Theives' Gambit and Wanderlust

en-usSeptember 25, 2023

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About this Episode

Today, on episode #109, I speak with young adult Kayvion Lewis, author of the recently published Thieves’ Gambit. We talk about her writing process and her adventurous spirit is so infectious!

Book Recommended:

Thieves’ Gambit by Kayvion Lewis

Daughter of the Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan

Black Sheep by Rachel Harrison

Yellow Face by R.F. Kuang

Whalefall by Daniel Kraus

Horrorstor by Grady Hendrix

Guest author Emily Brightwell, author of Mrs. Jeffries Aims to Win recommends Redshirts by John Scalzi

Other books:

Starter Villian by John Scalzi

See my art in The Nelligan Review.

Shop my art and upcycled book journals.

Giveaway: I am giving away TWO copies of Bittersweet in the Hollow by Kate Pearsall. This giveaway will close on publication day, October 10th, and I will announce the two winners on this post on October 11th. Open to U.S. mailing addresses only.
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Esquire article on Blurbs: https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/books/a44948120/book-publishing-broken-blurbs-system/

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en-usFebruary 26, 2024

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In episode #119, John Evans, owner of Diesel Bookstore talks about selling his independent bookstore, what he'll miss most and how books help us deal with difficult subjects such as war.

Click below to purchase the books at my affiliate Bookshop.org shop, which gives money back to Diesel Bookstore and supports this show.

Books recommended:

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Books Are My People

en-usFebruary 12, 2024

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en-usJanuary 15, 2024

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en-usJanuary 08, 2024

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en-usJanuary 01, 2024