Books Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & Reads

Good Adventures, Today, I'm chatting with Santa about the children's book, Feisty Finds her Magic. For the next few weeks, you can join the Indigogo campaign and get your name or your business in the book! Get on the nice list. Put those family members, you know who they are, on that naughty list. Comment on this episode here.  Links: Hire Santa ~~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. The June Nash Mysteries are now in KU, 3 books with the fourth, How to Stroke Your Stray out in Dec but on pre-order now. Roll-A-Prompt Writing Series. Roll dice and Unleash Your Creativity. My fantasy serial, Amy of Earth, as Kelli Wieland is currently at 55 episodes (chapters). Until next time, go read a good book, Melissa

Good Adventures, I am chatting with authors KJ Gillenwater and Jean Alfieri about our recent experience at Wild Deadwood Reads Book Convention. The ladies have plenty of advice for authors and readers heading to book convention. Comment over on the Youtube channel so I see it and respond!  Links ~ Wild Deadwood Reads Facebook Group for Authors Stuffed Safari Jean Alfieri: Zuggy's website: www.zuggythepug.com You tube: https://www.youtube.com/@zuggypug720 Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jean-Marie-Alfieri/author/B0868ZQB2P KJ Gillenwater: Author's Webpage: http://www.kjgillenwater.com/ Amazon page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00D1X6KDE What do I write? Thanks for asking.  The June Nash Mysteries are now in KU, 3 books with the fourth, How to Stroke Your Stray out in Dec but on pre-order now.  I co-author the Roll-A-Prompt Writing Series with Lisa Mahoney Roll dice and Unleash Your Creativity.  Until next time, go read a good book, Melissa  

Good Adventures, Yes, I do realized that it's May the 5th. Ah well.  Thanks for joining me today. I thoroughly enjoyed this chat with Romance author Susan McEwan.  Comment over on the youtube channel.  Links: https://www.marywaterford.com Blessed Inlet Series is available on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09GBHC5YR?searchxofy=true&binding=kindle_edition Mel@melissabanczak.com ~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. I write a fantasy serial called Amy of Earth as Kelli Wieland. A lost human, a childlike shapeshifter, an angry cuegle, a crazed myrmidon, and a wine guzzling thicket. As Melissa Banczak And I write cozy mysteries. How to Sex Your Snake is the first in my June Nash Series. 4 Bullets and a Ghost is the first in my Jack You're Dead Series. With Lisa Mahoney, I write the Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series. You'll find them all here - https://linktr.ee/melissabanczak Until next time, go read a good book, Melissa

Good Adventures, This week, I'm chatting with author Nikolai Wisekal about his weirdly wonderful serial Galaxy Waffles. It's waffle house in the sky but with robots, sushi thieves and politics. It's a must read that will keep you laughing.  Links: Galaxy Waffles - https://www.amazon.com/Galaxy-Waffles/dp/B097K7DBW2 Divine Counseling - https://www.amazon.com/Divine-Counseling/dp/B094N8HSWN/ Galaxy Waffles Merch Link - https://www.redbubble.com/people/WritingMerch305/shop Anthology Link for paperback - https://balance-of-seven.square.site/product/dragons-within-embracing-her-fire/149?cs=true&cst=custom Anthology Link for E-book - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09KYJ4V95 ~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. I write a fantasy serial called Amy of Earth as Kelli Wieland. A lost human, a childlike shapeshifter, an angry cuegle, a crazed myrmidon, and a wine guzzling thicket. As Melissa Banczak And I write cozy mysteries. How to Sex Your Snake is the first in my June Nash Series. 4 Bullets and a Ghost is the first in my Jack You're Dead Series. With Lisa Mahoney, I write the Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series. You'll find them all here - https://linktr.ee/melissabanczak Until next time, go read a good book, Melissa

Good Adventures,  Today, I'm chatting with USA Today Best Selling author about her podcast All Things Tudor and her work as a historical fiction author.  Links:  All Things Tudor - https://allthingstudor.com All Things Tudor, the Magazine - https://www.amazon.com/All-Things-Tudor-Deb-Hunter-ebook/dp/B09V8Z25KW/ ~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Banczak/e/B01N7UG4ZW/ Contact Melissa with future show ideas at mel@melissabanczak.com See you next time - Go read a good book, Melissa

