Podcast appearances and mentions of Jacquelyn Mitchard

This week Natalia, Meka, Georgina, and Shannon are sharing books that feature memorable characters. Titles mentioned include:J.D. Robb, Naked In Death (In Death #1)Sharon Shinn, Mystic and Rider (Twelve Houses #1)Sue Grafton, A Is for Alibi (Kinsey Millhone #1)Stacia Kane, Unholy Ghosts (Downside Ghosts #1)Richelle Mead, Succubus Blues (Georgina Kincaid #1)Hailey Edwards, How To Save an Undead Life (The Beginner's Guide To Necromancy #1)Diana Gabaldon, Outlander (Outlander #1)Jacquelyn Mitchard, The Most WantedMolly Harper, And One Last ThingH.D. Carlton, Where's MollyJude Deveraux, Twin of Ice (Chandler Twins #1)Kennedy Ryan, Reel (Hollywood Renaissance #1)You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting:https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/You can also send an email to:TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.comFor more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit:https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/book-bistro

In part three of my conversation with multiple New York Times bestselling author Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of "A Very Inconvenient Scandal" and "The Deep End of the Ocean," among many other titles, we talk about how having writer friends is so important, even if you "jealous them", the vision of the future that's fueling her to keep writing, and the recent books that made her swoon. This week's episodes are replays. I have a ton of interviews on the books for the next few weeks so never fear–fresh content is on its way! In the meantime, enjoy this re-visiting of a conversation with a fiction legend. - The writers--and books--that make Jacquelyn jealous (a word that she uses as a verb, as in, "I'm jealousing her." - Her love for British crime shows, including the ones that are currently keeping her up way too late - The BBC podcast she's addicted to - The beauty of enjoying nature--through a window - The saying on the mug that she brought home from the Erma Bombeck conference that is her current motto - The songs Jacquelyn listens to when she needs a pick-me-up - The meal "that's probably 2,000 calories per bite" that she would ask for if someone said they would make her anything she wanted For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com. Thank you for listening! And thanks to this week's sponsor, Air Doctor Pro. Visit airdoctorpro.com and use code KATE to save 30% off an amazing indoor air filter *and* receive a free three-year warranty (an $84 value). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this second part of my interview with the brilliant and hilarious Jacquelyn Mitchard, we talk about the squishier side of creativity–the thoughts, ideas, and attitudes that affect your work, even if you're not fully conscious of it, including: - The specific reader Jacquelyn imagines as she writes - Why she's devoted to social media, and why she thinks of it like having a hamster - How some of her books have 'missed the mark' (but she's not going to tell you which ones) - The pep talk that gets her through those moments of feeling like a pretender - The small rewards Jacquelyn uses to congratulate herself for getting another few good sentences down on paper - The John Prine lyric that sums up her views on aging - What she learned from growing up on the West side of Chicago (and the viewpoint of her father's that she outright rejects) This week's episodes are replays. I'm replaying because Jacquelyn was my first VERY big name guest and honestly I'm reliving the high. Come relive it with me! For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com. Thank you for listening! And thanks to this week's sponsor, Air Doctor Pro. Visit airdoctorpro.com and use code KATE to save 30% off an amazing indoor air filter *and* receive a free three-year warranty (an $84 value). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I am thrilled to be talking with Jacquelyn Mitchard, the New York Times bestselling author of 23 novels for adults and teenagers. Her newest novel is "A Very Inconvenient Scandal," and her first novel, "The Deep End of the Ocean" was the first selection of the Oprah Winfrey book club and has sold more than 3 million copies and been translated into 34 languages. This week's episodes are replays. I'm replaying because Jacquelyn was my first VERY big name guest and honestly I'm reliving the high. Come relive it with me! We covered: - How losing her husband in her late thirties put her on a quest to publish a novel "to prove that I could have a second act" - How, when Oprah called, she deleted the messages because she felt it must have been a friend pranking her - How she would most definitely NOT write even if she didn't get paid - How the hardest part of the work is coming up with the idea - How Jacquelyn's dreams help her write her books - How she writes her book one sentence at a time, from start to finish, like building a skyscraper - The realities of being chronically sleep deprived - The difference between copying and stealing - Living on the Cape, yet hating the beach - Why she only ever has one cup of coffee For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com. Thank you for listening! And thanks to this week's sponsor, Air Doctor Pro. Visit airdoctorpro.com and use code KATE to save 30% off an amazing indoor air filter *and* receive a free three-year warranty (an $84 value). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacquelyn Mitchard is the best-selling author of 23 books, including A Very Inconvenient Scandal, The Good Son, and The Deep End of the Ocean, which was the inaugural selection for Oprah Winfrey's book club. In today's episode, Jacquelyn and Annmarie talk about the opportunities and challenges of balancing motherhood and the writing life, finding character names in cemeteries, and how no story is ever truly complete until the reader is holding the author's hand. Episode Sponsors: Aesop's Fable – An independent bookshop in Holliston, Massachusetts with a focus on inspiring creativity and growth in readers of all ages. Stop by or shop online at aesopsfable.com. Brewster Book Store – A full-service independent shop filled to the brim with books, toys, games, greeting cards, and gifts. We've been matching readers with books for over 40 years, and we're proud of our collection of Cape Cod books, our extensive children's section, and our wide selection of books for readers of all tastes and ages. We believe books have the power to change lives. Come in or shop online at brewsterbookstore.com. A Small Selection of Books by Jacquelyn Mitchard: A Very Inconvenient Scandal The Deep End of the Ocean The Good Son A Theory of Relativity Films Mentioned in this Episode: Wuthering Heights – Here's a clip from the 1992 version starring Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche. Here's a trailer for North by Northwest. Here's a clip from the film Glory. Here's the trailer for American Fiction. Finally, if you're a writer and want to journey with Jacquelyn Mitchard along the Mediterranean Sea this fall, learn more HERE.  Follow Jacquelyn Mitchard: Facebook: jacquelyn.mitchard Twitter: @JackieMitchard Instagram: @jacquelynmitchard Goodreads: jacquelyn_mitchard jacquelynmitchard.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part three of my conversation with multiple New York Times bestselling author Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of "A Very Inconvenient Scandal" and "The Deep End of the Ocean," among many other titles, we talk about how having writer friends is so important, even if you "jealous them", the vision of the future that's fueling her to keep writing, and the recent books that made her swoon. - The writers--and books--that make Jacquelyn jealous (a word that she uses as a verb, as in, "I'm jealousing her." - Her love for British crime shows, including the ones that are currently keeping her up way too late - The BBC podcast she's addicted to - The beauty of enjoying nature--through a window - The saying on the mug that she brought home from the Erma Bombeck conference that is her current motto - The songs Jacquelyn listens to when she needs a pick-me-up - The meal "that's probably 2,000 calories per bite" that she would ask for if someone said they would make her anything she wanted For full show notes, with links to everything Jacquelyn and I discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com. And if you'd like to receive these episodes ad-free, become a paid subscriber at katehanley.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this second part of my interview with the brilliant and hilarious Jacquelyn Mitchard, we talk about the squishier side of creativity–the thoughts, ideas, and attitudes that affect your work, even if you're not fully conscious of it, including: - The specific reader Jacquelyn imagines as she writes - Why she's devoted to social media, and why she thinks of it like having a hamster - How some of her books have 'missed the mark' (but she's not going to tell you which ones) - The pep talk that gets her through those moments of feeling like a pretender - The small rewards Jacquelyn uses to congratulate herself for getting another few good sentences down on paper - The John Prine lyric that sums up her views on aging - What she learned from growing up on the West side of Chicago (and the viewpoint of her father's that she outright rejects) For full show notes, with links to everything Jacquelyn and I discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com. And if you'd like to receive these episodes ad-free, become a paid subscriber at katehanley.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week I am thrilled to be talking with Jacquelyn Mitchard, the New York Times bestselling author of 23 novels for adults and teenagers. Her newest novel is "A Very Inconvenient Scandal," and her first novel, "The Deep End of the Ocean" was the first selection of the Oprah Winfrey book club and has sold more than 3 million copies and been translated into 34 languages. We covered: - How losing her husband in her late thirties put her on a quest to publish a novel "to prove that I could have a second act" - How, when Oprah called, she deleted the messages because she felt it must have been a friend pranking her - How she would most definitely NOT write even if she didn't get paid - How the hardest part of the work is coming up with the idea - How Jacquelyn's dreams help her write her books - How she writes her book one sentence at a time, from start to finish, like building a skyscraper - The realities of being chronically sleep deprived - The difference between copying and stealing - Living on the Cape, yet hating the beach - Why she only ever has one cup of coffee For full show notes, with links to everything Jacquelyn and I discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com. And if you'd like to receive these episodes ad-free, become a paid subscriber at katehanley.substack.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this edition of Madison Book Beat, host Lisa Malawski talks with prolific author Jacquelyn Mitchard. Mitchard is now a frequent lecturer and professor of fiction and creative nonfiction at the Vermont College of Fine Arts in Montpellier.She once worked as a journalist at several Wisconsin newspapers, including the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and the Capital Times, where her husband also worked before his sudden death - a tragedy that prompted her to write her first book.Lisa interviewed Jacquelyn for her book, A Very Inconvenient Scandal, published by MIRA/Harper Collins in November 2023. It's a title Jacquelyn says she hates and was forced to change.Lisa and Jacquelyn sit down for a conversation about the importance of titling, dreaming through your characters, and how Jacquelyn prompted Oprah to start her infamous Book Club.Jacquelyn loves telling stories. She tells Lisa she can't imagine a life without it, saying: "They say the history of humankind is shards of pottery, but it isn't. It's stories."You can find more about Jacquelyn Mitchard at her website, jacquelynmitchard.com, where you can also sign up for her newsletter. You can also follow her Substack accounts, Everything Explained.

