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Reading with a chance of tacosMinimal words. Maximum impact.Minimal words. Maximum impact. On Today’s show, we chat to 3 amazing authors, including the publisher of Wombat Books to discuss thier Rhiza Shorts series of Teen Fiction novellas. Each book has an easy-to-follow stand-a-lone story based on topics, struggles and interests that teens face today. There is one coming out each month in 2025 and more to come next year and beyond. We’ll find out all about them, as well as how you can be published in the series as well. Today’s special guests are: R. A. Stephens is a teacher by day, wr...
2025-07-2838 min
Middle Grade MavensEpisode 126 Middle Grade MavensIn this episode:Spirit of the Crocodile by Aaron Fa'Aoso and Michelle Scott Tucker with Lyn White, published by @allenandunwinEverglade: Rise of the Witch by Kitty Black, published by @affirmpressOur Dance by Jacinta Daniher and Taylor Hampton, illustrated by Janelle Burger, published by @hachettekidsanzAlways Your Sister by Frances Prentice, published by @wombat_booksAnna’s War by DJ Taylor published by @riveted_pressThe Letter Writer by Binny Talib by @windyhollow#middlegrademavens #childrensblooks #loveozpb #loveozmg #loveozya #ozkidlit
2025-07-1428 min
The Activity Continues104: Ghosts Gone Wild: Discovery BayThis week we are discussing The Dead Files “The Bone Collector” (Season 13 Episode 4) which aired August 13, 2021. We also talked about PK abilities, shadow people, vortexes, and giving serial killers more descriptive names.Content Warning:In this episode we mention child death, death in childbirth, racism, ancient burial grounds, cremains being mistreated, so trigger warning for those who need it. Also, we swear.This is a general content warning, many of the episodes of the TV show talk about murders, some even involving children. So that may come up i...
2024-03-211h 07
Music MattersElim Chan, 400 years of William ByrdAs Radio 3 marks the 400th anniversary of William Byrd’s death, Tom Service visits Lincoln Cathedral, the centre of musical activity where the composer held positions as organist and master of the basilica’s choristers early in his career. He talks to the scholar Magnus Williamson about how the building’s acoustics shaped Byrd’s compositional voice, and speaks to both the cathedral’s current Director of Music, Aric Prentice, and Lay Vicar, Thomas Wilson. He’s also joined by four leading British composers and musicians who have worked with Byrd's music: Cheryl Frances-Hoad, James Weeks, Gabriel Jackson and Laura Cannel...
2023-07-0144 min
Dark and Stormy Book ClubDavid Reichenbaugh In Pursuit: The Hunt for the Beltway Snipers InterviewWe interview David Reichenbaugh and discuss his book. October 2, 2002. A bullet pierced the window of a crafts store in Maryland, just missing the cashier. But other bullets hit their targets. In Pursuit follows the hunt for the Beltway snipers during the twenty-three-day shooting spree that terrorized Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia. David Reichenbaugh—the criminal intelligence operations commander for the Maryland State Police, and commanding officer at the scene during the snipers’ capture in Myersville, Maryland—played a major role in the investigation from the first day of the killing spree through its final act, as the snipers were c...
2019-05-2139 min
The Archive of Awesome223: Becoming Happier at Work with Dr. Annie McKeeFamed executive coach Annie McKee makes the case linking increased happiness to increased work performance...and shows how to improve both at once. You'll Learn: Best practices for more happiness at work How following your “shoulds” can undermine happiness Key clues to help discern when something’s wrong at work About Annie: Dr. Annie McKee is a Senior Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania where she teaches and is the Director of the PennCLO Executive Doctoral Program. She is the bestselling coauthor of three successful books published by Harvard Business...
2017-10-3031 min
How to Be Awesome at Your Job223: Becoming Happier at Work with Dr. Annie McKeeFamed executive coach Annie McKee makes the case linking increased happiness to increased work performance…and shows how to improve both at once. You’ll Learn:Best practices for more happiness at workHow following your “shoulds” can undermine happinessKey clues to help discern when something’s wrong at workAbout AnnieDr. Annie McKee is a Senior Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania where she teaches and is the Director of the PennCLO Executive Doctoral Program. She is the bestselling coauthor of three successful books published by Harvard Busin...
2017-10-2929 min