Podcasts about Bobbsey Twins

I talk boys books passed down through generations, including classic adventure series like the Hardy Boys. I also examine the life and contributions of Edward Stratemeyer, the mastermind behind the Hardy Boys, Tom Swift, and the Bobbsey Twins. Inspired by these classics, I share my own venture in children's literature with my new book series, 'The Adventures of Leo and Henry.Links:* Buy The Quest for the Lost Sword: The Adventures of Leo & Henry* Intro: The Rocketeer (James Horner)* Anthony Esolen - Defending Boyhood: How Building Forts, Reading Stories, Playing Ball, and Praying to God Can Change the World* Dave Greene - An Age of Illiteracy * Cover art: Passage Press - The Hardy Boys: The House on the Cliff* Edward Stratemeyer and the Stratemeyer syndicate - Deidre Johnson* The Mystery of Edward Stratemeyer Documentary - Lucasfilm* EconTalk - Amor Towles on A Gentleman in Moscow and the Writer's Craft 8-29-22* Calmversations - Scary Ideas- & The Mainstream Legitimacy Crisis - with Jonathan Keeperman * Outro: The Adventures of Tintin theme This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.gentlemanspeculator.com

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Here's a childhood question for you. And I should qualify that—for the most part I'm talking to people who were kids during the 60s, and who shared the books they read with their own children. Here's the question: What do Carolyn Keene, Franklin W. Dixon, Kenneth Robeson, Laura Lee Hope, and Victor Appleton have in common? Hopefully, you remember some of those names. The answer is that they're all well-known authors to anyone who read The Bobbsey Twins, Hardy Boys, Doc Savage, the Campfire Girls, The Happy Hollisters, and a few others. The other thing they have in common? None of them exist, and they never did. They're all pseudonyms. Here's why.

"Lessons Learned Being a Writing Hero" ("Those are Chris' words, not mine." - Alex -) Today, Alex Simmons and Chris Ryan celebrate Alex's birthday by exploring his life as a creative so that we can discuss the ups and downs, the challenges and solutions that we experience as creative writers in hopes of inspiring and energizing creativity for you. We discuss Alex's artistic roots from childhood imagination to his early training, his experiences with Marvel, DC, and Archie comics, as well as the Hardy Boys and the Bobbsey Twins, all leading up to his creation and experiences with "Arron Blackjack Day." Enjoy lots of laughs and lots of learning in today's episode. Have any questions or comments? Then please leave them in the Comments Section. Write: TTDSOnAir@gmail.com And follow us on ... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.Facebook.com/Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube.com/ Tell The Damn Story⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you're enjoying these episodes, take a moment to help wet our whistle and just... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me A Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Rev your engines and join the excitement as we cruise with the Bobbsey Twins from Victoria, Texas, embarking on the thrill-filled Hot Rod Tour of Texas. Our journey begins in the vibrant heart of Victoria's downtown square, where good times roll and tour gear awaits eager participants. Don couldn't resist sharing the spruce-up that his Corvette received, boasting new seats and a dash cam to capture every high-octane moment. We'll reminisce about the roaring engines and fluttering flags of tours past, setting the stage for this year's camaraderie-infused escapade through the Lone Star State.Buckle up for a Friday filled with the scenic back roads of Texas, where each turn promises a new tale. Hear firsthand about our itinerary that's more than just a mere roadmap—it's a ticket to discovery, from the historic Shiner Brewery to the Czech flavors of Moulton and a nostalgic drive-in movie night in New Braunfels. With a pit stop at Samson's Performance and Restoration for a sneak peek at their mechanical masterpieces, this chapter of our adventure is sure to fuel your passion for all things automotive. And for those who fancy themselves as Burt Reynolds, ready your Trans Ams and your cowboy hats for a "Smokey and the Bandit" inspired contest that's sure to be a hoot at a special showing of 'Smokey and the Bandit' at the Drive-In!As we coast into the final leg of our episode, shift gears and shine a light on Houston's auto aficionados and the charitable hearts at God's Garage. The Mecum Auto Auction looms on the horizon, promising a spectacle of prized vehicles for collectors and dreamers alike. And for those who prefer the comfort of their couches, we've got the scoop on what's revving up on Motor Trend TV. Remember to catch our live shows every Saturday morning, or tune in at your leisure across a range of platforms including Facebook, YouTube, and your favorite podcast apps. Keep the pedal to the metal and stay connected for more adventures with the In Wheel Time Car Talk  Show.The Original Lupe' Tortilla Restaurants Lupe Tortilla in Katy, TexasSponsored by Gulf Coast Auto Shield Paint protection and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time Car Talk any time? In Wheel Time Car Talk is now available on iHeartRadio! Just go to iheartradio.com/InWheelTimeCarTalk where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Car Talk and check out our live broadcast every Saturday, 8a-11aCT simulcasting on iHeartRadio, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Car Talk podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Pandora Podcast, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.iheart.com/live/in-wheel-time-car-talk-9327/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Car Talk, email us at info@inwheeltime.comTags: In Wheel Time, automotive car talk show, car talk, Live car talk show, In Wheel Time Car Talk

