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DIY MFA Radio Episode 153: Interview with Karen Dionne – From Midlist to Breakout Author

In this episode, Gabriela Pereira interviews author Karen Dionne. They discuss how to craft complex and believable characters in the psychological suspense genre, so that even the villain has their sympathetic moments for readers. Karen takes us behind the scenes of her breakout novel The Marsh King’s Daughter, and how…

BookTribJune 30, 2017

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Miscellany Podcasts

Just the Right Book! Podcast: Episode 31 — John Grisham

Just the Right Book! Podcast, hosted by Roxanne Coady of Connecticut’s acclaimed, award-winning, independent bookseller R.J. Julia, is now available on BookTrib.com, the premier website where readers meet writers. The podcast and BookTrib are both dedicated to helping readers find their next favorite read and this pairing will open up a world of great…

Just The Right Book PodcastJune 22, 2017

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DIY MFA Radio Episode 152: Interview with Lisa Preziosi — Writing a Modern Day Fairy Tale

In this DIY MFA Radio episode Gabriela Pereira interviews author Lisa Preziosi about her debut novel, The Ice Maiden’s Tale. Lisa’s middle grade novel is a modern day fairy tale, with a nested-story framework and dual point of view. In this interview, Lisa gives us a window into she crafted…

BookTribJune 23, 2017

Miscellany Podcasts

DIY MFA Radio Episode 151: Interview with Robin Lovett — Let’s Talk About Sex (in Romance Novels)

In this episode Gabriela Pereira interviews romance author and DIY MFA Romance columnist Robin Lovett. They discuss the steamier side of the romance novel, and how to craft love scenes full of tension that make the reader want more. Robin lets us into the world of her dark stalker romances,…

BookTribJune 16, 2017

Miscellany Podcasts

DIY MFA Radio Episode 150: Epic 2017 BookExpo Recap

This week’s installment of DIY MFA Radio is the Epic BookExpo Recap episode. If you don’t already what BookExpo is, it’s the big industry trade show that takes place in the United States every year. This year, things at BookExpo were a little bit new and different so I wanted…

BookTribJune 9, 2017

Miscellany Podcasts

DIY MFA Radio Episode 149: Interview with Mark Gottlieb — How to Pitch Your Book

In this episode Gabriela Pereira interviews literary agent Mark Gottlieb of Trident Media Group. They discuss the exciting and terrifying Pitch Slam, and the best way to craft a query that hooks an agent. Mark gives us a window into an agent’s mind at a Pitch Slam event, the best…

BookTribJune 2, 2017

Miscellany Podcasts

Just the Right Book! Podcast: Episode 28 — Hachette CEO Michael Pietsch

Just the Right Book! Podcast, hosted by Roxanne Coady of Connecticut’s acclaimed, award-winning, independent bookseller R.J. Julia, is now available on BookTrib.com, the premier website where readers meet writers. The podcast and BookTrib are both dedicated to helping readers find their next favorite read and this pairing will open up a…

Just The Right Book PodcastJune 1, 2017

Miscellany Podcasts

DIY MFA Radio Episode 148: Interview with Jay Swanson — Multimedia Storytelling

In this episode, Gabriela Pereira interviews vlogger and author Jay Swanson. They discuss Into the Nanten, the first ever real-time internet novel and talk about the challenges and joys of sharing your creative work across different media. Jay shares different creative strategies, why they worked (or didn’t) and how he…

BookTribMay 26, 2017

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Miscellany Podcasts

DIY MFA Radio Episode 147: Interview with Jenni Walsh and Bess Cozby — The Author/Editor Team

In this episode, Gabriela Pereira does something a little bit different and interviews both a debut author, Jenni Walsh, and the editor who helped bring the book to life, Bess Cozby! This interview gives listeners a window into a side of publishing we rarely get to see: the author-editor team.…

BookTribMay 19, 2017

Better Self Miscellany Podcasts

Author Dr. Ned Hallowell Talks with MarieTV’s Marie Forleo (Podcast)

Dr. Ned Hallowell is considered to be one of the foremost experts on the topic of ADHD. He is the co-author, with Dr. John Ratey, of Driven to Distraction, and Answers to Distraction, which have sold more than a million copies. In 2005, Drs. Hallowell and Ratey released their much-awaited third…

