Okie Bookcast
100 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 25 ratingsThe Okie Bookcast is dedicated to helping curious readers like you find your next great read by connecting you to Oklahoma authors and stories. Each episode includes an interview with a contributor to the reading life of Oklahoma - it might be an author, publisher, librarian, reader, bookseller, or other figure. In addition to the interview, each episode includes a review from an Oklahoma author about a book they love. New episodes drop on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Connect with Okie Bookcast on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok - @okiebookcast.
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Behind the Rain: An Audio Anthology of Oklahoma Poetry, Volume 8
April 15, 2024 05:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBIt's Volume 8 of Behind the Rain! I've got 11 poems from 10 Oklahoma poets cued up and ready for you to enjoy. Be sure to connect with the poets across their social media (linked below) to let them know how much you appreciate their work. Here's the lineup for this edition of the anthology: April and Winter - Aubrey Green Facebook: @BlueCloverEditing Website: www.bluecloverediting.com Local News From Where We Met - Seth Copeland BlueSky: @brushwithseth.bsky.social Website: https://ne...
Your Next Great Read - Book Recommendations and Talk with J, Hannah, and special guest Andie Schulz
February 27, 2024 06:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBHannah and I are joined by Andie Schulz to talk about what we've been reading and why you might love it. We cover everything from mind-bending horror to sweeping space operas to warm fuzzy rom-coms. There may also be some conversation about elements that would go into a YNGR Drinking Game. Enjoy the conversation and let us know your thoughts on the books we discuss. Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | Instagram Discussed on the Show: Andie Apples Never Fall - Liane Moriarity The G...
Turning Experience into Story - Author and Poet Paul Juhasz
February 20, 2024 06:00 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBWelcome to Chapter 59! My guest is author and poet, Paul Juhasz. A graduate of the Red Earth M.F.A., Paul’s work has appeared in several literary journals, most recently Concho River Review, Poetry Quarterly, Oklahoma Review and Main Street Rag. He has served as curator and coordinator of the Woody Guthrie Poets since 2020. He has four books, including his most recent - As If Place Matters - a collection of short fiction. In our conversation we talk about all of Paul’s work across genres an...
The Running Man - Pages to Pictures w/ Jamie Ray
February 13, 2024 06:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBI'm joined by the host of Fave Five From Fans, Jamie Ray, to talk about the film adaptation of the Richard Bachman / Stephen King classic - The Running Man. We talk about the book and the film and all of the many (so many) ways in which the two are different. It's a celebration of spandex and catchphrases - all of the 80s Arnold magic you can stand. If you love the book and / or the film, you'll love this conversation. If you haven't read or seen it, you're going to want to by the time we'r...
Romance Writing Round Table
February 06, 2024 06:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBWelcome to Chapter 58! We've got a Round Table talking about all things romance writing. It's a fun and thoughtful conversation with something for everyone - even those of you (like me) who don't typically read romance. Magen Runyan - Podcaster (3 Book Girls) and Bookstagrammer Connect with Magen: Instagram | 3 Book Girls Clay Mattox - Bookstagrammer Connect with Clay: Instagram | Book Bros OK Collette Carmon - Author and VP of ORWG Connect with Collette: website | Facebook | Instagram ...
Your Next Great Read - Book Recommendation and Talk with J, Hannah, and special guest Grace Filer
January 23, 2024 06:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBLooking for great books? We've got you covered! Our guest is Bookstagrammer Grace Filer who runs the "If Books Could Thrill" book club in OKC. Connect with Grace: Instagram | If Books Could Thrill IG Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | Instagram Recommendations in this episode: Grace I Am, I Am, I Am: Seventeen Brushes with Death - Maggie O’Farrell The Swimmers - Julie Otsuka Monstrilio - Gerardo Sámano Córdova The Midnight Club - Christopher Pike Hannah A Court of Wings and ...
