Podcasts about book festival

Doug speaks with bestselling author Isaac Fitzgerald ahead of his appearance at the 15th Annual Nantucket Book Festival. Fitzgerald, whose award-winning memoir Dirtbag, Massachusetts earned the New England Book Award and who is also a familiar face from frequent appearances on The Today Show, joins Doug to discuss his new book, American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed. The conversation explores Fitzgerald's journey retracing the legendary path of one of America's most enduring folk heroes, the people and places he encountered along the way, and the deeper themes of adventure, identity, and connection that emerged from the experience. He also shares what readers can expect from his Nantucket Book Festival appearance and why stories rooted in exploration and human connection continue to resonate so strongly today. 

Doug speaks with New York Times bestselling author Adriana Trigiani, one of the featured guests at the 15th Annual Nantucket Book Festival. The conversation highlights her latest novel, The View From Lake Como, following the journey of Jess Capodimonte, and explores the enduring power of storytelling across Trigiani's work as a novelist, playwright, filmmaker, podcast host, and literacy advocate. Adriana also shares what she enjoys most about connecting with readers, what inspires her creative process, and what she's looking forward to during her visit to Nantucket for this year's milestone festival, taking place June 11th through June 14th.

Meet the incredible authors of the upcoming BLK INK Book Festival – New Orleans (June 20)! Discover powerful stories, connect with passionate writers, and experience the energy behind the books everyone will be talking about. From inspiring journeys to unforgettable characters, these authors are bringing creativity, culture, and excitement to the stage. Get ready to be entertained, inspired, and immersed in the power of storytelling!Authors: Theresa Singleton, author of Zydeco JamsDr. David Washington, author of The Black DefenderValencia G. Wallace, author of The Other AuntieMeet them at BLK INK, www.blackwritersworkspace.comHost: Michelle D. Jackson, Founder, Black Writers Workspace#blackwriters #books #authorinterviews

Doug speaks with bestselling author Laura Zigman, who will be appearing at this year's Nantucket Book Festival. Laura discusses her new novel, The Author Weekend, and shares what makes Nantucket's literary community and book festival experience so special. She also previews a special panel on The Best Dog in the World with fellow authors Alice Hoffman and Adriana Trigiani, while reflecting on the joy of connecting with readers and fellow writers during one of Nantucket's most anticipated summer events. 

This special episode is a broadcast of the Trans Book Festival's First Nations Panel, first recorded on 19th April at the Wheeler Centre. First Nations writers and poets Arlie Alizzi, moirra., and Lay Maloney (Weaving Us Together) yarn with chair Jazz Money (mark the dawn) about what it means to be a trans Ancestor, the responsibility of truth-telling with ink, and how Blak Love transcends all expectations.

This week we welcome a special guest, Angelica, to chat and share her experience attending the Black Romance Book Festival in Atlanta! (2:00) In pop culture headlines, RIP Peabo Bryson, Dua Lipa and Callum Turner tied the knot, Jay-Z's hair caused a commotion as he took to the stage at the Roots picnic, Euphoria wrapped its series finale, Serena Williams announced a return to tennis, and Summer House Reunion Part 2 wrapped. (22:23) Stay tuned for our next episode as we discuss the Netflix true crime documentary, "The Crash." We are available on all podcasting platforms, but please follow, rate, and review us on Apple Podcasts and Spotify apps. We greatly appreciate the support! Follow us on social media: IG: @recappinpodcast Twitter: @recappinpodcast FB: ReCappin' with Delora and Ashley Contact us: Email: recappinpodcast@gmail.com

As the Belfast Book Festival opens Kirsty Wark is joined by a range of guests at the Crescent Arts Centre. She'll be discussing reading and freedom of expression with Hilary McCollum, whose new book As A Lover is inspired by the scandal which followed the publication of Radclyffe Hall's story of lesbian love The Well of Loneliness in 1928, and by novelist and short story writer Lucy Caldwell whose work often examines what were once taboo subjects. Head of Cuba Pictures Dixie Linder, who's made TV adaptations of work by Marian Keyes, MIsha Glenny and Susanna Clarke talks about her approach to adapting much-loved books, and Andrew Reid of Northern Ireland Screen will explain how the Game of Thrones effect has made an enormous cultural and economic impact on the local industry. The director and one of the cast of Bold Girls - Rona Munro's play about how women held families together during The Troubles - also join us live, as does Donegal-based poet Annemarie Ní Churreáin, who will be reading live from her latest collection Hymn To All the Restless Girls. Producer: Mark Crossan

Doug welcomes to the studio Adam Nee Executive Director of the Nantucket Book Foundation for a preview of the 15th Annual Nantucket Book Festival, happening June 11th through the 14th. Adam discusses what makes this milestone year special, highlights some of the featured authors and events, and explains how the Festival creates unique opportunities for readers to connect with writers through talks, panels, workshops, and book signings. He also shares how the Nantucket Book Foundation supports literacy and storytelling throughout the year. For more information, including the full schedule and author lineup, visit nantucketbookfestival.org. 

