Beyond 300: The New Charlotte Readers Podcast – The Value of Writing Communities, Plus Mystery, Memoir, True Crime and Poetry Features Charlotte Readers Podcast

In this episode 301, Landis introduces his two new co-hosts of Charlotte Readers Podcast and they share how the show will feature more authors and offer more readerly and writerly content in each episode, and new ways for listeners to engage–including how your voice can be part of the podcast.



We hear from three award-winning authors in the mystery, memoir, and true crime genres, and have a poetry reading.



We explore the value of critique groups and writing communities and give tips for building your writing community to help market your books long term.



And we offer book recommendations, and much more.



New Co-hosts for Charlotte Readers Podcast - Beyond 300:



Hannah Larrew - https://www.spellboundpublicrelations.com



Hannah is a publicist and digital marketing specialist for artists across the creative spectrum, the Founder of Spellbound PR, a boutique marketing and public relations firm, and an avid reader and writer who enjoys talking and writing about good books.



Sarah Archer - https://saraharcherwrites.com



Sarah wanted to be a writer since she was seven years old, which led her to screenwriting, sketch comedy, work in the film and television industry in Los Angeles, and her traditionally published debut novel, The Plus One.



Today’s Featured Authors:



Mark de Castrique Time Stamp: 24:10



Award-winning mystery writer Mark de Castrique has authored twenty-one books. Learn more at: http://www.markdecastrique.com



Judy Goldman Time Stamp: 50:10



Judy Goldman is the award-winning author of seven books, including her recent memoir. Learn more at: http://judygoldman.com



Cathy Pickens Time Stamp: 1:24:37



Cathy Pickens is an award-winning mystery and true crime author. Learn more at https://www.cathypickens.com



Book Recommendations: Time Stamp: 33:30



Hannah recommends:



Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

The Friend by Sigred Nunez

The Library Book by Susan Orlean

Tomorrow, Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin



plus some upcoming releases:

The 6:20 Man by David Baldacci

The Family Remains by Lisa Jewell

The It Girl by Ruth Ware

Life Ceremony by Sayaka Murata, translated by Ginny Tapley Takemori



Sarah recommends:



The House Inside My Head by Chris Arvidson

The Museum: A Short History of Crisis and Resilience by Samuel J. Redman

First Person Singular by Haruki Murakami



Landis recommends:



Book Lovers by Emily Henry

Counterfeit by Kirstin Chen

Books by Larry McMurtry



Mark West, Storied Charlotte Blog, recommends:



The House Inside My Head by Chris Arvidson

All the Places We Call Home by Patrice Gopo



Chris Arvidson reading of two poems: Time Stamp: 48:05



Writing and Marketing Tips: Time Stamp: 1:01:49



Can critique groups and engaging in a writing community can help improve your writing, build your audience, and market your books long term?



Spoiler alert: They can!



Sarah’s blog post on critique groups: Why to Join a Critique Group – And How

https://charlottereaderspodcast.com/why-to-join-a-writers-group-and-how/



Sita Romero’s blog post: It Takes a Village: Finding Your Writing Peers

https://charlottereaderspodcast.com/it-takes-a-village-finding-your-writing-peers/



● Helpful resources:

○ Charlotte Lit - https://www.charlottelit.org

○ Charlotte Writers Club - https://www.charlottewritersclub.org

○ Women’s National Book Association - Charlotte branch

https://wnba-charlotte.org