Join me as I chat with local celebrity Michael Carini about his YA adult series featuring historical objects. If you like National Treasure and Indiana Jones this series is for you! Book two is coming, but you can pick up book one now! Also, he shows some super cool baseball cards from his collection and we talk presidential history!

Also, things I'm obsessed with including my new hat from BeltaPrint, Tiktok Shop, and book recommendations!

Find Michael at https://us.amazon.com/stores/M-Carini/author/B0D2ZDR546?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true&ccs_id=c383fa4a-e070-4d19-8138-ea0ffccde230

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Welcome back to favorite Elise Hart Kipness! Her Kate Green series is one of my favorites, and the newest one is set to be released Aug 19, set in the dramatic world of US Open Tennis! We talk about everything from thriller writing, found writing family, book tours, and even labradoodles. Also, her first two books are on KU right now!

Also, things I'm obsesssed with including the Tour de France, BBC's Bargain Hunt, and Sour Patch Kid Watermelon candies.

Find Elise here (and see her on her book tour!): https://elisehartkipness.com/

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Returning guest Sharon Healy-Yang discusses re-releasing her series, editing old stories, the freedom of writing with age, and of course the love of witty, snappy dialogue!

Plus, things I'm obsessed with. Mainly my Svaha.com dresses. Always. Come for the book recommendations, stay for the publishing advice! (With special shout outs to Jenny Adams and Kelly Oliver).

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I love talking baseball. I love talking with people who love talking baseball. John and Leroy from "The Baseball Book Club" podcast are two such individuals. A wide-ranging discussion that includes ownership woes, rivalries, nostalgia, history, and baseball cards. Hot takes allowed, but cold takes are also allowed.

Find their podcast here: The Baseball Book Club Podcast

Facebook: The Baseball Book Club

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Returning guest Mary Seifert joins me to talk about the 10th (!) book in her series. AIRPLANES, ATLANTA, AND AN ASSASSIAN is the next in the Katie and Maverick mystery series. We talk series, publishing, baseball, and research. Plus, book recommendations, upcoming events, and the furture of the series!

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Today's special guest is the amazing Jule Selbo. Author of the Dee Rommel mysteries, she is a former script writer in Hollywood, current playwright, professor, and novelist! She is also one of my earliest publishing siblings. We talk about her journey, the differences between the skills, and the future of Dee!

Also, my Raffy Devers thoughts/feelings, things I'm obsessed with, and book recommendations! Plus, my summer book sale is live! Books 1 & 2 for $25, email me for info!

Find Jule: https://www.juleselbo.com/

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Welcome back to the podcast! Starting season 4 off with a great interview with relatively new author Kate Michaelson! Her debut novel, HIDDEN ROOMS, was released in April 2024 with a sequel coming soon (also possible standalone!)! We talk the importance of having supportive family, great beta readers, and why technical writers make the best mystery writers!

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Welcome to the Season 3 season finale!

Sometimes Facebook uses it's forces for good. A friend posted about a book event with Zak Ford, who recently published a book on getting called up to the Major Leagues. Fittingly titled, "Called Up"

Full of stories about MLB lifers, players who stopped for a cup of coffee in the bigs, and some who may have only been called up a few times without impact. We talk all things divided loyalty in baseball, favorite moments, and harmless pranks.

Plus, Malice Domestic roundup, my sadness at the Casas injury, and of course publishing news!

Also, vote for me in the Women Podasting Awards in the Authors and Books category here: https://www.womenpodcasters.com/awards-voting

Find Zak: https://zakford.com/

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