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Conor Tallon met up wth Fiona Farrell from her Ballincollig Bookshop Leaf and Bower to uncover the first Chapter of Ann Patchetts latest novel being released on June 2nd.Ans also to reflect on the big success of Irelands smallest Book Festival! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Do you enjoy stories about Texas, or reading works by Texas authors? Then you're in luck! Check out the Wilson County Public Libraries Second Book Festival on Friday and Saturday, June 5-6, in Floresville. Friday's schedule runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Sam Fore Jr. Public Library, 1103 Fourth St., will be bursting with authors and their works as the library hosts its second-ever book festival, where folks can meet authors and ask questions, purchase books, enjoy activities, and mingle will fellow bibliophiles — all in one place.... Article Link

Meet more than 60 authors at the Sam Fore Jr. Wilson County Public Library in Floresville on Friday and Saturday, June 5-6, as the library hosts its second book festival. This a free event and perfect for everyone! There were be scheduled meet-the-authors sessions, read alouds, panel discussions, and even book club meetups. Join in on the fun with a special Author Hunt as you meet Texas authors, listen to scheduled reading, and enjoy the library's Outdoor Learning Space. Event hours are: •Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. •Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The library is located at 1103... Article Link

Kenosha Book Festival is held across the street from Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Ave., the third Sunday of the month this summer: May 17th, June 21st, July 19th, August 16th, September 20th, and BOOK-O-WEEN on Saturday, October 31st.  We have a variety of guests today, including event organizer, author, and Studio Moonfall owner, Donovan Scherer.  Stop in to Studio Moonfall or see him this summer at Kenosha HarborMarket Featuring mini-interviews with local authors:  Bethany Witte  Debra Oas  Tammy Peacy   Jessie Rose  This episode was recorded live on location at Kenosha Book Festival Chapter One in Downtown Kenosha on April 26, 2026. The Ktown Connects hotline is open! Visit us at ktownconnects.com, click on the phone and leave us a message telling us about the last great meal you had in Kenosha! Theme song performed by Dropping Daisies, written by James “Red” McLeod. Your hosts are Donny Stancato and Jason Hedman Get your Ktown Connects merchandise at The Lettering Machine, 725 50th St. Drop us an email at ktownconnects@yahoo.com Get additional episodes early and ad-free, along with bonus material with this week's guest and more great exclusive material by becoming a patreon supporter! Click here for more! Ktown Connects is brought to you by: Southport Tea, 5701 Sixth Ave Ron's Place, 3301 52nd St Union Park Tavern, 4520 Eighth Ave. Shannyn Franklin – ReMax Elite The Law Offices of Frank J. Parise, 7001 30th Ave Casey Family Options Funerals & Cremations, 3016 75th St One Stop IT, 520 58th St About Time Moving Systems Sallese & Co, 709 56th St Gerber's Pub, 2405 63rd St Aason Hunzinger of AHDidIt A+ Mobility, 2324 18th St Villa D'Carlo, 5140 Sixth Ave The Port of Kenosha Beverage House, 705 50th St 

As we look forward to this year's festival, starting on the day this episode is released, let's listen back to some highlights. First up, Jen Stout takes us on a Night Train to Odessa, Alexander McCall Smith reflects on his knighthood, Nigel Havers is Playing with Fire and Dame Judy Dench talks about her sight loss.

Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Torie, Mike Croley, and Jud Ashman.  Mike introduces Reggie, the cutest new member of the Chatter family. Staying with animals, Cherie DeVaux, first time female trainer to win the Kentucy Derby, gets her due.  Somehow (no featured author?)  the team reveals porn star names and why LIV golf is going away.  Jud gets us back on track with the May 16  Gaithersburg Book Festival where Torie and Claude get to interview award winning author Jason Mott.  Then Torie's on the road to Oyster Bay, N.Y. for the May 16-17 Gold Coast Book Fair where she'll moderate a panel with Isaac Fitzgerald and Bruce Feiler.

Breaking into the education market can transform your publishing business—but many independent publishers and author-publishers don't know where to start. On today's episode of “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA),” Teacher Created Materials Publisher, Trade Division Kyra Ostendorf pulls back the curtain on how books actually get into schools and classrooms, revealing the strategies, positioning, and industry know-how to turn your titles into trusted classroom resources. If you're ready to unlock a powerful new revenue stream and get your books directly into the hands of students, this episode shows you how. PARTICIPANTS  Kyra Ostendorf is Publisher, Trade Division at Teacher Created Materials, where she leads Free Spirit Publishing, Shell Education, and Curiosity Unlocked Books. With leadership experience spanning educational publishing, curriculum development, and early childhood education, she previously served as Vice President of Education at Kaplan Early Learning Company and as Acquiring Editor at Redleaf Press, where she helped grow the publishing portfolio by more than 200 titles. Kyra holds an M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education from the University of Minnesota and a B.A. from Macalester College. Independent Book Publishers Association is the largest trade association for independent publishers in the United States. As the IBPA Director of Membership & Member Services, Christopher Locke assists the 4,000 members as they travel along their publishing journeys. Major projects include managing the member benefits to curate the most advantageous services for independent publishers and author publishers; managing the Innovative Voices Program that supports publishers from marginalized communities; and hosting the IBPA podcast, “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA).” He's also passionate about indie publishing, because he's an author publisher himself, having published two novels so far in his YA trilogy, The Enlightenment Adventures.LINKS Learn more about the many benefits of becoming a member of Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) here: https://www.ibpa-online.org/ Follow IBPA on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IBPAonline X – https://twitter.com/ibpa Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ibpalovesindies/ Learn more about Teacher Created Materials at https://www.teachercreatedmaterials.com/ Follow Teacher Created Materials on: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/tcmpub LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/tcmpub/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tcmpub/ X - https://x.com/tcmpub This episode is presented by Marquis. Learn more at https://www.ibpa-online.org/page/marquis

