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BEVERLY JENKINS is the recipient of the 2018 Michigan Author Award by the Michigan Library Association, the 2017 Romance Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award, as well as the 2016 Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award for historical romance. She has been nominated for the NAACP Image Award in Literature and was featured in both the documentary Love Between the Covers and on CBS Sunday Morning. Since the publication of Night Song in 1994, she has been leading the charge for inclusive romance and has been a constant darling of reviewers, fans, and her peers alike, garnering accolades for her work from the likes of The Wall Street Journal, People magazine, and NPR. Her latest novel is CALLING ALL BLESSINGS. Learn more at beverlyjenkins.net Special thanks to Net Galley for advance review copies. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Kelsey Miller is a culture writer based in Brooklyn, New York. She is the author of international bestseller, I'll Be There For You (2018), a pop-culture history of Friends, and the memoir Big Girl (2016). Her work has been featured in New York Magazine, Glamour, Medium, Women's Health, Vulture, Entertainment Weekly, Literary Hub, Refinery29, A Cup of Jo, and more. OLD MONEY is her first novel.Learn more at kelseymiller.com Special thanks to Net Galley for an advance review copy. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Debut novelist Amy Rossi shares her journey as she launches The Cover Girl. Amy Rossi received her MFA from Louisiana State University, and she lives in North Carolina, by way of Massachusetts, with her partner and two dogs. The Cover Girl is her first novel.Learn more at amyrossi.com Special thanks to Net Galley for an early preview copy.Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Befuddled Panda and Cesky chat about The Namelss Land, the conclusion to Kate Elliott's The Witch Roads duology.Disclaimer: Green Team received an ARC of The Nameless Land by Kate Elliott courtesy of NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group. We thank them for the early copy for review. All opinions are our own. The Nameless Land released on November 4th, 2025. Hope you enjoy the episode. Music is Galactic Damages by Jingle Punks.The Witch Roads Spoiler-Free Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Xt3CXl2rblggSUu91ddZH?si=BV2lywALSWeWC0xJ-LE3KQThe Witch Roads Full-Spoilers Episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2bFNJCNBuTh3e2CGGNXoNb?si=c_CoBFBMSvyrfrmSPdL6NQFind us on:Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuABlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/greenteampod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@greenteampodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Suggestion Box: https://forms.gle/Nsz6URWeq3JeeZnGA
Lori Gold discusses her transition from writing young adult to commercial book club fiction. She and Kris chat about writing in the age of Artificial Intelligence. Lori discusses her current works-in-progress, teaching other writers through Grub Street Center for Creative Writing, and her latest novel, Romantic Friction which Sally Hepworth, New York Times bestselling author of Darling Girls, describes: “Relatable characters, sharp writing, and emotional turbulence will make you laugh and cry." Amy Tintera, author of Listen for the Lie, calls it "Smart, funny, and unpredictable." Gold is the author of four novels for young adults as well as an adult historical novel (all under Lori Goldstein). She teaches creative writing at Grub Street in Boston and lives on the South Shore of Massachusetts. Her latest novel, ROMANTIC FRICTION, was included in Zibby Media's Most Anticipated Books of 2025. Learn more at www.lorigoldsteinbooks.com. Click the links to learn about Lori's teaching, her current plotting and querying classes available, or Grub Street Center for Creative Writing. Special thanks to NetGalley for advance review copies. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Spooke_ and Hurinfan discuss Glen Cook's newest release in the Black Company series, Lies Weeping, with special guest from the Inking Out Loud podcast, Drew McCaffrey. This episode contains full spoilers.Disclaimer: Green Team received an ARC of Lies Weeping by Glen Cook courtesy of NetGalley and Tor Publishing Group. We thank them for the early copy for review. All opinions are our own. Lies Weeping released on November 4th, 2025. Hope you enjoy the episode. Music is Galactic Damages by Jingle Punks.Find us on:Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuABlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/greenteampod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@greenteampodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Suggestion Box: https://forms.gle/Nsz6URWeq3JeeZnGA
Author, inventor, and co-writer of the iconic Star Trek episode “The Tholian Web,” Chester L. Richards continues his acclaimed Treks Beyond the Great Potato memoir series with "The Trek Continues: More Memoirs of a Rocket Scientist," releasing worldwide October 7, 2025.In this second volume, Richards expands on the journey he began in From the Potato to Star Trek and Beyond, blending pulse-pounding adventure with poignant reflections on life, love, and loss. From near-death experiences with crocodiles in Africa to a white-knuckle flight back home in California, The Trek Continues dives deep into the real-life escapades of a man who helped imagine the universe onscreen—and then went out and lived it.Richards shares what it meant to survive, to grieve, and to grow. Central to the memoir is his late wife Sarah, a brilliant and spirited presence readers first glimpsed in Book 1. Responding to fan letters asking to learn more about her, Richards infuses this new collection with her voice, her stories, and the extraordinary impact she had on his life. There are also stories of eccentric animals (including cats, a dog named Hector, and a horse—almost), scientific breakthroughs in aerospace and on earth, close calls with Neolithic tribes, and the unexpected wisdom of failure.“Every story is a letter of love to Sarah,” Richards writes. “Each stand on its own. Each is an adventure. And each is true.”Known for his witty, self-deprecating style and cinematic detail, Richards proves again that memoir can be both thrilling and intimate. A scientist by training and adventurer by instinct, he invites readers to see life not as a linear path—but as a series of treks, each one worth telling.“Adventure starts when your gut clenches and you do it anyway,” says Richards. “That's when you find out who you really are.”The Trek Continues: More Memoirs of a Rocket Scientist is published by Pawpress. The book is now available in paperback, hardcover, and eBook for pre-order on Amazon. Advanced review copies may be requested through NetGalley. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-like-it-s-live--4113802/support.
