The Penguin Podcast is back with a brand new series called Ask Penguin. In each episode, we will take you inside Penguin Books to meet some of the incredible authors we publish as well as the people who work here, to get answers to all of your book-related questions. Do you need to find your next page-turning read? Are you curious to find out what a day in the life of an editor is like, or simply why a small, aquatic, flightless bird became the iconic emblem that adorns Penguin books worldwi ...
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Published Children’s Book Author Podcasts
Entertaining, actionable advice on craft, productivity and creativity for writers in all genres, hosted by Jessica Lahey (freelancer, essayist and NYT best-selling author of "The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Children Can Succeed", KJ Dell'Antonia (NYT contributor and former editor; her novel, The Chicken Sisters, debuts in June 2020, How to Be a Happier Parent is available now) and Sarina Bowen (USA today best-selling author of more than 30 romance novels).
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Jan-Carol Publishing, a small book press, brings book publishing tips, changes in the book publishing industry, introduction to authors, books, and working behind the scenes in the book publishing industry. Listen, learn, and enjoy the interviews with different authors.
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Writers, Ink: Your backstage pass to the world's most prolific authors
J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle
What does it take to succeed as a writer? Join host J.D. Barker and a panel of industry experts as they pull back the curtain and offer rare insights from the household names found on bookshelves worldwide.
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Scholastic's podcast about the joy and power of reading, the books we publish for children and young adults, and the authors, editors, and stories behind them. We’ll explore topics important to parents, educators, and the reader in all of us.
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Children's book publishing’s secrets are revealed as we listen in on fascinating, unguarded, insider discussion from two uniquely qualified best friends: award-winning author/illustrator Grace Lin, and one of NYC’s top editors, Alvina Ling. Go behind the scenes of kid lit and catch a glimpse of the lives of the best-selling author and editor, and the relationship between them.
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A podcast about writing and publishing good KidLit, hosted by Author Accelerator Certified Book Coaches Christy Yaros and Sharon Skinner. We talk about writing children‘s books.
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Connecting aspiring authors and illustrators to the world of children's literature. Gather tips, tricks and publishing info, as we celebrate creators, their journeys, and awesome stories.
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Join journalist Kirk McElhearn, author of Take Control of Scrivener, as he interviews writers of all kinds about their processes, routines, and how they use Scrivener, the app dedicated to long-form writing. Writers share their experiences, their different approaches to getting words down on the page, and how they use Scrivener. Whether you’re a Scrivener user or just interested in writing, this podcast has something for you.
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A deep dive into the habits, mindsets, tools, craft secrets and creative practices bestselling writers use to write novels, plays, poetry, and articles. Hosted by the co-founders of the London Writers' Salon, Matt & Parul.
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Designed for aspiring and developing children’s authors wanting to expand their author brand, this podcast has self-publishing training, interviews with authors and industry experts, and round table discussions on fun and interesting topics.
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Elena Paige is The Children's Book Author. Join her as she interviews fabulous guests in her quest to discover everything about writing, publishing, and marketing children's books. As well as how to supercharge creativity, skyrocket productivity and absolutely everything else there is to know to become - The Children's Book Author. Have you ever dreamed of being a successful Children's Book Author? Then this podcast is for you.
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Listen to Confessions of a Debut Novelist, hosted by author Chloe Timms, to hear from new and up-and-coming writers about their debut novel. We talk writing journeys, tips and advice and what it's like to be new to the world of publishing. Each episode features a writer about to have their debut novel published, covering adult, YA and children's in a range of genres. We'll hear about rejections and setbacks, how writers signed with their agent and whether their book deal was with an indie pu ...
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Our podcast is dedicated to children's book readers and aspiring children's book authors. We strive to enchant listeners with three objectives: 1. To share heartfelt stories with readers discussing captivating insights into our guest children's book authors and inspiring tales behind their treasured works. 2. To ignite a passion for reading by drawing attention to incredible authors featured on our show. 3. To empower aspiring children's book authors by demonstrating that their dreams of aut ...
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A literary agent and her friends dish about writing and publishing books for children and young adults.
