Book Bites by Spines

Book Bites by Spines
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Short, inspiring episodes that zoom in on key moments from an author’s journey. In each light, face‑to‑face chat, they share the experience and mindset that helped them keep writing and eventually publish their work. It’s quick, practical motivation for writers and book lovers, who want insight into what it takes to finish a book, clarity on next steps, and to share a laugh together. This podcast is brought to you by Spines, the world’s first tech-driven publishing platform. Connect with Spines Publishing hello@spines.com www.spines.com www.instagram.com/spines_for_writers/ www.tiktok.com/@spines.com www.facebook.com/spines.official www.youtube.com/@Spines_publishing_platform

  1. 3d ago

    Curing the Fear of the Operating Room: Lia Goes to Surgery with Dr. Amnon Smuskovitz

    What happens when a child is terrified of the operating room? We sit down with Dr. Amnon Smuskovitz, a veteran ENT surgeon, to discuss his children's book Lia Goes to Surgery. Tune in as he shares the inspiration behind turning a frightening medical procedure into a comforting, rhyming journey, and why preparing both the parents and the child is the real secret to a successful surgery. Writing a book is 10% inspiration and 90% wondering why we decided to do this in the first place. In this bite-sized episode, we’re skipping the fluff and getting straight to the "aha!" moments. Our guest opens up about the times they almost threw the manuscript out the window, and the brilliant realizations that saved the book. No gatekeeping here. We’re breaking down what turned a "maybe someday" book into a "published right now" reality. It’s the perfect shot of inspiration to start your writing day. You can find this book on Amazon  and major retailers worldwide: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Surgery-Magical-Journey-Kitty-Tonsils/dp/B0HC4MVGG9 Published with Spines, the world’s first tech-driven publishing platform. Connect with Spines Publishing hello@spines.com www.spines.com www.instagram.com/spines_for_writers/ www.tiktok.com/@spines.com www.facebook.com/spines.official www.youtube.com/@Spines_publishing_platform

  2. Sep 27

    The DNA Test That Changed Everything: The Hidden Flame with J. Carvajal

    What happens when a 12-year-old's birthday DNA test unravels a 400-year-old family secret? We sit down with author J. Carvajal to discuss The Hidden Flame: What the Fire Could Not Destroy. Tune in to hear how he uncovered his family's hidden Sephardic Jewish roots dating back to the Mexican Inquisition, and the creative journey of turning heavy academic research into a captivating, emotional novel that brings this lost history to light. Writing a book is 10% inspiration and 90% wondering why we decided to do this in the first place. In this bite-sized episode, we’re skipping the fluff and getting straight to the "aha!" moments. Our guest opens up about the times they almost threw the manuscript out the window, and the brilliant realizations that saved the book. No gatekeeping here. We’re breaking down what turned a "maybe someday" book into a "published right now" reality. It’s the perfect shot of inspiration to start your writing day.   You can find this book on Amazon  and major retailers worldwide: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Jay-Carvajal-ebook/dp/B0H3MYKDKY   Published with Spines, the world’s first tech-driven publishing platform. Connect with Spines Publishing hello@spines.com www.spines.com www.instagram.com/spines_for_writers/ www.tiktok.com/@spines.com www.facebook.com/spines.official www.youtube.com/@Spines_publishing_platform

  3. Sep 23

    The Logic of Oneness: Ek Onkar with Rajbir Randhawa

    Writing a book about profound spiritual truths requires translating deeply personal healing into universal logic. We sit down with software developer turned author Rajbir Randhawa to chat about navigating immense grief, finding the practical meaning of "oneness," and the meditative writing process that led to her book, Ek Onkar: A practical guide. Writing a book is 10% inspiration and 90% wondering why we decided to do this in the first place. In this bite-sized episode, we’re skipping the fluff and getting straight to the "aha!" moments. Our guest opens up about the times they almost threw the manuscript out the window, and the brilliant realizations that saved the book. No gatekeeping here. We’re breaking down what  turned a "maybe someday" book into a "published right now" reality. It’s the perfect shot of inspiration to start your writing day. You can find this book on Amazon  and major retailers worldwide: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Rajbir-Kaur-Randhawa/dp/B0HGSJDLB9 Published with Spines, the world’s first tech-driven publishing platform. Connect with Spines Publishing hello@spines.com www.spines.com www.instagram.com/spines_for_writers/ www.tiktok.com/@spines.com www.facebook.com/spines.official www.youtube.com/@Spines_publishing_platform