Kelly Foster Lundquist explores the secrets of her first marriage, how she found the courage to love again, and what it took to share her story with readers. A teacher of writing at North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park, MN. Lundquist is originally from Mississippi and has taught writing all over the United States (Boston, Chicago, Mississippi, Seattle, California, etc), as well as in Slovakia and Scotland. Her poetry and nonfiction can be seen in many places, including Villain Era Lit, Last Syllable Lit, Whale Road Review, and Image Journal. Her work has been nominated for a 2024 Best of the Net Award as well as a Pushcart Prize. She is the recipient of grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board as well as the Central Minnesota Arts Board. She lives in a little red house in Minnesota with her spouse and daughter. Today, we'll talk about her memoir: Beard: A Memoir of a Marriage. Learn more at kellyfosterlundquist.com Special thanks to Net Galley for advance copies. For information about the nonprofit receiving a portion of the profits made off Beard, visit: pfundfoundation.orgIntro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Cesky and Befuddled Panda discuss Marissa Meyer's upcoming release, The House Saphir. It's a retelling of the Bluebeard tale with a twist. Strong gothic vibes, some romance, and also some monster hunting. Spoilers start at 12:16.Disclaimer: Green Team received an ARC of The House Saphir by Marissa Meyer courtesy of NetGalley and Macmillan Children's Publishing Group. We thank them for the early copy for review. All opinions are our own. The House Saphir releases on November 4th, 2025. Hope you enjoy the episode. Music is Galactic Damages by Jingle Punks.Find us on:Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuABlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/greenteampod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@greenteampodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Suggestion Box: https://forms.gle/Nsz6URWeq3JeeZnGA
The question that IBPA staff probably gets asked the most by publishers is: How do I sell more books. We're always happy to help, so IBPA's Chief Content Officer Lee Wind joins “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA)” to share advice on the most effective and ineffective book marketing tactics, including how you can get your book vetted so bookstores, librarians, and consumers will be more likely to buy it; how you can make your books more discoverable to buyers; how you should successfully market your book pre-publication, during the launch, and post publication; and much more.PARTICIPANTSLee Wind (he/him) is IBPA's Chief Content Officer, and is constantly iterating IBPA's book marketing programs to help our members' books achieve and succeed. A book blogger and author published by six different independent presses himself, Lee is passionate about empowering and amplifying independent voices. As an author, Lee writes stories to empower kids and teens to be their authentic selves and change the world—the same books that would have changed his life as a young gay, Jewish kid. Lee is also the co-founder of We Are Stronger Than Censorship, a nonprofit program that buys and donates two books to offset every one book challenge. You can visit Lee's author website at leewind.orgIndependent Book Publishers Association is the largest trade association for independent publishers in the United States. As the IBPA Director of Membership & Member Services, Christopher Locke assists the 3,900 members as they travel along their publishing journeys. Major projects include managing the member benefits to curate the most advantageous services for independent publishers and author publishers; managing the Innovative Voices Program that supports publishers from marginalized communities; and hosting the IBPA podcast, “Inside Independent Publishing (with IBPA).” He's also passionate about indie publishing, because he's an author publisher himself, having published two novels so far in his YA trilogy, The Enlightenment Adventures.LINKSLearn more about the many benefits of becoming a member of Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA) here: https://www.ibpa-online.org/Sell more books with IBPA's book marketing programs: https://www.ibpa-online.org/page/ListofBenefits#sellmorebooksSupport independent publishers whose books have been banned through the We Are Stronger Than Censorship campaign: https://www.wearestrongerthancensorship.org/Check out IBPA Chief Content Officer Lee Wind's books here: https://www.leewind.org/Follow IBPA on:Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/IBPAonlineX – https://twitter.com/ibpaInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/ibpalovesindies/Follow Lee Wind here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/iamleewind/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/leewindBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/leewind.bsky.socialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/leewindauthor
Today, we dive back into one of our favorite writers' books, The Things God Breaks! Also, Morgan apologized for saying Lyra's name wrong multiple times; she was very tired and her mouth was not working right. We hope you enjoy this episode and go check out our last review of The Things God Plays, which is episodes 121 & 122! We also want to say a thank you to Netgalley and Entangled (Red Tower Books) for the ARC of this book! About The Novel: She has won the games of the gods, can she stand against the titans? Lyra may have survived the Crucible, but now she faces an even more dangerous test - a deadly race against time begins in Tartarus. The games continue in the thrilling and highly anticipated follow-up to the bestselling romantasy The Games Gods Play. Welcome to Tartarus! Want To Follow Us? Then Click Here!
