Podcast appearances and mentions of randy susan meyers

Our guest is Randy Susan Meyers, author of The Many Mothers of Ivy Puddingstone, literary fiction with a timeline that follows the Freedom Summer in 1964 to the early days of the Pandemic in 2020. Her book explores the fraught bond between mothers and daughters, and the sacrifices we make for our own agendas. Randy Susan Meyers is the internationally bestselling author of five novels; for more visit randysusanmeyers.com.

"Books have always meant more to me than breath—writing them is my way of making sense of the world and connecting to others." — Randy Susan Meyers In this episode of Uncorking a Story, host Mike sits down with international bestselling author Randy Susan Meyers. Known for her emotionally charged novels exploring domestic drama and societal issues, Randy shares her journey from a book-obsessed Brooklyn kid sneaking reads by lamplight to a published fiction author in her 50s. She delves into her experiences working in human services, bartending, and navigating life's challenges, which have deeply informed her writing. Randy's latest book, The Many Mothers of Ivy Puddingstone, showcases her knack for weaving empathy, history, and storytelling into a narrative that spans generations. This conversation is a heartfelt exploration of writing, resilience, and reinvention. Key Themes: The Power of Books: Randy reflects on how her early love of reading shaped her life and saved her from a chaotic upbringing. Late Blooming Success: She shares the challenges and triumphs of publishing her first novel in her 50s, emphasizing that it's never too late to follow your passion. Writing Craft and Research: Learn how Randy developed her own “homemade MFA,” studying craft and synthesizing insights to elevate her storytelling. Personal Growth Through Writing: Randy discusses how her experiences—both good and bad—have informed her characters and stories, offering readers authentic glimpses into human nature. Empathy Through Fiction: She highlights how novels can deepen empathy and understanding by immersing readers in different perspectives and historical contexts. Work-Life Balance: Hear how Randy balanced a demanding career, single parenthood, and writing, offering practical advice for aspiring authors. The Many Mothers of Ivy Puddingstone: Randy teases her latest novel, describing it as a blend of This Is Us and The Big Chill, exploring themes of social justice, family, and identity over decades. Buy The Many Mothers of Ivy Puddingstone Amazon: https://amzn.to/4hPkx6I Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/a/54587/9798888245330 Connect with Randy Susan Meyers Website: https://randysusanmeyers.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/randysusanmeyersauthor/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/randysusanmeyersauthor Twitter: https://twitter.com/randysusanmeyer Connect with Mike Website: https://uncorkingastory.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@uncorkingastory Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uncorkingastory/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/uncorkingastory If you like this episode, please share it with a friend. If you have not done so already, please rate and review Uncorking a Story on Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts. #WritingJourney #LateBloomerSuccess #AuthorInterview #HistoricalFiction #EmpathyThroughStories #WritingCraft #UncorkingAStory #DomesticDrama #StorytellingAdventure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kevin Boston-Hill speaks with international bestselling author Randy Susan Meyers about her new book, “The Many Mothers of Ivy Puddingston” and how music can be used to help mark a moment in history and to explore difficult topics. We all can curate a playlist to be the soundtrack of our lives, so why not use music to help teach content and make learning more engaging?

