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In today's episode I speak with author Nat Bickel! She was just written and published a new YA novel called "The Catalyst". We discuss some favorite books, her writing journey, and the highs and lows of self publishing!

"Kelynn Sanders has a head full of dreams almost as overwhelming as the Blue Ridge Mountains in North Carolina. She can't contain it nor control it. The constant swimming of what ifs, wants, aspirations, and the possible failure of it all causes her to black out. She tries her best to push her thoughts into a mystical opal necklace, but it only keeps her episodes temporarily at bay. Her loss of consciousness sometimes lasts for more than eight hours at a time, which only puts her life on hold, until she meets Clayto
When Clayton Fogerty enters into her world on a bet, he soon becomes the only thing that clears her head. He makes life bearable, her thoughts understandable and realistic, but Clayton has a secret. He has Kelynn's opal necklace through which he's able to watch her biggest dreams play out before his eyes like a movie. He uses his access to her thoughts to his advantage, boosting her confidence and creating scenarios that seem like coincidences to really push her into what he thinks she wants out of life."

Find Nat online: https://www.natmosfear.com/

Get "The Catalyst" https://www.amazon.com/Catalyst-Nat-Bickel/dp/B0DFK9337B/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=rRaqr&content-id=amzn1.sym.05575cf6-d484-437c-b7e0-42887775cf30&pf_rd_p=05575cf6-d484-437c-b7e0-42887775cf30&pf_rd_r=143-6100496-5366316&pd_rd_wg=E3iHG&pd_rd_r=db8ee681-0a6c-4c36-8bdc-23358dd3f80b&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk

Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction

01:45 Favorite Authors and Book Recommendations

03:33 What Inspires You To Tell Stories

05:55 Book Discussion on The Catalyst (no spoilers)
We also discuss her writing journey and what was it like to self puplish

Books Mentioned:
Hush Hush series by Becca Fitzpatrick

Christine Hannah The Nightingale

Greta Gerwig Little Women

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In today's episode, I sit and have a fun conversation with authors Heidi O'Barr and returning guest Jessica Thompson! Secrets will be revealed! They will shock you!... Ok maybe not, but I had a delightful time discusing the joys of reading and writing with two cozy mystery writers. They have a new collection of cozy mystery short stories out just in time for Halloween. Watch our conversation today and then run out and get their new collection: A Graveyard of Secrets!

Books Mentioned:
Drinker of Ink by Shannon Castleton
Locked in Time, Lois Duncan
Killers of a Certain Age, by Deanna Raybourn
The Cupcake Company Baker’s Manual by Heidi O’Barr
Beyond the Woods
Bippity, Boppity, Boots
A Graveyard of Secrets

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and What we’ve been reading
04:34 How did you become a writer, what do you write
10:31 Jessica’s stories and upcoming projects
16:55 Heidi’s challenges and joys of writing
20:55 Jessica’s Writing Process
21:50 Reading while younger - and some cool library stories
31:43 Future plans for Heidi, Jessica, and more

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In today's story I interview Mary Kendall, the author of "Bottled Secrets of Rosewood", how her experiences inspire her creativity, and we discuss our favorite authors including Louise Penny, Alan Bradley, and more! If you need more books to add to your TBR, listen to this episode today!

Find Mary and her book online here: https://www.marykendallauthor.com/

"After an archeological dig at Rosewood, Miranda's historic house, unearths an ancient blue bottle of questionable origin, it seems to trigger the occurrence of inexplicable and mysterious events. While Brian, the head archeologist, and his team try to figure out the mystery behind the blue bottle, disturbing encounters with the local folks leave Miranda shaken and unsure of the isolated, coastal corner of Virginia where she has moved. In fact, it seems that there are forces at hand trying to oust Miranda from Rosewood with the bottle at the root of it all. When she is awakened one night by an eerie glow at her window and finds a circle of fire around her property, she must decide. Should she leave her dream house or stay--and potentially pay the ultimate price?"

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction, What are You Reading
11:25 Bottled Secrets of Rosewood
15:55 Growing up in old and haunted houses and the things that inspiring creativity
31:35 Her book journey, advice, and more



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In today's episode, I interview author Felicity Green. She is the author of the Scottish Witches Cozy Mystery Series. Her books are an excellent choice if you want some witchy cozy mysteries to read this October! Not only do we also explore her author journey from actress to author, we also end up talking about a lot of great cozy mysteries! So get ready to add to your TBR list with this fun episode!

