Balancing Writing & Life: Author Kimberly Webb on the Craft (and Chaos!) of Creativity
Send us a textThis week on The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast, I interview author Kimberley Webb, who has just written a wonderful book called Jillian’s Island. I’m excited to introduce you to this talented new author! How does she find time to write and publish her own book while also being a full-time mom and wife? It’s all about balance and making time for the things that matter. We talk about that, dive into the craft of writing while busy, explore the art of creating believable characters, our love of genre mashups, and learn how her passion for the book Ella Enchanted inspired her to begin her own writing journey! Find Kimberly Webb online: https://authorkimberlywebb.com/ Books Mentioned: The Harry Potter Series by JK Rowling Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Zen in the Art of Writing by Ray Bradbury So Far Gone by Jess Walter____________ There are 4 ways you can help support the channel! -Like and subscribe!-I'm now a bookshop.org affiliate - check out my shop and find your next great read! https://bookshop.org/shop/bookshelfodyssey -Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bookshelfpod - My Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PTGNQWISVZE/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_3 _____________ Find Me Online: Podcast: https://bookshelfodyssey.buzzsprout.com/ Voxer: @artbookshelfodyssey Discord: https://discord.gg/8MFceV2NFe Facebook Group Page: @thebookshelfodyssey Twitter: @odyssey_podcastInstagram: @bookshelfodysseypodcast
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Is Reading Self Care? | Interview with Ciara Blume
Send us a textIs reading a form of self-care? In today’s episode, I’m joined by author Ciara Blume for a cozy and thought-provoking chat about how books can bring comfort, healing, and inspiration. We talk about reading as self-care, writing as a path to emotional wellness, and how fiction helps us better understand ourselves and others. Along the way, Ciara shares her reading journey, favorite authors, and her latest book project. If you love book talk, Jane Austen, writing inspiration, or mental wellness through stories, this episode is for you. 📚 Topics include: How reading and writing can support emotional and mental health The power of stories to heal and inspire Favorite books that bring comfort and joy ✨ Subscribe for more cozy conversations about reading, writing, and living a well-read life. Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Pet Talk 05:24 Getting to Know Ciara – Reading Recs and More 06:15 Jane Austen chat! 10:00 Book Talk 11:20 Ciara's Writing Journey (and that teacher who said happy endings weren’t “cool enough”) 31:49 Fiction as Self-Care – How Reading and Writing Can Bring Healing 42:56 Her New Book 53:30 Concluding Thoughts Books Mentioned: Natural Magic Series The Mudpuddle Manual of Natural Magic The Witches Catalogue of Wanderlust Essentials The Magpie Oracle of Sense and Serendipity Jane Austen Emma: A Modern Retelling by Alexander McCall Smith Tirzah Price’s mystery novels The Marriage of Opposites and The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman The Golem and the Jinni by Helene Wecker The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert #BookTube #podcast #authortube #Reading #SelfCare #BookPodcast #AuthorInterview #CiaraBlume #MentalHealth #Fiction #WritingCommunity #BookLovers ____________ There are 4 ways you can help support the channel! -Like and subscribe!-I'm now a bookshop.org affiliate - check out my shop and find your next great read! https://bookshop.org/shop/bookshelfodyssey -Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bookshelfpod - My Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PTGNQWISVZE/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_3 _____________ Find Me Online: Podcast: https://bookshelfodyssey.buzzsprout.com/ Voxer: @artbookshelfodyssey Discord: https://discord.gg/8MFceV2NFe Facebook Group Page: @thebookshelfodyssey Twitter: @odyssey_podcastInstagram: @bookshelfodysseypodcast
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My Book is a TARDIS | The Magic of Reading & Writing with author Trisha Thacker
Send us a text ✨ In today’s episode of The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast, I sit down with urban fantasy author Trisha A. Thacker to talk about her writing journey, love of reading, and passion for adult literacy. We also dive into the world of Doctor Who, the joys and challenges of storytelling, and the magic of books that shape our lives. 📚 Whether you’re a fan of urban fantasy, a reader looking for inspiration, or just love discovering new authors, this episode is for you! 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more author interviews, book discussions, and literary adventures. Find Trisha online at: www.trishathacker.com! Time Stamps 01:12 Introducing Trisha, Pet Talk, and Getting to Know You 06:50 Book Recommendations and chatting about reading 24:25 Trisha's writing journey 43:40 Doctor Who discussion 50:57 Writing Advice and conclusion 54:57 Final Thoughts 57:10 Easter Egg Books Mentioned:Books by Seanan McGuire Jim Butcher’s Dresden Files Stephen King Doctor Who Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien The Midnight Library by Matt Haig ____________ There are 4 ways you can help support the channel! -Like and subscribe!-I'm now a bookshop.org affiliate - check out my shop and find your next great read! https://bookshop.org/shop/bookshelfodyssey -Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bookshelfpod - My Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PTGNQWISVZE/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_3 _____________ Find Me Online: Podcast: https://bookshelfodyssey.buzzsprout.com/ Voxer: @artbookshelfodyssey Discord: https://discord.gg/8MFceV2NFe Facebook Group Page: @thebookshelfodyssey Twitter: @odyssey_podcastInstagram: @bookshelfodysseypodcast
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Life, the Universe, & Everything: Author Jenny Ahmed Explores Mars, Writing, and Living Life!
