to becoming a writer, giving us an inside look at her process and her delightful FitzMorris Family Mystery series. Join us for a delightful chat that celebrates the beauty of simplicity and the charm of beloved literature.
The FitzMorris Mystery Series:
https://thecotswoldwriter.com/
Timestamps:
03:42 Discussing Jane Austenwwwwww
12:40 Anna Armstrong's Writing Journey
26:00 Biggest challenges and joys
29:55 What’s coming up next
35:08 In Praise of YA literature
Books Mentioned:
Corpse in the Chard, by Anna A. Armstrong
Murder on the Isle, by Anna A. Armstrong
Season for Murder, by Anna A. Armstrong
Among the Janeites by Deborah Yaffe
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen
Emma by Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
The Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling
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After an unplanned short hiatus from the podcast, I'm back behind the mic talking about my favorite author, Charles Dickens. My guest today is author Jesper Soerensen and he's just written a book about Dickens and his stories. In the episode we talk about his book, we share plenty of recommendations, and have a lot of discussion about the stories that Dickens wrote. We do not talk spoilers, so whether you're relatively new to Dickens or are a hardcore fan, there is something for everyone in today's interview!
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Charles Dickens: The Stories of His Life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1804390143?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Books mentioned:
We talk about all of Charles Dickens' novels, and several biographies by Michael Slater, Fred Kaplan, and Peter Ackroyd.
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro and book discussion
14:00 Biographies about Dickens
21:00 Discovering Dickens
28:00 Reading Dickens when you're older
31:01 Top 5? More like top 20...
38:50 Favorite Dickens Characters
45:55 What’s coming up next?
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In today's episode, I play part 2 of my interview with authors Jessica Thompson and J. R. Lancaster. We talk about Jane Austen, our experiences reading her books, and favorite adaptations. I also share some of my favorite Jane Austen memes that came up out of the Super Bowl, we discuss other favorite mystery writers, and more! Thanks for joining us on this hilarious discussion about one of the greatest authors to put pen to paper!
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Welcome to the first part of a two part conversation I have with mystery authors J. R. Lancaster and Jessica Thompson. Today, we're talking Murders, mysteries, and St. Patrick's Day... along with some "meet cute" stories!
These authors are here to talk about their new St. Patrick's Day-Themed Cozy Mystery Anthology, edited by Jessica Thompson and Kate Darroch. We also talk about St. Patrick's Day traditions, and of course we will give you a big list of Irish themed mysteries to read! And then near the end of the episode, I find out that I was in the presence of some Jane Austen mega fans, and we ended up talking for another half hour about her and some of our favorite classics. So the episode will be divided up and next week Jessica and J. R. will be back to talk about some more of our favorite reads!
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01:50 Luck of the Irish - author conversation
11:12 St. Patricks Day Mystery Recommendations
16:10 St. Patrick’s Day Traditions
20:47 Meet Cute Moments
Books Mentioned: Murder at the Blarney Bash by Darci Hannah
Irish Milkshake Murder by @KensingtonPublishing
Carlene O'Connor, Peggy Ehrhart, and Liz Ireland
Carlene O'Connor’s Irish Village cozy mystery series
Four Leaf Felony by Tonya Kappes
Four Leaf Cleaver by Maddie
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My guest today is the author Boo Trundle, who has written one of the most interesting and captivating novels I've ever read. "The Daughter Ship", a very personal novel that tells of one woman's journey to find healing. The story focuses on Katherine, a wife and mother who is struggling on the brink of despair. Helping to tell her story are "Truitt, Star, and Smooshed Bug—her inner children, each with their particular strategy for coping with Katherine’s past at the hands of a hopeless mother and a terrifying, seductive father. Several of her female ancestors, Confederate widows and their daughters, who’ve imposed a legacy of racism and damage on her bloodline, also join the telling. The assembled ghosts and contenders for Katherine’s ear are gathered in a rusting WWII submarine off the coast of Virginia Beach where the truth of her life is, quite literally, submerged. Will they surface with it? Will they protect her from it, or deliver it to her?"
In our conversation we talk about our favorite authors (Charles Dickens and Jane Austen?! Did we just become best friends?), her writing journey, the importance of laughing in the face of rejection, and writing tips.
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My guest today is Margarita Barresi, author of "A Delicate Marriage". Her novel is a personal one, a novel that "celebrates Puerto Rican culture while delving into themes of class, oppression, and the effects of colonialism through the lens of a marriage."
In our conversation, Margarita tells stories of her family that inspired her story, we talk about the importance of knowing your people's history, and of course there will be plenty of book recommendations and some writing advice!
I found "A Delicate Marriage" to be a powerful story that celebrates the enduring power of love. I know you will enjoy our conversation today!
Find Margarita Barresi online at: https://www.margaritabarresi.com/
Books Mentioned:
A Delicate Marriage by Margarita Barresi
Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo
Candelaria by Melissa Lozada-Olivia
When We Make It by Elisabet Velasquez
It Rained Warm Bread by Hope Anita Smith
The Radium Girls by Kate Moore
Other Authors:
Isabel Allende
Sandra Cisneros
Julia Alvarez
Esmeralda Santiago
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
3:00 What We Are Reading
11:00 Her Writing Journey: From Puerto Rico to Boston
22:11 Story Behind the Cover Art
25:30 The message of the novel
27:31 Future stories
30:26 Writing advice
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In today's episode, I have author Jessica Thompson back on the podcast. We talk about her new book coming out just in time for Valentines Day: A Caterer's Guide to Valentines and Violence. Then we get down to discussing one of our favorite mystery writers: Agatha Christie, the Grand Master of detective fiction! We chat about our history with reading Christie, some of our favorite novels, movie version, actors, and more!
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00:00 Can you read a series out of order? We start off with the hard hitting questions…04:11 A Caterer’s Guide to Valentines and Violence discussion
08:48 Agatha Christie - Curtain, Sleeping Murder, and planning ahead for when you die…
13:45 Our History with Agatha Christie, comparing Poirot and Holmes
18:00 Celebrating Agatha Christie: influence on Jessica's writing, our favorite characters, movies, actors, more
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My guest today is cozy mystery author Anne Seidel. She has a new book in a new series out called "Bullet Through the Art: A Sam Gordon Cozy Mystery."
In today's episode we talk about her writing journey from screenplays to mystery novels; We talk about her reading life and our mutual love for audio books; and she offers up a ton of writing tips that will be an inspiration to any writer - no matter where you are on your own journey. So take a listen today and find out more about Anne's journey - and I learn why Jack Reacher doesn't giggle... there's all this and more today on The Bookshelf Odyssey!
https://anneseidelauthor.com/
Books Mentioned:
Bullet Through the Art by Anne Seidel
Clark and Division by Naomi Hirahara
A Frost of Fear and Fortitude by A. P. Beswick
Making It So by Patrick Stewart
20 Books to 50k - Facebook Group
Self Publishing Formula - Facebook Group:
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Welcome to our Christmas episode! Today I talk to author Amey Zeigler. She's just written a new Christmas book called "The Christmas Mug" - It's book two in the Helping of Hope Series!
In the interview we talk about our favorite reads and authors (Brandon Sanderson is a must; Calvin & Hobbes is essential reading... ). Then we explore her writing journey and the power of "just keep going!" Then, we end our discussion talking about her tips for new writers. It's some excellent, must-listen to advice!
http://www.ameyzeigler.com/
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"One Christmas scrooge. One judgmental neighborhood. One Christmas miracle needed. Can a Christmas mug help them all get into the spirit of Christmas?
Due to years of childhood trauma, Lisa Bennigan loathes all the busywork surrounding the holidays. Her financé, Jackson Tydell, wants to show Lisa and her family the true meaning of Christmas. But Lisa's kids struggle to accept him as their future step-dad. Will they open their hearts to the spirit of Christmas and this new family dynamic?
When Christmas packages disappear from front porches, neighbors accuse Lisa's oldest son of stealing. Lisa's family must discover the real porch pirates and bring peace again to the neighborhood.
When a house fire causes a family to be displaced for Christmas, can Lisa unite the neighborhood for a Christmas miracle?"
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My guest is cozy mystery writer Shannon Symonds. She's just published the first book in the brand new Balefire Bay Cozy Mystery Series! In this interview we get distracted talking about all the books we've enjoyed reading lately, but then dig into her story and talk about her writing journey. She also talks about her Christmas mystery "The Seaside Murder Before Christmas". Then we take some time to share Christmas memories, and more! This episode is absolutely stuffed full of book recommendations and writing tips.
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Join us on The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast as we embark on a captivating journey with acclaimed author Lynne Golodner. In this episode, Lynne shares her journey behind her novel, "Woman of Valor." This novel delves into the intricate layers of identity, infidelity, true love, and the liberating process of shedding the need to please others.
In our interview, Lynne shares with me the joys of being a voracious reader, the victories and challenges of writing, and offers some helpful tips for writers. We also dig deep into the story and message of her book and the resilience required to define one's path. From her writing process to the lessons learned along the way, you will gain a deeper understanding of Lynne's perspectives on writing, the exploration of identity, and the intricate dance between fiction and reality. This episode is a must-listen for literature enthusiasts, aspiring writers, and anyone captivated by the profound nuances of the human experience.
