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Books Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsBook Cover Designer Mariah Sinclair talks Cozy Covers & the new VellaGood Adventures,
I'm so excited to welcome back my sometimes co-host Terri M. Collica. We're chatting with cover designer Mariah Sinclair today. Lots of great info for cozy mystery authors. Including what you need for the new Amazon episodic serial service Vella.
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Links:
https://www.mariahsinclair.com
https://www.thecovervault.com
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What do Terri and I write? Thanks for asking.
Terri pens the Sunny McBain YA Mystery Series. Fuzzy Visions and Family Visions. https://www.amazon.com/Terr...
2021-05-1329 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsTime Travel with Author Shelly Snow PordeaGood Adventures,
I'm excited to chat with author Shelly Snow Pordea about her time travel series, surviving a cult, and her work as a coach and ghost writer.
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Links:
Shelly's website; (love the pictures) https://www.shellysnowpordea.com
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What do I write? Thanks for asking. You'll find my June Nash Cozy series, about a reluctant adventurer here, starting with How to Sex Your Snake. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0887RNJDW
See you next time. Go read a good bo...
2021-05-0636 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsRunning A vulnerable 10K with a Ballroom Dancer - It's Writing Prompt Time!Good Adventures,
This week, Lisa Mahoney and I are joined by our friend Kristina for a Roll-W-Prompt Writing show.
Comment over on our Youtube channel.
Links:
Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series on Amazon, B & N, and Kobo.
That's it for now. Go read a good book.
Melissa
2021-04-2225 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsSacred Sexual Healing with mystic, muse and mentor kamala Devi McClureGood Adventures,
This week, I have an enlightening chat with mystic, muse, and mentor Kamala Devi McClure. They’ve starred on Showtime’s reality TV series, Polyamory: Married & Dating, and been featured on Dr. Drew, Tyra Banks, and the award-winning documentary, Sex Magic.
Comment over on our Youtube channel.
Links:
For their books, workshops and newsletter, visit KD's website.
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That's it for this now. Go read a good book,
Melissa
2021-04-1526 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsNinjas & Wrestlers & Giants, Oh My! Today I'm reading the first chapter of How to Launch Your Lizard
Good Adventures,
Today, I'm reading ch 1 of my new novel, How to Sex Your Snake.
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Ninjas & Wrestlers & Giants, oh my!
June’s life is in limbo. Since being the personal assistant to her twin brother does not include helping wrangle his lizards up on the International Space Station—thank God—she’s got free time on her hands. Which for her, usually means trouble. But not this time. Nope, she’s just going to relax, avoid any sort of publicity, steer clear of her brother's...
2021-04-0827 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsLawyers, She stories, and the Big Bang Theory with author Author Piper PunchesGood Adventures,
This week I'm talking to author Piper Punches. She reads from The Murder Lawyer and you don't want to miss this.
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Links:
Find her books:
Amazon:
https://amzn.to/3gOtuhn
Barnes & Noble:
https://bit.ly/3ttNprO Indiebound.org
https://bit.ly/2OdKHGZ
Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/the-murder-lawyer
And anywhere else ebooks are sold including Google & Apple
Website: piperpunches.com
Email piper@p...
2021-04-0132 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsMemories of Alligators at the Car Wash - It's Writing Prompt Time Again!Good Adventures,
This week we're joined by children's author Ginger Baerg and as usual, it's a lot of fun!
Comment over on our Youtube channel.
Links: Visit Ginger's Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo.
That's it for now.
See you next time. Go read a good book!
Melissa
2021-03-1821 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsHand Crafted Soaps with Author and Soap Maker Carrie PackGood Adventures,
This week I'm chatting with soap maker and author Carrie Pack. Comment over on our YouTube channel.
Links:
https://www.thegildedbubble.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsiVvhwVY2KYAgLNorqfZlQ
Check out Carrie's novels: http://carriepack.com
Love my new logo for the show? Want something great too? Go chat with Kevin over at https://www.instagram.com/KevinDrawsStuff/
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What do I write? Thanks for asking. How to Launch Your Lizard is my latest June Nash Mystery. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B...
2021-03-1134 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsThe Memory Keeper - Travel Memoir with Author Laura Janis ThompsonGood Adventures,
If your feet are itchin' to travel, you'll love this week's episode. Laura and I talk travel in Greece, France, and Italy and she reads a sample. Her prose is so beautiful, you'll feel like you're there when you read her book.
Comment over on our YouTube channel.
Links:
Surf her blog over at https://www.pagesandstories.com
Memory Keeper on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08JJKT1MG/
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What do I write? Thanks for asking. How to Sex Your Snake is the...
2021-03-0436 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsDisco Cakes - It's Writing Prompt Time Again!
Good Adventures,
Lisa and I are joined by first time author Elliot Vang.
If you'd like to play along, hit pause when we finish rolling for our prompt, write for 30 minutes and then listen to what we came up with. You can share your story in the comments over on our YouTube Channel.
You'll find the Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journals on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, and whoops, they're not on Google Play yet.
If you'd like to join us for a future show, leave a comment.
That's it for...
2021-02-2522 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsUrban Fantasy Vampires with Tracie ProvostGood Adventures,
I had so much fun chatting with author Tracie Provost this week, Urban Fantasy, Vampires, and some history.
She reads a bit from her novel, Under the Blood Moon.
Comment over on our Youtube channel.
Links:
Under the Blood Moon on Amazon.
Subscribe to her mailing list and get Juliette's Vampire Turn.
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What do I write? Thanks for asking. The third novel in my June Nash Mysteries, How to Launch Your Lizard, just came out. You'll find the whole series here. ...
2021-02-111h 07Books Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsRadio Dramas with an In Home ExperienceGood Adventures,
This week I'm very excited to be chatting with Rebeca Seitz about her creation - Podpair. Radio dramas paired with a box delivered to your home with things like wine and chocolates and candles, or puzzles, depending on the show's theme. You eat, drink or experience the same things that they do in the show. What a great concept! There's still a tiny bit of time to participate in their Valentines show. Check it out here.
