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Latest podcast episodes about piper j drake

The Fresh Fiction Podcast
Exploring Myth, Magic, and Joy: Piper J. Drake on Writing, Resilience, and the Mythwoven Series

The Fresh Fiction Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2025 52:55


In this episode of the Fresh Fiction Podcast, host Samantha Tennant interviews Piper J. Drake, the author of the Mythwoven series. They discuss Drake's journey to becoming an author, which began with her interest in storytelling, science fiction, and fantasy. Piper shares how personal challenges and significant life changes, including a heart attack in 2021, influenced her writing and life decisions. They explore the themes of her works, including her latest book FANGS SO BRIGHT AND DEADLY, which integrates Pacific Rim mythologies and a unique blend of fantasy and romance. Piper also talks about balancing her career in regulatory compliance with her writing, traveling, and other interests. The conversation touches on her experiences traveling to countries like Egypt, her favorite travel destinations, and her approach to maintaining joy and balance in her life. Piper emphasizes making conscious decisions to pursue joy and happiness in her work and personal life. Finally, she gives a glimpse into her future projects, including a cozy mystery and another entry in the Mythwoven series. Piper J. Drake: https://freshfiction.com/author.php?id=38889 Mythwoven series: https://freshfiction.com/series.php?id=7479 FANGS SO BRIGHT AND DEADLY: https://freshfiction.com/book.php?id=132677

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EP_63; Work Anywhere Thailand

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 29:13


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake chose chaos a couple of months ago, going off script with no structure to discuss trip planning for Thailand! Note: at the time this episodes airs, Gail and Piper will already be in Thailand, so check their social media for live updates of their trip or stand by for future episodes recorded in Thailand! It's happening, dear listeners. Brace yourselves. The approach: have a home base in Bangkok, working and writing during the week and taking day trips or venturing beyond Bangkok for weekend jaunts. The objective: work anywhere. Piper will also be working day job! On US time! Thus practicing a biphasic sleep schedule.  The philosophy: we're enjoying the lifestyle, the digital nomad experience, and we're very likely to be back. Coordination and Planning shared Google doc for asynchronous notes on our travel destination and questions Travel Buddies - it's a trio of friends with a combination of shared interests and contrasts packing prep Researching desired foods to seek out and try, making lists! Key Questions We Asked Each Other what kinds of things do you want to do? what kinds of sight seeing do you enjoy? what travel vaccines do we need? – – –  Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_62; FrequentlyForgotten

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 29:36


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss things that just don't make it into the suitcase or carry on, things we often forget to bring along on travel. But first! Where have Gail & Piper been? Piper did a stay-cation in Seattle, hosting Piper Mommy and her brother with his wife: Chihuli Garden and Glass, conveyer belt sushi, ASEAN Street, and more... Gail Often Forgets: Socks Bathing Attire incl. swim cap, goggles, bathing suit Update all apps/download entertainment media Refrigerated items Piper Often Forgets: Swimsuit Second pair of pants Alternate shoes: casual flats Jewelry Gadgets: Gail's gadget: tested the Flight Flap Piper's gadget: in search of a new hair styling device more compact than the T3 curling iron Shoutouts: From Piper: Bitter Medicine by Mia Tsai From Gail: Unconquerable Sun by Kate Eliott – – –  Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_61; Delayed in Transit

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2023 43:12


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss their coping methods when there are travel delays long and short, but especially long. But first! Where have Gail & Piper been? Gail & Piper had a writing retreat together in Honolulu (February 2023) and Gail experienced major travel whammy! Piper's Coping Mechanisms: Have the airline app on my phone, so I can get boarding updates without having to hear the announcements Find the quiet spots in the airport, such as a gate that does NOT have a flight boarding any time soon Find a restaurant with power outlets for food and power Pack a tennis ball for physical therapy   Gail's Coping Mechanisms: Looking for a nicer sit down restaurant Chair massage or nail salon Do some shopping - duty free or otherwise Migrating sleep kit to carry on Gadgets: Gail's gadget: back up battery charger with key chords with all the adapter ends Piper's gadget: selection of ear buds (Apple Air Pods) for noise cancelling Shoutouts: Gail's Tinkered Starsong series  Piper's Wings Once Cursed & Bound – – –  Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_60; Layers to Freedom

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 41:23


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss dressing for flights and travel. But first! Where have Gail & Piper been? Gail has a new car. Piper went on a food quest. Gail's Fashion Choices for Flight: A lot of cashmere Warm hoodies with good pockets (usually men's) Sweat pants / joggers with pockets (usually men's) High waisted, wide leg vintage pant WITH POCKETS Coat (dictated by weather forecast at destination) Additional layers: cashmere hat, gloves, scarf (sometimes silk) Piper's  Fashion Choices for Flight: Lots of layers Wearing the heaviest shoes of the trip Compression socks - knee high in flight, thigh high at the hotel Compression camisol Tech fabric: moisture wicking, breathable High waisted jeans Additional layers: super light, but warm shawl. Alpaca poncho. Gadgets: Piper's gadget: compression socks Gail's gadget: warm, fuzzy socks Shoutouts: Piper's Patreon for monthly short stories, bonus scenes, epilogues. Gail's website for the travel section. – – –  Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_59; Work and Fun on Location

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Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 36:51


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss how they plan and enjoy both work and fun on location. But first! Where have Gail & Piper been? Murder cabin, on a lake. Mystery dog. Heat resistant frogs in the hot tub, and some not so heat resistant. Much writing was accomplished - either in communal area, or privately when dictating. Then to a nice hotel in Spokane. Bull dog regular at the hotel bar. Piper's Plans: Changing up the writing retreat dynamic with 2 pro authors and 2 pre-published authors. Going for the fun and productive balance. Writing. High priority! Lots of walking: on the beach or through a park, or along Waikiki streets Food! Looking for those fusion dishes Speech patterns and local dialects Gail's Plans: Writing. Priority #1 Swimming, either in the ocean or in the pool High hopes for health benefits in water: ocean, pool, hot tub Food! Fresh fruit, in particular Increased creativity and productivity Gadgets: Piper's swimwear: tankini designed for curvy girls - sized by bra size with underwire support, also a sarong/towel Gail's swimwear: tankini or one piece, retro design. Travels with goggles & swim cap. Waffle towel. Both: Sunscreen! Shoutouts: The Red Scholar's Wake by Aliette de Bodard, also mentioned The Tea Master and the Detective – – –  Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

Just Keep Writing
Episode 114 - Piper J. Drake: Wings Once Cursed and Bound

Just Keep Writing

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2023 55:19


This week, Marshall, Nick, LP, Brent, and Wil sit back down with Piper J. Drake to talk about her new book, Wing Once Cursed and Bound! The interview is mostly spoiler free, but used the link below to buy Piper's book! Links mentioned during the show: Piper J. Drake Wings Once Cursed and Bound Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Brent:  Twitter: @BrentCLambert @fiyahlitmag Fiyah Lit Magazine LP:  Email: lpkindred@wandering.shop Twitter: @LPKindred Linktr.ee/lpkindred  Now, just keep writing!

PLYMC Library Anywhere Podcast
The Collection Edition (Ep 35)

PLYMC Library Anywhere Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2023 19:31