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Let's nerd out where writing, psychology, and business success overlap! On this show, we look at how to ethically apply psychological principles of persuasion. You'll learn compelling copy tips to improve your writing of all lengths for biz. And you'll be ready to become a #1 bestselling published author on Amazon (faster, easier, and cheaper than you thought possible) and make money with your books as you grow your exposure and business. Join host @LaptopLaura, a tall Math and Psychology te ...
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The Children's Book Marketing Podcast
Micaela S. Benn, Marketing Consultant | Content Creator | Author
The Children’s Book Marketing Podcast teaches self-published children’s book authors how to use branding to connect with readers, leverage content to sell more books, and grow a business that goes beyond the book.
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An intersection of art, culture, and creativity transcending geographical boundaries, highlighting the richness that comes from multicultural influences and experiences.
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Raa Raa (Ramya Saravanan) is an author and has published books both in Tamil and English. She writes stories for children and for an older audience as well. She narrates her stories and short (feel good and motivating) snippets in Kadhai Ketkum Neram. Besides narrating stories written by renowned authors in the public domain, she also narrates content written by her that includes short stories, sleep stories, short snippets, motivational, and much more. Kadhai Ketkum Neram (KKN) serves as a ...
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In this subject, students study current theoretical frameworks for interpreting colonial and postcolonial children's literature and considers a range of evaluative issues entailed in applying these frameworks to different postcolonial texts.
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In this subject, students study current theories of literature, with a focus on genres relating to children's literature as a form of social practice. Topics covered include critical analysis, traditional story forms, modernist and postmodern picture books, emerging formats, fantasy and realistic fiction, non-fiction and poetry.
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In the Reading Corner is created by Just Imagine for anyone interested in children's books and reading. It is hosted by Nikki Gamble, author of Exploring Children's Literature and co-author of Guiding Readers. Listening to this podcast, you will learn about the latest children's books, learn more about the creative processes of writing and illustrating, discover different viewpoints about topical issues and more. Whether you are a teacher, librarian, parent, bookseller, publisher, writer or ...
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Marketing for Childrens Authors with Laurie Wright
Laurie Wright: Children's Author & Marketing Coach
From kindergarten teacher to best selling author, my name is Laurie Wright and I help children’s authors publish and market their books for kids. We talk about productivity, strategies and tactics so that you can grow your impact, even if you only have a few hours a week. I share my biggest AH HAHS, my ups and downs, and I chat with other authors who are busy making their dreams come true. This show is for ambitious #wordnerds who want to make more sales and reach more readers!
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Working on a book? The Inspiration to Publication Podcast walks you through the process of writing and publishing. Award-winning editor, author coach, and author herself, Caroline Smith, MFA, provides tips and tricks for writers through all stages of the process.
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The Chasing Fireflies Podcast is for parents of young children. Its goal is to create family legacy moments that encourage children to communicate with confidence and view their world with a sense of wonder.
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Insights from the Authors of Ancient Faith Publishing
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What does it take to get your brilliant story published? Writer and teacher Sophia Bennett (SJ Bennett) and her guests explore the techniques authors use to get writing and create something that agents and editors can get excited about. 'Writing is rewriting' - but sometimes it is also listening. We hope you enjoy the conversation. You can follow us on Twitter at @prepubpodcast
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Do you want to learn how to write for children? The Institute of Children's Literature has taught hundreds of thousands of aspiring writers, and the director of ICL is the host of Writing for Children. Bestselling children's author Katie Davis focuses on the craft of writing for children: how to write a children’s book, how to write for children’s magazines, how to get paid, and get published. There are listener questions, with answers from the experts at the Institute, plus hard-to-find res ...
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Welcome to the show that empowers you to choose your own adventure in motherhood! Your host, Cat Caldwell Myers, certified coach and CEO of The Adventure Paradox, shares minisodes about her work with animals, children, and podcasting itself. When we aren't dropping minisodes, we deliver life changing interviews with special guests. Each conversation will bring you ever closer to the adventure that is seeking you, inside your soul, regardless of your current circumstances (the paradox). Many ...