Comment over on our Youtube channel.
Links:
Look over all the great dramas a...
2021-02-0454 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsHypnotic Wolves and Wool Blankets - it's Writing Prompt Time Again.Good Adventures,
It's writing prompt time. Lisa Mahoney, my co-author for the Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journals joins me along with newbie AE McKenna.
You might remember AE from Ep 82 of the show. She writes about Genies, and you can get her Bad Luck Genie from her Smoke and Mirror Series here.
Get the Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series here.
Want to join us next time? Email me at mel@melissabanczak.com
Comment over on our YouTube Channel.
Thanks it for now. Go read a good book!
Melissa
2021-01-2829 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsYear In Review - Favorite Books with Terri M. CollicaGood Adventures,
This week, I’m joined by my sometimes co-host Terri M. Collica and we’re talking about our favorite books from this past year.
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Links: Cecelia Mecca Steamy Historical Romance https://www.amazon.com/Cecelia-Mecca/e/B01N3BI0A0
Jeannie Wycherley’s Wonky Inn series. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HPHHCMH
D.K. Daily Gold Dreg Boy Post Apoc
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B6GBXMS
Michele Tracy Berger - ReenuYou - Post Apoc
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2021-01-2158 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsFiction Raging with Realness YA Dystopian Author D.K. DaileyGood Adventures,
This week I'm so excited to bring you YA Dystopian author D.K. Dailey. Her Golden Dreg Boy series is a must read.
Comment over on our Youtube channel.
Links:
Find her novels and join her mailing list on her website.
Buy directly from Amazon
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What do I write? Thanks for asking.
How to Launch Your Lizard, The third book in my June Nash Cozy Mystery Series will be out Jan 31, 2021.
You can still catch up with How to Se...
2021-01-1442 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsCrime and Thriller Author Tom FowlerGood Adventures,
Hello 2021! So glad you're here. My first show of the year brings back author Tom Fowler. There are now 10 books in the CT Ferguson series and Tom has a new thriller series out.
Comment over on our Youtube channel.
Links:
FInd Tom on his website, www.tomfowlerwrites.com
For thriller fans, here's the Tyler prequel: http://bit.ly/midnitedrive
For mystery fans, here's the C.T. prequel: http://bit.ly/HKD2021
Visit his Aerio store for direct paperback sales: https://shop.aer.io/TomFowler
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What do I write? Thanks for...
2021-01-0735 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsSpittle the F*ck Goblin It's Writing Prompt Time Again!Good Adventures,
We curse this week. You're warned.
Tony and Lisa join me again for another fun writing prompts show. 3 great stories with a fantasy theme.
If you'd like to be on a future episode, leave a comment here!
Links: Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journals on Amazon.
See you next time. Go read (or write) a good book.
Melissa
2020-12-3134 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsThe Trailer Park Piano with Von Buckman & Terri M. CollicaGood Adventures,
I'm back after 6 weeks without the internet with a great show for you. I'm joined by my sometimes co-host Terri and we chat with author Von Buckman about his novel, The Trailer Park Piano.
Comment over on our YouTube page.
Links:
The Trailer Park Piano on Amazon
Or chat with Von on Facebook
That's it for now. I'll see you next time. Go read a good book.
Melissa
2020-12-1736 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsBad Luck Genie with author AE McKennaGood Adventures,
I'm back from my short vacation and chatting genies with author AE McKenna. Comment on our Youtube channel.
Links:
Bad Luck Genie on Amazon
Scribophile
Monkeys Paw on Amazon
https://aemckenna.com
Got a book recommendation for me? Leave a note below.
See you next time. Go read a good book!
Melissa
2020-11-1239 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsPumpkins, Milk Cows, and Flint. It's Writing Prompt Time Again!Good Adventures,
It's writing prompt time! Non-fiction writer Leanne Kabat joins Lisa and I for some Halloween fun. Comment over on our YouTube channel.
Books Cubed will taking a two week break but will be back with great new shows in November. Are you an author who'd like to join us for a future prompt show? Drop me a note at bookscubed.info@gmail.com
Links:
Leanne's non fiction series, The Five Seasons of Connection on Amazon.
Leanne's website: 5 Seasons of Life
Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series.
S...
2020-10-1523 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsHalloween Collectables with Terri M. CollicaGood Adventures,
With Halloween right around the corner, Terri and I thought it would be fun to chat collectables. She holds things up. I describe them. We sip adult beverages.
If you would prefer to actually see stuff, watch over on our Youtube channel. Don't forget to comment over on our Youtube channel.
Links:
snowglobes: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-25298507
terri lynn doll: https://www.collectorsweekly.com/dolls/terri-lee
What's your favorite Halloween decoration? See you next time. Go read a good book.
Melissa
2020-10-0853 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsLit RPG with Tim KaiverGood Adventures,
What's Lit RPG? You'll have to listen to find out!
Links: Cipher's Quest on Amazon
Tim Kaiver's Website
Lit RPG Adventures Group on Facebook
LitRPG Guild Master's Page
Adventure's Guild on Discord.
That's it for now, see you next time. Go read a good book!
Melissa
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2020-10-0135 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsA Journey in Radical Self-love with Best Selling Author Andy ChaleffGood Adventures,
This week we are diving into self-love and last letters to loved ones, with Andy Chaleff. His latest book, The Wounded Healer, is a beautiful three month journey across the United States. Sad, funny, and weird, it's a journey I highly recommend.
Comment over on our Youtube channel.
Links: Andy's website (One of the better websites I've seen)
Andy's podcast: A Wonderful Chaos
The writing prompt episodes we refer to are numbers 77 and 74.
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What do I write? Thanks for asking. My fiction: Cozy myst...