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Find Lynne online at https://lynnegolodner.com/
Get her book "Woman of Valor" on amazon or on her website
Her publishing company Scotia Road Books: The publishing house for women over 40 writing stories in strong voices that need to be heard
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In today's episode, I talk to author Jessica Thompson. She has a new book out called "Shoot Shovel & Shut Up". We talk about her new book and discuss some writing tips. Jessica Thompson's website: https://jessicathompsonauthor.com/
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Hello! In today's episode I interview new author Katie Lumsden - she is a booktuber and we share a love of Victorian literature in general and Dickens in particular. We talk about her new book The Secrets of Hartwood Hall, her reading journey into Victorian literature, and discuss why it's important to read the classics, even if they can at times be problematic.
Find Katie on youtube at: @katiejlumsden
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Books mentioned:
The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni
Man and wife by Wilkie Collins
Mothers of the Novel by Dale Spender
Great Expectations by Charles Dicken
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte
The Secrets of Hartwood Hall by Katie Lumsden
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens
The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens
Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens
Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens
Bleak House by Charles Dickens
Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens
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In today's episode I get the privilege to sit down with J. R. Lancaster and talk about her new mystery, "Someone's Always Watching". We talk about some great books we've read lately, her writing journey, writing tips, and more!
Find J. R. Lancaster online - website, newsletter, and more: https://linktr.ee/jrlancaster
Books Mentioned:
Blood and Moonlight by Erin Beaty
Book Lovers by Emily Henry
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffner
One of Us is Lying series by Karen McManus
The Good Girls Guide to Murder series by Holly Jackson
In the Hall with the Knife by Diana Peterfreund
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:00 What Have You Been Reading Lately?, favorite genres, YA fiction, and other book talk
12:12 All About J. R. Lancaster’s Writing Journey and her book “Someone’s Always Watching” (Spoiler Free!)
27:00 Writing Tips
41:00 What's Next
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My guest today is an absolute inspiration - a young author who didn't wait to follow her dreams to become a writer! Shanti Hershenson is the author of The Bane of Angelfall Academy and the Biome Lock Saga - and many more, all at the age of 15 years old. My hope is the young people, and people young at heart!, will find inspiration from Shanti's journey and will follow their own dreams and tell your stories.
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https://www.tiktok.com/@shantiwhowrites
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01:45 What Have You Been Reading Lately
04:25 Shanti’s Writing Journey
09:45 The Bane of Angelfall Academy and conversation about writing
15:00 Future Plans
18:00 Writing Tips
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In today's episode, I sit down with children's author Tonya Duncan Ellis to delve into the world of literature that tells interesting stories but also educates. We talk about her immensely popular YA book series, Sophie Washington, and her journey to publication. We'll also get a sneak peak at her upcoming children's picture book, "They Built Me for Freedom," which explores the significance of Juneteenth. From heartfelt discussions about Juneteenth to the exploration of racism in literature, Tonya Duncan Ellis shares her passion for crafting stories that resonate with young readers, foster empathy, and inspire positive change. Join us for an engaging conversation that celebrates the power of words, diversity, and the transformative impact literature can have on shaping young minds.
Books Mentioned:
The Sophie Washington Series
Thirst by Varshah Bajaj
From the Desk of Zoe Washington by Janae Marks
On the Air with Zoe Washington by Janae Marks
The Harry Potter Series by JK Rowling
Prairie Lotus by Linda Sue Park
Betsy-Tacy Series by Maud Hart Lovelace
The Artists Way by Julia Cameron
The Davenports by Krystal Marquis
The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:30 What have you been reading lately
05:18 Being an Avid Reader and Libraries
06:50 Authors who have inspired you?
08:25 Her Journey to Publication
15:15 The Sophie Washington Series
21:00 Forthcoming book “They Built Me For Freedom”, discussing Juneteenth and racism in literature
39:12 Writing Tips and the joys and challenges of writing
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As school is out for the summer now, I'm going to have a couple of episodes that encourages teens - or anyone really - to pick up that pen or sit down in front of the computer, and write a story.
So today, my guest is author Raquel Drosos. I was inspired by her recent blog post "7 Tips for Teenage Writers" and found it to be good advice for kids of all ages. And Raquel has some experience in this as she was first published when she was a teenager. So in today's episode Raquel and I talk about books, writing, and why every young person should start working on stories. Raquel will also give us some helpful advice on how to do it.
And then stay tuned for part 2 which will be out later in the month (June 26th) where we will hear from a very talented teenage writer!
Find Raquel Drosos online: https://raqueldrosos.com/games-of-chance/
Article: https://raqueldrosos.com/2023/02/28/7-tips-for-teenage-writers/
Books Mentioned:Games of Chance by Raquel Drosos
Middlemarch by George Eliot
The Harry Potter Series by JK Rowling
A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
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In today's episode, I go to "the land down under" to speak with author Melanie Notaras. She wrote the children's book "The Art Show that Came to Life" and it stars Your School! Find out all about this custom made book can help your local school put the "FUN" in FUNdraising! Melanie and I also share some tips about how to encourage kids to read, especially during the summer break.
And stay tuned, because coming up in a few days, I'll have a two part episode where I'll talk about how to encourage kids in their writing! Make sure to subscribe so you can have all the tips and information for those future authors.
Get ready to read and write this summer!
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Books Mentioned:
The Hundred Secret Sense by Amy Tan
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
Brain Rules by John Medina?
Vampire Weekend by Mike Chen
Timestamps:
01:30 What are you reading/what books have inspired you
07:54 Her Journey to Publication
25:00 The Importance of Reading
27:23 Tips for encouraging Kids to read
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Have you ever wondered why food blogs and online recipes always seem to attach a lengthy story to their recipes? It turns out, there's a good reason for that...
My guest today is cozy mystery author Wendy Sand Eckel. She is the author of the "farm-to-table" Rosalie Hart Mystery Series. In today's episode we talk about her journey to publication, and how food tells a story. We give some book recommendations, talk about the writing craft, and what Wendy loves most about writing stories. We even manage to talk a little bit about Charles Dickens.
Find Wendy Sand Eckel online: https://www.wendysandeckelauthor.com
Timestamps:
00:00 What we’re reading and books that make us cry
08:39 Her writing journey
22:30 Does Food Tell a Story?
26:42 What do you love about telling a story?
30:00 Charles Dickens and the power of story telling
32:12 writing advice
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My guest today is Douglas Robbins. He's the author of "Naricon: The Cloaked Deception", "Love in a Dying Town", and more. He's also the host of the podcast "Den of Discussion"! Today we talk about his writing journey, why he chose the self-publishing route, and why that might just be the route for you to take too! And of course, we have some writing tips and book recommendations.
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Books Mentioned:
“The Ministry for the Future” by Kim Stanley Robinson
“The Breakthrough Code” by Tom McCarthy
"Project Hail Mary" by Andy Weir
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:28 What We’ve Been Reading Lately
08:40 Robbins writing journey
15:00 The Pros and Cons of Self Publishing
24:00 discussing his books
29:11 what is the difference between writing a ss and a novel
31:55 What is success?
36:36 Writing Tips
39:54 Future projects
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In today's episode I interviewed author Michelle Rene DeBellis, the author of the book "The Music We Make." We talk about her book, her writing journey, and how love, music, and family can guide us through pain.
"She is proud to be the recipient of the following awards and nominations: Literary Titan's Book Award, The Kirkus Star/as well as being included in their "Best Indie Books of 2022", a nomination for the Pulitzer Prize for fiction, and the Pen/Hemingway debut novel award."
"Surviving an accident that takes his mother’s life, twenty-two-year-old songwriter, Santiago DeAngelo is consumed by grief, guilt, and the opiates he is prescribed for his injuries. "Nearing rock bottom, he receives inspiration for a song from his late mother. As he struggles to write it, he falls in love with Kitty Holladay, a music producer who offers a rare shot at fame with a hidden agenda. Kitty seduces him into the fast-paced world of pop music where he records a hit album while fighting his opiate addiction to write the one song that will help him make peace with his mother’s death. "But when their relationship ends over the betrayal of that song, Santiago must decide the real value of his life in a moment that nearly ends it. "The Music We Make is a story of overcoming our pain to achieve our dreams."
Find Michelle Online: https://michellerenedebellis.com
Find out the story behind the song: https://michellerenedebellis.com/about-the-song Get the audio book: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Music-We-Make-Audiobook/B0B9Q229MW?qid=1684860781&sr=1-1&ref=a_search_c3_lProduct_1_1&pf_rd_p=83218cca-c308-412f-bfcf-90198b687a2f&pf_rd_r=4WT2KA9FK2Q1Y3B7VP2J&pageLoadId=eXzE3onqYbJp1VFK&creativeId=0d6f6720-f41c-457e-a42b-8c8dceb62f2c
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00:00 Introduction
02:40 What are You reading and the joy of reading
05:40 Michelle’s Journey to Publication
10:24 What is it about storytelling that you love
15:30 Discussing the Music We Make and relationships and overcoming pain and addictions
19:52 How Does Music Tell a Story
26:48 Writing Advice
29:00 The Best and Most Difficult parts of writing
Books Mentioned:
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle
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In today's episode I get the privilege to sit down and talk with screenwriter, novelist, (and playwright!) Matt Witten. He's had an Emmy nomination for his work on the TV-show "House" starring the brilliant Hugh Laurie, and has many television credits to his name.
Our conversation covers topics like what it's like to write for television and how that differs from writing a novel, we discuss his newest book Killer Story, and he offers up some wonderful writing tips and encourages us to never hesitate to write what you love!
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Books Mentioned:
Killer Story by Matt Witten
Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin
Sad Sacked: A Memoir by Liz Alterman
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Star Trek. Romance. Zombies. What more do you need?
