In episode 172 Veronica and Laurie talk books and writing from opposite sides of the country (and not without some technical glitches). We have news, WA writers resources, and the newly amalgamated Public and Educational Lending Rights. Laurie has a wonderful chat with poet Shannon Jade.

Book spotlights this ep:
1. Alba: Hidden Secrets by Verity Croker - mystery
2. The Next Round by Eva Frances - romance
3. The Medusa Situation by Gabiann Marin - fantasy
4. A Kingdom of Curses: The Emergence by Danielle Drummond – fantasy
5. The Grimsdale Claimant by BG Hilton – science fiction
6. A Game of Masquerade by Shani Cossins – speculative historical thriller

Intro - 00:57
Industry News - 06:47
Book Spotlights - 12:59
Author Interview with Shannon Jade - 27:59
Post Interview chat - 1:05:39
Quotes - 1:07:10
Author Reading - 1:09:37

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Episode #171 has Veronica and Laurie diving into industry news and events, manuscript assessment pros and cons, and science fiction craft writing books. We chat with the fabulous Amie Kaufman about her latest book Red Star Rebels, her writing day, her dissertation topic, useful writing podcasts, thoughts on how we should go to the stars, and so much more. Plus Amie shares practical tips and helpful advice for all writers and tells us some wonderful stories.

Book spotlights:
1. All in on Tomorrow by James Ynson - memoir
2. Embers of Doubt by D.T. Bella - fantasy
3. Shrewd Little Sleuth by Scott Leckie - Biography
4. Deck the Hall by Susan Horsnell - Romance
5. Time Kneels Between Mountains By Amra Pajalić - Historical
6. Hollow Peak by Max Jeffries - mystery
7. Little Book of Influence by Jordana Borensztajn - non-fiction

Intro - 00:57
Industry News - 04:01
Book Spotlights - 20:22
Author Interview with Amie Kaufman - 41:01
Post Interview chat - 1:51:52
Quotes - 1:53:29

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Episode #170 is Laurie Bell's 2nd podcast co-hosting birthday! Veronica has a chat with the fabulous crime writing duo of Elise Wackett and Jane Abbott. Plus industry news, including cautions on spammers, literary events, books spotlights and a reading from The Canvas Killings.

Book spotlights:

1. When Will It Happen for Me by Phoebe Rogers - non-fiction
2. My Brother Otto by Ingrid Laguna - middle grade
3. The Exiled: A Web of Lies Book 1 by Jason Smith - fantasy
4. The Outpost at Tal Ghrna by Simon Dell - science fiction
5. Hearts and Diamonds: The Anchor and The Moon Book 2 by Maxx Victor - fantasy
6. Name and Number: The Anchor and The Moon Book 3 by Maxx Victor - fantasy
7. Meandering to Manila by Keith Dalton - memoir
8. The Swimming Group by Bella Ellwood-Clayton - contemporary

Intro - 00:57
Laurie's 2nd co-hosting birthday- 1:47
Industry news - 13:02
Book spotlights - 22:54
Author interview - 39:20
Post interview chat - 1:22:42
Quotes - 1:26:46
Author reading - 1:30:54

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