2020-09-2451 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsFishnet Stockings & Experience Points. It's Writing Prompt Time Again!Good Adventures,
We're writing this week! 4 fun, super short stories created with the roll of the dice. Our prompt - A college student. A bonfire. Neurotic. See that episode title above, that's a hint of what we ended up with.
Are you a writer? Want to join us? Email me at bookscubed.info@gmail.com
Comment over on our Youtube channel.
Links:
Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series on Amazon. Barnes & Noble. Kobo.
Tim Kaiver
And that's it for this week. Go read a good book!
Me...
2020-09-1736 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsAward Winning Horror Author Carter Wilson - "I don't write series because I want to kill anyone at anytime."Good Adventures,
You're gonna love this week's show. I'm chatting with horror author Carter Wilson. His recent award winning book, The Dead Girl in 2A is on my must read/listen list. Check out his website and join his newsletter. You'll thank me later.
Comment over on our YouTube channel.
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That's it for now. Go read a good book.
Melissa
p.s. What do I write? Thanks for asking. Gifts from strangers are never good. Especially when they’re big bundles of drugs. How to Square Your Groupe...
2020-09-1040 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsWe got Horses! YA Equine author Laura Hesse & Romance Equine author Carly KadeGood Adventures,
I'm chatting with authors Laura Hesse and Carly Kade about the Equine genre in YA and Romance.
Comment over on our YouTube channel.
The Pro-order they mention: In Horses, Hearts & Havoc, readers will find themselves reined into eight full-length equestrian novels filled with tales of conspiracy, cut-throat competition, and love-at-first-sight romance. At the center of each story, of course, are the horses. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DTM5HY5
Links:
Laura Hesse
Carly Kade
Have you got a book to recommend? You can...
2020-08-2758 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsMonsters, Mayhem, and Plain Old Silly - it's Writing Prompt Time Again!Good Adventures,
It's writing prompt time again! Today we're working in Horror. I'm joined by my co-author of the Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal series, Lisa Mahoney and Space Opera author Tony Bruno.
Comment over on our Youtube channel. Want to join us on the next writing prompt show? Email me at BooksCubed.info@gmail.com
Links:
Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series on Amazon, Kobo, B&N.
The new logo is from https://thekilliongroupinc.com
See you next time. Go read a good book!
Melissa
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2020-08-2027 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsUSA Today Best Selling Cozy & Romance Author Zara KeaneGood Adventures,
This week, I'm chatting with Irish author Zara Keane. Cozies, Irish history, time travel, and more.
Comment over on our YouTube Channel.
Links:
Learn more about Zara over on her website. https://zarakeane.com
What do I write? Thanks for asking. You'll find me here. https://melissabanczak.com
See you next time. Go read a good book!
Melissa
2020-08-1347 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsJune Nash Mysteries Readers Questions and AnswersGood Adventures,
This week, my good friend Terri is asking me about my most common reader questions for my June Nash Mysteries series.
Comment over on our YouTube channel.
Links:
How to Sex Your Snake and How to Square Your Grouper are on Amazon, B&N, Kobo, and Google Play.
You can get the free prequel by joining my mailing list.
Ulta jars of hair color. My favorites are turquoise and Flamingo Pink.
See you next time. Go read a good book.
Melissa
2020-08-0649 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsProfessional Bookbinder Lisa Van PeltGood Adventures,
This week, I'm chatting with professional bookbinder, Lisa Van Pelt. Check out her work on Instagram and Pinterest.
Also, the Library of Congress is looking for volunteers to transcribe documents written in cursive.
Comment over on our Youtube channel.
What do I write? Thanks for asking.
That's it for this week. Go read a good book.
Melissa
2020-07-2349 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsLove on the Edge of Danger - A Romance anthology to raise money for first respondersGood Adventures,
This week, I'm chatting with romance authors, Doug J. McLeod, TK Lawyer, and Tamalyn E. Scott. Three of the four writers in the anthology, Love on the Edge of Danger. Money from the sale of the books goes to First Responders Children's Foundation so click on those links below and pick up a copy.
You can comment on today's show over on our YouTube channel.
Links:
Amazon (Kindle): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089CZBYZD
Amazon (paperback): https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B35X5BS
Universal Book...
2020-07-1631 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsScreams, Hedgehogs, and Oxygen tanks! It's writing prompt time again.Good Adventures,
I'm joined this week by my co-author Lisa Mahoney and our guest, Will Pepper, for another writing prompt show. Will picked the genre mashup edition of our Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series. Don't worry, I cut out the actual writing so it's just the good stuff. You'll find the prompt options we rolled for today down below.
Comment over on our Youtube channel.
Links:
https://melissabanczak.com/roll-a-prompt-writing-journal-series/
Will Pepper:
You can follow Will on Twitter @WAPepperWrites, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/WillPepperWrites, and his...
2020-07-0932 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsRobots, A.I., and Post Apoc with author Cameron CoralGood Adventures,
We're talking robots this week! Do you love them as much as me? I knew it! You're really gonna love this week's show. Post Apoc author Cameron Coral is on talking about her latest series, Rusted Wasteland and the first novel, Steel Guardians.
And you could win an ecopy of the book. Listen to the show for details.
Comment over on our YouTube channel.
Links:
https://cameroncoral.com
https://thecareerauthor.com
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What do I write? Thanks for asking. I have a cozy...
2020-06-2552 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsPersuade Don't Preach - Restoring Civility Across the Political Divide with Karen TibbalsGood Adventures,
This week we're going to prep you for that family member, or maybe friend, who you just don't know how to talk to when it comes to beliefs that are the complete opposite of yours.
Comment over on our YouTube channel.
Links:
https://persuadedontpreach.com/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCElHWWL4fFiuSmzmPXxORVg?vi
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What do I write? Thanks for asking!
You'll find my June Nash Mysteries, and The Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series I co-author with Lisa Mahoney on Amazon, Barnes and Nob...
2020-06-1842 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsThe Culture of Hair, Pandemics, and Sisterhood with author Michele BergerGood Adventures,
This week I'm talking science fiction with Michele Berger. The culture of hair, pandemics, and sisterhood that make up her novella Reenu-You.