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Do you write for children or young adults? Have your latest book sales been disappointing or nonexistent? Are you ready to begin marketing yourself as a kidlit author? Hi! I’m Lou - host of Kidlit Marketing Made Easy(er) where I help authors with book marketing and author branding. As a developmental editor and author, I know that you want to spend time writing, not marketing. I also know that you need to create connections and build relationships with your readers so you can share and sell ...
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Authors Over 50’s weekly podcast celebrates writers and their journeys to publication. Writing after 50 is a whole story on its own. So, let’s skip to life’s sweetest third and talk with authors about their journey from pen to publish. Welcome. I’m Julia Daily, your host, and I invite you to listen to interviews with writers who’ve achieved their goal of publishing a book just later in life. We’ve seen award lists for Under 30 or Under 40, but I’ve yet to see lists for those who’ve achieved ...
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What to read, how to read and who to read. Each week, Mint Lounge's Somak Ghoshal speaks to writers from across India and beyond to bring you all the news from the world of books. This is a Mint production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.
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I am Australian writer of fiction, poetry, and children’s titles. My writing is predominantly based on life events and is often described as honest, intensely passionate, and often, confronting. I recently made an author appearance at the Book Con and Book Expo America in NYC 2019, as well as in 2018, represented by Lulu Publishing. I also appeared in NYC in 2017 and Chicago 2016, represented by America Star Books. I am a mother of four and when I'm not writing, I am managing Limelight Publi ...
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Global Footprints Stories, a podcast hosted by Deborah Haile and Jonah Seyum of Tiny Global Footprints, shares stories, tips, ideas, and recommendations from their world travels and best-selling children’s book series, as well as interviews with fellow travelers, authors, and writers. Aspiring author or entrepreneur - adult or kid? Learn from this mother-son team (Jonah is co-CEO and became a best-selling published author at the age of 7!) and be inspired to create and pursue your own dreams ...
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Host Ann Ledgerwood PT is a pediatric physical therapist, self-published author of children’s books, and musician. It has been her privilege and pleasure to serve infants, children, and families across SWVA for 44 years. Join Ann as she interviews parents, medical professionals, educators, mental health professionals, and others as they tell their stories and share their knowledge, expertise, and enthusiasm for topics that affect children and families. Bio-Ann Ledgerwood Ann Ledgerwood has w ...
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A podcast on writers and writing features interviews with best-selling and acclaimed writers in a wide range of genres including literary fiction, fantasy, children's books, non-fiction, business and much more. Valerie Khoo interviews successful writers on how they approach the writing process and what goes into creating a remarkable piece of work. www.writerscentre.com.au
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The Unplanned Joyful Life - Catholic Church, Ignite your Faith, Navigate Adversity, Live Purposefully, Support Life
Cathy Jo Lang RN, Certified Professional Life Coach,Trainer, Speaker, Published Children’s Book Author, Christian
Ranked top 5% globally Are you a young mom navigating the challenges of an unplanned pregnancy, often feeling alone and misunderstood? Are you tired of being judged by others and hearing the same surprised, condescending remarks? Do you long for reliable support as you juggle caring for your family, holding down a job, and striving to build a brighter future? I’m so excited you’re here! In this podcast, you’ll discover that you’re not alone. You’ll find the connections you’ve been searching ...
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There’s a brief paragraph at the end of the book you just read – and chances are the story behind it is just as interesting and inspiring as the story that preceded it. Join Bookstacked writer Saul Marquez as he sits down with Children’s and Young Adult book authors to learn how they discovered writing, broke into publishing, and achieved everything else that happened in between and after.
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Hosai Mojaddidi has been serving the Muslim community for over 25 years as a teacher, public speaker, author/writer, spiritual counselor and mental health advocate. She is actively involved with her local community and offers talks throughout the year on a range of topics including spirituality, self-development, seerah, women's issues, family/marriage, youth issues, social media literacy/safety, and mental health advocacy. She also promotes social-emotional learning and teaches about emotio ...
