BookRiot.com co-founder Jeff O'Neal explores the wide bookish world. Interviews, lists, rankings, retrospectives, recommendations, and much more, featuring people who know and love books.
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First Edition Publishing Podcasts
News in the world of books and reading, including hot industry releases, adaptations, publishing industry events, and more with Book Riot’s Jeff O’Neal and Rebecca Shinsky. Book Riot is the largest independent editorial book site in North America and home to a host of media, from podcasts to newsletters to original content, all designed around diverse readers and across all genres.
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The First Editing Podcast helps writers succeed! Learn how to successfully write, edit, publish, and launch your book today from proven leaders and talented writers. Discover the latest tips, tools, and tricks to publishing independently, traditionally, or as a hybrid publisher. Listen to our carefully selected, knowledge-based interviews with the leading writing-industry experts. We’ll provide insight and up-to-date guidance in the ever-evolving world of publishing. Learn how to plan, what ...
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Fiction Writing Made Easy is your go-to podcast for practical, no-fluff tips on how to write, edit, and publish a novel—from first draft to finished book. Hosted by developmental editor and book coach Savannah Gilbo, this show breaks down the fiction writing process into clear, actionable steps so you can finally make progress on your manuscript. Whether you're a first-time author or a seasoned writer looking to sharpen your skills, each episode offers insights on novel writing, story struct ...
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For novelists, memoirists and screenwriters who want to know how stories work so they can finish their manuscripts faster, and without frustration. Each week literary editors Valerie Francis and Melanie Hill explain the craft of storytelling using films as examples. The goal is simple: to learn from writers who have come before us...what worked well and what didn't work so well. If you want to spend more time writing your book/screenplay and less time studying story theory, this podcast is f ...
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Pandora's Longbox is a weekly podcast discussing and ranking every series from DC Comics' 2011 controversial reboot, The New 52. Each week, we read a different collected edition from this publishing era, discuss its pros (and many cons) and its place in DC Comics history, and rank it against all the New 52 books we've read up to that point.
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Welcome to Pod Against the Machine, the only Actual Play podcast that specifically mentions its opposition to the machine in the title. We’re a ragtag group of five creating an epic story while playing through the Iron Gods Pathfinder First Edition adventure path from Paizo publishing. It’s like Dungeons and Dragons, complete with wizards, monsters, and skeletons...but with an added bonus of evil robots and horrifying aliens, all tied together with our (hopefully) funny banter, interesting c ...
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Book collectors and literary enthusiasts unite in first-of-it’s-kind podcast. Goldsboro Book’s Managing Director and Co-Founder, David Headley an award-winning bookseller and renowned literary agent, explores all aspects of publishing and book collecting, interviewing bestselling and upcoming authors, whilst sharing his own insights on book investing and the most inspiring reads to add to your collection.
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The AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is ranked by Feedspot in the TOP 10 podcasts for Book Marketing and in the Top 100 in Author-Publishing Careers by Goodpods. If you want to write and publish a book ... if you want to know the latest in book marketing strategies ... if you want to know what tools an author should be using ... and if you want to be successful as an author, Author YOU - Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles ... Everything You Want to Know But Did ...
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The AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast is ranked by Feedspot in the TOP 10 podcasts for Book Marketing and in the Top 100 in Author-Publishing Careers by Goodpods. If you want to write and publish a book ... if you want to know the latest in book marketing strategies ... if you want to know what tools an author should be using ... and if you want to be successful as an author, Author YOU - Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles ... Everything You Want to Know But Did ...
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Book Writing Made Simple | How to Write a Book, Author, Self-Publishing, Christian Books, Biblical Encouragement
Donna Sherrie - Book Writing Coach, Author, Certified Kingdom Coach
***TOP 5% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST*** Ready to write your first book and make an impact? Do you feel overwhelmed with how to start, be organized, and the writing process itself? Are you needing encouragement to share your God story without feeling terrified? I’m so excited that you’re here on Book Writing Made Simple! This podcast will help you organize your thoughts, simplify the writing process and make writing your book a priority in your busy schedule so you can make a kingdom impact. Hey ...