Staying True to Your Characters . . . and Bigfoot w/ Author Missy Hancock
January 16, 2024 06:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBWelcome to Chapter 57! My guest today is Missy Hancock. Missy describes herself as a wife of one, mom of six, and grammy of one. She’s lived in Oklahoma since she was ten and is happily settled in Guthrie, America. She says her motto in life is to live by love, not by fear. In the fall of 2023 Missy released three books in her Ele Charmichael series, under her pen name - M. Sparks Clark. We have a fun conversation about her work, self-publishing, staying true to your characters, and, of co...
Behind the Rain: An Audio Anthology of Oklahoma Poetry, Volume 7
January 15, 2024 06:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBIt's Volume 7 of Behind the Rain! I've got 11 poems from 9 Oklahoma poets cued up and ready for you to enjoy. Be sure to connect with the poets across their social media (linked below) to let them know how much you appreciate their work. Here's the lineup for this edition of the anthology: Pretty Wordy - Rachel Waters Instagram: @rachelwaters.co Website: https://rachelwaters.co/poet/ Let It Burn - Brand Rackley Instagram: @brandrackley Tornado Alley - Holly Jahangiri Facebook: @aut...
Where the Red Fern Grows - Pages to Pictures w/ Betsey Kulakowski
January 09, 2024 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBI'm joined by author and podcaster, Betsey Kulakowski, to talk about the 1974 film adaptation of an Oklahoma classic - Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls. We talk about the book and the film and ways in which the movie got it "right" and a place or two where it might have missed the mark. Spoiler alert, I've got some strong thoughts on that front. If you love the book and / or the film, you'll love this conversation. If you haven't read or seen it, you're going to want to by the time ...
Storytelling and Comics w/ Buck Berlin from New World Comics
January 02, 2024 06:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBWelcome to Chapter 56! Today I get to introduce you to the owner of one of the great comic shops in Oklahoma - Buck Berlin from New World Comics in OKC. New World has been a fixture in Oklahoma City for decades and Buck has been its owner and chaos coordinator for the last couple of those. In our conversation we cover: The origins of the store and what it has to offer The comic creation scene in Oklahoma The role Buck and a group of superhero cosplayers perform in the community Advice f...
Your Next Great Read - Book Recommendations and Talk with J and Hannah
December 26, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBIt's the December 2023 edition of Your Next Great Read! This is a special one as Hannah and I are actually recording in the same room for the first time. We don't have a guest for this episode, but we do talk about our favorite three books of 2023 in addition to our usual conversation. Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | Instagram Recommendations: Hannah A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maas Iron Flame - Rebecca Yarros One Day in December - Josie Silver Love and Other Words - ...
The Life of a Small Publisher w/ Casie Dodd from Belle Point Press
December 19, 2023 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBMy guest for Chapter 55 is Casie Dodd. Casie is originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma but now lives in Fort Smith, Arkansas with her husband and two children. Her work has appeared in This Land, Oxford American, Image, Arkansas Review, and other journals. Casie is the founder and publisher of Belle Point Press, a fantastic independent press that has published several books from Oklahoma authors and poets, including Ben Myers, Damon McKinney, and Rob Roensch. In our conversation, we talk about the ...
Adapting A Christmas Carol - Pages to Pictures w/ Luke Swanson
December 12, 2023 06:00 - 45 minutes - 31 MBI'm joined by author Luke Swanson to talk about our favorite adaptation of Charles Dickens' 1843 classic, A Christmas Carol. Not to give it away, but Kermit may be involved. We talk about the book and the film and look at faithfulness and changes - including all of the music. If you're a fan of the story or the film, you're going to love the conversation. If you've never seen the movie, you'll be looking for it as soon as you finish listening. Check it out and let us know what we got right...
Storytelling Beyond Genre w/ Shark Heart author, Emily Habeck
December 05, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MBWelcome to Chapter 54! My guest is debut novelist, Emily Habeck, author of Shark Heart: A Love Story. Emily has a BFA in Theater from Southern Methodist University’s Meadows School of the Arts as well as master’s degrees from Vanderbilt Divinity School and Vanderbilt’s Peabody College. Since it's release in August, Shark Heart has been named a USA Today Bestseller, a Book of the Month selection, a New York Times book review editor’s choice, and was the #1 Indie Next pick for August 2023. Sh...