In today's episode, Bex Scott talks about something a little different in vintage collectibles: vintage books. Recently reminded about Nancy Drew, Bex explores the origins of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys series: how they came to be, what editions were printed, and what collectors can look for when assessing value. This is a trip down memory lane for avid readers. Bex discusses the Edward Stratemeyer literary legacy which is where all the juvenile books of memory originated. Stratemeyer created everything from the Rover Boys to Tom Swift and the ever-popular Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys series. Published through Grosset and Dunlap, Bex explores how each story idea was passed to a team of ghostwriters writing under a pseudonym - Carolyn Keene for Nancy Drew and Franklin W. Dixon for the Hardy Boys - and details the many volumes, dust covers, and endpapers that each incarnation of Nancy Drew hardcover went through. There is a devoted collectors base for many of the series so to assess the many incarnations, Bex offers tips about what's rare and what's sought-after. Book lovers, this is your episode!Resources discussed in this episode:Nancy Drew dust coversNancy Drew yellow spine picture covers“Farah's Guide” by David Farah—Contact Rebecca Scott | Pyrex With Bex: Website: PyrexWithBex.comInstagram: @pyrexwithbex—TranscriptBex Scott: [00:00:02] Hey everybody, it's Bex Scott and welcome to the Pyrex with Bex podcast where, you guessed it, I talk about vintage Pyrex, but also all things vintage housewares. I'll take you on my latest thrifting adventures, talk about reselling, chat with other enthusiasts about their collections, and learn about a bunch of really awesome items from the past. Subscribe now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you love listening to podcasts so you don't miss a beat. Bex Scott: [00:00:31] Hey, everybody, this is Bex Scott, and thank you for joining me for another episode of the podcast. And today's episode is going to be a little bit different. Still vintage, but it's going to be on the vintage book side of things. I know a lot of my friends and family members are avid readers, and some of them are even collectors of vintage novels. So I thought today might be a little bit of a fun change in direction from what I usually talk about. So growing up I was addicted to reading. I still am, although I don't have as much time anymore to read, but I would stay up all night in my room reading mystery novels, fantasy novels, and waiting to go to the library every week to take home dozens of books. And this is kind of what, I believe, started my love of mystery shows, mystery books, and it was Nancy Drew. And somebody recently reminded me of Nancy Drew, and I hadn't thought of these novels in quite a long time. So I started going back and doing a little bit of research to find out more about the author, the books, the huge community of collectors that are interested in Nancy Drew, and other novels that are like that. Bex Scott: [00:01:55] So I found out a ton of really cool information that I wanted to share with you guys. And it kind of starts off with the literary legacy of Edward Stratemeyer, and he's the one that kind of brought to life these juvenile books. So I wanted to talk to you a little bit about him and give you an introduction to the man behind the magic, as they might say. So Edward Stratemeyer was born in 1862, he died in 1930, and he was the mastermind behind a literary syndicate that shaped the entire early 20th century. So picture the early 1900s, where this visionary created a literary empire responsible for thousands of juvenile series books. And that's from the Rover Boys to Tom Swift and the ever-popular Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys. His imagination really knew no bounds at all. So here's the twist, though, Stratemeyer wasn't just a storyteller, he was the architect of ideas and characters. He crafted each storyline and then enlisted a team of ghostwriters. These unsung heroes wrote under various pseudonyms, giving life to the words that Stratemeyer envisioned. And all this creativity wasn't just in his mind. It hit the shelves thanks to dozens of publishers, with Grosset and Dunlap being the most common. So fast forward to 1979, and the syndicate's reins were handed over to new hands, Simon and Schuster. They took control, bringing with them significant changes to the style and format of the beloved series. But before we explore that era, let's focus on the golden age of Nancy Drew. Bex Scott: [00:03:45] Nancy Drew spanned from 1930 to 1979, and during this nearly five decade period, the Nancy Drew series saw a constant evolution in physical formats. Early editions, the first six books, they were thick volumes with blue or bluish-gray split covers. The end papers were blank, and the title lettering was a subtle light orange. Dust jacket sported illustrations only on the front, leaving pristine white spines on the shelves. The evolution didn't stop there, though. In 1932, with volume number seven, a garish orange silhouette of Nancy adorned the book cover, and the endpapers transformed into vivid orange silhouettes. I haven't seen this version, but I would love to. This sounds like something you definitely have to see in person. Production costs led to changes, so three glossy internals were trimmed in 1937, leaving only a glossy frontispiece. The saga continued with a blue silhouette of Nancy joining the party in 1941. To fast forward to 1946, volume number 23 marked a dramatic shift. This is when white spine dust jackets adopted the wraparound style and the orange silhouette end papers turned into a deep, mysterious blue. And I don't know about you guys, but dust jackets drive me nuts. Bex Scott: [00:05:14] I always take them off when I read hard covers, and they're beautiful if they're designed nicely, but they just get in the way. I'd love to know, you guys, how you feel about that as well. So the silhouette on the book cover followed suit. This is where we say goodbye to the orange hue and the silhouette spine symbol on the dust jacket, it lasted for just four more volumes before transitioning into a circular color portrait. So the journey gets even more exciting. In 1947 and 1948, some volumes surprised collectors with marvelous maroon Dana Girls end papers. This was a rare treat for the keen-eyed collectors. These volumes are both hard to find and highly collectible. And for those of you who have never heard of the Dana Girls, this was a series of mystery stories by Carolyn Keene, who was the author of Nancy Drew, and they were published non-continuously from 1934 to 79, and after the publication of volume 13, they were discontinued. So during the mid 1940s, Grosset and Dunlap terminated many series that weren't selling very well, and the Dana Girls was one of them. The sudden termination of the series is probably the reason why some scattered copies of Nancy Drew books from the late 1940s contain the Dana Girls end papers rather than waste the end papers, which had already been printed, the bindery put them to good use. Bex Scott: [00:06:56] Okay, so back to Nancy Drew. The dust jacket took a turn in 1950, with the older volumes embracing the wraparound style and a new illustration by a fresh talent. Volume number 30, in 1953, introduced a shift from slick blue covers to a blue cloth tweed, a style that would eventually become the most common. And who can forget the mysterious digger ends from volumes 30 to 35, depicting Nancy observing a clandestine figure digging in the night. These sought-after end papers added an extra layer of intrigue to the collector's hunt. Now we're going to fast forward to 1959, and the iconic multi-scene end papers took center stage, gracing various styles until volume number 56 in 1979. The oval cameo end papers made a fashionable appearance as an offshoot of Simon and Schuster's reprints. So for those of you who love dust jackets and collect them, here's a little bit of a trivia nugget. The last volume featuring a dust jacket was volume number 38, 'The Mystery of the Fire Dragon', a rare gem produced only in 1961. Next up we have the 60s. In 1962, there was a shift to the yellow spine picture covers accompanied by revised text, updated content, and a drastic reduction in page count. The golden age of Nancy Drew books was undergoing a metamorphosis. As the 60s continued, Nancy Drew's popularity sparked continuous reprints. Each new format brought older editions out of retirement and it created a bunch of different styles in the book covers. From leather-bound Easton Press sets to yellow spine picture covers, the Nancy Drew collection became an amazing thing for collectors to attain. Bex Scott: [00:09:06] So how do you identify the gems in this massive collection? It's all in the details, so check for intact and clean copies, undamaged spines, and the presence of dust jackets. Even though they're annoying when you read them, it is really necessary to have them for a complete collection and to increase the price you can get if you decide to sell them. Pay attention next to publication dates, publishers and page counts, and signed copies by the author, definitely a bonus, obviously. So first editions. It's always a thrill - I'm sure, I've never held a first edition of anything - to hold an original print of the original manuscript. That's what defines a first edition. But it's not just the number one in the number line. Scarcity plays a crucial role as well. Thousands of copies may dilute the value, so keep an eye out for those rare finds. Bex Scott: [00:10:08] So next I wanted to talk a little bit about the mystery behind Nancy Drew's inception. For years, the question of who wrote the Nancy Drew books remained elusive. While Stratemeyer crafted the characters in synopsis, the actual writers remained silent, with Mildred A Wirt revealed as the ghostwriter behind Carolyn Keene. So Mildred was an independent and resourceful woman herself. She breathed life into Nancy Drew with her strong and vivid characterizations. The veil of secrecy persisted until the 1980 trial, where her identity as the original Carolyn Keene became widely known. And for those of you who are looking for a bit of a guide on collecting Nancy Drew, there is David Farah. Farah's Guide is the Nancy Drew Bible. It has a classification system to determine printing and value, and you can rely on this book to decode the intricacies of the 56 original volumes. And a little bit of information for you here, for collectors, a set of three first edition Nancy Drew books sold for $225 in 2019. And I'm not sure what they sell for now, but I feel like they must sell for a lot more than that. So that's the information that I have so far on Nancy Drew. And to give you an idea, going back to Stratemeyer, of how impactful he was, he churned out over 1600 young adult novels and amassed a staggering $500 million in sales. There's a quote that says, in 1926, a whopping 98% of American children considered a Stratemeyer Syndicate book as their favorite. So that included books like The Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew, Bobbsey Twins, and more. And that's a pretty large statistic there. Bex Scott: [00:13:21] So next up, I wanted to go into the Hardy Boys a little bit. I've read a couple of Hardy Boys books. They're awesome, and this is a collection that my dad had when he was growing up. The Hardy Boys was all about amateur sleuthing, mysteries, and captivating plots, and it was created under the pseudonym Franklin W Dixon. The series started in 1927, and it captivated readers with the adventures of brothers Frank and Joe Hardy. The classic series was comprised of 58 books from 1927 to 1978. Leslie McFarlane, a renowned ghostwriter, left his mark on the series, making volume one 'The Tower Treasure', a milestone in 1927. The series continued to enthrall readers with thrilling titles like 'The House on the Cliff' and 'Mystery of the Whale Tattoo'. The early years of the Hardy Boys series from the 1920s to the 1960s, witnessed hardback editions with dust jackets. The rare red cloth covers and white dust jackets adorn the shelves, capturing the essence of the era. Changes in cover art and format kept collectors on their toes. The 60s brought a significant transformation, with matte picture covers taking the spotlight. In 62 the hardback with dust jacket format bid farewell, making way for the iconic yellow spine picture covers. The value of individual books varied, but collectors often sought complete sets. Fast forward to the 80s, and this was a turning point with a limited edition release. Easton Press unveiled a leather-bound set with gold embossing, and Applewood Books brought back the first 16 titles in a small run. These additions became sought-after gems for collectors. So fast forward to present day, and Penguin Random House actually holds the reins of the Hardy Boys legacy, so it'll be interesting to see kind of what happens with that collection of books. Bex Scott: [00:15:30] So I hope you enjoyed today's episode. It was a little bit different than usual, but if you are a book lover, a Nancy Drew or a Hardy Boys lover, let me know. I'd love to learn about the collection that you have, which books you are looking for, how many you have, and feel free to find me on Instagram at Pyrex with Bex. Thanks everybody! 