Join us for the collection edition of our podcast. Team Ashley will give you the scoop on what's happening in the library collection. Tune in to hear about new books and featured items at your library! Introduction: 00:00-00:34 Young Adult Titles: 00:35-06:53 1) "Spell Bound" by F.T. Lukens https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1658632 2) "The Cherished" by Patrica Ward https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1658619 3) "Blood Debts" by Terry J. Benton-Walker https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1657490 4) "When You Wish Upon a Star: A Twisted Tale" by Elizabeth Lim https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1658526 5) "Big Tree" Brian Selznick https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1657011 6) "Once There Was" by Kiyash Monsef https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1658117 7) "Nic Blake and the Remarkables: The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1656994 8) "School Trip: A Graphic Novel" by Jerry Craft https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1656367 9) "The Loud Librarian" by Jenna Beatrice https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1655424 Adult Titles Fiction: 07:12-12:19 1) "Wings Once Cursed & Bound" by Piper J. Drake https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1657162 2) "The Lonely Hearts Book Club" by Lucy Gilmore https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1657643 3) "The Donut Legion" by Joe R. Lansdale https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1657241 4) "The Fake" by Zoe Whittall https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1657157 5) "Strangers in the Night" by Heather Webb https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1657638 6) "Symphony of Secrets" by Brendan Slocumb https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1656801 7) "Jasmine and Jake Rock the Boat" by Sonya Lalli https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1658340 8) "Something Spectacular" by Alexis Hall https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1658322 9) "The Audrey Hepburn Estate" by Brenda Janowitz https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1658370 Adult Titles Non-Fiction: 12:19-15:54 1) "Hello GriefHello Grief: I'll Be Right With You" by Alessandra Olanow https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1657656 2) "The Status Revolution: The Improbable Story of How the Lowbrow Became the Highbrow" by Chuck Thompson https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1657617 3) "Noodle Worship: Easy Recipes for All the Dishes You Crave From Asian, Italian and American Cuisines" by Larone Thompson https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1653094 4) "Eating From Our Roots" by Maya Feller https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1657658 5) "The Teachers: A Year Inside America's Most Vulnerable, Important Profession" by Alexandra Robbins https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1658359 6) "The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up" by Andy Cohen https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1658273 7) "The Windsors at War: The King, His Brother, and a Family Divided" by Alexander Larman https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1658270 8) "Hot and Bothered: What No One Tells You About Menopause and How to Feel Like Yourself Again" by Jancee Dunn https://plymc.bibliocommons.com/v2/record/S131C1658331 Library materials spotlight: 16:54-17:53 End: 18:43-19:19

Just Keep Writing
Episode 113 - Choices in Writing with Piper J. Drake

Just Keep Writing

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2023 60:06


Just Keep Writing: Episode XX Show Notes   Episode 113 - Choices in Writing with Piper J. Drake   This week, Marshall, Nick, LP, Brent, and Wil sit back down with Piper J. Drake to discuss choices in writing. Links mentioned during the show: Piper J. Drake Wings Once Cursed and Bound Mia P. Manansala's Arsenic and Adobo Jacqueline Carey's Kushiel's Dart Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Brent:  Twitter: @BrentCLambert @fiyahlitmag Fiyah Lit Magazine LP:  Email: lpkindred@wandering.shop Twitter: @LPKindred Linktr.ee/lpkindred  Now, just keep writing!  

Just Keep Writing
Episode 112 - Non-Western Story Structure with Piper J. Drake (Part 2)

Just Keep Writing

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2023 55:54


This week, Marshall, Nick, LP, Brent, and Wil sit back down with Piper J. Drake to continue their discussion of non-western story structure. Links mentioned during the show: Piper J. Drake Wings Once Cursed and Bound Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Brent:  Twitter: @BrentCLambert @fiyahlitmag Fiyah Lit Magazine LP:  Email: lpkindred@wandering.shop Twitter: @LPKindred Linktr.ee/lpkindred  Now, just keep writing!

Just Keep Writing
Episode 111 - Non-Western Story Structure with Piper J. Drake

Just Keep Writing

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2023 54:50


This week, Marshall, Nick, LP, Brent, and Wil sit down with Piper J. Drake to discuss non-western story structure. Links mentioned during the show: Piper J. Drake Wings Once Cursed and Bound Support the Show: Patreon Kofi Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Brent:  Twitter: @BrentCLambert @fiyahlitmag Fiyah Lit Magazine LP:  Email: lpkindred@wandering.shop Twitter: @LPKindred Linktr.ee/lpkindred  Now, just keep writing!

Page Break with Brian McClellan
Ep 60 - Piper J Drake - Romantic Fantasy Author

Page Break with Brian McClellan

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2023 72:21


My guest this week is author Piper J Drake. Piper is a prolific romance author who puts the saucy into all of our favorite SFF subgenres. She's written a pair of suspense series in True Heroes and Safeguard, the science fiction Triton Experiment series, the paranormal London Shifters series, and many standalone novels and short stories. She has a new contemporary fantasy series, Mythwoven, coming in April 2023 with the first book Wings Once Cursed and Bound. Piper is also the cohost of the 20 Minute Delay podcast with Gail Carriger.Piper and I spend WAY too much time talking about food and tea before moving on to the tropes of the romance genre and the way she's used them in her own writing. We also chat about Piper's childhood love of science fiction and fantasy, the origin of her pseudonyms, and the challenges presented by moving between genres. Enjoy my conversation with Piper Drake!You can find Piper on her website or Twitter.Find Brian McClellan at his website, on Twitter and Instagram, or find his books on Amazon, direct from his bookstore, or wherever books are sold!Don't forget to support the show on Patreon, or pick up some swag on Redbubble. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Ep_58; Travel Hopes and Plans

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2023 43:37


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss their plans for 2023 and related travel plans. But first! Where has Piper been? Piper was a guest author at Dragonsteel MiniCon in Salt Lake City. She chats with Gail about the pros and cons of managing an author table in an Exhibitor Hall or Dealer's Room solo. Gail's Hopes and Plans: Discussing the state of the travel industry and avoiding holiday travel Scheduled for 4 to 5 events in the beginning of 2023 and anticipate 1 or 2 more by end of the year Would like to schedule at least 1 teaching workshop Potentially a joint book signing with Piper - TBD Piper's Hopes and Plans: Only 2 cons booked for 2023 at the time of recording: ApollyCon and Dragonsteel MiniCon 1 writing retreat scheduled, would like to schedule 2 or 3 more through 2023 (small, just a few authors) Book Launch events for WINGS ONCE CURSED & BOUND scheduled at several bookstores in the Seattle area as well as a few larger Comic Cons - TBD Potentially a joint book signing with Gail - TBD Piper is picking back up day job activities, her parallel career. Travel related to day job is also TBD. Gadgets: Gail's gadget pick is a 22 inch rolling, "spin-ny" 4 wheeled suitcase Piper's gadget is a Zojirushi Travel Mug with Tea Leaf Filter Shout-outs: Gail is sharing more insight in her newsletter Piper is sharing behind-the-book and bonus content in her newsletter – – –  Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_57; Restrategizing Business Travel

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Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 37:52


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss how they are updating their author business strategies moving forward and how that impacts travel. But first! Where has Gail been? Gail went to Wild Wild West con this past year. She was reminded that the desert can get quite cold, depending on time of day/year. She had to take the risk and pack a large checked-bag. One of the delights of a steampunk event - really fun masks! Gail's Business Considerations: split between cons with high costume packing needs versus teaching engagements / writing retreats packing the backup outfit in your carry-on the value of including a QR code on your swag/merchandise always have a physical newsletter sign up page with pen,  and include the QR code to newsletter sign up on the physical sign up sheet for those who like to sign up digitally Piper's Business Considerations: Redoing all the travel kits to accommodate must-bring technology: a travel blood pressure device and wearing an Oura ring to monitor heart rate, plus increased daily medications New vertical banner design. Compact, but adds weight, which means checked luggage. Planning packed luggage weight for economy class (about 50lbs) versus the frequent flyer status privileges (First Class about 70lbs) Signage with QR code to purchase books digitally Piper will be using a signature stamp from now on for all book signings and events, due to her medical challenges. Piper is considering investing in event-exclusive signature stamps. Gadgets: Piper's gadget is a 7 day / 3x a day medication storage Gail's gadget pick is a Ziploc Twist N Loc Food Storage container Shout-outs: Brandon Sanderson and Intentionally Blank Piper's upcoming release Wings Once Cursed & Bound – – –  Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

Writing Excuses
17.51: Feel The Burn

Writing Excuses

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2022 19:07


Your Hosts: Dongwon Song, Piper J. Drake, Peng Shepherd, Marshall Carr, Jr., and Erin Roberts Let's talk about burnout. It's been a long few years (with some of those years feeling like decades) so this may seem timely, but burnout can happen during otherwise ordinary times. Ignoring it or simply trying to "burn smarter, not harder" can have serious repercussions. In this episode we talk about why we burn out, how we recognize it, how we deal with it, and how we (eventually) recover from it. Credits: This episode was recorded by Matthew Drake, and mastered by Alex Jackson.

