Try Reading Podcast

Gabriel Torres
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Try Reading is a bookish podcast hosted by Gabriel Torres that features interviews with people in the book world to learn all about their love for books and reading. The guests on this podcast share amazing wisdom, incredible stories, and fantastic advice for readers, writers, and everyone in between!

  1. 3D AGO

    Try Reading with Jessica Parra

    On today's episode, another Try Reading All-Star joins me back on the pod! Jessica Parra is back on Try Reading to talk all about life post-debut. She talks about the journey of putting her sophomore novel, The Quince Project, out into the world, what her Disneyland research process was like, and she even teases what might be coming next from her! We also discuss JLo's best movie being The Wedding Planner, having meet-cutes with actors at Disneyland, Diego Luna, and our personal recession indicators. Jessica’s Links: https://linktr.ee/jessicaparra Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading

    1h 11m

  2. SEP 30

    Try Reading with Racquel Marie

    On today's episode I am joined by the USA Today Bestselling author, Racquel Marie! Racquel joins me on the podcast to talk about her most recent bestselling novel, If We Survive This. She talks about what led her into the horror genre, the journey of plotting this book, and what she hopes her readers will take away from her stories. We discuss what horror movies we'd survive, the Calico Critter theme park, and much more! Racquel’s Links: linktr.ee/RacquelMarie Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading

    1h 21m

  3. SEP 16

    Try Reading with Angela Montoya

    On today's episode I am joined by a Try Reading All-Star: Angela Montoya! Angela is back on the podcast to chat about all that has happened since we last talked. We discuss the journey of publishing her sophomore novel, A Cruel Thirst, what readers can expect from her third novel, the experience of creating a holiday romance anthology, the best vampire media, and much more! Angela’s Links: https://linktr.ee/AngelaMontoyWrites Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading

    1h 13m

  4. SEP 2

    Try Reading with Nikkolas Smith

    On the first episode of a new season of Try Reading, I am joined by the #1 New York Times Bestselling illustrator and author, Nikkolas Smith! Nikkolas joins me to discuss his childhood love for stories, what led him from Disney Imagineering to picture book art and writing, the experience of putting his debut out into the world, and his work as a film artist. Nikkolas shares his journey of making incredible concept art and a poster for Ryan Coogler's "Sinners". He also talks about his two most recent impactful and important books and how he hopes his work will continue to inspire readers. Nikkolas’s Links: bio.site/nikkolas_smith Nikkolas’s Website: www.NIKKOLAS.art Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading

    1h 5m

  5. 09/06/2024

    68. VERY MINDFUL, VERY DEMURE | Try Reading Podcast ft. Tigest Girma

    On the finale of the Try Reading Podcast I had the honor of being joined by the incredible Tigest Girma! While this is a sad moment knowing the podcast is ending, I am SO excited that I got the honor of chatting with Tigest! Tigest joined me for episode 68 to talk about her early love for reading, how she fell in love with paranormal romance, her Wattpad days, what inspired her debut novel; Immortal Dark, how her publishing journey has been, what kept her motivated, the importance of seeing Black vampires on the page, Tigest shares her excitement for debut day, her hopes for the future of this book and her writing, and so many more incredible stories and wisdom! Thank you to all of the amazing listeners who have tuned-in to the podcast since the beginning! ❤️ Tigest’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/tigestgirma Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading

    48 min

  6. 08/23/2024

    67. GRAPHIC DESIGN IS NOT MY PASSION | Try Reading Podcast ft. Logan-Ashley Kisner

    On the penultimate episode of Try Reading, I had the immense honor of being joined by the incredible Logan-Ashley Kisner! Logan-Ashley joined me to talk about his love for stories that began as a little kid, how he fell in love with horror, what inspired his debut; Old Wounds, he shares all about his journey of writing his YA horror, how spite and love equally motivated him, the roller coaster called querying, the importance of authentic trans voices in storytelling, what Logan-Ashley is most excited for when debut day comes around, why Canva is a constant struggle, his advice for aspiring writers, and so many more words of wisdom! Logan-Ashley’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/transhorror Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading

    37 min

  7. 08/10/2024

    66. THE DEBUT EXPERIENCE IS SUCH A WHIRLWIND | Try Reading Podcast ft. Lauren Ling Brown

    On today’s episode, I am joined by the marvelous Lauren Ling Brown! Lauren joined me to talk about her early love for reading, how she fell in love with writing, and what inspired her debut novel, Society of Lies (an adult psychological dark academia thriller set at Princeton University). She also talks about her excitement for pub day, the roller coaster of emotions this journey has brought her, her advice to aspiring BIPOC thriller authors, the importance of diverse voices and thought-provoking conversations, her favorite characters in her debut, and much more! Lauren’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/laurenlingbrown Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading

    46 min

  8. 07/26/2024

    65. THE MAGIC WAS IN THAT CLOSET | Try Reading Podcast ft. Nell Cross Beckerman

    For episode 65, I had the honor of being joined by the author Nell Cross Beckerman! Nell joined me to talk about her love for reading that began the day she was born, what made her fall in love with picture books, what inspired her debut that got published during a worldwide lockdown, how a pivot in publishing inspired her most recent book, the experience of immersing herself and her illustrator into the Park to Playa Trail, why she loves books about nature, Nell shares some amazing advice and wisdom, and so much more! Nell’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nellcrossbeckerman Try Reading Links: https://linktr.ee/tryreading

    53 min
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Try Reading is a bookish podcast hosted by Gabriel Torres that features interviews with people in the book world to learn all about their love for books and reading. The guests on this podcast share amazing wisdom, incredible stories, and fantastic advice for readers, writers, and everyone in between!

Information

  • Creator
    Gabriel Torres
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    72
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Gabriel Torres
  • Show Website
    Try Reading Podcast

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