Comment over on our YouTube channel.
Links: Twitter
Facebook
Pinterest
Instagram:
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What do I write? Thanks for asking! You'll find my June Nash Mysteries, and The Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series I co-author with Lisa Mahoney on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and Kobo. See you next time. Go read a good book. Melissa
2020-06-111h 02Books Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsRomantic Suspense with Nicolette PierceGood Adventures,
This week is a fun one with Nicolette Pierce. We talk Cozies in Las Vegas and camel poop. You can comment over on our YouTube channel.
Links:
https://www.nicolettepierce.com
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What do I write? Thanks for asking! How to Square Your Grouper is my latest June Nash Mystery.
See you next time. Go read a good book.
Melissa
2020-05-2833 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsReader expectations - YA, Fantasy, Thriller, and Cozy. 4 author roundtable(Yes! The Shining took place during the winter. I do know that!)
Good Adventures,
This week, I'm joined by fantasy author JR Pearse Nelson, YA author Terri M Collica, and soon to be published thriller author Dr. Will Pepper. (the other doctor pepper) We talk reader expectations. How we handle what's expected versus what we want to write.
Comment over on our YouTube channel.
Links:
JR Pearse Nelson:
J.R.'s website: jrpearsenelson.com
J.R. Pearse Nelson @ Books2Read.com
Instagram @jrpearsenelson
2020-05-2139 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & Reads3 Authors roll dice for a prompt, then cut and come back to read the short stories they wrote.Good Adventures,
This week we're playing in the Roll-A-Prompt series again. This time, I'm joined by my co-author Lisa and our friend Kristina. I picked a random set of elements from the Genre Mashup Edition, we cut to write (so you don't have to be bored while no one is talking) then come back and read. It was lots of fun. If you'd like to play along, the prompt is below. Grab some dice, roll for your elements, and write. Want to share? Comment on our YouTube channel.
The prompt we use today is from o...
2020-05-1421 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsGhosts, a Serial Killer, The Dead Man's Detective - Lori Drake Reads from Ghost MagnetGood Adventures,
Ghosts, a grisly murder, a serial killer and the dead man’s detective.
Lori Drake reads from her new novel, Ghost Magnet, a between the books standalone in her Grant Wolves Series.
Comment over on our YouTube channel.
Links:
Ghost Magnet
Grant Wolves Series
Undead Tales: 15 Thrilling Zombie Stories
Lori's other appearances on Books Cubed
Ep 11 Grant Wolves https://youtu.be/vzPjMDgA0H4
Ep 23 Zombies
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What do I write? Thanks for asking. You'll find my...
2020-05-0743 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsParanormal Romance Author TK Lawyer Reads to Us TodayGood Adventures,
Grab a cup of tea and find a comfy spot on the couch. This week, paranormal romance author TK Lawyer is reading from one of her new books, Serenade. Enjoy!
Comment over on our YouTube channel.
Links:
TK on Facebook , Instagram, Twitter
TK's Website
Serenade on Amazon,
Borrow ebooks and audio from your library through Libby.
Ep 5 of Books Cubed featuring TK Lawyer
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What do I write? Thanks for asking.
How to Sex Your...
2020-04-3039 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsHow to Square Your Grouper Reading Chs 1-3Good Adventures,
This week I'm reading from my new book, How to Square Your Grouper.
Gifts from strangers are never good. Especially when they're big bundles of drugs.
June Nash is back. In Key West on vacation. And not at all hiding out from her famous brother's crazy fans, The Dewzers. It's been a tough couple of months and she just wants a little peace and quiet. But life doesn't work that way in June's world. Drug runners have mistaken her for their contact and she ends up with a sailboat full of...
2020-04-1640 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsAuthor & Acting Coach Guy CastonguayGood Adventures,
This week on the show, author and acting coach Guy joins me from Vancouver. I hope everyone is healthy and as happy as you can be with this lockdown.
Comment over on our YouTube channel.
Links:
Guy's Website
Get the ebook of A Name for People Like me for on sale through April 20 for $2.00 US
Behind the Scenes doc I shot and edited for the film On a Clear Day starring Guy.
I couldn't find the actual film. If I do, I'll post a l...
2020-04-0946 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsLive Prompts with Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal and You Can Play Too!Good Adventures,
More live writing prompts this week! I'm joined by Lisa Mahoney, my co-author in the Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journal Series, and authors Jeannie Wycherley, Misha Safran, and Joan Mularz. They write, we chat, then they read. All in 30 minutes.
This time we worked from the Mystery Edition and I've included the prompt we used so that you can play too! Our authors had about 20 minutes to write this time. After you've listened to the show, grab a six sided dice, roll for your elements, set your timer for 20 minutes and then share some or a...
2020-03-2641 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsSpellbound Hound and Wonky Witches with author Jeannie WycherleyGood Adventures,
On this week's show, I'm chatting with UK author Jeannie Wycherley about her two paranormal cozy series, Spellbound Hound and Wonky Inn.
I hope everyone is staying safe and healthy. Books are a fantastic way to pass the time since we're all finding ourselves in close quarters. Let me know what you're reading! Comment over on our YouTube channel.
Links:
Jeannie Wycherley's books on Amazon.
Jeannie's Website.
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What do I write? Thanks for asking.
Get the free prequel to my June Nas...
2020-03-1931 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsKayla Dawn Thomas talk Romance authors you should be readingGood Adventures,
Author Kayla Dawn Thomas is on the show this week, talking about romance authors you need should be reading. Comment over on our YouTube channel.
Links:
Get a Life Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert
The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
Secrets of a Summer Night by Lisa Kleypas
In Bed with a Highlander by Maya Banks
Today's guest - Kayla Dawn Thomas
On Instagram - the rippedbodice
Agents of the Crown by Lindsay Buroker (five books not three!)
Ain...
