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Join Digital Content Manager Kimberley Dondo as she speaks with Shelley Read, Senior Protection Technical Manager at Royal London, on everything income protection (IP). Shelley answers key questions: What exactly is IP? Why is it critical for financial resilience? And how can advisers ensure clients are properly covered? From navigating underwriting to understanding client needs, this episode covers practical guidance for advisers on IP and reducing the risk of unpaid claims. In association with Royal London, tune in to explore how IP can safeguard lifestyles against income loss. And if you'd like any further resources or support to help grow your business and deliver value for your clients, visit: adviser.royallondon.com/PeoplePowered

On this episode of Currently Reading, Kaytee and Roxanna are discussing: Bookish Moments: meeting bookish friends IRL and getting fun bookish mail Current Reads: all the great, interesting, and/or terrible stuff we've been reading lately Deep Dive: fall books that aren't spooky, scary or academia The Fountain: we visit our perfect fountain to make wishes about our reading lives Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  1:57 - Our Bookish Moments of the Week 3:25 - Queen Books 7:21 - Amari and the Despicable Wonders by B.B. Alston 7:26 - Blackwell's UK 7:46 - The Swifts: A Gallery of Rogues by Beth Lincoln 7:50 - The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels by Beth Lincoln 8:04 - Silverborn by Jessica Townsend 8:21 - Heir by Sabaa Tahir 8:26 - Libro.fm 8:33 - Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir 9:06 - City of Brass by S.A. Chakraborty 10:00 - Our Current Reads 10:12 - Fellowship Point by Alice Eliott Dark (Roxanna) 15:07 - Lillian Boxfish Takes A Walk by Kathleen Rooney 16:11 - The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro (Kaytee) 21:14 - The Second Ending by Michelle Hoffman (Roxanna) 22:49 - Where'd You Go, Bernadette? By Maria Semple 24:42 - The Return of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean (Kaytee) 24:50 - Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean 27:47 - Cold Blood Liar by Karen Rose 29:25 - Fifteen Dogs by Andre Alexis (Roxanna) 31:02 - Lord of the Flies by William Golding 31:03 - Animal Farm by George Orwell 34:14 - A Short Walk Through A Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke (Kaytee) 34:20 - Commonplace Books 36:09 - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab 36:49 - Currently Reading Patreon 38:55 - The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo 40:17 - Fall Books That Are Not Spooky 41:24 - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett 42:58 - Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery 43:28 - September by Rosamunde Pilcher 44:10 - Still Life by Louise Penny 44:54 - First Frost by Sarah Addison Allen (Amazon link) 45:08 - Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman 45:38 - Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout 46:06 - Outlander by Diana Gabaldon 46:08 - The Other Boleyn Girl by Phillipa Gregory 46:12 - Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett 46:30 - Drums of Autumn by Diana Gabaldon 47:22 - The Sunday Philosophy Club by Alexander McCall Smith 48:03 - The Song Collector by Natasha Solomons (Amazon link) 48:31 - The Dutch House by Ann Patchett 49:07 - Search by Michelle Huneven 49:45 - House Lessons by Erica Bauermeister 50:19 - The Lager Queen of Minnesota by J. Ryan Stradal 50:33 - Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal 50:40 - Go as a River by Shelley Read 50:56 - Stardust by Neil Gaiman 51:02 - The Princess Bride by William Goldman 51:57 - Shady Hollow by Juneau Black 52:05 - Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett 52:31 - The Guide by Peter Heller 52:41 - The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon 53:20 - Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte 53:36 - The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstein 54:14 - Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier 55:41 - Meet Us At The Fountain 57:15 - Tom Lake by Ann Patchett 57:22 - I wish you would consider re-reading books that bring you joy. (Roxanna) 58:03 - I wish to always have an “in case of emergency” book. (Kaytee) 58:17 - The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst 58:57 - Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree 58:58 - A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers 59:00 - Sipsworth by Simon Van Booy Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. October's IPL comes to us from our anchor store, The Novel Neighbor! Love and Chili Peppers with Kaytee and Rebekah - romance lovers get their due with this special episode focused entirely on the best selling genre fiction in the business.  All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the behind-the-scenes insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Production and Editing: Megan Phouthavong Evans Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

Shelley Read was our guest for September's “Bookaccino Live” Book Group. As this was a book group-style program, we did talk spoilers. Four audience members joined us to ask her questions, all of which looked at GO AS A RIVER from different angles. Shelley shared her inspiration for the book and how she created her characters. She talked about prejudice and how it influenced her work. As a fifth-generation Coloradan, she explained how that history in her family gave her a perspective on her writing. The conversation was insightful, and readers clearly were passionate about this book. Our Latest “Bookreporter Talks To” Interviews: Laura Dave: https://youtu.be/1730g7zxRIc Chris Whitaker: https://youtu.be/5pQQbuIA1GM T.J. Newman: https://youtu.be/DOfl2RAdcB8 Dawn Tripp: https://youtu.be/OgaYC7kSlok Amy Neff: https://youtu.be/DAWwbUcGGLg Our Latest “Bookaccino Live” Book Group Events: William Kent Krueger: https://youtu.be/IsIQJn3vYNI Ann Napolitano: https://youtu.be/VNYNugzjVbo Kate Morton: https://youtu.be/P8nwLRTAaFg Shelby Van Pelt: https://youtu.be/V2RbvnDn_rs Lisa See: https://youtu.be/GV3G-szlWHU Sign up for newsletters from Bookreporter and Reading Group Guides here: https://tbrnetwork.com/newsletters/ FOLLOW US on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookreporter Website: https://www.bookreporter.com Art Credit: Tom Fitzgerald Edited by Jordan Redd Productions