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EP_56; Technology Upgrades

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 35:36


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss their technology upgrades, respectively, and how they impact their travels But first! Where has Piper been? Piper compares and contrasts a trip to Salt Lake City last year with a planned trip to Salt Lake City this year. Last year involved gaming and cooking, immediately followed by a trip to Orlando for Piper Dad. This year, Piper is again gaming and cooking and a guest author at Brandon Sanderson's Dragonsteel Mini-Con. Then she's heading to the East Coast for family gathering over Thanksgiving. Gail's Technology Upgrades: Scrivener mini iPad & bluetooth keyboard Macbook Pro & wired keyboard & wired mouse Piper's Technology Upgrades: iPad Pro & bluetooth keyboard MacBook Air Maingear Custom Gaming PC & wired keyboard & wired mouse Gadgets: Gail's gadget is a Soundcore Libtery 3 ear buds Piper's gadget is Samsung Galaxy Buds Shout-outs: Brandon Sanderson Dan Wells Intentionally Blank – – –  Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_55; Things We Hoard When We Travel

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2022 37:19


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss things each of them hoard when they travel. But first! Where has Gail been? Impromptu reunion and abbreviated writing retreat to the Boston area. Reasons for traveling carry-on only whenever possible. Piper is mildly concerned regarding Gail's shoe choices for this trip. Piper's Hoard-able Items: Clean napkins and tissues Hotel disposable (not cloth) laundry bags Hard boiled eggs Condiments (tiny jams and tiny ketchups) - especially ones Piper hasn't encountered before Shoe polish, because steampunk-y boots Hotel toiletries, if they are nifty and high quality Gail's Road Trip thoughts: Baggies (including hotel laundry bags, shopping bags, etc.) Snacks to go from ... a buffet Condiments (especially mayonnaise, hot sauce, tiny jams, etc.) Hotel toiletries, if they are nifty and high quality Pain killer packets Gadgets: Gail's gadget is a large plastic bag to use as a poncho for luggage Piper's gadget is space saver or compression bags – – –  Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_54; The Road Trip Option

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2022 39:10


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss travel by car as an option to get to where one is attempting to go. But first! Where have Gail and Piper been? Both Gail and Piper were in North Carolina, BUT they were not in North Carolina at the same time. Piper shares a few tips for handy things to have in case one becomes ill while traveling and Gail adds her thoughts for a medical kit. Piper's Road Trip Thoughts: Summer of 2022 air travel issues resulted in a lot of travel vloggers recommending the road trip option, whenever possible Enjoys a road trip with at least one other person, and loves the option to include Corbin the Corgi in the trip. Make frequent stops and keep circulation going. A brief admiration of people living the "van life" but wouldn't want to try it for too long of an extended trip. Gail's Road Trip thoughts: Can sit a 6 to 8 hour flight with no problem but finds a few hours in a car to be quite boring. Would not opt to embark on a lone road trip. Memories of experiencing New Zealand via "van life" Gadgets: Gail's gadget is a portable charger, ultra slim Piper's gadget is a solar rechargeable power bank – – –  Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

Writing Excuses
17.39: Writing Bodies and Intimacy, with K.M. Szpara

Writing Excuses

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2022 19:18


Your Hosts: Mary Robinette Kowal, Dongwon Song, Piper J. Drake,  & Howard Tayler, with special guest K. M. Szpara CONTENT WARNING: this episode is about adult acts and adult bodies, and we won't be using euphemisms.  K.M. Szpara joined us at WXR 2022 for this discussion of writing bodies and intimacy, with a particular focus on which kinds of words to use for things. Credits: This episode was recorded by Marshall Carr, Jr. before a live audience aboard Liberty of the Seas. It was mastered by Alex Jackson.  

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Ep_53; Going International Again

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 45:11


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss international travel considerations. *This episode was recorded in April 2022. We had encountered technical difficulties and had to await a new motherboard, but we are back! But first! Where has Piper been? Piper joined authors K Tempest Bradford and Alethea Kontis for almost the full month of December in Egypt, visiting both Cairo and Luxor with Horus Rising Tours. Gail's international travel thoughts: Holding off on international travel due to varying testing and quarantine requirements Carefully research and get appropriate travel vaccinations (not just COVID) Piper's international travel thoughts: More locations around the world are implementing changes to tourism and increasing precautions for preservation and conservation of natural destinations Travel vaccinations and protective masks were things Piper already did pre-COVID pandemic Long haul flights wearing masks is absolutely doable, not just for protection from allergens and viruses - Piper's introduction to masks in flight was in 2008 on a flight to Japan as a "personal humidity device" GoogleFi and/or Google Voice worked well to communicate with travel companions.  Gadgets: Gail's gadget is a magnetic card wallet/holder Piper's gadget is an Insta360 GO 2 – – –  Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_52; Travel By Sea

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 44:20


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss travel by sea as Piper prepares to board a cruise again for the first time in years. But first! Where have Gail and Piper been? Gail and Piper had a small writing retreat together in Vegas, while BTS was in Vegas for concert performances, and the two of them did not go to the concerts or even interact with the "Vegas Experience" - they wrote. A lot. And they ate a lot of food, mostly from off the strip, particularly some very good Thai food. Travel by Sea - Tips, Tricks, and Considerations: Piper prefers the larger cruise ships, because she is less effected by motion sickness on these Writing Excuses Writing Workshop and Retreat on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Food - all the food - any time.  As long as food is not wasted, order all the entrees! All the desserts! Piper and Gail often get dishes to share so they can enjoy more variety without getting too full Piper tends to avoid the crowds and only goes to the pools and hot tubs on port days when most other passengers are off the ship But! Take into consideration health and safety protocols There's something to be said about everything taken care of for you (especially food), so you can focus on writing Gail has experience with shorter cruises on river boats and catamarans. Gail is a tour group guide's nightmare, because she will inevitably wander away from the group Both agree writers are tour guide nightmares when it comes to random, chaotic questions Both also agree cruise ships are great setting inspiration for space ships or murder mysteries Gail's Gadget Pick! Travel Chopsticks: aluminum, screw-together, portable chopsticks like these  Piper's Gadget Pick! Portable Charger (not a power strip) - extra powerful with 2x USB-C and 2x USB-A ports like this Razer Wall Charger. Note: This is not a battery pack. Extra Shoutouts: Piper's novella is available exclusively in the Happily Ever After Collective starting September 2022 – – –  Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_51; 3 Fluid Ounces

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2022 42:57


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss toiletry bags (also known as the 2-1-1) and what they include in these particular kits. *This episode was recorded in October 2021. We had encountered technical difficulties and had to await a new motherboard, but we are back! But first! Where have Gail and Piper been? Gail attended a writer's conference in Denver, CO and managed to alarm Piper with the makeup Gail used. Gail's toiletry bag notes: prompted by Gail's foray into Japanese / Korean skincare routines (that's a lot of steps!) Neutrogena Rapid Tone Repair Vitamin C Serum Capsules  Packets of coconut oil as skin moisturizer Returning to traveling with her own shampoo and conditioner Piper's toiletry bag notes: Trying to replace liquid with solid options to reduce the amount of liquids she has to pack, so she's trying out Ethique shampoo and conditioner bars in place of liquid. She's also trying out the body butter stick.  Also Kanebo Suisai Beauty Clear Powder as cleanser to reduce liquid items Adding sunscreen to her kit: ANESSA Perfect UV Skin Care BB Foundation (アネッサ パーフェクトUV スキンケアBB ファンデーション) Changes to makeup - Piper only wears primer (Fenty primer Mini Pro Filt'r Hydrating Primer) or a tinted moisturizer/BB cream, rather than a full coverage foundation. Extra Skincare + Travel Tips! Gail Tips: Dentist has travel sized samples Try to use a product that is multi-use to reduce how many products you need to pack Choose powder based make up to reduce the liquid  Piper Tip: use a never-used, clean, contact holder for serums or sample containers from a store like Sephora or Ulta the The Original MakeUp Eraser from Sephora as a make up removing wash cloth instead of makeup remover wipes Cosmetic moisturizing face masks are not considered liquids by TSA and can really make a difference on travel – – –  Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives
K-dramas with Supernatural Elements: Featuring Guest Author Piper J. Drake

