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– to risk failure as a writerIt takes courage to write, to accept feedback, to write to completion.Landis Wade writes light-hearted legal thrillers, mysteries, and essays. He is a recovering trial lawyer and host of Charlotte Readers Podcast where he has conducted more than 500 author interviews. His recent novel–Deadly Declarations–has won ten awards, including Winner in the 2022 American Fiction Awards and the National Indie Excellence Awards in the mystery categories. In 2023, he released The Write Quotes series–8 books on writing that feature inspirational and practical quotes from 500+ author interviews in 33 U.S states and five countries. His essays have appeared in six earlier anthologies by the Personal Story Publishing Project.
This week on Fika with Vicky, Author Landis Wade is returning. As a recovering trial lawyer, Landis uses his experiences to lend an air of authenticity to his mysteries. We'll be looking into Landis's award winning work Deadly Declarations, as well as his love for history. So grab your tricorn hat, and a coffee…drinking it in 1773 was a political statement. We're off to North Carolina for an adventure. About Deadly Declarations - An unlikely trio of retirees try to solve a man's death, his strange will, and the 250-year-old colonial period mystery of the controversial and long-vanished First American Declaration of Independence, actions which–if successful–will change United States history. That is, if they don't die trying. Winner 2022 American Fiction Awards: Cozy Mystery Winner 17th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards: Mystery Winner North Carolina Society of Historians Award of Excellence: Historical Silver Medal 2022 Foreword Indies Book of the Year Awards: Mystery Bronze Medal 2022 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards: Legal Thriller Finalist CIBA Mystery & Mayhem Awards: Mystery Finalist 2022 International Book Awards: Thriller/Adventure Finalist 2022 American Book Fest Best Book Awards: Historical Fiction Finalist 2022 American Book Fest Best Book Awards: Mystery/Suspense Finalist 17th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards: Legal Thriller About Landis - Landis Wade writes light-hearted legal thrillers, mysteries, and essays. He is a recovering trial lawyer (after 35 years of law practice) and founder of Charlotte Readers Podcast (where he has conducted more than 500 author interviews), whose novella The Christmas Redemption won the Holiday category of the 12th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards and whose novel Deadly Declarations won ten awards, including Winner in the 2022 American Fiction Awards in the Cozy Mystery category. In 2023, with the help of his podcast co-hosts, he published The Write Quotes series, an 8 book collection that feature inspirational and practical author quotes about writing and the writing life, and he co-wrote a novella with podcast co-host Sarah Archer titled Death by Podcasting, a comedic mystery about the dangers of podcasting with author guests. His short work has been featured in Writersdigest.com, The Charlotte Observer, Flying South, and in several anthologies, and his short story, The Deliberation, won the 2016 North Carolina Bar short story contest. He is a past board member of Charlotte Writers Club and an active participant in the writing and podcasting communities. To learn more about Landis, his books, and the podcast, check out https://landiswade.com/
This week on Fika with Vicky, Author Landis Wade is returning. As a recovering trial lawyer, Landis uses his experiences to lend an air of authenticity to his mysteries. We'll be looking into Landis's award winning work Deadly Declarations, as well as his love for history. So grab your tricorn hat, and a coffee…drinking it in 1773 was a political statement. We're off to North Carolina for an adventure. About Deadly Declarations - An unlikely trio of retirees try to solve a man's death, his strange will, and the 250-year-old colonial period mystery of the controversial and long-vanished First American Declaration of Independence, actions which–if successful–will change United States history. That is, if they don't die trying. Winner 2022 American Fiction Awards: Cozy Mystery Winner 17th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards: Mystery Winner North Carolina Society of Historians Award of Excellence: Historical Silver Medal 2022 Foreword Indies Book of the Year Awards: Mystery Bronze Medal 2022 Readers' Favorite International Book Awards: Legal Thriller Finalist CIBA Mystery & Mayhem Awards: Mystery Finalist 2022 International Book Awards: Thriller/Adventure Finalist 2022 American Book Fest Best Book Awards: Historical Fiction Finalist 2022 American Book Fest Best Book Awards: Mystery/Suspense Finalist 17th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards: Legal Thriller About Landis - Landis Wade writes light-hearted legal thrillers, mysteries, and essays. He is a recovering trial lawyer (after 35 years of law practice) and founder of Charlotte Readers Podcast (where he has conducted more than 500 author interviews), whose novella The Christmas