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🎙️ Welcome to The Bookum Nook Show:Join us for a podcast adventure that's not one, not two, but three shows in one! 1 - Creators Talk PodcastDive into the world of bookish content creators – those amazing individuals who craft content that makes you want to grab a book and dive in. It's like having a chat with the cool folks behind the scenes, without saying the "influencer" word. We're talking to them about how they create content that sparks your reading enthusiasm and their step-by-step content process. Imagine chatting with your favorite YouTuber or BookTuber, but on the audio waves!2 - Founders Talk PodcastReady for a laid-back chat with the brains behind businesses and the books they love? We're hanging out with founders, business pros, and maybe an investor or two. Discover how their favorite books are like secret ingredients in their recipe for success. It's not your average business talk; picture a chill book club meeting with a sprinkle of business wisdom. Founders talking to founders – making business a little bookish!3 - Author Talks PodcastJump into the world of writing and books with us. We're having conversations with authors about their latest creations and the magic behind their writing process. It's like sitting down for a cozy chat with your favorite authors – curious, fun, and full of excitement. Readers talking to writers – because every reader has a bit of a writer's spark too!Get ready for a podcast that's like a fun book club gathering. The Bookum Nook Show is where stories come alive, and everyone's invited! Download the Bookum App www.bookumapp.com to catch these and other book conversations live and for updates and behind-the-scenes fun!

  1. 2d ago

    How Prison Changed American Music with Colin Asher | The Midnight Special

    In this episode of the Bookum Author Talks Podcast, we talk with author and journalist Colin Asher about his book The Midnight Special: The Secret Prison History of American Music. Colin shows the connection between prison, policing, incarceration, and American music, looking at the lives and careers of Lead Belly, Elmo Hope, Johnny Cash, Ike White, and Tupac Shakur. We talk about the history of modern jazz, the cabaret card system and how police targeted jazz musicians in New York, Lead Belly and the Lomaxes, the relationship between artists and managers, Johnny Cash's outlaw image, Tupac's trial and distrust of authority, Me Against the World, and the use of hip-hop lyrics in criminal cases. Colin also shares his research and writing process, including his conversations with Elmo Hope's family and legendary jazz musician Lou Donaldson, and how he decided which artists belonged in The Midnight Special. Topics discussed: • The history of modern jazz • Elmo Hope and Thelonious Monk • Cabaret cards and police control of musicians • Lead Belly and the Lomaxes • Johnny Cash and the American outlaw • Tupac Shakur and his trial • Tupac's Me Against the World • Hip-hop lyrics and criminal cases • Ike White and music in prison • Prison and American music • Colin Asher's research and writing process • The making of The Midnight Special Join Bookum: Connect with readers, authors, book clubs, and bookish creators at https://www.bookumapp.com This Podcast is to brought you by Bookum - The book communities NEW and BEST way to host dynamic online book clubs. Download the App and Start your Book club today at www.bookumapp.com  Catch all of conversations live on the Bookum App Nooks!

  2. Aug 27

    Why Are So Many Books Becoming Movies? The Odyssey, Project Hail Mary & Book Publishing with Sophie Vershbow