In today's episode we're diving into the wonderful world of Zombie Apocalypse literature. But first, author A. M. Geever and I share our love for all things Star Trek, our love for reading, and what's the first, best thing you can do to prepare for the Zombie apocalypse...
We then explore Anne's writing journey and why she took the self publication route. She gives some wonderful tips on how to write and shares what she's learned on her path to publication. We also talk about the stunning cover art on her books!
So grab your pet tribble or targ, make sure your gas tank is full and your doors are locked, and enjoy this episode today, and my conversation with author A. M. Geever!
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My guest today is author Kelly Vincent - their recent published works include the novel "Ugly". It tells the story of Nic Summers and her journey to find out who she is. Find out more about this book in today's episode, the book that Kirkus Review said was would "resonate with young adults going on their own difficult journeys and should help them feel less alone".
Also in today's episode we talk about Kelly's writing journey, how creating powerful character-driven stories helped them work through some of their own questions about identity, and then they share quite a few good writing tips. Plus the usual book recommendations!
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In this episode, I sit down with author Max Friedman to discuss his latest book, "Painful Joy." The book explores the experiences of Max's parents during the Jewish Holocaust, and the impact that this had on Max's life growing up. We delve into the history of the Holocaust and its effects on subsequent generations, as well as the process of writing such a personal and emotional book. Max shares with us his perspective on the importance of remembering and honoring the victims of the Holocaust, and why we need to continue to tell these stories. This is a powerful and moving conversation that will leave you with a deeper understanding of the Holocaust and its ongoing impact on the world today.
Books mentioned:
Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present by Ruth Ben-Ghiat
It Rained Warm Bread by Gloria Moskowitz-Sweet and Hope Anita Smith
Night by Elie Wiesel
Schindler's List by Thomas Keneally
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My guest today is cozy mystery writer Kate Darroch. After years of wanting to be a writer, she gave herself the ultimate challenge: It's now or never! Find out all about her journey on today's episode of The Bookshelf Odyssey. We also have a great time talking about our favorite books and authors who inspire us - it turns out we had a lot in common! Kate also shares her encouragement to writers, and she also tells us the incredible story of one of our favorite writers Connie Willis.
Find Kate online: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09TR1NZML/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=9a114bd2-7c34-40da-906e-db46bd07c1bc&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr
Books Mentioned:
Screwtape Letters, Surprised by Joy, The Problem of Pain, Till We Have Faces, C S Lewis
The Counterfeit Codicil by P J Fitzsimmons
Emma by Jane Austen
The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien
The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein
The Miss Fortune Series by Jana Deleon
Dorothy and Jack by Gina Dalfonzo
Becoming a Writer by Dorothea Brande
Fire Watch by Connie Willis.
Time Stamps:
02:22 Books That Have Inspired Us
11:01 Her Writing Journey and a discussion of the power of literature - no matter the genre
25:35 Spoiler Free Discussion on The Case of the Missing Peke, the Màiri Maguire series,
39:56 Writing Advice - and a beautiful story about Connie Willis
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Today we're talking about the classics, and I have a special guest to join with me: Mimi Matthews. She's the author of such works as "The Belle of Belgrave Square" and the gender swapped retelling mashup of Jane Eyre and another gothic horror classic, entitled "John Eyre". This was a wonderful interview that easily could have been a million hours long - we chat a little bit about our pets, give book recommendations, and writing tips, but the majority of the episode we talk about her books and the joy of reading the classics!
Time stamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:01 Horsing Around
04:50 What Have You Been Reading lately and we talk adaptations
09:27 Journey to Writing
14:04 Discussing John Eyre, Jane Eyre, and re-imagining the classics
20:00 ish Spoilers for Jane Eyre, mild spoilers for John Eyre
24:55 Enjoying the Classics - Dickens, The Brontes, Thomas Hardy, Elizabeth Gaskell
34:40 Where to Start Reading the Classics
39:45 Mimi’s Books
42:00 Writing Advice and the importance of editing
Books Mentioned:
Medusa's Sisters Lauren J. A. Bear
Unnatural Creatures: A Novel of the Frankenstein Women by Kris Waldherr
Howard’s End by E. M. Forster
Manslaughter Park by Tirzah Price
My Plain Jane by Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand, and Jodi Meadows
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell
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In today's episode I interview crime writer Laura Burke. And believe me, you won't want to miss this amazing story of her incredible journey to becoming a published writer. Laura has had many lives and adventures: she's worked as a police officer, a private investigator, a nurse, and now she spends her weekends killing people... only in her novels, of course.
In the interview I talk to her about one of the darkest moments in her life, and how that started her on her journey to becoming an award winning author. I also talk to her about her crime novel "Black Orchid" and how much fun it is to write (and read!) mystery novels with twist endings. She also shares some insight and tips for new authors that she has learned on her way to becoming a crime writer.
One thing's for sure: there's no slowing this grandma down!
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 What Are You Reading Lately
04:00 Laura's amazing journey
17:12 Talking about "Black Orchid" (spoiler free!)
21:18 The Joys of the Mystery Genre
23:30 Writing Advice and the power of story
24:54 Future Projects
26:36 More discussion on the mystery genre
Books Mentioned:
The Jettine Jorgensen Mystery Series by S. L. Menear
Dead Silent
Dropped Dead
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Who says science has to be boring?
Hello, in today's episode of the Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast, I interview scientist and author Leah Elson. She is the writer of the forthcoming book "There are (No) Stupid Questions in Science". We have a fun conversation about her journey as a scientist and author, how she found her passion for explaining science in a fun way, and then we cover the really important questions like - how does the science hold up in films like "Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania" vs. "Interstellar"; is time travel possible?; And most important of all, why do men have nipples? As you can see, we cover only the really important sciencey questions here...
From elephant poop to what is the one thing in science that leaves us in absolute amazement, I know you will enjoy my conversation with Leah - this was one of the most educational and fun interviews I've done so far!
Find more from Leah Elson here: https://www.leahelson.com/
Time Stamps
00:00 Introduction, in which we start off talking about Elephant Poop.
03:30 What Have We Been Reading Lately
08:08 A Brief History of Leah Elson, scientist by day, explainer of things by night 15:00 The objective truth of science
19:24 There are no stupid questions in science… right?
23:04 Women in Science and the challenges of her career
29:16 Favorite Scientists
31:30 Best books on science
32:27 Quantumania - and Antman!, Time Travel, and other sciencey questions.
38:16 Movies that get the science right
41:36 What future projects will you be working on
43:20 …so why DO men have nipples?
45:44 What is one thing about science that leaves you in absolute amazement?
Books Mentioned:
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus
The Hidden Reality by Brian Greene Atomic Habits by James Clear
The Sociopath Next Door by Martha Stout
Buried by Ellison Cooper
Dexter Series by Jeff Lindsay
A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry Neil deGrasse Tyson
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What is Reading? How can we do it better? How can we help promote literacy? A recent study showed that half of US adults can't read at an 8th grade level. I know that on a book podcast, my guest today is going to be preaching to the choir, but I think you will find it a fascinating and helpful interview!
After making some book recommendations, we talk about the literacy crisis and what he is trying to do to help it. Matt walks me through the process that he calls “zincing”, we discuss what reading is, and then he gives some helpful reading hints even for a voracious reader like myself on how to tackle those tough Victorian classics!
Matt Bardin: https://www.zinclearninglabs.com/
Books Mentioned:
Travels with Herodotus by Ryszard Kapuscinski
Shah of Shahs by Ryszard Kapuscinski
Also a Poet by Ada Calhoun
Monsters: a Fans Dilemma by Claire Dederer
The Pleasures of Reading by Alan Jacobs
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Time stamps:
01:00 What are you reading?
12:00 What is Reading, what is Zincing? Hints for victorian novels
25:39 How can we promote literacy
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My guest today is author and podcaster Wendy Kok. Her new book, An Awakening, is out now: "Brooke Larken's year has not gone as planned. Her neighbor was killed, her boyfriend is missing, and her town of Neelsville is slowly...changing. She just wants things to get back to normal. But a cryptic visit from a dangerous acquaintance makes her realize that things may never be the same again."
Wendy is also the host of the Juicy Pear Podcast - a podcast that explores topics ranging from mental health to the paranormal. Today she talks about writing, the paranormal, and books.
Wendy Kok online: https://wendymkokauthor.com/
https://www.ajuicypearpodcast.com/
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Books Mentioned:
Verity by Colleen Hoover
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir by Matthew Perry
11/22/63 by Stephen King,
It by Stephen King
The Stand by Stephen King
Flowers in the Attic by VC Andrews
What Made Maddy Run by Kate Fagan
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My guest today is blogger Cathy Jean-Francois. She currently writes the blog "Cathy's Cross: a Depressive's Positive Perspective". She has written several other blogs in the past and is currently looking to get her first novel published. Cathy is early in her writing journey, but she's no stranger to the struggle with depression. In our conversation we talk about depression, teaching ELA to middle-schoolers, and writing - even while depressed.
I personally was very encouraged by my conversation with Cathy, and what I appreciate about her is that she is not letting her depression keep her from pursuing her dream and creating stories. You will find Cathy's journey an encouraging one. If you are currently struggling with depression, I hope this encourages you to talk about it openly and honestly with someone you trust, and that you will find a way to over come. Cathy and I both know that the journey is different for everyone, but the destination is worth it.
