Episodes

Samantha and I discuss Dovetails in Tall Grass, the U.S./Dakota War of 1862, how she decided on her format, bringing a forgotten event to life, translating history into a compelling story that will appeal to readers, the most surprising part of her publishing journey, and much more.

Samantha and I discuss Dovetails in Tall Grass, the U.S./Dakota War of 1862, how she decided on her format, bringing a forgotten event to life, translating history into a compelling story that will appeal to readers, the most surprising part of her publishing journey, and much more. Samantha’s recommended reads are: The Wreckage of My Presence by Casey Wilson One for the Blackbird, One for the Crow by Olivia Hawker The One by John Marrs Hostage by Clare Mackintosh Thanks to Liza Nash Taylo...

Elizabeth and I discuss our favorite narrative nonfiction books, our auto-buy nonfiction authors, categorizing the genre, the categories we gravitate toward, and more.

Elizabeth and I discuss our favorite narrative nonfiction books, our auto-buy nonfiction authors, categorizing the genre, the categories we gravitate toward, and more. Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon here. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Nicola and I discuss The Show Girl, how she decided to write about the Ziegfeld Follies, the difference in drafting her first and second novels, which character was her favorite to create, the impact of the Ziegfeld Follies on subsequent Broadway shows, and much more.

Nicola and I discuss The Show Girl, how she decided to write about the Ziegfeld Follies, the difference in drafting her first and second novels, which character was her favorite to create, the impact of the Ziegfeld Follies on subsequent Broadway shows, and much more. Nicola’s recommended reads are: Blush by Jamie Brenner The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon here. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. If you enjoyed this ...

Megan and I discuss The Family Plot, exploring what it is about true crime that fascinates people, what that fascination does to a person and whether it can help or hurt them, plotting a thriller with all of the twists and turns, and much more.

Megan and I discuss The Family Plot, exploring what it is about true crime that fascinates people, what that fascination does to a person and whether it can help or hurt them, plotting a thriller with all of the twists and turns, and much more. Megan’s recommended reads are: Where the Truth Lies by Anna Bailey The Paper Palace by Miranda Cowley Heller Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon here. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. If you enjoyed this episo...

Julia and I discuss Better Luck Next Time, writing a novel in the second person, rewriting this story several times, how Reno became the divorce capital of the Unites States, her fascination with obituaries, and much more.

Julia and I discuss Better Luck Next Time, writing a novel in the second person, rewriting this story several times, how Reno became the divorce capital of the Unites States, her fascination with obituaries, and much more. Julia’s recommended reads are: Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason The Guncle by Steven Rowley Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon here. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, tr...

Sarah and I discuss The Other Me, constructing a new identity when an individual undergoes huge life changes, how so much of what happens in life is outside of people’s control, her favorite character and the character with whom she identifies the most, her previous life as a rock musician, and much more.

Sarah and I discuss The Other Me, constructing a new identity when an individual undergoes huge life changes, how so much of what happens in life is outside of people’s control, her favorite character and the character with whom she identifies the most, her previous life as a rock musician, and much more. Sarah’s recommended reads are: The Tiger Mom’s Tale by Lyn Liao Butler How to Kill Your Best Friend by Lexie Elliott Isn’t It Bromantic? by Lyssa Kay Adams Support the podcast by becoming a...

Taylor and I discuss Down Range, how Garrett became his protagonist, creating a believable main character, bringing the Texas landscape to life, crafting his exciting ending, and much more.

Charlotte and I discuss Once There Were Wolves, how she decided to write about wolves and rewilding the Scottish Highlands, her research, mirror touch synasthesia, crafting Inti’s strong character, and much more.

Taylor and I discuss Down Range, how Garrett became his protagonist, creating a believable main character, bringing the Texas landscape to life, crafting his exciting ending, and much more. Taylor’s recommended reads are: The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan Lone Survivor by Marcus Luttrell Without Sanction by Don Bentley Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon here. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more ...

Charlotte and I discuss Once There Were Wolves, how she decided to write about wolves and rewilding the Scottish Highlands, her research, mirror touch synasthesia, crafting Inti’s strong character, and much more. Charlotte’s recommended reads are: One, Two, Three by Laurie Frankel Yerba Buena by Nina LaCour Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon here. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. If you enjoyed this episode and want to listen to more episodes, try J...

Suzanne and I discuss So We Meet Again, the male-dominated investment banking industry, her stint as an entrepreneur, wrapping in the craziness of 2020, her favorite character to write, and much more.

Jason and I discuss Hell of a Book, the autobiographical nature of this book, his writing process, being selected as the July "Read with Jenna" book club selection, how the book is designed to start conversations about race and identity, and much more.

Suzanne and I discuss So We Meet Again, the male-dominated investment banking industry, her stint as an entrepreneur, wrapping in the craziness of 2020, her favorite character to write, and much more. Suzanne’s recommended reads are: Mom Jeans and Other Mistakes by Alexa Martin The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren The People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry The Heart Principle by Helen Hoang Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon here. Other ways to support the pod...

Jason and I discuss Hell of a Book, the autobiographical nature of this book, his writing process, being selected as the July "Read with Jenna" book club selection, how the book is designed to start conversations about race and identity, and much more. Jason’s recommended reads are: Black Buck by Mateo Askaripour Monsters by Barry Windsor-Smith Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon here. Other ways to support the podcast can be found here. If you enjoyed this episode and ...

Meg and I discuss her new book The Runaway Heiress, how it took her a while to realize she was a writer, her inspiration for the character Mick, reconciling her past so she could move forward with her future, writing romantic suspense, creating her "Cozy Tea Time" on YouTube, and much more.

Meg and I discuss her new book The Runaway Heiress, how it took her a while to realize she was a writer, her inspiration for the character Mick, reconciling her past so she could move forward with her future, writing romantic suspense, creating her "Cozy Tea Time" on YouTube, and much more. Meg’s recommended reads are: Lizzie & Dante by Mary Bly When Stars Collide by Susan Elizabeth Phillips All the Colors of Night Fog by Jayne Ann Krentz Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Pat...

We discuss their new book The Personal Librarian, bringing Belle de Costa Greene to life, portraying Belle’s internal struggle, using the first person POV to tell a more personal story, writing partnerships, their July GMA book club selection, and much more.

We discuss their new book The Personal Librarian, bringing Belle de Costa Greene to life, portraying Belle’s internal struggle, using the first person POV to tell a more personal story, writing partnerships, their July GMA book club selection, and much more. Victoria’s recommended read is: Yellow Wife by Sadeqa Johnson Marie’s recommended read is: Boy, Snow, Bird by Helen Oyeyemi Support the podcast by becoming a Page Turner on Patreon here. Other ways to support the podcast can be found her...