Drop Dead, Part 2: A major disruption and an emergency response. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Drop Dead, Part 1: The clerks prepare for a crucial day at court while their personal lives unravel. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving, Part 2: Jack learns of a betrayal. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving, Part 1: Jack and Odessa's date doesn't go as planned. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pleasure Seekers United, Part 2: Adventures in babysitting. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tonight, Writers for Blue is offering a special opportunity to learn about writing your first pages. We'll have four award-winning authors, including myself, Aaron Hamburger, Nancy Johnson, and Pulitzer Prize-winner Jayne Anne Phillips, workshopping seven first-page writing submissions in support of electing Kamala Harris, our first female president—and our 47th. We'll also hear about ways you might use your words in the upcoming election cycle, including how to write politically-charged topics, canvassing, and more, from writers Charles Coe, Rishi Reddi, Daphne Kalotay, Julia Rold, and Gish Jen.   All of these authors have donated their time, energy, and talents in support of this event. We're hoping you might follow suit and consider donating to our Writers for Blue campaign. Go to writersforblue.com to get started. And, if you're looking for specific links and resources mentioned during the event, see below.AUTHORS FEATURED:Charles Coe, author of five books of poetry and one novel, teaches in the Newport MFA writing program, and is renowned both as a writer and a performer; we are honored to have him speaking as well as kindly reading aloud our sample pages.Aaron Hamburger is author of four acclaimed books of fiction, winner of the Rome Prize and a 2023 Lambda Literary prize; his new novel HOTEL CUBA has been featured on NPR; Aaron does political activism with Swing Left and is on the faculty at Stonecoast MFA.Author of nine acclaimed books, most recently a ‘best book' choice by the Oprah Book Club, NPR and the New Yorker, Gish Jen writes about charged issues with humor and heart, as in her latest collection, THANK YOU, MR NIXON.Nancy Johnson's acclaimed debut novel THE KINDEST LIE, was a New York Times Editor's Choice and Indie Booksellers choice; Nancy's also an Emmy-nominated award-winning journalist as well as author of the forthcoming 2025 novel, PEOPLE OF MEANS.Daphne Kalotay is the author, most recently, of the story collection THE ARCHIVISTS, winner of the Grace Paley Prize, a Boston Authors Club “Notable Book” and long-listed for the Joyce Carol Oates Prize and Massachusetts Book Award. National bestselling author of NIGHT SWIM and WOMEN IN BED; Jessica Keener is the Co-Chair with Randy Susan Meyers and, from the start, the driving force of Writers for Blue.From the iconic story collection BLACK TICKETS through 6 more indelible books of fiction to her 2024 Pulitzer Prize winning novel, NIGHT WATCH Jayne Anne Phillips is—as Caroline Leavitt said on A Mighty Blaze—‘everyone's literary heroine.'Rishi Reddi is the PEN New England award winning author of KARMA AND OTHER STORIES and the novel PASSAGE WEST; when not writing, she is an environmental lawyer and lobbies for sound climate policy in her day-job. Julia Rold is a writer, playwright and Novel Incubator alum who has worked on political campaigns in Massachusetts, NH, NY, Florida, and her home state of Kentucky.LINKS TO RESOURCES:DIRECT LINK TO WritersForBlue DONATION PAGE.WRITERS FOR BLUE website: https://writersforblue.com/Our partners:WRITERS FOR DEMOCRATIC ACTION (WDA)A MIGHTY BLAZEMarkers for Democracy: https://markersfordemocracy.org/postcarding (get out the vote cards to Democratic voters. has a monthly writing bootcamp online)Swing Blue: https://swingbluealliance.org/ (coordinating with Working America on postcard campaign focused on Healthcare for independent voters in PA)VoteForward: https://votefwd.org/instructions (letter-writing you can download yourself. Excellent examples of positive, nonpartisan "let's go vote!" messages)More suggested messages (specifically for postcards to swing state voters), stats to support the effort, and ways to order postcards: https://turnoutpac.org/If folks are interested in supporting Dems in Arizona, Wednesday night at 7pm ET, my Swing Left group is hosting an Arizona Zoom Fundraiser. Sign up here. Door-to-door canvassing resources.Canvassing in NH:  https://www.mobilize.us/massdems/event/627702/Canvassing in PA: https://www.mobilize.us/2024pavictory/event/645465/https://www.31ststreet.org sends out weekly emails with canvassing, donating, phone banking, and letter writing opportunities. Sign up!One way of targeting critical races is to think about donating to Crimson Goes Blue. It's a Harvard group, but don't be put off by that! They do great research, and their record in giving to races that turned out to be super tight, and where money made the difference is impressive. Highly recommended! Here's a Slide with a lot of resources about door-to-door canvassing.  LISTS OF AND INFO ON BANNED BOOKS:https://socialjusticebooks.org/booklists/banned-books/SWING LEFT: VOLUNTEER IN A VARIETY OF WAYS— LETTER-WRITING, POST-CARDING, CANVASSING, PHONE-CALLING and MORE for DEMOCRAT CANDIDATES UP AND DOWN THE BALLOT:PEN AMERICA, sponsoring many activities such as WRITING LETTERS to free political prisoners around the world and teaching writing in prisons; also programs addressing online abuse and misinformation:Photo by sydney Rae on Unsplash This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 7amnovelist.substack.com

