author-interview

For many of us, the Climate Crisis looks like a brick wall, something the internal combustion-driven economy will slam into and total the system we grew up in. John J. Berger, Ph.D., author of Solving the Climate Crisis: Frontline Reports from the Race to Save the Earth, explored the path forward without getting up with the doom-saying that discourages people from taking action. While John warns of the consequences of continued inaction, his travels and research uncovered stories about progress in turning the built environment green, sustainable business erupting in the Red States, and the many changes in our infrastructure, business, and government practices that are being pioneered around the world, and the changes we can all make in our buying, diet, and when we vote.

Translating our aspirations for a sustainable life as individuals into social change is more complicated than at any time in history. Not only are we more connected, but we are also inundated with fear-based storytelling that doesn't help us make better decisions. John's travels at the frontline of the green transition show that the future can be brighter, better, and more equitable than today's economy, which is slowly starving due to the pollution and global warming it has produced. Living sustainably, taking responsibility for the environmental impact of a business, and communities making investments in renewable, circular economy infrastructures are showing the way to a post-fossil fuel world. Solving the Climate Crisis: Frontline Reports from the Race to Save the Earth is available on Amazon, at Powell's Books, and in local bookstores.

Join me as I talk with author Anthony McMaryion about his book "Show Me How to Love Again."

Return guest Clay McLeod Chapman (author of The Remaking, Whisper Down the Lane, and Ghost Eaters) joins the Squad to chat about the depressing 2021 horror(?) film What Josiah Saw. We dig into the film’s narrative structure, characters, and general bleakness and ask the important question: did this movie abuse us? Then we have a two-part (spoiler-free and spoilers-ok) discussion about Clay’s new novel What Kind of Mother. This conversation covers everything from Nicolas Sparks to terrifying pizza. Next we get into some feedback on a blog post (of all things!) and Clay improvises a potential new theme song for the podcast. Read along for our next Bookpisode on Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas on 10/31, and go see Priscilla for our next Othersode on 11/14! Send any and all feedback to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com and don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss a new episode! Not sure what to do next? Write us a review on Apple Podcasts and become at patron at patreon.com/booksquadgoals!

TOC
:30 – Welcome Clay! And icebreaker
11:30 – Movie intro and spoiler alert
13:25 – Narrative format and effectiveness
31:30 – Why would anyone watch this?
40:39 – The ending and what’s going on
55:00 – Why incest?
1:04:50 – Non-spoiler interview with Clay
1:27:12 – Getting into spoilers with Clay
2:01:18 – Skinamarink Feedback, what’s up next

Links
https://collider.com/what-josiah-saw-review-robert-patrick-nick-stahl-shudder/

Eschatology: The Signs of the Times of Jesus Christ's Soon Return His Coming Is Closer Than You Think

"Eschatology: The Signs of The Times Of Jesus Christ's Soon Return" was originally a title of a thesis that Rev. Washington was inspired to publish into a book format. She was inspired to alert the readers that Jesus' coming is closer than they think and that it is important for them to be aware of the signs of the times that tell of Jesus Christ's close return especially for those who receive His salvation. This book will include the events that will occur during the Rapture, the Great Tribulation, The Millennial Age and the Perfect Age, define the meaning of each Age and discuss the signs setting the stage for each Age to come. This book will also prove the validity of the Bible that contains prophecies that were spoken and written by the prophets in the Old and New Testaments. Some of the prophecies proclaimed of what will happen in the end-times by the prophets of old such as, Daniel, Ezekiel, Joel, Zechariah, Jesus Christ, John, the Apostle, Paul, etc., have already come to pass during the Church Age and during the history of Gentile nations until this day.

Join me as I talk with author and poet Raymond Quattlebaum about hi newest book "Poetry in Motion."

Can companies build circular services into their customer experience to earn a trusted relationship with the 81% of consumers who say they will buy more products and services from brands that help them live sustainably? We often talk about the Circular Economy and its benefits for people and the planet. Still, for many, the circular economy sounds like a lot of additional work to sort and drop off materials for reprocessing. And many people don't like the sound of "reduce and reuse" because the media tells us it means "less and worn out." That narrative needs to change. My special guest is Allen Adamson, author of the new book Seeing the How: Transforming What People Do, Not Buy, to Gain Market Advantage. Allen is a partner with Sustainability In Your Ear host Mitch Ratcliffe at global branding and marketing agency Metaforce.

A more sustainable economy will be built on high-quality products that last longer and are energy- and water-efficient, representing new standards of value that include caring for the planet and ensuring resources are available for future generations. In "Seeing the How", Allen proposes employing eight distinct "lenses" to scrutinize a company's marketing, packaging, advertising, and selling strategies. The objective is to attract consumers to novel circular services that promote the reuse of materials and prevent them from ending up in landfills. Alen's lenses -- which include joining forces with other companies and customers, seeing like a concierge, and going the rental route -- are paths to a circular economy with new local layers that make recycling, composting, reuse, donations, and repairs a seamless part of every product experience. Join in a brainstorming session about building sustainability into everything. You can find "Seeing the How" on Amazon and Powell's Books, and learn more about Allen and Metaforce at metaforce.com.

Host Cyrus Webb welcomes author Marc Colagiovanni and Illustrator Peter H. Reynolds to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss their new book WHEN THINGS AREN'T GOING RIGHT, GO LEFT.



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Accompany the squad on a potentially misleading adventure that does not actually involve any investigative reporting as we cover Witches by Brenda Lozano (translated by Heather Cleary). We talk about literature in translation, the novel's narrative voices, and some 'high brow feminist shit.' Later in the episode, Kelli interviews childhood friend Dizz Tate, author of Brutes. They discuss their adolescence spent in Florida, the highs and lows of teenage girlhood, and the lasting power of The Virgin Suicides. Plus, they give great advice, especially for people with "no hopes for the future!" Send us any feedback you have to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com, and join us 3/6 for our episode on Knock at the Cabin with special guest Samantha Allen, author of Patricia Wants to Cuddle. Don't forget to read along for our next bookpisode on Johnny Compton's debut novel, The Spite House, on 3/20.

**content warning: rape, anti-LGBTQ+ prejudice, and interpersonal violence**

TOC
:30 – Welcome and icebreakers!
12:00 – A note on catapult and book intro
16:20 – Structure and style
29:53 – Paloma and Leandra
38:54 – Women!
48:57 – The ending??
55:00 – Ratings
1:00:00 – Interview with Dizz Tate!
1:36:08 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

Links
https://twitter.com/booksquadgoals/status/1626223608430465024
https://catapult.co/dont-write-alone/stories/how-do-you-publish-literature-translation-witches-brenda-lozano-kendall-storey-heather-cleary
https://chireviewofbooks.com/2022/08/19/language-gender-and-power-in-witches/

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/jan/26/the-virgin-suicides-at-30-why-im-obsessed-with-this-dark-dreamy-novel

Grady Hendrix, author of How to Sell a Haunted House, joins the Book Squad to talk about the new film M3GAN and all things uncanny valley! Then we chat with Grady about his latest book, haunted dolls, puppet theater, book tour presentations, and what he’s working on now. Catch our next Bookpisode on 2/20 — we’ll be talking about Witches by Brenda Lozano, plus Kelli interviews Dizz Tate, author of Brutes. Then come back on 3/6 for our next Othersode on Knock at the Cabin with special guest Samantha Allen, author of Patricia Wants to Cuddle. Send feedback, questions, and pictures of your creepy childhood dolls to thesquad@booksquadgoals.com!

TOC:
:30 – Welcome, Grady Hendrix!
21:23 – M3GAN intro
22:30 – Why are dolls scary?
37:45 – Grief and horror
48:48 – Do trailers ruin everything?
55:45 – What’s next for M3GAN?
1:04:07– Chatting with Grady about How to Sell a Haunted House
1:52:40 – What’s on the blog? What’s up next?
Links: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/12/style/m3gan-movie-costume-design.html
https://www.gradyhendrix.com

This is a mystery book about a famous author who is in hiding after a tragic accident, a journalist who is determined to tell the lost authors story. This podcast does contain spoilers.

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This podcast has many sensitive topics such as murder, the foster care system, and abuse. This podcast also contains spoilers. This is the second book in the series. After The Cipher. Nine finally connects with her biological family only to discover a traumatic history. She should have died years ago.

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Warning this podcast talks about things some viewers may find triggering or gruesome. Including verbal, physical, and psychological abuse. Nina is a young FBI agent who was abducted and tortured. Her abductor is determine to catch his lost prey.

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This book contains sexual context, drugs, alcohol, smoking, and many sensitive topics. This podcast also contains spoilers. Olive is a young girl in the 1920s who dreams of becoming a performer on stage. Her father however does not approve. There are so many ups and downs and so much drama and passion.


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How To Save A Life is a fiction book and an interesting twist on the movie Groundhog Day. This book has a lot of character development and a lot of issues that many people have faced themselves. The average person can relate to this book in some way. Warning this podcast contains spoilers. The twist at the end is heartbreaking. This book has a lot of valuable life lessons.

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This book is about adventure and romance. A 14 year old girl is married off to an abusive alcoholic in the 1800s in Brazil. The book travels to Italy and all around Brazil.

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This podcast contains spoilers for the book A Feigned Madness. A young woman in the 1800s goes undercover as an insane person to uncover the truth about abuse in mental hospitals. A struggling journalist takes on this project just to make ends meet. Warning this book is gruesome and graphic.

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In the 1700’s a woman sells poisons to other women to get rid of their abusive husbands. During the day she sells medicine and during the night she sells poison. A modern day woman who has just been cheated on by her husband is determined to figure out where a vial came from. The podcast contains spoilers.

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A Podcast about the book “The One by John Maars” a book where you can find your genetic soulmate. WARNING this podcast does have spoilers.

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Join me as I talk with A.G. Sinko about her newest book, Blossom and Her Friends. Join me as we talk about this kids book.

Horror season is officially in full swing, and the Squad is celebrating with special guest Clay McLeod Chapman, author of "Ghost Eaters"! Join Clay and the Book Squad as we discuss the 1973 horror classic "Don’t Look Now," directed by Nicholas Roeg and starring Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie. Get ready to dive deep into the grief horror genre, red raincoats, clairvoyance and seances, and much more. Then stick around as we chat with Clay about his new book (no spoilers!) and the upcoming film "Wendell & Wild." Beware: this episode is filled with ghooooooosts! Don’t forget to join us for our next bookpisode where we’ll be discussing Jessamin Chan’s "The School for Good Mothers" (October 3rd). And then come back for or next Othersode on October 17, when we’ll be joined by Melanie Anderson and Lisa Kröger to discuss their new book "Toil & Trouble!" And, hey, if you listen to this ep, don’t forget to send us your feedback and leave a review! We love you!

TOC
:30 – Welcome Clay! And icebreaker
15:30 – Movie intro
17:00 – Spiritualism, cinematography, symbolism
37:15 – Visions
40:30 — Disability rep
47:43 — The sex scene
52:00 — Editing
55:00 — Grief, the message
1:03:00 — Interview with Clay!
1:52:00 — What’s on the blog? What’s up next?

https://bookriot.com/mushrooms-in-horror/