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Children are full of curiosity and questions about the world. Each Friday, join Molly Oldfield, write of the weekly kids quiz in the Guardian each Saturday, the original QI elf and author and host of Everything Under The Sun (both the book and podcast) as she answers questions sent in by children around the world with the help of experts including Neil Gaiman, Heston Blumenthal, Grayson Perry, Lauren Child, Richard Branson and Sophie Dahl to the fish curators at the Natural History Museum. I ...
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Our podcast will focus less on the WHAT, and more on the HOW and WHY of writing a book. Of course, we will still focus on WHAT our guests write, and discuss books, but we will examine the things that happen behind the scenes – the book of YOU, the writer. The trials and tribulations, the rejections and the successes – we will explore deeper and with greater insight, the authors psyche and process, and the person beneath the book. Hosted by Stuart, Melissa, Emily, and Florianne, we will welco ...
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Sociable Scribes is a weekly podcast hosted by writer & publisher Kim Eley and writer and content marketer, Nakita Rowell-Stevens. Together, they share their expertise on navigating the complex world of publishing and book writing. Their fun wit and humor make this an enjoyable podcast to tune into while learning key tips to improve your writing habits and get published.
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This podcast provides helpful information, inspiration, and resources for writers of all kinds. Laura Powers hosts the show and interviews guest experts and shares information and insights on the industry for writers of all types.
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Author Katie Davis hosts Brain Burps About Books as a "fly on the wall" show. It's all about the craft and business of publishing, now including all genres––not just children's books. Interviews with experts cover publishing, creating, promoting, and writing them. Are you an aspiring writer who'd like to know the inside scoop on how others got their books published? Kid's books? Indie books? Non-fiction? Or are you already published and want to hear how to make your book trailer? Maybe you'r ...
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Art of Show : Illustrators, Authors, Animators and more making Art for Kids!
Aspiring children's book illustrator Brandon Cullum
Welcome to the Art of Show, where we feature the people who are creating amazing stories for kids. Join us as we chat with childrens book illustrators and authors, storyboardists, animators and more. Now, their art might be for kids but … aren't we all just kids at heart?
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Embracing Fear Through Imagination: Insights from 'Attack of the Monster Pickles'
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52:43"Attack of the Monster Pickles," Episode 38 The main point of our discussion centers on the collaborative journey of authoring a children's book, specifically “Attack of the Monster Pickles," co-created by Sarah Graves and my son Parker. We explore the creative genesis of their book, stemming from a simple yet whimsical idea that emerged during a b…
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#93- 11 Ways to Create an Environment of Trust in Your Home and For Your Family
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31:11Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo shares 11 Ways to build Trust in your home and for Your Family. Putting God First and Respecting Each Other, are just a couple examples of the ways you can nurture positive and cohesive family relationships with those you love. None of us are perfect. But, there are definitely things you can do to encourage trust an…
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Discovering literary gold with the managing editor of the Strand, Andrew Gulli.
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1:00:36Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about influencers, AI, and BookBub. Then, stick around for a chat with Andrew Gulli! Andrew Gulli's The Strand Magazine: The Strand Mystery Magazine is a quarterly which offers the best of both worlds—publis…
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Free to Be The Best Parent You Can Be This Summer
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13:40What does it really mean to be the best parent you can be? For me, it’s not about perfection — it’s about presence, flexibility, and listening. In this minisode, I’m recording from our dream horse trailer after a beautiful weekend of horse camping, before heading off on a family vacation. Because showing up for my kids means giving them my full att…
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Sleep stories in Tamil | Part 1 : Karuppu llavarasiyum Maya Theraiyum | Author Raa Raa | கருப்பு இளவரசியும் மாயா திரையும்
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11:20Sleep stories in Tamil Relax, Chill and Sleep listening to nice and soothing stories written and narrated by Raa Raa
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#152: Margaret Heffernan — The Secret Weapon of Great Artists: Harnessing Uncertainty, Wandering & Creative Instincts That Machines Can't Create
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1:00:18What if uncertainty wasn’t something to fear, but your greatest creative ally? Dr. Margaret Heffernan—author, entrepreneur, and TED speaker—on how artists and writers thrive in chaotic times. We also talk about embracing the unknown, navigating AI-driven anxiety, and staying creatively resilient in a world that rewards certainty. We discuss: Margar…
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Discussing Dr. Guy V. Briggs' Book, "Favorite Song Journeys: What Your Treasured Songs Can Do For You!"
