Read Like a Writer is the books podcast from Faber & Faber, Profile Books, Serpent’s Tail and Canongate, independent publishers bringing the voices – and book recommendations – of their authors to your ears, hosted by Anna Fielding. In each episode, we’ll hear about the books they strongly recommend you read, their latest projects and learn about their local indie bookshop too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Do you like to read the book before you see the movie? Or do you prefer to hunt down the source material after you fall in love with a film/tv show? If you answered yes to either, you’re like Luke and James--a writer and filmmaker respectively who use their backgrounds studying stories for in-depth discussions of adaptations past and present. If you like delving into the craft behind the art you love, then Ink to Film is for you. It’s a book and movie club all in one, focused on the art of s ...
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Want to learn how to make the most of your reading life? Join Brea Grant and Mallory O’Meara every week as they discuss tips and tricks for reading better! Listeners will learn how to vanquish their To-Be-Read piles, get pointers on organizing their bookshelves and hear reviews on the newest reading gadgets. Brea and Mallory also offer advice on bookish problems. How do you climb out of a reading slump? How do you support authors while still getting books on the cheap? Where do you hide the ...
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Find your next favorite book here on the podcast where readers hear authors read a chapter, or two, of their book after a brief interview. Hosted by thriller author, Jason A. Meuschke Are you an author or would like to recommend an author for the show? Email us at [email protected] and let Jason know! You can also text or leave a voicemail at 660-851-1146 and it could be in the next episode! Find out more about Jason on his website at https://www.jasonameuschke.com
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Like crime stories, books & people talking about those things? This is the podcast for you. Want to talk books? Email us at [email protected]. Artwork by Andrew Thompson Theme music by Saul Focus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Discussing all things spooky, creepy and weird. If you have a story you’d like me to read, please submit it to [email protected]. If you’re a good speaker, record yourself reading your story and I may include it in a future episode. If you’re a fiction writer, send in your short story for review as well.
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Hosted by award-winning story coach K.M. Weiland, the Helping Writers Become Authors podcast will take you deep into story theory, writing techniques, and all the incredible wisdom of story. There is no such thing as "just a story." Come along to find out how to write YOUR best story, astound the world, and (just maybe) change your life!
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Welcome to your literary happy hour, Writers Drinking Whiskey, the show where you find more than your next read: you find your next AUTHOR, along with cocktail recipes, travel advice, life hacks, and book readings from the authors themselves. Hosted by award-winning author William R. Hincy, the show takes #booktok to another level with engaging, in-depth, and merrily irreverent conversations with today’s most interesting writers. And for our writers joining us, there are plenty of creative w ...
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What does it mean to live a good life? Is it about happiness, health, friendship, love, or meaning? What about work, wealth, purpose, service, or something else? Can you live a good life even when things are hard? These are the questions and topics we explore every week in conversation with leading voices from health, science, art, industry, mindset, and culture, like Brené Brown, Matthew McConaughey, Mel Robbins, Alex, Elle, Adam Grant, Elizabeth Gilbert, Yung Pueblo, Maya Shankar, Mitch Al ...
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Essay Questions is the podcast in which your hosts, Joe & Josh, read an essay that's interesting to them and/or of historical importance, and then talk about it. Pretty simple, right? Well, we like to think we're using these essays as a starting point for conversations that end up going in strange and surprising directions. Nothing makes us happier than dragging luminaries like Mencken, Orwell, Adorno, and Didion into our own long-standing obsessions with conspiracy theories, the National Se ...
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Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good habits to this lively, thought-provoking podcast. Gretchen’s cohost and guinea pig is her younger sister, Elizabeth Craft, a TV writer and producer living in Los Angeles, who (lovingly) refers to Gretchen as her happiness bully. Sales and Distribution by Le ...
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An informational podcast for prospective, new, and current Perrysburg, OH residents. We talk about what’s in Perrysburg and why people like to live here. Hosted by Perrysburg resident Kim Newlove.
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Join comedians and authors Sara Pascoe and Cariad Lloyd in their Weirdos Book Club - a space for the lonely outsider to feel accepted and appreciated. Assisted by their comedian and writer friends, each week they’ll discuss a book that is special, stimulating and y’know – weird. Welcome to your new book club! Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you! Sara’s debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to pre-order here. Cariad’s book You Are Not Alone is p ...
