The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast

In this episode, I sit down with author Max Friedman to discuss his latest book, "Painful Joy." The book explores the experiences of Max's parents during the Jewish Holocaust, and the impact that this had on Max's life growing up. We delve into the history of the Holocaust and its effects on subsequent generations, as well as the process of writing such a personal and emotional book. Max shares with us his perspective on the importance of remembering and honoring the victims of the Holocaust, and why we need to continue to tell these stories. This is a powerful and moving conversation that will leave you with a deeper understanding of the Holocaust and its ongoing impact on the world today. 

Books mentioned:
Strongmen: Mussolini to the Present by Ruth Ben-Ghiat
It Rained Warm Bread by  Gloria Moskowitz-Sweet and Hope Anita Smith 
Night by Elie Wiesel 
Schindler's List by Thomas Keneally 

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 My guest today is cozy mystery writer Kate Darroch. After years of wanting to be a writer, she gave herself the ultimate challenge: It's now or never! Find out all about her journey on today's episode of The Bookshelf Odyssey. We also have a great time talking about our favorite books and authors who inspire us - it turns out we had a lot in common! Kate also shares her encouragement to writers, and she also tells us the incredible story of one of our favorite writers Connie Willis. 

Find Kate online: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B09TR1NZML/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=9a114bd2-7c34-40da-906e-db46bd07c1bc&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr 

Books Mentioned: 
Screwtape Letters, Surprised by Joy, The Problem of Pain, Till We Have Faces, C S Lewis 
The Counterfeit Codicil by P J Fitzsimmons 
Emma by Jane Austen 
The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien 
The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert A. Heinlein 
The Miss Fortune Series by Jana Deleon 
Dorothy and Jack by Gina Dalfonzo 
Becoming a Writer by Dorothea Brande 
Fire Watch by Connie Willis. 

Time Stamps: 
02:22 Books That Have Inspired Us 
11:01 Her Writing Journey and a discussion of the power of literature - no matter the genre 
25:35 Spoiler Free Discussion on The Case of the Missing Peke, the Màiri Maguire series, 
39:56 Writing Advice - and a beautiful story about Connie Willis
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Today we're talking about the classics, and I have a special guest to join with me: Mimi Matthews. She's the author of such works as "The Belle of Belgrave Square" and the gender swapped retelling mashup of Jane Eyre and another gothic horror classic, entitled "John Eyre".  This was a wonderful interview that easily could have been a million hours long - we chat a little bit about our pets, give book recommendations, and writing tips, but the majority of the episode we talk about her books and the joy of reading the classics! 

Time stamps: 
00:00 Introduction
01:01 Horsing Around
04:50 What Have You Been Reading lately and we talk adaptations
09:27 Journey to Writing
14:04 Discussing John Eyre, Jane Eyre, and re-imagining the classics 
20:00 ish Spoilers for Jane Eyre, mild spoilers for John Eyre
24:55 Enjoying the Classics - Dickens, The Brontes, Thomas Hardy, Elizabeth Gaskell
34:40 Where to Start Reading the Classics 
39:45 Mimi’s Books 
42:00 Writing Advice and the importance of editing

Books Mentioned: 

Medusa's Sisters Lauren J. A. Bear 
Unnatural Creatures: A Novel of the Frankenstein Women by Kris Waldherr
Howard’s End by E. M. Forster
Manslaughter Park by Tirzah Price
My Plain Jane by  Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand, and Jodi Meadows 
Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
Jude the Obscure by Thomas Hardy
North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell

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In today's episode I interview crime writer Laura Burke. And believe me, you won't want to miss this amazing story of her incredible journey to becoming a published writer. Laura has had many lives and adventures: she's worked as a police officer, a private investigator, a nurse, and now she spends her weekends killing people... only in her novels, of course.  

In the interview I talk to her about one of the darkest moments in her life, and how that started her on her journey to becoming an award winning author. I also talk to her about her crime novel "Black Orchid" and how much fun it is to write (and read!) mystery novels with twist endings. She also shares some insight and tips for new authors that she has learned on her way to becoming a crime writer. 

One thing's for sure: there's no slowing this grandma down! 

Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
01:00 What Are You Reading Lately
04:00 Laura's amazing journey
17:12 Talking about "Black Orchid" (spoiler free!)
21:18 The Joys of the Mystery Genre
23:30 Writing Advice and the power of story 
24:54 Future Projects
26:36 More discussion on the mystery genre

Books Mentioned:
The Jettine Jorgensen Mystery Series by S. L. Menear
Dead Silent
Dropped Dead

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 Who says science has to be boring? 

Hello, in today's episode of the Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast, I interview scientist and author Leah Elson. She is the writer of the forthcoming book "There are (No) Stupid Questions in Science". We have a fun conversation about her journey as a scientist and author, how she found her passion for explaining science in a fun way, and then we cover the really important questions like - how does the science hold up in films like "Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania" vs. "Interstellar"; is time travel possible?; And most important of all, why do men have nipples? As you can see, we cover only the really important sciencey questions here... 

From elephant poop to what is the one thing in science that leaves us in absolute amazement, I know you will enjoy my conversation with Leah - this was one of the most educational and fun interviews I've done so far! 

Find more from Leah Elson here: https://www.leahelson.com/ 

Time Stamps 
00:00 Introduction, in which we start off talking about Elephant Poop. 
03:30 What Have We Been Reading Lately 
08:08 A Brief History of Leah Elson, scientist by day, explainer of things by night 15:00 The objective truth of science 
19:24 There are no stupid questions in science… right? 
23:04 Women in Science and the challenges of her career 
29:16 Favorite Scientists 
31:30 Best books on science 
32:27 Quantumania - and Antman!, Time Travel, and other sciencey questions. 
38:16 Movies that get the science right 
41:36 What future projects will you be working on 
43:20 …so why DO men have nipples? 
45:44 What is one thing about science that leaves you in absolute amazement? 

Books Mentioned: 
Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus 
The Hidden Reality by Brian Greene Atomic Habits by James Clear 
The Sociopath Next Door by Martha Stout 
Buried by Ellison Cooper 
Dexter Series by Jeff Lindsay 
A Brief History of Time by Stephen Hawking 
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry Neil deGrasse Tyson
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 What is Reading? How can we do it better? How can we help promote literacy? A recent study showed that half of US adults can't read at an 8th grade level. I know that on a book podcast, my guest today is going to be preaching to the choir, but I think you will find it a fascinating and helpful interview! 

After making some book recommendations, we talk about the literacy crisis and what he is trying to do to help it. Matt walks me through the process that he calls “zincing”, we discuss what reading is, and then he gives some helpful reading hints even for a voracious reader like myself on how to tackle those tough Victorian classics! 

Matt Bardin: https://www.zinclearninglabs.com/ 
Books Mentioned: 
Travels with Herodotus by Ryszard Kapuscinski 
Shah of Shahs by Ryszard Kapuscinski 
Also a Poet by Ada Calhoun 
Monsters: a Fans Dilemma by Claire Dederer
The Pleasures of Reading by Alan Jacobs
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01:00 What are you reading?
12:00 What is Reading, what is Zincing? Hints for victorian novels
25:39 How can we promote literacy 

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 My guest today is author and podcaster Wendy Kok. Her new book, An Awakening, is out now: "Brooke Larken's year has not gone as planned. Her neighbor was killed, her boyfriend is missing, and her town of Neelsville is slowly...changing. She just wants things to get back to normal. But a cryptic visit from a dangerous acquaintance makes her realize that things may never be the same again." 

Wendy is also the host of the Juicy Pear Podcast - a podcast that explores topics ranging from mental health to the paranormal. Today she talks about writing, the paranormal, and books. 

Wendy Kok online: https://wendymkokauthor.com/ 
https://www.ajuicypearpodcast.com/
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Books Mentioned: 
Verity by Colleen Hoover 
Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing: A Memoir by Matthew Perry 
11/22/63 by Stephen King, 
It by Stephen King 
The Stand by Stephen King 
Flowers in the Attic by VC Andrews 
What Made Maddy Run by Kate Fagan 
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 My guest today is blogger Cathy Jean-Francois. She currently writes the blog "Cathy's Cross: a Depressive's Positive Perspective". She has written several other blogs in the past and is currently looking to get her first novel published. Cathy is early in her writing journey, but she's no stranger to the struggle with depression. In our conversation we talk about depression, teaching ELA to middle-schoolers, and writing - even while depressed. 