S.W. Hubbard Author chats about UNHOLY TREASURE and her very beloved and successful Palmyrton Estate Sale Mystery Series with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime & Wine. Warning: this conversation likely to go off tracks about dogs and hiking. Sorry, not sorry. UNHOLY TREASURE A holy relic of the past unleashes a deadly passion in the present. When estate sale organizer Audrey Nealon runs a small sale in conjunction with a larger one, she's stunned to learn a small knick-knack Ty sold at the sale for five bucks has been resold anonymously at Christie's auction house for half a million dollars. The little house-shaped object turns out to be a medieval reliquary, purported to hold a fragment of the bone of the Saint Benedict. With her client furious at the costly error, Audrey must discover how this precious reliquary turned up in a suburban New Jersey estate sale. Is Ty's hunt for the vandal a distraction, or is it linked to the mystery of the reliquary? Others are equally intent on finding the person who profited from the sale of the reliquary. As the forces of sin, faith, and devotion battle, Saint Benedict might not be the only one who is martyred. MEET SUSAN My addiction to mysteries followed a familiar trajectory. Innocent dabbling with the Bobbsey Twins and Nancy Drew led to a craving for stronger stuff—Christie, Conan Doyle, Poe—so that by the age of twelve I had a habit that couldn't be broken. Here's what makes a great mystery for me: plot twists that I didn't see coming, characters like real people I know, motivations that make sense, and a touch of humor. Those are the kinds of mysteries I like to read, so that's the kind of mystery I write! My first mystery novel was published way back in 2003, and I've been writing mystery novels ever since. In 2019, I expanded into women's fiction, a genre that I also enjoy reading. I live in Morristown, NJ with my husband, Kevin, and my dog, Libby. All three of us are avid hikers. Crime & Wine is a copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global Network, a digital media group with over 4 million viewers/listeners airing in 153+ countries.

S.W. Hubbard Author chats about UNHOLY TREASURE and her very beloved and successful Palmyrton Estate Sale Mystery Series with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime & Wine. Warning: this conversation likely to go off tracks about dogs and hiking. Sorry, not sorry.UNHOLY TREASUREA holy relic of the past unleashes a deadly passion in the present.When estate sale organizer Audrey Nealon runs a small sale in conjunction with a larger one, she's stunned to learn a small knick-knack Ty sold at the sale for five bucks has been resold anonymously at Christie's auction house for half a million dollars. The little house-shaped object turns out to be a medieval reliquary, purported to hold a fragment of the bone of the Saint Benedict.With her client furious at the costly error, Audrey must discover how this precious reliquary turned up in a suburban New Jersey estate sale. Is Ty's hunt for the vandal a distraction, or is it linked to the mystery of the reliquary?Others are equally intent on finding the person who profited from the sale of the reliquary. As the forces of sin, faith, and devotion battle, Saint Benedict might not be the only one who is martyred.MEET SUSANMy addiction to mysteries followed a familiar trajectory. Innocent dabbling with the Bobbsey Twins and Nancy Drew led to a craving for stronger stuff—Christie, Conan Doyle, Poe—so that by the age of twelve I had a habit that couldn't be broken. Here's what makes a great mystery for me: plot twists that I didn't see coming, characters like real people I know, motivations that make sense, and a touch of humor. Those are the kinds of mysteries I like to read, so that's the kind of mystery I write!My first mystery novel was published way back in 2003, and I've been writing mystery novels ever since. In 2019, I expanded into women's fiction, a genre that I also enjoy reading.I live in Morristown, NJ with my husband, Kevin, and my dog, Libby. All three of us are avid hikers.Crime & Wine is a copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global Network, a digital media group with over 4 million viewers/listeners airing in 153+ countries. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/crime-and-wine/support

S.W. Hubbard Author chats about UNHOLY TREASURE and her very beloved and successful Palmyrton Estate Sale Mystery Series with Pamela Fagan Hutchins on Crime & Wine. Warning: this conversation likely to go off tracks about dogs and hiking. Sorry, not sorry. UNHOLY TREASURE A holy relic of the past unleashes a deadly passion in the present. When estate sale organizer Audrey Nealon runs a small sale in conjunction with a larger one, she's stunned to learn a small knick-knack Ty sold at the sale for five bucks has been resold anonymously at Christie's auction house for half a million dollars. The little house-shaped object turns out to be a medieval reliquary, purported to hold a fragment of the bone of the Saint Benedict. With her client furious at the costly error, Audrey must discover how this precious reliquary turned up in a suburban New Jersey estate sale. Is Ty's hunt for the vandal a distraction, or is it linked to the mystery of the reliquary? Others are equally intent on finding the person who profited from the sale of the reliquary. As the forces of sin, faith, and devotion battle, Saint Benedict might not be the only one who is martyred. MEET SUSAN My addiction to mysteries followed a familiar trajectory. Innocent dabbling with the Bobbsey Twins and Nancy Drew led to a craving for stronger stuff—Christie, Conan Doyle, Poe—so that by the age of twelve I had a habit that couldn't be broken. Here's what makes a great mystery for me: plot twists that I didn't see coming, characters like real people I know, motivations that make sense, and a touch of humor. Those are the kinds of mysteries I like to read, so that's the kind of mystery I write! My first mystery novel was published way back in 2003, and I've been writing mystery novels ever since. In 2019, I expanded into women's fiction, a genre that I also enjoy reading. I live in Morristown, NJ with my husband, Kevin, and my dog, Libby. All three of us are avid hikers. Crime & Wine is a copyrighted production of Authors on the Air Global Network, a digital media group with over 4 million viewers/listeners airing in 153+ countries.