Redemption won the Holiday category of the 12th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards and whose novel Deadly Declarations won ten awards, including Winner in the 2022 American Fiction Awards in the Cozy Mystery category. In 2023, with the help of his podcast co-hosts, he published The Write Quotes series, an 8 book collection that feature inspirational and practical author quotes about writing and the writing life, and he co-wrote a novella with podcast co-host Sarah Archer titled Death by Podcasting, a comedic mystery about the dangers of podcasting with author guests. His short work has been featured in Writersdigest.com, The Charlotte Observer, Flying South, and in several anthologies, and his short story, The Deliberation, won the 2016 North Carolina Bar short story contest. He is a past board member of Charlotte Writers Club and an active participant in the writing and podcasting communities. To learn more about Landis, his books, and the podcast, check out https://landiswade.com/
Fika with Vicky's guest this week is Author Landis Wade. Please join us as Landis energizes our Christmas spirits with his The Christmas Courtroom Trilogy. Santa's existence is in good hands with this author. A retired trial lawyer, his experience brings a realism to the page that will pull in even non-believers. These witty, warm, and seasonal cozies, will go perfect with a hot chocolate or gingerbread tea latte. And I believe you might just find a new tradition to share with the whole family. Lanis's Bio Landis Wade writes light-hearted legal thrillers, mysteries, and essays. He is a recovering trial lawyer (after 35 years of law practice) and founder of Charlotte Readers Podcast (where he has conducted more than 500 author interviews), whose novella The Christmas Redemption won the Holiday category of the 12th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards and whose novel Deadly Declarations won ten awards, including Winner in the 2022 American Fiction Awards in the Cozy Mystery category. In 2023, with the help of his podcast co-hosts, he published The Write Quotes series, an 8 book collection that feature inspirational and practical author quotes about writing and the writing life, and he co-wrote a novella with podcast co-host Sarah Archer titled Death by Podcasting, a comedic mystery about the dangers of podcasting with author guests. His short work has been featured in Writersdigest.com, The Charlotte Observer, Flying South, and in several anthologies, and his short story, The Deliberation, won the 2016 North Carolina Bar short story contest. He is a past board member of Charlotte Writers Club and an active participant in the writing and podcasting communities. To learn more about Landis, his books, and the podcast, click here.
Fika with Vicky's guest this week is Author Landis Wade. Please join us as Landis energizes our Christmas spirits with his The Christmas Courtroom Trilogy. Santa's existence is in good hands with this author. A retired trial lawyer, his experience brings a realism to the page that will pull in even non-believers. These witty, warm, and seasonal cozies, will go perfect with a hot chocolate or gingerbread tea latte. And I believe you might just find a new tradition to share with the whole family. Lanis's Bio Landis Wade writes light-hearted legal thrillers, mysteries, and essays. He is a recovering trial lawyer (after 35 years of law practice) and founder of Charlotte Readers Podcast (where he has conducted more than 500 author interviews), whose novella The Christmas Redemption won the Holiday category of the 12th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards and whose novel Deadly Declarations won ten awards, including Winner in the 2022 American Fiction Awards in the Cozy Mystery category. In 2023, with the help of his podcast co-hosts, he published The Write Quotes series, an 8 book collection that feature inspirational and practical author quotes about writing and the writing life, and he co-wrote a novella with podcast co-host Sarah Archer titled Death by Podcasting, a comedic mystery about the dangers of podcasting with author guests. His short work has been featured in Writersdigest.com, The Charlotte Observer, Flying South, and in several anthologies, and his short story, The Deliberation, won the 2016 North Carolina Bar short story contest. He is a past board member of Charlotte Writers Club and an active participant in the writing and podcasting communities. To learn more about Landis, his books, and the podcast, click here.
Landis Wade writes light-hearted legal thrillers, mysteries, and essays. He is a recovering trial lawyer and host of Charlotte Readers Podcast where he has conducted more than 500 author interviews. His recent novel–Deadly Declarations–has won ten awards, including Winner in the 2022 American Fiction Awards and the National Indie Excellence Awards in the mystery categories. In 2023, he released The Write Quotes series–8 books on writing that feature inspirational and practical quotes from 500+ author interviews in 33 U.S states and five countries. His essays have appeared in five earlier anthologies by the Personal Story Publishing Project.