Pleasure Seekers United, Part 1: The office gets... a little personal. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nobody Panic, Part 2: There's something wrong with Justice Russo. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nobody Panic, Part 1: Justice Russo is missing. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OYEZ, OYEZ, Part 2: Jack gets a break. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OYEZ, OYEZ, Part 1: The first day of oral arguments at the Supreme Court. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spin Cycle, Part 2: The clerks find themselves carving out their futures as they ready for an upcoming battle. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spin Cycle, Part 1: A new case involving physical discrimination has a personal effect on Odessa. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The First Day of School, Part 2: The clerks learn they have challenging viewpoints when presented a case on school vaccination requirements. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The First Day of School, Part 1: The clerks start their first week. It's a whole new world for Odessa and Jack, in more ways than one, as both of them are suddenly single after being unceremoniously dumped. First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Death Clerk: As the four clerks fight for their places, the court hears a death penalty case with a twist: can a man with a traumatic brain injury inflicted in prison be executed for a crime he can't remember? First Street is a Realm production created by Catherine McKenzie and written by Catherine McKenzie, Jasmine Guillory, Elyssa Friedland, Shawn Klomparens, Randy Susan Meyers, and Kermit Roosevelt II. Looking for more Realm shows? Check out OUTLIERS voiced by Rory Culkin, IF I GO MISSING THE WITCHES DID IT starring Oscar-nominated actress Gabourey Sidibe; ORPHAN BLACK: THE NEXT CHAPTER and POWER TRIP starring Emmy-winner Tatiana Maslany; MARIGOLD BREACH starring Jameela Jamil and Manny Jacinto; and ECHO PARK starring Harry Shum Jr. Realm subscribers get early, ad-free access to new episodes. Subscribe at realm.fm. Follow us: Instagram: @RealmMedia_ Twitter: @RealmMedia And don't forget to support our sponsors! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sympathy for the devil (and understanding a bit of that devil in yourself). Author Randy Susan Meyers helps us understand our antagonist's deeper worlds, making them more believable, interesting, and worth spending time with.Find Randy's most recent book and more of my favorites on the 7am Novelist Bookshop page.The drama of Randy Susan Meyers' internationally bestselling novels, including Accidents of Marriage, The Widow of Wallstreet, and The Comfort of Lies, is informed by over twenty years of working with families impacted by emotional and physical violence. The Massachusetts Center of the Book chose three of her novels as "Must Read Books" and as finalists for the Massachusetts Book Award. The Murderer's Daughters, Meyers' debut novel, was chosen as One Book, One Community Read by the Combined Jewish Philanthropies of Boston. Meyers lives in Boston with her husband. She teaches at Boston's GrubStreet and Writer in Progress in Northampton, MA.Thank you for reading The 7am Novelist. This post is public so feel free to share it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 7amnovelist.substack.com

Get ready for our March March 31-day writing challenge, with live webinars and daily inspiration and writing tips—and it's all free. Thanks to the writers who are helping us out for our second challenge: Rebecca Makkai, Allison Amend, Julie Carrick Dalton, Desmond Hall, Margot Livesey, AE Osworth, Hank Phillippi Ryan, Henriette Lazaridis, Jenna Blum, David Abrams, Dawn Tripp, Jane Roper, Randy Susan Meyers, Shuchi Saraswat, Patricia Park, Lara Prescott, Erica Ferencik, Michael Lowenthal, and many, many more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit 7amnovelist.substack.com

One of the most entertaining writers I've read -- Randy Susan Meyers matches that level of fun in our conversation. We talk about writing what you know truthfully, and why villains are so much fun -- but only in fiction. In real life, not so much.  If you're looking for great summer reads, she has quite a few. You can find them here. Later in the episode, I share what I'm reading this week. Please share your beach reads at liz@embarkthepodcast.com.Randy Susan Meyers is the national bestselling author of Waisted, Accidents of Marriage, The Comfort of Lies, The Murderer's Daughters, and The Widow of Wall Street. Her books have been chosen as Must-Read Books" by the Massachusetts Center for the Book three times, writing "The clear and distinctive voice of Randy Susan Meyers will have you enraptured and wanting more." She teaches writing in Boston and still misses her Brooklyn hometown. Her most recent novel was The Fashion Orphans. 