AfterNoona Delight: KDrama Dishing and Deep Dives

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2022 77:54


We welcome bestselling author Piper J. Drake on the podcast to discuss our favorite K-dramas with supernatural elements. Piper explains how Asian dramas influence her storytelling, and a little about her childhood visits with her family in Thailand. We also talk about what we want to see more of--Gumihos! Vampires! Grumpy immortals meeting sunshine mortals!Kpop Rec: The Song by BTOBCheck out Piper's books at https://piperjdrake.com/ where you can also download the "Kdrama Inspirations to Maximize Your Story" handout discussed on the podcast.Are your family and friends sick of you talking about K-drama? We get it...and have an answer. Join our AfterNoona Delight Patreon and find community among folks who get your obsession. And check out www.afternoonadelight.com for more episode, book recs and social media goodness.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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Ep_50; Anticipated Updates to Travel

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2022 35:42


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss anticipated updates to their travel habits as they return to travel. But first! Where have Gail and Piper been? Piper travelled to Carlsbad, CA via San Deigo International Airport. Gail and Piper's Anticibated Updates to Travel Habits Gail's changes Stompy boots as travel shoes New laptop! (plus updates to tech on the travel checklist) Piper's changes Nude toned flats  MacBook Air vs iPad Pro Gadget Picks! Gail's pick: Cloud-service for backup Piper pick: Rothy's as travel shoes – – –  Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_49; City of Memories

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Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2021 38:58


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss cities they have each traveled too multiple times and would like to return to in the future. But first! Where have Gail and Piper been? Each of them shares their experiences getting vaccinated earlier this year. Gail's cities full of memories London, UK Boston, MA USA Florence, Italy Piper's cities full of memories London, UK San Diego, CA USA Philadelphia, PA USA Gadget Picks! Piper pick: Handheld Portable Nebuliser Gail's pick: Seagate Portable External Hard Drive – – –  Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_48; City of Possibilities

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2021 34:58


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss cities they each want to visit, someday, and have never managed to yet. Gail's someday cities Montreal, Canada Bangkok, Thailand (Gail and Piper are planning to go together in fall of 2022! Check out the planning episodes on 20 Minute Delay) Tokyo, Japan Wellington, New Zealand Piper's someday cities Singapore Cape Town, South Africa Sydney, Australia Do you remember the game that was a sort of precursor to Pokémon Go? Let us know! – – –  Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_47; Thailand - The Planning Stage

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2021 34:52


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake are planning travel to Thailand, together! They share some of their planning stage thoughts. Where has Gail been? Gail went into a 2 week self-quarantine for family reasons and made the best of it as a writing retreat.  Going to a remote, rural location was a nice change of setting and was great for easing back into travel without risking sensory overload. Planning for Thailand Time of year Priorities: Fruit, Other Food, Points of Interest Key locations: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chonburi, possibly Ayutthaya Wardrobe and Laundry considerations Gadgets If there's one gadget Gail and Piper would test run on this trip, what would it be? Gail: probably testing various face masks for travel, as well as wardrobe Piper: Sarongs and versatile scarves – – –  Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_46; Travel Memories and Keepsakes

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Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2021 33:10


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss the kinds of keepsakes and souvenirs they like to gather in their travels. Souvenirs: Piper's favorite keepsakes: Pressed pennies Collector coins Fountain Pens Jewelry Gail's favorite keepsakes: Weird regional foods or candies with unique flavors Interesting scarves Locally printed, locally published history books of a place Jewelry What do we do with our keepsakes? Both ladies wear their keepsakes, for the most part, or use them as opposed to acquiring ephemera for decoration at home. Of course, they consume all the tasty food. – – –  Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_45; Village Memories

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 37:27


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss a few of the villages, small towns, and rural places of their travels and why the love them. Where have you been? Piper went on a socially distanced getaway! Road trip with Corbin to Getaway House for a tiny cabin and camp site glamping week with private bathrooms in each cabin. Yay!  Village Memories: Piper's remembered places: Chonburi, Thailand Biberach an der Riss, Germany Gail's remembered places: small town on Northern California Coast small town in South of England near Exeter small town in Tuscany and more... Shoutouts Getaway House – – –  Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_44; Food That Travels To You

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 32:11


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss their favorite foods to order, so that it comes to each of them. * new episode! Foodie Desires Piper's must obtain: Instant packs of โจ๊ก (Thai Jok, rice porridge) from Thailand พริกป่น (Thai Prik Bon, Thai Roasted Chili Powder) from Piper's stepmother Plant seeds for ผักบุ้ง (Thai Water Morning Glory; Water Spinach) Gail's must obtain: malty tea leaves from UK Tea leaves from Thailand, via California distributor Hale's Blue Boy Sala Flavored Syrup Shoutouts ครัวชั้นสูง - High Zone Kitchen – – –  Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_43; City of Dreams

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 21:38


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss cities they would love to return to and why. * new episode! Cities of Dreams Piper would like to return to: Tokyo, Japan Wellington, New Zealand London, UK Gail would like to return to: Strasbourg, France Cusco, Peru Barcelona, Spain Gadgets! On her trip to Wellington, New Zealand, Piper came across a surprising gadget. Gail has now seen the picture, but it won't be posted. We'll leave it to your imaginations, dear Listeners! – – –  Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

Just Keep Writing
Episode 52 - Happily Ever After: Piper J. Drake

Just Keep Writing

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 92:10


This week, Marshall, Nick, and Wil talk to romance thriller writer Piper J. Drake. We discuss Piper’s career, her current WIP, what happens when the writing stalls, and how to work with your editor to finish your novel.  Links mentioned during the show: Find the Piper! Website Twitter Instagram Facebook Patreon Support the Show: Patreon Indie Bound Contact us! JustKeepWriting.org Discord Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Marshall: Website: www.marshallcarr.com Email: marshall@marshallcarr.com  Twitter: @darthpops  Nick:  Website: www.brightinks.org Email: nicholasbright@brightinks.org  Twitter: @BrightInks Wil:  Email: wil@justkeepwriting.org  Twitter: @wil_ralston Instagram: @wilsartrules Now, just keep writing!

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Ep_42; Listening to other Podcasts About Travel

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Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2021 33:22


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake share podcasts they listen to about travel or while traveling. * new episode! Where have you been? Piper went somewhere! *gasp* Exercising caution and following social distancing considerations for maximum safety. Writing research trip to Deception Pass in Washington state. Key tidbit: Gail and Piper are bereft and will deeply miss Taco Bell's Mexican Pizza as it is retired from their menu. Other Podcasts About Travel Piper's Podcasts Writing Excuses Dear Hank and John Wicked Wallflowers Fated Mates Gail's Podcasts Do You Need a Ride? HistoryExtra You're Dead to Me A Taste of the Past Anthropologist on the Street Gadgets! Piper's rec: Jiffy Pop Popcorn in heavy-gauge aluminum foil pan Gail's rec: Peeps marshmallow treats – – –  Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

What to Read Next Podcast
#270 Book Recommendations: Romance Audiobooks

What to Read Next Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 17:30


Today’s guest is Izzy from Happy For Now Booktube. In this episode, we chat about audiobooks, grumpy sunshine romances.    BOOKS RECOMMENDED: Jackie Lau- https://amzn.to/2HsDO1m Always Only You by Chloe Liese - https://amzn.to/2J0MCvS Kate Daniels by Ilona Andrews- https://amzn.to/3kWcFBo Ice Planet Barbarians series by Ruby Dixon- https://amzn.to/2HpwRhr Tracey Livesay- https://amzn.to/35RgMdM Olivia Dade - https://amzn.to/397KgGC Alexis Daria - https://amzn.to/35Tw2Hf Alethea Romig - https://amzn.to/2UPDtZz White Whiskey Bargain by Jodi Slaughter - https://amzn.to/3fkA4LU The Virgin and The Rogue by Sophie Jordan- https://amzn.to/337hvWp Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade -  https://amzn.to/3l19poI The Widow of Rose House by Diana Biller - https://amzn.to/395f0YA Gaming Grace by Piper J. Drake- https://amzn.to/3pTae6o Blind Date with a Book Boyfriend by Lucy Eden- https://amzn.to/3kStOfp My Fake Rake by Eva Leigh- https://amzn.to/3kWdYjM CONNECT WITH IZZY YouTube  Instagram Twitter     SUPPORT THE WHAT TO READ NEXT PODCAST! If you’re enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends   JOIN PATREON COMMUNITY  Get weekly romance recommendations, early access to author interviews and exclusive Patreon audio series by joining the Patreon community. Monthly perks start at $1  a month. Want to join the fun? Sign up today; http://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/patreon   ETSY SHOP ALERT- QUEEN BEE READS   Romance lovers: check out Queen Bee Reads Etsy Shop for cute & comfortable bookish apparel! The shop also features social justice apparel and fun items from some of your favorite TV shows like Schitt’s Creek & The Office. Items are designed and made by Megan of @queenbee_reads. Use code: WHATTOREAD10 to save! http://www.whattoreadnextblog.com/queenbeereads FROLIC PODCAST NETWORK  What to Read Next Podcast is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. You can find more outstanding podcasts to subscribe to at Frolic.media/podcasts!    AFFILIATE DISCLOSURE If you purchase a book through my Amazon or Bookshop link, I will receive a commission at no cost to you that will help cover the cost of the podcast    CONNECT WITH LAURA YAMIN  WhattoReadNextBlog.com Instagram  Goodreads