Your Next Great Read - Book Recommendations and Talk with J, Hannah, and Lydia Filiou
November 28, 2023 06:00 - 56 minutes - 39 MBWelcome to Your Next Great Read! We're taking an international spin this month with our special guest, Lydia Filiou, who oversees the Translated Fiction Book Club in Oklahoma City. Translated Fiction meets once a month at a local bookshop in town to discuss a work translated into English. You can find out more about the club, including upcoming books for discussion on their Instagram: @translatedokc. Lydia Filiou Battle Royale - Koushun Takami Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit - Jeanette Wint...
Sharing OKC with the World - Author Rob Roensch
November 21, 2023 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBWelcome to Chapter 53 of the Okie Bookcast! My guest is Rob Roensch, Rob is an award-winning author of short fiction and author of three books, including his latest, In the Morning, the City is the Prairie. In addition to his writing, Rob teaches at Oklahoma City University. In our conversation, we talk about Rob’s new book, setting books in Oklahoma City, and using description and dialog to generate and maintain momentum through a book. We also talk about the author Rob would most like...
Adapting Murder on the Orient Express (1974) - Pages to Pictures w/ guest, Jamie Ray
November 14, 2023 06:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBWe're talking about the 1974 adaptation of Agatha Christi's Murder on the Orient Express. I'm joined by Jamie Ray, host of Fave Five From Fans, to talk about the book and the film adaptation. What did they get right? What got changed? Which actors nailed the characters and which might have missed (our interpretation of) the mark? If you've never read or seen Murder on the Orient Express, we'll give you plenty to whet your appetite and talk about whether you should read the book or watch th...
Raising Awareness through Fiction - Vanessa Lillie
November 07, 2023 06:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBWelcome to Chapter 52! My guest is Vanessa LIllie. Vanessa is the best-selling author of the thrillers Little Voices and For the Best. She also co-authored the instant bestselling Audible Original Young Rich Widows. Her latest novel, titled Blood Sisters, released October 31st, and is the first in a new series with missing and murdered indigenous women at the heart of the stories. Vanessa is an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma living on Narragansett land in Rhode Island. ...
Your Next Great Read - Book Recommendation and Talk with J, Hannah, and author S.A. Barnes (Stacey Kade)
October 31, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MBIt's a deluxe edition of Your Next Great Read! Our guest is S.A.Barnes (Stacey Kade), author of Dead Silence - one of J and Hannah's favorite reads of the last couple of years. In addition to our dozen recommendations, we talk about including the COVID-19 pandemic in fiction and the progression of fan fiction authors in publishing. We also talk about another dozen or so books in the process of our recommendations. Best of luck to your TBR pile! Connect with SA (Stacey): website | Instagram...
Killers of the Flower Moon - Adapting Book to Film
October 24, 2023 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.6 MBSomething a little different for this episode. I'm joined by Garret Castleberry and Scott McMurry from the Special Topics in Media podcast to talk about the film version of Killers of the Flower Moon and how it works as an adaptation of David Grann's book. We talk a lot about different elements and how they compare between the two versions and ultimately answer the question of whether someone should read the book or watch the film first. This is Part One of our conversation. Part Two focus...
Crime Fiction with Dark Ride Author, Lou Berney
October 17, 2023 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBWelcome to Chapter 51! My guest for this episode is crime novelist, Lou Berney. Lou is the author of several novels, including November Road and The Long and Faraway Gone, which is on the Okie Bookcast list of 50 Essential Oklahoma Reads. His latest novel - Dark Ride - was released earlier this fall. Lou has lived most of his life in Oklahoma City where, in addition to his writing, he teaches in the MFA program at Oklahoma City University. Lou’s work has won Edgar, Hammett, Steel Dagger, Ba...
