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The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast
Welcome to The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast, where we explore the world of books and the stories behind the authors who write them. Join us for fun and exciting interviews with writers, as they share their journey to publication, offer book recommendations, and provide writing tips for aspiring authors. Whether you're a book lover or a budding writer, I invite you to come along and we'll explore my bookshelves.
Episodes
89 episodes
The Catalyst: an Interview with Nat Bickel
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 ...
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Episode 88
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A Graveyard of Secrets - an interview with authors Heidi O’Barr and Jessica Thompson!
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 readin...
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Season 3
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Episode 87
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40:59
Bottled Secrets, Haunted Houses, and Creative Inspiration: an Interview with Author Mary Kendall
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 ad...
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Season 3
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Episode 86
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47:03
Scotland, Witches, and Cozy Mysteries: an interview with author Felicity Green
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 85
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Talking Back to Stories: an interview with Author Jeanne Blasberg
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 i...
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Season 3
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Episode 85
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40:03
Confessions of a (Not So) Boring Reader: A Conversation with Author Anna A. Armstrong
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 84
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46:06
Charles Dickens: The Stories of His Life: with guest author Jesper Soerensen
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 epis...
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Season 3
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Episode 83
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Jane Austen, Pride & Prejudice... and Football? | Discussion with Jessica Thompason and J. R. Lancaster, Part 2
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...
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Season 3
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Episode 82
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The Luck of the Irish: A New Cozy Mystery Anthology! with guests J. R. Lancaster and Jessica Thompson, Part 1
Welcome to the first part of a two part conversation I have with mystery authors J. R. Lancaster and Jessica Thompson. Today, we're talking Murders, mysteries, and St. Patrick's Day... along with some "meet cute" stories!These authors a...
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Season 3
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Episode 81
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Boo Trundle: The Healing Power of Writing Your Truth
My guest today is the author Boo Trundle, who has written one of the most interesting and captivating novels I've ever read. "The Daughter Ship", a very personal novel that tells of one woman's journey to find healing. The story focuses on Kath...
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Season 3
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Episode 80
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Puerto Rican Stories: A Conversation with Author Margarita Barresi
My guest today is Margarita Barresi, author of "A Delicate Marriage". Her novel is a personal one, a novel that "celebrates Puerto Rican culture while delving into themes of class, oppression, and the effects of colonialism through the lens of ...
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Season 3
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Episode 79
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In Which We Use Our Little Grey Cells: A Celebration of Agatha Christie, with author Jessica Thompson
In today's episode, I have author Jessica Thompson back on the podcast. We talk about her new book coming out just in time for Valentines Day:
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Season 3
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Episode 78
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Bullet Through the Art: The Joyful Writing Journey of Author Anne Seidel
My guest today is cozy mystery author Anne Seidel. She has a new book in a new series out called "Bullet Through the Art: A Sam Gordon Cozy Mystery."In today's episode we talk about her writing journey from screenplays to mystery novels...
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Season 3
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Episode 77
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Christmas Mugs and Other Magical Crockery: An Interview with Amey Zeigler
Welcome to our Christmas episode! Today I talk to author Amey Zeigler. She's just written a new Christmas book called "The Christmas Mug" - It's book two in the Helping of Hope Series! In the interview we talk about our favorite reads a...
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Season 3
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Episode 76
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44:15
Shannon Symonds is Booked for Murder!
My guest is cozy mystery writer Shannon Symonds. She's just published the first book in the brand new Balefire Bay Cozy Mystery Series! In this interview we get distracted talking about all the books we've enjoyed reading lately, but then dig i...
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Season 3
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Episode 75
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46:44
Woman of Valor: an Interview with author Lynne Golodner
Join us on The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast as we embark on a captivating journey with acclaimed author Lynne Golodner. In this episode, Lynne shares her journey behind her novel, "Woman of Valor." This novel delves into the intricate layers of id...
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Season 3
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Episode 74
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33:32
Shoot, Shovel, and Shut Up: an Interview with author Jessica Thompson
In today's episode, I talk to author Jessica Thompson. She has a new book out called "Shoot Shovel & Shut Up". We talk about her new book and discuss some writing tips. Jessica Thompson's website:
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Season 3
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Episode 73
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39:52
Katie Lumsden's Victorian Odyssey: an interview with an exciting new voice in historical fiction
Hello! In today's episode I interview new author Katie Lumsden - she is a booktuber and we share a love of Victorian literature in general and Dickens in particular. We talk about her new book The Secrets of Hartwood Hall, her reading journey i...
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Season 3
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Episode 72
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49:39
Book Launch: "Someone's Always Watching": an interview with new author J. R. Lancaster
In today's episode I get the privilege to sit down with J. R. Lancaster and talk about her new mystery, "Someone's Always Watching". We talk about some great books we've read lately, her writing journey, writing tips, and more! <...
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Season 3
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Episode 71
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43:22
You're Never Too Young (Or Too Old!) to Write Your Story: with guest Shanti Hershenson
My guest today is an absolute inspiration - a young author who didn't wait to follow her dreams to become a writer! Shanti Hershenson is the author of The Bane of Angelfall Academy and the Biome Lock Saga - and many more, all at the age of 15 y...
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Season 3
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Episode 70
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26:34
Educating Youth Through Literature: a Juneteenth Conversation with Author Tonya Duncan Ellis
In today's episode, I sit down with children's author Tonya Duncan Ellis to delve into the world of literature that tells interesting stories but also educates. We talk about her immensely popular YA book series, Sophie Washington, and her jour...
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Season 3
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Episode 69
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46:50
This Summer, Write Your Own Story: Tips for Teenage Writers! Part 1 with special guest Raquel Drosos
As school is out for the summer now, I'm going to have a couple of episodes that encourages teens - or anyone really - to pick up that pen or sit down in front of the computer, and write a story. So today, my guest is author Raquel Dros...
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Season 3
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Episode 68
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40:41
From Bored to Bookworm: How to Turn Summer Break into a Book Bonanza! with guest Melanie Notaras
In today's episode, I go to "the land down under" to speak with author Melanie Notaras. She wrote the children's book "The Art Show that Came to Life" and it stars Your School! Find out all about this custom made book can help your local school...
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Season 3
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Episode 67
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47:08
Does Food Tell a Story? an Interview with Cozy Mystery Author Wendy Sand Eckel
Have you ever wondered why food blogs and online recipes always seem to attach a lengthy story to their recipes? It turns out, there's a good reason for that...My guest today is cozy mystery author Wendy Sand Eckel. She is the author of...
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Season 3
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Episode 66
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The Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing: A Conversation with Douglas Robbins
My guest today is Douglas Robbins. He's the author of "Naricon: The Cloaked Deception", "Love in a Dying Town", and more. He's also the host of the podcast "Den of Discussion"! Today we talk about his writing journey, why he chose the self-publ...
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Season 3
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Episode 65
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