The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast

The Bookshelf Odyssey Podcast


Latest Episodes

Katie Lumsden's Victorian Odyssey: an interview with an exciting new voice in historical fiction
October 05, 2023

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
July 11, 2023

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
June 26, 2023

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
June 19, 2023

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
June 17, 2023

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
June 15, 2023

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
June 12, 2023

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
June 01, 2023

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
May 25, 2023

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
May 09, 2023

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