On the latest episode of the show, we're joined by Brighton-based Maria Cohut, whose debut poetry collection MULTIPLE EXPOSURES is out now with Flight of the Dragonfly Press; to Alice Wright, whose thrilling book LIE QUIETLY is out now with Vine Leaves Press; and to friend of the show Daren Kay about the final instalment of his Brightonians trilogy.Althea Wolfe from Brighton Book Festival also joins us to talk about this year's Brighton Book Festival which runs from 17-21 June 2026.

For the latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast Ali spoke once again to Jess Orr, the Associate Programmer for the Paisley Book Festival, to learn all about this year's programme - and what a programme it is!Jess explains this year's theme 'Everyday Heroes, Everlasting Icons' as well as breaking down the various strands of the festival which include Reclaiming History's Heroines and What Nature Does For Us before the two go into details about just some of the individual events across the three days with Ali offering up some of his personal highlights. They also touch on the Schools Programme, the Workshops, and the Family Day.It's a thorough and enthusiastic conversation which really whets the appetite for what's to come. The Paisley Book Festival has quickly become a highlight of Scotland's cultural calendar, with events being held in the beautiful venues of Paisley Town Hall and Paisley Central Library. I hope to bump into you there...All the details, including all the ways to listen, are over at scotswhayhae.com

Send us your Florida questions!Rick and Cathy talk about writing about Florida in front of an audience at their first-ever live podcast taping. Support the showQuestion or comment? Email us at cathy@floridaspectacular.com.Subscribe to The Florida Spectacular newsletter, and keep up with Cathy's travels at greatfloridaroadtrip.com. Keep up with Rick at studiohourglass.blogspot.com and get his books at rickkilby.com.Find Cathy on social media: Facebook.com/SalustriCathy and everywhere else as @CathySalustri; connect with Rick Facebook.com/floridasfountainofyouth, Bluesky (@oldfla.bsky.social), and IG (@ricklebee).NEW: Florida landscape questions — Send us your Florida plant questions and we'll have an expert answer them on the show! Use this link!

In today's episode of We Booked It, Rose and Nichols discuss which authors they'd love to see at the Columbus Book Festival. Hopefullywe're making some accurate predictions this year!

Madison chats with Sam Elkin about the 2026 Trans Book Festival: 17-19 April https://events.humanitix.com/trans-book-festival-2026

CalMatters investigates international threats against California's Sikh communities. Plus, Antonio Villaraigosa makes his case for Governor. Finally, we'll meet two of the featured authors at this week's book festival.

Debbie Monterrey visits with Nelson Appell, previewing the 3rd Missouri Book Festival, Saturday in Washington, MO.

The latest update on the LAX People mover and why the train likely won't be open in time for the World Cup this summer. How two book festivals happening this weekend are stirring up a potential bicoastal rivalry. And Coachella goers will get a surprise country star guest this weekend. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Chef and Union, MO native Trenton Garvey joins Chris and Amy in-studio. He leads the Culinary Team at The Blue Duck in Maplewood. His career got started making fried chicken and 'romanticizing KFC,' jokes Garvey. He took that interest in cooking to culinary school, eventually making his way to Gordan Ramsay's Hell's Kitchen. Garvey speaks on his experience with Gordon Ramsay, and says his fiery demeanor is really him just 'pushing you for perfection.' Garvey will be a featured cooking demonstration at the Missouri Book Festival in Washington, MO on April 18th.

Teen Book Festival scheduled for April 25th at Toledo School For Arts so Denise from Gathering Volumes stopped by with details on this annual event. 

Journalist Evan Smith interviews America's Book Club Host David M. Rubenstein about the presidency, Congress, and the state of the economy in a special episode from The New Orleans Book Festival at Tulane University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Send a textWarning: This is what happens when the podcast editor (Jacqui) takes off, and we're left with raw audio.Jacqui returns after a winter break from podcasting and writing. She recharged in January by reading heavily and shares where listeners can find her book recommendations. She embraces a more “middle of the road” mindset, inspired by Melanie Sanders' “We Do Not Care Club,” and recounts a funny “bra off” flexibility story with a friend. After a reality check, she ramps up work on The Betty Project (book two in the Cobb Project series) aiming for 10,000 words a week and hitting 30,000 words in three weeks. Find out about the Third Coast Author and Book Festival in Grand Haven on March 21. Jacqui rambles about how love songs can fit friendships, playlists for her books, and her uncertain plan for season five. Mentioned in the episode:Melani Sanders - The Official We Do Not Care Club HandbookBilly Joel - Just the Way You AreJJ Heller - Better TogetherIndie Elliott & Paul Stanborough - Better TogetherDo you have a story idea or thoughts about the episode? Connect with Jacqui at the following.www.JacquiLents.comFB: Jacqui Lents Author (link)IG: @JacquiLentsYouTube: @JacquiLents Music used for this episode includes –Ratatouille's Kitchen - Carmen María and Edu EspinalfoundAlways – Nesrality