Behind the Rain: An Audio Anthology of Oklahoma Poetry, Volume 6
October 12, 2023 05:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBIt's Volume 6 of Behind the Rain! I've got 13 poems from 11 Oklahoma poets cued up and ready for you to enjoy. Be sure to connect with the poets across their social media (linked below) to let them know how much you appreciate their work. Here's the lineup for this edition of the anthology: Citizen Eagle - Seth Copeland BlueSky: @brushwithseth.bsky.social Website: https://neutralspaces.co/seth_t_copeland/ Dragonfly - Stevie Guymon-Clemens Instagram: @royal_scumbag_ I Grew Some More T...
Historical Fiction and Family w/ Author Mary Kay Zuravleff
October 03, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBWelcome to Chapter 50 AND our second birthday! The Bookcast launched 2 years ago this week and it's been a great ride so far. Stay tuned after the interview to hear a bit about where we're heading as we move into year 3. My guest is Mary Kay Zuravleff. Mary Kay is a graduate of the original Putnam City High School in Oklahoma City and, although she now resides in Washington, D.C., she comes back often to visit her parents and sister. Her latest novel, American Ending, is her fourth book. R...
Your Next Great Read - Book Recommendation and Talk with J, Hannah, and Special Guest Melissa Coast
September 26, 2023 05:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBWelcome to the September edition of Your Next Great Read from the Okie Bookcast! Our guest, Bookstagrammer Mellisa Coast, is back for a second round of recommendations and reviews. Connect with Melissa: Instagram | Linktree Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | Instagram Melissa The Spaceship Next Door - Gene Doucette Demon Copperhead - Barbara Kingsolver The Bodyguard - Katherine Center The Name of the Wind - Patrick Rothfuss Hannah The Night Parade - Ronald Malfi Love and Other Wor...
Launching a New Bookstore w/ Britni and Kathryn from Second Story Books and Cafe in OKC
September 19, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBWelcome to Chapter 49! My guests are Britni Brecheen and Kathryn Lynn - two friends who are launching a new bookstore and cafe in OKC. Britni has worked in bookstores and libraries for 12+ years and is currently a homeschool mom of two. Kathryn's first job was in a bookstore at the age of 15. They have had many jobs in many places, but reading and writing has been constant, and for them, it all comes back to books. In our conversation we talk about their vision for the new bookstore and it...
Writing Dystopian Fiction with Author Susy Smith
September 06, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.4 MBWelcome to Chapter 48 of the Okie Bookcast! My guest is Susy Smith, author of Ascendant, the new book in her award-winning Asylum series, a set of dystopian novels set in Oklahoma that explore the intricacies of survival, freedom, and the dark side of human nature. In our conversation we talk about her novels and about starting her writing career a bit later in life. We also talk about setting books in Oklahoma, her poetry, and her important work with the Kanza tribe in the area of languag...
Your Next Great Read - Book Recommendations and Talk with Hannah Herron and J Hall
August 29, 2023 05:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBIt's the birthday episode of Your Next Great Read! Hannah and I talk about books we've discovered through the show and have our usual conversations about what we're reading and why you might love it. We also have a speed round segment of favorite books our listeners read in high school. Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | Instagram Hannah Boom Town: The Fantastical Saga of Oklahoma City, Its Chaotic Founding... Its Purloined Basketball Team, and the Dream of Becoming a World-class ...
Friends Talking Books w/ Martha, Vonnie, and Magen from 3 Book Girls
August 15, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.5 MBWelcome to Chapter 47! Today I'm joined by 3 of the hosts of the 3 Book Girls podcast - Martha, Magen, and Vonnie. We have a blast talking about their podcast, a ton of books from every genre, and how the 3BG are essentially The Avengers. Since they review books, I asked Magen to provide the review for this episode and she talks about Love and Other Great Expectations by Becky Dean. Connect with 3 Book Girls: website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | TikTok Mentioned on the Show: Vonni...
Writing for Middle Grade Readers with author Eileen Hobbs
August 01, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBWelcome to Chapter 46! My guest is Eileen Hobbs, author of the five books in the The Heath Cousins Series. Eileen grew up in Thailand as the child of missionaries and those experiences have found their way into her work, especially her most recent standalone book, Under the Golden Rain Tree. Eileen worked and taught at the University of Oklahoma for over 20 years, but is now focused on her writing career. In our conversation we talk about Eileen’s work and the inspirations behind her book...