Our Book Club selection for the month of August was Go As A River by Shelley Read and we're talking about it in this week's podcast. There is so much packed into this novel that is both enjoyable for readers and for writers. We balance our discussion this week with insights for both, but definitely lean into what we learned as writers. We're not putting all of the details in the newsletter because we, of course, want you to go listen for yourself, but we'll share a brief overview of what we touched upon and hope that, if you haven't already, you'll add this book to your list. For writers, we talk about the brilliant flow of adding backstory in scenes where the main character, Victoria, touches an object, such as her father's rifle, and it brings up a memory that gives us insight into her experience and her family's history. It's an approach that is both reflective of the human experience, because we all have stories to tell about objects in our homes, but also lends itself to a seamless flow of language that doesn't disrupt the story. There's poetic language that you can find on just about every page of the book. It creates a rhythm to the story that is very engaging. It's a great reminder of how poetry is a resource for writers of all genres to explore the precision and beauty of language. We also touch upon character development, the 3 Act structure, writing about a place, and how this novel, while fiction, can also help memoir writers. For readers, we discussed how the book just kept getting better and better with each turn of the page. In a workshop we attended led by the author, Shelley Read, she talked about how as she's traveled the world now on her book tour that so many readers have come up to her to gush about how well she creates the feeling of belonging to a place. It creates a connection between people because we all have places in our lives that touch our heart, and this book accomplishes that for readers. Also, there's a main character that you're rooting for from start to finish as you read. It's what readers expect. They want to have a main character they believe in and read about their transformation. It definitely happens when you read this book.We invite you to subscribe to our email list to be the first to know about our weekly podcast episodes and upcoming group programs for writers! If you prefer video versions of the podcast or want to leave a comment on this specific episode, you can find all of them on our YouTube channel.

Our Book Club selection for July was Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez. It's the latest contemporary romance by Stephanie's favorite author that has received many accolades across bestseller lists and was a Good Morning America Book Club this summer. As Stephanie continues to work on her own contemporary romance series, which will be written using a pen name, Abby's books and daily social media posts are a continuous source of inspiration, however, this book threw a curveball. A fair warning here, there may be some spoilers and unpopular opinions ahead, or simply opportunities for great conversations about what it looks like to discuss a book from a reader's perspective and a writer's perspective. The viewpoints do not always align. Just for the Summer is an example of success for an author who knows her readers and has established a solid backlist, even when it's not quite the rom-com you expect. We can agree to disagree. If you go on Goodreads, there are plenty of 1-star reviews right alongside the 5-star reviews of Just for the Summer. Every reader is different. It's a helpful reminder to anyone pursuing a writing career that even the authors whose books are appearing on best seller lists get the 1-star reviews. You definitely want to be careful about judging this book by its cover. The image doesn't reflect the level of mental health darkness that develops for Emma. It's a common discussion thread amongst Abby's readers that they're left navigating so many emotions when reading her books, but the love story doesn't feel memorable in this one. We weren't left feeling like we were forever hopeful for the main characters. It was surprising because the genius hook at the beginning of the book of a Reddit thread that brings Emma and Justin (the romantic heroine and hero of the book) together creates the expected rom-com vibe. While Abby does research her books with great care and sensitivity, it went too far into the family drama for Emma and wove in character connections from her other books that didn't make sense to us. There was a difference between listening to the book and reading it. Stephanie shares how she felt like she wasn't paying as close attention when listening to it. The narrators are so good and the experience felt similar to putting a Netflix series on in the background while you're doing other things, so you're not paying as close attention. A closer read, with the book in hand, brought to light the depth of Emma's mental health challenges that presented a dark, troubling story line that overshadowed the sweetness of the love affair. We invite you to listen to the podcast to hear the details of our discussion. Our next Book Club selection is Go As A River by Shelley Read. We attended workshops by Shelley at the Mountain Words Festival in May 2024, and were inspired by her story and experience of her first novel becoming an International Bestseller. We look forward to sharing insights from her workshops and the book. We'd love to have you joConnect with us!Join our email list to be the first to know about our weekly podcast episodes and upcoming group programs for writers!Join our Inspired Writer's Group on Facebook! Schedule a coffee chat with Elizabeth or Stephanie! To get more information about joining our Inspired Writer Collective Membership community click here.If you prefer video versions of the podcast or want to leave a comment on this specific episode, you can find all of them on our YouTube channel.

On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Listener Presses: This year we have 20 fantastic titles from our listeners. Our TBRs exploded, and we hope yours do too! Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) .  .  .  .  .  2:19 - Your Listener Presses 3:48 - The Book of Doors by Gareth Brown (pressed by Katie) 6:40 - The Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alix E. Harrow 7:32 - Poison for Breakfast by Daniel Handler i.e. Lemony Snicket (pressed by Kimberly) 10:30- The Supremes at Earl's All-You-Can-Eat by Edward Kelsey Moore (pressed by Jessie) 12:38 - @thewilltoread on Instagram 12:41 - Reproduction by Louisa Hall (pressed by Bill) 13:32 - Chouette by Claire Oshetsky 13:33 - Poor Deer by Claire Oshetsky 14:53 - The Light Years by Elizabeth Jane Howard (pressed by Emer) 18:29 - The Orchardist by Amanda Coplin (pressed by Heather) 18:51 - Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery 21:30 - Go As A River by Shelley Read 22:11 - Zorrie by Laird Hunt 22:49 - The Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison (pressed by Mirabella) 24:54 - The Long Way To A Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers 26:18 - Only This Beautiful Moment by Abdi Azemien (pressed by Matt) 28:05 - Elena Knows by Claudia Pineiro (pressed by Ana) 31:08 - Defy the Night by Brigid Kemmerer (pressed by Amy) 31:14 - A Curse So Dark and Lonely by Brigid Kemmerer 34:35 - In the Shadow of the Mountain by Silvia Vasquez-Lovato (pressed by Amanda) 35:48 - A Woman in the Polar Night by Christiane Ritter 35:50 - Breathless by Amy McCulloch 36:45 - The Body in Question by Jill Ciment (pressed by Alana) 40:40 - The Last Bookshop in London by Madeline Martin (pressed by Avery) 44:26 - The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman 44:27 - All The Lonely People by Mike Gayle 44:33 - The Night in Question by Susan Fletcher (pressed by Kristen) 45:36 - Roscoe Books 46:12 - Hearts and Daggers podcast 46:43 - @birdbrainbooks on Instagram 46:45 - Bullet Train by Kotaro Isaka (pressed by Holly) 49:02 - Leaving Coy's Hill by Katherine A. Sherbrooke (pressed by Aubrey) 50:33 - Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts 51:46 - I Hope This Finds You Well by Natalize Sue (pressed by Hannah) 53:01 - Anxious People by Fredrik Backman 53:02 - Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman 53:35 - Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt 53:38 - The Sweet Spot by Amy Poeppel 55:08 - Country Dark by Chris Offutt (pressed by Cindy) 57:25 - Doomsday Book by Connie Willis (pressed by Jessica) 59:46 - What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher (pressed by Abi) 1:01:17 - The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allen Poe 1:02:03 - Our Hideous Progeny by C.E. McGill Support Us: Become a Bookish Friend | Grab Some Merch Shop Bookshop dot org | Shop Amazon Bookish Friends Receive: The Indie Press List with a curated list of five books hand sold by the indie of the month. July's IPL comes to us from Booktenders in West Virginia! All Things Murderful with Meredith and Elizabeth - special content for the scary-lovers, brought to you with the special insights of an independent bookseller From the Editor's Desk with Kaytee and Bunmi Ishola - a quarterly peek behind the curtain at the publishing industry The Bookish Friends Facebook Group - where you can build community with bookish friends from around the globe as well as our hosts Connect With Us: The Show: Instagram | Website | Email | Threads The Hosts and Regulars: Meredith | Kaytee | Mary | Roxanna Affiliate Disclosure: All affiliate links go to Bookshop unless otherwise noted. Shopping here helps keep the lights on and benefits indie bookstores. Thanks for your support!