Good Adventures, I'm chatting with developmental editor Kit Gulick today and we talk - editing, and of course, Kindle Vella.  Links:  https://www.kittygulick.com/about Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kittygulick/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kittygulick Strunk and White Elements of Style - https://www.amazon.com/Elements-Style-Fourth-William-Strunk/dp/020530902X Vellas:  Amy of Earth, a children's book author falls through a portal to a world where human's don't exist - https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B09H3JXPRP 4 Bullets and a Ghost - A PI's mentor rejoins the firm 3 days after his death - https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B095FS1W3K The Explorers, a man creates an app that lures adventurers to their doom - https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B097W9TZCL The Genesis Machine -UFO's and time travel - https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B092RMW9Z4 Mia's Journey - What's an astronaut to do if they can't go do space, https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B09JMDWK2T Revenge Honeymoon- a jilted bride takes the cruise with her maid of honor and laughter ensues - https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B09JN5VQ6T The Reluctant Whistleblower - https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B09CN14KF8 Chew - Allison was a zombie. Now she's cured. And that's the just the beginning of her problems https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B098KPHB79 Last Sunrise - A woman hunts down the men who turned her and her brother into vampires - https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B093YLG7VC White Moon - Eden and her partner are exposed but only he turns into a werewolf - https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B09CTCHHX9 And there are many more that are worth your time. On the desktop or kindle phone apps in the US for now. More countries to come. Go check out Vella today. https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/  And that's it. Thanks for joining us today. Go read a good book.  Melissa

Good Adventures, Lisa and I were joined recently on tiktok live by authors Collings MacCrae and EA Blackwell. We rolled dice, wrote, and had a blast.  Links: Collings MacCrae - Collings MacCrae | Linktree Author EA Blackwell - https://www.eablackwell.com Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series -  https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FBHY82Q   Go Read a Good Book! Melissa  

Good Adventures, Kitty Gulick joins me for a wrap up of our favorite reads of 2021. Comment over on the youtube channel.  Kitty's list of Vellas:  The Selfie of Cala Ivory by Mae MacCallum (https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B09KWHBJTF) Millicent Miggles, the Yuletide Witch by Azrielle Lawless (https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B09MBLVSQY) Chew by Naomi Ault (https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B098KPHB79) The Fox Argall Mysteries by Collings MacCrae. (https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0976NYFMQ) Briardark by SA Harian (https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0982G53XG)
 Club X: Vampire in the Closet by Somtow Sucharitkul (https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B094496RK3) Space Slave by vella Kayla Knue (https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B09NB9BZV7) Under My Umbrella: A Mill Creek Romance by Erica Him (https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B09BW3443M) Ellie Sandoval's Carnal Sanctuary Universe (https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B099XVDSXR) Dinos of the Old West (https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B0973RN7MZ) by Jonathon Mast and Nathaniel J Peters Kingdom of Links by Sarah Shipley (https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B09B6RBNKZ) The Last Sunrise by Martin Shannon (https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B093YLG7VC) The Selfie of Carla Ivory by Mae MacCallum https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella/story/B09KWHBJTF And Kitty's Vella https://www.amazon.com/The-Explorers/dp/B097W9TZCL/   Melissa's list of paperback/audio: 5000 Words per hour by Chris Fox https://www.amazon.com/5000-Words-Per-Hour-Chris-Fox-audiobook/dp/B01BP96IW8/ Newsletter Ninja 2 - by Tammy Labrecque https://www.amazon.com/Newsletter-Ninja-Supercharge-Mailing-Perfect-ebook/dp/B09L9KPKY9/ Fast-Draft Your Memoir by Rachael Herron https://www.amazon.com/Fast-Draft-Your-Memoir-Write-Story/dp/B07B3PTCM6/ The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood https://www.amazon.com/The-Love-Hypothesis/dp/B08V4NYQ9D/ Smoke and Magic Series by AE McKenna https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08MVMXPZK Last Smile in Sunder City by Luke Arnold https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MHLR8NT Rusted Wasteland Series by Cameron Coral https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FCTWQXG Post Apocalyptic Nomadic Warriors by https://www.amazon.com/Post-Apocalyptic-Nomadic-Warriors/dp/B07FJP26VC/ Once Upon a River by Diane Setterfield https://www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-River-Diane-Setterfield-audiobook/dp/B07FKSTRCJ/ Melissa's Vellas: Amy of Earth https://www.amazon.com/Amy-of-Earth/dp/B09H3JXPRP/ 4 Bullets and a Ghost https://www.amazon.com/4-Bullets-Ghost-Season-One/dp/B095FS1W3K/ And that's it! See you next time. Go read a good book! Melissa