Find Felicity Green online: https://felicitygreenauthor.com/

Books Mentioned
Famous Five series and Twins of St. Clare by Enid Blyton
Books by Kelley Armstrong
Sookie Stackhouse by Charlaine Harris
Paige Shelton Scottish Bookshop Mysteries
Amanda Flower Magical Garden Series
Harry Dresden Series by Jim Butcher
Shady Hollows series by Juneau Black
Beacon Bakeshop Series by Darci Hannah
Aunt Dimity series by Nancy Atherton

Time Stamps
00:00 The Scottish Witches Mystery Series
08:30 Author Journey
13:29 Favorite Books
15:30 The Story Behind the Witch's Story
18:20 Challenges
21:37 Book Recommendations, Cozies, and yummy treats

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Hello Bookworms! Have you ever wondered what goes into writing a retelling of a classics story, legend, or myth? I discuss that topic and more with our guest today, author Jeanne Blasberg. She has written the book "Daughter of a Promise", and it is a modern day retelling of the Biblical story of David and Bathsheba. We talk about how different the story is seen in the modern "me too" movement, what goes into writing a retelling, and the powerful connection our myths and legends have to our stories today.

Find Jeanne Blasberg online: https://jeanneblasberg.com/

Get her book here: https://jeanneblasberg.com/books/daughter-of-a-promise/

Books Mentioned/Discussed:
"James" by Percival Everett (bookshop.org affiliate link)

Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver (bookshop.org affiliate link)

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In this episode of "The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast" we celebrate being boring! I have the pleasure of interviewing cozy mystery writer Anna A. Armstrong - who is NOT a boring writer! We kick off our conversation by discussing our mutual love for Jane Austen, acknowledging that while it may seem basic to some, we find immense comfort in her timeless works like "Pride and Prejudice." Embracing our so-called "boring" tastes, we chat about the joy and comfort these classic stories bring us. Anna also shares her inspiring journey to becoming a writer, giving us an inside look at her process and her delightful FitzMorris Family Mystery series. Join us for a delightful chat that celebrates the beauty of simplicity and the charm of beloved literature.

The FitzMorris Mystery Series:

https://thecotswoldwriter.com/

Timestamps:
03:42 Discussing Jane Austenwwwwww
12:40 Anna Armstrong's Writing Journey
26:00 Biggest challenges and joys
29:55 What’s coming up next
35:08 In Praise of YA literature

Books Mentioned:
Corpse in the Chard, by Anna A. Armstrong
Murder on the Isle, by Anna A. Armstrong
Season for Murder, by Anna A. Armstrong
Among the Janeites by Deborah Yaffe
Mansfield Park by Jane Austen
Emma by Jane Austen
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
The Harry Potter Series by J. K. Rowling

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After an unplanned short hiatus from the podcast, I'm back behind the mic talking about my favorite author, Charles Dickens. My guest today is author Jesper Soerensen and he's just written a book about Dickens and his stories. In the episode we talk about his book, we share plenty of recommendations, and have a lot of discussion about the stories that Dickens wrote. We do not talk spoilers, so whether you're relatively new to Dickens or are a hardcore fan, there is something for everyone in today's interview!

Find Jesper online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soerensen.jesper/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soerensen.jesper/
Medium: https://medium.com/@soerensen.jesper
My author page at Olympia Publishers: https://olympiapublishers.com/authors/jesper-soerensen
Charles Dickens: The Stories of His Life: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1804390143?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Books mentioned:
We talk about all of Charles Dickens' novels, and several biographies by Michael Slater, Fred Kaplan, and Peter Ackroyd.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro and book discussion
14:00 Biographies about Dickens
21:00 Discovering Dickens
28:00 Reading Dickens when you're older
31:01 Top 5? More like top 20...
38:50 Favorite Dickens Characters
45:55 What’s coming up next?

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In today's episode, I play part 2 of my interview with authors Jessica Thompson and J. R. Lancaster. We talk about Jane Austen, our experiences reading her books, and favorite adaptations. I also share some of my favorite Jane Austen memes that came up out of the Super Bowl, we discuss other favorite mystery writers, and more! Thanks for joining us on this hilarious discussion about one of the greatest authors to put pen to paper!

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Jessica Thompson: https://jessicathompsonauthor.com/
J. R. Lancaster: https://jrlancasterwriter.wordpress.com/

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