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22:12Send us a text 7-04-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Discussing Dr. Guy V. Briggs' Book, "Favorite Song Journeys: What Your Treasured Songs Can Do For You!" This week, Allison and Draco discuss author Dr. Guy V. Briggs and his book, Favorite Song Journeys: What Your Treasured Songs Can Do For You! You can order Dr. Briggs' book at the link below! Chapter Ma…
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455: In Search of the Beast in the Clouds with author Nathalia Holt
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32:43I’m a big fan of Nathalia (Nat) Holt’s books, and am so excited to have the opportunity to talk to her about her new book, The Beast in the Clouds: The Roosevelt Brothers' Deadly Quest to Find the Mythical Giant Panda. I first met Nat when her book Cured: The People Who Defeated HIV came out and I attended a book event at Dartmouth Medical Center. …
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Episode 306: CHOP SUEY: How to ground yourself, publishing news, and AI (again!)!
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1:12:56Grace and Alvina have an odds and ends episode where they discuss several topics, including tips on how to stay grounded, various publishing news including the Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards, BookCon returning, and a bookstore in San Francisco deciding not to carry Harry Potter. They also discuss various recent developments regarding AI. And then, A…
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#92 Ignite your Catholic Faith, Navigate Adversity and Experience God's Provision and Abundance
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28:20Inside today's episode of the Unplanned Joyful Life, Cathy Jo shares her prayer for you. Using references to James 4:8, John 16:33, and Matthew 6:25:34, Cathy Jo prays that you ignite your Catholic Christian Faith, Navigate and overcome adversity and that you experience God's incredible abundance in your everyday life. Cathy makes mention of Father…
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Wendy Snyder: Break the Cycle of Punishment and Raise Emotionally Healthy Kids
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45:38Some conversations remind you why you do the work, and this is one of them. Wendy Snyder is a parenting educator, family life coach, and founder of Fresh Start Family. She’s also a mom of two teens and someone I’ve long admired for her honesty, grace, and commitment to helping families break generational cycles with compassion. Wendy teaches parent…
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Episode 4.21 Mel Pennant - A Murder for Miss Hortense
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47:11In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Mel Pennant about her crime novel A Murder for Miss Hortense. We discuss how Miss Hortense was inspired by Mel’s grandmother and golden age mysteries, the importance of balancing lightness and humour within the tragedy and resilience of the Black British community and what it’s like…
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Some moments stick with you — not because you planned for them, but because they show up right when your soul is ready. In this minisode, I share a story from the trail that caught me by surprise. I came across a photo of a Navajo woman named Effie, riding her white horse, Rhythm, against the red canyon walls of Monument Valley. What started as adm…
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Episode 52: Jane Friedman, Publishing Industry Specialist
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30:11Jane Friedman has been analyzing and reporting on the publishing business for more than 25 years. Her latest book is the second edition of The Business of Being a Writer. Show notes: Jane Friedman The Business of Being a Writer The School of Life: How to Reform Capitalism Learn more about Scrivener, and check out the ebook Take Control of Scrivener…
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Episode 43: Advice for Authorpreneurs with Guest Sara Fujimura
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39:17In this episode of Coaching KidLit, Sharon interviews guest Sara Fujimura about her writing journey and Authorpreneurial strategies, including networking, marketing, and maintaining a writing career, even when setbacks occur. Emphasizing community building, Sara details her experiences in both indie and traditional publishing, the importance of ide…
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#91 Looking to Improve Intimacy within your marriage? Meet Catholic Sex and marriage Coach,, PhD Sarah Bartel, Part 2
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24:06Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo continues her conversation with Moral Theologian and Catholic sex and marriage coach, Sarah Bartel, PhD. Sarah shares: How she came to specialize in marriage intimacy, common challenges that women face, and programs and that are available to improve intimacy in Catholic or Christ…
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Unique Leadership Approach: Insights Using Children's Literature
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1:01:53Deirdre Palm Adams, the distinguished author of the children's book series featuring Rocky, engages in an enlightening dialogue regarding the profound themes encapsulated within her works, particularly the latest installment, "Don't Worry, Rocky." Central to our discussion is the pivotal message that children are not alone in their fears and anxiet…
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Ewan Morrison explains how to make a simple story modern.