Good Adventures, Happy New Year! I'm so happy to be back with two Kindle Vella authors for a writing prompt show. Sadly, we're without my co-author Lisa Mahoney, we missed you Lisa. Comment over on our Youtube channel.  Links: Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series Gage Greenwood: Winter's Myths  Gage's other books on Amazon Gage on Youtube  Collings MacCrae: Ruin of the Watcher on Vella  Sweater Case and The Reluctant Whistleblower (cases 2 and 3)  Collings MacCrae on instagram @collings_Maccrae Melissa Banczak on Vella: 4 Bullets and A Ghost As Kelli Wieland, Amy of Earth:   How to Sex Your Snake and the June Nash Mysteries  Amazon Kindle Vella -   That's it for now. See you next time, go read (or write) a good book! Melissa

Good Adventures, I'm chatting with Collings MacCrae about her Kindle Vella serials, The Ruin of the Watcher, and The Sweater Case. Comment over on our Youtube channel.  Links: Ruin of the Watcher The Sweater Case You can chat with Collings MacCrae on: Twitter @ collingsmaccrae Instagram @collings_maccrae Kindle Vella on Amazon ~~~~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. My June Nash series in now in KU. First in the series is How to Sex Your snake.   I also have two Vellas - 4 Bullets and a Ghost - a PI's mentor rejoins the firm three days after his death. And under my pen name, Kelli Wieland, Amy of Earth an epic fantasy. Amy falls through a portal to a magical world full of mythological creatures. And no humans.  ~~~ And that's it for 2021. Stay tuned. We'll be back in January with new shows. Until then, go read, or write, a good book.  Melissa

Good Adventures, If you're a fan of shows like the X files, Manifest, and Lost, you will love the new serial Vella story Genesis Machine. Meet the author and then go read! Comment over on our Youtube channel.  Links: The Genesis Machine Learn more at her website  On the Kindle app, token start at 1.99 for 140 but on Amazon desktop, they start at 1.99 for 200. https://www.amazon.com/kindle-vella ~~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. You'll find my mystery Vella, 4 Bullets and a Ghost here.   And my fantasy Vella, Amy of Earth as Kelli Wieland here.  See you next week. Until then, go read a good book. Melissa

Good Adventures, I'm back from my summer hiatus. Which I forgot to tell anyone about. Ah well. On this show this week, AE McKenna returns to chat about being part of the Amazon beta for hard cover books. You'll want to stick around for the whole show to hear how you could win a signed hard back cover of the second book in her Smoke and Magic Series. Comment over on our youtube channel.  The cut off date, which I forgot to mention will be Oct 14 at 11:59 EST. See a pattern here? Without notes, I completely fail at life. Links: Facebook ,  Twitter ,  Amazon , Bookbub   Listen to Amy's wonderful story from one of our Roll-A-Prompt Writing shows ~~~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. If you like cozy novels, start with How to Sex Your Snake   Do you read on the new Kindle Vella? You'll want 4 Bullets and a Ghost. Never heard of Vella? It's from Amazon. They gives you the first 3 of each serial for free and then 200 additional free tokens to buy more episodes. Read on Amazon or Kindle iphone or ipad app. That's it for now. Go read a good book. Melissa

Good Adventures, I'm so excited to introduce you to author Elizabeth Engelman. Her novel, The Way of the Saints is one of the best I've read this year and won the Nilson prize for a first novel. I see many more awards in the book's future.  If you'd like to comment on today's show, head on over to our YouTube channel.  Pre-order The Way of the Saints now - https://lizzyengelman.com/home/ It will be out September 2021 You can also support your local book store by ordering from them directly or through https://bookshop.org If you only shop on Amazon, you'll find the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Saints-Nilsen-Prize-First-Winner/dp/1733015337/ That's it for now. See you next time. Go read a good book.  Melissa  