I personally was very encouraged by my conversation with Cathy, and what I appreciate about her is that she is not letting her depression keep her from pursuing her dream and creating stories. You will find Cathy's journey an encouraging one. If you are currently struggling with depression, I hope this encourages you to talk about it openly and honestly with someone you trust, and that you will find a way to over come. Cathy and I both know that the journey is different for everyone, but the destination is worth it. 

Cathy's Blog: https://cathyscross.wordpress.com/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cathy_marie1/ 
https://linktr.ee/cathyjeanfrancois 

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 In today's episode I talk with author Stephanie Cotsirilos about her novella "My Xanthi" and about what she calls a new hero: the elder migrant woman. We also talk about our family histories and how their stories affect us even today. We talk a lot about immigration, our forebears, and the power of story and loving across cultures. This is one of the most beautiful interviews I've experienced, and I can't wait for you to hear from the gentle wisdom of my guest today! 

Stephanie's website: https://www.stephaniecotsirilos.com/ Stephanie's 
Books: https://www.stephaniecotsirilos.com/books/ 

Book Recommended: Night of the Living Rez: https://www.amazon.com/Night-Living-Rez-Morgan-Talty-ebook/dp/B09NH4DJBP/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1AN38UNYZ3QYE&keywords=night+of+the+living+rez&qid=1671426492&sprefix=night+of+the+living+rez%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-1 

I got a few details mixed up on my Great Uncle's story (mostly ages and when he moved to America), but if you want to read more about him, check out the links below. 

https://news.prairiepublic.org/show/dakota-datebook-archive/2022-05-07/einar-olstad-artist 
https://northdakotacowboy.org/einar-olstad/ 

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 Hello and Merry Christmas! Today's episode is all about Christmas. I talk to Brian Earl, the host of the popular "Christmas Past" podcast. He stopped by to talk about his new book "Christmas Past: The Fascinating Stories Behind Our Favorite Holiday's Traditions". So join us today as we chat about the book, Christmas traditions, and what the future might hold for Christmas.

Brian Earl: https://christmaspastpodcast.com/ 
Get "Christmas Past", it's on sale now!: https://christmaspastpodcast.com/book/ 

Time Stamps: 
00:00 Introduction and What is a Christmas Podcast?
03:20 All About the book Christmas Past and Christmas chat 
41:00 What have you been reading lately 
42:24 Advice for new writers 

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 Hello! My Guest today is Kirsten Weiss, she writes cozy mysteries. She has a new one out called "Gingerbread Dead" and it's been published just in time for the Christmas season. On today's episode we talk about her journey to becoming an author, the joys of writing in the cozy mystery genre, and some encouraging and helpful tips for new authors. Plus lots of bookish chat!

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02:00 What’s Your Favorite Book - 
03:12 What Kirsten writes 
09:53 Kirsten’s Writing Journey 
17:41 What has been the best moment in your writer life? 
22:31 Advice and encouragement for new writers 
29:51 What Do you Enjoy Most about Reading/Writing Cozy Mysteries 

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 Today I welcome author Teri M. Brown to my Bookshelf Odyssey. We discuss many topics including marketing yourself, reading recommendations for all ages, and how riding across the United States on a tandem bicycle changed her life and her perspective on the country while it was going through some of the darkest moments of it's recent history. Find out how that epic bike ride of 3,102 miles inspired her to write!

This is an interview that I found to be personally encouraging in the pursuit of my own endeavors, and I cannot wait to share it with you all!

 Teri's Websites:
www.terimbrown.com
https://doublebuttedadventures.wordpress.com/
https://www.blogtalkradio.com/the-writers-lounge

Time Stamps 
00:00 Introduction - Author Teri Brown 
02:40 Marketing yourself 
05:15 Recent Reading Recommendations for all ages! 
07:30 Joy of Reading and Teaching Reading 
13:38 How did you become a writer? 
17:00 Riding a Tandem Bike Across the United States 
29:14 Writing Tips 

Books Mentioned 
A Gentleman in Moscow, by Amor Towles 
A Man Called Ove, by Fredrik Backman 
Brit-Marie Was Here, by Fredrik Backman 
Trixie Belden series 
Nancy Drew series, 
Mrs Piggle Wiggles Farm by Betty MacDonald 
Over in the Meadow, by Olive A. Wadsworth 

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In today's episode I sit down with Juno Jakob and talk about his writing journey. We talk about mental health, the necessity to talk openly and compassionately about it, and how his diagnosis of Schizophrenia 15 years ago has led him to write a fictionalized account of it in "Atticus", his new book that is coming out this week. Juno's story is a very personal and heartfelt one, and I know you will find his real life journey just as amazing. Near the end of the episode he will also share with us some writing tips and encouragement. 