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This podcast is for anyone who loves a good story. Board now for interviews and writing samples from talented authors! If you would like to be featured, email your work to [email protected] Submission guidelines: There is no word count, but please select a piece that can be read in ten minutes or less. Pieces with extreme violence, language, or other explicit content will not be considered. Thank you for your interest!
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Do you love home cooking but hunger for better recipes that help you deliver quick and delicious meals to your dinner table? Two former personal chefs turned best friends share their expertise with each other and you! Kari and Sonya have been inspiring each other in the kitchen for over 15 years by swapping recipes, tips, and trade secrets in the pursuit of better home cooking. FOOD FRIENDS is a bi-weekly podcast inspiring home cooks to try new dishes in the kitchen by sharing trusted recipe ...
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Prior to awe-inspiring and breathtakingly breathtaking cold Table Reads of magnificent scripts and fantastic screenplays, we usually discuss in some depth some aspect of the performing arts or arts in general or the arts industries or related life lessons, sort of a presentational brainstorming session with rounded edges and big chunks of chewy chocolate. (Memo to self: never write descriptions when hungry for chocolate.) We’re unabashedly seldom at a loss for pithy words or pithy rhetoric, ...
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Ever watched the Academy Awards and thought, What were they thinking? You’re not alone. Join legendary comedian and writer of over 25 Oscar telecasts, Bruce Vilanch, and screenwriter/film nerd Adam “Tex” Davis (Just Friends) as they dive into Oscar history, unpacking the flubs, snubs, and surprises from Hollywood’s biggest night. From behind-the-scenes stories of A-list stars to insider insights on how the nominations and winners are really chosen, Bruce and Tex break down each Oscar ceremon ...
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Welcome to Remember Why You’re Here—a podcast for seekers and sensitives where you can relax, receive, reconnect to yourself and remember the most important thing of all: why *you* are here. From writer, teacher, best-selling author, and earth intuitive Asia Suler, Remember Why You Are Here is like stepping into a warm tea shop on a quiet rainy day. Come settle in and let me pour you a cup of chamomile tea while we have the kind of conversations that bring you back to yourself. Ecological ph ...
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Welcome to Recovery Diaries In Depth; a mental health podcast that creates a warm, empathic, and engaging space for discussions around mental health, empowerment, and change. Executive Director and podcast host Gabe Nathan brings a unique combination of lived experience with mental health challenges, years of independent mental health and suicide awareness advocacy, and an understanding of the inpatient psychiatric millieu as a former staff member at a psychiatric hospital. This extensive ba ...
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Through discussions and interviews with writers, artists and health professionals, author friends James McKenzie Watson and Ashley Kalagian Blunt explore the big questions: how do books get written? How do people navigate life with chronic illness? And just what ARE you reading? Hosted by James McKenzie Watson, winner of the 2021 Penguin Literary Prize, and Ashley Kalagian Blunt, author of 'Dark Mode.'
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A monthly podcast dedicated to celebrating the literary short story and all things bookish. Bite-size short fiction for writers and readers everywhere. Listen to a short story or interview on the 1st of each month at 12:00am. Hosted by Tabitha Potts and Martin Nathan open to established, new and emerging writers in the English language. Always free to submit. We are a small organisation run by volunteer writers and producers (Tabitha Potts and Martin Nathan) hoping to benefit the writing com ...
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If you are a BIPoC writer, Reed, Write, & Create, is the podcast you need to stay motivated and inspired to write. Award-winning author, educator, and creative writing coach, Lori L. Tharps ( ”Hair Story,” ”Kinky Gazpacho,” and ”Substitute Me”) knows how hard it is to stay committed to your writing projects - whether you’re working on that debut novel, a gut-wrenching memoir, or an essay about your trip around the world. Writing can be your passion, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Even if y ...
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Hot and Bothered is all about the power of romance culture. We analyze romance novels and movies to better imagine our own happy endings. Episodes release weekly on Tuesdays. CURRENT SEASON: Hot and Bothered (Movie Edition) We make Hot and Bothered because we are interested in the way that love stories have impacted our lives and culture. For our fifth season of the show, we’re turning our attention to romantic films. Vanessa and Hannah McGregor dig into the canon of romantic films, from Tit ...