This week on Crime Wave: Who wants to kill the podcasters? NO, you won't get the answer—that would give away the (very twisted) ending of Sarah Archer and Landis Wade's rollicking new mystery, Death by Podcasting. When Sarah and Landis joined me in the Crime Wave studio, we talked about everything from putting the ‘fun' in attempted murder to the pitfalls and pleasures of co-authoring. #podcast #author #interview #authors #CrimeWavePodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #BonnarSpring #BonnarSpringBooks #bookouture #thrillers #SarahArcher #LandisWade #DeathbyPodcasting #CharlotteReadersPodcast
This week on Crime Wave: Who wants to kill the podcasters? NO, you won't get the answer—that would give away the (very twisted) ending of Sarah Archer and Landis Wade's rollicking new mystery, Death by Podcasting. When Sarah and Landis joined me in the Crime Wave studio, we talked about everything from putting the ‘fun' in attempted murder to the pitfalls and pleasures of co-authoring. #podcast #author #interview #authors #CrimeWavePodcast #authorsontheair #podcast #podcaster #authors #authorsofig #authorsofinstagram #authorinterview #writingcommunity #authorsontheair #suspensebooks #authorssupportingauthors #thrillerbooks #suspense #wip #writers #writersinspiration #books #bookrecommendations #bookaddict #bookaddicted #bookaddiction #bibliophile #read #amreading #lovetoread #BonnarSpring #BonnarSpringBooks #bookouture #thrillers #SarahArcher #LandisWade #DeathbyPodcasting #CharlotteReadersPodcast
Ever wondered what happens when two authors team up to write a murder mystery? Join us for a thrilling episode with Landis Wade and Sarah Archer, the dynamic duo behind the novella Death by Podcasting. This light-hearted murder mystery has won over readers with its unique blend of their distinct writing styles. They reveal the intricacies of their co-writing process, from Google Drive drafts to track changes, and how they used their differences to their advantage.We also delve into our experiences in the exciting world of self-publishing and podcasting as authors. We discuss the distinct advantages of having an in-house editing and publishing team, the comparison between traditional and self-publishing, and the success of self-published books in the mystery and thriller category on Amazon. Don't miss out as we pull back the curtain on the behind-the-scenes workings of a podcast. Support the show****************************************************************************➡️ If you enjoyed this episode, you might want to check out my newsletter, The Writing Goldmine, for more tips and info on the storytelling craft and monetizing your writing skills.
Landis Wade is a recovering trial lawyer turned award winning author turned founder and host of the popular Charlotte Readers Podcast. https://charlottereaderspodcast.com/ His third book, The Christmas Redemption won the Holiday category of the 12th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards. His novel, Deadly Declarations received praise by Kirkus Reviews, BookLife Reviews and Midwest Book Reviews and was named a Finalist in the Thriller/Adventure category of the 2022 International Book Awards. His short work has appeared in many publications. He is a past board member of the Charlotte Writers Club and has been a tireless advocate for established and new writers. His latest book, a smart, funny mystery co-written with Sarah Archer is Death by Podcasting. Join us to hear more about Landis' passion for the written word and more. Check out his website as well! https://landiswade.com/ Support the showHave comments or questions for us? Interested in sharing your story on Aging Well? Please send your information and questions to Hugh via email at willowwaycreations@gmail.com or through any of our social media links on our website, findingbeautyinthegray.com. We'd love to hear from you and appreciate your feedback. Leaving feedback on your podcast host site (Apple, Spotify, etc.) is the single most important and effective way for us to stay viable and to continue to bring you great stories and helpful resources. And if you are enjoying the show and getting value from our topics and guests, we would most welcome your financial support. Producing a quality resource does require appreciable financial investment. Thank you!
This is The Page 1 Challenge, and you know the deal here. We don't reveal the title or author of a book until AFTER reading the first page. If page 1 is really good, maybe it'll make you want to read the whole book! That's kind of a weird theory – but it just might work![ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ] . . . . This episode features the Novella Death By Podcasting, by Sarah Archer and Landis Wade, published in 2023. Find this book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/aOqqynBSarah's website: https://saraharcherwrites.com/Landis' website: https://landiswade.com/Charlotte Readers Podcast: https://charlottereaderspodcast.com/Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.
Landis Wade writes light-hearted legal thrillers and mysteries with a historical or holiday touch (cozies with a bit of a thrill). He is a recovering trial lawyer and host of Charlotte Readers Podcast where he has conducted more than 500 author interviews. His recent novel–Deadly Declarations–has won six awards, and counting, including Winner in the 2022 American Fiction Awards in the Cozy Mystery category. His essays have appeared in five earlier anthologies by the Personal Story Publishing Project.
Landis is a recovering trial lawyer turned author turned host of the popular Charlotte Readers Podcast (where he has conducted more than 300 author interviews), whose third book—The Christmas Redemption—won the Holiday category of the 12th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards, and whose recent novel, Deadly Declarations, received praise by Kirkus Reviews, BookLife Reviews and Midwest Book Reviews, and was named a Finalist in the Thriller/Adventure category of the 2022 International Book Awards. He won the 2016 North Carolina State Bar short story contest for The Deliberation and received various awards for non-fiction pieces by the Charlotte Writers' Club and the Pamlico Writers' Group. His short work has appeared in Writersdigest.com, The Charlotte Observer, News and Observer, Flying South, Fiction on the Web, and in anthologies published by High Country Writers and the Daniel Boone Footsteps Personal Story Publishing Project. He's a past board member of Charlotte Writers Club, has taught courses on podcasting, audiobooks, book marketing, and writing, and has been active in the Charlotte and North Carolina writing communities. Follow Landis on his Author Facebook Page and learn more here: https://landiswade.com/ The Storytellers hosted by Grace Sammon, focuses on individuals who choose to leave their mark on the world through the art of story. Each episode engages guests and listeners in the story behind the story of authors, artists, reporters and others who leave a legacy of storytelling. Applying her years of experience as an educator, entrepreneur, author, and storyteller herself, Grace brings to listeners an intimate one-on-one experience with her guests. Visit Grace at her website www.gracesammon.net. Contact Grace about being a guest on the show, email her at grace@gracesammon.net Follow Grace: On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GraceSammonWrites/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/GraceSammonWrites/ On Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GSammonWrites On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-sammon-84389153/ #TheStorytellers #Storyteller #Storytellers # Storytelling #AuhtorInterview #LetsTalkBooks #LeaveYourMark #AuthorLife #StorytellerLife #ArtofStory #AuthorTalkNetwork #BookishRoadTrip #AuthorTalkNetwork #AuthorsOnTheAirGlobalRadioNetwork #lawyer #atourney #trials #deadly #awardwinner #podcaster #CharlotteReaders #Charlotte The Storytellers is a copyrighted work © of Grace Sammon and Authors on The Air Global Radio Network.