Cathy's Blog: https://cathyscross.wordpress.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathy_marie1/
https://linktr.ee/cathyjeanfrancois
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In today's episode I talk with author Stephanie Cotsirilos about her novella "My Xanthi" and about what she calls a new hero: the elder migrant woman. We also talk about our family histories and how their stories affect us even today. We talk a lot about immigration, our forebears, and the power of story and loving across cultures. This is one of the most beautiful interviews I've experienced, and I can't wait for you to hear from the gentle wisdom of my guest today!
Stephanie's website: https://www.stephaniecotsirilos.com/ Stephanie's
Books: https://www.stephaniecotsirilos.com/books/
Book Recommended: Night of the Living Rez: https://www.amazon.com/Night-Living-Rez-Morgan-Talty-ebook/dp/B09NH4DJBP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AN38UNYZ3QYE&keywords=night+of+the+living+rez&qid=1671426492&sprefix=night+of+the+living+rez%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1
I got a few details mixed up on my Great Uncle's story (mostly ages and when he moved to America), but if you want to read more about him, check out the links below.
https://news.prairiepublic.org/show/dakota-datebook-archive/2022-05-07/einar-olstad-artist
https://northdakotacowboy.org/einar-olstad/
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Hello and Merry Christmas! Today's episode is all about Christmas. I talk to Brian Earl, the host of the popular "Christmas Past" podcast. He stopped by to talk about his new book "Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions". So join us today as we chat about the book, Christmas traditions, and what the future might hold for Christmas.
Brian Earl: https://christmaspastpodcast.com/
Get "Christmas Past", it's on sale now!: https://christmaspastpodcast.com/book/
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction and What is a Christmas Podcast?
03:20 All About the book Christmas Past and Christmas chat
41:00 What have you been reading lately
42:24 Advice for new writers
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Hello! My Guest today is Kirsten Weiss, she writes cozy mysteries. She has a new one out called "Gingerbread Dead" and it's been published just in time for the Christmas season. On today's episode we talk about her journey to becoming an author, the joys of writing in the cozy mystery genre, and some encouraging and helpful tips for new authors. Plus lots of bookish chat!
https://www.kirstenweiss.com/
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Timestamps:
02:00 What’s Your Favorite Book -
03:12 What Kirsten writes
09:53 Kirsten’s Writing Journey
17:41 What has been the best moment in your writer life?
22:31 Advice and encouragement for new writers
29:51 What Do you Enjoy Most about Reading/Writing Cozy Mysteries
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Today I welcome author Teri M. Brown to my Bookshelf Odyssey. We discuss many topics including marketing yourself, reading recommendations for all ages, and how riding across the United States on a tandem bicycle changed her life and her perspective on the country while it was going through some of the darkest moments of it's recent history. Find out how that epic bike ride of 3,102 miles inspired her to write!
This is an interview that I found to be personally encouraging in the pursuit of my own endeavors, and I cannot wait to share it with you all!
Teri's Websites:
www.terimbrown.com
https://doublebuttedadventures.wordpress.com/
https://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-writers-lounge
Time Stamps
00:00 Introduction - Author Teri Brown
02:40 Marketing yourself
05:15 Recent Reading Recommendations for all ages!
07:30 Joy of Reading and Teaching Reading
13:38 How did you become a writer?
17:00 Riding a Tandem Bike Across the United States
29:14 Writing Tips
Books Mentioned
A Gentleman in Moscow, by Amor Towles
A Man Called Ove, by Fredrik Backman
Brit-Marie Was Here, by Fredrik Backman
Trixie Belden series
Nancy Drew series,
Mrs Piggle Wiggles Farm by Betty MacDonald
Over in the Meadow, by Olive A. Wadsworth
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In today's episode I sit down with Juno Jakob and talk about his writing journey. We talk about mental health, the necessity to talk openly and compassionately about it, and how his diagnosis of Schizophrenia 15 years ago has led him to write a fictionalized account of it in "Atticus", his new book that is coming out this week. Juno's story is a very personal and heartfelt one, and I know you will find his real life journey just as amazing. Near the end of the episode he will also share with us some writing tips and encouragement.
Order Atticus: https://www.amazon.com/Atticus-Juno-Jakob/dp/1916395392/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ZYDPJG42LGSE&keywords=atticus+by+juno+jakob&qid=1668475449&sprefix=%2Caps%2C85&sr=8-1
Books Mentioned:
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, by Ken Kesey
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, by Joanne Greenberg
The Halloween Book by Juno Jakob
The Madman's Tale by John Katzenbach
A Beautiful Mind, by Sylvia Nasar
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and announcements
02:15 The journey to Atticus - Juno’s battle with schizophrenia, inspirations for his novel, and discussing schizophrenia and mental health
40:15 Writing Tips
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In today's episode of the Bookshelf Odyssey, I speak with fantasy writer J. V. Hilliard about his work, The Warminster series, and we talk about some of the authors and books that inspire his imagination. There's a lot of discussion about JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy - and also vampires! If you're a fan of well written fantasy, strong world building, and compelling characters, this is a series for you. Find out more about it at:
http://jvhilliard.com/
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction and Inspirations
07:15 Tolkien Talk! LOTR, Rings of Power, Adaptations, Characters, and more
19:15 The Warminster series
30:23 Favorite books, Dracula and vampires
Books Mentioned:
The Last Keeper by J. V. Hilliard
The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien
The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien
The Dark Elf Trilogy by R. A. Salvatore
Dracula by Bram Stoker
Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu
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On today's podcast I interview author Shannon Lawrence. She has written a ton of short stories in the horror genre. I talk about her writing journey, about why she writes horror, and lots of book and movie recommendations. If you are in the mood for a Halloween treat this weekend, this episode won't disappoint!
Find Shannon online: thewarriormuse.com
Timestamps
01:30 what am I reading
03:30 getting into horror
07:30 the podcast - Mysteries, Monsters and Mayhem; local legends
13:13 What was your journey to becoming an author
18:30 The Business of Short Stories
22:20 Happy Ghoulidays discussion and movies
28:15 Advice for Writers
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In today's episode I interview author Tracee Garner who wrote the book "Disability: An Anecdotal Field Guide for the Rest of Us". In the interview we talk about her love of reading, her writing journey, and her life in a wheel chair. None of the challenges life threw at her stopped her from achieving incredible things - Find out more about her on today's episode! This is one of the most encouraging conversations I've had with an author, and I know you will enjoy what Tracee has to say. Below you will find a link for this book and one of her romances, free for a limited time.
As a special gift to podcast listeners and in celebration of National Disability Awareness Month, enjoy reading Tracee's book free right now until November 12, 2022. Get your copy and leave a review for Tracee at Amazon.com Disability Field Guide, here: https://BookHip.com/SWNTXFH You can also get her fiction book, the first in the Jameson Family Series, Whatever May Come FREE First In Series FREE Via Book Funnel https://BookHip.com/WVCVFKW Until December 23, 2022
Tracee Garner is an incredibly talented author, and she "writes about diverse characters who face adversity but through everything, learn to move past barriers, hurdles and villains both real and imagined." She believes "that in a few years her generation of people with disabilities will be the most gainfully employed group than ever before. She believes that more persons with disabilities could be employed and productive if employers would simply let go of the dilapidated thinking, personal bias, and limiting thoughts that cause them to focus on the person’s disability rather than their Ability. She is working hard to change that."
From her website: /traceegarner.com
Timestamps
00:00 intro
01:05 What’s your favorite book
07:00 Tracee’s writing journey
14:20 life with disabilities and the importance of being an ally
26:06 book discussion
33:45 Tips for living with disability
42:10 Free books!
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In today's episode I talk with booktuber CJ from @CJ Reads and owner/operator of the new mobile bookstore, Sunny's Book Truck! We talk about her journey to becoming an entrepreneur, the joys and challenges of owning your own bookstore on wheels, and of course there's plenty of book talk! It's like a modern day "Parnassus on Wheels"! (Which if you haven't read it yet, check out the book by Christopher Morley!)
Sunny's Book Truck Website: https://www.sunnysbooktruck.com/
Sunny's Book Truck Bookshop.org page: https://bookshop.org/shop/sunnysbooktruck
Books Mentioned:
Death by Landscape by Elvia Wilk
Leave Only Footprints by Conor Knighton
Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:50 Favorite Reads/Book Recommendations
04:40 The Story of CJ and Sunny’s Book Truck
15:00 Customer requests and the Surprise Book Boxes
16:20 Potential challenges
18:15 Advice for New Entrepreneurs
19:25 Sunny’s Book Club
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On today's episode of The Bookshelf Odyssey, I am exploring the fantasy section of my bookshelves. My guest today is fantasy author Danielle Orsino, and she is the author of the Birth of the Fae series. She's also an expert cosplayer, martial artist, a nurse, AND is featured modeling on the covers of the novels she writes. She's also a comic book fan, and an incredibly talented writer. Take a listen to today's episode as we talk comic books, writing, and Danielle's incredible journey to becoming a published author.
Danielle's Website: https://www.birthofthefae.com/
Books in the Birth of the Fae series: Locked Out of Heaven, Thine Eyes of Mercy, From the Ashes, Kingdom Come, A Fae is Done (Just published in September!)
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:00 Favorite Books
03:40 Wonder Woman and Comic Book Discussion
11:10 How did you become a writer?
22:10 Cosplay
27:30 The direction of the series
31:48 Oh yeah, she’s also a martial arts expert
33:53 How to get into cosplay
37:30 Advice for Writers
Books Mentioned:
Queen of the Damned by Anne Rice
Hop on Pop by Dr. Suess
And more comic book recommendations than you can keep track of!
