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A podcast about writing and publishing by authors and publishers.

Not From This Planet


    • Jul 10, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 29m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    Poetry Reading: Rain and Leaves by Elizabeth Lockwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2024 23:57


    On this episode of the NFTP podcast, Liz reads a few poems from her second collection of poetry - Rain and Leaves. Please note: themes of baby loss, grief and pregnancy/babies after loss are mentioned in this episode.

    The Magical Dragon Mirror by Michelle Louise Gordon - launch day chat and a reading of chapter 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 32:51


    On this episode of the NFTP podcast, Liz and Michelle talk about the latest book release from Amber Beetle Books - The Magical Dragon Mirror by Michelle Louise Gordon. Michelle also reads the first chapter of the book.

    Poetry Reading: Waves of Stardust by Elizabeth Lockwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 17:01


    On this episode of the NFTP Podcast, Liz reads the first few poems from her poetry collection, Waves of Stardust. CW: grief, baby loss, neonatal loss.

    Book Launch: Waves of Stardust by Elizabeth Lockwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 30:55


    It's launch day for Waves of Stardust by Elizabeth Lockwood, so on this episode of the NFTP Podcast Michelle and Liz talk about how this collection of poems was written and developed. Liz reads a selection of poems from the book as well. Content warning: this podcast contains discussion of grief and baby loss, which are the themes of Waves of Stardust. This collection of poetry was written after the death of Liz's newborn son.

    Readings from the first chapters of The Magical Faerie Door and The Magical Mermaid Portal

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2022 17:25


    On this episode of the NFTP Podcast, Michelle reads the first chapter of The Magical Faerie Door and Liz reads The Magical Mermaid Portal, by Michelle Louise Gordon.

    Readings from Hope Dealer and Life Dealer by Catriona Messenger

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 10:18


    On this episode of the NFTP Podcast, Catriona Messenger reads us the first five poems from each of her poetry collections — Hope Dealer and Life Dealer.

    Poetic Musings

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2022 53:48


    On this episode of the NFTP Podcast, Liz and Michelle have a chat about poetry and talk about the writing process and inspiration. At the end they share readings from Duelling Poets, Hope Dealer, Life Dealer and Waves of Stardust.

    Duelling Poets by Michelle Gordon & Victor Keegan: The First Ten Poems

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 6:21


    On this episode of the NFTP Podcast, Liz reads the first ten poems in Duelling Poets, a collection of poetry by Michelle Gordon & Victor Keegan.

    Little Something by Elizabeth Lockwood: Chapter 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 23:32


    On this episode of the NFTP Podcast, Liz reads chapter one of her infertility memoir, Little Something: From Infertility & IVF to Marathons & Motherhood.

    The Winter's Sleep by Monica Cafferky: Chapter 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 25:02


    On this episode of the NFTP podcast, Liz reads the first chapter of The Winter's Sleep by Monica Cafferky.

    The Girl Who Loved Too Much by Michelle Gordon - Chapter 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2022 13:03


    On this episode of the NFTP podcast, Michelle reads the first chapter from her novel, The Girl Who Loved Too Much.

    Baby Loss Awareness Week 2022

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 41:04


    Content warning: baby loss, grief, neonatal death. On this episode of the NFTP podcast, we talk about Baby Loss Awareness Week, which is a topic very close to our hearts. We also discuss poetry, as Liz has written a collection of poems, Waves of Stardust, after losing her baby in January of this year. Liz reads several poems from the collection as well. We hope to release this collection shortly.

    A Reading from The Magical Mermaid Portal by Michelle Louise Gordon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2022 9:10


    On this episode of the Not From This Planet Podcast, as a launch day celebration, Michelle Louise Gordon reads us an excerpt from her new book for children, The Magical Mermaid Portal. Please visit michellegordon.co.uk or notfromthisplanet.co.uk for more information and to get your copy.