Heather Gudenkauf is the Edgar Award nominated, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of ten novels, including The Overnight Guest and her most recent thriller Everyone is Watching. Her debut novel, The Weight of Silence, was an instant NYT bestseller and remained on the list for 22 weeks. Gudenkauf's critically acclaimed novels have been published in over 25 countries and have sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide. Her books have been featured on many Best Of roundups including lists by The New York Times, The Washington Post, NPR, Amazon, Apple Books, GoodReads, and more. Heather was born in Wagner, South Dakota, the youngest of six children. At one month of age, her family returned to the Rosebud Indian Reservation in South Dakota where her father was employed as a guidance counselor and her mother as a school nurse. Heather lives in Iowa with her family and a very spoiled German Shorthaired Pointer named Lolo. In her free time, Heather enjoys spending time with her family, reading, swimming, and hiking. Her latest novel is The Perfect Hosts. Learn more at heathergudenkauf.com Killer Author Club: killerauthorclub.comIowa Writer's House: Iowawritershouse.comSpecial thanks to NetGalley for an early preview copy. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Author of Chocolat, the best-selling novel that became the acclaimed movie starring Juliette Binoche, Dame Judi Dench, and Johnny Depp, Joanne Harris weighs in on her latest novel, Vianne and what it's taken to maintain her successful writing career. Joanne Harris is the internationally renowned and award-winning author of more than twenty novels, plus novellas, cookbooks, scripts, short stories, libretti, lyrics, articles, and a self-help book for writers. Her books are published in fifty countries. She holds honorary doctorates from the Universities of Sheffield and Huddersfield, is an honorary Fellow of St. Catharine's College, Cambridge, and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. Joanne was born in South Yorkshire, England, of a French mother and an English father, and lives with her husband in Yorkshire. She is the author of the acclaimed novel, Chocolat, which became a movie starring Juliette Binoche and Johnny Depp. Today, we'll discuss the prequel, Vianne. “Is chocolate magic? Whether you savored the 1999 bestseller or the 2000 movie, this sensuous prequel to Chocolat will make you a believer.” —People Magazine, Best New BooksSpecial thanks to NetGalley for an early preview copy. Learn more at www.joanne-harris.co.uk Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Spooke_, Stormrunner, and Panda discuss Ken Liu's latest release, All That We See or Seem. It is the first book in his new techno thriller series starring Julia Z. This first part of the episode is the spoiler-free . Full-spoilers discussion starts at 30:21.Disclaimer: Green Team received an ARC of All That We See or Seem by Ken Liu courtesy of NetGalley and Saga Press. We thank them for the early copy for review. All opinions are our own. All That We See or Seem released on October 14th, 2025. Hope you enjoy the episode. Music is Galactic Damages by Jingle Punks.Find us on:Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuABlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/greenteampod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@greenteampodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Suggestion Box: https://forms.gle/Nsz6URWeq3JeeZnGA
Olivia Dade sheds light on the jobs predating her writing career and why maintaining voice is important to an author's success. Dade grew up an undeniable nerd, prone to ignoring the world around her as she read any book she could find. Her favorites, though, were always, always romances. As an adult, she earned an M.A. in American history and worked in a variety of jobs that required the donning of actual pants: Colonial Williamsburg interpreter, high school teacher, academic tutor, and (of course librarian. Now, however, she has finally achieved her lifelong goal of wearing pajamas all day as a hermit-like writer and enthusiastic hag. She currently lives outside Stockholm with her delightful family and their ever-burgeoning collection of books. Her latest novel is Second Chance Romance. Learn more at oliviadade.com Special thanks to NetGalley for early review copies. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Elizabeth Bass Parnam queried over two-hundred times before landing an agent and finding her novel in a four-way bidding war. Not giving up landed her where she'd always wanted to be: living the life of a professional novelist. This episode, Elizabeth shares her journey and discusses her newest novel, Bees in June. Elizabeth is a native Nashvillian, who had the extraordinarily good fortune of having as an English teacher in middle school author Lee Smith. Lee told Elizabeth to always keep writing, which she has joyfully done. She received her Bachelor's degree in English literature from Hamilton College in upstate New York after spending a glorious Junior year in Canterbury, England, attending the University of Kent. She visited a dozen countries during her time there, much to the detriment of her GPA. As an Anglophile, one of the highlights of her travels was finding herself in a tiny museum in Wales, alone with Princess Diana's wedding dress. After a year working in Manhattan, she returned to Nashville and married her high school sweetheart. They have now-grown identical twin daughters. She holds a Master's degree in education from Belmont University in Nashville, and recently retired from a non-profit, working with children and adults with reading-based learning disabilities such as dyslexia. Elizabeth is a member of the Women's Fiction Writers Association and the Nashville Writers Alliance. Her latest novel is THE BEES IN JUNE. Learn more at elizabethbassparnam.com Special thanks to NetGalley for a preview of The Bees in June. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Spooke_, Stormrunner, and Panda discuss Ken Liu's upcoming release, All That We See or Seem. It is the first book in his new techno thriller series starring Julia Z. This episode is the spoiler-free portion of the discussion. Full spoilers episode forthcoming.Disclaimer: Green Team received an ARC of All That We See or Seem by Ken Liu courtesy of NetGalley and Saga Press. We thank them for the early copy for review. All opinions are our own. All That We See or Seem releases on October 14th, 2025. Hope you enjoy the episode. Music is Galactic Damages by Jingle Punks.Find us on:Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuABlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/greenteampod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@greenteampodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Suggestion Box: https://forms.gle/Nsz6URWeq3JeeZnGA