    Why are so many books becoming movies? And what does the rise of book-to-screen adaptations say about the future of publishing, Hollywood, and reading culture? On this episode of the Creators Talk Podcast, we sit down with Cultural Reporter Sophie Vershbow to discus the growing relationship between books, movies, television, publishing, social media, and pop culture. Sophie Vershbow has spent nearly a decade working across the book publishing industry, including roles at Simon & Schuster and Penguin Random House, where she worked in book marketing and social media. She later moved into social media and community work at Eventbrite before becoming a cultural reporter covering books, publishing, literary culture, and pop culture. Sophie also co-hosts It Was A Book First, a podcast dedicated to books and their adaptations for film and television. We talk about what makes a great book-to-screen adaptation, whether movies actually stay true to their source material, and the age-old question: Is the book better than the movie? We also look at Summer Blockbuster The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan's  adaptation, Project Hail Mary, Klara and the Sun, and some lesser-known books that have made their way to the screen. Timestamps 1:09 - Current Cultural Events in 2026  1:54 - Yesteryear  2:12 - Favorite Book-to-Screen Adaptations  3:01 - What Makes a Great Book-to-Screen Adaptation?  3:50 - Movies Staying True to the Book  4:30 - Project Hail Mary 6:04 - Becoming a Cultural Reporter 7:10 - Working in Book Publishing 8:02 - Marketing & Social Media in Publishing 9:12 - How Books Get Into Readers' Hands 10:17 - Running a Social Media Brand Voice 12:18 - Leaving Traditional Publishing 14:10 - Writing & Investigating Book Publishing 16:45 - Are We in a Reading Revolution? 18:38 - Performative Reading 20:33 - It Was A Book First Podcast 22:36 - Is the Book Better Than the Movie? 23:33 - Klara and the Sun 26:04 - Project Hail Mary: Movie vs. Book 27:45 - The Odyssey: Book vs. Movie Breakdown 29:23 - Books to Read Before The Odyssey 30:44 - Do Publishers Make Books for Movies? 32:11 - Yesteryear Book-to-Screen Adaptations 33:17 - Movies & Shows You Didn't Know Were Books 35:01 - Backlist Books Becoming Movies 35:33 - Last, Now, Next Books 37:02 - Sophie’s Writing Process 37:58 - What Should Be in a Writer's/Storyteller's Toolkit? 📚 Books Mentioned Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Strangers by Belle Burden Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Circe by Madeline Miller Agamemnon by Aeschylus Antigone by Sophocles Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati The Secret History by Donna Tartt His & Hers by Alice Feeney Late Fame by Arthur Schnitzler Don't Be Evil by Claire Stapleton The Dog Stars by Peter Heller The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman Find More From Sophie Vershbow Website: https://www.sophievershbow.com/ It Was A Book First: https://itwasabookfirst.com/ Twitter : https://x.com/svershbow 📚 About Bookum Bookum is where bookish conversations happen. Connect with readers, authors, book clubs, and bookish creators, discover what people are reading, track your books, join conversations, and build your reading community. Download the Bookum App: https://www.bookumapp.com Subscribe to the Bookum Podcast for more episodes of the Creators Talk Podcast featuring authors, creators, journalists, publishers, and people shaping today's book culture. This Podcast is to brought you by Bookum - The book communities NEW and BEST way to host dynamic online book clubs. Download the App and Start your Book club today at www.bookumapp.com  Catch all of conversations live on the Bookum App Nooks!

  3. Aug 13

    How Book Content Creators Are Changing Book Marketing w/ Jordan Hernandez CompletelyBooked

    How are book content creators changing the way books are discovered, marketed, and sold? In this episode of Bookum Creators Talk, we sit down with Jordan Hernandez, the creator and voice behind Completely Booked, to talk about book content creation, book marketing, author interviews, book tours, building a trusted audience, becoming a book tastemaker, and the growing influence of readers and book communities. Jordan shares what it takes to build a business around books, how she approaches content creation, working with publishers and brands, preparing for author interviews, finding books early, reviewing books, and building a strong book community. We also talk about her reading life, audiobooks, marathon running, baking and Double Dough, New Jersey reading culture, and the books she is reading now. If you are interested in book content creators, book marketing, book influencers, BookTok, Bookstagram, author interviews, book tours, publishing, book clubs, interviewing celebrities, important books and authors, or the future of book discovery, this conversation is for you. TIMESTAMPS: 1:12 - New York Summer 2:06 - Reading Culture in New Jersey 3:23 - Hoboken, New Jersey Things to Do 4:34 - Starting Completely Booked 7:30 - Building a Business Around Books 10:11 - Becoming a Book Tastemaker 11:10 - Content Creation Process 14:05 - Being in Front of the Camera 16:12 - Relationship With Reading as a Book Content Creator 18:33 - Audiobooks While Working Out 19:11 - Building Trust With Your Audience 22:11 - The State of Book Marketing 23:22 - Book Content Creators & Brand Partnerships 26:10 - Interviewing Authors and Book Tours 27:01 - Touring With Roy Wood Jr. 28:22 - Preparing for an Author Interview 31:05 - Finding Books Early 32:50 - Reviewing Authors' Books 34:33 - Defining Community 37:05 - Baking and Double Dough 43:53 - Last, Now, Next Book Questions 46:02 - Rapid Fire Book Questions 47:33 - What Would You Like to See More of in the Book World? 47:51 - What Would You Like to See Less of in the Book World? 48:33 - More From Completely Booked Places to Find Jordan Hernandez:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_completelybooked/?hl=en Website: https://www.jordanandjoelleonline.com/completely-booked Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UC7o_4ZrIJvjV3wRlGsDc5vA  📚 Join Bookum for Book Clubs: https://www.bookumapp.com This Podcast is to brought you by Bookum - The book communities NEW and BEST way to host dynamic online book clubs. Download the App and Start your Book club today at www.bookumapp.com  Catch all of conversations live on the Bookum App Nooks!

