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“Charlotte Readers Podcast is a treasure. Landis Wade is a thoughtful interviewer who puts his guests at ease. The podcast is enlightening and fun. Give your ears a treat.”
Kathryn Schwille, author of “What Luck, This Life,” selected by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution as one of the best Southern books of 2018, whose work has appeared in numerous literary journals.
Website: kathrynschwille.com
“Landis Wade has created an inspired venue for readers and writers to get to know each other.”
Carrie Knowles, the 2014 North Carolina Piedmont Laureate for Short Fiction and author of numerous works, including “Black Tie Optional” and “The Inevitable Past.”
Website: cjanework.com
“I’d enjoyed Charlotte Readers Podcast as a listener, but it wasn’t until I was a guest that I fully appreciated the insight, creativity, and subversive humor that went into the shows. Landis Wade engaged deeply with my fiction and highlighted some unusual byways of my work, making it a fun and unique conversation.”
Jeff Jackson, author of “Destroy All Monsters” with rave reviews from The New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, and NPR, and “Mia Corpora” (Finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and New Statesman Best Novel of 2014).
Website: deathofliterature.com
“In a short amount of time, Charlotte Readers Podcast has made itself into a hub of the North Carolina literary scene. Landis Wade is a perceptive, sympathetic host and the show has quickly become essential listening.”
Gavin Edwards, author of “Kindness and Wonder, Why Mr. Rogers Matters More Now Than Ever” (Harper Collins) and New York Times-bestselling author of ten books (including “The Tao of Bill Murray” and “The World According to Tom Hanks”)
Website: rulefortytwo.com.
“Landis is able to distill books down with the authors to give the listener a great idea of new books to add to their reading list. Great for any lover of books.”
Bethany Johnson, doctoral student at the University of South Carolina, associate member to the graduate faculty at the UNC Charlotte and co-author of “You’re Doing it Wrong! Mothering, Media and Medical Expertise.”
Website: johnsonquinlanresearch.com
“I appreciate the hard work Landis Wade puts into preparing for the podcast and his agility as an interviewer/conversationalist in guiding the conversation. Charlotte Readers Podcast is becoming a literary institution in the city.”
Charles Israel, award-winning author and professor of English at Queens University.
Website: Charles Israel
“A podcast that is fun and interesting to both readers and writers. And never a dull moment. Thank you host Landis Wade for your contribution to the literary community.”
Cynthia Newberry Martin, author of “Tidal Flats,” winner of the Independent Publisher Book Awards for best literary fiction by an Indie Publisher.
Website: cynthianewberrymartin.com
“Retired trial lawyer and award-winning author Landis Wade is the mastermind behind Charlotte Readers Podcast, where listeners will be charmed by an ensemble of voices with a variety of genres. Landis is an ever astute and savvy interviewer, always drawing from his subjects surprising and candid responses. This is the podcast to lend an ear to for both its local and regional appeal.”
Grace Ocasio, author of the poetry book, “Family Reunion” (Broadstone Books), “Hollerin from This Shack” (Ahadada Books), “The Speed of Our Lives”, (BlazeVOX Books), and two-time Pushcart Prize nominee.
Website: mynameisgraceiwrite.com
“Landis Wade’s hallmark good humor and his preparation make Charlotte Readers Podcast a delight, for both his writer-guests and his listeners. Books and writers are in good hands with Charlotte Readers Podcast.”
Cathy Pickens, author of “Charlotte’s True Crime Stories” (The History Press), and numerous mystery novels.
Website: cathypickens.com
“Working with Landis was one of the great experiences I have had discussing my current book. Radio and television interviewers often read little more than a few pages of your book; podcasters often lack interviewing skills. Landis not only read my book (and expertly chose passages for me to read) but conducted one of the best interviews I’ve ever had, electronic or on the page. I only wish I could come on more often. I guess that means I have to write more books. In the meantime, I have a new podcast to subscribe to.”
Scott Huler, author of “A Delicious Country: Rediscovering the Carolinas along the Route of John Lawson’s 1700 Expedition” and seven other books of non-fiction, who was the 2011 Piedmont Laureate in creative nonfiction.