Zibby interviews #1 New York Times bestselling author Jacquelyn Mitchard, A VERY INCONVENIENT SCANDAL, a page-turning family drama about a young woman who returns home to announce her pregnancy and marriage, only to discover her widowed father is marrying her best friend. The story was partly inspired by Mitchard's own experience; her widowed father introduced her to his new partner, who turned out to be a high school acquaintance. Mitchard discusses complex family dynamics, the importance of empathy in navigating familial changes, and the differences in how men and women perceive and handle such situations differently. Mitchard also shares insights into her writing process, advising aspiring authors to be patient with their stories and stressing the importance of reading for writers.Purchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/481tsN7Share, rate, & review the podcast, and follow Zibby on Instagram @zibbyowens! Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes. https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jacquelyn Mitchard is the New York Times bestselling author of 23 novels for adults and teenagers, and the recipient of Great Britain's Talkabout prize, The Bram Stoker and Shirley Jackson awards, and named to the short list for the Women's Prize for Fiction. Her first novel, The Deep End of the Ocean, was the inaugural selection of the Oprah Winfrey Book Club, with more than 3 million copies in print in 34 languages. It was later adapted into a major feature film starring Michelle Pfeiffer. Her novel Still Summer has also been adapted for a film still in production and her teen trilogy The Midnight Twins, is in development for a limited series by Kaleidoscope Entertainment. Her essay collection, The Rest of Us: Dispatches from the Mother Ship, was drawn from her newspaper column syndicated by Tribune Media. Mitchard's essays also have been published in magazines worldwide, widely anthologized, and incorporated into school curricula. She served on the Fiction jury for the 2003 National Book Awards and was editor-in-chief of Merit Press, a Young Adult imprint under the aegis of Simon and Schuster.A Chicago native, Mitchard grew up the daughter of a plumber and a hardware store clerk who met as rodeo riders. She is a Distinguished Fellow at the Ragdale Foundation and a DeWitt Clinton Readers Digest Fellow at the MacDowell Colony. She has taught in MFA program for Creative Writing at Vermont College of Fine Arts, Miami University of Ohio and Western New England University and was a speechwriter for former U.S. Rep. and Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna E. Shalala. An avid Italian cook, she lives on Cape Cod with her husband and their nine children. Her newest novel, A Very Inconvenient Scandal, the story of Frankie Attleboro, an acclaimed young underwater photographer reeling from her mother's shocking death, whose famous marine biologist father shatters the family by marrying Frankie's best friend, is out from Mira/HarperCollins.Learn more at jacquelynmitchard.com

