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Thoughts from a Page Podcast

Summary: Welcome to the Thoughts from a Page Podcast where I interview authors and other individuals in the publishing industry about the latest and greatest books and trends in the industry. Listen to find some great new reads!

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 L.C. Shaw - THE SILENT CONSPIRACY | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 19:53

Lynne discusses her latest thriller The Silent Conspiracy, the various ways information is used to influence people today, the importance of vetting the news, writing thrillers with her sister, and much more. The Silent Conspiracy can be purchased at Murder by the Book.  Lynne’s 3 recommended reads are: Don’t Look for Me by Wendy Walker Goodnight Beautiful by Aimee Molloy Becoming Bulletproof by Evy Poumpouras

 Nancy Thayer - GIRLS OF SUMMER | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:09

Nancy discusses her latest novel Girls of Summer, writing about the intricacies and mysteries of family, her love of crafting beach reads with happy endings, the way technology has impacted her job, the importance of independent book stores, and much more. Girls of Summer can be purchased at Murder by the Book.  Nancy’s 3 recommended reads are: One by One by Ruth Ware Anxious People by Fredrik Backman The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

 Christopher Swann - NEVER TURN BACK | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:32

Chris discusses his latest mystery Never Turn Back, the personal family story that served as his inspiration, the challenges of writing a thriller, the incredible author community, the importance of independent book stores, and much more. Never Turn Back can be purchased at Murder by the Book.  Chris’s 3 recommended reads are: Hard Cash Valley by Brian Panowich Blacktop Wasteland by S. A. Cosby When These Mountains Burn by David Joy

 Natalie Jenner - THE JANE AUSTEN SOCIETY | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 34:54

Natalie discusses her debut novel The Jane Austen Society, the long-lasting impact and continued relevance of Jane Austen’s books, the importance of independent book stores, launching a debut novel during the pandemic, and more. The Jane Austen Society can be purchased at Murder by the Book.   Natalie’s 3 recommended reads are: Sigh, Gone: A Misfit’s Memoir of Great Books, Punk Rock, and the Fight to Fit In by Phuc Tran The All-Night Sun by Diane Zinna Cuyahoga by Pete Beatty

 Hazel Gaynor - WHEN WE WERE YOUNG & BRAVE | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 30:05

Hazel discusses When We Were Young & Brave, her inspiration for the story, writing about World War 2 in the Pacific, her extensive research for the book, exploring the human condition, her reading recommendations, and much more.  When We Were Young & Brave can be purchased at Murder by the Book.  Hazel’s 2 recommended reads are: Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline

 Joe Berkowitz - AMERICAN CHEESE | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:03

Joe discusses his new book American Cheese: An Indulgent Odyssey Through the Artisan Cheese World, how he became interested in artisanal cheese, the role of Whole Foods in the American cheese renaissance, the role of cheese influencers, and much more. American Cheese: An Indulgent Odyssey Through the Artisan Cheese World can be purchased at Murder by the Book. Joe’s 2 recommended reads are: Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng Wow, No Thank You: Essays by Samantha Irby

 Tori Whitaker - MILLICENT GLENN'S LAST WISH | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:59

Tori discusses her debut novel Millicent Glenn’s Last Wish, her inspiration for the story, creating a love letter to Cincinnati, the generational theme in the book, her advice for aspiring authors, and much more. Millicent Glenn’s Last Wish can be purchased at Murder by the Book.  Tori’s 3 recommended reads are: The Guest Book by Sarah Blake You Were There Too by Colleen Oakley Wench by Dolen Perkins-Valdez

 Jane Igharo - TIES THAT TETHER | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 20:23

Jane discusses her debut novel Ties That Tether, writing about Nigerian culture and being an immigrant, exploring the themes of culture and identity, her vision for the cover of this book, participating in Pitch Wars, advice for aspiring authors, and more. Ties That Tether can be purchased at Murder by the Book.  Jane’s 2 recommended reads are: The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai Well-Behaved Indian Women by Saumya Dave

 Pamela Redmond - OLDER | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 26:54

Pamela discusses her latest novel Older, writing a book that provides some humor during these troubling times, enjoying her novel Younger as a television show and having Sutton Foster cast in the show, writing about aging, and much more.  Older can be purchased at Murder by the Book.  Pamela’s 2 recommended reads are: The Exiles by Christina Baker Kline Someone by Alice McDermott

 John Cribb - OLD ABE | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 25:09

John talks about his latest novel Old Abe, writing a fictional account of Lincoln’s life, conducting research on one of the most famous men in history, how he decided to tackle this subject, and much more. Old Abe can be purchased at Murder by the Book.  John’s 2 recommended reads are: Metamorphoses by Ovid Collected Stories by Frank O’Connor

 Kristin Harmel - THE BOOK OF LOST NAMES | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 31:56

Kristin talks about her latest novel the New York Times bestseller The Book of Lost Names, the research she did regarding the forgery of documents during World War 2, writing about ordinary people who rise up to do extraordinary things, the large number of Nazi-looted books that still have not been returned to their original owners, creating the Facebook group Friends and Fiction with four other authors during the pandemic, and more. The Book of Lost Names can be purchased at Murder by the Book.  Kristin’s 4 recommended reads are: Surviving Savannah by Patti Callahan The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis Lost in Paris by Elizabeth Thompson The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

 Signe Pike - THE FORGOTTEN KINGDOM | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 32:01

Signe and I discuss her latest novel The Forgotten Kingdom, researching people and events from the sixth century, telling stories previously lost to time and history, working as an acquisitions editor, and much more.  The Forgotten Kingdom can be purchased at Murder by the Book.    Signe’s 2 recommended reads are: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss The Wise Man’s Fear by Patrick Rothfuss

 Wendy Walker - DON'T LOOK FOR ME | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:23

Wendy discusses her new novel Don’t Look For Me, her personal inspiration for this story, the psychology of grief, creating a strong sense of place in this novel, the fight or flight impulse in humans, her recommended reads, and much more. Don’t Look For Me can be purchased at Murder by the Book.  Wendy’s 4 recommended reads are: One By One by Ruth Ware Anxious People by Fredrik Backman The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis Universe of Two by Stephen P. Kiernan

 Asha Lemmie - FIFTY WORDS FOR RAIN | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 18:39

Asha discusses her debut novel Fifty Words for Rain, setting her novel in post-World War 2 Japan, her lifelong love of the country and its language, having her novel chosen as a Good Morning America book club selection, and much more.  Fifty Words for Rain can be purchased at Murder by the Book.   Asha’s 2 recommended reads are: The Lions of Fifth Avenue by Fiona Davis A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

 Jason B. Rosenthal - MY WIFE SAID YOU MAY WANT TO MARRY ME | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 23:45

Jason discusses his book My Wife Said You May Want to Marry Me, his wife Amy’s viral essay and his response, processing grief, advice for writing a memoir, attending Burning Man, and much more.  My Wife Said You May Want to Marry Me can be purchased at Murder by the Book.  Jason’s 2 recommended reads are: Letters from Max: A Poet, a Teacher, a Friendship by Sarah Ruhl Timeless Flight: The Definitive Biography of the Byrds by Johnny Rogan

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