In a crowded marketplace, a well-executed in-person event can do more than sell books—it can elevate a publisher's brand, build lasting reader relationships, and open doors to new opportunities.  In this episode of “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA),” W. Brand Publishing Founder JuLee Brand will dive into practical, real-world advice for independent publishers who want to turn live events into powerful marketing and sales engines.  Topics Include:   what materials you need to bring   smart logistical planning that keeps your event running smoothly  proven strategies for promoting your appearance and drawing a crowd  and more!  If you're ready to boost book sales and expand your publishing company's visibility, this conversation is for you. PARTICIPANTS JuLee Brand is a graphic designer, art director, publisher, and storyteller with over 30 years of experience across music, television, and publishing. Founder of W. Brand Publishing and StorySessions™, she specializes in helping authors uncover clarity, meaning, and connection through guided conversation. Her work is rooted in a simple belief: words—and how they're presented—matter. Independent Book Publishers Association is the largest trade association for independent publishers in the United States. As the IBPA Director of Membership & Member Services, Christopher Locke assists the 4,000 members as they travel along their publishing journeys. Major projects include managing the member benefits to curate the most advantageous services for independent publishers and author publishers; managing the Innovative Voices Program that supports publishers from marginalized communities; and hosting the IBPA podcast, “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA).” He's also passionate about indie publishing, because he's an author publisher himself, having published two novels so far in his YA trilogy, The Enlightenment Adventures.LINKS Learn more about the many benefits of becoming a member of Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) here: https://www.ibpa-online.org/ Check out JuLee Brand's books at https://www.wbrandpub.com/ Follow IBPA on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IBPAonline Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ibpalovesindies/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/independent-book-publishers-association Follow W. Brand Publishing on: Facebook & Instagram: @wbrandpub Today's episode is presented by Gatekeeper Press — where authors are family. Gatekeeper Press empowers indie authors with expert publishing, editing, and global distribution services—providing full, white-glove concierge support every step of the way.  Retain 100% of your rights, royalties, and creative control at gatekeeperpress.com.