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1:11:16Join hosts Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about TikTok, Booktrovert, Meta, and training AI on copyright books. Then, stick around for a chat with Ewan Morrison! Ewan Morrison: Described as the ‘most fluent and intelligent Scottish writer of his generation’ by Booker…
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#151: Melissa Febos — The Art of Memoir: Turn Life Into Art, Undoing Shame, and Choosing The Artist’s Life
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1:03:50Celebrated writer and memoirist Melissa Febos on the art of the memoir, the alchemy of personal experience and literary craft, and how to turn the raw material of life into art. We also her latest book, The Dry Season, where she examines the solitude, freedoms, and feminist heroes Febos found during a year of celibacy. We also talk about: - Writing…
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Yaar Evar : Nabar 1 | Theriyatha Pakkangal | யார் இவர் : நபர் 1 | தெரியாத பக்கங்கள் |
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6:18This is new series where you would know about celebrities and popular personalities.
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Interview with Jon Arnold, New Author of Children's Book "Some Jeeps"
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16:15Send us a text 6-27-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Interview with Jon Arnold, New Author of Children's Book "Some Jeeps" This week, Draco interviews brand-new author Jon Arnold. Jon's children's book, Some Jeeps, is an entertaining read that teaches kids all about Jeeps. Jon's book is available to pre-order through his website, somejeeps.com. You can also…
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MJ Evans on Becoming a Bestselling Horse Author and Person, Highlighting her 24th Book: Coal, Dust and Dreams
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42:15Sometimes, it’s not the biggest accomplishments that change us the most, but the quiet moments in the barn, the breath of a horse on your hand, the deep knowing that we’re here to serve and be served by the animals who walk this life with us. In this episode, I’m so excited to welcome back MJ Evans, also known as Margi. MJ is a bestselling author, …
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The Power of Picture Books and Finding the Funny
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46:36Michael Gerard Bauer On today’s show, we chat about how one of Australia’s favourite picture book authors gets his stories, how they often develop from something small – a thought in his head, or a picture that sparked an idea or a thought, followed by a series of questions to determine what sort of story it would become. Plus, Liv drops in to revi…
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Our goal words, as a reminder Sarina: presence Jess: growth Jennie: Teflon™ KJ: inner compass #AmReading Jess: Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid KJ: The Spy Coast by Tess Gerritsen Jennie: Shakespeare: The Man Who Plays the Rent by Judi Dench Sarina: Say You’ll Remember Me by Abby JimenezBy #AmWriting with Jess & KJ
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Making This Your Best Summer Yet: Lessons from Barrel Club, Wildflowers, and the Unexpected
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17:39It’s summertime in the Tetons, and with it comes the beauty, the chaos, and the paradoxes of this season of horses, children, wildflowers, and yes, laundry. In this solo minisode, I’m bringing you behind the scenes of our summer rhythm here at The Adventure Paradox. From the joy of wildflowers to the unexpected grit of “Barrel Club” with my daughte…
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#90 Looking to Improve Intimacy within your marriage? Meet Catholic Sex and marriage Coach, Sarah Bartel, PhD Part 1
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24:31Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo talks with Moral Theologian and Catholic sex and marriage coach, Sarah Bartel, PhD. Sarah shares how she came to specialize in marriage intimacy, some common challenges that women face, and programs that are available to improve intimacy in Catholic or Christian marriages. You ca…
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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Barnaby Martin about his dystopian novel The Quiet. We discuss how his writing career began with video essays on YouTube, his tips for taking history and making it more extreme when writing dystopia and why he believes you need to know the theme of the novel before you start writing…
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Episode 305: Live at the Carle Museum with Melissa Hung!
