Turn the Page Podcast

Debut author Amy Rossi joins us with THE COVER GIRL, a sensitively told story of heartbreak and survival for a quiet 13 year old who is brought into the 1970's modeling industry only to fall into the toxic sphere of a rockstar.

In WATCHING EVIL DEAD, Josh Malerman shares the joy that comes with experiencing art through the eyes of someone you are falling in love with in real time – and how that transformative magic can inspire creation in and of itself.

Rebekah Faubion brings us a soul filled romance between Cadence and Sydney – two young women who are as different as THE SUN AND THE MOON – and are likely soulmates.

Blindsided by betrayal in pre-WWII England, a woman charts a daring new course in in the south of France. But what happens when the war encroaches on her new chapter? Rhys Bowen discusses MRS. ENDICOTT'S SPLENDID ADVENTURE.

Michael Wehunt chats about horror fandom, cult movies, and THE OCTOBER FILM HAUNT, a riveting horror novel about a woman pulled into a cult horror film that is determined to have a sequel.

Nicole Goux returns to the show to talk about illustrating THIS PLACE KILLS ME, a beautiful collaboration with Mariko Tamaki and a page-turning whodunnit set at a secluded all-girls school in the 1980s.

Author C.W. Rose floats by to chat OCEANSONG, a contemporary romantasy featuring a mer-prince and a young human woman as they are ensnared in a war between land and sea – as well as a forbidden romance. The follow up will be out 11/11 so let this episode whet your appetite for more under the sea intrigue.

Two parents and their recently-bitten-werewolf daughter try to fit into a privileged New England society of magic aristocracy. But deadly terrors await them – ancient prophecies, remorseless magical trials, hidden conspiracies and the PTA bake sale.

Leslie Rasmussen discusses WHEN PEOPLE LEAVE, a deeply touching novel about three sisters who unite to discover their mother's hidden past after she dies by suicide. Leslie discusses balancing tragedy and humor, writing dialogue, and crafting different perspectives and voices.

Sam Rebelein takes us to another corner of Renfield County where a teenage outcast named Rachel Galloway accidentally starts a cult; ten years later, Rachel Durwood must return to stop a cataclysmic event.

We were thrilled to welcome N.D. Stevenson (NIMONA, SHE-RA AND THE PRINCESSES OF POWER) to the show to discuss SCARLET MORNING, N.D.'s first middle-grade illustrated novel that transports us to an unforgettable world full of magic and piracy.

Elizabeth Earley discusses writing and publishing her gorgeous and thoughtful collection of essays, LITTLE DEATHS IN A ROW: ESSAYS ON SEX AND DEATH.

Natasha Tripplett explores what it means to be a door to one's community through the eyes of a young boy in her gorgeously written and illustrated (by Leah Giles) picture book DOWNTOWN DOORS.

A. Rushby brings a hair curling tale spun in two time periods about a young woman doomed to a life she can't control and the one who seeks to end a curse.

Sam Sussman discusses BOY FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY, a novel inspired by his own uncertain celebrity paternity, and a beautiful love letter to his mother. We discuss auto-fiction, New York in the 70s, and the relationship between love and art.

Nesi must prove her worth as an acolyte when T'sidaan, the Fox of Tricks, throws her back in time three hundred years to save her own homeland from a brutal occupation. Martin Cahill discusses AUDITION FOR THE FOX, a beautiful fantasy debut.

A recording of our Turn the Page Live! event with Ellen Marie Wiseman, who stopped by Theodore's Books in Oyster Bay to discuss and sign copies of THE LIES THEY TOLD.

Paul Cornell and Rachael Smith stop by to discuss their cozy comedy murder mystery graphic novel (say that three times fast!), WHO KILLED NESSIE? You can pre-order the book right here, and read Nap Comix here!

In the 1800s, Appalachian farmer and rogue William Prestwood kept salacious coded diaries, leaving his descendent to reflect on his complicated legacy. Jeremy B. Jones discusses his fascinating memoir and family history, CIPHER: DECODING MY ANCESTOR'S SCANDALOUS SECRET DIARIES.

DEATH OF AN EX brings Vandy Myrick back to her sleuthing ways – fresh off the grief from losing her daughter, now she must deal with another shocking loss. Her charismatic ex.

When Clio's mom passes away she is forced to deal with the demons of her past – and the one that possessed her childhood home. Rachel Harrison's PLAY NICE is a unique play on the Haunted House trope.

Kate Russo discusses UNTIL ALISON, a literary thriller about a student journalist investigating the murder of her old friend/childhood rival, and her own college experiences that shaped the story.

Auston Habershaw shares IF WISHES WERE RETAIL, a hilarious, cozy adventure in which a rebellious but enterprising young woman and an ancient but clueless genie go into business at the local mall.  

Hank Phillippi Ryan drops by to talk about her latest thriller ALL THIS COULD BE YOURS, which explores a debut writer's worst nightmare when her glamorous book tour becomes a deadly cat-and-mouse chase.

Toril Orlesky discusses HOTBLOOD! VOL. 1: THE LAND OF PROMISE, its evolution from web comic to the printed page, worldbuilding, genre, and color.

Jenn chats with Madeline Martin about researching and writing her newest novel, THE SECRET BOOK SOCIETY, about a forbidden book club for women set in Victorian London.

Anna Fitzgerald Healy teases us with murder and etiquette as seen through the eyes of Billie, a young woman with an obsession with a dead woman and the high society men who might have killed her.

