Blurb! Radio

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Take one genre, two combative critics, five authors angling to break out of the pack and what have you got? “Blurb!” – the new book show that’s anything but bookish. Each week, bibliophiles Sally Shields and Dr. Kent review not books themselves but prerecorded pitches from five writers whose literar…

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  • Oct 30, 2009 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 55m AVG DURATION
  • 10 EPISODES


Latest episodes from Blurb! Radio

RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY BOOK SHOW & Blurb! Weekly Winner Announced

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2009 39:41


Tune in to hear 5 selected blurbs about brand new RELIGION & SPIRITUALITY category books, and listen to last week's winner LIVE on the air! Bestselling author Sally Shields and publishing guru Dr. Kent host a brand new book show like no other. Each guest or call-in author has a mere three minutes to convince the hosts that theirs is the book worth cracking. If they succeed, they capture the coveted Book of the Week title. That means Sally and Dr. Kent not only read and review the winning work, but post it prominently on the Blurb! website – and invite its author(s) on their show a for a live pitch to thousands of listeners.

RELATIONSHIP BOOK SHOW & Blurb! Weekly Winner Announced

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2009 57:15


Tune in to hear 5 selected blurbs about brand new RELATIONSHIP category books, and listen to last week's winner LIVE on the air! Bestselling author Sally Shields and publishing guru Dr. Kent host a brand new book show like no other. Each guest or call-in author has a mere three minutes to convince the hosts that theirs is the book worth cracking. If they succeed, they capture the coveted Book of the Week title. That means Sally and Dr. Kent not only read and review the winning work, but post it prominently on the Blurb! website – and invite its author(s) on their show a for a live pitch to thousands of listeners.

Non-Fiction Week

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2009 52:31


Bestselling author Sally Shields and publishing guru Dr. Kent host a book show like no other. Each week, via pre-recorded pitches, five authors in a single genre have a mere three minutes each to convince the critics that theirs is the book worth cracking. If they succeed, they capture the coveted Book of the Week title. That means Sally and Dr. Kent not only review the winning work, but post it prominently on the Blurb! website – and invite its author(s) on their show a for a live pitch to thousands of listeners. This week’s winner, in the non-fiction category: Kristin Delfau (Turbo-Mom’s Guide to Saving Money Without Wasting Time).

Non-Fiction Week

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2009 59:20


Bestselling author Sally Shields and publishing guru Dr. Kent host a book show like no other. Each week, via pre-recorded pitches, five authors in a single genre have a mere three minutes each to convince the critics that theirs is the book worth cracking. If they succeed, they capture the coveted Book of the Week title. That means Sally and Dr. Kent not only review the winning work, but post it prominently on the Blurb! website – and invite its author(s) on their show a for a live pitch to thousands of listeners. This week’s winner, in the non-fiction category: Angie Zimmerman (Do It Yourself Wedding Flower Guide).

Fiction Week

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2009 53:14


Bestselling author Sally Shields and publishing guru Dr. Kent host a book show like no other. Each week, via pre-recorded pitches, five authors in a single genre have a mere three minutes each to convince the critics that theirs is the book worth cracking. If they succeed, they capture the coveted Book of the Week title. That means Sally and Dr. Kent not only review the winning work, but post it prominently on the Blurb! website – and invite its author(s) on their show a for a live pitch to thousands of listeners. This week’s winner, in the fiction category: Rick Robinson (Sniper Bid).

Biography Week

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2009 58:36


Bestselling author Sally Shields and publishing guru Dr. Kent host a book show like no other. Each week, via pre-recorded pitches, five authors in a single genre have a mere three minutes each to convince the critics that theirs is the book worth cracking. If they succeed, they capture the coveted Book of the Week title. That means Sally and Dr. Kent not only review the winning work, but post it prominently on the Blurb! website – and invite its author(s) on their show a for a live pitch to thousands of listeners. This week’s winners, in the biography category: Kim Michele Richardson (The Unbreakable Child), and Pam Cope, with Aimee Molloy (Jantsen’s Gift).

Business Title Week

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2009 58:57


Bestselling author Sally Shields and publishing guru Dr. Kent host a book show like no other. Each week, via pre-recorded pitches, five authors have a mere three minutes each to convince the critics that theirs is the book worth cracking. If they succeed, they capture the coveted Book of the Week title. That means Sally and Dr. Kent not only review the winning work, but post it prominently on the Blurb! website – and invite its author(s) on their show a for a live pitch to thousands of listeners. This week’s winners, in the business category: Judith Sherven and Jim Sniechowski (The Heart of Marketing).

Fiction Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2009 58:46


Bestselling author Sally Shields and publishing guru Dr. Kent host a book show like no other. Each week, via pre-recorded pitches, five authors have a mere three minutes each to convince the critics that theirs is the book worth cracking. If they succeed, they capture the coveted Book of the Week title. That means Sally and Dr. Kent not only review the winning work, but post it prominently on the Blurb! website – and invite its author(s) on their show a for a live pitch to thousands of listeners. This week’s winner: David Michael Slater (Selfless).

Blurb! Book Radio with Dr. Kent & Sally

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2009 55:58


Bestselling author Sally Shields and publishing guru Dr. Kent host a book show like no other. Each week, via pre-recorded pitches, five authors have a mere three minutes each to convince the critics that theirs is the book worth cracking. If they succeed, they capture the coveted Book of the Week title. That means Sally and Dr. Kent not only review the winning work, but post it prominently on the Blurb! website – and invite its author(s) on their show a for a live pitch to thousands of listeners. This week’s winner: Frankie Picasso (Midlife Mojo).

Blurb! Book Radio with Dr. Kent & Sally

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2009 59:08


Bestselling author Sally Shields and publishing guru Dr. Kent host a book show like no other. Each week, via pre-recorded pitches, five authors have a mere three minutes each to convince the critics that theirs is the book worth cracking. If they succeed, they capture the coveted Book of the Week title. That means Sally and Dr. Kent not only review the winning work, but post it prominently on the Blurb! website – and invite its author(s) on their show a for a live pitch to thousands of listeners. This week’s winner: Bettina Restrepo (The Moose and the Magpie).

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