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BOOK WRITING TIPS: Quick Tips for New and Seasoned Authors is a weekly podcast with tips for authors of all levels, whether you're just thinking about starting to write a book but have no idea what to do, or if you've been writing for a long time and just want some new or different ideas of how to go about it, this podcast will hopefully give some inspiration to authors of all stages.
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A podcast specifically designed to cover everything from politics, advice, comedic moments, relationships, sports & everyday social commentary. In addition to these discussions, I will give a bevy of opinions while trying to drop gems. As a self proclaimed critic of the culture, this podcast gives me a responsibility to not only contribute to narrative of black excellence but to be a staple in the culture as well. Last but not least, I will drop a playlist of napalm with each podcast that I ...
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Living The Next Chapter: Candid Conversations with Authors and Writers for Readers Searching for a New Read
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Living The Next Chapter: Inspiring Conversations with Amazing Authors and Writers - Better Questions, Better Conversations, Better Connections Are you an avid reader or an aspiring writer seeking inspiration to embark on your own literary journey? Look no further! Welcome to "Living The Next Chapter," the podcast that celebrates the world of books and writing. Join us as we connect you with captivating authors who have mastered the art of storytelling. Each episode promises an enlightening c ...
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"A Book and a Chat" has proved a hugely popular radio program with people of all ages. With over seven hundred shows already recorded, Barry's format of "a chat over a cup of tea" has received nothing but rave reviews from guest and listeners alike. The writer of a successful young adult romance book "Across the Pond" Barry has himself appeared on a large number of radio and TV programs. "A Book and a Chat" is a program for writers and readers, not so much a literary show, more like... let’s ...
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We're Indians and we read uncontrollably. Not just the starred "serious" books that are reviewed in the papers, but comics, thrillers, self-help books, campus romances, travel, and whatever seems interesting. How come the papers don't cover what we really want? Bookasur is a book review and discussion podcast where P. S. Nissim, a writer and professional book critic, talks about the full broad variety of books we like, from a true desi perspective. From Stephen King to Sholay, from Tagore to ...
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Marlon and Jake Read Dead People is a podcast hosted by the Man Booker Prize-winning and internationally bestselling author Marlon James and his editor, Jake Morrissey, Executive Editor at Riverhead Books. In each episode, Marlon and Jake talk about authors—specifically dead authors. Authors they like. Authors they hate. Great books, terrible books, and books they love that you’d never expect them to. As a writer and an editor, Marlon and Jake have read thousands of books between them, and t ...
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The Art of Manliness Podcast aims to deepen and improve every area of a man's life, from fitness and philosophy, to relationships and productivity. Engaging and edifying interviews with some of the world's most interesting doers and thinkers drop the fluff and filler to glean guests' very best, potentially life-changing, insights.
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With the intent of creating space for thoughtful conversations, Meditations with Ryan Zlomek is a show dedicated to providing a platform for interesting people to tell their stories. Ryan sits down with entrepreneurs, hobbyists, creatives, historians, foodies, specialists, and everyone in between to give them a chance to share their narratives with the world. It’s amazing what we can learn when we take a moment to listen. Check back regularly for interviews and a few fun surprises along the ...
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CBC Radio's The Next Chapter travels the country, conversing with authors and readers of all kinds. A new episode every Saturday.
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Nadhimoolam Rishimoolam... Having read extraordinary stories written by Tamil authors in the last few years and translated them into the English for a prestigious publishing house in Chennai, Zero Degree Publishing, I developed an insatiable thirst to go in search of more such gems. What a revelation has it been! One's life time may not be enough to read all those wonderful penance like creations! Also, an opportunity to listen to a famous orator in Tamil, read out a story in Tamil, left me ...
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Creativity & Neurodiversity. Talking with creatives about expression, art, emotion and the good & bad of the wandering mind. With a healthy dose of the relevant science. Hosted by me wildZERO! Your host: Academic Clinical Lecturer @ University of Oxford Musician @_wildZERO
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On this street, Ebi Wali a writer, and enthusiastic counselor with her little life experiences shares interesting topics on self-development, Self-Awakening, utilizing the power of the mind, overcoming depression, and lots more. Guests will be joining to make each session even more interesting. I'm from the street, and if you are from the streets like me, you'd know our greatest motivation is our experiences, if you'd like to be inspired pls stay tuned to this podcast.