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In my interview today, I speak with lawyer turned author Reyna Gentin. We talk about her journey to becoming an author, as well as her YA book called My Name is Layla. It's a story that deals with the trials of being an 8th grade girl with dyslexia. Reyna and I also talk about dyslexia and the impact it has on so many people. We'd love for you to be apart of this conversation! If you or someone you know has dyslexia, we'd love to hear your voice added to the discussion. Make sure to comment below! We also give some book recommendations and Reyna shares some writing tips. Enjoy!
Reyna Gentin online: https://reynamardergentin.com/
Books Mentioned:
By Reyna: Both are True
My Name is Layla
Unreasonable Doubts
The Hare with Amber Eyes, by Edmund de Waal
Timestamps:
01:30 What’s Your Favorite Book/Currently Reading
04:19 Reyna’s career as a lawyer
08:10 How did Reyna become a writer
11:30 “My Name is Layla” spoiler free discussion, dyslexia conversation
22:30 the story behind the title - claiming your identity
27:23 future projects
28:53 any writing advice for new authors
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In today's podcast I interview Liz Alterman, who is the author of several books including the wonderful thriller "The Perfect Neighborhood". She joins me today to talk about coffee, books, the writing life - and how she took one of the most difficult moments in her life - unexpected layoffs - and turned it into an opportunity. We also share some book recommendations and so much more! Whether you like memoirs that make you laugh/cry or mysteries that keep you on the edge of your seat, you'll enjoy Liz's work!
Connect with Liz Online:
Find her books here! https://www.lizalterman.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizalterman/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LizAlterman
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In today's episode, I talk to the author of the Regency mystery, Murder in Westminster Vanessa Riley. We talk about her new mystery book, diversity during the time of Jane Austen and the importance of reading diversely... and of course plenty of talk about the genius of Jane Austen.
Vanessa Riley: www.vanessariley.com
Books mentioned:
Something Like Love by Beverly Jenkins
Walter Mosely's Easy Rawlins series
The Rose Code by Kate Quinn
Wild Woman and the Blues by Denny S. Bryce
... and a whole lot more!
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Season 2 begins! And we kick off with a great guest talking with me about one of the best books I've read all year: The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb. Brendan stops by to chat with me about his book, comic books, music, and so much more. He's a man of many talents, and I can't wait for you to hear what he has to say. Please note a portion of our interview does contain spoilers for the book but it is well-marked when we begin the spoiler discussions. See the time stamps to help navigate.
In today's episode I also review the poetry book "It Rained Warm Bread" by Gloria Moskowitz-Sweet and Hope Anita Smith. It tells the story of holocaust survivor Moishe Moskowitz in poetry. It was one of the recommended books by our recent guest Nancy Churnin. You can see my interview with her here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKJ1GGSnAQ0&t=3s&ab_channel=Art%40BookshelfOdyssey
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
02:39 Book Recommendation - It Rained Warm Bread
09:26 Interview with Brendan Slocumb - introductions, what’s your favorite book, and comic book discussions
15:19 The Violin Conspiracy book discussion - NON SPOILERS
27:42 Discussion about the power of music
35:17 SPOILER DISCUSSION!!! DANGER!
38:11 What are your future plans 40:00 What Have You Read Lately?
43:45 Any advice for a new writer?
45:46 When did you learn that words have power?
Books Mentioned:
The Epic of Gilgamesh
Karma by Michael Albee
A Little Devil in America by Hanif Abdurraqib
Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
The Lioness by Chris Bohjalian
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Hello everyone! as we continue our celebration of Jane Austen July I'm excited to bring you this interview with author Tirzah Price. She is the author of Pride and Premeditation - a Pride and Prejudice retelling that's part mystery, part lawyer drama, part Regency romance. Tirzah and I talk about her novel and share our love of Jane Austen. We also talk about adaptations, modernizations, and basically gush over how wonderful Jane Austen is. Enjoy!
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro and Meet Tirzah Price
03:15 What’s Your Favorite Book?
05:00 Our Experiences reading Jane Austen, first time experiences
08:04 Tirzah’s favorite Jane Austen
10:00 More thoughts on Persuasion 2022… and Austen adaptations
18:24 the story of Pride and Premeditation
26:28 What have you been reading lately
33:10 Any Advice for New Writers
35:13 When Did you discover that words and stories have power and a rabbit trail talking about Libraries
Books mentioned:
Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta
More Than You’ll ever know by Katie Gutierrez
Five Total Strangers by Natalie D Richards
Jane and I a Tale of Austen Addiction by Susannah Fullerton
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Email: bookshelfodysseypodcast@gmail.com
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Nancy Churnin is my guest today - she has just published the award winning children's book "Dear Mr. Dickens". Beautifully illustrated, It tells the powerful story of Eliza Davis, a Jewish woman who wrote letters to Charles Dickens asking him to change how he wrote Jewish characters in his novel. We talk about her book and the importance of using your voice and the power that words can have. Eliza may not be as well known as Dickens, but they both had the same tools - paper, a pen, and something to say!
This interview is longer than my usual ones go, but I think it will be worth the time. Nancy Churnin has so much to say about the issues of representation, the power our words can have, and encouraging everyone to speak up. And of course, we talk at great lengths about our love for Dickens' stories. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did in recording it.
Nancy Churnin website: www.nancychurnin.com
Dear Mr. Dickens: https://www.amazon.com/Dear-Mr-Dickens-Nancy-Churnin/dp/0807515302/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1655328226&sr=1-1
Bookshop.org (affiliate link:) https://bookshop.org/books/dear-mr-dickens/9780807515303
Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction
05:00 What is your current favorite book?
10:50 Discussion on Eliza Davis and "Dear Mr Dickens"
45:45 When did you realize words have power?
48:53 Advice for new writers?
52:08 Reading Recommendations
Books Mentioned: The Last Battle by CS Lewis
It Rained Warm Bread by Gloria Moskowitz-Sweet
The Artful Dickens by John Mullan
And of course, we talked about all of Charles Dickens' wonderful books and stories!
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Hello! We're back to the mystery genre on my bookshelves today. I'm joined by culinary cozy mystery writer Jessica Thompson. She is the author of the Caterer's Guide to Crime series. We talk about the first book in the series, "A Caterer's Guide to Love and Murder." Jessica is a fun person to talk to and I know you will enjoy this interview! Along with the usual questions about the power of stories, reading recommendations and writing advice, Jessica talks to me about how she became a writer and all about her wonderful cozy books.
Books Mentioned: The River Cottage Meat Book
The Peppermint Tea Chronicles by Alexander McCall Smith
The Beacon Bakeshop Mystery Series,
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie
02:30 What is Your Favorite Book?
05:11 How did you become a writer?
08:38 Food Science Geek
09:45 A Caterer's Guide to Love and Murder 14:41 General bookish chat 22:00 When did you discover that words have power? 22:50 Reading Recommendations 26:00 Advice for Aspiring Writers!
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The dramatic moments are high in these latest chapters of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. In the video I discuss chapters 47-50 and a lot of plot points and questions I had earlier in the novel get answered. Find out what happens as Pip finds out about Estella's history, Miss Havisham's history, Magwitch's history... pretty much everyone's backstory. So buckle up and get ready, this one is a roller coaster ride!
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Reading Schedule:
May 23: Chapters 51-54
May 30: Chapters 55-59
My guest today is a new up and coming author of science fiction. She has published several short stories and is working on a novel. I sit down with Jendayi to talk about how she became a writer, the impact of reading diversely, and why taking a chance on herself turned out to be one of the best choices she's made. We also share some book recommendations! I've read Jendayi's short stories and I believe that we are seeing the beginning of a great writing career!
Check out her works at https://jendayibrooksflemister.com/ and let me know what you think.
Timestamps
00:00 intro
01:20 What is Your Favorite Book?
04:00 Becoming a Writer
12:23 current works and future plans
15:00 Discussion of "Welcome Home"
21:18 How to support a short story writer
24:20 Diversity in Reading
29:48 What have you been reading recently? Book Recommendations!
33:12 What Advice do you have for new writers?
35:12 When did you realize words have power?
Books Mentioned:
The Fifth Season by NK Jemisin
The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel
No Gods, No Monsters: A Novel (The Convergence Saga Book 1) by Cadwell Turnbull
The Reading List by Sara Nisha Adams
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Facebook Group Page: @thebookshelfodyssey
Twitter: @odyssey_podcast
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Email: bookshelfodysseypodcast@gmail.com
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In today's episode, I look at chapters 43-46 of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. As Pip deals with the fallout of the revelation of who his patron is, he also experiences yet another heartbreak by Estella and is given a cryptic message - Don't Go Home! Find out why!
Timestamps
00:00 intro
02:24 Part 27 Chapter 43
05:45 Part 27 Chapter 44
14:16 Part 28 Chapter 45
17:04 Part 28 Chapter 46
19:19 What’s next
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Hi everyone, we're back at it with book 3, chapters 40-42 of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations. Thank you all for hanging in there with me as we've had quite the adventurous April - nothing bad, just really busy and then I had some technical difficulties with this video last week. But we're back at it, and ready to rumble.
So... now what? After Pip discovers who his benefactor is, the big question on his mind is - What do we do now? This is a revelation that will change everything.
00:00 Introduction and Mail Bag
04:46 Book Recommendation - The Artful Dickens
6:46 Part 25 chapter 40
11:46 Part 26 chapter 41
14:47 Part 26 chapter 42
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Reading Schedule:
May 9: Chapters 43-46
May 16 : Chapters 47-50
May 23: Chapters 51-54
May 30: Chapters 55-59
Please note, the last two weeks we'll do a little bit of doubling up on reading as I would really like to finish this up the final week of May.