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Mark Dawson is a best selling self-published author on multiple platforms including Amazon and Kobo. He is the author of the John Milton thriller series and its spin-off Beatrix Rose. In addition, he’s written several ‘Soho Noir' novels. Mark’s breakthrough came when he developed a marketing strategy for promoting and selling his books. His swift success enabled him to quit his 9 to 5 job and he has generated gross revenues of more than a million dollars in less than five years. Mark has bec ...
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Five-time winner of Best Education Podcast in the Podcast Awards. Grammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language. Whether English is your first language or your second language, these grammar, punctuation, style, and business tips will make you a better and more successful writer. Grammar Girl is a Quick and Dirty Tips podcast.
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***WINNER 2024 Podcast Awards, Arts*** Comic Book Club News gives you the comic book news you need to know first thing in the morning, every weekday. From the creators of the long-running Comic Book Club podcast, Comic Book Club News recaps breaking news stories from Marvel, DC Comics, and beyond, Monday through Friday. Got tips or stories you'd like us to cover? Email us at [email protected].
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The Hawk Talk podcast is the work of Multimedia Writing and Digital Media Publication students who are part of the Media Studies major/minor at Northeastern State University. We publish content for students, by students. The Northeastern student newspaper serves as the primary news source for NSU’s three campuses. TNE is an independent student-run publication under the media studies program. The media studies program offers two options: multimedia/journalism and public relations/advertising. ...
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Hey! We are very glad to announce our very first edition of podcast 2021 from The Opus Coliseum with our Beautiful writers who will be reaching your hearts with their Beautiful words carved for you making to feel you soothe. The Opus Coliseum is a publishing Community which aims at giving wings to the writer by providing every possible way to make their dreams come true Follow us and tune in with our latest upcoming podcasts for you. Follow Us on Instagram : the_opus_coliseum
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Hello Everyone!! I'm Author, Sophie L. Osborne - welcome to my very first podcast!! I'm thrilled that you decided to click my way! I'm an indie author with a few published books under my belt and I want to share with you my journey along this sometimes, discouraging road. In my podcasts, I'll discuss the nitty gritty about writing and how to draft, edit, and publish your manuscript from start to finish! Forget having a degree in English, you'll write wonderful stories if you hang out with me ...
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This series celebrates The Colorado Springs Independent’s 30-year history of service to the Pikes Peak Region, and the transformation taking place in 2023 to Sixty35 Media (same commitment, new packaging). These studio conversations took place on December 16 during a livestreamed event from the Sixty35 Podcast Studio. Passionate and committed staff and community members honored the Indy, the Colorado Springs Business Journal, the Southeast Express, Pikes Peak Bulletin, and more. We thank fou ...
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The Book of Martyrs, by John Foxe, is an English Protestant account of the persecutions of Protestants, many of whom had died for their beliefs within the decade immediately preceding its first publication. It was first published by John Day, in 1563. Lavishly illustrated with many woodcuts, it was the largest publishing project undertaken in Britain up to that time. Commonly known as, “Foxe’s Book of Martyrs”, the work’s full title begins with “Actes and Monuments of these Latter and Perill ...
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Bulfinch’s Mythology, first published in 1855, is one of the most popular collections of mythology of all time. It consists of three volumes: The Age of Fable, The Age of Chivalry, and Legends of Charlemagne. This is a recording of the tenth edition of the first volume, The Age of Fable. It contains many Greek and Roman myths, including simplified versions of The Iliad and The Odyssey, as well as a selection of Norse and “eastern” myths. Thomas Bulfinch’s goal was to make the ancient myths a ...