2020-03-1235 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsFavorite Podcasts - Disneyworld & Murder. Just not together.Good Adventures,
Podcasts! I'm joined by my co-author Lisa Mahoney and we're talking our favorite podcasts. She's into murder and I'm into the mouse.
What are your favorites? What else should we be listening to? Comment over on our YouTube channel.
Links:
Mouse and More
Disney History Institute
Connecting with Walt
My Favorite Murder
The Murder Squad
I said No Gifts
Are you a writer who loves prompts? Check out our Roll-A-Prompt series. (also on Barnes and Nobl...
2020-02-2732 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsEpilepsy Advocacy with Meghan KennedyGood Adventures,
This week, I'm chatting with Meghan Kennedy about the new book, Visions: The Inspirational Journeys of Epilepsy Advocates. For a limited time, it's 30% off through Oxford Press. Use the promo code: AMPROMD9.
If you have an inspirational story of your own that you'd like to share, comment over on our YouTube channel.
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What do I write? Thanks for asking. You'll find my cozy series here. And my non fiction writing prompt here.
That's it for this week. See you next time. Go read a good book.
Me...
2020-02-2052 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsConfidence: Diary of an Invisible Girl with YA author Paige LavoieGood Adventures,
I'm back after a couple of months of that junky cough. Today, I'm chatting with YA author Paige Lavoie. Books, comics, Star Wars, lots of great stuff. Comment over on our YouTube channel.
For more on Paige, click here.
To buy her books, click here.
For more on me and what I write, click here.
See you next time, go read a good book.
Melissa
2020-02-131h 06Books Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsStar Wars Rise of the Resistance Photos plus Xmas StoryGood Adventures and Happy New Year!
No interview this week but I have a super short xmas story plus photos from the new ride at Disneyworld's Star Wars land - Rise of the Resistance. If you want to actually see the photos, head over to the youtube version. You might also like Ep 41. I shared photos from the opening day of Star Wars Land In Hollywood Studio. Same thing. Youtube version.
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Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journals plus my other books
See you next time. Go...
2020-01-0222 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsRomance with Kayla Dawn ThomasGood Adventures,
I'm so excited to finally chat with Kayla about her books, if you like romance, check out her work. You won't be disappointed.
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Links:
The Collection - a five book bundle.
Kayla Dawn Thomas on Amazon.
What do I write? Thanks for asking.
I'll see you next time, go read a good book.
Melissa
2019-12-1947 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsChristmas Books Revisited. An Orangutan's Night Before Christmas and the Horror Novella The LightsGood Adventures,
I revisit my chats with Laura Boldin-Fournier - she wrote the delightful children's book, An Orangutan's Night Before Christmas, and Carrie Pack who features children in her horror story, The Lights. I ended up going to the tree lightening that she talked about in her story and I spent the whole time keeping an eye on all the kids, thinking, it could happen....
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An Orangutan's Night Before Christmas
The Lights
Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journals
That's it for now. Go read...
2019-12-1226 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsHow to Sex Your Snake Ch 7 from the AudiobookGood Adventures,
If you haven't listened to Chs 1-6 yet, you'll find them here:
Ep 28 Chs 1 & 2
Ep 43 Chs 3 & 4
Ep 9 Ch 5
Get the Audiobook for How to Sex Your Snake here.
Check out John D Patten's Miami Burn. It's now out on audiobook!
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Until next time, go read a good book.
Melissa
2019-12-0514 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsRoll-A-Prompt Writing JournalsGood Adventures,
Writers, is your imagination stuck? Tired of staring at a blank page? Looking for a new way into your stories? You're in luck! Roll-A-Prompt Writing Journals, which I co-authored are the topic today. Sets of elements plus the roll of a dice = more than 6000 writing prompts per book.6 in all. 5 genres, plus a mashup. Three authors have bravely joined us today. They'll each roll for a prompt from the same set of elements and then write while Lisa and I chat about the books. At the end, you'll get to hear what they came...
2019-11-2135 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsFantasy Suspense and Romance with Linda PoitevinGood Adventures,
This week, I'm chatting with one of my favorite authors. Romance. Fantasy suspense, giant dogs, and husbands that won't retire.
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Links:
https://www.lindapoitevin.com (romance website)
https://www.facebook.com/LindaPoitevin
https://www.lydiahawkebooks.com (urban fantasy website)
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Even if you don't read either genre, you need to follow Linda on facebook just for her photos of itty bitty and giant dog. But seriously. She's great. Read her books.
W...
2019-11-0741 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsMiami Burn - Noir with author John D. PattenGood adventures,
This week I had a blast chatting with Noir author John D. Patten about his pulp detective series. Gritty bad guys. Gritty good guys. Off the charts action.
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Links:
Find John on his website.
Read John's books - they're currently in Kindle Unlimited. (Oct 2019)
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What do I write? Thanks for asking.
A pool of blood. A missing body. A famous brother accused of murder. June Nash has the worst luck. Grab your copy of How to Sex Your...
2019-10-3142 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsClassic mystery & modern cyber intrigue with Tom FowlerGood Adventures,
This week on the show, I chat with Tom Fowler author of the CT Ferguson Mystery series. Classic mystery with modern cyber intrigue.
Is almost Halloween, which means Christmas is just around the corner. What's everybody asking Santa for this year? I'd love for one of the elves to find the mouse that keeps chewing up the seats in my car. I park in the driveway so I figure the little devil smelled the BBQ sauce packets my kid left under a seat. Many glue traps (useless) snap traps (I was the only...
2019-10-1732 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsSuspense with Lori Flynn
Good Adventures,
Last week, I thought I'd be turning in a new manuscript, How to Square Your Grouper, to my editor by this past Monday but.....I realized I'm not quite done messing with June. The manuscript is getting closer every day and I know it will go to Lisa sometime in the next ten or so days.
On Books Cubed this week, I'm chatting with suspense author Lori Flynn about her new book, I love You to Pieces plus book recommendations.