In this episode, we discuss a chapter from the book Exploring New Horizons: Generative Artificial Intelligence and Teacher Education (https://www.learntechlib.org/primary/d/223928) (Searson et al, 2024). The chapter references Neil Postman's 1998 speech titled Five Things We Need to Know About Technological Change (https://web.cs.ucdavis.edu/~rogaway/classes/188/materials/postman.pdf). Things that bring us joy this week: Go As A River by Shelley Read (https://www.spiegelandgrau.com/go-as-a-river) Intro/Outro Music: Notice of Eviction by Legally Blind (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Legally_Blind)

Sortie en France du roman phénomène "Vas où la rivière te porte" de Shelley Read. Un premier roman bouleversant, où le destin d'une femme dans l'Ouest américain est marqué par une histoire d'amour interdite et façonné par les paysages grandioses du Colorado. Coup de cœur de Bernard Lehut. Ecoutez Laissez-vous tenter - Midi du 21 mars 2024 avec Bernard Lehut.

Shelley Read, the author of ‘Go As a River' took the time to chat from Colorado in the US about her new book. What is our connection to where we come from? And what is Colorado based author Shelley Read's connection to Belgium?

Author of the best-selling GO AS A RIVER, Shelley Read is a fifth generation Coloradoan who lives with her family at 9,000 feet elevation in the Elk Mountains of the Western Slope. Her debut novel, Go as a River, is inspired by her ancestors and the wild landscape where she wanders and wonders.   An award-winning Senior Lecturer at Western Colorado University for nearly three decades, Shelley taught writing, literature, environmental studies, and Honors, and was a founder of the interdisciplinary Environment & Sustainability major, the Prague study abroad program, and a support program for first-generation and at-risk students. She holds a double major honors BA in English and journalism from the University of Denver, and an MA from Temple University's Graduate Program in Creative Writing & the Temple Rome Seminar in Aesthetics. Shelley was also a Dean's Fellow in the PhD Program in English at the University of Denver where she studied 19th and 20th-century world literature and philosophy.She is currently a board member and writing instructor for Vita Institute for the Arts and is a regular contributor to Crested Butte Magazine and Gunnison Valley Journal.Shelley is a mom, mountaineer, world traveler, and friend to small creatures and old dogs. She loves few things more than the first steps of a new adventure and a hot cuppa tea after a grand day out.Please join us in Salida on February 22 for an evening with Shelley:  https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/691fbb0d-2637-4307-90ce-878c0d693a18If you already have a copy of her book, she will be doing a signing after her talk. If you would like to purchase a book in advance, stop by Salida Books to support local business and purchase a copy. There will also be books for sale at the event. We can't wait to see you at this fundraising event.Learn more about Shelley Instagram | WebsitePLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING TRAVIS AND MACE AS THEY RAISE FUNDS FOR ORGAN DONATION: www.runsignup.com/travismacyckf Check out our sponsors: Roark: Check out the Spring ‘24 Collection: Road to Somewhere at www.roark.com (listen to podcast for 15% off discount code!)RELEVATE by NeuroReserve: Go to www.neuroreserve.com/travismacy and code TRAVISMACY for 15% off RELEVATE by NeuroReserve: Core Dietary Nutrients for Lifelong Brain HealthHagan Ski Mountaineering- - - - - - - - - - -Purchase A Mile at A Time: A Father and Son's Inspiring Alzheimer's Journey of Love, Adventure, and HopeSubscribe: Apple Podcast | SpotifyCheck us out: Instagram | Twitter | Website | YouTubeThe show is Produced and Edited by Palm Tree Pod Co.

My guest today is international bestselling author Shelley Read. Shelley's debut novel, Go as a River, is an amazing story that's being translated into over thirty languages. Shelley taught writing and literature as a Senior Lecturer at Western Colorado University for nearly three decades, where she was also a founder of the interdisciplinary Environment & Sustainability major and the PRIME program for at-risk students. She's a regular contributor to Crested Butte Magazine and Gunnison Valley Journal. Shelley is a fifth-generation Coloradoan who lives with her family in the Elk Mountains of the Western Slope. I found Shelley to be energetic, enthusiastic, and deeply insightful. I truly enjoyed my conversation with Shelley and I hope you do as well. In our conversation we discussed the natural world as a powerful source of inspiration and learning, the creative process and the role our masculine and feminine sides play in it, vulnerability and humility as key values for transcending, persistence, and the importance of quieting the cultural noise to let the inner truth arise. Episode Details: Guest Name: Shelley Read Website: https://www.shelleyread.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/shelleyread.author Gong Sound: 68261__juskiddink__bell4.wav Where to find The EXPLORER POET Podcast: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/explorerpoet/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheExplorerPoet Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIQxs0F0mGoEJYNNJx4ph5g  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Z9WKzUIWbq5qOJE1zmRJQ  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-explorer-poet-podcast/id1621189025  Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/ead95bf9-2f53-4965-8c29-b787a198891c/the-explorer-poet-podcast  Google: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy85MmM5ZTY5NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw?sa=X&ved=0CAMQ4aUDahcKEwjA6v_KhPn3AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQLA

Milena Mosers neuer Roman «Der Traum vom Fliegen» erzählt unter anderem von der Kraft von Freundschaft. Philipp Oehmkes Debüt ist eine Familiengeschichte nach US-amerikanischem Vorbild. Im Roman «Der Traum vom Fliegen» wird Sofia, 20, Studentin, von ihren Vätern in die Privatklinik Los Pajaritos an der Nordwestküste der USA gebracht. Dort soll ihr Übergewicht behandelt werden. Während der Pandemie hat Sofia mehr als 30 Kilo zugenommen. Auch leidet sie unter Müdigkeit und ist vergesslich. Doch was ihre Väter nicht wissen: Sofias Gewichtszunahme ist Kalkül. Sie will nicht wieder die Bodenhaftung verlieren, weil ihr Traum vom Fliegen zu «real» geworden ist. In den täglichen Gruppentherapien trifft sie auf andere Klinikgäste, die ihre Strategie durchschauen. Gegenseitig helfen sie einander, um wieder Fuss im Leben zu fassen. In «Schönwald», dem Debütroman des deutschen Journalisten Philipp Oehmke, muss sich die wohlsituierte Familie Schönwald ihrer Vergangenheit stellen: Plötzlich der Vorwurf, ihr Wohlstand komme hauptsächlich von Grossvater Schönwald, und der sei ein alter Nazi gewesen. Für Schönwalds, die es nicht gewohnt sind, über ihre Probleme zu sprechen, eine Katastrophe. In der Folge bricht bei allen Familienmitgliedern noch sehr viel Anderes hervor, das sie bisher sorgsam vor ihren Verwandten verheimlicht haben. Ein abgründiger deutscher Familienroman nach US-amerikanischem Vorbild, der einen beim Lesen immer tiefer ins Familiengestrüpp hineinzieht. Grossartige Passagen über Schönheit und Brutalität der Natur. Das zeichnet den Roman «So weit der Fluss uns trägt» vor allem aus. In ihrem Debüt erzählt die US-Amerikanerin Shelley Read von einem jungen Mädchen, das schwanger wird und in die Einsamkeit der Berge flüchten muss. Die Natur ist in diesem Roman also fast wie eine Figur – und gleichzeitig Schauplatz für die Geschichte einer starken Frau, die mutig ihren Weg geht. Zu einer Zeit, in der Mitte des letzten Jahrhunderts, als das alles andere als selbstverständlich ist. Buchhinweise: * Milena Moser. Der Traum vom Fliegen. 384 Seiten. Kein & Aber, 2023. * Philipp Oehmke. Schönwald. 544 Seiten. Piper, 2023. * Shelley Read. So weit der Fluss uns trägt. Aus dem Amerikanischen von Wibke Kuhn. 368 Seiten. C. Bertelsmann, 2023.

Shelley Read's debut novel, Go As a River, published last February to instant international bestseller success. The story follows 17-year-old Victoria Nash through the mid-20th century as she endures grief, hardship, and loss in her western Colorado town. It's a coming-of-age novel, an environmental novel, and a novel about displacement and reclamation. It's also an incredible apprenticeship for novelists on excellent writing, and its publication backstory is almost as great as the story itself. Shelly joined Marrie Stone to talk about all of it. In addition to discussions about craft, voice and rooting the themes of your novel in specific scenes, they talk about Shelley's road to publication, finding her agent, enduring rejection, and why Shelley finally committed to writing a novel after three decades of encouraging her students to write. For more information on Writers on Writing and additional writing tips, visit our Patreon page. To listen to past interviews, visit our website. We're also excited to announce the opening of our new bookstore on bookshop.org. We've stocked it with titles from our guests, as well as some of our own personal favorites. By purchasing through the store, you'll support both independent bookstores and our show. New titles will be added all the time (it's a work in progress). Finally, on Spotify you can listen to an album's worth of typewriter music like what you hear on the show. Look for the artist, Just My Type. (Recorded on September 19, 2023) Host: Barbara DeMarco-Barrett Co-Host: Marrie Stone Music and sound editing: Travis Barrett

"Go As A River," by Gunnison educator Shelley Read, is set in Iola, Colorado. The town was wiped off the map in the 1960s to make way for the state's largest reservoir, Blue Mesa.

"Go As A River," by Gunnison educator Shelley Read, is set in Iola, Colorado. The town was wiped off the map in the 1960s to make way for the state's largest reservoir, Blue Mesa.

In this interview, Gill and I discuss A Beautiful Rival, her research for this book, what surprised her the most when writing this book, the connections between her books, the impact these two women had on the cosmetics industry, and much more. Gill's reading recommendations are: Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl by Renee Rosen Disobedient by Elizabeth Freemantle Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver Join my Patreon group to support the podcast (and have access to Gill's spoiler-filled episode later this month).  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Kate Manning, Lynn Cullen, Patti Callahan Henry, Shelley Read, and Jennifer Rosner. A Beautiful Rival can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Landscape photographer and conservationist John Fielder donated his life's work to the people of Colorado earlier this year, and now, thousands of those images are online through History Colorado which also just opened a new Fielder exhibit. Plus, what the elusive firefly in Colorado says about the health of ecosystems. And turn the page with Colorado Matters with author Shelley Read and "Go as a River."

Landscape photographer and conservationist John Fielder donated his life's work to the people of Colorado earlier this year, and now, thousands of those images are online through History Colorado which also just opened a new Fielder exhibit. Plus, what the elusive firefly in Colorado says about the health of ecosystems. And turn the page with Colorado Matters with author Shelley Read and "Go as a River."