Today I'm interviewing cozy mystery writer Darci Hannah about her wonderful series called The Beacon Bakeshop Mysteries.
"After catching her celebrity chef fiancé sizzling in the arms of another woman, Lindsey Bakewell left big city Wall Street for small town Beacon Harbor, Michigan to pursue her own passion as a pastry baker—and gets mixed up in someone’s sweet taste of revenge..."
This is a fantastic series full of great characters, a cozy setting, intriguing mysteries - add a small dash of the supernatural (Lindsey's lighthouse might be haunted! - but aren't they all?) and you have the perfect recipe for a delicious new series.
Ok, puns aside, this was a fun interview. Darci and I chat about all kinds of things - her books, her writing life, those awkward google searches mystery writers make, cooking, ghosts, pets, and of course lots of book recommendations!
Find Darci: https://www.darcihannah.com/ to find out all about Darci and buy her books!
The Beacon Bakeshop Mystery Series: To buy these books or other great mysteries I recommend, check out my Mystery bookshelf at https://bookshop.org/shop/bookshelfodyssey - it's an affiliate link, and a small portion of your purchase helps support the show at no extra cost to you.
Darci's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnSxcq_1byKSnivQWaKnoRQ
Find my other podcast: A Cozy Christmas Podcast: https://cozychristmas.libsyn.com/
Other Books Mentioned:
The Game of Kings, by Dorothy Dunnett (bookshop.org)
Death of a Green Eyed Monster by M C Beaton: (bookshop.org)
Murder in an Irish Village by Carlene O'Connor: (bookshop.org)
Unmissing by Minka Kent: (bookshop.org)
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction and news
03:05 Interview with Darci Hannah
46:30 3 Final Questions
46:45 When Did You Realize that Words/Stories Have Power?
48:11 What have you been reading recently?
56:10 What writing advice would you give to a beginning author.
01:00:22 Final Thoughts
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Hello! In today's video discussion of Charles Dickens' classic work Great Expectations, we talk about chapters 38-39 which will bring us to the end of book 2 - and a doozy of a plot twist. We find out more about Estella, whether or not she was intended for Pip, and Pip's benefactor is revealed! (And our jaws are left gaping, right?)
So come on in, and get ready for all your questions to be answered and all your answers questioned. Just a reminder, we will be taking next Saturday off to allow some folks to catch up on their reading, and to give me a week off from filming/reading too.
Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:19 Part 23 Chapter 38 - A Chapter About Estella
13:33 Part 24 Chapter 39 - A Chapter of Little Importance… JK!!!!
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Reading Schedule: April 18: Break and Catch up
April 25: Chapters 40-42
May 2: Chapters 43-46 May 9 : Chapters 47-50
May 16: Chapters 51-53
May 23: Chapters 54-56
May 30: Chapters 57-59
Hello! Welcome to episode 29 of the Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast. My guest today is author and hypnotherapist (and pet sitter!) Pamela Topjian. She has just recently written a memoir entitled "I Didn't Come This Far to Only Come This Far". It follows her story from incredible tragedy and abuse to one of triumph over many hardships. We talk about her life, how to go about writing a memoir - and more importantly, WHY everyone should write the story of their life. There's also a few book recommendations!
https://linktr.ee/PamelaTopjian
http://hypnobreakthrough.com/
“I Didn’t Come This Far, to Only Come This Far” book
Books mentioned:
My Gentle Barn by Ellie Laks (Bookshop Affiliate Link)
Go Ask Alice by Anonymous (Bookshop Affiliate Link)
Shape of a Woman by Jen Elizabeth
When the Dust Settled: Between a Rock and a Hard Place by Joe Potosi (Bookshop Affiliate Link)
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Welcome to part 10 of our Great Expectations read along book club as we talk about chapters 30-34. And I'm joined again this week with Carol! Today's chapters we discuss whether or not a barrel of oysters was a good gift for Pip to give Joe, we scratch our heads over Pip's experience of Hamlet as played by Mr. Wopsle, talk about Pip's constant connections to convicts and prison imagery, and then we make ourselves sad as we think about who is controlling Pip's destiny and the effects it has on both Estella and Pip. It's not all tears though, so come on in, make yourself at home, and join in on the discussion!
Timestamps:
01:50 What is love?… thoughts on love and discussion of Miss Havisham’s character and trauma that she is working through.
06:00 Part 19 Chapter 30 in which we get sidetracked talking about oysters… and somehow, I manage to reference A Christmas Carol. Twice.
17:45 Part 19 Chapter 31 - in which we go to the theater for a ham-fisted performance of Hamlet
23:47 Part 20 Chapter 32 - in which we visit a prison and Pip reflects on the large number of convicts connected to his life. Also I get sidetracked on trying to figure out what familiar ghost of a shadow that Pip is seeing in Estella. This might be an inconsequential thing but it’s nagging me.
31:06 Part 20 Chapter 33 - in which Pip and Estella talk and see London, and we make ourselves sad thinking about the line… "We have no choice, you and I, but to obey our instructions. We are not free to follow our own devices, you and I.”
42:00 Wrapping it Up
Satis House Coffee Mug: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1081083637/miss-havishams-satis-house-coffee-mug?click_key=ad977957c321cf37273ba58f73ce218f25d14920%3A1081083637&click_sum=988d69aa&ref=shop_home_active_7
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Reading Schedule
April 11: Chapters 38-39 - End of Stage 2
April 18: Break and Catch up
April 25: Chapters 40-42
May 2: Chapters 43-46
May 9 : Chapters 47-50
May 16: Chapters 51-53
May 23: Chapters 54-56
May 30: Chapters 57-59
In the chapters we discuss today, Pip reunites with Joe (yay!) but it's super awkward, and Pip is a bit rude (boo!) Then, Pip is invited to Satis House to have a reunion with a grown up Estella (awkward!). Also, I'm not sure why but the last 10 seconds of the video has no picture, just audio (confused?) I give us a couple of questions to think about after these chapters, so I'd love to hear what you think. Comment below or come find us on voxer!
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In today's episode, we're showing some love to our libraries. My guest is Aaron Whitfield and he is a library professional. I sit down to chat with him about his mission - to promote libraries as a necessary part of a community. They not only provide a place of learning, reading and other similar resources, but libraries can also provide a place of refuge, community, and acceptance.
There's a lot of love for libraries in this episode, and Aaron shares some amazing stories and insights from his time working there.
Timestamps: 00:00 What I’m Reading and Podcast Recommendation
07:05 Interview with Aaron Whitfield
34:25 Conclusion
Find Aaron online: https://www.iammufali.com/
Books Mentioned: Fresh Brewed Murder by Emmeline Duncan
Broken Places & Outer Spaces by Nnedi Okorafor
Life Itself by Roger Ebert
They Can't Kill Us Until They Kill Us by Hanif Abdurraqib
Podcasts Mentioned:
Victorian Scribblers: https://victorianscribblers.com/
The Semi-Social Life of a Black Introvert Podcast: https://www.iammufali.com/podcast.html
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Voxer: @artbookshelfodyssey
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It's an exciting episode today - one of our readers, Carol, joins me at the microphone to talk about this week's reading of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations, chapters 23-26.
In these chapters Pip goes to three different homes and experiences three very different groups of people. Carol and I have a great time chatting about Pip and our hopes for him in the novel. Read along with us, and watch the video to see which characters we liked, which ones we adored, and who we find to be awful. So grab you cup of tea, settle in your favorite chair - and enjoy our discussion!
READERS: We would love for you to join us on the next video, or a future one. Let me know if you are interested, and we'll make a plan to have you on.
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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction - Carol’s thoughts on the book, her history with Dickens, etc.
05:45 Part 15 chapter 23
18:26 Part 15 chapter 24
23:55 Part 16 chapter 25
29:30 Part 16 chapter 26
Reading the Week of:
March 21: Chapters 27-29
March 28: Chapters 30-33
April 4: Chapters 34-37
April 11: Chapters 38-39 - End of Stage 2
April 18: Break, Catchup, Review of Stages 1-2
April 25: Chapters 40-42
May 2: Chapters 43-46
May 9 : Chapters 47-50
May 16: Chapters 51-53
May 23: Chapters 54-56
May 30: Chapters 57-59
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In today's chapters discussion of Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, we follow Pip from the Marshes to London and get to see his first experiences of the city. Now that Pip is living his dream of becoming a gentleman, will he be content? Well, probably not... only time will tell!