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52:52Grace and Alvina are together at the Carle Museum, recording a live episode with special guest Melissa Hung, curator of Grace's solo art exhibit at the Carle Museum! They talk about how the show came to be, what the process of curation entailed, what the name and meaning of the show is, and what they would like visitors to the show to take away fro…
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#89 Looking to Teach Your Kids From Home? Meet Experienced Homeschooling Mother of 7 and Podcast Host, Bonnie Landry Part 2
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29:00Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo continues her conversation with Bonnie Landry. Bonnie is an experienced and newly retired Homeschooler of 7. She is a Writer, Speaker and Podcast Host of the, "Make Joy Normal." Inside this episode, Bonnie shares her homeschooling and parenting journey; starting as a new mom. The…
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Children’s Book Authorship is not a Hobby; It is a Way of Life
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10:27Children's book authorship constitutes not merely a pastime but a profound commitment that permeates one's existence. In this episode, I endeavour to illuminate the intricacies and realities of being an indie book author, contrasting it with the self-publishing route. Through my experiences and insights gained from nearly forty interviews with fell…
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Cracking the children’s market with NYT Bestselling author of THE WILD ROBOT, Peter Brown
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1:01:16Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about printing cost changes, the vicious cycle of book publishing, and BookCon's return. Then, stick around for a chat with Peter Brown! Peter Brown has always loved telling stories. Growing up in New Jersey, he…
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#150: Seth Godin – How To Build A Thriving Creative Writing Practice In the Age of AI. Plus, Stop Seeking Validation, Find Your Audience And Overcome Obscurity (From the Vault)
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50:15Legendary Seth Godin, bestselling author of Linchpin, Purple Cow, The Dip, Tribes, and The Practice on wrestling with creative resistance, getting past self-doubt, and how to build a resilient creative practice that thrives—even in an age of AI We talk about: Why writing isn’t about talent—but about creating the conditions for skill Why “Do you lik…
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Special Reading of "Misty, The Lonely Mermaid" by JeanAnn Taylor
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31:39Send us a text 6-20-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Special Reading of "Misty, The Lonely Mermaid" by JeanAnn Taylor This week is a very special episode! Allison and Draco read Misty, The Lonely Mermaid, a chapter book from JeanAnn Taylor. To find the link to this book and buy it for yourself, see below! This is a wonderful chapter book with beautiful illu…
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453: The Ultimate How To: Write, Pitch, Maybe Publish with Kate McKean from Agents+Books
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41:27This is the how-to book you need right now, the one with “am I ready to query” and “what does my platform need to look like” and “what if no one buys my book” and “what happens if someone buys my book”. We have a great episode, talking about creating this book, writing this book and living this book—because Kate McKean is not only a very experience…
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Episode 304: Subrights with Janelle DeLuise!
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51:40Grace and Alvina welcome special guest Janelle DeLuise, Senior Director of Subrights at Hachette Book Group to the podcast. They talk about what Subrights entails, what her most and least favorite aspects of her job are, and what a typical work day might look like for her. She talks about how international news affects the foreign rights market, wh…
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Avasaram - Raa Raa | அவசரம் - ரா ரா | Tamil Audio Stories
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12:41Kandan, auto driver views changed after an incident.