In this week's episode, Brook and Sarah are joined by middle-grade author Lori Briley Fairchild to speak about what goes into a mystery for young sleuths.DiscussedEncyclopedia Brown: Boy Detective (1963) Donald J. SobolNancy Drew Mystery Stories (1930-2003) Carolyn KeeneHardy Boys Mystery Stories (1927-2005) Franklin W. DixonAgatha ChristieEnid BlytonTrixie Belden Mysteries (1948-1986)Bobbsey Twins (1904-1979) Laura Lee HopeA to Z Mysteries (1997-2005) Ron RoyHarriet the Spy (1964) Louise FitzhughThe InvestiGators (2020-2024) John Patrick GreenAven Green, Sleuthing Machine (2021) Dusti BowlingGood Omens (1990) Neil Gaiman and Terry PratchettLori Briley FairchildWebsite: https://www.ldfairchildauthor.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LDFairchild/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/l.d.fairchild/For more informationInstagram: @cluedinmysteryContact us: hello@cluedinmystery.comMusic: Signs To Nowhere by Shane Ivers – www.silvermansound.comSign up for our newsletter: https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-chronicle/Join the Clued in Cartel: https://cluedinmystery.com/clued-in-cartel/Transcript

The Bobbsey Twins on the Deep Blue Sea by Laura Lee Hope audiobook. This is the 11th in the original series of books about the Bobbseys -- two sets of twins in one family, solving mysteries and having adventures. Bert and Nan are 12, Flossie and Freddie are six. There is a father who works, a mother who stays home, a cook, a handyman, and an assortment of animals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bobbsey Twins at Snow Lodge by Laura Lee Hope audiobook. The Bobbsey Twins are back at school after summer vacation, but Danny Rugg, the school bully, is up to mischief again--and this time he's trying to pin it onto Bert. Bert gets accused of freezing a giant snowball to the school steps, and all the evidence seems to point against him. Christmas is coming too, and the Bobbsey Twins are busy planning for their trip to Snow Lodge--where a lost treasure, a restored friendship, and exciting adventures await. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Bobbsey Twins on Blueberry Island by Laura Lee Hope audiobook. The Bobbsey twins are off to spend a summer full of fun and adventures on Blueberry Island. They will encounter a cave, and gypsies, and other things I won't tell you about. You can find out by listening to this book! As with many children's books written during this time in history, there are racial stereotypes that would not pass muster today. To edit them out would be to erase history, so I'm reading the book, as is. There is a 'fat black mammy' named Dinah, and gypsies (of undetermined geographical origin) who naturally steal because they don't know any better. These stereotypes can act as a good springboard for educating your child on how far we have come, and how far we still need to go, to erase racism altogether. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My mom is the reason I'm a reader and today she joined me to talk books. She surprised me by choosing a cookbook (she and I are both fiction junkies) but The Pat Conroy Cookbook made for a great chat. We also talked about how we both cut our teeth on trashy novels and the joys of re-reading favorite books. She even spilled some tea about her book club! Host: Julie Strauss Website/Instagram   Guest: Betsy Dunn   Join the Best Book Ever Newsletter HERE!   Subscribe for FREE to receive weekly emails with complete show notes, photos of our guests, and updates on what Julie is reading on her own time.   Support the podcast for just $5/month and you'll receive the weekly newsletter AND a monthly themed curated book list.   Become a Founder for $100 and you'll receive the weekly newsletter, the monthly curated book list, AND a personal thank you on the podcast AND a Best Book Ever T-Shirt in your favorite color and style.     Discussed in this episode:   The Pat Conroy Cookbook by Pat Conroy The Bobbsey Twins by Laura Lee Hope (this is just one in a whole series of Bobbsey Twins adventures) Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene The Red Tent by Anita Diamant The Last Days of Dogtown by Anita Diamant Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt The Prince of Tides by Pat Conroy Beach Music by Pat Conroy The Great Santini by Pat Conroy The Death of Santini: The Story of a Father and His Son by Pat Conroy Carlsbad Aquafarm Beaufort, South Carolina really does look like a lovely town Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home by Ina Garten Ina Garten's Beef Bourguingnon Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child A Moveable Feast by Ernest Hemingway The Sunday Wife by Cassandra King The Water is Wide: A Memoir by Pat Conroy The Buffalo Soldier by Chris Bohjalian Midwives by Chris Bohjalian Horse by Geraldine Brooks Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand   (Note: Some of the above links are affiliate links. If you shop using my affiliate link on Bookshop, a portion of your purchase will go to me, at no extra expense to you. Thank you for supporting indie bookstores and for helping to keep the Best Book Ever Podcast in business!)

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The Bobbsey Twins in Washington

The complete audiobook is available for purchase at Audible.com: voicesoftoday.net/hardy3 The Hardy Boys: The Tower Treasure By Franklin W. Dixon Narrated by Gary D. MacFadden Frank and Joe, the sons of famous detective Fenton Hardy, want to follow in their father's footsteps. Their first chance to solve a mystery comes when jewels and securities are stolen from the safe of the local Applegate mansion. To make matters worse, the father of one of their good friends has been charged with the crime. The lads help their father identify the thief, but the location of the stolen items remains unknown. Frank and Joe use their budding investigative skills to solve the mystery and clear the innocent man. The Tower Treasure, which introduced the teenage brothers and erstwhile amateur sleuths, was the first of three Hardy Boys books published in 1927 by the Stratemeyer publishing syndicate, which developed many other well-known series, including Nancy Drew, Tom Swift, and the Bobbsey Twins. The next two books in the Hardy Boys series, The House On The Cliff and The Secret of the Old Mill, were published simultaneously with The Tower Treasure as a market test to see if the books found an audience. Clearly that audience was found, as the Hardy Boys are still uncovering clues and solving mysteries nearly a century later. And the books are still being authored by the prolific Franklin W. Dixon, actually a pseudonym used by a number of different authors over the years.

The complete audiobook is available for purchase at Audible.com: voicesoftoday.net/hardy2 The Hardy Boys: The House on the Cliff By Franklin W. Dixon Narrated by Gary D. MacFadden Teenage sleuths Frank and Joe, the sons of famous detective Fenton Hardy, are back with another mystery: tracking down a band of elusive smugglers who have set up operations in their seaside hometown of Bayport. When they provide their father with some clues about some occurrences at a vacant house, and the possible identities of the smugglers, he suddenly disappears. The local police are of no help in locating Fenton Hardy…it's up to Frank and Joe to discover what has happened to their father, and at the same time break up the international smuggling ring. This is the second of three Hardy Boys books published in 1927 by the Stratemeyer publishing syndicate, which developed many other well-known series, including Nancy Drew, Tom Swift, and the Bobbsey Twins.

Jenn & Bill are matching in their B101 shirts today and Bill said they look like the Bobbsey Twins... except neither of them actually know who the Bobbsey Twins are or where that saying came from. We turn to our B101 listeners to educate us on the history of the phrase. 

Born in  Denzil, Saskatchewan, the eldest of six children her parents were farmers. Her first passion was reading, reading every Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys and Bobbsey Twins book ever published. Sneaking off to the outhouse with a book was a favorite trick - sometimes it worked for an hour or so till she was discovered.  She had recipes scribbled on restaurant napkins, the inside of envelopes, all manner of scraps of paper. Soon the piles became unmanageable when looking for a recipe. The progression to cookbook seemed natural. Initially published in 1989, Cooking Country Style has been revised and is in its fifth printing.

Helen lives in Texas with her husband, kids, and a lovely but hapless cat named Billy. She's been writing since she can remember. Some notable early examples . . . Chronicles of Narnia meets the Bobbsey Twins and Nancy Drew fan-fiction.Now she writes YA and adult stories, most with a touch of fantasy or magical realism. More about her writing at HelenDentWrites.com.The Ms. McBookworm podcast brings you stories from Christian women. This is a place for women who write fiction to share stories in audio form—and ultimately to tell God's bigger story through our smaller ones.

