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
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Stories Give Them Something to Dream About: Interview with Author Jenna Maeson
Send us a textIn today's episode of The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast, I interview author Jenna Maeson about her writing journey, her books, and a topic that is a passion of ours - the importance of reading aloud to children (and adults!) Jenna and I share a bunch of books that are great to read aloud to children. Please feel free to add more to our list in the comments! Also find out all about her delightful cozy mystery series, Tails of Trouble: The Emerald Ridge Mysteries! Find her online at: https://www.jennamaesonmysteries.com/ Books mentioned: Tails of Trouble series: Shadows on the Ridge, Book 1 Danger in the Dogwoods, Book 2 Secrets Underground, Book 3 The Land of Stories by Chris Colfer A Tale of Magic by Chris Colfer The Explorer Academy Series by Trudi Trueit Into The Woods Somewhere by Sam Evans The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan The Genius of Birds by Jennifer Ackerman Great Books to Read Aloud: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle The Llama Llama Books by Anna Dewdney The Little Blue Truck Books by Alice Schertle and Jill McElmurry Feelings Ninja by Mary Nhin Elephant and Piggie/Gerald & Piggie by Mo Williams Thomas the Tank Curious George Magic Tree House Series by Mary Pope Osborne Time Stamps 04:58 Book Recommendations and getting to know Jenna! 11:30 Planner vs Pantser - All about her writing style 13:56 Pets and the world of her books 17:35 Jenna's Writing Journey 32:24 The Importance of Reading Aloud 41:03 Read Aloud Recommendations #booktube #podcast #authorinterview #cozymystery #cozymysteryauthor #reading #readingaloud #books #bookrecommendations ____________ 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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The Mindful Scribe: Mental Health & Creativity | The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast
Send us a textToday I continue my conversation with author Stefanie Santone. We have a very open conversation about our struggles with mental wellness - and the important part that writing, reading, and stories have played in helping us in our journey. This is a topic that I have wanted to discuss for awhile, and I am grateful that Stefanie was willing to be open with her journey. We also talk about her nickname "The Mindful Scribe" - and how she came to claim it! I hope that you will be inspired to keep creating, to be kind to yourself, and if you need help I hope that there is a friend or counselor you can reach out to. Buy Stefanie's brand new book "Tangled Magic" here: https://shop.stefaniesantone.com/ and find out ways to connect with Stefanie! Timestamps 00:00 Introduction: 01:00 Our Mental Health Journey 23:37 The Mindful Scribe 30:20 Future writing plans 32:00 Wrapping up Books Mentioned: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand Lord of the Rings by JRR Tolkien Wonder Woman ____________ 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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Magical Chaos: interview with author Stefanie Santone of "Tangled Magic"
Send us a textHello bookworms! Today I have the privilege of sitting down with author Stefanie Santone. She's just published a book called "Tangled Magic" - and it's the first book in a new urban fantasy mystery series. In Part 1 of my interview, the chaos runs strong: In this fun and wide-ranging episode, Stefanie shares her writing journey—from being inspired by Star Wars to crafting magical stories of her own. We talk about everything from reading and writing to our favorite shows like Star Wars and Star Trek. We explore how she handles bad reviews, pets, and writing tips for new authors. Then we end part 1 chatting about the differences of viewing stories with enthusiasm vs criticism. Stay tuned for Part 2 coming out next week - we dig deep into a more serious topic and explore mental health and how it impacts creativity. You won't want to miss it! Buy "Tangled Magic" here: https://shop.stefaniesantone.com/ and find out ways to connect with Stefanie! Books and shows mentioned: Lamb, by Christopher Moore Star Wars legacy books Thrawn Trilogy by Timothy Zahn The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne Star Wars Star Trek The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager Star Trek Lower Decks Buffy the Vampire Slayer Timestamps: 00:00 Intro and channel updates 03:12 Getting to Know Stefanie Santone 09:34 Writing Journey but actually we just talk about Star Wars and Star Trek 21:57 “Tangled Magic” and other distracted conversations 34:12 Enthusiasm vs Critical Reading 37:33 Wrap Up Part 1 #booktube #authorinterview #indieauthor ____________ 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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