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Links:
Lori FLynn Absolute...
2019-10-1030 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsHow to Sex Your Snake - Audio Book Chs 3 and 4Good Adventures,
This week, I'm finishing up the next book in the June Nash MisAdventure Series. If you're not caught up, you still have time to read or listen to the book one, How to Sex Your Snake. To whet your appetite, I'm sharing chs 3 and 4 from the audiobook. Go back to Ep 28 for chs 1 and 2.
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Links:
The Forest by Julia Blake
Sins of the Angel by Lydia M Hawke (not Hawkes like I said in the show!)
How to Sex Your...
2019-10-0341 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsStorming Area 51 with Alex C. GatesGood Adventures,
Did you catch the event on Facebook about Storming Area 51? The truth is out there and if enough people show, they can't stop them all! This week, my guest is Alex C Gates who is part of a new anthology centered around a group of people storming area 51! We also talk book recommendations and his adorable doodle dog Stella. She's got her own Instagram page and it's well worth a follow.
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Links:
Alex's adorable Stella on Instagram. Check her out. @stellabagely_
They Rotby Luke Ko...
2019-09-1234 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsStar Wars Opening Day at Hollywood Studio 2019Good Adventures,
No book talk this week thanks to evacuating for Hurricane Dorian. Instead, how about some photos from the opening day of Star Wars Land in Orlando. If you'd rather see the photos I'm badly describing, hyper-jump over to Youtube.
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2019-09-0510 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsRichie Narvaez and Hipster Death RattleGood Adventures,
A gritty New York summer, a killer with a machete, Hipsters who need to die. This week, I'm chatting with Richie Narvaez about his critically acclaimed debut novel Hipster Death Rattle. I walked into a lot of walls reading this one. You'll love it too.
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Links:
Richie's website and links to the book
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2019-08-2252 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsSmall Town Romance with Merri Maywether Pt 2Good Adventures,
This week, I finish my chat with Merri Maywether. What's it like to live in a town without a stop light? What do the people in town think about being characters in her books? It's all in this week's show.
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Links:
You'll find Merri at her website: https://merrimaywether.com
My blog about Key West: http://twistofkeylime.blogspot.com
The posts about Fantasy Fest contain NSFW photos.
I'll see you next week, go read a good book.
2019-08-0823 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsSmall Town Romance with Merri Maywether Pt 1Good Adventures,
This week on the show, I've got Merri Maywether and we're talking small town romance. We chatted for almost an hour so I've broken it into two parts.
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Links:
Get Merri Maywether's books on Amazon
Find out more about Merri at her website
Check out Empty Bodies on Audibleby Zach Bohannon
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2019-07-2528 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsChaldean Numerology Followup with Anmarie Uber and The BecGood Adventures,
This week's show, a followup to Ep 29 Chaldean Numerology was crazy. I got kicked off the internet right as Anmarie talked about death. We regrouped and then The Bec and I did some additional recording to explain what I'd missed. Too spooky.
I recorded a bit early so I wasn't able to announce the the winner of a Cecelia Mecca book on the show. Congratulations to Terri. I'll let Cecelia know. Keep listening. You could win a book in a future show soon.
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2019-07-1842 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsAuthentic Italy & Art History with Laura MorelliGood Adventures,
This week, I'm chatting with Art Historian Laura Morelli, about her travel and authentic shopping guides, plus her historical fiction series set in 16th century Italy.
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Links:
Find Laura's books and classes on her website
Laura's ted talk, Is there a Difference Between Art and Craft
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2019-07-1137 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsHistorical & Paranormal Romance with Cecelia MeccaGood Adventures,
This week I'm chatting with Historical and Paranormal Romance author Cecelia Mecca. You could win an autographed copy of one of her books, (If you're a US resident. If you are outside the US, the winner will receive an ebook or audiobook) Listen for details!
If I sounded distracted near the end of the video, I was! One of my family members turned on the shower which is right next door to my office. All I could hear was a waterfall! You are so welcome Cecelia! It's my pleasure to chat with amazing a...
2019-07-0444 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsRomance with Best Seller Jami AlbrightGood Adventures,
This week, I'm chatting with best selling romance author Jami Albright. You'll be impressed and awed by what she did multiple times, to make her writing dream come true. I get nauseous just thinking about it.
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Links:
https://www.jamialbright.com
https://www.amazon.com/Jami-Albright/e/B06Y2NC2HN
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2019-06-2053 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsSci-Fi with TW PiperbrookGood Adventures,
I have a new intro to the show this week. It took me 33 weeks to figure it out, but I think it speaks more to what the show is about - books! This week, I chat with TW Piperbrook about his sci-fi and post apoc series, and walk you through attaching your library card to Amazon (thanks Rachael Herron, I'm so sorry I forgot to credit you. And I can't remember which podcast she mentions this on. Ahhh. https://youtu.be/a2t33_LvlpQ)
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Lin...
2019-06-1342 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsLiving Healthy with Gary Collins Part 2Good Adventures!
Today, I'm finishing my chat with Best Selling author Gary Collins. He writes about living simple, healthy, and off the grid. Not necessarily all at once though!
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Links:
https://www.amazon.com/Gary-Collins/e/B009MSJDD6
Find out more about Gary's programs: http://www.thesimplelifenow.com
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2019-06-0638 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsLiving Healthy With Gary Collins Pt 1Good Adventures,
This week is part one of my chat about living healthy and off the grid with Gary Collins.
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Links:
http://www.thesimplelifenow.com
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I’ll see you next time! Go read a good b...
2019-05-3037 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsYA Fantasy with Jennifer EllisionGood Adventures,
Yes, I'm still sick. Good God. What is wrong with me?! This time, I think it's allergies. Still.
This week on the show, I've got YA Fantasy author Jennifer Ellision - fierce lady led fantasy - and we're talking pirates and Chicago. But not pirates in Chicago. Yes, I'm still sick. It's a great show. I know I always say that but it really is. I had a blast chatting with her. And here's the links.