A dive into the hiveminds behind Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys. We raise questions like: what do The Hardy Boys eat? Does Nancy = feminism? And what counts as a clue?  Resources: Nancy Drew's Father, The New Yorker, Meghan O'Rourke Rewriting the Past in Children's Literature: The Hardy Boys an Other Series, Robert L. Crawford (academic article) Books mentioned: Franklin W. Dixon, While the Clock Ticked; Carolyn Keene, Mystery of Crocodile Island; Bobbie Ann Mason, The Girl Sleuth; Melanie Rehak, Girl Sleuth. Series mentioned: The Rover Boys, Tom Swift, Outdoor Girls, The Bobbsey Twins, The Boxcar Children, The Baby-Sitter's Club, The Bailey School Kids, Choose Your Own Adventure, Animorphs, Sweet Valley High, Trixie Belden, as well as non-collective fiction series Goosebumps, Harry Potter, The Hunger Games & Twilight.

In Episode 5 we will be discussing Sonny Diaferio and Mello Merlino, childhood friends and lifelong partners in crime. Nina and Lara will be telling the story of their early days.If you'd like to email Lara you can reach her at lara@doubledealpodcast.comand Nina can be contacted at nina@doubledealpodcast.comFor show notes and supporting materials please visit our website and click on episode 5. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

Praneet Akilla walked away from an engineering career in Alberta in order to make it as an actor. Since arriving in Vancouver in 2018, he's lit up the screen in numerous projects, including FREYA, Rhona Rees' award-winning sci-fi short about the dangers of AI technology; Netflix's October Faction, where he played closeted jock Phillip Mishra; and CW's Nancy Drew, where he plays Gil Bobbsey, one half of the iconic Bobbsey Twins (the half that went all the way with Nancy Drew in a recent episode). He's also a producer on, and an actor in, Mom vs. Machine, in which a mother must compete for her son's affection with a sentient food-making machine. That particular film will have its world premiere at the Crazy8s Gala on May 1. In this fascinating and entertaining episode of the YVR Screen Scene Podcast, Praneet talks about his journey from a career in engineering to playing Gil Bobbsey on Nancy Drew, and the community he's found along the way. Episode sponsor: UBCP/ACTRA

Episode 14 of Season 2 is all over the place! Though we start out (as a follow-up to our maltshop books episode) by talking about the wonderful old-time girls' book series from the great book packager, the Stratmeyer Syndicate (Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, the Bobbsey Twins and many more), we also talk about Kelly's book review of READY PLAYER ONE and READY PLAYER TWO, a far more dystopian view of our world! And we segue from there to getting writing work as an author working for a book packager (which Susan did early in her career); it's a great way to get on the map and grow some credits quickly! We even throw in the famous 'Pixar Story Structure', which applies to virtually every Pixar film (and many, many others) ever made!We also take a moment to discuss the banning of our TALK JAM episode 'I v e r mect i n and the Wall Street Revolution' from Spotify, one of the platforms where you can find this podcast (banned for 'violating their terms of service', whatever that means). We've been canceled for our beliefs--yay!! That must mean somebody's listening!!If you want to listen to that episode, though, please use this link to choose any OTHER platform to find TALK JAM EXCEPT Spotify (these include Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, iHeart Radio and Pandora):https://www.buzzsprout.com/749984/directories | Log in to BuzzsproutLog into your Buzzsprout account.www.buzzsprout.comA link to the Pixar story structure formula:https://medium.com/@Brian_G_Peters/6-rules-of-great-storytelling-as-told-by-pixar-fcc6ae225f50 | 6 Rules of Great Storytelling (As Told by Pixar) | by Brian G. Peters | MediumEffective storytelling involves a deep understanding of human emotions, motivations, and psychology in order to truly move an audience. Luckily, storytelling is something we all do naturally…medium.comAs always, we welcome your comments, questions and show ideas. Email us at talkjampodcast@gmail.com; we love hearing from you!! And you can listen to our very FIRST Talk Jam 'EXTRA' episode--a diet update--right here (much shorter--no theme music--and NO ADS!):https://www.buzzsprout.com/749984/episodes/8197249Episode 14 is sponsored by Kelly Fitzgerald Fowler's Biblical thriller, OVER MY DEAD BODY:https://www.amazon.com/Over-Dead-Body-Supernatural-Historical-ebook/dp/B07GDTQBGM

Aadila Dosani recently joined host Elias in the cave. Aadila Dosani is a Canadian actress who is seen in the second season of CW’s “Nancy Drew". Aadila plays ‘Amanda Bobbsey’. One half of the Bobbsey Twins, Amanda is charming, but possesses a manic energy and street smarts as a result of growing up poor and on the wrong side of the tracks. Often resorting to petty crimes with her twin brother, Amanda puts herself and her twin above everyone and everything else. This new take on the character is a complete 180, as the original Bobbsey Twins were from a caucasian upper-middle-class family.   You can watch this interview on YouTube You can find Aadila on Instagram @aadiladosani and Twitter @aadiladosani Have a question? Email us  themccpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Social Media for the latest show updates! www.twitter.com/themccpodcast www.instagram.com/themccpodcast www.facebook.com/themancavechroniclespodcast www.themccpodcast.com   

Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents another incredible episode this week! Our special guest is Canadian actress Aadila Dosani who recurs on CW's Nancy Drew Season 2 as Amanda Bobbsey of the Bobbsey Twins! Aadila talks to us about portaying a new take on the iconic characters, working with the series regulars and what to expect from the twins for the rest of the season! Aadila also talks to us about her work on the limited series "Unspeakable", her Hallmark film "Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent" and working with Lacey Chabert and much more! Don't miss this fun and engaging interview with the lovely and talented actress! BTB’s host with the most Al Sotto and co-host Chachi McFly bring to you another entertaining program! This week we welcome back to the panel, the Persian Prince of Pop Culture Mike "The General" Zad and "Your Grace" Morgan Fabulous! So expect all the late-breaking news on pop culture, entertainment, and more! Listen to our gut busting humor, insightful commentary, and thought provoking opinions on the world of entertainment uncensored only on Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com)! Song Credits Classic Cut: The System "Coming to America" Cool Cut: Nelly Furtado "Say It Right"

Below The Belt Show (www.belowthebeltshow.com) presents an exclusive interview with Canadian actress Aadila Dosani who recurs on CW's Nancy Drew Season 2 as Amanda Bobbsey of the Bobbsey Twins! Aadila talks to us about portaying a new take on the iconic characters, working with the series regulars and what to expect from the twins for the rest of the season! Aadila also talks to us about her work on the limited series "Unspeakable", her Hallmark film "Crossword Mysteries: Terminal Descent" and working with Lacey Chabert and much more! Don't miss this fun and engaging interview with the lovely and talented actress!

Eccentric Canadian- South Asian Actress Aadila Dosani joins the show to discuss all things playing one half of the Bobbsey Twins on The CW's hit show " Nancy Drew", We deep dive into Aadila's start in the industry, Growing up in Canada, landing the big role, Diversity and Inclusion and a very candid and honest conversation about what it's like to be South Asian in the creative arts!