Poppy and Kris have an honest conversation about writing with neurodivergence and other health issues, and Poppy gives the background of her latest novel, Battle of the Bookshops. Poppy Alexander is the author of The Littlest Library, Storybook Ending, and 25 Days 'Til Christmas. She wrote her first book when she was five. There was a long gap in her writing career while she was at school, and after studying classical music at university, she decided the world of music was better off without her and took up public relations, campaigning, political lobbying, and a bit of journalism instead. She takes an anthropological interest in family, friends, and life in her West Sussex village (think The Archers crossed with Twin Peaks), where she lives with her husband, children, and various other pets. Her latest novel is Battle of the Bookshops. Learn more at PoppyAlexander.com Special thanks to Net Galley. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Writing can be a struggle between joy and pain, but Jennifer Probst seems to have figured out how to pivot during the less enjoyable times. Jennifer is the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of over fifty books in contemporary romance fiction. Her work has been translated in over a dozen countries, sold over 2 million copies, and was dubbed a "romance phenom" by Kirkus Reviews. Her passions include reading, horse racing, Scrabble, Italian wine and food, shameful reality television, and rescue dogs. Like some of her characters, Probst, along with her husband and two sons, calls New York's Hudson Valley home. She released THE RELUCTANT FLIRT this summer and will release COVET in September. Learn more at Jenniferprobst.com Jennifer's Write Naked Programming can be found here. Special thanks to Net Galley for early previews. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Hannah McKinnon enjoyed success writing for young people. Then, pulled back when asked to write edgier novels, recalibrating and finding success in the adult market. Hannah is the author of several acclaimed novels, including The Lake Season, Mystic Summer, The Summer House, Sailing Lessons, The View from Here, Message in the Sand, The Darlings, The Summer Club, and her latest, The Sandy Page Bookshop. She graduated from Connecticut College and the University of South Australia. She lives in Connecticut, with her family, a flock of chickens, and two raggedy rescue dogs. Learn more at HannahMcKinnon.com Special thanks to Net Galley for providing advanced copies. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Jane Hamilton shares what she's been doing since publishing her last novel almost ten years ago and reveals what got in her way while writing The Phoebe Variations. Jane Hamilton is the author of seven critically acclaimed and bestselling novels, including The Book of Ruth and A Map of the World, both of which were Oprah's Book Club selections. Her nonfiction has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Allure, Elle, and various anthologies. She's married to an apple farmer and lives in Wisconsin. Learn more at Janehamiltonbooks.com Special thanks to Net Galley for an advance copy of The Phoebe Variations. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Courtney Psak graduated with a degree in Communications and Journalism with a master's degree in Publishing. She currently lives in Palm Beach, Florida with her husband and two sons. She is a member of the Women's Fiction Writers Association, the National Writers Association, International Thriller Writers and a board member for the Mystery Writers of America. Her newest novel is The Tutor. Special thanks to Net Galley for an early copy. Learn more at courtneypsak.com Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Cesky, LittleRed and BefuddledPanda discuss The Shattering Peace by John Scalzi, the latest book in Old Mans War series. Spoilers start at around 15 minutes in.Disclaimer: Green Team received an ARC of The Shattering Peace by John Scalzi courtesy of NetGalley and Tor Books. We thank them for the early copy for review. All opinions are our own. The Shattering Peace released on September 16th, 2025. Hope you enjoy the episode. Music is Galactic Damages by Jingle Punks.Find us on:Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuABlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/greenteampod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@greenteampodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Suggestion Box: https://forms.gle/Nsz6URWeq3JeeZnGA
Shirley Russak Wachtel is the author of the short story collection Three For A Dollar, the book of poetry, In The Mellow Light, and several books for children. Her short stories and poems have appeared in various literary journals. A daughter of Holocaust survivors, Wachtel was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. She holds a doctor of letters degree from Drew University and Professor Emerita of English at Middlesex College in New Jersey. The mother of three grown sons and grandmother to three precocious granddaughters, she currently resides in East Brunswick, New Jersey, with her husband, Arthur. Learn more at ShirleyWachtel.com Special thanks to Net Galley for advance reader copies. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