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Ep_41; Nightmare Hotels

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2020 25:31


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake share their most horrific hotel experiences. * new episode! Nightmare Hotels Piper shares her worst day job biz trip experience with a hotel and shares an important lesson learned about what to do when the hotel isn't ensuring your safety. She also shares her worst experience at a writerly conference hotel. There was also the instance in which she encountered a Mr. Mime in her hotel room. Gail ponders why a water park would be in the basement of a hotel and air circulation isn't up to the task of preventing that humid locker room smell permeating the entire hotel. She also shares the frustrations of flawed design in a hotel. Lessons Learned: Have your smart phone with you and fully charged.   Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_40; Train Stories

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Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 39:50


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss train travel memories through the years. * new episode! Train Stories Piper has very contrasting train adventure memories. First, she shares her impressions of a childhood overnight train trip in Thailand, traveling with family from Bangkok to Northern Thailand. Then, she shares college late night train rides to visit friends at other colleges. Her favorite memory is her most recent train trip experience from Seattle to Vancouver. Gail has a similar experience with sleeper trains, though her experiences were in Europe. She also shares an experience with a commuter train in Europe in which she and her friends were not the protagonists in the story, in which they brought out the "stinky cheese and smelly meat" in the train car. And, of course, Gail has lived her best live enjoying an incredibly risky street food on a train in Peru. This episode includes a tangent or two to acknowledge how very much both Piper and Gail enjoy a wonderful, pungent, soft, spreadable "stinky cheese" - and are willing to suffer the consequences. Someday Train Trip Wish List Piper's Wishes Rovos Rail to explore Africa Orient Express to explore Europe Gail's Wishes Canada cross-country train California vineyard train trip in steampunk Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.com
Talking writing with the Writing Excuses crew

Podcast – Cory Doctorow's craphound.com

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020


A million years ago, I set sail on the Writing Excuses Cruise, a writing workshop at sea. As part of that workshop, I sat down with the Writing Excuses podcast team (Mary Robinette Kowal, Piper J Drake, and Howard Taylor) and recorded a series of short episodes explaining my approach to writing. I had clean... more

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Ep_39; Road Trip Memories

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2020 32:02


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss favorite road trip memories. * new episode! Road Trip Memories Road trips are a big thing for Gail and she has many memories of various road trip memories. Shout out the Carmen.  Piper grew up with a lot of family road trips and tended to visit her friends at other colleges in her college days as well as memories of annual road trips from New Jersey to Maryland for Otakon in order to accommodate cosplay wardrobe and accessory choices, plus con food survival choices. Gail's Most Memorable: New Zealand. Gail strongly recommends exploring New Zealand via road trip in camper vans. Piper's Most Memorable: Arizona to Maryland with Matthew J. Drake, exploring the big truck stop rest stops and convenience stores. Gadget Pick! Best Road Trip Snacks  Piper - Dr. Pepper and Beef Jerky Gail - Cheetos and tea   Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_38; Hotel Adoration

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Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2020 31:48


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss favorite hotels in their past histories with travel. * new episode! Favorite Hotels of All Time Piper's fav: Siam Kempinski Hotel Bangkok Gail's fav: Adobe on Green Street Inn in Santa Cruz (possibly closed) Honorable Mentions Gail & Piper both mentioned Mandala Bay Gail: Marina Bay Sands Piper: Hotel Monaco Seattle Gadget Pick! Favorite Hotel Provided Items Gail - nicely scented shampoo/conditioner, make up wipes, and whole milk Piper - individually wrapped insect repellent wipes   Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_37; Movies That Call Us to Places

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 40:50


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss movies that give a strong sense of place. * new episode! What do Gail and Piper think of when they bring up movies that give them a sense of place? Gail thought of movies with an upbeat, positive ambiance because that's what she loves. Piper thought of places that she wanted to visit after watching particular movies. Both Gail and Piper have lived in different parts of the US and for a time, in different parts of the world, and they have "heart homes" - places they can imagine themselves living in and not just visiting. Movie Shout Outs!  At the top of both Piper and Gail's lists (without planning) is: Under the Tuscan Sun for Tuscany region in Italy Gail also recommended: Crazy Rich Asians for Singapore ด้ายแดงซีรีส์ (Until We Meet Again) Thai drama series for Thailand * Gail has a password protected recommendation list of boy's love dramas for those interested Piper also recommended: ผู้ชายให้เช่า (Boy for Rent) Thai drama series for Thailand บุพเพสันนิวาส (Love Destiny) Thai drama series for historic Thailand * recommend including the search terms "eng sub" for English subtitles Heart Homes For Gail, her heart homes are: Como lake/Tuscany region, Italy Singapore Strasbourg, France For Piper, her heart homes are: Thailand, near Chonburi Copenhagen, Denmark Tokyo, Japan Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks!  – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_36; In Flight Entertainment

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Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 35:38


Retrieved from the Repository: a lost episode has been recovered for our listeners in which Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discussed in-flight entertainment choices. *This episode was recorded in 2017, prior to the current travel advisories and restrictions. Where have you been?  Piper had traveled to the Princeton area for day job and it was relatively freezing as compared to where she lived, at the time, in the Phoenix, AZ area. She encountered a mysterious crate that reminded her of the Predators movie. Main Topic: In-Flight Entertainment Gail and Piper cry watching movies, tv shows, even commercials. They both prefer streaming services for their video entertainment.  Both Piper and Gail use their phones to listen to podcasts. The two of them discuss the pros and cons of in-flight WiFi and whether it's worth it to them. Gadgets!  Gail – iPad and Amazon Prime Video (http://amzn.to/2Ak0PeY) plus a Kindle Oasis for reading. Piper – mini iPad and Drama Fever, Viki (https://www.viki.com/roku) Crunchy Roll / VRV (https://vrv.co/). Writing with a bluetooth keyboard paired with her mini iPad. *DramaFever is no longer available. Shout Outs Legend of Korra Feast of Fiction - https://www.youtube.com/user/feastoffiction Yuri on Ice   Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks! – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_35;Books That Call Us To Places

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 36:26


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake share books that give them a strong sense of place. * new episode! What do Gail and Piper think of as a book that gives them a sense of place? Gail thought of books that make her want to travel somewhere and particularly thinks of the light of a place.  Piper thought of not only books that made her want to travel to a place, but also books that created the perfect scene that pulled her into the book. Gail and Piper discuss the writing craft aspect of how they think of books and a sense of place, what senses come into play, and how to research for setting. They also discuss ways to research a place when you can't actually go there. Book Shout Outs!  Gail recommended: Lord of Two Lands by Judith Tarr The Dark is Rising series by Susan Cooper *Gail particularly referenced The Grey King, the book in this series that was set in Wales. My Family and Other Animals by Gerald Durrell Piper recommended: Psy-Changeling series by Nalini Singh *Piper struggled to remember the first short story that introduced her to this series. The title was “Stroke of Enticement” and was originally in The Magical Christmas Cat anthology. Forest of a Thousand Lanterns by Julie C. Dao Silence Fallen by Patricia Briggs Gadgets! Piper currently reads with a mini iPad because it's closer to the size and weight of a paperback.  Gail reads on a Kindle Oasis because it is e-Ink. Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks! (or the books) – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_34;Rewards for Suffering

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Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 30:54