From Brooklyn to Berkley and a few places in between, enjoy Randy Susan Meyers share her story on how she wrote her most recent book, The Fashion Orphans. Follow us: Instagram: @whowrotethatbook Instagram: @oegpresents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oegpresents Website: https://www.oegpresents.com/ Follow Randy Susan Meyers: Instagram: @randysusanmeyersauthor Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/randysusanmeyersauthor Twitter: @randysusanmeyers Website: www.randysusanmeyers.com For all sponsorship inquiries, please email us at contact@oegpresents.com.

Randy Susan Meyers is the bestselling author of five novels, which havebeen translated in over twenty different countries and cited by theMassachusetts Council of the Book as “Must Read Books.” A BrooklynBoston mix who believes happiness requires family, friends, books, and anoccasional New York bagel, she lives in Boston with her husband, whereshe teaches writing seminars at the Grub Street Writers' Center and atNorthampton's Writer in Progress. You can find more about her atrandysusanmeyers.com.Intro roll for WTPC

Be regular and orderly in your life, so that you may be violent and original in your work. — Gustave FlaubertAuthor Randy Susan Meyers lives by these words. And she has lived many lives,  from her time as a bartender to her involvement as a social activist and work with victims of domestic violence. Randy Susan is certain her novels are imbued with all the above, as well as her 'journey from obsessing over bad boys to loving a good man.'Randy Susan  is the national bestselling author of Waisted, Accidents of Marriage, The Comfort of Lies, The Murderer's Daughters, and The Widow of Wall Street. Her books have been chosen as Must-Read Books" by the Massachusetts Center for the Book three times, writing "The clear and distinctive voice of Randy Susan Meyers will have you enraptured and wanting more." She teaches writing in Boston and still misses her Brooklyn hometown. Her most recent novel was The Fashion Orphans.Fasten your seatbelts because this will be a fun, free-wheeling conversation about how much of a writer's life appears in their fiction,  fighting to include  women 'of a certain age' in novels and her most controversial book.  (Spoiler Alert: It has nothing to do with sex.) We also talk about Randy's latest work, Fashion Orphans.Connect with RandyFacebookInstagramTwitterLinkedIn

Show notes: Oh hey, just your friendly TBR expanders (that's a thing, right?) here. It's the start of a new year and we know there are some exciting books being released in the near future. We've gathered 12 books that we can't wait to read and we think you'll like them, too. As always, there's a mix of genres to suit every reader. We aim to please!  Click here to join us on Patreon to get extra bookish goodies like bonus episodes, end of year rating guides, book club, and more! Related Links: Books mentioned*: February 2022 Releases A Taste for Poison by Neil Bradbury (Feb 1) The Fashion Orphans by Randy Susan Meyers and MJ Rose (Feb 1) The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley (Feb 22) What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo (Feb 22) The Swimmers by Julie Otsuka (Feb 22) Influenced Love by Shellee Marie (Feb 22) March 2022 Releases One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle (Mar 1) Memphis by Tara M. Stringfellow (Mar 1) The Unsinkable Greta James by Jennifer Smith (Mar 1) Private Way by Ladette Randolph (Mar 1) April 2022 Releases Hope and Glory by Jendella Benson (Apr 19) Such Big Dreams by Reema Patel (Apr 26)   * The books noted above contain affiliate links. This means that we may get a small kickback if you purchase through our links, at no additional cost to you.