  4. Jul 16

    Marcus Collins on Beyonce's Beyhive, Brooklyn Nets & Brands For The Culture l Author Talks 🎙

    Recording Jul 2, 2024 Our guest today is the intentional Dr. Marcus Collins. Dr. Collins is Best-selling Author of "For the Culture" Marcus previously worked with Apple, was a digital strategist for Beyoncé, the Brooklyn Nets and is currently a professor of Marketing at the esteem, Ross School of Business at University of Michigan (GO BLUE) Marcus is a culture scholar a brand expert,  a marketer, an educator, a father, and a lover of A Tribe Called Quest and The Monkeys. Check your copy of 'For The Culture' today! https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/... Timestamps: 1:20 - Culture & 2024 Election 3:40 - The Brand of America 4:40 - Brand Campaigns 6:40 - Brands and Cultural Producers 8:24 - Jay Z 12:02 - Start with the Soul, End with the Sell. 15:35 - Every Brand start with Zero 16:34 - Apple Think Different 18:43 - Liquid death 20:43 - Brand Identity 22:20 - Beyonce 24:21 - Beyhive 27:20 - Quincy Jones - Soul + Science 30:11 - Brooklyn Nets 36:30 - Writing "For the Culture" 38:58 - Culture and Faith overlap 41:20 - Stories that missed the book 42:58 - Last,Now,Next Books 43:58 - Founders Toolkit 45:00 - Marketers Toolkit 46:38 - Places to Find Marcus Collins Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/marctothec/... Linktree - https://linktr.ee/Marctothec This Podcast is to brought you by Bookum - The book communities NEW and BEST way to host dynamic online book clubs. Download the App and Start your Book club today at www.bookumapp.com  Catch all of conversations live on the Bookum App Nooks!

  5. Jun 9

    Stop Rewarding People Who Disrespect You | Wallo267 on His New Book, Prison, & Saying Yes To You

    We sit down with Wallo267 Bookum Author Talks Podcast to discuss his powerful new book "Yes to You, No to Them" a blueprint for protecting your peace, setting boundaries, and choosing yourself without apology. After serving 20 years in prison, Wallo267 has become one of the most inspiring voices in entrepreneurship, mental health, self-development, and street-to-success storytelling. In this episode, he opens up about reading books in prison, building his shoe line ARPLNSNHOTLS, launching Nanny's House Publishing, linking with media mogul Byron Allen, and how bestselling author Mel Robbins helped shape his publishing journey. If you have ever let people disrespect you and still rewarded them with your time and energy this conversation will change how you move. TIMESTAMPS: 1:02 - Shoe Line (ARPLNSNHOTLS) 2:33 - Traveling the world 4:45 - Seeing Trends in Culture 6:04 - Marketing Philosophy 6:43 - Talking with Byron Allen 7:43 - Education in prison 8:10 - On Reading 10:10 - Getting out of prison 12:11 - Disconnecting from the world 14:01 - Social Media Benefits and Challenges 14:22 - Chasing Normalcy 16:22 - People being entitled 17:40 - Saying Yes to You, No to Them 18:24 - The core mission of all his books 19:01 - Imagination 19:14 - Starting Nanny's House Publishing 20:10 - Mel Robbins helping with Publishing 20:36 - Writing Process for the book 21:28 - Staying hungry 22:38 - Youtube Avenues 23:40 - What should be in a market Get Wallo267's New Book "Yes to You, No to Them" https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/838010/yes-to-you-no-to-them-by-wallo267/ 📲 FOLLOW WALLO267 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wallo267/?hl=en Youtube:  @WALLO267 ​ Join our book club or start your own on Bookum app at https://www.bookumapp.com This Podcast is to brought you by Bookum - The book communities NEW and BEST way to host dynamic online book clubs. Download the App and Start your Book club today at www.bookumapp.com  Catch all of conversations live on the Bookum App Nooks!