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Writer and founder of the Well-Read Black Girl book club Glory Edim is a book lover who brings readers and writers together to celebrate the written word. Expanding on the community she built in 2015, Well-Read Black Girl is the literary kickback you never knew you needed. Each week, Glory sits in deep, honest and close conversation with authors like Tarana Burke, Min Jin Lee, Anita Hill, Gabrielle Union, Elizabeth Acevedo and more. You’ll also meet WRBG Book Club members, literacy advocates ...
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This is where we read each others stories sometimes we help with tips and tricks for young writer. Our goal is to make this a good and fun place for writers. We will publish every Friday and sometimes Tuesday. Hope to see you again soon! Cover art photo provided by Jaredd Craig on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@jaredd_craig
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The Fanfic Writers’ Craft is a podcast that discusses all things fanfiction with a focus on the art and science of writing for the enjoyment of fan communities. Every three weeks, Jo and Blayne (otherwise known in fandom as @pebblysand and @nargles15) sit down for a fun, multi-fandom, fanfic-related chat and delve into particular topics such as: the particularities of writing and reading fanfiction, monetisation, how to build a fanfiction plot, etc. Hope you enjoy! You can find us and contac ...
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Kids on a Journey© with Anna McKann. Anna has over 30 years experience working within the childcare sector. She is a keen writer, an accomplished author and a humanitarian. Join her in this new podcast series as she discusses anything, and everything relating to the world of children, from birth to 18 yrs. The podcasts will be a mix of interviews with professionals regarding a variety of issues, facing the children of today. What does childcare look like in modern society and how is it chang ...
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Kollibri terre Sonnenblume is a writer, photographer, tree hugger, animal lover and dissident, who blogs regularly at Macska Moksha Press. Topics include ecology, politics, media, agriculture, wildtending, indigenous issues, sexuality and consciousness.
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If writing advice and the lingo used in the publishing industry usually sounds like gobbledygook to you, look no further than this Show, don’t Tell Writing podcast. I’m Author, Editor, and Book Coach Suzy Vadori, and I’m absolutely obsessed with helping writers get their ideas onto the page in a way that readers LOVE. If you think Show, don’t Tell is just tired writing advice, prepare to have your eyes opened as I break down the process of applying this key technique in both fiction and nonf ...
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You: "What is this?" Me: "The Last Outpost is a podcast where I chat with people much more interesting than myself." You: "But what's the theme of this podcast?" Me: "Well, I think I'm simply taking my mind for a walk (and I sometimes get wonderfully lost)." You: "Are you, like, an expert." Me: "What! You're joking aren't you!" You: "OK, tell me a bit about yourself." Me: "Well, I'm a writer, curator, lecturer, wanderer. Since 2000, I have written books on designers, photographers and filmma ...
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We pick one musical theater song, and then we pick it apart to figure out how it works in the context of the show. How do the music, lyrics, character, and story all flow from one amazing song to become something more than the sum of its parts? Host writer/composer David Rackoff does his best to explain it all.
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Welcome, friend! 🧡🖤🧡 Bible study for beginners has never been this fun—or this free from brimstone! Welcome to Bible Basics Without the Brimstone—the Christian podcast where Sunday School nostalgia meets grown-up questions, and where understanding the Bible doesn’t require a theology degree. I’m Catherine Sparrow, a writer and podcast host helping beginners learn about Christianity and the Bible. Each episode uses plain English and respectful Christian comedy to break down timeless Biblical ...
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How would you feel if you get a letter in your postbox today? I can see that big smile! There is one in your box right now! Can’t wait to open it? Go ahead flip open this audio letter specially for you. Each word is drenched in emotions, in feelings, in romance……. A love soaked program created by me Anupma a compulsive letter writer, poet, storyteller, radio artist, speaker and Happiness Coach at Make Happy Foundation.
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Cory Doctorow's Literary Works
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“...if I should talk to a stenographer two hours a day for a hundred years, I should still never be able to set down a tenth part of the things which have interested me in my lifetime.” The words of Mark Twain in his introduction to Chapters from my Autobiography provide a tantalizing glimpse of what is in store for the reader! Mark Twain, whose real name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens was still working on his reminiscences when he died in 1910. This book is really only a portion of the comple ...