Landis is a recovering trial lawyer turned author turned host of the popular Charlotte Readers Podcast (where he has conducted more than 300 author interviews), whose third book—The Christmas Redemption—won the Holiday category of the 12th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards, and whose recent novel, Deadly Declarations, received praise by Kirkus Reviews, BookLife Reviews and Midwest Book Reviews, and was named a Finalist in the Thriller/Adventure category of the 2022 International Book Awards. He won the 2016 North Carolina State Bar short story contest for The Deliberation and received various awards for non-fiction pieces by the Charlotte Writers' Club and the Pamlico Writers' Group. His short work has appeared in Writersdigest.com, The Charlotte Observer, News and Observer, Flying South, Fiction on the Web, and in anthologies published by High Country Writers and the Daniel Boone Footsteps Personal Story Publishing Project. He's a past board member of Charlotte Writers Club, has taught courses on podcasting, audiobooks, book marketing, and writing, and has been active in the Charlotte and North Carolina writing communities. Follow Landis on his Author Facebook Page and learn more here: https://landiswade.com/ The Storytellers hosted by Grace Sammon, focuses on individuals who choose to leave their mark on the world through the art of story. Each episode engages guests and listeners in the story behind the story of authors, artists, reporters and others who leave a legacy of storytelling. Applying her years of experience as an educator, entrepreneur, author, and storyteller herself, Grace brings to listeners an intimate one-on-one experience with her guests. Visit Grace at her website www.gracesammon.net. Contact Grace about being a guest on the show, email her at grace@gracesammon.net Follow Grace: On Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GraceSammonWrites/ On Instagram https://www.instagram.com/GraceSammonWrites/ On Twitter https://www.twitter.com/GSammonWrites On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-sammon-84389153/ #TheStorytellers #Storyteller #Storytellers # Storytelling #AuhtorInterview #LetsTalkBooks #LeaveYourMark #AuthorLife #StorytellerLife #ArtofStory #AuthorTalkNetwork #BookishRoadTrip #AuthorTalkNetwork #AuthorsOnTheAirGlobalRadioNetwork #lawyer #atourney #trials #deadly #awardwinner #podcaster #CharlotteReaders #Charlotte The Storytellers is a copyrighted work © of Grace Sammon and Authors on The Air Global Radio Network.
[ SPOILERS - DON'T READ UNTIL YOU LISTEN TO THE EPISODE!! ]....This episode of The Page 1 Challenge features the book "Deadly Declarations" by Landis Wade, published by Lystra Books in 2022.Landis' website is: https://landiswade.com/Support the showThe Page 1 Challenge website is http://ThePage1Challenge.comThe Page 1 Challenge podcasts are recorded and edited Podcastle.ai - an amazingly simple tool that is perfect for podcasters. I'm a huge fan of this tool because it makes recording and editing super fast and efficient. I'm so enamored with Podcastle.ai that I'm also an Affiliate, so if you decide to try it and use this link, I get a few bucks:https://podcastle.ai/?ref=page1challengeCopyright compliance: Explicit consent to use their work has been granted by each author featured in The Page 1 Challenge.
My guest this episode is Landis Wade, who was a trial lawyer until he reached his fifties, and then decided he wanted to leave a different kind of legacy than just the cases he's won. So he set out on a different journey as an indie author. Along the way, he launched a podcast to learn from other authors just how to run an indie publishing business. ALLi's Inspirational Indie Author Podcast stream is sponsored by Kobo Writing Life, a global, independent ebook and audiobook publishing platform that empowers authors with a quick and easy publishing process and unique promotional opportunities. To reach a wide readership, create your account today! Thank you, Kobo, for your support of this podcast. Find more author advice, tips and tools at our Self-publishing Author Advice Center, with a huge archive of 2,000+ blog posts, and a handy search box to find key info on the topic you need. We invite you to join our organization and become a self-publishing ally, if you haven't already. You can do that at allianceindependentauthors.org. About the Host Howard Lovy has been a journalist for more than 35 years, and now amplifies the voices of independent author-publishers and works with authors as a developmental editor. Howard is also a freelance writer specializing in Jewish issues whose work appears regularly in Publishers Weekly, the Jewish Daily Forward, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, and Longreads. Find Howard at howardlovy.com, LinkedIn and Twitter.