Jacquelyn Mitchard is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of twelve novels for adults, seven novels for teenagers, and five children's books. These include The Deep End of the Ocean, the inaugural selection of the Oprah Winfrey Book Club. She is also a professor of creative writing whose short stories, articles, essays and book reviews have been widely published. A native of Chicago, she now lives on Cape Cod with her family.Killer Women is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network#podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #jacquelynmitchard #harpercollins

Jacquelyn Mitchard is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of twelve novels for adults, seven novels for teenagers, and five children's books. These include The Deep End of the Ocean, the inaugural selection of the Oprah Winfrey Book Club. She is also a professor of creative writing whose short stories, articles, essays and book reviews have been widely published. A native of Chicago, she now lives on Cape Cod with her family. Killer Women is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #jacquelynmitchard #harpercollins

Jacquelyn Mitchard is the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of twelve novels for adults, seven novels for teenagers, and five children's books. These include The Deep End of the Ocean, the inaugural selection of the Oprah Winfrey Book Club. She is also a professor of creative writing whose short stories, articles, essays and book reviews have been widely published. A native of Chicago, she now lives on Cape Cod with her family. Killer Women is copyrighted by Authors on the Air Global Radio Network #podcast #author #interview #authors #KillerWomen #KillerWomenPodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #killerwomen #killerwomenpodcast #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #daniellegirard #daniellegirardbooks #jacquelynmitchard #harpercollins

In a perfect launch to our third season, Jacquelyn and Adriana will take you on a joy filled romp through their novels, process and the experience of selling millions of best selling books. Warning: they may make you laugh and cry all within a perfect hour of conversation.

The NY Times Bestselling author JACQUELYN MITCHARD joins BOOKSTORM Podcast! Stunned by her recently widowed father's engagement to her best friend, Frankie must learn to navigate a new world--where people she should trust the most have become strangers she cannot trust at all! We discuss the narcissist traits in all of us. When to recognize the red flags and set boundaries and when to forgive and let go. Father-daughter relationships, expectations and disappointments, both as children and adults. The "Mean Girl's" ability to seduce loyal followers who acquiesce rather than become the new victim. Becoming vulnerable enough to share your weaknesses and mistakes, and maybe be all the more likable because of them! The idea of home. Is it a building with four walls, a city, or, maybe just a place of belonging and love. A MUST READ!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

This week on From the Front Porch, Annie recaps the books she read and loved in October. You get 10% off your books when you order your October Reading Recap bundle! Each month, we offer a Reading Recap bundle, which features Annie's three favorite books she read that month. Get your bundle here. You can get the books mentioned in this episode on our website (type “Episode 448” into the search bar and tap enter to easily find the books mentioned in this episode): Cross everyone off your holiday shopping list at The Bookshelf's super-popular virtual holiday literary previews, plus our Holiday Market for bookish gift items! Tickets are $15. Each event takes place online via Zoom. If you can't join us live, you'll have access to a recording after the event. Get your tickets to the virtual events here: Adult Holiday Literary First Look ticket – Annie will walk you through the best books to give to everyone on your list: from your hard-to-buy-for dad, to your best friend who's read everything, to your mother-in-law. Kid's Holiday Literary First Look ticket – Olivia will walk you through the best books to give the young readers in your life, from board book readers to middle grade readers. Plus, you'll get an exclusive sneak-peek at our Countdown to Christmas kids picture book bundles! Holiday Market ticket – Annie will walk you through the delightful, bookish gift items The Bookshelf has in store this season. Plus, you'll get an exclusive sneak-peek at our Bookshelf Advent Calendar for adults! Annie's October Reading Recap Bundle - $47 Empire Falls by Richard Russo (paperback) My Roommate is a Vampire by Jenna Levine (paperback) Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke (paperback) The Last Love Note by Emma Grey (releases 11/28/23) Heirloom Rooms by Erin Napier Empire Falls by Richard Russo My Roommate Is a Vampire by Jenna Levine Leaving by Roxana Robinson (releases 2/13/24) Bluebird, Bluebird by Attica Locke Thank you to this week's sponsor, Visit Thomasville. Fall is a wonderful time to see Thomasville, Georgia!  If it's time to hit the road for a quick getaway, we're exactly what you're looking for! You can rekindle your spark, explore historical sites, indulge in dining out, shop at amazing independent stores, and finally relax and unwind. There's no better getaway than Thomasville!  Whether you live close by or are passing through, we hope you'll visit beautiful Thomasville, Georgia – it's worth the trip! Plan your visit at ThomasvilleGa.com. From the Front Porch is a weekly podcast production of The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in South Georgia. You can follow The Bookshelf's daily happenings on Instagram at @bookshelftville, and all the books from today's episode can be purchased online through our store website, www.bookshelfthomasville.com.  A full transcript of today's episode can be found here.  Special thanks to Dylan and his team at Studio D Podcast Production for sound and editing and for our theme music, which sets the perfect warm and friendly tone for our Thursday conversations.  This week, Annie is reading A Very Inconvenient Scandal by Jacquelyn Mitchard. If you liked what you heard in today's episode, tell us by leaving a review on Apple Podcasts. You can also support us on Patreon, where you can access bonus content, monthly live Porch Visits with Annie, our monthly live Patreon Book Club with Bookshelf staffers, Conquer a Classic episodes with Hunter, and more. Just go to patreon.com/fromthefrontporch. We're so grateful for you, and we look forward to meeting back here next week. Our Executive Producers are...Ashley Ferrell, Cammy Tidwell, Chanta Combs, Chantalle C, Kate O'Connell, Kristin May, Laurie Johnson, Linda Lee Drozt, Martha, Nicole Marsee, Stacy Laue, Stephanie Dean, Susan Hulings, and Wendi Jenkins.  