Your Next Great Read - Book Recommendations and Talk with J and special guests Kami Weems and Chad Lehrmann
July 25, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBWe've got a special episode of YNGR! Hannah is traveling so I've got a special guest co-host joining me, my friend and sister-in-law, Kami Weems. Kami and I are joined by author and podcaster, Chad Lehrmann. Chad has written a variety of horror and paranormal novels as well as nonfiction work about education and history. Connect with Chad: Instagram | TikTok | Author Page Chad Chasing the Devil: My Twenty-Year Quest to Capture the Green River Killer by Sheriff David Reichert In the Garden...
Life as Married Authors with Will and Julia Bryan Thomas
July 18, 2023 05:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBWelcome to Chapter 45! For this conversation, I had the joy of sitting down with married authors Will and Julia Thomas. Will is a two time Oklahoma Book Award winner and the author of fourteen Victorian Era mysteries, the Barker and Llewelyn novels. His books have received Shamus and Barry nominations and numerous starred reviews. The latest book in the series - Heart of the Nile - released earlier this year. Connect with Will: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Julia Bryan Thomas is the aut...
Behind the Rain: An Audio Anthology of Oklahoma Poetry, Volume 5
July 13, 2023 05:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBWelcome to the first anniversary volume of Behind the Rain! We've been at this for a year and have had the joy of presenting 56 poems from 31 Oklahoma poets. Here's the lineup for this edition of the anthology: Dream Walking - Rebecca Lemke Instagram: @newcrunchymom Website: rebeccalemke.com Bull Headed - Brand Rackley Instagram: @brandrackley Spider - Jackie Kraft Facebook: @jackie.kraft.58 Where--In That Dark Deep--Are You? - David Jennings Facebook: @DJennPhotos Website: davi...
Celebrating Oklahoma History with John J. Dwyer, author of The Oklahomans saga
July 11, 2023 05:00 - 41 minutes - 28.2 MBIt's Chapter 44! My guest is John J. Dwyer, author of The Oklahomans and several other history and historical fiction titles. John grew up in Duncan and taught History and Ethics at Southern Nazarene University from 2006-2021. He also had a successful career in journalism and broadcasting before making the switch to writing books. John’s books have won both state and nationals awards, including the Will Rogers Medallion award for Western literature. When he’s not writing, John is president...
Your Next Great Read - Book Recommendations and Talk with J, Hannah, and special guest Rebecca Inch-Partridge
June 27, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBThis month, Hannah and I are joined by author and editor Rebecca Inch-Partridge. Rebecca is an author, an editor, and an avid science fiction fan who grew up imagining a more inclusive world for women writers. Today, she is shaping that reality with the publication of her first YA science fantasy novel, Escaping the Dashia, from Black Rose Writing. Connect with Rebecca: website | Facebook | Instagram Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | Instagram Rebecca War Mage, Book 2 of the Spell...
Writing Picture Books with Children's Author, Tammi Sauer
June 20, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBI had so much fun talking with children's author, Tammi Sauer! Tammi is a former teacher and library media specialist, who now works as a full-time children's book author. Her books have received accolades including starred Kirkus reviews, the NPR Best Book of the Year, Bank Street College Best Book of the Year, and the Oklahoma Book Award. Her books have been translated into several languages and some of them have even been adapted into musicals. In addition to her writing, Tammi speaks...
Navigating the Journey of Indie Authorship - Amy Prokopis and Tyler Lenz
June 06, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBIt's Chapter 42! For our conversation today, we're taking a look at indie authorship with a couple of fantastic young independent authors - Tyler Lenz and Amy Prokopis. Tyler Lenz was born in Enid, OK, and attended college at Oklahoma State University. He lives in Moore, OK with his wife, Roxanne, and two children where he currently works as the communications manager for a trucking company. Tyler has always enjoyed writing but only recently started taking it seriously after releasing his ...