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We're the NASA of creative thought leadership in business growth. We publish written, audio, and video content designed to inspire and empower those who want to grow a business they own or are part of. And here on Soundcloud, you'll find podcasts packed with insights from thought leaders talking about creative approaches to business growth, and also original music production and compilations from members of the CAF community to soundtrack your business growth work, whether that's because you ...
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Many of us are familiar with Grimm's Fairy Tales, or children's stories from France, England, China, India and Germany, but are less aware of similar folk tales and children's stories from Japan. Japanese Fairy Tales by Yei Theodora Ozaki captures the exotic flavor, traditions and customs of this ancient land. Published in 1903 entitled the Japanese Fairy Book, the title was changed in the 1908 edition to Japanese Fairy Tales. Theodora Ozaki was the daughter of a wealthy Japanese aristocrat ...
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The Library of Arabic Literature is a remarkable undertaking. It is publishing, in Arabic and English dual-language volumes, key works of classical and pre-modern Arabic literature from the pre-Islamic era to the cusp of the modern period. Several of these works have not been translated before, while others have not received such careful editing and translation until now, when the editors and translators are consulting original manuscripts. The series launched its first title in December 201 ...
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This is the story of a girl who was forced to grow up too fast starting at the age of 8. 20 years later, she's learning to not just accept the past but to use it to make her stronger while helping others. She's going to tell the story of her life while being unfiltered and raw for the first time. She reveals the deepest secrets of her past & discuss the pain hiding behind the green eyes, dark eyeliner & smiles. She’s peeling back the layers to reveal who she is and how she grew from the trau ...
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Published in 1961, A Practical Guide to Self-Hypnosis by Melvin Powers is a self help book that aims to bring the basic techniques of hypnosis to the ordinary reader and harness its legendary powers to one's own advantage. In fact, all forms of hypnosis are essentially self-hypnosis since the process does not work without the overt or covert cooperation of the person who is being hypnotized. The main difference is that all other forms of hypnosis require the guidance of a therapist or hypnot ...
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I, like many dyslexics, (sadly) grew up thinking I was stupid. I don’t want anyone else thinking they are dumb, less valued than those around them, or not good enough because their brain isn’t “normal.” That’s why I created the Dyslexia Is Our Superpower Podcast. Episode by episode a community of badass dyslexics has formed to show the world that dyslexia truly is a superpower. So whether you are a family member or educator of an awesome dyslexic or whether you have dyslexic superpowers your ...
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For aspiring authors, writing a book is a lifelong dream, but one that can seem to be just out of reach. The process of writing a book can be both exciting and frustrating. The idea can be there , but sometimes we get stuck and can’t seem to find the inspiration to move forward. If you are an expert in your field who is thinking about writing a book, you’ve come to the right place. Welcome to The Author’s Corner, a show where we will help you unlock your creativity and write the book of your ...
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Imagine, you had in just one live around 25 legal conflicts and battles of all kinds! With clients about the quality of your work or about sharp business prices. With your neighbor about the costs of reconstruction of your house. Or for the transfer of your house to a family member to escape you creditors. Yes, I know, it's not you.. Who is this? We’re talking Rembrandt, the world famous painter from the Dutch Golden Age. I am Bob Wessels and I am from the Netherlands. I am a veteran lawyer ...