Beth WaskoMay 16, 2017

Miscellany Podcasts

Just the Right Book! Podcast: Episode 26 — Charles Duhigg

Just the Right Book! Podcast, hosted by Roxanne Coady of Connecticut’s acclaimed, award-winning, independent bookseller R.J. Julia, is now available on BookTrib.com, the premier website where readers meet writers. The podcast and BookTrib are both dedicated to helping readers find their next favorite read and this pairing will open up a…

Just The Right Book PodcastMay 18, 2017

Miscellany Podcasts

DIY MFA Radio Episode 146: Interview with K.M. Weiland — Create Compelling Character Arcs

This week, Gabriela Pereira interviews author K.M. Weiland about creating strong character arcs. They discuss the three types of character arcs, how to recognize each one, and craft it for maximum effect, plus how to fix a story that has no arc. They also talk about why theme is an…

BookTribMay 12, 2017

Better Self Miscellany Podcasts

The Latest on ADD, ADHD and How Distracted We are in the World! (Podcast)

Dr. Ned Hallowell is considered to be one of the foremost experts on the topic of ADHD. He is the co-author, with Dr. John Ratey, of Driven to Distraction, and Answers to Distraction, which have sold more than a million copies. In 2005, Drs. Hallowell and Ratey released their much-awaited third…

BookTribMay 10, 2017

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Miscellany Podcasts

Just the Right Book! Podcast: Episode 25 — Dani Shapiro

Just the Right Book! Podcast, hosted by Roxanne Coady of Connecticut’s acclaimed, award-winning, independent bookseller R.J. Julia, is now available on BookTrib.com, the premier website where readers meet writers. The podcast and BookTrib are both dedicated to helping readers find their next favorite read and this pairing will open up a…

Just The Right Book PodcastMay 11, 2017

Miscellany Podcasts

DIY MFA Radio Episode 145: Interview with Katherine Neville — Writing the Epic Quest Novel

This week, Gabriela Pereira interviews bestselling author Katherine Neville about literature, chess, and her groundbreaking book, The Eight. Listen to this podcast episode to hear them talk about drawing inspiration from classics—Homer, Virgil, and Chaucer, among others—as well as the process for crafting a truly epic adventure novel. ABOUT DIY…

BookTribMay 6, 2017

Miscellany Podcasts

Just the Right Book! Podcast: Episode 24 — Matthew Dicks

Just the Right Book! Podcast, hosted by Roxanne Coady of Connecticut’s acclaimed, award-winning, independent bookseller R.J. Julia, is now available on BookTrib.com, the premier website where readers meet writers. The podcast and BookTrib are both dedicated to helping readers find their next favorite read and this pairing will open up a…

BookTribMay 4, 2017

DIY MFA Radio Episode 153: Interview with Karen Dionne – From Midlist to Breakout Author

Just the Right Book! Podcast: Episode 31 — John Grisham

DIY MFA Radio Episode 152: Interview with Lisa Preziosi — Writing a Modern Day Fairy Tale

DIY MFA Radio Episode 151: Interview with Robin Lovett — Let’s Talk About Sex (in Romance Novels)

DIY MFA Radio Episode 150: Epic 2017 BookExpo Recap

DIY MFA Radio Episode 149: Interview with Mark Gottlieb — How to Pitch Your Book

Just the Right Book! Podcast: Episode 28 — Hachette CEO Michael Pietsch

DIY MFA Radio Episode 148: Interview with Jay Swanson — Multimedia Storytelling

DIY MFA Radio Episode 147: Interview with Jenni Walsh and Bess Cozby — The Author/Editor Team

Author Dr. Ned Hallowell Talks with MarieTV’s Marie Forleo (Podcast)

Just the Right Book! Podcast: Episode 26 — Charles Duhigg

DIY MFA Radio Episode 146: Interview with K.M. Weiland — Create Compelling Character Arcs

The Latest on ADD, ADHD and How Distracted We are in the World! (Podcast)

Just the Right Book! Podcast: Episode 25 — Dani Shapiro

DIY MFA Radio Episode 145: Interview with Katherine Neville — Writing the Epic Quest Novel

Just the Right Book! Podcast: Episode 24 — Matthew Dicks

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