On the latest episode of the Former Lawyer Podcast, Sarah sat down with former lawyer Landis Wade to talk about his journey in leaving the law after practicing for a long time. 35 years, to be exact. In their conversation, Sarah and Landis touched on many common themes on the podcast and in lawyers that are desperate to leave the law. Whether you're new or want to leave the legal profession practicing for years, this conversation will get you thinking further about what could be next for you. Let's get started. The Guided Track is a live 10-week small-group intensive for lawyers who want to jumpstart their search for an alternative career. You may have already heard of the Former Lawyer Collaborative. The Guided Track builds on the curriculum with Collaborative and adds this experience of a small group plus Sarah for ten weeks. You can also get weekly coaching as you move through the curriculum. The next session of the Guided Track kicks off this fall. The orientation will be on September 13th, running through November 22nd. Calls will be on Tuesday evenings at 8:00 PM Eastern. There are nine spots available. This is a small-group experience where you're going to be able to get a lot of personal feedback from Sarah. And, included in your enrollment is membership in The Former Lawyer Collaborative. You get support beyond the 10 weeks of the Guided Track. When you enroll in the Guided Track, you get access to the Collaborative immediately. See show notes at formerlawyer.com/149
On this episode, the boys spoke with local writer and host of the Charlotte Readers Podcast, Landis Wade, about his podcast, writing process and new novel, Deadly Declarations. The guys also shared some cheers and jeers and staying up late led to some interesting conversations.
Interview with Landis Wade, author of the novel DEADLY DECLARATIONS, THE INDIE RETIREMENT MYSTERY SERIES BOOK 1.You can support the podcast today by buying me a coffee.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/reading-and-writing-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This week, host Jason Jefferies is joined by Landis Wade, host of the Charlotte Readers Podcast and author of Deadly Declarations, which is published by our friends at Lystra Books and Literary Services. Topics of conversation include Charlotte's literary history, the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence, George Washington, insomnia, book collections, John Grisham, what it means to be a "New South" city, and much more. Signed copies of Deadly Declarations can be ordered here with FREE SHIPPING.
What motivated a recovering lawyer to shift his attention from the courtroom to writing three books focused on saving Christmas and a book possibly exposing plagiarism on well-know document? Landis Wade, lawyer and author, sat with Cindy Kochis for a conversation on the insights they continue to gain by interviewing authors on their independent podcast platforms. Listen as Landis and Cindy share experiences of fellow authors and how it influences the writing process, editing, publishing options and promoting their works of art. Pour a mug of java for yourself and enjoy our educational conversation. The lessons that impact us the most are those told in storytelling. There is much to discover in this episode. Show notes: pentopaperpress.com/2022/04/wisdom-two-podcasters-gained Support: patron.podbean.com/pentopaperpress Shop: pentopaperpress.com/store Episode sponsor: Pen to Paper Writers Circle
Author Landis Wade is here to discuss his latest novel titled Deadly Declarations. Landis is also the host of the Charlotte Readers Podcast where he interviews North Carolina authors from across the state. Tune in to hear more about the history and mystery in this, his latest amazing read! Drop by our Buy Me A Coffee platform for his exclusive Season 4 Extra. Of course, we will also be doing shoutouts to indies from the Writing Communities of Twitter and Instagram. Visit our LinkTree for platforms. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thewritingwall/support
Landis Wade is a recovering trial lawyer and the host of the popular Charlotte Readers Podcast (where he has conducted more than 300 interviews), whose third book-The Christmas Redemption-won the Holiday category of the 12th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards. BIO Writer, Podcaster, Speaker; Landis lives in North Carolina where he writes and podcasts, visits his grandchild and fly-fishes. His love of history led to his newest novel: Deadly Declarations. Deadly Decorations is a novel featuring an unlikely trio of retirees who try to solve the 250-year-old mystery of the controversial First American Declaration of Independence, actions which-if successful-will change U.S. history. That is if they don't die trying. He hosts a free twice-weekly podcast available on all major podcast platforms where he encourages authors to read and talk about their award-winning, published, and emerging works, the kind of stories and poems that touch the emotions, followed by the kind of questions and answers that offer depth and insight into the readings. The podcast was named “Charlotte's Best Podcast” in 2019 by Queen City Nerve. Connect with Landis: landiswade.com charlottereaderspodcast.comI Media Contact: Hannah Larrew hannah@spellboundpublicrelations.com Connect with your host, Kim Lengling - kimlenglingauthor.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kim-lengling1/support
In this interview, Landis and I discuss Deadly Declarations, the Mecklenberg Declaration of Independence, setting the series in a retirement community, his Charlotte Readers Podcast, using letters written between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams, crafting an Author's Note, and much more. Landis's recommended reads are: The Cicada Tree by Robert Gwaltney Shadow Reel by C.J. Box ArtCurious by Jennifer Dasal And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman A Beginner's Guide to Murder by Rosalind Stopps Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Sarah Pearse, Lisa Gardner, Katherine St. John, Clare Mackintosh, and Jane Harper. Deadly Declarations can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
https://landiswade.com/ (Landis Wade) describes himself as a "recovering trial lawyer" who, after a distinguished career in law, has thrown himself into podcasting and writing. As host of the https://charlottereaderspodcast.com/ (Charlotte Readers Podcast), Landis speaks with authors about their works and process. His new novel, https://www.amazon.com/Deadly-Declarations-Indie-Retirement-Mystery-ebook/dp/B09KYB5FT5 (Deadly Declarations), is a legal thriller in which attorney Craig Travail finds himself reluctantly dragged into controversy and intrigue surrounding the real-life mystery of the Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence. Set in a retirement community, Deadly Declarations touches on themes of aging and vitality as its colorful characters are swept up in a historical adventure.