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An Agent's View on Publishing and Writing a Book
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51:15Kate McKean joins Jeff to talk about her new book, Write Through It: An Insider's Guide to Publishing and the Creative Life. Kate is a literary agent at the Howard Morhaim Literary Agency and writes the extremely interesting and popular Agents + Books newsletter. Subscribe to First Edition via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. For episode extras, su…
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From Mourning to Making Art: A Conversation With Peter Mendelsund
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55:15Peter Mendelsund is a writer, book designer, musician, novelist, and painter. And he has two books coming out within just a couple of weeks of each other: Exhibitionist and Weepers. We talk about both in deep, wide-ranging conversation. This is a good one. Subscribe to First Edition via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. For episode extras, subscribe…
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Diamond Bankruptcy Spurs Another Wild Lawsuit, Patton Oswalt And Jordan Blum Named Local Comic Shop Day Ambassadors, Marvel Unkills Danny Rand | Comic Book Club News For June 12, 2025
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4:14The Diamond bankruptcy has spawned yet another wild lawsuit. Patton Oswalt and Jordan Blum have been named Local Comic Shop Day ambassadors. Danny Rand returns in new series. SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Advertising Inquiries: https:…
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What your hands are saying (even when you’re not thinking about it), with Lauren Gawne
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29:381090. Your hands may be saying more than your words. Lauren Gawne explains how gestures shape communication, how they differ across cultures, and why removing gestures can make your speech less fluent. Lauren Gawne → Superlinguo 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn Learning writing courses. 🔗 Subscribe to the news…
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So...Is it Good?: BURY OUR BONES IN THE MIDNIGHT SOIL by V.E. Schwab
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1:04:24Rebecca Schinksy, Vanessa Diaz, and Danika Ellis go deep on V.E. Schwab's highly anticipated new book to answer the question: So, is it good? Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily n…
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If you're writing a quiet, character-driven story — especially if it deals with questions of morality — Juror #2 is a film you must watch. The storytelling craft is rock solid, and although it's a legal drama, it's also highly nuanced with complex characters and an unbelievably intriguing plot. There's no spectacle here. It's all substance. Check o…
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How Warner Bros. Discovery Split Impacts DC Comics, Matt Hollingsworth Calls For Boycott Of Mark Millar Book, Dark Horse Announces Avatar Box Set | Comic Book Club News For June 11, 2025
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3:47Will Warner Bros. Discovery's company split impact DC Comics? Colorist Matt Hollingsworth calls for boycott of Mark Millar's Chrononauts. Dark Horse announces Avatar: The Last Airbender box set. SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Advertisi…
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Ah yes, the age old question: what is a palace? We encourage you to check out our Patreon and/or Ko-Fi, as they've got sweet sweet benefits and also you can help us get to our goals--we're making great progress towards full episode transcripts! AND Our Store is a thing, with all your t-shirts, tote bags, stickers and more! Background music and soun…
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52 First Dates - Nightwing v1: Traps and Trapezes
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1:31:17Its time for a solo book about DC's younger circus acrobat and their first child sidekick, Dick Grayson, as we see what trouble Nightwing can get into as he goes back to his roots (dating readheads) and finds out the mysteries of his youth. Listen up as we find out all this and maybe even more in Nightwing vol 1: Traps and Trapezes, by Kyle Higgins…
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Create the Author Website Opt-In Game Plan 06-12-2025
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56:47In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites dives down into the elements of the Why and How to create an Opt-In lead magnet for the website. The goal—to attract new visitors and gather emails of followers. Available in audio only and video on YouTube. You will take away: -Why an Opt-In is an essential websit…
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In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles invites dives down into the elements of the Why and How to create an Opt-In lead magnet for the website. The goal—to attract new visitors and gather emails of followers. Available in audio only and video on YouTube. You will take away: -Why an Opt-In is an essential websit…
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Diamond Is Worth Negative $5 Million, Helen Of Wyndhorn Gets Deluxe Edition, Aethon Books Buys Vault Comics | Comic Book Club News For June 10, 2025