Good Adventures, I'm so excited - it's writing prompt time. Today, I'm joined by my Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series co-author Lisa Mahoney and our good friend space opera author A.L. Bruno. We roll dice, write, and read, cutting out all that boring stuff while we write. Comment over on our Youtube channel.  Links: A new favorite singer/songerwriter is Jay Ingram. Check him his album on itunes. Want your own copy of a Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal? You'll find them on Barnes and Noble, Kobo and Amazon.  A.L Bruno's Space Opera Novel Stars Forever Black.  He was on ep 101 of the show and you can hear him read a section. If you are going to be near the Orlando area come see Lisa and I at the Orlando Books Reads con the last weekend of August. It's free to attend the book signing on Aug 28, 2021 from 3-6 pm eastern.   And that's it. I'll see you next time. Go read a good book. Melissa

Good Adventures, This week I'm chatting with frequent guest Tony Bruno. You know him from many of our Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Shows. Today, we're chatting about his new space opera novel, Stars Forever Black. And he reads!  Comment over on our Youtube Channel.  Links: Stars Forever Black Tony's Website That's it for now. Until next time, go read a good book.  Melissa

Good Adventures,  I'm so excited to welcome back my sometimes co-host Terri M. Collica. We're chatting with cover designer Mariah Sinclair today. Lots of great info for cozy mystery authors. Including what you need for the new Amazon episodic serial service Vella.  Comment over on our Youtube channel.  Links: https://www.mariahsinclair.com https://www.thecovervault.com ~~~~ What do Terri and I write? Thanks for asking.  Terri pens the Sunny McBain YA Mystery Series. Fuzzy Visions and Family Visions. https://www.amazon.com/Terri-M-Collica/e/B00OUE3URW I write the June Nash Mysteries - How to Sex Your Snake, How to Square Your Grouper, How to Launch Your Lizard. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0887RNJDW That's it for now. Until next time, go read a good book. Melissa

Good Adventures, I'm excited to chat with author Shelly Snow Pordea about her time travel series, surviving a cult, and her work as a coach and ghost writer.  Comment over on our Youtube page.  Links: Shelly's website; (love the pictures) https://www.shellysnowpordea.com ~~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. You'll find my June Nash Cozy series, about a reluctant adventurer here, starting with How to Sex Your Snake. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0887RNJDW See you next time. Go read a good book. Melissa

Good Adventures, This week, Lisa Mahoney and I are joined by our friend Kristina for a Roll-W-Prompt Writing show.  Comment over on our Youtube channel.  Links: Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series on Amazon, B & N, and Kobo.  That's it for now. Go read a good book.  Melissa  

Good Adventures, This week, I have an enlightening chat with mystic, muse, and mentor Kamala Devi McClure. They’ve starred on Showtime’s reality TV series, Polyamory: Married & Dating, and been featured on Dr. Drew, Tyra Banks, and the award-winning documentary, Sex Magic.  Comment over on our Youtube channel.  Links: For their books, workshops and newsletter, visit KD's website. ~~~~ That's it for this now. Go read a good book, Melissa  

  Good Adventures, Today, I'm reading ch 1 of my new novel, How to Sex Your Snake. Comment over on our Youtube channel.  Ninjas & Wrestlers & Giants, oh my! June’s life is in limbo. Since being the personal assistant to her twin brother does not include helping wrangle his lizards up on the International Space Station—thank God—she’s got free time on her hands. Which for her, usually means trouble. But not this time. Nope, she’s just going to relax, avoid any sort of publicity, steer clear of her brother's nutty fans The Dewzers, and just hang out with Morgan. Except he's on his first case as a private eye and he needs to make one little stop. Where June's attacked by a ninja. Well that escalated quickly. When clues lead her and Morgan to wrestlers who impersonate the Nash twins, it becomes personal. Big June and the Bugs? Puh-leaze. Now she’s cape deep in the world of semi-professional wrestling. And as Morgan works his way through this first case, June realizes he's in over his head and she's about to end up down for the count. Permanently! You'll find it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and Google Play https://books2read.com/u/3JRExv And Nora's Saga over at Allegiance.  That's it for now. I'll see you next time, go read a good book, Melissa

