Bookreporter Talks To

I love the conversations with Carol Fitzgerald at Bookreporter. Truly insightful, excellent and always my go-to to learn more about a book and author. Five stars!

I would have given this podcast series five stars because I love hearing the authors speak about their lives and their books, but my review lost a star because Carol puts too much of herself into her “interviews.” Sometimes, instead of asking a question, she tells the author about his/her own book. Other times, Carol’s lead up to a question is so long, I imagine the author rolling his/her eyes—as I am—and hoping she gets to the point. Still other times, she relates anecdotes from her own life that are far too long. I will continue to listen to the series because hearing authors talk is such a thrill! I’m like a rock star fan girl when it comes to books and those who write them. Carol, stop talking so much. During your interview with Liz Moore, you put way too much of yourself into the discussion, which should have been all Ms. Moore. Once again, stop talking so much. Listeners and authors don’t need to know about you sloshing about in a cruise ship pool, dog-earring pages, giving directions to tourists, etc. And, please, don’t finish authors’ sentences even as they finish them themselves. It’s a bad habit you probably are not aware of. Keep doing what you’re doing, but with less of Y-O-U!

What an interesting and thought provoking author interview. Carol does such a great job and brings out awesome responses to her in depth questions.

I look forward to learning what inspired the authors and hearing stories behind the books. I also enjoy the audiobook excerpt that sometimes follows the interview. Keep up the good work!