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4:05Diamond Comics Distributors is worth negative $5 million, as of April. Helen of Wyndhorn gets a Deluxe Edition. Aethon Books buys Vault Comics. SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy …
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‘Further’ vs. ‘farther.’ Why designers use fake Latin. Blondie hot
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16:031089. Do you wonder when you should use "further" or "farther"? We have the answer (where there is one). Then, you’ve seen lorem ipsum everywhere, but what does it mean? And where did it come from? The "lorem ipsum" segment was written by Jim Norrena, MFA, who has been writing and editing for more than thirty-five years. He’s the founder of TypoSuc…
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#197. How to Write a Novel That Hooks Readers Through Curiosity (Not Confusion)
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15:53Master the art of creating irresistible, page-turning curiosity without confusing or frustrating your readers. Have you ever written what you thought was a brilliantly mysterious scene, only to have readers say they were completely lost? Or maybe you've struggled with knowing how much information to reveal and when? Here's what most writers don't r…
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How to Craft Captivating Characters with Character Profiles
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7:19📝✨ Welcome to First Editing! I’m JoEllen, and in today’s episode, we’ll explore how to create dynamic and realistic fictional characters using character profiles. ✅ Learn why it’s essential to craft relatable characters that draw your readers in. ✅ Discover what a character profile is and why it’s an invaluable tool for any writer. ✅ We’ll walk you…
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Best-Selling Graphic Novels For May 2025, Image To Publish Facsimile Editions Including Warren Ellis Book, Marvel Announces New Stormbreakers | Comic Book Club News For June 9, 2025
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4:43The best-selling graphic novels for May, 2025 have been revealed. Image Comics to publish facsimile editions, including Warren Ellis book Fell. Marvel announces new Stormbreakers. SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Advertising Inquiries: h…
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AI Disasters, Amazon's Best Books of the Year So Far, and More Book News
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58:52Danika Ellis joins Jeff to talk about a spate of book-related AI disasters, Amazon's list of the best books of the year, Michelle Obama's recently-announced book, and much more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry …
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Non-Fiction Writing Process: 5 Steps to Success
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5:30Welcome to First Editing! I’m JoEllen, and in this episode, I’ll guide you through the five essential steps in non-fiction writing. Whether you’re crafting a memoir, biography, self-help book, or any other type of non-fiction, these steps will help you bring your ideas to life and create a polished, professional manuscript. We’ll cover: ✅ Prewritin…
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Karen Sullivan on Building a Publishing Powerhouse
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38:19In this episode of Confessions of a Book Collector, David Headley sits down with publishing trailblazer and founder of Orenda Books, Karen Sullivan. Celebrating ten years of her fiercely independent publishing house, Karen shares the story behind Orenda’s rise. From championing fiction in translation, to building a loyal community of readers and au…
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Jeff’s “I Wish I Could Read All Day” Books of June 2025
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38:11This episode comes over from the First Edition feed: Jeff solos his way through listing a bunch of books coming in June that, were time and space no object, would go on the TBR for sure. Subscribe to First Edition via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. For episode extras, subscribe to the First Edition Substack. Tailored Book Recommendations has the …
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Battle Beast Top May's Best-Selling Comics, Jason Aaron Returns To Duckburg, Ice Cream Man Returns With New Issues | Comic Book Club News For June 6, 2025
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5:12Invincible Universe: Battle Beast tops May 2025's best-selling comics. Jason Aaron returns to Duckburg for Uncle Scrooge: Earth's Mightiest Duck. Image Comics' Ice Cream Man is returning with four new issues. SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATR…
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In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles walks authors through the Game Plan to seed and build their book to reach their WHO it’s for and steps needed for success when published. You will take aways include: -Essential components create your book. -Narrowing down the WHO your book is for. -Identify what the value…
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Create the Ultimate Book Publishing Game Plan 06-05-2025
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57:56In this week’s AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing, Host Dr. Judith Briles walks authors through the Game Plan to seed and build their book to reach their WHO it’s for and steps needed for success when published. You will take aways include: -Essential components create your book. -Narrowing down the WHO your book is for. -Identify what the value…