Recorded Wednesday, July 27, 2022 Book talk starts at 25:00   2022 MOTHER BEAR KAL   Mother Bear Chatter Thread Mother Bear FO Thread   12 in 22 Chatter Thread   Lambtown 2022   Virtual get-together Zoom   KNITTING Tracie finished: Leave Gnome Stone Unturned by Sarah Schira Mother Bears 279-286 Lihan Sweater by Imke von Nathausius in Berroco Pure Pima   Barb finished: Mother Bear #255 - 260 Ribs and Wave Poncho by Great Yarns! Using Cascade Superwash Wave in the 106 Blue colorway Irma Hat by Aneta Gasiorowksa using blue Moon Fiber Arts Gaea in the Falcon's Eye colorway - left over from my May(be) Queen pullover   Tracie continues to work on: Hoodie Shawl Cardigan by Susanne Sommer in Color Notes Yarn Pure Sport in Clear Red, Western Sky Knits Willow Superwash Sport, and madelinetosh Pashmina in Jasper Zephyr Mark II by Celia Cahill test knit in Malabrigo Susurro in Teal Feather Moon of My Life by Nadia Crétin-Léchenne adapted by Celia McAdam Cahill for a man in worsted weight yarn - in Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted in Granite and Berroco Vintage in Cotton Candy   Barb continues to work on: That's My Jam by Steve Fegert - using a kit from Leading Men Fiber Arts Venturer's Vest by Knitwise Design in Cloudborn Fibers Superwash Merino Worsted Twist in the Taupe Heather colorway   She has cast on: Mother Bear #261 Goth Kitty Socks, using Knitpicks Felici in the Goth Kitty colorway Zephyr Mark II Test knit by Celia McAdam Cahill, using Knit Picks Hawthorne Kettle Dye in the Springfield colorway   BOOKS   Tracie read: The Dearly Departed by Elinor Lipman - 3 stars God's Nobodies: Misguided Faith and Murder in the Life of One American Family by Mark Obbie - 2 1/2 stars Heart Seizure by Bill Fitzhugh - 3 stars Happy-Go-Lucky by David Sedaris - 4 stars The Disappearance of Trudy Solomon by Marcy McCready - 4 stars An Unfinished Canvas: A True Story of Love, Family, and Murder in Nashville by Michael Glasgow - 3 stars Skies of Ash by Rachel Howzell Hall - 4 stars   Barb read:   The Other Mrs. by Mary Kubica - 3 stars The Night She Went Missing by Kristen Bird - 3 stars The Familiar Dark by Amy Engel - 3 stars Mortal Fall (Glacier Mystery #2) by Christine Carbo - 4 stars Cross Her Heart (Bree Tagert #1) by Melinda Leigh - 3 stars The Good Son by Jacquelyn Mitchard - 3 stars The House Across the Street by Melanie Jones Brownrigg - 3 stars Cul de sac by Joy Fielding - 3 stars The Second Life of Mirielle West by Amanda Skenandore - 4 stars Buried in the Sky: The Extraordinary Story of the Sherpa Climbers on K2's  Deadliest Day by Peter Zuckerman - 4 stars The Long Weekend by Gilly Macmillan - 4 stars   Barb talked about her diagnosis and treatment for microscopic colitis 

Jacquelyn Mitchard is the New York Times bestselling author of 22 novels for adults and teenagers, and the recipient of Great Britain's Talkabout prize, The Bram Stoker and Shirley Jackson awards, and named to the short list for the Women's Prize for Fiction. Her first novel, The Deep End of the Ocean, was the inaugural selection of the Oprah Winfrey Book Club.  Mitchard's syndicated columns have been collected in a book entitled The Rest of Us: Dispatches from the Mother Ship. She has also worked as a speechwriter, teacher, and journalist. Her new novel is called The Good Son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Good Sonby Jacquelyn Mitchard Published January 18th 2022 by MIRAWhat do you do when the person you love best becomes unrecognizable to you? For Thea Demetriou, the answer is both simple and agonizing: you keep loving him somehow.Stefan was just seventeen when he went to prison for the drug-fueled murder of his girlfriend, Belinda. Three years later, he's released to a world that refuses to let him move on. Belinda's mother, once Thea's good friend, galvanizes the community to rally against him to protest in her daughter's memory. The media paints Stefan as a symbol of white privilege and indifferent justice. Neighbors, employers, even some members of Thea's own family turn away.Meanwhile Thea struggles to understand her son. At times, he is still the sweet boy he has always been; at others, he is a young man tormented by guilt and almost broken by his time in prison. But as his efforts to make amends meet escalating resistance and threats, Thea suspects more forces are at play than just community outrage. And if there is so much she never knew about her own son, what other secrets has she yet to uncover—especially about the night Belinda died?Jacquelyn Mitchard's first novel, The Deep End of the Ocean, was named by USA Today as one of the ten most influential books of the past 25 years – second only to the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling (but second by a long shot, it must be said.)The Deep End of the Ocean was chosen as the first novel in the book club made famous by the TV host Oprah Winfrey, and transformed into a feature film produced by and starring Michelle Pfeiffer.All of Mitchard's novels have been greater or lesser bestsellers – and include The Most Wanted, A Theory of Relativity, Twelve Times Blessed, The Breakdown Lane and Cage of Stars. Critics have praised them for their authentic humanity and skilful command of story. Readers identify because they see reflected, in her characters – however extreme their circumstances – emotions they already understand.Mitchard's first story of adventure and her eighth novel of realistic contemporary fiction is Still Summer (August, 2007). In the same month, the paperback version of her most critically acclaimed novel, Cage of Stars (August 2007), appears from Warner Books.Mitchard also has embarked on four novels for young adults.