On the latest Too Opinionated, actress Aadila Dosani drops in for a visit. Aadila Dosani is a Canadian actress who can be seen in the second season of CW’s Nancy Drew.  Aadila will play ‘Amanda Bobbsey’. One half of the Bobbsey Twins, Amanda is charming, but possesses a manic energy and street smarts as a result of growing up poor and on the wrong side of the tracks. Often resorting to petty crimes with her twin brother, Amanda puts herself and her twin above everyone and everything else. This new take on the character is a complete 180, as the original Bobbsey Twins were from a Caucasian upper-middle-class family.   She received an AMPIA (Alberta Media Production Industries Association) Nomination (2014) for 'Best Performance by an Actress' for her role in 'Double Booked'. She is best known for her role in the mini-series, “Unspeakable.”  Want to watch: YouTube: Meisterkhan Pod  

GORDIE is joined once again with BRETT STILLO to wax rhapsodical about the good old days of the SEARS Christmas Wishbook. If you grew up with the phenomenon, you'll be right at home. If not, strap in for a bunch of nostalgic memories from two 50 something dudes. VINCENT PRICE, ski families, SILVERTONE guitars, pointing, mustaches, W.C. FIELDS, SCOOBY DOO, BOBBSEY TWINS, KING KONG, MISSES vs JUNIORS, BUDWEISER, BORIS KARLOFF and so much more.

Gunsmoke is an American radio and television Western drama series created by director Norman Macdonnell and writer John Meston. The stories take place in and around Dodge City, Kansas, during the settlement of the American West. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad on radio and James Arness on television. When aired in the United Kingdom, the television series was initially titled Gun Law, later reverting to Gunsmoke. The radio series ran from 1952 to 1961. John Dunning wrote that among radio drama enthusiasts, "Gunsmoke is routinely placed among the best shows of any kind and any time." The television series ran for 20 seasons from 1955 to 1975 and lasted for 635 episodes. At the end of its run in 1975, Los Angeles Times columnist Cecil Smith wrote: "Gunsmoke was the dramatization of the American epic legend of the west. Our own Iliad and Odyssey, created from standard elements of the dime novel and the pulp Western as romanticized by Buntline, Harte, and Twain. It was ever the stuff of legend." Radio series (1952–1961) In the late 1940s, CBS chairman William S. Paley, a fan of the Philip Marlowe radio series, asked his programming chief, Hubell Robinson, to develop a hardboiled Western series, a show about a "Philip Marlowe of the Old West". Robinson instructed his West Coast CBS Vice President, Harry Ackerman, who had developed the Philip Marlowe series, to take on the task. Ackerman and his scriptwriters, Mort Fine and David Friedkin, created an audition script called "Mark Dillon Goes to Gouge Eye" based on one of their Michael Shayne radio scripts, "The Case of the Crooked Wheel" from the summer of 1948. Two versions were recorded. The first, recorded in June 1949, was very much like a hardboiled detective series and starred Michael Rye (credited as Rye Billsbury) as Dillon; the second, recorded in July 1949, starred Straight Arrow actor Howard Culver in a more Western, lighter version of the same script. CBS liked the Culver version better, and Ackerman was told to proceed. A complication arose, though; Culver's contract as the star of Straight Arrow would not allow him to do another Western series. The project was shelved for three years, when producer Norman Macdonnell and writer John Meston discovered it while creating an adult Western series of their own. Macdonnell and Meston wanted to create a radio Western for adults, in contrast to the prevailing juvenile fare such as The Lone Ranger and The Cisco Kid. Gunsmoke was set in Dodge City, Kansas, during the thriving cattle days of the 1870s. Dunning notes, "The show drew critical acclaim for unprecedented realism.

The Authors on the Air Global Radio Network is proud to present this exclusive IN CONVERSATION interview with American's legendary writer JAMES LEE BURKE and writing instructor, author and former private investigator DAVID CORBETT. James Lee Burke is an American author, best known for his Dave Robicheaux series. He has won Edgar Awards for Black Cherry Blues and Cimarron Rose, and the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. JLB's 40th book, THE PRIVATE CATHERAL: The Shondell and Balangie families are longtime enemies in the New Iberia criminal underworld and show each other no mercy. Yet their youngest heirs, Johnny Shondell and Isolde Balangie, rock and roll-musician teenagers with magical voices, have fallen in love and run away after Isolde was given as a sex slave to Johnny’s father. As he seeks to uncover why, Detective Dave Robicheaux gets too close to both Isolde’s mother and the mistress of her father, a venomous New Orleans mafioso whose jealousy has no bounds. In retribution, he hires a mysterious assassin to go after Robicheaux and his longtime partner, Clete Purcel. This hitman is unlike any the “Bobbsey Twins from Homicide” have ever faced. He has the ability to induce horrifying hallucinations and travels on a menacing ghost ship that materializes without warning. In order to defeat him and rescue Johnny and Isolde, Robicheaux will have to overcome the demons that have tormented him throughout his adult life—alcoholism, specters from combat in Vietnam, and painful memories of women to whom he opened his heart only to see killed. www.jamesleeburke.com David Corbett is the author of six critically acclaimed novels. His book on the craft of characterization, "The Art of Character" was published by Penguin. www.davidcorbett.com @copyrighted

The Authors on the Air Global Radio Network is proud to present this exclusive IN CONVERSATION interview with American's legendary writer JAMES LEE BURKE and writing instructor, author and former private investigator DAVID CORBETT. James Lee Burke is an American author, best known for his Dave Robicheaux series. He has won Edgar Awards for Black Cherry Blues and Cimarron Rose, and the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America. JLB's 40th book, THE PRIVATE CATHERAL: The Shondell and Balangie families are longtime enemies in the New Iberia criminal underworld and show each other no mercy. Yet their youngest heirs, Johnny Shondell and Isolde Balangie, rock and roll-musician teenagers with magical voices, have fallen in love and run away after Isolde was given as a sex slave to Johnny’s father. As he seeks to uncover why, Detective Dave Robicheaux gets too close to both Isolde’s mother and the mistress of her father, a venomous New Orleans mafioso whose jealousy has no bounds. In retribution, he hires a mysterious assassin to go after Robicheaux and his longtime partner, Clete Purcel. This hitman is unlike any the “Bobbsey Twins from Homicide” have ever faced. He has the ability to induce horrifying hallucinations and travels on a menacing ghost ship that materializes without warning. In order to defeat him and rescue Johnny and Isolde, Robicheaux will have to overcome the demons that have tormented him throughout his adult life—alcoholism, specters from combat in Vietnam, and painful memories of women to whom he opened his heart only to see killed. www.jamesleeburke.com David Corbett is the author of six critically acclaimed novels. His book on the craft of characterization, "The Art of Character" was published by Penguin. www.davidcorbett.com @copyrighted

The Authors on the Air Global Radio Network is proud to present this exclusive IN CONVERSATION interview with American's legendary writer JAMES LEE BURKE and writing instructor, author and former private investigator DAVID CORBETT.   James Lee Burke is an American author, best known for his Dave Robicheaux series. He has won Edgar Awards for Black Cherry Blues and Cimarron Rose, and  the Grand Master Award from the Mystery Writers of America.  JLB's 40th book, THE PRIVATE CATHERAL:   The Shondell and Balangie families are longtime enemies in the New Iberia criminal underworld and show each other no mercy. Yet their youngest heirs, Johnny Shondell and Isolde Balangie, rock and roll-musician teenagers with magical voices, have fallen in love and run away after Isolde was given as a sex slave to Johnny’s father.  As he seeks to uncover why, Detective Dave Robicheaux gets too close to both Isolde’s mother and the mistress of her father, a venomous New Orleans mafioso whose jealousy has no bounds. In retribution, he hires a mysterious assassin to go after Robicheaux and his longtime partner, Clete Purcel. This hitman is unlike any the “Bobbsey Twins from Homicide” have ever faced. He has the ability to induce horrifying hallucinations and travels on a menacing ghost ship that materializes without warning. In order to defeat him and rescue Johnny and Isolde, Robicheaux will have to overcome the demons that have tormented him throughout his adult life—alcoholism, specters from combat in Vietnam, and painful memories of women to whom he opened his heart only to see killed. www.jamesleeburke.com David Corbett is the author of six critically acclaimed novels. His book on the craft of characterization, "The Art of Character" was pulished by Penguin.  www.davidcorbett.com   @copyrighted