Veronica Agarwal and Lee Durfey-Lavoie, the dynamic duo behind middle-grade graphic novels like JUST ROLL WITH IT and SINK OR SWIM, drop by to chat about making comics about mental health for children, as well as their upcoming appearance at Sy-Con 2025!

Syosset High School alumnus Dr. Asa Mittman stops by the show to talk about how his alma mater shaped his career as a medieval art historian and his recent book, CARTOGRAPHIES OF EXCLUSION: ANTI-SEMITIC MAPPING IN MEDIEVAL ENGLAND.

Daniel Braum returns to the show to discuss his recent collections of beautiful and strange stories, CREATURES OF LIMINAL SPACE and PHANTOM CONSTELLATIONS.  

With just the right amount of magic and high stakes, Auralee Wallace's LATE NIGHT WITCHES is a fun story about a mother of three, trying to manage her family and her much younger sister – while being chosen witch in a prophecy about a big bad vampire that needs to be killed.

Afghan rap artist and activist Sonita Alizada shares SONITA: MY FIGHT AGAINST TYRANNT AND MY ESCAPE TO FREEDOM, a riveting and hopeful memoir and love letter to those who dream of better worlds.

Edward Hamlin's SONATA IN WAX is a beautiful and touching work of historical fiction wrapped up in a musical mystery. Hamlin chats with Jenn about his music career and his debut novel.

Meghan sat down with award-winning author/illustrator duo Anna Kang and Christopher Weyant to discuss their brand-new picture book, SO-HEE AND LOWY, a wonderful celebration of nature, community, and friendship.

Friend-of-the-show Balazs Lorinczi returns to discuss A BITE OF PEPPER, a paranormal coming-of-age young adult graphic novel romance with a gorgeous color palette and dreamy vibes.

Khadija VanBrakle stops by to chat about MY PERFECT FAMILY, her sophomore young adult novel, a poignant intergenerational narrative that gives voice to Black Muslim women, and a thoughtful exploration of the intersection between gender and religion.

A murder at a posh Texas sweet sixteen? Yes, please. Kelsey Cox chats PARTY OF LIARS.

Alex Krokus chats about TALKING TO MY FATHER'S GHOST: AN ALMOST TRUE STORY, a heartfelt and humorous story of losing a parent and getting to know him better after his passing.

Abandoned hotels, local legends, ghosts and more – ASYLUM HOTEL is a good twisty story about Aubrey Spencer, a young woman haunted by her grief who finds solace in photographing abandoned places. She finds a twin flame in Demetri, a Youtuber with a common interest, when they both show up at the same place – only for their chance meeting to launch into a mystery of its own.

Jenn interviewed Anna Barrington about THE SPECTACLE, a riveting social thriller about a powerful art dealer who presents a convincing portrait of international success and pulls an idealistic young gallery assistant into his web of lies.

Federal judge and debut novelist Thomas Cullen stops by to discuss CHARLIE-MAN, an homage to classic coming-of-age literature steeped in early 90s nostalgia.

Carl Antonowicz-- comics creator, musician, and good bud to Jenn-- stops by to chat about his graphic novel THE ARDENT, a bleak but deeply funny medieval fantasy about a young monk tasked by the head of his order to move the jewel-encrusted skeleton of one of their martyrs to safety.

Author JM Shaw talks about her inspiration and journey while writing the CALLUM WALKER series, and how the fourth book FORSAKEN SOULS will take Callum and Jax to greet the Southern Elves across the veil who are prepared for a reckoning.

Last year Mallory Marlowe stopped by to share LOVE & OTHER CONSPIRACIES. This year she's back to discuss LOVE AT FIRST SIGHTING, another paranormally-tinged rom-com with killer banter and sizzling romantic tension.

Travel back to the world of Grabbaugh one more time with Zenith Maelstrom as he finds a way to rescue his sister Apogee and their friend Kevin from monsters, wraiths, and theoretical physics! Renzetti, known for his work in animation, knocks it out of the park with the finale to his first ever middle grade novel series.

Jimmy Juliano treats us to an atmospheric horror novel set during the time period of Y2K and free AOL hours, wherein a young woman meets a teenage girl with a haunting past that connects technology to terror.

Jessikah chatted with author Daphne Fama about HOUSE OF MONSTROUS WOMEN – part gothic horror, part historical horror, and part folk horror set against the Marcos regime in the 1980's Philippines. Make sure this one is on your TBR list.

Katie Collom discusses PETER MILES HAS TO DIE, a blood-soaked tale of revenge set in early 1990s Texas about a group of women who take justice into their own hands when a friend is murdered.

Chuck Tingle is back with another banger! LUCKY DAY follows Vera, a professor of statistics who no longer finds meaning in anything after surviving a global catastrophe known as the Low Probability Event, who must team up with a problematic government agent to figure out what happened.

Writer and illustrator Adam Allsuch Boardman drops by to talk about his work, including THE UNEXPLAINED UFOS and THE UNEXPLAINED GHOSTS, influences including the X-Files, and making complicated subjects accessible for all kinds of audiences.

Debut author Morgan Ryan went searching for a book about a coven of witches fighting the Nazis during WW2. When she came up with nothing, she decided to write it herself! Morgan shares her processes and inspirations for A RESISTANCE OF WITCHES and what we can expect for her future projects.