What does it take to become a successful multi-genre author? J.T. Ellison reveals how she's navigated the changing publishing market while maintaining an authentic writing voice and promotional image. JT is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than 35+ novels, and the EMMY® award winning co-host of the literary TV show A WORD ON WORDS. She also writes urban fantasy under the pen name Joss Walker. With millions of books in print, her work has won critical acclaim, prestigious awards, been optioned for television, and has been published in 28 countries. J.T. lives in Nashville with her husband and twin kittens, where she is hard at work on her next novel. Today, we're going to talk about her latest, LAST SEEN. Learn more at JTEllison.com Special thanks to Net Galley for an advance copy of Last Seen. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Cesky and Hurinfan discuss Josiah Bancroft's new Hexologists story, A Tangle of Time and we go into full spoilers.Disclaimer: Green Team received an ARC of The Hexologists: A Tangle of Time by Josiah Bancroft courtesy of NetGalley and Orbit Books. We thank them for the early copy for review. All opinions are our own. The Hexologists: A Tangle of Time releases on September 9th, 2025. Hope you enjoy the episode.Music is Galactic Damages by Jingle Punks.Find us on:Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuABlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/greenteampod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@greenteampodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Suggestion Box: https://forms.gle/Nsz6URWeq3JeeZnGA
Ally Carter's novels are infused with excitement and Mr. and Mrs. Smith level romantic intrigue. Crafting them is not as easy as some might assume. Ally peels back the curtain and shares unvarnished accountings of the heartache that comes with creating electric jaunts for her characters. Ally is the bestselling author of novels that have epitomized action-adventure YA romance for more than a decade. From the spy-centric humor of I'd Tell You I Love You, but Then I'd Have to Kill You to the globe-trotting glamour of Heist Society, Embassy Row, and Not If I Save You First, the name Ally Carter is synonymous with hilarious action and heart-pounding romance. She is also the author of The Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor and The Winterborne Home for Mayhem and Mystery for younger readers. Her first original screenplay, A Castle for Christmas, was recently #1 on Netflix. Ally lives within an easy drive of her home farm in Oklahoma and encourages you to follow her online if you love bad pictures and typo-filled tweets that she sends out when she really should be writing. Today, we'll chat about her latest, THE BLONDE WHO CAME IN FROM THE COLD. Learn more at allycarter.com Special thanks to Net Galley for a preview of Ally's latest novel. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Amran Gowani is a former Wall Street analyst, a prolific content creator and over the last four years he's written and produced 200 humorous personal essays and satirical short-form pieces. When Amran's not hanging out with imaginary people in imaginary places, he enjoys biking around the great city of Chicago, bouldering with his extraordinary wife Felicia, and reading comic books with his two wildly imaginative and deeply ungrateful children. By leveraging his lifelong love of film, literature, and video games—and drawing upon his decade-plus of surreal and disturbing experiences across Big Pharma and Wall Street—he crafted his blistering debut novel Leverage, which we'll discuss on this episode of the Writing Table. Special thanks to Net Galley. Learn more at amrangowani.com Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Hurinfan and Cesky discuss The Hexologists: A Tangle of Time by Josiah Bancroft, the sequel to The Hexologists. This is a SPOILER-FREE chat. Disclaimer: Green Team received an ARC of The Hexologists: A Tangle of Time by Josiah Bancroft courtesy of NetGalley and Orbit Books. We thank them for the early copy for review. All opinions are our own. The Hexologists: A Tangle of Time releases on September 9th, 2025. Hope you enjoy the episode. Music is Galactic Damages by Jingle Punks.Find us on:Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuABlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/greenteampod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@greenteampodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Suggestion Box: https://forms.gle/Nsz6URWeq3JeeZnGA
HANK PHILLIPPI RYAN is USA Today bestselling author of 16 psychological thrillers, winning the most prestigious awards in the genre: five Agathas, five Anthonys, and the coveted Mary Higgins Clark Award. She is also on-air investigative reporter for Boston's WHDH-TV, with 37 EMMYs and dozens more journalism honors for her groundbreaking journalism and true crime stories. National book critics call her “a superb and gifted storyteller.” Her current novel isOne Wrong Word, a twisty story of gaslighting, manipulation, and murder. Hank is on the board of International Thriller Writers, a sought-after teacher and keynote speaker, and host of three popular online live events: THE BACK ROOM, CRIME TIME on A Mighty Blaze, and FIRST CHAPTER FUN. She lives in Boston with her husband, a nationally renowned criminal defense attorney. Her next novel, All This Could be Yours, comes out in September from Minotaur Books. People Magazine says: “A nail-biting thriller.” Learn more at hankphillippiryan.com Special thanks to Net Galley for providing advance copies. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Joelle Babula writes about things your mother warned you not to talk about at the dinner table, like infidelity, emotional chaos and cheese-induced bliss. A former award-winning journalist and columnist turned nurse practitioner, Joelle now lives on Baltimore's inner harbor with her adoring husband and two absurd cats. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing, she spends her days caring for patients and her nights stirring up fictional drama, often with a glass of wine in hand and a wedge of something smelly on her plate. Infidelity Rules is her debut novel. And yes, she's working on the next one (probably while avoiding her inbox and roasting a chicken). When not writing or helping patients, she's exploring Charm City's restaurant scene, throwing impromptu dinner parties or crisscrossing the East Coast in search of her next great food-moan. She and her husband love traveling, biking and dancing like nobody's watching—even though someone usually is. Her debut novel is INFIDELITY RULES. Learn more at joellebabula.com Special thanks to Net Galley for providing advance copies. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Cesky hosts Jingalls, Hurinfan, and BefuddledPanda in a FULL SPOILERS discussion on T. Kingfisher's latest release, Hemlock & Silver, a reimagining of Snow White. Disclaimer: Green Team received an ARC of Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher courtesy of NetGalley and Tor Books. We thank them for the early copy for review. All opinions are our own. Hemlock & Silver released on August 19th, 2025. Hope you enjoy the episode. Music is Galactic Damages by Jingle Punks.Find us on:Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuABlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/greenteampod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@greenteampodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Suggestion Box: https://forms.gle/Nsz6URWeq3JeeZnGA
David Wroblewski is the author, most recently, of the novel Familiaris, his follow up to the internationally bestselling The Story Of Edgar Sawtelle, an Oprah Book Club pick, Barnes and Noble Discover Great New Writers selection, winner of the Colorado Book Award, Indie Choice Best Author Discovery award, and Midwest Bookseller Association's Choice award, in addition to being selected as one of the best books of the year by numerous magazines and newspapers. David received an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the Warren Wilson M.F.A. Program for Writers, and a Bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of Wisconsin. He lives in Colorado with the writer Kimberly McClintock and their dogs, Pie and Luci. Learn more at davidwroblewski.com Special thanks to Net Galley for advance copies. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Cesky hosts Jingalls, Hurinfan, and BefuddledPanda to discuss T. Kingfisher's upcoming release, Hemlock & Silver, a reimagining of Snow White. This is a SPOILER-FREE discussion. Full spoilers chat forthcoming.Disclaimer: Green Team received an ARC of Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher courtesy of NetGalley and Tor Books. We thank them for the early copy for review. All opinions are our own. Hemlock & Silver releases on August 19th, 2025. Hope you enjoy the episode. Music is Galactic Damages by Jingle Punks.Find us on:Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuABlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/greenteampod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@greenteampodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Suggestion Box: https://forms.gle/Nsz6URWeq3JeeZnGA
Bestselling author Karin Slaughter shares how she got her start, explores her writing process, and gives listeners a look at what's coming next. Karin Slaughter is the author of more than twenty instant New York Times bestselling novels, including the Edgar–nominated Cop Town and standalone novels Pretty Girls, The Good Daughter, and Pieces of Her. She is published in 120 countries with more than 40 million copies sold across the globe. Pieces of Her is a #1 Netflix original series starring Toni Collette, and WILL TRENT, based on her Will Trent series, is on ABC (and streaming on Hulu in the U.S. and Disney+ internationally). False Witness and The Good Daughter are in development for television. Slaughter is the founder of the Save the Libraries project—a nonprofit organization established to support libraries and library programming. A native of Georgia, she lives in Atlanta. Her latest novel is WE ARE ALL GUILTY HERE. Learn more at Karinslaughter.com. Special thanks to NetGalley for providing advance copies. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Juliette Fay returns to the Writing Table; this time to discuss writing historical fiction and the work she's done to create The Harvey Girls. Fay is the bestselling author of eight novels. THE TUMBLING TURNER SISTERS was a USA Today bestseller and Costco Pennie's Book Club Pick. THE SHORTEST WAY HOME was chosen as one of Library Journal's Top 5 Best Books of 2012: Women's Fiction; DEEP DOWN TRUE was short-listed for the 2011Women's Fiction award by the American Library Association; and SHELTER ME, received a 2009 Massachusetts Book Award “Must-Read Book” and chosen as an Indie Next pick. Juliette is a graduate of Boston College and Harvard University, and lives in Massachusetts with her family. Her latest novel is THE HARVEY GIRLS. Learn more at juliettefay.comSpecial thanks to NetGalley for providing advance copies. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Laura Wood peels back the emotions behind her writing and provides a preview of her novel, Let's Make A Scene. Wood is a bestselling and acclaimed author of children's and young adult novels. She is also the author of the adult novels Under Your Spell and Let's Make a Scene. With a PhD in 19th-century literature, Laura lives in Warwickshire, England, with her husband, and their dog, Bea. Visit LauraClareWood.com and follow her on Instagram @LauraCWood and on X @LauraClareWood.Special thanks to Net Galley for providing advance copies. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Anna Barrington has worked in galleries, museums, and auction houses in the art world for seven years. She received an MA from the Courtauld Institute of Art in London and a BA from the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Originally from Atlanta, she grew up on Cape Cod and currently lives in the UK. THE SPECTACLE is her first novel. Learn more at annabarrington.comSpecial thanks to Net Galley for providing advance copies. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Simon Tolkien is the grandson of JRR Tolkien and a director of the Tolkien Estate. He is also series consultant for the Amazon series, The Rings of Power. He studied Modern History at Trinity College, Oxford and went on to become a London barrister specializing in criminal defense. He left the law to become a writer in 2001 and has published five novels which mine the history of the first half of the last century to explore dark subjects – capital punishment, the Holocaust, the London Blitz and the Battle of the Somme. The epic coming-of-age story of Theo Sterling, set in 1930s New York, England and Spain, is being published in two volumes this year: The Palace at the End of the Sea and The Room of Lost Steps. Learn more at Simontolkien.com Special thanks to Net Galley for providing advance copies. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