Send us a text In today's episode I interview Sci-Fi writer Jenny Ahmed. Her recent book "Utopia" is about "A handpicked team of elite scientists, each prepared to leave Earth behind forever. Their mission: to build a permanent colony and turn the barren red planet into humanity's next home. Mars holds secrets far older—and far stranger—than anyone could have imagined..." We also talk about her writing journey, the craft of writing, reading for characters vs plot, and how a bad experience with Covid helped her embrace life and try new things. Her book is thrilling and her life reflects the same adventurous spirit! Find Jenny and her books online: Amazon Author Page – https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jenny-Ahmed/author/B078S5WFVL?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jennyahmedauthor/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/WriterJennyAhmed Book Bub – https://www.bookbub.com/profile/1040685213 Good Reads – https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/17601347.Jenny_Ahmed Books Mentioned: My Best Friend’s Exorcism, Grady Hendrix James Patterson’s Masterworks Utopia, Spirals, Awake by Jenny Ahmed ____________ There are 4 ways you can help support the channel! -Like and subscribe!-I'm now a bookshop.org affiliate - check out my shop and find your next great read! https://bookshop.org/shop/bookshelfodyssey -Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bookshelfpod - My Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PTGNQWISVZE/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_3 _____________ Find Me Online: Podcast: https://bookshelfodyssey.buzzsprout.com/ Voxer: @artbookshelfodyssey Discord: https://discord.gg/8MFceV2NFe Facebook Group Page: @thebookshelfodyssey Twitter: @odyssey_podcastInstagram: @bookshelfodysseypodcast
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Summer Reading, Writing, and Cozies!
Send us a textIt's always a fun time when Jessica Thompson stops by the podcast. Today, she and author Heidi O'Barr take a break from their writing retreat to chat with me about the Messy Manuscript Society's newest collection of fantasy short stories, "Beyond the Waves"! We chat about what we're reading, and talk about some of our favorite Cozy mysteries and all the tropes we enjoy. Take a listen today and get all kinds of great cozy recommendations to enhance your summer reading! Jessica Thompson Online: https://jessicathompsonauthor.com/ Heidi O'Barr: https://obarrbooks.com/ Messy Manuscript Society: https://messymanuscriptsociety.godaddysites.com/ Books Mentioned: The Caterer's Guide to Crime series by Jessica Thompson Beyond the Woods Beyond the Waves Bippity Boppity Boots The Cupcake Company Baker's Manual ____________ There are 4 ways you can help support the channel! -Like and subscribe!-I'm now a bookshop.org affiliate - check out my shop and find your next great read! https://bookshop.org/shop/bookshelfodyssey -Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bookshelfpod - My Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2PTGNQWISVZE/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_3 _____________ Find Me Online: Podcast: https://bookshelfodyssey.buzzsprout.com/ Voxer: @artbookshelfodyssey Discord: https://discord.gg/8MFceV2NFe Facebook Group Page: @thebookshelfodyssey Twitter: @odyssey_podcastInstagram: @bookshelfodysseypodcast
Welcome to The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast, where we explore the world of books and the stories behind the authors who write them. Join us for fun and exciting interviews with writers, as they share their journey to publication, offer book recommendations, and provide writing tips for aspiring authors. Whether you're a book lover or a budding writer, I invite you to come along and we'll explore my bookshelves.
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