Website: scotthuler.com
“Charlotte Readers Podcast features amazing books across multiple genres while capturing the true essence of North Carolina’s spirit as the Writingest State. A five-star podcast and a must listen for book lovers”
The Writing Wall Podcast
Website: anchor.fm/thewritingwall.
“Landis Wade is a North Carolina treasure. The hour I spent in the Charlotte Readers Podcast studio with co-guest author Christy Hallberg never seemed like an interview but a discussion among friends, informative, provocative and delightful. Here’s to many more years in the studio!”
Miriam Herin, author of “Absolution” (2007 Novello Press Literary Award) and “A Stone for Bread” (International Book Awards Finalist in Literary Fiction 2016).
Website: miriamherin.com
“Landis Wade is one of those rare interviewers who reads your book, asks exceptionally intelligent and original questions, listens to your answers, and then asks follow-up questions. We authors are lucky to have Landis; people who love books are lucky to have Landis; Charlotte is lucky to have Landis.”
Judy Goldman, author of “Together: A Memoir of a Marriage and a Medical Mishap,”(Nan A. Talese/Knopf Doubleday) and three other books
Website: judygoldman.com
“On Charlotte Readers Podcast, authors across North Carolina of all genres (and songwriters too), have the incredible opportunity to share their insights and thoughtful views about their work and writing life with listeners devoted to the written word. Landis Wade asks the probing questions that reach the heart of the matter, revealing truths that many of the authors may not have known about their own work. Thank you, Landis, for producing this generous gift for authors and readers alike!”
Alice Osborn, multi-genre author, poet and singer-songwriter of songs about American history that return to themes of home, identity, and yearning, whose most recent CD is “Searching for Paradise”.
Website: aliceosborn.com
“I learn something from every author Landis interviews about how to make my own writing better and I am continually humbled to see the expanse and depth of the work by these writers. All the interviews have nuggets of wisdom and encouragement and Landis keeps the interview moving along. I look forward to finding each new episode dropped into my feed.”
Randell Jones, award-winning North Carolina author of books of the pioneer era and American Revolution, story-teller and editor of “The Personal Story Publishing Project,” invited member of the Road Scholars Speakers Bureau of the North Carolina Humanities Council and host of the 6-Minute Stories podcast.
Website: randelljones.com
“Charlotte Readers Podcast is as good as it gets, and Landis Wade is smart, funny and engaging, an absolutely great host. I’m a fan, and I’m hurrying to finish another book so I can visit the show again.”
Martin Clark, author of “The Substitution Order” (Alfred A. Knopf Publishing) and four other novels.
Website: martinclark.com
“The joy and gift of Charlotte Readers podcast- for writers and readers alike- is that the reader gets a chance to learn more and the writer gets a chance to share their process in a format that celebrates the stories that unite us.”
Rosie Molinary, author of “Beautiful You: A Daily Guide to Radical Self Acceptance” (Seal Press) and “Hijas Americanas: Beauty, Body Image, and Growing Up Latina” (Seal Press).
Website: rosiemolinary.com
“Charlotte Readers Podcast is one of the podcasts you should be listening to during your commute, on your workout or any other time of day. Hosted by author, Landis Wade, this podcast invites local authors on to read their work. Expect interesting insight and discussions to follow their readings. And you don’t even have to be a literary snob to enjoy it.”
Charlotte Agenda, – 15 Charlotte podcasts you should be listening to, December 2018
Website: Charlotte Agenda
“What I really enjoy about Charlotte Readers Podcast is being able to hear myself and other writers read their work as it was intended. My editor at the Charlotte Observer always asked me to read my columns to him aloud so that he would have a sense of what I was emotionally trying to convey. The podcast allows truth and authenticity to be heard!”
Tracy Curtis Plepler, former syndicated humor columnist for The McClatchy Company, nationwide and author of the Humor Me trilogy.
Website: tracyleecurtis.com
“Landis Wade is super organized and prepared; as a host, he creates a forum where a lively exchange of ideas is bound to happen. Charlotte Readers Podcast gave me and my readers a chance to experience my story in a new way.”
Rick Pryll, author of “The Chimera of Prague” (Foolishness Press, 2017 and winner of the 2018 New York Festival of Books in the Romance category)
Website: rickpryll.com
“Landis Wade’s thoughtful interviews reveal the deep bench of talent in the Charlotte writing community. He’ll make you a better reader and a prouder Charlottean.”