#1 New York Times bestselling author Jacquelyn Mitchard joins Zibby to discuss her latest novel, The Good Son, and the brief interaction at a writer's conference that inspired it. The two talk about the unreasoning love parents have for their children, what Jacquelyn's experience was like raising nine kids, and the project she is working on next. Jacquelyn also shares what the experience was like being chosen as Oprah's first book club pick, from almost missing the opportunity when she didn't believe Oprah was really calling her to what it was like to be a part of a massive literary phenomenon. Purchase on Amazon or Bookshop.Amazon: https://amzn.to/3sWGNEdBookshop: https://bit.ly/3tMgCPNSubscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

New York Times bestselling author Jacquelyn Mitchard talks to Carol Fitzgerald about her new novel, The Good Son. Stefan was 17 when he was sent to prison for the murder of his girlfriend. Three years later, he is released and his mother watches the community turn against him, while she grapples with her own son committing such a crime. Jacquelyn talks to Carol about the struggles characters face when up against impossible emotions, and why she wrote the book in the first person. She says she had the first two sentences from the start; Carol calls them a great “cold open.” They reminisce about The Deep End of the Ocean, which was Jacquelyn's first novel and Oprah's first Book Club pick. This was more than 25 years ago in 1996, the same year that The Book Report Network launched. Book Discussed in this Episode: The Good Son by Jacquelyn Mitchard https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/the-good-son-by-jacquelyn-mitchard/about More Bookreporter Talks To: The Cage: https://youtu.be/Ef9yeUqu418 Black Cake: https://youtu.be/_dRi_xh11XM Eternal: https://youtu.be/-SCBGFZeoaM Check out our Bookaccino Book Club live events! William Kent Krueger: https://youtu.be/dX-mHWLmv5k Jim DeFede: https://youtu.be/y2im_W_wGsw Sign up for the weekly Bookreporter.com newsletter here: http://tbrnetwork.com/newsletters/bookreporter-weekly-newsletter-subscribe FOLLOW US Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookreporter Website: https://www.bookreporter.com Photography Credit: Greg Fitzgerald

Aftermath of crime in a small community.

Jacquelyn Mitchard is the New York Times bestselling author of 22 novels for adults and teenagers, and the recipient of Great Britain's Talkabout prize, The Bram Stoker and Shirley Jackson awards, and named to the short list for the Women's Prize for Fiction. Her first novel, The Deep End of the Ocean, was the inaugural selection of the Oprah Winfrey Book Club, with more than 3 million copies in print in 34 languages. It was later adapted into a major feature film starring Michelle Pfeiffer. Her novel Still Summer has also been adapted for a film still in production. She has also an essay collection, The Rest of Us: Dispatches from the Mother Ship, drawn from her newspaper column syndicated by Tribune Media. Mitchard's essays also have been published in magazines worldwide, widely anthologized, and incorporated into school curricula. She served on the Fiction jury for the 2003 National Book Awards, and was editor-in-chief of Merit Press, a Young Adult imprint under the aegis of Simon and Schuster.A Chicago native, Mitchard grew up the daughter of a plumber and a hardware store clerk who met as rodeo riders. She is a Distinguished Fellow at the Ragdale Foundation and a DeWitt Clinton Readers Digest Fellow at the Macdowell Colony. She has taught in MFA program for Creative Writing at Vermont College of Fine Arts, Miami University of Ohio and Western New England University and was speechwriter for Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna E. Shalala during the first days of the Clinton administration and at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. An avid Italian cook, she lives on Cape Cod with her husband and their nine children. Her newest novel, The Good Son, a story about two women, one whose son was convicted of murdering the other's daughter, is out from Mira/HarperCollins.Intro roll for WTPC

Bill welcomes author Jacquelyn Mitchard to the show. Jacquelyn's first novel, The Deep End of the Ocean, was published in 1996, becoming the first selection of the Oprah Winfrey Book Club and a #1 New York Times bestseller. Nine other novels, four children's books and six young adult novels followed, including Two if By Sea, No Time to Wave Goodbye, Still Summer, All We Know of Heaven, and The Breakdown Lane. Mitchard's writing has won or been nominated for the Shirley Jackson Award, the Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction, UK's Talkabout Prize, and the Bram Stoker Award. A former daily newspaper reporter, Mitchard is a professor in the Master of Fine Arts program at Miami University of Ohio. She frequently writes for such publications as Glamour, O the Oprah Winfrey Magazine, Marie Claire, and Reader's Digest. Her essays and short stories have been widely anthologized. 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR - JACQUELYN MITCHARD Jacquelyn Mitchard is the New York Times bestselling author of 22 novels for adults and teenagers, and the recipient of Great Britain's Talkabout prize, The Bram Stoker and Shirley Jackson awards, and named to the short list for the Women's Prize for Fiction. Her first novel, The Deep End of the Ocean, was the inaugural selection of the Oprah Winfrey Book Club, with more than 3 million copies in print in 34 languages. It was later adapted into a major feature film starring Michelle Pfeiffer.  ABOUT THE BOOK - THE GOOD SON What do you do when the person you love best becomes unrecognizable to you? For Thea Demetriou, the answer is both simple and agonizing: you keep loving him somehow. Stefan was just seventeen when he went to prison for the drug-fueled murder of his girlfriend, Belinda. Three years later, he's released to a world that refuses to let him move on. Belinda's mother, once Thea's good friend, galvanizes the community to rally against him to protest in her daughter's memory. The media paints Stefan as a symbol of white privilege and indifferent justice. Neighbors, employers, even some members of Thea's own family turn away. Meanwhile Thea struggles to understand her son. At times, he is still the sweet boy he has always been; at others, he is a young man tormented by guilt and almost broken by his time in prison. But as his efforts to make amends meet escalating resistance and threats, Thea suspects more forces are at play than just community outrage. And if there is so much she never knew about her own son, what other secrets has she yet to uncover—especially about the night Belinda died?

Bestselling author William Bernhardt discusses the latest news from the world of books, offers writing tips, and interviews Jacquelyn Mitchard, the New York Times-bestselling author and Oprah's Book Club author of The Good Son.Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: Newsa) New Survey from the Alliance of Independent Authorshttps://selfpublishingadvice.org/what-readers-want-2022/b) Gallup Poll Suggests People Are Reading Fewer Bookshttps://news.gallup.com/poll/388541/americans-reading-fewer-books-past.aspxc) Harlequin launches a subscription serviceChapter 3: Interview with Jacquelyn MitchardIn this interview, this multi-bestselling author discusses:a) where she gets her ideas;b) how to create unsympathetic characters without losing readers;c) writing and revision;d) modern-day book marketing; ande) writing in many genres.Chapter 4: Parting WordsOur annual writers conference, WriterCon, just posted its 2022 webpage. This year, the conference takes place in Oklahoma City over Labor Day weekend, Sept 2-5. Headline guests include NYT bestselling novelist Robert Dugoni and US Poet Laureate Billy Collins. This year we will have all the familiar features and many new ones, all designed to help you take your writing career to the next level. Right now, you can take advantage of the Early Bird price, but that will not last forever. Join us!www.writercon.comWilliam Bernhardtwww.williambernhardt.comwillbern@gmail.com