This week, Shannon and Natalia team up for a discussion of fiction that centers around marriage. Titles mentioned include: Chloe Liese, Ever After Always (Bergman Brothers #3) Randy Susan Meyers, Accidents of Marriage Sarah Gailey, The Echo wife Chandler Baker, The Husbands Morgan Rogers, Honey Girl Liane Moriarty, What Alice Forgot Carola Lovering, Too Good To Be True Liv Constantine, The Last Mrs. Parrish Ali Benjamin, The Smash-Up Bonnie Kistler, House on Fire Cate Quinn, Black Widows D.J. Palmer, The New Husband You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting: https://www.facebook.com/BookBistroPodcast/ You can also send an email to: TheBookBistroPodcast@gmail.com For more information on the podcast and the team behind it, please visit: http://anchor.fm/book-bistro

While the new clerks settle in, two cases pick up media attention: a woman fighting to destroy frozen embryos that her late husband's parents want to keep, and an injunction related to a law in Texas requiring school children to be vaccinated.  Episode written by Randy Susan Meyers. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm First Street is a Realm Production. Listen Away. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to my interview with Densie Webb where we discuss the pluses and minuses of working with a small press, the value of writer networks, how readers often prefer true-to-life endings over happily-ever-afters, and how not every writer works best with an outline. Densie Webb (not Denise) has spent a long career as a freelance nonfiction writer and editor, specializing in health and nutrition, and has published several books on the topic. She grew up in Louisiana, spent 13 years in New York City, and settled in Austin, TX, where it's summer nine months out of the year. She is an avid walker (not of the dead variety, though she adores zombies, vampires and apocalyptic stories), drinks too much coffee, and has a small “devil dog” that keeps her on her toes.   The fiction bug bit her several years ago and she now has two novels, her debut women's fiction novel, When Robins Appear, published by Red Adept Publishing and a paranormal romance, Le Reméde, published by Wild Rose Press. She also had her essay: Boob Job Regrets: In Appreciation of Your Previously Small Chest, included in an anthology compiled by Randy Susan Meyers, titled Women Under Scrutiny: An Anthology of Truths, Essays, Poems, Stories & Art. All proceeds from the anthology go to Rosie's Place in Boston, a sanctuary for poor and homeless women. And her flash fiction piece, The Prank, was in the top ten finalists for Women on Writing's Summer 2019 Flash Fiction contest. To learn more about Densie, click here.  

Jenna Blum & Randy Susan Meyers, "Writers with Obsessions" by Boston Athenæum

Host Cyrus Webb welcomes back bestselling author Randy Susan Meyers to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss her amazing literary journey, how she uses her platform to share messages that are important to her and what led to the writing of her newest page-turner WAISTED. 

We mark the 75th anniversary of D-Day with a book that highlights the contributions of those men who carried out that day's most perilous missions. Then we have an open conversation with Randy Susan Meyers about her difficult to write novel about female body image.

Today’s author interview guest is Randy Susan Meyers, author of Waisted. In this provocative, wildly entertaining, and compelling novel, seven women enrolled in an extreme weight loss documentary discover self-love and sisterhood as they enact a daring revenge against the […]

Host Cyrus Webb welcomes back bestselling author Randy Susan Meyers to #ConversationsLIVE to discuss her literary journey and the success she has experienced as a storyteller. The two also discuss her powerful new book THE WIDOW OF WALL STREET. 

Encore presentation of installment 09/26/14 Why do women fall for the "bad boys," and how can they identify a "good guy?" Are men who are emotionally abusive able to change? Find out how can we heal from relationships which are abusive and get more insight, as Dr. Michelle interviews Randy Susan Meyers, author of "Accidents of Marriage." Learn more about Randy and pick up her book at: randysusanmeyers.com

Encore presentation of installment 09/26/14 Why do women fall for the "bad boys," and how can they identify a "good guy?" Are men who are emotionally abusive able to change? Find out how can we heal from relationships which are abusive and get more insight, as Dr. Michelle interviews Randy Susan Meyers, author of "Accidents of Marriage." Learn more about Randy and pick up her book at: randysusanmeyers.com

Encore presentation of installment 09/26/2014 Why do women fall for the "bad boys," and how can they identify a "good guy?" Are men who are emotionally abusive able to change? Find out how can we heal from relationships which are abusive and get more insight, as Dr. Michelle interviews Randy Susan Meyers, author of "Accidents of Marriage." Learn more about Randy and pick up her book at: randysusanmeyers.com