– some lessons flow all throughout life. Mishaps, mistakes, foolishness, and frolic around water can teach us what is important and enduring.
They say truth is stranger than fiction, so is it any wonder that history can inspire great fictional stories? In this episode, I chat with fellow mystery writer and podcaster Landis Wade about his historically inspired mystery, and about researching and writing fiction with a historical bent. Have a listen! Landis Wade is a recovering… Read More »Episode 135: Writing historically inspired fiction with Landis Wade
In this episode 272, guest host Cathy Pickens, interviews regular host Landis Wade about his mystery novel, “Deadly Declarations,” forthcoming in spring 2022. The novel focuses on an unlikely trio of retirees who try to solve the 250-year-old mystery of the controversial First American Declaration of Independence, actions which–if successful–will change US history. That is, if they don't die trying. Frye Gaillard, American historian and author of A Hard Rain: America in the 1960s, says: “This is a novel rooted in history and mystery and imagination–a crackling good book” and Clyde Edgerton, author of Walking Across Egypt and Raney calls it: “Delicious, Funny, Suspenseful.” Cathy Pickens, our guest host, had this to say: “Humor, a good puzzle, a peek inside some artful legal maneuvering, engaging characters—all the absolutely perfect ingredients for a mystery.” #MeckDec #MeckDecDay #MecklenburgDeclarationofIndependence #MecklenburgDeclaration #CaptainJamesJack #Charlottehistory #Trailofhistory #CharlotteLibertyWalk #May20thsociety #historicalfiction #legalthriller #cozymystery #mysterybook #amateursleuth #humorousmystery #kindleunlimitedbooks #DeadlyDeclarationsnovel #DeadlyDeclarations Engage with the show here: https://linktr.ee/CharlotteReadersPodcast Detailed show notes here: https://charlottereaderspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlottereaderspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottereaderspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlottereader Charlotte Readers Podcast is a proud member of the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network and the Queen City Podcast Network. © Charlotte Readers Podcast and Authors on the Air Global Radio Network
In this episode 272, guest host Cathy Pickens, interviews regular host Landis Wade about his mystery novel, “Deadly Declarations,” forthcoming in spring 2022. The novel focuses on an unlikely trio of retirees who try to solve the 250-year-old mystery of the controversial First American Declaration of Independence, actions which–if successful–will change US history. That is, if they don't die trying. Frye Gaillard, American historian and author of A Hard Rain: America in the 1960s, says: “This is a novel rooted in history and mystery and imagination–a crackling good book” and Clyde Edgerton, author of Walking Across Egypt and Raney calls it: “Delicious, Funny, Suspenseful.” Cathy Pickens, our guest host, had this to say: “Humor, a good puzzle, a peek inside some artful legal maneuvering, engaging characters—all the absolutely perfect ingredients for a mystery.” #MeckDec #MeckDecDay #MecklenburgDeclarationofIndependence #MecklenburgDeclaration #CaptainJamesJack #Charlottehistory #Trailofhistory #CharlotteLibertyWalk #May20thsociety #historicalfiction #legalthriller #cozymystery #mysterybook #amateursleuth #humorousmystery #kindleunlimitedbooks #DeadlyDeclarationsnovel #DeadlyDeclarations Engage with the show here: https://linktr.ee/CharlotteReadersPodcast Detailed show notes here: https://charlottereaderspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlottereaderspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottereaderspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlottereader Charlotte Readers Podcast is a proud member of the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network and the Queen City Podcast Network. © Charlotte Readers Podcast and Authors on the Air Global Radio Network
Welcome to the Indie Writer Podcast where we talk about all things writing and indie publishing. Today we are excited to be checking in about NaNoWriMo with Landis Wade and Stacey Agdern. Landis Wade is a recovering trial lawyer, host of Charlotte Readers Podcast, and author of books and stories whose third book—The Christmas Redemption—won the Holiday category of the 12th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards, and was the 2018 Holiday category Honorable Mention in the 10th Annual Readers' Favorite Awards. He won the 2016 North Carolina State Bar short story contest for The Deliberation and received awards for his non-fiction pieces, The Cape Fear Debacle and First Dance. His short work has appeared in Writersdigest.com, The Charlotte Observer, Flying South, Fiction on the Web and in more than six anthologies, including by Daniel Boone Footsteps. His novel Deadly Declarations releases spring 2022. Stacey Agdern is an award-winning former bookseller who has reviewed romance novels in multiple formats and given talks about various aspects of the romance genre. She's a proud romance writer, who incorporates Jewish characters and traditions into her stories so that people