Episodes

In this interview, Alison and I discuss The Burning Season, her inspiration for this book, her fascination with cults as well as the wider world's fascination with them, infertility, writing from a first person point of view, and much more.

In this interview, Alison and I discuss The Burning Season, her inspiration for this book, her fascination with cults as well as the wider world's fascination with them, infertility, writing from a first person point of view, and much more. Alison's recommended reads are: Small Game by Blair Braveman The Villa by Rachel Hawkins Wylding Hall by Elizabeth Hand My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for Mary Jane by Jessica Anya Blau: Songs in Ursa Major by Emma Brodie Lady Sunshine by Amy Mas...

In this interview, Audrey and I discuss The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone, how she came up with the idea for the story, the fascination with miniatures, how her fabulous cover came about, choosing the book's locales, the Thorne Miniature Rooms at The Art Institute of Chicago, her inspiration for connecting the miniature house with the full size house in the story, and much more.

In this interview, Audrey and I discuss The Minuscule Mansion of Myra Malone, how she came up with the idea for the story, the fascination with miniatures, how her fabulous cover came about, choosing the book's locales, the Thorne Miniature Rooms at The Art Institute of Chicago, her inspiration for connecting the miniature house with the full size house in the story, and much more. Audrey's recommended reads are: The Hidden Palace by Helene Wecker More Than You'll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez...

In this interview, Grady and I discuss How to Sell a Haunted House, his decision to write about dolls and puppets, how he started writing horror, world building, and much more.

In this interview, Grady and I discuss How to Sell a Haunted House, his decision to write about dolls and puppets, how he started writing horror, world building, and much more. Grady’s recommended reads are: Revenge of the Dolls by Carol Beach York Among the Dolls by William Sleator Moth Manor by Martha Sherman Bacon Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Ask Me Anything question for me for April's episode? Submit it h...

In this interview, Erika and I discuss Windfall, how she decided to write this book and the ways it changed over time, how everyone yearns to know where they come from, her internal conflicts about her family's inheritance, her book cover, climate change, her visits to North Dakota, and much more.

In this interview, Erika and I discuss Windfall, how she decided to write this book and the ways it changed over time, how everyone yearns to know where they come from, her internal conflicts about her family's inheritance, her book cover, climate change, her visits to North Dakota, and much more. Erika's recommended reads are: Boys in Oil by Taylor Brorby O Beautiful by Jung Yun My Read-Alike Request Recommendations for The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali: The Last Days of Cafe Leila by D...

In this interview, Jenna and I discuss her new serial audio drama The Key of Love, creating this story, how she approached writing it and how it differed from writing a traditional book, the process for creating the audio drama from beginning to end, and much more. Jenna's recommended reads are: Code Name Sapphire by Pam Jenoff Daughters of Nantucket by Julie Gerstenblatt The Society of Shame by Jane Roper Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the p...

In this interview, Jenna and I discuss her new serial audio drama The Key of Love, creating this story, how she approached writing it and how it differed from writing a traditional book, the process for creating the audio drama from beginning to end, and much more. Jenna's recommended reads are: Code Name Sapphire by Pam Jenoff Daughters of Nantucket by Julie Gerstenblatt The Society of Shame by Jane Roper Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the p...

In this interview, Sara and I discuss her High Society Lady Detective series, how she decided to write the series, how it has changed over time, why she chose the indie author route, her recent Kickstarter campaign, her podcasts, and much more.

In this interview, Sara and I discuss her High Society Lady Detective series, how she decided to write the series, how it has changed over time, why she chose the indie author route, her recent Kickstarter campaign, her podcasts, and much more. Sara's recommended reads are: Unnatural Ends by Christopher Huang The Mimosa Tree Mystery by Ovidia Yu Augusta Hawke by G.M. Malliet Her Dying Day by Mindy Carlson My Read-Alike Request Recommendations: The Chilbury Ladies' Choir by Jennifer Ryan ...

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Christopher and I chat about his role as Art Director at Dutton and what it entails, how his department has changed since he started at Dutton, the step-by-step process for designing a book cover, his favorite part of the design process, how visiting local indie bookstores is a large part of his job, and much more.

In this Behind the Scenes interview, Christopher and I chat about his role as Art Director at Dutton and what it entails, how his department has changed since he started at Dutton, the step-by-step process for designing a book cover, his favorite part of the design process, how visiting local indie bookstores is a large part of his job, and much more. Christopher's recommended read is Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreo...

In this special Behind the Books episode, Kelly Hooker interviews me about the podcast and how it has evolved, my reading life, my literary salon, how I got started in the book world, and much more.

In this special Behind the Books episode, Kelly Hooker interviews me about the podcast and how it has evolved, my reading life, my literary salon, how I got started in the book world, and much more. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. 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 h...

Pam and I chat about her blog Who I Met Today, how and why she started it, what she has learned from the blog, our shared love of reading and books, the cookbooks she uses regularly and recommends, and much more. Want to submit a Read-Alike Request? Submit it here. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Check out my Best Fiction of 2022 and my Best Historical Fiction of 2022. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and T...

Pam and I chat about her blog Who I Met Today, how and why she started it, what she has learned from the blog, our shared love of reading and books, the cookbooks she uses regularly and recommends, and much more. Want to submit a Read-Alike Request? Submit it here. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Check out my Best Fiction of 2022 and my Best Historical Fiction of 2022. Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and T...

In this bonus episode, authors Elise Hooper and Lynda Cohen Loigman recommend books about women with unusual careers. Elise's selections: Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead Finley Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste Lynda's selections: The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn The Talented Miss Farwell by Emily Gray Tedrowe Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Scorpica by G.R. Maccallister She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Par...

In this bonus episode, authors Elise Hooper and Lynda Cohen Loigman recommend books about women with unusual careers. Elise's selections: Great Circle by Maggie Shipstead Finley Donovan is Killing It by Elle Cosimano The Cartographers by Peng Shepherd The Shadow King by Maaza Mengiste Lynda's selections: The Diamond Eye by Kate Quinn The Talented Miss Farwell by Emily Gray Tedrowe Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus Scorpica by G.R. Maccallister She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Par...

Mary and Pamela join me to discuss their recommended reads for Winter 2023.

Mary and Pamela join me to discuss their recommended reads for Winter 2023. Mary's Selections: Age of Vice by Deepti Kapoor The Night Travelers by Armando Lucas Correa The Sisters We Were by Wendy Willis Baldwin Go As A River by Shelley Read I Have Some Questions For You by Rebecca Makkai Angeline by Anna Quinn A Flaw in the Design by Nathan Oates Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl by Renee Rosen Underneath the Sycamore Tree by B. Celeste B.F.F.: A Memoir of Friendship Lost and Found by Christ...

In this episode, I reminisce about some of my favorite podcast episodes.

In this episode, I reminisce about some of my favorite episodes: Gillian McAllister about Wrong Place Wrong Time Elena Armas about The Spanish Love Deception Annabel Monaghan about Nora Goes Off Script Fiona Davis about The Magnolia Palace Charlotte McConaghy about Once There Were Wolves Peng Shepherd about The Cartographers Dolen Perkins-Valdez about Take My Hand Bonnie Garmus about Lessons in Chemistry Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon. Other ways to support the...