In this interview, we discuss The First Ladies, writing about the relationship between Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary McLeod Bethune, their cover and title, how readers are so curious about Marie's and Victoria's friendship, their writing process and research, and much more. Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Join my Patreon group to support the podcast.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Kate Manning, Lynn Cullen, Patti Callahan Henry, Shelley Read, and Jennifer Rosner. The First Ladies can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Madeline and I discuss The Keeper of Hidden Books, how she decided to write this story, her research trip to Poland, writing books about books, and much more. Madeline's recommended reads are: Only the Beautiful by Susan Meissner Lady Tan's Circle of Women by Lisa See The Spectacular by Fiona Davis Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Join my Patreon group to support the podcast.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Kate Manning, Lynn Cullen, Patti Callahan Henry, Shelley Read, and Jennifer Rosner. The Keeper of Hidden Books can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Pip and I discuss The Bookbinder, creating the book trailer for this book, actually learning to bind books herself, creating a strong sense of place, her stunning book cover, how she first learned about the subject matter of this book, and much more. Pip's recommended reads are: Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan The Seven Moons of Maali Almeida by Shehan Karunatilaka Horse by Geraldine Brooks Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023 and my Houston Life segment. Join my Patreon group to support the podcast.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Kate Manning, Lynn Cullen, Patti Callahan Henry, Shelley Read, and Jennifer Rosner. The Bookbinder can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Threads.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Das ungewöhnliche Romandebüt von Shelley Read, derzeit in 30 Sprachen übersetzt. Die Naturschilderungen sind dicht, eindringlich und hingebungsvoll. Beim Hören lockt die Geschichte uns selbst raus: in den Garten, in einen nahen Wald oder an einen Fluss. Eine Rezension von Oliver Cech. Von Oliver Cech.

I want to highlight an under the radar gem that is a contender for my favorite book of 2023. That is the debut novel Go As A River by Shelley Read. Read is fifth generation Coloradoan and her love of the land shines through in this gorgeous novel.

There are times where Shelley Read's Go as a River reads less like a novel and more of a philosophical teaching. Grounded in Buddhist philosophy, this is a beautiful story of love, nature, family and changing times. A lyrical journey of epoch proportions this book has a doomed love affair, a flooded town, an illegitimate child, a heartbreaking abandonment….and Shelley Read writes it all beautifully. As first time novelist, Read has created a journey that you will enjoy every mile of. For a bookstore this week we talk to Appletree Books in Cleveland OH. Books mentioned in the podcast: Go as a River by Shelley Read The Art of Living by Thich Nhat Hanh The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh Peace Is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh No Self, No Problem by Anam Thubten The Magic of Awareness by Anam Thubten Pilgrim at Tinker Creek by Annie Dillard An American Childhood by Annie Dillard Gilead by Marilynne Robinson Housekeeping by Marilynne Robinson Refuge: An Unnatural History of Family Time and Place by Terry Tempest Williams When Women Were Birds: 54 Variations on Voice by Terry Tempest Williams Homecoming by Kate Morton Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Henry Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Ruth and I discuss A Right Worthy Woman, writing about Maggie Lena Walker and including her in all of her books, the cover process, her research, how the title came about, and much more. Ruth's recommended reads are: The Secret Life of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry By Her Own Design by Piper Huguley The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristen Harmel Sisters in Arms by Kaia Alderson The Engineer's Wife by Tracey Enerson Wood Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     A Right Worthy Woman can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Kate Manning, Lynn Cullen, Patti Callahan Henry, Shelley Read, and Jennifer Rosner. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Fiona and I discuss The Spectacular, how she decided to write about Radio City Music Hall and the Rockettes, the Book Club kit created for this book, taking the cover in a different direction than her previous covers, pre-orders and why they are important, her next book, and much more. Fiona's recommended reads are: Hedge by Jane Delury Hotel Laguna by Nicola Harrison What Remains by Wendy Walker Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     The Spectacular can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Kate Manning, Lynn Cullen, Patti Callahan Henry, Shelley Read, and Jennifer Rosner. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Her story in my mind is sort of a two steps forward, one step back kind of journey. It's not that we face one major challenge in our life and suddenly we are these wise and capable people.” In life, there isn't one straight road out of adversity and grief. And so, when charting your characters' journeys through hardship, authenticity means lingering in the messiness. Shelley Read's new book ‘Go As A River' is a wonderful coming-of-age story, which opens in 1940s rural Colorado. It follows the story of teenager Victoria Nash, and her struggle to survive after fleeing her home to the harsh wilderness of nearby mountains. We also meet young drifter Wilson Moon, who changes Victoria's life forever. In this episode we discuss the choice of setting and location, we explore Wilson's portrayal - a masterclass in representation, and we dig into Shelley's writing process. In this episode, you will learn: The power of setting your stories in locations that are close to your heart. How to portray a character's struggle authentically. Not to be afraid of pushing characters down the order of importance, or losing their stories completely. Find out more about Shelley here. Your host is inkjockey founder Mark Heywood. Behind The Spine is an inkjockey production, and the audio accompaniment to The Writing Salon. Sign up to the newsletter here. You can buy copies of our anthology series here.  You can view the full transcript here. Connect with the show: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behindthespinepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BehindTheSpine Twitter: https://twitter.com/BehindTheSpine Website: www.behindthespine.co.uk

In aflevering 8 van Liefteratuur spreek ik met feelgoodauteur Vannessa Thuyns. Vannessa brengt al een aantal jaar structureel twee boeken per jaar uit, tourt langs de theaters als zangeres met The 70's Unplugged én geeft les aan nieuwkomers in Amsterdam. Waar haalt ze de tijd vandaan om te schrijven? En met twee boeken per jaar zou je zeggen: inspiratie genoeg, toch?Enneh, over inspiratie gesproken... Waar komt inspiratie toch vandaan? Kun je het afdwingen of is het een soort ongrijpbare magie? En heeft ze weleens géén inspiratie?Boeken die in deze aflevering worden genoemd en/of besproken:• Alles van Vannessa Thuyns, met in het bijzonder Voet op eigen bodem• Taal is zeg maar echt mijn ding van Paulien Cornelisse• En dan nog iets van Paulien Cornelisse• Wolf Hall van Hilary Mantel• De Acht Bergen van Paolo Cognetti• De boeken van Susan Muskee (haha)

