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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 Katherine, a wife and mother who is struggling on the brink of despair. Helping to tell her story are "Truitt, Star, and Smooshed Bug—her inner children, each with their particular strategy for coping with Katherine’s past at the hands of a hopeless mother and a terrifying, seductive father. Several of her female ancestors, Confederate widows and their daughters, who’ve imposed a legacy of racism and damage on her bloodline, also join the telling. The assembled ghosts and contenders for Katherine’s ear are gathered in a rusting WWII submarine off the coast of Virginia Beach where the truth of her life is, quite literally, submerged. Will they surface with it? Will they protect her from it, or deliver it to her?" 

In our conversation we talk about our favorite authors (Charles Dickens and Jane Austen?! Did we just become best friends?), her writing journey, the importance of laughing in the face of rejection, and writing tips. 

Head over to https://www.bootrundle.com/ to find out about her, order book, and more.

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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 a marriage."

In our conversation, Margarita tells stories of her family that inspired her story, we talk about the importance of knowing your people's history, and of course there will be plenty of book recommendations and some writing advice!

I found "A Delicate Marriage" to be a powerful story that celebrates the enduring power of love. I know you will enjoy our conversation today!

Find Margarita Barresi online at: https://www.margaritabarresi.com/

Books Mentioned:
A Delicate Marriage by Margarita Barresi
Family Lore by Elizabeth Acevedo
Candelaria by Melissa Lozada-Olivia 
When We Make It by Elisabet Velasquez 
It Rained Warm Bread by Hope Anita Smith 
The Radium Girls by Kate Moore 
Other Authors:
Isabel Allende
Sandra Cisneros
Julia Alvarez
Esmeralda Santiago 

Time Stamps:
00:00 Introduction
3:00 What We Are Reading 
11:00 Her Writing Journey: From Puerto Rico to Boston
22:11 Story Behind the Cover Art
25:30 The message of the novel
27:31 Future stories
30:26 Writing advice

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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: A Caterer's Guide to Valentines and Violence. Then we get down to discussing one of our favorite mystery writers: Agatha Christie, the Grand Master of detective fiction! We chat about our history with reading Christie, some of our favorite novels, movie version, actors, and more!

Find Jessica Thompson Online here: https://jessicathompsonauthor.com/ 

Time Stamps: 
00:00 Can you read a series out of order? We start off with the hard hitting questions…04:11 A Caterer’s Guide to Valentines and Violence discussion
08:48 Agatha Christie - Curtain, Sleeping Murder, and planning ahead for when you die…
13:45 Our History with Agatha Christie, comparing Poirot and Holmes
18:00 Celebrating Agatha Christie: influence on Jessica's writing, our favorite characters, movies, actors, more

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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; We talk about her reading life and our mutual love for audio books; and she offers up a ton of writing tips that will be an inspiration to any writer - no matter where you are on your own journey. So take a listen today and find out more about Anne's journey - and I learn why Jack Reacher doesn't giggle... there's all this and more today on The Bookshelf Odyssey!

https://anneseidelauthor.com/

Books Mentioned:
Bullet Through the Art by Anne Seidel
Clark and Division by Naomi Hirahara
A Frost of Fear and Fortitude by A. P. Beswick
Making It So by Patrick Stewart

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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 and authors (Brandon Sanderson is a must; Calvin & Hobbes is essential reading... ). Then we explore her writing journey and the power of "just keep going!" Then, we end our discussion talking about her tips for new writers. It's some excellent, must-listen to advice!

http://www.ameyzeigler.com/

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"One Christmas scrooge. One judgmental neighborhood. One Christmas miracle needed. Can a Christmas mug help them all get into the spirit of Christmas?

Due to years of childhood trauma, Lisa Bennigan loathes all the busywork surrounding the holidays. Her financé, Jackson Tydell, wants to show Lisa and her family the true meaning of Christmas. But Lisa's kids struggle to accept him as their future step-dad. Will they open their hearts to the spirit of Christmas and this new family dynamic?

When Christmas packages disappear from front porches, neighbors accuse Lisa's oldest son of stealing. Lisa's family must discover the real porch pirates and bring peace again to the neighborhood.

When a house fire causes a family to be displaced for Christmas, can Lisa unite the neighborhood for a Christmas miracle?"

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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 into her story and talk about her writing journey. She also talks about her Christmas mystery "The Seaside Murder Before Christmas". Then we take some time to share Christmas memories, and more! This episode is absolutely stuffed full of book recommendations and writing tips.

 Subscribe to The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast for more enchanting conversations with authors, exploring the fascinating tales that reside on the bookshelves of our imaginations. Merry Christmas and happy reading! 

Find Shannon Symonds online: https://www.cozymysteriesbythesea.com/ 

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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 identity, infidelity, true love, and the liberating process of shedding the need to please others.

 In our interview, Lynne shares with me the joys of being a voracious reader, the victories and challenges of writing, and offers some helpful tips for writers. We also dig deep into the story and message of her book and the resilience required to define one's path. From her writing process to the lessons learned along the way, you will gain a deeper understanding of Lynne's perspectives on writing, the exploration of identity, and the intricate dance between fiction and reality. This episode is a must-listen for literature enthusiasts, aspiring writers, and anyone captivated by the profound nuances of the human experience.

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Find Lynne online at https://lynnegolodner.com/ 
Get her book "Woman of Valor" on amazon or on her website
Her publishing company Scotia Road Books: The publishing house for women over 40 writing stories in strong voices that need to be heard
Listen to: The Make Meaning Podcast (Note: I've been listening to it for the past couple of weeks - it's really good and worth subscribing to!)

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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: https://jessicathompsonauthor.com/

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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 into Victorian literature, and discuss why it's important to read the classics, even if they can at times be problematic.

Find Katie on youtube at: @katiejlumsden

Book: The Secrets of Hartwood Hall (bookshop.org affiliate link) 

Books mentioned:
The Betrothed by Alessandro Manzoni 
Man and wife by Wilkie Collins 
Mothers of the Novel by Dale Spender 
Great Expectations by Charles Dicken 
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte 
The Secrets of Hartwood Hall by Katie Lumsden 
Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury 
Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens 
The Pickwick Papers by Charles Dickens 
Dombey and Son by Charles Dickens 
Little Dorrit by Charles Dickens 
Bleak House by Charles Dickens 
Barnaby Rudge by Charles Dickens 

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 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! 

Find J. R. Lancaster online - website, newsletter, and more: https://linktr.ee/jrlancaster 

Books Mentioned: 
Blood and Moonlight by Erin Beaty 
Book Lovers by Emily Henry 
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffner 
One of Us is Lying series by Karen McManus 
The Good Girls Guide to Murder series by Holly Jackson 
In the Hall with the Knife by Diana Peterfreund 

Timestamps 
00:00 Introduction 
01:00 What Have You Been Reading Lately?, favorite genres, YA fiction, and other book talk 
12:12 All About J. R. Lancaster’s Writing Journey and her book “Someone’s Always Watching” (Spoiler Free!) 
27:00 Writing Tips 
41:00 What's Next 

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