who grew up like she did can see themselves take center stage on the page. She lives in New York, not far from her favorite hockey team's practice facility. Recommended Reading: A Timeless Christmas by Alexis Stanton 8 Kinky Nights by Xan West The Matzah Ball by Jean Meltzer Holidays with the Wongs by Jackie Lau A Holly Jolly Diwali by Sonya Lalli PJ Library: Free Books for Jewish Children and their Families Keep up with guests: Landis Wade: Twitter - @charlottereader Instagram - @chartlottereaderspodcast Facebook - @authorlandiswade Website - https://landiswade.com The Christmas Heist: A Courtroom Adventure by Landis Wade Stacey Agdern: Twitter - @nystacey Instagram - @sagdern Facebook - @staceyaagdern www.staceyagdern.com Love and Latkes by Stacey Agdern _______________________________________ Check out the following books by our Patrons! Proliferation by Erik Otto Mission 51 by Fernando Crôtte Want to see your book listed? Become a Patron!
Episode 149: American Timelines 1951, Part 12: The Moore Murders & Dragnet with Landis Wade from The Charlotte Reader’s Podcast. Landis tells us all about the premiere of Dragnet on television and Amy talks about the murder of Harry and Harriett Moore. Plus: A Plane Crash, A Mine Explosion and Bloody Christmas! Season 5, Episode 25, of American Timelines! Part of the Queen City Podcast Network: www.queencitypodcastnetwork.com. Credits Include: Civil Rights Movement Archive, NAACP, Life Magazine, New York Times , Popculture.us, Wikipedia, TVtango, IMDB & Youtube. Information may not be accurate, as it is produced by jerks. Music by MATT TRUMAN EGO TRIP, the greatest American Band. Click Here to buy their albums!
Landis Wade is a recovering trial lawyer, award-winning author and host of Charlotte Readers Podcast (www.CharlotteReadersPodcast.com), where local and regional authors give voice to their written words. His third book—The Christmas Redemption—won the Holiday category of the 12th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards. His essays, Shelby, Two Good Swings, and Southern Tides appeared in Bearing Up, Exploring, and Southern Thing, three earlier anthologies of the Personal Story Publishing Project.
In today's episode, guest hosted by lawyer turned 5th grade school teacher turned 18th Century docent, Janet Wade, who happens to be married to host Landis Wade, we visit with Bob Deans, author of “The Bicycle Man,” a novel that allows the reader to experience the emotional and turbulent headlines of 1968 as seen through the eyes of a young paperboy. Bob Deans started out in the news business when he was ten years old, delivering his hometown paper, the "Richmond Times-Dispatch." He spent three decades as a reporter for "The Post & Courier" of Charleston, S.C., and "The Atlanta Journal-Constitution," including four years as Chief Asia Correspondent, based in Tokyo, and eight years covering the White House and he's a former president of the White House Correspondents' Association Major Garrett, Chief Washington Correspondent, CBS News, says of the book: “Lyrical, lustrous and tender. Deans is a craftsman, and the words here flow with certainty, truth and ache, taking us into the promise, discovery and heart of a boy as the world outside both marches forward and encroaches on his own. A beautiful and captivating story.” Engage with the show here: https://linktr.ee/CharlotteReadersPodcast Detailed show notes here: https://charlottereaderspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlottereaderspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottereaderspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlottereader Charlotte Readers Podcast is a proud member of the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network and the Queen City Podcast Network. © Charlotte Readers Podcast and Authors on the Air Global Radio Network
In today's episode, guest hosted by lawyer turned 5th grade school teacher turned 18th Century docent, Janet Wade, who happens to be married to host Landis Wade, we visit with Bob Deans, author of “The Bicycle Man,” a novel that allows the reader to experience the emotional and turbulent headlines of 1968 as seen through the eyes of a young paperboy. Bob Deans started out in the news business when he was ten years old, delivering his hometown paper, the "Richmond Times-Dispatch." He spent three decades as a reporter for "The Post & Courier" of Charleston, S.C., and "The Atlanta Journal-Constitution," including four years as Chief Asia Correspondent, based in Tokyo, and eight years covering the White House and he's a former president of the White House Correspondents' Association Major Garrett, Chief Washington Correspondent, CBS News, says of the book: “Lyrical, lustrous and tender. Deans is a craftsman, and the words here flow with certainty, truth and ache, taking us into the promise, discovery and heart of a boy as the world outside both marches forward and encroaches on his own. A beautiful and captivating story.” Engage with the show here: https://linktr.ee/CharlotteReadersPodcast Detailed show notes here: https://charlottereaderspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlottereaderspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottereaderspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlottereader Charlotte Readers Podcast is a proud member of the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network and the Queen City Podcast Network. © Charlotte Readers Podcast and Authors on the Air Global Radio Network