BefuddledPanda and Kyptan chat (full spoilers) about Volatile Memory by Seth Haddon, an upcoming sapphic sci-fi action adventure novella.Disclaimer: Green Team received an ARC of Volatile Memory by Seth Haddon courtesy of NetGalley and Tordotcom. We thank them for the early copy for review. All opinions are our own. Volatile Memory releases on July 22nd, 2025. Hope you enjoy the episode. Video of a lyrebird: https://youtu.be/VjE0Kdfos4Y?si=p7Fd6p6iqbJ8JJu9Find us on:Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuABlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/greenteampod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@greenteampodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Suggestion Box: https://forms.gle/Nsz6URWeq3JeeZnGA
What inspires an established writer to change genres? In this episode, Laura Resau discusses what it took to create her adult debut, The Alchemy of Flowers. Laura Resau is the author of eleven acclaimed books for young people. Her books have won five Colorado Book Awards and spots on “best-of” booklists from Oprah, the American Library Association, and more. Trilingual, she's lived in Provence and Oaxaca, and studied cultural anthropology and languages. She teaches graduate creative writing at Western Colorado University. You might find her writing in her cozy vintage trailer in Fort Collins, Colorado, where she lives with her rock-hound husband, musician son, wild husky, and a hundred house plants. Her latest novel is THE ALCHEMY OF FLOWERS. Learn more at LauraResau.com Special thanks to Net Galley for providing advance copies. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Daniel Kalla is an Emergency Room Physician and the bestselling author of fifteen novels, translated into eleven languages. His Shanghai Trilogy has been optioned for film, and his works explore themes ranging from superbugs and pandemics to psychedelics and DNA evidence. In addition to psychological thrillers and medical suspense, Daniel has written three historical novels about the 20,000 German Jews who found refuge in WWII-era Shanghai. A frequent media contributor, Daniel has appeared on ABC, NBC, CNN, CBC, and Entertainment Weekly. He earned his MD from the University of British Columbia, where he is now a clinical professor. A Vancouver native, he's the proud father of two daughters and the devoted owner of two mischievous mutts, Milo and Lulu. His latest novel, The Deepest Fake, follows a tech CEO whose life unravels amid deepfakes, deception, and a potentially fatal diagnosis. Learn more at DanielKalla.com Special thanks to Net Galley for providing advance copies. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Lori Roy is the author of six novels of suspense. Lori's debut, BENT ROAD, was awarded the Edgar Allen Poe Award for Best First Novel by an American Author. She went on to receive the 2016 Edgar Allen Poe Award for Best Novel, making Lori the first woman to receive an Edgar Award for both Best First Novel and Best Novel, and she is the third person to have done so. Lori's critically acclaimed work has been named a New York Times Editors' Choice, twice named a New York Times Notable Crime Book, featured in People Magazine as Book of the Week and excerpted in Oprah Magazine. Her work has been widely reviewed and has been included on numerous Best Of lists and summer reading lists. Lori lives with her family in west-central Florida. Her latest novel is THE FINAL EPISODE. Learn more at: LoriRoy.comSpecial thanks to Net Galley for advance previews. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
BefuddledPanda and Kyptan chat (spoiler-free) about Volatile Memory by Seth Haddon, an upcoming sapphic sci-fi action adventure novella.Disclaimer: Green Team received an ARC of Volatile Memory by Seth Haddon courtesy of NetGalley and Tordotcom. We thank them for the early copy for review. All opinions are our own. Volatile Memory releases on July 22nd, 2025. Hope you enjoy the episode. Video of a lyrebird: https://youtu.be/VjE0Kdfos4Y?si=p7Fd6p6iqbJ8JJu9Find us on:Discord: https://discord.gg/FNcpuuABlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/greenteampod.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@greenteampodReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/thelegendarium/Suggestion Box: https://forms.gle/Nsz6URWeq3JeeZnGA
Radish Fiction is officially shutting down by December 2025. NetGalley just launched a consumer-facing discovery site called Booktrovert. And ACX is testing voice replica AI for audiobook narration. In this week's news update, I cover the latest shifts in the self-publishing world—including a deepfake interview warning, AI narration breakthroughs, and a major indie publishing milestone from Spoken.press. Subscribe to The Self-Publishing Hub - https://TheSelfPublishingHub.com Subscribe to my email newsletter - https://DaleLinks.com/SignUp Join Channel Memberships - https://DaleLinks.com/Memberships Join Me on Discord - https://DaleLinks.com/Discord Check out my main YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@DaleLRoberts My Books - https://DaleLinks.com/MyBooks Wanna tip me? Visit https://dalelroberts.gumroad.com/coffee. News Sources: Now in Beta: Narrator Voice Replicas on ACX - https://www.acx.com/mp/blog/now-in-beta-narrator-voice-replicas-on-acx Radish Fiction is shutting down in December 2025 - https://goodereader.com/blog/digital-publishing/radish-fiction-is-shutting-down-soon-in-december NetGalley Launches New Consumer Marketing Site Called Booktrovert - https://publishingperspectives.com/2025/06/netgalley-launches-booktrovert/ When an Interview Isn't Exactly What It Seems: NewYox Media and Its Suite of Magazines - https://writerbeware.blog/2025/07/11/when-an-interview-isnt-exactly-what-it-seems-newyox-media-and-its-suite-of-magazines Spoken Beta: V0.9.4 Release Notes: Natural Cadence, Emotional Precision, and Massive MCMV Level Up - https://www.spoken.press/the-spoken-chronicle/spoken-beta-v094-release-notes-natural-cadence-emotional-precision-and-massive-mcmv-level-up Miblart - https://DaleLinks.com/Miblart (affiliate link) - use promo code MIBLART15 to get 15% off your order (good through July 18) Self-Publishing Made Simple with April Cox - https://www.youtube.com/@SelfPubMadeSimple BookLinker presents: Your Book Deserves Readers: 3 Steps to Smarter Book Marketing - https://booklinker.mykajabi.com/registration-page ALLi Membership - https://DaleLinks.com/ALLi (affiliate link) ALLi Member Q&A: Marketing Your Books Using Video with Dale L. Roberts - https://selfpubconnect.mn.co/events/member-qa-marketing-your-books-using-video-with-dale-l-roberts The Self-Publishing with ALLi Podcast: Building Your Author Platform in 2025 - https://selfpublishingadvice.org/podcast-author-platform/ Kobo Writing Life presents: Busting Indie Publishing Myths with Dale Roberts - https://www.youtube.com/live/6oPXIhuzROg?si=YE7mPAAzFYvuYMCq Author Nation - https://DaleLinks.com/AuthorNation (affiliate link) Where noted, some outbound links financially benefit the channel through affiliate programs. I only endorse programs, products, or services I use and can stand confidently behind. These links do not affect your purchase price and greatly helps to building and growing this channel. Thanks in advance for understanding! - Dale L. Roberts
Tower Dungeon is finally out in English print this week. Lets see what this series is about.Published by KodanshaStory and Art by Tsutomu NiheiI read this via DRC from Netgalley and the Kmanga App______________________________Follow meMy website: https://dadneedstotalk.com/Blue Sky: dadneedstotalk2.bsky.socialTwitter: https://twitter.com/DadNeedsToTalkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/dadneedstotalkpodcast/
Jaclyn Goldish peels back the curtain on her process and lessons learned as she's published four novels. Jaclyn is a graduate of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and NYU School of Law. She practiced estate planning law at a large Chicago firm for seven years before leaving her job to travel the world and write novels. After culling her possessions into only what would fit in a backpack, she traveled for over a year until settling in Tel Aviv, where she can often be found writing from cafés near the beach. She is the author of The Chateau, The Main Character, and The Safari. Learn more at jaclyngoldis.com. Special thanks to Net Galley for an advance review copy. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Jill Shalvis writes contemporary romance and romantic comedies filled with madcap adventures and shenanigans and sexy times. (just don't tell her mom). She's sold 20 million plus copies worldwide to date and lives with her family in a small mountain town near Lake Tahoe full of quirky characters (Any resemblance to the quirky characters in her books is mostly coincidental). Jill's latest novel is Better Than Friends. For more information visit www.jillshalvis.comMany thanks to NetGalley for providing an advance copy of this novel.Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
How does a Pulitzer Prize winning author find inspiration? Sue Halpern shares tips and discusses writing both nonfiction and fiction. Sue is the author of seven previous books of fiction and nonfiction, most recently the novel Summer Hours at the Robbers Library. Her writing has appeared in The New Yorker, the New York Times Magazine, the New York Review of Books, Rolling Stone, and Condé Nast Traveler, and she has appeared on NPR's All Things Considered and The Today Show. A beloved college professor, and a former New Yorker staff writer, she lives in Vermont with her husband, the writer and environmental activist Bill McKibben, and is a scholar-in-residence at Middlebury College. Learn more at suehalpern.comSpecial thanks to NetGalley for providing advanced review copies to The Writing Table. Intro reel, Writing Table Podcast 2024 Outro RecordingFollow the Writing Table:On Twitter/X: @writingtablepcEverywhere else: @writingtablepodcastEmail questions or tell us who you'd like us to invite to the Writing Table: writingtablepodcast@gmail.com.
Danika Ellis joins Rebecca to talk about NetGalley's new consumer marketing platform, the latest decision in an AI copyright lawsuit, BookTok's obsession with marginalia, and more. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify. Sign up for the Book Riot Podcast Newsletter and follow the show on Instagram and Bluesky. Get more industry news with our Today in Books daily newsletter. Looking to elevate your reading life? Tailored Book Recommendations delivers reading recommendations hand-picked just for you by real human book nerds. Plans start at just $18! The Book Riot Podcast is a proud member of the Airwave Podcast Network. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Discussed in this Episode: Netgalley launches consumer marketing platform Booktrovert Sarah J. Maas signs major licensing deal Judge rules use of copyrighted materials to train AI without authors' permission is fair use, but using pirated copies violates copyright law Let's talk about marginalia and the latest BookTok trend Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil by V.E. Schwab Emperor of Gladness by Ocean Vuong So Many Stars by Caro de Robertis Sympathy for Wild Girls by Demree McGhee Awakened by A.E. Osworth Ten Incarnations of Rebellion by Vaishnavi Patel Among Friends by Hal Ebbott The Original by Nell Stevens Tusk Love by Thea Guanzon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices