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A Bookshelf Binge
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Lets talk about all things books! From talking about specific books and genres, to talking to bookstagrammers, authors, cosplayers, and industry people alike, we will explore the literary world as a whole.
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Ep. 48 - Writing for the Fandom ft. Daevastanner (@ReadTheseFics)
Aug 18, 202201:02:20Tap to summarizeDo you read fanfic? Have you ever wondered what goes on in the mind of a fanfic writer? How do fanfic writers stay close to cannon while also providing such interesting stories that we wish existed? What draws fanfiction writers to certain fandoms and series? Well you are in luck! I sat down with Izzy (Daevastanner on AO3) who has written several fanfiction pieces. Most of her writing is within the world of ACOTAR by Sarah J Maas with a few other fandoms thrown in! We talk all about cannon, our favorite fanfics, why we think fanfic is so incredibly popular and so much more! This episode is sponsored by Audible! Follow this link to get a free 30-day trial for Audible. Become a Patreon Member! https://www.patreon.com/abookshelfbinge Join the discord server! Shop the books mentioned on the podcast here! We have merch! Click here to shop the podcast's merch! Credits: Host: @bookshelfbinge Guest: Izzy (@readthesefics) Cover art: SaraSomethingCo (@sarasomething.co)
Transcribe →Ep. 47 - Fighting Imposter Syndrome ft. Ayana Gray
Aug 4, 202201:02:46Tap to summarizeHave you read Beasts of Prey and are extremely excited for Beasts of Ruin? Well you should be excited then because I got to sit down with Ayana Gray and discuss the rich history and mythology that inspired this story, how it felt to get a Netflix deal before even publishing the Beasts of Prey, and how we are all fighting imposture syndrome at all times. Ayana is an incredible human and I cannot recommend her series enough! Order Beasts of Ruin here This episode is sponsored by Audible! Follow this link to get a free 30-day trial for Audible. Become a Patreon Member! https://www.patreon.com/abookshelfbinge Join the discord server! Shop the books mentioned on the podcast here! We have merch! Click here to shop the podcast's merch! Credits: Host: @bookshelfbinge Guest: Ayana Gray (@AyanaGray_) Cover art: SaraSomethingCo (@sarasomething.co)
Transcribe →Ep. 46 - The Rollercoaster of Publishing ft. Lexi Ryan
Jul 21, 202201:21:14Tap to summarizeHave you read These Hollow Vows and want to know how Lexi Ryan came up with this extremely well written world? Did you know that she didn't have an outline? Are you cheering for Sebastian or Finn? Are you dying to know if we will return to this world? In today's episode, Lexi Ryan and I sat down to discuss everything about the These Hollow Vows duology and its EPIC conclusion, These Twisted Bonds. We discuss it all: how to balance a love triangle, major lessons she has learned about the industry, why Lexi decided to traditionally publish this duology while self publishing her romance novels, and more! These Twisted Bonds is out now! You can order a copy here! This episode is sponsored by Audible! Follow this link to get a free 30-day trial for Audible. Become a Patreon Member! https://www.patreon.com/abookshelfbinge Join the discord server! Shop the books mentioned on the podcast here! We have merch! Click here to shop the podcast's merch! Credits: Host: @bookshelfbinge Guest: Lexi Ryan (@writerlexiryan) Cover art: SaraSomethingCo (@sarasomething.co)
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Ep. 45 - The Art of Translation ft. Open Letter Books
Jun 17, 202200:55:56Tap to summarizeDid you know less than 3% of books are translated into English? That not including text books and things, that number is actually closer to 600 books? Total. I was blown away by this in today's discussion with Chad Post. Chad is the publisher at Open Letter, the University of Rochester's nonprofit, literary translation press, and is one of only a handful of publishing houses dedicated to increasing access to world literature for English readers. Chad talks all about why we don't see very many translated works these days, what causes a spike in translated works, other interesting trends! This episode is sponsored by Audible! Follow this link to get a free 30-day trial for Audible. Become a Patreon Member! https://www.patreon.com/abookshelfbinge Join the discord server! Shop the books mentioned on the podcast here! We have merch! Click here to shop the podcast's merch! Credits: Host: @bookshelfbinge Guest: Chad Post (@openletterbooks) Cover art: SaraSomethingCo (@sarasomething.co)
Transcribe →Ep. 44 - The Dynamic Duo of Summer ft. Ali Brady
Jun 10, 202200:53:59Tap to summarizeWhat happens when two author BFFs are inspired by a new twist on The Parent Trap? You get the amazing book, The Beach Trap! Ali Brady knocked this book out of the park! It has everything you could ever want in a fun summer read. You have sisters, love, a feud, heavy topics, light topics, the beach. Everything. I am in love with this book and I adored this conversation with Alison Hammer and Bradeigh Godfrey! We talk about it all in today's episode! From writing as a duo, how they developed a story that felt so seamless you would have no idea it was written by two people rather than one, their own writing careers, and more! Their book is amazing and I hope you preorder it! The Beach Trap is out July 14th! Preorder it here. This episode is sponsored by Audible! Follow this link to get a free 30-day trial for Audible. Become a Patreon Member! https://www.patreon.com/abookshelfbinge Join the discord server! Shop the books mentioned on the podcast here! We have merch! Click here to shop the podcast's merch! Credits: Host: @bookshelfbinge Guest: Ali Brady (@alibradybooks) Cover art: SaraSomethingCo (@sarasomething.co)