In today’s episode, guest hosted by lawyer turned 5th grade school teacher turned 18th Century docent, Janet Wade, who happens to be married to host Landis Wade, we visit with Bob Deans, author of “The Bicycle Man,” a novel that allows the reader to experience the emotional and turbulent headlines of 1968 as seen through the eyes of a young paperboy. Bob Deans started out in the news business when he was ten years old, delivering his hometown paper, the "Richmond Times-Dispatch." He spent three decades as a reporter for "The Post & Courier" of Charleston, S.C., and "The Atlanta Journal-Constitution," including four years as Chief Asia Correspondent, based in Tokyo, and eight years covering the White House and he's a former president of the White House Correspondents' Association Major Garrett, Chief Washington Correspondent, CBS News, says of the book: “Lyrical, lustrous and tender. Deans is a craftsman, and the words here flow with certainty, truth and ache, taking us into the promise, discovery and heart of a boy as the world outside both marches forward and encroaches on his own. A beautiful and captivating story.” Engage with the show here: https://linktr.ee/CharlotteReadersPodcast Detailed show notes here: https://charlottereaderspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlottereaderspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottereaderspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlottereader Charlotte Readers Podcast is a proud member of the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network and the Queen City Podcast Network. © Charlotte Readers Podcast and Authors on the Air Global Radio Network
In today’s episode, guest hosted by lawyer turned 5th grade school teacher turned 18th Century docent, Janet Wade, who happens to be married to host Landis Wade, we visit with Bob Deans, author of “The Bicycle Man,” a novel that allows the reader to experience the emotional and turbulent headlines of 1968 as seen through the eyes of a young paperboy. Bob Deans started out in the news business when he was ten years old, delivering his hometown paper, the "Richmond Times-Dispatch." He spent three decades as a reporter for "The Post & Courier" of Charleston, S.C., and "The Atlanta Journal-Constitution," including four years as Chief Asia Correspondent, based in Tokyo, and eight years covering the White House and he's a former president of the White House Correspondents' Association Major Garrett, Chief Washington Correspondent, CBS News, says of the book: “Lyrical, lustrous and tender. Deans is a craftsman, and the words here flow with certainty, truth and ache, taking us into the promise, discovery and heart of a boy as the world outside both marches forward and encroaches on his own. A beautiful and captivating story.” Engage with the show here: https://linktr.ee/CharlotteReadersPodcast Detailed show notes here: https://charlottereaderspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlottereaderspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottereaderspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlottereader Charlotte Readers Podcast is a proud member of the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network and the Queen City Podcast Network. © Charlotte Readers Podcast and Authors on the Air Global Radio Network
Landis Wade Brings the 2020 Literary Podcast Year to a Close, Reads Two of His 2020 Published Stories and Offers Literary Hopefulness for 2021 In this episode 170, recovering trial lawyer turned author turned podcaster of books and stories, Landis Wade, gives thanks, recaps highlights of the 2020 podcast year and riffs on what's new and what's planned for the coming year. Find answers to how much the podcast grew in 2020, the variety of authors and stories on the show, the top 10 downloaded episodes, what Landis learned from the authors who appeared on Patreon and the literary goodness that's coming in 2021, with a preview of the episodes coming in January. And, as has become the tradition with these guest free episodes (which don't happen very often), Landis reads a few short pieces he wrote that were published this year. Thanks to our authors, listeners, sponsors, Patreon supporters and team members. We're grateful for the opportunity to help authors give voice to their written words and connect with readers who love good stories. Engage with the show here: https://linktr.ee/CharlotteReadersPodcast Detailed show notes here: https://charlottereaderspodcast.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/charlottereaderspodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charlottereaderspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlottereader Charlotte Readers Podcast is a proud member of the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network and the Queen City Podcast Network. ©CharlotteReadersPodcast and the Authors on the Air Global Radio Network