The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast
Latest Episodes
Katie Lumsden's Victorian Odyssey: an interview with an exciting new voice in historical fiction
Hello! In today's episode I interview new author Katie Lumsden - she is a booktuber and we share a love of Victorian literature in general and Dickens in particular. We talk about her new book The Secrets of Hartwood Hall, her reading journey into Vi
Book Launch: "Someone's Always Watching": an interview with new author J. R. Lancaster
In today's episode I get the privilege to sit down with J. R. Lancaster and talk about her new mystery, "Someone's Always Watching". We talk about some great books we've read lately, her writing journey, writing tips, and more!F
You're Never Too Young (Or Too Old!) to Write Your Story: with guest Shanti Hershenson
My guest today is an absolute inspiration - a young author who didn't wait to follow her dreams to become a writer! Shanti Hershenson is the author of The Bane of Angelfall Academy and the Biome Lock Saga - and many more, all at the age of 15 years o
Educating Youth Through Literature: a Juneteenth Conversation with Author Tonya Duncan Ellis
In today's episode, I sit down with children's author Tonya Duncan Ellis to delve into the world of literature that tells interesting stories but also educates. We talk about her immensely popular YA book series, Sophie Washington, and her journ
This Summer, Write Your Own Story: Tips for Teenage Writers! Part 1 with special guest Raquel Drosos
As school is out for the summer now, I'm going to have a couple of episodes that encourages teens - or anyone really - to pick up that pen or sit down in front of the computer, and write a story. So today, my guest is author Raquel Drosos. I was insp
From Bored to Bookworm: How to Turn Summer Break into a Book Bonanza! with guest Melanie Notaras
In today's episode, I go to "the land down under" to speak with author Melanie Notaras. She wrote the children's book "The Art Show that Came to Life" and it stars Your School! Find out all about this custom made book can hel
Does Food Tell a Story? an Interview with Cozy Mystery Author Wendy Sand Eckel
Have you ever wondered why food blogs and online recipes always seem to attach a lengthy story to their recipes? It turns out, there's a good reason for that...My guest today is cozy mystery author Wendy Sand Eckel. She is the author of the "far
The Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing: A Conversation with Douglas Robbins
My guest today is Douglas Robbins. He's the author of "Naricon: The Cloaked Deception", "Love in a Dying Town", and more. He's also the host of the podcast "Den of Discussion"! Today we talk about his writing journe
The Music We Make: An Interview with author Michelle Rene DeBellis
In today's episode I interviewed author Michelle Rene DeBellis, the author of the book "The Music We Make." We talk about her book, her writing journey, and how love, music, and family can guide us through pain. "She is proud to be the
Love What You Write, Write What You Love: an interview with screenwriter and novelist Matt Witten
In today's episode I get the privilege to sit down and talk with screenwriter, novelist, (and playwright!) Matt Witten. He's had an Emmy nomination for his work on the TV-show "House" starring the brilliant Hugh Laurie, and has many t