In this interview, Kathleen and I discuss Crow Mary, how she learned about Crow Mary, researching the Crow culture, the use of the name Mary for Native American women, how Kevin Red Star designed the book cover, what surprised her the most when writing this book, and much more. Kathleen's recommended reads are: The House Is on Fire by Rachel Beanland The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson If the Creek Don't Rise by Leah Weiss Check out my Summer Reading Guide for 2023. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     Crow Mary can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Kate Manning, Lynn Cullen, Patti Callahan Henry, Shelley Read, and Jennifer Rosner. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Regional Roundup Monday! Today we feature a new, biweekly production of the Rocky Mountain Community Radio Coalition, of which KZMU is a proud member. This show features authors who write about the American West. We'll hear from author Oscar Hokeah on Calling For a Blanket Dance, author Shelley Read on Go As a River, author Teow Lim Goh on Western Journeys and author Morgan Sjogren on Path of Light, A Walk Through Colliding Legacies of Glen Canyon.

This week, host Jason Jefferies is joined by Shelley Read, author of Go as a River, which is published by our friends at Spiegel & Grau.  Topics of discussion include long-term projects, how the bottom of a lake is like the moon, peaches in Colorado vs. peaches in the southeastern USA, parenting towards Judgement Day, farming, the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, differing concepts of home and place, rooting for drama, and much more. Copies of Go as a River can be purchased here with FREE SHIPPING for members of Explore More+.  

Dave Barry's sense of humor should be on display at the Smithsonian; it is truly one America's great treasures. His latest novel, Swamp Story, is set in the back woods of the Florida Everglades. That's all we are going to tell you, because the plot is so wonderfully wild, you wouldn't believe us anyway. Join us while Dave makes us laugh, and then stick around for our conversation with Mitchell Kaplan at Books & Books. As a Florida bookseller, he has important things to say about why bookstores are on the frontlines in the fight against book bans. Books mentioned in this podcast: Swamp Story by Dave Barry Big Trouble by Dave Barry Best State Ever by Dave Barry Dave Barry Slept Here: A Sort of History of the United States by Dave Barry Lessons from Lucy by Dave Barry Insane City by Dave Barry Dave Barry's Complete guide to guys by Dave Barry Tricky Business by Dave Barry Dave Barry Hits Below the Beltway by Dave Barry Dave Barry is Not Taking This Sitting Down! by Dave Barry You Can Date Boys When You're Forty: Dave Barry on Parenting and Other Topics He Knows Very Little About by Dave Barry The Benchley Roundup by Robert Benchley Love Conquers All by Robert Benchley My Ten Years in a Quandary, and How They Grew by Robert Benchley Bad Monkey by Carl Hiaasen Tourist Season by Carl Hiaasen Jeeves in the Offing by P. G. Wodehouse Catch-22 by Joseph Heller The Brothers Karamazov by Fyodor Dostoevsky Go as a River by Shelley Read

In this interview, Patti and I discuss The Secret Book of Flora Lea, the origin of Whisperwood and how much fun she had creating it, the legend of the Pied Piper, her love of fairy tales, what surprised her the most when writing this one, and much more. Patti's recommended reads are: Homecoming by Kate Morton The Paris Daughter by Kristin Harmel The Summer of Songbirds by Kristy Woodson Harvey Bright Lights, Big Christmas by Mary Kay Andrews Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     The Secret Book of Flora Lea can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Kate Manning, Lynn Cullen, Sadeqa Johnson, Shelley Read, and Jennifer Rosner. Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This month on the Women's Podcast book club, we've been reading Go as a River, the debut novel from Shelley Read. Set in the beautiful wilderness of Colorado, it tells the story of Victoria, a resilient young woman whose life is forever changed by one chance encounter. It's a story of love, loss and female bonds. So what did our book clubbers Bernice Harrison, Niamh Towey, Ann and Róisín Ingle make of this debut, tipped to be the next ‘Where the Crawdads Sing'? Share your thoughts on the book with us at thewomenspodcast@irishtimes.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zibby interviews debut author and fifth-generation Coloradoan Shelley Read about Go as a River, a spellbinding and devastatingly beautiful coming-of-age story of a young woman who is broken by tragedy but perseveres, set against the forests and rivers of Colorado from 1948 to 1971. Shelley describes her strong ties to the Colorado Rockies, her love of the wilderness, and her journey to publishing this book after more than a decade of chipping away at it while raising her kids (moms don't have time to write!!). She also talks about her next book, her favorite books and genres, and the plans for a film adaptation of Go as a River!Purchase on Zibby's Bookshop: https://bit.ly/3HgfRpyPurchase on Bookshop: https://bit.ly/41N1PUUSubscribe to Zibby's weekly newsletter here.Purchase Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books merch here. Now there's more! Subscribe to Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books on Acast+ and get ad-free episodes or exclusive access to the in-store author events at Zibby's Bookshop in Santa Monica, CA. Join today! https://plus.acast.com/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The April selection for the Radio Bookclub is Go As A River, by Colorado author Shelley Read. This novel introduces readers to Victoria Nash who is just a teenager in the 1940s, but she runs the household on her family's […]

Shelley Read is the author of the novel Go as a River, a story set in the 1940s on a peach farm in a Colorado town called Iola. She spoke with us about finding the voices of her quiet characters through her deep knowledge of the history and geography of the region. Shelley Read on bringing life to quiet characters

Shelley Read is the author of the novel Go as a River, a story set in the 1940s on a peach farm in a Colorado town called Iola. She spoke with us about finding the voices of her quiet characters through her deep knowledge of the history and geography of the region. Shelley Read on bringing life to quiet characters

I interview Claire Fuller about her latest book “The Memory Of Animals” and also interview Meg Clothier about “The Book Eve” an review “Go As A River” by Shelley Read, “The Halfway” By Nilopar Uddin and “The Close” by Jane Casey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this interview, Rachel and I discuss The House Is On Fire, the Richmond Fire of 1811, her stunning cover, how she chose who would tell the story, her research, and much more. Rachel's recommended reads are: The Glass House by Emily St. John Mandel Less by Andrew Sean Greer Everything's Fine by Cecilia Rabess The Complicities by Stacey D'Erasmo My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for The Invisible Woman by Erika Robuck: The Chanel Sisters by Judithe Little Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl by Renee Rosen The Cottingley Secret and When We Were Young & Brave by Hazel Gaynor Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     The House Is On Fire can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Kate Manning, Lynn Cullen, Sadeqa Johnson, Shelley Read, and Jennifer Rosner. Ask Me Anything question for me for April's episode? Submit it here. Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We close out March with another author double billing. Shelley Reid stops by to chat about her debut Go as a River and then Heinz Inus Fenkl joins us to discuss his debut Skull Water.  To learn more about Shelley Read, visit her official website and follow her on Instagram.  To learn more about Heinz Inus Fenkl, visit his official website.   Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm.