Tommy Tomlinson, author of “The Elephant in the Room: One Fat Man’s Quest to Get Smaller in a Growing America” (Simon & Schuster) and finalist for the 2005 Pulitzer prize in commentary.
Website: tommytomlinson.com
“Landis Wade is an excellent interviewer — it feels more like a casual, fun conversation than an interview. And I love finding out about local authors — their writing habits, their inspirations and their work. It’s like attending a book signing in your own home.”
Lisa Williams Kline, award-winning young adult author of “One Week of You” and many other titles.
Website: lisawilliamskline.com
“As a Charlotte native, I’m proud to be an author on Charlotte Readers Podcast. Our city reflects North Carolina’s rich literary tradition, and I’m grateful to Landis Wade for all he does to help authors give voice to their written words.”
Laura King Edwards, author of the award-winning memoir “Run to the Light,” and co-founder in her sister’s honor of the nonprofit organization, Taylor’s Tale, which today is one of the world’s leading voices in the fight against rare disease.
Website: laurakingedwards.com
“I book clients on oodles of podcasts around the globe. Landis and Charlotte Readers Podcast have the best guest preparation, platform presentation, and passion of anyone I have worked with.”
Lynda Bouchard, Chief Inspiration Officer of Booking Authors Ink, Dedicated to Southern Writers
Website: bookingauthorsink.com
“What Landis Wade has achieved with Charlotte Readers Podcast is nothing short of a miracle, connecting the writers and readers in all of us and creating a community out of so many separate singing voices.”
George Hovis, author of “The Skin Artist,” a finalist for the 2020 Eric Hoffer Book Award in Fiction and professor of English at SUNY Oneonta.
Website: George Hovis
“Landis Wade is an astute reader, which leads him to ask great, thought-provoking questions and he made me feel at ease and appreciated discussing my debut novel. But I’ve been a fan of the podcast as a listener, too, discovering new work from new authors and gaining insight from writers I already followed. Listening to Charlotte Readers Podcast is like having the author and Landis riding along in the truck with you, or sitting on your porch with good friends who truly appreciate writing, just chatting about literature. Landis and Charlotte Readers Podcast are treasures in the literary world of North Carolina and beyond. The reading and writing community is lucky to have them both.”
Kevin Winchester, winner of the 2013 Thomas Wolfe Fiction Prize, Wingate University writing instructor and author of the novel, “Sunflower Dog”.
Website: kevinwinchesterwriter.com
“Best Podcast: Charlotte Readers Podcast. Author host Landis Wade left his job as a lawyer and decided to launch a podcast. It was the least flashy midlife crisis a person could have, and we’re glad he did it. It makes us wonder why he messed around in the courtroom for so long, after all.”
Queen City Nerve, – City Life Critic’s Picks 2019, December 2019
Website: Queen City Nerve
“Landis Wade has crafted a wonderful, accessible podcast that will make you feel like you are sitting at the kitchen table with old friends, telling stories and talking about great books you want to read. Charlotte Readers Podcast is a jewel.”
Scott Fowler, national award-winning sports columnist for The Charlotte Observer and author or co-author of nine non-fiction books, and host of the true crime podcast “Carruth” that Sports Illustrated called the best podcast of 2018.
Website: scottfowlersports.com
“If you are An Avid Reader, Charlotte Readers Podcast is an established local podcast worth listening to. Author and host Landis Wade leads the discussion with guests, who write everything from poetry to novels.”
CharlotteFive / The Charlotte Observer – Keep up with all things Charlotte in 2020 with these podcasts, January 2020
Website: CharlotteFive
“Listening to Charlotte Readers Podcast feels like eavesdropping on a cozy conversation between friends. Landis Wade fosters a welcoming, comfortable space for writers to read their work and have a ton of fun, as I did, answering questions about the art and craft of writing. Charlotte Readers Podcast is a happy addition to the Charlotte literary scene.”
Bryn Chancellor, author of “Sycamore” (Southwest Book of the Year, an Indie Next and LibraryReads pick, and an Amazon Editors’ Best Book of 2017), whose collection of stories “When Are You Coming Home?” won the Prairie Schooner Book Prize.
Website: brynchancellor.com
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