  6. Jun 4

    Cindy Pham on The Secret World of Briar Rose, BookTube, Fantasy Writing & Publishing

    Today on the Bookum Author Talks Podcast, we talk with Cindy Pham, better known online as ReadWithCindy, one of the most influential voices in the online book community and the author of the fantasy novel, The Secret World of Briar Rose. For years, Cindy built a loyal audience through BookTube, creating entertaining book reviews, reading vlogs, and literary commentary. Now, she joins us to discuss her journey from book reviewer to published author, the inspiration behind her Sleeping Beauty retelling, the challenges of traditional publishing, and the lessons she learned while bringing her debut novel to life. We explore fantasy writing, worldbuilding, writing unlikeable characters, dreaming, creativity, storytelling, community building, and how years of reviewing books influenced her own approach to fiction. Cindy also shares insights into querying literary agents, navigating editor rejections, developing a writing practice, and what aspiring authors can learn from her experience. Whether you are a reader, writer, content creator, BookTube fan, or someone interested in the publishing industry, this conversation offers an honest look at the creative process behind writing and publishing a novel. Topics include: • The Secret World of Briar Rose • ReadWithCindy and BookTube • Fantasy writing and worldbuilding • Sleeping Beauty retellings • Young adult fantasy • Storytelling and character development • Traditional publishing • Literary agents and querying • Editor rejections • Writing process and creative habits • Building a community through books • Book content creation • Becoming an author Download Bookum and start your own book club or join readers around the world: https://www.bookumapp.com This Podcast is to brought you by Bookum - The book communities NEW and BEST way to host dynamic online book clubs. Download the App and Start your Book club today at www.bookumapp.com  Catch all of conversations live on the Bookum App Nooks!

  7. May 21

    How to Write Unforgettable Stories: Abbie Emmons on Storytelling Psychology, Internal Conflict & Great Characters

    Today on the Bookum Author Talks Podcast, we are joined by author, story coach, and YouTuber Abbie Emmons, author of the new book “Make Your Story Matter.” In this conversation, we discuss the psychology of storytelling, writing unforgettable characters, building internal conflict, creating compelling plots, romance tropes, first chapter mistakes, world-building, false beliefs, and what truly makes readers emotionally connect with a story. Abbie breaks down why internal conflict matters more than plot alone, how to write layered protagonists and antagonists, the psychology behind storytelling, and the techniques writers can use to keep readers flipping pages late into the night. We also discuss: • The Enneagram and character psychology • The Open Loop Method • Three act story structure • Writing layered romance characters • First draft advice • Writing process and routines • Dual POV stories • Why stories emotionally resonate with readers Follow Abbie Emmons: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbbieEmmons Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/makeyourstorymatter/ Get “Make Your Story Matter”: https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Make-Your-Story-Matter/Abbie-Emmons/9781637748909 Download the Bookum App to join our book club and listen to more author conversations: https://www.bookumapp.com Timestamps: 1:03 - Writing Recklessly 3:29 - Switching to Nonfiction 5:01 - Psychology of Storytelling 6:42 - What Makes A Story Unforgettable? 8:03 - Build Internal Conflict in Characters 9:52 - Character Profile and Backstory 12:01 - The Enneagram for Character Inner Conflict 14:02 - Giving Your Characters Flaws 15:03 - Characters False Beliefs 16:23 - Avoiding Perfect Characters 17:21 - Writing Quality Antagonist 20:25 - Developing Plot 22:01 - Three Act Story Structure for Plot 25:12 - Balancing Character and Plot 27:01 - Character/Plot Mistakes 27:40 - Plot Driven Story Mistakes 28:42 - Writing Side Characters 29:25 - Writing Connected Stories 31:11 - World-Building 33:58 - First Chapter To Do’s 36:35 - First Chapter Mistakes 38:33 - How the Subconscious Mind Works During Stories 40:22 - The Open Loop Method 43:11 - Helping People Write Their Story 45:32 - Questions Authors Should Ask Themselves When Stuck 47:23 - Advice on the First Draft 49:02 - Writing Process and the Perfect Writing Day 50:12 - Favorite Romance Tropes 51:32 - Writing Layered Characters in Romance 53:21 - Writing Dual POV Stories 55:01 - What Should Be in a Writer’s Toolkit? This Podcast is to brought you by Bookum - The book communities NEW and BEST way to host dynamic online book clubs. Download the App and Start your Book club today at www.bookumapp.com  Catch all of conversations live on the Bookum App Nooks!