Along the way we get to meet his new roommate, Herbert Pocket, and we are introduced to his family.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Part 13, Chapter 20
04:30 Part 13, Chapter 21
08:55 Part 14, Chapter 22
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Reading the Week of:
March 14th: Chapters 23-26
March 21: Chapters 27-29
March 28: Chapters 30-33
April 4: Chapters 34-37
April 11: Chapters 38-39 - End of Stage 2
April 18: Break, Catchup, Review of Stages 1-2
April 25: Chapters 40-42
May 2: Chapters 43-46
May 9 : Chapters 47-50
May 16: Chapters 51-53
May 23: Chapters 54-56
May 30: Chapters 57-59
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In today's discussion, an event happens that will change Pip and the plot for the rest of the book. How will Pip handle this change? Portion Discussed: Great Expectations, by Charles Dickens, chapters 18-19
Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:33 Part 11, Chapter 18
19:24 Part 12, Chapter 19
34:42 Thoughts on Stage 1 of Great Expectations
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Please note: I made another minor change to the schedule:
Reading the Week of:
Feb 28st: Chapters 18-19
March 7th: Chapters 20-22
March 14th: Chapters 23-26
March 21: Chapters 27-29
March 28: Chapters 30-33
April 4: Chapters 34-37
April 11: Chapters 38-39 - End of Stage 2
April 18: Break, Catchup, Review of Stages 1-2
April 25: Chapters 40-42
May 2: Chapters 43-46
May 9 : Chapters 47-50
May 16: Chapters 51-53
May 23: Chapters 54-56
May 30: Chapters 57-59
Hello! Today we look at parts 9 and 10 of Charles Dickens' Victorian classic, Great Expectations. It covers chapters 14-17 and there is a lot that happens here and we get two pretty good cliffhangers!
I'd love to hear your thoughts on the chapters. Comment below or I can add you to our voxer channel. I've also attached an up-to-date reading schedule.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction
02:15 Part 9 Chapter 14
07:48 Part 9 Chapter 15
19:35 Part 10 Chapter 16
23:30 Part 10 Chapter 17
35:00 Final Thoughts
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Reading the Week of:
Feb 28st: Chapters 18-19
March 7th: Chapters 20-22
March 14th: Chapters 23-26
March 21: Chapters 27-29
March 28: Chapters 30-33
April 4: Chapters 34-37
April 11: Chapters 38-39 April
18: Chapters 40-42
April 25: Chapters 43-46
May 2 : Chapters 47-50
May 9: Chapters 51-53
May 16: Chapters 54-56
May 23: Chapters 57-59
We follow Pip on several trips to Satis House... and I'm only left with more questions. Pip meets 6 new characters. Estella continues to be haughty and disdainful of Pip, and Miss Havisham wants to meet with Joe Gargery.
Find out what happens next as we read the Victorian classic, Great Expectations by Charles Dickens!
00:00 Intro and What I'm Drinking
02:53 Follow Up on last Weeks video
05:50 Part 7 Chapter 11
19:35 Part 8 Chapter 12
23:55 Part 8 Chapter 13
32:45 The Spoiler Zone!
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Today we talk about chapters 8-10 of Charles Dickens' Great Expectations. We meet the icy cold Estella, the mysterious Miss Havisham, and Pip receives some very wise advice from Joe. All this and more!
00:00 Introductory thoughts
01:20 Part 5: Chapter 8
16:16 Part 6: Chapter 9
25:45 Part 6: Chapter 10
32:30 Final thoughts on the section
36:22 What’s next
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Reading the Week of: Feb 7: Chapters 11-13 Feb 14th: Chapters 14-17 Feb 21st: Chapters 18-19 Feb 28th: Chapters 20-22 March 7th: Chapters 23-26 March 14: Chapters 27-29 March 21: Chapters 30-33 March 28: Chapters 34-37 April 4: Chapters 38-39 April 11: Chapters 40-42 April 18: Chapters 43-46 April 25: Chapters 47-50 May 2: Chapters 51-53 May 9: Chapters 54-56 May 16: Chapters 57-59
Welcome to our readalong of the Victorian classic, Great Expectations by Charles Dickens. Today we see that there may in fact be honor among thieves, and then we get some background information on the marriage of Mr and Mrs. Joe Gargery. I'm not sure it answers any of our questions from last week, but it gives us some food for thought.
Some questions I have for us -
Why does the convict take credit for Pip's stealing him food, drink etc?
Do we like Mrs. Joe any better this week now that we learn just a teeny bit more about her? And finally - can Joe Gargery get any better?
Let me know your thoughts in the comments, or you can check out our discord channel and I'm also on voxer! Send me a message and I'll add you to our group chat.
Time Stamps
00:00 intro stuff
08:47 Part 3: Chapter 5
19:50 part 4: chapter 6
21:20 part 4: chapter 7
39:24 Final Thoughts
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Reading the Week of:
Jan 31st: Chapters 8-10
Feb 7: Chapters 11-13
Feb 14th: Chapters 14-17
Feb 21st: Chapters 18-19
Feb 28th: Chapters 20-22
March 7th: Chapters 23-26
March 14: Chapters 27-29
March 21: Chapters 30-33
March 28: Chapters 34-37
April 4: Chapters 38-39
April 11: Chapters 40-42
April 18: Chapters 43-46
April 25: Chapters 47-50
May 2: Chapters 51-53
May 9: Chapters 54-56
May 16: Chapters 57-59
Hello everyone! I am doing a video series on YouTube talking about Great Expectations chapter by chapter. I'm putting the audio on the podcast feed too in case it's more convenient to listen to this way. Stay tuned for regularly schedule podcast episodes too!
Welcome to the first episode discussing the week's reading of Great Expectations. I'm so excited to have you along! In today's episode I give some introductory discussion on Charles Dickens and Great Expectations, and then I dive in and discuss chapters 1-4. Let me know your thoughts on the chapters!
Reading for Next Week: Chapters 5-7
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Time Stamps:
00:00 Some intro stuff
04:23 Who Is Charles Dickens?
08:10 My History with Dickens
11:51 A Word About Spoilers
13:00 Part 1 chapter 1
23:58 Part 1 chapter 2
37:10 part 2 chapter 3
43:31 part 2 chapter 4
01:04:38 Thoughts on 1-4, things to watch for
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The Great Expectations Read Along Schedule:
The Week of:
Jan 17th: Chapters 1-4
Jan 24th: Chapters 5-7
Jan 31st: Chapters 8-10
Feb 7: Chapters 11-13
Feb 14th: Chapters 14-17
Feb 21st: Chapters 18-19
Feb 28th: Chapters 20-22
March 7th: Chapters 23-26
March 14: Chapters 27-29
March 21: Chapters 30-33
March 28: Chapters 34-37
April 4: Chapters 38-39
April 11: Chapters 40-42
April 18: Chapters 43-46
April 25: Chapters 47-50
May 2: Chapters 51-53
May 9: Chapters 54-56
May 16: Chapters 57-59
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Well, you probably can guess what this episode will be about... so without further ado, I share with you my 10 favorite reads from 2021. There's a video version available on my youtube channel! See you next week with another Charlotte Perkins Gilman story!
I have a bookshop.org affiliate shop where you can purchase any of those books, and it helps out the channel without any extra cost to you!
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00:00 Some 2021 Reading Stats and a Dickens Read Along Announcement
06:04 The Homemaker by Dorothy Canfield Fisher
08:30 Mrs Claus Mystery Series by Liz Ireland 10:20
Tess of the D'urbervilles by Thomas Hardy
11:05 Can You Forgive Her by Anthony Trollope
13:19 Stiff by Mary Roach
14:47 2001 A Space Odyssey, 2010 Odyssey Two by Arthur C. Clarke
16:54 Misery by Stephen King
19:44 The Dead Secret by Wilkie Collins
20:10 Mary Barton by Elizabeth Gaskell
21:56 - A Few Honorable Mentions, and Also Wuthering Heights.
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen (mild spoilers),
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte, and the Christmas Hirelings by Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Other Links My Interview with Liz Ireland: https://cozychristmas.libsyn.com/mrs-claus-pi-with-guest-liz-ireland
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The Great Expectations Read Along Schedule:
The Week of:
Jan 17th: Chapters 1-4
Jan 24th: Chapters 5-7
Jan 31st: Chapters 8-10
Feb 7: Chapters 11-13
Feb 14th: Chapters 14-17
Feb 21st: Chapters 18-19
Feb 28th: Chapters 20-22
March 7th: Chapters 23-26
March 14: Chapters 27-29
March 21: Chapters 30-33
March 28: Chapters 34-37
April 4: Chapters 38-39
April 11: Chapters 40-42
April 18: Chapters 43-46
April 25: Chapters 47-50
May 2: Chapters 51-53
May 9: Chapters 54-56
May 16: Chapters 57-59
Hello! We're back from a Christmas and New Year vacation, and I've got some great episodes lined up. First off in today's episode I am going to be reading the classic short story of horror - The Yellow Wallpaper, by Charlotte Perkins Gilman. I have a few thoughts that I will be sharing in today's episode as well, with more to come in the weeks ahead.
So for today, sit back and relax, turn down the lights and enjoy... if you dare!
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It's our Christmas episode here on the Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast! I invited youtuber and expert reader Kate Howe onto the show to give us some suggestions to make our Christmas and Winter reading the coziest it can be. We talk about all the books mentioned below, along with our thoughts on The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, Louise Penny, and Little Women (and it's adaptations!), and so much more. If you head over to the youtube page, you'll find a video version of this episode.
The Christmas Hirelings by Mary Elizabeth Braddon
Miss Read The Christmas Mouse
The Bird in the Tree by Elizabeth Goudge (1 of 3)
Strong Poison by Dorothy Sayers (Lord Peter Whimsey series)
Josephine Tey - The Daughter of Time
Josephine Tey - Miss Pym Disposes
The Betsy Tacy Series by Maud Hart Lovelace
Emily of Deep Valley by Maud Hart Lovelace
Melendy Quartet by Elizabeth Enright
Miracles on Maple Hill by Virginia Sorensen
Rabbit Hill by Robert Lawson and the sequel
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Charlotte Mary Young Heartsease
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Today on the Bookshelf Odyssey, we explore the world of Journalism! I have on the show today a veteran of journalism - John DeDakis. We also talk about how he went from a career in journalism (writing about facts!) to a career as a novelist - and how different the two are from each other. (At least they SHOULD be...)