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Tame the Dopamine Drive — How to Stop Chasing and Start Living
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All the neurochemicals in the brain have to do with life in the present. Except for one: dopamine. Dopamine is the one neurochemical that looks to the future. It anticipates what may be to come and drives you towards it. That can be a good thing — dopamine is one powerful motivator — but it also has its downsides. Here to help us understand how the…
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E562 - Kate Maruyama - The Collective and The Alterations - Hollywood History, Horror and Family Dynamics
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Episode 562 - Kate Maruyama - The Collective and The Alterations - Hollywood History, Horror and Family Dynamics Kate Maruyama is the author of Harrowgate, Bleak Houses, and The Collective and her novella Family Solstice was named Best Fiction Book of 2021 by Rue Morgue Magazine. Her short work has appeared in numerous journals and anthologies and …
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Ep. 542: Point to Your Ugliest Thing, Use Photos to Save Memories & Understand Obliger-Rebellion
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We discuss why it’s useful to identify the "ugliest thing" in your life—i.e., what aspect needs the most attention? We also share an easy hack about enhancing family memories, and we explore a Four-Tendencies situation involving a young-adult son's surprising reaction to his father's lateness. We wrap up with listener suggestions for creative befor…
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Episode 11: Shhh, I'm reading. Why Reading is So Important for a Writer
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Not all readers are writers, but all writers are readers. At least, I hope that's true. In this episode, I will get into why reading (in general) is important for a writer, but also why reading in your genre (specifically, the genre you are writing) is a must. I will also go over the importance of craft books, something I feel is beneficial for wri…
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119 | Becoming a stranger to yourself with Nathan Dunne, author of 'When Nothing Feels Real'
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In episode 119, debut author Nathan Dunne joins us to discuss his memoir, When Nothing Feels Real, which shares the story of his onset of severe depersonalisation and his quest to find a diagnosis. He shares the challenge of conveying his experience to those unfamiliar with the condition, his multi-year challenge to reach a proper diagnosis, and th…
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For this week’s bi-weekly scene study, Vanessa and Avery Trufelman analyze the ending of The Devil Wears Prada. They discuss the film's relationship to the time-space continuum and whether Andy should get back together with Nate. Hot and Bothered is a Not Sorry Production Find us at our website | Follow us on Instagram --- If we give you butterflie…
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Episode 280 features the sample reading portion of our feature with writer, musician, and artist, Stephen Cline! You're in for a treat as Stephen reads a mesmerizing sample from his latest genre-blending thriller, The Last Book. Jason also takes a couple of minutes to briefly describe his Alaskan vacation and a couple of the amazing things which to…
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You know that too-good-to-describe feeling of stepping outside after a summer storm? Engaging with land spirits feels like *that*. In this episode, I share my favorite ways to start working with land spirits, so you can form deep relationships with these beings of place, create power spots of magic on this Earth, and initiate healing transformation…
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30-Minute Meals! Our Top 8 Recipes for Quick Summer Home Cooking
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Too hot to cook — but still searching for something satisfying, fresh, and fast to get on the table for dinner? In this episode, we’re sharing our favorite no-sweat summer dinners, think: refreshing lettuce wraps you can eat with your hands while sitting on the porch, cold noodles slicked with a savory sauce, and creamy tofu so soft it melts on you…
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Send us a text In this episode, Suzy sits down with fellow book coach and author, Suzette Mullen to talk about Memoirs. Through the discussion of Suzette's Memoir, The Only Way Through Is Out, they discuss planning, structuring, and writing your memoir and the ways it is similar and different from fiction. Suzette shares her personal journey and ho…
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From Wartime to Story Time: Two Spanish Speaking Literary Activists You Should Know