  8. May 14

    How to Become a CEO with Shellye Archambeau: IBM to Silicon Valley Career Strategy

    Today on the Bookum Author Talks Podcast, we sit down with Shellye Archambeau, former CEO of MetricStream and one of Silicon Valley’s first African American female CEOs. Shellye has spent over 30 years in business and technology with leadership experience at major companies including IBM, Blockbuster, and Loudcloud. She is also a Fortune 500 board member, serving on boards such as Verizon and Nordstrom Inc. She is the author of Unapologetically Ambitious, where she shares how she built a highly strategic and intentional career path from IBM to becoming a Silicon Valley CEO. Shellye is also the founder of Ignite Ambition, a nonprofit and community focused on helping early to mid-career professionals gain clarity, build strategy, and achieve their career goals. In this conversation, we explore ambition, career strategy, leadership, and what it truly takes to become a CEO in today’s world. We also dive into her journey through IBM, Blockbuster, Silicon Valley in the early 2000s, and leading a company through the 2008 financial crisis. ⏱️ Timestamps 1:22 - Family Legacy  2:38 - Being Organized // Resourceful  3:30 - Little Girl with Ambition  4:18 - "Life is not fair"  5:44 - Wanted to be CEO at 16  7:08 - Imposter Syndrome  10:12 - Setting and Achieving Goal  11:02 - Taking the right steps to win  13:12 - Being strategic  13:56 - Letting People Know what You Want  15:21 - Can you be too Unapologetically Ambitious?  16:23 - Courage Muscle  17:30 - Doing Business in Japan & Internationally  21:02 - Leaving IBM  23:01 - Working at Blockbuster  24:23 - Silicon Valley in 00s and AI  25:23 - Working at Loudcloud  26:34 - Core Principles of Marketing  27:33 - Becoming CEO of MetricStream  30:00 - Market Crash of 2008  31:10 - Leading as CEO During Uncertainty  32:21 - The Role of the CEO  33:10 - Bill Campbell and Mentorship  34:08 - Silicon Valley Leaders (Vinod Khosla, Marc Andreessen, Ben Horowitz)  35:34 - Phase II and Ignite Ambition  37:12 - Ignite Ambition App and Community  38:45 - Measuring Success of Ignite Ambition  40:12 - Family Life Integration  43:01 - Writing Process and Perfect Day  45:01 - Writing Real Holistic Business Books  46:25 - Unapologetically Ambitious Toolkit Resources Get Shellye Archambeau’s book: Unapologetically Ambitious Join Ignite Ambition:  https://shellye.com/ignite-ambition/ Join the Bookum community and book club conversations:  https://www.bookumapp.com Topics Covered CEO career path, how to become a CEO, IBM careers, Silicon Valley leadership, ambition mindset, career strategy, leadership lessons, corporate growth, Black female CEO, MetricStream, Ignite Ambition, Unapologetically Ambitious book, executive leadership, business strategy, mentorship in Silicon Valley This Podcast is to brought you by Bookum - The book communities NEW and BEST way to host dynamic online book clubs. Download the App and Start your Book club today at www.bookumapp.com  Catch all of conversations live on the Bookum App Nooks!

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🎙️ Welcome to The Bookum Nook Show:Join us for a podcast adventure that's not one, not two, but three shows in one! 1 - Creators Talk PodcastDive into the world of bookish content creators – those amazing individuals who craft content that makes you want to grab a book and dive in. It's like having a chat with the cool folks behind the scenes, without saying the "influencer" word. We're talking to them about how they create content that sparks your reading enthusiasm and their step-by-step content process. Imagine chatting with your favorite YouTuber or BookTuber, but on the audio waves!2 - Founders Talk PodcastReady for a laid-back chat with the brains behind businesses and the books they love? We're hanging out with founders, business pros, and maybe an investor or two. Discover how their favorite books are like secret ingredients in their recipe for success. It's not your average business talk; picture a chill book club meeting with a sprinkle of business wisdom. Founders talking to founders – making business a little bookish!3 - Author Talks PodcastJump into the world of writing and books with us. We're having conversations with authors about their latest creations and the magic behind their writing process. It's like sitting down for a cozy chat with your favorite authors – curious, fun, and full of excitement. Readers talking to writers – because every reader has a bit of a writer's spark too!Get ready for a podcast that's like a fun book club gathering. The Bookum Nook Show is where stories come alive, and everyone's invited! Download the Bookum App www.bookumapp.com to catch these and other book conversations live and for updates and behind-the-scenes fun!

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