  4. Sep 13

    GENERATION ALPHA - 2040 with Dr. Yoav Armony

    What will life look like in 2040? While some see a future ruled by unpredictable changes, Dr. Yoav Armony sees an opportunity to prepare the next generation. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Armony to explore Generation Alpha 2040, a thought-provoking guide co-authored with Professor Orit Hazzan and Uri Shinar. Tune in to hear his optimistic take on the integration of AI, the evolution of education and relationships, and why the most crucial tool we can give Generation Alpha isn't a specific set of answers, but the ability to think critically about their own future. Writing a book is 10% inspiration and 90% wondering why we decided to do this in the first place. In this bite-sized episode, we’re skipping the fluff and getting straight to the "aha!" moments. Our guest opens up about the times they almost threw the manuscript out the window, and the brilliant realizations that saved the book. No gatekeeping here. We’re breaking down what turned a "maybe someday" book into a "published right now" reality. It’s the perfect shot of inspiration to start your writing day.   You can find this book on major retailers worldwide: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/generation-alpha-2040-dr-yoav-armony/1150258452?ean=9798902239352    Published with Spines, the world’s first tech-driven publishing platform.   Connect with Spines Publishing hello@spines.com www.spines.com www.instagram.com/spines_for_writers/ www.tiktok.com/@spines.com www.facebook.com/spines.official www.youtube.com/@Spines_publishing_platform

  5. Sep 13

    Eva and Captain P'Pa's Big Treasure Hunt with Willie Rodriguez

    Children’s stories are often born in the most unexpected ways—sometimes, they start as a simple strategy to keep a toddler awake on the car ride home. In this episode, we sit down with Navy veteran and grandfather Willie Rodriguez to explore the heartwarming origin of Eva and Captain P'Pa's Big Treasure Hunt. Tune in to hear how a playful storytelling routine with his granddaughter blossomed into a published book featuring golden pineapples, mermaids, and a sea monster, and why leaving a legacy of imagination for the next generation is the ultimate treasure. Writing a book is 10% inspiration and 90% wondering why we decided to do this in the first place. In this bite-sized episode, we’re skipping the fluff and getting straight to the "aha!" moments. Our guest opens up about the times they almost threw the manuscript out the window, and the brilliant realizations that saved the book. No gatekeeping here. We’re breaking down what turned a "maybe someday" book into a "published right now" reality. It’s the perfect shot of inspiration to start your writing day. You can find this book on Amazon  and major retailers worldwide: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Eva-Captain-PPas-Treasure-Hunt/dp/B0H8ZNC9TD Published with Spines, the world’s first tech-driven publishing platform.   Connect with Spines Publishing hello@spines.com www.spines.com www.instagram.com/spines_for_writers/ www.tiktok.com/@spines.com www.facebook.com/spines.official www.youtube.com/@Spines_publishing_platform