Good Adventures, This week I'm talking to author Piper Punches. She reads from The Murder Lawyer and you don't want to miss this. Comment over on our Youtube Channel.  Links: Find her books: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3gOtuhn Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/3ttNprO Indiebound.org https://bit.ly/2OdKHGZ Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-murder-lawyer And anywhere else ebooks are sold including Google & Apple Website: piperpunches.com Email piper@piperpunches.com Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/piperpunches Socials: @piperpunches (FB, IG, Twitter, Goodreads, Medium, Pinterest) Sign up for her newsletter and read Part One of The Murder Lawyer for free: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/4ypc62kyug ~~~~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. How to Sex Your Snake is the first novel in the June Nash Mysteries and If you're a writer, check out the Roll-A-Prompt Writing Series, I co-author. https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Banczak/e/B01N7UG4ZW/ That's it for now. See you next time. Go read a good book, Melissa

Good Adventures, This week we're joined by children's author Ginger Baerg and as usual, it's a lot of fun! Comment over on our Youtube channel.  Links: Visit Ginger's Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo. That's it for now. See you next time. Go read a good book! Melissa

Good Adventures, This week I'm chatting with soap maker and author Carrie Pack. Comment over on our YouTube channel.  Links: https://www.thegildedbubble.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsiVvhwVY2KYAgLNorqfZlQ Check out Carrie's novels: http://carriepack.com Love my new logo for the show? Want something great too? Go chat with Kevin over at https://www.instagram.com/KevinDrawsStuff/ ~~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. How to Launch Your Lizard is my latest June Nash Mystery. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0887RNJDW See you next time. Go read a good book, Melissa

Good Adventures, If your feet are itchin' to travel, you'll love this week's episode. Laura and I talk travel in Greece, France, and Italy and she reads a sample. Her prose is so beautiful, you'll feel like you're there when you read her book.  Comment over on our YouTube channel.  Links:  Surf her blog over at https://www.pagesandstories.com Memory Keeper on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JJKT1MG/ ~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. How to Sex Your Snake is the first book in my June Nash Mystery Series. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0887RNJDW See you next time. Go read a good book. Melissa

  Good Adventures, Lisa and I are joined by first time author Elliot Vang. If you'd like to play along, hit pause when we finish rolling for our prompt, write for 30 minutes and then listen to what we came up with. You can share your story in the comments over on our YouTube Channel. You'll find the Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journals on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and whoops, they're not on Google Play yet. If you'd like to join us for a future show, leave a comment. That's it for now. Go read a good book! Melissa

Good Adventures, I had so much fun chatting with author Tracie Provost this week, Urban Fantasy, Vampires, and some history. She reads a bit from her novel, Under the Blood Moon. Comment over on our Youtube channel. Links: Under the Blood Moon on Amazon. Subscribe to her mailing list and get Juliette's Vampire Turn.  ~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. The third novel in my June Nash Mysteries, How to Launch Your Lizard, just came out. You'll find the whole series here.   See you next time. Go read a good book, Melissa

Good Adventures, This week I'm very excited to be chatting with Rebeca Seitz about her creation - Podpair. Radio dramas paired with a box delivered to your home with things like wine and chocolates and candles, or puzzles, depending on the show's theme. You eat, drink or experience the same things that they do in the show. What a great concept! There's still a tiny bit of time to participate in their Valentines show. Check it out here.  Comment over on our Youtube channel. Links: Look over all the great dramas available at Relax with a Story Check out future shows at JustOneC.com  ~~~~ What do Terri and I write? Thanks for asking. You'll find Terri's Sunny McBain YA Mystery series on Amazon.  And my cozy series, June Nash Mysteries here, starting with book one in the series, How to Sex Your Snake.  See you next time. Go read a good book, Melissa

Good Adventures, It's writing prompt time. Lisa Mahoney, my co-author for the Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journals joins me along with newbie AE McKenna.  You might remember AE from Ep 82 of the show. She writes about Genies, and you can get her Bad Luck Genie from her Smoke and Mirror Series here. Get the Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series here.  Want to join us next time? Email me at mel@melissabanczak.com Comment over on our YouTube Channel.  Thanks it for now. Go read a good book!  Melissa  