John Maytham is joined by Roscoe Williams, Programme Director at Read to Rise, who explains how the festival brings together “two worlds so often structurally divided,” while also opening up economic opportunities for local booksellers, food vendors and creatives. Afternoon Drive with John Maytham is the late afternoon show on CapeTalk. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This podcast and other resources from Lorehaven focus on readers. That's why, when aspiring writers post questions like, Where can I find an agent? or Will you look at my unpublished manuscript?, we don't have much to share in that department. Until now. We're journeying into new lands. This month we're launching the Lorehaven Authorship within the Lorehaven Guild on Discord. Let's explore how these new digital channels with pro livestreams and a fan-focused Book Festival will help writers cultivate their God-given imaginations. Episode sponsors Audio-Epic.com: “1232” podcast The Case of the Heart Stone by Tulli Cole Above the Circle of Earth by E. Stephen Burnett Mission update Discern the Top Three Negative Evangelical Myths about Popular Culture by E. Stephen Burnett Gabriel's Song, new review by Sierra Simopoulos Subscribe free to get updates and join the Lorehaven Guild How to join the Lorehaven Authorship Hosted in the Lorehaven Guild, the Authorship offers three member levels: Creative ($3.99/month). Fight for your calling. Enjoy livestreams with the pros. Discover why God created us to make stories for His glory and our joy. Pro Novelist ($9.99/month). All benefits for Creative members, plus your own “booth” to seek new readers in our virtual fan-centered Book Festival! Terraformer ($29.99/month). Get all above benefits plus more perks. Help invest in the future of fantastical fiction and expand the Lorehaven mission. How to join? Subscribe free to Lorehaven. (Or in January 2026, just click here.) We'll send you the Guild invitation. Once you've entered the Guild, look for the LOREHAVEN AUTHORSHIP channels. Then click one to see your options. Pro tip: To avoid added fees, avoid signing up for the Authorship on Apple devices. Instead, use the desktop app or browser version. 1. Why our Author gives us imaginations How can writers sometimes fall into ‘writicism' traps? For a while, many Christian fantasy writers seemed hyperfocused. Blogs and conferences focused mainly on the craft of writing. And some complained about publishers not being interested. Some did try these books. Only a few succeeded. How come? My take for 20-ish years: not enough writer focus on our Only in the last decade-ish have we gotten better at fan outreach. We've also seen more writers get serious about their faith in Jesus. They've earned trust with more readers and therefore succeed. Do fantasy fans like writing more than other fans? Still, we've found that unlike other genres like biography, mystery, and historical romance, fantastical fans enjoy the craft of writing. Some write fanfiction or other stories just for fun. Others share their stories with friends or family. Still others have aspirations for indie or traditional publication. But writers must not hope publishers or fans will make them happy. The best authors are already happy, or joyous, for other reasons. Maybe they're simply really ambitious or gifted, as non-Christians. Or maybe they're Christians and find their joy/happiness in Christ. How does fantastical creation give us joy in Jesus? In any case, if you're a Christian, create stories for Christ's glory! God has called you to worship Him. Only in this can we be happy. Worship includes biblical practice of His gift of imagination. That's why we make things for His glory and for our happiness. This joy can begins today, yet is also practice for eternal joy. And this pursuit is our “chief end”—before all the challenges of plotting vs. pantsing, or whether to seek agents vs. indie-publish. How will the Lorehaven Authorship help you find joy? In the Authorship, published pros will train creatives in the craft of writing. However, we'll also help you discover your purpose for your imagination. Why did God create you? And why do we feel this drive to create other stuff? If you sense the need to know this greater godly mission, welcome aboard! 2. How we grow His gifts into writing skills How has this biblical joy kept us going over decades? To repeat: God gives us creative imagination to glorify Him. So His divine purpose empowers us for creative challenges. Personally, Stephen can testify that I've been renewed by this biblical mission for over 25 writing years of minor wins and major losses. Even when the day job boss says, “We need to lay you off”? Even when the editor says, “This project isn't right for us? Often Stephen has asked himself, “If I never got published as a ‘pro novelist,' could I still write, if only for my joy in Christ?” How will the Authorship help writers grow their craft? I'll put my 25+ years of creative struggles to work here. So will other pro novelists. This reflects our shared need for training. After all, you can't go directly from “Let's write!” to “Let's change the world with our stories.” Don't skip that big step in between—the step of Christians helping one another grow our creative gifts. For example, later this month I'm hosting a fully public livestream: How to Sell a Sci-Fi Novel in Just Twenty-Five Easy Years Saturday, Jan. 31 6 p.m. Eastern (3 p.m. Pacific) exclusively in the Guild Future livestreams will be available for all Authorship members. Apart from livestreams, we'll share this training in every room of the Authorship—from C.S. Lewis's three-stage view of story-making, to creative challenges like the “Christian” label, to the thorny issue of whether fictional characters can curse. How will authors reach fans at the Book Festival? Lorehaven has spent years connecting authors not just with other authors, but with faithful readers. So the Authorship will also feature the Lorehaven Book Festival. Anyone in the free Guild can visit the Book Festival to browse virtual booths. Yet only members at the Pro Novelist level can host their own booth spaces. They can recruit readers, share links, or host Q&As—for any length of time. 3. How ‘terraformers' can change this world What's the state of the Christian fantastical world? We'd love to see more Christian-made novels in sci-fi and horror. As reality-observant persons, however, we must admit the truth. Teen/YA women's fantasy continues to rule these worlds. A day may come when all subgenres live in harmony and success. But it is not this day. Bad publishers? No. Limited/quiet readership. Why do we need not just writers, but “terraformers”? To fulfill this future, we need spaces to help these genres grow. Lorehaven is generational. That's why we call for terraforming. Maybe the Lord has blessed you with success you'd like to share. Or maybe you're not a writer, but you want to support writers. You can become an Authorship Terraformer, sponsoring this work. (Only after supporting family, local church, and faithful groups!) How will the Authorship grow fantastical fiction? Our ultimate purpose: offer even more resources from Lorehaven. More library titles. More reviews. Digitally published book quests. Perhaps even more episodes of this very podcast, shared to all. Right now our main limitation is not willingness or skills, but time. Thank the Lord, Lorehaven is a sponsor-supported digital mission! Still, if He brought other supporters our way, we'd be glad to grow. Com station Top question for listeners If you write, which groups and mentors have helped you grow? Comment from @‌johnfollis2357 about episode 219: I am forever grateful to these people for putting this wonderful drama together. I won’t spoil it much here, but there is a part in Glorious Appearing that had me convicted of my sin and my need for a savior several years ago. And as a result, I was converted to Christianity. A follower of Jesus Christ. God saved me. And I did not do anything to earn it. It is all his doing. Next on Fantastical Truth Imagine, if you will, that Christian Author X creates a futuristic tale in which cyborg detectives explore the boundaries of good and evil. That seems cool. But how does that compare with, say, Christian Author Y's fantasy story in which verses and prayer are like magic, people and place names are anagrams for virtues, and the king represents Jesus Christ? Many fine Christians get confused by Author X's story but get impressed by Author Y's story—because, after all, it's allegory! Is this kind of allegory, however, really a more “Christian” kind of story?