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Episode 58 is the final episode of our special Behind the Book season. And we're going out with an inspirational bang. In order to inspire you to rise up in defense of the book, we're sharing two exciting examples of literary activists from history. We're going from Civil War era Spain, to the island of Puerto Rico. We're going from wartime, to sto…
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E561 - Joesph Bolton - Old Grandmother’s Tree - Celebrating Cultures and History through Folktales
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Episode 561 - Joesph Bolton - Old Grandmother’s Tree - Celebrating Cultures and History through Folktales About the Author Joseph Bolton was born in Pawtucket, Rhode Island during the twilight of the golden age of French-Canadian culture in New England. Growing up emersed in his mother’s French-Canadian family, Joseph enjoyed hearing the stories to…
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Reclaim Your Free Time: Simple Strategies to Take Back Your Life | Jenny Blake
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What if working less could actually make you more effective? In this perspective-shifting conversation, Jenny Blake (author of Free Time: Lose the Busywork, Love Your Business) reveals how she runs multiple successful companies working just 20 hours a week, and shares her revolutionary three-part framework for creating more space and choice in your…
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S17:E16: Why Intentional Storytelling Matters in an Era of AI and Algorithm-Driven Content
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Intentional storytelling means making creative choices with purpose. Here’s why that matters more than ever in an AI-driven content world.By K.M. Weiland
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Little Happier: "Love Is Unconditional, and Love is Demanding” & Other Secrets of Adulthood for Parents
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With time and experience, we learn “Secrets of Adulthood,” and parenthood teaches us many of those lessons. Resources & links related to this episode: "Secrets of Adulthood" Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Happ…
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E142 - Laura Cayouette - Actor, Writer, Producer, Blogger - Character Development and Author Tools
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E142 - Laura Cayouette - Actor, Writer, Producer, Blogger - Character Development and Author Tools A professional actor for over 25 years; Django Unchained, Now You See Me, Kill Bill, Enemy of the State, True Detective, Friends & more. Endorsements from actor/filmmakers Richard Dreyfuss, Kevin Costner, Lou Diamond Phillips, Reginald Hudlin, Adam Ri…
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More Happier: Talking Secrets of Adulthood with Shannon Watts
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In a recent Secrets of Adulthood Substack Live conversation, I talked to the terrific Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action (the nation’s largest grassroots group fighting gun violence. We discuss insights from her latest book and how we've arrived at several of our own Secrets of Adulthood, including why it’s important to ask yourself wheth…
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E560 - Barret Baumgart - Yuck - turning your Joshua Tree vacation into a terrifying revelation
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Episode 560 - Barret Baumgart - Yuck - turning your Joshua Tree vacation into a terrifying revelation Barret Baumgart is an essayist, screenwriter, and the author of the nonfiction books China Lake and YUCK. His essays have appeared in The Paris Review, The Gettysburg Review, The Iowa Review, The Rumpus, Vice, LitHub, The Seneca Review, and The Lit…
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The Perrysburg Podcast is a resource for Perrysburg residents. We talk about what’s in Perrysburg and why people like to live here. The FULL show notes are on https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/102 This is my 2-year podcast anniversary show. On July 2, 2023, I launched The Perrysburg Podcast. When I started it, I put a three-year expiration date on …
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All Systems Red (2017 Novella) | Why Nerds (Like Us) Love Murderbot
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Martha Wells’s career shifted into a whole new gear with the launch of her series “The Murderbot Diaries” which was a surprising success out of the gate. In episode 351, join Luke Elliott and James Bailey as they begin their journey with one of Sci-Fi’s newest beloved characters, explore the origins of the iconic bot, unpack neurodivergence coding,…
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Ep 418 - Best Books of the Year Halftime Show!