Encore presentation of installment 09/26/2014 Why do women fall for the "bad boys," and how can they identify a "good guy?" Are men who are emotionally abusive able to change? Find out how can we heal from relationships which are abusive and get more insight, as Dr. Michelle interviews Randy Susan Meyers, author of "Accidents of Marriage." Learn more about Randy and pick up her book at: randysusanmeyers.com

Why do women fall for the "bad boys," and how can they identify a "good guy?" Are men who are emotionally abusive able to change? Find out how can we heal from relationships which are abusive and get more insight, as Dr. Michelle interviews Randy Susan Meyers, author of "Accidents of Marriage." Learn more about Randy and pick up her book at: randysusanmeyers.com

Why do women fall for the "bad boys," and how can they identify a "good guy?" Are men who are emotionally abusive able to change? Find out how can we heal from relationships which are abusive and get more insight, as Dr. Michelle interviews Randy Susan Meyers, author of "Accidents of Marriage." Learn more about Randy and pick up her book at: randysusanmeyers.com

Kathryn interviews attorney Angie Hallier, author of “The Wiser Divorce: Positive Solutions for Your Next Best Life”. Based on Hallier's many years of experience as an attorney working in family law, The Wiser Divorce is about realistic strategies and positive solutions that can heal a broken family, help you uncover hidden talents and interests, and grow as an individual. Hallier is the founder and managing partner of Hallier & Lawrence PLC, ranked the #1 family law firm in Arizona. Kathryn also interviews Randy Susan Meyers, author of “Accidents of Marriage”. Her latest page turner brings the readers into the ups and downs of the Illica family. For Madeline, the love of her husband Ben was her greatest blessing and biggest curse. When a car accident leaves Maddy in intensive care the rest of the family is forced to face the emotional abuse that has lived among them for years. Meyers is a frequent contributor to The Huffington Post.

Kathryn interviews attorney Angie Hallier, author of “The Wiser Divorce: Positive Solutions for Your Next Best Life”. Based on Hallier's many years of experience as an attorney working in family law, The Wiser Divorce is about realistic strategies and positive solutions that can heal a broken family, help you uncover hidden talents and interests, and grow as an individual. Hallier is the founder and managing partner of Hallier & Lawrence PLC, ranked the #1 family law firm in Arizona. Kathryn also interviews Randy Susan Meyers, author of “Accidents of Marriage”. Her latest page turner brings the readers into the ups and downs of the Illica family. For Madeline, the love of her husband Ben was her greatest blessing and biggest curse. When a car accident leaves Maddy in intensive care the rest of the family is forced to face the emotional abuse that has lived among them for years. Meyers is a frequent contributor to The Huffington Post.

Do you know how to properly take your medications, both RX and over the counter? Unless you are an MD, you may be harming yourself. Heather Brittany looks at drug interactions in Health Matters. Randy Susan Meyers, author of the The Murderer's Daughter is back with the riveting and arresting, The Comfort of Lies. The book is about the complications of love, motherhood, marriage, adoption, and careers. It revolves around three women whose lives unexpectedly collide in the far-reaching aftermath of an affair that results in a pregnancy and adoption. The Comfort of Lies explores the collateral damage of infidelity and the dark, private struggles many of us experience but rarely reveal. “Everything I learned in life, I learned from my chickens, “ Cynthia Brian comments. “Well, maybe not everything, but I have sure learned about pecking order, cooperation, resilience and courage from my barnyard animals. Cynthia shares stories from the critters she's rescued.

Bill welcomes novelist Randy Susan Meyers to the show. Join Bill and Randy as they discuss the books we write and the lives we lead. Don't miss it!

A grandmother’s funeral is the setting for this excerpt from Randy Susan Meyers’ novel The Murderer’s Daughters. Sisters Lulu and Merry are approached by their father, released for the event from prison where he serves time for killing their mother. Lulu narrates the scene, mingling adolescent bitterness with sensitivity to her sister’s needs and her relatives’ scorn.

Interview with Randy Susan Meyers, author of "The Murderer's Daughters," a mesmerizing novel about two sisters and their life after the murder of their mother by their father. Don't miss this riveting interview of an amazing and heartrending story about the aftermath of domestic violence.