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The "I Wish I Could Read All Day" Books of June
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40:02I am working on a permanent title for this episode format, where I just run through a bunch of books I am interested in that are coming out in the current month. You get the idea. Subscribe to First Edition via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. For episode extras, subscribe to the First Edition Substack. Tailored Book Recommendations has the chops t…
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Street Sharks Returns From IDW, David Marquez To Write And Draw The UnChosen, Spoops Celebrates Halloween Early | Comic Book Club News For June 5, 2025
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4:11Street Sharks is back from IDW. David Marquez will write and draw The UnChosen for Image Comics. Top Shelf's SPOOPS celebrates Halloween early. SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy …
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What AI means for writers and editors, with Daniel Heuman
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28:361088. He says he hates AI writing, but he's also the CEO of the company behind Draftsmith, an AI editing tool. Today, I talk with Daniel Heuman about editing, AI, energy use, and how tools like DraftSmith try to help without replacing human editors. Draftsmith → draftsmith.ai 🔗 Share your familect recording in a WhatsApp chat. 🔗 Watch my LinkedIn L…
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Jeff is joined by Book Riot editors Danika Ellis and Erica Ezeifedi to talk about what makes a beach read, beach reads picks, and memorable beach reading moments. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our T…
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DC To Collect Len Wein Swamp Thing, Dark Horse To Publish Star Wars Trilogy, Image Releasing Fictionalized Jack Kirby Comic | Comic Book Club News For June 4, 2025
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3:56DC Comics will collect Len Wein's final Swamp Thing comics. Dark Horse will publish an adaptation of the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Image Comics will release The Man Who Dreamt The Impossible, a fictionalized look at Jack Kirby. SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPOR…
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If you are wondering what kids mean when they say, “It’s cringe” then watch this movie. Otherwise save yourself some time. On paper everything about this movie should work, but, and it’s an enormous but, it doesn’t. It’s easy to identify why. This movie doesn’t know what it wants to be when it grows up - is it a romance, a spy or an action movie. O…
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Now that we're in Starfall, perhaps you'd like some bread? We encourage you to check out our Patreon and/or Ko-Fi, as they've got sweet sweet benefits and also you can help us get to our goals--we're making great progress towards full episode transcripts! AND Our Store is a thing, with all your t-shirts, tote bags, stickers and more! Background mus…
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52 First Dates - Stormwatch v1: The Dark Side
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1:25:37We're off to hyperspace with the former Wildstorm universe's premier super-team, coming hot and fresh into the DC Universe for the New 52. Do we get to start Pride off right with the first gay married superhero couple, or has editorial come even for the gays? Come along to find out and also hear about the moon's big hand, the mountain's big horn an…
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Susan Choi on FLASHLIGHT & Damon Young on THAT'S HOW THEY GET YOU
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1:02:42June new releases are hopping. Jeff talks to Susan Choi about her new novel, Flashlight. Then, Damon Young comes on to talk about his new anthology, That's How They Get You: An Unruly Anthology of Black Humor. Subscribe to First Edition via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. For episode extras, subscribe to the First Edition Substack. Tailored Book R…
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Recent Reading and Some Media Diet Updates [Teaser]
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5:40This is a bonus preview of the Book Riot Podcast's most recent Patreon-only episode. Jeff and Rebecca catch up with each other's recent reading and give some non-book media takes. For example: Fountain of Youth. Woof. To listen to the full episode and get access to literally every Patreon-only thing we have done over the last three years, go to Pat…
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Batman H2SH Shifts Schedule, Shaolin Cowboy Celebrates 21 Years, Philbo Picks Up Diamond's Slack | Comic Book Club News For June 3, 2025
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4:30The Batman "H2SH" storyline has shifted its release schedule. Geof Darrow's Shaolin Cowboy celebrates 21 years with new Dark Horse collection. Philbo Distribution aims to pick up Diamond's slack. SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Advertis…
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'The' rules you never learned. Why did Latin die?