Retrieved from the Repository: a lost episode has been recovered for our listeners in which Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discussed travel rewards programs and related credit cards. *This episode was recorded in 2017, prior to the current travel advisories and restrictions. Where have you been?  Piper had traveled and returned from Chicago, but ORD is one of Piper's hellmouth airports. Both Piper and Gail agree the food scene in Chicago is off the charts good. They also agree that when traveling for pleasure and fun, the off-seasons are the times they prefer. Main Topic: What's in your travel wallet? Rewards cards and programs Gail's longest running credit card associated with an airline is with an American Airlines rewards program. But! American shut down their hub that was Gail's preferred home airport. Piper has opinions about corporate cards. She prefers to put her day job business travel on her own credit card(s). For authorly expenses, she has a Chase Sapphire Preferred card and uses the reward points for experiences like a cooking class in New Orleans. For day job and personal travel, Piper is converting to American Airlines Executive Platinum for better miles per dollar value and access to business lounges - which is worth it to her when she travels for day job. Gail has also cycled her use of her American card into a different part of her life. She has moved to a Southwest card, because Southwest is the hub nearest her and the airline with which she books the most flights. She also has the Chase Sapphire Preferred, like Piper. Gadgets! Travel wallets Gail – Trifold men's wallet. http://amzn.to/2yFPW8P Piper – Taxi Wallet. https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Taxi+wallet Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks! – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_33;Most Memorable Flight

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 29:10


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake share their most memorable flights to date. * new episode! Where have you been? Nowhere, because shelter at home. But! Piper and her partner, Matthew, look forward to a new apartment (in the same building) with more space. Gail and her SO explore their neighborhood. Main Topic Piper's most memorable flight - a positive memory of Piper's first experience of Business Class on an international flight (very different from domestic First Class/Business Class). Gail's most memorable flight was very memorable, but not positive. And yet, it was quite the epic journey including a flight on a tiny "prop" plane. Bonus runner up from Piper - tiny plane emergency evasive maneuvers! Gadgets!  Gail – Request to our listeners: the search for a perfect protein bar. What do you recommend? Piper – Face masks, for many reasons. Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks! – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_32; Iron Chef Airport and Listener Questions

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Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 40:08


Retrieved from the Repository: a lost episode has been recovered for our listeners in which Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake play "Iron Chef" Airport edition at the request of a listener. *This episode was recorded more than a year prior to the current travel advisories and restrictions, and also prior to recent events involving the Romance Writers of America. Where have you been?  Piper was at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle and discussing the solutions hotel management implements to provide power outlets at the bedside. Gail was at a vintage hotel for a writing retreat. Question for listeners: Do you actually use the clock in a hotel room? Do you trust the clock alarm? Main Topic Challenge from a listener: "Iron Chef" Airport Bodega edition - you have 10 minutes and only an airport convenience store from which to select your entire meal. What do you select for dinner and how do you make it seem maximally palatable? Piper did this at Phoenix Airport, at a convenience store in Terminal B and got lucky, so she also recalled a significantly smaller airport with a limited selection convenience store. Gail goes for the smoothies and looks for SmartWater, then tries for hummus or string cheese and a salty snack of choice. Gadgets! Another listener question: when you travel, is there a thing you collect as a memento of your travels? Gail – silly, quirky shot glasses for her father, but mostly looks for consumables that are unique to the area for others and looks for jewelry or scarves for herself Piper – used to collect shot glasses or challenge coins from military bases, also always on the lookout for souvenirs for friends and family Shout out to fellow author, Myke Cole (https://mykecole.com/) Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks! – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_31;Rituals To Remind You You're Home

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Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 25:49


Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake talk about rituals to remind you that you're home -- or home comforts. * new episode! Where have you been? Or rather, how has it been at home? Piper and her partner rearranged their living room to sacrifice space for better sound buffering as they are each on separate videoconferencing as they work day jobs remotely.  Gail and her partner rearranged their living room to open up more space, but need to set up curtain rods for videoconference background. Main Topic Rituals that remind Gail and Piper of home, that they're home, and what they enjoy now. Gadgets! Gail – Korean Milk Sheet Mask (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07H76M36L) Piper – Epsom salts (https://www.amazon.com/Teals-Epsom-Salt-Bundle-Items/dp/B00RM1ZGTK) Shout out to Piper's singing rice cooker from Zojirushi (https://www.amazon.com/Zojirushi-NS-TSC10-Uncooked-Cooker-1-0-Liter/dp/B0074CDG6C/) Shout out to Etude House's Sheet Masks (https://www.etude.com/int/en/index.php/pack-mask/mask-sheet.html) Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks! – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Episode 30; Lists of Kits

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Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 45:12


Retrieved from the Repository: a lost episode has been recovered for our listeners in which Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss packing lists and favorite kits. *This episode was recorded more than a year prior to the current travel advisories and restrictions, and also prior to recent events involving the Romance Writers of America. Where have you been? Nowhere! Piper was somewhere in Pennsylvania. Gail was somewhere on the Gold Coast in California. Main Topic Lists of Kits! Packing lists, including kits and really, kits for all the things. Gadgets! Gail – File folders for printed lists, with a zippy top: http://amzn.to/2CgPyex. Apps: Evernote, Stylebook for outfits. Piper – Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette. MAC Rockin’ Rebel and Basic Bitch eyeshadow palettes may no longer be available for purchase. Apps: Google Keep, Asana, or Habitica for lists as things to remember come to mind. Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks! – – –  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_29;Best Buffets

20 Minute Delay

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 48:39


Retrieved from the Repository: a lost episode has been recovered for our listeners in which Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss the best breakfast buffets they've experienced in their travels to date. *This episode was recorded more than a year prior to the current travel advisories and restrictions. Listener Question! Go-to toiletries Piper packs her own shampoo and conditioner, at minimum. Longer trips require more supplies. Gail packs her own facial wash and skin cream, etc. They both pack dry shampoo for certain trips. *Update: Piper now wears sunscreen. Main Topic Best Breakfast Buffets! Gadgets! Shh. Honest confessions of tucking a bit away for 2nd breakfast. Gail - Ziploc baggie. Piper - Hotel napkins. Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks! - - -  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_28;Squat the Seat

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 29:49


Retrieved from the Repository: a lost episode has been recovered for our listeners in which Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake discuss seat choices and the angle of approach. *This episode was recorded more than a year prior to the current travel advisories and restrictions. Where have you been? Piper had been through Orlando International airport and Gail discusses the deplorable lack of caffeine in the terminal she goes through at MCO. Main Topic Seat Preferences! Squatting the Aisle vs. Window Gail is an Aisle only kinda girl. Piper will take the aisle or the window, but prefers aisle for long trips. Shout outs SeatGuru Gadgets! Gail - Clear2Go Water Bottle Piper - BlenderBottle Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks! - - -  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast

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Ep_27;From Travel Bag to Go Bag

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Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2020 25:28


We're back! Gail Carriger and Piper J. Drake return after an unplanned hiatus due to a myriad of technical difficulties. Main Topic: Turning your travel bag into a Go Bag Gadgets! Gail - Pajama-esque comfy pants and tees Piper - EC30 Clean Body Wash Special thanks to Kelly for editing this episode! Thanks for listening. Travel smart. Pack the snacks! - - -  Get your question featured on an episode by saying hi on social media:       Facebook.com/20minDelay      @20minDelay      @PiperJDrake      @GailCarriger Use the hashtag: #20mindelaypodcast For bonus fun, check out the new YouTube channel for the unedited video of the podcast recording, including all the hand-waving and zany expressions from Gail and Piper. 20 Minute Delay Gail and Piper are Back! and with Video! Subscribe to see any new videos as Gail and Piper record future episodes!

The Wicked Wallflowers Club
117 - Piper J. Drake: Forever Strong

The Wicked Wallflowers Club

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 62:28


Piper J. Drake is back to talk to us about Forever Strong--the last book in her True Heroes Series. We also talk about her gajillion other projects, food in romance novels, and the dogs who make appearances in her books! She also tells us why she's doing a workshop about how to be inclusive as you're writing characters for your books and how to write experiences that aren't your own.

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Love, Essie - The Podcast
Nalini’s Visions of Heat!