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Links:
https://www.facebook.com...
2019-05-2341 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsChaldean Number System with Anmarie UberGood Adventures,
I'm back from my trip to Chicago for the Sell More Books Show Summit. It was fantastic and I met tons of excellent writers that I"ll be featuring in upcoming shows. This week, we're diving into the meta physical sciences with Anmarie Uber. Do you study numerology? Drop me a note below. I'm new to this and I'll be doing her 30 day workbook to help me figure out what it's all about.
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Links:
Anmarieuber.com
Get 5 Numbers of Destiny
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2019-05-1643 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsHow to Sex Your Snake Audiobook Chs 1 and 2Good Adventures,
My dizzies are mostly gone now and I'm writing full time again. To get myself back into June's mindset, and get the next book in the series finished, I've been rereading How to Sex Your Snake. I had planned on reading some for you but I suck at it, so I'm going to defer to Rosie Zwaduk, the audiobook's narrator and share the first two chapters.
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Show Links:
How to Sex Your Snake
Hillcrest With Mysteries
The Bitter Bite of...
2019-05-0239 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsCozy Mystery with Christine Zane ThomasGood Adventures!
Still on my cozy kick, I'm chatting with Tyler Davis, one half of the pen name Christine Zane Thomas. Murder, recipes, and running.
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Links:
Buy the Foodie Files Mysteries on Amazon.
The latest Foodie Files Mystery is out!
Prefer audio? Foodie files are here. Marvels, Mochas, and Murder is here
Join the Christine Zane Thomas newsletter.
Books Cubed Ep 8 Tribal Force Comic Book.
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2019-04-1847 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsCozy Witches with Amorette AndersonGood Adventures,
I'm still fighting the dizzies. Good news is that I found a fun series to pull me out of a little depression thanks to all the spinning. This week, I'm chatting with Amorette Anderson about her charming series, The Hillcrest Witch Mysteries.
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Links:
Buy Amorette Anderson's books on Amazon
Amorette Anderson on Facebook
Amorette's Newsletter
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2019-04-1132 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsZombies with RJ SpearsGood Adventures,
And March of the Zombies finishes up this week with part three of Undead Tales, 15 Thrilling Zombie Stores. I'm chatting with RJ Spears this week about lovely zombies and horror.
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Links:
Undead Tales, 15 Thrilling Zombie Stories.
ShutterBug by RJ Spears
Reanimated Writer's Podcast
For more about RJ Spears, check out his website.
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2019-03-2839 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsZombies with Alex C.GatesGood Adventures,
This week March into Zombies continues with more of my chat with Alex C. Gates one of the authors from Undead Tales: 15 Thrilling Zombie Stories, A Night of the Writing Dead Anthology.
Proceeds from the Anthology go to the George A Romero Foundation, so grab a copy now!
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Links:
Undead Tales: 15 Thrilling Zombie Stories
Find out more about Alex C. Gates at: https://www.alexcgates.com
Check out Alex's books on Amazon.
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2019-03-2126 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsZombies with J Thorn, Zach Bohannon, Lori Drake, and Alex C GatesGood Adventures!
This week on the show, I'm talking Zombies with Zach Bohannon, J Thorn, Lori Drake, and Alex C. Gates. Not too long ago, in Philadelphia, 25 authors got together to honor the 50th anniversary of Night of the Living Dead and created an anthology of zombie scares, Undead Tales: 15 Thrilling Zombie Stories (A Night of the Writing Dead Anthology)
Proceeds go to charity. Grab your delicious copy now!
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Show Links:
Undead Tales: 15 Thrilling Zombie Stories
Find out more about J Thorn
2019-03-1426 min
Books Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsFour Bullets & a Ghost Ch 8Good Adventures,
Today I'm reading chapter 8 from work-in-progress, Four Bullets & a Ghost.
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Need to catch up? Start here at Ep 4
What else do I write? Thanks for asking. Check out, How to Sex Your Snake, a June Nash MisAdventure. Ebook, paperback, audio and very soon, large print.
See you next time. Go read a good book!
Melissa
2019-02-2128 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsHistorical Romance with Kiki Meyer & Carrie PackGood Adventures,
Today I'm chatting with Carrie Pack and her mom, historical romance author Kiki Meyer. Civil War Brides, cosplay, and writing romance with your mom.
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Links:
Cavalryman's Mail Order Bride.
Carrie Pack - LGBT time travel/romance and Christmas Horror.
Book Obsessed Babes.
Literary Love Savannah.
For more about me click here. What else do I write? Thanks for asking.Get a free prequel to my June Nash series here and find out why a monkey was w...
2019-02-1430 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsPost Apocalyptic Nomadic WarriorsGood Adventures.
I'm recovering from Cochlear Surgery this week and not 100% yet so it's just me today chatting up two post apoc books.
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Buy Post Apocalyptic Nomadic Warriors on Amazon.
Buy Star-Spangled Apocalypse on Amazon.
For more about me click here. Get a free prequel to my June Nash series here and find out why a monkey was wearing June's bra.
See you next time. Go read a good book.
Melissa
2019-02-0722 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsYA Fantasy with FT LukensGood Adventures,
This week I'm chatting with YA Fantasy author FT Lukens about her novel, The Rules and Regulations for Mediating Myths and Magic. Unicorns, lake monsters and teenagers trying to figure it all out.
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Links:
Get Rules and Regulations on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2S5J0eX
Find FT on twitter at FTLukens
Contact FT via email at ftlukens@gmail.com
Her publisher: https://store.interludepress.com/collections/duet
Like the new Logo? Much thanks to Zach...
2019-01-3127 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsFour Bullets and a Ghost Chs 4-6Good Adventures. Today, I'm reading chapters 4-6 from one of my works in progress which is tentatively titled, Four Bullets and a Ghost but who knows. That might change.