Your Next Great Read - J and Hannah look ahead to summer reads
May 30, 2023 05:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBWe're back! No guest for this month's YNGR, so Hannah and I are taking a look at some books we're excited to read this summer. Hannah The Roanoke Girls - Amy Engel Confessions - Kanae Minato, Stephen Snyder Perks of Being a Wallflower - Stephen Chobsky Fourth Wing - Rebecca Yarros The Husband’s Secret - Liane Moriarty You Shouldn’t Have Come Here - Jeneva Rose J A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World - C.A. Fletcher Dogs of War - Adrian Tchakovsky Tell Me an Ending - Jo Harkin Wayward ...
Creating Wild Family Reading w/ Middle-Grade Author J.J. Johnson
May 02, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.8 MBWelcome to Chapter 41! My guest is J.J. Johnson, a husband, father, podcaster, and Award Winning Middle-Grade author. He grew up in Pryor Oklahoma, attended Oklahoma Baptist University where he majored in Theology. He now lives in Edmond with his wife and two boys who are commonly known online as - Hobbit 1 and Hobbit 2. J.J. and I talk about his award-winning Iggy and Oz series and his passion for writing books that connect with middle-grade boys. We also talk about being an independent aut...
Your Next Great Read - Book Recommendations and Talk with J, Hannah, and special guest, Aubrey Stanley from the Bookish BFFs
April 25, 2023 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBJ and Hannah are joined by Aubrey Stanley, a Bookstagrammer who is part of The Bookish BFFs. Connect with Aubrey: BookishBFFs Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | Instagram Bookcast conversation with Hannah about The Ashford House. Aubrey The Man Who Died Twice - Richard Osman The Thursday Murder Club - Richard Osman Never Lie - Freda McFadden Don’t You Cry - Mary Kubica Hannah When All the Girls Have Gone - Jayne Ann Krentz Frankenstein - Mary Shelley The Echo Wife - Sarah Gaile...
Oklahoma Center for the Book and Oklahoma Book Awards with Connie Armstrong
April 18, 2023 05:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBWe're talking about the Oklahoma Center for the Book and the Oklahoma Book Awards with OCB Executive Director, Connie Armstrong. Connie has led the Center since 2009. She holds degrees in history and political sciences from the University of Oklahoma and the University of Central Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Center for the Book is a state affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, and is organized to focus attention on the vital role of books and reading in our lives. The Cen...
Behind the Rain: An Audio Anthology of Oklahoma Poetry, Volume 4
April 14, 2023 05:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBWelcome to Volume Four of Behind the Rain: An Audio Anthology of Oklahoma Poetry. I'm excited to share with you the work of these 11 Oklahoma poets. Open Mic Night - Kara Lisa Soft As Cotton - Brand Rackley Instagram: @brandrackley The Honesty of Grief - Alannah Benae Instagram: @alannah_benae Some Days - Sally Hoch Instagram: @sallyhochwriter Cabin - David Jennings Website: davidjenningsartinphotographyandpoetry.com Chrono - MAC Woods Instagram: @mac_since1985 Forever - Shy No...
Writing Across Genres with Horror and Thriller Author, Hannah Herron
April 04, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBI'm really excited to interview my Your Next Great Read cohost and favorite oldest daughter, Hannah Herron for this chapter of the Bookcast! Hannah has a new book coming out this month - The Ashford House - so this felt like the perfect time for a conversation about her work. Hannah is an author, screenwriter, and educator from Norman, Oklahoma. She’s written two books - Sleep Tight and Awake, the latter of which was an Oklahoma best seller, and her latest book The Ashford House releases on...
Your Next Great Read - Book Recommendations and Talk with J, Hannah, and special guest Melissa Coast
March 28, 2023 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.7 MBHannah and J are joined by OKC Bookstagrammer, Melissa Coast (AKA stickynote_bookrecs on Instagram). The conversation ranges from haunted houses to classic sci-fi to some surprise romance entries. As always, something for everyone. We also have a special announcement from Hannah about her new book - The Ashford House - coming April 18! Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | Instagram Books discussed on the show: Melissa I, Robot - Isaac Asimov The Vanishing Half - Brit Bennett What Fo...