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books.About the guest author:Jacquelyn Mitchard is the New York Times bestselling author of 22 novels for adults and teenagers, and the recipient of Great Britain's Talkabout prize, The Bram Stoker and Shirley Jackson awards, and named to the short list for the Women's Prize for Fiction. Her first novel, The Deep End of the Ocean, was the inaugural selection of the Oprah Winfrey Book Club, with more than 3 million copies in print in 34 languages. Her essay collection, The Rest of Us: Dispatches from the Mother Ship, was drawn from her newspaper column syndicated by Tribune Media, and her other essays have been widely anthologized and published in magazines worldwide, and incorporated into school curricula. She served on the Fiction jury for the 2003 National Book Awards, and served as editor-in-chief of Merit Press, a Young Adult imprint under the aegis of Simon and Schuster. She is a Distinguished Fellow at the Ragdale Foundation and a DeWitt Clinton Readers Digest Fellow at the Macdowell Colony. Mitchard has also taught in the MFA programs for Creative Writing at Vermont College of Fine Arts, Miami University of Ohio and Western New England University. She lives on Cape Cod with her husband and their nine children. Author Website: https://jacquelynmitchard.com/Twitter FacebookInstagramGoodreadsAbout the host:Holly Lynn Payne is a writing coach and internationally published author in eleven countries whose work has been translated into nine languages. Her most recent novel, Damascena:The Tale of Roses and Rumi, has been optioned for a film series. She is the founder of Skywriter Books, an award-winning small press, publishing consultancy and writing coaching service. The former CEO and founder of Booxby, she lives in Marin County with her daughter and enjoys mountain biking, surfing and hiking with her labrador retriever, Lady Gaia. To learn more about her writing coaching services, please visit hollylynnpayne.com.If you have a first page you'd like to submit to the Page One Podcast, please do so here.As an author and writing coach, I know that the first page of any book has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. So I thought to ask your favorite master storytellers how they do their magic to hook YOU. After the first few episodes, it occurred to me that maybe someone listening might be curious how their first page sits with an audience, so I'm opening up Page One to any writer who wants to submit the first page of a book they're currently writing. If your page is chosen, you'll be invited onto the show to read it and get live feedback from one of Page One's master storytellers. Page One exists to inspire, celebrate and promote the work of both well-known and unknown creative talent.  You can listen to Page One on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher and all your favorite podcast players. Hear past episodes.

This week, Brooke, Meka, Shannon, Kristin, Stacy, Georgina, and Natalia share their most anticipated January 2022 releases. Titles mentioned include: Morgan Rhodes, Echoes and Empires (Echoes and Empires #1) Leslie Vedder, The Bone Spindle (The Bone Spindle #1) Jacquelyn Mitchard, The Good Son J. Elle, Ashes of Gold (Wings of Ebony #2) Lucy Score, Things We Never Got Over Jayne Ann Krentz, Lightning In the Mirror (Fogg Lake #3) Colleen Hoover, Reminders of Him Helen Phifer, Find the Girl (Detective Morgan Brookes #5) Wendy Corsi Staub, The Other Family Elise Bryant, One True Loves (Happily Ever Afters #2) Sue Lynn Tan, Daughter of the Moon Goddess (Celestial Kingdoms #1) Sophie Sullivan, How To Love Your Neighbor Lisa Gardner, One Step Too Far (Frankie Elkin #2) Diane Chamberlain, The Last House on the Street Lisa Lutz, The Accomplice Rebecca Zanetti, You Can Run (Laurel Snow #1) Alechia Dow, The Kindred Fiona Davis, The Magnolia Palace Anna E. Collins, Love At First Spite Dean Koontz, Quicksilver Karen Hamilton, The Ex Husband You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: http://anchor.fm/book-bistro

Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of The Good Son, talks with Barbara DeMarco-Barrett about her new novel. Included in their talk is coming up with the midpoint, the 10 or 11 big events in a novel, and balancing narrative with scene.Download audio.   (Recorded on Dec. 22, 2021)Music and sound editing by Travis BarrettContact: www.palmspringsnoir.com

Tess &  Karen loved talking to New York Times bestselling author Jacquelyn Mitchard. Best known for having her debut novel, The Deep End of the Ocean chosen as Oprah's first book club pick, she's also won numerous awards for fiction and journalism and has written books for all ages. Oh, and did we mention her nine children (none of whom will read her books)? Listen as she talks about her upcoming book, The Good Son, and shares the story of her close friendship with legendary novelist, Ray Bradbury.

Bestselling author William Bernhardt discusses the latest news from the world of books, offers writing tips, and interviews Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of The Deep End of the Ocean, the inaugural selection of Oprah's Book Club, later made into a film with Michelle Pfeiffer, and many other novels.Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: Newsa) Amazon launches Vella for self-publishing serialized fictionhttps://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/help/topic/GR2L4AHPMQ44HNQ7b) Harper Collins buys Houghton Mifflinhttps://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/29/business/media/harpercollins-houghton-mifflin-harcourt.htmlc) Pew Research finds YouTube the most popular social media platformd) Clubhouse allows direct payments to authorse) ProWritingAid hosts Crime Writers Weekf) Register your username on the new Likewise rating app.Chapter 3: Interview with Jacquelyn MitchardThis bestselling author discussesa) how to find the courage to writeb) the Oprah Book Club experiencec) seeing her novels adapted to filmd) finding a writing routine that workse) overcoming social anxietyand much more.Chapter 4: Parting Wordsa) William Bernhardt is presenting talks on great mystery novels at Context Learninghttps://www.contextlearning.com/products/scene-crime-course?_pos=4&_psq=william-bernhardt&_ss=e&_v=1.0b) Register for Bernhardt's summer writing retreat in Eureka Spring July 7-11https://williambernhardt.com/writing-retreats/Remember Red Sneaker Writers—you cannot fail if you refuse to quit.www.williambernhardt.comwillbern@gmail.com

Best-selling author of adult novels and children’s books Jacquelyn Mitchard often joined the show and here she is talking about one of her books.