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Brea and Mallory pick their favorite books of the year…so far. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsors - Teasperience www.teasperience.com CODE: GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To join our Slack channe…
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E393 - Adam Nimoy - The Most Human, Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy
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Episode 393 - Adam Nimoy - The Most Human, Reconciling with My Father, Leonard Nimoy Adam was born during the Eisenhower administration to Leonard and Sandra Zoberblatt Nimoy. He attended the University Elementary School, a “lab school” run by UCLA, where he was subjected to numerous psychological experiments. The experimentation continued at UC Be…
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Double Strawberry Shortcakes, Peak Summer Fruit, and a Bean Dilemma Solved! Our best home cooking bites of the week
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Have you ever wondered what to do with the bean liquid from a can or pot of beans? In this bite-sized episode, we share delicious moments about the best things we ate this week to inspire each other – and you! By the end of this episode, you’ll want to make a strawberry-studded shortcake that’s easy, make-ahead, and party-ready. You’ll also get ins…
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Finding Joy in a Life You Never Saw Coming | Jessica Slice
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From high-flying real estate mogul to proud disabled mother, Jessica Slice's transformative journey will shake you awake to your own yearnings. In this candid conversation, the Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World author exposes medicine's dehumanizing biases and reveals how honoring our shared fragility unlocks profound…
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Frankie is being nosey with Freya Sampson, author of The Busybody Book Club, to learn about perfecting character development, reading outside of genre, why it's good to say no more and the horrors of Amazon reviews. Order your copy of The Busybody Book Club here. Follow Freya on Instagram at @freyasampsonauthor. Want to talk books? Email us at read…
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Portnoy's Complaint by Philip Roth with Liam Williams
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This week's book guest is Portnoy's Complaint by Philip Roth. Sara and Cariad are joined by award-winning comedian, writer and 1/3 of sketch group Sheeps - Liam Williams. In this episode they discuss Kafka, addiction, wanking, wanking, wanking and Geoffrey Archer. Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss racism, racist language and antisemitism.…
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52. Page Review With Michael - Action Scenes
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Send us a text In this week's episode, Suzy chats with fellow editor Michael, and they review opportunities to amp up the stakes in his Action Scene. ➡️✍️ Sign up here to FINISH YOUR BOOK in Suzy's Wicked Good Fiction Bootcamp. Enrolling now! 🎧💜 Opt into the Show, don't Tell Writing Podcast Email List, and get a short reminder any time a new episod…
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E559 - Laura Munson - Uncovering The Wild Why, We Get Stumped and We Overcome Our Inner Critter
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Episode 559 - Laura Munson - Uncovering The Wild Why, We Get Stumped and We Overcome Our Inner Critter Founder of the Top Ranked Haven Writing Retreats “I’m so glad you are here. Thank you. You are a very large part of why I write —why I sit at the intersection of heart and mind and craft that is the writing life.” Laura Munson New York Times Best …
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BONUS - Surrender, An Audiobook by Bono of U2 - Dave's Audible Recommendation
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BONUS - Surrender, An Audiobook by Bono of U2 - Dave's Audible Recommendation Surrender, An Audiobook by Bono of U2 - Dave's Audible Recommendation Bono—artist, activist, and the lead singer of Irish rock band U2—has written a memoir: honest and irreverent, intimate and profound, Surrender is the story of the remarkable life he’s lived, the challen…
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Ep. 541: Try These Parenting Hacks from Listeners, Manage Your Own Worry & an Easy Packing Hack
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We share a treasure trove of creative, easy parenting hacks from our listeners, as well as a happiness hack about creating a "prep station" bin to stay organized for trips and special events. In our "Know Yourself Better" segment, we explore how the desire to manage our own worry can lead us to burden or try to control others. Plus, we share some i…
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Episode 10: Do you see what I see? Utilizing the Senses in Your Writing
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Most authors are pretty good about describing the things the characters see, but what about what they hear? Smell? Touch? Taste? In this episode, I will go over some tips on how to incorporate all the senses into not only your setting, but also your character development. Some helpful links (some are affiliate inks): Scrivener (the writing software…
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Vanessa Zoltan and special guest Avery Trufelman meet at Paris Fashion Week to record this week’s episode of Hot and Bothered, all about The Devil Wears Prada. This week we defend Miranda Priestly, learn about the truths and fictions of the fashion industry, and analyze Andy's makeover. We finish the episode by talking to Deborah Jermyn about Meryl…
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Episode 279 features a dynamic conversation with literary author, musician, artist, and retired professor, Stephen Cline! We're discussing the creative lifestyle, the benefits of a creative community around you, written vs spoken, and more before finally diving into his latest novel, The Last Book. Click PLAY to listen now! Stephen Cline website fo…