Love, Essie - The Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 78:04


This episode I focus on the second book, Visions of Heat. The spoiler free section ends at 27:26. There are spoilers from 29:27 to 1:11:45 and you can get the book here: https://nalinisingh.com/books/psychangeling-series/visions-of-heat/ Re-reading this for the podcast was interesting because of the similarities I saw to real life. Also as I mentioned at the end, Piper J Drake’s latest book Forever Strong is out January 28th and if you like action, forced proximity and a K-9 dog get this book: http://piperjdrake.com/books/forever-strong/ To check out the excerpt from Ruby Lang’s House Rules next week go here: https://linktr.ee/essiemv and you can preorder Hearts on Hold here: https://charishreid.com/2020/01/19/196/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

ROMANCE BOOK CHAT
Piper J Drake (44 min)

ROMANCE BOOK CHAT

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019


If you love stories of military heroes, you're going to absolutely fall for the romantic suspense books by today's guest→→→ PIPER J. DRAKE!

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When In Romance
E35: Ep #35: Ugh. Emotions.

When In Romance

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 48:50


Jess and Trisha talk through what they want from book cons, respond to a reader request for own voices romance by Asian and Asian-American authors, and recommend some “unputdownable” romances for summer reading. This episode is sponsored by Book Riot’s All The Books podcast; Read Bliss, presented by Harlequin; and Rebel by Beverly Jenkins. Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. To get even more romance recs and news, sign up for our Kissing Books newsletter! NEWS The book and romance conventions we discussed are: Book Lovers Con Kiss Con Apollycon BookCon The Tucson Festival of Books The Baltimore Book Festival Romance GenreCon, sponsored by the Mid-Continent Public Library (We actually forgot to mention this one, but we meant to!) BOOKS Hidden Impact by Piper J. Drake My Beautiful Enemy by Sherry Thomas A Study in Scarlet Women by Sherry Thomas Tikka Chance on Me by Suleikha Snyder Bollywood and the Beast (the third in the Bollywood series) by Suleikha Snyder Seared by Suleikha Snyder A Bollywood Affair by Sonali Dev The Bollywood Bride by Sonali Dev Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors by Sonali Dev His Cocky Valet by Cole McCade The Bride Test by Helen Hoang The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang Teach Me by Olivia Dade Talk Me Down (and the whole Tumble Creek series) by Victoria Dahl Riven by Roan Parrish Think of England by KJ Charles Ayesha At Last by Uzma Jalaluddin Let us know what you want from your book cons, what your favorite own voices books by Asian and Asian-American writers are, and what romance books you just couldn’t put down. Find us on email (trisha@riotnewmedia.com and jessica@riotnewmedia.com), Twitter (@jessisreading and @trishahaleybrwn), or Instagram (@jess_is_reading and @trishahaleybrown).

The Wicked Wallflowers Club
71 - Piper J. Drake: Fierce Justice

The Wicked Wallflowers Club

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2019 75:24


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Beyond The Trope
Episode 190 Interview with Gail Carriger

Beyond The Trope

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2018 51:24


Patrick Hester is with us this week as a special co-host, and it's quite fitting because our guest this week introduced us to him. Gail Carriger is back, and this is actually the longest episode we've done in a very long time. Mentioned in this episode: The Flintstones (TV Show) Seth MacFarlane The Seattle Mystery Bookshop (Unfortunately closed in 2017) Powell's Books The Tattered Cover The Custard Protocol (Book Series) by Gail Carriger Dryad Tea The Dresden Files (Book Series) by Jim Butcher Chaz Kemp The Tea Scouts 20 Minute Delay http://20mindelay.com Piper J. Drake eBags.com Penny Arcade Trunk Club Renaissance Hotels Doubletree Hotels MileHiCon Carol Berg Blake Charlton Denver Comic Con John Scalzi Bay Con http://gailcarriger.com http://twitter.com/gailcarriger http://facebook.com/gailcarriger The Denver Podcast Network http://denverpodcast.net Jon Of All Trades http://JonOfAllTrades.us Patrick Hester http://atfmb.com Thank you to all of our Patrons over at http://Patreon.com/BeyondTheTrope

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Beyond The Trope
Episode 177 Jared K's Trunk Novel

Beyond The Trope

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2018 23:41


This week we're reviewing trunk pages from another listener. Mentioned in this episode: NEUROMANCER by William Gibson READY PLAYER ONE by Ernest Cline DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC SHEEP by Philip K. Dick Summer Wars (Anime) The Matrix (Movie) The Denver Podcast Network http://denverpodcast.net Left Hand Right Brain http://lefthandrightbrainpod.com Thank you to all of our patrons over at http://patreon.com/beyondthetrope 20 Minute Delay with Gail Carriger and Piper J Drake http://20mindelay.com

20 Minute Delay
Ep 9; Hotel Loyalty Points and Silicone Owls

20 Minute Delay

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2018 36:02


Gail Carriger and Piper J Drake know how to eek every extra bit of value out of travel; including hotel loyalty points. Earn them? Keep them? Use them?   Time Stamped Show Notes: 0:05 – Intro (Steampunk Girl by John Anealio) 0:30 – Host Introduction; Gail Carriger and Piper J Drake – – – 10:52 – Main Topic -> Hotel Loyalty and Reward Points – – – 27:18 – Gadgets! (what don't we trust the hotel to provide?) Gail – Mug    -http://amzn.to/2EJrzYw   -http://amzn.to/2E5ivf6 Piper – Silicone Owl    -http://amzn.to/2E5iFDe – – – 35:15 - Outro and thanks to: Producer Matt  

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Ep 8; Hotel Food

20 Minute Delay

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2018 38:13


Gail Carriger and Piper J Drake let the listener in on their secrets for dealing with hotel room food - and most importantly, getting the most out of it.   Time Stamped Show Notes: 0:05 – Intro (Steampunk Girl by John Anealio) 0:31 - Host Introduction; Gail Carriger and Piper J Drake  - - -  7:40 - Main Topic -> Hotel Room Food Optimization  - - -  32:32 - Gadgets!    Gail - Spoon-Fork-Knife combo        "Light My Fire Original"    Piper - Travel Chopsticks  - - -  Secrets of gaining healthy sustenance while traveling... Discussion about optimizing hotel room food and how to get the most out of a room service order without contributing to diabetes or over-indulging in sodium.  

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Ep 7; Hotel Room Optimization

20 Minute Delay

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2018 39:23


 Hotel rooms are the frequent traveler's refuge. But they're not home. How do you get the most out of your stay? Piper and Gail discuss baby bricks, silk, & more.   Time Stamped Show Notes: 0:05 – Intro (Steampunk Girl by John Anealio) 0:31 - Host Introduction; Gail Carriger and Piper J Drake 0:56 - Where have the ladies traveled to this week? 0:59 - Piper regrettably stayed at a swanky hotel in Princeton, New Jersey that she last stayed at in college (Trenton State). But this time... under construction. 3:45 - Predators, a SyFy movie; and how that applies to Piper's travel whammy 4:43 - "Lobby-Talk" the podcast within the podcast 6:29 - Gail gives a great tip to find out about construction; sort Yelp reviews by date! 7:18 - Discussion of other great pre-trip research resources (TripAdvisor, etc); you can sort by "business" 8:23 - Main Topic -> HACKING HOTEL ROOMS 8:41 - Gail is an unpacker - if she's staying for more than one night 9:26 - This is where "kits" come into play (go back and listen to Episode 5 for more info on them) - they go into their own specific zones that will be common to nearly all hotel rooms regardless of owning/operating company 10:05 - Gail's number one hotel room hack: ironing boards 11:06 - Steam can get wrinkles out of clothes; best to bring them in to the shower area while you shower? 13:01 - Dupione dresses 13:32 - Thai silk suits 14:45 - Iron use tips; don't trust them the way you trust your iron at home (iron a wet hotel washcloth as a test) 15:56 - Piper's bloomers and 'splodin her bag 16:20 - Bring your clothes on cheap metal hangers 17:06 - Create separate areas for dayjob and other work - the physical locations being different help with putting yourself in the right mindset to do that specific kind of work despite being away from your more familiar home setup 19:15 - Designate a "business zone" that will not be contaminated with your other things; itinirary for event, envelope for business expense reciepts, notepad, etc 19:41 - To room service, or not to room service?  Sometimes if you order food for "more than one person" they'll bring you an extra table on wheels 21:42 - "Heads in Beds" and a baby brick 22:56 - At checkin slide your credit card across the counter... followed by your baby brick - and watch it make magic happen 23:41 - The real magic words: "Anything you can do for me would be great." 24:57 - concierge suite access (free bottled water, snacks, and weekday breakfasts which makes life better in general) 25:48 - tipping style and ettiquette is important with the baby brick - don't be obnoxious about it 28:14 - take advantage of social media (particularly regionaly) to compliment good service at chain hotels 29:23 - story-time from Piper - she was booked into a hotel by dayjob and in the middle of the night a strange man started pouding on her door demanding to be let in.  The front desk took the random strangers side... this eventually led to chocolate strawberries - at a different hotel 31:08 - fill out the reiew cards with the positive things that happened to/for you during your stay 33:04 - don't forget, every big hotel chain has a record on you 33:35 - Gadgets!    Gail: "Heads In Beds" by Jacob Tomsky                 "A Reckless Memoir of Hotels, Hustles, and So-Called Hospitality"    Piper: Silk pajamas = protection for your delicate bits from bedbugs 36:45 - bonus gadget -> sleep sacks (they can serve dual purpose as shaws or scarfs) 37:42 - you can check the "bed bug registry" to double check your hotel before your stay 38:11 – Outro and thanks to: Producer Matt &             John Anealio for his song Steampunk Girl    Thanks for listening and safe travels!  