Good Adventures, This week, I’m joined by my sometimes co-host Terri M. Collica and we’re talking about our favorite books from this past year. Comment over on our Youtube channel. Links: Cecelia Mecca Steamy Historical Romance https://www.amazon.com/Cecelia-Mecca/e/B01N3BI0A0 Jeannie Wycherley’s Wonky Inn series. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HPHHCMH D.K. Daily Gold Dreg Boy Post Apoc https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B6GBXMS Michele Tracy Berger - ReenuYou - Post Apoc https://www.amazon.com/Reenu-You-Michele-Tracy-Berger-ebook/dp/B083W68BJC/ Charles Finch - Charles Lennox Mysteries https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07F7JZCP9 Richard Osman - The Thursday Murder Club https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08RDVHNTB Tom Fowler - C.T. Ferguson Mysteries https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07959V2W7 Laura Boldin-Fournier - Orangutan’s Night Before Christmas https://www.amazon.com/Orangutans-Night-Before-Christmas-Boldin-Fournier/dp/1455621544/ Cameron Coral - Rusted Wasteland Post Apoc https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08FCTWQXG Benjamin Wallace - Post Apocalyptic Nomadic Warrior https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074B4RF13 ~~~~ What do I Terri and I write? Thanks for asking. Terri M Collica - YA Mystery https://www.amazon.com/Terri-M-Collica/e/B00OUE3URW And I write the June Nash Mysteries with the 3rd release, How to Launch Your Lizard releasing January 31, 2021 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0887RNJDW See you next week. Go read a good book. Melissa    

Good Adventures, This week I'm so excited to bring you YA Dystopian author D.K. Dailey. Her Golden Dreg Boy series is a must read. Comment over on our Youtube channel.  Links: Find her novels and join her mailing list on her website. Buy directly from Amazon  ~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. How to Launch Your Lizard, The third book in my June Nash Cozy Mystery Series will be out Jan 31, 2021. You can still catch up with How to Sex Your Snake, and How to Square Your Grouper. That's it for now. I'll see you next time. Go read a good book! Melissa

Good Adventures, Hello 2021! So glad you're here. My first show of the year brings back author Tom Fowler. There are now 10 books in the CT Ferguson series and Tom has a new thriller series out.  Comment over on our Youtube channel.  Links:  FInd Tom on his website, www.tomfowlerwrites.com   For thriller fans, here's the Tyler prequel: http://bit.ly/midnitedrive   For mystery fans, here's the C.T. prequel: http://bit.ly/HKD2021   Visit his Aerio store for direct paperback sales: https://shop.aer.io/TomFowler ~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. How to Launch Your Lizard, the third book in my June Nash Mysteries is out on soon - January 31, 2021. In the meantime, you can catch up Amazon or other retailers here.  See you next week. Go read a good book,  Melissa

Good Adventures, We curse this week. You're warned. Tony and Lisa join me again for another fun writing prompts show. 3 great stories with a fantasy theme. If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave a comment here! Links: Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journals on Amazon.  See you next time. Go read (or write) a good book. Melissa

Good Adventures, I'm back after 6 weeks without the internet with a great show for you. I'm joined by my sometimes co-host Terri and we chat with author Von Buckman about his novel, The Trailer Park Piano. Comment over on our YouTube page. Links: The Trailer Park Piano on Amazon   Or chat with Von on Facebook That's it for now. I'll see you next time. Go read a good book. Melissa

Good Adventures, I'm back from my short vacation and chatting genies with author AE McKenna. Comment on our Youtube channel.  Links: Bad Luck Genie on Amazon Scribophile Monkeys Paw on Amazon https://aemckenna.com Got a book recommendation for me? Leave a note below. See you next time. Go read a good book! Melissa

Good Adventures, It's writing prompt time! Non-fiction writer Leanne Kabat joins Lisa and I for some Halloween fun. Comment over on our YouTube channel.  Books Cubed will taking a two week break but will be back with great new shows in November. Are you an author who'd like to join us for a future prompt show? Drop me a note at bookscubed.info@gmail.com Links: Leanne's non fiction series, The Five Seasons of Connection on Amazon.  Leanne's website: 5 Seasons of Life Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series.  See you next time. Go read a good book, Melissa  

