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“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

“Landis went deeper with his questions and got under the surface of what makes me tick as a writer and storyteller. Time flies when you’re with a man with an inquisitive mind and a heart for good stories. Thank you, Landis!”

Chris Fabry, award-winning author of more than 80 books, Christy Award Hall of Fame member, and host of the daily radio program Chris Fabry Live on Moody Radio.

“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

“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

“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

“Charlotte Readers Podcast is a perfect blend for readers and writers alike. As an avid reader, it’s terrific to listen to authors read their work aloud and as an avid writer, it’s fascinating to get behind-the-scenes glimpses into how other writers come up with their ideas. I was grateful for the opportunity to read and talk about writing in such a relaxed, natural way with an intelligent, amiable host who is also a writer. Landis Wade has given us a great gift in Charlotte Readers Podcast.”

Maureen Ryan Griffin, author of “Spinning Words Into Gold: A Hands-On Guide to the Craft of Writing”, whose award-winning poetry and non-fiction work has appeared in numerous publications.

Website: wordplaynow.com

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“Love this podcast – it’s a generous dose of real writers, their processes, their methods and their heads. More than the story behind the story – listen to some genuine reading and writing treats.”

Christine Arvidson, award-winning writer, editor of “The Love of Baseball: Essays by Lifelong Fans” and “Mountain Memoirs and Reflections on the New River” and adjunct faculty member in the English Department at UNC Charlotte.

Website: chrisarvidson.com

“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

“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.

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“Charlotte Readers Podcast offers a marvelous opportunity to get behind the words on the page and to explore both the personal origins of literary texts and also their historic context. Landis Wade is a good-natured, widely informed interviewer who brings out the tantalizing and the unforeseen in his accomplished guests. Definitely worth a listen!”

David Radavich, author of the poetry collection “America Abroad: An Epic of Discovery” (Plain View Press), and five full-length collections of poetry.

Website: davidradavich.org

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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.