Ep 4 for ch 1
Ep 14 for chs 2 & 3
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For more about me click here. Get a free prequel to my June Nash series here and find out why a monkey was wearing June's bra.
2019-01-2432 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsRomance with Kate SquiresGood Adventures.
This week on the show, I'm chatting with romance author Kate Squires. We talk romance, chickens, and prized possessions. For more on Kate and her books, check out her website.
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Buy On the Edge of Regret on Amazon.
For more about me click here. Get a free prequel to my June Nash series here and find out why a monkey was wearing June's bra.
Go read a good book.
Melissa
2019-01-1737 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsYA Horror with Jessica BaylissGood Adventures. This week I'm chatting with horror writer Jessica Bayliss about her novel, Broken Chords. It's a scary read and lots of fun.
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Buy Broken Chords on Amazon.
Buy Ten After Closing on Amazon.
Buy Zombie Chunks on Amazon.
Buy The Host on Amazon.
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2019-01-1044 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsHumor Essayist James Grattan(corrections: Diana was in a martini glass and I do know the difference between comments and show notes!)
Good Adventures.This week on the show my daughter Codie is helping me remember our friend James Grattan whom we lost to suicide in April of 2016. He was an essayist who wrote with humor and dramatic depth. You can find his collection Notes from Aging Insomniac on Amazon.
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2019-01-0625 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsNSFW Chs 2 & 3 of Four Bullets & a GhostGood Adventures!
This week, I'm reading chapters 2 and 3 from a work in progress, tentatively titled Four Bullets and a Ghost. There are a few NSFW words, so be careful around children and or impressionable adults.
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2018-12-2723 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsLaura Boldin-Fournier and Oranga ClausGood Adventures. This week on the show, I'm chatting with children's author Laura Boldin-Fournier about her delightful book An Orangutan's Night Before Christmas. Have a listen and grab yourself a copy of this hardcover book. There's a cute little twist ending.
On Amazon An Orangutan's Night Before Christmas
From her publisher.
Find out more about Laura on her website.
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2018-12-2020 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsChristmas Horror with Carrie PackGood Adventures. This week on the show, I'm chatting with returning author, Carrie Pack. You may remember her from ep 6. Today, we're talking about her Christmas Horror story, The Lights.
Buy The Lights on Amazon.
Find out more about Carrie Pack and her books here.
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2018-12-1326 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsUrban Fantasy with Lori DrakeGood Adventures. This week on the show, I'm chatting with Lori Drake about her werewolves series, Grant Wolves. You're gonna love this - her werewolves are ballroom dancers when they're not saving their pack from supernatural enemies.
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Get Early Grave Book 1 in the Grant Wolves Series.
Check out Lori Drake's website
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2018-12-0630 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsYA with Heather ChristieGood Adventures,
This week, author Heather Christie chats about her multi award winning novel What the Valley Knows. It's a gut wrenching must read.
Heather's multi award winning book, What the Valley Knows
Heather's Website: http://heatherchristiebooks.com/
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2018-12-0133 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsHow to Sex Your Snake Ch 5Good Adventures!
This week I'm reading from my novel How to Sex Your Snake. June finds herself eye to eye with a rather large creepy crawlie and I explain how I was inspired to write that.
The book is available in many formats on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Kobo.
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2018-11-3009 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsIndigenous Comic Book Tribal Force with Jon ProudstarGood Adventures!
This week on the show I'm chatting with Indigenous Comic Book creator Jon Proudstar about Tribal Force.
Tribal Force Comic can be found here: https://bit.ly/2PxioTt Get your Tribal Force merchandise here: https://amzn.to/2RXsREF Wastelander is available on multiple platforms including Amazon: https://amzn.to/2B6tkPh
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2018-11-3020 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsAudio Book Narrator Rosie ZwadukGood Adventures!
This week on the show, I chat with audio book narrator Rosie Zwaduk. She's the voice of my novel How to Sex Your Snake, a June Nash MisAdventure. Find out how many actual hours it takes to narrate a 6 hour book.
Listen to an audio sample!
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2018-11-3023 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsLGBT Time Travel Romance with Carrie Pack
Good Adventures. This week on the show, I'm chatting with LGBT author Carrie Pack. Time travel. Unrequited Love. Fish out of water. All the good stuff. Carrie's books on Amazon.
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Transcript for today's show.
Find out why a monkey was wearing June's bra. Get a free prequel to my series here.
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Melissa
2018-11-2331 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsParanormal Romance with TK Lawyer
Good Adventures. This week on the show, I'm chatting with Paranormal Romance author TK Lawyer. Angels. True Love. Hot sex. Look at that hunky winged guy on the cover! TK's books on Amazon.
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For transcripts of this week's show, click here.
Find out why a monkey was wearing June's bra. Get a free prequel to my series here.
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Go read a good book.
Melissa
2018-11-2017 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsFour Bullets and a GhostGood Adventures! This week, I'm reading from a work in progress, tentatively titled Four Bullets and a Ghost.
For transcripts of the show, click here.
Comment over on our YouTube channel. Find out why a monkey was wearing June's bra. Get a free prequel to my series here.
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Go read a good book.
Melissa
2018-11-2019 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsTodd Explains Poetry
This week, I try to get over my fear of rhymes as my friend Todd explains Poetry. (As you listen or read the transcript, you'll notice my title changed! Comments are from the youtube version of this podcast. I did not include comments when I converted ep 2. The audio was terrible in that portion. If you're interested, you can watch the show on youtube to hear those)
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2018-11-2022 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsIsland Life Sentence with Carrie Jo HoweGood Adventures! This week, I'm chatting with Carrie Jo Howe, author of Island Life Sentence. Key West, fab temps, and machetes.
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Go read a good book.
Melissa
2018-11-2021 minBooks Cubed: Interviews, Raves, & ReadsHow to Square Your GrouperThis week, I'm reading from a work in progress, How to Square Your Grouper.
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Go read a good book.
Melissa
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