    The Magical Doorway Series by Michelle Louise Gordon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 32:58


    On episode 12 of the Not From This Planet Podcast we talk about The Magical Faerie Door and The Magical Mermaid Portal from Michelle Louise Gordon's children's book collection, The Magical Doorway series. The Magical Mermaid Portal is available for pre-order now and available from 20th July 2022. The Magical Faerie Door is available now. Please visit michellegordon.co.uk and notfromthisplanet.co.uk for more info. We hope you enjoy hearing about this magical and delightful series!

    Every Choice You Make - Makes You: a reading from Burglar to Buddha

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 5:28


    On this episode of the Not From This Planet Podcast, Simon Paul Sutton reads us a chapter from his memoir, Burglar to Buddha, called Every Choice You Make - Makes You. The book can be purchased via getbook.at/burglartobuddha or you can visit burglartobuddha.com for more information. We hope you enjoy the reading! **Please note the reading contains mention of sensitive topics**

    Little Something: An interview with Elizabeth Lockwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2021 34:02


    On this episode of the Not From This Planet podcast, Michelle interviews Liz about her memoir - Little Something: From Infertility & IVF to Marathons & Motherhood. The book can be purchased via http://viewbook.at/littlesomething **Please note this episode contains discussion of sensitive topics**

    Launch day: Simon Paul Sutton reads an excerpt of Burglar to Buddha

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2021 12:23


    In this episode of the Not From This Planet Podcast we celebrate the launch of Burglar to Buddha by Simon Paul Sutton. Simon reads us an excerpt of the book. Burglar to Buddha is available to purchase via http://getbook.at/burglartobuddha (please note excerpt contains mention of sensitive topics).

    Burglar to Buddha: An interview with Simon Paul Sutton

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2021 63:58


    On this episode of the Not From This Planet Podcast Michelle interviews Simon Paul Sutton about his upcoming memoir, Burglar to Buddha. The book will be available 21st June 2021. You can pre-order the ebook now: http://getbook.at/burglartobuddha or visit Simon's website at: https://simontransparently.com/. Self Love Now (curated by Simon) is available to purchase now at https://selflovenow.org. **Please note this episode contains discussion of sensitive topics.**

    What is a book coach? An interview with Katie from Craft Better Books

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 52:24


    On this episode of the Not From This Planet podcast, Liz and Michelle interview Katie from Craft Better Books about book coaching. Katie Wall is a book coach and editor at Craft Better Books, a company she co-founded with her husband to support writers, especially writers of fantasy and science fiction. Their website is: craftbetterbooks.com. Since recording Katie has officially earned her certification from Author Accelerator's book coach certification program.

    Where’s My F**king Unicorn? An interview with Michelle Gordon

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 53:46


    On this episode of the Not From This Planet podcast, Liz interviews Michelle about her fabulous book Where’s My F**king Unicorn?

    Why Social Media is Important for Authors

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 41:57


    In this episode of the Not From This Planet podcast we discuss social media and its prevalence for authors. Love it or hate it, social media holds a lot of power as a marketing tool. It can even get you a publishing deal.

    The Different Types of Publishing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 65:52


    In this episode of the Not From This Planet podcast we talk about the various types of publishing available. From traditional publishing to independent, self-publishing, collaborative, vanity publishing, crowdfunding - and the one to avoid at all costs, hybrid (aka scam) publishing.

    World Book Day 2021 - what’s your favourite childhood book?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2021 27:15


    On this episode of the Not From This Planet podcast we talk about our favourite books from childhood, from Charlotte’s Web and Beatrix Potter to Sweet Valley High and Harry Potter. Michelle also reads us the first chapter of her children’s book, The Magical Faerie Door.

    Prologue - why do you want to write a book and publish it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 34:23


    In this episode of the Not From This Planet podcast we will be talking about motivation. Why do you want to write and why do you want to publish? We will also be answering the question - what is your writing routine? (Book(s) mentioned in this episode: Where’s My F**king Unicorn by Michelle Gordon.)

    Foreword - who we are and what we do

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 20:17


    Welcome to the Not From This Planet podcast, where we talk about books, publishing, writing and everything in between. In this first episode we will be talking about how NFTP came to be and the history of the people who run it. We will also be answering the question - how do you stay motivated?

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