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Timeless joy, buzzing contentment, and healing BIG things in your life...through play! So often we feel like we need to effort to make changes in our lives. But what if you weren’t meant to work to make your dreams happen...what if you were meant to play, and have them rise, through creative joy, into existence? This, my friends, is exactly what th…
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Books, Routines, and Habits: The Founders’ Guide to Self-Improvement
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Note: This is a rebroadcast. A lot of self-improvement advice and content feels empty. And there’s a reason for that. It often offers routines and habits to practice, but doesn’t offer a strong, overarching reason to practice them. That’s why the self-improvement advice of the Founding Fathers is particularly compelling. Though they were imperfect …
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What’s on the Grill? Meatless Home Cooking for Summer Nights
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Ready to fire up the grill, but tired of the same old burgers and hot dogs? What if your entire meal—from salad to dessert—could be cooked outdoors? This week, we’re sharing 8 easy, meatless grilling recipes that take advantage of peak summer produce. From surprising salads to hearty mains and potluck-friendly sides, these recipes are vegetarian, f…
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Story Radio Writers' Salon on the theme of Libraries
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Our Writers' salon on the theme of libraries explores characters as diverse as saints, memories, universities, the necessity of writing novels, dystopian visions of the future and seed banks. We chose the theme of Libraries because at a time of book burning and censorship the Library remains a place of freedom of thought and expression. Our first r…
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Behind the Book with Literary Agent Regina Brooks: Owner of the Largest African-American Literary Agency in the US
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On episode 57 we’re going Behind the Book with legendary literary agent, Regina Brooks. Regina is the founder and CEO of Serendipity Literary Agency in New York, the largest African American–owned agency in the US. She has represented and established a diverse base of award-winning clients in adult and young adult fiction, nonfiction, and children’…
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E558 - Edward R Rosick - Where The Grass Don't Grow and Vultures Sing, 12 Tales of speculative fiction
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EPISODE 558 - Edward R Rosick - Where The Grass Don't Grow and Vultures Sing, 12 Tales of speculative fiction Edward R. Rosick is a writer and physician living in the urban wilds of central Michigan. His diverse works of speculative fiction, from the sublime to surreal, have appeared in numerous award-winning magazines and anthologies including Pul…
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3 Surprising Ways to Make Peace With Your Anxious Mind | Spotlight Convo
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Three leading experts reveal how to transform anxiety from an enemy into an unexpected ally. Dr. Jud Brewer shares neuroscience-backed techniques to break free from worry loops, Dr. Wendy Suzuki (author of Good Anxiety) shows how anxiety can fuel creativity and resilience, and Emiliya Zhivotovskaya introduces her groundbreaking Mind Over Chatter fr…
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Hey Oscars fans, welcome to the 1944 Oscars for the films of 1943. Not surprisingly the theme of many movies this year was war as most of the globe fought in WWII. There was a movie just called Air Force! And among these war and war adjacent films came one of the most beloved, quoted and classic movies of all time… Casablanca! But while Casablanca …
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Little Happier: Is it a Bug? Is it a Feature? It Depends on You
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The familiar proverb “It’s not a bug, it’s a feature” is a reminder that one person may seek out a product, an experience, or a situation for the very reason that someone else avoids it. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, prod…
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More Happier: No “Guilty” Pleasures & Returning to the Treadmill Desk
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We talk about why it can helpful to trust our interests and inclinations about what to read, watch, or listen to, without imposing a lot of judgment on our choices. Resources & links related to this episode: Elizabeth's treadmill desk Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books,…
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E557 - Ronald Okuaki Lieber - The Long Journey Out - from the place where I now am, the diary of that journey
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EPISODE 557 - Ronald Okuaki Lieber - The Long Journey Out - from the place where I now am, the diary of that journey Author's Bio I am of Japanese and Jewish lineage, born in Tokyo, a late post WWII baby. I grew up moving every year until the age of 14 when my parents settled in Petersburg, VA. I graduated with a BS in Biology from the College of W…
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Perrysburg Author Bill Williams on His First Book and Advice for Aspiring Writers (Summer Reading Series Part 2 of 4)
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This is part two of my 2025 Summer Reading Series. In Part One, Tracy and Alisha from Way Public Library talked about the library’s Summer Reading Programs. Click to listen: https://www.perrysburgpodcast.com/100. Part Two is today. Bill Williams talks about his book 20 Years of Internet Humor and Other Interesting Things: Volume One and also gives …
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Ep 417 - Anticipated Books for July and August!
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Brea and Mallory go through their most anticipated books for July and August. Email us at readingglassespodcast at gmail dot com! Reading Glasses Merch Recommendations Store Sponsor - GreenChef www.greenchef.com/50GLASSES CODE: 50GLASSES Links - Reading Glasses Facebook Group Reading Glasses Goodreads Group Amazon Wish List Newsletter Libro.fm To j…
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