The Cape Flats Book Festival is happening again this year at West End Primary School in Lentgeur, Mitchell’s Plain on the 31st of January and the 1st of Feb. Weekend Breakfast with Sara-Jayne Makwala King is the weekend breakfast show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour morning programme is the perfect (and perky!) way to kickstart your weekend. Author and journalist Sara-Jayne Makwala-King spends 3 hours interviewing a variety of guests about all things cultural and entertaining. The team keeps an eye on weekend news stories, but the focus remains on relaxation and restoration. Favourites include the weekly wellness check-in on Saturdays at 7:35am and heartfelt chats during the Sunday 9am profile interview. Listen live on Primedia+ Saturdays and Sundays between 07:00 and 10:00am (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Sara-Jayne Makwala-King broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/AgPbZi9 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/j1EhEkZ Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“In one cataclysmic moment, millions around the globe disappear.” Jesus returned thirty years ago. Or rather, He sort of pre-returned, the warm-up act, if you will. Many faithful Christians believe in this kind of “rapture.” And in December 1995, two authors teamed up and used this idea to create the most successful biblical end-times thriller we've yet seen. In summer 2024 we overviewed the series. Yet now we'll ask how that first Left Behind novel has aged, thirty years after its release. Episode sponsors Of Dawn and Embers by Gillian Bronte Adams The Case of the Heart Stone by Tulli Cole Above the Circle of Earth by E. Stephen Burnett Mission update Review: Sons of Day and Night by Mariposa Aristeo Behold Our Top Most Anticipated New Books and Movies for 2026 New article releases this Thursday: Discern the Top Three Negative Evangelical Myths about Popular Culture Next week, Lord willing: we announce the Lorehaven Authorship Subscribe free to get updates and join the Lorehaven Guild Quotes and notes Fantastical Truth podcast series: Left Behind Legacy 216. Why Do Christians Fight Over End-Times Prophecies? | E. Stephen Burnett vs Zackary Russell 217. How Did Publishers Steward the Blockbuster Left Behind Series? | with Dan Balow 218. How Did The Kids Get Left Behind? | with Chris Fabry 219. How Did GAP Digital Turn Left Behind Into Cinematic Audio Drama? | with Todd Busteed 220. How Did the ‘Left Behind' Kids Audio Drama Speed-Run the Tribulation? | with Darby Kern 221. How Did The Left Behind Series Enrapture Millions of Fans? | with Jerry B. Jenkins Other Lorehaven resources on the Left Behind series Lorehaven.com search keyphrase: LEFT BEHIND Left Behind (1995) in the Lorehaven Library From the archives, Stephen's article series: Twelve Reasons the ‘Left Behind' Series is Actually Awesome How to Make a ‘Left Behind' Streaming Series That's Actually Awesome, Daniel Whyte IV Secular endorsements of the Left Behind series “This is the most successful Christian fiction series ever.” ―Publishers Weekly “Combines Tom Clancy–like suspense with touches of romance, high-tech flash, and biblical references.” ―New York Times “Call it what you like, the Left Behind series . . . now has a label its creators could have never predicted: blockbuster success.” ―Entertainment Back cover of Left Behind, book 1, published in late 1995: A novel of the Earth's last days. In one cataclysmic moment, millions around the globe disappear. Vehicles, suddenly unmanned, careen out of control. People are terror stricken as loved ones vanish before their eyes. In the midst of global chaos, airline captain Rayford Steele must search for his family, for answers, for truth. As devastating as the disappearances have been, the darkest days may lie ahead. 1. Left Behind proclaims gospel truth* Let's start with the true. This book really wants to get you saved. It's a product of deep Biblical Christian desires to redeem souls. Two authors (largely) make this work: the nonfiction author Tim LaHaye (The Act of Marriage) plus fiction author Jerry B. Jenkins. Both men, however, are evangelicals who want the gospel spread. So the novel shares a goal with others thriller based on possible futures: to tell a plot-driven story yet also provoke reader action. At times the threat of sin does feel lesser than that of Antichrist. All biblical Christians agree to repent and receive Jesus as Savior. Yet not all biblical Christians agree with “pray the sinner's prayer.” And certainly only some Christians accept this end-times scenario. The late LaHaye, and Jenkins as well, would surely agree with this. Let readers, then, always discern what in the book is gospel truth and what are opinions (however deeply studied) about prophecy. 2. The story has unbelieving ‘good' heroes Left Behind is underrated for this—its protagonists are good guys. Buck Williams has high ethics in his newsmagazine journalism. Rayford Steele has been (until now) a loving husband and father. Chloe Steele is a young college student free of remarkable sin. And finally, Bruce Barnes is a decent pastor at his local church. And yet … all these men lack Jesus, and they're drifting into sin. The novel's opening spells out the lurking evil in one man's heart: “Rayford Steele's mind was on a woman he'd never touched.” It seems that Rayford's family-man decency only lasts so long. For the authors, then, the Rapture is as much a warning trumpet blast to his heart as it is a measure of mercy for existing Christians. Many fans reacted strongly to this theme. How could such good people, even a pastor at a church, be left out of any pre–Second Coming event? Weren't they by all accounts decent people? Conversely, lest any Christians suppose unbelievers are all wanton sinners, Jenkins answers that no, we can root for these people. Even without the label, Left Behind shows common grace in action. Common grace can make you decent, but only Jesus will save you. 3. Left Behind stays functional and practical This novel is written, by design, to be as widely read as possible. Jerry B. Jenkins has spoken on this as the authors’ express goal. This isn't literary fiction. Chapters are short. The style is simple. The original Left Behind is a rather thick book at 468 pages, but with large font face, wide margins, and lots of white space. All these invite as many readers as possible; this story is populist. Therefore, critics who fault the book for not meeting the goals they have migrated over from other books are revealing their ignorance or possibly elitism. Left Behind isn't trying to be a timeless classic. In fact, many of the original moments quickly felt very timebound. Characters use dial-up modems; cell phones show up sporadically. Later revised versions updated the technology. Yet as Jerry B. Jenkins told us in 2024, he's content to leave the series as it is. However, Left Behind also feels oddly distant from some moments. Rayford's finding of his vanished family is an emotional high point. Other scenes, like a car bombing, get summarized at a distance. This creates plot accessibility, but not so much character access. With some exceptions, then, Left Behind values truth (and its own strong opinions) and goodness in substance over beauty in style. Again, this was likely by intention on the creators’ part. Sometimes what the prosaic style sacrifices for speed still creates deep emotions because the momentum draws in more readers. Later volumes, like book 6, delved deeper into emotional journeys. You feel (even in passing) the weight of hero deaths and struggles. Ultimately, Left Behind offered a different kind of beauty—brisk and efficient pro writing, repetition, and popular accessibility, all of which set a course for this runaway successful late-1990s series. Com station Top questions for listeners Do you expect the Rapture at any moment? Or some other event? What did you (or your parents?) think about the novel Left Behind? Email us podcast@lorehaven.com or tag as on the social medias. Mandi W. wrote in reply to an unspecified episode: So I am not really a sci-fi/dystopian reader, but follow LH/Enclave for my veracious teen readers. My shocking love was The Chaos Grid and Crier Stone books from Lindsey Llewellyn. Well done!!! I actually read them each in 1 sitting and stayed up WAY too late doing so. ;o) Lydia sent this about last week's episode 294: Your point about sci-fi/fantastical exploration and dominion-taking being a huge part of our future in the new heavens & new earth reminds me of my favorite quote from Wayne Thomas Batson’s Door Within trilogy: the last chapter of the last book ends with the hero asking the God figure, the King, if there will be adventures in His kingdom. The King smiles and says, “More than you can possibly imagine.” That line changed my perspective on eternity completely. Several educational years later, I’m a postmillenial and eager for stories that can transcend time and inspire generations to take dominion of the world for Christ’s kingdom. Here’s to an increase of that in the years to come! Next on Fantastical Truth This podcast and other resources from Lorehaven focus on readers. That's why, when aspiring writers send us questions like, Where can I find an agent? or Will you look at my unpublished manuscript?, we haven't had much to share in that area. Until now. This month we launch the Lorehaven Authorship in the Lorehaven Guild on Discord. Let's explore how these new digital discipleship channels, pro livestreams, and fan-focused Book Festival will help authors cultivate their God-given creative purpose.