On this edition of The Literary Life, it's my hope that listening to Shelly Read (Go as a River) talk about her life in Western Colorado and its influence on her engaging story of Victoria and how she perseveres over three decades, confronting love and disappointment and the harsh and beautiful reality of her life, will compel you to take a chance on this debut. You won't be sorry. As Bonnie Garmus, the author of Lessons in Chemistry, writes: Go as a River is completely unforgettable. My interview with Shelley was conducted live right before her event at Books and Books in Coral Gables, Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Jacqueline and I discuss The White Lady, the woman who inspired Elinor, the emotional impact writing this book had on her, what surprised her the most when drafting The White Lady, writing a standalone, and much more. Jacqueline's recommended reads are: Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus A World of Curiosities by Louise Penny The Song of the Cell by Siddharta Mukherjee Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     The White Lady can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Kate Manning, Lynn Cullen, Sadeqa Johnson, Shelley Read, and Jennifer Rosner. Ask Me Anything question for me for April's episode? Submit it here. Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this interview, Laura and I discuss Beyond That, the Sea, exploring how someone moves forward when they can't quite figure out who they are and where they belong, telling the story through multiple points of view and why she selected the people she did to tell the story, the source of her title, the timeline in the footer, and much more. Laura's recommended reads are: Violets by Alex Hyde The Hero of This Book by Elizabeth McCracken In the Orchard by Eliza Minot My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting by Clare Pooley: Meet Me at the Museum by Anne Youngson The Lido (Mornings with Rosemary) by Libby Page Fresh Water for Flowers by Valerie Perrin The Keeper of Stories by Sally Page Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     Beyond That, the Sea can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try Kate Manning, Lynn Cullen, Sadeqa Johnson, Shelley Read, and Jennifer Rosner. Ask Me Anything question for me for April's episode? Submit it here. Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shelley Read joins us to discuss Go As a River (Spiegel & Grau, March 7). Kirkus: “With delicate precision, Read evokes both Colorado's rugged wilderness and the landscapes of her characters' troubled hearts. An auspicious debut” (starred review).Then our editors join with their reading recommendations for the week.

With the spring runoff season right around the corner, Moab City is working to prepare the creeks for an influx of water. The city will contract with local nonprofit Rim to Rim Restoration to stabilize creek banks in a few key areas before water levels rise. Plus, author Shelley Read's debut novel of loss and love, Go As A River, is set against the backdrop of a real Western Slope town submerged by the creation of the Blue Mesa Reservoir in the 1960s. // Show Notes: // Photo: Mill Creek flowing through downtown Moab on August 21, 2022 - the day after historic flooding caused the creek to overtop banks and bridges. Moab City wants to prepare the creeks for an influx of water this spring. // Aspen Public Radio: Go As A River - New Colorado novel explores love and loss on the Western Slope https://www.aspenpublicradio.org/2023-03-10/go-as-a-river-new-colorado-novel-explores-love-and-loss-on-the-western-slope

In our third protection podcast with Royal London, Shelley Read, Intermediary Development & Technical Manager, and Craig Morton, Head of Distribution, join Kimberley Dondo, Digital Content Manager, to discuss how advisers can dispel application process myths and how providers can simplify the process for people to quickly obtain the coverage they need. And if you want tools and resources to help support your protection conversations during tough times, visit adviser.royallondon.com/safehands

Shelley Read joins Carol Fitzgerald for a deep-dive conversation about her highly anticipated debut novel, GO AS A RIVER, and the history behind it. Carol has spent a lot of time in the Gunnison Valley of Colorado that Shelley writes about, so this book felt very personal to her. Shelley, a fifth-generation Coloradan, shares the background on how she came to write the novel --- and why it took until she was in her 50s to finish it. They also talk about Shelley's love of the outdoors and how that found its way into so much of her prose. GO AS A RIVER is a Bookreporter Bets On selection and would be perfect for book group discussions. Book discussed in this episode: GO AS A RIVER by Shelley Read: https://www.bookreporter.com/reviews/go-as-a-river  Latest “Bookreporter Talks To” Interviews: William Kent Krueger:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDK_Ngau8qs&t=45s  J.T. Ellison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2F63lFI2nmw Hank Phillippi Ryan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMZjJCtKUU4 Jane Harper: https://youtu.be/-N2EWgHeeEU Deborah Goodrich Royce: https://youtu.be/0DluxmfXGoI Allegra Goodman: https://youtu.be/l_Un9MvpmNQ Dani Shapiro: https://youtu.be/cxN5wItfyP0 Clare Mackintosh: https://youtu.be/yxU_npofftw Jamie Fiore Higgins: https://youtu.be/bz6tTCLmxlE Check out our past “Bookaccino Live” Book Group events: Nita Prose: https://youtu.be/f_Ev0KN8z2M Chamaine Wilkerson: https://youtu.be/0DluxmfXGoI Joyce Maynard: https://youtu.be/atXP9_gxGU8 Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray: https://youtu.be/rYelwWiTJbE Janet Skeslien Charles: https://youtu.be/47Sx9DtcAkA Miranda Cowley Heller: https://youtu.be/gVlKvApDO8M Sign up for newsletters from Bookreporter and Reading Group Guides here: https://tbrnetwork.com/newsletters/ FOLLOW US on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bookreporter Website: https://www.bookreporter.com Art Credit: Tom Fitzgerald  Edited by Jordan Redd Productions