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#88 Looking to Teach Your Kids From Home? Meet Experienced Homeschooler and Mother of 7, Bonnie Landry Part 1
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28:21Inside today's episode of The Unplanned Joyful Life Podcast, Cathy Jo talks with Bonnie Landy. Bonnie is an experienced and now retired Homeschooler of 7. She is a Writer, Speaker and Podcast Host of the, "Make Joy Normal." Inside this episode, Bonnie shares her homeschooling and parenting journey; starting as a new mom. Then, she discusses the ben…
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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Lisa Smith about her historical novel Jamaica Road. We discuss how the idea for this novel came from a creative writing exercise and voices that wouldn't leave her alone, using real newspaper extracts to make the political backdrop come alive and how a cancer diagnosis and a competi…
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S2 E6: Summer Reads with Anthony Horowitz
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47:16On the final episode of this series of the Penguin Podcast, Marble Hall Murders author Anthony Horowitz tells us how, when a famous actress asks you to write another novel, you do as you're told! Plus things heat up as we discuss and recommend the best books for summer reading. Explore the full list of books discussed on this episode and read the t…
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#87 How can Catholic Charities of WNY Help your Growing Family? Meet Deacon Steve Schumer, Catholic Husband, Father, Grandfather and CEO of Part 2
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17:35Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo continues her conversation with Deacon Steve Schumer. Deacon Steve is a Catholic Husband, Father and Grandfather. He is also the CEO of Catholic Charities of WNY. He shares why he felt called to become a Deacon. And, he explains how his vocation as Deacon led him to become the CEO of Catholic Charities of WNY. He is…
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Missions in the Air: How Helo Girls Inspire Future Children's Book Authors and Aviators
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1:04:11Kodak Bogart, the distinguished author of the Helo Girls series, highlights the profound significance of representation in children's literature, particularly within the realms of aviation and public service. The episode delves into her background as a Black Hawk helicopter aviator and her transition into writing, driven by a desire to share the ex…
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Genre, literary, and weaving messages into your books with NYT Bestseller, Laura Lippman.
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1:01:50Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about poisonous books, The Late Show, Oprah, and James Frey. Then, stick around for a chat with Laura Lippman! Laura Lippman was a reporter for twenty years, including twelve years at The (Baltimore) Sun. She be…
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#149: Tim Duggan – You Can Make Your Work More Meaningful, Plus How to Ideate And Write Bestselling Nonfiction Books
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1:21:22How can you make your life and work more meaningful? Bestselling author Tim Duggan on ideating and writing bestselling non fiction books, creating killer opening lines and plotting. We also talk about how to unclog our creativity, find meaning in our work and life through a simple hack. We discuss: Tim’s outlining and editing process for non-fictio…
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Discussing New Book "Our Blood Runs Black" by Marsha Self and Rebecca White
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17:31Send us a text 6-13-25 Bookmarked, Season 4 Discussing New Book "Our Blood Runs Black" by Marsha Self and Rebecca White This week, Allison discusses the upcoming release Our Blood Runs Black by authors Marsha Sutherland Self and Rebecca Riner White. This book is a true story about the McClure #1 Mine Explosion. You can pre-order the book at the lin…
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Karen Dukess’s first book, The Last Book Party, was wildly successful by any measure—sold at auction, Indie Next pick, Discover New Writers pick… you probably read it. The second… Didn’t sell. Not as in, not very many people bought it but as in, no publisher published it. She spent the requisite couple years or so, her agent signed on but… no taker…
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Grace and Alvina revisit the "bucket lists" they created in 2005, see what they've already crossed off, and create updated lists. For the Fortune Cookie segment, they talk about some recent changes at Scholastic Publishing. And then, Alvina tells Grace about the new book WHAT IF WE... by Eugenia Yoh and Vivienne Chang. And they end as they always d…
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Speak Truth to Live: Final Voices from the Summit Trail
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58:57I recorded this episode on a summer walk—with the wind in my hair, the dogs off-leash, and my heart cracked wide open. In this final roundup from the Speak Truth to Live Summit, I’m bringing you seven more powerful conversations that have shaped me in ways I didn’t expect. These guests showed up with courage, creativity, deep healing, and big truth…
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#86 How can Catholic Charities of WNY Help your Growing Family? Meet Deacon Steve Schumer, Catholic Husband, Father, Grandfather and CEO of Part 1
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23:49Inside today's episode, Cathy Jo talks with Deacon Steve Schumer. Deacon Steve is a Catholic Husband, Father and Grandfather. He is also the CEO of Catholic Charities of WNY. He shares why he felt called to become a Deacon. And, he explains how his vocation as Deacon led him to become the CEO of Catholic Charities of WNY. He is passionate about ser…
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English Theriyum anaal Theriyathu | இங்கிலிஷ் தெரியும் ஆனால் தெரியாது – Author Raa Raa - Tamil Funny Short Story
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12:02How a man struggles in his office to speak in english. He knows english but lacks fluency.
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