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Book Notions Q&A With Cindy Burnett

October 2023

The best part about doing Q&As is speaking with authors, publicists, literary agents and anyone who has projects on the side. Today’s Q&A is with bookstagrammer and podcast host of Thoughts From A Page. On top of being a podcaster and bookstagrammer, Cindy writes two book columns for The Buzz Magazines in Houston Texas and is also the co-creator of Conversations From  A Page which is a Houston Author event series that brings together authors and the readers who read their work in a welcoming setting! It is truly an honor to be doing this Q&A with her today! 

See the full article and video here:

https://booknotions.com/qa-with-cindy-burnett/

 


Books to ‘Fall’ for with Cindy Burnett

October 9, 2023

Cindy Burnett, book columnist host of the multi-award winning ‘Thoughts from a Page’ Podcast, is back at Houston Life with five book recommendations perfect to snuggle up with in the fall.

See the full article and video here:

https://www.click2houston.com/houston-life/2023/10/09/books-to-fall-for-with-cindy-burnett/

 


Thoughts from a Page selected as a Top 5 Literature Podcast

November 22, 2022

After receiving over a thousand nominations, Crowd Ultra narrowed down the top five literature podcast nominees. These podcasts stood out among the rest and should be celebrated for the quality of their work. Those selected were determined by a mix of submitted nominations along with our expert panel’s assessment on a multitude of considerations including quality, community, and uniqueness. 

See the full article here:

https://crowdultra.com/news/blogs/top5literaturepodcasts.php

 


 

5 books to gift on Mother’s Day

May 3, 2022

Just in time for Mother’s Day, Cindy Burnett, podcaster, and book influencer, shares the top 5 literary tittles that actually make for great gifts.

Read full article and watch video here:

https://www.click2houston.com/houston-life/2022/05/03/5-books-to-gift-on-mothers-day/

 


 

How to Pitch Your Book to Bookstagrammers, Podcasters, and Other Influencers

April 5, 2022

Cindy Burnett, host of the Thoughts from a Page Podcast, joins us this week and shares tips for authors who want to pitch book reviewers, podcasters, or bookstrammers. We also talk about Cindy’s Patreon and how she’s structured it to appeal to readers.

Read full article here:

https://wishidknownforwriters.com/115-2/

 


 

Cindy Burnett’s Top Ten Books of the Year and the Year-End Podcast Recap

December 31, 2021

In our 2021 end-of-year episode, we visit with Cindy Burnett, book influencer and host of the Thoughts from a Page Podcast headquartered in Houston, Texas. Cindy brings to this episode her recommendations for the top ten book reads of the year. You won’t want to miss this episode for Cindy’s suggestions.

Read full article here:

https://charlottereaderspodcast.com/cindy-burnetts-top-ten-books-of-the-year-and-the-year-end-podcast-recap/

 


 

Podcast Recommendations: Memoirs

December 2021

"I love reading a memoir and then listening to the author talk more about the book. Each interviewer takes a different approach to the conversation, and I learn something new every time I listen to a podcast interview with that author." —Cindy Burnett

Read full article here:

https://www.earbudspodcastcollective.org/memoirs-books-podcast-recommendations

 


 

BookSparks 2021 Gift Guide: Mysteries

December 2021

We asked some of the influencers we had the pleasure of working with this year to share their favorite books of 2021. Cindy Burnett recommends the perfect mysteries for the gift-giving season.

Read full article here:

https://booksparks.com/gift-guide-2021/#mystery

 


 

4 Books to Cozy Up with This Winter

December 2021

Long winter nights offer a relaxed setting that’s perfect to immerse yourself in a good book! Cindy Burnett, the host of the Thoughts from a Page Podcast, joined us in the studio with her top 4 picks for winter reads.

Read full article here:

https://www.click2houston.com/houston-life/2021/12/20/4-books-to-cozy-up-with-this-winter/

 


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Late Bloomer Living Podcast: For the Love of Books with Cindy Burnett

December 8, 2021

Podcaster Yvonne Marches sits down with Cindy to talk about how she recreated herself in midlife to become a podcaster and professional reader.

Listen to podcast here:

https://latebloomerliving.com/episode-76-for-the-love-of-books-with-cindy-burnett/

 


 

Attorney To Host Of Thoughts From A Page Podcast

November 2021

Cindy shares that with her podcast business, she picks something new to focus on each month which is great advice when starting out. Don’t try to do everything all at once. Take it slowly, learn and get a good grasp of one aspect of the business or customer before moving on to something new.

Read full article here:

https://www.deborahvoll.com/cindyburnett/

 


 

Sarah McCraw Crow: Podcasts for Readers!

September 1, 2021

Book reviewer and bookseller Cindy Burnett interviews authors of recent books...I was interviewed for Thoughts from a Page last winter, if you’d like to listen! —Sarah McCraw Crow

Read full article here:

https://sarahmccrawcrow.com/podcasts-for-readers/

 


 

Cindy Burnett – Podcast Host and Book Reviewer

August 20, 2021

Cindy Burnett and I connected through our shared love of books. I only wish I’d met her when I lived in Houston for all those years. Anyway, whether I’m scrolling her social media posts, reading her book columns, or listening to her podcast, Cindy is a go-to source for book opinions and recommendations. —Pamela Lamp

Read full article here:

https://whoimettoday.com/books-and-authors/cindy-burnett-podcast-host-and-book-reviewer/

 


 

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Bringing Pages to Life: How Cindy Burnett Created a Literary Community

Spring 2021

Cindy Burnett has always had a passion for books. As a child, she stayed up late into the night with a flashlight under the covers immersed in her latest read. Books were her most loyal companion, as she and her family moved frequently when she was young, landing in Houston, Texas; Westport, Connecticut; Rio de Janeiro, Brasil; and then back in Houston.

Cindy sits down with Elysian to talk about her passion for reading. Read the full interview here:

https://readelysian.com/bringing-pages-to-life-how-cindy-burnett-created-a-literary-community/

 


 

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Meet Cindy Burnett | Book Columnist and Podcaster

March 3, 2021

"I love to read and to share my passion for reading with others. Reading teaches empathy, kindness, understanding, and just generally provides a glimpse into the lives of other people and what it is like to reside in other places. So many books are being published, and I enjoy sharing and highlighting those that have stood out to me and are great reads. I also like promoting new authors and authors whose books I always read." —Cindy Burnett

Cindy sits down with Shoutout HTX to talk about her podcast. Read the full interview here:

https://shoutouthtx.com/meet-cindy-burnett-book-columnist-and-podcaster/

 


 

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Interview Authors & Other Individuals In The Publishing Industry

December 3, 2020

"Two years ago, my friend Krista Hensel and I formed a literary salon called Conversations from a Page where we invite authors to Houston and host events for them. At these salons, I interview the authors, and over time people kept suggesting that I expand that to a podcast, especially once everything moved online in March...." —Cindy Burnett

Cindy sits down with Listen Notes to talk about her podcast. Read the full interview here:

https://www.listennotes.com/podcaster-interviews/interview-authors-other-individuals-in-the-_gJsSYdNowx/