Order Atticus: https://www.amazon.com/Atticus-Juno-Jakob/dp/1916395392/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1ZYDPJG42LGSE&keywords=atticus+by+juno+jakob&qid=1668475449&sprefix=%2Caps%2C85&sr=8-1 

Books Mentioned: 
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, by Ken Kesey 
I Never Promised You a Rose Garden, by Joanne Greenberg 
The Halloween Book by Juno Jakob 
The Madman's Tale by John Katzenbach 
A Beautiful Mind, by Sylvia Nasar 

Timestamps: 
00:00 Introduction and announcements 
02:15 The journey to Atticus - Juno’s battle with schizophrenia, inspirations for his novel, and discussing schizophrenia and mental health 
40:15 Writing Tips 

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 In today's episode of the Bookshelf Odyssey, I speak with fantasy writer J. V. Hilliard about his work, The Warminster series, and we talk about some of the authors and books that inspire his imagination. There's a lot of discussion about JRR Tolkien's Lord of the Rings trilogy - and also vampires! If you're a fan of well written fantasy, strong world building, and compelling characters, this is a series for you. Find out more about it at: 

http://jvhilliard.com/ 

Timestamps: 
00:00 Introduction and Inspirations 
07:15 Tolkien Talk! LOTR, Rings of Power, Adaptations, Characters, and more 
19:15 The Warminster series 
30:23 Favorite books, Dracula and vampires 

Books Mentioned: 
The Last Keeper by J. V. Hilliard 
The Hobbit by JRR Tolkien 
The Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien 
The Dark Elf Trilogy by R. A. Salvatore 
Dracula by Bram Stoker 
Carmilla by Sheridan Le Fanu 

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 On today's podcast I interview author Shannon Lawrence. She has written a ton of short stories in the horror genre. I talk about her writing journey, about why she writes horror, and lots of book and movie recommendations. If you are in the mood for a Halloween treat this weekend, this episode won't disappoint! 

Find Shannon online: thewarriormuse.com  
Timestamps 
01:30 what am I reading 
03:30 getting into horror 
07:30 the podcast - Mysteries, Monsters and Mayhem; local legends 
13:13 What was your journey to becoming an author 
18:30 The Business of Short Stories 
22:20 Happy Ghoulidays discussion and movies 
28:15 Advice for Writers 

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 In today's episode I interview author Tracee Garner who wrote the book "Disability: An Anecdotal Field Guide for the Rest of Us". In the interview we talk about her love of reading, her writing journey, and her life in a wheel chair. None of the challenges life threw at her stopped her from achieving incredible things - Find out more about her on today's episode! This is one of the most encouraging conversations I've had with an author, and I know you will enjoy what Tracee has to say. Below you will find a link for this book and one of her romances, free for a limited time. 

As a special gift to podcast listeners and in celebration of National Disability Awareness Month, enjoy reading Tracee's book free right now until November 12, 2022. Get your copy and leave a review for Tracee at Amazon.com Disability Field Guide, here: https://BookHip.com/SWNTXFH You can also get her fiction book, the first in the Jameson Family Series, Whatever May Come FREE First In Series FREE Via Book Funnel https://BookHip.com/WVCVFKW Until December 23, 2022 

Tracee Garner is an incredibly talented author, and she "writes about diverse characters who face adversity but through everything, learn to move past barriers, hurdles and villains both real and imagined." She believes "that in a few years her generation of people with disabilities will be the most gainfully employed group than ever before. She believes that more persons with disabilities could be employed and productive if employers would simply let go of the dilapidated thinking, personal bias, and limiting thoughts that cause them to focus on the person’s disability rather than their Ability. She is working hard to change that." 
From her website: /traceegarner.com 

Timestamps
 00:00 intro 
01:05 What’s your favorite book 
07:00 Tracee’s writing journey 
14:20 life with disabilities and the importance of being an ally 
26:06 book discussion 
33:45 Tips for living with disability 
42:10 Free books! 

Check out my Christmas podcast: www.cozychristmaspod.com 

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In today's episode I talk with booktuber CJ from  @CJ Reads and owner/operator of the new mobile bookstore, Sunny's Book Truck! We talk about her journey to becoming an entrepreneur, the joys and challenges of owning your own bookstore on wheels, and of course there's plenty of book talk! It's like a modern day "Parnassus on Wheels"! (Which if you haven't read it yet, check out the book by Christopher Morley!) 

Sunny's Book Truck Website: https://www.sunnysbooktruck.com/ 
Sunny's Book Truck Bookshop.org page: https://bookshop.org/shop/sunnysbooktruck 

Books Mentioned: 
Death by Landscape by Elvia Wilk 
Leave Only Footprints by Conor Knighton 
Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt 

Timestamps: 
00:00 Introduction 
02:50 Favorite Reads/Book Recommendations 
04:40 The Story of CJ and Sunny’s Book Truck 
15:00 Customer requests and the Surprise Book Boxes 
16:20 Potential challenges 
18:15 Advice for New Entrepreneurs 
19:25 Sunny’s Book Club 

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 On today's episode of The Bookshelf Odyssey, I am exploring the fantasy section of my bookshelves. My guest today is fantasy author Danielle Orsino, and she is the author of the Birth of the Fae series. She's also an expert cosplayer, martial artist, a nurse, AND is featured modeling on the covers of the novels she writes. She's also a comic book fan, and an incredibly talented writer. Take a listen to today's episode as we talk comic books, writing, and Danielle's incredible journey to becoming a published author. 

 Danielle's Website: https://www.birthofthefae.com/ 

Books in the Birth of the Fae series: Locked Out of Heaven, Thine Eyes of Mercy, From the Ashes, Kingdom Come, A Fae is Done (Just published in September!) 

 Time Stamps: 
00:00 Introduction 
02:00 Favorite Books 
03:40 Wonder Woman and Comic Book Discussion 
11:10 How did you become a writer? 
22:10 Cosplay 
27:30 The direction of the series 
31:48 Oh yeah, she’s also a martial arts expert 
33:53 How to get into cosplay 
37:30 Advice for Writers 

Books Mentioned: 
Queen of the Damned by Anne Rice 
Hop on Pop by Dr. Suess 
And more comic book recommendations than you can keep track of! 

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 In my interview today, I speak with lawyer turned author Reyna Gentin. We talk about her journey to becoming an author, as well as her YA book called My Name is Layla. It's a story that deals with the trials of being an 8th grade girl with dyslexia. Reyna and I also talk about dyslexia and the impact it has on so many people. We'd love for you to be apart of this conversation! If you or someone you know has dyslexia, we'd love to hear your voice added to the discussion. Make sure to comment below! We also give some book recommendations and Reyna shares some writing tips. Enjoy! 

Reyna Gentin online: https://reynamardergentin.com/  
Books Mentioned: 
By Reyna: Both are True 
My Name is Layla 
Unreasonable Doubts 
The Hare with Amber Eyes, by Edmund de Waal 

Timestamps: 
01:30 What’s Your Favorite Book/Currently Reading 
04:19 Reyna’s career as a lawyer 
08:10 How did Reyna become a writer 
11:30 “My Name is Layla” spoiler free discussion, dyslexia conversation 
22:30 the story behind the title - claiming your identity 
27:23 future projects 
28:53 any writing advice for new authors 

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In today's podcast I interview Liz Alterman, who is the author of several books including the wonderful thriller "The Perfect Neighborhood". She joins me today to talk about coffee, books, the writing life - and how she took one of the most difficult moments in her life - unexpected layoffs - and turned it into an opportunity. We also share some book recommendations and so much more! Whether you like memoirs that make you laugh/cry or mysteries that keep you on the edge of your seat, you'll enjoy Liz's work! 

Connect with Liz Online: 

Find her books here! https://www.lizalterman.com/  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lizalterman/  

Twitter: https://twitter.com/LizAlterman  

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