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In today’s episode we are exploring the world of dating - and food! My guest today is author Julie Seyler, and we sit down and have a chat about writing the story of who you are - why it matters, and why someone would want to read it! If you’ve ever thought about writing your memoirs, this is the episode to hear! Julie brings a lot of joy and laughs as we discuss her dating life, her favorite foods to help with a heartache, and what inspires her to write her story. I know you will find something encouraging in todays podcast!
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Two friends of the show, Jessica Thompson and JR Lancaster, come on the show to talk about what their experience was like co-writing a new cozy mystery novel, Murder Under Construction! In today's episode, we'll find out how these two friends and their vastly different writing approaches were able to work together to make a new cozy mystery. We also share some of what we've been reading lately, and recommend some great Jane Austen retellings, cozy mysteries, and more! 
JR Lancaster: https://writingwithjessica.wordpress.com/ 
Jessica Thompson: https://jessicathompsonauthor.com/ 
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 Book Recommendations: 
Mr. Darcy’s Folly by Melani Rachel 
The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow 
The Secret Life of Miss Mary Bennet by Catherine Cowley
Don’t Mask Don’t Tell by Jessica Brimer - The Messy Bookshop Mystery Series 
The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, by Katherine Cowley 
The Man in the Brown Suit by Agatha Christie 
Shakespeare and Hathaway series 
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Once upon a time, J.D. Barker took a chance, risked it all, and pursued a dream. In today's episode of The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast, find out how author J.D. Barker became a NYT Best-selling writer, ended up working with James Patterson, writing a prequel to Dracula with Dacre Stoker, and many more unbelievable accomplishments. We also dig into self publishing vs trad publishing, his serial killer murder mystery series 4MK, and how to write dark and disturbing characters without losing yourself. And we even manage to find a legitimate reason to talk about my favorite writer, Charles Dickens! So pull up a chair, settle in, and join us on today's Bookshelf Odyssey. 
J.D. Barker Website: https://jdbarker.com/ 
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Books and Authors Mentioned:
Dracula by Bram Stoker 
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
Dracul by Dacre Stoker and J.D. Barker
She Has a Broken Thing Where Her Heart Should Be by JD Barker
4MK Series
The Fourth Monkey by JD Barker
Stephen King
Dean Koontz
James Patterson
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In today's episode of The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast, I talk with mystery writer Kwei Quartey. In our conversation, find out how a well-stocked library and a deep love for Sherlock Holmes and Arthur Conan Doyle led him into a career of medicine and writing. We'll also discover his heritage - growing up in Ghana, working in the US, and now living in Spain. Of course we'll dig deep into his books and find out the stories behind the creations of his two series, Darko Dawson and Emma Djan! Plus stick around and find out what he's working on next. One thing's for certain: a well stocked library can inspire children far into their futures! 
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In today's episode, I am so excited to bring you an interview with one of my favorite cozy mystery writers, Jennifer J. Chow! She is the author of the Sassy Cat Mystery Series, LA Night Market Series, and the recent Magical Fortune Cookies Series. In the interview we talk about her writing journey, books and authors who have helped and inspired her to write, and the importance of bringing her heritage into the stories she crafts. Along the way we also share a bunch of books to add to your TBR list! 
Find Jennifer and her books online at: https://jenniferjchow.com/ 
Other sites mentioned: 
Crime Writers of Color: https://www.crimewritersofcolor.com/ 
Chicks on the Case: https://chicksonthecase.com/ 
Sisters in Crime: https://www.sistersincrime.org/ 
Books Mentioned: 
The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett 
Secret Staircase Mysteries by Gigi Pandian, 
The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst 
The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong 
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