Kathryn shares her author journey. When she was as a large conference, she initially began doubting herself and whether she belonged. Fortunately, Kathryn's supportive community reminded her that she belonged there as much as anyone else. She shares these powerful nuggets of life wisdom: - we are all interconnected - we cannot control what will happen in our lives, but we can control who we will be afterwards - embrace the opportunities that are put in front of you - be open to listen to options - you CAN teach an old dog new tricks - embrace the fear - life is change - believe you can do it - accept the help that is offered to you Kathryn Taylor was born at the Great Lakes Naval Station near Chicago, Illinois and spent much of her life in the Chicagoland area. When she entered first grade, reading came easily. She became a voracious reader. The highlight of her week was heading to the library where she could bring home a healthy stack of books. She could devour a Nancy Drew or a Trixie Belden or an entire family of Bobbsey Twins in a single sitting. Decades before terms such as “peer tutoring” and “collaborative learning” had been coined, her teacher had an inspiring idea. She would allow Kathryn to assist classmates struggling to decode those pesky letter combinations and help them learn to read. She experienced an undeniable sense of fulfillment helping her classmates and licking gold stars onto completed pages. The desire to become a teacher took root. She spent thirty years in the classroom and had taught in Illinois, California, and Virginia before retiring to South Carolina. It was there where the seeds for a book of her own took root. Two Minus One: A Memoir followed the unexpected abandonment by her second husband. She remains an avid reader, enthusiastic traveler, and incurable beach lover.  Her rescue dog, Lucy, and Kathryn live outside of Charleston, SC, which affords her the opportunity to enjoy all three. https://kathryntaylorbooks.com/  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbTEnpgOJAdj-3W6HLLosuQ  https://www.instagram.com/kataylor15/  https://www.amazon.com/Two-Minus-One-Kathryn-Taylor/dp/1631524542  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathryn-taylor-143ba4145/  https://www.pinterest.com/KathrynTaylorAuthor  https://twitter.com/ktaylorauthor  https://www.facebook.com/KathrynTaylorAuthor/  tags: Kathryn, Taylor, writer, author, Two, Minus, One, Charleston, SC, storiesthatempower.com, story, stories, that, empower, empowering, empowerment, inspire, inspiring, inspiration, encourage, encouraging, encouragement, hope, light, podcast, Sean

SW Hubbard's twisty edgy domestic thrillers are favorites with readers who also enjoy her complex characters and sly humor. Hi, I'm your host Jenny Wheeler and today on the Binge Reading podcast SW - Sue – talks about what it takes to be a successful indie author with not just two but three different series to her credit. Along with the show, we're giving away three Ebook copies of Treasure Built On Sand, SW's latest Estate Sale mystery and a twisty domestic thriller. Enter the draw on the Joys of Binge Reading website or our Binge Reading Facebook Page.  Entries close March 14. Six things you'll learn from this Joys of Binge Reading episode: Babies and books - Got you coveredThe vagaries of publishingLater-developing life passionsNew directions in her writingClassic Brits - The writers she admires mostWhy Sue loves 'driving her own bus' Where to find SW Hubbard:  Website: http://swhubbard.net/ Facebook: @swhubbardauthor Twitter: @SWHubbardauthor Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/746045.S_W_Hubbard What follows is a "near as" transcript of our conversation, not word for word but pretty close to it, with links to important mentions. Jenny Wheeler: Hello SW and welcome to the show. It's great to have you with us. SW Hubbard: Thank you for having me. I'm delighted to be here. Jenny Wheeler: You're the author of two different mystery suspense series, which you describe as twisty and just a little bit edgy. But before we get into talking about the books, could you tell us a little bit about how you got started in writing fiction? Was there some sort of an epiphany when you thought. 'I've really got to do this' or is that something you've always had a desire to do? SW Hubbard - twisty edgy domestic thrillers SW Hubbard: Well, I was always a bookworm. I always was a reader from a very young age, and I always loved mysteries. I started with the Bobbsey Twins and quickly moved up to Agatha Christie. I was an English major in college and I always worked as a writer, a marketing writer, a newsletter, and that sort of thing. But after I got married, my husband and I were struggling to have a baby, and I thought, well, if I can't make a baby, maybe I'll just make a book. I thought it would be some therapy for me to write a mystery. So that's when I began writing my first mystery, Take The Bait. That project taught me to write a book. It took me 10 years to write it because I had a lot of revisions. I belonged to a lot of different writing critique groups to teach myself along the way. But eventually that book did get me a literary agent and did get me started on my writing career. Take the Bait - the first Frank Bennett mystery by SW Hubbard Jenny Wheeler: That's fabulous. Now perhaps we'd like to just establish right at the beginning that you write under the name of SW Hubbard. So when I call Sue, I want listeners to fully understand that when they look for your books, you are SW Hubbard. I think that's because there's another Sue Hubbard writing books that aren't at all like what you write, isn't that right? SW Hubbard: Yes. That's good.  It's SW or Sue, either one's going to do. Jenny Wheeler: You write the kinds of mysteries that you love to read, which are twisty, believable, full of complex characters and highlighted with slight humor.  You've mentioned you've been a lifelong mystery fan. What do you think attracts you to mystery books and as a genre? SW Hubbard: Well, mysteries help us to explore the dark side of ourselves and help us to deal with our fears, I think. And then in the end, usually justice is served and so the world comes around and is restored to rightness again.  That's what appeals to me. I always try to take the crime in my books very seriously. I don't think there's anything funny about murder, but I do think that every one of us is capable possibly of committing a violent act if