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17:071087. You use the word "the" hundreds of times a day, but are you pronouncing it wrong? Today I have the rules I never learned about whether to say “thuh” or “thee.” Then, we look at why Latin died (and why "died" isn't quite the right way to describe it). The "Latin" segment is by Karen Lunde, a career writer and editor. In the late '90s, as a you…
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#196. The Pros and Cons of Writing A Novel With Multiple Points of View
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19:45Discover the pros and cons of writing a novel from multiple POVs—including how to avoid the #1 mistake that kills multi-POV novels. Are multiple point-of-view characters right for your story? Will they create the kind of depth that keeps readers hooked, or will they just leave you with a tangled mess of voices that never quite click together? Writi…
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DC Teases Fall Event, AHOY Launches Toxic Crusaders, New What If Novel Coming From Marvel | Comic Book Club News For June 2, 2025
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4:27DC Comics teases a fall event. AHOY Comics launches Toxic Crusaders. New What If...? novel coming from Marvel. SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/…
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Talking Audiobooks with Spotify & FLASHLIGHT by Susan Choi
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57:43Jeff and Rebecca talk to Spotify's Associate Director for Audiobooks Editorial Katie del Rosario about curating audiobooks for Spotify, getting people to try audiobooks, spotlighting special titles, and more. Then, Jeff and Sharifah talk about Flashlight by Susan Choi, one of the most anticipated releases of the summer. Subscribe to the podcast via…
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Gold Dust and Grit: Beth Lewis on Writing Women Into the Wild
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32:34In this episode of Confessions of a Book Collector, David Headley sits down with the wildly talented Beth Lewis to explore her stunning new novel, The Rush - a gripping historical crime thriller set during the Yukon Gold Rush of 1898. Beth shares what drew her to this icy, lawless frontier and why she chose to spotlight the extraordinary women who …
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New Nightmare Before Christmas Graphic Novel Announced, Shawn Kuruneru Goes West For Oni Press, Diamond Owes Dynamite $500,000 | Comic Book Club News For May 30, 2025
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4:45Dynamite has announced a new Nightmare Before Christmas graphic novel. Oni Press will release a collection of Shawn Kuruneru's stories next year. Diamond owes Dynamite $500,000. SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Advertising Inquiries: htt…
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Judith Briles The Book Shepherd and Rebecca Finkel, Book Design expert, deliver a fast hour of essential author DOs and DON’Ts for author success in 2025 on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Your takeaways include: • How tariffs will impact your book production. • What’s happening with printing costs. • Why authors should expect to…
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Essential Author DOs and DON'Ts 05-29-2025
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56:39Judith Briles The Book Shepherd and Rebecca Finkel, Book Design expert, deliver a fast hour of essential author DOs and DON’Ts for author success in 2025 on the AuthorU-Your Guide to Book Publishing podcast. Your takeaways include: • How tariffs will impact your book production. • What’s happening with printing costs. • Why authors should expect to…
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Wisdom, Aphorisms, and THE SECRETS OF ADULTHOOD with Gretchen Rubin
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41:39Gretchen Rubin returns to the show to talk about wisdom, aphorisms, and her new book, The Secrets of Adulthood. PLUS: a silent reading challenge coming in June that anyone can do. Subscribe to First Edition via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. For episode extras, subscribe to the First Edition Substack. Email jeff at firstedition (at) bookriot (dot…
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The publishing world is changing. Jane Friedman tells us how.
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26:451086. What does it really take to earn a living as a writer? Jane Friedman explains the multiple paths writers take — from speaking and consulting to newsletters and hybrid publishing—and offers grounded, practical advice for navigating the business of writing in 2025 and beyond. Jane Friedman is the author of "The Business of Being a Writer." 🔗 Sh…
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Additional DC And Marvel Crossover Creators Revealed, Mark Millar Launches Psychic Sam, Skullkickers Gets Compact Comics Collection | Comic Book Club News For May 29, 2025
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4:27More creators on the upcoming Deadpool/Batman have been revealed. Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. launch Psychic Sam Kickstarter. Skullkickers gets a compact comics collection. SUBSCRIBE ON RSS, APPLE, SPOTIFY, OR THE APP OF YOUR CHOICE. FOLLOW US ON BLUESKY, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, AND FACEBOOK. SUPPORT OUR SHOWS ON PATREON. Advertising Inquiries: http…
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