Good Adventures, With Halloween right around the corner, Terri and I thought it would be fun to chat collectables. She holds things up. I describe them. We sip adult beverages. If you would prefer to actually see stuff, watch over on our Youtube channel. Don't forget to comment over on our Youtube channel.  Links: snowglobes: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-25298507 terri lynn doll: https://www.collectorsweekly.com/dolls/terri-lee What's your favorite Halloween decoration? See you next time. Go read a good book. Melissa  

Good Adventures, What's Lit RPG? You'll have to listen to find out! Links: Cipher's Quest on Amazon Tim Kaiver's Website Lit RPG Adventures Group on Facebook  LitRPG Guild Master's Page Adventure's Guild on Discord. That's it for now, see you next time. Go read a good book! Melissa   Comment over on our YouTube channel

Good Adventures, This week we are diving into self-love and last letters to loved ones, with Andy Chaleff. His latest book, The Wounded Healer, is a beautiful three month journey across the United States. Sad, funny, and weird, it's a journey I highly recommend. Comment over on our Youtube channel.  Links: Andy's website (One of the better websites I've seen) Andy's podcast: A Wonderful Chaos   The writing prompt episodes we refer to are numbers 77 and 74.  ~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. My fiction: Cozy mystery with a greyhound, an arch nemesis, and the world's most reluctant adventurer. My Non Fiction: Roll dice and unleash your inner creativity with the Roll-A- Prompt Writing Journal Series. That's it for now. I'll see you next time. Go read a good book! Melissa

Good Adventures, We're writing this week! 4 fun, super short stories created with the roll of the dice. Our prompt - A college student. A bonfire. Neurotic. See that episode title above, that's a hint of what we ended up with.  Are you a writer? Want to join us? Email me at bookscubed.info@gmail.com Comment over on our Youtube channel.  Links: Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series on Amazon. Barnes & Noble. Kobo.  Tim Kaiver  And that's it for this week. Go read a good book! Melissa  

Good Adventures,  You're gonna love this week's show. I'm chatting with horror author Carter Wilson. His recent award winning book, The Dead Girl in 2A is on my must read/listen list. Check out his website and join his newsletter. You'll thank me later.  Comment over on our YouTube channel.  ~~~ That's it for now. Go read a good book. Melissa p.s. What do I write? Thanks for asking. Gifts from strangers are never good. Especially when they’re big bundles of drugs. How to Square Your Grouper, the latest June Nash Mystery is out now.   

Good Adventures,  I'm chatting with authors Laura Hesse and Carly Kade about the Equine genre in YA and Romance.  Comment over on our YouTube channel.  The Pro-order they mention: In Horses, Hearts & Havoc, readers will find themselves reined into eight full-length equestrian novels filled with tales of conspiracy, cut-throat competition, and love-at-first-sight romance. At the center of each story, of course, are the horses. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DTM5HY5 Links: Laura Hesse Carly Kade Have you got a book to recommend? You can email me at: bookscubed.info@gmail.com ~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. That's it for now. I'll see you next time. Go read a good book.  Melissa  

Good Adventures,  It's writing prompt time again! Today we're working in Horror. I'm joined by my co-author of the Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal series, Lisa Mahoney and Space Opera author Tony Bruno. Comment over on our Youtube channel. Want to join us on the next writing prompt show? Email me at BooksCubed.info@gmail.com Links: Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series on Amazon, Kobo, B&N.  The new logo is from https://thekilliongroupinc.com See you next time. Go read a good book! Melissa    

Good Adventures, This week, I'm chatting with Irish author Zara Keane. Cozies, Irish history, time travel, and more.  Comment over on our YouTube Channel.  Links: Learn more about Zara over on her website. https://zarakeane.com What do I write? Thanks for asking. You'll find me here. https://melissabanczak.com See you next time. Go read a good book! Melissa  

Good Adventures, This week, my good friend Terri is asking me about my most common reader questions for my June Nash Mysteries series.  Comment over on our YouTube channel.  Links: How to Sex Your Snake and How to Square Your Grouper are on Amazon, B&N, Kobo, and Google Play.  You can get the free prequel by joining my mailing list.  Ulta jars of hair color. My favorites are turquoise and Flamingo Pink. See you next time. Go read a good book. Melissa  