Wesley Yorstead Goes Outside explores the life of Wesley Yorstead, a thirty-three year old graphic novelist who suffers from a severe case of agoraphobia that has kept him shut inside for over five years. When he meets Happy Lafferty for the first time, delivering groceries on behalf of her father’s neighborhood market, Wesley can’t shake the inherent magnetism between them and seeks to get to know this young woman who invades his space—both physical and mental. As their relationship grows more intimate, the restrictions of his situation become an even greater obstacle. When Happy’s past life catches up to her, Wesley must decide if he can finally leave his apartment to help. A meditation on anxiety, fear, and human connection, Wesley Yorstead Goes Outside asks the reader to consider what our fears take away from our lives, and how we might overcome them. The book has already received some praise. Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of The Deep End of the Ocean said: "A dark jewel of a story, as funny as it is heartbreaking, as heartbreaking as it is true." Alena Dillon, author of Mercy House and The Happiest Girl in the World, had this to say: “Succinct, artful, and full of heart; there’s never been a character like Wesley Yorstead.” You can buy the book on Amazon Or find out more about the author at her website: https://stephanieharperauthor.com *** The new “Ghost of Me” podcast (as mentioned at the start of this episode) is available on Anchor. https://anchor.fm/amanda-steel0

Dr. Diane Pomerantz is a clinical psychologist who has been in practice working with children, adolescents, and adults in the Baltimore, Maryland area for over 35 years. She has done extensive work in the area of trauma and child abuse and research in the area of personality development of abused children. She currently runs Healing Through Writing groups in her practice. She is a breast cancer survivor and has two grown children. She and her shaggy dog, Rug, live amidst tall trees on the outskirts of Baltimore, Maryland. Jacquelyn Mitchard, New York Times Best-Selling Author says "Diane Pomerantz's story of a punishing marriage may be an often-told tale, but she has a majestic talent for conjuring emotion and compelling the reader with an authentic and heartbreaking story."  Lost in the Reflecting Pool A memoir and a psychological love story that is tender but, at the time, horrifying. Lost in the Reflecting Pool is a chronicle of one woman's struggle to survive within, and to ultimately break free of - a relationship with a man incapable of caring about anyone beyond himself. When Diane, a psychologist falls in love with Charles, a charming and brilliant psychiatrist, there is laughter, flowers.....and also darkness.  After moving through infertility treatments and the trials of the adoption process, the couple is ultimately successful.  However, in time, Charles becomes critical and controlling leaving Diane feeling battered.   When Diane is diagnosed with aggressive breast cancer, Charles' attentiveness quickly vanishes and is replaced by withdrawal, anger, and sadism.  Diana recognizes these actions at pathological narcissism and emotional abuse that turns venomous.    

Michael and Hannah take listener feedback about their first three episodes! They hear from Jack Reacher fans, get tips on how to finally tackle Moby Dick, and compare Tony and Tina’s to the Italian Wedding in the Old Neighborhood. They also introduce a new segment, “I Did It for the Tote.” Thanks to all our listeners for their extraordinary feedback! To give your feedback, write or leave a voice memo at thatbookpod@gmail.com. Friend us on Goodreads. And find us @thatbookpod on all social media platforms. Books mentioned: The Deep End of the Ocean by Jacquelyn Mitchard; the Jack Reacher series by Lee Child; the Harry Bosch series by Michael Connelly; Moby Dick; the Southern Vampire series by Charlaine Harris; Better than Before by Gretchen Rubin, The Idiot by Elif Batuman. Article discussed: Japan's Rent-a-Family Industry by Elif Batuman (New Yorker) Song Discussed: Born under a Bad Sign by Albert King

A look at Oprah’s first ever pick for her book club, The Deep End of the Ocean by Jacquelyn Mitchard (1996). Hannah and Michael discuss Queen Michelle Pfeiffer, terrible theme restaurants, and why people hate bad moms. Books mentioned: David Lodge, Small World Movie mentioned:  Deep End of the Ocean (1999) Find us on Goodreads! Write in! Thatbookpod@gmail.com

In this episode, Jordan Rich talks to New York Times bestselling novelist Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of THE DEEP END OF THE OCEAN and many others. Jacquelyn explains how a book written in the 1940s may have been the greatest influence on her career as a writer — and as a mother.

In this episode, Jordan Rich talks to New York Times bestselling novelist Jacquelyn Mitchard, author of THE DEEP END OF THE OCEAN and many others. Jacquelyn explains how a book written in the 1940s may have been the greatest influence on her career as a writer — and as a mother.

Hey there word nerds! Today I’m absolutely thrilled to introduce you to Jessica Strawser, the editorial director of Writer’s Digest magazine, and author of the stunning debut novel Almost Missed You. As editor of Writer’s Digest magazine, she has interviewed luminaries like David Sedaris and Alice Walker and her debut novel—released yesterday from St. Martin’s Press—has already garnered early accolades from a humbling list of bestselling authors like, Garth Stein, Adriana Trigiani, and Jacquelyn Mitchard. Her second novel is slated for release in Spring 2018. In this episode Jessica and I discuss: Strategies for setting up your first chapter. Jessica and I unpack ways to craft your first chapter for maximum effect. Shifting POV between multiple main characters. Picking which elements of the characters’ stories you want to show, and which you want to keep hidden. Tapping your personal perspective, emotions, and experiences to help illustrate character experiences in your novel. Balancing work, writing, and family in such a way that sets you up to be successful, and helps you channel the strongest emotions possible to your characters. Knowing and being clear about your priorities to meet your goals. Plus, her #1 tip for writers. About the Author Jessica Strawser is the editorial director of Writer’s Digest magazine, North America’s leading publication for aspiring and working writers since 1920, where she counts her cover interviews with such luminaries as David Sedaris and Alice Walker among her career highlights. Her debut novel, Almost Missed You, is forthcoming in March 2017 from St. Martin’s Press and has garnered early accolades from a humbling list of bestsellers, including Chris Bohjalian, Garth Stein, Adriana Trigiani, Lisa Scottoline and Jacquelyn Mitchard, and a second novel is slated for a Spring 2018 release. Her diverse career in the publishing industry spans more than 15 years and includes stints in book editing, marketing and public relations, and freelance writing and editing (with work published in The New York Times and other fine publications). She blogs at WritersDigest.com and elsewhere, tweets @jessicastrawser and enjoys connecting at Facebook.com/jessicastrawserauthor. Learn more at jessicastrawser.com. Almost Missed You Violet and Finn were “meant to be,” said everyone, always. They ended up together by the hands of fate aligning things just so. Three years into their marriage, they have a wonderful little boy, and as the three of them embark on their first vacation as a family, Violet can’t help thinking that she can’t believe her luck. Life is good. So no one is more surprised than she when Finn leaves her at the beach—just packs up the hotel room and disappears. And takes their son with him. Violet is suddenly in her own worst nightmare, and faced with the knowledge that the man she’s shared her life with, she never really knew at all. Caitlin and Finn have been best friends since way back when, but when Finn shows up on Caitlin’s doorstep with the son he’s wanted for kidnapping, demands that she hide them from the authorities, and threatens to reveal a secret that could destroy her own family if she doesn’t, Caitlin faces an impossible choice. Told through alternating viewpoints of Violet, Finn and Caitlin, ALMOST MISSED YOU is a powerful story of a mother’s love, a husband’s betrayal, connections that maybe should have been missed, secrets that perhaps shouldn’t have been kept, and spaces between what’s meant to be and what might have been. For more info and show notes: DIYMFA.com/140  