In this interview, Shelley and I discuss Go as a River, the kernel of inspiration that sparked the story, her love of nature and wilderness, grief and how she explores it in her writing, connecting with others through grief, her title and cover, and much more. Shelley's recommended reads are: Marilynne Robinson's books Mary Oliver's poetry Lucille Clifton's poetry Refuge by Terry Tempest Williams My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall: The Lost Letter by Jillian Cantor Our Woman in Moscow by Beatriz Williams Homecoming by Kate Morton The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon.  Other ways to support the podcast can be found here.     Go as a River can be purchased at my Bookshop storefront.      Ask Me Anything question for me for April's episode? Submit it here. Want to submit a Read-Alike Request for the podcast? Submit it here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Page One, produced and hosted by author Holly Lynn Payne, celebrates the craft that goes into writing the first sentence, first paragraph and first page of your favorite books. The first page is often the most rewritten page of any book because it has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. We interview master storytellers on the struggles and stories behind the first page of their books. Follow me @hollylynnpayne on Instagram and Twitter to stay in touch and get updates. About the guest author:Shelley Read is a fifth generation Coloradoan who lives with her family in the Elk Mountains of the Western Slope. She was a Senior Lecturer at Western Colorado University for nearly three decades, where she taught writing, literature, environmental studies, and Honors, and was a founder of the Environment & Sustainability major and a support program for first-generation and at-risk students. Shelley holds degrees in writing and literary studies from the University of Denver and Temple University's Graduate Program in Creative Writing. She is a regular contributor to Crested Butte Magazine and Gunnison Valley Journal, and has written for the Denver Post and a variety of publications. You can find her at shellyread.com and on Instagram @shelleyread.author.About the host:Holly Lynn Payne is an award-winning novelist and writing coach, and the former CEO and founder of Booxby, a startup built to help authors succeed. She is an internationally published author of four historical fiction novels. Her debut, The Virgin's Knot, was a Barnes & Noble Discover Great New Writers book. She recently finished her first YA crossover novel inspired by her nephew with Down syndrome. She lives in Marin County with her daughter and enjoys mountain biking, surfing and hiking with her dog. To learn more about her books and private writing coaching services, please visit hollylynnpayne.com or find her at Instagram and Twitter @hollylynnpayne.If you have a first page you'd like to submit to the Page One Podcast, please do so here.As an author and writing coach, I know that the first page of any book has to work so hard to do so much—hook the reader. So I thought to ask your favorite master storytellers how they do their magic to hook YOU. After the first few episodes, it occurred to me that maybe someone listening might be curious how their first page sits with an audience, so I'm opening up Page One to any writer who wants to submit the first page of a book they're currently writing. If your page is chosen, you'll be invited onto the show to read it and get live feedback from one of Page One's master storytellers. Page One exists to inspire, celebrate and promote the work of both well-known and unknown creative talent.  You can listen to Page One on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher and all your favorite podcast players. Hear past episodes.If you're interested in getting writing tips and the latest podcast episode updates with the world's beloved master storytellers, please sign up for my very short monthly newsletter at hollylynnpayne.com and follow me @hollylynnpayne on Instagram, Twitter, Goodreads, and Facebook. Your email address is always private and you can always unsubscribe anytime. The Page One Podcast is created at the foot of a mountain in Marin County, California, and is a labor of love in service to writers and book lovers. My intention is to inspire, educate and celebrate. Thank you for being a part of my creative community! Be well and keep reading.~Holly~ 

In the second episode in association with Royal London, digital content manager, Kimberley Dondo is joined by Shelley Read and Gregor Sked, Intermediary Development & Technical Managers from Royal London. They discuss the importance of recommending protection policies which give clients choice and flexibility.

In the first episode Chief Reporter, Lois Vallely is joined by Shelley Read and Gregor Sked, Intermediary Development & Technical Managers from Royal London. They discuss the ongoing need for protection, even in tough financial times. Delve into the importance of well-rounded advice and having the protection conversation that focuses on obtaining good long-term outcomes (Consumer Duty regs) in a difficult economy. Focus on ways providers can help advisers to highlight clients' biggest risks and discuss the benefits of considering IP, as the biggest risk for working-age adults (30s and 40s) is often long-term sickness or injury which prevents them from working.

Amanda Newman Smith is joined by Shelley Read, from Royal London, and Financial Adviser Robyn Allen, from Robyn Allen Solutions, to discuss how the Consumer Duty will benefit clients and their families and take a closer look at what is meant by ‘good outcomes' in terms of protection.

The Consumer Duty applies to adviser firms of all sizes, so today we're taking a look at how advisers can start to get ready for the changes. Amanda Newman Smith is joined by Shelley Read, from Royal London, and Financial Adviser Robyn Allen, from Robyn Allen Solutions, to discuss the new responsibilities that advisers have to fulfil and how providers can help to support them.

In the first episode of our Consumer Duty and protection podcast series, Amanda Newman Smith is joined by Shelley Read and Gregor Sked, Intermediary Development & Technical Managers from Royal London. They take a closer look into the FCA'S new Consumer Duty - due to be published by 31 July – to discuss what the rules are expected to look like, and how the changes could affect business practices for protection advisers.

Allegra Huston reads Ozymandias. The desert winds and vultures make an appearance. Talk about being in the middle of nowhere.

Welcome to bluemind ASMR, your personal relaxation station. I’m your host, blue skies. Tonight I'm going to be reading 'Frankenstein' by Mary Shelley in a barely-audible whisper... No I'm not reading the whole thing, haha, just the very beginning where someone (I wonder who?) is writing letters to their sister. If you would like to read 'Frankenstein' in its fullness you can go to https://www.gutenberg.org. It's public domain! I hope you enjoy. Headphones recommended~ * you are on episode 142~ * this episode goes public on April 27th 2021~ * a big shout-out to my wonderful and amazing patrons: Moonflower, Tom, Colleen, and Jo!

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We sing a little, we cry a little, Victor goes crazy a little. Don't miss the birth of the beast, a shout out to the Comics in Color festival, and the Corona virus - wash those beautiful hands people.