Good Adventures,   This week, I'm chatting with professional bookbinder, Lisa Van Pelt. Check out her work on Instagram and Pinterest.    Also, the Library of Congress is looking for volunteers to transcribe documents written in cursive.    Comment over on our Youtube channel.  What do I write? Thanks for asking.    That's it for this week. Go read a good book. Melissa  

Good Adventures, This week, I'm chatting with romance authors, Doug J. McLeod, TK Lawyer, and Tamalyn E. Scott. Three of the four writers in the anthology, Love on the Edge of Danger. Money from the sale of the books goes to First Responders Children's Foundation so click on those links below and pick up a copy.   You can comment on today's show over on our YouTube channel.  Links: Amazon (Kindle): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089CZBYZDAmazon (paperback): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B35X5BSUniversal Book Link (Kobo, Nook, Apple, etc.): https://books2read.com/u/3RNqZx Money from the sale of each book goes to First Responders Children's Foundation: 1strcf.org Doug's website: https://www.tonanookpublishing.com TK Lawyer on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tklawyerauthor https://tklawyerauthor.wordpress.com/ https://twitter.com/tklawyerauthor Tamalyns Website: www.tamalynsbooks.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/tamalynsbooks Authors Page: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00755ERYS ~~~ The winner of the ecopy of Steel Guardians, from Ep 68, goes to Becky. See everyone next time. Go read a good book. Melissa    

Good Adventures, I'm joined this week by my co-author Lisa Mahoney and our guest, Will Pepper, for another writing prompt show. Will picked the genre mashup edition of our Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series. Don't worry, I cut out the actual writing so it's just the good stuff. You'll find the prompt options we rolled for today down below.  Comment over on our Youtube channel.  Links: https://melissabanczak.com/roll-a-prompt-writing-journal-series/ Will Pepper: You can follow Will on Twitter @WAPepperWrites, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WillPepperWrites,  and his (and his wife’s) company Hustle Valley Press, LLC (or, as we call it, The Hustle) at https://www.facebook.com/hustlevalleypress/. Please follow them for the details about their upcoming short where all the author’s profits go to charity! Listen for a chance to win an ecopy of Steel Guardians. Prompts used today: Will had:  Romance Novel Writer Oxygen tank Screams Echo Through a Ship Lisa had:  Tree Trimmer Stuffed Hedgehog Called for Jury Duty Melissa had: Ambassador Romance Novel Writer Screams Echo Through a Ship   And that's it for this week. Go read a good book.  Melissa

Good Adventures, We're talking robots this week! Do you love them as much as me? I knew it! You're really gonna love this week's show. Post Apoc author Cameron Coral is on talking about her latest series, Rusted Wasteland and the first novel, Steel Guardians.  And you could win an ecopy of the book. Listen to the show for details.  Comment over on our YouTube channel.  Links: https://cameroncoral.com  https://thecareerauthor.com ~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking. I have a cozy mystery series, June Nash Mysteries. You can get the prequel, How to Bungle Your Jungle free here. and I co-write the Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series with Lisa Mahoney. You'll find them here!  Now, go read a good book! Melissa  

Good Adventures, This week we're going to prep you for that family member, or maybe friend, who you just don't know how to talk to when it comes to beliefs that are the complete opposite of yours.  Comment over on our YouTube channel.  Links: https://persuadedontpreach.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCElHWWL4fFiuSmzmPXxORVg?vi ~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking!  You'll find my June Nash Mysteries, and The Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series I co-author with Lisa Mahoney on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Kobo. https://www.amazon.com/Melissa-Banczak/e/B01N7UG4ZW See you next time. Go read a good book.  Melissa

Good Adventures, This week I'm talking science fiction with Michele Berger. The culture of hair, pandemics, and sisterhood that make up her novella Reenu-You. Comment over on our YouTube channel.  Links: Blog (The Practice of Creativity) Twitter Facebook Pinterest   Instagram:   ~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking! You'll find my June Nash Mysteries, and The Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series I co-author with Lisa Mahoney on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Kobo.  See you next time. Go read a good book. Melissa

Good Adventures, This week is a fun one with Nicolette Pierce. We talk Cozies in Las Vegas and camel poop. You can comment over on our YouTube channel.  Links: https://www.nicolettepierce.com ~~~ What do I write? Thanks for asking! How to Square Your Grouper is my latest June Nash Mystery.  See you next time. Go read a good book.  Melissa