Transcribe →Ep. 43 - The PR of it All ft. Kathleen Carter Communications
Jun 2, 202201:04:39Tap to summarizeWhy would an author hire an outside publicist? How do PR professionals cultivate their relationships with the media and social media folks? Who gets an Advanced Reader Copy and how? If you have asked yourself any of these questions, you'll love today's interview with Kathleen Carter! Kathleen is the CEO and Founder of Kathleen Carter Communications and is the Public Relations person for many of the guests we have had on the podcast! This episode is sponsored by Audible! Follow this link to get a free 30-day trial for Audible. Become a Patreon Member! https://www.patreon.com/abookshelfbinge Join the discord server! Shop the books mentioned on the podcast here! We have merch! Click here to shop the podcast's merch! Credits: Host: @bookshelfbinge Guest: Kathleen Carter (@kccpr) Cover art: SaraSomethingCo (@sarasomething.co)
Transcribe →Ep. 42 - The Mariachi Romeo and Juliet ft. Priscilla Oliveras
May 25, 202200:54:22Tap to summarizeWhat would happen if Romeo and Juliet was set in modern day Texas and instead of just feuding families, they were competing mariachi bands? How would the battle against gentrification affect their relationship? If you are curious about this dynamic, you will be excited to read West Side Love Story by Priscilla Oliveras. In today's episode, I sat down with Priscilla to discuss her newest release, how she teaches a course on romance writing, how she balances everything and so much more! We talk all things Mariana and Angelo, how Priscilla felt touching topics such as gentrification and the foster system, and how Selena was stuck in my head the entire time I read this book! West Side Love Story is set to release on June 1st! You can order West Side Love Story Here! This episode is sponsored by Audible! Follow this link to get a free 30-day trial for Audible. Become a Patreon Member! https://www.patreon.com/abookshelfbinge Join the discord server! Shop the books mentioned on the podcast here! We have merch! Click here to shop the podcast's merch! Credits: Host: @bookshelfbinge Guest: Priscilla Oliveras (@prisoliveras) Cover art: SaraSomethingCo (@sarasomething.co)
Transcribe →Ep. 41 - Editing Best Sellers ft. Maria Gomez from Amazon Publishing
May 18, 202200:58:19Tap to summarizeWhat does an editor actually do? How do they help our favorite books come to our bookshelves? Are there any real quality checks when publishing books? Are publishing houses anything like the show Younger? If you have asked yourself any of these questions, you will love my guest today! I got to sit down with Maria Gomez, editor at Montlake (an imprint of Amazon Publishing) to discuss all things editing! From if the table filled with manuscripts exist to how publishing is so subjective to the timelines many of her books are on! It was a fantastic discussion and I loved hearing about this side of the literary industry! This episode is sponsored by Audible! Follow this link to get a free 30-day trial for Audible. Become a Patreon Member! https://www.patreon.com/abookshelfbinge Join the discord server! Shop the books mentioned on the podcast here! We have merch! Click here to shop the podcast's merch! Credits: Host: @bookshelfbinge Guest: Maria Gomez from Amazon Publishing Cover art: SaraSomethingCo (@sarasomething.co)
Transcribe →Ep. 40 - The Tenacity of Publishing ft. Claire Legrand
May 11, 202200:59:24Tap to summarizeHave you read The Empirium Trilogy yet? Did you know that Furyborn was the first book Claire Legrand tried to get published, yet it was published years into her writing career and required a ton of faith and tenacity to get on bookshelves? In today's episode, I got to sit down with Claire and hear all about the processes of writing, how soundtracks help her write her stories, who her favorite Star Trek captain is, and so much more! I loved chatting with Claire and hearing so much more about Eliana, Rielle, Audric, and the Empirium Trilogy world! Also, shoutout to @elleisbooked for helping me write some of The Empirium Trilogy questions! Click here to connect with Claire's Spotify! Click here to purchase The Empirium Trilogy! Join Claire's newsletter This episode is sponsored by Audible! Follow this link to get a free 30-day trial for Audible. Become a Patreon Member! https://www.patreon.com/abookshelfbinge Join the discord server! Shop the books mentioned on the podcast here! We have merch! Click here to shop the podcast's merch! Credits: Host: @bookshelfbinge Guest: Claire Legrand Cover art: SaraSomethingCo (@sarasomething.co)
Transcribe →Ep. 39 - From The Side of an Agent ft. John Cusick
May 5, 202201:27:16Tap to summarizeHow do agents decide who to pick up? How does querying work? Are agents involved in the editorial process or the marketing process for authors? How does the mass exodus we are seeing in publishing affect the industry and are agents worried? If you have asked yourself any of these questions, you will love today's episode with special guest, John Cusick! John is a Senior Vice President at Folio Literary Management and the agent to many well known authors, such as Laura Sebastian, Joan He, Julie Murphy and so many others! As a warning: We had some slight audio problems for the first two questions but we fixed it 4 min in. I didn't realize we needed to rerecord the first two questions until after the interview, but it was all fixed and wonderful from about the 4 min mark on! This episode is sponsored by Audible! Follow this link to get a free 30-day trial for Audible. Become a Patreon Member! https://www.patreon.com/abookshelfbinge Join the discord server! Shop the books mentioned on the podcast here! We have merch! Click here to shop the podcast's merch! Credits: Host: @bookshelfbinge Guest: John Cusick Cover art: SaraSomethingCo (@sarasomething.co)
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