In this episode, Devi chats with Dr. Stéphane Provencher & Jennifer Luc about Billionaire Parenting.  According to Dr. S and Jenn, “Every child is born a billionaire.  They are born with 100 billion brain cells.  It is the goal of every parent to raise their child the best they can. Part of the upbringing should include finding strategies that will fully develop all of those brain cells. When done correctly their child will be able to meet their full physical, emotional, mental and soul’s potential.” Topics discussed in this episode, include: The Whole-Listic Children’s Foundation Jenn’s story of helping her children find their voice, literally Connecting with your children through love Infertility Balancing stress levels to assist with proper healing The link between nutrition and our thoughts and emotions The emotion that hits parents when they realize that their child is dealing with a diagnosis and how to work with it The technique that was used to heal 8,000 diseases Our Emotional Guidance System How to gain access to our well being and greatness How to systematically quiet your mind Dr. S’s tool that he uses to hack his meditation How to tweak the law of attraction to create consistent results The missing component to law of attraction Loving your child into their greatness When to create a spiritual routine to support your child as a parent The impact of using phrases like “Be Careful” with your child The unpublished formula for all of the illnesses in the world How Jenn used music to help her child to learn to speak The Gifted Academy and more... Resources Mentioned in this episode: Dr. Joe Dispenza: http://www.drjoedispenza.com/ Brain Tap: https://braintaptechnology.com/btt/ Louise Hay:http://www.louisehay.com/affirmations/ Dr. Emoto: http://www.masaru-emoto.net/ Psychoneuroimmunology: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychoneuroimmunology Learn More About Dr. S: Stéphane Provencher D.C., F.I.M., B.C.H.H.P., D.I.C.S., C.K.T.P. Founder of Gainesville Holistic Health Center Co-Founder, Whole-Listic Children’s Foundation and Hospital Chairman of Research, Sacro Occipital Research Society International Stéphane Provencher’s earliest memories resounded with cries of pain and discomfort. Massively obese and bullied throughout childhood, he knew one thing for certain; he was not normal. “By the time my parents divorced, it was clear that any personal road map I might have developed was shattered, my destiny was a vague memory wrapped in the solitude of despair. It was years later, after leaving school and traveling to Europe, after reading The Alchemist that I discovered my limiting beliefs were no more than an illusion. I began to ask Who am I? Why am I here? Stéphane was now free to recall how his gift for intuiting where in their bodies’ people held pain, enabled him to feel what they were feeling and help heal their emotional wounds. This awareness guided his dedicated studies and career in chiropractic as he began to understand how the intertwined relationship of the body, mind, and spirit worked together. For Stéphane, learning how emotions—not purely physical ailments—cause 90% of all pain and dis-ease, was not as much revelatory as confirmatory. The staggering realization that emitting or sending frequencies of love can restore proper balance forever changed Stéphane Provencher’s life and the lives of those he serves. “I am 100% clear that I am a vehicle. My commitment and passion is to guide as many as possible to wellness through self-love and knowledge. I invite you to initiate your own extraordinary journey of the soul.” Dr. Provencher’s dream from a young age to unite a multi-faceted model of health care in one place is underway and coming to fruition with the building of the Whole-Listic Children’s Hospital. Connect with Dr. S.: www.billionaireparenting.com; www.all4ourkids.org; www.drstephane.com; www.ghhcenter.com; www.linkedin.com/in/drstephane Learn More About Jenn: Jennifer Luc has a diverse background that has provided her with myriad exposure to the forms of physical, emotional and energetic healing realms. She double-majored in Psychology and Sociology in her undergraduate studies focusing on sub-specialties Organizational Developmental Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, Developmental and Abnormal Psychology and the Sociology of Death and Dying.  She knew her passion was to alleviate pain and suffering from people’s lives and wanted to understand the intricacies of the human psyche and its interrelationships to things and processes. She has extensive hands on experience volunteering in pathology, cardiology, physical therapy and pediatric departments in private practices and renowned Hospitals. Jennifer has also spent the last two years volunteering at the Gainesville Holistic Health Center to practice the Energy Medicine principles she acquired. Additionally, she has a combination of 17 years of experience in the business-technical arena of both private and public organizations and worked for the Big 5 firm Accenture. She also operated a small graphic design business. Jennifer broadened her educational perspectives and graduated Suma Cum Laude with an MBA and Magna Cum Laude with a Masters in Information Technology. Her passion is in International Business with a Marketing sub-specialty which allows her to use her innate gifts of innovation and creativity. Jennifer is a Visionary Leader who combines psycho-business trends to guide her decision-making process and leadership. She is the President of the Whole-Listic Children’s Foundation and is working tirelessly on building the dream of the Whole-Listic Children’s Hospital to serve the next generation’s needs for total wellness from a mind + body + energized spirit perspective. Jennifer enjoyed mystery novels when she was younger, and read each entire Hardy Boys, Nancy Drew and Bobbsey Twins’ series. Her favorite books were ones that taught her the skills of creativity; the Choose Your Own Adventures were ingenious to her. Connect with Jenn:www.all4ourkids.orglinkedin.com/in/jenniferluc

It was entirely my own fault, of course. I know better than to ignore the voice. At least I always do in retrospect... -- Jessica Estevao, Whispers Beyond the Veil  Jessica Estevao has launched a terrific new series with Whispers Beyond the Veil. Set in 1898, it has everything you could want in a mystery: rich characters, superb settings, and of course, murder. First and foremost, Jessica gives a shout-out to her blog mates over at Wicked Cozy Authors. They include Liz Mugavero/Cate Conte, Sherry Harris, J.A. Hennrikus/Julianne Holmes, Barbara Ross, and Edith Maxwell/Tace Baker/Maddie Day. What a team! We talk about research into the past, including the Harmon Museum, the Lily Dale Assembly, and her neighbor Daniel Blaney, who literally wrote the book on Old Orchard's history. She also wants to give a shout-out to Sisters in Crime for all they do to help writers, both new and established.  Finally, Jessica was kind enough to share her own personal story of a time when trusting her instincts -- and a voice in her ear -- saved her life. I have to use this as an opportunity to recommend Gavin de Becker's The Gift of Fear. I can't recommend it often enough. Very few books can save your life; this is one of them. Read it. And if you'd prefer to read the interview, as always, it's below. Enjoy! -- Laura Transcript of Interview with Jessica Estevao Laura Brennan: My guest today is an accomplished, award-winning novelist with a brand new series. As Jessie Crockett, she has the delightful Sugar Grove cozy mysteries, feature mayhem and maple syrup in equal doses. As Jessica Estevao, she has just launched a new series, set in 1898, and featuring a heroine with a dark past and an otherworldly gift. Jessica, thank you for joining me. Jessica Estevao: Thanks for having me. LB: I want to talk to you about your writing career. You have both a cozy series, a couple of other books, and now a new historical series. But first I want to ask, why mysteries? JE: I love mysteries. When I was a small child, my father used to travel on business and when he was gone, my mother would let me stay up and watch Agatha Christie mystery movies on television with her, which was of course a hugely special treat. So that was one aspect of it I suppose. But I think one of the reasons also was that the first chapter book that I remember reading was The Bobbsey Twins at the Seashore. And I just remember feeling so accomplished at reading a chapter book instead of a picture book. And I think that sense of delight associated with mysteries has remained my entire life. As an author, one of the things that I truly love about writing in the mystery genre is that the challenge is to conceal as well as to reveal. And it's really delightful to use that scaffolding to tell a story and to challenge yourself to tell both of those stories, what's real and what's misdirection. LB: Now, your first book was Live Free or Die, and you took home a Daphne for that right away. JE: I did. LB: You took the world by storm. So how did that book happen? JE: It kind of came as a response to a semi-tragedy here in my village. My postmistress in the village had been here for years when I started to write that book and then she retired. And I missed her terribly. And it seemed that the only way to get back the right sort of postmistress was to make my own. But in reality, we have had a couple of truly lovely postmistress and since then, but I like to think that sending out that energy to the universe got them for us. LB: It got you back your perfect postmistress. JE: Yes. The postmistress in a very small village really is a wonderful character, to be at the heart of the town and to set the tone and hours did it beautifully. And I just really wanted to honor that and recapture that in writing. LB: You wrote that first book, you really did take the mystery community by storm. But you went into a new series. JE: I did.

(Elizabeth) Beloved children's classics such as The Bobbsey Twins, Nancy Drew, and the Hardy Boys have been appearing in print for 75 to 100 years. The authors - Laura Lee Hope, Carolyn Keene, and Franklin W. Dixon - have kept children enchanted since the early 20th century...or have they?

    In which the New Mutants are the Bobbsey Twins to the X-Men’s Sam Spade; Nina da Costa is Ms. Frizzle; New Mutants does a Rachel-and-Miles cold open; Selene For more information on this and other episodes, check out xplainthexmen.com!

"...one of the first books I ever wrote was a Bobbsey Twins novel..."

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