20 Minute Delay
Ep 0; Travel Never Goes the Way you Expect

20 Minute Delay

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2017 3:34


20mindelay - or 20 Minute Delay - is a new podcast from authors Gail Carriger and Piper J Drake.  This short teaser episode is made up of a few clips from the coming season so you know what to look forward to.    Gail and Piper travel a lot.  Maybe more than anyone should - but they love it.  So why the podcast?  To create a community of informed, savvy, travelers that are armed with better, cooler, smarter, lighter gadgets and kits.    Please subscribe for new 20-25 minute episodes releasing every Monday starting 30 November 2017!

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Shelf Addiction Podcast
Ep 112: #CMCon18 Featured Author Interview w/ Piper J. Drake | Book Chat

Shelf Addiction Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2017 42:34


Listen to my interview with Coastal Magic 2018 Featured Author, Piper J. Drake!Connect with Piper J. Drake!http://piperjdrake.com/books/ https://twitter.com/piperjdrakeCheck out Piper's featured blog post and learn more about her series, True Heroes! |Pick up a copy of book 1 on Kindle | http://amzn.to/2ubm2pM Get tickets to Coastal Magic Convention! | https://coastalmagicconvention.com/***********************************Want to contribute to PCS and Book Chat? Help the Shelf Addiction Podcast pay for the hosting and editing of the podcast by becoming a patron! Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/shelfaddictionFind Tamara on social media!Book Blog | shelfaddiction.comYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/ShelfAddiction/feedTwitter, Periscope, & Instagram | @ShelfAddiction***********************************Blog Updates:Join the Urban Fantasy Read-Along!! We're reading the Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs. Get more info here: http://www.shelfaddiction.com/read-along.htmlWant to share a comment? Have a question you'd like answered on air? Call into Shelf Addiction and leave a Speakpipe Voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/shelfaddiction***********************************Produced with Cyberlink AudioDirectorTopic Transition Music | Readers! Do You Read? by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://tinyurl.com/pz32lqy | http://chriszabriskie.com/licensing - Intro/Outro Music created by Samone WardFTC Disclaimer: The show notes may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I receive a small commission if you purchase using my link(s). If you purchase using my link(s), you will be supporting the Shelf Addiction website and podcast. This is NOT a sponsored podcast. All opinions are genuinely my own.**This audio podcast shall not be reproduced, sampled or uploaded elsewhere without my written consent.

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Shelf Addiction Podcast
Ep 112: #CMCon18 Featured Author Interview w/ Piper J. Drake | Book Chat

Shelf Addiction Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2017 42:34


Listen to my interview with Coastal Magic 2018 Featured Author, Piper J. Drake!Connect with Piper J. Drake!http://piperjdrake.com/books/ https://twitter.com/piperjdrakeCheck out Piper's featured blog post and learn more about her series, True Heroes! |Pick up a copy of book 1 on Kindle | http://amzn.to/2ubm2pM Get tickets to Coastal Magic Convention! | https://coastalmagicconvention.com/***********************************Want to contribute to PCS and Book Chat? Help the Shelf Addiction Podcast pay for the hosting and editing of the podcast by becoming a patron! Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/shelfaddictionFind Tamara on social media!Book Blog | shelfaddiction.comYouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/ShelfAddiction/feedTwitter, Periscope, & Instagram | @ShelfAddiction***********************************Blog Updates:Join the Urban Fantasy Read-Along!! We're reading the Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs. Get more info here: http://www.shelfaddiction.com/read-along.htmlWant to share a comment? Have a question you'd like answered on air? Call into Shelf Addiction and leave a Speakpipe Voicemail! https://www.speakpipe.com/shelfaddiction***********************************Produced with Cyberlink AudioDirectorTopic Transition Music | Readers! Do You Read? by Chris Zabriskie is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://tinyurl.com/pz32lqy | http://chriszabriskie.com/licensing - Intro/Outro Music created by Samone WardFTC Disclaimer: The show notes may contain affiliate and/or referral links. I receive a small commission if you purchase using my link(s). If you purchase using my link(s), you will be supporting the Shelf Addiction website and podcast. This is NOT a sponsored podcast. All opinions are genuinely my own.**This audio podcast shall not be reproduced, sampled or uploaded elsewhere without my written consent.

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MangoRicePod
1st Time is Special. Piper J Drake (aka PJ Schnyder) & Matthew J Drake (aka OrD)

MangoRicePod

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2017 26:00


Author Piper J Drake(previously known as/published as PJ Schnyder) and narrator Matthew J Drake (OrD) assume the “form of” MangoRicePod, aka MangoRice the podcast. In this throwback episode Piper and Matt say hi, explain the name, and share maybe too much about hot-tubs. Matt is Air Force and deploys often while Piper's dayjob sends her on 80% travel. Is their long-distance relationship doomed? Or can they find a happily ever after? This episode is the 1st podcast the two ever made together. Initially recorded in 2012, they were inspired by their friend Tee Morris (author of Podcasting For Dummies) while Matt & Piper were guests on "The Shared Desk," Tee and his lovely lady Philippa Ballantine's podcast.

The Voice Of Free Planet X
Episode 17 - City of Sleep

The Voice Of Free Planet X

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2016 21:08


Criterion, Michigan is a city of amnesia, where everyone looses their memories when once fall asleep. Tenebrae Candle is a detective in Criterion, and has to pull together the threads of her own missing memories before she can see the tapestry of the mystery in front of her. A woman is trouble. A gun was fired. These are facts. But what about the missing spaces between them?   The Voice of Free Planet X is written and produced by Jared Axelrod. This episode featured music by bensound.com. The Voice of Free Planet X theme is by Russell Collins. Episode art by Genevieve Geer. This episode could not have existed without the performances of Hillary Rea of Tell Me A Story, Piper J. Drake, Len Webb of The Black Tribbles, J.R. Blackwell, Fred Maske, Jennifer Martin,  Whitney Strix Beltrán and the support of listeners like you. You can support the Voice of Free Planet X at patreon.com/axelrod. The Voice of Free Planet X's Internet Commander is Katie West. Keep up to date on everything Voice of Free Planet X-related by subscribing to "The Voice of Free Planet X-tra" at tinyletter.com/planetx.  The Voice of Free Planet X is distributed by Galactic Public Radio.   The Voice of Free Planet X will return July 15th with “The Court of the Crimson Queen.”

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The Voice Of Free Planet X
Episode 16 - An Awfully Big Adventure

The Voice Of Free Planet X

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2016 20:19


In the endless expanse of the midwest, a woman who calls herself Angel has severed her ties to the earth. Instead, she flies through the air, with the greatest of ease. You can fly, too. All you have to do is give up everything you are.   The Voice of Free Planet X is written and produced by Jared Axelrod. This episode featured music by bensound.com. The Voice of Free Planet X theme is by Russell Collins. Episode art by Jordan McQueen. This episode could not have existed without the performances of Kennedy Allen of The Black Tribbles, Piper J. Drake, Matthew J. Drake and the support of listeners like you. You can support the Voice of Free Planet X at patreon.com/axelrod. The Voice of Free Planet X's Internet Commander is Katie West. Keep up to date on everything Voice of Free Planet X-related by subscribing to "The Voice of Free Planet X-tra" at tinyletter.com/planetx.  The Voice of Free Planet X is distributed by Galactic Public Radio.

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