Happy New Year everyone. Created from a passion for literacy by Mike O'Brien, owner of the Book Cellar in Grand Haven, the Third Coast Author & Book Festival is one of the fastest growing book festivals in Michigan. Sponsored by Moravian Sons Distillery, authors Diana Magnuson, Terri Martin and Doc Chavent. The Third Coast Author & Book Festival in Grand Haven, Michigan is a large annual literary event held in the city's vibrant downtown. It features 200+ well-known local, national, and international authors offering free signings, panels, and meet-and-greets. Readers can explore books across all genres while enjoying Grand Haven's shops, food, and lakeshore atmosphere. The festival celebrates reading, writing, and community in one of Michigan's most scenic towns. Copyright (c) 2026. Emma Blogs, LLC. All rights reserved.

Sometimes laughter can be the best way to make it through difficult times. And a good joke can go a long way to connecting with another person, no matter how different they are. Those are themes in the two new books “Stop Me if You’ve Heard This One” by Kristen Arnett and “So Far Gone” by Jess Walter. OPB’s Jess Hazel talked to Walter and Arnett about their books at the 2025 Portland Book Festival.  

What does survival look like if it comes at the expense of freedom? How can we build safe places in an increasingly unstable world? These questions are at the heart of two new books by authors Leni Zumas and Cleyvis Natera. Zumas’s book “Wolf Bells” tells the story of an intergenerational group home determined to make a space for people who fall through capitalism’s cracks. Natera’s book “The Grand Paloma Resort” tells the story of staff at an exclusive Caribbean resort as they navigate class, race and colonialism. OPB’s Allison Frost spoke to Leni Zumas and Cleyvis Natera at the 2025 Portland Book Festival.  

Update your TBR list: 2025 Portland Book Festival authors recommend some of their favorite writers and titles featured at the event.

In this week's news roundup, Bridget talks with Producer Mike about all the tech news you might have missed. TRIGGER WARNING: One story is about a misogynistic podcaster who says and does some disturbing stuff. Sabrina Carpenter pushes back when the Trump admin uses one of her songs without permission in a hateful video. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/12/02/sabrina-carpenter-donald-trump-music-00672754 A violent misogynist got bad career advice from ChatGPT. Now he's going to prison. https://www.404media.co/chatgpt-spotify-brett-michael-dadig-indictment-harassment-stalking/ Organizers of the Black Romance Book Festival got into heated exchanges on Threads about authors using AI. https://www.threads.com/@blackromancebookfestival iHeart Radio (our production partner) doubles down on human creators, vows to avoid AI generated content. https://www.insideradio.com/free/iheartmedia-makes-guaranteed-human-a-core-branding-message-across-all-stations/article_3ad0b04f-76ba-4466-8839-5a4bdce798a1.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

#podcast #wwe #moviereviews #tvreviews #wrestling Marc and Bryon are back this week talking about all the happenings that happened this past weekend: Manchester Comic & Toy Convention & Children's Book Festival. We talk about Death by Lightning and WWE News. We give our thoughts on Jurassic Park Rebirth and review Frankenstein. Upcoming Comic Show: Cliff's Con - The Best Little Show in CT! Sunday, November 30th, from 10am to 3pm Admission $2. (Early Bird $5 starts at 9am). Kids under 12 FREE Comics, toys, cards, movies, artwork, video games, and much, much more! We even have free coffee and doughnuts along with some great food. Where: Plainville VFW, 7 Northwest Drive, Plainville, CT 06062

It's no secret our city is full of book lovers of all kinds. From graphic novels to dense texts on niche interests, there's a reason we're home to the biggest independent bookstore in the country. But that's not all; we also have our own Portland Book Festival, featuring over a hundred authors and thousands of attendees who take over downtown every year. Today on City Cast Portland, Literary Arts senior artistic director Amanda Bullock is here to give us a sneak preview of the upcoming festival and reveal the one book Portlanders should be reading right now.  Become a member of City Cast Portland today! Get all the details and sign up here.  Who would you like to hear on City Cast Portland? Shoot us an email at portland@citycast.fm, or leave us a voicemail at 503-208-5448. Want more Portland news? Then make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Portland, and be sure to follow us on Instagram.  Looking to advertise on City Cast Portland? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about the sponsors of this November 5th episode: Portland PGE Portland Art Museum Allport PBOT DUER - Mention code CCPDX for 15% off

Live from 1WML's Townhall, Arena celebrates the 100th issue of The Dublin Review. Rick is joined by editor Brendan Barrington, alongside contributors Sara Baume, Patrick Freyne, Doireann Ní Ghríofa, and Mark O'Connell. The evening also featured a musical performance by Seán Mac Erlaine and Caoimhín Ó Raghallaigh.

On Sunday night, LSU fired head football coach Brian Kelly following a 49-25 loss to Texas A&M. What began as a discussion on staffing changes ended with Kelly's firing, according to multiple news outlets. Koki Riley covers LSU baseball and football for The Advocate and joins us for more. 2025 marks 100 years since the founding of Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans. To this day, it's the nation's only historically Black and Catholic University. Now, a new exhibition at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art celebrates the centennial. Dubbed “Each One Teach One” the exhibit showcases 100 years of art from the Xavier community. Ron Bechet, professor and former head of the Art Department at Xavier University, and Bradley Sumrall, curator at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, tell us more about the exhibition and Xavier art history.This coming Saturday marks the 100th anniversary of the State Library of Louisiana. It's also the date for the annual Louisiana Book Festival in downtown Baton Rouge, where organizers plan to celebrate the milestone.  With more on the library's role and impact across a century and what's planned for this year's book festival, State Librarian Meg Placke and the festival's executive director, Robert Wilson, tell us more.—Today's episode of Louisiana Considered was hosted by Karen Henderson. Our managing producer is Alana Schreiber. We receive production and technical support from Garrett Pittman, Adam Vos and our assistant producer, Aubry Procell. You can listen to Louisiana Considered Monday through Friday at noon and 7 p.m. It's available on Spotify, the NPR App and wherever you get your podcasts. Louisiana Considered wants to hear from you! Please fill out our pitch line to let us know what kinds of story ideas you have for our show. And while you're at it, fill out our listener survey! We want to keep bringing you the kinds of conversations you'd like to listen to.Louisiana Considered is made possible with support from our listeners. Thank you!

Richie discusses the world of publishing amid the Black British Book Festival.Produced by Unedited for BBC Radio 1Xtra.

Dozens of authors and countless readers will flood Madison this week for the 24th annual Wisconsin Book Festival's Fall Celebration. From Oct. 23-26, the Madison Public Library, in partnership with Madison Public Library Foundation, will present free author talks that celebrate books and spark genuine conversations. With more than 50 events on the schedule, there's something for everyone. To get the details on the can't-miss events, host Bianca Martin chats with festival director Jane Rotonda. You can check out the whole lineup of events here. 

Go behind the scenes of a thriving book festival with Amanda Bullock from podcast sponsor, Literary Arts. She reveals what it takes to create an unforgettable experience for book lovers, novel writers, and readers alike. This episode explores how a major regional literary festival celebrates Pacific Northwest writers while building a vibrant author community.Discover the unique programming that makes a book festival come alive, from intimate popup readings where local authors and emerging writers share their work inside art galleries, to bustling book fairs featuring regional authors and independent writers. Learn how festival organizers create platforms for both established and debut authors, including launching youth writing anthologies and offering workshops for aspiring novel writers.Perfect for writers, book readers, festival organizers, and anyone passionate about supporting literary culture and the author community.Find more on PDX Book Festival here.Find more on Nicole Meier here.

Your hosts are joined by authors Yume Kitasei and Mia Tsai to discuss The Traveling SFF Book Festival coming up in October 2025. They talk about the inspiration behind the event, some behind the scenes of planning it, and what attendees can expect from each stop on the tour.Find out more about the Festival here.More from Yume: https://www.yumekitasei.com/ More from Mia: https://www.miatsai.com/ Find us on Discord / Support us on PatreonThanks to the following musicians for the use of their songs:- Amarià for the use of “Sérénade à Notre Dame de Paris”Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License

The Albany Book Festival, established in 2018, draws thousands of book lovers from across the Capital Region and beyond to an intellectually stimulating and dynamic daylong event on the University at Albany uptown campus that promotes literacy and fosters a love of reading among all ages.This annual fall festival features bestselling authors, panel discussions, book-signing sessions, online workshops for aspiring writers, and areas dedicated to young-adult and children's books. Regional authors and poets join in open mic sessions. Dozens of authors, bookstores, publishers, and literary organizations will be featured online.