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What if your small town was suddenly evacuated due to a nuclear explosion, only to discover strange occurrences upon returning a year later? Join us as we explore the mysterious world of Mount Hope in James Patterson and Robison Wells' sci-fi thriller, The Warning. With a captivating endorsement from author Lee Child, we couldn't wait to dive into this unique reading experience and share our thoughts with you.

We'll compare The Warning to Patterson's other works and discuss the intriguing sci-fi elements woven throughout the story. The main characters, their journey, and the book's overall story led us to give it a rating of three out of five. While we enjoyed the theme and story, we felt more could have been done with it, and the ending left us with some unanswered questions. So, get ready to uncover the secrets of Mount Hope alongside us, and let us know your recommendations for future book reviews!

The Review Scale

5 - Earns a Permanent Spot in my Library!
4 - Great book!
3- Its a Good One
2- Its alright, but not for me.
1- Trust me, Don't Waste Your TIME!

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In episode 1456, Miles and guest co-host, super producer Becca Ramos are joined by comedian, Andrew Ti to discuss... Trump getting rich-white-guy arrested and charged with 34 counts of crime and the reporters lining up outside the courthouse like it's a Taylor Swift concert, Jill Biden offering participation trophies, MTG's 60 Minutes interview (and the failure of legacy media), James Patterson's (AKA CopaGandalf) open letter to the NYT and much more!

LINKS

 Becca: my mother might be the most extremely offline human and i am so jealous. #momsoftiktok #guessingcelebrities #fyp

Andrew: Your bones may be in Jeopardy

LISTEN: Rosalia & Rauw Alejandro - Vampiros

1. Trump Arrest Live: Former President Pleads Not Guilty 34 Felony Counts in Hush-Money Case (wsj.com)

2. Trump Indictment: Chaos, Bribes in Line for Court (nymag.com)

3. Angel Reese: Jill Biden's press secretary clarifies White House invitation after player calls it 'A JOKE' | CNN

4. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ‘60 Minutes’ Segment a Lesson in Legacy Media Fails (thedailybeast.com)

5. New York Times best-seller James Patterson questions book list (nypost.com)

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This week Andrew talks with #1 New York Times bestselling author Mark Sullivan. Mark is the acclaimed author of 18 novels, including the #1 New York Times bestselling Private series which he writes with James Patterson. Mark is also the author of #1 bestseller Beneath A Scarlet Sky, a novel based upon the true story of Italian teen Pino Lella who rescued Jews from the Nazis during World War II. Andrew is also joined by special guest co-host Nathan Baugh. Nathan studies the world’s best storytellers and tweets about it to over 200,000 people every day. He also writes World Builders, an email newsletter about storytelling which he sends to over 50,000 people each week. Andrew and Nathan ask Mark all about his creative process, what he’s learned collaborating with James Patterson, and so much more. This conversation is filled with actionable lessons on how to maximize your creativity, organize your ideas, find your voice, and do whatever you do from a place of joy.

Show Highlights:

(2:42) - Working at Fenway Park
(5:13) - Discovering creative ability as a child
(8:10) - Impact of teacher on Mark’s life
(9:30) - Work in investigative journalism
(10:37) - Standing out from the crowd
(11:33) - Learning to trust your voice
(13:31) - Outlining stories
(14:27) - Keys to writing great novels
(15:05) - Getting to know Pino Lella
(17:29) - Researching a story
(21:11) - Evolution of writing throughout career
(22:47) - Studying with monks
(23:05) - Finding joy in your craft
(24:26) - Mark’s typical day
(24:45) - Role of meditation, exercise, & rest
(26:25) - Pre-writing routine
(31:16) - Lessons from James Patterson
(33:44) - Role of rest in creativity

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On today’s show, I will interview the Honorable David Ellis.

Judge Ellis is the Edgar-winning bestseller of ten novels of suspense, as well as eight bestsellers co-authored with James Patterson. His latest thriller, LOOK CLOSER, was released in July 2022. 

In December 2014, Dave was sworn in as the youngest-serving Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court for the First District. Before taking the bench, Dave was in private practice specializing in constitutional law, where his work included serving as the House Prosecutor who tried and convicted Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich in the impeachment trial before the Illinois Senate.

​In today’s episode, we discuss:

·      Why David became a lawyer, and ultimately a Justice of the Illinois Appellate Court for the First District.

·      How does a person become a judge?

·      His favorite part of being a judge.

·      When his author life blends with his life on the bench.

·      Why he writes.

·      His extraordinary workday juggling all of his responsibilities.

·      David’s writing process and navigating complex plots.

·      Writing with James Patterson.

·      The Bobby Knight quote, “Most people have the will to win, few have the will to prepare to win.”

 All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast

Visit David's website with links to his books and social media.

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For you writers out there, Mark Dawson has opened up the wildly popular Ads for Authors class.

Consider buying me a coffee :-)

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Pass the Popcorn

Bianca started her relationship with RuPaul’s Drag Race during COVID, so Tre’vell thought it fitting to talk Season 7, All Stars starring: Raja, Yvie Oddly, Shea Couleé, Jinkx Monsoon, Monét X Change, Trinity The Tuck, Jaida Essence Hall and The Vivienne. They share who they’re rooting for right now, about 4-5 episodes into the season.

DIS/Honorable Mentions 

Bianca

HM: Naima Cochrane the creator & curator of @MusicSermon on Instagram. It’s #BlackMusicMonthChallenge, and she’s put together a prompt for everyday this month and folks are posting their favorite songs matching the prompt by Black artists.

HM: Simone Leanora who works as a personal assistant for ridiculously fine, hot cocoa on winter morning Mahershala Ali. She recently posted a video on her Tik Tok account with him answering a question about whether personal assistants who work for actors get to go on set. 

DM: James Patterson who said “you don’t see many 52 years old white males” getting writing contracts these days. 

Tre’vell

HM: myself!

HM: Lizzo releases new version of 'GRRRLS' with lyric change after blowback for use of ableist slur

BHIHE

Jennifer Hudson is an EGOT winner

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Today’s episode takes us to coastal New Hampshire where I chat with bestselling author, J.D. Barker. 

J.D. Barker is the New York Times and international best-selling author of numerous novels, including DRACUL and THE FOURTH MONKEY. His latest, A CALLER'S GAME, will be released on February 22. He is currently collaborating with James Patterson. 

 His books have been translated into two dozen languages, sold in more than 150 countries, and optioned for both film and television. 

In today’s episode we discuss:

·      How J.D.’s early years of being a ‘babysitter’ to rock stars helped him craft stories later in his career.

·      How and why J.D. quit a lucrative job in finance to fulfill his dream of being a full-time writer.

·      When J.D. realized he had ‘made it’ in the writing business.

·      His bestselling book the Fourth Monkey, more specifically how that was not the original title, how he did and didn’t get the police procedure parts correct, how he told the story from multiple points of view, and how he injected raw emotion into the story. (There are spoilers here if you haven’t read the book and want to.)

·      The steps into getting your book made into a T.V. show or movie. 

·      The necessary work ethic needed to succeed in the author business.

·      Co-writing with James Patterson.

·      What a typical writing day looks like for J.D., including making time for exercise.  

 All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.

This episode is for the writers out there!

Visit J.D. Barker's website to learn more about him and his books!
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Listen to Episode #52 of the Cops and Writers Podcast with Zach Bohannon

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Cops and Writers visit Clevland Ohio where you can find the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and our special guest J Thorn!

Hugh Howey, Matthew McConaughey, James Patterson, Justine Bateman, Ex CIA Spook Alma Katsu, Andy Weir, and little old me. What do we all have in common? We have all been guests on the Writers Ink Podcast co-hosted by today's guest, J Thorn!

J is an accomplished author, coach, and podcaster. J. Thorn has published two million words and has sold more than 185,000 books worldwide. J. co-hosts the Writers, Ink podcast with J.D. Barker, Zach Bohannan, and has interviewed some of today's most successful authors. 

In today’s episode you will learn:

·      Wow J’s early years in being in a band influenced his writing. 

·      How many podcasts J has been on and the impact they have had on his life. 

·      The effectiveness of podcasts and who and why someone should start one.

·      The similarities between being an author and being a musician and songwriter.

·      The importance of putting yourself out there.

·      The future of being an author and what to do to prepare yourself for the inevitable subscription model of business heading our way.

All of this and more on today’s episode of the Cops and Writers podcast.

Visit J Thorn at his website, The authorlife.com
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Come join the fun at the Cops and Writers Facebook group
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Saints Sinners & Serial Killers presents Episode #11 - The Assassination of John Lennon Part Two

Episode #11 - THE ASSASSINATION OF JOHN LENNON.  The hosts will take you behind the scenes of their blockbuster book with suspense master James Patterson about the last days of the Beatles legend and his collision course with a deranged young killer named Mark David Chapman.

Episode #10 - THE ASSASSINATION OF JOHN LENNON.  The hosts will take you behind the scenes of their blockbuster book with suspense master James Patterson about the last days of the Beatles legend and his collision course with a deranged young killer named Mark David Chapman. 

We are closing out #YAMonth with a throwback to 2005 Taiwo's bookshelf. This week we read Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson. Yes, that James Patterson.

We've read five books over five weeks and we've truly grown as "young adults". I mean, we FINALLY completed our first ever #TightTwo! But we also return to our old ways of horrible memories for names. Well you win some, you lose some. 

Find out what caught us off guard, whose brain is just worms, and what IKYFL stands for. Don't mind us as we dot our Ts and cross our Is in this week's episode Maximum Ride: The Angel Experiment by James Patterson!

Listen along as The Story Seeds Podcast host Betsy Bird chats with Chris Grabenstein (author of The New York Times best-selling Mr. Lemoncello's Library series). They go behind the scenes and talk about what it was like growing Jasper’s giant story seed about Zeta Zingone, the 74 foot tall boy detective on Episode 3, “The View From the Top.” 

On this bonus episode, Chris shares tips and exercises on getting your imagination unstuck. He also talks to Betsy about his writing career: starting from the school newspaper, to his jobs in advertising creating commercials for Burger King with his buddy (and boss at the time) James Patterson, to finally becoming the best-selling author of books for kids. 

Books and Media mentioned in this episode:

• Mr. Lemoncello’s Library series by Chris Grabenstein
• Donna Cody: A Tall Tale by Jeanie Murphy
• Swamp Angel by Anne Isaacs
• Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift
• The John Ceepak Mysteries series by Chris Grabenstein
• The Island of Dr. Libris by Chris Grabenstein
• Dinosaur Bob and His Adventures with the Family Lesardo by William Joyce
• Encyclopedia Brown by Donald J. Sobol
• Welcome to Wonderland by Anson Seabra
• I Funny series by James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein
• Treasure Hunters series by James Patterson, with Chris Grabenstein & Mark Shulman
• Jackie Ha-Ha by James Patterson & Chris Grabenstein
• House of Robot series by by James Patterson & Chris Grabenstein
• Shine by JJ Grabenstein & Chris Grabenstein

Call to Action

Kids: Call The Story Seeds Hotline at 646-389-5153, email us at storyseeds@literarysafari.com, or visit our website to submit your story ideas. You can also join The Story Seeds Society, our kids listeners club.

Grownups: Visit www.storyseedspodcast.com for subscription links, to sign up for our newsletter, and to download our printable activity e-zines for your kids (or the  kid in you!). You can also follow us on Instagram @storyseedspod, on Twitter @litsafarimedia, and on Facebook @literarysafari. 

Get our Imagination Lab: Experiments in Creativity activity book! It pairs perfectly with the podcast and features tons of episode-inspired prompts and projects! Order your copy here!

This episode is also available on YouTube. Subscribe here. 

Show credits: Matt Boynton and Ania Grzesik of Ultraviolet Audio for the sound mixing, design, and score of our bonus episode. Theme music is composed and performed by Andrew VanWyngarden. And, our host is Betsy Bird. 

The Story Seeds Podcast is a creation and production of Literary Safari www.literarysafari.com

This week’s Story Seeds collaboration follows the one and only Chris Grabenstein, author of the NYTimes best-selling Mr. Lemoncello's Library series, and creative rockstar Jasper! 

Chris Grabenstein helps Jasper grow this idea:

A story about a 74 foot tall mystery solver.

Follow this special Story Seeds adventure with host Betsy Bird as: 

• Chris invites Jasper over to his NYC apartment to chat about his giant story seed which is about a 12 year old boy detective named Zeta Zingone who is 74 feet tall
• They talk about how to root even the wackiest and wildest storytelling ideas in  logic and facts
• They get a view from Chris' rooftop deck and imagine what it’s like to be 74 feet tall

The episode concludes with this week’s storytime segment (15:55) where Chris reads the story he grew from Jasper’s story seed: The World’s Biggest Detective.

Last but not least, this episode was recorded when Jasper was 12 years old. He is now 13, a proud teenager. 

Books mentioned in this episode: Mr. Lemoncello’s Library and The Island of Dr. Libris by Chris Grabenstein. Tall Tales: Jack and the Beanstalk, Johnny Appleseed, Paul Bunyan, Pecos Bill, John Henry, Sally Ann Thunder Ann Whirlwind.  

Calls to Action

Bonus Episode: Check back next week to hear Betsy's interview with Chris Grabenstein. He talks about getting his start by writing for the school newspaper and shares tips on how to write a great mystery.

Kids: Call The Story Seeds Hotline at 646-389-5153, email us at storyseeds@literarysafari.com, or visit our website to submit your story ideas. You can also join The Story Seeds Society, our kids listeners club .

Grownups: Visit www.storyseedspodcast.com for subscription links, to sign up for our newsletter, and to download our printable activity e-zines for your kids (or the  kid in you!). You can also follow us on Instagram @storyseedspod, on Twitter @litsafarimedia, and on Facebook @literarysafari. 

Get our Imagination Lab: Experiments in Creativity activity book! It pairs perfectly with the podcast and features tons of episode-inspired prompts and projects! Order your copy here!

This episode is also available on YouTube. Subscribe here. 

Show credits

Produced and written by Sandhya Nankani and Anjali Sakhrani. Kayla Fedeson is our Associate Producer. Scoring, mixing, and sound design by Ania Grzesik and Matt Boynton of Ultraviolet Audio. Field audio recorded by Nathan Miller. Hosted by Betsy Bird. Music by Andrew VanWyngarden, Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter/musician and co-founder of MGMT. 

The Story Seeds Podcast is a creation and production of Literary Safari www.literarysafari.com