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I Know How This Book Ends Speak.Studio
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Welcome to the whispers between girlfriends, the sleepover chatter that nobody else gets to hear, the secret truth behind the fiction. Host & novelist, Amy Impellizzeri, interviews the biggest authors with this year’s best sellers and gets down and deep to reveal the true inspiration behind the story.
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THE BANGLES’ Susanna Hoffs flies high with her new debut novel
Susanna Hoffs first came into the public eye in the 1980’s as co-founder of the iconic band, THE BANGLES. Now, she’s stepping into the light in a brand new way as the debut author of the newly released novel, THIS BIRD HAS FLOWN, a story of love and loss and resiliency, set against the backdrop of the music industry, from a true music insider and icon. In this stripped down conversation, we go behind the songs and the fame and the music - to talk about taking risks in storytelling and life. Hoffs’ new chapter will surprise and inspire in this don’t-miss episode!
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USA TODAY BESTSELLING Author Tif Marcelo asks “What If?”
Tif Marcelo is the USA TODAY Bestselling Author of 11 novels, including the newly released WHEN JASMINE BLOOMS, featuring life coach, Celine, who - with a dash of magical realism - explores the universal question of “What If?” Hear how Tif’s childhood discovery of the classic, LITTLE WOMEN, inspired this novel and its themes of motherhood, grief, and resiliency. In this amazingly raw, poignant, stripped down episode, Tif talks about her journey to writing and how the shiny, polished images of social media started her journey of questioning her paths not taken and ultimately became the story of WHEN JASMINE BLOOMS.
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Debut Novelist Megan Tady is in SUPER BLOOM
In this SEASON THREE LAUNCH EPISODE, Debut novelist, Megan Tady, dishes about the body worker industry (and how one bad massage launched an 8 year journey to publication!) In this thought-provoking, discussion, Tady peels back the curtain on the trials and tribulations of navigating the publishing industry, transitioning from journalist to novelist, overcoming disappointment and rejection to finally find herself in a state of SUPER BLOOM. (We also talk about what it’s really like to be on the inaugural roster of Zibby Books, the publishing house launched by Zibby Owens - one of the biggest book influencers in the industry today!)
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Hannah Mary McKinnon’s Best (and Darkest!) Novel Yet - Never Coming Home
Deep diving into Hannah Mary McKinnon’s most recent novel, Never Coming Home. Told with dark wit and a sharply feminist sensibility, Never Coming Home is a terrifying tale of duplicity that will have you side-eyeing your spouse as you dash to the breathtaking end. Lisa Unger calls it “Fiendishly clever and deeply chilling,” and Heather Gudenkauf says “McKinnon explores the darkest corners of the human heart in this highly entertaining, bone-chilling must read.” Don’t miss this revealing behind-the-scenes look at the novel reviewers are calling McKinnon’s best (and darkest!) yet.
Hannah Mary McKinnon
https://hannahmarymckinnon.com
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https://www.instagram.com/hannahmarymckinnon/
Amy Impellizzeri
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Priscilla Oliveras - An Overnight Success, 26 Years In the Making
Hear how Priscilla Oliveras, USA Today Bestselling Author and RWA RITA Double Finalist, crafted her journey to publication and success with some must-hear advice for all of us! In this episode, we discuss the true life inspiration behind her newest novel, West Side Love Story, and why Oliveras, an admitted fan of the “Happily Ever After” decided to take on a retelling of Romeo & Juliet!
Priscilla Oliveras
https://prisoliveras.com/
https://twitter.com/PrisOliveras
https://www.instagram.com/prisoliveras/
Amy Impellizzeri
https://www.amyimpellizzeri.com
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Debut Author T.M. Blanchet - on Flipping the Narrative in Herrick’s End
Debut author, T.M. Blanchet, talks about the poignant inspiration for her YA fantasy novel, Herrick’s End, and how she got the idea to flip the narrative, and stretch the boundaries of genre. Get a teaser for what comes next in this exciting new supernatural trilogy! PLUS! Find out more about the exciting projects T.M. Blanchet is involved in including: A Mighty Blaze and Operation Delta Dog.
https://www.amightyblaze.com/
https://operationdeltadog.org/
T.M. Blanchet’s Website, Twitter and Instagram
https://www.tmblanchet.com/
https://twitter.com/TM_Blanchet
https://www.instagram.com/t.m.blanchet/
Amy Impellizzeri’s Website, Twitter and Instagram
https://www.amyimpellizzeri.com
https://twitter.com/AmyImpellizzeri
https://www.instagram.com/amyimpellizzeri/
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Listening to Amy interview authors is truly like having coffee with friends. Amy asks questions that are on every reader’s mind.
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If you ever wanted to know how authors get the idea for books this podcast is a must listen. Amy gets the story behind the story and she interviews authors. It reminds you of sitting on the sofa having coffee and conversation.