  6. Sep 13

    Widow's Fire with Susannah Lake

    Grief doesn’t always follow the expected rules. After 42 years of marriage, Susannah Lake suddenly lost her husband, sparking an unexpected journey that led her through a treacherous, gaslighting affair and ultimately to a spiritual ayahuasca retreat in Costa Rica. In this episode, we sit down with Susannah to explore the story behind her raw and unflinching memoir, Widow's Fire. Tune in to hear how a simple recommendation to start journaling helped her heal, and the courage it took to transform those deeply private pages into a published beacon of hope for others navigating profound loss. Writing a book is 10% inspiration and 90% wondering why we decided to do this in the first place. In this bite-sized episode, we’re skipping the fluff and getting straight to the "aha!" moments. Our guest opens up about the times they almost threw the manuscript out the window, and the brilliant realizations that saved the book. No gatekeeping here. We’re breaking down what turned a "maybe someday" book into a "published right now" reality. It’s the perfect shot of inspiration to start your writing day.   You can find this book on Amazon  and major retailers worldwide: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Susannah-Lake-ebook/dp/B0GZ3Q6QKM Published with Spines, the world’s first tech-driven publishing platform.   Connect with Spines Publishing hello@spines.com www.spines.com www.instagram.com/spines_for_writers/ www.tiktok.com/@spines.com www.facebook.com/spines.official www.youtube.com/@Spines_publishing_platform

  7. Sep 13

    Jessenia with Luis Ramirez

    Most authors start their books with a carefully planned outline, but Luis Ramirez started his with a fever dream. In this episode, we sit down with Luis to explore the vivid, silent visions that sparked his ambitious gothic historical fantasy, Jessenia. Tune in to hear how a sudden rush of inspiration in the middle of a winter night led him on a relentless journey—even pushing him to go back to college for four years just to master the craft of telling this epic story of reunion and grief. Writing a book is 10% inspiration and 90% wondering why we decided to do this in the first place. In this bite-sized episode, we’re skipping the fluff and getting straight to the "aha!" moments. Our guest opens up about the times they almost threw the manuscript out the window, and the brilliant realizations that saved the book. No gatekeeping here. We’re breaking down what turned a "maybe someday" book into a "published right now" reality. It’s the perfect shot of inspiration to start your writing day.   You can find this book on Amazon  and major retailers worldwide: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H11DTBR3   Published with Spines, the world’s first tech-driven publishing platform.   Connect with Spines Publishing hello@spines.com www.spines.com www.instagram.com/spines_for_writers/ www.tiktok.com/@spines.com www.facebook.com/spines.official www.youtube.com/@Spines_publishing_platform

  8. Sep 13

    Izzy and Dusty the Giant with Ebony I Butler

    Ebony Butler didn’t set out to write a book; she wrote to let her late son's vivid imagination live on. Tune in as we discuss her deeply personal and hilarious children's book, Izzy and Dusty the Giant, and the love, resilience, and laughter it took to turn a playful car-ride game into a published breakthrough. Writing a book is 10% inspiration and 90% wondering why we decided to do this in the first place. In this bite-sized episode, we’re skipping the fluff and getting straight to the "aha!" moments. Our guest opens up about the times they almost threw the manuscript out the window, and the brilliant realizations that saved the book. No gatekeeping here. We’re breaking down what turned a "maybe someday" book into a "published right now" reality. It’s the perfect shot of inspiration to start your writing day. You can find this book on Amazon  and major retailers worldwide: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Izzy-Dusty-Giant-Ebony-Butler/dp/B0GY962LHD Published with Spines, the world’s first tech-driven publishing platform.  Connect with Spines Publishing hello@spines.com www.spines.com www.instagram.com/spines_for_writers/ www.tiktok.com/@spines.com www.facebook.com/spines.official www.youtube.com/@Spines_publishing_platform

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Short, inspiring episodes that zoom in on key moments from an author’s journey. In each light, face‑to‑face chat, they share the experience and mindset that helped them keep writing and eventually publish their work. It’s quick, practical motivation for writers and book lovers, who want insight into what it takes to finish a book, clarity on next steps, and to share a laugh together. This podcast is brought to you by Spines, the world’s first tech-driven publishing platform. Connect with Spines Publishing hello@spines.com www.spines.com www.instagram.com/spines_for_writers/ www.tiktok.com/@spines.com www.facebook.com/spines.official www.youtube.com/@Spines_publishing_platform

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    Book Bites by Spines
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
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