Selling Books in a Small Community - Karen Payne, Paper Pages Bookstore
March 21, 2023 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBChapter 38 finds me in Crescent, OK at Paper Pages Bookstore talking with owner Karen Payne. Paper Pages is a fantastic store featuring a wide variety of books, as well as gifts and locally-sourced pastries and coffee. In our conversation we talk about the role of the store in the community, Karen's commitment to supporting local vendors and authors, and the joys and challenges of owning a store in a smaller community. Connect with Paper Pages: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Check out pictur...
Oklahoma Writers' Federation, Inc. - Nick Lyon and Bre Lockhart
March 07, 2023 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBChapter 37 of the Bookcast focuses on the Oklahoma Writers' Federation, Inc. - a non‑profit federation of writers' groups from across Oklahoma and beyond dedicated to promoting higher standards for the written word. I sat down with Nick Lyon (President) and Bre Lockhart (Conference Coordinator) about OWFI and it's mission and the upcoming conference. Connect with OWFI: website | Facebook Nicholas Lyon is the author of the historical novel The Baptist Bootlegger and current president of th...
Your Next Great Read - Book Recommendations and Talk with J, Hannah, and Special Guest, Mel Odom
February 28, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBOur guest for this month's YNGR is Mel Odom. Mel is the author of over 200 novels and is a professor in the Professional Writing department at the University of Oklahoma. He's also a Bookcast alum, appearing on Chapter 4 of the show way back in 2021. Listen to chapter 4 of the Bookcast. Be sure to stay through the end of the conversation for a big announcement! Connect with Mel: website | Facebook Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | Instagram Books Discussed on the Show: Mel The Gi...
Writing History and Biography with Oklahoma Historian and Author, Bob Burke
February 21, 2023 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBMy guest for Chapter 36 is author, historian, and attorney Bob Burke. Bob has written over 150 books about Oklahoma and Oklahomans, ranging from topics like The Oklahoma City Bombing to the Oklahoma State Fair to Oklahoma legends like Wiley Post and Ralph Ellison. Bob is a 3-time winner of the Oklahoma Book Award, received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Oklahoma Center for the Book, and has been inducted into the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame, the Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fam...
Creating Worlds with Fantasy Author Kathryn Fogleman-White
February 07, 2023 06:00 - 44 minutes - 30.7 MBLove fantasy stories and dragons? Then I've got the conversation for you! My guest, Kathryn Fogleman-White, describes herself as Keeper of Dragons, and lover of coffee. As a Master Storyteller, Kathryn believes in providing quality books that give readers a chance to pause and take a brain break from the rest of the world. She the author of the Tales of the Wovlen series of novels and co-author of Books 4 and 5 of the Heroes of Ravenford series. As a writing coach, Kathryn believes that au...
Your Next Great Read - Book Recommendations and Talk with J, Hannah, and special guest Jamie Hyde
January 24, 2023 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBWelcome to the January edition of Your Next Great Read! Hannah and I are joined by Oklahoma author Jamie (J. L.) Hyde to talk about the books we're loving and why you might love them too! Plenty of thrillers and true-crime this month, with other great books thrown in as well. Connect with Jamie: Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok Purchase Jamie's books: jlhyde.com/books Connect with Hannah: website | Twitter | Instagram Books discussed on the show: Jamie The Turn of the Key - Ruth W...
University of Oklahoma Press Editorial Director, Andrew Berzanskis
January 17, 2023 06:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MBWelcome to Chapter 34! I had the joy of talking with Andrew Berzanskis, Editorial Director for the University of Oklahoma Press. Andrew has worked in publishing for two decades, during which his work involved acquiring books for the University of Washington Press, West Virginia University Press, and the University of Georgia Press. He got his start in university press publishing through an editorial fellowship at the University of Texas Press. In our conversation, you’ll learn about the mis...