Authors behaving badly

Ep. #541 – Lately, a number of authors who have high profiles have been doing some less than awesome things online. We thought we’d address what to do, as a reader, when authors you’ve previously supported turn out to be not great human beings. We also discuss the concept of book reviews and how to […] Read more

Posted on: April 22, 2021 Category:

• General

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On grief, laughter, and giving ourselves grace with Joan F. Smith

Ep. #540 – Joan F. Smith joins Adam to discuss her new book The Half-Orphan’s Handbook. Their conversation ranges from how she coped with her father’s suicide, how they both use comedy to deal with tragedy, and how they both struggle to accept that how they feel is okay. They also discuss her job as […] Read more

Posted on: April 19, 2021 Category:

• Fiction
• YA

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Passing down family stories with Maria Kuznetsova

Ep. 539 – Adam is joined by Maria Kuznetsova to discuss her new book, Something Unbelievable. They have a great chat about ancestral stories, craft, and what gets passed down to us from our grandparents. Anyone yearning to learn more about where they come from will adore this conversation and Maria’s phenomenal book. Read more

Posted on: April 15, 2021 Category:

• Fiction
• Literature

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Jeff VanderMeer on nature, noir, and taking long walks

Ep. #538 – Jeff VanderMeer chats with Adam about his stunning new novel, Hummingbird Salamander, a noir-style mystery involving eco-activism, corporate secrecy, and so much more. They also discuss the small things we can all do to help the planet and where Jeff has found joy throughout the pandemic. Read more

Posted on: April 12, 2021 Category:

• Fiction
• Science Fiction

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