John's written a fantastic mystery series about a journalist named Lark Chadwick, and in the beginning of the episode I give a quick review of his first novel Fast Track.
He is a "novelist and writing coach and is a former editor on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer." DeDakis is the author of five mystery-suspense novels. His fourth novel, Bullet in the Chamber, is the winner of Reviewers Choice, Foreword INDIES, and Feathered Quill book awards. In his most recent novel, Fake, protagonist Lark Chadwick is a White House correspondent trying to walk the line between personal feelings and dispassionate objectivity in the era of “fake news” and #MeToo. Fake earned Honorable Mention for the Reviewers Choice Award and was a Finalist for Killer Nashville’s Silver Falchion Award. DeDakis, a former White House correspondent, is a manuscript editor, and regularly teaches novel writing online and at literary centers, writers’ conferences, and bookstores around the country and abroad. He is also a jazz drummer. "
Website: www.johndedakis.com
Books Mentioned:
By John DeDakis:
Fast Track
Bluff
Troubled Water
Bullet in the Chamber
Fake
Furious: Sailing into Terror by Jeffrey James Higgins
Into the Room by Steven Rogers
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It was a Dark and Stormy night... so that means it's a perfect night for reading! Especially getting cozy with a mystery. My guests today host the It was a Dark and Stormy Bookclub Podcast! I've been a fan of theirs for a couple of years, and was a bit star struck to have them on the podcast today.
We sit down to discuss our favorite genre of mysteries as well as give tons of recommendations for your TBR lists. Some of the books we mention:
Bonnie Macbird Sherlock Holmes Series
Laurie R. King Sherlock Holmes series
Gaslight mystery series by Victorian Thomson
Maggie Hope series by Susan Elia MacNeal
A Gilded Age mystery series Rosemary Simpson
Inspector Ian Rutledge Mysteries by Charles Todd
Coffee House Mystery Series by Cleo Coyle
Mrs. Claus mystery series by Liz Ireland
Vicki Delaney Year Round Christmas Mysteries
Charles Dickens Mystery Series Heather Redmond
Rhys Bowen
The Mystery of Edwin Drood
Razorblade Tears by S. A. Cosby
Christmas Card Murder by Leslie Meier
We Keep the Dead Close by Becky Cooper
And many more!
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Happy Halloween everyone! To help celebrate this spooky time of year, I'm joined today with author Juno Jakob. We both are devoted fans of Ray Bradbury, and we talk about him and his influence on our lives.
Juno has also written a new book for YA called The Halloween Book - it is going to be released on Halloween day, and it's perfect reading for the kids in your life. Perhaps this Halloween you could hand out copies of the book instead of candy... OR BOTH! (Both is probably better...)
In all seriousness, I enjoyed this discussion with Juno, and I hope you will too.
So as Ray Bradbury would say, Live Forever!
Get The Halloween Book: https://beercottbooks.co.uk/product/the-halloween-book in the UK I'm not sure if you can order it on this website in the USA.
USA: https://amzn.to/3Bua9ea (amazon)
https://bookshop.org/a/56283/9781916395381 (bookshop.org)
The October Season by Juno Jakob https://amzn.to/3mprSin (amazon)
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Today's episode is pretty special. First of all, we are celebrating 10 episodes! Wooo HOO! Also, the entire episode is on video - I'm slowly trying to learn new skills and this was fun to put together. And finally, I have two very special guests on the podcast: CJ Corl, author and writer of the upcoming podcast series "Simply to Die For". Joining her is actor Joe Morales who plays a character in the podcast. I have an absolute delight chatting with them about their new podcast drama series, podcasts, how they got into writing and acting, books, authors, and what inspires us to create. This was such a fun and chatty interview.
If you'd like to have your podcast featured on an upcoming "Podcast Spotlight" episode, let me know. I'll check it out, and if it's a good fit I'll give you a spotlight interview! I'm hoping to focus on podcasts that are book or story related, drama/comedy series, etc. Reach out at bookshelfodysseypodcast@gmail.com!
Podcast and Links mentioned:
Roving Rogue Pro: https://linktr.ee/rovingroguepro
The Way We Haunt Now: https://hauntnowpod.com/
Victorian Scribblers: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/victorian-scribblers/id1254341845
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Have you ever wondered how classic Victorian writer H.G. Wells would have imagined the end of the world? OK, that's a pretty specific topic, but that is what I'm reading to you today in this episode. Today's episode is actually taken from a YouTube video I released earlier this week. If you don't know about the YouTube channel be sure to check it out!
In today's story, scientists discover a new, bright object in the night sky... what is it, and what does it mean for mankind? Find out in today's story: The Star, by H.G. Wells
Timestamps
00:00 Story Introduction
04:22 The Star by H.G. Wells
31:12 Concluding thoughts
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Hello! Today I have a very special guest on - Rita Maria Martinez, author of the Jane Eyre inspired poetry collection, "The Jane and Bertha in Me". Rita joins me to discuss Jane Eyre, Charlotte Bronte, and the impact stories and words can have on us. I enjoyed talking with Rita - and I know you will enjoy hearing the episode.
Jane Eyre is one of my favorite Victorian novels. Charlotte Bronte wrote it in 1847 - and yet it still resonates with audiences today. Find out how this classic book inspired Rita Martinez on her own journey, as we discuss Jane Eyre, The Brontes, and why they still matter today.
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Today we're getting fancy and we're looking at poetry. Art is joined by poet Cendrine Marrouat and they explore poetry. If you struggle with understanding poetry or how to understand poetry - you will definitely want to hear this episode!
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It’s all about science fiction today on The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast! Sci-Fi takes up a significant portion of my bookshelves, how about yours?
Today I interview a very special guest, the Hugo award nominated (and winner!) author Naomi Kritzer. She has two stories up for nomination this year at the Hugoes - “Monster” and the marvelous “Little Free Library”. Join me today as I talk to her about her writing journey (persistence pays!), science fiction, and some of her favorite stories.
In the episode I also talk about what I’m reading, how I found science fiction (thank you Star Wars!) and we learn a tiny bit about Little Free Libraries.
Books by Naomi Kritzer
Cat Pictures Please and Other Stories (Amazon) (Bookshop.org)
Catfishing on Catnet (Amazon) (Bookshop.org)
Chaos on Catnet (Amazon)
Other Books Mentioned
World of the Five Gods Trilogy by Lois McMaster Bujold https://amzn.to/3ER3AoX (amazon)
The Curse of Chalion https://bookshop.org/a/56283/9780061134241 (Bookshop.org)
Paladin of Souls https://bookshop.org/a/56283/9780380818617 (Bookshop.org)
The Hallowed Hunt https://bookshop.org/a/56283/9780060574741 (Bookshop.org)
Timothy Zahn Star Wars series https://amzn.to/3kBQQtX (amazon)
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We have a supersized episode today! We're going to be taking a closer look at Elizabeth Gaskell today!
I want to thank everyone for sticking with me through the delay I had in posting last week. Life got crazy, but I'm back with an extra long episode for you today.
First off, I'll give you some plans I have for some personal reading I'll be doing for booktube's "Victorian October" (aka #Victober), and then we'll get back the Elizabeth Gaskell's classic Gothic tale, The Grey Woman, part 3. Stick around following the story, because I have a delight interviewing our first guest - Dr. Diane Duffy! She is a apart of the Gaskell Association as well as the Gaskell House. We talk about Mrs. Gaskell's life and works, along with all the wonderful programs the Gaskell House and society are up to these days.
Timestamp
00:00:00 What's Up?
00:01:36 What I've Been Reading/Victober
00:03:45 The Grey Woman, Part 3
00:53:22 Interview with Dr. Diane Duffy
01:40:35 What's Next
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The plot thickens! Welcome to the 2nd portion of this week's story, The Grey Woman by Victorian writer Elizabeth Gaskell. Last week we left our heroine trapped in a marriage to an unpleasant, toxic man who mysteriously comes and goes, keeps her cut off from her family and friends, and prevents her from exploring different sections of the house.
In this episode, among other things, Anna gets some surprising news, and we find her hiding under a table in her husbands room. Why? Well take a listen to find out. This is the perfect story for a dark and stormy night!
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Welcome back book friends!
In today's episode I talk about what I've been reading and give some reading recommendations for you. Then I begin reading Elizabeth Gaskell's gothic tale, The Grey Woman. A Victorian woman traveling through Europe comes across a striking portrait of a lady known as The Grey Woman. The story she uncovers about the woman in the portrait may have been written in 1861, but it's themes still resonate today.
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In today's episode of Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast, We continue our exploration of Victorian writer, Elizabeth Gaskell. Today, I read to you her charming morality tale, "Hand and Heart". It tells the story of little Tom Fletcher and begins with his desire to have "a great deal of money" in order to be able to do good deeds. His mother teaches him that money isn't necessary to be able to show kindness to others.
This is a marvelous story that celebrates kindness and compassion - and though the story was written in 1849, it carries a powerful message that is needed in our world today.
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Hello book lovers! Welcome to the first episode of Bookshelf Odyssey. Today's story is a classic creepy Victorian ghost story - The Old Nurse's Story by Elizabeth Gaskell.
I hope you enjoy the story - let me know if there's a story you'd like me to share or talk about on an upcoming podcast. And let me know what you're reading! Regular episodes start weekly August 27th or thereabouts.
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What is the Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast? Take a listen to find out about a brand new podcast coming in August 2021!