There is no right or wrong way to deal with loss. However, laughter, even during grief can help us heal our hearts as we reflect upon precious memories of our loved ones. In the best-selling book, Exit Laughing shows us that in times of grief, humor can help us with coping and even healing. Best-selling author, Victora Zackheim shares true stories from some of our country's finest authors, including Malachy McCourt, Jacquelyn Mitchard, Barbara Graham, Ellen Sussman, and so many others. Tune in to this segment of The NLP View Radio Show, as host, Donna Blinston talks to best-selling author, Victoria Zackheim. Stay Tuned! Do you like FREE stuff? Tune in to The Organic View Radio Show, Monday through Friday at 6pm Eastern and visit our contest section at www.theorganicview.com/contests to win one of our monthly prizes! Today's show is sponsored by Eden Foods the most trusted name in certified organic clean food! When you shop online at EdenFoods.com enter the coupon code “ORGVIEW” to receive 20% OFF any regularly priced items (excluding cases). For other promotional offers, please visit TheOrganicView.com's website.

In her newest novel, New York Times bestselling-author Jacquelyn Mitchard spins a tale of adventure and love in the aftermath of tragedy. Don’t miss Mitchard’s discussion of Two If by Sea, a compelling part of LFPL’s Author Series.

In her newest novel, New York Times bestselling-author Jacquelyn Mitchard spins a tale of adventure and love in the aftermath of tragedy. Don’t miss Mitchard’s discussion of Two If by Sea, a compelling part of LFPL’s Author Series.

Book club favorite Jacquelyn Mitchard is the author of ten acclaimed novels to date. Her 1996 debut, The Deep End of the Ocean, propelled the author to superstar status after Oprah Winfrey chose it as the inaugural selection for her wildly popular book club. Hollywood adapted the story into a movie of the same name, […]

Book club favorite Jacquelyn Mitchard is the author of ten acclaimed novels to date. Her 1996 debut, The Deep End of the Ocean, propelled the author to superstar status after Oprah Winfrey chose it as the inaugural selection for her wildly popular book club. Hollywood adapted the story into a movie of the same name, starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Whoopi […]

Book club favorite Jacquelyn Mitchard is the author of ten acclaimed novels to date. Her 1996 debut, The Deep End of the Ocean, propelled the author to superstar status after […]

Special host Laura Rowley interviews #1 bestselling author Jacquelyn Mitchard about the book that made her famous, The Deep End of the Ocean, her new book Two If By Sea, and her extraordinary life. Mitchard will be at the Central Library as part of this year's AViD (Authors Visiting in Des Moines) events on Wednesday, April 6 at 7 PM. Visit

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Announcement: Nina Gaby, #author of “Dumped: Stories of Women Unfriending Women” joins Matters Of The Mind tonight at 8p EST! Nina Gaby, editor of the the book “Dumped: Stories of Women Unfriending Women”, chats with Dr. Peter Sacco and Todd Miller about the book , as well as other topics such as why there is an apparent difference between male and female ‘refriending’, and also chat about Patricia Arquette’s Oscar speech! Why do women ‘dump’ other women? This book is full of candid, relatable stories by established and emerging women writers about being discarded by someone from whom they expected more: a close female friend. There are 161 million women in the USA today, and our friendships are still as primary and universal as back when Ruth and Naomi, Elizabeth and Susan B., and Thelma and Louise made history. When a romantic relationship breaks up, no problem—there’s an Adele song for that. Health concerns; problems in school; issues at the workplace? We’ve got our chums to prop us up. Until we don’t. When our most sustaining relationships dissolve—those with the women friends in our lives—there’s never been the fanfare that accompanies the loss of other relationships society deems “more important.” Until now. In Dumped: Stories of Women Unfriending Women, twenty-five established and emerging writers—including Jacquelyn Mitchard, Ann Hood, Carrie Kabak, Jessica Handler, Elizabeth Searle, Alexis Paige, and editor Nina Gaby—explore the fragile, sometimes humorous, and often unfathomable nature of lost friendship. These, like your own, are stories that stay with you—maybe for a lifetime. Find the book on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Dumped-Stories-Women-Unfriending/dp/1631529544/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1424886567&sr=8-1&keywords=dumped+women+unfriending+women To catch up with Nina: https://ninagaby.wordpress.com/ Hear Nina on “Matters Of The Mind” with Dr. Peter Sacco at 8p EST on Wednesday by clicking the Listen Live button at the top right of the page, but if you miss it, it will be on demand Thursday, right here! Or find us on iTunes Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/podcast/rtds-listen-up-talk/id910538503?mt=2 #dumped, #facebook, #friend, #friends, #unfriend, #refriend, #socialmedia, #ninagaby, #author, #podcast, #book, #womenshealth, #sexism, #shewrites,